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For several years, popular retail store Target has filled its shelves with Pride merchandise during the month of June to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. While millions of shoppers love the store’s rainbow-themed garments and products, millions of others have protested against them. Now, in 2024, after several years of dealing with the substantial backlash from its #takepride line, Target has announced that it will only be selling Pride-themed “adult apparel” at select locations. Target Has Proudly Celebrated Pride Month for 10 Years Source: @BunnyBirdyGator/YouTube Over the past decade, Target has stocked its shelves with rainbow t-shirts, swimsuits and…
California has its fair share of issues, but one of the biggest problems on Governor Gavin Newsom’s plate is squatters who have turned the state into the “Wild West.” Squatters’ rights and the controversial legality of living on someone else’s property have been making headlines recently as there seem to be more squatters in California and other states like Florida and New York than ever before. Now, Newsom may finally have to make a change. The Complicated Squatters Situation Source: Depositphotos Understanding the details of squatters’ rights, adverse possession, no trespassing laws, eviction notices, and the legality of these situations…
Sometimes, it seems as though reading the news is just one frustrating or disappointing story after another. But then, one pops up that makes you smile from ear to ear. Just last week, a mother bear took her two cubs for a family day at the pool in the backyard of another family’s home in California. The residents were safely inside and able to watch and record a video entitled “cuteness overload.” California Family of Bears Goes to the Pool Source: @rickymatinez87/Instagram California resident and homeowner Rick Martinez posted several clips on his Instagram page on May 7, 2024, that…
Exactly fifteen years after the project was announced, the famous Maldives Floating City is finally ready for its first inhabitants. The Maldives Floating City will be the absolute first of its kind; with 5,000 floating homes, roads made from water, hotels, businesses, and beautiful walkways, it’s shaping up to be one of the most innovative and magnificent cities on Earth. Why Is the Maldives Building a Floating City? Source: iStock The Maldives is a stunning country in the Indian Ocean just off the southern coast of India. It’s made up of nearly 2,000 islands, though only 187 are home to…
The Ten Commandments of the Decalogue come from the books of Exodus in the Christian Bible and the Jewish Tanakh. They are a set of principles, instructed by God, on how one should live. However, while the Ten Commandments may seem like straightforward directives, there are actually several misconceptions about this important part of religious and human history. The 10 Commandments Are Only for Christians Source: Freepik One of the most common fallacies regarding the Ten Commandments is that they were written exclusively for Christians. The original Ten Commandments are in both the Christian Bible and the Jewish Tanakh, so…
The United States of America is undoubtedly one of the most well-known countries on Earth. It would be challenging to find someone who had never heard of the great U.S. of A. The majority of people born outside the U.S. have quite specific stereotypes of Americans, and there are many idiosyncrasies of the culture that foreigners simply cannot comprehend. So, here are 11 very American things that no one else in the world really understands. Americans Love Giant Coffees Source: Freepik When visiting a cafe in Italy, France or Spain, ordering a “cafe” means a cute little cup with about…
While electric vehicles have been available for some time with Elon Musk’s Tesla at the forefront, the first all-electric Class 8 semi truck didn’t hit the roads until 2022. Electric semi truck manufacturers, as well as truck rental companies, expected transportation companies to jump at the chance to change from diesel to battery-powered. However, that has not quite proven to be true. The fact is that electric semi trucks are simply far too expensive. Electric Semi Trucks Are Not Selling Well Source: @BluePineTech/YouTube In 2022, Tesla released the Tesla Semi, a fully electric Class 8 powered by a giant rechargeable…
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has faced significant backlash after raising the minimum wage for fast food workers throughout the state to $20 per hour. Now, just a few months later, Ohio announced they may be following suit. Ohio Senator Bill Blessing recently proposed Senate Bill 256, which outlines a gradual increase in the state’s minimum wage over the next three and a half years. But while Blessing and many other Ohio residents support the bill, others wonder if it’s the right call. What Is the Minimum Wage in Ohio? Source: Shutterstock Although the federal minimum wage in the United States…
Over the past year, President Biden has forgiven nearly $144 billion in student loan debt among nearly 4 million Americans. However, it’s become glaringly apparent that almost every one of those 4 million Americans are Millennial Gen Xers. President Biden has essentially left Gen Z out of it. Gen Z Has More Student Debt Than Millennials Source: iStock According to data collected by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Gen Z, who were born between 1997 and 2012, actually have more student debt than Millennials. They found that the average Gen Zer has $20,900 in student debt, which is…
The US Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced that several different ground meat products sold at Walmarts throughout twelve states may be contaminated. They found traces of E. coli in meat that was supposed to be a “segregated product” but, later, they realized was used in nearly 16,243 pounds of far beef. The FSIS is urging Americans to check their fridges and freezers to ensure they remove any of the contaminated meat immediately. The Recalled Meat From Walmart Source: @CBS4Local/X The FSIS released the statement on May 1, 2024, announcing that more than 16,000 pounds of ground beef…