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Hurricanes Helene and Milton Ravage the Southern Coast

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Ravage the Southern Coast

Oct 14, 2024

September and October have been difficult months for Florida and other states...

Are EVs Good or Bad for the Environment?

Are EVs Good or Bad for the Environment?

The government offers large amounts of money for Americans to buy electric vehicles (EVs) to help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Many claims about EVs and their effects on the environment often seem conflicting. As with most manmade products,...

Tech Billionaire Makes History With First Non-Astronaut Spacewalk

Tech Billionaire Makes History With First Non-Astronaut Spacewalk

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the first ever privately funded spacewalk began with the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft. Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX teamed up to kick off the Polaris program. The three-step mission is not only about the experience...

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Housing Costs Cause Home Deals to Collapse

According to recent reports, more than 60,000 home deals fell through in July of 2024. That equals about one-fifth of… Read More

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Teamsters Union Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate for 2024

For the first time in almost 30 years, the Teamsters decided not to endorse anyone for the upcoming presidential election…. Read More

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Do Elephants Call Each Other By Name?

Elephants are extraordinary creatures of great size and intelligence. They are the largest living land animals with three species currently… Read More

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America Remembers 9/11

Never before in the history of the United States had a large-scale terrorist attack occurred on American soil until September… Read More

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The Mount Vesuvius Eruption of AD 79

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 took the lives of thousands of people and destroyed two cities –… Read More

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The Haymarket Square Riot of 1886

Since the founding of the nation, American laborers have wished for better working conditions and pay – and some were… Read More

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The Growth of Unions in America

Labor unions are organizations designed to protect workers and advocate for better pay and conditions. Today there are many –… Read More

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The Workers Who Inspired Labor Day

Labor Day is a time each year when Americans celebrate hard workers and their contributions to the nation’s strength, prosperity,… Read More

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