California's multifamily housing production costs dramatically exceed those in Texas and Colorado, creating barriers to affordable housing development across the state, a new RAND report revealed. The study, which analyzed over 140 completed projects, found that building a market-rate apartment in California costs approximately two and a half times more...
Majority Disapprove of Trump’s Immigration Policies as His Approval Slides, Poll Finds
A recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll reveals a divided nation as President Trump approaches his 100th day in office. The survey, conducted from April 21–23, shows that 45% believe Trump deserves an F for his performance, while 23% would give him an A. Trump's approval rating has dipped to 42%, with...
Irish Lawyer Details Israel’s UN Violations at International Court
Irish attorney Blinne Ni Ghralaigh presented compelling evidence at the International Court of Justice detailing Israel's systematic violations of United Nations privileges in Palestinian territories, the Middle East Eye reported. The presentation outlined multiple categories of alleged violations, including forcible takeovers of UN schools and the shuttering of UN premises...
Norway Establishes Diplomatic Relations With State of Palestine
Norway announced Thursday that it has officially established diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine on X, marking a significant move amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Today, we mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between #Norway and the State of #Palestine. Congratulations to the newly appointed Palestinian ambassador @marie_sedin...
California’s Economy Ranks Fourth Worldwide, Surpasses Japan
California's economy has outpaced Japan's, securing its position as the fourth-largest economic powerhouse globally. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the milestone on Thursday, citing data from the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Golden State's gross domestic product reached $4.10 trillion in 2024, surpassing Japan's $4.01...
Fresno Ranks Fourth in US for an Affordable Night Out
A study by OnlineCasinoCalifornia.io finds you can enjoy a night out in Fresno and it will cost you less than practically anywhere else in the U.S. Fresno ranked No. 4 on the website's list, trailing only San Antonio, Sacramento, and Tucson. The study analyzed data from cities with populations over...
Trump’s Immigration Approval Ratings Decline as Enforcement Tactics Lose Support
President Trump's once-strong approval ratings on immigration have shifted into negative territory, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll. The survey shows 53% of Americans now disapprove of his handling of immigration, while 46% approve — a reversal from February when half of the public supported his approach. Growing...
Less Than Half of Californians Think K-12 Schools Are on the Right Track: Poll
A recent survey by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals that less than half of Californians believe the state's K-12 public education system is on the right track. The study, released on April 17, shows a decline in positive sentiment compared to previous years. According to Mark Baldassare, PPIC...
Israel Revokes Visas for 27 French Lawmakers Days Before Planned Visit
Israel has abruptly canceled entry visas for 27 French lawmakers and local officials just two days before their scheduled diplomatic visit to Israel and Palestinian territories, according to Times of India. The delegation, primarily composed of members from France's left-wing ecologist and communist parties, had been invited by the French...
Zakaria Draws Parallels Between Trump’s Tariffs, Failed 1930s Economic Policies
Fareed Zakaria says Donald Trump inherited a strong U.S. economy in 2017 but disrupted it with sweeping tariffs, a move he compares to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. In a commentary aired Sunday on CNN, Zakaria highlighted historical parallels to the 1920s, noting a similar pattern of robust...