The Daily Money: Why are Americans leaving the workforce?
Daniel de ViséGood morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.
Why are so many Americans leaving the workforce?
The nation's workforce participation rate, the share of Americans ages 16 and over who are working or looking for work, slipped to 61.5% in June. Outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the lowest reading in five decades.
Pepsi social media post draws fire
Pepsi, the soft drink company, has deleted a social media post that sparked controversy. Critics said it made light of consent, a topic that, at least in the context of relationships, could not be more serious.
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