Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
K. Leighty 
Home insurance premiums are soaring across America due to the increased severity and frequency of natural disasters, and some insurance providers are abandoning high-risk states entirely. Surging Insurance Rates Industry experts predict that there will be a massive surge in the average US home insurance premium, with a 6% increase this year, which will culminate … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, income inequality in the United States worsened, with a significant wealth transfer upwards, as highlighted by the RAND Corporation’s findings of a $50 trillion shift from American workers to the wealthiest since 1975. The World Inequality Report further revealed that billionaires now own a record 3.5% of global household wealth, exacerbating … Read more
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4002, which will reclassify hard drug possession as a misdemeanor and establish new policies in order to address the state’s worsening addiction and overdose rates. Reintroducing Penalties Oregon Governor Tina Kotek just signed House Bill 4002, which reintroduces criminal penalties for the possession of hard drugs like … Read more
After being found guilty in a civil fraud case for inflating the value of his properties, former President Donald Trump is facing a $454 million fine. Amidst these legal battles, Trump put Truth Social on the stock market for financial backing, and the stock immediately soared past $7 billion. The Civil Fraud Case Over the … Read more
The Biden administration has launched a new mission to tackle “junk fees,” proposing significant regulatory changes, including a rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to cap credit card late fees at $8 that could save consumers $14.5 billion annually. This effort extends beyond credit cards, targeting various sectors with unfair fees, thereby reflecting a … Read more
The gender pay gap remains a persistent issue across industries and demographics, with women earning significantly less than men despite efforts to achieve pay equity. Legislative changes, societal commitment, and employer transparency are crucial for narrowing the disparities and ensuring fair compensation. New Data from Australia Recent data from Australia reveals significant gender pay gaps … Read more
Google has created new restrictions for its AI chatbot, Gemini, that prevent it from answering questions about major elections this year and bring further controversies to the company. Gemini Restrictions To prevent the spread of misinformation, Google has placed a global restriction on its AI chatbot, Gemini, so that it cannot answer questions about several … Read more
The “most expensive proxy fight” just concluded between Disney and two investment firms that tried to change the company’s direction with a series of board changes and strategy adjustments. The Proxy Battle A massive proxy fight has just ended between Disney and Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management, backed by Blackwells Capital, as they attempt to … Read more
The ongoing controversy surrounding the events of January 6th on Capitol Hill continues as Donald Trump calls participants “Unbelievable Patriots” and refers to jailed rioters as “hostages.” Trump Salutes Rioters At his recent rally held in Ohio, former United States President Donald Trump honored those who participated in the events on January 6 by mentioning … Read more
Bitcoin just hit a new peak, soaring past the $70,000 mark to reach past $72,269. This milestone comes amidst a flurry of market expansion and aligns with some interesting shifts in regulatory attitudes in the UK and the US. However, even with this growing institutional approval, the caution due to cryptocurrency unpredictability hasn’t faded from … Read more