New York CNN — Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day on the second Monday of October each year. It is an opportunity to honor the contributions and legacy of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited America long before Christopher Columbus mistakenly claimed its discovery. In 2021, President Joe Biden officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day …
CNN: The Largest Healthcare Strike in US History Continues as 75,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Walk Off the Job In what is now the second day of the largest healthcare strike in US history, over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers have gone on strike. These employees, who are based in California, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, are represented …
CNN — Officials announced on Friday that the US Army Corps of Engineers intends to transport 36 million gallons of freshwater each day into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans. This action is being taken in response to the increasing threat of saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico, which is endangering the region’s …
Washington, DC CNN — The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will pause its rate hikes, keeping its benchmark lending rate at a 22-year high. This move was widely anticipated, as the central bank has been signaling in recent weeks that it wants to wait for more data to understand the impact of previous …
CNN reports that the world is currently experiencing an “unprecedented water crisis” due to the increasing demand for water and the accelerating effects of climate change. The World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas reveals that a quarter of the global population is currently facing “extremely high water stress” annually, and this number is expected …
Consumer price hikes in Minneapolis accelerated on an annual basis for the first time in over a year, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.2% for the year through July, compared to a 3% increase in June. Although the annual increase fell short of economists’ …
Silicon Valley Bank’s recent collapse has reignited concerns about lending discrimination in the banking industry, especially when it comes to people of color. Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton, who founded Backstage Capital, stepped in to help some of the startup founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. However, such options for those …
CNN reports that over 100 million income tax returns for 2022 have been received by the IRS so far this tax season, meaning many households are yet to file. The article outlines several last-minute tips to keep in mind before the April 18 deadline, including potential filing extensions for those in federally declared disaster areas …