Daily Glint (#4)

California Flexes Hard- Beats Japan!

California’s economy has grown to overtake yet another foreign country, putting the state at the fourth-largest in the world if it were to be considered separate from the rest of the U.S. Governor Gavin Newsom is basically doing cartwheels- Silicon Valley + Hollywood + sunshine = unstoppable.

Earthquakes Shake Things Up 

• Istanbul hit with a 6.2 quake—359 people injured but standing strong.

• Myanmar still reeling from an earlier quake—cities like Mandalay and Naypyidaw took a hard hit.

India Buzz – Pahalgam Under Watch.

After a terrifying terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam, security forces are sweeping the area. Tourism’s taken a hit—but resilience runs deep here.

China Plays It Cool.

Trying to dodge economic whiplash, China’s hitting pause on some U.S. tariffs, considering suspending a 125% tariff on select U.S. imports, including medical equipment and aircraft leasing . Also promising more cash flow support—because trade wars aren’t cute anymore.

South Korea’s Ex-President in Hot Water

Moon Jae-in has been indicted over alleged bribery involving his son-in-law and a Thai airline. Moon says it’s all politics, not pocket-filling.

You’Says Bye-Bye with Season 5.

Joe Goldberg is hanging up his stalker hat. Penn Badgley wraps 7 years of dark charm in You. Final season drops today—and fans are spiraling.

Friday Featured Recipe :

Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Why it’s great: Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Perfect as a main or a side.

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa (rinsed) ; 2 cups water ; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved ; 1/2 cup cucumber, diced ; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped ; 1/4 cup yellow corn (fresh or thawed if frozen) ; 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded ; 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro; 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing:

2 tbsp tahini ; 1 tbsp lemon juice ; 1 tsp maple syrup or honey ; 1 garlic clove, grated; Salt to taste ; 1–2 tbsp warm water to thin

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa: In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.

2. Make the dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, salt, and water.

3. In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, chopped veggies, and herbs. 4. Drizzle with olive oil and the lemon-tahini dressing. Toss well. 5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tip: Add chickpeas or grilled tofu for extra protein!

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