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Costco's new policy granting exclusive early shopping hours to executive members will be fully implemented on Labor Day, sparking dissatisfaction among some customers who feel it favors higher-paying members and alienates others.
The Palestinian Authority's prime minister has resigned, signaling a potential step towards reform, but many Palestinians remain deeply dissatisfied with the authority, accusing it of corruption and dysfunction. While U.S. officials hope the move will demonstrate the authority's potential role in Gaza's governance, Palestinians are skeptical, with over 60% wanting the body dissolved and 92% calling for the president's resignation. Critics blame the authority for failing to address basic needs and maintaining security, while some see the Israeli occupation as the root cause and advocate for change through elections.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,250 U.S. adults shows Donald Trump leading Joe Biden by six percentage points, with 40% to 34% support, and a majority of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with the prospect of a rematch between the two. The poll also revealed discontent with the two-party system, with many considering alternative candidates, and concerns about the age of both Biden and Trump. Additionally, the poll indicated that anti-Trump sentiment was a primary motivator for Biden voters, while Trump voters were more positive about their candidate and his policies.
Members of the House Freedom Caucus are expressing dissatisfaction with Speaker Mike Johnson after he signed off on a defense bill that did not include their top ideological priorities. Some members feel that Johnson was out-negotiated and lacked fight in the negotiations. While there is criticism, there is no immediate threat to Johnson's position as speaker. However, some members believe that Johnson is running out of political capital and are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with his performance.
Despite positive economic indicators such as low unemployment and decreasing inflation, a majority of Americans express dissatisfaction with the economy. This discontent can be attributed to the decline in real wages, which have significantly decreased in recent years. Claims of rising wages are misleading as they are based on average hourly earnings, which have been skewed by workforce-composition changes during the pandemic. The return of low-paying service jobs has dragged down average hourly earnings growth. Adjusting for the changing composition of the workforce, the National Compensation Survey's Employment Cost Index reveals that inflation-adjusted wages have shrunk by 3.7 percent since the end of 2020, erasing all gains made in the late 2010s. Additionally, rising Treasury yields and interest rates have made it difficult for many Americans to achieve traditional milestones such as homeownership and car ownership. Without a significant boost in productivity or a decrease in energy prices, real wages are likely to continue to stagnate, leaving Americans dissatisfied with the economy.
A shooting at an auto shop in Florida resulted in the deaths of a dissatisfied former customer and the business owner. The customer, Eugene Frank Becker, 78, arrived at the shop seeking out the owner, Jodie Stout, 52, and shot him. Stout returned fire, and both men suffered life-threatening injuries and later died in the hospital. The shooting was reportedly triggered by Becker's dissatisfaction with work done on his car two years ago, and he had come to the shop with the intent to retaliate. This incident is one of several recent cases in Florida where minor disputes have escalated into deadly shootings.
A new study by the Pew Research Center reveals that Americans' views of the nation's politics are overwhelmingly negative, with majorities expressing exhaustion, anger, and dissatisfaction. The study finds widespread criticism of the political process, elected officials, and political parties. Trust in the federal government and the Supreme Court is at historic lows, and there is a growing dislike for both political parties. Americans are also dissatisfied with the quality of political candidates. The study highlights concerns over partisan polarization, the influence of money in politics, and the desire for changes to the political system, including age and term limits and the elimination of the Electoral College.
Rainn Wilson, known for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," revealed in a podcast interview that he spent years feeling unhappy while working on the hit sitcom. Despite the show's success, Wilson longed for a movie career and desired more fame and fortune. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity but admitted that he struggled with feeling unfulfilled during that time. Wilson's candid remarks resonated with host Bill Maher, who acknowledged the common desire for greater success in the entertainment industry.
Russian political analyst Preobrazhensky commented on the recent interview with former FSO officer Gleb Karakulov, who fled Russia, saying that not all security officials adore Putin. He noted that it is problematic for security officials to flee Russia, as they cannot leave legally. Several security officials that he personally knows consider what is happening "madness, or savagery at the very least." Karakulov is the highest-ranking intelligence officer to flee the country and condemn the war since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Netflix has canceled the series Sex/Life just days after star Sarah Shahi expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of support she received during filming of the show's second season. Shahi, who has already taken a new job, made the comments on a podcast, saying that the second season felt different from the first and that there were more gimmicky moments. The series, about a housewife torn between her present-day stability with her husband and her memories of a more adventurous ex, first debuted in 2021 and aired its second and final batch of episodes in March 2023.
Netflix has canceled the series Sex/Life just days after star Sarah Shahi expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of support she received during filming of the show's second season. Shahi has already taken a new job with ABC pilot Judgement. The series, created by Stacy Rukeyser, first debuted in 2021 and aired its second and final batch of episodes in March 2023.