UPS is the latest in a string of employers making headlines for demanding their remote employees return to work in the office. They’ve also just announced that they’re cutting 12,000 jobs. UPS Announces Mass Layoffs International shipping giant UPS has announced a significant round of layoffs to come in 2024. The company says they plan […]
21 Legal Activities Exclusive to the U.S.
The U.S. dances to its own beat, especially when it comes to laws that make the rest of the world do a double-take. Here’s a lineup of things that scream “Only in America,” sticking strictly to what’s written in the law books. Ready for a tour through the American legal landscape that’ll leave you wondering […]
14 Things Prohibited in the U.S. but Allowed in Other Countries
Ever feel like America’s rulebook was written by someone with a dartboard? Across the pond or down under, things get even wackier. Let’s take a walk on the wild side of global “Do’s” that are definite “Don’ts” in the Land of the Free. Are you ready to find out just how bizarrely different the world […]
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Raises Economic Worries in U.S., Experts Warn
After the shock collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, many have questioned the potential run-on effects it will have on the nation’s economy. Shocking Bridge Collapse in Baltimore The collapse of the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has sent shockwaves through Maryland and beyond. How Will It Impact the Economy? […]
California’s $20 Minimum Wage Puts Fast Food Jobs in Danger
Fast food companies prepare to lay off staff to avoid increased payroll expenses. Minimum Wage Increase Driving Job Cuts Effective April 1st, some fast food companies in California will be required to offer their employees a minimum wage of $20 per hour. This has prompted some companies to initiate rounds of layoffs to avoid the […]
Freeze on Loan Repayment : Halfway to Forgiveness, Skip Payments
Millions of borrowers are saying no to student loan payments that have come due since the payment pause ended. Find out why these borrowers are refusing to make their payments. 40% of Student Loan Borrowers Not Paying Close to half of all student loan borrowers who have had loan payments come due following the end […]
Leaders of Boston Churches Call for $15 Billion Reparations from White Churches
$15 billion in reparations. That’s the amount that Boston Church Leaders have demanded from “white churches” as compensation for their involvement in the slave trade. This has caused anger from certain factions, but many are urging the city churches to pay up. Here’s the full story. Demand for Reparations “Black people, the descendants of slavery, […]
Republicans Suggest Raising Retirement Age to 69, Restructuring Medicare
House Republicans are once again gunning for social security and Medicare payments. This time, they’re promising to raise the retirement age and restructure how medicare works – a plan that some Republicans aren’t on board with. Let’s take a look in more detail. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Unveiled Last week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) […]
Gen Z Workers Criticized by Small Business Owners as ‘Most Toxic’ and ‘Least Reliable
In a damning new report, small business owners have accused Gen Z workers of being the “least reliable” and most toxic generation of employees. But is the labor force really so dire, or is it a case of generational divides? Bad Reputation Gen Z employees are garnering an increasingly bad reputation in the workplace, particularly […]
Squatter Problem Solved: Florida Puts End to the “Scam”
Evicting unlawful squatters has been a difficult process until now, and Florida homeowners are thrilled that their properties will have more protection going forward. Florida Changes Rights for Squatters In many states, squatters — people living in a property without permission — are granted rights under the law that make it challenging for homeowners to […]