Closure of J.C. Penney Stores Spells End of an Era for Traditional Retail

Popular department store, J.C. Penney, has announced the closure of multiple stores across the country. This announcement reflects changes in the retail industry as online shopping becomes more popular. But how will these changes affect consumers and the future of in-store shopping? J.C. Penney Stores Close The American retail giant has announced that it’s closing several stores. This move is …

California Leads Nation with Historic Hydrogen Hub and $7 Billion Federal Boost

The Biden administration has committed $7 billion to fund hydrogen power initiatives around the country, and the Golden State’s new hydrogen hub is the first state in the country to receive funding.  Federal Funding for California California will be the first state in the US to reap the benefits of a federal fund looking to amplify the production, infrastructure, and …

Sweating or Starving: Cooling Off Is a Luxury Not Meant for Low-Income Households

As the heat increases, so do those air-conditioning bills, meaning low-income families need to choose: food or A/C?  Inhuman Choices  Nobody should be forced to choose between buying food or paying to keep that aircon running as a defense against excessive heat. However, this is exactly what is happening across the United States – and, as usual, it’s the low-income …

Delta Airline Revenue Drops Due to Disasters in Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are driving overseas visitors away from the French capital – and one major US company is worried. Paris Olympic Problems The Olympic Games will attract millions of visitors to its host city of Paris this year. While the event will boost profits for countless businesses, not everyone is happy – including Delta Air Lines. Olympic Disruptions This …

No More Uranium: Arizona Tribal Leaders Block Dangerous Haul Through Sacred Lands

After failing to give notice to local tribes, one uranium mining company has provoked protests, public ire, and government intervention for hauling radioactive materials through reservation land. Energy Fuels Resources vs Navajo Nation One uranium mining company, Energy Fuels Resources Inc. (EFRI), has been transporting uranium ore through tribal lands in Arizona. Now, leaders of the Navajo Nation are calling …

Eastern Coastal States Buckle Down for Tropical Storm Debby

The storm, which battered Florida on Monday morning, has caused heavy rains as far up as New York City – and it’s only just getting started.  The Newest Chaos  Hurricane Debby, the latest of the storms to hit the United States this year, slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast around 7 a.m. Monday morning.  Quite Powerful  Classified as a Category 1 …

50 Million Americans Could Become ‘Climate Migrants’

The more people flock away from “danger zones” prone to flooding and such, the more “dramatically different” the US will look in just a few decades.  Packing Up  It had to happen sooner or later: due to the increasing effects (and dangers) of climate change, millions of Americans are packing up and migrating to other cities that aren’t deemed as …

Kamala Harris Changes Her Mind on Fracking Decision

But as she changes her tune, Harris has received backing from multiple ‘green groups’ that are VERY anti-fracking – so, how will this play out?  To Frack or Not to Frack  As the Presidential race for the White House continues, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to put her own spin on big matters that range from abortion and the …

18 Ways Extreme Heat Risks American Lives

As our world heats up, extreme temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable—they’re deadly. Do you know how these rising temperatures can impact your health? Get ready to uncover the ways extreme heat ends lives. 1. Heat Stroke in Babies Babies are incredibly vulnerable to extreme heat due to their limited ability to regulate body temperature. Heat stroke can develop rapidly in infants, …