Fuel Price Hike Triggers Large Protests at Gas Stations in Bangladesh
The government in Bangladesh has just hiked fuel prices by a record 51.2 percent, triggering widespread protests at gas stations across the South Asian country.
Economy
The Story Behind Federal Government’s July Jobs Report
Democrat President Joe Biden is celebrating the better-than-expected July jobs report, calling it “the result of my economic plan to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out.”
Twitter Announces Security Flaw, 5.4 Million Accounts Exposed
Social media giant Twitter has announced a widespread security flaw that has exposed 5.4 million users’ accounts.
White House: Americans Who Think We’re in a Recession Are Actually Just Confused
Americans who believe that the United States is in a recession are just confused, according to White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein.
Fed’s Neel Kashkari Claims Inflation May Still Be Transitory
Minneapolis Federal Bank President Neel Kashkari has claimed that inflation may still be transitory.
Pilot Complaints of Fatigue Increase Tenfold as Airlines Push to Recoup Lost Revenue, Expert Warns
The number of airline pilots complaining of fatigue increased tenfold in June, an industry expert has warned.
Gas Price Falls for 7th Straight Week but It May Exceed $5 Again Soon, Experts Warn
Gas prices have fallen again for a seventh consecutive week, providing Americans with some welcome relief at the pump.
Inflation Forces 45% of Americans to Cut Groceries Spending, Poll Shows
The squeeze from inflation in the United States is forcing a huge percentage of Americans to cut back on their spending on groceries, according to a new poll.
World’s Largest Chemical Company to Cut Key Fertilizer Ingredient Production
The world’s largest chemical company, Germany’s BASF, is set to further cut production of key fertilizer ingredient ammonia.
New Social Media Platform Seeks to Create Family Friendly Digital Town Square
A new social media platform has launched that seeks to fill a gap in the market by being family-friendly.