23andMe is an especially unique company, taking DNA samples from customers and, in turn, helping them learn about their family history and personal health. Just like any other business, however, the genetic company was subject to failure. In March 2025, 23andMe declared for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced that the company would be sold. The genetics company had frequently ...
9 Reasons Why Secondhand Luxury Fashion is Booming
There was a time when luxury fashion pieces were completely out of the price range of average everyday people. These expensive items were worn a few times by wealthy people and tucked away in the closet for years, but that is not the case anymore. Thanks to a variety of reasons, these items are no longer sitting in closets but are being sported by people who purchased them on the ...
When the $5 Burger Becomes a Relic: How Inflation is Reshaping Fast Food
There are various reasons why fast food became such a phenomenon first in the United States, then worldwide, but the low cost of the meals is one of the main ones. From students to people on their lunch break to busy parents looking for something to feed their kids, fast food chains have long been the answer. Those low prices have become much harder for places like McDonald’s and Burger ...
The ‘Eclectic Grandpa’ Style: Vintage Menswear Makes a Modern Comeback
One of the hottest current trends in menswear has guys reaching back in time to repurpose outfits from the past. Styles from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s are being seen all over the streets. There are several reasons why vintage wear is so popular right now, so let’s examine them. 1. New Outfit Pieces Can Be Very Expensive Do you want to stay on trend with the latest men’s ...
These New California Laws Start in July and Will Affect Millions
California is the most populous state in the U.S., with more than 39 million people living there. Many of those people will be impacted by certain changes coming with new laws on July 1st. Luckily for them, many of the laws look positive. One Law Concerns Subscription Services The world has certainly changed over the last 10 years when it comes to how people consume media. With ...
Lawmakers Warn Ice Raids Are Threatening One in Three California Jobs
Several members of California’s legislature, more than two dozen in total, are calling for an end to the government’s immigrant raids in the state. They are attempting to convince their Republican colleagues in the legislature to pressure Donald Trump to start the raids! The lawmakers claim that the measures have been indiscriminate and not done in the focused way that was initially promised. ...
US Dollar Is Falling by Record Levels as Trump Teases Major Trade and Currency Shakeup
What Donald Trump is arguably most known for, is his take on the economy. The argument is that as a businessman, he brings experience and special acumen to the office of the President. Less than a year into his second presidency, however, there are troubling signs about not only the current state of the economy, but also about how other countries feel about America’s economic strength. ...
19 Ways This Trade Truce Could Shake Up Your Online Shopping
Consumers have been preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to take effect, which were expected to raise prices and create market chaos. There has been a temporary pause as the United States looks to make agreements. Let's examine how this truce could affect online shopping. 1. There is Still Plenty of Uncertainty United States President Donald Trump pulled back on his proposed ...