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California Leads U.S. in Unemployment as Businesses Flee High Costs and Regulations

Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s repeated boasts about California’s economy ranking fourth in the world, the state is struggling to provide jobs for its residents. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, California had the highest unemployment rate in the nation in August at 5.5%, a figure unchanged from July. The Golden State is one of only a handful of states with an unemployment rate above 5%, well above the national average of 4.3%.

Trump Economy Mortgage Rates Drop as Investment Surges

The Trump administration is touting a major economic resurgence as a result of its renewed pro-growth, pro-energy, and pro-investment agenda. At a press conference this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted key indicators showing that the U.S. economy is rebounding strongly under President Donald Trump’s leadership—just months after he returned to office.

Disney Stock in Spotlight After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo is sounding the alarm over Disney’s recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live, warning that the entertainment giant could face major financial fallout if the show is canceled.

Toyota Recalls Almost 600K Vehicles Over Blank Dashboard Defect

Toyota is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. because of a flaw in an instrument cluster display: the 12.3‑inch panel behind the steering wheel may stay blank at startup. When it fails, drivers won’t see important signals like speed, brake warnings, or tire pressure alerts—raising risk of crashes or injury.

Omar Fateh Faces Scrutiny Over HSS Conflict Tied to Wife’s Business

Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh is facing ethics concerns over legislation he introduced that could have benefited a company owned by his wife, Kaltum Mohamed. The controversy comes as Fateh, who is campaigning as a socialist for Minneapolis mayor, pushes a platform focused on housing and social services.

Microsoft AI Chief Issues Stark Rights Warning

Mustafa Suleyman, the recently appointed CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection, has issued a stark warning against treating artificial intelligence like sentient beings. In a candid interview with Wired, Suleyman said giving AI any kind of legal or moral rights would be not only premature—but dangerous.

Georgia Paper Mill Closures Trigger $2.9B Economic Crisis

The shutdown of five paper mills in southeast Georgia is expected to slash $2.9 billion annually from the state’s economy, lawmakers were told during a House Rural Development Committee hearing on Wednesday.

Erewhon NYC Tonic Bar Opens in $36K Private Club

Luxury grocery chain Erewhon is bringing its celebrity-backed juices and $20 smoothies to New York City—but only for the ultra-wealthy. The Los Angeles-based brand announced it will open a members-only tonic bar inside the new Kith Ivy padel and wellness club in Manhattan’s West Village, where access requires a staggering $36,000 initiation fee and $7,000 in annual dues.

Trump Admin Revives Offshore Drilling With Massive Lease Sales

The Trump administration is charging forward with a major expansion of offshore oil and gas leasing, reversing Biden-era restrictions and signaling a renewed push for American energy dominance. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced a detailed lease sale schedule covering the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet.

Historic Small Modular Reactor Deal Sparks U.S. Nuclear Surge

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and ENTRA1 Energy have signed a landmark agreement to develop a 6-gigawatt nuclear portfolio, the largest deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in American history. The deal, signed on September 2, will see six SMR plants built using NuScale Power technology across TVA’s seven-state service region.

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