Author: Alex Trent

A newly released poll from Gallup shows American attitudes are shifting on the issue of immigration. Immigration saw a surge in concern among Americans, soaring to the top of the list of America’s perceived problems. The concern for immigration among Americans jumped significantly in February, putting it at the highest level on this poll since 2019. Immigration in on People’s Minds Source: Julie Ricard/Unsplash According to the February Gallup poll, more Americans have reported that immigration is the most important issue facing the country. There has been a dramatic change in perception in just a month. In the recent poll,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned America and his Western allies about the possible consequences of a Donald Trump presidency in a new interview Sunday. The president of war-weary Ukraine told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that he is confounded about how Trump could possibly side with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he sees as the aggressor in the war between the two countries. Trump Doesn’t Know Putin Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Zelenksy gave his thoughts on the relentlessness of Putin as someone who has fought him for the past two years, contrasting his experience with Trump’s. “I think Donald Trump doesn’t know…

Michael Sanz, who goes by @thoutsourcingexpert on Tiktok, recently started an online conversation after he uploaded an exchange between a boss and an employee. In the messages, the boss tries to cancel an employee’s planned leave in response to another employee suddenly quitting their position. People online are arguing whether the boss was in the right to revoke the employee’s leave plans in response to business needs. What Happened? Source: Icons 8 Team/Unsplash One employee, identified as Noel, had a conversation with their boss who was identified as Nick. Nick informed Noel how his fellow co-worker, Jenny, had quit the…

With the recent rise in grocery prices in the United States, nearly everyone is actively searching for a few ways to save money on their bill. Are you currently struggling to figure out a few methods to get your food spending under control? Invaluable tips often are hiding under your nose, and it takes someone else with a keen eye to point out what you are missing. Get Over Brand Loyalty Source: Adakiko/Wikimedia One of the most critical tips to consider is to try out the generic versions of products you love that will be more inexpensive. Consumer Analyst Julie…

Joe Biden’s White House is imposing a new round of sanctions focused on crippling Russia’s financial infrastructure. The new sanctions have over 500 targets that the White House says are funding the Russian war machine in Ukraine. These sanctions come as a response to continued Russian hostility in Ukraine and in the wake of the death of a long-time critic of Vladimir Putin in Russia. Statement from Joe Biden The White House/Wikimedia A statement released by The White House affirmed how these sanctions coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russian aggression in Ukraine. “Two years ago tomorrow, shortly before dawn,…

Weddings are a time filled with family, friends, and traditions. So Seyi was thrilled to attend her friend’s destination wedding but never could have predicted the outrageous demands that soon would be made of her and the other guests. What should have been a spectacular day turned dark quickly. From gifts to dress codes, Seyi’s friend wanted it all – a wedding that exceeded expectations in all aspects starting with the flowers and ending with the perfect cake. What followed was a day so extraordinary, that guests were left speechless. Read on to discover the remarkable story of Seyi’s friend’s…

This Saturday, the Republican Presidential Primary contest reaches another stop, South Carolina. Trump’s dominant performance so far in the race has caused many other candidates to drop out. Nikki Haley has been the notable exception despite her own disappointing results. However, South Carolina is Haley’s home state where she was governor for six years, could she pull off an upset victory to change the direction of the primary? Home Court Advantage Source: Gage Skidmore/Unsplash South Carolina represents Haley’s best chance to put a stop to Trump’s flawless primary record so far. She is banking on her name recognition and likability…

The Biden Administration has announced approval to fast-tracking a move to cancel nearly $1.2 billion in student loan debt for 153,000 borrowers. This approval was announced In a fact sheet released on February 21, 2024, by the Biden White House. The move comes as Biden is under pressure to do more to address student loan debt ahead of a contentious presidential re-election. Biden White House Announcement The White House/Wikimedia Commons The Biden-Harris Administration fact sheet announced  “The approval of $1.2 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 153,000 borrowers currently enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment…

As your kids start to move out and away from home for the next phase of their lives, you must also prepare for the next phase of yours. While you will likely experience fewer expenses now that your kids are moving out, there will be additional challenges you might not think of. Keep reading to find out which financial strategies you can take advantage of now that you are an empty nester. Who Are Empty Nesters? Source: Derek Harper/Wikimedia The term “empty nester” describes a parent or grandparent whose children have become adults and no longer live with them. Being…

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a moment to issue a dire prediction during comments made at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. During her remarks at the conference, she stressed how serious the threat of a Trump victory in 2024 was to the United States and its relations with its allies. “We have a long struggle ahead of us, and the obvious point to make about Donald Trump is take him literally and seriously,” she said. “He means what he says. People did not take him literally and seriously in 2016. Now he is telling us…