Amidst skyrocketing home prices in the U.S., a recent court case in Kansas City has spotlighted a hidden factor: realtor commissions. The verdict, totaling $1.8 billion in damages, revealed how the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real estate companies artificially inflated brokerage commissions. At the core of the issue is how commissions are…
Citizen Groups Tackle Child Predators In the face of rising online child exploitation, citizen groups in Santa Cruz, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, are stepping up. Some are ending up facing felony charges themselves. These groups, often using social media platforms, are running sting operations to apprehend child predators. However, their methods have stirred up…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that hidden fault lines beneath the Pacific Northwest are playing a crucial role in shaping the region’s earthquake activity. These west-northwest trending faults, stretching along the coasts of Washington and Oregon, are not only separating distinct geological blocks but also bending and breaking the oceanic crust in ways that could…
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., a subsidiary of Toyota, has announced plans to shut down its largest auto parts plant in the U.S. due to concerns about achieving “sustainable profitability.” The facility, located in Marion, Arkansas, opened in 2006 and produces truck frames and axles for Hino and Toyota vehicles. This plant accounts for about 70%…
Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty” on YouTube and “Deep@#$!Value” on Reddit, made a notable return with a livestream addressing GameStop’s recent turbulence, marking his first public appearance since the meme stock frenzy three years ago. The stock was down today by 40% at publication time. During his livestream, Gill reiterated his confidence in GameStop’s…
The race to produce a $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S. has concluded, but not as expected. Hertz, a well-known car rental company, has been selling off a large portion of its Tesla fleet, totaling around 20,000 vehicles. This shift highlights a change in the EV market, with consumers in 2024 not adopting electric…
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in the restaurant industry: a growing number of establishments are shutting their doors, not due to a lack of customers or poor culinary offerings, but because of soaring real estate costs. As lease rates escalate at a pace far exceeding revenue growth, even beloved local favorites and…
American icon John Deere, known for its green tractors and leaping deer logo, is facing backlash from its U.S. workers as it plans to move more production to Mexico, resulting in significant layoffs. Employees are accusing the company of prioritizing profits over people. Over the past few months, John Deere has announced several hundred layoffs,…
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has proposed cutting budgets for public safety, including prisons and law enforcement, as the state faces a huge deficit and prioritizes climate goals related to fairness. The budget, unveiled in May, aims to tackle a $27.6 billion deficit, with cuts including $97 million for trial court operations, $10 million for…
Louisiana lawmakers recently made headlines by approving a new law allowing surgical castration for people convicted of serious crimes against children. This significant decision means that judges in the state can now order a convicted criminal to undergo surgery to remove their ability to have children. This law specifically targets crimes such as rape, incest,…
