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A highly controversial decision to slash funding for NYC public libraries has been reversed after months of protests and complaints. Library Budget Restored New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have agreed to reverse a previous budget decision that slashed $58.3 million from the 2025 budget for New York’s three library systems.  … Read more

The wealth gap in America is widening, and in some states, it’s more pronounced than others. How does your state measure up when it comes to economic inequality? 1. New York New York has one of the widest wealth gaps in the country. The top 1% earns nearly 45 times more than the bottom 99%, … Read more

Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift is proving to be a pop culture phenomenon with a massive worldwide impact. According to new data, her tours could be doing the global economy a massive favor.  Taylor Swift’s Economic Magic Image Credit: Shutterstock / A.PAES Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is not just breaking records but boosting … Read more

Intro: As AI Technology continues advancing, so do the benefits for users. OpenAI, one of the leaders in the field, has introduced a new AI model called GPT-4o. Users can access this technology for free or pay for an upgraded version. Access to this improved AI model could be useful to many groups of people. … Read more

A new study from Denver has reignited the age-old conversation over a universal basic income. The Denver Basic Income Project Image Credit: Shutterstock / Evgenia Parajanian Last year, in a move that was welcomed by many, Denver decided to give some no-strings-attached cash directly to homeless people. Denver’s No-Strings-Attached Cash Experiment Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more

American retail and dining is changing irreversibly. Iconic stores and restaurants that once defined the vibrancy of community life are now fading memories, leaving behind empty storefronts and a sense of loss. What future awaits the next generation in this era of closed doors? 1. Family Dollar Family Dollar is facing substantial downsizing, planning to … Read more

Microsoft’s recent update, coupled with a flawed software release from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has wreaked havoc globally. This catastrophe reveals the terrifying fragility of our modern technological infrastructure and suggests that such disasters could strike again, leaving us even more vulnerable. Were you affected? 1. Grounded Flights Airlines around the world grounded flights due to … Read more

A new report has found that Gavin Newsom has failed to deliver on one of his key plans for homeless Californians despite making some big promises.  Governor Gavin Newsom’s Initiative Governor Gavin Newsom’s big plan to help California’s homeless population is facing some major roadblocks.  A Status Update  Over a year ago, Newsom promised 1,200 … Read more

Sometimes, the whispers and rumors swirling around financial markets and governments hold more truth than you’d expect. Here’s a startling look at 18 financial conspiracy theories that, against all odds, turned out to be factual. #1. The Libor Scandal Image Credit: Shutterstock / Anton_AV Banks were accused of rigging the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), … Read more

Everyone likes to talk about bustling places like New York City and San Francisco — places with dazzling and impressive reputations. However, some small, lesser-known towns in the US have strange characteristics and fascinating backstories that make them wonderfully peculiar and puzzling. These funky towns can enchant, confuse, and bewilder people looking in from the outside. … Read more