Looking for a pay raise? These industries have the highest pay changes
As the holiday season approaches, everyone is worried about money. The average American has less cash in their pockets these days due to rising costs, which was exacerbated by November's biggest increase in U.S. consumer prices in seven months. There is. For a long time, a six-figure salary was synonymous with the ideals of the […]
Musk knocks SEC over settlement offer in probe
Tech mogul Elon Musk on Thursday sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a proposed settlement in its investigation into his 2022 acquisition of Twitter Inc. (now known as X Corp.). criticized. in letter SEC Chairman Gary Gensler told Musk's attorney Alex Spiro that he had shared information about He said he was given […]
Emergency funds: What are they? How much should you have?
In life, it's best to expect the unexpected. Unfortunately, job losses, car breakdowns, and health crises can all be part of it. To better cope with these life events, experts suggest having an emergency fund, but many people don't have one. bank rate. Bankrate revealed in its 2024 annual report that nearly 59% of U.S. […]
Lobbying World: Holy See ambassador rejoins Akin
Former senator and congressman Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) rejoins akin As a senior consultant. During his time on The Hill, Mr. Donnelly served on the Senate Banking, Agriculture and Armed Services Committees and was a partner at the firm until he became ambassador to the Holy See in 2022. George Sifakis and Michael Lamoureux I am […]
Warner Bros. Discovery announces major corporate restructure
Media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) on Thursday announced a major restructuring that will split its linear and streaming divisions into two companies, with an eye toward potential mergers and acquisitions next year. Under the new corporate structure, WBD will serve as the parent company for two business units: Global Linear Networks and Streaming and […]
Jeffries: DOGE Caucus 'not a serious effort' with Greene in charge
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) appeared Wednesday evening to introduce Democrats to a new House subcommittee on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). He scoffed at the idea. on MSNBC's “The Read Out.” Jeffries did not rule out the possibility of Democrats joining the House subcommittee, but […]
Trudeau: Harris loss a setback for women in politics
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed Vice President Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election Tuesday during a celebration promoting women in politics, calling it a setback for gender representation in politics. “We should have been moving steadily, if at times difficultly, toward progress,” Prime Minister Trudeau said at a celebration for Canadians. Group-centered In […]
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Wednesday that he is “committed” to passing legislation to enact parts of Social Security before Congress launches new classes next month. schumer said at the meeting The Senate “is going to take action on Social Security,” he told union members, “and they're going to find out […]
Lawmakers edge closer to deal on government funding
Lawmakers said they are inching closer to a deal to keep the government's lights on for nine days but are still trying to reconcile differences over disaster relief and possible additions to the bill. There is optimism on Capitol Hill that the bill text could arrive as early as this weekend as the Dec. 20 […]
Biden doubles tariffs on Chinese solar panel components
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will double tariffs on some solar panel components made in China. Starting in January, Chinese solar wafer and polysilicon imports will be subject to a 50% tariff, up from the current 25% tariff. Polysilicon is a type of silicon used to make solar panels, and wafers are the […]