Bird Flu Death in Washington State Renews Concern Over the Virus NYT - Business By: Apoorva Mandavilli and Emily Anthes 6 November 2026 at 00:26 The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink. Β© Melissa Golden for The New York TimesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Trump Administration Said to Plan Rolling Back Pregnancy-Related Job Protections NYT - Business By: Coral Davenport and Rebecca Davis OβBrien 2 November 2026 at 23:10 The Biden era law was meant to help women stay in the workplace, but some conservatives say rules to enact it went too far with coverage for abortion and fertility treatment. Β© Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesA rally on Capitol Hill to support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which passed with bipartisan support in 2022.
My Co-Worker Is Losing It Over My Religion NYT - Business By: Max Read 27 October 2026 at 12:51 Plus: Reader responses to a woman returning to the office after two decades of self-employment. Β© Photo illustration by Ilka & Franz for The New York Times
Californiaβs Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives NYT - Business By: Rebecca Davis OβBrien 27 October 2026 at 12:58 Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops. Β© Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times, via Getty ImagesA fabrication shop in Sun Valley, Calif. The state is poised to ban the production and installation of quartz countertops.