Commentary Twitter watchers were stunned yesterday when Elon Musk canned another 10 percent of the Twitter workforce. He has now fired 3 of 4 employees that worked there before he took over. Imagine a thriving business tossing out 75 percent of a staff of 7,500! That alone should indicate that something had gone very wrong…
Biden’s Ukraine Visit Important to Stop Putin From Invading Others: Rep. Mike Lawler
President Joe Biden’s secret trip to Ukraine on Feb. 20 left an important message for Russia and its ally China because if Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t stopped at Ukraine, he’ll very likely do the same with other former Soviet satellite states, according to Rep. Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.). “I think it is critically important that…
Taiwan to Pay Family of Child Who Died After 2 Doses of COVID Vaccine
Taiwan’s government will grant 3.5 million New Taiwan Dollars (about $114,000) to the family of a child who died of sudden myocarditis after receiving a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine, an official said on Sunday. Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) spokesperson Lo Yi-chun said the family was among the 10 applicants eligible for…
The Cost of Investing in Precious Metals
Gold and silver and other precious metals like platinum and palladium provide valuable security in times of financial turmoil. Despite price fluctuations, physical precious metals pose no credit risk and retain an intrinsically high economic value even when the stock market crashes. What are the costs of precious metals investing, and what associated expenses are…
Pennsylvania County Gets Rid of ‘Sanctuary’ Status Amid Fentanyl Crisis
Butler County, Pennsylvania, has terminated its “sanctuary” designation and will now cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while dealing with illegal immigrants as the area faces a fentanyl crisis and an uptick in trafficking crimes. A sanctuary city or county does not cooperate with ICE in its efforts to remove illegal immigrants, such…
Sellers and Accountants Applaud Delayed 1099-K Reporting
A required 1099-K form for services from third-party payment networks has been delayed. A 1099-K will not have to be issued for services over $600. Although there is a top number where they will be issued, in tax year 2022, the lower threshold will not count. Many people, like freelancers and online sellers, use third-party…
NTD News Today (Feb. 27): Sen. J.D. Vance Suggests Paycheck Protection Program for East Palestine; Actors Oppose Vax Mandates
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance says East Palestine might need a paycheck protection style program, similar to the one the country had during the pandemic. People are reportedly leaving the town, which affects business according to the senator. A large group of Hollywood actors say they’ve been locked out of their union buildings and blocked from…
LIVE NOW: NTD News Today (Feb. 27): Sen. J.D. Vance Suggests Paycheck Protection Program for East Palestine; Actors Oppose Vax Mandates
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance says East Palestine might need a paycheck protection style program, similar to the one the country had during the pandemic. People are reportedly leaving the town, which affects business according to the senator. A large group of Hollywood actors say they’ve been locked out of their union buildings and blocked from…
Consumers Lost Nearly $8.8 Billion to Scams in 2022: FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released data on Feb. 23 that shows consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion nationally to fraud in 2022, a surge of more than 30 percent compared to previous year. According to the FTC’s data, consumers lost the most money to investment scams, at more than $3.8 billion, accounting for more…
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Theatergoer Boards a Plane to See Shen Yun
DALLAS, Texas—Distance matters less when the goal is worth it. Many audience members are willing to travel long distances to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. “We’re from Montana, so we flew down to see it tonight,” said Nathan Garber, who works in real estate. Shen Yun is based in New York and is dedicated to presenting…