This month, nearly 575 employees at two North Carolina truck manufacturing facilities received heart-wrenching news: Their jobs were taken right from underneath them. This trend represents the economic downturn that the commercial vehicle sector is facing. While Daimler cited "sustained reduction in orders and diminished build rate" in official filings, the reality runs deeper than simple ...
10 Items the American Middle Class Could Soon No Longer Afford
Five years ago, a dual-income household earning the median U.S. income could still afford three core middle-class expenses on a single budget. A record-high Housing Affordability Index showed these families made 69% to 86% more than what was needed for a median-priced mortgage. New car payments averaged $563 a month, around 11% of median after-tax income, and full-time infant child care cost about ...
Dunkin’ Declares War on Starbucks With Major Menu Overhaul
Competition in the coffee universe is about to get intense, and Dunkin' just made a daring move. Rumors of a big summer menu shake-up and new beverages that seem weirdly familiar are making fans wonder if this is innovation or just plain copying. Starbucks has conquered on the premium coffee-and-refreshers market for years, but Dunkin' appears to be ready to take the crown. A leaked menu ...
U.S. To Hit Russia With 100% ‘Secondary Tariffs’ If Peace Deal Not Reached
Russia and Ukraine have been wrapped up in an ongoing conflict for years, and the U.S. government is taking action to find a diplomatic solution and peace. President Trump recently warned that 100% "secondary tariffs" will be imposed on Russia if a peace agreement can't be arranged in the next 50 days. A tariff of this nature would affect Russia and any country trading with the nation, such as ...
McDonald’s Leaks $300M Worth Of Data After AI Sets ‘123456’ As Password
If you're applying to McDonald’s these days, you'll probably chat with Olivia, the AI recruiter. Olivia gathers your contact info, résumé, and even personality test responses. Until recently, the platform behind her, built by Paradox.ai, had a shocking security flaw. Researchers discovered that typing “123456” for both username and password unlocked everything. That simple trick granted ...
State Troopers Enforce July Crackdown—Fine Applies to Every Passenger
On July 1, Virginia enacted one of its biggest traffic safety changes in years: every adult in the car must now wear a seat belt, no matter where they’re sitting. The $25 fine applies to each unbuckled adult. For a state that had ranked dead last in seat belt use, the law marked a turning point. Named after a teen who died unrestrained, it gave state troopers new power, and started a shift ...
Data Shows ICE is Netting Thousands of Non-Criminals Instead of Gangs
There are many things that are important to Donald Trump voters. They believe that as a businessman, he has the best resume to run the country’s economy. They believe that his being in power is a response to a country oversaturated with political correctness. And they believe that he is the best-qualified person to solve the country’s immigration system. Trump promised to do that by ...
FedEx Forced to Close Facilities and Terminate 500 Jobs – What It Means for Consumers
The package delivery industry constantly evolves, but sometimes maneuvers behind the scenes are more serious than most people realize. FedEx, one of the biggest names in global shipping, has made several changes that will affect hundreds of employees and facilities across the US. While millions depend on FedEx daily, few know what actually happens behind the scenes. Cost increases, ...
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