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GOP tax plan doubles down on policies that are crushing the middle class

Dec 20, 2017 18:06 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The U.S. middle class has always had a special mystique. It is the heart of the American dream. A decent income and home, doing better than ones parents, and retiring in comfort are all hallmarks of a middle-class...

What does Ramaphosa's victory mean for South Africa's economy?

Dec 20, 2017 17:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

A great deal is expected from Cyril Ramaphosa who was elected as the president of South Africas governing party, the African National Congress (ANC). This positions him to become the countrys president in 2019. Sibonelo...

Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to confront South Africa's bleak future

Dec 20, 2017 17:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Among all the remarkable turns in African politics this year, one of the most momentous was Decembers ANC party congress in South Africa, where the party chose a new president: Cyril Ramaphosa, who narrowly bested...

Is the British monarchy actually adapting to changing social norms?

Dec 02, 2017 06:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Is the royal marriage story were being sold really a fairy tale come true? Or is it a story spun by Buckingham Palace for its own self-interest, one shrouded in myth and make-believe? In the coverage of next summers...

Politics won out over international law in recent UN elections

Nov 22, 2017 05:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law

For the first time in the courts history, the UK will not have a judge sitting at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Christopher Greenwood, who was seeking a second nine-year term, pulled out of the race on November...

Why people have long questioned the point of public inquiries

Nov 08, 2017 15:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The Grenfell Tower fire inquiry has received more than 500 requests from individuals and organisations seeking core participant status. This would allow them advance knowledge of some evidence, and the opportunity to make...

GOP plan to tax college endowments like Yale's and Harvard's would be neither fair nor effective

Nov 08, 2017 15:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy

Tucked away in the recently announced GOP tax bill is a small item you may have missed: a new tax on university endowments. As I have spent decades working in higher education, the proposal immediately piqued my...

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Economy

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Wall Street Slips as Apple Drags Tech Amid Mixed Economic Data

The SP 500 dipped Thursday as banking sector strength was overshadowed by a tech slump led by Apple. At market close, the Dow fell 0.2%, the SP 500 dropped 0.2%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.9%. Apple shares tumbled 4% after...

UK Economy Sees Marginal Growth Amid Tax Hikes and Business Caution

The UK economy showed a modest rebound in November, with GDP increasing by 0.1% from October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the first monthly growth since August, falling short of...

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Politics

Democratic AGs Fight to Defend Biden Policies Amid Trump’s Return

Democratic attorneys general from over a dozen states, including California, New Jersey, and Michigan, have launched legal efforts to protect Biden administration policies on immigration, the environment, and gun control...

Denmark PM Responds to Trump’s Greenland Remarks Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a meeting with the nations business leaders after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested possible military or economic action, including tariffs, to gain...

Trump’s "Shock and Awe" Agenda: Executive Orders from Day One

President-elect Trump and senior Republican leaders are gearing up for a bold wave of executive actions starting on Day 1. Vice President-elect Vance revealed plans to sign dozens of executive orders, with Trump suggesting...

Denmark’s Prime Minister Responds to U.S. Greenland Claims Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has convened a meeting with business leaders to address rising geopolitical concerns following U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps remarks about taking control of Greenland. Last...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

FBI Warns of Massive AT&T Breach Impacting Agents' Data

The FBI has raised concerns over a significant data breach of ATTs (NYSE:T) systems last year, potentially exposing months of agents call and text logs. The breach, disclosed by Bloomberg News, compromised FBI devices...

SpaceX Conducts Major Starship Test, Launching Mock Satellites

SpaceX achieved a milestone on Thursday by launching its largest Starship prototype rocket to date from its Texas base. This marked the seventh test mission for the spacecraft, showcasing significant progress in SpaceXs...

RedNote Surges as TikTok Ban Drives U.S. Users to New Platform

Chinese social media app RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, gained nearly 3 million U.S. users in a single day this week, according to Similarweb (NYSE:SMWB). The apps daily active users in the United States...

FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap Inc. to DOJ Over Alleged Harmful AI Chatbot

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has referred a complaint against Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint alleges that Snapchats artificial intelligence chatbot, My AI,...

Tesla Cybertruck Discounts Highlight Pricing, Production Challenges

Tesla has introduced discounts for new Cybertruck models, with price cuts of up to $1,600 on new units and $2,600 on demo versions, according to CNBC. This move follows reports of slowed production at Teslas Austin, Texas...