Retirees to Work at McDonald’s
Many older Americans will need to find work. They will have no choice.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
UFO Information May Be Released by US
Is the truth about UFOs finally about to come out?
Fry an Egg on the Hot Streets of Phoenix
Frying an egg on the street may be a joke, but the record heat in Phoenix is no joke.
Ford Lightning Gets Competition
Ford’s F-150 Lightning finally has real competition, as Tesla has started to produce its Cybertruck.
Ford’s EV Troubles
Ford’s EV plans are meant to charge the company and drive its sales as the world moves away from gas-powered vehicles. A new report shows that the inventory of Ford EVs has grown rapidly,…
Flee Rhode Island As Soon As Possible
Rhode Island seems like a friendly enough place to live and do business. According to CNBC, that isn’t true. Ranking poorly in the economy category in the cable channels’ annual “America’s Top States for…
People Can’t Afford A House Again
Two years ago, 3% mortgage rates made buying a home as cheap as it had been for years. However, the flood of people who wanted a home and the Fed’s rate increase quickly took…
The City With The Most Foreclosures
In the first half of 2023, 185,580 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings, up 13% from the first half of 2022 and 185% from the first half of 2021.
This State Has The Most Child Obesity
Obesity is among the most serious health problems in America. Approximately 40% of adults over 20 are obese, according to the CDC.
Disney Makes Mistake With CEO Iger
Disney will retain CEO Bob Iger for two years beyond the 2024 end of his current contract. Disney's board has made a mistake.
Business Should Flee Louisiana As Soon As Possible
A new report names Louisiana as the worst state to do business in (aside from Alaska, where no one lives).
America’s Most Densely Populated City Is In New Jersey
In general, the United States is a moderately densely populated nation. This statement is misleading. The low density of huge states geographically like Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota are part of the…
Disney Faces Deepening Trouble
The Walt Disney Company, plagued by trouble in its streaming business, TV networks, and studios, now faces problems at its mighty theme parks. According to The Wall Street Journal, “Data from a travel company…
The Athletic Haunts New York Times
What did the New York Times get in its $550 million purchase of The Athletic?
The Cheapest Home Market In America
A new study on the income needed to buy a median-priced home presents yet another example of the huge U.S. income disparity.
Some People Can’t Pay Their Credit Cards
The economy and the job market are booming. However, many Americans are not paying their credit card bills. Perhaps inflation has been eating into their incomes. They may have charged too much on credit…
US Post Office Hammers Americans
It isn’t enough that the U.S. Post Office offers mediocre service as it handles fewer letters and packages than a decade ago. The high price of a First Class stamp is higher again, with…
Black Unemployment 93% Higher Than White
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its report on THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — JUNE 2023, showing continued strong U.S. labor growth. The economy added 209,000 jobs, slightly below expectations. However, unemployment rates still…
Ford’s Lincoln Continues to Struggle
Lincoln has gone from a luxury car sales leader to an also-ran in the U.S. Its sales sit well behind those of Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, and Audi. It must also contend with Porsche, Acura,…
Hyundai Batters Ford EV Sales
Ford management should be disappointed by a new analysis from CNBC. It shows that, in the U.S., Hyundai-Kia EV sales trailed only Tesla’s in the year’s first half. Ford fell well behind. So did…