The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 5.4% from the previous year, with a third of it being caused by the prices of used cars and trucks due to a global semiconductor shortage as a result of the lockdowns. However, consumers have also…
Are you tired of working in a Wendy’s drive-thru for $7.25 an hour? Would you like to earn a lot more money? What if you got paid $15 an hour instead? After a lot of petitioning, you get your higher salary, but you start to notice some changes. Your best friend gets laid off. Customers…
When thinking of war, some recall being on a battlefield with the deafening sounds of gunfire and bombs exploding around them, while others remember the grief of burying a loved one who died defending this country. Many can only imagine what it may be like from movies, documentaries or video games. However, for decades, a…
Imagine yourself walking into a café one morning and, after being shown to a seat by the waiter, you order a basic latte. However, he tells you that there is nothing available but green tea. Confused, you decide to leave because you are not able to order what you want. Then, the waiter tells you…
By Mikhail Timonin The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world for the last year, and continues to be a threat even now as vaccines are being distributed worldwide. Lockdowns in most countries have resulted in millions of jobs lost, economies tanking, as well as countless businesses going bankrupt. The US government’s attempts to mitigate the…
by Mikhail Timonin In 2010, Barack Obama’s administration passed the controversial Affordable Care Act, or ‘Obamacare’, which aimed to provide coverage for the uninsured and to control premiums. Although, it did provide the coverage, it was done with the government forcing many to get insurance or face a penalty. Artificially forcing people to pay for…
By Mikhail Timonin What does honor mean to you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is “a good name or public esteem; or, a showing of usually merited respect.” Cultures throughout the world put a heavy emphasis on honor. You may consider a soldier in the military earning a medal in combat through blood, sweat…