Ohio workers who make minimum wage will see a slight bump in their pay as of Jan. 1, 2024. The Ohio Department of Commerce says the state’s new minimum wage has increased to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees, which is 35 cents higher than 2023’s rate. For tipped employees, the minimum wage jumps by 20 … Read more
Imagine traveling from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in less than three hours, without having to deal with traffic, congestion, or emissions. That is the vision of Brightline West, a proposed privately run high-speed rail project that aims to connect the two major cities through the California high desert. Brightline West, formerly known as XpressWest, … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend of digital banking, as more customers prefer to use online and mobile services for their financial needs. This has led to a record number of bank branch closures across the US, especially in Pennsylvania, where 147 branches were shuttered in 2021. In 2024, the situation has worsened, as six … Read more
Tornadoes are rare and usually weak in California, but there have been some notable exceptions. In this article, we will explore the history and science of the biggest tornadoes that have ever hit the Golden State. The Carr Fire Tornado The most recent and perhaps the most astonishing tornado in California history was the fire … Read more
Ohio is facing a banking exodus as more branches are closing across the state, leaving many customers and communities in distress. One of the latest victims is Huntington Bank, which announced that it will shutter its branch in Buckeye, Ohio, a town situated within Cleveland, on February 9. Why is Huntington Bank closing its branch in … Read more
Ohio is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for its agriculture, industry, and history. But did you know that Ohio also has a history of earthquakes? Although Ohio is not located near any major fault lines, it still experiences occasional seismic activity due to the movement of the North American … Read more
Texas, the state with the most job creation in 2023, is facing a wave of unexpected layoffs in 2024. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, more large-scale layoffs could be coming across Texas this year, as the state’s record-setting pace of employment growth slows down. The number of large-scale layoff notices filed by large … Read more
Starting from January 1, 2024, California will become the first state to offer free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally, regardless of their age. The state estimates that this expansion will cost about $3.1 billion per year and will cover more than 700,000 people who are currently uninsured. Why is … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is also running for president in the 2024 election, has announced a plan to cut over 1,000 state jobs as part of his proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The move has sparked criticism from Democrats and labor unions, who accuse DeSantis of prioritizing his political ambitions over the … Read more
California is known for its sunny beaches, scenic coastline, and diverse marine life. But the Golden State is also vulnerable to the destructive power of tsunamis, which are giant waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides under the ocean. Tsunamis can travel across the Pacific Ocean at speeds of up to 500 miles per … Read more