On Strike: Chicago Drivers Rally to Demand Fair Treatment from Uber and Lyft

On Strike: Chicago Drivers Rally to Demand Fair Treatment from Uber and Lyft

Need a ride to or from O’Hare International Airport this Wednesday? You might want to plan ahead because something big is happening. Drivers who usually work for Uber and Lyft are getting ready to go on strike. They’re going to park their cars and stop using the apps that connect them …

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Bitcoin’s Comeback: Surges to Over Two-Year High, Restores $1 Trillion Market Cap

Bitcoin's Comeback: Surges to Over Two-Year High, Restores $1 Trillion Market Cap

Based on information from CoinMarketCap, the overall value of all bitcoins in circulation, referred to as market capitalization, exceeded $1 trillion on Wednesday. This marked the first time it reached this level since late 2021. Furthermore, the cryptocurrency reached another noteworthy milestone by crossing the $51,000 threshold during the day’s trading …

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House Weighs Options for Increasing Tax Deductions for New York and Other

House Weighs Options for Increasing Tax Deductions for New York and Other

Federal lawmakers want to give folks living in high-tax states, like New York, a better deal on their taxes. But, it’s not clear how they’ll make it happen.Starting from the 2018 tax year, the amount people can deduct for state and local taxes (SALT) has been limited to $10,000. This change …

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Plastic Price Points: Breaking Down New York’s Credit Card Surcharge Law for Consumers and Enterprises

Plastic Price Points: Breaking Down New York's Credit Card Surcharge Law for Consumers and Enterprises

New York has put a new rule in place that says businesses have to clearly show customers the full cost of buying things with a credit card, including any extra charges. Starting from this past Sunday, businesses all over New York State have to let customers know about any extra fees …

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Dollar Edges Closer to 150 Yen Amidst US Inflation Anticipation; Bitcoin’s Momentum Soars

Dollar Edges Closer to 150 Yen Amidst US Inflation Anticipation; Bitcoin's Momentum Soars

On Tuesday, the dollar was getting close to hitting 150 yen, which is a big deal in the world of money. People pay a lot of attention to this number. The dollar’s value wasn’t changing much because investors were waiting to hear about inflation in the United States. Meanwhile, bitcoin’s price …

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Green Strain: NYC Co-ops and Condos Seek Relief with Mayor Adams’ Property Tax Break Proposal

Green Strain: NYC Co-ops and Condos Seek Relief with Mayor Adams' Property Tax Break Proposal

Mayor Eric Adams is considering giving property tax breaks to middle-class co-op and condo owners who are struggling with the costs of expensive building upgrades mandated by new environmental rules. Adams understands that residents are worried about the financial impact of Local Law 97, which affects about 800,000 co-op and condo …

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Work from Anywhere: Abu Dhabi Implements Remote Work System Across Government Entities and Firms

Work from Anywhere: Abu Dhabi Implements Remote Work System Across Government Entities and Firms

The Abu Dhabi Media Office made an announcement that starting Monday, February 12, remote work will be put into action across all government entities and companies in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. This decision is due to the predicted bad weather conditions. This directive doesn’t apply to jobs that …

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Pi Network Token’s IOU Soars to N47,000 in Anticipation of Mainnet Release

Pi Network Token's IOU Soars to N47,000 in Anticipation of Mainnet Release

With the excitement building for Pi Network’s big mainnet launch, folks in Nigeria and all over the world are seeing something incredible happen: the value of Pi Network tokens is shooting up. The IOU (Initial Offering Unit) for Pi Network has reached a whopping N47,000, showing just how much it’s going …

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Breaking the Pi: Core Team 𝕏 Account Soars Past 3.1 Million Followers

Breaking the Pi: Core Team 𝕏 Account Soars Past 3.1 Million Followers

The Pi Network Core Team’s presence on 𝕏 (formerly known as Twitter) has hit a major milestone, gathering an impressive 3.1 million followers. This is a big deal because it shows that more and more people are getting interested and involved with the Pi Network. This network is all about decentralized …

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