Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports. Layoffs Across Industries Image Credit: Shutterstock / Skycolors With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going to be long before they …
Hell on Earth: California’s Heatwave Breaks Records and Costs Surge
While the state is facing record-melting heatwaves, State Farm wants to increase insurance rates, which would “affect millions of California consumers” Death Valley’s Deadly Heat If weather forecasters are to be believed, this weekend could see Eastern California’s Death Valley either tie or shatter a heatwave record. This comes after the National Weather Service’s Chris Outler reports that Death Valley …
Volatile Volcano Spews Ashes and Gas as Tensions Rise in Nicaragua
Nicaragua might be facing a high risk of a volcanic eruption as space photographs reveal unsettling activity. The Volcanic Activity at a Glimpse While it wasn’t an eruption, the Nicaragua Stratvolcano has shown to cause concerns due to its most recent bursts of CO2 gas and other dangerous gases. Activity of this nature after so many years is causing fears. …
Pay Up: New Yorkers Demand Governor Hochul Hold Corporations to Account For Pollution
Extreme Weather Continues in New York State New Yorkers have sweated through extreme heat and been battered by tornadoes and flooding across the state in the last month. Calling on the Governor Now, many residents, advocates, and public officials are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to take action against these extreme weather events, by signing a climate change bill …
New Jersey and Delaware Battle Extreme Flooding, Debby Expected to Bring More
States like New Jersey and Delaware are under coastal flood advisories as a large storm passes through the region. Residents fear that the worst is yet to come. Officials Issue Safety Warnings Due to Flooding With one New Jersey city partially under water already, emergency response teams are urging residents to stay off the roads and wait out the severe …
NY Governor’s Last-Minute Decision Sparks Transit Disaster
New York is facing a crisis that could affect everyone that lives in the city. Here are the details. MTA’s Financial Crisis Looms New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) could be on the brink of ruin. A $16.5 billion budget shortfall has left the city’s public transit system in chaos, and New Yorkers in limbo. Congestion Pricing Plan Derailed This …
Olympics on Thin Ice: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Sports Events
Climate change and rising temperatures may well affect every facet of our lives – and according to the International Olympic Committee president, the Summer Olympic Games are no exception. Olympic Changes The international Olympic Games have changed rapidly in the last few decades, and this year’s Paris Olympics has only made those changes more stark, as controversy and speculation swirl …
Closures Hit Hard: Walgreens to Cut 700 Locations as Inflation Bites
Walgreens is one of the latest companies to be struck down by the challenges of inflation. American families and company owners are all facing a similar fate. Here’s what happened. Closing Doors To Survive The spokesperson for Walgreens has announced the company’s plan to close almost 700 branches throughout the country because of inflation costs. Underperforming Dangers There are a …
California Struggles: Newsom’s $16 Billion Budget Cuts and Wage Hike Delay Hit Hard
Californian’s wallets could soon feel the pinch across the state, as Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget has had a frosty welcome. Here are the full details. California’s Financial Crisis California’s financial situation has turned dire, and it’s forced Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to make some drastic decisions. Drastic Measures They’ve slashed $16 billion from the budget, declared a …
Florida Condo Owners Outraged by DeSantis’ $60K Assessment and Hurricane-Proofing Mandates
Florida is accustomed to hurricanes, but with it comes new laws aimed at navigating some of the “pains” associated with HOA fees and rates related to condos in Florida. New laws are set by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that could involve $60K per home. New Assessment to the Tune of $60K Local Florida residents have received instructions to do a …