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Texans are taking on Wall Street, and not everyone is convinced that they’ll be able to pull it off. The Lone Star State’s Big Financial Gambit The Lone Star State is about to shake up Wall Street with its own brand of cowboy capitalism as bankers get ready to launch The Texan Texas Stock Exchange … Read more
Mcdonald’s is in trouble as customers have started voting with their wallets. McDonald’s Faces a Cash Crunch For the first time in almost four years, McDonald’s has been in hot water. The fast-food giant’s global sales have dropped, and it’s not looking pretty. The Fast-Food Giant Hits Troubling Times Sales worldwide fell by 1% from … Read more
How has Gavin Newsom’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers affected the state? The Employment Policies Institute thinks it knows the answer. California’s $20 Wage Woes A new survey is claiming that California’s fast-food industry is in turmoil – thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law. Fast Food Fiasco According to the … Read more
Are you struggling with childcare costs? You may be in luck. The Hidden Gem of NYC Childcare Finding your way through the maze of childcare options in New York City can be tough, but there’s a hidden way through that could be a game-changer for many families: the extended day and year care program. The … Read more
Sad times for California, as new data has revealed the state is no longer at the top of the food chain when it comes to a certain industry that brings in billions every year. Michigan Outpaces California In news that’s shaken up the cannabis industry, Michigan has finally edged out California to become the top … Read more
Layoffs are hitting everywhere recently – and the gaming industry is no exception. Here’s how they are affecting big studios and what it could mean for gamers worldwide. 2024 Layoffs Continue to Impact the Industry The video game industry has been dealt a tough hand in 2024. Last year the industry saw just over 10,000 … Read more
California’s latest attempt to fix a major Medicare loophole has been a huge flop. The Medicare Maze When California set out to fix a massive flaw in Medicare this year, seniors had high hopes. But despite their best efforts, the state’s latest attempt to fix the Medicare Medigap loophole has fallen flat. If you thought … 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
A Texan nonprofit has issued a warning over a recent government decision that could leave kids across The Lone Star State with empty bellies. Hunger Looms for Texas Kids Summer is just around the corner, and for many kids in Texas that means facing an all-too-familiar struggle: hunger. When schools close, the free and reduced-price … Read more
In a bid to address the state’s long-standing legacy of slavery and racial discrimination, the California Senate has passed a trio of reparations bills. Reparations Revolution One of the bills, Senate Bill 1403, led by State Senator Steven Bradford, would establish the creation of the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency. Tracing Ancestry This agency would … Read more