On Thursday, August 26th 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium for renters who have been unable to pay their monthly rent due in the current pandemic. This is a big win for the landlords of…
You, like many people, might look forward to that first sip of coffee to provide the jolt you need to get your day started. Now, you might just have to pay for your coffee to feel a jolt. Rising industry costs are prompting some coffee…
Things are not so sweet these days at the Nabisco production facility in Portland, Oregon. Workers at the plant where Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies are produced are on strike. Workers claim that unlike in most strike situations, they are not fighting for better wages…
Plant-based food product alternatives are changing the way we eat. Until recently, plant-based milk companies catered to individuals who were unable to consume dairy products, nowthough, plant-based milks are becoming mainstream dairy alternatives as evidenced by theiravailability at Starbucks, Target, and other retailers. One company…
Natural resources are classified as renewable resources and non-renewable resources. Petroleum or crude oil is a fossil fuel first discovered in the United States of America before discoveries occurred in the African, Asian and South American continents. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (or OPEC)was…
In the face of climate change, droughts, and increased demand from urban/residential areas, the US Bureau of Reclamation is ordering farmers to significantly cut their water usage. A major source of water for the American West, the Colorado River has been depleting its water supply…
The Swedish company IKEA is famous across the globe for its meatballs and its wide array of furniture that customers must assemble at home. This video explains the behavioral psychology behind the “IKEA effect” with its winding floor plan that causes customers to snake through…
If you think the price of your favorite Pepsi product seems higher than the last time you bought it, you’re probably right. Pepsi recently announced that it would be raising prices again as the company struggles to offset the rising cost of labor caused by…