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  • LA And Ventura

California Legislature Awash With Lobbyists, Second To New York

There are 3,245 registered lobbyists, 120 legislators. As a legislative geek, I compared the number of lobbyists to legislators in… Read More

10 months ago
  • Lifestyle

Opioids More Likely To Kill Than Car Crashes Or Suicide

The National Safety Council reports that Americans are more likely to die from an opioid overdose than a car crash or suicide. This article was originally published… Read More

10 months ago
  • I Read It On The Internet

Meet Syn57, The Most Stripped-Down Living Synthetic Bacteria Yet

The code of life is simple. Four genetic letters arranged in triplets—called codons—encode amino acids. These are the building blocks… Read More

10 months ago
  • Business

These Delays Are Making Housing Less Affordable

Gregory Walls knows Lafayette, Louisiana. It’s where he studied, planted roots, and built a life. This article was written by… Read More

10 months ago
  • I Read It On The Internet

Will The Next World War Begin In Orbit?

He’s been called the “go-to expert for all things spaceflight” by the New York Times, and “the archivist of world… Read More

10 months ago
  • Business

The Location Of Trees Affects Home Values

In densely populated urban areas, trees may be the leafy secret to an increase in property values. This article was… Read More

10 months ago
  • LA And Ventura

The Most Expensive U.S. Wildfire Events, So Far

Wildfire events are growing increasingly frequent and destructive around the world as human-driven climate impacts continue to escalate—and the United… Read More

10 months ago
  • Lifestyle

1.1 Million MORE Americans Have Become Disabled In Just The Past Three Months

Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals 1.1 million MORE Americans have become disabled in just the past 3 months. This… Read More

10 months ago
  • Lifestyle

It’s Now Twice As Expensive To Buy An Entry-Level Home Than Rent

Thinking of buying a starter home? Be careful! This article was originally published by MishTalk. Burns Criteria Home payment, entry-level… Read More

10 months ago
  • Lifestyle

Helping Others Can Slow Cognitive Decline

Researchers have found that regular time spent helping outside the home significantly slows cognitive decline in middle-age and older adults.… Read More

10 months ago
  • Business

UPS Is At Pandemic Lows: Value Or Value Trap?

Shares of UPS are around the same price they were in March 2020, when the pandemic shut down economic activity.… Read More

10 months ago
  • Lifestyle

Chicago And Denver Just Ditched Parking Mandates – What Does That Mean?

On July 16, 2025, the Chicago City Council did something bold, overdue, and surprisingly straightforward: it got rid of parking… Read More

10 months ago

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