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Las Vegas Hospitality Industry Grapples with Increased Costs Amid Tariffs

Las Vegas Hospitality Industry Grapples with Increased Costs Amid Tariffs

Ian Hernandez

Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, is now wide awake to a new challenge. The hospitality industry, which forms ...

7 Countries Known for the Cleanest Tap Water & 3 Still Falling Short

Ian Hernandez

Switzerland: The Gold Standard Switzerland: The Gold Standard (image credits: pixabay) Switzerland’s tap water is often described as so clean and pure that it rivals bottled water — and sometimes even surpasses it. The Swiss take immense pride in their water, with more than 80% sourced from deep underground aquifers and natural springs. The Swiss …

What a Strong Dollar Means for the U.S. and Its Global Influence

What a Strong Dollar Means for the U.S. and Its Global Influence

Lean Thomas

Economic Growth Differentials Drive Dollar Dominance Economic Growth Differentials Drive Dollar Dominance (image credits: pixabay) The U.S. dollar’s remarkable strength ...

What America's Wealthiest Investors Know That You Might Not

What America’s Wealthiest Investors Know That You Might Not

Michael Wood

Private Equity Dominates Ultra-Wealthy Portfolios Private Equity Dominates Ultra-Wealthy Portfolios (image credits: unsplash) Here’s something that might shock you: real ...

9 Famous U.S. Brands That Started in Someone's Garage

9 Famous U.S. Brands That Started in Someone’s Garage

Ian Hernandez

Apple: Where Personal Computing Began in Los Altos Apple: Where Personal Computing Began in Los Altos (image credits: unsplash) In ...

7 Nations With Low Urban Pollution & 3 With High Smog Levels

Ian Hernandez

Sweden: A Model of Clean Air Sweden: A Model of Clean Air (image credits: unsplash) Sweden stands as a true inspiration for clean urban living. In 2024, Stockholm boasted an average PM2.5 concentration of just 5 µg/m³, which is impressively below the World Health Organization’s recommended limit. The country’s dedication to renewables is striking—over half …

10 Cheap Travel Countries & 3 That Are Expensive

Ian Hernandez

Thailand: Where Adventure Feels Limitless on a Budget Thailand: Where Adventure Feels Limitless on a Budget (image credits: wikimedia) Thailand still reigns as a paradise for budget travelers in 2025, with average daily costs hovering around $30. From the dazzling temples of Bangkok to the mountain retreats in Chiang Mai, travelers are spoiled for choice …

New York Public Transportation Overhaul: What Commuters Can Expect

New York Public Transportation Overhaul: What Commuters Can Expect

Michael Wood

Revamping the Subway System Revamping the Subway System (image credits: unsplash) The heart of New York’s public transportation overhaul lies ...

Who Really Pays for Tariffs: Foreigners or Americans?

Who Really Pays for Tariffs: Foreigners or Americans?

Michael Wood

Tariffs have long been a contentious issue in economic and political circles. They are often viewed as a tool to ...

These Nations Lead in Clean Air—3 Continue to Struggle

Ian Hernandez

Sweden: A Blueprint for Clean Air Success Sweden: A Blueprint for Clean Air Success (image credits: unsplash) Sweden has become almost synonymous with clean, fresh air. Its average air quality index (AQI) stands at an impressive 8.5, a figure that environmental experts envy worldwide. Swedish cities regularly report some of the lowest particulate matter levels …