Economy

Stimulus Check 2022: Did Stimulus Payments Lead to U.S. Inflation?

The stimulus check has allegedly driven up the current U.S. inflation rate. It was released when the federal government momentarily shut down the economy due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SNAP Benefits 2022: How Can College Students Qualify for Food Stamps, EBT Card?

SNAP Benefits 2022: How Can College Students Qualify for Food Stamps, EBT Card?

Qualification for SNAP benefits 2022 varies, with each state imposing its own eligibility standards for its recipients.
Twitter to Hand Over Internal Data to Elon Musk Over Fake Accounts, Spam

Twitter to Hand Over Internal Data to Elon Musk Over Fake Accounts, Spam

Social media platform Twitter is preparing to hand over internal data regarding fake accounts and spam to Tesla CEO Elon Musk after he threatened to walk away from the Twitter buyout deal if refused.
California Gas Prices Surge up to $8 per Gallon | What's Causing the Massive Increase?

California Gas Prices Surge up to $8 per Gallon | What's Causing the Massive Increase?

Record-high gas prices are still seen in California as it remains the state with the highest average gas price as of Sunday.
SNAP Benefits 2022 Update: $317.9 Million Payments Confirmed for 1.3 Million Texas Households

SNAP Benefits 2022 Update: $317.9 Million Payments Confirmed for 1.3 Million Texas Households

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for this month.
Sheryl Sandberg to Resign as Meta COO

Sheryl Sandberg to Resign as Meta COO

Sheryl Sandberg is about to step down as Meta Chief Operating Officer after 14 years in the position. Meta is Facebook's parent company.
Pres. Joe Biden Admits No Quick Fixes on Food and Gas' High Prices

Pres. Joe Biden Admits No Quick Fixes on Food and Gas' High Prices

President Joe Biden claims that there is no immediate fix that can be done to the record-high food and gas prices across the U.S.
Tesla Leaked Email Shows Elon Musk Is So Done With Remote Work

Tesla Leaked Email Shows Elon Musk Is So Done With Remote Work

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has released an order to staff to return to the office full-time, announcing that working remotely is no longer acceptable.
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New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor has released the preliminary local area unemployment rates for April this year.
Elon Musk Gives Major Dogecoin Price Boost With Tesla, SpaceX Tweet

Elon Musk Gives Major Dogecoin Price Boost With Tesla, SpaceX Tweet

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has ramped up Dogecoin after he mentioned in a tweet that Tesla merchandise could now be bought with Dogecoin.
Jif Peanut Butter Recall: Candy, Snacks Pulled From Store Shelves Due to Salmonella Risk

Jif Peanut Butter Recall: Candy, Snacks Pulled From Store Shelves Due to Salmonella Risk

A Jif peanut butter recall has caused some of its snacks like trail mix and candy to be pulled out from store shelves and vending machines due to salmonella risk.
McDonald's Cashier in Brazil Nearly Died After Being Shot by Fireman Who Became Enraged Over 83 Cents Discount

McDonald's Cashier in Brazil Nearly Died After Being Shot by Fireman Who Became Enraged Over 83 Cents Discount

A 21-year-old McDonald's cashier in Brazil was nearly shot dead by a fireman who was upset over an 83 cents Big Mac discount.
Joe Biden Gushes Over High Gas Prices as Part of 'Incredible Transition' Away From Fossil Fuels; Republicans Slam the President

Joe Biden Gushes Over High Gas Prices as Part of 'Incredible Transition' Away From Fossil Fuels; Republicans Slam the President

President Joe Biden said the U.S. is going through an "incredible transition" away from being dependent on fossil fuels with the nation's high gas prices.
Baby Formula Scam: Miami Man, 2 Others Get 18-Year Jail Time Over $115 Million Fraud

Baby Formula Scam: Miami Man, 2 Others Get 18-Year Jail Time Over $115 Million Fraud

A Miami man and his cronies receive over 18 years of jail time after engaging in a baby formula scam amid the baby formula shortage in the U.S.
U.S. Baby Formula Shortage: Shipment Arrives From Europe; Abbott CEO Apologizes for the Shortage

U.S. Baby Formula Shortage: Shipment Arrives From Europe; Abbott CEO Apologizes for the Shortage

The U.S. baby formula shortage will be slightly alleviated as the baby formula shipments from Europe arrived in Indiana on Sunday.
Florida Woman Goes Viral After Angry Outburst in McDonald’s: What Happened?

Florida Woman Goes Viral After Angry Outburst in McDonald's: What Happened?

A Florida woman was arrested after throwing a violent tantrum inside a McDonald's branch at Lakeland. Here's what happened.
Starlink in Brazil: Elon Musk Announces Major Move to Help 19,000 Schools, Protect Amazon

Starlink in Brazil: Elon Musk Announces Major Move to Help 19,000 Schools, Protect Amazon

Elon Musk traveled to Brazil on Friday to talk about Starlink connectivity with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and projects to protect the Amazon.
Brian Arnold

The UP Companies Make Strategic Leadership Transitions

The UP Companies (UPCO) is pleased to announce the recent transition of President Michael B. Kennedy to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and Vice President and Partner Brian W. Arnold to the role of President.
Parking Garage

Western Specialty Contractors Offers Free Downloadable Visual Guide & Checklist for Parking Garage Inspections

Maintaining multi-million-dollar parking garages can be a daunting task for building owners and their facility managers.
Pres. Joe Biden Receives Backlash After Announcing Moves to Address Baby Formula Shortage

Pres. Joe Biden Receives Backlash After Announcing Moves to Address Baby Formula Shortage

President Joe Biden sustains backlash after announcing a couple of directives that will address the baby formula shortage.
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