Eaton and Palisades wildfires weaken in Los Angeles after over a week of burning despite increasing winds. Yet, finding who or what to blame still remains up in the air. Though they have accused hikers, utility poles and arson, spokeswoman Ginger Colbrun for the LA division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives told BBC “it’s just too early” for answers.

Jan. 20 marks the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. This will mark Trump’s second tenure as president, having first served the role from 2017-2021. With his inauguration in sight, Trump has already been outspoken of his plan for his second four-year term.

Poets and Quants awarded two Florida Southern College students the title of 2024’s Best and Brightest Business Majors. Each year, this prestigious award honors one hundred accomplished college seniors majoring in business administration, marketing and finance. Poets and Quants reaches out to schools with the highest ranking undergraduate business programs, and asks them to nominate two seniors in the field of business.  This year, two of Florida Southern’s very own students, Allison Pascarella and Happyson Kaunda Jr., were graced with the title of Best and Brightest Majors by Poets & Qaunts. Both students are extremely involved and dedicated to the field of business in their own unique way.

On Oct. 8, Tesla held their “We, Robot” conference, where they revealed the latest addition to their car catalog, the Cybercab. CEO Elon Musk arrived at the event in their brand new vehicle which was shown to have no pedals, steering wheel or mirrors.  Musk envisions this as the future of mass-transit, highlighting its cost-effectiveness.

As cocoa prices continue to rise, shoppers this Halloween season saw jump-scare-worthy prices for chocolate candy. Numerous poor crop seasons have reduced the supply of cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate, increasing the price of chocolate and other confectionery manufacturing by 45% from January through September.  The shortage of chocolate for retailers stems from extreme weather in West Africa, which grows the majority of the world’s cacao beans. The combination of intense rains and massive dry spells led to harsh conditions for growing conditions for cocoa including pests and disease.