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Inflation rises 2.9% in 2024 as consumer prices heat up heading into 2025
Inflation continued to head in the wrong direction in December. Consumer prices rose 2.9% on the year, hotter than the 2.7% rise in November. On the month, prices rose 0.4%, the highest monthly rise since February. In November, prices rose 0.3%. It’s the third month in a row the key inflation gauge rose. It’s now… -
Bias Breakdown: Was LA wildfire response failed policy or politicized?
California officials are facing intense scrutiny in the wake of the devastating wildfires that broke out in Los Angeles, causing widespread destruction. The fires, which resulted in the loss of dozens of lives and thousands of homes, have sparked a wave of criticism directed at key figures, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Gov.… -
US economy wows with 256,000 jobs added in December, more than expected
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, roughly 100,000 jobs more than expected. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% from November’s 4.2%. December’s jobs figure was even higher than November’s 212,000, which experts said was skewed higher by people returning to work from strikes and hurricanes. December’s Labor Department’s report appeared to be… -
How Jan. 6 reflections differ among left, right media: Bias Breakdown
It’s been four years since supporters of former President Donald Trump took to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in protest of the 2020 presidential election results. The events of that day continue to make headlines and spark intense debate. While the Capitol riot is remembered as a pivotal moment in U.S. history, it… -
Why mortgage rates are going up while the Fed is cutting rates
Prospective home buyers who thought the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle would relieve high mortgage rates were in for a rude awakening in 2024. Since the date of the Fed’s first cut in September, the rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has gone up nearly a full percentage point, even though the Fed has cut two… -
Meta’s new head of global policy Joel Kaplan has close Republican ties
Meta is putting a Republican in charge of global policy just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes back the White House. Joel Kaplan is a former deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush and has close ties to the Republican Party. He’ll replace former deputy prime minister of Britain Nick Clegg. Clegg said it… -
Is your Wi-Fi router a national security risk? US government weighs ban
TP-Link is the bestselling Wi-Fi router internationally and on Amazon. Now, the U.S. government is considering banning these devices over cyberattack risks. According to a Wall Street Journal report, investigators at three agencies, Commerce, Defense and Justice, are looking into these Chinese-made routers. In October, Microsoft said it was tracking “a network of compromised small… -
Honda and Nissan reportedly discuss a merger to strengthen EV competitiveness
A pair of Japan’s largest automakers, Honda and Nissan, are in talks to form a partnership to boost their competitiveness in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The companies have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to split equity into a new holding company from which both will do business. A key objective of… -
Trudeau facing calls to resign after finance minister quits in shocking way
Canada’s finance minister has resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, lambasting him on her way out. In her resignation letter, Chrystia Freeland made it clear that it was President-elect Donald Trump who drove them apart. Her resignation is sending shockwaves through Trudeau’s own Liberal Party in Canada, where many are questioning how long he can… -
World’s most powerful wind turbine sees its typhoon-proof blades break in China
The world’s largest single-capacity wind turbine, located off the coast of China, recently experienced a blade failure during testing. Multiple blades reportedly broke off while the turbine was still spinning, though no injuries have been recorded as a result of the incident. This massive piece of renewable energy infrastructure was built by Mingyang. The company… -
Disneyland owes back pay to 50,000 employees in $233 million settlement
Years after Disney was first accused of violating minimum wage laws at its California resort, the “happiest place on Earth” has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $233 million. A lawyer representing Disneyland workers confirmed the settlement to Straight Arrow News. Based on the law firm’s research, it’s believed to be the largest wage… -
Wife sues DraftKings claiming husband stole from kids and lost $1M gambling
A New Jersey woman is suing DraftKings, claiming the sports betting site preyed on her husband with incentives that drove him to deposit $15 million over four years. Lisa D’Alessandro claims her husband stole from her and their two minor children to fuel his addiction, losing nearly $1 million that belonged to them. She claims her… -
There’s a new term to describe this job market’s vibes
Despite a strong jobs report for November, the job market vibe is mixed. The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go. Gallup is calling it the “Great Detachment,” years after the “Great Resignation” took hold. In workplaces around America, employees feel…
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