It’s a four-letter phenomenon that Americans can’t imagine life without. But when HGTV debuted nearly 25 years ago, the idea of turning on the TV and being entertained by a bathroom renovation was ludicrous. Today, however, TV execs see home and garden improvement shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It” […]
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has announced legislation designed to curb social media addiction and target “deceptive techniques” that tech giants such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram use to exploit users. The Missouri senator’s bill specifically takes aim at features of social media that are designed to be addictive, according to a statement released Tuesday. The […]
Student debt, empty retirement funds, lower earnings, and fewer investments. These are all things that describe many millennials today, who have now been set back even further by the coronavirus pandemic. Economists say it’s the estimated 73 million millennials in the United States who could suffer the greatest financial setbacks from the novel coronavirus. Kasi […]
When my husband and I decided to buy a 1-acre lot in Washington, DC, and build our dream home, we considered getting a mortgage the way most people do: through a bank. Instead, we tapped into a far less traditional source. My mother-in-law. The backstory: When my father-in-law died in 1991, he left his wife […]
The “financialization” of accounting Research on financialization and accounting can be divided into five distinct yet non-mutually exclusive groups. The first group of studies explores the broader political, economic and cultural context within which accounting change has taken place over the last three decades, including the birth of neoliberalism; a move away from long-term investment […]
DEMOCRATS’ 1968 FLASHBACK Democrats led the way in breaking America’s political nominating process two generations ago. Can they lead the country back out of the mess today? Much of our current political bellyache traces its beginnings to the undigested bits of the 1968 election. That was the one when Democrats went completely crackers over the […]
The third night of the Democratic National Convention featured the biggest names yet, highlighted by appearances by new vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and former President Barack Obama. Here are five key moments from Wednesday night: HARRIS ACCEPTS HISTORIC VP NOMINATION, SAYS ‘THERE IS NO VACCINE FOR RACISM’ Harris reflects on the past, […]
CALIFORNIA PARENTS SUING GOV. NEWSOM OVER RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOLS OPENING: ‘WE NEED TO STAND UP AND FIGHT’ “If you have a right under the law, a fundamental right, protected right, and your ability to enjoy that right vary according to some arbitrary criteria like where you live,” that is unconstitutional, Dhillon told Fox News in […]
MEGHAN MARKLE, PRINCE HARRY BELIEVE SANTA BARBARA IS THEIR PERMANENT HOME AFTER ‘TURBULENT’ TIME: REPORT She shared that the writers were also determined to investigate what led to Harry’s, 35, alleged falling out with his older brother Prince William, 38, who is second in line to the throne. “I can only imagine [what caused the great […]
Known for its scenic landscape, tropical climate, and beautiful beaches, Hawaii is a tourist destination for people around the world. But concerns have arisen that its iconic Waikiki Beach could soon be underwater as rising sea levels caused by climate change overtake its white sand beaches and bustling city streets. The state’s lawmakers are attempting […]