Author: Julia Mehalko
Julia is an experienced news writer with more than 8 years of experience. With a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she is skilled at writing digestible finance information and shares a particular passion for technology and innovation! When she’s not writing, Julia enjoys shopping at vintage stores, watching old movies, and traveling.
Elon Musk has attacked the “legacy” media after reports surfaced that the billionaire gifted a Chechen warlord a Tesla Cybertruck. Rumors of this situation swirled after a Chechen dictator posted on Telegram a video of himself driving a Tesla truck and thanking Musk for it. A Cybertruck in Chechnya Source: Mylo Kaye/Pexels Musk recently made headlines after Ramzan Kadyrov, a Chechnya leader, posted a video on Telegram where he appeared to be behind the wheel of a Tesla Cybertruck. The car also appeared to have a gun turret attached to it. Kadyrov thanked Musk for sending the car to him.…
Florida lawmakers have increasingly struggled to solve the state’s ongoing property insurance crisis, which has seen rates skyrocket over the last few years. Now, as many Floridians head to the polls for primaries in the Sunshine State, many voters have explained that their number one issue is property insurance rates — even though both Republican and Democratic legislatures have no solution for this problem. The Highest Property Insurance Rates in the U.S. Source: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels According to the Insurance Information Institute, Florida has the highest property insurance rates in the entire United States. On average, Florida homeowners pay about $3,340…
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown has threatened to sue former President Donald Trump if he continues to allegedly lie about an altercation the two had. Brown has recently been making headlines after he stated that Trump lied about almost being in a helicopter crash with him. Trump’s Remarks About Brown Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons This latest situation began after Trump told a story about how he was allegedly on a helicopter ride with Brown. During this ride, Brown reportedly made “terrible” comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris and Brown dated back in the 1990s. A Near Helicopter Crash…
After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Russia, officials quickly warned that the region could experience tsunamis, prompting the declaration of a tsunami warning. However, within a day, another disastrous situation arose — that of a volcano eruption in this same area of Russia. A Severe Earthquake Source: Sasha Panarin/Unsplash This latest earthquake seen in Russia occurred about 63 miles east of the coastal city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. This town has a population of 180,000. The U.S. Geological Survey revealed that the 7.0 magnitude quake occurred about 18 miles below the Earth’s surface. Where This Earthquake Occurred Source: Sasha Panarin/Unsplash So…
Floridians have expressed their outrage after Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo sent out a memorandum to her fellow colleagues and explained that she would not call for a special legislative session. Many Florida condo owners have wanted a special session to be held to help solve the ongoing catastrophic condo crisis the state is facing. Condo Fees Skyrocket Source: Mackenzie Marco/Unsplash In the last few years, condo fees and monthly payments have been skyrocketing as condo associations rush to meet an upcoming December 31 deadline. These fees cover special assessments — and potential repairs — that condo associations must make…
Scientists are preparing to once again study the notorious asteroid Apophis as it sets to pass incredibly close to Earth in 2029. Apophis is well known among both amateur and professional astronomers, as the asteroid has been said to be a very dangerous rock that could eventually hit Earth. The Remarkable Discovery of Apophis Source: Astronomical Institute of the Charles University: Josef Ďurech, Vojtěch Sidorin/Wikimedia Commons Apophis was first discovered by scientists two decades ago. Upon this remarkable finding, astronomers realized that this space rock could pose a massive threat to Earth, thanks to its orbit. Eventually, in the future,…
Camping World RV Sales is refusing to take down a huge American flag that is flying over its grounds — even though California’s San Joaquin County has ordered them to. California has ordered this massive flag to be removed because of potential safety concerns. A Huge American Flag Blowing in the Wind Source: PeRshGo/Wikimedia Commons Camping World RV Sales is a major RV retailer located in 250 different locations around the United States. At many of these locations, huge American flags can be seen blowing in the wind over the retailer’s property. A California Problem Source: Tae Fuller/Pexels However, this…
Archaeologists have recently discovered a remarkable stone that could eventually lead them to a long-lost city of the ancient Mayan civilization in Mexico. This stone slab is full of old hieroglyphics that discuss ancient rulers of the Mayans, as well as a city that has never been found by modern-day researchers. A Stunning Stone Source: The Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico Archaeologists have revealed that they have excavated a stone slab that contains 123 hieroglyphic cartouches. This stunning stone slab was discovered at an ancient pyramid in Mexico that was first made during the Mayan civilization. A…
Thousands of “horrified” Christians have signed an online petition rebuking former President Donald Trump and stating that they will not vote for Trump in November’s upcoming election. This petition comes during a time when Trump is attempting to get many Christian Americans out to vote for him as he strives to beat Vice President Kamala Harris in his bid to return to the White House. A Christian Petition Gains Support Source: Aaron Burden/Unsplash Faithful America, a left-leaning Christian organization, recently launched a petition calling on other Christians to rebuke Trump and his recent comments at the Turning Point Action Believers’…
A Florida school board has halted its plans to install religious chaplains in their public schools after “Ministers of Satan” of The Satanic Temple, showed interest. Many parents have heavily criticized Florida’s chaplain program, as they believe it violates their constitutional rights and goes against the separation of church and state. Pausing DeSantis’ New Law Source: Gage Skidmore/Getty Images This sudden halt comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law allowing volunteer chaplains to offer support services in public schools from grades K-12. The Osceola County School Board pulled this chaplain plan from consideration during its meeting this…