Pixar Animation Studios has announced historic layoffs, impacting approximately 14% of its workforce – around 175 employees. This move comes as parent company Walt Disney focuses on quality theatrical releases and refocuses efforts from Disney+ feature films. However, consumers wonder if the workforce cuts mark the beginning of the end for streaming. The long-awaited job…
Less than 2 months after the minimum wage for fast-food industry workers was raised to $20 an hour (previously $16 an hour), California workers in other industries are wondering when they will be granted a piece of the pie. However, mass layoffs are calling into question the effectiveness of increasing wages so drastically. California is…
Worcester, Massachusetts, is considering a new cellphone policy in its schools that would limit electronic device usage. Under the new legislation, electronics would only be allowed to be used during specific times and for educational purposes. Meanwhile, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to sign legislation requiring all public schools in the state to establish…
A New York appeals court recently delivered a setback to former President Donald Trump during his ongoing legal troubles. The court denied Trump’s attempt to overturn a gag order connected to his trial. The gag order was issued by Judge Juan Merchan, who is in charge of Trump’s hush money trial. This decision came to…
In a memo sent to employees on Tuesday, Walmart announced it is laying off hundreds of corporate workers and asking most remote employees to return to offices, primarily at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company stated publicly that these changes are aimed at promoting collaboration and strengthening its culture. Walmart, the nation’s largest private…
In a surprise move that has left many confused and outraged, Apple released an unexpectedly dark ad for its latest iPad. The ad, which was shared on social media by CEO Tim Cook, has generated an onslaught of negative comments, with some customers vowing to boycott. The controversial ad has raised questions about Apple’s commitment…
Using too much salt might increase your chances of getting stomach cancer, according to a study by nutritionists at the University of Vienna. They found that people in the UK who regularly added salt to their meals were 41 percent more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to those who used less salt. This is…
Fast-food franchisees across the state are expressing concerns about potential customer migration to fast-casual dining options such as Chili’s and Applebee’s. This apprehension arises as California’s newly implemented minimum-wage law compels basic burger joints to raise menu prices to counteract escalating labor expenses. The revised wage regulations, effective since April 1, solely target workers at…
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation into effect, instituting stricter penalties for offenders involved in illegal activities on the roads. These penalties now entail increased fines, potential incarceration, and the risk of license revocation, depending on the severity of the offense. For a first-time offense, individuals may face a fine of up to $2,000 and…
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…
