Denver restaurant servers say owner is taking tips
Tipping at a restaurant is quite customary. When we leave some extra cash on the table, or add a few dollars to our credit card total, it’s easy to assume that tip will go to our servers. But that’s not always the case. As CBS News Colorado reports, servers in Denver are taking legal action against a group of local restaurants, claiming that 30% of the automatic 20% service charge went to management instead of the employees. Culinary Creative Group manages some of the most popular restaurants in Denver, including Bar Dough, Tap and Burger, Kumoya, Forget Me Not and Mister Oso. In the lawsuit, the Culinary Creative Group is alleged to have violated Colorado hour and wage laws. Faith Lindstrom, a former employee at Kumoya, shared the frustration she holds toward her former employer with CBS. “Nobody could tell us where the money was going,” said Lindstrom. "I was furious because my manager could, you know, support himself, and I could not."
Tipping at a restaurant is quite customary. When we leave some extra cash on the table, or add a few dollars to our credit card total, it’s easy to assume that tip will go to our servers. But that’s not always the case. As CBS News Colorado reports, servers in Denver are taking legal action against a group of local restaurants, claiming that 30% of the automatic 20% service charge went to management instead of the employees. Culinary Creative Group manages some of the most popular restaurants in Denver, including Bar Dough, Tap and Burger, Kumoya, Forget Me Not and Mister Oso. In the lawsuit, the Culinary Creative Group is alleged to have violated Colorado hour and wage laws. Faith Lindstrom, a former employee at Kumoya, shared the frustration she holds toward her former employer with CBS. “Nobody could tell us where the money was going,” said Lindstrom. "I was furious because my manager could, you know, support himself, and I could not."
Forbes billionaire list: How to invest like one
The 39th annual Forbes billionaire list is out, and it’s a jaw-dropper. The number of billionaires has surged to 3,028, a record. Together, these individuals hold a staggering $16.1 trillion, up $2 trillion from last year. More than 100 Forbes reporters dove deep into financial data to assemble this list, including stocks, investments, and cash flows, along with more eccentric billionaire purchases like yachts, art collections and even dinosaur bones. The U.S. holds first place with 902 billionaires, followed by China and Hong Kong (516), and India (205). The wealthiest are led by Elon Musk, with $342 billion, followed by Mark Zuckerberg at $216 billion, and Jeff Bezos at $215 billion. Rounding out the top 10 are heavyweights like Warren Buffett, Larry Ellison, and Bernard Arnault. In short, the billionaire game is booming. Want in on the action? You might want to take notes from the world’s richest.
The 39th annual Forbes billionaire list is out, and it’s a jaw-dropper. The number of billionaires has surged to 3,028, a record. Together, these individuals hold a staggering $16.1 trillion, up $2 trillion from last year. More than 100 Forbes reporters dove deep into financial data to assemble this list, including stocks, investments, and cash flows, along with more eccentric billionaire purchases like yachts, art collections and even dinosaur bones. The U.S. holds first place with 902 billionaires, followed by China and Hong Kong (516), and India (205). The wealthiest are led by Elon Musk, with $342 billion, followed by Mark Zuckerberg at $216 billion, and Jeff Bezos at $215 billion. Rounding out the top 10 are heavyweights like Warren Buffett, Larry Ellison, and Bernard Arnault. In short, the billionaire game is booming. Want in on the action? You might want to take notes from the world’s richest.
Canadian official says tariffs will 'devastate' US
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans targeting Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a dire warning. “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cut off their energy — with a smile on my face,” Ford declared during a mining conference in Toronto on Monday. “They rely on our energy, they need to feel the pain. They want to come at us hard? We’re going to come back twice as hard.” Trump announced a one-month delay on the 25% tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada covered by the USMCA free trade agreement. But Ford isn’t backing down. Later that same day, he told CNN that Ontario will impose a 25% surcharge on power it sends to 1.5 million homes in Minnesota, Michigan and New York starting next week, in response to Trump’s tariff plan. However, Trump announced he may impose new tariffs on lumber and dairy products coming from Canada sometime in the future. While Trump has called tariff “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Ford warns that the economic consequences will be severe. “Donald Trump’s tariffs are going to devastate the U.S. economy, put Americans out of work and raise costs for hardworking American families,” Ford wrote in a post on X.
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans targeting Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a dire warning. “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cut off their energy — with a smile on my face,” Ford declared during a mining conference in Toronto on Monday. “They rely on our energy, they need to feel the pain. They want to come at us hard? We’re going to come back twice as hard.” Trump announced a one-month delay on the 25% tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada covered by the USMCA free trade agreement. But Ford isn’t backing down. Later that same day, he told CNN that Ontario will impose a 25% surcharge on power it sends to 1.5 million homes in Minnesota, Michigan and New York starting next week, in response to Trump’s tariff plan. However, Trump announced he may impose new tariffs on lumber and dairy products coming from Canada sometime in the future. While Trump has called tariff “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Ford warns that the economic consequences will be severe. “Donald Trump’s tariffs are going to devastate the U.S. economy, put Americans out of work and raise costs for hardworking American families,” Ford wrote in a post on X.
New York farmer in disbelief over Trump tariffs
Nicholas Gilbert, a dairy farmer who operates Adon Farms in upstate New York, experienced tariff sticker shock when a routine shipment of cow feed from Ontario cost him $2,200 more than expected. “I’m not even sure it’s legal! We contracted for the price on delivery,” he told The Atlantic. “If your price of fuel goes up or your truck breaks down, that’s not my problem! That’s what the contract’s for.” Unfortunately for Gilbert, the tariff is very much legal. Like many American business owners, he mistakenly believed that tariffs on imported goods would be paid by the foreign exporter. In reality, the charge was imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and passed directly to him.
Nicholas Gilbert, a dairy farmer who operates Adon Farms in upstate New York, experienced tariff sticker shock when a routine shipment of cow feed from Ontario cost him $2,200 more than expected. “I’m not even sure it’s legal! We contracted for the price on delivery,” he told The Atlantic. “If your price of fuel goes up or your truck breaks down, that’s not my problem! That’s what the contract’s for.” Unfortunately for Gilbert, the tariff is very much legal. Like many American business owners, he mistakenly believed that tariffs on imported goods would be paid by the foreign exporter. In reality, the charge was imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and passed directly to him.
FBI seizes $8.2M tied to 'pig butchering' scam
Most people who use online dating apps are aware of the risks involved. As they swipe left and right, online daters could potentially expose themselves to the dangers of sexual harassment, cyberstalking and romance scams. Dating scams are nothing new, but the methods that scammers use to bilk money from innocent victims continue to evolve. Take “pig butchering,” for example. This particular scam reportedly originated in China and its name refers to how farmers strategically fatten pigs up before they’re slaughtered in order to render more meat from the hogs. With the “pig butchering” scam, criminals attempt to fatten their targets up with romance, making them emotionally vulnerable before conning victims into transferring large amounts of money or investing in cryptocurrency schemes. This scam has quickly become one of the world’s fastest-growing forms of crypto fraud, with scammers taking millions of dollars from innocent victims. But there’s good news to share: the FBI recently seized $8.2 million in cryptocurrency that was reportedly connected to the “pig butchering” scam. And while the bust is noteworthy, the method that authorities used to track down the stolen funds is considered a breakthrough that could lead to more crypto fraud busts in the future.
Most people who use online dating apps are aware of the risks involved. As they swipe left and right, online daters could potentially expose themselves to the dangers of sexual harassment, cyberstalking and romance scams. Dating scams are nothing new, but the methods that scammers use to bilk money from innocent victims continue to evolve. Take “pig butchering,” for example. This particular scam reportedly originated in China and its name refers to how farmers strategically fatten pigs up before they’re slaughtered in order to render more meat from the hogs. With the “pig butchering” scam, criminals attempt to fatten their targets up with romance, making them emotionally vulnerable before conning victims into transferring large amounts of money or investing in cryptocurrency schemes. This scam has quickly become one of the world’s fastest-growing forms of crypto fraud, with scammers taking millions of dollars from innocent victims. But there’s good news to share: the FBI recently seized $8.2 million in cryptocurrency that was reportedly connected to the “pig butchering” scam. And while the bust is noteworthy, the method that authorities used to track down the stolen funds is considered a breakthrough that could lead to more crypto fraud busts in the future.
Arizona Father and Son Accused in Bond Scam
Arizona father and son, Randy and Chad Miller, have reportedly been indicted in an alleged scheme that targeted investors looking to fund a sports complex. The elaborate plot, which resulted in more than $280 million in defrauded funds, involved municipal bonds linked to a large sports complex in the city of Mesa. Federal prosecutors allege the pair deceived investors about prospective interest in the use of Legacy Park (formerly Bell Bank Park). The Millers used forged documents to sell what were essentially worthless bonds, according to prosecutors. The father–son duo now face four major charges, with victims ranging from individuals to organizations, including one that promotes athletes living with disabilities.
Arizona father and son, Randy and Chad Miller, have reportedly been indicted in an alleged scheme that targeted investors looking to fund a sports complex. The elaborate plot, which resulted in more than $280 million in defrauded funds, involved municipal bonds linked to a large sports complex in the city of Mesa. Federal prosecutors allege the pair deceived investors about prospective interest in the use of Legacy Park (formerly Bell Bank Park). The Millers used forged documents to sell what were essentially worthless bonds, according to prosecutors. The father–son duo now face four major charges, with victims ranging from individuals to organizations, including one that promotes athletes living with disabilities.
Yale professor leaves US over political climate
Jason Stanley, a Yale philosophy professor and author of How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, is leaving the United States to take up a teaching position at the University of Toronto — a decision he said is driven entirely by the political climate under the Trump administration. The federal government is in a funding fight with elite institutions like Yale, Harvard and Columbia as part of its so-called security reforms. While Stanley was critical of Yale’s handling of his academic freedom, he claims Columbia has gone a step further — capitulating to political pressure from the White House by forcing out faculty, tightening protest rules, increasing campus policing and reorganizing departments such as Middle East studies. “It has nothing to do with me.” Stanley told MSNBC. “It has everything to do with my children, and my desire to send a warning to Americans.” Stanley may be uprooting his life with a new job waiting across the border — but for many Americans, the move is far more complicated than booking a one-way ticket.
Jason Stanley, a Yale philosophy professor and author of How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, is leaving the United States to take up a teaching position at the University of Toronto — a decision he said is driven entirely by the political climate under the Trump administration. The federal government is in a funding fight with elite institutions like Yale, Harvard and Columbia as part of its so-called security reforms. While Stanley was critical of Yale’s handling of his academic freedom, he claims Columbia has gone a step further — capitulating to political pressure from the White House by forcing out faculty, tightening protest rules, increasing campus policing and reorganizing departments such as Middle East studies. “It has nothing to do with me.” Stanley told MSNBC. “It has everything to do with my children, and my desire to send a warning to Americans.” Stanley may be uprooting his life with a new job waiting across the border — but for many Americans, the move is far more complicated than booking a one-way ticket.
Fraudsters use AI and deepfakes to steal jobs
As if the job market wasn’t tough enough, now job seekers must compete with con artists using stolen identities, AI and deepfake techniques to get hired. Even technology companies can fall for the scams. Pindrop Security, a company that helps detect fraud in voice interactions, has encountered such situations firsthand. The company shortlisted a candidate named ‘Ivan’ for a senior engineering position and set up a video interview. But as the CEO Vijay Balasubramaniyan shared with CNBC, something felt off during the video interview. The candidate’s facial expressions didn’t quite match his voice. Turned out Balasubramaniyan’s gut feeling was right. The person on screen was using deepfake technology to conceal his own identity by using someone else’s face. The Pindrop team caught it. But not everyone that’s hiring a worker remotely has the same expertise or technology to root out fraud. “We are no longer able to trust our eyes and ears,” Balasubramaniyan said. “Without technology, you’re worse off than a monkey with a random coin toss.”
As if the job market wasn’t tough enough, now job seekers must compete with con artists using stolen identities, AI and deepfake techniques to get hired. Even technology companies can fall for the scams. Pindrop Security, a company that helps detect fraud in voice interactions, has encountered such situations firsthand. The company shortlisted a candidate named ‘Ivan’ for a senior engineering position and set up a video interview. But as the CEO Vijay Balasubramaniyan shared with CNBC, something felt off during the video interview. The candidate’s facial expressions didn’t quite match his voice. Turned out Balasubramaniyan’s gut feeling was right. The person on screen was using deepfake technology to conceal his own identity by using someone else’s face. The Pindrop team caught it. But not everyone that’s hiring a worker remotely has the same expertise or technology to root out fraud. “We are no longer able to trust our eyes and ears,” Balasubramaniyan said. “Without technology, you’re worse off than a monkey with a random coin toss.”
Only 44% of Americans have a retirement plan
Without a well-defined plan for spending in retirement, Americans could be facing unexpected and unnecessary stress. Allianz Life Insurance’s recent study reveals that only 44 % of Americans have a retirement income plan. Allianz’s Vice President of Consumer Insights, Kelly LaVigne, commented “if you don’t know how you will draw from your retirement assets for income, then you aren’t ready to retire.” Having the right retirement strategy for how and when you’ll spend your income is key to reducing the decisions you’ll need to make once you reach retirement age. Unfortunately, without a plan, you risk joining the 31% of Americans who are overspending in retirement, according to a report from retirement magazine 401(k) Specialist. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to give yourself and your family peace of mind.
Without a well-defined plan for spending in retirement, Americans could be facing unexpected and unnecessary stress. Allianz Life Insurance’s recent study reveals that only 44 % of Americans have a retirement income plan. Allianz’s Vice President of Consumer Insights, Kelly LaVigne, commented “if you don’t know how you will draw from your retirement assets for income, then you aren’t ready to retire.” Having the right retirement strategy for how and when you’ll spend your income is key to reducing the decisions you’ll need to make once you reach retirement age. Unfortunately, without a plan, you risk joining the 31% of Americans who are overspending in retirement, according to a report from retirement magazine 401(k) Specialist. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to give yourself and your family peace of mind.
Why SF tenants were evicted because of an LA fire
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) handed eviction notices to several businesses in the San Francisco Dogpatch neighborhood, even though the owners haven’t seem to have done anything wrong. Caltran’s general inspector published a report that outlines concerns about the management practices of leased properties close to highway structures. Leases were reviewed based on new safety policies. Either non-renewal or eviction notices were handed out if the buildings didn't meet the new policy changes. “At my age, if I have to move, it's finished,” Kevin Barry, who claimed he was informed his steel-fabrication business will most likely have to shut down, told CBS News Bay Area reporters.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) handed eviction notices to several businesses in the San Francisco Dogpatch neighborhood, even though the owners haven’t seem to have done anything wrong. Caltran’s general inspector published a report that outlines concerns about the management practices of leased properties close to highway structures. Leases were reviewed based on new safety policies. Either non-renewal or eviction notices were handed out if the buildings didn't meet the new policy changes. “At my age, if I have to move, it's finished,” Kevin Barry, who claimed he was informed his steel-fabrication business will most likely have to shut down, told CBS News Bay Area reporters.
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