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Four out of five Americans are being exposed to a little-known chemical found in popular oat-based foods — including Cheerios and Quaker Oats — that is linked to reduced fertility, altered fetal growth and delayed puberty. The Environmental Working Group published a study in the Journal of Exposure Science & …
US Housing: 99% Of Americans Cannot Afford To Buy a House in 2023 The US housing is now beyond reach for the average American as prices have skyrocketed in the last four years. According to a new report, 99% of Americans cannot afford to buy a house anywhere in the …
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) on Thursday called for an investigation into Turner in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), first reported by Punchbowl, blasting him for “reckless disregard of the implications and consequences said information would have on geopolitics, domestic and foreign markets, or the well-being and psyche of …
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The Daily Mail reported: Tennessee Dem Steve Cohen complains that ‘very few’ stood for Black National Anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ during Super Bowl performance Democratic congressman Steve Cohen slammed the Super Bowl crowd for failing to stand for the so-called Black National Anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’ …
Fast food giants like McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell are experiencing a significant downturn in sales as Americans grapple with escalating prices on their once-affordable menu items. The frustration of consumers is palpable, manifesting in dwindling sales figures for these iconic fast-food chains. In a rare admission of …
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last year surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States. The shift reflects the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing as well as U.S. efforts to import from countries that are friendlier …
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rich-heres-americans-think-considered-182847861.html Top 10% wealth: The top 10% of the population has a net worth of approximately $854,900. h/t HighYieldLarry
I know this is not new… but it has never been more prescient! h/t Skid Marx
As inflation and steep interest rates persist, Americans are accumulating more credit card debt, with the New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit expected to reveal a new record exceeding $1.08 trillion. Despite Fed Chair Powell’s assurance that another real estate-led banking crisis akin to …
The number of Americans taking mental health prescription medication is up 6.4% in the last year, which means that 65 million people (1 in 5) are now prescribed medication to help them cope with stress, anxiety or depression, according to an online insurance marketplace. Nationwide, 18 states have seen a …
Whether working full time for themselves or part time as contractors, picking up occasional gig work or having a side hustle, an estimated 64 million Americans performed some sort of independent work in 2023. These aren’t just accountants or Uber drivers. They’re IT consultants, makeup artists, musicians, interpreters, fitness instructors, …
Young Americans explain why they are voting for Donald Trump.pic.twitter.com/RcEQ6soMfs — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 27, 2024 Massive crowd for Trump in Vegas. Massive line to hear President Trump speak in Las Vegas ahead of this week's Nevada primary. pic.twitter.com/EqyTbRrMSs — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 27, 2024
The National Security Agency has secretly been buying Americans’ internet records and using them for spying purposes without obtaining a warrant, a senior senator revealed Thursday. Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat, said the practice had been a “legal gray area,” with data brokers quietly obtaining and reselling the internet “metadata” …
The Yahoo Finance article sheds light on a concerning decline in consumer confidence, especially among American families earning under $100,000. While the inflation rate has ostensibly dropped to 3.4% in December 2023 from a peak of 7.2% in December 2021, the alleviation is not translating into relief for many households. …
by Tho Bishop Last Thursday, Bloomberg reported that federal regulators are preparing a proposal to force US banks to utilize the Federal Reserve’s discount window in preparation for future bank crises. The aim, notes Katanga Johnson, is to remove the stigma around tapping into this financial lifeline, part of the continuing …
by Michael There is a tremendous disconnect between the economic numbers that the government is giving us and what most Americans are personally experiencing on a daily basis. The government says that inflation is low, but the cost of living just continues to spiral out of control. The government says …
New polling data from Gallup sheds light on Americans’ sentiments toward the government. A majority, 54%, believes the government is too big and powerful, echoing a consistent trend since 2021. Notably, this contrasts with 2020, when 54% favored a more active government, showcasing a shift in public perception. Partisan lines …
As we step into 2024, a notable trend is on the horizon – it’s set to be a record year for retirements in the US. An estimated 11,000 Americans per day will be marking their 65th birthday, signaling a significant shift in demographics and prompting reflections on the evolving landscape …
They say ‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’ – but the eye-watering auto insurance bill city resident Simon Edwards recently received is just one example of the staggering rises in premiums consumers are facing all across the US. The 2012 Mazda 5 owner was shocked to find his monthly …
KEY POINTS “Doom spending” occurs when you spend to cope with stress from such things as the economy and your finances. 27% of survey respondents admitted to doom spending, and 32% have taken on more debt in the last six months. Doom spending may be even more common among millennials (43% …
ABC — Only 33% of Americans approve of Biden. "It's been 15 years since we've seen numbers that low." pic.twitter.com/BYPdLs58Og — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 14, 2024 This country is a very different place than it was a few years ago. It’s the economy, worst since the Carter administration.
via CNN: The vast majority of Americans across party lines are unhappy with the state of the US, a new set of polling finds. In an AP-NORC survey released Wednesday, 85% of US adults say that things in the country are headed in the wrong direction, with just 14% believing …
The latest revelation about the debt crisis in America is nothing short of alarming. With a staggering 29.6% of residents in the nation’s 100 largest metros falling behind on at least one debt payment during the third quarter of 2023, and 27.3% experiencing serious delinquencies over 90 days past due, …
The Senate GOP leadership’s draft border deal with the White House would reward illegal migration and encourage more foreign graduates to take jobs from American graduates, says the Immigration Accountability Project. “There’s nothing in there that [restricts immigration], in fact, it’s just going to encourage more people to come,” said …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Political independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults identifying this way in 2023, tying the record high from 2014. Independent identification has been 40% or higher each year since 2011, except for the 2016 (39%) …
“In the USA, you don’t need government issued ID to vote and you can mail in your ballot,” Musk posted on X, “This is insane.” In the latest in his series of public political takes, X owner Elon Musk remarked about how crazy he thinks it is that people in …
Amidst growing concerns, the United States is witnessing an alarming surge in credit card debt, with 56 million Americans grappling with credit card balances for over a year. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s quarterly report reveals an unprecedented milestone, as total card balances reach a staggering $1.08 trillion, …
