Author: Alec Donaldson

As of May 30 2024, former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the hush money trial that has been ongoing for the past several months. Trump was first indicted in March 2023 on state charges related to a hush-money payment to a adult-film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. Now that he has been found guilty the world begs to know, “Can he still run for president?” The Reading of the Verdict Source: Getty Images Trump faced the jury as they read of 34 guilty verdicts for each and every count…

In an election year, any kind of indicator as to how the public will vote is good to know for politicians. A nationwide poll by Florida Atlantic University is one with some of the most interesting results on the matter. In the poll, when American participants were asked, “Is democracy the best system?” the answers yielded significant findings that politicians would do well to take note of. Nationwide Poll Source: Element5 Digital/Pexels The poll was conducted March 15-17 by Mainstreet Research for Florida Atlantic University (FAU) PolCom Lab. It surveyed 1,053 registered voters by using text messages. A link was…

The State of Georgia vs. Donald Trump, et al., is a pending criminal case against the former president and 18 of his cohorts. But his lawyer on the case, Steve Sadow, disagreed with the indictments. So he’s now saying, the charges of “false statements and writings” that Trump committed were actually “a form of truth-telling.” The Case Source: State of Georgia/Wikimedia Commons The Georgia case has been going on for a long time. Investigations over the Georgia election results started not long after the 2020 Presidential Elections, in February 2021. Fulton County DA Fani Willis led the investigation. More than…

Despite how enviable paid time off has become as a benefit type, contracts that offer unlimited paid time off (PTO) may actually offer more benefits to employers than employees.  Here’s what you need to know about how unlimited PTO works, and possible pros and cons to the benefit itself.  How Popular Is PTO (And Unlimited PTO), Really? Source: Reddit Paid time off is an incredibly popular benefit with employees. About 72% of employees had access to PTO in 2022, per Clockify via cited info from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.  Additional data found that employees with unlimited PTO as…

Tight budgets aren’t the only reason Generation Z members are avoiding restaurants this holiday season.  “Menu anxiety” is also a primary reason for many — possibly leading to uncomfortable discussions around the dinner table or avoidance of going out altogether. Here’s what you need to know. Who Is Generation Z, Exactly? Source: Reddit Generation Z is composed of those who are between 11 and 26 years old at the time of this article’s publication. They’re also commonly known as the iGen, or post-millennial generation.  Buzzwords and characteristics that define this generation include “pragmatic,” “highly collaborative,” and “self-reliant,” per recent trending…

Pete Buttigieg has served as the Transportation Secretary since 2021. He’s also been a two-term mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and is a war veteran. So why is the House voting to slash his pay to $1? The pay reduction started in early November of 2023, kicking off with a bill penned by Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG). Why Does MTG Dislike Pete Buttigieg? Source: Pinterest There are many different areas in which Marjorie Taylor Greene and Pete Buttigieg disagree. Beyond these, the most recent and consistent disputes have been about the enforcement of electric car mandates. Rep. Taylor Greene has…

Kevin’s daughter was so excited about her new car—she finally had her own ride, and he was proud of her. But something put a damper on the celebration—the car had a funny odor. When the father and daughter checked out the car, they couldn’t pinpoint the source of the smell. Then they wondered, “Where haven’t we looked?” Finally, they opened the glove compartment as their last resort. What happened next was incredible.  The Devoted Father Source: FuriousPeteVlog/ YouTube Kevin was a single dad who dedicated his life to providing for his precious daughter. As a handyman, he worked long hours…

We’ve all had that cringe-worthy moment when we blurt out something so silly that we wish we could swallow it back. But when it comes to internet postings, some individuals seem to forget that their words are etched in digital stone for all to see. It’s amazing how some folks can be so bold in spreading misinformation when a simple search could set them straight. Despite the potential for embarrassment, it’s amusing to watch as people confidently espouse false information. Here are some of our favorites! To Trust or Not to Trust the Experts Source: Reddit Lately, it seems like…

Lights, camera, destruction! Movie sets are no stranger to costly accidents, with some of the accidents reaching jaw-dropping sums in the millions. Yet, not all wreckage is accidental. Some buildings and items are usually obliterated intentionally as part of the plot. So, what’s the damage? From pyrotechnic chaos to staged demolitions, discover the most expensive things ever destroyed on film sets by clicking the next arrow! The Hateful Eight – A 145-year-old Martin Guitar Source: Getty Images An iconic prop met its tragic end in Quentin Tarantino’s film The Hateful Eight as Kurt Russell’s character destroyed a rare 1870s Martin…

From pricey swords to live animals, foreign dignitaries present the wildest gifts to U.S. presidents. While these bizarre offerings were intended to establish personal relationships between the nations or to promote a particular agenda, their peculiarities will leave you speechless. Let’s discuss eight of the most unusual gifts ever given to a U.S. president. We’ll also check out the fascinating stories behind them. A Sword Fit for a Commander-in-Chief source: twitter When a diplomatic gift depicts resilience, it’s evident the foreign dignitary wants to strengthen national ties. Without a doubt, Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the crown prince…