Don’t believe the xenophobic fear-mongering on immigration. Despite the divisive polarization driving the political narrative, illegal immigration into the United States is declining. As many as six in 10 Americans identified immigration as a “top issue” heading into last month’s election. Although border security should remain a top priority for any sovereign nation, pandering to…
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Are you ready to join the Bitcoin revolution? Before converting your cold cash assets into digital tokens, understanding the currency’s cyber obfuscations can better safeguard your capital gains without falling prey to hackers. Bitcoin, or cryptocurrency, is a digital token or placeholder (like a check or banknote) for tangible assets, primarily money. Bitcoin is an…
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‘Who pays for steel tariffs? Do tariffs hurt or help the economy? Will Trump’s tariffs cause more inflation? How do tariffs affect pricing?’ Tariff-related issues are the most common questions queried in Google’s powerful search engine following Trump’s controversial re-election to the White House. President-elect Trump hasn’t demurred from the subject of tariffs. “Tariff is…
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Despite what conventional wisdom might suggest, the cooler fall months are the best season for construction. Falling temperatures not quite hitting the freezing mark with abundant sunshine allow homeowners to make the most headway on home improvement projects. Cool mornings give way to warmer afternoons, enabling you to break out of your comfort zone and…
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In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, many tone-deaf commentators asked a cringey question: ‘Why didn’t the residents of western North Carolina better prepare for the storm?’ While judging natural disasters in hindsight is trivial, this misplaced sentiment does little for residents recovering from Helene. Aside from the obtuse insensitivity from these widely inaccurate…
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FEMA has a image problem. Wherever they go, outlandish conspiracy theories undermine their relief efforts and best intentions. Instead of helping storm-stricken residents recover from Climate Change’s nastier effects, the demoralized disaster relief organization must spend just as much time on the ground dispelling outlandish conspiracy theories. A dark cloud seems to follow the agency.…
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Despite what your favorite TikTok pseudo climate scientist might tell you, the government cannot control the weather. As and industry-leading information source for extreme weather mitigation, we never thought we would feel compelled to type what was once an asinine or pandering statement, but here we are in the Age of Misinformation. While basic meteorological…
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Tampa Bay’s mayor didn’t mince words when she delivered a blunt warning to residents contemplating riding out Hurricane Milton. “If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die.” While the mayor is never known for dramatical flair, her brevity in emphasizing Milton’s historical approach is meant to imbue…
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Western North Carolina won’t soon forget Tropical Storm Helene. Not since 1916 has a storm of such disproportionate magnitude ravaged the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Helene struck Florida’s Gulf Coast Thursday night before blindsiding North Carolina’s exposed western flank, depositing nearly 20 inches of rain in a region already experiencing localized flooding from a…
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Tropical Storm Helene is no lady. Although the slow-crawling storm is still in development, forecasters expect the precocious system to rapidly mature into adulthood as she narrows her sights on the Gulf Coast. The quickly developing tropical storm is expected to accelerate to a category 3 hurricane before landfall in Florida on Thursday. Helene’s lightning-paced…
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