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SuccessMeet Greg Abel, the new boss of Berkshire Hathaway—Warren Buffett’s successor started out by selling empty soda bottles for 5 cents and now he’s a billionaire CEO
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Actor Henry Golding
SuccessBefore ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ Henry Golding swept salon floors at 14 for $32 a day and worked as a travel host on his way to stardom
By Emma BurleighAugust 24, 2025
A recent photo of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
NewslettersFlorida has a plan to fill jobs after immigration crackdowns: Hire minors
By Brit MorseMarch 27, 2025
Employees cut up sides of beef at slaughterhouse
FinanceLabor Department puts spotlight on slaughterhouses that use child labor with 3 settlements in 1 week
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2025
Perdue will pay $4 million after employing children in hazardous jobs at Virginia plant, Labor Department says
FinancePerdue will pay $4 million after employing children in hazardous jobs at Virginia plant, Labor Department says
By The Associated PressJanuary 16, 2025
Adidas, H&M and The Gap bought cotton grown by children in India, rights group’s report says
PoliticsAdidas, H&M and The Gap bought cotton grown by children in India, rights group’s report says
By AFPJanuary 7, 2025
A toddler in pajamas mops the floor of a hallway. Soap is visible on the floor and the child looks away from the camera.
PoliticsCult leaders convicted for exploiting children in forced labor scheme since 2000
By The Associated PressSeptember 17, 2024
After a 16-year-old boy died cleaning a poultry plant, a Georgia company agreed to a safety overhaul
FinanceAfter a 16-year-old boy died cleaning a poultry plant, a Georgia company agreed to a safety overhaul
By The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
A car being built on the assembly line.
FinanceHyundai suppliers had a child working 50-hour weeks on a dangerous assembly line, watchdog alleges
By The Associated PressMay 31, 2024
Julie Su
FinanceLabor watchdogs fine a janitorial company for using children to clean meat processing plants
By Hannah Fingerhut and The Associated PressMay 6, 2024
‘Honey Boo Boo’ accuses mother of draining her fortune, exposing child stars’ vulnerabilities: ‘Why was my money even being used, or being touched?’
Success‘Honey Boo Boo’ accuses mother of draining her fortune, exposing child stars’ vulnerabilities: ‘Why was my money even being used, or being touched?’
By Chloe BergerApril 5, 2024
President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo
RetailThe hidden, anti-LGBTQ+ reason that could punch a hole in the $120 billion chocolate industry
By Amanda GerutMarch 20, 2024
Fast-food chains are the worst offenders when it comes to child labor violations—and it’s not even close
SuccessFast-food chains are the worst offenders when it comes to child labor violations—and it’s not even close
By Chloe BergerFebruary 15, 2024
Meat processor accused of illegally hiring 13-year-olds fined $300,000
FinanceMeat processor accused of illegally hiring 13-year-olds fined $300,000
By The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023
West Africa child labor
PoliticsYour favorite chocolate is probably produced by West African child labor and the government doesn’t care, advocates argue in lawsuit
By Martha Mendoza and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2023
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