McDonald’s saw significant decreases in orders since the beginning of the year due to the increase in menu prices. The menu price hikes come as a direct result of the minimum wage increase in California as well as unprecedented inflation, which went into effect April 1st of this year. Now, McDonald’s is launching a plan…
The announcement of the potential reclassification of marijuana by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may not effectively address the persisting issues of the black market or the associated violence. Despite the shift in classification, the continued criminalization of marijuana under Schedule IV could perpetuate the very problems proponents seek to mitigate. While acknowledging marijuana’s…
George Washington University (GWU) officials have been pleading with police to sweep away university protesters as tensions grow on campus. In a tense standoff between police, university officials, and anti-Israel protesters at GWU in Washington, D.C., city authorities have decided against clearing the encampment due to concerns potential public relations fallout. The decision comes as…
The real estate markets in Florida, Texas, and California, once bustling with activity, are now showing signs of a significant shift. Recent data suggests that these markets may have reached their peak and could be headed for a downturn in the coming years. On the west coast of Florida, there has been a notable increase…
The groundbreaking research led by Marta Hatzell and her team at Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering unveils a promising solution in the fight against climate change. Their innovative process offers a compelling prospect: reducing the energy-intensive nature of carbon dioxide recovery from carbon capture, while simultaneously making it economically feasible. If these findings hold true,…
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a warning on Friday, indicating potential deficiencies in the grid’s reserves from April 29 at 7 p.m. Central time through May 1 at 9 p.m. ERCOT may need to take preemptive measures, such as delaying or canceling planned power-plant outages, to shore up available supplies by approximately…
This weekend promises a wild ride for the Central U.S. as a slow-moving upper-level pattern sets the stage for various weather events. Severe thunderstorms are expected along a cold front stretching across the Southern Plains, bringing risks of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Damaging wind gusts, large to very large hail and tornadoes are…
In the flurry of tech migration from California to Texas in 2020, Austin emerged as a burgeoning tech hub, buoyed by significant moves from Oracle and Tesla. Oracle relocated its headquarters to Austin, while Tesla began construction of a massive Cybertruck factory in the area, both bolstered by tax incentives and state support. These developments…
A recent analysis conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed a concerning “critical safety gap” within Tesla’s Autopilot system, contributing to 467 collisions, including 13 fatalities and numerous serious injuries. The investigation, spanning nearly three years, examined 956 crashes where Autopilot was purportedly engaged. The NHTSA’s findings highlighted deficiencies in Autopilot’s design,…
As the mercury rises, so do the gas prices at California pumps. Drivers across the state are feeling the pinch as they watch the numbers climb relentlessly. In a research note, analysts from JPMorgan predicted that if strong consumer demand for gas persists amid the lowest supply of gasoline in three years, average prices could…
