A nationwide retail strike, launched on July 21, 2025, by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), has disrupted holiday shopping preparations, affecting major chains like Walmart and Target. Over 100,000 workers across 20 states are demanding higher wages and better conditions amid a 1% rise in consumer goods prices due to tariffs. Announced…
On July 21, 2025, the Trump administration unveiled a sweeping $200 billion healthcare reform plan in Washington, D.C., aimed at overhauling the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and addressing rising costs exacerbated by recent tariffs. Announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Ben Carson at a White House press briefing, the “American Health Freedom Act”…
New York and New Jersey are cementing their status as global fintech hubs, with $1.2 billion in venture capital flowing into startups in Q2 2025, announced at a fintech summit in Manhattan on July 20, 2025. The surge, led by firms like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, focuses on blockchain, AI-driven banking, and stablecoin platforms, bolstered…
Chicago’s United Airlines and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced a landmark $45 billion merger on July 20, 2025, creating the world’s largest airline by passenger volume. The deal, approved by regulators after months of negotiations, consolidates two of the U.S.’s biggest carriers, with United’s hub at O’Hare International Airport serving as a key operational base….
A Cumberland County judge has sentenced 25-year-old Tyzir Hall to 62 years in state prison for his role in a 2021 triple shooting that left one man dead and two others seriously injured. The sentencing, handed down by Superior Court Judge Cristen P. D’Arrigo on July 19, 2025, marks the conclusion of a case that…
In a seismic move shaking up Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees acquired star pitcher Max Carter from the San Diego Padres on July 20, 2025, in a blockbuster trade that reshapes the American League playoff race. Carter, a 29-year-old right-hander with a 12-4 record and a 2.45 ERA this season, joins the Yankees’…
California unveiled a $500 million solar energy project on July 20, 2025, in San Diego, promising to power 1 million homes by 2027 with cutting-edge photovoltaic technology. Led by SunPower and backed by federal grants and private investors, the initiative aims to solidify the state’s leadership in clean energy, complementing Chicago’s renewable summit and New…
New York and New Jersey commuters brace for potential chaos as the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) threaten a coordinated strike starting July 21, 2025, affecting the MTA and NJ Transit. The unions, representing 40,000 workers, demand higher wages and improved safety following recent flooding and workplace incidents. The looming strike,…
Chicago will host the Midwest Renewable Energy Summit on July 20, 2025, at McCormick Place, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to position the region as a leader in clean energy. Organised by Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the summit aims to secure $1 billion in federal and private investment for…
Imagine: You dial a scheduled interview with a bright Gen Z candidate. The line connects. Silence. You wait. More silence. Just as panic whispers, “Did I time-travel to a bad spy movie?”… a tentative “Um, yes?” floats through the receiver. No “Hello.” No “This is Alex.” Just… void. If you’re over 30, your internal etiquette…
