New homes built in California will now be required to use solar power. According to the New York Times, the California Energy Commission approved changes to a building code on Wednesday, May 9, that requires solar panels to be used in all newly-built homes beginning in 2020. “Adoption of these standards represents a quantum leap…
Public Opinion on Gun Control Shifts and Activists March
Gun control is an ever debated issue in the United States. The trend of overall public opinion, though, reveals that 67% of people desire more strict gun control legislation, despite 42% of those surveyed saying they have a gun at home. So, what are some of the reasons public opinion has swung in favor of…
Coachella’s Eccentric Street Style May Be Officially Dead
The street style that characterized the festival fashion of Coachella may be coming to an end. According to Vogue, the unique and eccentric style attributed to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California for the past 19 years is officially on the decline. Vogue writer Chioma Nnadi says the original fashion trends…
Auto Subscription Services Could Transform Car Buying and Owning
UPDATED 11/25/2020 Exotic car rental is a service that gives you a memorable experience of a lifetime. These vehicles include super sports, the standard elite, convertibles, luxury sports, sedans, and SUVs, to mention a few. Different people have various reasons for choosing exotic and luxury rental cars. Offering a wide range of exotic and luxury…
Bill Proposed Allowing 18- to 21-Year-Olds to Drive 18-Wheelers Across United States
The American trucking industry has been one of the most integral sectors for a stimulating economy. Unfortunately, as baby boomer truck drivers retire in droves, there has been a major trucker shortage as of late, jeopardizing every market involved with freight transport. Lawmakers have been looking for ways to bring in more truckers and improve…
IndyCar And NASCAR Are Marching To A Different Beat This 2018 Season
The top two Motorsports series in the U.S. are heading in different directions this 2018 season. The smaller independent series IndyCar has boasted two competitive races thus far this year starring Robert Wickens, a new driver who scored a second-place finish in Phoenix on Saturday, April 7. NASCAR has hosted seven races thus far this…
Using Speech Intonation to Identify and Combat Dyslexia
Dyslexia is an umbrella term for various disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and symbols. Though dyslexia does not impact overall intelligence in any way, this condition can still cause some problems in certain aspects of life. That’s especially true when children are in school, when difficulties reading, writing,…
Termite Season Is Upon Us: It’s Time to Protect Homes From These Pests
The weather is finally warming up and getting nicer but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to worry about. Though families are able to spend some time outside and enjoy this nice weather, there are millions of invasive pests lurking outside of homes, waiting to cause major damage. “Now that spring has arrived, we often…
Early Retirement Could Help You Live Longer, Study Finds
Early retirement may be able to boost your longevity, research finds. According to Forbes, a recent study published in the journal Health Economics found that men who retired as early as the age of 54 had a lower mortality rate compared to those who continued to work. The study, led by a group of Danish…
Wave 2 of Pennsylvania’s Aggressive Driving Enforcement Project is Officially in Motion
Wave two of Pennsylvania’s crackdown on aggressive driving is underway. Officers will pull over and cite anyone who is operating their vehicle in an aggressive manner. The Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving and Education Enforcement Project, or PAADEEP, was instated earlier this year in an effort to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths associated with…