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Alex Trent
Alex Trent is a freelance writer with a background in Journalism and a love for crafting content. He writes on various topics but prefers to create thought-provoking pieces that tell a story from a fresh perspective. When not working, Alex immerses himself in hobbies. His hobbies include reading, board games, creative writing, language learning, and PC gaming.
On Wednesday, temperatures in Las Vegas exceeded 115 degrees Fahrenheit for the fifth straight day which broke a previous four-day record for hot days set in 2005. Forecasters are predicting this record could grow or even be doubled by this weekend in a heat event that is being labeled as “the most extreme heat wave” since records by the National Weather Service started in 1937. US Heat Wave Source: Jonathan Borba/Unsplash Las Vegas, Nevada’s largest city, is experiencing the consequences of an unprecedented heatwave that is gripping multiple parts of the United States. California has seen at least a dozen…
Florida governor and former GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis will reportedly not get a speaking slot during next week’s upcoming Republican National Convention. The move is being seen as a snub to Trump’s political rivals, as outlets are also reporting that former US ambassador Nikki Haley has not even been invited to attend. Primary Contest Source: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Donald Trump handily cleared the field of candidates in this year’s Republican primary contest, but it was not without a fight. He faced several challengers including Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis. Anti-Trump Faction Source: Bob Jagendorf/Wikimedia During…
Governor of Texas Gregg Abbott has recently come under fire for his response to the Category 1 hurricane known as Hurricane Beryl that has left at least six people dead in the state and caused millions to lose power. The governor left the state on Monday for Seoul, South Korea for what is being reported as an “economic development tour of Asia” which has left some online furious. Abbott has also taken heat for a reported delay in federal aid to Texas for the hurricane from the Biden administration. Leaving Texas Enrique Macias/Unsplash On Monday, Governor Abbott shared a post…
For Summer 2024, McDonald’s is reintroducing an old favorite among its customers known as the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder With Cheese. This Quarter Pounder will also be joined by the Smoky BLT Double Quarter Pounder to round off the summer menu starting July 10. McDonald’s Announcement Source: Visual Karsa/Unsplash In an announcement released on July 8, McDonald’s declared that “Everyone’s favorite sandwich is back!” “Spotted: a delicious new addition to McDonald’s menu. Welcome to your one and only source for updates on the new menu items, returning fan-favorites and limited-time offers making their way to restaurants across the U.S.” said…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken to the road on a multi-day swing-state tour across the country. Newsom is attempting to stem the falling tide of enthusiasm for presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden after a bad debate performance that has led to high-profile calls from prominent Democrats for him to step aside. However, while Newsom is out doing damage control for his party’s candidate, problems at home have turned public sentiment against the governor online. Some cynically see Newsom as taking advantage of the situation to boost his national profile while Californians struggle under heat and wildfires. Mult-state Tour Source:…
A church in Tennessee has given away an AR-15 as part of a raffle for the Fourth of July Weekend. The raffle captured the attention of people online, who grappled with the idea of a stereotypically peaceful religion like Christianity encouraging the use of weapons among its worshippers. Tennesse Raffle Source: formulanone /Wikimedia Commons A local Fox News station spoke with Todd Holmes, the senior pastor at the River of Tri-Cities Church in Johnson City, Tennesse who set up the AR-15 Raffle. “This is just one of the many giveaways that we do here at our church,” Holmes said. “And…
US retailer Target recently announced that starting Jul 15, it would no longer accept personal checks as a method of payment at the checkout. This latest move comes amid several recent ones aimed at streamlining the checkout process and improving customer queue times. Target Announcement Source: Abhinav Bhardwaj/Unsplash In an announcement first reported by KARE, Target announced the axing of personal checks as a valid form of payment, citing concerns about crafting a convenient checkout experience. “Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing our guests with numerous ways to pay,” said a…
Last week, the Department of Justice offered Boeing a plea deal where it would plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States after two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds of people. Reportedly, Boeing has agreed to accept the plea deal, much to the dismay of victims’ families who have made statements calling it a “sweetheart deal” and “miscarriage of justice.” Plea Deal Source: Tingey Injury Law Firm/Unsplash The Justice Department said in a court filing on Sunday that Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy. The deal would force Boeing…
A continuous heat wave that has recently gripped the continental US has been shattering records as it brought heat and humidity to the country over the weekend. The National Weather Service’s highest level of heat warning has been in effect for about 36 million people or 10% of the US population as several areas see highs holding steady at over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaking Records Source: Jonathan Borba/Unsplash Northern California saw multiple areas surpass 110 degrees and the city of Redding reached a new record high of 119 degrees. Phoenix, Arizona just set a new Sunday daily record for the…
During a Fox interview, former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli called out the Biden administration’s latest jobs report on the US economy. Nardelli insisted that every month the way the numbers get adjusted is deceptive and the effects of inflation are being missed when looking at the quality of jobs. June Jobs Report Source: Mimi Thian/Unsplash The US jobs report released recently for the month of June showed that US employers added 206,000 jobs to the economy, which some experts have seen as a sign of strength. “Both May and June hiring was above 200,000 even after revisions, and the trajectory…