Author: Insights

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake which begins on January 29. The animal is a symbol that has long been linked to cunning and treachery. Just days before, on January 20, a majority of Americans re-installed Donald Trump to the White House, catapulting him back into power. The alignment of the political and the prophetic has fueled speculation about what the “Snake” might portend for a nation already flailing from deep ideological divides. SLITHERING FROM EAST TO WEST The Chinese zodiac imparts each year with traits from a rotating pool of a dozen...

The 2024 presidential election has left the political world reeling, not because it was shocking, but because its result seemed inevitable. Vice President Kamala Harris, despite being one of the most qualified candidates to ever run for the office of U.S. President, was unable to overcome the political juggernaut of the convicted felon and serial sexual abuser, Donald Trump. Pundits have been quick to dissect her loss, blaming everything from her campaign’s messaging to voter apathy, sexism, and even the Democratic Party’s broader strategy. Yet, amid the whirlwind of speculative analysis, an elephant remains in the room. What these...

In a year marked by economic challenges, the world’s largest fast-food chain has found itself at the center of growing criticism. Despite claiming that inflationary pressures have forced price increases, the soaring profits that McDonald’s has enjoyed were driven by strategic price hikes. The apparent exploitation of inflation has led to an exodus of price-conscious consumers, many of whom are now turning to sit-down dining establishments and competitor fast-food chains for better value. THE INFLATION EXCUSE Inflation has undoubtedly been a significant issue worldwide in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, impacting everything...