Seattle’s new minimum wage law, setting a $26.40 per hour rate for app-based delivery drivers, has sparked intense debate. Some see it as a win for workers, while others, like Uber, argue it’s harmful. Uber’s CEO claims that the high minimum wage is causing fewer delivery orders, hurting both businesses and workers. The company is…
Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to call a special legislative session in California. This move is in response to the high gas prices affecting residents across the state. Newsom believes immediate action is needed to address the rising costs that are burdening Californians. The special session was called because of the Assembly’s rejection of Newsom’s…
In today’s corporate world, employees are often seen as mere cogs in a machine, valued not for their individuality but for the efficiency with which they can complete their tasks. The recent tragic death of Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old employee at Wells Fargo in Tempe, Arizona, starkly illustrates how this dehumanizing mentality manifests in the…
Under a bill sent to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk on Wednesday, Undocumented immigrants in California could soon be eligible under the state’s first-time homebuyer’s program. The proposal specifies that people who meet all other requirements for a loan under a state program, should not be disqualified based on their immigration status. The bill, Assembly Bill…
Despite the growing concerns surrounding Florida’s real estate market, particularly following the introduction of Governor Ron DeSantis’ new condo law, Disney is pushing forward with a new luxury condominium project at Walt Disney World Resort. The planned development, located within the prestigious Golden Oak community, promises to offer a slice of Disney magic paired with…
In a time when financial stability and the well-being of a company’s broader workforce should be the foremost priority, the decision by Big Lots to offer $5.2 million in retention bonuses to four of its top executives is not only controversial but raises serious ethical concerns. As the retailer grapples with significant financial challenges, including…
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court decided to keep the Biden administration’s new student debt relief plan on hold. This decision came as several lawsuits challenging the legality of the plan continue to move through lower courts. The justices denied the administration’s request to reinstate most of the plan, which had previously been blocked by the…
Kamala Harris’s proposal to impose a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains is an economic disaster waiting to happen. The concept of taxing unrealized gains—profits that exist only on paper—means individuals would be required to pay taxes on increases in the value of their assets even if they haven’t sold them. This approach not only…
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of the conservative social media platform Truth Social, has registered 5.1 million shares for potential sale by certain shareholders, triggering a dip in the company’s stock price. the Stock fell 3.6% on the news, placing it among the top decliners in the Communication Services sector for the…
Last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a landmark increase in the state’s minimum wage for fast-food workers. The law, which raised wages from $15.50 to $20 per hour, was hailed by labor activists as a significant step toward improving working conditions and addressing wage disparities. However, the decision was met with skepticism…
