The Canadian autoworkers union Unifor said its members ratified a new agreement with Ford on Sunday, which covers more than 5,600 workers.
Why it matters: Unifor national president Lana Payne had made clear that workers were prepared for scenarios including strike action should a deal not be reached, as the "Detroit Three" automakers face the UAW's historic, coordinated strike across the border in the U.S.
A slew of podcasters are building massive followings and businesses online by exploring the human curiosity about living longer.
Why it matters: Enthusiasm for the topic has grown in recent months as streamers and celebrities elevate the field, which once was confined largely to niche podcasts and books.
Half of U.S. adults say they're open to signing a prenup, according to new data — preconceived notions about romance and matrimony be damned.
Why it matters: More fiancés (millennials in particular) want to protect their assets before they tie the knot by signing prenups, contracts previously linked to only the rich and famous.
Years of zero interest rate policy (ZIRP)gave the world ambitious venture capital-stuffed companies that sought to make everyday tasks and chores as easy as the tap of a button. But the reality of those business models is much more modest now.
Why it matters: We were promised a new world of hyper-convenience while VCs dreamed of billions in investment returns.
Tinder announced Friday that it's offering some of its most-active users a $499 per month subscription, Bloomberg reports.
Driving the news: Users not put off by the hefty price tag will gain access additional features, such as the ability to send direct messages to people with whom they have not matched and "see and be seen by Tinder's most sought after profiles," according to the company.
A forthcoming bookhas the potential to decimate the business of Bridgewater, one of the world's largest and most successful hedge funds, and cause "many billions of dollars in damages." Or so claimed letters sent by Bridgewater's lawyer to the book's publisher earlier this year.
Why it matters: Bridgewater's lawyer, Tom Clare, represented Dominion Voting Systems in its $787.5 million victory over Fox News. He fought publication of "Empire of Pain," Patrick Radden Keefe's book about the Sackler family's involvement in the opioid crisis, and represented Adam Neumann in his fight against his portrayal by HBO.
There's a new instant payments service in town. This one was invented by Varo Bank, months after the Federal Reserve introduced an instant payments service of its own.
Why it matters: "Varo to Anyone" is proof that the U.S. remains years away from a simple, ubiquitous payments system available to all. It's a bit janky and far from perfect, but even so, it's clearly better in many respects than any of its competitors.
"Dumb Money"is an enjoyable and funny David-versus-Goliath film set in the midst of a global pandemic.
Why it matters: The movie has the misfortune of being released in the middle of an actors strike, thereby depriving it of a publicity tour from the likes of Seth Rogen, America Ferrera, and Pete Davidson. You should still go see it.
The United Auto Workers union'sunprecedented strike strategy is raising pressing questions about who is eligible for state unemployment benefits.
Why it matters: The answers could determine how long the UAW and other laid-off workers can endure a protracted strike, which looks increasingly likely.
