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32-hour workweek bill reintroduced in Congress: Will it pass?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – The "Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act" was introduced in the House earlier this month, as progressives try for a second time to shorten the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32. The bill, introduced by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), proposes amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to shorten the standard workweek by eight hours for non-exempt employees. (A non-exempt employee is someone who is currently entitled to overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week.)It would effectively mean either shorter workweeks or more overtime pay for hourly workers. While the law, if passed, wouldn't immediately impact salaried workers in office and tech jobs, Takano told the Washington Post he believed it would contribute to a culture shift across all industries. 33 companies tested a 4-day workweek. None are planning to switch back "The 32-hour workweek discussion is already occurring in certain sectors of the economy. ... Panasonic went to a 32-hour workweek. Kickstarter is a com...

Want better sleep? Avoid these 5 foods before bedtime

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – If you struggle to slip easily into a restful night's sleep you may want to reevaluate what you do before bedtime – including what you eat, experts say.Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Dr. Michelle Drerup told Nexstar that about 30% of American adults report symptoms of insomnia.You may have even developed sleeping troubles in the past few years – an international study performed across 14 countries from May to July 2020 found a link between the COVID-19 pandemic and nightmares. The researchers determined that nightmares increased by 50% in people who caught the virus in the early months of the pandemic."Most people, if they don't have any sleep difficulties, probably fall asleep within 10 to 20 minutes," Drerup said. "It varies as well. If it takes someone 45 minutes to fall asleep and that's normal for them and they allow enough time, it's not necessarily a problem." Airline investigating after flight attendants allegedly fight over passenger’s request, refuse to wo...

Subway Footlong Pass is back — here's how to get it

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Subway's popular sandwich subscription card, the Footlong Pass, is back — less than a year after its first limited run sold out in hours. While Subway says there are 250,000 passes up for purchase this year, they may still be hard to snag. Shop at Ikea? You may be entitled to part of a $24M class action settlement The Subway Footlong Pass costs $15 and will only be sold to its MyWay rewards members, Subway says. Pass holders will be able to get 50% off one footlong sub one time per day through April.Pass sales begin at 8 a.m. EST March 21. Subway's MyWay Rewards is available in the U.S. and Canada, Subway says.“Subway’s inaugural Footlong Pass showcases all of the things our fans crave from Subway: our footlong subs, everyday value and, of course, exclusive perks for loyalty members,” said Barb Millette, senior director of loyalty & gift cards at Subway. “The first 10,000 passes sold out in a matter of hours, and while we have 250,000 available this time around, we...

27K realtors in Austin part of a competitive real estate market

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since 1957, there have been more real estate agent and brokers licenses issued to people in Austin than any other city in the state of Texas except for Houston, according to the Texas Real Estate Commission, or TREC, the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating the real estate industry. Chart illustrating the top ten cities where realtor licenses have been issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission In May 2021, Austin resident Caroline Smalley made the decision to leave the corporate world, where she worked in marketing, to start a new career as a realtor."The biggest appeal for me as a working mom is the flexibility, but it's not as easy as a lot of people think," Smalley said.Smalley explained that the unpredictable nature of the market, working late nights and weekends, as well as having a career that is 100% commission based makes it a challenging but rewarding job. Related: A positive in Austin's housing market heading into 2023 According to T...

LULAC demands federal investigation into Ft. Hood soldier's death

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

Fort Hood (FOX 44/KWKT) -- The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) wants the FBI to look into the death of PVT Ana Basalduaruiz at Fort Hood.The 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Office previously said that PVT Basalduaruiz died on Monday, March 13. She was part of the 1st Cavalry Division for 15 months, where she worked as a Combat Engineer.On Thursday, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division officials announced that no foul play is evident in the investigation into the 21-year-old woman's death.In a statement released Thursday evening to FOX 44 News, LULAC said she was found dead in her quarters and that her parents stated she had complained about repeated sexual harassment by other servicemembers, including one of her immediate supervisors.LULAC National President Domingo Garcia said in the release, "We have already informed the Army that LULAC is demanding action and will not stand down until all the truth emerges about what happened. Also, we are ...

Bands wanted for upcoming Gloversville events

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Gloversville Recreation Commission is looking for a few bands to perform at some of the area's biggest events this summer. Among them are the Southern Adirondack Wine and Food Festival, on June 3, the Gloversville Railfest, slated for August 12, and the Bacon and Brew Fest, set for September 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Please message us if you are interested in performing," a spokesperson for the commission said in an online statement. "Thank you to all the solo and duos who have reached out already."Interested bands may attend a commission meeting for more information. The commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Employee Lounge at City Hall.

EPA orders Ameren Missouri to submit water contamination cleanup study by June 30

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. -  The EPA orders Ameren Missouri to submit a plan for cleaning up wastewater contamination in St. Charles.Six of the city's wells were shut down because of the contamination. The EPA says that Ameren must pay for the cleanup. Trending: Black bear and elk hunting seasons set in Missouri A report on cleanup options is due by June 30. St. Charles City plans to sue Ameren Missouri to cover the cost of the cleanup.

Driver flees after crash in midtown, St. Louis

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that crashed in midtown, St. Louis.FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene, where this red Hyundai Sonata crashed into a tree near Grand Center. This was near the corner of Delmar Boulevard and Vandeventer Avenue. Third teenage boy arrested in killing of Lake St. Louis girl No word if police have any leads. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Denver weather: Cool, breezy days with mostly sunny skies Friday through the weekend

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

Cool breezy days with mostly sunny skies Friday are expected to carry metro Denver through winter’s last weekend with possible light snow in the Front Range foothills Friday.National Weather Service forecasters said the high temperature in metro Denver will hit 40 degrees Friday, increasing to 43 degrees Saturday and possibly exceeding 50 degrees Sunday.Wind blowing at 7 to 14 miles per hour will bring gusts at up to 22 mph.In the mountains south of Interstate 70, snow may fall in some areas such as South Park, with less than an inch accumulating, according to the weather service. Road conditions in the mountains were improving. Colorado’s eastern high plains are expected to be dry with temperatures below normal in the 30s and low 40s.Light snow will gradually diminish across the Front Range foothills. Additional accumulations around an inch or less. #cowx pic.twitter.com/wwoHMYYiRI— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 17, 2023 

Letters: I’m tired of Denver’s dirty streets, and we can’t only blame the homeless

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:25:58 GMT

Elected officials could really clean upTo our elected representatives, including Gov. Jared Polis and the 17 individuals who believe they are best qualified to lead the great city of Denver as our next mayor:What has happened to our once-beautiful city and the municipalities that make up the greater Denver metropolitan area? Garbage and debris are overtaking our streets, highways and neighborhoods.The candidates say they have “a plan” to fix homelessness, affordable housing, and the dramatic increase in crime in our once beautiful city. Still, no one is talking about how our once beautiful metropolitan area is, well, not so beautiful anymore. It’s not just an eyesore; it’s a safety issue.The amount of garbage on our streets and highways is overwhelming. Our streets are littered with large, dangerous obstacles like fenders, bumpers, tires and furniture.The people sleeping on the streets are a contributing factor, but certainly not the primary cause of the problem. This is not a Democ...