Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
Nike is world-renowned for “winning” and being one of the leaders in sports apparel. Still, they managed to mess up big time. Was their judgment about the player wrong? Nike Usually Does a Great Job When it comes to Nike, everyone knows the sports brand. Nike has signed top athletes as stewards for the company. … Read more
California’s state approved a new bill to include migrants in a $300m homeowner loan scheme and citizens are not happy. What Sparked The Outrage? What should have been a harmless X post about a new Californian home loan legislature suddenly went awry after American film producer Tariq Nasheed commented, “While all the Black people are … Read more
You might think your home is your haven, but could it also be a cache of contraband? Are you unknowingly breaking the law with items tucked away in your drawers or closets? Let’s uncover some common household items that might be illegal under U.S. law. 1. Unauthorized Prescription Drugs Holding onto prescription medications not prescribed … Read more
In a bid to address the state’s long-standing legacy of slavery and racial discrimination, the California Senate has passed a trio of reparations bills. Reparations Revolution One of the bills, Senate Bill 1403, led by State Senator Steven Bradford, would establish the creation of the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency. Tracing Ancestry This agency would … Read more
The world’s biggest e-commerce company landed in hot water after a recent investigation of two Amazon warehouses in California. Million-Dollar Fine Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prilutskiy Amazon was fined $5.9 million due to alleged labor law violations at two warehouses in California, according to a statement from the state’s Labor Commissioner’s Office. Two Amazon Warehouses … Read more
As more customers turn away from fast-food restaurants, Walmart’s grocery line is reaping the benefits. Major Problem for Fast Food Giants America’s biggest fast food empire – particularly the jewel in the crown that is McDonald’s – is facing a major contender in the food department, as more and more shoppers seek affordable groceries at … Read more
The NCAA is on the cusp of settling a historic lawsuit that could signal a large payday for thousands of student athletes. Potential Billion Dollar Settlement Student-athletes across the US could be looking at hefty payouts from the National Collegiate Athletics Association, after the association moved to settle three antitrust lawsuits. NCAA and the ‘Power … Read more
As more workplaces begin monitoring their workers, some employees are using modern strategies to “fake work” when their bosses can’t see them – including more than a dozen Wells Fargo workers. A Dozen People Fired Multinational banking and investment firm Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last month, following internal investigations that found some … Read more
A popular seafood chain has shut dozens of doors nationwide and filed for bankruptcy following some unwise promotional campaigns. Red Lobster’s Tough Times Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kateryna Onyshchuk Red Lobster is in for a rough ride. From Sea to Struggle Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes What was once the nation’s premier choice for seafood, … Read more
America’s most iconic fast food chain has refuted claims that its menu prices have outstripped the inflation rate, after photos of $18 Big Mac meals went viral last year. On the Defense McDonald’s prices have soared in recent years, with many Americans viewing their meal deals as a luxury rather than an affordable option. But … Read more