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This undated self-made photo provided by Nancy Glynn shows Glynn, of Manchester, N.H., with her son Hunter. Glynn works for several non-profits, including MomsRising, a group that advocates for paid parental leave and other policies. As a waitress, she belonged to the group least likely to have paid parental leave: Part-time workers. (Nancy Glynn via AP)

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Most US workers lack coverage

by Alexandra Olson AP Business WriterDecember 22, 2019

NEW YORK — Nancy Glynn could not afford a funeral for her newborn son who died after a premature birth.She already was taking time off from her job as a waitress in Manchester to recover from a C-section. Adding to her difficulties, her husband had an…

FILE - In this April 10, 2018, file photo, a customers uses a credit card machine to pay for food at Peli Peli Kitchen in Houston. Owner Thomas Nguyen had a change of heart after transitioning one of his three Peli Peli South African fine dining restaurants and his Peli Peli Kitchen fast casual location to a no-cash policy. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

As cashless stores grow, so does the backlash

by Alexandra Olson AP Business Writers, and Ken Sweet AP Business WritersApril 13, 2019

People stand in the lobby for Amazon offices Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in New York. Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Amazon dumps NYC headquarters and its promised 25,000 jobs

by Joseph Pisani AP Business Writers, and Alexandra Olson AP Business WritersFebruary 14, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2017, file photo, Les Moonves, chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation, poses at the premiere of the new television series "Star Trek: Discovery" in Los Angeles. Moonves will not receive his $120 million severance package after the company's board of directors determined he was fired "with cause" over sexual misconduct allegations. The board said Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, it reached its decision after finding that Moonves failed to cooperate fully with investigators looking into the allegations. The board also cited what it called Moonves' "willful and material misfeasance," violation of company policies and breach of his contract. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

CBS Denies Former CEO Les Moonves $120 Million Severance

by Alexandra Olson Associated PressDecember 17, 2018

FILE- In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk speaks after announcing Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon in Hawthorne, Calif. U.S. securities regulators have filed a complaint against Musk alleging that he made false and misleading statements about plans to take the company private in August. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

SEC Seeks to Oust Tesla CEO Elon Musk

by Tom Krisher AP Business Writers, and Alexandra Olson AP Business WritersSeptember 28, 2018

A sign at the REI flagship store is shown Friday, March 2, 2018, in Seattle. The outdoor retailer says it's halting future orders of some popular brands, including CamelBak water carriers, Giro helmets and Camp Chef stoves, whose parent company also makes ammunition and assault-style rifles. The Seattle-based company has been facing mounting pressure from some customers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

On Guns, Companies Are Getting Out Ahead of the Politicians

by Alexandra Olson Associated PressMarch 3, 2018

FILE- In this Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, file photo, National Rifle Association Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), at National Harbor, Md. LaPierre said at the conference that those advocating for stricter gun control are exploiting the Florida shooting which killed over a dozen people, mostly high-school students. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Companies Distance Themselves From NRA Amid Uproar

by Damian Troise Associated Press, and Alexandra Olson Associated PressFebruary 24, 2018

This Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, photo shows a Twitter sign outside of the company's headquarters in San Francisco. Twitter will be enforcing stricter policies on violent and abusive content such as hateful images or symbols, including those attached to user profiles, the company announced Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Twitter Suspends White Nationalists as It Enforces New Rules

by Alexandra Olson Associated PressDecember 18, 2017

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, a son, at right, holds his mother's hand at her nursing home in Michigan. Many Americans have a blind spot when it comes to retirement planning: long-term care costs. Even though the majority of Americans will at some point need long-term care, few are planning for it. Many underestimate the costs and mistakenly believe health insurance can help cover it. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Retirement Plan Should Include Long-Term Care

by Alexandra Olson Associated PressNovember 18, 2017

In this Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, photo, books damaged by floodwaters sit on a table inside the home of Arlene Estle, which was damaged by floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey, in Houston. Victims of Hurricane Harvey, desperate to rebuild their homes and lives, are facing the harsh reality that it may take months for an overwhelmed construction industry to address their needs. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

After the Hurricane, the Real Challenge

by Alexandra Olson Associated Press, and Alex Veiga Associated PressSeptember 17, 2017