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Fact checked by Peter Gratton Darrin Klimek/Getty Images About one-third of American adults have some kind of criminal record. A criminal record is more than a blemish—it is often a long-term pay cut that can cast a shadow over someone’s entire career. New research and decades of audit studies show that, on average, workers with…
Fact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Khadija Khartit In the U.S. political system, lobbying is par for the course. Like other interest groups, major industries and leading corporations seek to influence lawmakers. For businesses, this means presenting their case to ensure that any legislation and regulations that are passed are as favorable as possible to…
Fact checked by Katrina MunichielloReviewed by Chip Stapleton MANDEL NGANÂ /Â Contributor / Getty Images International Monetary Fund (IMF) vs. The World Bank: An Overview The main difference between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank lies in their respective purposes and functions. The IMF oversees the stability of the world’s monetary system, while the…
Fact checked by Stella Osoba Alain Jocard/Getty Images Kim Kardashian arriving at court to testify over the October 3, 2016 jewellery robbery. Kim Kardashian’s emotional May 2025 testimony about being bound, gagged, and robbed of $9 million in jewelry and the subsequent conviction of most involved has revealed critical lessons for more than just high-net-worth…
Jeff Haynes/Getty Images Chicago police gather during a standoff with an alleged bank robber. Stealing from a bank has long been portrayed as the ultimate score for robbers. While Hollywood still portrays bank heists as the ultimate criminal jackpot, real-world data tells a starkly different story: FBI statistics show bank robberies have plummeted by 85%…
