November 9, 2025
November 9, 2025
Summary of the Article A November 7, 2025, NYT opinion piece is written by William Birdthistle (a former SEC director and Chicago-Kent law professor). Headline: "Trump Is Pushing Us Toward a Crash. It Could Be 1929 All Over Again."Core argument in one sentence: "The 2020s are rhyming with the 1920s-post-pandemic boom, easy credit, retail speculation, crypto scams, and now a president who wants to gut the SEC. The hangover could be another Great Depression." The 8 Parallels...
Los Angeles, CA – November 7, 2025, 6:46 PM PST -- Constitutional law attorney Mark Meuser has filed a federal lawsuit challenging California's newly approved Proposition 50 congressional map, alleging it constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Friday, hours after the proposition passed with voter approval on November 5. Proposition 50, supported by the state...
Is AI powering the next wave of financial scams? Amidst a flood of artificial intelligence (AI) apps designed to launch humanity to new heights—or cash in before the market bubble bursts—many are debating whether AI is a friend or foe. In the right hands, AI can produce awe-inspiring results. But in the wrong hands, it can be a powerful tool for stealing our money and data. Finder.com shares how financial scammers are using AI and how you can protect yourself from their...
10 most common full names in America and their effect on online persona Names give us a place in society, shape our image of ourselves, and help us recognize others. We may think our names are unique, and for the most part, they are. Certain names, however, are extremely popular throughout the United States, with tens of thousands of people sharing the same moniker. In the digital landscape, this can create interesting challenges for people. Those with some of the most...
What is procure to pay, and how does it work? Every purchase your company makes follows a journey. It starts when someone needs something and ends when you pay the invoice. This journey, called procure-to-pay or P2P, touches nearly every department in your organization. Get it right, and you save money while keeping suppliers happy. Get it wrong, and you face late payments, compliance issues, and frustrated teams. Most companies struggle with P2P because they treat it as a...
Santa Monica, CA – November 7, 2025, 7:19 PM PST Blue Plate Oysterette, a seafood restaurant on Ocean Avenue, will permanently close its doors on January 4, 2026, marking it as the latest in a series of restaurant closures in Santa Monica. Owner Jennifer Rush cited escalating operational costs, business regulations, and safety concerns related to the area's homelessness crisis as the primary reasons for the decision.The restaurant, a 16-year fixture known for its fresh...
Are STIs truly declining, or is our data just not very good? What the 2024 CDC STI report really shows Amid the disturbing news about public health in the United States, there may be some good news about sexually transmitted infections. On Sept. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly reported that the combined total of the three nationally reportable STIs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis — declined in 2024. Is the United States finally making...
