Members of Congress make $174,000 a year — but they haven’t gotten a raise since 2009. That’s despite 15 years of inflation since then. AOC says that needs to change “if we want working class people” in Congress. Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has long been vocal about the need for members of Congress […]
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the G7 member states and the European Union to take decisive measures to stop the supply of dual-use goods to Russia. Source: Kuleba at a joint briefing with his French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné; European Pravda “There are fewer complaints to France on this issue, but I want […]
In the current economy, some grocery chains are finding themselves at a crossroads, facing uncertain futures and the possibility of disappearing in 2024. With the prices you see at the grocery store these days, you might have thought that grocery stores are doing well. The ones that have good business models that allow the stores […]
Rep. Maxwell Frost Begs GOP Congresswoman to Stop Showing Nudes WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 26: Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) speaks during a House Oversight Committee hearing titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency” on Capitol Hill 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. Several witnesses are testifying about their experience with […]
Chelsea made it three Premier League wins in a row for the first time since October 2022 as Cole Palmer’s penalty guided them to a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The winning goal came in stoppage time at the end of the first half, the top scorer for Mauricio Pochettino’s side notching his […]
Among the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had the best run in 2023, rising 239%. With that kind of one-year performance, investors shouldn’t expect another repeat, or even for Nvidia to once again claim the crown of the best “Magnificent Seven” stock in 2024. Instead, I think investors should be looking at Alphabet (NASDAQ: […]
Even after a big rally over the last year (it jumped 43% in 2023), the Nasdaq Composite index is still down roughly 7% from its record high. While past performance doesn’t necessarily dictate future results, there’s a historical connection between lower interest rates and stronger performance for growth stocks. Some analysts predict the Federal Reserve […]
Jan. 13—INDIANA — Indiana’s transition to the Pathways for Aging program will involve many adjustments for the state’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), but organizations still have questions about the potential effects of the rollout. When the Family and Social Services Administration’s new program begins in July, the state will switch from a fee-for-service model […]
Anyone who’s on the bustier side is probably familiar with minimizer bras — and likely has mixed feelings about them. While they can be helpful when it comes to reducing spillover and providing support, they’re often, well, not the most attractive undergarments. That said, thousands of Amazon shoppers promise this Hsia Minimizer Bra breaks the […]
The new year is young, but 2024’s stock market themes are already starting to develop. Investors have grown more skeptical that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts will happen as fast as they had hoped. December’s unemployment was slightly stronger than expected and the top-line inflation rate reaccelerated, with the Consumer Price Index increasing to […]
Jan. 13—A man sought with possible ties to a “violent” Somerset crime was apprehended Thursday following a 12-mile chase in the state of Indiana, investigators there said. Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar said her office and Somerset police are in contact with authorities in southern Indiana — but could not discuss specifics on Friday. […]
Is your taco TRULY a taco? That’s what Alberto Fenoll wants you to ask yourself. While doing market research in South Florida, the co-owner and co-CEO of Chala Taqueria was a little taken aback with the feedback he gathered for the Dec. 8 launch of his restaurant on the edge of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village […]