Author: Ben Campbell
Ben Campbell
Ben has been a writer for many years and is particularly interested in history, sports, and entertainment. He hopes to be able to share factually accurate information with interesting content for all his readers in an easy-to-digest format.
A woman known to the internet as the “Crazy Plane Lady” for her outburst just before a flight was scheduled to take off last year has resurfaced as a ring-wing influencer. Tiffany Gomas was videoed during her “not real” rant aboard an American Airlines flight and has now been photographed showing off her support for “100 percent woke-free American beer.” Tiffany Gomas Cashes in on 15 Minutes of Fame Source: @InsideEdition/YouTube Last July, as a routine American Airlines flight was set to depart, Tiffany Gomas stood up in the middle of the aisle and demanded to leave the plane. In…
As inflation remains high in the US, young Americans across the nation have voiced their concern for the future as bills keep mounting and the price of everyday goods continues to surge. One angered Gen Z influencer went on a rant on TikTok detailing his everyday struggles, claiming he and many others in his generation simply cannot afford to live. Cost of Living Leaves Younger Generations Feeling Hopeless Source: Freepik Inflation has made the past few years particularly difficult in America. Now, a new study released by Fidelity reveals that concern for the future continues to mount among the nation’s…
One of the most significant homeless rights cases over the past fifty years is set to occur this month as the Supreme Court prepares to decide whether homeless people are breaking the law by sleeping in public places. The Court will then be forced to decide if punishing homeless Amercians for sleeping in public places violates the protection given to them by the Constitution, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Homelessness Epidemic in the United States Source: Wikimedia According to statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in 2023, there were well over 250,000 homeless people sleeping on…
Shocking accusations of child abuse were brought against the mayor of Atlantic City, Marty Small Sr., and his wife, and now the pair have been charged with abusing their teenage daughter. Marty and LaQuetta Small were charged this past week after being accused of brutally attacking the minor with a broom, punching her in the mouth, and even leaving her unconscious after one vicious incident. The Mayor of Atlantic City Source: Wikimedia Marty Small Sr. has served as the Mayor of New Jersey’s Atlantic City since 2019 after the city council voted 8-0 in his favor. However, the mayor’s image…
Amid a challenging period of inflation, Americans are paying more for everyday items at their grocery store. However, some of the blame for ever-increasing prices could be directed towards shrinkflation, which experts claim is ruining grocery stores. The controversial practice has become so apparent in recent years that US President, Joe Biden, made a video calling out companies who partake in shrinkflation to stop treating US citizens like “suckers.” What Is Shrinkflation? Source: Freepik Shrinkflation is a term used to define a reduction in the pack size of items, including snacks and cleaning supplies, while the price remains the same. …
PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled thousands of soft drink cans following an internal investigation, which led to a shocking discovery. The soft drinks manufacturer discovered over 200 cases of one of its most popular zero-sugar beverages, was found to contain sugar. PepsiCo’s Wide Range of Products Source: Wikimedia PepsiCo is known for producing and distributing some of America’s most favorable soft drinks, including Pepsi, 7UP, and Mountain Dew. The company has evolved with the times and, for several years, has been offering zero-sugar alternatives to many of its most popular beverages. Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Source: Wikimedia Unfortunately,…
Nike has received considerable backlash from female US athletes and the public after unveiling its new uniform for Olympic track and field competitors. Many female athletes voiced their concerns on the “skimpiness” of the new track gear, whereas one olympian went as far as to claim, “My hoo haa is gonna be out.” The Paris Games 2024 Source: Wikimedia This year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France, are just around the corner, and final preparations are underway to ensure the event runs smoothly and the athletes are taken care of. One of the most important tasks is ensuring the athletes have…
The ever-increasing influx of immigrants to the US has been a widely departed topic in recent years, with both political parties having strong opinions either in favor or against the extensive migrations. Yet, despite what some politicians say about immigrants, according to various financial experts, they may actually be improving the US economy. Here’s how. The Land of Immigrants Source: Freepik/Freepik The United States is home to around 45 million immigrants, more than any other nation on earth, according to CNN. This figure suggests that close to 14% of the entire population of the US are immigrants, and this doesn’t…
Electric vehicles have been an integral part of the plan to usher in a greener future for the United States despite mixed opinions on the cars. A new study from Californian University suggests the adoption of EVs has already begun to show promising effects, such as cleaner air in cities and drastically reducing the level of CO2. California Pledges to Become the First State to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles Source: Freepik Back in 2022, California regulators announced their plans to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035 in an attempt to transition to electric cars, per The…
Americans typically work for around fifty years in hopes of acquiring enough savings to retire comfortably and enjoy the last chapter of their lives free from employment. Yet, a new trend referred to as “unretiring” has seen nearly 20% of the nation’s older generations return to work in their 60s and 70s for a plethora of reasons, ranging from financial troubles to boredom. The Average Retiring Age in the US Source: Freepik As of this year, the average American is expected to retire at 66 years old, according to Yahoo Finance. However, for some of America’s oldest generations, shortly after…