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President Joe Biden’s comments on Wednesday, May 1, are drawing criticism after lumping Japan with China and Russia, calling the group “xenophobic.” Speaking at a campaign fundraiser marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Biden credited the United States’ economic strength to immigrants, using these countries as contrast. In his comments, President…
Germany today is celebrated as the indispensable economic and industrial power of modern Europe. But like many advanced nations, Germany faces demographic decline in the coming decades, which could threaten Germany’s economy and — consequently — the economies of Europe and the world. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan predicts a German economic collapse as…
As inflation cools and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at interest rate cuts next year, markets are rallying and consumers are spending. Yet many Americans remain pessimistic about the economy as the cost of living continues to soar, particularly when it comes to housing. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan explains why inflation jumped…
After failing to agree on wages, hundreds of workers at Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway have gone on strike. Unifor, their union, cited a substantial gap between what the employees want and what the employer has offered, stating they are “1,000 nautical miles apart.” This strike will impact the St. Lawrence Seaway, temporarily halting the connection…
As U.S. meat processing plants face labor shortages, they rely on migrant workers to bridge production gaps. Some of these migrant workers, however, are actually minors who are working illegally. In October, federal agents discovered over two dozen minors, reportedly from Guatemala, working unlawfully at a Kidron, Ohio poultry plant. NBC News reported that these…
Americans are getting older, and there aren’t enough working-age citizens to replace retirees, creating a labor shortage in the United States. In an effort to fill job vacancies, the Biden administration offered around 472,000 Venezuelan migrants temporary deportation relief and work permits back in September. But the president announced in early October that Venezuelans will…
In more labor unrest, employees at Walgreens have begun a three-day walkout, as thousands of autoworkers across the country are already on strike for better pay and benefits. Organizers estimate that hundreds of pharmacists, technicians and support staff walked out on Monday, Oct. 9, in hopes to secure better working conditions. Organizers told The Washington…
There’s more labor unrest in the U.S. as 75,000 health care workers are striking in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. over pay and staffing shortages. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest insurers and healthcare organizations. With 39 hospitals nationwide, the nonprofit provides health care coverage and care to 13 million…
For the first time, all three of America’s major automakers, including GM, Ford and Stellantis, are currently facing a strike organized by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. This work stoppage has raised concerns among consumers and is poised to have significant implications for the automotive industry, as well as car buyers. “We are not…
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes and scooters continues to increase, the potential fire hazards created by their rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been posing new challenges for first responders. Fire departments across the country are grappling with the challenges of handling these battery-related fires, which can be more complex and resource-intensive to extinguish…
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