After New York legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, the city was flooded with nearly 3,000 unlicensed pot shops. But now, new state rules have given officials the power to crack down hard. Since April, they’ve closed around 700 of these illegal stores, using their new authority to padlock businesses and
The Army is regretting a $11 million marketing deal with the United Football League and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which failed to bring in any new recruits and might have even hurt enlistment efforts. Despite big promises, Johnson didn’t deliver the expected social media posts, and the league’s poor performance
Plumbers, casino supervisors, pizzeria managers, and factory workers—these aren’t the people you’d expect to see homeless. They deliver groceries, sell eyeglasses, and unload trucks at Amazon, yet they can’t afford a place to live. Homelessness is getting worse, especially among people with jobs. Even with decent-paying positions, they simply can’t
In Europe, work hours vary dramatically, with the Balkans clocking the longest hours on average. Türkiye leads with 44 hours a week, followed by Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. In contrast, Western European countries like the Netherlands work significantly fewer hours, averaging just 32 hours a week. The survey also
Concerns over the water quality of Paris’ Seine River have cast a shadow over the 2024 Olympics, leading to the cancellation of a pre-race triathlon swimming event. Despite a $1.5 billion investment to clean the river and assurances from officials that it would be safe, recent tests revealed unsafe levels
In her first interview, Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, accused her father of being cruel and absent throughout her childhood, especially regarding her gender identity. She challenged Musk’s recent comments where he claimed he was tricked into supporting her transition and that she was “dead” to him. Wilson,
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony has caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” with drag queens and a transgender model, set against the River Seine. This bold performance, meant to promote inclusivity and challenge violence, has sparked outrage among Christian
Despite spending billions on healthcare, the United States has shockingly high rates of maternal deaths compared to other wealthy countries, with the situation worsening in recent years. A new report reveals that the U.S. has a maternal mortality rate of 22 deaths per 100,000 live births, far exceeding that of
In California, reaching the top 1% of earners now requires an income of over $1 million a year, a dramatic increase from previous years. While the West Coast was expected to have the highest thresholds, surprising states like Connecticut and Massachusetts top the list. Despite the high costs of living
