Tag: US
How will Trump’s Second Presidency Affect the Economy?
Inflation and Tariffs One of the main concerns for voters is how the president will deal with inflation. Trump has promised to ‘defeat’ inflation in the coming years, yet has also made a firm stand on raising tariffs for imported goods. He proposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering the US, with a 60%…
Why the United States Hasn’t Adopted Electronic Voting
The Current State of US Voting Systems The United States primarily relies on paper-based voting systems, with only a limited implementation of electronic machines for voting in some jurisdictions. While many modern societies are increasingly digital, the US voting infrastructure remains predominantly traditional, raising questions about why electronic voting hasn’t been widely adopted. Security Concerns:…
What is the Electoral College?
The United States uses a unique system to elect its’ President every 4 years called the Electoral College. To win the election, a candidate must surpass 270 electoral college votes. When somebody in the U.S. casts their vote, they are not voting directly for President, but for a slate of electors chosen by their state’s…
Is Vietnam Poised to be the Next Big Manufacturing Hub?
Basic Current Economic Situation In the last decade, Vietnam has become a very fast-growing economy, registering an annual GDP growth of 7.1% in 2018 (highest following the last decade), and a record-high 8.02% growth in 2022. Their average annual growth rate in 1985 was 3.86%. They were the few countries to still produce growth during…
Cards Against Humanity SpaceX Lawsuit: $15 Million Land Dispute
The at a Glance The Cards Against Humanity SpaceX lawsuit, filed on September 19, 2024, in Cameron County, Texas, centers on a land dispute near SpaceX’s launch facility. Here are the key points: Origins of this Lawsuit The roots of the lawsuit trace back to 2017: Key Allegations in this Lawsuit The Cards Against Humanity…
Q2 Results 2024: Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google and More
Discussing the second fiscal quarter results of the top 5 companies with the highest market caps in 2024. NVIDIA On Wednesday, NVIDIA reported revenues of $30.04B in the last quarter, exceeding last year by 122%. It beat expectations by almost $3B- analysts have predicted the number to be $28.7. NVIDIA further indicates that the push…