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With the next presidential election right around the corner, supporters of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have taken to the streets to rally for their president of choice. However, just as in 2020, rallies for Trump are far more common and boisterous than those for Biden. While these demonstrations are meant to encourage voters, they’ve become a source of entertainment. Several talk show hosts, such as Jimmy Kimmel, have sent interviewers to ask Trump supporters questions they assume they won’t know the answers to, thus inducing a good laugh among their left-leaning audiences. Late-Night Talk Shows All Have One…
Over the past decade, college enrollment in America has significantly declined. With the ever-increasing price tag for education and many companies removing degree requirements, some say a diploma is no longer necessary for success. However, a new study has shown that there is one big reason to graduate college: People who go to college may live several years longer than those who don’t. Why Aren’t Americans Going to College? Source: iStock It’s important to understand that, for decades, attending a four-year college or university was considered absolutely essential for professional and financial success in the United States. But that has…
Since its inception almost 250 years ago, the United States of America has prided itself on being a nation that allows free speech for every citizen, no matter what they believe in. Now, some are saying that the federal government has broken its promise to defend this amendment right by censoring posts on social media. The case has made its way to the Supreme Court, and although the justices haven’t ruled yet, it seems they are likely to side with President Biden and the government’s right to censor on social media. Murthy v. Missouri Source: Wikipedia The Supreme Court case,…
The world around us is changing exponentially faster than it ever has before. From technology to climate change, human rights, and global connectedness, humans today have more freedom and awareness than ever before. However, a new study from Finland has shown that this hyper-awareness of our and our neighbors’ realities is directly leading to anxiety and depression. The “Woke” Study in Finland Source: Freepik “Woke” has become a common vernacular in today’s world. By definition, it means “aware and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice.)” Because woke culture has become so…
Former president and candidate for the 2024 election Donald Trump is certainly known for having strong opinions about almost every topic, political or non. And Trump’s latest standpoint is that the state of California has “become a symbol of our nation’s decline,” and that Governor Gavin Newsom, or as Trump calls him “Gavin New-Scum” is absolutely to blame. California – “Not Really American” Source: Pond5 For decades, California has always been considered a little different than the rest of the country. However, it was usually because California seemed like a dream world. From Hollywood to Big Sur, the lives of…
New York City has been the most populated city in the United States for centuries, and with about 8 million residents, it still is today. However, over the past few years, hundreds of thousands of people have abandoned the Big Apple in search of a more affordable, safer, and calmer life elsewhere. Even though the mass exodus is technically slowing, research finds that the city is continuing to lose tens of thousands of residents a year. COVID in NYC Source: Freepik During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans were forced to stay home, wear masks in public, and stay six…
Compared to other countries around the world, the USA has a fairly short history. Though not all of it was pretty, Americans are quite proud of the nation’s rich history. However, some worry that today, America’s history is being destroyed to make room for a more modern world. Lupe Breard and her sister are experiencing this frustrating reality right now as she fights to keep her historic home in Echo Park, California, from being torn down to build a contemporary apartment complex. The Story of the Breard Sisters and Their Iconic Home Source: GoFundMe In the early 1970s, Lupe Breard’s…
Many people assume that the major fast food chains make such an incredible amount of money that they never struggle, but that’s not entirely true.While some chains are still thriving, others have noted a severe decrease in profits and consequently have been forced to close some of their locations or even file for bankruptcy.Franchising as a Business ModelSource: FreepikBefore diving into the recent struggles of several fast food chains, it’s first crucial to understand exactly how these stores are owned and operated. The vast majority of fast food restaurants are franchised, which means people can pay a franchise fee to…
Anyone who has undergone a home improvement or construction project knows that these things always take longer and are far more expensive than they originally planned for. But one project in Dubai may be one of the slowest-moving and most expensive construction endeavors of all time. At a price tag of $64 billion, the Dubailand theme park has been under construction for more than 20 years and is nowhere near completed. The Plan for Dubailand Source: VertexProductions Dubailand, also called the “Disneyland of the Middle East,” was designed and announced in October 2003. The ginormous theme park was planned to…
California is no stranger to extreme weather. From droughts to flooding, severe storms, heat waves, and more, the state has seen it all before. However, with the effects of climate change more significant than ever before, the Golden State can’t seem to catch a break. Most recently, excessive rain has caused landslides throughout Southern California, and several homes have either been completely demolished or are on the brink of collapse. Storms in Southern California Are Out of Control Source: Freepik Wild rain storms have been hitting Southern California relentlessly for months. In February, the state saw an almost unbelievable 12.7…