Paying customers understand the complexities of air travel and are mostly familiar with the different required procedures. They also have a reasonable expectation that going through the airport will be at the very least…
In 2021, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population grew by just 0.1%, the smallest growth in the nation’s history. It rebounded only slightly in 2022, growing by 0.4%. While experts…
It’s a great stock chart for Tesla and a terrible one for Ford. Year to date, Tesla’s shares are up 111%, and Ford’s are up 3%, which is much below the S&P.’s improvement of…
San Francisco was America’s Emerald City on the hill, or hills in its case. It was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, as much as it was storied as far…
With the ongoing war in Ukraine and continuing tensions between China, Taiwan and the United States, global tensions may be at their highest point in several decades. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 resulted…
People have been able to apply for Social Security online for several years. They have also been able to track their applications and benefits. The Social Security website is a primary way to decide…
Movie theater company AMC’s stock was not anything special. AMC was the largest company in its sector. Threatened by a consumer move to streaming, many people worried about its future, but traffic to its…
CEO Bob Iger launched Disney’s big bet on streaming in November 2019. The product, which was called Disney+, grew so rapidly that the company put out press release after press release until subscribers hit…
According to figures recently published by the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 42,939 Americans died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2022. That figure is just shy of the previous year’s…
According to the latest official federal rate, 12.4% of American residents lived in poverty in 2022. However, this measure is close to seven decades old, and is a controversial and arguably a very rough…
A poll conducted by Gallup reveals that approximately 46% of Americans have a gun in their home or on their property. This statistic, derived from an annual survey, has remained relatively constant for nearly…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has so far revoked the licenses of 122 firearms dealers this year. For comparison, the ATF revoked 90 gun dealer licenses in 2022, and just 27…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed gun control amendment to the state constitution was introduced in August into the state legislature. The measure, called the Right to Safety Resolution, would raise the minimum age to…
World military spending increased by 3.7% last year, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released earlier this year. The arms control and disarmament research organization noted that by far…
It appears the American auto industry is booming. New car sales in the United States increased 13% through the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, including a 20%…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of great uncertainty, Americans bought guns at a rate not seen before. An estimated 60 million firearms were purchased in the United States from 2020 through 2022, according…
Last November, Oregon’s voters passed measure 114, which banned the use of firearm magazines of more than 10 bullets among other regulations that would add safeguards to who can buy and operate a gun…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could have major implications on gun rights in the United States. The case involves a challenge to the 1994 federal law that prevents…
Last Summer, U.S. gas prices exceeded $5 for the first time in history. The causes included the end of the pandemic leading to an increase in demand, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resulting…
Mauna Loa, an active volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, began erupting in late November for the first time in nearly four decades. There are reports of lava fountains spewing as high as 164 feet…
