Robert Reich's writes at robertreich.substack.com. His latest book is "THE SYSTEM: Who Rigged It, How To Fix It." He is Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow…
The pandemic helped some millennials finally grow up
For some millennials, a sense of adulthood has become more attainable during the pandemic. Economic forces have long kept millennials from doing the things that used to define growing up. Some took on more responsibilities…
Amazon faces what could be the most important…
In less than a week, 6,000 Amazon workers at a warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama will vote on a union that could forever change the company — and have a massive impact on workers across the…
Van life couple created a camper van conversion…
Two months after Seth and Scarlett Eskelund began #VanLife full-time, the US shut down. The couple headed back home and started their own camper van conversion company aided by social media. This business affords them…
Volv bills itself as TikTok for news. The…
Volv creates short-read news stories that users can swipe through. The app combines financial and political news with popular culture, and is aimed at millennials. The founders got advice from Mark Cuban and pre-seed funding…
How Fords top execs plan to compete in…
Jim Farley has been CEO of Ford since late 2020. His task is to lead the 117-year-old automaker into the 21st century. His executive team is focused on unlocking value and transitioning to electric vehicles.…
Overboard cargo containers causing extra pain for retailers
Container lines have lost thousands of boxes overboard since late 2020. Most of the losses have occurred on ships operating between the US and Asia. The incidents add to the logistics chaos driving up freight…
How Much Better Do You Really Want to…
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The Ever Givens rudder has been freed from…
Workers made "significant progress" in freeing the Ever Given's rudder from the sediment on Friday. But the ship is still stuck in the Suez Canal. Officials say they have no idea when that'll change. See…