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A new law just passed in Canada called Bill C-18, or more commonly, the Online News Act. This bill, passed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, states that mega-companies like Meta and Google will need to pay local and national news sources before being able to post their content. What Exactly Does Canada’s Online News Act Mean? Source: The Government of Canada The Online News Act has sparked a massive debate in Canada and around the world as to whether or not this is the right step forward. But before diving into the debate, it’s crucial to understand the ins…
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is known for fighting tooth and nail for his constituents, and once again, he got them the justice they deserved. After a lengthy lawsuit, almost 20 of the primary chicken and tuna producers will be forced to pay Washington residents a total of $40.6 million for their mistakes, and Ferguson can’t wait to pass out the checks. Ferguson Filed the Chicken Suit in 2021 Source: Karen Ducey/Getty Images In 2021, Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit calling out 19 of the biggest chicken producers, alleging that they were inflating and manipulating prices in…
Costco is known for offering its customers big discounts on household items such as food, clothing, and even electronics. However, many people don’t know that the wholesale giant also sells gold bars, and the customers who do know are buying them as fast as they can. Understanding the Way Costco Works Source: Tim Boyle/Getty Images Costco Wholesale is an extremely popular retailer with 600 stores across the United States and another 271 around the world. In order to shop there, one must be a member and pay an annual fee of either $60 or $120, depending on the type of…
When shopping at a Goodwill store in Virginia, one woman found something extraordinary. She knew that the vase she picked up was a great find at $3.99, but she had absolutely no idea that it was an incredible piece worth over $100,000. Jessica Vincent’s Exciting Goodwill Find Source: Getty Images Jessica, who raises polo horses in Virginia, was shopping at her local Goodwill when she noticed a beautiful vase with burgundy and green brushstrokes. She told the press, “I saw that it was a solid piece of glass and that it was heavy, not junk.” Then she noticed that the…
Consumer trends change frequently and, sometimes, overnight. And it seems that, suddenly, people are far less interested in shopping at Dollar Tree, and other similar stores, than they once were. Since the mid 1990s when Dollar Tree opened its doors, customers have flocked to its many stores for discounted products. They were so successful in their business model that many other companies followed suit and stores opened with the names Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Five Below. These stores sold all kinds of items such as candy and drinks, accessories, snacks, hair care, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, gift wrapping, home decor, and…
Gen Z, the newest generation of young professionals, is known for their love of technology, trendy fashion choices, and now, a distrust of capitalism. According to a survey conducted by Business Insider, many Gen Zers actually reported that they prefer socialism as opposed to capitalism in regard to economic structure, and their reasoning is quite interesting. Socialism vs. Capitalism Source: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Before diving into the next generation’s collective opinions on the economy, it’s first crucial to understand what the difference between these two systems is. Of course, there are many variations of both, but the general idea is…
A man in Florida who works full-time as an undersea treasure hunter has found an incredible (and valuable) piece of history on the ocean floor. Eric Schmitt, who works with his family at Booty Salvage, has spent his entire life looking for and finding some incredible pieces within centuries-old shipwrecks, but his most recent find is something extra special. Finding the Pyx Source: @BootySalvage/Facebook A pyx is essentially a small round container that members of the clergy of the Catholic Church often used to administer communion from the end of a long chain. Eric believes that the exact chain the…
The next generation of 20-somethings is called Gen Z. They’re known for their individuality, their desire to find a balance between life and work, and now, credit card fraud. But it’s not the type of credit card fraud you might think. Gen Zers don’t steal other people’s card information, but they do fraudulently dispute claims on purchases they have personally made. What is Friendly Fraud? Source: Freepik According to an anti-fraud company called Sift, Gen Zers commit what is known in the business as first-party fraud or “friendly fraud.” Essentially, friendly fraud is when a person orders something legitimately, receives…
Almost everyone who has purchased a car, new or used, has had that horrible feeling of realizing they spent far more than they meant to. For years, dealerships have been sneakily charging customers extra fees, usually claiming the add-ons are necessary for the purchase, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that, as of next year, this common practice will be illegal. What is The Federal Trade Commission? Source: Investopedia The Federal Trade Commission, more commonly known as the FTC, is designed to protect the public “from deceptive or unfair business practices and from unfair methods of competition through…
Starbucks is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in coffee. In fact, for some, it’s synonymous with “coffee shop.” However, the mega-company lost a whopping $11 billion in market value this quarter, and with many people wondering why, there are quite a few interesting theories going around. Let’s Take a Look at the Numbers Source: Freepik For years, Starbucks has been extremely successful in both popularity and profits. People love the coffee and treats, and the shareholders love taking home buckets of money. But the company’s stock market value has been plummeting since November. Share prices are down by 9%…