Commentary Not too long ago, talk of recession dominated the financial headlines. Much of the flow of economic information still points in that direction. The dramatic interest rate increases orchestrated by the Federal Reserve (Fed) count as one such consideration, as does sluggish consumer spending and a clear reluctance by businesses to spend on new…
Moving From New York City to Miami Can Save Nearly $200,000: Study
High-income individuals from the borough of Manhattan in New York City can save nearly $200,000 annually by moving to Miami, Florida, a recent study has found. A June 8 study by financial information provider SmartAsset looked at the cost of living and tax rates in New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco to determine how…
Alternative Payment Systems Pose ‘Long-Term Threat’ to US Dollar Supremacy, Experts Warn
A potential long-term threat to the U.S. dollar as the chief global reserve currency is the increase and expansion of alternative cross-border payment systems, including the ones developed by China and Russia, according to a panel of experts. Countries worldwide, especially adversaries to the U.S. government, have been developing a wide range of cross-border payment…
A Bipartisan Credit Card Bill Reintroduced In Congress to Foster Greater Competition
A new credit card bill that targets the monopoly of Visa and Mastercard over the credit card industry has triggered swift reaction from lobbyists. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Tex.), introduced new legislation that would significantly reform the credit card industry and create greater competition for the benefit of consumers….
Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Parental Permission for Social Media Accounts
Louisiana is the latest state to require persons under 18 years old to have their parents’ permission to create an online account. Over the past year, legislators across the country have been increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on the mental health of children, encouraging a wave of proposed online safety laws for…
Wall Street Opens Higher on Tesla Boost, Fed Meet in Focus
Wall Street indexes opened higher on Friday as Tesla shares jumped on a tie-up with General Motors, though investors largely remained on the sidelines ahead of inflation data and U.S. monetary policy decision next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 18.83 points, or 0.06 percent, at the open to 33,852.44. The S&P 500 opened…
JP Sears: Is Idiocracy the Gateway Drug That Leads to Communism? Can Comedy Be the Antidote? [ATL:NOW]
“Idiocracy is the gateway drug that leads to communism,” says comedian JP Sears. Before the spring of 2020, Sears said he took America’s freedoms for granted. It wasn’t until the pandemic that he became aware of the extent of government and media corruption, hypocrisy, and brainwashing. “[When we] try to deny reality, it literally makes…
GM Will Join Tesla’s EV Charging Network, Making It the De Facto Industry Standard
General Motors said it will adapt its electric vehicles to the Tesla Supercharger network, after Ford Motor Co. made a similar deal last month. This move will all but ensure that Tesla’s charging ports will become the North American standard. On June 8, GM CEO Mary Barra revealed in a talk with Tesla CEO Elon…
Google Launching ‘News Showcase’ Licensing Program in US Next Month
Google will debut its “News Showcase” product in the United States this summer, three years after it launched it in Germany and Brazil. In a June 8 blog post, Chris Jansen, head of local news and global partnerships at Google, said the product will work in partnership with more than 150 news publications based in nearly…
[PREMIERING NOW] JP Sears: Is Idiocracy the Gateway Drug That Leads to Communism? Can Comedy Be the Antidote? [ATL:NOW]
“Idiocracy is the gateway drug that leads to communism,” says comedian JP Sears. Before the spring of 2020, Sears said he took America’s freedoms for granted. It wasn’t until the pandemic that he became aware of the extent of government and media corruption, hypocrisy, and brainwashing. “[When we] try to deny reality, it literally makes…
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