-Editorial As the cost of living continues to rise across the United States, renting a studio apartment has become an increasingly expensive undertaking for many. According to a recent study conducted by Cinch Home Services, which analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Low …
December, 2024
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28 December
EIA Predicts Higher Natural Gas Prices Despite Robust Inventories This Winter
-Editorial The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts a significant rise in natural gas prices for the remainder of the winter heating season, despite higher-than-average inventories. According to the December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), natural gas prices are expected to climb approximately 40% from November’s spot price, keeping them in …
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27 December
Cardenas-Singh, Price, and Kelley Sworn In as County Supervisors
-Editorial For the first time in nearly 40 years, women are once again seated on the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. Martha Cardenas-Singh and Margarita “Peggy” Price took their oaths of office on Dec. 27, during a formal swearing-in ceremony held at the County Administration Center Board Chambers in El …
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27 December
The Bitcoin Arms Race: US Pushes for Strategic Reserve to Dominate Global Finance
By: Julian Martinez, Bitcoin Consultant Momentum is building to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the US. A bill called the BITCOIN Act of 2024 was introduced in the US Senate, which would commit the US Treasury to buy 1 million bitcoins over a 5-year period if passed. Similar bills …
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26 December
Lawmakers in Mexico Push for Comprehensive Protection of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
-Editorial At the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro, Congresswoman Nora Yessica Merino Escamilla of the Labor Party (PT) introduced an initiative to amend Articles 6 and 29, and add Article 9 Bis to the Migration Law. The goal of the proposal, which was referred to the Migration Affairs Commission, is …
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26 December
Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food Following H5 Bird Flu Virus Detection
-Editorial The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) has issued a strong advisory to residents against feeding pets raw food, following the detection of the H5 bird flu virus in Northwest Naturals’ 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food. The advisory comes after the Oregon Department …
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23 December
Mexico Launches Holiday Support Program for Returning Citizens
-Editorial President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has unveiled the “Welcome, Heroic Fellow Countrymen and Women” Winter 2024 program, a comprehensive initiative designed to provide a safe and efficient travel experience for Mexicans returning from abroad during the holiday season. The program, which runs from November 28, 2024, to January 12, 2025, …
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23 December
Operation “Home for the Holidays” Unveils Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in San Diego
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SDHTTF) have announced the results of the fifth annual Operation Home for the Holidays, a multi-jurisdictional initiative aimed at addressing human trafficking. Conducted in National City and Encinitas, this year’s operation resulted in six individuals being …
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22 December
President Claudia Sheinbaum Reaffirms Commitment to Ban Genetically Modified Corn in Mexico
-Editorial In a decisive move to protect Mexico’s agricultural heritage and biodiversity, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Congress will deliberate a ban on the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) corn in February 2025. The initiative, grounded in ecological and cultural preservation, comes on the heels of a critical resolution by …
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22 December
Discover Baja California This Holiday Season with the ‘Traveling Hearts’ Program by the Baja California Secretariat of Tourism
-Editorial This holiday season, the Baja California Secretariat of Tourism presents an exciting new edition of its popular “Traveling Hearts” program. This initiative invites state residents to explore Baja California’s scenic wonders through all-inclusive trips that feature accommodations, travel insurance, professional tour guides, recreational activities, and ground transportation. The program …