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Right now, it seems that all anyone can think about is the constantly increasing price tags across the United States. From coffee to groceries, rent, mortgage rates, car insurance, and even fast food, the cost of living in America has skyrocketed. Most often, these prices increase slowly over time; however, when it comes to fast food, the entire industry has seen a significant jump in just the last month. At Chick-fil-A, some restaurants exacerbated their prices by more than 10% in April 2024, and customers are not happy. The Fast Food Industry Has Seen Wild Price Increases This Year Source:…
For decades, Starbucks has been one of the most popular coffee shops on the planet, especially in the United States. But Starbucks isn’t doing nearly as well as it once was. Starbucks had a catastrophic Q1 in 2024; even though there are several reasons why profits are down, shareholders are far from pleased, and Starbucks desperately needs to generate revenue to save its stock this year. Starbucks 2024 Revenue and Stock Pricing Source: Freepik Financial experts on Wall Street forecasted an overall revenue of $9.12 billion from January to March 2024 for the coffee giant, but they fell short at…
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that nearly 182,000 residents of California experience homelessness on any given night; that’s 28% of the nation’s entire homeless population. California’s state government has initiated a wide variety of programs and extensive funding over recent years to help those living without homes in the Golden State. However, Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest proposition is being met with significant pushback from the state’s mental health professionals. California’s Proposition 1 Source: PPIC California’s Proposition 1, or Prop 1 as it’s more commonly called, “authorizes $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health treatment facilities…
The United States economy has had its fair share of highs and lows over the last two decades. From the Great Recession in 2009 to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the housing crisis, various wars abroad, and everything in between, presidents have found it incredibly challenging to provide a stable economy. President Joe Biden proudly calls his financial tactics “Bidenomics,” and while there are many who support these fiscal decisions, others, like Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, think the president is leaving some Americans behind. What Is Bidenomics? Source: @JoeBiden/YouTube Several US presidents have named their fiscal policy…
Over the past few years, California’s beloved of San Francisco has drastically changed. One of the most potent evolutions is that crime and blatant drug use have become rampant, and local officials are struggling to stop it. San Francisco’s Mayor, London Breed, recently announced that to combat these problems, businesses in the neighborhood with the worst crime, the Tenderloin, may have to follow a strict curfew. Trouble in the Tenderloin in San Francisco Source: @FullMeasure/YouTube San Francisco’s Tenderloin district encompasses 50 square blocks in the city center. While the Tenderloin was always considered one of the rougher neighborhoods, in recent…
There is no shortage of large banking institutions in the United States, but since it first opened its doors in 1812, Citibank has been a favorite for millions of Americans. However, the famous institution is now facing some seriously horrific publicity. Citibank is currently being charged in New York City with failing to care for its customers who were scammed out of their hard-earned money, and people are outraged. The Lawsuit Against Citibank Source: Freepik Most corporate lawsuits are so complex that the average person struggles to understand what they are actually being charged with. But in the case of…
There are more than 200,000 fast food restaurants across the United States. For decades, Americans have favorited these establishments because of their tasty, fast, and affordable options, but now, that’s all changing. Fast food prices, including those at Subway, have increased significantly over the years. But with the new minimum wage law in California, costs are skyrocketing, and many Americans have decided these restaurants simply aren’t worth it anymore. Prices at Subway Source: Wikipedia Before diving into the newest price tags at Subway, it’s essential to understand how much a sandwich at the famous fast food chain previously cost. Costs…
A recent post on the popular social media site X, formerly Twitter, has brought people’s attention to an almost unbelievably large parking lot in Kansas City. Many are now arguing that the lot shows a “shocking level of neglect” for the well-being of local residents and that, more than anything, it’s simply a bad usage of land. The Parking Lot at Arrowhead Stadium Source: NFL Arrowhead Stadium sits in Kansas City, Missouri, and is home to the beloved NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs. At capacity, the stadium holds a whopping 76,416 people, which means it is the fourth-largest NFL…
Republican Ron DeSantis is well known for his staunch stances; from LGBTQ+ rights to religion in schools, the Florida governor has never been shy about his feelings toward what he calls left-wing ideology. Now, the most recent example of the governor’s crusade to keep Florida conservative is making headlines: DeSantis announced that public schools in the Sunshine State will offer religious guidance to students, but Satanic leaders will not be allowed to participate. DeSantis Signs Florida’s Chaplaincy Program Source: Freepik On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 931, which established a state-wide chaplain program. The bill explains that…
Throughout his nearly four years in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden has made it his mission to address the issue of climate change. He has passed several pieces of legislation which ensure that America does its part in protecting the planet for future generations. However, one of Biden’s recent climate mandates regarding the measuring of greenhouse gas emissions by state governments has just been denied by a US judge from Texas. Biden’s Highway Climate Mandate Source: Freepik Biden’s highway climate mandate was finalized in November 2023; the bill requires state and local transportation officials to set and measure annual…