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California’s housing market has undergone a significant shift. After four consecutive months of year-over-year inventory increases, the state is now firmly in a buyer’s market. Simply put, the supply of homes now exceeds the demand. Real estate analyst Nick Gerli summed up the situation bluntly: “no one is buying homes in California.” According to a…

Summary: Billionaire hedge fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach has issued a stark warning about the U.S. economy, declaring: “A reckoning is coming.” His concerns stem from a combination of rising tariffs, inflation risks, weakening employment, and unsustainable government debt. Overall, Gundlach sees deep structural weaknesses in the economy and believes both markets and policymakers are underestimating…

S&P 500 Valuations in the Danger Zone Equity valuations have climbed to levels “historically seen before big corrections,” warned bond giant Pimco in a note penned by Richard Clarida, Andrew Balls, and Dan Ivascyn. Using two key indicators, the $2 trillion asset manager pointed to mounting risks facing the market today. The Shiller cyclically-adjusted price-to-earnings…

Summary: The article is a commentary urging Americans to reclaim the U.S. flag as a symbol of democracy and resistance, especially during protests like the upcoming “No Kings Day” on June 14. This date, which marks Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, is also President Trump’s birthday—when he reportedly plans a military-style celebration.…

Summary: Christy Walton, heiress to the Walmart fortune, is facing backlash from Trump supporters after placing a full-page ad in The New York Times promoting “No Kings Day” protests against former President Donald Trump. The ad features patriotic declarations and criticizes authoritarianism, aligning with events scheduled on Trump’s birthday and a military parade marking the…

Summary: “No Kings Day” Protests Set to Counter Trump’s Military Parade on June 14 On June 14, which is both Flag Day and Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, millions of Americans are expected to participate in “No Kings Day”—a nationwide protest organized by Indivisible and more than 200 progressive partner groups. The event is described as…

Summary: Asian needle ants are stealthy, painful, and potentially deadly. Their quiet spread across the U.S. raises concerns both for human health and the environment. Though difficult to eradicate, awareness and cautious landscaping practices may be the best tools we have—for now. The Surge of a Silent Threat An invasive species of stinging, carnivorous ants—known…

Summary Protests in Los Angeles over recent ICE operations escalated into chaos after President Trump deployed the National Guard without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s consent. Over four days, demonstrators clashed with law enforcement, setting self-driving cars ablaze, hurling concrete and fireworks, and blocking the 101 Freeway. Law enforcement responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and…

This weekend, anti-ICE protests erupted across Los Angeles, California, following a major immigration enforcement operation. At least 44 people were arrested during an ICE raid on Friday. According to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, “ICE initiated enforcement actions on several workplaces. That created a sense of chaos, outrage, fear, and terror because people are very…

Summary: Metformin and Longevity FindingsA new study published on May 19, 2025, in The Journal of Gerontology: Medical “Diabetes” Sciences suggests that metformin, a widely used type 2 diabetes drug, may be linked to increased lifespan. The research focused on postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes and found those who used metformin were more likely…