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Americans are fed up with work and now they’re striking. From Mickey Mouse to Mop Buckets Just this year we’ve seen picket lines at Southwest Airlines, railway workers gearing up to stop working, Denver janitors voting to put their mops down in protest over wages. Even Disneyland workers voted to strike earlier this year (which … Read more
Southwest Airlines is saying goodbye to its famous open seating plan. Farewell to Free-for-All Southwest is officially ditching the free-for-all seating arrangement in favor of assigned seats and extra-legroom options. It’s the end of an era for a policy that has been a huge part of the airline’s brand for over 50 years now. Legroom … Read more
Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected. California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food chain workers a minimum wage of … Read more
Tesla rival Rivian has just revealed a billion-dollar partnership that could change up the EV market for good. VW’s Massive Investment in Rivian Volkswagen (VW) has announced a huge $5 billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian. The deal has already sent Rivian’s stock soaring by over 50%, and is a much-needed lifeline for … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans may have to take a backseat, as a group of lawmakers are moving behind the scenes to cancel some of his most expensive policies for the state. Lawmakers Challenge Newsom’s Policies Image Credit: Shutterstock / aerogondo2 California state lawmakers have made a surprise move to cancel a $400 million loan … Read more
Paramount is in big trouble – and they’re cutting jobs and closing studios to try and keep their head above water. Crisis At Paramount Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) is closing its doors, marking the end of an era just 11 years after its launch. The End of an Era The drastic move is part of … Read more
Arrowhead brand bottled water might be nearing its end. Bottled Water Giant Faces Watershed Moment The U.S. Forest Service has just dealt a huge blow to BlueTriton Brands – the company behind Arrowhead bottled water. They’ve ordered the company to shut down its entire pipeline operation in the San Bernardino Mountains right away. Mountain Springs … Read more
California is facing a financial hurricane, and people are furious with Governor Gavin Newsom. World Cup Windfall California is gearing up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and state officials are buzzing about the upcoming economic boost. The Reality While the projected windfall of $1.2 billion sounds like a huge amount of money, it’s … Read more
Despite a miserable view of the economy, Americans are spending like never before. From retail therapy to essential services, customer behavior just isn’t making sense. But what’s driving this surge in spending when the economy seems so bleak? A Pricey Pandemic During the pandemic, Americans trapped inside turned to online shopping for everything from luxury … Read more
Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected. California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sheila Fitzgerald Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food … Read more