Home purchases in Southern California hit the lowest level since the Great Recession
Recently, the pace of homebuying in Southern California has hit levels more sluggish than during the Great Recession. Sales are approaching historic lows, yet prices are still close to their peak. Attom, a real estate data company, has updated its sales data, going back to 2005. They’ve used new ways to spot actual transactions in […]
Luka Doncic purchases entire parking lot to provide free parking for Lakers fans at season opener
Luka Doncic Takes Center Stage in Los Angeles The LeBron James chapter in Los Angeles has come to a close, and now Luka Doncic is stepping up as the new star of the city. As the Lakers prepared for their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Doncic made a memorable introduction before even hitting […]
DHS Purchases Four Prisons in California for $950 Million
DHS Acquires Immigration Detention Facilities in California The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized the purchase of an immigration detention complex in Southern California for $950 million. This acquisition adds to the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to acquire facilities used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). GEO Group made the announcement on Monday […]
Trump and Xi Meet: U.S. and China Reach $30 Billion Tariff Agreement and Coal Purchases
US and China Reach Agreement on Tariff Reductions The United States and China recently agreed to lower tariffs on a variety of consumer and agricultural goods after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This move suggests a possible easing of tensions in their ongoing trade conflict. According to Axios, the […]
Trump’s DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota Regarding Waiting Period for Gun Purchases
DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota Over Firearm Waiting Period On Thursday, President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota regarding its firearm purchase waiting period. Breitbart News reported that on September 18, 2026, the DOJ had already hinted at this legal action, criticizing Minnesota’s permit to purchase system […]
Court Maintains Strict Laws on Gun Purchases in Hawaii
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Hawaii’s Firearms Regulations A federal appeals court recently supported Hawaii’s strict firearms laws, reversing earlier decisions made by lower courts. This ruling came from an 11-member panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The panel overturned lower court findings that deemed Hawaii’s permit-to-purchase system for handguns, […]
Federal ban on firearm purchases by 18-20-year-olds deemed unconstitutional by DOJ
DOJ Decides Ban on Handgun Sales to Young Adults Unconstitutional The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel has ruled that preventing licensed dealers from selling handguns to law-abiding individuals aged 18 to 20 is unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution. On Friday, they released a nearly 50-page opinion that argues federal laws concerning handgun […]
Costco Increases Motor Oil Prices and Limits Customer Purchases as the War in Iran Continues
Costco has started rationing motor oil and nearly doubled the price of its Kirkland Signature brand, responding to upheaval in global oil markets due to ongoing conflict in Iran. The cost of a two-pack of five-quart Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has surged to about $58, from approximately $30 last year, as reported by the […]
Store employee says it is reportedly monitoring your purchases and you with a shopping cart chip
Shoppers are facing a new reality at Target. The retail giant is reportedly monitoring your shopping activities through technology embedded in its shopping carts. Recently, an employee, known as Elijah P on TikTok, confirmed this unusual tech. He shared a video showing where the tracking device is located on the carts, stating, “These baskets, this […]
Purchases that are truly worth the money we spent
Weekly Shopping Guide Some purchases are truly worthwhile, and one standout is the 7-quart Cuisinart Dutch oven. I’ve found myself using it all year for baking bread, making chili, and simmering various soups and sauces. It’s become such a staple in my kitchen that I can’t imagine cooking without it. Right now, Wayfair has it […]