Younger people today have a lot to say about how older generations handle things. They feel like they're often misunderstood and judged unfairly. Here are some key points they want older folks to understand. First, younger people are tired of being told they don't want to work. The truth is, they j
People making big bucks aren't as comfortable as they seem. A recent study shows that many six-figure earners are just getting by. They feel stressed about money and use tricks to make ends meet. For example, 64% use rewards points for essentials, and 50% use "buy now pay later" for small purchases.
Venezuela is making a bold move with coal. The country is struggling due to U. S. sanctions, so it's focusing on coal to bring in money. They've teamed up with a Turkish company to reopen old mines. The goal is to export over 10 million tons this year. However, this rush is causing problems. Safety
Keir Starmer, the UK's Prime Minister, is having a tough time. It's been a year since he took charge, and things aren't going as smoothly as he hoped. His party, Labour, won a big victory last year, but now, many in his own party are unhappy with him. They're not happy about his plans to change welf
Ecuador is at a crossroads. The upcoming presidential election is a tight race between two candidates with very different ideas. The main issue? The surge in drug-related violence that has made Ecuador one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America. The economy is in a slump, making it hard to
During Ramadan, Karachi's streets see a significant increase in beggars. People come from all over Pakistan to the city. Most of them are hoping to collect zakat, a mandatory charity in Islam. This charity is specifically for the poor and is often given during Ramadan. It is a time when many peop
In 2024, shoppers and diners in the U. S. were more careful with their money. High housing and food prices made people choosy about where they spent. Wealthy folks, for instance, started shopping at stores like Walmart and Aldi instead of pricier places. Eating out? People opted for fast food or coo
Just a few years back, car companies were raking in profits due to pandemic-related shortages. Now, they're facing tough times. Japanese carmaker Nissan is letting go of 9, 000 workers. Volkswagen might close some German factories. The CEO of Stellantis, which owns brands like Jeep and Peugeot, quit
As winter approaches, Iran is facing rolling blackouts, leaving people and businesses in the dark. The country’s energy woes are a blend of many factors, including economic mismanagement, international sanctions, and, perhaps surprisingly, a cryptocurrency boom. Bitcoin mining, which demands vast am
Protests in Kenya escalated to the point where demonstrators stormed Parliament, calling for President Ruto to step down. This forced Ruto to scrap a controversial tax bill, which aimed to raise additional funds to reduce the country's debt. The bill was unpopular among many Kenyans, who felt it unf
