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During the COVID-19 pandemic, income inequality in the United States worsened, with a significant wealth transfer upwards, as highlighted by the RAND Corporation’s findings of a $50 trillion shift from American workers to the wealthiest since 1975. The World Inequality Report further revealed that billionaires now own a record 3.5% of global household wealth, exacerbating … Read more
Every year, millions of homes are broken into and burgled in the United States. Here’s how to keep your home from becoming a statistic. Is Your Home Vulnerable to Break-Ins? If you’ve ever wondered whether your home habits are attracting burglars, it might be time to re-evaluate your safety protocols. While home burglaries are on … Read more
An executive from a major fast food brand has spoken out against California’s recent minimum wage increase, slamming the decision and promising price hikes for food as a result. California Raises Minimum Wage for Some Workers For some fast food employees in the state of California, their paychecks are about to get a nice big … Read more
Maine lawmakers are currently debating on introducing tougher gun control measures in the state following the tragic incident in Lewiston, the state’s deadliest mass shooting on record. Some welcome stricter measures, but there are also a number of people who oppose these developments. Here’s the full story. Maine’s Gun Control Showdown Democrats in Main have … Read more
We’re used to hearing about billionaires and their lavish lifestyles, but get ready for a whole new level of wealth – the trillionaire. Oxfam’s Warning Oxfam, the charity organization fighting against poverty, says we might see the world’s first trillionaire within the next ten years. Billionaire’s Bonus in 2020 Between the years 2020 and 2021, … Read more
In 2024, the gender pay gap is still a significant problem in the United States. This issue has far-reaching impacts across all genders and income levels. 19th Century Feminists Start the Fight for Equal Pay In the mid-nineteenth century, the first cries for equal pay rang out as early feminists fought for equality across the … Read more
U.S. and Chinese military officials convened in Hawaii for their first in-person meeting in years as they tried to address operational safety in the Pacific and ease escalating tensions amidst concerns over China’s risky military maneuvers and unlawful maritime actions. An Opportunity to Ease Tensions This past week, U.S. and Chinese military officials met in … Read more
$15 billion in reparations. That’s the amount that Boston Church Leaders have demanded from “white churches” as compensation for their involvement in the slave trade. This has caused anger from certain factions, but many are urging the city churches to pay up. Here’s the full story. Demand for Reparations “Black people, the descendants of slavery, … Read more
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has announced his intention to step down as head of the major aerospace manufacturer following ongoing safety and security issues for the company. Tough Times for Boeing It’s been a rough few months for Boeing, one of America’s foremost aerospace manufacturers. And now, in the midst of growing concerns around aircraft … Read more
Water company profits in England and Wales have been exposed, revealing an 82% increase since last year while they continue to release hundreds of thousands of raw sewage discharges into the rivers. Record Water Company Profits It’s been revealed that water company profits in England and Wales have record record heights since 2019 when the … Read more