McDonald’s saw significant decreases in orders since the beginning of the year due to the increase in menu prices. The menu price hikes come as a direct result of the minimum wage increase in California as well as unprecedented inflation, which went into effect April 1st of this year. Now, McDonald’s is launching a plan…
George Washington University (GWU) officials have been pleading with police to sweep away university protesters as tensions grow on campus. In a tense standoff between police, university officials, and anti-Israel protesters at GWU in Washington, D.C., city authorities have decided against clearing the encampment due to concerns potential public relations fallout. The decision comes as…
The state of California has been battling unlivable wages, unprecedented inflation, and $1.6 trillion state and local government debt. This in congruence with a failing housing market and soaring taxes have encouraged wealthy residents to flee the state. In the latest financial l shock, gas prices rise to above $7. The Golden State’s gas average…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the parent companies of luxury handbag brands from merging. They cited concerns about price hikes and reduced competition in the luxury handbag market as reasons for intervention. Tapestry is the parent company of the brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart…
Scientists have long been interested in the moon and the potential secrets it may possess. Though researchers have dedicated many years to understanding the fascinating celestial structure, there is still much we don’t know. A recent discovery under the surface of the moon proved just that. The discovery was found below what is known as…
A man set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial was taking place on Friday. The incident occurred just as the jury were being seated for the high-profile case. Witnesses reported that Max Azzarello, 37, from Florida, doused himself with a liquid and set himself on fire…
Former President Donald Trump, who once boasted about his New York roots and love for the city, now finds himself facing irreconcilable differences with his long-time home as he faces hush money charges at trial. Trump officially changed his residence from Manhattan to Palm Beach, Florida, in the third year of his presidency and has…
The Justice Department is in advanced talks with victims of Larry Nassar to pay around $100 million over the FBI’s mishandling of allegations against the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, bringing the entire settlement to almost $1 billion. A report which has until now been kept under wraps found that the FBI office grossly mishandled…
The city of San Francisco has been battling an alarming rise in homelessness, crime, theft, and violence over the past few years. The spiked crime rates have even forced businesses such as grocery stores to close up shop all around the city. A new bill would make grocery stores provide 6 months’ notice before closing…
Fast food restaurants are having to find creative ways to deal with the minimum wage increase put into effect on April 1 of this year. Already, there have mass layoffs, menu price hikes, and more unexpected fallout from Newsom’s new minimum wage requirement. At the start of April, Governor Gavin Newsom and his fellow lawmakers…
