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Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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Quick Glance: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Drivers
- Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling classifying some Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors.
- The decision means an Amazon subsidiary faces a tax bill of over $200,000.
- Labor unions and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development advocated for Amazon Flex workers to be recognized as employees.
- Legal experts suggest the case could have implications for similar gig economy worker classification cases.
Ithaca Energy Studies Deal for Eni’s UK Upstream Assets: North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy Plc entered into an exclusivity agreement in relation to a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/ithaca-energy-studies-deal-for-eni-s-uk-upstream-assets
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Dollar General store briefly shuts down after entire staff quits over 7-day work weeks, 'lack of appreciation'
nypost.com/2024/03/13/business/dollar-general-forced-to-briefly-close-after-its-entire-staff-quit/
Quick Glance: Dollar General Closes Briefly as Entire Staff Quits Over Overwork, Lack of Appreciation
- A Dollar General store in Wisconsin was forced to briefly shut down after its entire workforce quit, citing seven-day workweeks and a “lack of appreciation.”
- The store manager and six other employees left, leaving a sign on the door thanking customers and explaining the reasons for their departure.
- Issues of food waste and donation policies were also raised by the former staff, highlighting discrepancies between company policies and actual practices.
- Despite a three-hour closure, Dollar General swiftly addressed staffing issues and reopened the store, emphasizing a commitment to employee well-being and customer service.
Nvidia Introduces Blackwell AI Processor at GTC Conference (NVDA): Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang showed off new chips aimed at extending his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/nvidia-unveils-successor-to-its-all-conquering-ai-processor
Quick Glance: Nvidia Expands Partnerships with Chinese EV Makers
- Nvidia expands collaborations with Chinese automakers to advance self-driving vehicles and AI technology.
- BYD to utilize Nvidia's Drive Thor chips for autonomous driving and digital functions.
- Chinese auto brands intensify partnerships with Nvidia to enhance global presence.
- Nvidia announces partnerships with companies like Cerence and Lenovo for AI technology development.
Wisconsin's average gas price is up again, but not everywhere. Here's the latest and what's ahead.
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/03/25/wisconsin-gas-prices-up-again-heres-the-latest-and-whats-ahead/73092432007/
Wisconsin utilities pledge to use union labor for clean energy construction.: The pledge reflects benefits of using union labor that were built into a federal ...
jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow-to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/
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Nvidia Introduces Blackwell AI Processor at GTC Conference (NVDA): Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang showed off new chips aimed at extending his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/nvidia-unveils-successor-to-its-all-conquering-ai-processor
A Great Lakes Pipeline Tangles Politics in Two Battleground States: Line 5 crosses tribal lands, runs beneath the water and needs major upgrades ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/climate/line-5-pipeline-michigan-wisconsin-swing-state.html
Nvidia Announces Blackwell, The Future Of Generative AI? | Tech Tune-Up With Paul Meeks
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Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/egg-prices/
Meta does not expect new Nvidia chips to arrive until at least next year: Facebook owner Meta Platforms is not expecting to receive shipments of Nvidia's new ...
reuters.com/technology/meta-does-not-expect-new-nvidia-chips-arrive-until-least-next-year-2024-03-19/
Fewer rallies for Biden as campaign takes shape: US President Joe Biden is criss-crossing the country as his re-election campaign kicks into high gear ...
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What you should know about the historic Miller Caves in Milwaukee: The caves have been part of the Molson Coors brewery complex in Milwaukee for more than 150 ...
jsonline.com/story/life/green-sheet/2024/03/27/what-you-should-know-about-the-historic-miller-caves-in-milwaukee-molson-coors-brewery/73094993007/
Opinion | Biden Is Coming for Your Truck: ‘Historic progress’ on electric cars may turn into a historic rout in swing states.
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Uber and Lyft won't operate in Minneapolis after the city hiked the minimum wage for drivers
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Quick Glance: Uber and Lyft's Potential Departure from Minneapolis Over Driver Earnings
- The conversation around ride-hailing driver pay has been intensifying in Minneapolis over the past year.
- The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance requiring ride-hailing companies to pay drivers $1.40 per mile and $0.51 per minute.
- Uber and Lyft have threatened to shut down operations in Minneapolis if the ordinance takes effect.
- The debate over minimum pay for ride-hailing drivers has been escalating in Minneapolis, with differing perspectives between companies and drivers.
Nvidia's new AI chip to be priced at over $30,000, CNBC reports: Chip designer Nvidia's latest "Blackwell" B200 artificial intelligence chip will cost between ...
reuters.com/technology/nvidias-new-ai-chip-be-priced-over-30000-cnbc-reports-2024-03-19/
Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald's in Milwaukee and throughout the US
jsonline.com/story/life/food/2024/03/27/krispy-kreme-doughnuts-coming-to-mcdonalds-in-milwaukee-wisconsin/73117662007/
Quick Glance: McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts by End of 2026
- McDonald’s plans to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at all 13,500-plus US locations by the end of 2026.
- The rollout begins in the second half of this year, taking about 2.5 years to add Krispy Kreme's treats nationwide.
- Krispy Kreme will significantly improve distribution efficiency, reach grocery and convenience stores, and grow its system profitably.
- The partnership will unlock growth opportunities for McDonald’s, especially in breakfast, and promote efficiency through reduced waste and increased production.
Parking at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport 'nearing full capacity': The airport announced that travelers should look towards alternative ways to get to ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/03/26/parking-at-milwaukee-mitchell-international-airport-nearly-full/73108738007/
Despite rising incomes, a 50% jump in Wisconsin home prices poses big challenge for buyers
jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/2024/03/20/50-increase-in-wisconsin-home-prices-outpaced-wage-gains-challenges-buyers/73028758007/
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Years before the Stonewall Riots, there was the Black Nite Uprising in Milwaukee: Eight years before the Stonewall Riots in New York, there was the Black Nite ...
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Best Buy is closing 10 to 15 stores. Will Wisconsin locations be affected?: About 10 to 15 stories will close and some employees will be laid off ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/03/19/best-buy-to-close-1015-stores-will-wisconsin-stores-be-affected/73027187007/
Milwaukee school funding is a lifeline. Students deserve better than more cuts. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/2024/03/20/milwaukee-school-referendum-mps-wisconsin-spring-election/73028865007/
Retailers struggled with this weirdly warm winter: This winter was the warmest on record. Here's how it impacted retailers.
businessinsider.com/retailers-struggled-with-weirdly-warm-winter-2024-3
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#SanFrancisco to #Burlington (& vice versa) for only $213 roundtrip with American Airlines #Travel
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'I'm from Wisconsin': This video on what Willem Dafoe is wearing has gone mega-viral
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/22/the-people-gallery-does-fit-check-with-wisconsin-native-willem-dafoe/73057519007/
Reggie Brown exits V100 during another national wave of job cuts at iHeart radio stations
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2024/03/26/reggie-brown-exits-v100-amid-job-cuts-at-iheart-stations-nationwide/73103772007/
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NCAA women's basketball is more popular than ever, but will Milwaukee sports bars air women's March Madness?
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/2024/03/19/here-are-milwaukee-sports-bars-plans-for-airing-womens-march-madness/72960574007/
Drive-By Truckers to Journey Through the Past, Playing ‘Southern Rock Opera’ on Tour
rollingstone.com/music/music-country/drive-by-truckers-southern-rock-opera-revisited-tour-1234992320/
Milwaukee airport says parking lots might reach capacity Sunday due to spring break travel
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/03/24/milwaukee-airport-parking-lots-might-fill-up-sunday-ridesharing-advised/73084708007/
Biden to announce more than $3B in infrastructure investments while in Milwaukee: President Biden will announce billions worth of new infrastructure investments ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4527039-biden-infrastructure-investments-reconnect-communities/
Gophers men's hockey draws Nebraska Omaha in first round of NCAA tournament in Sioux Falls
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Could downtown Sacramento Macy’s be next to close? One local business leader thinks so
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What to know about security precautions in the works for the Republican National Convention
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/26/what-to-know-about-security-precautions-in-the-works-for-the-rnc/73108742007/
Pewaukee's Jack Gohlke talks about his March Madness fame, who helped with NIL deals and what's next
jsonline.com/story/sports/college/2024/03/25/jack-gohlke-on-his-march-madness-fame-nil-deals-and-whats-next/73091941007/
First U.S. Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Released—Free For Medicaid Recipients In Wisconsin
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/03/19/first-us-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill-released-free-for-medicaid-recipients-in-wisconsin/
Dairy Queen is offering free ice cream Tuesday to celebrate the start of spring: Tuesday, March 19 is "Free Cone Day" at participating, non-mall Dairy Queen ...
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/03/18/dairy-queen-to-offer-free-ice-cream-march-19-for-spring-equinox-2024/73014893007/
Nicolet graduate Parker Keckeisen wins NCAA Division I wrestling championship: Nicolet's Parker Keckeisen won a national wrestling title at Northern Iowa ...
jsonline.com/story/sports/college/2024/03/25/nicolet-graduate-parker-keckeisen-wins-ncaa-division-i-wrestling-title/73088796007/
As Milwaukee’s airports look ahead to pursuing grant funding, a $250,000 award was announced
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/03/21/grant-funding-sought-for-milwaukee-airports-international-terminal-project/73055105007/
3 DAs cite conflict of interest in pursuing finances charges against Trump committee
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/22/das-decline-to-prosecute-trump-committee-citing-conflicts-of-interest/73068315007/
Hometown pride fills social media during ‘Top Chef: Wisconsin’ premiere: Social media users loved the local landmark and brand sightings, from Miller High Life ...
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2024/03/21/milwaukee-pride-fills-social-media-during-top-chef-wisconsin-season-21-premiere/73048422007/
UWM star BJ Freeman to declare for the NBA draft, enter transfer portal: BJ Freeman leaves UWM as one of its best and most productive players ...
jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uwm/2024/03/26/uwm-star-bj-freeman-to-declare-for-nba-draft-enter-transfer-portal/73106464007/
Everything to know about the MPS referendum on your ballot April 2: Get the basics: how it will impact taxes, and what it means for MPS.
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/03/27/everything-to-know-about-the-mps-referendum-on-your-ballot-april-2/73071556007/
Elijah Vue: Two Rivers reallocates city funds to support continuing search for missing 3-year-old
htrnews.com/story/news/local/2024/03/21/elijah-vue-two-rivers-extends-funds-in-search-for-missing-3-year-old-wisconsin-boy/73032670007/
Former MPS board president Michael Bonds voted in favor of charter school expansion for kickbacks. His co-conspirators have been convicted.
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/03/21/former-milwaukee-schools-board-presidents-co-conspirators-convicted/73060917007/
China Hawk Rep. Mike Gallagher Is Taking A Job At Palantir: The Wisconsin congressman had recently introduced a bill to force TikTok to divest from Chinese ...
forbes.com/sites/davidjeans/2024/03/22/china-hawk-rep-mike-gallagher-is-taking-a-job-at-palantir/
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Ice cover on the upper Mississippi River was fleeting this winter. Is this our future?
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/03/19/warm-winter-stymies-activities-reliant-on-mississippi-river-ice/72930099007/
Best photos from Wisconsin women's hockey vs. Colgate at NCAA Frozen Four: The Badgers defeated Colgate, 3-1, in a national semifinal Friday at Whittemore Center ...
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/college/uw/2024/03/23/best-photos-from-wisconsin-hockey-vs-colgate-at-ncaa-frozen-four/73077020007/
Wisconsin gas prices continue to rise. See current prices and find out if relief is near.
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/03/18/wisconsin-gas-prices-continue-to-climb-up-almost-10-cents-in-a-week/73016734007/
Kilwins Milwaukee-Bayshore to close March 25: Kilwins Milwaukee-Bayshore to close March 25
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/17/kilwins-milwaukee-bayshore-to-close-march-25/73012003007/
Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon planned for Menomonee Falls, village manager confirmed
jsonline.com/story/communities/north/2024/03/20/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-are-slated-to-open-in-menomonee-falls/73033429007/
Robin Vos slams shadow lobbying effort on electric grid construction bill: Vos said the intense lobbying behind a bill affecting regulations on transmission line ...
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/21/vos-slams-shadow-lobbying-effort-on-electric-grid-construction-bill/73044894007/
FedEx employee now charged after shooting 24 rounds inside empty Menomonee Falls building
jsonline.com/story/communities/north/2024/03/20/fedex-employee-charged-in-empty-menomonee-falls-facility-shooting/73041604007/
Manpower survey of 40,385 employers in 42 countries shows a cool down in hiring.: Of those surveyed 41% anticipate a hiring increase between now and June ...
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/03/18/manpower-survey-of-40385-employers-shows-a-cooldown-in-hiring/72971170007/
Kathleen Gallagher: We need to rethink the role of UW-Madison and Wisconsin's economy. Chancellor Mnookin seems to be on the right path
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/03/19/gallagher-uw-madison-taking-strong-steps-to-restore-its-prominence/72936717007/
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Nomura Rejigs US Investing Arm, Plans to Grow Private Credit: Nomura Holdings Inc. has reorganized its US investment management efforts under new leadership as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/nomura-rejigs-us-investing-arm-plans-to-grow-private-credit
Waukesha native opens fast-service Buffalo Wild Wings Go on city's northside: Buffalo Wild Wings Go offers some of the same menu items of the larger sports bars ...
jsonline.com/story/communities/west/2024/03/21/buffalo-wild-wings-go-restaurant-opens-in-waukesha/73043648007/
Wisconsin's April 2 referendum questions and the 'Zuckerbucks' debate, explained: Voters will weigh in on whether to ban private grants to help run elections ...
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/18/wisconsin-election-guide-to-april-2-referendum-questions-zuckerbucks-debate/72855979007/
Moore Construction Services buys Schwabenhof property in Menomonee Falls. Here are the plans.
jsonline.com/story/communities/north/2024/03/22/moore-construction-services-buys-schwabenhof-property-from-german-american-cultural-foundation/73059949007/
Aaron Rodgers reacts to David Bakhtiari's farewell, release from the Green Bay Packers
jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/03/11/aaron-rodgers-reacts-to-david-bakhtiari-green-bay-packers-release-news/72936749007/
Game time set for UW-Green Bay women's basketball vs Tennessee in 2024 NCAA Tournament opener
greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/college/uwgb/2024/03/17/game-time-for-uw-green-bay-women-vs-tennessee-in-2024-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-first-round/72959841007/
Candidates square off on two sides of political divide in what is supposed to be a nonpartisan race for Waukesha School Board
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/03/21/learn-about-candidates-for-april-2-waukesha-school-board-race/72780176007/
Timeshare-exit business ordered to repay Wisconsin customers, fined $2.5 million: The owners of the Missouri-based RSI LLC sent illegal mailers that a Dane ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/03/19/timeshare-exit-company-must-repay-wisconsin-customers-fined-2-5-million/73027929007/
Here's a guide to the Walker's Point neighborhood in Milwaukee: Walker's Point has become a center for restaurants, shops and things to do.
jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/03/12/a-guide-to-the-walkers-point-neighborhood-in-milwaukee/69955513007/
Izzy Daniel Wins 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award: Minneapolis Native Is First Cornell Player to Win the Award
pattykaz.com/news_article/show/1304819
Wisconsin Rapids paper mill sale: Here's what we know, what we don't know and how we got here
wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/money/2024/03/22/wisconsin-rapids-paper-mill-what-we-know-about-billerud-plans-to-sell-to-capital-recovery-group/73053711007/
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Winnebago County Board, in complete 180, approves funding to purchase police barricades for Neenah and Menasha
thenorthwestern.com/story/news/2024/03/21/winnebago-county-board-approves-police-barricades-for-neenah-menasha/73043127007/
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School safety, critical race theory among issues for Germantown School Board candidates
jsonline.com/story/communities/north/2024/03/12/meet-the-germantown-school-board-candidates-in-april-2-2024-election/72600095007/
Learn about the candidates running for two seats on the Cudahy School Board: One incumbent and three challengers are running for two seats on the Cudahy School ...
jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2024/03/22/meet-the-candidates-running-in-the-april-2-cudahy-school-board-race/72779395007/
‘Every Day and Every Night, a Terrorist War’ – War in Ukraine Update for March 22
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This Wisconsin degree wants students to address early childhood education policy issues
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/03/26/this-masters-wants-to-prepare-students-to-change-early-childhood-education-policy/73030659007/
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Synthetic Power Grid Is Safer Than the Real Thing: Planners study wildfire risks, EV charging, and more without security concerns
spectrum.ieee.org/power-grid
When the RNC is in Milwaukee, rental profits might turn some skeptics green | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/03/11/when-is-republican-national-convention-milwaukee-home-rentals/72901229007/
The Road to Richmond Show: Previewing the National Wheelchair Basketball Association championships
richmond.com/sports/national-wheelchair-basketball-association-championships-richmond/article_3c5b317a-e87f-11ee-899c-6b375454cfc0.html
Obituary: Patrick LeSage called himself 'Front Page LeSage.' His development work drew headlines
jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2024/03/12/patrick-lesage-known-for-marquette-development-other-projects-dies/72934039007/
Sprinklers, drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought | kuwaittimes: Sprinklers, drip irrigation help Iraqis beat drought - Business - AL-AZRAKIYA: After four ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/12421/business/sprinklers-drip-irrigation-help-iraqis-beat-drought/
What Company Makes Costco's Kirkland Brand Craft Beer?: The manufacturers behind Costco's Kirkland products are often shrouded in mystery ...
chowhound.com/1535772/what-company-makes-costco-kirkland-brand-craft-beer/
It's America's 'most hated tax' but not the one Wisconsinites fret most about | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/2024/03/22/uw-wisconsin-irs-income-property-taxes/72988133007/
HSBC and NatWest accused of financing North Sea oil extraction despite pledge: Campaigners call on banks to cease funding Ithaca, which is playing a key role in ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/22/hsbc-and-natwest-accused-of-financing-north-sea-oil-extraction-despite-pledge
In Milwaukee city attorney race, Goyke questions Spencer omitting 'Tearman' from ballot
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/21/in-milwaukee-city-attorney-race-theres-no-tearman-in-spencer/72937296007/
How racism continues decades after South Africa galvanised world against it: Racial bias simmers under the surface across geographies and at all levels ...
trtworld.com/magazine/how-racism-continues-decades-after-south-africa-galvanised-world-against-it-17452565
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