Hold on to your TikTok, The court case is Sept 16th
After years of controversy and attempts to ban it, TikTok is on the brink of being outlawed in the United States again. Congress passed a measure that would force the Chinese-owned app’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok. If a sale isn’t completed, TikTok will be banned altogether. This decision comes despite the app’s immense […]
Job Market Revolution! FTC’s Noncompete Ban takes effect September 4th.
If you recall, the Federal Trade Commission has dealt a major blow to restrictive employment practices. A landmark new rule banning non-compete clauses for most American workers. This rule finally goes into effect September 4th! “Game Changer: Non-Compete Clauses Get the Boot!” That’s right, employers can no longer shackle their employees with agreements that limit […]
Fake Reviews Got You Down?
Have you ever questioned the authenticity of online reviews? You’re not alone. Fake reviews can be incredibly frustrating and misleading for consumers. The good news? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just announced a major victory in the fight against deceptive reviews and testimonials! The FTC has a page to report fake reviews, see the link […]
Snake Hunting in the Everglades
The Everglades, a sprawling wetland once teeming with life, is now battling an insidious threat. Invasive Burmese pythons, originally exotic pets, have overrun this delicate ecosystem. These monstrous snakes, capable of growing to over 20 feet, are apex predators that have decimated native wildlife populations. From alligators to deer, no creature is safe from their […]
America’s Mental Health Crisis. A Breaking Point?
In a troubling new sign of the times, a CVS Health and Morning Consult survey reveals a growing mental health crisis in the United States. The survey found a significant increase in the number of adults reporting concerns about their own mental well-being or that of their loved ones. This comes as mental health concerns […]
Revolutionary App Brings AI Teachers to Life
Tired of boring textbooks and lectures that put you to sleep faster than a sloth on a sugar crash? Then get ready to transform your AP exam prep with TeachTap, the revolutionary new app that’s like TikTok for learning! Yes, you read that right – learning that’s actually FUN! Imagine history coming to life as […]
The American Dream on Hold: Why Homes Cost More Than Your Dreams
The median-priced home in the U.S. now costs a staggering $332,494, meaning prospective buyers need an annual income of at least $119,769 to afford it with a 10% down payment, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company. That’s about $45,000 more than the typical household earns annually ($74,755). Even with a 20% down payment, home buyers would […]
US Consumer Confidence Retreated in February
Spring is here and it looks like people are feeling a little less sunshine-y about the economy. A survey by The Conference Board found that consumer confidence took a dip in February, after three months of feeling good. Here’s the thing: people are worried about the whole inflation situation, even though food and gas aren’t […]
Reliable News
It turns out young adults (think under 30) are getting their news fix from social media just as much as traditional news channels. That means they are trusting what they see on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube almost as much as what they hear from the big news outlets. Pew Research Center found that half of […]
The US Military’s Autonomous Vehicles
The US Military’s Autonomous Vehicles by Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving technology developer for the trucking and defense markets, today unveiled its first autonomous test vehicle designed specifically for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This vehicle is a Ford F-150 upfitted with Kodiak’s autonomous system, the Kodiak Driver, and contains both the autonomy hardware and […]
