Author: Kate Row

The rise in popularity of electric vehicles in the U.S. has been nothing short of meteoric, with Elon Musk’s Tesla at the forefront of the movement. However, China was a world leader in making and buying electric vehicles before Tesla was even on the map.China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer surpassed Tesla in sales in the final quarter of 2023. The Hong Kong-based firm called BYD and Elon Musk’s  popular Tesla brand have been running neck and neck for the past few years as Tesla pulled ahead in sales at the beginning of 2024.  China is a Leader in the EV…

J.D. Vance was thrust into the political spotlight when Presidential candidate Donald Trump announced that he would be his VP running mate on July 15. Since then he has made headlines for his commentary on American family life disappearing in America, lamenting “childless cat ladies” trying to run the country. From novelist and venture capitalist to politician, let’s review just how much J.D. Vance is worth and how he managed to accrue his small fortune. J.D. Vance Net Worth According to an analysis done by the Washington Post, J.D. Vance has a net worth of more than $10 million. Despite…

Reliable cars are made with a few things in mind: safety, performance, and ease of maintenance. Not only are we relying on our cars to get us from point A to point B, but we want to invest in vehicles that will not run up costs in maintenance overtime.Americans are expecting to drive their cars for longer than ever before and require reliable vehicles that aren’t going to slow them down or cost them tons in expensive repairs. Avoiding recalls is another motivating factor when looking to buy. We’ve collected a list of some of the car brands with the…

Red Lobster is but one of the many restaurant chains who have fallen victim to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in 2024. The seafood chain officially filed for bankruptcy in May, citing financial struggle and operational pitfalls. In an effort to salvage the business they liquidated equipment and began shutting down locations. As of October, the chain has shut down more than 87 locations, with more sure to follow. One Fifth of Red Lobster Locations are Shut Down Despite being one of the country’s most beloved seafood chains, Red Lobster has been forced to close the doors on one fifth of their…

The Bermuda Triangle has long been one of the most mysterious places on Earth. Many ships and aircrafts that have entered this area of the ocean have never come out, inspiring countless theories to try to explain these bizarre occurrences. Scientists may have finally closed one such mystery involving a vessel that seemingly disappeared into thin air 100 year ago. Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle Source: Reddit The Bermuda Triangle is located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is roughly considered to be the spot of ocean between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. So many boats…

A crater located in Siberia has grow so large that it is dubbed the ‘Mouth to Hell’ by scientists. The massive crater continues to grow and spike experts’  concerns. It appeared over 60 years ago and continues to grow by swallowing the land around it. Here’s why scientists are worried about the increasingly massive crater. How it Started @RajashinghamT/X The crater first appeared in the 1960s and was known as the Batagaika Crater. As it grew, it earned the name of ‘Mouth to Hell’ among those who have studied it and those who live in the surrounding regions. What started…

Governor Gavin Newsom is under scrutiny from one of the California’s largest newspapers for failing to protect workers from extreme heat. The story comes hot on the heels of the controversy surrounding Newsom’s divisive decision to pass bills such as the minimum wage increase in the fast food industry and the state’s alarming state audit. According to The Los Angeles Times the state delayed the implementation of indoor workplace standards that are build to protect workers from heat. The newspaper called out the “ineptitude” of the state’s officials. Delayed Progress by Governor Newsom Source: CAgovernor/X According to the editorial piece, Newsom…

On Monday, April 1st during an interview with Louisville’s Radio 840 Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed major concern over the present state of world affairs. He also answered questions regarding whether or not his time serving on the Senate would be coming to an end in the near future – making sure to set the record straight for those who questioned his ability and desire to continue serving. McConnell on His Future in Senate Source: @leadermcconnell/ X In late February McConnell announced that he would not seek another term as the leader of the Senate Republicans, which he has…

Europe needs to take inspiration from Joe Biden’s tariffs on China to avoid to overconsumption of stock from China.  If other countries do not set rules like America’s president, Joe Biden, then they will all be dumping grounds for China’s industrial goods. Goods such as cars, batteries and cleantech components all could threaten their social market models. What Are Biden’s Tariffs Against China Source: Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies/Wikipedia Biden has put these tariffs against China to make sure U.S. jobs are projected. America has added a 100% border tax on Chinese electric cars. They have done this to ensure…

Election year is always filled with controversies. Despite President Biden being blamed for the rising oil price, he doesn’t actually have a say on it. An analyst from GasBuddy said it was all about the market. Voters who are voting with their wallet must know the facts. Misinformation on Both Sides Source: Marcel Eberle/Unsplash Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy talked to Fortune aiming to straighten misconceptions about politically-fueled oil prices. “There’s so much misinformation from politicians on gas prices on both sides of the aisle that Americans really think gas prices are more a function of a president than they…