Trump Administration Allegedly Proposes Selling Portions of $1.6 Trillion Federal Student Loan Portfolio
Trump Administration Weighs Sale of Student Loan Portfolio The Trump administration is exploring the option to sell a portion of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private investors. This information comes from Politico, which has cited anonymous sources discussing the topic among senior officials in both the Department of Education and the […]
Cheesecake Factory faces claims of ‘shrinkflation’ as patrons observe smaller portions
Cheesecake Factory Faces Accusations of Shrinking Portion Sizes One of the most popular restaurant chains in America is under fire from some of its devoted customers. The Cheesecake Factory, known for its extensive menu with over 250 dishes and more than 200 locations nationwide, is facing claims that they are downsizing their portions. This issue, […]
Appeals court reinstates portions of Trump’s DEI orders
The federal court of appeals restored some of President Trump's executive orders on Friday, targeting the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs blocked by lower courts. Three unanimous judge panels At the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the administration held that it was likely to succeed in its February appeal, but two judges appointed […]
Arby’s ‘deceptively’ cuts portions amid ‘greedflation’: suit
Arby's may have “meat,” but some customers also have beef. A Queens woman is suing in a class action lawsuit that the fast food restaurant reduced the size of its fries and drinks without lowering prices or warning customers. The lawsuit filed in Queens County Supreme Court alleges that “Arby's continues to deceptively market smaller […]
Manchin says he believes some Inflation Reduction Act portions ‘almost’ have to stay under Trump
Sen. Joe Manchin (IW., Va.) said in an interview on Sunday that he believes some parts of the Inflation Control Act (IRA) should remain in place “for the most part” through President-elect Trump's administration. said. “There are things like tax credits for nuclear power and biofuels. Do you think some of it… some of this […]
Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after ‘strong solar activity’
Residents of some northern US states may be able to see some spectacular aurora borealis this week after a recent series of solar storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center (SWPC) announced that multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) have been released from the Sun and are heading towards Earth. “Solar activity […]
Are Chipotle portions shrinking? An expert weighs in on the debate
He is revealing a secret. Chipotle has been under a lot of criticism lately, but judging by the volume of complaints, beef customers’ biggest gripe about the trendy fast-casual is that portions are shrinking, while prices are higher than ever. Now, a New York City-based Wells Fargo analyst has actually looked into this phenomenon, ordering […]