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Since the beginning of January 2024, many corporations have announced their intent to lay off hundreds of their employees. In some cases, these mass layoffs have resulted in companies letting go of a large percentage of their workforce. Unfortunately, for workers, these employers state that they have various reasons why they must lay off so many. Economic conditions or business restructurings are often to blame for mass layoffs. Shifting market dynamics and worldwide trends can also result in companies letting a certain percentage of their employees go. Google Source: Pawel Czerwinski/Unsplash Google, one of the biggest companies in the world,…

The Las Vegas Strip is no stranger to loss, as several major hallmarks of the location have closed between 2023 and 2024. Despite the patch of road only being 4.2 miles, it is one of the hallmarks of the United States — and many have mourned the loss of their favorite haunts and hangs. Here’s what you need to know about the Las Vegas closures. The Most Recent Loss: Siegfried & Roy’s Source: Wikipedia The first closure (and most recent) that this list will mention is the Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. This unique experience served as a…

Nobody ever thinks about an airport’s tarmac. Why would they? Whenever you’re at an airport, you’re probably thinking about ensuring you get to your plane on time — and then getting comfortable once you’re on said plane. Savannah Hilton Head Airport may get you to stop and think about their tarmac, though. That’s because there are two graves right on the runway, side by side! Two Graves at Savannah Hilton Head Airport Source: Karl Magnuson/Unsplash These two graves are noticeable. If you were looking at the tarmac, you wouldn’t miss them, as this part of the ground is separated by…

Tipping culture is changing. As customers become fatigued over when and how to tip, many are fighting back against companies that seem to be looking to get a tip from them, no matter what. For every customer who says they shouldn’t tip, there’s a worker or business that says they should. As a result, tipping culture has become rather complicated. However, one thing most customers can agree on is that if you don’t want to tip, you shouldn’t have to. When the No Tipping Option Is Not Available Source: Dan Smedley/Unsplash While tipping is often recommended at certain establishments, or…

Alaska is full of remote communities. Throughout the entire state, many communities are isolated, thanks to factors such as extreme weather. However, Whittier, Alaska may be the most remote community in the region — as all residents live under the same roof. Located about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage, Whittier experiences torrents of rain when it isn’t winter. During the colder months of the year, it experiences excessive snow. As a result, the town thrives living close together in two main buildings. The History Of Whittier, Alaska Source: cpeng/Pixabay In the 1940s and 1950s, the military built two main buildings…

California was once a state many Americans dreamed of living in. But within the last few years, things have changed. Now, California residents are fleeing the state at high rates. There are countless reasons why Californians have decided to start over somewhere else. Everybody has a different story. However, some major factors have stood out when analyzing this unique situation about why people are leaving California behind. Cost of Living Source: Jake Blucker/Unsplash The cost of living is one of the main reasons why so many Californians have decided to up and leave the state. The Golden State has always…

Setting an urban artistry record, the incident sparks controversy in LA, as vandals transform a 27-floor abandoned high-rise with vibrant graffiti. In a bold display of artistic defiance, over a dozen artists infiltrated the Oceanwide Plaza skyscraper development in Los Angeles, adorning its unoccupied windows with vibrant graffiti phrases like “Crave,” “Dank,” and “Amen,” transforming the stalled luxury project into a towering canvas. Inspired by a similar graffiti event during Art Basel Miami Beach, the artists chose the long-abandoned site opposite the Crypto.com Arena to display their creativity. From Abandoned Project to Artistic Statement Source: Trantamphotograpy/Imgur As the LA skyscraper…

After the explosion of a nuclear reactor in 1986, Chernobyl became home to extreme levels of radiation that has proven deadly to humans. The explosion is known as one of history’s worst nuclear accidents, forcing the evacuation of 150,000 people from land that has not been inhabited by humans since. The wolves that were impacted by Chernobyl’s radioactivity developed a baffling and unexpected ability that will have lasting implications for medical research. Tragic History and Aftermath Source: Wikipedia The explosion at Chernobyl happened during a routine maintenance check where electrical control systems were shut down against safety regulations. 30 people…

Most customers remember the jingle “ba-da-ba-BA-BAAA, I’m Lovin’ It”. The catchy jingle with an addictive hook plays in our minds from the early 2000’s, but it seems these days with inflation, McDonald’s wishes to curb this financial stress, and to do so that involves some big changes.  McDonald’s is making plans, when it comes to attempting to win back their customer base. And this means pulling out all the special marketing ropes to get the job completed. But how exactly will this work? And can the fast-food chain truly get its low-income customers to buy a Big Mac and French…

Museums house a vast collection of paintings created by old masters before the 19th century, open for public viewing. Although some of the most expensive pieces are considered priceless, museums rarely sell them. If you have ever wondered about the value of iconic paintings like the Mona Lisa, we will show you some of the most expensive paintings sold today. Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi: The $450 Million Masterpiece source: wikimedia commons Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci became the most expensive painting ever sold during a contemporary art event in 2016 at Christie’s, New York. It was sold for…