Why the average American family's net worth increased 37% during the pandemic A new survey from the Federal Reserve finds that family finances overall improved in recent years, despite the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic. Scott Horsley
Autoworkers used to have lifelong health care and pension income. They want it back Retirement security remains a sticking point in the ongoing talks between the United Auto Workers union and the Big 3 automakers. The union wants to see a return of pensions and retiree health care. Andrea Hsu
LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees The popular professional networking site is laying off people in positions across its engineering, product, talent and finance departments. Ayana Archie
7 surprising ways the public library can save you money Baking pans, legal help, language classes and more — libraries can provide so much more than books. See if your local branch offers these free or discounted resources and services. Audrey Nguyen
Pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid declining sales and opioid lawsuits Rite Aid said it was arranging for payment of wages and other costs as usual, though some "underperforming" stores among its more than 2,100 pharmacies in 17 states will be closed. The Associated Press
A tale of two Amazon warehouses: How a workplace safety lawsuit could accelerate automation Monica Nickelsburg
Visitors are scrambling to leave Israel and Gaza as the fighting rages The chaos of the conflict between Israel and Hamas has forced many airlines to cancel flights to Tel Aviv, preventing foreign visitors from returning home and damaging Israel's travel sector. Jaclyn Diaz
