More than 1.1 million job cuts expected this year – the largest since the 2020 pandemic.
Employers in the U.S. have reported over 1.1 million layoffs this year, marking the highest number since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a Thursday report from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. In November, there were 71,321 job cuts, a decrease from the 153,000 reported in October. The firm noted […]
Zohran Mamdani’s name ranks among the most mispronounced words of the year
Mispronunciations in Focus New York City’s Mayor-elect, Zoran Mamdani, is gaining attention—not just for his controversial electoral win but also for his frequently mispronounced name. Recently, it was highlighted as one of the most common mispronunciations of the year. Now, even though his name is becoming more familiar, issues with pronunciation linger. A recent survey […]
Luigi Mangione goes back to court one year after the murder of Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione’s 911 Call Played in Court A Manhattan court recently heard a 911 call made by McDonald’s customers and employees who spotted Luigi Mangione in Altoona, just five days after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. It’s been a year since a gunman ambushed Thompson outside a hotel in Manhattan, and now Mangione, […]
Oxford University Press selects ‘rage bait’ as the 2025 word of the year
New Oxford Word of the Year Captures Global Anger George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “Britain and America are two countries separated by the same language.” Yet, it seems the divide has shrunk, united by a shared sense of anger. This week, Oxford University Press revealed its Word of the Year, which resonates profoundly with current […]
RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi, and Ryan Lizza have delivered an incredible drama this year, but is there something deeper to consider?
Olivia Nuzzi’s much-anticipated memoir, “American Cunt,” was released today. In the realm of memoir publishing, this feels a bit unusual. Perhaps it’s more fitting to describe it as a media whirlwind. Nuzzi, a former Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, has parted ways with the publication after news broke of her “personal relationship” with the […]
5 banking resources to help you create an emergency fund by the end of the year
Building a Rainy Day Fund: Why It’s Essential A lot of folks in the U.S. find themselves juggling bills at the end of the year, often running low on cash. With everyday costs climbing, the added stress of holiday shopping can make things even tighter. When unexpected expenses pop up, reaching for a credit card […]
‘Rage Bait’ Named Word of the Year for 2025
Oxford Dictionaries Names “Anger Bait” Word of the Year for 2025 This week, online terminology gained recognition when Oxford Dictionaries chose “anger bait” as its word of the year for 2025. The term, which stems from “clickbait,” refers to content intentionally crafted to provoke anger and, in turn, enhance engagement and potential profits for its […]
Israel Plans to Implement Iron Beam by the End of the Year, Promises to Alter Rules of Engagement
Israel to Deploy Iron Beam Laser Defense System by Year-End Israel is set to roll out its first full-power Iron Beam laser defense artillery battery by the end of this year. Senior defense officials believe this system will “fundamentally change the rules of engagement on the battlefield,” especially as Israel braces for ongoing conflicts with […]
Silver Reaches All-Time High with Prices Doubling This Year, Significantly Surpassing Gold
Important points Silver prices hit record highs on Monday for the second day in a row, driven by tight supply and increasing investor interest. Deutsche Bank anticipates that silver holdings in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will reach unprecedented levels next year due to lower interest rates boosting demand on Wall Street. On Monday, silver prices soared […]
Essential tasks to complete before the year ends, according to the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service hasn’t yet revealed when tax season officially kicks off. This typically happens around mid-January when they begin processing returns and distributing refunds. You don’t actually need to wait for that signal or the start of the new year to start tackling your taxes. The IRS has several suggestions for things you […]