Author: Julia Mehalko

A severe 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Thursday afternoon, prompting a quick tsunami warning for much of the region. Because Japan is on the “Ring of Fire,” it is often considered to be an incredibly earthquake-prone country, as it has quakes more than any other place in the world. A Powerful Earthquake Rocks Japan Source: Su San Lee/Unsplash This latest 7.1 earthquake hit just off the southern coast of Japan, less than 20 miles off of Miyazaki, located in the Hyuganada Sea. According to the United States Geological Survey, this quake occurred around 4:43 p.m. local time on…

MAGA influencers on X, formerly known as Twitter, have called for a boycott of Dunkin’ Donuts. Many popular X users are calling on other conservatives to stop going to the popular fast food chain. This announcement comes after the chief executive of Rumble, a video platform, alleged that the coffee chain refused to advertise with them because of their “ring wing culture.” Rumble Joins X’s Fight Against Advertisers Source: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash This revelation comes as Rumble has joined alongside X and the social media company’s owner, Elon Musk, in suing a group of advertisers for not doing business on their…

Marcel Ciolacu, the Romanian Prime Minister, has pledged to boycott the Olympic Games closing ceremony, citing the controversy between Team USA gymnastics and Team Romania athletes. This announcement comes after American gymnast Jordan Chiles scored a bronze medal after a score reversal — beating out two Romanian athletes from receiving a medal in the process. Gymnastics Controversy at the Olympics Source: Ibex73/Wikimedia Commons The Olympics has seemingly been full of controversy this year. After a much-talked-about opening ceremony that offended Christians around the world, controversy has now hit gymnastics. This viral event occurred when gymnasts from around the world were…

Elon Musk has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), an industry group that represents various global brands. X, formerly known as Twitter, is leading the charge in this suit against GARM, as Musk has said that a conspiracy has forced X to lose billions of dollars from advertising. Musk Announces New War Source: MINISTÉRIO DAS COMUNICAÇÕES/Wikimedia Commons Musk has gone after advertisers who have decided to flee X after he bought the social media site in the past. However, now the billionaire has kicked this battle up a notch, seemingly announcing “war” when discussing…

Hurricane Debby has washed more than $1 million worth of cocaine onto beaches after it hit parts of Florida. Debby caused various regions of Florida to face life-threatening storm surges, massive amounts of rainfall, and flooding events. Now, it also appears the hurricane has caused some new discoveries. Hurricane Debby Hits Florida Source: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC/Wikimedia Commons Hurricane Debby officially hit Florida on Monday, marking the Sunshine State’s first hurricane strike of the 2024 season. While Debby brutally hit the Big Bend Region in the northern part of the state, other areas of Florida experienced the…

Critics have attacked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as they have claimed that this blatant climate change denial is hurting the Sunshine State. For years now, DeSantis has fought against even the idea of climate change. However, in recent months the Florida governor has put through policies that attack climate change and helpful environmental policies. Policies That Harm Florida Source: Denys Kostyuchenko/Unsplash Detractors of the Florida governor have pointed out that he has done many things that put Florida at risk, especially because the Sunshine State is one of the many U.S. states that will be at the forefront of climate…

Dozens of earthquakes hit Southern California Tuesday night, following a worrying 5.2 magnitude quake that rattled much of the San Joaquin Valley. California has seen an increasing amount of earthquakes in recent years, which has caused some concern among residents. A 5.2 Earthquake in Southern California Source: Sinjin Thomas/Unsplash On Tuesday night, just as many were ready to turn in for the night, a sudden 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California. This quake hit around 9:09 p.m. PST. The quake was centered in Lamont, California, which is about 21 miles from Bakersfield. Dozens of Aftershocks Source: Reign Photography/Pexels However, that…

A new survey has found that 98% of California fast-food restaurants have raised their prices after the state’s $20 minimum wage law was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, allowing it to officially go into effect on April 1. Critics of this new minimum wage law have long warned that menu prices would rise as a result of paying more for labor. Now, this survey suggests this warning has occurred. California’s Fast Food Law Source: Nothing Ahead/Pexels On April 1, California’s new fast food minimum wage law went into full effect — amid much controversy. This law legally requires all fast-food…

A new study official confirms — for the first time — that fracking is causing abandoned Texas oil wells to suddenly explode, ruining ranchers’ and farmers’ lands in the process. Analysts and scientists alike have theorized that fracking is to blame for these explosions in West Texas. However, they’ve never had actual scientific data to back up these claims — until now. A Ground Breaking New Study Source: Jared Evans/Unsplash This new study from the Southern Methodist University found that fracking wastewater can travel for miles underground, through geological faults. All of this underground traveling eventually comes to an end…

Chevron is moving its headquarters from California to Texas after calling the Golden State home for 145 years. This huge decision has already prompted some California business leaders to blame Governor Gavin Newsom and the state’s increasingly strict environmental policies and regulations. Chevron Flees California Source: InvadingInvader/Wikimedia Commons For years now, Chevron and California haven’t been getting along. Chevron officials and executives have long hinted at difficulties with the state’s regulations and environmental moves. Now, all of that has seemingly come to a head, as Chevron has announced it is moving its headquarters to Texas. Closed for Business Source: U.S.…