Author: Alyssa Miller
Alyssa Miller
Alyssa Miller is a writer, editor, and educator with a passion for entertainment and pop culture. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Communications. Before graduating, Alyssa worked as a freelance entertainment and film education writer, contributing to a variety of publications, including Britain’s First Frame Magazine. She also continued to write short stories and screenplays in her free time.
The Osage Nation’s Mineral Council and the federal government have concluded their decade-long battle to block the installation of wind turbines in Osage County. U.S. Court of International Trade Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves, sitting by designation, issued the ruling Wednesday in Tulsa federal court against Osage Wind LLC, Enel Kansas LLC, and Enel Green Power North America Inc. The Court Case Source: Wesley Tingey/Unsplash The ruling follows a 2017 appellate court decision that determined the construction of the wind farm constituted mining and required a lease from the Minerals Council, an arm of the Osage Nation that manages the Osage Minerals…
Major retail stores, like Walmart, Target, Aldi, and Amazon Fresh, are trying to fight back against inflation as customers become more and more price-conscious. People are raising questions about the uncertain economy as they double-check the new price of eggs, from driving sales to cost-cutting trends. Americans Are Paying More at the Grocery Store Source: Mick Haupt/Unsplash American consumers are paying more and more at grocery stores and fast-food chains. These grocery stores are blaming the price hikes on inflation. Over 2022, grocery prices rose over 10%, which was the largest annual increase in prices since the 1970s. Consumers Pull…
When the first human went into space in 1961, the world was forever changed. The space race kicked off, the US televised the Moon Landing, and the aesthetics of the great unknown took over pop culture and daily life. But in the last 50 years, space travel has become less of a priority for the world. Despite the dozen astronauts sent to the surface of the moon between 1969 and 1972, we’ve never been back. Now, we want to go to Mars. A New Rocket to Mars Source: Wikimedia Commons Earlier this month, NASA announced funding for a revolutionary high-thrust…
The second-largest economy in the world is in danger of sinking—literally. Beijing, China’s capital city, is subsiding beneath millions of people’s feet, exacerbating the risk of land subsidence across the country. The city, home to about 21 million people, is subsiding faster each year, posing a significant threat to China’s economy. China’s Urban Areas Are Sinking Source: Ágoston Fung/Pexels The study published in the journal Science found that nearly half of China’s urban areas, comprising 29% of the country’s population, are sinking faster than 3 millimeters (about 0.12 inches) each year. However, some regions experience more severe effects, subsiding at…
Popular American retailer Walmart has announced plans to cut hundreds of jobs in its corporate department and has called remote workers to return to the main campus offices. The announcement comes as part of Walmart’s plan to restructure its business in an attempt to bring employees closer. According to the company’s Chief People Officer (CPO), this will result in a workforce that can collaborate on new innovations and “move even faster.” Walmart Releases Memo to Campus Employees Source: Joe Raedle/Getty Images In mid-May, Walmart issued a company-wide memo announcing that significant layoffs would occur at the retailer’s campus offices over…
T-Mobile is buying US Cellular’s wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a $4.4 billion deal. Once this deal goes through, it will further consolidate the cellular industry. The company expects to close the deal to purchase US Cellular. The announcement of the deal caused its stock to rise 2% after hitting headlines. The expected closing date is mid-2025. T-Mobile Gains 4 Million Customers Source: Jae Park/Unsplash The purchase of US Cellular will help T-Mobile gain more than 4 million new customers. It will also enable T-Mobile to control US Cellular’s wireless operations and about 30% of spectrum assets across…
California has recorded a worrying trend; in the past three years, more than 750,000 people have left the state, most of whom are top earners. The trend of affluent individuals leaving the Golden State has increased recently, and many experts point to numerous factors for the mass exodus. The Wealthy Flee California Source: Alex Azabache/Unsplash California has been leading the nation in out-migration for several years due to various reasons. Because of these issues, fewer people are filing tax returns, which means that the state has less money to help pay off its increasing deficit. With a 25% drop in…
For over 60 years, the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternity, have held a Memorial Day mass at the Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Virginia. However, this year they face a significant obstacle as the National Park Service (NPS) has labeled the religious service as a ‘demonstration,’ leading to its prohibition at the Petersburg site. Allegations of Religious Discrimination Source: Wikimedia Commons The Knights of Columbus have initiated legal action against the White House, claiming the decision constitutes religious discrimination. This action was triggered when the NPS applied a policy that previously did not affect their annual mass, leading to…
The popular American restaurant chain Applebee’s has announced plans to close over 30 locations across the states in the coming year. The news comes after a challenging year for the chain, which closed 46 locations in 2023 due to significant underperformance last year. Applebee’s Feels the Effects of a Turbulent Economy Source: Freepik Applebee’s has been a popular restaurant chain for several decades. It started as a small location in 1980. In 1986, Abe Gustin and John Hamra franchised it, and just three years later, 100 restaurants were spread across the states. However, like many franchises and restaurants, Applebee’s has…
After the recent backlash to higher prices at the popular fast food chain, McDonald’s is preparing to launch a $5 meal deal to encourage its customer base to return. This new deal comes as a part of the fast food giant’s attempt at a new price strategy that offers affordable, quick meals that won’t break the bank. McDonald’s High Prices Are a Problem Source: Jp Valery/Unsplash Earlier this year, McDonald’s received widespread criticism after a video of its $18 Big Mac meal and $6 side of hash browns went viral. The soaring prices and the company’s recent struggle with the…