California Bans Restaurant Service Fees Starting July

California restaurants and delivery services will no longer be allowed to collect service fees from customers beginning this July. This news struck a nerve for business owners, and famed entrepreneur Jon Taffer spoke out against the new law. California’s Recent Wage Changes After the announcement recently that many California fast food workers would soon be … Read more

Disney Invests $1.4 Billion in Epic Games Amid Layoffs

Disney and Epic Games have both reduced their workload leading up to 2024, but that didn’t stop them from investing over a billion dollars in a collaboration for a brand new meta-verse. Disney and Epic Games Collaboration Unveiled Disney and Epic Games have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to create an unprecedented gaming universe. Disney’s $1.5 … Read more

Homelessness Crisis Demands Urgent Congressional Action

Homelessness in the United States has surged to alarming levels in 2023, marking a pivotal moment for legislative action. Diane Yentel, the president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, highlights the growing crisis and urges Congress to intervene with decisive measures. Record-Breaking Homelessness Rates The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recent … Read more

Affordable Connectivity Program Faces Shutdown, Endangering Internet Access for Millions

The FCC warns that millions of Americans risk losing access to the Internet as the government winds down the Affordable Connectivity Program. Here are the details. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Back in 2021, Biden’s administration greenlit the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This $14 billion investment would lower the price of internet access for low-income … Read more

San Diego Renters Face Soaring Housing Prices

San Diego, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, is now gaining notoriety for a less desirable reason: its soaring housing costs. With the average price of single-family homes exceeding $960,000 and rental prices skyrocketing, residents are feeling the pressure.  The Rental Reality Zillow reports that the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in … Read more

Americans Face Continued Financial Strain as Living Costs Persist in 2024

The latest consumer price index reveals a higher-than-expected rise in December, signaling ongoing inflationary pressures. What does it mean for consumers? Higher-Than-Expected Price Increase In December, the consumer price index (CPI) in the United States rose by 0.3%, surpassing economists’ predictions. This unexpected increase brings the annual inflation rate to 3.4%, indicating that inflationary pressures … Read more