-Editorial In a momentous event, the Secretary of Tourism for the Government of Mexico, Miguel Torruco Marqués, officially announced Baja California as the host for the 49th edition of Tianguis Turístico México in 2025. The announcement was made during a meeting with Baja California’s Governor, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda. …
February, 2024
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12 February
Kansas City Chiefs Win Superbowl in Dramatic Overtime Victory
-Editorial Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs secured a historic back-to-back Super Bowl victory, overcoming the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in the second overtime game in Super Bowl history. Mahomes’ clutch 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with 3 seconds remaining sealed their triumph. The Chiefs, watched …
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5 February
Robust Job Surge Marks Start of 2024, Defying Economic Challenges
-Editorial To kick off 2024, the nation’s employers showcased an impressive surge in hiring, introducing 353,000 new jobs in January. This robust hiring spree serves as the latest testament to the economy’s resilience, effortlessly overcoming the challenges posed by the highest interest rates in two decades. In January, nonfarm payroll …
January, 2024
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30 January
Unraveling the Economic Enigma: Are We Truly in Good Health, or Teetering on the Edge?
-Editorial Consumers in the U.S. have faced more than two years of record-level gas and grocery prices. The costs of housing – both for renters and buyers – have been unstable, with rising mortgage rates that peaked at almost 8% last fall. It is a difficult time for homeowners as …
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28 January
Addressing California’s Opioid Epidemic: A Spotlight on Innovative Solutions and Health Equity Initiatives by Sierra Health Foundation
-Editorial With record-breaking rates of drug-related overdose fatalities, including from fentanyl, in California last year, the opioid epidemic ranks among the state’s most vexing issues. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation highlights the work of three nonprofit organizations working on innovative ways to …
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28 January
Federal Reserve’s Key Inflation Gauge Sees 0.2% Uptick in December, Registers 2.9% Annual Increase
-Editorial The latest data on inflation, released on Friday, revealed a moderation in the rate of price increases as 2023 concluded. In December, the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures price index, a crucial metric for the Federal Reserve, rose by 0.2% every month and 2.9% annually, excluding food and energy. …
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23 January
FTC’s CARS Rule Aims for Transparency, Faces Legal Hurdles
-Editorial The thought of driving off the lot in a new car can be both stressful and exhilarating. But if the dealer engages in dishonest practices, the process can get as stressful as a pile-up on your morning commute. The FTC’s Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule, which was announced …
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19 January
Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under White House Proposal
-Editorial The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on consumers. Research shows that fees charged at the back end …
December, 2023
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29 December
Data Reveals Robust Retail Sales During Holiday Season
-Editorial According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased +3.1% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday season, the consumer …
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27 December
USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees: What You Need to Know
-Editorial The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule to adjust the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, due to inflation. Effective February 26, 2024, this adjustment impacts various eligible forms and categories. The USCIS Stabilization Act initiated the existing premium processing fees, …