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Locals in Barcelona brandish water pistols against tourists
With a strong dollar, Americans are out and about around the world as TSA checkpoint travel numbers hit 3 million in a single day over the holiday weekend. However, one popular tourist destination has a message for would-be travelers: leave. Thousands of locals marched on the tourist city of Barcelona, Spain, over the weekend of… -
109 shot, 19 dead in Chicago over the holiday weekend
Over the holiday weekend, 109 people were shot in Chicago between the morning of Thursday, July 4, and the night of Sunday, July 7. There were 19 fatalities, including an 8-year-old child and two mothers. The violence included four mass shootings, prompting Chicago’s Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson, D, to hold a… -
46% of Americans are still paying off last summer’s credit card debt
July is the most happening travel month of the year. Americans jet off to beaches, national parks or theme parks, but nearly half are carrying more baggage than what is in their luggage. According to WalletHub’s 2024 Credit Card Debt Survey, 46% of Americans are still paying down last summer’s credit card balance. “And almost… -
Germany gives renters legal right to solar power, even if landlords don’t want it
Germany passed a new law allowing renters to install plug-in solar panels on their balconies. The new law significantly limits the ability of landlords and homeowners associations to prevent such installations. Only in cases where there is a compelling reason can these entities intervene. Renters in Germany can now install solar energy systems with a… -
China’s BYD to build $1B plant in Turkey as increased EU tariffs kick in
As the European Union (EU) prepares to officially implement increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Beijing-backed automaker BYD is making moves that may mitigate the impact of these new duty rates. BYD reportedly has plans to build a new $1 billion EV plant in Turkey, a candidate country for EU membership. The official announcement… -
What the June jobs report tells us about the state of the economy
The June jobs report came back a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the U.S. economy added slightly more jobs than expected at 206,000. On the other hand, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. It’s the first time the unemployment rate has been above 4% since late 2021. Analysts had expected unemployment to… -
Trump reference to ‘Black jobs’ sparks new debate about immigration
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a notable trend has emerged among minority voters, which have traditionally been a stronghold for Democratic candidates. Recent polls show a departure from historical voting patterns, with a significant portion of Black and Hispanic voters expressing support for former President Donald Trump. According to a recent New… -
Supreme Court strips federal agencies of widely used power, kicks it to courts
The Supreme Court overturned 40 years of legal precedent, nullifying the most cited Supreme Court administrative law decision of all time. The Chevron doctrine has been in place since 1984, and this week’s ruling confirms critics’ view that Chevron gave government agencies too much power in interpreting laws passed by Congress. The Chevron doctrine said that… -
Walgreens to close ‘significant’ number of stores as profits fall
Walgreens announced on Thursday, June 27, that it will close a meaningful percent of its 8,600 locations across the country, according to the company’s CEO, Tim Wentworth. The decision came as the chain faces profitability challenges and declining margins. Although the exact number of store closures remains unknown, Wentworth stated that the most underperforming stores… -
SCOTUS sides with conservative radio host Jarkesy in case fighting SEC ruling
A conservative radio host took on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and won. The Supreme Court Thursday, June 27, ruled 6-3 in favor of George Jarkesy, who was charged with securities fraud and ordered by an SEC judge to pay a civil penalty of $300,000. Jarkesy appealed, claiming the SEC violated his Seventh Amendment right… -
Stadium spending: Is it ever a good use of taxpayer money?
In two days during the week of June 23, two cities committed nearly $1.5 billion in public money to keep their respective NFL teams in town. But taxpayers didn’t get a say. In both Charlotte and Jacksonville, city councils made the calls. Charlotte committed $650 million in taxpayer dollars for stadium renovations to keep the… -
Video of Palestinian bound to Israeli military jeep sparks global criticism
In an incident that drew international criticism, a Palestinian civilian was tied to the hood of an Israeli military jeep. Footage from the West Bank shows Mujahid Abadi tied to the front of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) vehicle, and U.S. officials said it appeared troops were using him as a human shield. In response,… -
Students ticketed for misbehaving in Illinois schools, complaint alleges bias
Students in an Illinois school district have been receiving tickets for misbehaving, with fines reaching hundreds of dollars per citation. A newly filed federal complaint alleges that Rockford Public Schools (RPS) engaged in discriminatory practices when disciplining Black students. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, claims that RPS unnecessarily referred students to…
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