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In the wake of a worldwide IT outage, Delta Airlines has been left scrambling to get its operations up and running again, leaving potentially hundreds of thousands of customers in the lurch. CrowdStrike Outage A mass IT outage, caused by a CrowdStrike update for Microsoft customers, wreaked havoc on banks, airlines, transport systems, and other … Read more
A highly controversial decision to slash funding for NYC public libraries has been reversed after months of protests and complaints. Library Budget Restored New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have agreed to reverse a previous budget decision that slashed $58.3 million from the 2025 budget for New York’s three library systems. … Read more
A new economic report shows that an enormous majority of Hawaiian residents have been priced out of the housing market due to a number of factors. Shedding Light on a Serious Problem Image Credit: Shutterstock / the__creador Economists at the University of Hawaii have shared some insights into the shocking state of housing affordability in … Read more
The world’s biggest e-commerce company landed in hot water after a recent investigation of two Amazon warehouses in California. Million-Dollar Fine Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prilutskiy Amazon was fined $5.9 million due to alleged labor law violations at two warehouses in California, according to a statement from the state’s Labor Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday. Two … Read more
Disneyland Resort workers are one step closer to a strike, which could stall operations at Disneyland theme parks and resorts in the US. Disneyland Workers Vote for Strike Authorization Workers at Disneyland have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike against their employer this week after negotiations for better wages and working conditions have … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have an almost unlimited bank account, just take a look at what Ken Griffin purchased for a whopping 8-figure sum at a Sotheby’s auction this week. Eye-Watering Auction Numbers Billionaire investor and founder of multinational hedge fund Citadel Ken Griffin has spent an eye-watering sum on a … Read more
The corporation formerly known as Raytheon could go to court over claims that it has discriminated against older workers for years. Lawsuit Against RTX Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ulf Wittrock A class-action lawsuit was filed against multination defense contractor RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, over claims of age discrimination in the workplace. AARP … Read more
After a century of battling America’s soft drink giants, Dr Pepper has officially overtaken Pepsi as America’s second favorite soda. The Undisputed Second Best? Image Credit: Pexels / Martin Péchy Pepsi has historically placed second to Coca-Cola as America’s favorite sugary carbonated beverage. But now, another type of soda has taken its place – Dr … Read more
The trend of store closures in every corner of the country has continued, as regional supermarket chain Stop & Shop announces the closure of dozens of stores. More Store Closures The country has been hit by a wave of retail store closures around the country this year, from Family Dollar to Walgreens, and more. Stop … Read more
While confidence in savings is up for most Americans, the average worker is more worried than ever that their savings won’t last until the end of their life, according to a new survey from BlackRock. New Survey on Retirement A new survey shows that Americans are feeling more confident about their retirement savings compared to … Read more