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Apple is undoubtedly one of the largest tech companies in the world. And with almost 37,000 of its 161,000 total employees working in California and its headquarters based in Silicon Valley, the tech giant had long been synonymous with the Golden State. However, Apple recently announced that an entire division based in San Diego will be shut down in April 2024. For those working there, they have two options: move to Austin, Texas, or be let go. Apple’s Longstanding Ties to California Source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images In 1976, Apple was first founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Jobs’…
New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that she may remove much of the famous artwork from the state’s capitol building in Albany. And while there is certainly some debate as to whether or not the artwork should be removed, Gov. Hochul believes wholeheartedly that the depictions are offensive to Native American residents of the state and, therefore, shouldn’t be in a government building. Government Building Mural History Buster7/Wikimedia Murals in government buildings like in Albany weren’t always commonplace. It wasn’t until their use in the Mexican Revolution in 1920 that the idea of using murals caught on in the…
Simon Paul recently missed his court appearance after being charged for killing more than 3,600 protected birds, and now, there is a warrant out for his arrest. Paul and his co-conspirator, Travis John Branson, have been accused of hunting, killing, and selling thousands of birds on the black market, including dozens of bald eagles that are protected under the Bald Eagle Protection Act. Two Men Have Been Charged with 3,600 Counts of Killing Protected Birds Source: Getty Images On Dec. 7, 2023, an indictment was filed that reported Paul and Branson illegally shot and sold dozens of bald eagles and…
In Northern Wyoming sits one of the oldest and most picturesque ranches in North America, the Pitchfork Ranch. And the famous ranch is now up for sale, not only as a wonderful home, but as a successful business as well — for an almost unbelievable $67 million. History of the Pitchfork Ranch Source: Pitchfork Ranch The Pitchfork Ranch has sat in the same spot in Wyoming since before it was even a state when the first settlers arrived in the West. In fact, the ranch was built in 1878 by Otto Frank Von Lichenstein, who emigrated to the newly founded…
Ask most Americans, and they will say that the current cost of living makes it almost impossible to save for the future. And now, an expert economist has validated their feelings with concrete statistics. Peter St. Onge, economist and MBA professor, posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, explaining exactly why Americans are now struggling to make ends meet. Breaking Down the Numbers Source: @profstSt. Onge/X Professor St. Onge captioned the video, “Half of all American workers now make under $41,000 per year. That comes to $3,400 per month. Given the median rent is $1,978, and the used car payment…
From service bills to utilities, airline tickets, and pretty much every other purchase these days, it seems like the final price is so much more than the original price tag said it would be. And now, consumers have started to notice that these hidden fees are now appearing on their bills at restaurants, and some of these fees are almost too ridiculous to believe. The Mystery of PUF Fees Source: Freepik One of the most elusive fees is called the PUF or “public user fee.” It’s popping up on restaurant bills more and more often, and although it’s usually only…
Boston is known for its beautiful architecture, cold weather, and rich history. But while many residents and tourists walk its streets every day, enjoying the old buildings, most don’t realize that below ground sits an incredible music hall from the 1800s. The History of Steinert Hall Source: Suzy Hazelwood/Pexels Before diving underground to find out what lies beneath, one must first learn about the history of Steinert Hall on Boylston Street. What is now Steinert Hall was once a piano store called M.S. Steinert & Sons. The company was established in 1860 by Morris Steinert, an immigrant from Bavaria, but…
As winter arrives in full force, people around the world have to undertake the tedious task of defrosting their car windshields every morning. And while the internet is full of apparent helpful tips to do so, there are some hacks circulating that are actually very risky and could end up costing people thousands of dollars in car repairs. The Plastic Bag Hack Source: @PhoneRepairsUK/YouTube One of the most popular defrosting hacks spreading around the internet is that of the plastic bag filled with hot or boiling water. The idea is to rub the bag over the front of the windshield…
Archeologist and costume collector, Sara Rivers Cofield, found an amazing antique dress in Maine in 2013. She knew right away that it was almost 200 years old and quite a find, but what she didn’t know was that there was a hand-written coded message in a secret pocket in the dress. And although it took her almost a decade to find someone to decode it, Cofield now finally knows what it means. The Dress Source: Commitment to Costumes Cofield was immediately enamored with the incredible “rust, metallic, bronze silk dress,” when she saw it in the antiques shop. Because of…
Emily Oster is an economics professor at Brown University, as well as an author and podcast host. And she has become incredibly famous for her data-driven approach to pregnancy and parenting. Dr. Oster claims to base all of her opinions and advice on concrete data, and while some, specifically the upper-middle class, have taken her words as absolute truths, others claim her guidance is incorrect and even dangerous. Who Is Emily Oster? Source: Canva As an economics professor at an Ivy League institution, Dr. Emily Oster is undoubtedly highly educated and intelligent. She has used her capabilities to become a…