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How to Save Money on Black Friday

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteGetting the best deals on Black Friday is no small task. But there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most for your money. The first thing you should do is set a budget. It may sound simple, but you want to be sure you’re not spending more than you can afford. Second, you want to set a shopping list. Think of what you need and want, and then research the best deals for those items. You can do this online or on brick-and-mortar stores.…

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Amazon Plans to Lay Off Ten Thousand Employees According to Report

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could hit the retail industry hard, Amazon has announced plans to cut ten thousand jobs. The layoffs will be in several areas including its device division, human resources, and retail division. However, the layoffs would represent only three percent of the company’s overall corporate workforce. As of September, Amazon employed 1.5 million people worldwide, a five percent increase over the previous year. It has more than 330,000 corporate and technology employees around the world. Regardless of the exact number of people affected by the layoffs, the…

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Is Udemy a Good Value

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUdemy offers a wealth of courses for a variety of topics. Most are taught through video segments, but some are also lecture-style. Other courses include slideshows or demonstrations. Typically, instructors are highly experienced professionals, and their course content is tailored to their skill sets. When choosing which Udemy course to purchase, you should take a look at the reviews and ratings of the teacher and course. While many of the reviews are positive, you should also keep in mind that there are many negative opinions online as well. Before deciding…

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Russian Agents May Have Hacked Former British PM Liz Truss’s Phone Report

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe recent revelation that Russian agents may have hacked Liz Truss’s phone report has led to questions about the effectiveness of the UK’s security apparatus. The reports are worrying because they suggest that Russian agents may have been able to obtain personal information without the consent of the government. In this instance, Russian agents may have accessed a year’s worth of messages from former British PM Liz Truss’s personal cell phone. Some of the messages may be critical of Johnson, while others may be critical of her relationship with a…

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January 6th Committee Issues Subpoena Against Trump

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe January sixth committee is set to issue a report before the end of the year, and is interested in getting Trump’s testimony before it publishes the final report. The subpoena, however, is likely to be challenged by the president, who has reportedly indicated he does not intend to comply with it. In addition, legal experts have suggested that the subpoena is largely symbolic. The letter also seeks records of communications between Trump and other people associated with the presidential campaign, including members of Congress, advisers, and attorneys. It also…

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Migrants Flown Into Martha’s Vineyard Given Crime Victims Status

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast month, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar certified a group of migrants as crime victims. Such people can obtain special visas, known as U-visas, that allow them to serve as witnesses to criminal cases. The ACLU of Massachusetts is representing nine of the migrants. The migrants had entered the United States in search of asylum. They were residing in shelters at the Migrant Resource Center in San Antonio when a woman named Perla approached them and falsely promised jobs, housing and education. She also arranged for them to stay in…

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Democrats Concerned About Midterms

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs the midterm elections near, Democrats are concerned about the prospects of their party. In recent polls, the GOP was favored to win a large House majority and retake the Senate. However, the Democrats’ chances of holding the Senate have improved. Among other factors, the economy is a major concern. Despite this, Democrats are optimistic that voters will remember Biden’s accomplishments in the legislature and the extremist Republicans’ support for false claims. This is in contrast to the extreme Republicans who are winning nominations and promises to cancel votes in…

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Is Chinese President Xi Jinping Under House Arrest?

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteRumours are circulating online claiming that Chinese President Xi Jinping is under house arrest and has been confined to his house. This comes as Xi’s removal as the head of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has prompted widespread fears for his well-being. However, the Chinese President has been spotted on several occasions, most recently at a SCO summit, where he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders met for the first time since border clashes in 2020, so this story is not yet definite. Recent events have made…

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A Brief History of Westminster Hall

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Reading Time: 3 minutesWith the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the world saw around the clock coverage of Westminster Hall as the monarch laid in rest.  We decided to take a look at this important place in the UK’s history.  Westminster Hall was a building constructed in 1097 and symbolically represented the power of the monarch. The building served as a great venue for grand events, as well as an institution of the legal system. Here is a brief history of the Hall. Located in the heart of London, it is an excellent…

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