Tag Archives: Socioeconomics

McDonald’s will raise Pay for US Employees on 1st July

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McDonald’s Corporation has decided to raise the wages of its employees by more than 10%. However this raise is only for the U.S restaurants and not the franchises. This comes due to the rising wage...

Here’s Why Suicide Rates In the Middle-Aged Are Increasing: Report

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The results of a new study are alarming regarding the relationship the Great Recession, which ignited in the wake of the George W. Bush presidency, and suicide rates. According to coverage by...

U.S. private sector creates 230,000 jobs in October

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The private sector in the US has contributed about 230,000 jobs in the month of October and this number has gone up to the most since June and has even surpassed the expectations of the economists....

World’s Oldest Man: Alexander Imich is 111 Years Old

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While the oldest living woman in the world is an inhabitant of Japan, the oldest man happens to be Alexander Imich who hails from New York City. He is 111 years old. And he has been declared to be...

Unemployment Extension Parleys between Perez and Boehner

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Unemployment extension stalled in the House. The labor secretary, Thomas E. Perez, sent a missive to the speaker John A. Boehner, regarding job creation tactics. The speaker was prodded to act on the...

Michigan Minimum Wage Increase is a Part of Obama’s Agenda

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In spite of the obstructionist actions of the Republicans, who cannot agree on anything with the opposing Democrats, the United States is moving towards greater progressiveness. The president...

Michigan Minimum Wage Increase is a Part of Obama’s Agenda

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In spite of the obstructionist actions of the Republicans, who cannot agree on anything with the opposing Democrats, the United States is moving towards greater progressiveness. The president...

Connie Britton Appointed as UN Goodwill Ambassador

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Connie Britton is a versatile actress who has appeared in various roles on screen. She played her part in American Horror Story as well as in Friday Night Lights. Connie also appeared in the...

Unemployment Benefits Extension to be Delayed

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The unemployment benefits deal could be delayed by months thanks to bureaucratic rigmarole. At least this was the warning given by the governmental unemployment officials. The procrastination could...