The vast majority of businesses struggled to maintain their sales quotas during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, there are now 37.5% fewer small businesses than there were in January 2020, as many simply couldn’t stay afloat during this turbulent time. However, some businesses thrived throughout the first half of the 2020s. The Home Depot specifically had a fantastic few years. But now, after planning a significant expansion, The Home Depot has seen slightly disappointing sales this quarter, and CEO Ted Decker says he knows why. COVID-19 Meant Millions of People Were Stuck at Home Source: Freepik When the COVID-19 pandemic…
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The fight for and against firearms in the United States has been going on for centuries. Ever since the Second Amendment was written giving Americans the right to bear arms, many have wondered exactly how far that liberty should reach. The fight continues right now as Illinois and several other states have attempted to ban assault weapons, such as AR-15s. But the Supreme Court may have to intervene and overturn the legislation if they believe the states are violating their citizens’ constitutional rights. Firearms Are a Constitutional Right Source: Pond5 The Second Amendment of the US Constitution reads, “A well…
The fight for and against firearms in the United States has been going on for centuries. Ever since the Second Amendment was written giving Americans the right to bear arms, many have wondered exactly how far that liberty should reach. The fight continues right now as Illinois and several other states have attempted to ban assault weapons, such as AR-15s. But the Supreme Court may have to intervene and overturn the legislation if they believe the states are violating their citizens’ constitutional rights. Firearms Are a Constitutional Right Source: Pond5 The Second Amendment of the US Constitution reads, “A well…
When people imagine California, they typically envision the state’s gorgeous scenery and perfect year-round weather. However, over the past few years, the state has seen more extreme weather than any other in the country. From drought to flooding, aggressive storms, heat waves, and cold fronts, there’s nothing that California residents don’t have to deal with. But it’s the natural landscape that is the most affected by these extremes, and that includes California’s many lakes. California’s Lake Elsinore Experiencing Record High Water Levels Source: @KTLA5/YouTube As of February 2024, Lake Elsinore in Southern California experienced the highest level of water it…
The cost of being an American is unquestionably higher than it’s ever been before. From mortgage rates to rent, insurance, phone bills, to fast food, everything is more expensive than it used to be, including gas. Gas prices have always fluctuated with the national and global economy. However, the cost per gallon has significantly increased in the past decade. Now, at some California stations, a gallon of gas sets Americans back $7.25, and people are furious. The History of Gas Prices in America Source: iStock Over the past century, gas prices in the USA have technically increased. However, when taking…
With more than 4,600 stores across the country, Walmart is unquestionably one of the biggest companies in the country. How it chooses to run those thousands of stores affects millions of Americans every day. And Walmart has recently decided to make quite a big change: They are removing the self-checkout registers from several (and maybe eventually, all) of its stores. The On-Going Debate Regarding Self-Checkout Registers Source: Reddit For several years, customers and corporations alike have debated the pros and cons of self-checkout counters. Shoppers often enjoy that there are fewer lines at self-checkout and that they can handle their…
In a miraculous turn of events, a Taco Bell manager saved the life of an 11-week-old baby in the fast food restaurant’s parking lot. Surveillance footage of the parking lot shows the intense scene of mother, Natasha Long, realizing her baby isn’t breathing, and Taco Bell Manager, Becky Arbaugh, racing to the scene. The clip and the story itself, is incredibly inspiring, as well as important. Her New Born Wasn’t Breathing Source: @NewYorkPost/YouTube When Pennsylvianis mom of two, Natasha Long, realized her 11-week- old newborn wasn’t breathing, she found herself in every mother’s living nightmare. Natasha told the press later,…
There is no doubt that former president and candidate for the 2024 presidential elections, Donald Trump, is one of the most controversial politicians in American history. During his four years in the Oval Office from 2016 to 2020, Trump created an intense division within the nation: those who supported him and the others who detested him. Trump’s policies, strong stances, and often politically incorrect statements have certainly played a large part in this division. However, now, as he runs for a second term, those who question Trump’s ability to lead the nation have another complaint. He is on trial for…
There are many more religions than one might think. From Sunni Islam to Taoism, many people may not even have heard of some religions that have millions of followers around the world. This quiz is going to test your knowledge of the most commonly practiced religions in 15 countries – do you think you can get them all? 1. Which is the most practiced religion in Laos? Source: Wikipedia A) Atheism B) Christianity C) Buddhism D) Hinduism Answer: Source: Freepik Buddhism 2. This is the most practiced religion in Switzerland… Source: Wikipedia A) Christianity B) Judaism C) Agnosticism D) Jainism…
On the beautiful Greek island of Evia, archeologists have discovered an amazing 2,700-year-old temple full of treasures from ancient life. The newly found temple sits directly next to the Temple of Amarysia Artemis and has an incredible amount of pottery, gold, silver, and bronze within its intricate structure. The Temples of Ancient Greece Source: Kean Collection/Getty Images Of all modern-day countries on Earth, Greece certainly holds more ancient temples than most. In ancient Greece, these temples were used to worship their gods, but they were also an integral part of community culture. And as places for both gathering and worship,…