Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed two bills aimed at shielding law enforcement officers from “anti-police activists” and increasing support for them. The first bill, SB 184, sets a 25-foot “no-go” zone around police and first responders engaged in their duties, making it a second-degree misdemeanor for individuals to violate this rule. Critics argue the…
California recently implemented a significant wage increase for fast-food workers, which has prompted McDonald’s Corp. to take some extraordinary measures to assist its franchisees in managing the escalating costs. To counteract the financial strain caused by the mandatory 25% pay raise in California, McDonald’s has reintroduced bagel sandwiches, a beloved breakfast item, at its locations…
Electric vehicles have grown in popularity, especially with the rise of Tesla. The idea of having a car that helps the environment is a concept that many blue states have been happy to latch onto. However, a study published back in early 2020 seems to contest the idea that EVs are actually better for the…
The Coast Guard rescued a group of mariners on a small island in the Pacific Ocean. The three men were located as a result of the “HELP” sign they spelled out on the island using palm fronds. And they were in for an even bigger surprise when the Coast Guard showed up. The sailors were…
While wisdom and experience are valued assets, there comes a point where the demands of leadership necessitate a fresh perspective and energy. In the United States, the absence of a mandatory retirement age for politicians has sparked discussions about whether there should be one. Advocates argue that instituting a retirement age, such as 75, could…
The Golden State spent $24 billion dollars over the course of five years to address their homeless problem. However, a recent audit revealed that the state did not effectively track the success of the programs, making it unclear if they were effective in reducing the homeless population at all. Homelessness has become an increasingly worrisome…
In the latest attack, Apple sent threat notifications to users on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. Mercenary hackers frequently deploy malware to compromise target systems. This can include spyware, ransomware, and key loggers, among other malicious software, aimed at exfiltration of data, encrypting files for ransom, or monitoring user…
The price of cocoa has had a recent surge due to a global supply shortage. This has put candy companies who specialize in chocolate candies on the ropes and forced them to make difficult decisions to cut cost while maintaining their customer satisfaction. Some of these changes come highly contested by consumers. Chocolate companies are…
The immigration crisis has reached new heights as hundreds of migrants breached the Texas-Mexico border in El Paso on March 21. Over 200 migrants were charged with rioting after the breach became violent with the Texas National Guard troops in El Paso. The immigration crisis has graced headlines for months, with increasing urgency. There has…
In 2013 a party size bag of potato chips were 17 oz. somewhere between here and there a party size bag has dropped to 12.5 oz. That is a lot of missing potato chips and the price of the bag has gone from 2.99 to 5.99. So the price doubled and you get 26.4% less…
