The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained nearly unchanged this week but reached its lowest level in two years, Yahoo Finance reports. Thirty-year mortgage rates averaged 6.08% as of Thursday, down from 6.09% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac data. Average 15-year mortgage rates rose one basis...
Kamala Harris Surges in Popularity, Overtakes Donald Trump in Presidential Race
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a formidable challenger to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, according to a new NBC News poll. The poll shows Harris leading Trump by 5 points among registered voters, 49% to 44%. Harris' favorability has surged 16 points since July,...
Democrats Poised to Flip Key California House Seats, New Poll Suggests
New polling data suggests Democrats are narrowly leading in four of California's six most closely-watched swing districts for the U.S. House of Representatives. The survey, exclusively shared with Politico, was conducted by researchers from three California universities. Central Valley Battlegrounds Show Tight Margins In the Central Valley, Democrat Rudy Salas...
Fresno Ranks High for Speedy Commutes, Study Finds
A new study reveals that Fresno boasts one of the fastest car commutes in the nation, ranking fourth among major U.S. cities. According to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal, Fresno's average commute time is just 22.9 minutes, with traffic moving at an average speed of 26.2 mph. The...
FBI Reports Decrease in Violent Crime, Auto Thefts and Hate Crimes Rise
Violent and property crime rates in the United States saw a decline in 2023, according to new FBI data released Monday. However, hate crimes reached record levels in some of the nation's largest cities, painting a complex picture of crime trends across the country. The FBI report, which covered over...
Rapid Spread of Bird Flu in California Dairy Herds Raises Pandemic Concerns
California's dairy industry is facing a rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu, with infected cow herds doubling over the weekend. According to a recent report from Ars Technica, the number of confirmed cases jumped from 17 to 34 between Thursday and Monday. This surge places California second among affected states,...
Nebraska Republicans Consider Electoral Change to Boost Trump’s 2024 Chances
The electoral college map could potentially shift just before the 2024 presidential election, as Nebraska considers changing its vote allocation system. According to Axios, Nebraska Republicans are contemplating a move to a winner-take-all system, which would likely benefit former President Donald Trump. Currently, Nebraska and Maine are the only states...
Gun Ownership Among Democrats Increases, Reshaping Firearms Debate
Gun ownership among Democrats is on the rise, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. This trend marks a significant shift in American gun culture, which has long been dominated by conservative white men. Surveys and growing gun groups indicate that liberals, minorities, and progressives are increasingly purchasing firearms....
Pregnant Woman and Husband Drown in Hawaii, Orphaning Toddler Son
Loved ones are mourning the loss of Ilya Tsaruk and Sophia Kovalevich of Snohomish, Washington, and their unborn baby following a tragic drowning in Hawaii, USA Today reported. "She was going to become a girl mom," said Tia Tsaruk, Sophia’s sister-in-law, who was on vacation with the couple in Maui...
‘Deep Doubt’ Era: How AI Fakes Empower Liars and Conspiracy Theorists
In an era where AI-generated content is becoming increasingly prevalent, a new phenomenon called "deep doubt" is emerging, according to a recent article from Ars Technica. This concept refers to the growing skepticism towards real media due to the existence of generative AI. The term "deep doubt" describes the public's...