Monthly Archives: August 2022

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers wants to simplify lowering student-loan borrowers’ monthly bills to avoid ‘catastrophic’ consequences of falling behind on payments

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2021. Al Drago/Pool via AP Reps. Bonamici and Fitzpatrick introduced a bill to streamline income-driven repayment plans. The goal is to keep student-loan borrowers out of default by automatically enrolling them in the plans. The Education…

Spanish bars are desperately searching for ways to save the tradition of tapas

Esteban Auqui comes up with a method to save Entre Cáceres y Badajoz some costs. Ricardo Cases for Insider The COVID-19 pandemic hit Spain’s hospitality sector hard. It’s now facing another crisis, with one of the country’s most famous traditions now under threat. Insider spoke to several tapas restaurateurs in Spain about how they’re dealing…

Germany’s most famous export is only going to get more expensive

Helmut Kurschat owns Brauhaus Südstern, restaurant and brewery in Berlin. Verena Brüning for Insider Economic conditions are making Germans’ favorite drink less affordable. One brewer in Berlin said delivery, personnel, and malt costs have risen. Beer is also more expensive in supermarkets, with a liter 26% more expensive than in 2011. BERLIN, Germany — Helmut…

Sushi shortage: Japan is facing a crisis as restaurants grapple with supply issues and rising costs

Yoshinobu Yoshihashi, intermediate wholesaler, is dealing with higher prices for salmon and ikura at Toyosu Market in Tokyo. Junya Inagaki for Insider Sushi in Japan is facing a crisis because of rising costs and supply issues. There’s now a shortage of both salmon and salmon roe, which is known as ikura. Insider spoke with industry…

Inside Florida’s citrus groves, where growers are working to solve devastating disease and a climate-related shortage to save America’s oranges

Dan Richey, the CEO of Riverfront Packing Company in Florida. Octavio Jones for Insider Bottomless mimosas are getting more expensive, so is feeding your kid fresh vitamin C. Florida citrus has been hit with a disease and climate-caused shortage, so prices have spiked. Growers are coming up with ways to combat the shortage and fight…

The total value of the crypto market has surged in recent weeks as bears start to buy back in and bulls ‘hold on for dear life’

Shutterstock, Business Insider The total value of the cryptocurrency market has been on the rise in recent weeks. The comeback is pegged to optimism after the Fed’s rate hike, Bank of America said in a note.  However, a recession could lead to another sell-off in digital assets, BofA analysts warned. The total value of the…

Sony is retiring the PlayStation 5’s Accolades feature because people aren’t nice

Sony plans to remove a software feature many PlayStation 5 users may not know even exists. In fall 2022, the company will discontinue support for Accolades. As the name suggests, Accolades allow you to commend players you meet online for sportsmanship and good behavior. Sony launched the feature alongside the PS5 but now plans to…