Author: Alex Trent
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.
The release of juvenile salmon fry into a California river has resulted in the massive death of nearly 800,000 salmon. The quick deaths of these salmon have been attributed to a mysterious illness that caused their gill and fins to hemorrhage until they ruptured. The fish had only recently hatched from eggs and the deaths were disappointing but not entirely unexpected. Mass Mortality Event Source: USFWSmidwest/Wikimedia The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) released a statement on March 2nd commenting on the salmon deaths, blaming it on gas bubble disease. “The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will vote this week on a controversial new climate risk proposal that could change how American corporations do business. The rule proposed by the SEC chair will require businesses in corporate America to disclose any material risks their operations are posing to climate change. This rule hopes to provide Americans and investors with more information about what corporations in the country are up to. Rule Proposal Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission/Wikimedia The proposed climate disclosure rule was first brought forward in 2022. In March of that year, SEC chair Gary Gensler spoke about…
A devastating water shortage in Mexico City, Mexico, may result in the entire city running out of water by the time the summer rolls around. Nearly 22 million people live in Mexico City, making it one of the largest cities in the world by population. The water crisis is thought by experts to be exacerbated by the effects of climate change, with neighborhoods in the city already reporting weeks going by while lacking water. No Proper Running Water for Three Months Source: Imani/Unsplash One Mexico City resident, Alejandro Gomez, told CNN that his family has been without proper running water…
A recent report published by Bank of America is making a good case for the bright future of southern US states. The report examined economic trends in different regions in the US and found that while population growth is slowing down in some areas, many Americans are choosing to relocate to southern cities like Houston, Dallas, Miami, and Nashville. Southern Swell Source: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC/Wikimedia The Bank of America report published in December found that the South, a region that encompasses 16 states and 129 million people, is responsible for nearly half the population growth of…
US-based tech giant Apple has received a hefty anti-trust penalty from the European Union’s executive enforcement arm the European Commission. The company received its first antitrust penalty from them in the form of a $2 billion fine. The European Commission alleges that Apple was engaged in a practice of banning app developers from letting users of IOS know certain things about Apple’s competing music subscription services. European Commission Ruling Source: EmDee/Wikimedia According to AP News, the European Commission ruled that Apple has broken the European Union’s competition laws by using unfair tactics to promote its own music streaming service over…
A statement issued on March 1st by the University of Florida has confirmed the elimination of all DEI-related positions on the campus. The University of Florida was forced into compliance by recently passed regulations banning DEI positions and administrative appointments in Florida’s public universities. This latest move comes in the midst of a movement to “Stop Woke” being pushed by Republicans and spearheaded by Florida Governor Ron Desantis. University of Florida Statement Source: WillMcC/Wikimedia In the statement released Friday, the University of Florida announced the closure of the DEI office and other DEI positions, citing new state rules. “To comply…
Americans are waking up to the reality that the dining experience they once took for granted is changing before their eyes. What was once a relatively inexpensive, casual outing has become complicated by inflated food prices, worker shortages, and closings of people’s favorite eateries. As restaurants grapple with a wave of negative marketplace pressures, what emerges on the other side of their struggle may be unrecognizable to current American consumers. Pandemic Problems Source: vperemen.com/Wikimedia Much of the current strife in the restaurant industry can be traced back to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. While restaurants were forced to…
The Oregon Legislature finished passing a bill on Friday that would reverse the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs. Previously, the state had been mostly overlooking the possession of street drugs among residents because of a passed ballot measure that was the first in the nation and a major win for legalization advocates. This bill’s passage comes as Oregon and many states are currently dealing with the consequences of a massive drug overdose crisis and are unsure of the correct response. Senate and House Votes Source: M.O. Stevens/Wikimedia According to AP News, the Oregon senate voted to approve House Bill…
California Governor Gavin Newsom is receiving criticism after Bloomberg reported on private conversations revolving around a ‘bread exemption’ to the new $20 minimum wage increase for fast-food restaurants in the state. The new minimum wage increase, which is set to take effect in April, is expected to cause a strain on businesses as they struggle to meet the requirements. Reportedly, restaurants like Panera Bread could possibly be exempt, which one of Newsom’s billionaire donors would benefit from. Donor to Newsom Office of the California Governor/Wikimedia Commons The Bloomberg News article lays out a story in which Newsom billionaire donor Greg…
Neil Patel of the Motley Fool (no, not that Neil Patel) is suggesting a change to the so-called “Magnificent Seven” collection of premium tech stocks that have been money-makers in years past. Patel is hoping for a change in the lineup as Tesla stock has seen disappointing performance in recent months while Netflix has seen huge growth. What Is the Magnificent Seven? Source: Andrew Walker/Wikimedia The Magnificent Seven (no, not the movie) is a series of stocks that represent huge tech companies that have had historic growths and momentum behind them. Typically, these stocks include names like Google, Amazon, Apple,…