Author: Beth Moreton

Vice President Kamala Harris put out a seemingly innocent post on X (formerly Twitter) regarding anti-voter laws. However, this post was met by various backlash from people who disagree with her comments and say that she is only making these comments so her party can “cheat.” Over 40 States Passed New Voting Laws in 2023 Source: mspence835/Wikimedia Commons Throughout 2023, over 40 different states passed new voting laws that could affect how voting occurs in 2024. Around 14 states enacted 17 restricted laws that target in-mail voting, 6 states enacted 7 election interference laws, and 23 states enacted 47 expansive…

With many sit-down restaurants becoming obsolete and customers preferring to order fast-food deliveries, Chick-fil-A has developed an alternative.  Chick-fil-A has started plans for a digital-only restaurant, which they believe will be a hit with fast-food lovers. Chick-fil-A’s First Digital-Only Restaurant Will Open in New York City Source: Dllu/Wikimedia Commons Chick-fil-A is set to open its first digital-only restaurant in New York City, a city famous for the hustle and bustle of life.  According to Nation’s Restaurant News, it will be located on the Upper East Side of New York City and will open on March 21, 2024.  A Restaurant with…

WeightWatchers was once the giant of the weight loss world; however, with the introduction of Ozempic, that seems to have changed. Oprah Winfrey, once the face of WeightWatchers, has left the brand, and with many looking to weight loss injections and pills like Ozempic, many are left wondering what this could mean for WeightWatchers. Oprah Winfrey Announced She Was Leaving WeightWatchers Source: INTX/Wikimedia Commons In February, Oprah Winfrey announced that she was leaving WeightWatchers after it turned out she was using Ozempic. Oprah once insisted that she only used WeightWatchers methods to lose weight, but according to The Daily Mail,…

Donald Trump may be one of the richest men in the world, but that doesn’t stop him from having money troubles. After several court cases, Trump was ordered to pay a $454 million bond. However, Trump appears to need help with the funds to pay the bond. Donald Trump Is Worth $2.6 Billion Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons $454 million might seem like a lot to most people, but to Trump, this is small change, as he is reportedly worth $2.6 billion, according to Forbes.  This net worth comprises real estate, golf clubs and resorts, social media and brand business, and…

With the U.S. rumored to be banning TikTok, many Americans are wondering what life will be like without the popular content-creating app. One country, India, has already banned TikTok, so Americans may have to look to them to see what their lives might be like in a TikTok-less world. What Is the TikTok Ban? Source: Shutterstock In March 2024, the U.S. Senate voted in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok across the U.S., according to CNN Politics.  The ban is said to be due to a potential security threat that the Chinese-owned app reportedly poses to the US.…

San Antonio has recently become one of the latest cities to give low-income households basic income support. The scheme is to help families afford the essentials they previously couldn’t, and while many have praised the plan, it has received some backlash. The Basic Income Support Scheme Is No Strings Attached Source: Alexander Grey/Unsplash The basic income support scheme was created to help low-income families afford the essentials so they can have more of a peace of mind when it comes to money. People have spent the money on a variety of things, including getting housing, transport, groceries, and paying off…

When one woman and her family decided to stop paying rent on their flat, the landlord was forced to take action and wanted them evicted from the premises. However, one thing they didn’t account for was that they would need a crane to remove her, after a chronic condition had left her morbidly obese. Antònia Jover Fiol Hadn’t Paid Rent in Three Years Source: Nicola Barts/Pexels The landlord wanted to evict Antònia Jover Fiol and her family because they hadn’t paid the rent on their flat in Palma in three years. They had been living in the apartment for a…

With many Millennials currently complaining about low wages, high property prices, and the struggle to get jobs, wealth seems almost entirely impossible. However, it has recently been revealed that Millennials are set to become the wealthiest generation in history, and are set to make $90 trillion in the future. Millennials Are Currently Highly Unwealthy Source: Freepik With the current state of the economy, many Millennials are struggling to make ends meet. Many Millennials still live with their parents, as they can’t afford to move out, according to The New York Times. This is mostly due to low wages and rising…

With money troubles rising among households worldwide, it seems that this isn’t the only money issue among couples. It appears that many couples are keeping their money troubles (or large sums of money) a secret from their partner, with Gen Z being the main culprit. Couples Should Be Honest About Their Finances Source: AllGo/Unsplash Honesty is important in any relationship, with finances being one of the top things couples should talk about to have a happy marriage, according to Talk Space. Having honest conversations about money can help ease the stress in a relationship, even if a couple might be…

Adidas may have parted ways with Kanye West in 2022, but it still has some Yeezy sneakers that it needs to sell. With the stock that is remaining and the interest surrounding the last Adidas Yeezy sneakers, the company is expected to make at least $430 million. Kanye West’s Partnership with Adidas Generated Billions for Both Parties Source: Jason Persse/Wikimedia Commons Kanye West and Adidas first formed their partnership in 2013, and at first, it appeared to be going from strength to strength. So much so that in 2021, Yeezy generated $1.65 billion. This was 7% of Adidas’ overall annual…