Two young detectorists made a shocking and, as of yet unexplained, discovery in the Mojave Desert near Palm Springs. The corroded metal chest was emblazoned with what appeared to be the infamous ‘SS’ symbol associated with Germany’s Nazi Party. Night Adventure Evgeniy Kozlov/Unsplash Harley Eaton, 19, and Connor Rudolph, 20, were staying at Rudolph’s rural house in the Mojave Desert. The pair of them, on recalling that they had a metal detector, then had the bright idea to see if they could find anything interesting in the area. Low Hopes Paulius Dragunas/Unsplash It was a dark night in Summer, and…
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The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has released a statement claiming a major accomplishment for his office’s recent change to the minimum wage, and benefits to both workers and businesses. Newsom linked the wage rise, from $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour, to the increase in an important fast food industry metric that he claims proves spreaders of misinformation “wrong”. Minimum Wage Rise Hexandcube/Unsplash The minimum wage rise affected all low-paid workers but much of the press focus has been on its effect on the fast food industry in particular. The bill was initially announced in September, at which…
A controversial plan to build golf courses on one of Florida’s state parks appears to have been shelved according to recent reports. Plans for leisure facilities at 9 of Florida’s major parks met with public resistance over the weekend, with thousands involved in protests across the state. The Great Outdoors Ben Hershey/Unsplash The golf course plans were part of a larger initiative across Florida to develop visitor facilities at state parks. The ‘Great Outdoors Initiative’ includes plans to restructure landscapes to develop cabins, golf courses, and pickleball courts. Park Plans Brandon Williams/Unsplash The plans involved building a golf course on…
Plans for a suite of new facilities in state parks were revealed in news reports on Wednesday, to the surprise of even some officials. The DeSantis administration-backed plans were met with resistance not only from environmental groups concerned with park wildlife, but also Republican groups. Great Outdoors Sarasota Guide/Unsplash The plans, dubbed the “Great Outdoors Initiative,” include a number of developments in national park areas, including cabins, golf courses, and pickleball courts. 9 state parks, including Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park and Oleta River State Park would have recreational sports facilities added by The Florida Department of Environmental…
An international beauty brand has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, citing the costs of hundreds of lawsuits alleging the potential carcinogenic nature of their subsidiary’s products. In recent years, the company has been forced into payouts of tens of millions of dollars over links made between its products and the development of cancers including mesothelioma. Hundreds of Lawsuits Scott Graham/Unsplash The company has faced hundreds of lawsuits over many years regarding the same issue of contamination. The many lawsuits have, over the years, meant that the total amount paid out and spent on legal defense has come to over $225…
The US economy may have picked up in some ways on paper, but a recent survey is showing that numbers do not reflect the lived reality of many workers. The labor market survey, run by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, shows a number of experiential metrics showing a concerning deterioration in regard to the current job market. Job Market Woes Marc Mintel/Unsplash Recent months have shown at least one concerning trend in the US economy, and it’s a big one. Employment numbers for July, released early this month, showed the highest unemployment rate for nearly 3 years. Fears…
Former congress representative George Santos has formally pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, and admitted to a number of other crimes. If convicted of crimes both admitted and pled, he could face up to 7 years in prison. This follows a previous lying scandal, which had placed the spotlight on his actions in office. Congress Expulsion Jeffrey Clayton/Unsplash On Tuesday, Santos pled guilty to the charges, having previously put in a plea of not guilty. He was expelled from congress in December 2023, having previously survived an expulsion vote the month prior. Fraud-Related Expulsion Ian Hutchinson/Unsplash The…
A large quantity of chicken products have been issued a recall due to the discovery of a contaminant introduced in the manufacturing process. Several chicken products have been affected, and may contain what the manufacturers have described as a “very thin strand of metal wire”. Major Contamination Brian Chan/Unsplash The food contamination is affecting a huge quantity of products, with investigations revealing a large volume of affected food products, likely to have found themselves in many household freezers. The metals could have made their way into as much as 167,171 pounds of processed chicken products. Customer Complaints Mohamad Hassan/Unsplash The…
Gavin Newsom, California State Governor, got his hands dirty on Thursday cleaning up a homeless encampment in Los Angeles. Speaking to the media after, he warned local governments of the consequences they will face should they fail to similarly deal with homeless encampments. Physical Labor Jon Tyson/Unsplash Newsom was filmed wearing gloves and picking up pieces of debris with a trash grabber. He was helping the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as they cleared up the remains of a temporary settlement under the 5 Freeway. Not Interested in Excuses Levi Jones/Unsplash Newsom stressed the importance of visible improvements based on…
Warnings have been issued regarding the possibilities of further tornadoes forming as Storm Debby threatens states across the US. The tropical depression is already causing problems at airports. There are reports of a death in a tornado in North Carolina, and disruptions elsewhere are likely to come as the storm moves north-east. Hurricane Debby Guillaume/Unsplash Hurricane Debby began to form last week in the Caribbean, and was classified as a Category 1 hurricane once it reached sustained wind speeds of above 74mph. Category 1 is the weakest form of hurricane according to wind speed, and Debby continues to weaken as…