MICHAEL CORKERY
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The Struggle to Save Portland, Oregon
The city has long grappled with street homelessness and a shortage of housing. Now fentanyl has turned a perennial problem into a deadly crisis and...
Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC
Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.
Dollar General Is Deemed a ‘Severe Violator’ by the Labor Dept.
Since January 2017, OSHA has cited the company for 111 instances of workplace safety violations and imposed more than $15.5 million in penalties.
As Dollar Stores Proliferate, Some Communities Say No
More than 70 proposed dollar stores have been rejected since 2019, a report shows. It’s a small number compared with those that opened but evidence...
Retail Workers Increasingly Fear for Their Safety
Assaults at stores have been increasing at a faster pace than the national average. Some workers are tired of fearing for their safety.
Stocks Rally Out of Bear Market Territory, but End Lower for a 7th Week
Investors are selling as they worry about inflation, interest rates and a potential recession.
Stocks Return to Earth, With the S&P 500 Nearing a Bear Market
The market has been producing double-digit returns for investors, even at moments of great national strife. But the party has ended and it may be...
From an Alabama Coal Mine Strike to an Amazon Warehouse
The strike at an Alabama coal mine is one of the longest in U.S. history. To make ends meet, some striking miners have picked up...
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