Disney+ has announced a price change for their customers. On December 8, customers will begin paying $7.99 a month, but with ads.This is what current customers are paying, however, without any ads. The premium subscription, without any ads, will now cost $10.99 a month. The company’s overall earning for their second quarter has gone upContinue reading “Disney+ Prices Rise”
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NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Mission
The famous Apollo missions brought astronauts to the moon. Artemis, the sister of Apollo, seeks to once again visit the lunar surface. Artemis 1, the first mission of the series, seeks to fly around the moon – without actually landing on it. It will be an uncrewed journey to prepare the Space Launch System (SLS)Continue reading “NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Mission”
The United States Set to Plant Over 1 Billion Trees
Over the next ten years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to plant more than one billion trees to help restore millions of acres of burned and damaged forests throughout the American West. Additionally, President Biden announced that over the next few years, the Forest Service will raise its efforts from the 60,000 acres itContinue reading “The United States Set to Plant Over 1 Billion Trees”
Psychological Egoism
The philosophy theory known as Psychological Egoism is mainly attributed to Thomas Hobbes and Jeremy Bentham. Though it is often discussed, it hasn’t been explicitly held by many prominent thinkers in philosophical history. This theory suggests that humans are always driven by self-interest and selfishness, even while doing seemingly altruistic acts. It asserts not thatContinue reading “Psychological Egoism”
An Unfinished Chess Game
On February 14th, 2018, Nikolas Cruz murdered 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Cruz now faces either the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilting to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder. This past Thursday, jurors, nowContinue reading “An Unfinished Chess Game”
Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
China has said it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the United States on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti drug efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China’s retaliation efforts didn’t stop there, in addition to suspending communication, ChinaContinue reading “Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan”
How Wine is Hurting the Environment (and Our Pockets)
Hard to believe, I know- how could wine ever do any wrong? Alas, in the state of our global trade and climate crises, the glass bottles in which wine is most often stored in have become extremely problematic. There are many reasons as to why producers have found such troubles in obtaining bottles, and theContinue reading “How Wine is Hurting the Environment (and Our Pockets)”
A Kidnapping Escape Leads to a New Discovery
A 12-year-old girl in Alabama, manages to escape from her kidnapper, Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes, this leading the police to a discovery of two decomposed bodies. The little girl was restrained to bed posts for around a week. She was able to escape by chewing off her restraints which led to her breaking her braces. WhileContinue reading “A Kidnapping Escape Leads to a New Discovery”
Tour de France Femmes Revival
Marianne Martin claimed victory in the first ever Tour de France Féminin in 1984, giving hope to the future of women’s cycling. More significant than the fact that it was more than 80 years behind the men’s 21-stage race, which had been running since 1903, was the mere fact that it was taking place atContinue reading “Tour de France Femmes Revival”
A Guinness-Drinking Pony is the New Mayor of Cockington Village
Patrick the Pony was just elected the mayor of a small English town. Patrick didn’t always have these hefty responsibilities. The pony started his career as a therapy animal. He earned his reputation and his beloved town status through his regular interactions with the villagers, including at a favorite pub of his. He has reportedlyContinue reading “A Guinness-Drinking Pony is the New Mayor of Cockington Village”