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Costco has announced a controversial policy that requires all customers to scan their membership cards before entering its stores. The goal of this is to make sure that only legitimate members can benefit from Costco’s members-only model. New Member Verification at Costco Costco has just rolled out a new membership verification policy that requires people … Read more
A new audit examined how New York City is spending on its migrant services. The findings were grim – millions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on unused hotel rooms and unnecessary services. Wasteful Spending in NYC New York City Comptroller Brad Lander recently conducted an audit that revealed that the city has been wasting … Read more
By 2030, the world could be facing a significant oil supply surplus. This could not only affect companies, but may create cheaper fuel prices and drive changes in the job market. Understanding how these dynamics could impact Americans is important as we approach this potential new era. Change in Oil Supply The International Energy Agency … Read more
The proposed TikTok ban in the United States has been controversial, as some worry about privacy and security while others predict harsh economic consequences. Many are worried that the ban could have widespread economic effects. In the long-run, it could impact the lives of not only content creators and businesses, but also overall marketing strategies … Read more
The IRS announced it’s targeting high-income earners who have failed to file tax returns. Americans seem to be both excited by the prospect of a fair tax system and nervous that the crack-down will hurt their future filings. The new initiative is a mixed bag for taxpayers. IRS Closes Major Loophole Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more
Millennial employees are moving away from formal PTO processes and toward secret paid time off. There has been a recent trend of workers choosing to unofficially vacation rather than use their PTO days and risk rejection or shame. Legality of Paid Time Off Image Credit: Shutterstock / Mohd KhairilX In the U.S., the Fair Labor … Read more
Intro: As AI Technology continues advancing, so do the benefits for users. OpenAI, one of the leaders in the field, has introduced a new AI model called GPT-4o. Users can access this technology for free or pay for an upgraded version. Access to this improved AI model could be useful to many groups of people. … Read more
Weddings are quickly becoming more expensive than ever. Many couples and their wedding guests feel pressured to spend a significant amount of money to celebrate. This approach to celebrating love introduces the question: have we gone too far? The Price of Love Image Credit: Shutterstock / wideonet Weddings are a special celebration, but they often … Read more
As tuition costs rise and student debt increases, many are starting to question the value of a college degree. The decision of whether to go to college or not is important, so we will explore some of the benefits and challenges of higher education. Higher Earnings Overall, a college degree is linked with higher earning … Read more
Popular department store, J.C. Penney, has announced the closure of multiple stores across the country. This announcement reflects changes in the retail industry as online shopping becomes more popular. But how will these changes affect consumers and the future of in-store shopping? J.C. Penney Stores Close The American retail giant has announced that it’s closing … Read more