LA County is already at its tax limit
Sales Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy in L.A. County The recent discussions surrounding “affordability” seem rather hollow these days. This sentiment was echoed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which just approved a 0.5% sales tax hike. With this increase, the sales tax in L.A. County—one of the highest in the country—would rise from […]
Harvard professors suggest a new limit on A grades to address grade inflation
Proposed Grade Cap at Harvard Aims to Tackle Inflation A recent proposal from Harvard faculty suggests implementing a limit on the number of A grades awarded to students, part of a wider initiative to address the issue of grade inflation. The Harvard Crimson, the university’s student newspaper, reported that a committee has proposed significant changes […]
Harvard’s decision to limit A grades is a positive step, despite students feeling overwhelmed by it.
Harvard Students Face Potential Grade Changes Harvard students may need to adjust their expectations regarding grades. Recently, a faculty committee proposed implementing a 20% cap on A grades in an effort to combat grade inflation. This recommendation marks a notable decline from the 66% of A’s awarded in the past academic year. Understandably, this suggestion […]
Civil courts limit the powerful. This Republican aims to weaken them.
Proposed Bill in Congress Aims to Limit Civil Litigation A new bill in Congress aims to address litigation abuses, but many believe it will actually restrict access to civil courts for average Americans. Sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the legislation requires plaintiffs in any civil action to disclose “the identity of any person (other […]
EUR/USD Price Outlook: Increases past 1.1800 towards nine-day EMA limit
EUR/USD showed signs of recovery after two days of decline, trading around 1.1810 during Asian hours on Tuesday. Looking at the daily chart, it appears the pair is slightly under the ascending channel pattern, hinting at a potential bearish reversal. Still, if it manages to return to that channel, the bullish outlook could be reinstated. […]
Sen. Sanders supports President Trump’s proposal to limit credit card interest rates
Trump to Speak on Economy and Energy in Iowa Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa recently appeared on “Fox & Friends First” to talk about President Trump’s upcoming visit to Iowa. The president plans to address several pressing issues, including the economy, energy, health insurance premium hikes, and the potential for a partial government shutdown. Over […]
Raiders limit coaching candidates to Kubiak and Webb
The Raiders are undergoing a thorough coaching search, primarily considering two candidates: Clint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, and Davis Webb, the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the Broncos. They’re understandably leaning towards a bolder approach, especially with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. It’s pretty much […]
Maryland Democrats Quickly Introduce Emergency Legislation to Limit ICE Following Announcement of New Detention Center
Maryland Lawmakers Act Against ICE Facility On Wednesday, Maryland Democratic lawmakers hurried to pass emergency legislation aiming to prevent local police from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This swift action came on the heels of an announcement about a new ICE facility slated for construction in the state. In mid-January, a letter from […]
Act now for a better credit card interest rate instead of waiting for Trump’s 10% limit or Fed cuts.
Trump Proposes Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Amid Mixed Reactions Last week, President Trump reiterated his push for a temporary cap on credit card interest rates. He argues that this could assist numerous Americans in saving for home ownership. In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he stated, “I’m asking Congress […]
House Republicans prevent bipartisan efforts to limit Trump’s authority in Venezuela.
A significant group of House Republicans came together on Thursday to dismiss a bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military powers in Venezuela. The bill was narrowly defeated with a vote of 215-215, failing to achieve the necessary majority. Only two Republican representatives, Thomas Massie from Kentucky and Don Bacon from Nebraska, supported […]