Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
There’s some good financial news in the air as the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released some new figures indicating something huge for the U.S. economy: we’re in for an estimated $7 trillion boost in the next decade! Economic Boost from Immigration What’s the momentum behind the CBO’s new estimates? Immigration. The CBO is expecting … Read more
Super Bowl 58 financially rewarded the players more than ever, but President Biden was focused on “Shrinkflation” during the pre-game build-up. Here’s a breakdown of the prize money secured per player for both teams. Super Bowl 58 The latest Super Sunday was a gripping game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, … Read more
It was revealed in a conference in Brussels that former President Donald Trump said in 2020 that the US would “never help” Europe if it was attacked. Now, European nations are grouping to commit more firepower to combat Putin’s threat to democracy. Trump’s Warning at Davos 2020 At the World Economic Forum in Davos in … Read more
A Tesla factory in Fremont, California, has been sued by its Black employees for continued discrimination since 2015, including graffiti that showed “Swastikas, threats, and nooses.” Allegations of Racial Harassment at Tesla Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, is facing serious allegations of fostering a hostile work environment for its Black employees. Lawsuit by the EEOC … Read more
The U.S. could be about to break China’s dominance in the rare mineral industry after discovering a reported 2.34 billion tons of rare minerals in a site in Wyoming. Groundbreaking Discoveries in Rare Earth Minerals American Rare Earths Inc. revealed a 64% increase from its original estimate of rare minerals found in Wheatland, Wyoming. China … Read more
Record-high cocoa prices are affecting the chocolate industry, with major manufacturers like Hershey issuing profit warnings to consumers facing increased costs amidst concerns over climate change’s impact on cocoa production. Here’s the whole story. Bitter Reality At times, it seems things cannot get any worse, but unfortunately for us all, they can. In what is … Read more
The United States is witnessing a significant exodus from its workforce, with approximately 10,000 older adults bidding farewell each day. The COVID-19 pandemic hastened this trend, which was first sparked by the aging baby boomer population. More and more people are choosing to retire early and prioritize their health. Stagnant Labor Force The ramifications are … Read more
Childcare costs are hitting hard for families all across the U.S. These days, taking care of kids is getting more and more expensive, and it isn’t showing signs of slowing down. Across the country, parents are feeling the pinch as childcare costs soar, especially since the end of pandemic support. The Cost of Childcare A … Read more
Trump has shocked both Republicans and Democrats ahead of the Presidential election by claiming he would “encourage” Russia to invade a top NATO country for not providing enough financial aid to Ukraine. Republican Outcry Against Trump’s NATO Stance Many Republicans are now distancing themselves from Donald Trump’s recent NATO remarks, criticizing him for not vowing … Read more
Trump’s lawyer suggested in court that a President “should” be given immunity in the hypothetical case that they were to have an opponent “assassinated.” Here’s the full story. Trump’s Appeal and Presidential Immunity Donald Trump’s legal team launched a bold defense on Tuesday, asserting that US presidents are immune from prosecution even in cases of … Read more