Author: Ben Campbell

A new trend is emerging in the workplace, coined “act your wage.” Inspired by the classic phrase “act your age,” this movement, gaining traction on platforms like TikTok, encourages employees to align their work efforts with their compensation. The trend suggests that instead of exceeding job expectations, workers should focus on fulfilling just the basic requirements of their roles. A TikTok Influencer’s Perspective Source: saraisthreads/TikTok Sarai Soto, a 30-year-old content creator on TikTok, has become a prominent voice in this movement. With over 87.9 million likes, Soto’s videos often depict the challenges of modern workplaces. She advocates for a balance…

California plans to officially raise the state’s minimum wage for all fast food workers to $20 this April in a bid to fight against inequality. While the idea appears genuine at heart, the reality of the decision will negatively affect business across the Golden State, with many worried about the future. Gavin Newsom Signs in New Bill Source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Last September, California’s longtime governor, Gavin Newsom, signed a new bill that states all of the state’s fast food workers would receive at least $20 per hour. With the bill set to take effect at the beginning of April,…

Economists reveal the U.S. is experiencing one of the greatest mass migrations in the young nation’s history. According to reports, over five million people have left “blue states” such as California, hoping for a better life in places such as Texas or Florida. Celebrities Fleeing Blue States Source: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images A steady flow of celebrities such as Mark Walberg, Joe Rogan, Rob Schneider, and Chris Hemsworth have all fled “blue” California in recent years. Many place the blame on the nation’s Democratic Party, with Schenider explaining, “I really feel like I don’t want the Democratic Party trying to run…

With the current state of inflation affecting life in cities across the U.S., many can’t help but fantasize about escaping to rural America to live a slower and cheaper life. Yet, according to a report from Newsweek, living in a city may be cheaper than once thought, with some economists arguing that it’s more expensive to reside in the nation’s rural communities. Cheap Life in the Suburbs Source: Dean Purcell/Getty Images According to financial experts at Newsweek, U.S. citizens living just outside the nation’s major cities likely spend less than those in rural areas. The experts surmise those with lower…

A cafe owner in Australia has been slammed online after a video posted to social media shows him kicking a family out of his buissness. While the owner argues the removal was warranted, online viewers have mixed reactions about his decision. Cafe Owner Forced to Ask Family to Leave Source: @offical_adelescafeonmaggie/Facebook Adrian Dall’oste owns the popular Adele’s Cafe, which is located in Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island in Australia. Recently, he has come under fire after he was forced to ask a family to leave the cafe after their children became disruptive. First Time for Everything Source: @Adele’s Cafe/Facebook Dall’oste…

A recent study published by Frontiers In Psychology revealed a disturbing trend among many people who source their news online.  According to the researchers, two unusual trends are apparent: the participants may allow personal biases to impact their ability to authenticate news, and people are more skeptical of news from alternative outlets.  2,400 Americans Evaluated in New Study Source: Freepik Over 2,400 Americans participated in the study, and the results provided researchers with a plethora of data.  The experiment aimed to gain insight into how the nation’s citizens determine the authenticity of news in the digital age.  Misinformation Becoming a…

John Driscoll has become a controversial figure in the eyes of America’s wealthiest inhabitants after calling on the government to tax millionaires more. The Walgreens exec used the plea in an attempt to revive the American dream, which he claims is close to extinction. Walgreens Executive Calls for Change Source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Driscoll currently sits as the executive vice president of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Recently, the business owner took an unanticipated stance on tax. He sent a letter to U.S. lawmakers urging them to increase the percentage of tax millionaires paid by millionaires. The End of the American Dream…

Warehouse retailer Sam’s Club reveals they plan to inch closer to a completely digital world as they prepare to stop checking receipts as they roll out their AI shopping cart scanner. The membership-only chain recently announced it plans to implement the new system across many of its stores after successfully trialing it at 10 locations.  Sam’s Club Focused on Consumer Experience Source: Freepik Sam’s Club is one of the United States’ most beloved wholesaler membership stores. Customers pay a small membership fee, allowing them to shop at locations nationwide.  Now, Walmart-owned retail stores aim to make shoppers’ lives even easier…

On behalf of the state-owned Post Office, the UK government is set to overturn nearly one thousand wrong convictions after it was revealed a glitch in their systems led to hundreds of postmasters being accused of false accounting and theft.  A new law has been proposed that aims to overturn the vast majority of the 983 convictions that occurred for close to two decades, in a case now deemed Britain’s greatest-ever miscarriage of justice. Faulty System Leads to False Convictions Source: Matt Cardy/Getty Images According to reports, for nearly two decades, from 1999 to 2015, hundreds of self-employed post office…

With over 4,000 locations across the U.S., Walmart is one of the most popular retail stores in the nation. Yet, with inflation and other problems, many consumers are left feeling dissatisfied with their recent trip to the store. But what if there were a few tricks of the trade that could help consumers save cash and have a more pleasant shopping experience? Well, according to one employee, such secrets exist.  Anonymous Employee Reveals Secrets Source: Chris Hondros/Getty Images An anonymous Walmart warehouse employee, who’s worked with the company for nearly a decade, recently took to the internet to reveal secrets…