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California Millennial Homeownership continued to grow despite rising housing costs and ongoing affordability challenges, according to a new housing report. While home prices remain high across much of the state, more millennials are purchasing homes, placing California among the leading states for growth in homeownership. The report found that California recorded some of the nation’s strongest increases in millennial homeowners over the past five years. The trend reflects a growing number of younger adults choosing to buy homes even as higher living costs continue to affect many households. Nationwide, approximately 5.3 million millennials became homeowners between 2018 and 2023. That…

US Measles Cases Surge has reached a new milestone in 2026, with the United States reporting its highest number of measles infections in 35 years. Health data shows that more cases have been confirmed this year than in any year since 1991, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking outbreaks. The United States declared measles eliminated in 2000 after years of successful vaccination efforts. However, health officials say the number of cases reported over the past 18 months now exceeds the combined total recorded during the previous 25 years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to…

Hormuz Shipping Talks between Iran and Oman have moved forward after officials from both countries held several rounds of discussions focused on improving the safe movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials said the meetings produced progress while confirming that commercial maritime traffic continues to operate normally through the strategic waterway. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, the discussions took place in Tehran on Friday and Saturday. The meetings brought together deputy foreign ministers from Iran and Oman to review practical measures designed to support safe navigation in one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Foreign Ministry…

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has brought together global artificial intelligence leaders and major business executives at the South Korea AI Summit in San Francisco. The event focused on expanding AI cooperation and strengthening South Korea’s role in the global technology industry. President Lee said South Korea aims to help lead a new era of artificial intelligence through partnerships with global technology companies. He highlighted the country’s growing AI ecosystem and said it could support wider use of industrial and personal AI systems around the world. Before the summit, Lee held separate meetings with leaders from some of the…

President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with new trade action after criticizing penalties placed on major US technology companies. Trump said his administration will launch a trade investigation that could lead to a major tariff on the 27-member bloc. The announcement came after the European Union imposed a large fine on Google over concerns about its business practices. Trump accused the EU of unfairly targeting American companies and said European actions were harming US businesses and taxpayers. In a social media statement, Trump criticized recent EU penalties against several major technology firms, including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon.…

The United States has introduced new tariffs on Brazilian goods as Washington accuses Brazil of unfair trade practices and weak enforcement of labor standards. The move has increased tensions between the two countries and created uncertainty for businesses involved in trade between the two major economies. A 12.5% US tariff on Brazilian imports took effect this week as part of a wider tariff policy covering several countries. The United States also placed an additional 25% tariff on selected Brazilian exports, including furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear, and sugar. The combined tariffs mean some Brazilian products now face duties of up to…

US forces have completed the 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets, according to the US Central Command. The latest operations focused on reducing threats to civilian ships and commercial vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes took place at 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and targeted several Iranian military locations. US Central Command said the operations focused on command centers, drone storage sites, communication systems, coastal monitoring areas, and maritime facilities. The US military said the goal of the strikes was to weaken Iran’s ability to threaten ships and crews operating in one of the…

The United States has announced a new round of tariffs on Canadian imports, increasing trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. President Donald Trump introduced the new measures on Monday, saying they are meant to respond to what his administration calls unfair treatment of American products in Canada. The new policy will place a 50 percent tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods entering the United States. According to the White House, the tariffs are scheduled to take effect in 30 days. The administration used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose the new duties. It…

The United States has released a new report accusing Cuba of posing a significant threat to American national security, prompting strong criticism from Cuban officials and renewed debate over relations between the two countries. The report, titled “Cuba: Capital of 21st-Century Communism,” was published by the U.S. State Department. The document argues that the Cuban government has influenced major political developments in the United States and describes Havana as a unique homeland security threat. According to the report, Cuba has played a role in several political movements and activist organizations in the United States over recent decades. It also claims…

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another tense phase, with both sides reporting fresh military actions and new claims involving the Strait of Hormuz. Officials from Washington and Tehran released separate statements describing overnight operations, while several reported incidents remain independently unverified. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces carried out another round of military strikes against targets in Iran at about 01:00 GMT on Tuesday. The military said the operation targeted command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defense systems. The latest operation was described by CENTCOM as part…