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AT&T customers have experienced their second major outage this year, adding to the list of issues that could drive users away from the telecommunications company. Major Outage Image Credit: Shutterstock / Mangostar One of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, AT&T, experienced widespread outages once again which continued for several hours. AT&T and Verizon Image Credit: … Read more

The world’s biggest carbonated beverage provider is appealing a federal court ruling forcing them to pay billions in back taxes to the IRS. Coca-Cola vs. the IRS Coca-Cola Co. has announced its intentions to repay $6 billion in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, even as it attempts to appeal a federal tax court … Read more

A staggering and historic end-of-year pay package has been granted to Boeing’s CEO, in the wake of a very difficult first quarter for the aircraft manufacturer.  Boeing’s Largest Payout Shareholders of Boeing approved a $33 million pay package for departing CO Dave Calhoun, marking the largest payout ever given to a Boeing CEO in its … 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

California’s for-profit education system faces intense scrutiny as taxpayer money continues to flow into troubled institutions, raising concerns over state oversight. The For-Profit Education Bombshell CalMatters has just dropped a new report on California’s handling of for-profit schools – and it’s not painting a great picture. Taxpayer Money Down the Drain Taxpayer money has been … Read more

Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertsons is under fire by the FTC because of its risk of increasing prices and harming consumers. Now, Kroger is fighting back. Kroger’s Legal Fight Kroger has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), ultimately challenging its authority in merger cases. This move specifically questions FTC’s use of … Read more

Nike is world-renowned for “winning” and being one of the leaders in sports apparel. Still, they managed to mess up big time. Was their judgment about the player wrong?  Nike Usually Does a Great Job When it comes to Nike, everyone knows the sports brand. Nike has signed top athletes as stewards for the company. … Read more

You might think your home is your haven, but could it also be a cache of contraband? Are you unknowingly breaking the law with items tucked away in your drawers or closets? Let’s uncover some common household items that might be illegal under U.S. law. 1. Unauthorized Prescription Drugs Holding onto prescription medications not prescribed … 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

As more customers turn away from fast-food restaurants, Walmart’s grocery line is reaping the benefits.  Major Problem for Fast Food Giants America’s biggest fast food empire – particularly the jewel in the crown that is McDonald’s – is facing a major contender in the food department, as more and more shoppers seek affordable groceries at … Read more