Starbucks Workers Get Poorer
The minimum amount Starbucks workers are paid increased to $15 recently. That equates to a little over $31,000 a year. Once taxes and social security payments are taken out of this compensation, the figure…
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The Company That Raised Pay 34%
Delta Airlines raised the pay of its pilots by 34%, a classic example of supply and demand. Airlines have been short on pilots and other personnel since the surge in air travel as COVID-19…
Ford’s Shares Crash Almost 50%
Ford’s primary challenge for next year is whether its overall sales can rise. That is what investors care about.
Detroit Is America’s Cheapest Housing Market
Detroit has the cheapest housing market in the United States, according to a recent analysis.
The US Air Force’s 50 Oldest Aircraft
The U.S. Department of Defense constantly upgrades, updates, and replaces its fleet’s aging aircraft. But sometimes it can take a long time before a satisfactory replacement weapons system can be developed and built, and…
The Siege of Leningrad Was by Far the Deadliest Battle in Recent History
It should not be a surprise that the deadliest battle of the 20th century took place in Russia. The attempted German invasion of this geographically huge country killed what is estimated to be over…
A 2002 Pileup in LA Was the Worst Car Crash in US History
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021, a 10.5% increase from the prior year. While the data shows that multi-car crashes increased by…
More Men From New York Died in War II Than Any Other State
More men from New York State died in WWII than from any other state in America. In a way, this should not be a surprise. New York is the fourth largest state in population…
Luxury Home Sales Collapse in New York
A recent analysis reveals that the number of luxury home sales in this New York county has plunged.
Social Security Runs Out in 2033
A new study from the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that outlays for Social Security will top income paid into the fund in 2033. This is often called “running out.” In reality, it will be…
Southwest Air CEO Jordan Should Be Fired
CEOs who undercut financial performance and the public’s confidence in their products and services should be candidates for dismissal.
Gold Price Rises Toward $1,900
Gold, which has been a hedge against rocky markets for decades, is in the midst of a surge.
Las Vegas Is the City Where Home Prices Are Falling the Most
A recent analysis reveals that Las Vegas has home prices that have started to slip the most among America's large cities.
New York Is the Worst Big City in North America to Live In
A recent analysis puts New York City at the bottom of the list of the best cities in North America to live in.
AMC Becomes Penny Stock
AMC Entertainment stock collapsed early this month and has not recovered.
Peloton Wrecks Its Future
As another example of how badly management runs the company, it seems as if Peloton cannot sell anything at full price.
Edelman’s Image Takes a Severe Beating
Two incidents have hurt Edelman's relationship with critics and almost certainly some clients and potential clients.
Seattle Area Could Run Out of Electricity
Several attacks on electric grid substations around Seattle have cut electricity to homes in the area.
Samsung’s Defective Product
What are the things Americans see recalled the most? Cars. Baby strollers. Exercise equipment. Samsung has extended that list to washing machines. It built 663,500 that have a fire risk. Those being recalled are…
Apple’s Stock May Plunge
Apple is among the world’s largest tech companies. It is the most profitable. It also has the highest market cap among all US-based public corporations at $2.1 trillion. While its stock has fallen with…