Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by installing solar panels on their roofs. So why aren’t more of them doing it?
CNN — As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. The rooftops and parking lot space available at retail giants like Walmart, Target and Costco is massive. And these […]
Civic Ignorance: More Harm than Good
Civic Ignorance: How Our Lack of Government Education Endangers Democracy In an age of instant information, where political debates flood social media and news cycles operate 24/7, one would expect the average citizen to have a solid understanding of how government functions. Yet, paradoxically, Americans are more confused than ever about the basic structure of […]
The Myth of Efficiency: Why Downsizing Government Facilities and Mass Layoffs Backfire
The Myth of Efficiency: Why Downsizing Government Facilities and Mass Layoffs Backfire In the ongoing debate about government efficiency, one recurring argument is that reducing the size of government—through mass layoffs and facility closures—will lead to a leaner, more effective system. Proponents of this approach claim that cutting costs will eliminate waste, encourage innovation, and […]
They should be in elementary school, instead they speak like war veterans
Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico CNN — The smell of burning wood and plastic hits us as we step out of the van. Smoke from campfires meets the cloud of dirt kicked up by our tires, stinging our eyes and leaving a scratch in our throats. In the near distance, you can hear children splashing and playing […]
Nicolás Maduro Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Birth date: November 23, 1962 Birth place: Caracas, Venezuela Birth name: Nicolás Maduro Moros Father: Nicolás Maduro García Mother: Teresa de Jesús Moros Marriage: Cilia Flores Children: Nicolás Jr. Worked as a bus driver for Caracas Metro and belonged to the transit […]
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Washington, DC CNN — Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but not for inflation, fell by 1% in March from the prior month, the Commerce Department reported on Friday. That was steeper than an expected 0.4% […]
Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
CNN — When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those […]