Lastest Stories by Josie Green

For a large share of its nearly 250-year history, the United States has been at war. While the history books tend to shed a positive light on the nation’s conflicts, the country has had its share...
After two years of travel restrictions, people have been eager to embark on new adventures. National parks are again overcrowded and they are home to many natural wonders. In addition to domestic...
Despite receiving arms support from many other NATO nations, including Belgium, France, Poland, Canada, and Denmark, Ukraine’s requests for NATO membership have gone unanswered, largely due to the...
In May, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. After decades of activism, marijuana users and advocates are finally seeing a large-scale relaxation of...
The average video game has a shelf life of less than two years. However, one game continues to grow in users over a decade after its release. Minecraft is not only the most popular video game in the...
English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions, is full of contradictions, exceptions, and rules that we probably know implicitly but have probably never really thought...
In May 2023 the median home listing price reached $441,000, up from $430,000 in April. Despite the increase, the price is down from a record high of $449,000 in June 2022. The yearly growth rate in...
China has the world’s largest naval fleet by numbers, followed by Russia and North Korea, with the United States coming in fourth. Numbers do not tell the whole story, however, as the size,...
The median home listing price in May 2023 rose to $441,000, a 0.9% annual increase. Despite the increase, the price is down from a record high of $449,000 in June 2022. This cooling trend is hopeful...
In film, the introduction of key characters can make or break the audience’s engagement. As villains and protagonists alike venture onto the screen with an irresistible confidence, a memorable...
This coming Monday is Juneteenth, a time when Americans celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. It is also a time to recognize the inequalities that still exist in this country. Black...
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise among Americans. It can help reduce stress and improve both physical and mental health. While many people opt to run on a treadmill, about 50...
While it’s unlikely that any of us will be the first person to set foot on Mars, most of us snap photos with our cellphone cameras daily. We have NASA to thank for that, and for a variety of other...
Denmark recently announced plans to undertake compulsory military conscription for women, aiming to boost the size of its armed forces after a NATO report criticized the country’s investment in...
The best craft breweries in America may have their old standbys, but they’re constantly coming out with new beers to adapt to changing tastes and trends. Even veteran breweries like Sierra Nevada,...