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Looming Strike Threatens US Supply Chains
The clock is ticking for stakeholders involved in international trade as the threat of a major strike looms at East and Gulf coast ports in the United States. With just hours to go until the deadline, trucking companies, rail operators and importers are scrambling to clear out billions of dollars
The Humble Surfing Wetsuit Sees its Stock Soar After It-Girl Sydney Sweeney's Loving Homage
For decades, the surfboard had stolen the spotlight in surf culture. From flashy catwalk appearances to starring roles in movies, surfboards were the undisputed symbols ofSurfboardshave graced catwalks, given as Kids’ Choice awards, starred in Keanu Reeves’ films, hung in surfing museums. Beyonce
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Touts New Student Debt Relief Plan
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona touted the Biden administration's new student debt relief plan today, saying it will provide relief to millions of Americans struggling with student loan debt.
Medieval Massacre at Visby in 1361
I visited the National History Museum in Stockholm where they had an exhibition on the Battle of Gotland in 1361. This confused me at first because I wasn't familiar with the Battle of Gotland, but then realized it was referring to the famous Battle of Visby.
Largest earthquake in 20 years shakes New York City
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the New York City metropolitan area, startling residents who expressed confusion over this rare event.
Alleged victims of Michael Jackson launch new legal battle to try and unseal nude photos of late singer
Wade Robson, 41, and James Safechuck, 46, who claim they were repeatedly raped by the pop superstar as children in the 1980s and 90s both at his Neverland ranch and other locations, have previously sued Jackson's production companies, beginning a new effort last year.
Lauren Boebert Asked to Stop Photographing Trump After Getting Drunk at NYC Event
Representative Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., was cut off from drinking at a December fundraising event led by former President Donald Trump, according to CNN.
Differences between Pop Psychology and Actual Psychology
Gaslighting is a term that has gained popularity in recent times through popular media and casual conversation. However, there are important differences between how gaslighting is understood from a pop psychology perspective versus an actual clinical psychological perspective. According to pop
Discovering Goth and Rock Clothing Inspired by Nordic Mythology
As a lover of gothic style clothing and metal music inspired by Nordic folklore, I was excited to discover a new online store called Grizz Studio that specializes in print on demand t-shirts, hoodies and other accessories drawing from these evocative genres. After browsing their extensive catalog
Google's Homepage Featured a Vibrant Nowruz Doodle to Commemorate the Persian New Year
Nowruz has been celebrated for millennia, dating back to at least the Achaemenid Empire in the first millennium BC. The exact origins are unclear, but it is deeply intertwined with Persian cultural identity. During Nowruz, families partake in traditions like spring cleaning, visiting loved ones,
Fatal Stabbing in North Edmonton Leaves Community in Shock
A deadly stabbing occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the neighbourhood of north Edmonton, resulting in the loss of one life. According to reports from the Edmonton Police Service, officers received multiple 911 calls just after midnight reporting that a stabbing had taken place near
2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Preview: Trends Indicate Path is Clear for Cinderella Runs and Potentially Unexpected Outcomes
The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is shaping up to be another wide open field full of surprises. While the top seeds normally have historical advantages based on stats and metrics, in recent years we have seen an increasing number of upsets significantly change the landscape of the bracket