Proposed by Arizona Representative Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, a newly introduced bill aims to reform the calculation method for the yearly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security benefits. Named the Boosting Benefits and COLAs Act, the legislation seeks to amend Title II of the Social Security Act. It mandates the Commissioner of Social Security to…
Approximately three million Californians are affected by the state’s minimum wage, which recently rose to $20 per hour. Fast-food establishments, defined by the requirement for customers to order and pay for their food before receiving it, employ around 500,000 workers earning minimum wage. As of April 1, under AB 1228, the minimum wage for fast-food…
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…
California is considering a significant increase in gasoline prices, with a proposed overhaul of fuel regulations potentially adding up to 47 cents per gallon. The move aims to align with the state’s climate goals but raises concerns about the burden on low-income drivers. The state’s low-carbon fuel standard, implemented in 2011, incentivizes the production of…
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…
Tech giant Apple surprised its fanbase with an unexpected announcement of a special event on May 7, 2024, following its previously scheduled June 10th event. The online-only event, tagged as “Let Loose,” is believed to bring significant updates to the iPad lineup and accessories. The announcement came with an intriguing teaser, a creatively interpreted Apple…
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…
In our modern world, smartphones have become an indispensable part of daily life. From keeping us connected to providing endless information at our fingertips, these devices have revolutionized the way we live and work. However, emerging research suggests that excessive use of smartphones and other digital devices may have unintended consequences for our brain health,…
Protesters at three major U.S. universities Yale University in Connecticut, New York University (NYU) in Manhattan, and Columbia University in New York City were met with arrests this week as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war continued to reverberate through American campuses. Police arrested dozens of students at Yale and NYU after they set up encampments…
Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Monday to blame President Joe Biden for potential restrictions on the popular social media app TikTok. This comes after the House of Representatives passed legislation that would ban TikTok within a year if its parent company, ByteDance, does not sell the app. Trump’s post…
