Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases
A group of Democratic senators criticized McDonald's for its price hikes and its “dominant market position” as the nation's largest fast food chain. In a letter sent to McDonald's management, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Bob Casey (Pennsylvania), and Ron Wyden (Oregon) said: The company asked the CEO to explain the chain's pricing, which it said […]
Harris holds small national lead as Trump increases his edge on the economy: poll
Vice President Harris continues to hold a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll, even as Trump widens his lead on the issues that matter most to voters. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Tuesday showed Harris leading Trump nationally, 45% to 42%, within the margin of error. Meanwhile, Trump's economic approval […]
Social Security payroll tax limit increases for 2025. Here's how that may affect you – CNBC
Hispanorism | E+ | Getty Images How social security tax is calculated The Social Security payroll tax rate is 12.4%, and workers pay 6.2% through payroll deductions. Employers pay the remaining 6.2%. In 2025, workers will pay 6.2% on earnings up to $176,100. Up to $10,918.20According to the Social Security Administration. Once an employee reaches […]
Dominican Republic Increases Deportations as Haiti Crisis Worsens
The Dominican Republic announced Wednesday it would implement an “immediate” program to deport up to 10,000 migrants a week. Although the announcement did not say these deportations would specifically target Haitians, the majority of immigrants to the Dominican Republic are from neighboring countries with serious problems, and as Haiti collapses, The Dominican Republic has steadily […]
Open Borders Advocates Admit JD Vance Is Right: ‘Immigration Increases Housing Prices’
A so-called “policy expert” at the liberal Cato Institute, known for its open borders advocacy, said that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)'s statement that “immigrants increase home prices for Americans” He admits that his statement is correct. “I don't want to blame immigration for rising housing prices, but Kamala Harris has allowed millions of illegal aliens […]
Dockworkers support historic strike as union apparently rejects nearly 50% wage increases over 7 years
Unionized longshoremen shut down operations at 36 ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast and cut picket lines early Tuesday after negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United Maritime Alliance failed. I put it on. A dockworker spoke fox business They are prepared to continue the work stoppage until the union is […]
Trump Increases Lead over Harris in North Carolina
When a presidential election is this close, even the smallest movement in the polls can feel like a big deal. The North Carolina poll showed former President Trump leading by 1 point last month. Today he has a two point lead. It's enough to make me want to drink. east carolina university Voted A survey […]
Low-price home affordability increases as mortgage rates ease: Report
Lower mortgage rates have made cheaper starter homes more available, a trend further fueled by recent increases in household incomes. According to real estate firm Redfin, homebuyers now need to earn $77,000 to buy a home at or below the 35th percentile for home prices, a 0.4% decrease in the required income level from last […]
Hot travel spot could see new tourist tax as number of travelers increases
The Scottish Highlands are the latest popular holiday destination that may soon be subject to a tourist tax. In May, members of the Scottish Parliament passed a bill allowing local authorities in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax on tourists staying in their accommodation. Highland District Council will be the next body to decide what […]
Wittenberg University in Ohio cancels events, increases security after shooting threat
An Ohio university announced it would cancel campus activities on Sunday and increase the number of police officers on campus after receiving shooting threats. “Wittenberg University is currently taking extreme precautions after receiving an email threatening a possible active shooter incident on campus tomorrow, Sunday, September 15, 2024. The message was targeted at Haitian members […]