The last time American voters went to the polls, Bitcoin was trading at around $18,000 and three days later, FTX filed for bankruptcy. This year’s election couldn’t be more opposite. Bitcoin is back up to roughly $64,000 and presidential hopefuls are honored guests at this year’s Bitcoin Conference.  In 2024, cryptocurrency is a campaign issue and…

The Biden administration championed some of the largest spending bills in U.S. history, directing over a $1 trillion towards clean energy and infrastructure initiatives. However, fully using the allocated funds before the end of President Joe Biden’s term is likely going to become a nearly impossible task. The substantial financial backing comes from four key…

Construction materials are not just the foundation of buildings; they are also a major source of global pollution and responsible for 15% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That’s seven times more than what the entire aviation sector emits annually. Particularly problematic are concrete and steel, with concrete…

As home sizes continue to shrink, one age-old and seemingly necessary feature is disappearing: hallways. A July report from John Burns Research and Consulting examines how the architecture of new houses is shifting. The report found buyers can expect homes to get smaller, with more compact layouts, meaning architects must figure out how to do…

The upcoming presidential election is poised to significantly influence how Americans receive their electricity. With former President Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, the specifics of a potential Trump energy policy are coming into sharper focus. Vance has expressed a desire to do away with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA),…

For years, many Americans have struggled to build emergency savings and it’s only gotten worse with inflation and high interest rates since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Bankrate, nearly 6 in 10 U.S. adults don’t feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings, and 27% have no savings at all. However, the IRS is now…

An advertisement posted to X by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, July 10, has drawn criticism for its portrayal of news anchors seemingly endorsing Kennedy for president. The ad, which splices together various news clips, included quoted statements that were originally made in reference to President Joe Biden, not Kennedy. This manipulation of context…

Republicans released the platform for their 2024 campaign to retake the White House and Senate and retain control of the House of Representatives. The document includes a 20-point plan which covers a range of priorities including immigration, the economy, military and social issues.  Republicans said their top priority is to seal the border and stop…

Johns Hopkins Medical School will no longer charge tuition for a significant portion of its students, following a $1 billion donation from Michael Bloomberg. The billionaire philanthropist and former New York governor aims to tackle issues of accessibility and diversity within the health care field through the contribution. The donation, made through Bloomberg Philanthropies, is…

July is the most happening travel month of the year. Americans jet off to beaches, national parks or theme parks, but nearly half are carrying more baggage than what is in their luggage. According to WalletHub’s 2024 Credit Card Debt Survey, 46% of Americans are still paying down last summer’s credit card balance. “And almost…