The China-based owner of social media giant Tiktok has 165 days to divest, or the app will be banned in the U.S. TikTok Bill The United States House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday forcing the Chinese parent company of Tiktot, ByteDance, to sell its majority stake in the app. Divest or Be Banned […]
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Uber and Lyft Roll Out of Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Clash
Minimum wage worries in Minneapolis as Uber and Lyft have decided to pull out of operating in the area due to new laws that would require them to pay their drivers $1.40 per mile, $0.51c per minute, with a $5 minimum per ride, excluding tips. Here’s the full story. Uber and Lyft Exit Last week, […]
18 Costly Reasons Americans Are Shying Away from Military Service
The decision to join the military is more about money now than ever. Here’s why fewer Americans are signing up, and how finances play a big role. #1. Stagnant Wages The starting pay for an enlisted soldier is significantly lower compared to private sector jobs requiring similar levels of education and responsibility. For example, a […]
TikTok’s Fate: Will China Succumb to U.S. Demands?
A new legislative bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could force TikTok’s parent company to sell the app due to fears that China’s involvement in data collection could pose a national security threat. Voting Against ByteDance The United States House of Representatives is now set to vote on a bill that would force ByteDance, […]
Proposal for Higher Congressional Salaries Faces Opposition
Patrick McHenry, a retiring U.S. House Republican from North Carolina, has ignited controversy by advocating for an increase in the salaries of rank-and-file Congress members. McHenry, who has a history of opposing proposals to raise the federal minimum wage, claims that such an increase to the current $174,000 salaries would inspire “credible people to run […]
Hospitals Under Fire for Allegedly Billing Patients Billions in Secret Fees
According to consumer advocates, hospitals overcharge patients billions of dollars every year. Senior Republican Bill Cassidy has urged President Joe Biden to act on this news and give American citizens peace of mind. Here’s the full story. Unveiling Hospital Overcharges American hospitals are making billions from overcharging patients. Hidden Charges They rack up bills by […]
21 Legal Activities Exclusive to the U.S.
The U.S. dances to its own beat, especially when it comes to laws that make the rest of the world do a double-take. Here’s a lineup of things that scream “Only in America,” sticking strictly to what’s written in the law books. Ready for a tour through the American legal landscape that’ll leave you wondering […]
14 Things Prohibited in the U.S. but Allowed in Other Countries
Ever feel like America’s rulebook was written by someone with a dartboard? Across the pond or down under, things get even wackier. Let’s take a walk on the wild side of global “Do’s” that are definite “Don’ts” in the Land of the Free. Are you ready to find out just how bizarrely different the world […]
Leaders of Boston Churches Call for $15 Billion Reparations from White Churches
$15 billion in reparations. That’s the amount that Boston Church Leaders have demanded from “white churches” as compensation for their involvement in the slave trade. This has caused anger from certain factions, but many are urging the city churches to pay up. Here’s the full story. Demand for Reparations “Black people, the descendants of slavery, […]
Republicans Suggest Raising Retirement Age to 69, Restructuring Medicare
House Republicans are once again gunning for social security and Medicare payments. This time, they’re promising to raise the retirement age and restructure how medicare works – a plan that some Republicans aren’t on board with. Let’s take a look in more detail. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Unveiled Last week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) […]