Drug trafficking is a major threat to the security, health, and economy of many countries, particularly those that border major drug-producing or transit nations. The United States and Mexico have been dealing with the challenging issues of violence, corruption, and addiction caused by the illegal drug trade. This blog post delves into a recent study...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than any other state, Texas is giving the most of President Joe Biden’s $1.2 billion plan to forgive student loans to people who have them. The White House says that of the $1.2 billion, $116.6 million will be given to Texas and $114.8 million will be given to California, which has...
The city manager of San Luis Obispo is going after 12 years to take on a bigger job for the County of Marin. A news release released Thursday said that Derek Johnson, who is City Manager of SLO, will leave near the end of April to become CEO of Marin County. The release says that...
New Mexico boasts a wealth of history, culture, and natural beauty. However, there are also dark and mysterious places where the past lingers and the present is haunted. One location is the Fort Stanton Hospital, which used to be a tuberculosis sanatorium and now serves as a museum and psychiatric facility. This hospital has experienced...
Arizona is among the states in the US where both medical and recreational marijuana use are legal. Arizona’s cannabis industry brought in $1.9 billion in sales from marijuana products in 2021, as reported by Headset, a market research company focusing on the marijuana industry. This amount exceeded the estimated $1.2 billion in marijuana sales tracked...
Arizona is among the states that have approved cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. Still, there are rules and regulations you must know before enjoying cannabis in the Grand Canyon State. These are key points to understand about Arizona’s cannabis regulations. Rules on Possession and Purchase Limits Individuals 21 years old or older in Arizona...
Arizona features stunning natural attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Sedona’s red rocks, and the iconic Saguaro cactus. However, it also deals with a significant crime rate, especially in specific urban areas. In 2020, Arizona had 484.8 violent crimes and 2,507.8 property crimes per 100,000 individuals, which were higher than the national averages of 379.4...
At 9:17 a.m. on February 23, 2024, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2 struck the Californian coast close to the San Andreas Fault. The earthquake lasted for more than four minutes, unleashing a huge amount of energy that spread across the entire state, causing extensive damage. The impact led to a series of...
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on American roads as more drivers look to lower their carbon footprint and save on fuel costs. The National Park Service is paying attention. Many national parks, such as Olympic and Acadia, now have EV charging stations to cater to guests with different types of vehicles. There are 132...
Theme parks like Disneyland, Six Flags, and Universal Studios are popular destinations for many people. What about parks that explore niche interests or unique themes like Buddhist beliefs, heavy machinery, or martial arts? Indeed, all of these theme parks are genuine and can be found in various locations globally. They and other unique parks attract...