Teslas Get Cheaper Again
Tesla continues to cut prices on its cars. The latest cuts were among its most expensive cars. The price war in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, which has begun only in the past few…
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The Worst Amazon Original Movie is ‘Bliss’
Amazon Prime Video, the streaming movie division of Amazon.com, has over 200 million subscribers, which makes it one of the largest streaming operations in the world. Like Netflx, Apple TV+, and Hulu, it has…
This Texas Interstate Is Among the Most Dangerous in America
The largest network of roads in America, the Interstate Highway System, aka the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, broke ground in 1956. Built to carry the nation’s heaviest traffic,…
Ford’s Poor F-150 Lightning Sales
The Ford F-150 Lightning is supposed to be its EV flagship. It is the electric version of its F-150 pickup, the best-selling vehicle in America for over four decades. That should give the Lightning…
The American City With The Most Millionaires
According to Henley & Partner’s “Wealth Report 2023”, there are 5.3 million millionaires in the U.S., 9,630 centi-millionaires, and 770 billion in the country. A centi-millionaire is worth at least $100 million. The city…
Home Prices in This City Could Collapse by 20%
Home prices have taken a roller ride in the last three years. Low-interest rates helped drive home prices higher in the first part of this period. Mortgage rates dropped as low as 3%. People…
Portugal Was One of the Very First Countries to Abolish the Death Penalty
If you live in America, you probably believe that capital punishment is commonplace around the world. America puts people to death virtually every year, and has done so since it was founded. However, there…
Walmart Moves Into Health Business
Walmart has been successful because it is a pioneer. It pioneered the inexpensive big-box retail model. It added food to its stores and may be the biggest seller of groceries in the country. Walmart…
Rivian Recovers
Rivian, the electric car company, got two pieces of good news this week. First, it bested Tesla in the widely followed J.D. Power 2023 U.S Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study. If Rivian had cars…
Tesla Thrives
Concerns about Tesla sales beat down the company’s stock, and founder Elon Mush’s odd approach toward Twitter, which he now owns, did not help matters. However, the Tesla stock sprung back as Musk said…
The B-2 Bomber is the Most Expensive Aircraft in the US Military
The Defense Department is well known for two things: overseeing by far the largest military budget in the world – and knowing how to waste money. The most expensive aircraft in military history is…
‘The Open House’ is the Worst Original Netflix Movie, According to Online Reviews
Netflix is the world’s largest video-on-demand service. It has 231 million subscribers worldwide and had revenue of $7.8 billion in the most recent quarter. Founded in 1997 as a DVD-through-the-mail service, it evolved into…
The World’s Worst Country
A recent analysis reveals that the "worst" country in the world is Zimbabwe.
RadioShack Parent Could Go Bankrupt
RadioShack made it to its 100th birthday. It may not get any older.
Starbucks Battered for Worker Treatment
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has been battling with unions and, based on a new court ruling, he may be losing.
Lockheed Martin Profits More From War Than Any Other Company on Earth
With such horrifying images from Ukraine, it is hard to imagine any winners, but there are those who profit from the war, specifically military contractors. U.S. military aid for Ukraine and nearby countries has…
The Cheapest Housing Market in America
A recent analysis reveals that this Midwest city remains the cheapest housing market in America.
How to Get a 34% Raise
People in some industries have received double-digit percentage raises, proof that supply and demand are still part of the economy.
Flee Mississippi as Soon as You Can
There are a few states where people should leave quickly. Mississippi tops that list.
This Is the Most Popular Song About War and Peace on the Billboard Hot 100
Protests, mainly for civil rights and against the Vietnam War, were common in America in the 1960s, and songs about war and peace were a big part of the era’s music scene. Bob Dylan,…