One of the unique phenomena that has occurred over the past year is a massive rise in gun sales across the US. Much of this seems to be tied to the uptick in political tensions, rioting, and violent crime, as well as the fear by some that the Biden administration may infringe upon citizen’s second amendment rights.

Despite (or thanks to) lawmakers spending trillions at break-neck speed, the American people aren’t satisfied with the performance of Congress according to a recent poll from Rasmuessen.

On Sunday Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Iran for a drone attack on an Israeli tanker that killed two people, and said the US would decide upon an appropriate response.

China reported that the death toll from heavy flooding experienced last month is more than previously thought, rising from 99 to 302.

During the medal celebration, Saunders raised her arms to form an “X” while on the podiums in a move which has piqued the interest of the International Olympic Committee.

The USWNT was heavily favored to win gold, but on Monday in Tokyo, Canada beat the United States in the semifinal round 1-0 to advance to the gold medal game.

Progress was made over the weekend on several of the wildfires that have recently been plaguing the West.

While state and local governments have not yet re-implemented mask mandates due to the emergence of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, private businesses and organizations across the country are re-implementing mask mandates. The latest group to do this is the Broadway League which consists of all of the owners and operators of Broadway theaters in New York City. On Friday the group announced that masks and vaccinations will be required for all spectators, performers, backstage crew, and theatre staff.