Economy

Heidi Planck: Missing California Mom's Ex-Husband Believes Her Boss, Under Investigation for $43M Fraud, Has the Answers to Her Disappearance

The ex-husband of missing California mom Heidi Planck claimed that the boss of the investment firm where she was working has the answers to her disappearance.

Facebook Official Announces Plans to Shut Down Facial Recognition

Facebook announces that they will remove facial recognition features in their social media app. A Facebook official announced their plan on Tuesday about terminating the social media giant's facial recognition system, citing "societal concerns.
Pharmacist Arrested for Distributing Drugs Out of His Drugstore in Exchange for Sex

Pharmacist Arrested for Distributing Drugs Out of His Drugstore in Exchange for Sex

A pharmacist in Pennsylvania was arrested after he was found distributing drugs out of his drugstore in exchange for sex.

[UPDATE] California Man Faces Assault Charges After Attacking American Airlines' Female Flight Attendant

California man who attacked a female American Airlines flight attendant is now facing federal charges.
Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

Southwest Airlines Investigates Pilot’s Anti-Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Chant Over Intercom

A Southwest Airlines pilot was heard saying an anti-Biden chant, "Let's Go, Brandon," over the intercom during a flight.
SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

SBA Administrator Announces Grantees for Biden-Harris Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program

SBA said the Community Navigator Pilot Program will provide funding to 51 organizations that will work with local groups to connect entrepreneurs to government resources.
This Cheap Anti-Depressant Drug Could Stop Severe COVID, New Study Shows

This Cheap Anti-Depressant Drug Could Stop Severe COVID, New Study Shows

A new study found that a cheap and available anti-depressant drug can decrease the risk of severe COVID among those at high risk.
American Airlines Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant, Punches Her in Face, Breaking Her Nose

American Airlines Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant, Punches Her in Face, Breaking Her Nose

A passenger attacked an American Airlines flight attendant on Wednesday, resulting in a broken nose and being hospitalized.

Mark Zuckerberg Rebrands Facebook to Meta as tech Company Dives Into Metaverse

Facebook changes its name to "Meta" as Mar Zuckerberg's company dives into the metaverse.
Chicago, Los Angeles Launch Universal Basic Income

Chicago, Los Angeles Launch Universal Basic Income

Chicago and Los Angeles are launching a universal basic income program, with the two being the largest basic-income pilots in the United States.
Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso calls for a dialogue with indigenous and civil society groups who are protesting against the fuel price hike.
Michael Jordan's Game Worn, Rookie-Year Nike Air Ships Sneakers Sell for Record-Breaking $1.47 Million

Michael Jordan's Game Worn, Rookie-Year Nike Air Ships Sneakers Sell for Record-Breaking $1.47 Million

A pair of game-worn Nike Air Ship shoes that Michael Jordan used during his rookie year was sold for $1.47 million at auction on Sunday.

NBA Star Enes Kanter Slams Nike Over Company's Silence on China

NBA Star Enes Kanter rips Nike over their silence on issues that concerns China. NBA Star Enes Kanter ripped Nike over their silence on China's certain issues, which the sports apparel company failed to voice out their stand.
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Reports Reveal Efforts of Facebook Employees to Subdue Conservative News Outlets

A critical report by the Wall Street Journal revealed that employees of the tech giant, Facebook, have made unapproved suppression on right-wing outlets.
U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Seen to Worsen Climate Change With 30 Percent More Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2025

U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Seen to Worsen Climate Change With 30 Percent More Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2025

A new research shows that the U.S. oil and gas industry could emit 227 million tons of additional greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2025.
JPMorgan Chase, Mcdonald’s, PayPal, Sephora, Nickelodeon Collectively Donate $250,000 to Empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth

JPMorgan, Mcdonald’s, PayPal, Sephora, Nickelodeon Collectively Donate $250,000 to Empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth

Act To Change, Hate Is A Virus, and Stop AAPI Hate announced the corporate sponsors supporting their inaugural Changemakers Summit 2021 this Saturday.
In a First, U.S. Surgeons Successfully Transplanted a Pig's Kidney Into a Human

In a First, U.S. Surgeons Successfully Transplanted a Pig's Kidney Into a Human

For the first time, surgeons in the U.S. transplanted a pig's kidney into a human without triggering immediate rejection by the patient's immune system.

Southwest Airlines Walks Back on Decision to Put Staffers Seeking Vaccine Exemption on Unpaid Leave

Southwest Airlines will no longer place unvaccinated workers seeking vaccine exemptions under unpaid leave.
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Leader of California's Largest Union Alma Hernandez Arrested on Charges of Tax Fraud, Embezzlement Charges

The leader of the largest union in the state of California was arrested on Friday, a day after authorities filed charges of tax fraud and embezzlement against the prominent activist.
Worrying Signs That the Economy is Drifting Towards Stagflation

Worrying Signs That the Economy is Drifting Towards Stagflation

You may have heard and been familiar with Inflation. But a term you may not be too familiar with is Stagflation, but it is a term you are likely to hear a lot more of in the coming months. So what is it? Firstly, Inflation is the rate of the increase in the prices of goods and services within an economy. This can be from an overall demand increase or a shock in supply. It often occurs when an additional stimulus is provided, as consumers and businesses have more capital to distribute - increasing demand. This is what we have seen over the past 18 months, with government furlough schemes and quantitative easing by central banks.
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