President Biden’s finger-pointing at big business for price hikes has drawn stinging criticism.But this criticism is a straw-man argument.In truth, Biden has not claimed corporate greed or consolidation caused inflation; he has been arguing that corporate consolidation (e.g., in the meat industry) contributes to price anomalies.As he said last week, […]
Photos show many grocery store shelves are bare, and it’s not just winter weather wiping them out
Bread aisle shelves at a Target are seen nearly empty as the U.S.continues to experience supply chain disruptions in Washington on January 9, 2022.REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger Shoppers are flocking to social media to share pictures of empty grocery store shelves.Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, and Giant Foods are among the stores pictured […]
Stock Trade Ban Gains Steam Despite Pelosi’s ‘Mind-Boggling’ Resistance
In the trenches of TikTok, users are tracking more than just the latest memes or trends.They’re watching the stock trades of members of Congress and their families, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being a fan favorite. The STOCK Act requires members to publicly disclose their and their spouses stock transactions, […]
Japan’s PM wants wage hikes to spark growth cycle | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s keystone economic policy faces its first major test in the upcoming annual spring labor talks.Kishida has been urging both sides to agree on wage hikes, which he says are crucial to implementing what he calls “a new form of capitalism.” Kishida says wages hikes are […]
Stock Trade Ban Gains Steam Despite Nancy Pelosi’s ‘Mind-Boggling’ Resistance
In the trenches of TikTok, users are tracking more than just the latest memes or trends.They’re watching the stock trades of members of Congress and their families, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being a fan favorite. The STOCK Act requires members to publicly disclose their and their spouses stock transactions, […]
Justin Johnson, second suspect in Young Dolph’s murder, arrested in Indiana – CBS News
A Tennessee man wanted in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph in his hometown of Memphis was captured Tuesday in Indiana, while another man was indicted on murder charges, authorities said. A grand jury indicted Cornelius Smith, 32, on first-degree murder and other charges in the shooting that killed […]
Biden sending additional 5 million COVID-19 tests to schools per month
Just over 17% of U.S.children ages 5 to 11 were fully vaccinated as of Tuesday, more than two months after shots for the age group became available, according to an Associated Press report.Vermont is at 48% while Mississippi is only at 5%.Vaccinations among elementary school kids surged after the shots […]
Downing Street party: What Covid rules would it have broken?
Downing Street party: What Covid rules were broken? By Tom Edgington BBC Reality Check Published 2 hours ago Related Topics Reality Check Image source, Getty Images Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a party in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown, but said he believed “implicitly […]
A historically underfunded IRS is preparing for a rough tax season and only has 1 person for every 16,000 calls it gets
Treasury officials are warning that the IRS faces a very difficult tax season this year.It could spell delays for tax refunds, particularly for people using paper forms.A top Senate Democrat told Insider he’s not ruling out pushing for an extension.Get a daily selection of our top stories based on your […]
UK delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years – BBC News
Government delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years Published 15 hours ago comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Gov.uk Image caption, The government previously planned to make all future smart motorways “all-lane” running New “all-lane running” smart motorways have been paused while their […]