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Due to various factors, some states might see a 50% rise in electricity bills next year – and not many can afford that. Too Hot to Handle In what has been a record year for rising temperatures, millions of Americans continue to battle scorching heatwaves. But for many who are struggling to access or afford proper cooling methods, like air …
Worries have been raised after Walmart announced a change to its in-store prices. Here are the full details. Smart Shopping Your next trip to the supermarket might become an entirely new experience due to this cutting-edge tech: electronic shelf labels (ESLs). Stickering the Future Walmart has just announced it’s ditching the old-school price stickers in favor of these digital labels …
Federal Reserve Bank chairman Jerome Powell is concerned about the high holding rates. He is deeply concerned that it would hurt the U.S. economy. As a result, this would affect businesses and households across America. High Holdings Could Negatively Impact the Economy In a two-day appearance at Capitol Hill, Jerome ‘Jay’ Powell, the Chair of the Fed Reserve, said in …
While reasons like higher production costs are given, other sources blame “greed” for the mass layoffs. A Sad Summer The largest international seller of tractors and crop harvesters, John Deere, announced on Friday that it’s implementing another wave of staff layoffs. Over 600 people employed at three US-based John Deere plants were notified that, by the end of summer, they would …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shocked even his own party members after eviscerating his state’s art budget. Some Floridians have accused him of using his vendetta against one arts festival as the basis for the massive budget cut. Florida Arts Programs Reeling After Losing Government Funding In a move that has brought Florida arts programs to their knees, current governor and …
The VA is under fire after a damning report revealed the department is trying to rid itself of almost 10,000 staff members while trying to keep the lid on a multi-million dollar scandal. VA Under Fire Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ground Picture In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has started laying off frontline healthcare …
Florida is accustomed to hurricanes, but with it comes new laws aimed at navigating some of the “pains” associated with HOA fees and rates related to condos in Florida. New laws are set by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that could involve $60K per home. New Assessment to the Tune of $60K Local Florida residents have received instructions to do a …
Walgreens is one of the latest companies to be struck down by the challenges of inflation. American families and company owners are all facing a similar fate. Here’s what happened. Closing Doors To Survive The spokesperson for Walgreens has announced the company’s plan to close almost 700 branches throughout the country because of inflation costs. Underperforming Dangers There are a …
California’s supposedly toughest oil well cleanup law just hit a snag, and it’s a big one. Here are the details. California’s Oil Well Cleanup Law Last October, California passed AB 1167, a law that deals with the massive number of unplugged and ownerless oil wells that are leaking pollutants into the environment. AB 1167 The idea was simple: if a …
A new report has found that Gavin Newsom has failed to deliver on one of his key plans for homeless Californians despite making some big promises. Here are the full details. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Initiative Governor Gavin Newsom’s big plan to help California’s homeless population is facing some major roadblocks. A Status Update Over a year ago, Newsom promised 1,200 …
