America is facing an alarming problem that most living in urban areas might not see coming. The Midwest is an important region for its agriculture and is often referred to as America's "breadbasket." However, in recent years, farms have started to disappear, and this problem is more than just about keeping up tradition; it is an important industry that, in many ways, is the backbone of local ...
Tesla’s Robotaxis Spark Federal Scrutiny After Multiple Traffic Law Violations
Tesla recently gave select locations the opportunity to try out its new robotaxi service. This month, Austin, Texas, saw the first customers use the service, with Tesla trying to pave the way for the future where autonomous rides could be everywhere. However, right after the service was launched, many reports on social media surfaced, showcasing the self-driving Tesla vehicles violating traffic ...
Bed Bath & Beyond Bounces Back Thanks to Tariffs
While tariffs caused widespread panic among many different retailers across the United States, they gave the chance for one business to reinvent itself. Bed Bath & Beyond saw the tariffs as a kind of "catalyst." One thing was apparent when the import taxes hit: many retailers needed to change drastically to survive. Bed Bath & Beyond embraced this and flipped the threat on the horizon ...
ICE Raids Target Day Laborers at Home Depot – What It Means for Americans
In the past few weeks, high-profile raids have happened by Federal immigration agents. One of these raids started at the parking lot of a Home Depot in L.A., where day laborers were targeted. The operations happen without warning and have resulted in thousands of undocumented workers being detained. Community members have started protesting, but the raids do not seem to be ceasing, with the ...
Mass Walkout Forces Kroger to Shut Down 4 Stores
Kroger has been one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S. for decades. However, recently, four stores had to be temporarily closed down after employees had sent a clear message to their employers: They would not continue to work in an unsatisfactory environment. This is more than just a union spat; it showcases the power that employees have over the retail space they work in. No ...
9 Iconic Photos of ’70s and ’80s Fashion Trends
The 1970s and 1980s were some of the most influential fashion decades of all time, with anything from bohemian chic and disco glam to punk rock rebellion and power dressing. Take a time machine back in time to explore some of the iconic trends in the 70s and 80s that reflected changing behaviors, global influences, and the spirit of self-expression. These fashionable photos perfectly ...
GM Shuts Down Manufacturing In Mexico, Shifts $4B To US Plants
General Motors has been an automotive giant for decades, and now it's making a move that could win over the hearts of many Americans. After Trump introduced harsh tariffs on imported vehicles manufactured in different countries, GM knew that it had to pivot hard. To get around these tariffs, GM is redirecting a $4 billion investment from Mexico over the border and back into the hands of ...
9 Fashion Trends from the 1970s That Didn’t Stand the Test of Time
Fashion trends in the 1970s were all over the place, and for good reason. The decade was one where people truly expressed creative talent and how they felt through their clothing. While many trends in the 70s laid the foundations of modern fashion, there were many others that were a bit more questionable. Let's take a look at some 70s fashion trends that didn't stand the test of time. Vinyl ...