Author: Beth Moreton

A couple wanting to spend some time away with their friends and children in Turks and Caicos was hit with reality when they were arrested due to some ammo found in their duffel bag. While the woman has since been released, her husband is still in custody and is facing a 12-year prison sentence. Ryan and Valerie Watson Were Detained at the Airport Source: wavebreakmedia_mirco/Freepik Many people go on holiday and expect it to be somewhat smooth sailing so they can enjoy their time away. However, The Oklahoman reported that Ryan and Valerie Watson were detained after some ammo was…

With In-N-Out being big throughout the West of the US, many on the East Coast were hoping that the burger chain might expand East. However, In-N-Out’s president has warned burger fans not to get their hopes up. There are no current plans to expand to the East Coast, and it will likely never happen. In-N-Out’s President Is the Founder’s Granddaughter Source: In-N-Out Burger/Wikimedia Commons Talk about keeping it in the family, as In-N-Out’s current President is the granddaughter of its founder. Lynsi Snyder, who became president of In-N-Out in 2010, is continuing the family-run business 75 years after it was…

While Oregon may have initially voted to ban magazines and firearms, a recent court ruling has reversed that decision.  The ruling was made due to the judge believing that banning guns would be unconstitutional, but the fight for stricter gun rules continues.  Measure 114 Requested Stricter Gun Regulations Source: KoolShooters/Pexel Measure 114 was voted for in 2022 in Oregon. Ballotpedia states that the measure passed to have stricter gun laws in the state.  The ruling meant that people were required to get a permit to purchase firearms and must provide photo ID, fingerprints, safety training, criminal background checks, and fee…

With the climate crisis becoming increasingly prevalent today, both experts and the public are looking at what might be causing it and how it can be stopped. Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has realized it has been failed by big oil companies, which it believes have lied to it about its part in the climate crisis. As such, it is now suing them in what could become a landmark case.  Bucks County Blames the Oil Industry for Accelerating Global Warming Source: Ben Wicks/Unsplash The lawsuit that Bucks County has taken out against the oil industry is due to them believing it is…

Retail theft is on the rise, and California is one state that is looking to crack down on this societal issue. The state is looking to introduce new legislation that would see retail workers remain safe and hopes to see a decrease in the popular targeted crime.  San Francisco and Oakland Are Most Affected by Retail Theft Source: Freepik/Freepik AXIOS San Francisco has reported that San Francisco and Oakland are the areas most affected by retail theft. The rise in retail theft tends to be in large metro areas, as these areas often have more stock available for thieves to…

With the Presidential election coming up in the coming months, political leaders are doing everything possible to get voters on their side. This has led Democrat-run cities to do a complete U-turn on their liberal crime policies as a way to change a recent lack of following the law. Lawlessness Is Making Cities Unliveable Source: Pixabay/Pexels During an appearance on CBN News, Gordon Robertson began a segment regarding the lack of following the law in Democrat cities. He said that issues such as drug abuse and homelessness are making these cities unlivable and are causing many to leave their homes…

Working a minimum wage job in the US doesn’t always mean workers will definitely earn minimum wage, as many end up relying on tips from customers just to get by. This has been in practice for decades, and while employers hope their employees will get tips so they can survive on minimum wage salaries, workers and customers are starting to get fed up. Minimum Wage Workers Rely on Tips Source: Louis Hansel/Unsplash Tipping only appears to apply to minimum wage workers and is not common anywhere else. Time Magazine says restaurants, grocery delivery, and coffee shops are some of the…

Over the last few years, fast food restaurants have been increasing the number of digital order kiosks available in their restaurants.  While this might seem like a good thing, it comes with its limitations. One of which is that customers are likely to spend more money when using a digital order kiosk as opposed to with a cashier. Fast Food Employees Wages Are Going Up Source: Megan Burnham/Wikimedia Commons Due to the rise of inflation, this has seen a rise in wages across many industries, including those who work in fast food. In January 2014, the average hourly earnings of…

Scams seem to be getting increasingly popular, and with the increase of technology, it’s easy for scammers to convince you their lie is real. One of the latest scams is the Amazon scam, and while you may think you would never fall for a scam, it turns out that no one is safe. The Amazon Phone Call Scam Source: Liza Summer/Pexels You get a call and see a number that isn’t saved on your phone. You decide to answer it, because it might be something (or someone) important. The person on the other end of the line says they work…

Comedian Jon Stewart has recently ripped into Kevin O’Leary after his comments regarding Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud case. Stewart’s reaction occurred due to the hypocritical nature of O’Leary’s comments, with there being a difference between what he said about Trump and his comments on “Shark Tank.” Donald Trump Is Unable to Pay a $464 Million Bond Source: Michael Vadon/Wikimedia Commons Newsweek reported how Trump, despite having a multi-billion-dollar worth, has been struggling to pay his $464 million bond. This was after he was found to have inflated his net worth and the value of his assets so he…