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A sign is posted on the exterior of the new Uber headquarters on March 29, 2021 in San Francisco, California.

An 18-Year-Old Hacked Into Uber’s Computer Systems to Argue Drivers Should Be Better Paid

Uber's internal Slack messaging system was hacked by an 18 year old arguing drivers should earn higher wages.
By Courtney Vinopal
A teacher speaks with her students while seated at a circular table in a New York City classroom.

Once Respected, Now Teaching Doesn’t Compete With Being an Eyelash Technician

Would you give up making $1,500 a day as a lash technician to earn a teaching degree? A recent debate shed light on the declining value of professions like education, particularly among younger generations.
By Courtney Vinopal
The Space Needle stands over the Seattle skyline as Mt. Rainier is seen in the background

Seattle’s New Law Makes Gig Work Pay More Like Regular Employment

Seattle's new law requires companies to pay gig workers at least $17.75, part of a larger movement to make flexible work more secure.
By Linda Carroll

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