New single-family home sales declined slightly in July, but still exceeded economist forecasts thanks to aggressive builder incentives and price reductions. The Commerce Department reported a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000 units sold, down 0.6% from June and 8.2% year-over-year. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had anticipated a slower pace of 630,000.
Britain’s left-wing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is facing intense criticism after reports revealed she has purchased a third home worth nearly $1 million—while presiding over the country’s worsening housing crisis.
A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that Chinese purchases of U.S. residences skyrocketed between April 2024 and March 2025 compared to the same period a year earlier.
A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, January 21, as strong Santa Ana winds persisted across Southern California. Known as the "Clay Fire," it ignited along the Santa Ana River Bottom near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard around 5 p.m.
Los Angeles is grappling with the toxic aftermath of wildfires that devastated areas including Pacific Palisades and Altadena, destroying over 15,000 structures and releasing dangerous pollutants into the air. Scientists report that the burning of homes, cars, and infrastructure has produced hazardous levels of toxins, including lead and chlorine.
State officials have issued urgent warnings as south Louisiana braces for potentially record-breaking snowfall and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Residents may need to shelter in place for at least two days until conditions improve.
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that Steve Soboroff, former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, will lead the city’s wildfire recovery efforts as the newly appointed chief recovery officer.
The devastating wildfires in California have exposed glaring deficiencies in public services while underscoring the effectiveness of private efforts. In Pacific Palisades, where entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, one striking exception remains: the upscale Palisades Village mall. Owned by billionaire Rick Caruso, the mall survived thanks to private firefighting teams and fire-resistant construction materials—measures unavailable to most residents.
The suspect accused of starting a devastating Los Angeles wildfire is an illegal alien with a history of multiple encounters with law enforcement, according to Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow during Thursday’s Alex Marlow Show. The incident raises renewed questions about immigration enforcement and public safety.
