A McDonald’s spin-off restaurant called CosMc’s opened in one location to tap into a new market that McDonald’s has missed, and it drove three times more traffic than the original McDonald’s restaurant. CosMc’s Surges Ahead McDonald’s innovative CosMc’s spinoff, specializing in whacky drinks, is outpacing traditional Mickey D’s in attracting younger customers. A Beverage-Led Evolution […]
Author: Oscar Davies
Californians Feeling the Pinch: Balancing Clean Energy with Gas Costs
Californian cities are experiencing higher gas prices than any other state in the country, driven by the State’s commitment to cleaner fuels. But this dedication comes at a cost, and consumers are paying the price. California’s Gas Price Challenge With an average gas price of $4.49, California surpasses the national average of $3.10. But what […]
More Than Half of Americans Face Rent Affordability Crisis
A report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies has revealed that a huge number of Americans will struggle to pay rent this month. Financial Strain on Tenants The report said that 50% of all US tenants spend over 30% of their income on rent and utilities. Middle-Income Renters Under Pressure Even middle-income renters […]
Big Mac Prices Up: What’s the New Cost?
In a McDonald’s restaurant in Connecticut, the affordable fast-food restaurant proved to be anything but as their menu was revealed to contain a Big Mac Combo for $18 and a $19 Quarter Pounder meal, among other shocking deals. The Big Mac Debate in Darien, Connecticut There’s been an outrage from the internet over a pricey […]
Rent Surges, Luxury Homes Rise: The Divide Grows
Despite some improvements in the rising housing market, a report suggests that those with a less affordable income will suffer the worst of it. Here are the reasons why. A Widespread Affordability Crisis Rental affordability in the U.S. has become worse than ever, affecting both high and low-income tenants. Record Numbers Struggling The Harvard Joint […]
$78B Tax Deal by House Republicans Approved Amidst Party Conflicts
The House Republicans’ push for a $78 billion tax deal, including business incentives and an expanded child tax credit, has now been approved by the White House and the Ways and Means Committee. The crucial House floor vote is set after bipartisan approval in the House Ways and Means Committee. GOP Dilemmas Speaker Mike Johnson […]
Border Crisis: Americans Saddled with $451 Billion Debt
A report has revealed just how much of a burden the Southern Border crisis is on the American taxpayer, claiming that $451 billion is spent annually on different sectors due to the influx. The Southern Border Crisis A Republican-led investigation has revealed that the cost of the southern border crisis on American taxpayers is around […]
Top Football Club Owner in Hot Water: Could Serve 45-Year Term
British billionaire Joe Lewis has pleaded guilty to US courts for securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud, facing a potential 45-year prison sentence. What impact will this have on his US and UK businesses? Scandal Hits British Billionaire Joe Lewis Joe Lewis, the billionaire majority shareholder of Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur, […]
Vermont’s Wealth Tax Aims to Bridge Financial Inequality Gap
Vermont is introducing a historic bill that would see a rise in tax payments from its wealthier residents in an attempt to fund issues brought on by the wide financial inequality in the state. Vermont’s Progressive Stance on Wealth Tax Vermont has introduced two bills aiming to impose wealth taxes on its wealthiest residents in […]
Denver’s Budget Crunch: Sanctuary City Status at Risk with $180 Million Cuts
Denver, the sanctuary city, is reportedly removing its migrants from shelters across the city due to straining the budget and a lack of resources. Southern Border Crisis With the ongoing migrant crisis on the Southern border, many cities in the U.S. are taking in more than they can handle. Overcrowded Shelters in Denver Cities like […]