Imagine you’re playing a game of Jenga. You know that if you pull out too many blocks, the tower will eventually fall. Climate change is kind of like that Jenga tower. If we push it too far by heating up our planet, we could trigger something called “tipping points,” where the environment changes so drastically…
After years of controversy and a protracted legal battle, one of Palm Springs’ most recognizable tourist attractions is set to move. The Forever Marilyn statue, a 26-foot-tall tribute to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic skirt scene from the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch, has been a source of division since its return to Palm Springs in…
The 2024 Paris Olympics have been nothing short of spectacular, marked by extraordinary athletic performances and a series of record-breaking achievements. Athletes from around the world have come together to push the boundaries of human capability, setting new standards in their respective sports. This year’s Games have not only celebrated the spirit of competition but…
The recent Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis could have unintended consequences for conservatives, particularly in the controversy surrounding Dunkin’ Donuts and Rumble. In this landmark case, the court ruled that a business owner could refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings based on First Amendment rights. While this decision was seen…
The Treasury Department has raised concerns about Florida’s new anti-woke banking law, warning it could potentially allow criminals to exploit the U.S. financial system. This law, signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in May, prohibits banks from considering non-financial factors such as politics, religion, or environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) when conducting business. This…
A group of migrant workers is suing Home Depot, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), and the city of Chicago. They claim that police officers working part-time as security at the store have been harassing and attacking them because of their ethnicity. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, says that these day laborers from Venezuela were mistreated…
In the ongoing discourse surrounding climate change, a stark divide often emerges along political lines, with Republicans frequently portrayed as skeptical or dismissive of the scientific consensus on the issue. Numerous factors contribute to this phenomenon, but two primary influences stand out: the deeply ingrained political ideology propagated by conservative-leaning networks and the geographical realities…
Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan to help lower electricity bills in California. The plan comes as the state tries to increase the use of renewable energy and make electric bills more affordable for residents. Protesters, including renters, seniors, and environmentalists, have rallied against a recent decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to…
As Florida braces for the inevitable impact of a Category 5 hurricane, the state’s financial resilience is under scrutiny. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (CPIC), Florida’s largest insurer, has requested a 13.5 percent rate hike. With 1.3 million policyholders as of 2023, if CPIC becomes insolvent, all Floridians with any type of insurance, including condo owners,…
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are launching a new sports streaming service called Venu Sports this fall. Priced at $42.99 per month, Venu Sports aims to offer a comprehensive sports viewing experience, potentially shaking up the market and impacting the stock prices of Disney and Fubo. This service will feature games from major leagues…
