Commentary The average American home is almost 2,200 square feet. An average home in the United Kingdom is a minuscule 818 square feet, in Finland 880 square feet, and in Germany under 1,200 square feet. Cramped. Americans have bigger houses and a higher material standard of living—more appliances, clothing, and cars—largely because they can keep…
Government Spending Threatens Americans’ High Standard of Living
Build Back Better Lowered Living Standards, So Let’s Do It Again!
Commentary A businessman once asked a famous labor leader what he wanted for his workers. The leader replied, “More.” Those favoring policies to increase government spending and control over the economy have the same answer, but add the word power. A problem occurs when a company can’t afford more and the demand leads to bankruptcy….
US News
- City News ServiceSAN DIEGO—A 29-year-old one-time X Games BMX star was killed in a motorcycle accident at a Ramona motocross park, authorities reported June 7. Pat Casey of Riverside was fatally injured… [...]
- Sophie Li“If [lawmakers] change how they are dealing with these issues, they’ll have to admit that they were wrong,” said former Republican California State Sen. Melissa Melendez regarding why she thinks… [...]
- City News ServiceSAN DIEGO—A 70-year-old man who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a National City convenience store clerk almost 50 years ago was sentenced June 7 to five years to life in… [...]
- Janice HisleIf a federal indictment of former President Donald Trump was imminent during the afternoon of June 7, he denied being informed about it. Throughout the day, numerous news reports were… [...]
- City News ServiceLOS ANGELES—A man convicted of fatally shooting a research scientist as he slept inside a tent with his two young daughters in Malibu Creek State Park in what the judge… [...]
- Elizabeth DowellResearchers have discovered that ancient rising lakes may trigger California earthquakes along the San Andres fault line. The new study, published Wednesday in Nature, investigated earthquake activity along the southern… [...]
- Joseph LordA bipartisan group of lawmakers has announced the formation of a task force to combat China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. During a press conference at the House Triangle in… [...]
- Carol CassisDisneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has announced the renovation of its Paradise Pier Hotel into a Pixar-themed location will be finished by the end of the year. Complete with a… [...]
- Ryan MorganSeveral Republican senators are urging the Department of Defense’s Inspector General to investigate their claims that a DOD official leaked classified information to shield President Joe Biden from criticism for… [...]
- Roman BalmakovThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released a new report detailing a massive viral outbreak on a cruise ship that was traveling from the United States to… [...]