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38% of Europeans say they are no longer able to have three meals a day on a regular basis

38% of Europeans say they are no longer able to have three meals a day on a regular basis. The second European Barometer on Poverty and Precariousness delved into Europeans' purchasing capabilities, revealing a decline over the past three years. A majority of respondents reported skipping meals and facing

The Chinese military is ramping up its ability to disrupt key American infrastructure, including power and water utilities as well as communications and transportation systems

The Chinese military is ramping up its ability to disrupt key American infrastructure, including power and water utilities as well as communications and transportation systems, per the WaPo. The recent cyber intrusions seem to be part of a broader military initiative named “Volt Typhoon,” which aims to target and disrupt

Millionaires are flocking back to New York City, as residents earning under $172,000 flee

Millionaires are flocking back to New York City, as residents earning under $172,000 flee, per BI. Read full article: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/markets/millionaires-are-flocking-back-to-new-york-city-as-people-making-less-than-172-000-move-out/ar-AA1l4V6z A recent report

Bernie Sanders has said: The Boomer generation needed just 306 hours of minimum wage work to pay for four years of public college

Bernie Sanders has said: The Boomer generation needed just 306 hours of minimum wage work to pay for four years of public college.Millennials need 4,459. The economy today is rigged against working people and young people. In October, inflation showed no change compared to the previous month, offering

The typical American household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in January of 2021

The typical American household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in January of 2021, per CBS. A recent analysis of government data by Republican members of the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee reveals that the typical American household

US Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation to address her concerns surrounding the alleged misuse of digital currencies in illicit activities, citing money laundering, drug trafficking, sanctions evasion

Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren of the United States introduced legislation aimed at addressing her concerns regarding the alleged misuse of digital currencies in various illicit activities, including money laundering, drug trafficking, sanctions evasion, and more. The bill, which has garnered support from a coalition within the Banking Committee, represents a

Inflation is your fault

Inflation is your fault, per the Atlantic. Meanwhile, 67% of Americans say their income isn’t keeping up with inflation, and 42% say their standard of living is declining, per Empower. Gen Z plans to retire the soonest of all generations, at age 54, per Empower. 72% of Millennials and

It will never be a good time to buy a house

It will never be a good time to buy a house, per the Atlantic. Median house price in October decreased 17.6% to $409,300 from year ago. Read full article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-new-home-sales-fall-more-than-expected-october-2023-11-27/ The

America has finally achieved economic nirvana

America has finally achieved economic nirvana, per BI. The price of everyday consumer items has risen 16.7% while wage growth has been roughly 12.8%, per BankRate. In October, inflation showed no change compared to the previous month, offering a hopeful indication that the persistent high prices in the

In Home Alone in 1990, Kevin spent $19.83 on groceries; the cost of those same groceries would now be $68.99

In Home Alone in 1990, Kevin spent $19.83 on groceries. Per the DailyMail, the cost of those same groceries would now be $68.99. As the fictional 8-year-old finds himself navigating the world solo, he embarks on a journey to the nearby grocery store to procure essential

At 99 last month before passing away, billionaire Charlie Munger shared his No. 1 tip for living a long, happy life: He said to" "Avoid crazy at all costs."

At 99 last month before passing away, billionaire Charlie Munger shared his No. 1 tip for living a long, happy life. He said to" "Avoid crazy at all costs." In a momentous partnership that captivated millions globally, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger successfully shaped Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-

AI could mean free doctors and lawyers for everybody in 10 years, OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla has said

AI could mean free doctors and lawyers for everybody in 10 years, OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla has said. In the coming 25 years, Vinod Khosla, an investor in OpenAI, envisions the availability of free professional services and humanlike robots facilitated by advancements in AI. During a recent episode of Eric

Gold bars found in Sen. Bob Menendez’s home linked to 2013 robbery

Gold bars found in Sen. Bob Menendez’s home linked to 2013 robbery, per NYP. In September, during a federal corruption investigation involving Senator Robert Menendez, four gold bars confiscated from him have now been linked to a 2013 armed robbery targeting a New Jersey businessman. The businessman, Fred Daibes,

Gen Z is expected to overtake baby boomers in the workforce by next year

Gen Z is expected to overtake baby boomers in the workforce by next year, per Axios. The imminent changing of the guards in the workforce, where Gen Z is poised to outnumber boomers early next year, is a transformation anticipated by Glassdoor in its 2024 Workplace Trends report. This shift,

The price of everyday consumer items has risen 16.7% while wage growth has been roughly 12.8%

The price of everyday consumer items has risen 16.7% while wage growth has been roughly 12.8%, per BankRate. In October, inflation showed no change compared to the previous month, offering a hopeful indication that the persistent high prices in the U.S. economy might be loosening their grip

Google's, $GOOGL, best Gemini demo was faked

Google's, $GOOGL, best Gemini demo was faked, per TC. The demonstration video showcased Gemini AI's impressive capabilities, illustrating how holding a rubber duck could prompt the AI to generate game ideas or provide translations for the word "duck" in various languages. The demo not

Disney, $DIS, has announced plans to develop residential community in NC

Disney, $DIS, has announced plans to develop residential community in NC, per NYP. Storyliving by Disney has revealed ambitious plans for Asteria, a new residential community set to emerge in Chatham County, forming an integral part of the expansive Chatham Park master-planned development orchestrated by the esteemed Preston Development

A bill has been introduced in the House and Senate that would prevent hedge funds from owning single-family houses in the United States

Democratic legislators in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have introduced bills in their respective chambers aiming to prohibit hedge funds from participating in the single-family housing market. They argue that such participation exacerbates supply and affordability challenges. The Senate bill, named the

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has just listed Fidelity's spot Bitcoin ETF is now with the ticker $FBTC

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has just listed Fidelity's spot Bitcoin ETF is now with the ticker $FBTC. Fidelity's Spot Bitcoin ETF has been included in the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website with the FBTC ticker, marking a positive development as DTCC

Elon Musk has said he's considering letting Alex Jones back on X

Elon Musk has said he's considering letting Alex Jones back on X/ back on X, nearly a year after declaring he wouldn't reverse the ban on the conspiracy theorist notorious for asserting that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. Musk, in a Thursday

McDonald's, $MCD, Big Macs now cost 10% more than in December 2020

McDonald's, $MCD, Big Macs now cost 10% more than in December 2020. US CPI at 3.2% vs 3.3% expected. In October, inflation showed no change compared to the previous month, offering a hopeful indication that the persistent high prices in the U.S. economy might be

Nearly 80% of new homes built for sale in the US are in homeowners’ associations

Nearly 80% of new homes built for sale in the US are in homeowners’ associations, per Bloomberg. Median house price in October decreased 17.6% to $409,300 from year ago. Read full article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-new-home-sales-fall-more-than-expected-october-2023-

73% of Gen Zers say they would rather live in the moment, rather than cut expenses

73% of Gen Zers say they would rather live in the moment, rather than cut expenses, per Intuit. Gen Z plans to retire the soonest of all generations, at age 54, per Empower. 72% of Millennials and 67% of Gen Z say money can buy happiness, per Empower. Empower'

Over the past five years, the average 401(k) balance was essentially unchanged

Over the past five years, the average 401(k) balance was essentially unchanged, per Fidelity. Americans are increasingly dipping into their retirement savings to cover housing and medical expenses as living costs rise, as per data released by Fidelity Investments on Monday. The data revealed that 2.3% of workers

Median house price in October decreased 17.6% to $409,300 from year ago

Median house price in October decreased 17.6% to $409,300 from year ago. Read full article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-new-home-sales-fall-more-than-expected-october-2023-11-27/ The Commerce Department reported a larger-than-expected decline in sales of new single-family