Category: Business
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Costco Tests Scanners at the Door to Prevent Membership Sharing
Costco is testing new technology to verify membership and curb the sharing of membership cards, similar to actions taken by Netflix and others.
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Fraud is at Crisis Level: 5 Scams You Should Be Aware Of
Artificial intelligence tools and sophisticated technology are making it harder for consumers to detect fraud. The fraud cost American consumers over $7 billion during the first three quarters of 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. These numbers increased by 5% compared to the same period in 2022. The perpetrators of these types of crimes…
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Are You One of the ‘Dry January’ Adherents?
Dry January. The term seems to refer to the impending impact of climate change. But in reality, it is just a personal challenge and partly a social movement. The term refers to the growing trend of stopping alcohol consumption during the first month of the year. Think of it as a four-week vacation for your…
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Americans Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Dollar Stores
Nowadays, in the United States, it is almost impossible to avoid a Dollar Store. It is estimated that 249 million Americans now live within eight kilometers of one, making them almost as common as McDonald’s franchises. About 35,000 stores belong to Dollar General and Dollar Tree, the two largest competitors in the sector. Dollar Stores…
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Inequality Increases and Fortune of the Richest in the World Doubles
The world could see its first trillionaire within 10 years if current inequality trends continue, stated the Oxfam International group in a report published on Monday (15), reflecting the growing disparity between the rich and the poor worldwide. The report, titled “Inequality Inc.”, was released on the same day as the annual World Economic Forum…
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US Extends Waiver of Interview for American Visa Until the End of 2024
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The United States government has renewed the rule, in effect since the Covid pandemic, that allows consulates and embassies to waive the requirement for an in-person interview for the issuance or renewal of certain types of visas. The rule, published at the end of December by the U.S. Department of State, is valid until the…
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Alaska Airlines: What You Need to Know About the Boeing 737 Max 9?
A terrible incident involving Alaska Airlines on Friday (5), which left a hole in the side of a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, raised safety concerns and left many air travelers worried and fearful. Investigators found a failure in a plug of the aircraft’s center door that came loose…
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Deceptive Advertising in the U.S. Could Be Costly
A woman from Florida is suing Hershey Co. and seeking $5 million in damages for deceptive advertising. The story began on Halloween when Hershey released Reese’s chocolates in packaging that suggested each candy had a carved pumpkin face, allowing the famous peanut butter filling to show through the eyes and mouth of the pumpkin. In…
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IRS Will Begin Accepting 2023 Tax Returns on January 29
If you like to file your taxes early, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday (8) that it will begin accepting federal income tax returns for 2023 starting on Monday, January 29. If you are among those who are not in a hurry to file, make sure to submit your return and pay any taxes…
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American Economy Ends the Year Ignoring Recession Fears
As contratações de novos funcionários em dezembro superaram em muito as expectativas dos economistas e refutaram as preocupações de uma recessão nos próximos meses nos Estados Unidos, de acordo com dados divulgados pelo Bureau of Labor Statistics dos EUA na sexta-feira (5). A economia criou 216 mil empregos no mês passado, enquanto a taxa de…