Nithya Raman’s campaign addresses ‘Poop Zone’ attack ads with an ethics complaint, but the group responds strongly.
Nithya Raman’s campaign is pushing back against a political group that is mocking her record on homelessness. They’re using fake real estate signs, a dilapidated RV, and even a phone line featuring AI that impersonates her. The campaign filed an ethics complaint on Sunday, claiming that Thrive LA committed five disclosure violations and is pressing […]
Iran Set to Announce New ‘Limited Zone’ in Persian Gulf
Iranian Claims Over Strait of Hormuz On Sunday, Mohsen Rezaei, a senior security official in Iran, stated that the country maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz. He hinted that a new “restricted area” would soon be announced in the Persian Gulf, where ships would need explicit permission from Tehran to pass through. In a […]
Economic changes in the euro zone: June 2026
July 27, 2026 Components of the Broader Monetary Aggregate M3 The annual growth rate for the broad currency aggregate M3 increased to 3.3% in June 2026, up from 3.0% in May, with an average growth rate of 3.0% over the three months leading to June. In terms of M3 components, the growth rate for M1, […]
Ensuring Your Plan Thrives During the Retirement Red Zone
In this episode of the podcast Long View, I had a conversation with Dana Anspach, who recently authored a book on retirement titled Living off Acorns: A guide to the four stages of retirement. We discussed topics related to the post-retirement phase, the risk of financial fraud, and, honestly, how tricky it can be to […]
New York’s ‘frozen zone’ around unstable high-rise leaves many stuck
On Tuesday, residents, workers, and tourists evacuated the area around a buckled building in Midtown and are now uncertain about when they can safely return to what has become a “frozen zone.” Nine buildings were cleared out around 8 a.m. due to critical issues at the 37-story former Pfizer headquarters on East 42nd Street. City […]
Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured at World Cup Fan Zone in California
Shooting at World Cup Viewing Event in San Jose On Sunday afternoon in San Jose, California, a shooting at a World Cup viewing party resulted in one death and left another person critically injured, despite the area’s existing gun restrictions. The incident took place shortly after 2 p.m., as reported. This specific location was a […]
FBI confiscates more than 400 drones from no-fly zone during FIFA World Cup, 4 individuals charged
FBI Engages Drones at World Cup Venue The FBI is ramping up efforts to safeguard World Cup locations, particularly after 19 unauthorized drones were spotted in no-fly zones. Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker cautioned that drone operators could face federal charges, emphasizing the risks of drones potentially being equipped with explosives. This concern ties […]
Newsletter: Waymo pulls back robotaxis due to construction zone hazards
Waymo Announces Recall of Robotaxis Waymo has issued a recall for 3,871 of its robotaxis due to a software glitch that permitted certain vehicles to enter highway construction zones. As a precaution, the company is limiting highway operations until the issue is resolved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the affected vehicles […]
Bitcoin has entered a significant bear market valuation zone. The toughest challenges may lie ahead.
Bitcoin’s Current Market Status Bitcoin has been lingering at levels usually seen only at the end of a bear market, and this trend continues even after the U.S. reported its highest inflation in three years. Checkonchain data reveals that BTC is nearing its 200-week average, part of a broader four-year trend line that long-term investors […]
Fighters Connected to the Islamic State Kill 16 in Congo’s Ebola Zone
ADF Attack in Eastern Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak On Thursday, fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group linked to the Islamic State, killed 16 civilians in eastern Congo. This area is currently dealing with a serious outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The assault occurred in the Beni territory, located in North […]