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Why November's Inflation Numbers Might Be Misleading

December 19, 2025

November's inflation report showed a drop, but experts are questioning its accuracy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2. 7% from 3% in September. This seems good, but the data might not be reliable. The problem started with the government shutdown in October. This shutdown stopped data collec

business

Big Move: Japan's MUFG Invests Big in India's Shriram Finance

December 19, 2025

Japan's financial giant MUFG is making a bold play in India. They're buying a 20% piece of Shriram Finance for a whopping $4. 4 billion. This isn't just any deal—it's the biggest cross-border investment in India's financial scene yet. Why India? Well, Japan's banks have been looking abroad for grow

business

Botswana's Economic Challenge: The Diamond Dilemma

December 19, 2025

Botswana is facing a tough economic situation. The country's main source of income, diamonds, is not doing well. This has led the government to change its growth expectations for the year. Earlier, they thought the economy would grow by 3. 3%. But now, they expect it to shrink by almost 1%. Diamond

finance

Crypto and Traditional Finance: A New Partnership

December 19, 2025

The financial world is changing fast. Crypto is not just a trend anymore. It is becoming a big part of how money moves and how institutions work. This change is not just about new technology. It is also about rules and trust. For a long time, fintech was about making banking look better on phones.

environment

How Trees Handle Drought: A Look at Larch Forests

December 19, 2025

Larch trees face big challenges when it rains less. Scientists wanted to see how these trees react to dry weather. They used cool tech to map the tree canopies in 3D. This helped them see how the trees handle light, water, and carbon. Thinning the trees helped them catch more light. More light mean

opinion

San Diego Rodeo: A Test of City's Values

December 19, 2025

San Diego's annual rodeo event at Petco Park has sparked serious concerns about animal welfare and the city's priorities. The event, organized by the Padres, has seen multiple incidents of animal cruelty, yet city leaders have done little to address the issue. In the first rodeo, a horse named Waco

education

San Diego's Math Problem: Time to Face the Numbers

December 19, 2025

San Diego Unified School District has a math problem. It's not new, but it's getting worse. A recent report from UCSD showed that 1 in 12 admitted students needed remedial math courses. That's a huge jump from 2020 to 2025. The report suggests that high school grades might be too high, especially af

crime

New York City's Jewish Community Faces Rising Threats

December 19, 2025

New York City, once a beacon of safety and openness for its Jewish residents, is now seeing a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents. This shift is not just about numbers; it's about the chilling effect on everyday life. Children returning from a menorah lighting were threatened and choked on a sub

business

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

December 19, 2025

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

finance

Small Bank, Big Gains: First Capital's Surprising Rise

December 19, 2025

First Capital, a bank you might not have heard of, has seen its stock price jump a huge 132% in just one year. This is a big deal for a company with a market value of only $233 million. The bank, which is mainly into home loans, has caught the eye of investors thanks to its strong performance. The