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Starbucks workers in Valparaiso file for union election

Workers at a Starbucks in Valparaiso filed for a union election that could make the coffee shop on LaPorte Avenue just the second unionized Starbucks in Indiana, saying they have trouble paying their bills at a time when the company is reaping record profits.

Hourly workers at the Starbucks at 2310 LaPorte Ave., near Target at the Valparaiso Marketplace outdoor shopping mall, asked the National Labor Relations Board for union representation. An overwhelming majority of workers at the store signed union authorization cards, according to the Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United.

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Tesla owners in China protested price cuts as delivery times extended on higher demand [Video]
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Tesla owners in China protested price cuts as delivery times extended on higher demand [Video]

Tesla (TSLA) shares are climbing higher today despite a mixed slew of news out of one of its most important markets, China.

Reports over the weekend detail a number of protests at Tesla showrooms, as recently Tesla buyers complained about the automaker’s decision to cut prices on Friday. The price cut was the second decrease in the past three months, as Tesla tries to increase demand in the competitive Chinese market. Reuters reports Tesla also cut prices in Australia, Japan, and South Korea.

Recent owners demanded that Tesla issue rebates and credits for purchases made right before the announcement of

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Shares fall as S&P 500 caps worst yr since 2008

Shares closed decrease throughout the board on Friday to complete off the worst yr for the US inventory market because the monetary disaster.

When the yr’s last closing bell rang on Friday, the S&P 500 and Dow have been every off about 0.2%, whereas the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell a extra modest 0.1%.

With Friday’s losses, the S&P 500 fell 19.4% in 2022, its largest calendar-year decline since a 38% drop in 2008. Closing at 3,839.50 on Friday, the S&P 500 now stands on the identical stage as March 2021.

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 33% and stands on the identical stage

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Sullivan’s Island property sells for $2.8M > Charleston Business Journal

1714 Middle St., Sullivan's IslandThe Cassina Group founding partner Jimmy Dye participated in the sale of 1714 Middle St., a historic property between the lighthouse and Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The property sold for $2,785,000. Dye, broker-in-charge, was the only agent involved in the transaction.

Located in the heart of Sullivan’s Island, this historic property was built in 1902 and served as the recreation hall and post exchange for Fort Moultrie.

“This property is one of the most unique and historic properties on the island,” Dye said in a news release. “It was a pleasure to work with sellers and buyers on this

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What is a Medical Power of Attorney?

One document that we recommend for almost all of our estate planning clients is a Medical Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows you to select the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are incapacitated or unable to make them yourself.

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A Medical Durable Power of Attorney is an essential document, as no one can predict their incapacity.

This legal document allows you to list

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Remarriage and Estate Planning – Rickard & Associates

If you are getting remarried, it is essential to understand your spouse’s inheritance rights.

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Before you get married for a second or third time, you want to be aware of the rights your spouse will have to your estate and vice versa.

You may want to work with an attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement, prior to exchanging vows.

Then, you want to be familiar with the intestacy laws in

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What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?

The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023.

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The end of the public health emergency brings a variety of changes to the healthcare system.

Most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will end for federal workers, contractors and foreign air travelers.

The government is also lifting requirements for Head Start educators and healthcare workers.

Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests will no longer be provided

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