Democrats Push for Referendum on Puerto Rico Statehood
Congressional Democrats are pushing for a referendum to vote on giving the unincorporated U.S. territory of Puerto Rico statehood.
Economy
General Motors Is Funding Transgenderism Efforts in Children’s Classrooms
Automotive giant General Motors (GM) is funding efforts to promote transgenderism in children’s classrooms.
$3.5 Billion of FTX Customer Assets Being Held by Bahamas Regulators
Regulators in the Bahamas are holding on to $3.5 billion worth of FTX assets that it claims are intended to be transferred to those who were monetarily affected by the crypto-fallout as customers of the company have filed a lawsuit to get their dues prioritized.
America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1983 as Gas Prices Rise Again
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell to its lowest level since 1983, as oil and gas prices rose again last week. The Biden administration has tapped over 240 million barrels from the SPR this year to lower domestic gas prices, which have been rising since the president took office. President Joe Biden first announced his … Read more
China’s Manufacturing Industry Is Rapidly Collapsing
China’s world-dominating manufacturing industry is rapidly collapsing as multiple factors weigh heavily on the Chinese economy.
10 Million Seniors Still Paying Monthly Mortgage Payments, Report Shows
Over 10 million people across the United States aged 65 and older are still paying off their home mortgages, even into retirement years, a new report from Lending Tree indicates.
Target Limits Purchases of Children’s Medicines over Christmas Concerns of ‘Tripledemic’
Department store chain Target has decided to restrict the sales of over-the-counter pain and fever medication for children. The move comes as the United States faces the challenge of a “tripledemic” and health care systems struggle with drug shortages. “Tripledemic” refers to three illnesses—COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—that are spreading during the winter … Read more
Elon Musk Says ‘Almost Every Conspiracy Theory about Twitter Turned Out to Be True’
Twitter boss Elon Musk has claimed that nearly every “conspiracy theory” about the social media platform has now “turned out to be true.”
Cybersecurity Expert Warns Big Tech Is Eliminating Human and Civil Rights by Proxy
Cybersecurity expert Rex Lee has warned that Big Tech firms have become instruments to suppress human and civil rights worldwide.
$15-an-Hour Minimum Wage Gaining Steam in 23 US States
Twenty-three U.S. states are now on the verge of implementing a $15-an-hour minimum wage, according to reports.