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Over the past few years, the conversation regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) funding from the government has transitioned from interesting to hostile. A plan that was put in place to ensure universities and corporations around the country were incentivized to hire a diverse staff has turned into something else entirely. The latest school on the chopping block is the University of Virginia, as it’s recently been discovered that the school spends some $20 million a year on DEI staff. Understanding the Need for Diversity Source: Wikipedia Even though it may seem like a million years ago, it actually hasn’t…

Over the past twenty years, the cost of fast food in the United States has increased significantly. Gone are the days of $1 burgers and value menu french fries; today, a meal can cost $20 or more. Many say these new prices are absolutely outrageous, and some worry that with California’s new minimum wage legislation that offers $20 to all fast food workers, the price tags are going to skyrocket this year. Starbucks’ Charging More Than Ever Before Source: iStock At this point, Starbucks is essentially synonymous with coffee. With over 17,000 locations in the United States alone, the company…

Montecito, California, is known for being one of the most beautiful and wealthiest neighborhoods in the country. With a beautiful view of the Pacific, miles of walking trails, and even natural hot springs, it is a coveted corner of Southern California. Of course, the homes are private property, however, the walking trails and natural springs are supposed to be open to the public. Though, it seems its residents don’t want to share their paradise, as many have placed large boulders along the pathways to deter visitors. Now, local lawmakers are warning that residents of Montecito will receive a hefty fine…

Mark Zuckerberg is known around the world for being one of the most successful and richest people in the world. He created Facebook, and (later) Meta, and is now worth a whopping $173 billion. However, the businessman is making headlines these days for a much different reason. Emails that he wrote to his staff in 2016 were leaked on the internet, and an intense debate over their contents has ensued. What Did the Mark Zuckerberg Emails Say? Source: Cybernews The email, which was leaked during a lawsuit against Zuckerberg’s company, Meta, was dated June 9, 2016, sent from Zuckerberg to…

For the vast majority of Americans, understanding the ever-changing stock market and personal or professional investments is exceedingly challenging. Therefore, millions of people hire professionals to manage their portfolios to get the most out of their investments.  However, successful businessman and multi-billionaire, Elon Musk, recently announced that he believes investment managers are not making the best decisions for their clients. Specifically, when it comes to environmental investments.  America’s Leading Investment Firms Source: Freepik In the United States, investment management firms are some of the most lucrative corporations in the country. Essentially, businesses like Fidelity, BlackRock, and Vanguard make their money…

Over its rich 247-year history, the United States of America has had its fair share of ups and downs, including a nationwide civil war that killed 620,000 Americans. Today, 159 years after that war ended, Americans are worried another might be on their doorstep. And some political leaders are arguing that in order to stop a seemingly inevitable implosion, certain states, including California, should divorce the United States for good. What Is the Difference Between Secession and National Divorce? Source: Kyle Rivas/Getty Images With the 2024 presidential elections looming, the United States is more divided than ever. It seems that…

Most parents will use about 3,000 diapers during their baby’s first year of life, and over 140 million babies are born every year around the world. So, one might think that infant diapers would be a fantastic investment.  However, two corporations in Japan have completely stopped making diapers for infants. Not only because so few children are being born, but also because they’ve realized the elderly population is a much better market. Japan’s Significant Decrease in Births Source: Freepik/Freepik Japan hit a record low in 2023 with only 758,631 births. The nation has been breaking its own record for the…

Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District recently announced its plans to increase property taxes and rates across it’s six county’s over the next two years. The decision, deemed controversial by some homeowners, comes in response to higher costs of importing and treating water for the entire region and a decrease in the MWD’s overall revenue. Higher Rates Brought in to Support Conservation Efforts Source: Freepik According to the Los Angeles Times, there are several reasons behind the MWD’s decision to increase rates and property taxes across the state. The increased rates will help “cover the costs of importing and treating water,…

Costco Wholesale has been one of America’s favorite big box stores for years. The company takes a unique approach to shopping, in which customers must be members but are rewarded for their loyalty with extreme discounts. However, over the past few years. Costco has noticed that its customers are taking the membership policies as suggestions rather than rules, and now Costco is cracking down. But not everyone is thrilled with the reinstated regulations. Costco’s Beloved Food Court Source: Reddit One of Costco’s most popular features is its food court. Customers from all walks of life love the quick, delicious, and…

While any American under the age of 60 won’t remember the excitement of watching the first Moon landing, the intense emotions in Buzz Aldrin’s steps and the planting of the nation’s flag on that far-away rock have lived on in all Americans.  However, US President Joe Biden recently announced that there will be another flag alongside red, white, and blue on the Moon very soon. Japan is about to send its first astronaut to walk on the Moon.  The Moon Is on Everyone’s Mind Source: @ABS-CBN News/Facebook The announcement from the president has arrived just days after the incredible and…