The Democrats have a huge political opening. With President Trump under fire from all directions — including some in his own party — it’s a rare chance for the opposition to…
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Business
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns, claiming parent company Unilever ‘silenced’ its campaigning
by adminJerry Greenfield, co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, has stepped down from the company he started 47 years ago citing a retreat from its campaigning spirit under…
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Finance
Editor’s Picks: Gold Price Breaks US$3,700 for First Time, Major Miners Hone Portfolios
by adminGold hit yet another new price record this week, rising past US$3,700 per ounce. The yellow metal broke that level on Wednesday (September 16), the first day of the US…
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I’m writing today about anger. And I’m ticked off about it. I actually think it’s America’s biggest problem right now. Half the country hates the other half of the country.…
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On Thursday (September 11), Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed the first tranche of projects selected by the newly created Major Projects Office. The goal of the office is to…
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Politics
JD Vance pens heartfelt tribute to Charlie Kirk after assassination: ‘You ran a good race, my friend’
by adminVice President JD Vance shared a deeply personal remembrance of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University. In a lengthy post on…
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The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped 16 basis points to 6.29% Friday, according to Mortgage News Daily, following the release of a weaker-than-expected August employment report. It’s…
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Politics
Trump asks Supreme Court for urgent ruling on tariff powers as ‘stakes could not be higher’
by adminThe Trump administration asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to quickly make a decision on whether President Donald Trump has the authority to impose his sweeping tariffs under federal emergency law.…
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Business
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year
by adminSpirit Airlines on Friday filed for bankruptcy protection, just months after the budget carrier failed to secure better financial footing when it came out of Chapter 11 protection in March.…
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Statistics Canada released its second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Friday (August 29). The data showed that the Canadian economy shrank 0.4 percent in the second quarter and declined…
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ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug 22 (Reuters) – U.S. farmers will harvest a record corn crop in 2025 after ideal weather across much of the Midwest this summer, but the bounty will…
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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (August 22) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up…
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Politics
NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss security guarantees during virtual summit
by adminThe NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting Wednesday in Brussels that included all 32 allied military leaders and featured the first briefing in this…
The Labor Department has announced an inquiry into the Bureau of Labor Statistics over recent changes to its data practices. In a letter published Wednesday, the office of the inspector…
It’s been a historic week for precious metals, with gold nearly hitting the US$3,600 per ounce mark, and silver passing US$41 per ounce for the first time since 2011. The…
Longtime government scientist Susan Monarez is refusing to leave her position as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after the Department of Health and Human Services…