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Uruguayan Drought
Uruguayan citizens face a three-year-long drought that threatens clean drinking water and risks health. The record-setting drought is brought on by rising global temperatures and poor water infrastructure investments from current and prior Uruguayan administrations, leaving many with contaminated drinking water unsuitable for consumption. “The water leaves the hair a little hard and salty. You can still cook, clean, and wash yourself, but not drink. No one has been hospitaliz
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Aiming for Gold from East to West Masha Platonova
Masha Platonova, 15, born in Moscow, Russia, started training as a figure skater at age 3. Her parents moved to Florida in 2021 to...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Hawaiian Forest Fires Causing Mass Destruction
The National Weather Service reported that dry global temperatures and atmospheric contrast from Hurricane Dora caused wildfires in the...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 11, 20232 min read


The Mudadala City Open a Living Tennis Foundation
The annual Mubadala Citi DC Open ran from Saturday July 29 through Sunday August 6, has taken the district by storm for yet another...
Dillin Bett
Aug 10, 20233 min read


Restaurants Charge Extra-Fees for Food
Since the pandemic, this mysterious charge has become more commonplace, popping up on everything from last-minute Grubhub orders to date...
Dillin Bett
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Auto Dealerships Charge Undisclosed Fees to Consumers Nationwide
Dealerships nationwide charge auto consumers excessive, undisclosed buyout fees at the time of payoff. The auto financing company sends a statement to customers who, in nearly half of the states, require leases to close in person at an auto dealer instead of paying off a lease directly to a financial company. The Consumer Leasing Act requires disclosure of any fees during a lease agreement. “If they are not disclosed in the lease, you cannot charge them,” Darren Newhart, Pike
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 2, 20235 min read


Holy See Properties Overseas Unseen and Unknown
Introductory video to Holy See property ownership.
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Coca-Cola Clear Lime
Wow, so it’s been four years since I’ve written anything as the Reckless Gastronome, so please forgive me if I’m a bit out of practice....
Martin Peyruc
May 13, 20232 min read


Filipino-American Director to Launch New Film- Take Me To Banaue
WASHINGTON- A Filipino-American Director will soon release the film, “Take Me To Banaue,” in 2023. Director Danny Aguilar, born and...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 15, 20222 min read


Police Chase Leads to Hit-and-Run in The Town of Vienna
Vienna, VA- On the evening of July 24, 2022, a police pursuit of a large black pickup truck resulted in a hit-and-run when the large...
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 26, 20221 min read


Deadly European Heatwave
A mass heatwave affecting Europe began near the end of June and continues to break records in many European nations. The heatwave began in the Mediterranean and quickly reached France, Spain, and Portugal, and continued toward areas like the U.K., Greece, and Italy. Italy and the U.K. declared a state of emergency, along with many other European countries. Researchers found that the European heatwaves occurred when a jet stream had temporarily split in two, leaving an area of
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 25, 20222 min read


Sri Lankan President Resigns and Flees to Singapore
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa agreed to step down Thursday, July 14, 2022 after protestors stormed his house July 9, amidst widespread disapproval of economic downfall and poor government management. Factors which further contributed to the protests are the devaluation of the Sri Lankan rupee due to over production of currency, a policy shift to organic or biological farming, the Easter bombings in 2019, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rajapaksa fled
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 18, 20221 min read


The Quest for Medical Assistance
The United States healthcare system has had its troubles for many years. Government health insurance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid were put in place to assist those at a medical disadvantage regarding disability, age, and financial need. Medicare is federally operated for people over 65 and can also cover younger disabled individuals; Medicaid is state operated for low-income individuals. Although these programs help, they need to be improved. Many doctors decline to
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 14, 20223 min read


Delray Market: A Foodies Playground
Lake Worth, FL - A newish marketplace located in Delray, The Delray Beach Market is in a building with a covered parking garage and is...
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 5, 20222 min read


CoComelon Addiction
Cocomelon, a popular children’s cartoon, may act as a stimulant drug for toddlers due to hyperactive overstimulating qualities and extreme color use (Educator Claims Cocomelon is a drug). “This show is highly overstimulating and is very likely to result in behavioural and attention disorders. According to Child Development specialist Jerrica Sannes, it acts as a stimulant that gives the toddler brain a hit of dopamine in every scene,” According to Child Development specialist
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Ends Justify the Means for Gangs In El Salvador
El Salvador is a historically violent country. Since 1994, the country has been on the top 20 countries with the highest homicide rate list. Since 2015 they have been on a downward crime trend from an average of 18 homicides a day to the following year (2016) at 14. The crime rate in 2018 was 9 homicides a day, and in 2019, when El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele took office, crime rates dropped to 6 homicides a day. There is conflicting information on how the drop in crim
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 20, 20223 min read


The Two Faces of Immigration
Immigration affects different nations at different levels according to how the country prepares and deals with its influx. The mass...
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Florida: An American Oasis
Lake Worth, FL- A place so culturally diverse, from Miami’s neon lights and drug culture, the vacation homes of America’s tycoons to the...
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 5, 20222 min read


Government Refuse Metallurgical Union Request in Uruguay
URUGUAY-On May 31, 2022, a metallurgical factory laid off 150 workers in Uruguay. Union workers met on Monday with the general secretary of the National Union of Metal Workers and Related Branches to see what could be done not to close the factory. “A decision [has been] made,” factory management said. The closure resulted from the Uruguayan government not considering the proposals made by factory union workers and not due to a lack of company management. “The problem is that
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Low Temperatures do not Affect Scheduled School Break
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA- The Vice-Minister of Special Education, Sandra Cruz Nina, discussed the possibility of starting the winter school break...
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Modern Lifestyles and Vitamin D Deficiency
WASHINGTON- An alarming percentage of the U.S. population suffers from Vitamin D Deficiency. The symptoms are disregarded and overlooked....
Alexander Fernandez
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Semiconductor Chip Shortage Report
Refrigerators, computers, gaming consoles, and automobiles. What these different items have in common is one small, but crucial part....
Alexander Fernandez
Nov 30, 20212 min read


Larry Connor: Racer, Pilot, and Business Consultant
Larry Connor, real estate and technology entrepreneur, founder of the Connor Group, is responsible for operating luxury apartments in...
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 3, 20211 min read


Racing Around the World: George Vidovic
Alton, VA- George Vidovic, one of the SVRA’s Speed Tour competitors at the Virginia International Raceway, graced us with an interview...
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 3, 20211 min read
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