Author: Beth Moreton

Many large corporations and businesses that first launched in California have now decided to move away from the Golden State. Many of these businesses have decided to move to Texas instead. Elon Musk has already moved Tesla and Space X to the Lone Star State and is now threatening to move X there as well, or at the very least out of San Francisco. Despite his many reasons for this move, Musk isn’t completely done with California just yet.  Why Did Elon Musk Move Away From California? Source: Tesla Owners Club Belgium/Wikimedia Commons Musk has been unhappy with various aspects…

All parents want to know what their child is getting up to in school, no matter how old they are. This can come down to what they ate, who they hung out with and, primarily, what they are being taught. Parents of Palo Alto Unified School District students are outraged by a new ethnic studies class that is set to roll out in the 2024-25 school year and become a permanent curriculum fixture the year after. The issue is that no one seems to know what will be taught in this class.  California Assembly Bill 101 Source: [email protected]/Unsplash California Assembly…

The universe is a giant space that is largely unexplored. However, NASA can look around space and take images of various things throughout the universe to share with the rest of the world. NASA did just that, sharing never-before-seen images of the universe to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their X-ray observatory. But what do these images show? Different Telescopes Work Together Source: NASA Hubble Space Telescope/Wikimedia Commons NASA has several different telescopes currently in orbit. These telescopes, along with those no longer in orbit, have collected images over the years to help scientists better understand what goes on in…

New Jersey has become the latest state to try and place a ban on AR-15 rifles. With gun associations disproving these laws and taking the matter to court, these new laws are continuously found to be unconstitutional. However, state officials argue that the purchase and use of these guns threaten public safety. But how will the lifting of this ban affect you? Maryland’s Ban on AR-15s Source: STNGR LLC/Unsplash The attempted ban of AR-15s in New Jersey isn’t a new issue, as Maryland had previously tried to do the same thing but was prevented from doing so in similar circumstances.…

COVID-19 data is not just determined by individuals taking a test, as levels of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) have been found in wastewater throughout most U.S. states. The levels are concerning, as at least 20 states have “very high” levels of COVID-19 in their wastewater, with only one having low levels. But does this mean that there could be a surge in cases? High Levels of COVID-19 in Wastewater Source: PIRO4D/Pixabay Workers at wastewater sites have recently noticed a surge in COVID-19 levels in their wastewater. This isn’t just in one particular state but in states all over…

Aspirin is often thought of as a safe medicine that people might take for pain relief. However, it is also often used to help thin blood and prevent blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. The one group of people that commonly use aspirin is seniors. However, healthcare providers have warned that continued use of aspirin can cause internal bleeding, with it being recommended that many people stop taking it altogether. But will they take the advice? Taking Aspirin Daily Source: Dan Smedley/Unsplash Many seniors across the U.S. take aspirin daily in the hope that it will reduce…

An increasing number of businesses across varying sectors have recently been forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with reasons including increased labor costs, high debts and a lack of footfall. The latest business to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy report is One Table, the parent company of Tender Greens and Tocaya. But what has forced the popular chain to go under? Tender Greens Is a Healthy Fast Food Restaurant Source: @keiraperiod/X Tender Greens was created as a healthy fast-food restaurant. People love fast food because it is quick and simple, but they don’t love how unhealthy it is. This…

Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese has served everyone’s cheese needs for almost thirty years. However, the company has recently come under fire due to some cheese being recalled, which has resulted in fatal-warnings being issued.  Some of its cheese was found to have Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe infections in those who consume it. Some people are more susceptible to these infections than others, and it’s important to know who these people are and what can be done about the cheese. St. Jerome Cheese Recalled Source: @TheSchmidtFirm/X Only the St. Jerome cheese from Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese has been recalled…

Politics has taken a different turn in recent years. While people used to feel that they could trust democracy to do the right thing, these feelings have dramatically changed, and most Americans now feel democracy is dead. There are a few reasons, with Republicans and Democrats completely switching their opinions in the last few years. People from other countries also agree that American democracy is no longer an excellent example of what democracy should look like.  The U.S. Used to Be a Good Example of Democracy Source: Zetong Li/Unsplash The most commonly held opinion in this survey was that the…

California is one of the most expensive states across the U.S., and taxes don’t seem to be helping this. Taxes are up for everything, and residents are getting fed up. Even paying court fees, regardless of whether you were the one who began the court case or not, has gone up. But how much have California taxes gone up, and are there any signs of them coming down? Middle-Class Californians Are Struggling Source: David Vives/Unsplash It could easily be thought that only lower-class Californians would be struggling with rising prices, but the middle class, who were once able to lead…