“Fleeing from Reality: Is the Shoplifting Surge a Myth?
Are Fears of a Shoplifting Surge Running Away from the Facts? In recent news, there has been much concern about a potential surge in shoplifting. This trend has been attributed to a decrease in retail security measures, combined with a weak
. “Gaining Financial Benefits Despite High Prices: Is Buying a House Still Worth It?
With the market prices of houses skyrocketing, coupled with ever increasing interest rates, one may wonder if buying a house is still financially beneficial. However, even at these high prices, the advantages of owning a home as opposed to renting
Autoworkers Ponder Record Raises: Weighing the Pros and Cons of New Contracts
As automakers grapple with an onslaught of changing trends in the industry, concerns among unionized auto workers remain high. This is especially true now as auto workers are staring down potentially new contracts that offer record pay increases. Despite
“Strike Averted! MGM Resorts Agrees to Historic Labor Deal with Las Vegas Unions
MGM Resorts International has successfully reached a labor deal with Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartender Union Local 165, averting a strike in Las Vegas. The five-year agreement for 50,000 hospitality workers at 10 MGM resort properties seeks to provide
“Reward Your Credit Card Spending with United Airlines’ Revamped Frequent Flyer Program
United Airlines recently announced updates to their MileagePlus loyalty program that could have a significant impact on their frequent flyer customers. Starting January 1, 2020, MileagePlus members can earn bonus mileage when they use their United Airlines-branded credit cards to
Unusual Woes: American Trailblazers Not Embracing a Booming Economy
As the US economy has been the strongest in its history, Americans are showing an unusual behavior – they are not acting as what we would expect in a healthy economic environment. This is very strange considering that Americans should be
“WeWork on the Edge! $47B Company Files for Bankruptcy Protection
WeWork, the office-sharing company once valued at over $47 billion, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company, which started almost a decade ago in New York City, had become one of the fastest growing companies in the world, valued at
“U.S. Payrolls Rise, But Less Than Expected in October
October saw a relatively modest increase in US payrolls, with 150000 jobs being added to the economy. This number was short of the forecast, according to the Labor Department's monthly report. The private sector showed a modest increase of 132000 jobs,
Unlocking the Future: Sam Bankman-Fried & FTX Execs & Investors
The rise of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX has been remarkable in just a few short years. The crypto-financial services firm, led by the now legendary CEO, has become one of the most powerful forces in the cryptocurrency industry, and it’s