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Restaurant chain files for bankruptcy, closes 11 locations
The chain was founded 30 years ago.
Biden administration expands overtime, millions more will be eligible for extra pay
Millions of U.S. workers who once didn’t qualify for overtime pay could soon receive time-and-a-half for working more than 40 hours a week.
Pennsylvania’s not the greatest state for marriage, study says
On a list of the best and worst states for marriage, Pennsylvania ranked among the latter.
More than 25% of U.S. adults over 50 expect never to retire: AARP
About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research that shows how a graying America is worrying more about how to make ends meet.
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
The final rule continues to allow flavored milks — such as chocolate milk — with less sugar, rather than adopting an option that would have offered only unflavored milk to the youngest kids.
Pa. has some of the priciest ticket prices for live sports
Pennsylvania is one of the most expensive states to watch a game live.
What if TikTok is banned in U.S.? Here’s how it went in India
The legislation to outlaw the app has won congressional approval and now awaits a signature from Biden.
Military horses escape, run amok in London
Four people were hurt and some vehicles were damaged as the horses ran loose in Central London.
Pa.’s summer 2024 forecast is sultry and soggy
Summer 2024 in Pennsylvania is shaping up to be a very hot and muggy one, according to early forecasts.
Tabloid publisher testifies he would help suppress harmful stories on Donald Trump
Prosecutors allege that Trump sought to illegally influence the 2016 race through a practice known in the tabloid industry as “catch-and-kill.”
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate has passed aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and debate.
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