The commencement of the college football season is only a few weeks away. Yet, fans are already witnessing the emergence of a significant showdown in 2023. This clash pits the long-term interests of schools and conferences against their insatiable greed. The controversy arises when a major football power switches conferences, disrupting existing rivalries in favor …
Two years ago, a 2012 study on dishonesty co-authored by renowned social psychologist and best-selling author Dan Ariely faced criticism. Some scientists argued that the underlying data, which described the reported number of miles driven by customers of a car-insurance company, had been falsified. The academic paper featuring the study was subsequently retracted. Ariely maintained …
The ocean off the southern coast of Florida is currently experiencing an extended period of scorching summer temperatures. Surface temperatures have been consistently around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a slight drop to the 80s last week. This alarming rise in temperatures has caused the third-largest barrier reef in the world to deteriorate, with scientists collecting …
On August 1, 2023, at 7:45 p.m. ET, Donald Trump faced his third indictment. This time, Special Counsel Jack Smith accused him of attempting to subvert the 2020 presidential election. The indictment included charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against the right to vote. The …
Earlier today, a congressional hearing witnessed three individuals sharing their encounters with unidentified flying objects (UFOs). One witness, a former Navy pilot, described the numerous sightings of these mysterious objects by both himself and other pilots. Another witness, a retired Navy commander, recounted the time he witnessed a Tic Tac-shaped object hovering over the ocean, …
When Megan Nolan released her debut novel, she was warned by fellow authors about the power of Goodreads, an online review site. She experienced this power firsthand when she discovered a two-star review on her book’s Goodreads listing, even though only she and the publisher had seen it at that point. This incident highlighted the …
Seventy-eight years ago, at precisely 5:30 in the morning, the world witnessed a cataclysmic event that changed the course of history. A blinding flash, a deafening boom, a shock wave that reverberated through the air, and a massive crater as evidence of the devastation caused. This was the moment when J. Robert Oppenheimer’s “Gadget” was …
Three years ago, amidst the 2020 presidential election buzz, Oregon made a significant move in the War on Drugs by approving Ballot Measure 110. This measure completely eliminated criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of any drug, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. The implementation of this policy aimed to alleviate the fear of prosecution for …
California is home to a significant portion of the American homeless population, with 30% of all homeless individuals and 50% of the unsheltered population residing there. This issue is largely a result of the housing crisis, which is exacerbated by the difficulties faced by local governments in constructing new housing in high-demand areas. Contrary to …
A stream of esteemed American policymakers is embarking on diplomatic visits to Beijing in an effort to repair the strained relationship between the United States and China. This surge in diplomatic activities is a positive development following almost a year of strained communication between the two countries. The aim is to establish a middle ground …