Many older people in the United States are finding that their Social Security payments are not enough to cover basic food costs. Although Social Security benefits are supposed to increase each year to help with rising prices (this increase is called a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA), these increases are not keeping up with how much…
Burning Man, the famous festival held every year in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, is facing a big challenge in 2024. For the first time in over ten years, the event has not sold out all its tickets. Normally, tickets for Burning Man sell out quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes. But this year, with…
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to help homeless families in California. He has awarded $130.6 million to nine communities across the state to create new housing for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This money will be used to build 533 new permanent homes for nearly 4,900 Californians. The money…
In a bold move to protect California’s children and ensure the integrity of the state’s legal market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a major crackdown on illicit products masquerading as children’s candy. The operation, spearheaded by the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF), resulted in the seizure of over 2.2 million illegal packages, many of which…
In a landmark decision in June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference, a legal doctrine that had, for over 40 years, empowered federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws within their jurisdiction. This ruling has far-reaching consequences, particularly for environmental regulation, where federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have long played a…
Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 543, allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without needing a permit. This law makes Florida the 26th state to adopt what is often referred to as “Constitutional Carry.” While this change has sparked significant debate, it’s now being followed by the potential introduction of ammo vending machines in…
Update: Home Depot reported revenue of $43.18 billion, compared to $43.79 billion expected, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.67, compared to estimates of $4.52. The home improvement retail industry is currently facing a challenging landscape, marked by recent high-profile bankruptcies that could foreshadow a cautious outlook for Home Depot’s upcoming earnings release….
A massive discovery of lithium, known as ‘white gold,’ beneath California’s Salton Sea is positioning the state to become a global leader in battery production. Governor Gavin Newsom is at the forefront of this transformation, driving efforts to make Lithium Valley, as the region is now called, a hub for clean energy and economic growth….
Millions of student-loan borrowers have been dealt another blow as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals officially blocked the new student loan repayment plan, known as SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education). The plan, designed to lower monthly payments and expedite debt relief for 8 million borrowers, now faces an uncertain future due to a…
Investing in any financial asset requires careful analysis of market trends, economic indicators, and political influence. A recent example that raises important considerations for investors is the partisan push by U.S. politicians, particularly Congressman Matt Gaetz and former President Donald Trump, in support of Bitcoin. While such endorsements can generate significant interest and even short-term…
