Elevated Living

A new study from Denver has reignited the age-old conversation over a universal basic income. The Denver Basic Income Project Image Credit: Shutterstock / Evgenia Parajanian Last year, in a move that was welcomed by many, Denver decided to give some no-strings-attached cash directly to homeless people. Denver’s No-Strings-Attached Cash Experiment Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more

American retail and dining is changing irreversibly. Iconic stores and restaurants that once defined the vibrancy of community life are now fading memories, leaving behind empty storefronts and a sense of loss. What future awaits the next generation in this era of closed doors? 1. Family Dollar Family Dollar is facing substantial downsizing, planning to … Read more

Microsoft’s recent update, coupled with a flawed software release from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has wreaked havoc globally. This catastrophe reveals the terrifying fragility of our modern technological infrastructure and suggests that such disasters could strike again, leaving us even more vulnerable. Were you affected? 1. Grounded Flights Airlines around the world grounded flights due to … Read more

A new report has found that Gavin Newsom has failed to deliver on one of his key plans for homeless Californians despite making some big promises.  Governor Gavin Newsom’s Initiative Governor Gavin Newsom’s big plan to help California’s homeless population is facing some major roadblocks.  A Status Update  Over a year ago, Newsom promised 1,200 … Read more

Sometimes, the whispers and rumors swirling around financial markets and governments hold more truth than you’d expect. Here’s a startling look at 18 financial conspiracy theories that, against all odds, turned out to be factual. #1. The Libor Scandal Image Credit: Shutterstock / Anton_AV Banks were accused of rigging the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), … Read more

Sometimes, the old ways are still the best ways. Here are 15 vintage energy-saving techniques that can still help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint better than modern technology. 1. Line Drying Clothes Drying clothes on a line uses zero electricity and preserves fabric quality. It’s a simple, effective way to cut down … Read more

Everyone likes to talk about bustling places like New York City and San Francisco — places with dazzling and impressive reputations. However, some small, lesser-known towns in the US have strange characteristics and fascinating backstories that make them wonderfully peculiar and puzzling. These funky towns can enchant, confuse, and bewilder people looking in from the outside. … Read more

Hey there, ever wonder about the products we trust every day? From cars to food, sometimes the items we rely on can turn out to be downright dangerous. Product recalls can be alarming and even controversial, shaking consumer trust and raising questions about safety standards. Here are 21 product recalls that made headlines and left … Read more

The Navajo Nation is celebrating a new loan program that hopes to bolster small businesses and the wider economy across the tribe, according to a recent announcement from the tribe’s president.  $7 Million Loan Program Buu Nygren, the president of the Navajo Nation, has announced plans to launch a $7 million loan program for Navajo … Read more

New data has revealed a shocking turnaround for an industry that used to dominate American life. The Golden Age of Cable TV Image Credit: Shutterstock / vichie81 Cable TV used to be huge. 30 years ago – in the 90s – over 60 million American households were signed up to a cable package and the … Read more