Articles by Maggie Valenti

A business reporter with The International Business Times. Words also with The Davityan Review, The Wet Mountain Tribune, Her Campus, Celeb Magazine, Medium, and The Pavlovic Today.

Employees at a McDonald's restaurant in New York are seen on May 27, 2022; demands by some Manhattan fast-food workers for an hourly minimum wage of $20 would once have been unthinkable

Which State Has The Highest Minimum Wage? Which States Are At $7.25?

A look at the minimum wage as California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs groundbreaking law for low-wage workers.

Why Do Americans Celebrate Labor Day? A Breakdown Of The Holiday

The celebration of Labor Day extends from the 19th century onward and is still a valuable reminder of how important workers' rights are to U.S. history.

A sign advertising jobs stands near the SMART Alabama, LLC auto parts plant and Hyundai Motor Co. subsidiary, in Luverne, Alabama U.S. July 14, 2022.

This Is Why Wayfair Is Cutting Almost 900 Jobs

Wayfair announced Friday that the company would cut almost 900 jobs, which is a reduction of the company's workforce by 5%.

A general view of Robb Elementary School days after the deadliest U.S. school mass shooting in nearly a decade resulting in the death of 19 children and two teachers, in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. May 30, 2022.

Texas School District Targets Popular Books For Review And Removal

A Texas school district is being called out for its review and potential removal process of many popular and important books.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks about border security at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona, U.S., June 13, 2022.

After Raid On Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Estate, Mike Pence Considers Testifying Before Jan. 6 Committee

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he would be willing to testify before the Jan. 6 committee after the FBI raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.

Bottles of prescription painkiller OxyContin, 40mg pills, made by Purdue Pharma L.D. sit on a shelf at a local pharmacy, in Provo, Utah, U.S., April 25, 2017.

Another Pharmaceutical Company Facing Opioid Epidemic Lawsuits Files For Bankruptcy

Opioid epidemic lawsuits caused many companies to file for bankruptcy, and Endo Pharmaceuticals is the latest victim.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai

Elon Musk Wrote An Op-Ed For China's Cyberspace Administration's Magazine: Here's What He Said

Elon Musk wrote an op-ed for China's Cyberspace Administration's magazine about his hopes for the future of technology.

A sign advertising job openings is seen outside of a Starbucks in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., May 26, 2021.

Starbucks Wants To Pause Union Mail-In Elections Over NLRB Misconduct Concerns

Starbucks alleges the National Labor Relations Board engaged in misconduct with pro-union efforts at Starbucks locations.

Police respond to a shooting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 4, 2022 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Audrey Schneider/via REUTERS

Pennsylvania Man Plows Through Crowd At Fundraiser, Leaving 1 Dead, 17 Injured

A Pennsylvania man plowed a car through a fundraising event and then was arrested for killing his mother.

New Mexico officials said "Rust" producers showed "plain indifference" to safety protocols on the film's set at the Bonanza Creek Ranch (foreground) in Santa Fe

FBI Releases 'Rust' Shooting Forensic Report That Contradicts Alec Baldwin's Claims

Actor Alec Baldwin previously said that he did not pull the trigger in the fatal shooting that killed "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Senators on Capitol Hill vote to proceed to the Inflation Reduction Act

Gunman Shoots Himself After Driving Vehicle Into A Barricade Near Capitol

The Capitol Police do not the motive behind the shooting.

Women attend an International Women's Day demonstration in March 2020 in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, where activists are helping American women seeking abortions

Violence In Tijuana Causes US To Issue 'Shelter In Place' Order For Government Employees

The violence in Tijuana, Mexico led to a shelter in place order on Friday from the U.S. government to citizens and employees in the area.

Trump's Warning Of Antifa Violence Was About 'Scary Black People' - CNN's Toobin

Jeffrey Toobin Finally Exits CNN Two Years After Zoom Call Disaster

CNN's chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin announced he will be leaving the network after last appearing on Aug. 4.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is seen in Palm Beach

What Did FBI Agents Find At Trump's 'Winter White House' In Mar-a-Lago?

A judge unsealed the FBI warrant that authorized the raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday afternoon.

A Whole Foods Market store is seen in Santa Monica, California, U.S. March 19, 2018.

Whole Foods CEO Criticizes Younger Generations Who 'Don't Seem To Want To Work'

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey had some criticism for younger generations of workers on a recent podcast episode.

Judge Rules Walgreens Helped Fuel San Francisco's Opioid Crisis

Walgreens Offering High Signing Bonuses For Pharmacists Amid Tough Job Market

A tough labor market has Walgreens offering new pharmacists up to a $75,000 signing bonus.

FILE PHOTO - An employee works on an assembly line at startup Rivian Automotive's electric vehicle factory in Normal, Illinois, U.S. April 11, 2022. Picture taken April 11, 2022.

Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act: Would Current EV Purchases Qualify For A Tax Credit?

The Inflation Reduction Act will hurt EV consumers short term but may benefit them long term.

Biden, 79, had tested positive for Covid and returned to isolation on July 30, in a result doctors attributed to 'rebound' positivity from his earlier bout of the illness

Have Americans Moved On From COVID-19? Optimism About The Pandemic Ending Drops

Americans are less confident that the COVID-19 pandemic will ever end.

Local Italian Pizza Shops Beat Dominos, Restaurant Chain Exits Italy

Domino's did not have success in expanding its business in Italy because of the quality of the local market.

Alex Jones attempts to answer questions about his emails asked by Mark Bankston, lawyer for Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, during trial at the Travis County Courthouse, Austin, Texas, U.S., August 3, 2022. Briana Sanchez/Pool via

Capitol Riots: Alex Jones' Texts Turned Over To Jan 6 Committee By Sandy Hook Lawyer

CNN reports Mark Bankston, a lawyer for two Sandy Hook parents, sent the Jan. 6 Committee far-right radio show host Alex Jones' texts.

Axios chief Jim VandeHei and other founders of the online news outlet are to continue guiding editorial decisions after it is bought by Cox Enterprises in a $525 million deal.

Axios Sells Itself To Cox Enterprises In A $525 Million Deal

Axios Media and Cox Enterprises inked a $525 million deal on Sunday that hopes to continue investments in local journalism

Price tags are pictured at a Ralphs grocery store in Pasadena, California U.S., December 1, 2016.

Grocery Stores Push Through Pandemic But Food Inflation Still Bites

While consumers return to the supermarket, many balk at the inflation-driven prices.

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh speaks during his ceremonial public swearing-in, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 8, 2018.

Senator Whitehouse Says FBI's Investigation Into Justice Brett Kavanaugh Was Not Thourough

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Whitehouse accused the FBI of not conducting a thorough investigation of SCOTUS Judge Brett Kavanaugh.