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Falling Labor Participation Rate ‘Really Troubling’ for Economy, Experts Warn

America’s low labor participation rate has become a problem for the U.S. economy, experts are warning. A large number of American workers have failed to return to work since the Covid pandemic. Economists are saying that an unprecedented drop in labor participation across the country has become widely noticeable. Health…

Amazon Pauses Construction of New Virginia HQ amid Revenue Losses

Online retail giant Amazon has paused the construction of its new headquarters in Virginia as revenue losses weigh heavily on the company. The facility in Arlington, Virginia would be Amazon's second headquarters. But a poor 2022 financial performance, that saw the company register over $2 billion in losses, has scuppered…

Federal Agency Advances Gas Stove Ban Proposal Floated by Commissioner

A U.S. federal agency has advanced its proposal on banning gas stoves from American homes after it was first floated by one of its commissioners in January. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a request for information on gas stove hazards. On March 1, the CPSC announced…

Discover Credit Cards to Begin Tracking Gun Purchases from April

Credit card provider Discover Financial Services will begin tracking gun purchases made by its customers from April onward. The company will allow its network to track purchases made using payment cards at gun stores. The move has triggered criticism that such activity leads to targeting gun owners. In September, the…

Australia’s National Security Chiefs Considering TikTok Ban

Australia’s national security chiefs are considering a ban on China's TikTok app from all government devices. Security officials have been asked to determine whether Australia should ban the social media app from all government agencies over its links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The move comes after the Biden…

60% of U.S Adults Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Report Shows

Americans are still struggling to save money at the end of each month amid the increased cost of living, according to a new report. The report by LendingClub and Paymnts is based on a survey of 4,163 U.S. consumers conducted from January 6 to 27. Researchers also included analysis of…

House Votes to Force Manufacturers to Tell Consumers about Microphones, Cameras in Devices

The House of Representatives has voted in support of a bill that would force manufacturers to tell consumers if Internet-connected devices have a built-in camera or microphone. On February 27, House lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of the measure. The move hand enforcement of the rule over to the Federal…

‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Dropped by U.S Newspapers over Alleged Racist Comment

Cartoonist, satirist, and political commentator Scott Adams has been canceled over comments he made that some people have alleged to be racist. Last week, Adams, who formerly identified as a black man, triggered a backlash on comments he made on his podcast, “Real Coffee with Scott.” On February 23, a…

Warren Buffett Warns America ‘Deficits Have Consequences’

Investment mogul Warren Buffett has issued a warning about “runaway inflation” from the consequences of fiscal deficits over the last decade. In his annual letter (pdf) to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Buffett touted his confidence in the U.S. economy. However, he also warned that "deficits have consequences." Buffett, 92, encouraged investors…

AAA Issues Alert to Drivers after Notice Warns ‘Do Not Drive’

The AAA issued a notice to drivers Friday to check their vehicles for recalls after Honda recently issued a “do no drive” warning for vehicles that haven’t received repairs for Takata Alpha air bag inflators. “Ignoring Takata airbag recall notices can have fatal consequences,” the Northeast AAA said in a news…