If you’re reading this, you’re likely considering leaving the United States in search of a better life abroad. However, moving abroad is not as simple as packing your bags and boarding a plane. You’ll need the legal right to live and work in another country, often beginning with a visa. This guide outlines some common…
For decades, polls have been a staple of American political discourse. We hear about “likely voters” and “margin of error” until the numbers start to blur together. And yet, election after election, we see polling missteps that make us question the validity of traditional methods. From predicting a Clinton landslide in 2016 to projecting a…
Insurance is meant to protect people when disasters happen. It’s supposed to help families rebuild and prevent financial ruin after events like fires or hurricanes. Insurance has shifted towards making profit, often at the cost of those it’s meant to protect. State Farm, California’s biggest home insurer, is a good example of this. The company…
In the endless pursuit of cutting-edge, eco-friendly transportation, the hydrogen-powered bike has pedaled onto the scene. While these bikes aim to offer a green alternative by emitting nothing more than water vapor, the concept might raise some eyebrows—or elicit outright guffaws. After all, straddling a miniature Hindenburg doesn’t exactly sound like a tranquil way to…
Capitalism and health care are fundamentally at odds. In a capitalist system, businesses exist to maximize profit, but when applied to health care, this leads to serious ethical issues. The goal of health care should be to cure illnesses and save lives, yet under capitalism, curing people reduces the need for further treatment, effectively cutting…
In the quiet streets of Bradenton, Florida, Jim has lived a life marked by the typical joys and challenges of homeownership. However, the increasing ferocity of hurricane seasons has transformed his perspective, turning him into an unwitting witness to the harsh realities of climate change. This year, Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through Florida with…
An 11-year-old daredevil from Rogue River, Oregon known online as Lynx, has taken social media by storm after performing a dangerous dirt bike stunt that has left many viewers both impressed and deeply concerned. In a video that has now gone viral, Lynx can be seen jumping his dirt bike off the roof of a…
As a 54-year-old avid mountain biker, I’m keeping a close eye on the ongoing discussion about allowing Class 1 e-bikes on non-motorized trails in Moab, Utah. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced a 30-day public scoping period to assess whether Class 1 e-bikes should be permitted on over 190 miles of non-motorized mountain…
E-bike fires are becoming a significant concern across the United States as the popularity of these vehicles continues to rise. Reports of battery fires tied to e-bikes, particularly those using non-UL certified lithium-ion batteries, are causing alarm, prompting changes in policy and regulation. Between January 2021 and November 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced $94 million in federal funding to strengthen Florida’s electrical grid in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The funding is part of a broader $612 million initiative aimed at improving grid resilience across the southeastern U.S. The decision to direct taxpayer money to highly profitable utility companies, such…
