US Soldiers Are About To Go Without Their Salary For The First Time Ever During Schumer Shutdown
Active-duty military personnel could face delays in their paychecks following the Senate Democrats’ decision to shut down the government indefinitely. Since the government shutdown began on October 1, U.S. military members have been temporarily furloughed. The uncertainty around their pay has raised concerns, with about 1.3 million active-duty soldiers likely not seeing their first paycheck […]
‘I’m Not Rich’: Democrat Declines to Give Up Salary During Shutdown While His Staff Goes Without Pay
Government Shutdown and Congressional Salary Debate Democrats initiated a federal government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday after blocking a spending bill proposed by the GOP. However, Arizona Senator Reuben Gallego made it clear that he intends to keep his salary during this period. About 750,000 employees are affected by the shutdown, according to the […]
Illegal Earned a Six-Figure Salary as Superintendent of Des Moines Schools
Ian Andre Roberts, Principal of Public Schools in Des Moines, Iowa, has been placed on unpaid leave following his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which comes after he reportedly received a six-figure salary within the district. According to reports, Roberts was arrested last week by ICE agents who acted on a final deportation […]
Penn State Approves Increase in President’s Salary While Reducing Nearly Half of Its Campuses
Penn State Raises President’s Salary Amid Campus Closures Penn State University has approved a substantial salary increase for its president, even as it plans to close nearly half of its branch campuses. Last week, the university’s board voted overwhelmingly, 34-1, to boost President Neeli Bendapudi’s base salary from $950,000 to $1.4 million. This new contract […]
You may receive just a small increase in your salary this year. Here’s how to handle it.
New Year, new wages—but maybe don’t get too thrilled. While you might assume that annual raises are all good news, think again. According to a recent global report from consulting firm Korn Ferry, U.S. workers can expect only a marginal salary increase in 2026. In the latest Korn Ferry Total Rewards Pulse Survey, 44% of […]
Jon Cryer shares that his ‘Two and a Half Men’ salary was under half of Charlie Sheen’s.
John Cryer reportedly earned significantly less than his “Two and a Half Men” co-star, Charlie Sheen. During the sitcom’s final season, Sheen pulled in nearly $2 million per episode, while Cryer received about two-thirds of that amount—around $620,000 for each episode. This disparity is discussed in a Netflix documentary titled “AKA Charlie Sheen,” which covers […]
Adam Silver verifies investigation into Clippers’ salary cap violations
Adam Silver indicated that he took significant measures to investigate the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard in light of potential salary cap violations. However, he also emphasized that it’s primarily the league’s responsibility to ensure fairness before any consequences are determined. On Wednesday, the NBA Commissioner confirmed that a New York law firm has […]
Leader of troubled 9/11 Memorial & Museum has history of significant salary increases amidst contentious actions at failing nonprofits
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s CEO, as reported, found herself facing scrutiny despite the nonprofit’s challenges. Before taking this role in July 2022, Elizabeth Hillman spent six years as president of Mills College, a women’s liberal arts institution in Oakland, California. Back in 2021, she encountered issues with the college’s fiduciary, who withheld essential financial […]
Keith Ellison’s son will continue receiving a six-figure salary as a Minneapolis councilmember while participating in a fellowship at Harvard.
Minneapolis Councilman Faces Criticism Over Fellowship Pay Minneapolis City Councilman Jeremiah Ellison, despite taking on a full-time fellowship at Harvard University, will still earn a six-figure salary. The amount is around $110,000 from his role on the council, and the fellowship is also a paid position. His decision has drawn ire from some of his […]
Minneapolis councilman retains $110K salary while pursuing Harvard fellowship
Minneapolis Councilman Faces Criticism Over Dual Salaries Minneapolis City Councilman Jeremiah Ellison has announced that he will maintain a six-figure salary while also participating in a full-time fellowship at Harvard University. Ellison, who is the son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, has drawn scrutiny from his fellow councillors. His current salary sits at about […]