After moving from Oregon’s outdoor-centric lifestyle to Philadelphia’s walkable but challenging urban environment, I found myself longing for the freedom of a car and easy access to nature, ultimately returning to the Pacific Northwest within a year.

“If you do the math, for every worker that Microsoft laid off, they replaced that worker with one and a half foreign indentured servants,” Vance said.

The widow of industrialist David Koch inherited billions after his death. She now has a sprawling real estate portfolio and is a philanthropist.

After testing breakfast options at five major fast-food chains, Dunkin’ emerged as the top choice with its affordable $6.53 meal that delivered excellent coffee, a flavorful croissant sandwich, and satisfying hash browns. Burger King ranked last despite decent items, as it was both the most expensive and had overly sweet coffee that overshadowed its otherwise solid offerings.

According to a New York Fed paper, President Trump’s tariffs were the primary driver of inflation for many consumer goods in 2025, and without them, prices would have fallen for most of the year.

Major American restaurant chains from Wingstop to Wendy’s are aggressively expanding into the UK market, driven by strong early returns and social media-fueled demand for US-style casual dining.