Some local GOP leaders fire up base with conspiracies, lies A faction of local, county and state Republican officials across the country is pushing lies, misinformation and conspiracy theories online that echo those that helped inspire the U.S. Capitol insurrectionThe Associated Press1 hour ago
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard payCostco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour, surpassing most of its main competitors at a time when efforts to raise the minimum wage are gaining traction in the U.S. Costco CEO Craig Jelinek announced the increase Thursday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, to examine wages at major companiesThe Associated Press5 hours ago