A Silicon Valley electronics company recently bought a large, empty office building in San Jose for about $18. 8 million—roughly a quarter less than what lenders had estimated it was worth. The 78, 200-square-foot property at 5729 Fontanoso Way had been sitting unused for years after a biotech start
Choosing to live in a 500-square-foot cabin isn’t just about cutting costs—it forces people to question what they actually need in a home. Space becomes a limited resource, so every item has to earn its place. Instead of holding onto things like old board games or rarely used yarn, many decide to le
The U. S. Treasury has moved against people linked to fentanyl smuggling who used crypto to hide their profits. Two separate groups tied to the Sinaloa Cartel were added to the sanctions list after a joint operation by Homeland Security and the DEA. The Treasury said it will keep targeting car
The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad
The city’s top executive has recently moved from a bold tax stance to a more conciliatory tone with financial leaders. Earlier this month, the mayor showcased a billionaire’s high‑end apartment on social media to back a plan that would tax expensive second homes. Now, he has met with two of th
Reports from Palestinians suggest some Israeli forces have used sexual violence in prisons. These accounts include beatings, public shaming, and torture that targets both adults and minors. The claims are serious enough to demand thorough, unbiased investigations. Even if only partly true, they rais
A woman once married to a wealthy NBA player is now asking a court for temporary money support while their divorce moves forward. She says she gave up her own career to take care of the family and now has no income. Her filing claims her ex still pays all the bills and she needs help covering her li
A purple flag with a swastika fluttered over NYU’s Steinhardt School this week, sparking shock and anger. The symbol was paired with NYU’s name and a Star of David, making even the family whose name graces the building call the display “horrifying. ” The Steinhardts, known for big donations and supp
A confusing scene played out at NYU last week during graduation events when a flag with disturbing symbols appeared on a building near Washington Square Park. Instead of the usual NYU flag, someone replaced it with a modified version featuring two swastikas and a Star of David, mimicking Israel's na
Many TVs these days come with speakers that work fine for everyday shows or quick news updates. But if you’ve ever watched a big action scene or a music-heavy scene and felt like something was missing, a soundbar can change that. A popular choice right now is the Sony S100F, which is on sale for jus
