The specific duties of elected officials vary considerably from one branch of government to the next and between the different levels of government. But one common responsibility shared by virtually all those in elected…
You can practically glean the history of America in the names of all 50 states. The story of the United States begins in the East and the South and is reflected in the origin…
Foods of various kinds are or were living things, or were made from them, and like any living things, they are subject to decay. Some things go from fresh and healthy to spoiled faster…
As western allies of Ukraine send more and more weapons to aid the European nation in its fight against Russia, many analysts believe the world is moving closer and closer to World War III.…
The islands of the Caribbean are renowned not only for their beaches, breathtaking landscapes, internationally known musical traditions (reggae, salsa, calypso, reggaeton, and more) but also for their rich and diverse culinary heritage. The…
There are 52 million bicyclists and 100 million bicycles in America, according to the job search site Zippia, and the nation’s cities have responded to the surging recreational and commuting interest, health benefits, and…
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…
The first anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, approaches. The Ukraine engagement, which has become a proxy battle between Russia and its Western enemies, is far from the first…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines life expectancy at birth as “the average number of years a group of infants would live if they were to experience throughout life the age- specific…
Public confidence in the press has been eroding for decades in the United States. According to a recent Gallup poll, just 34% of Americans have a great deal or a fair amount of trust…
Since the debut of the first James Bond film, “Dr. No,” in 1962, the Bond franchise has captivated audiences with its iconic protagonist and equally unforgettable villains. From suave masterminds to menacing henchmen, the…
Despite seemingly being the way of the future, the electric vehicle industry is not an easy one. Rivian, which had a very promising IPO in November of 2021, has seen its stock plummet from…
It took vigilance by educators at Walnut Middle School in Grand Island, Nebraska, to blow open one of the most egregious cases of U.S. child labor abuse in recent memory. In August 2022, the…
There is no shortage of advice on how to live a long and healthy life. But while some lifestyle factors such as keeping active, not smoking, and eating a balanced diet are under our…
English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions, is full of contradictions, exceptions, and rules that we probably know implicitly but have probably never really thought about. For those who grew up speaking English,…
