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New Democrat Coalition Releases Economic Agenda to Ease ‘Burdens on American People’

The New Democrat Coalition, the second-largest congressional Democrat caucus, released its economic agenda on July 18. The coalition, composed of liberal and centrist Democrats who take a pro-business and moderate stance on economics, released the text of a new plan that they said would “[outline] the next steps necessary to further ease the economic burdens…


Hollywood Strikers Should Blame Themselves for High Cost of California Living

Commentary Hollywood actors and screenwriters are striking because—they say—their pay is too low. But the flip side is it’s too expensive living in Southern California. But whose fault is that? Who backs policies making California the most expensive state in the country? Who insists on high taxes on businesses and residents? And remember, the more…


Canada Struggling to Keep Pace With Standard of Living as Labour Productivity Woes Persist

Canada is facing a significant gap in standard of living performance, or real GDP per capita, compared to other advanced economies, according to a report from TD Bank. The report, titled “Mind the Gap: Canada is Falling Behind the Standard-of-Living Curve” and published was published on July 13, highlights Canada’s struggle to keep up with its peers…


‘A Fool’s Bargain’—Robert Lighthizer on the US-China Trade Relationship and How to Strategically Decouple

“The economic growth of China is largely a wealth transfer from the United States,” says Robert Lighthizer. “You’re transferring the wealth of our children and grandchildren and their children overseas.” Mr. Lighthizer served as the U.S. Trade Representative in the Trump administration and also served as deputy trade representative in the Reagan administration. In this…


Legal Action Threatened Against Hospital Therapist Who Quoted Bible During Wrongful Dismissal Case

The lawyer for North York General Hospital (NYGH) threatened to take legal action against a former hospital employee for answering questions about her religious beliefs with verses from the Bible during the discovery phase of a lawsuit. Wanh Porter, a married Christian woman from Toronto, worked as a pediatric occupational therapist in the neonatal intensive…


CBS New York Meteorologist Elise Finch Dies at 51

Elise Finch, an Emmy-award-winning CBS New York meteorologist, has died aged 51, the station announced Sunday. Ms. Finch died at a local hospital and her cause of death has yet to be determined, CBS News said in a statement expressing their “profound sadness” at the news. “Elise was on the air with us just this…


How Major US Stock Indexes Fared July 18

Wall Street’s growing frenzy around artificial intelligence pushed stocks to their best level in more than 15 months. The S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent Tuesday to its highest finish since early April 2022. The Dow added 366 points, or 1.1 percent, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8 percent. Microsoft was the biggest force pushing the…


California to Spend $150 Million to Electrify School Buses

California is spending $150 million this upcoming school year to help schools transition gas-fueled school buses to those that are electric. The endeavor is a part of the governor’s plan to achieve net-zero carbon pollution by 2045. Funding for the new vehicles will come from the California Climate Commitment, a multi-billion-dollar investment that began last year in climate initiatives that include $10 billion in consumer incentives to switch…


Michigan AG Brings Felony Charges Against 16 ‘False Electors’ In 2020 Presidential Election

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against 16 people who signed certificates claiming that President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 election. Each of the 16 individuals faces multiple felony charges that in total carry a maximum penalty of 85 years in prison, in what Nessel’s office said was a “false electors…


Michigan AG Charges Sixteen Trump 2020 Electors

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against 16 people who signed certificates claiming that President Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 election. Each of the 16 individuals faces multiple felony charges that in total carry a maximum penalty of 85 years in prison, in what Nessel’s office said was a “false electors…