DC moves closer to selecting its first new Congressional member in more than thirty years
New Congressman Elected in D.C. Democratic Primary D.C. Congressman Robert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the seat formerly held by Eleanor Holmes Norton, making her retirement the first change in representation since 1991. This election cycle began when Norton, who is 88 years old and has served 18 consecutive terms in Congress, […]
McDonald’s reintroduces fried apple pie after over 30 years away from the menu
McDonald’s to Reintroduce Fried Apple Pie for America’s 250th Anniversary On Tuesday, McDonald’s announced the return of its fried apple pie in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. This treat will be available for a short time at select U.S. locations starting June 23, marking the first significant national offering in over 30 years. “Summer can […]
Oakland reparations committee achieves no results after 5 years
Challenges Persist for Oakland’s Reparations Initiative Five years ago, the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) announced ambitious reparations aimed at supporting Black students. Critics, however, argue that the plan has not met its intended outcomes, leaving students facing the same troubling academic hurdles that sparked the initiative initially. The school board adopted a resolution for […]
Man sentenced to 291 years for assaulting 7 women after deceiving them into his apartment
Missouri Man Sentenced for Sexual Assaults A Missouri man who targeted Muslim women has received a lengthy prison sentence—291 years—for sexually assaulting seven women he met through dating apps. Yahya Marie, 30, a chiropractic student, was sentenced on Tuesday for years of luring unsuspecting individuals to his suburban St. Louis apartment where he assaulted them. […]
11 years ago today: Trump begins his initial run for president
Eleven Years Since Trump’s Candidacy Announcement On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump made a memorable entrance by descending a golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce his campaign for the presidency, an event that would have lasting impacts on the political scene. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and introduced by his daughter, Ivanka Trump, […]
Poll Reveals Women and Youth Have Driven American Departure from Religion in Last 13 Years
Declining Belief in Religiosity’s Positive Impact According to a recent Gallup poll, fewer Americans believe that a more religious society would be better compared to 13 years ago. The percentage of adults who think that increased religiosity would positively affect the U.S. has dropped from 75% in 2013 to 65% today. This shift appears to […]
Pizza Hut is set to be sold for $2.7 billion following years of declining sales.
Pizza Hut to Be Sold for $2.7 Billion Hmm! Brands announced on Tuesday that it plans to sell Pizza Hut, which has been struggling with stagnant sales, for $2.7 billion. A private equity firm named Long Range Capital will be acquiring Pizza Hut’s operations—excluding mainland China—for approximately $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, Yum China Holdings will take […]
Trump Administration Takes Action Against Haitian National Involved in $58 Million Drug Clinic Fraud; Risking Years in Prison and Deportation
Massive Medical Fraud Scheme Exposed Last year marked a significant moment in the fight against medical fraud, as federal prosecutors unveiled the largest bust in history involving Jean Jethro Alexandre, a Haitian national. He had intended to run two clinics that, on paper, were meant to treat HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. However, according […]
Mexico has been releasing untreated sewage into California for years — Steve Hilton promises to put an end to it
California Gubernatorial Candidate Tackles Toxic Waste Issues Steve Hilton, a Republican running for governor in California, has promised to tackle the ongoing toxic waste issues in the Tijuana River Valley if he wins the election. On Monday, he shared a video during a recent visit to the Tijuana River, highlighting Mexico’s continued discharge of untreated […]
Investing $1,000 in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Today: What History Suggests It Might Be Worth in 20 Years
Investing Insights: A Look at Stock Performance Investing is often touted as a solid method for building wealth over time. Still, while the historical trend shows that markets tend to rise in the long run, past performance can be, well, unpredictable. Diving into individual stocks can be quite challenging. Many actually lag behind the overall […]