In a recent development, Michigan’s House of Representatives approved a hate speech bill, designated as HB 4474, which aims to criminalize words that cause someone to feel threatened, including the misuse of pronouns. All Hate Crimes Will Be Penalized The bill introduces hate crime penalties for actions that make individuals feel “terrorized, frightened, or threatened,” … Read more
A recent episode of the popular animated series “South Park” has set the internet ablaze with its satirical take on Disney’s alleged pandering to liberal politics. Here’s the whole story. The Background In recent years, Disney has faced mounting criticism from conservatives who accuse the company of pushing a liberal agenda. The Backlashes Additionally, some … Read more
San Francisco made significant efforts to revamp its streets ahead of the crucial U.S.-China summit, including removing homeless camps in the city. Here’s the whole story. The Conference In a conference unveiling the city’s plan, California Governor Gavin Newsom said, “I know folks are saying, ‘Oh they’re just cleaning up this place because all those … Read more
A community of transgender women in Italy has celebrated a recent statement by the Vatican announcing that trans people can now be baptized in the church, among other landmark changes for trans-Catholics. Another Change for the Church Last week, the Vatican released an official statement declaring that trans people can now receive baptism, act as … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis found himself in a fiery exchange during a press conference on September 7, following a recent racially motivated mass shooting in Jacksonville that claimed three Black lives. Here’s the whole story. The Exchange The press conference began on a seemingly typical note but took a dramatic turn when an unidentified individual … Read more
Air Canada is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The airline was recently compelled to issue an apology after a man with spastic cerebral palsy, Rodney Hodgins, was left with no choice but to drag himself off a plane when the airline failed to provide him with a wheelchair. Here’s the full story. Anniversary … Read more
If you are a Californian who has seen insects falling through the sky, you may have an explanation. In a remarkable effort to curb the booming population of wild Mediterranean fruit flies, SFGATE reported that Los Angeles deployed aircraft to drop hundreds of thousands of insects, all marked with a distinct purple dye. The Battle … Read more
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, has released tens of thousands of hours of previously unseen footage from the insurrection on January 6. Here’s the whole story. Promises Kept In a shocking development, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced the public release of 44,000 hours of footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the … Read more
The Republican-controlled Texas Board of Education recently caused outrage by deciding not to include several climate textbooks in the state’s science curriculum. Here’s the whole story. Banning Books The Republican-dominated education board in Texas voted against including seven out of 12 climate textbooks for eighth-graders in the state science curriculum. Notable publishers like Savvas Learning Company, … Read more
The rural North Texas school board initiated an investigation into the incident where a transgender student lost his role in the high school musical, sparking national attention. Superintendent Stripped of Duties In a consequential move, the school board temporarily removed the school district’s superintendent from overseeing the fine arts department until the investigation concludes. Administrative … Read more
Female participants of the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament have begun to abandon the competition due to the inclusion of male-born transgender opponents. Controversy in the Ring The controversy reached its peak when transgender competitor Corissa Griffith claimed four gold medals in a tournament held in Georgia on October 21, sparking outrage … Read more
A recent survey conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland indicates that an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Americans feel there should be a ban on stock trading for members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and Supreme Court. Of course, Members of Congress trading stocks is nothing new. Still, … Read more
Despite historic highs in American mortgage rates, real estate investing remains strong. According to a new study examining all industries within the S&P 500 Index, real estate investment still sees excellent returns, with an overall ranking of sixth best. Recent data released by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or Freddie Mac, reveals that an … Read more
It is the season for foot traffic, but states like West Virginia won’t be capitalizing on this summer’s influx of travelers quite like Florida will. With the smallest ratio of small businesses per 100,000 residents in the country, West Virginia may lose out on a serious cash injection from tourism that helps boost the economy. … Read more
When everything in the world gets more expensive, cutting back expenses becomes less and less feasible for Americans. According to a new study, workers across the country are instead turning their minds to increasing their income. How they are looking to do it: by investing in real estate. And residents of Wisconsin are among the … Read more
Some of the most recognizable women in the entertainment industry have become household names, known for their talent, beauty, and style. Some women have also become known for their wealth and financial success. We take a closer look at the top 23 richest celebrity women and uncover the secrets to their wealth. From business ventures … Read more
Over 79% of residents in Newark, New Jersey are renters. Cities in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts are also home to a high ratio of renters to buyers. According to IPX1031, 71% of these renters want to purchase a home, so what is preventing them? A January study by IPX1031 examines the U.S. Census Bureau … Read more
Most people are familiar with 50 Cent’s bops such as “P.I.M.P.” or “In Da Club.” However, few people are familiar with the rap king’s net worth! Despite what you might think, we can learn some pretty big lessons from Curtis Jackson’s net worth. If you’re interested in uncovering all the juicy details about 50 Cent … Read more
A TikTok mom’s hair care routine for her son has stirred the pot on the social media platform. She claims that she shaves her infant son’s head to help his hair grow back “thicker and more even.” TikTok users had mixed opinions on the bizarre hack. Baby Buzzcuts Are In The mom started her post … Read more
Some celebrities seem to have the Midas touch and everything they touch turns to gold. That’s certainly the case for these three. Rick Ross, Blippi, and Soulja Boy have a combined net worth of nearly $100 million and it’s still growing. They didn’t start out that wealthy, though. Here’s a look at how they each … Read more
