General is the top rank in the Army, Marines, and Air Force nowadays. The highest rank currently attainable in the military is four-star general, though there were five-star generals in WWII like Douglas MacArthur…
The most popular contemporary television shows fall into many categories – drama, comedy (both live-action and animated), game shows, news broadcasts, reality programs, and more. Regardless of genre, they all have staying power. To…
Since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Americans working from home has fallen sharply. Still, according to a recent report from Forbes, over 40% of full-time employees in the United States…
The United States views China as one of its main competitors in the struggle for power over global resources and markets. With the rapid build-up of U.S. military equipment in Australia over recent months…
Growing up, many people dream of making it as a professional athlete. It is seen as a quick path to wealth and a comfortable life after retirement. But athletes face issues like anyone else,…
Of all major government institutions, the U.S. Congress is the least trusted by the American people. A recent poll conducted by public opinion research company Morning Consult found that only 39% of adults in…
During the Civil War, many American cities and towns were intentionally destroyed as part of military strategy. Burning enemy cities served to disrupt supply lines and lower civilian morale. (Destruction of cities has been…
Shortly before Labor Day weekend, Hurricane Idalia swept through parts of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, as if violently declaring the end of summer. (Here’s how Hurricane Idalia compares to the last 25 most…
While there is debate over whether distinctly American cuisine exists, the country undeniably has many iconic dishes adopted from immigrants or invented here, from burgers to tacos. These are foods that reflect our melting-pot…
The United States has historically held the title of the world’s most dominant navy since the end of World War II. But according to at least one measure, this supremacy is no longer absolute.…
Jeopardy! is a beloved and long-running television game show that has been on the air since 1984. Contestants are given answers in the form of questions and have to provide the correct “Who is?”…
The Biden administration is investing $1.2 billions to develop giant machines to suck the carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. It remains to be seen if these machines, which are based on a relatively…
Up against a recruitment crunch, the United States military is struggling to fill its ranks. Last year, the U.S. Army enlisted 15,000 fewer new troops than the 65,000 it had budgeted for. Due to…
Since Walt Disney released his first animated feature film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” in 1937, Disney princesses have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. These brave, kind-hearted heroines remind us to follow…
The United States Marine Corps Rifle Creed represents the relationship between soldiers and their weapon. One part says, “My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless.” Though it was written…
