Author: Pearl Adams

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Corpus Christi a snooze-fest according to national study

Pearl Adams

A recent study by FinanceBuzz evaluated 75 of the nation’s largest cities to find the most boring spot. Corpus Christi landed at the number three spot. FinanceBuzz took into account multiple data points to rank the cities on an “excitement” scale from 0-100. They considered the growing population of younger people compared to older generations, along with culture, diversity and entertainment. Ranking at number one was Jacksonville, Florida with an overall excitement score of 14.3/100. Both Texas and Florida earned two spots each in the top 10: Tallahassee and Jacksonville in Florida and Corpus Christi and San Antonio in Texas.…

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Young adults historically apathetic voters

Pearl Adams

Voter turnout trends for young adults highlight a complex mix of enthusiasm and disengagement, and includes obstacles that decide whether they will show up at the polls. A 2025 study conducted by the Center of Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement by Tufts University estimates that roughly 47% of registered youth cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election. A higher percentage of eligible 18- to 29-year-olds are engaging more strongly in the presidential elections than they are in the mid-term elections. Mid-term turnouts remained far lower at just under 25% nationally in 2022, emphasizing the persistent gap…