In California, reaching the top 1% of earners now requires an income of over $1 million a year, a dramatic increase from previous years. While the West Coast was expected to have the highest thresholds, surprising states like Connecticut and Massachusetts top the list. Despite the high costs of living
As of 2024, 60 countries are set to ban gasoline and diesel cars by specific dates to combat climate change. Norway leads the charge, aiming for a total shift to electric vehicles by 2025. Europe is moving quickly too, with the EU targeting 2035, though some countries are pushing for
California is making waves with a groundbreaking $12.6 billion hydrogen hub, the first of its kind in the U.S. This ambitious project aims to produce renewable hydrogen to power vehicles, generate electricity, and cut fossil fuel use by millions of tons annually. Backed by federal funding, the hub promises to
In 2023, buying a home in California became increasingly unattainable for many, especially in major cities like San Jose and Los Angeles. A Harvard University study revealed that median home prices in these areas were up to 11 times higher than the average annual wages. The report highlighted a growing
In the past year, discussions have revealed that U.S. labor market data may have been manipulated to look better than reality, with reports suggesting significant overstatements in job numbers. Despite official claims of strong job gains, a recent report from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office revealed a starkly different truth: the
Six years after California legalized marijuana, violence continues to escalate, with six men murdered in the Mojave Desert earlier this year and seven killed at an illegal pot operation in Riverside County in 2020. Six years after California legalized marijuana, the bodies keep piling up. Earlier this year, six men
The California City Council has blocked a dangerous solar geoengineering experiment conducted by researchers from the University of Washington to combat climate change. Following a vote by the City Council, an experiment in Alameda that involved spraying sea salt particles into the air to test the viability of slowing global
According to CalSTA, California is testing a “road charge” system as gas tax revenues dwindle. Participants report mileage voluntarily, aligning with Biden’s push for electric vehicles. A “road charge,” which would impose fees on drivers based on their mileage rather than their petroleum purchases, is being tested in California, a
In a report released on May 9, the CDC stated that the southern U.S. border saw a 143% jump in imported malaria, with a total of 68 imported malaria cases identified during January–December 2023. You can read the original article here. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)