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…
Phillips 66’s recent announcement to close its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025 marks a significant shift in California’s energy landscape. The refinery, which consists of two facilities in Carson and Wilmington, processes crude oil and upgrades it to finished products, supplying about 8% of the state’s refining capacity. With its output contributing…
In a significant move towards expanding international equestrian ties, a Chinese trade delegation embarked on a targeted mission to Kansas and Nebraska this October. Their objective? To acquire high-quality American Paint Horses, a breed renowned for its colorful coat pattern and all-around capabilities. This visit marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-China agricultural trade, particularly in…
Walgreens just announced its decision to close approximately 1,200 stores across the U.S., adding to growing concerns about the worsening pharmacy desert problem, particularly for the elderly. The closures will take place over the next three years, with 500 stores expected to shutter by the end of fiscal year 2025. For hundreds of thousands of…
Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security payments has become a centerpiece of his campaign, drawing significant support from seniors who stand to benefit from the plan. The proposal, which Trump first shared in July via his social media platform Truth Social, pledges to end all taxes on Social Security income, declaring that…
Dr. McKeown, a physics lecturer at UCLA and Missouri native, is facing an unexpected crisis after moving to California for his teaching career. Despite securing a position at the prestigious university, the high cost of living in Los Angeles, coupled with low wages, has left him homeless. After just one year at UCLA, McKeown’s financial…
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…
Boeing, a major company that builds airplanes, is going through a tough time and has announced it will lay off 17,000 workers, which is about 10% of all the people who work there worldwide. This decision comes as Boeing is struggling with money problems, made worse by a strike that has stopped work on some…
7-Eleven has announced plans to close 444 stores across North America. This decision is part of the company’s response to several economic challenges, including a drop in sales, fewer customers, and rising inflation. The closures will affect about 3% of 7-Eleven’s 13,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The convenience store chain has been…
The insurance crisis in Florida has reached unprecedented levels, with many national insurance companies fleeing the state due to skyrocketing risks from increasingly frequent hurricanes. As local private insurers also cancel policies, many Florida homeowners find themselves turning to Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed nonprofit intended as an insurer of last resort. Now, as…
