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The state of California has been making headlines all week, as its newest legislation to increase the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 has gone into effect. But now, there’s a new ramification no one thought of. It seems that hundreds of California’s schools may struggle to staff their lunch rooms as many workers are likely to leave the cafeteria for a much higher-paying job at a fast food restaurant. And this exodus couldn’t have come at a worse time. New California Law Raises Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Source: iStock Before diving into the ins and…
Several years ago, the human race began to realize just how much damage plastic was doing to the planet we live on. From massive landfills to polluted waters, it became glaringly apparent that we would have to cut back significantly on single-use plastics as soon as possible. Therefore, several governments throughout the US and around the world passed new legislation to try to combat the plastic problem. California decided it would completely ban single-use plastic bags from stores, but now, nearly a decade later, they’ve realized the plan didn’t really work. The So-Called Grand Plan Source: Reddit In 2014, the…
Canada is most often considered America’s kinder, softer, and calmer neighbor to the north. From the economy to immigration, politics, and even personality, Canada is known as a stable nation. However, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just announced that the drama-free country finally has a problem on its hands. Immigration has grown exponentially over the past few years, and Trudeau says something needs to be done. Canada Has Always Had an Open Door Policy Source: Reddit Even with dozens of prime ministers of various parties, Canada has always been a more liberal country than others. That political leaning has…
The 2024 presidential election is only a few months away, and it’s expected to be one of the closest races in US history. The two candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have both been president before, so for the first time in centuries, Americans more or less know what to expect if either is elected. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate and former president, has proven during his time in office and throughout his three campaigns that he has big plans to change America. One of those plans is to instate extreme tariffs on imported goods, and some argue this plan…
In 2005, US merchants banded together to file a lawsuit against the two largest credit card companies in the world, Visa and Mastercard. Now, nearly 20 years later, a settlement has finally been reached. However, while the merchants agree that the $30 billion settlement is certainly a step in the right direction, much more still needs to be done to fix this broken system. Understanding the Merchant vs. Visa and Mastercard Dispute Source: Freepik In order to grasp the newest development in the case, it’s first crucial to understand the original lawsuit from 2005 and why merchants are so vehemently…
On March 26, 2024, a horrific accident occurred when a colossal cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Since the incident, the company that owns the ship, Grace Ocean, has been working tirelessly to try to find a way to get out of paying the fine, likely to be hundreds of millions of dollars, that is headed their way. And thanks to a century-old law, they may have actually done it. The Horrible Accident at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Source: Wikipedia The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore spans the length of the Patapsco…
The state of California has introduced yet another new bill. The Assembly Bill 2751, if passed, will give residents the “right to disconnect.” The new law will ensure that California employees get the time off they deserve by protecting them from having to answer emails or phone calls when not at work. The Details of Assembly Bill 2751 Source: MatthewHaney.com Assemblymember Matthew Haney, a Democrat of San Francisco, introduced the bill on February 15, 2024. The bill specifies that every company within California, big and small, public or private, will need to instate a policy that allows employees to turn…
Chipotle is certainly one of America’s favorite fast food chains. Since the first restaurant opened in Denver, Colorado, in 1993, they have become exceedingly successful and opened another 3,397 locations all over the country. Of those nearly 4,000 locations, 477 can be found in the state of California. Golden State residents have always loved the Tex-Mex fair at an affordable price point. But now, those prices may be increasing significantly after Gov. Newsom increased the minimum wage for all California fast food workers. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Change to Minimum Wage Source: Shutterstock In September 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed…
More than 305,000 Americans lost their jobs to layoffs in 2023, but two states seem to have felt the impact harder than the other 48. Both Michigan and Missouri have experienced extensive layoffs in the past six months, especially within the automotive and manufacturing industries. Reports From the Department of Labor Are Extreme Source: iStock The US Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate increased by 0.2% to 3.9% nationwide in February 2024. In February 2023, there were 6 million unemployed Americans, and now there are 6.5 million. But while layoffs are certainly prevalent throughout the 50 states, Missouri…
Japan has not participated in any war since the end of World War II in 1945. The nation rewrote its entire constitution that year and now practices pacifism and famously refrains from any military violence. However, Japan still has a military in case it needs to defend its people. In fact, Japan has some of the best weapons and fighter jets on the planet. And now, they’ve decided to sell them to a country that will use them for war. Understanding the Japanese Military Source: Reddit Contrary to popular belief, Japan has an active military, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF).…