There’s a sea lion party going on at Pier 39 right now
"At 1,000 pinnipeds strong, the sea lion population at Fisherman's Wharf is the biggest it’s been in seven years." … more »
"At 1,000 pinnipeds strong, the sea lion population at Fisherman's Wharf is the biggest it’s been in seven years." … more »
"Rather than winding down post-65, they are a growing share of the U.S. labor force, active consumers, and digital users with spending power in today’s economy. These seniors’ institutional knowledge and cultural influence will reimagine the golden years, challenging stereotypes to open the path for a more inclusive, diverse future." … more »
"By the time people file their 2026 taxes, the IRS wants a 50% jump in the audit rate for households with incomes of $10 million and up, the agency said in a report Thursday. It’s also seeking to nearly triple the rate of corporate audits." … more »
"If Balaji Srinivasan is any guide, then the Silicon Valley plutocrats are definitely not okay." … more »
"More time in the green is associated with lower blood pressure, strengthened immune systems, lower risk of cardiovascular disease, improved sleep, slowing the shortening of the telomeres that cap our chromosomes, a sign of biological aging, and reducing depressive symptoms, alleviates stress and improves cognitive function." … more »
"Brain size in one Massachusetts community has steadily increased since the 1930s, possibly explaining why dementia is trending lower nationwide." … more »
"A popular theory floating around conspiracy circles for about seven or eight years now is called the “Dead Internet” theory, and its main argument is that the organic, human-created content that powered the early web in the 1990s and 2000s has been usurped by artificially created content, which now dominates what people see online." … more »
"The narrative de jour is reflation. Recent upticks in prices have investors worried that inflation is headed higher again. The concern is not without merit, however, before buying into the narrative, we want to share share our research that argues CPI could be much lower in the coming months." … more »
"Two more companies, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co., have joined a growing number of home insurance providers that have pulled out of the wildfire-prone state." … more »
"The Federal Reserve chairman this week doused any hope homebuyers had that mortgage rates would soften anytime soon. Instead, rates jumped above 7% after Jerome Powell said inflation was taking longer to come down to the Fed's intended target, a sign that any rate cuts investors were betting on may not arrive soon this year — if at all." … more »