Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment Andy Greenberg The transaction, visible on Bitcoin’s blockchain, suggests the victim of one of the worst ransomware attacks in years may have paid a very large ransom. READ Here Come the AI Worms Matt Burgess […]
On the Relentless Campaign to Force Americans to Accept the Automobile Via Overland By Jeff Sparrow November 27, 2019 In the face of such dire prognostications, motoring interests rallied. Embracing the emerging techniques of public relations, they launched a prolonged crusade to reshape public views, in ways still felt today. […]
Recession for (Almost) Everyone! by Peter Zeihan on March 5, 2024 I was scanning the financial news this morning and realized Germany was in recession. In my morning brief I was informed Japan was in recession as well. On a call with a client someone brought up that […]
March 5, 2024 • 4 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Super Tuesday! Here’s a rundown of everything that’s at stake for the slew of primaries and caucuses set to take place across the country. In today’s big story, we’re looking at bitcoin’s latest rally and what’s driving […]
March 5, 2024 • Weekly Newsletter Tariff Truths Tarnell Brown (The Beacon) There is, as Solomon once observed, no new thing under the sun, and economic nationalism and protectionism are as old to America as Thomas Jefferson and Henry Clay. But tariffs are still neither the originators of […]
Sophia Conti While the economic challenges of the last few years have tested organizations of all stripes, Black-owned businesses closed their doors at twice the rate of other businesses during the pandemic. Studies show that less access to the financial system and lack of family wealth to draw […]
by Peter Zeihan on March 4, 2024 If you’ve seen the videos of tractors driving through city centers and spraying manure on government buildings, then you’re well aware of the farmer protests happening throughout Europe…but why are they protesting? The protests, which started in France, are in response […]
March 4, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! If you’re eating eggs this morning, here’s hoping they’re free of eggshells. But don’t be surprised if some snuck in. There’s a reason shells are more likely to chip these days. In today’s big story, […]
Most Read How Israel Quietly Crushed Early American Jewish Dissent on Palestine Debbie Nathan“Our Palestine Question,” an explosive new book by Geoffrey Levin, delves into American Jewish McCarthyism from the 1950s through late 1970s. READ MORE → Federal Probes, Sick Animals, and Fed-Up Vets: The Miami […]
Sietze Bosman Mar 2, 2024 Sietze Bosman critiques modern conformity and societal norms, as illuminated by the everyday choices and living spaces of the masses. The glimmering of the spring sun flows through the windows of Man-in-the-world’s affordable-sized apartment. The streams of liquid dawn adorn the interior with […]
March 3, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Hello! Welcome back to our Sunday edition. Wondering how long is too long to spend in one job? The former head of HR at Microsoft can help. On the agenda: Google used to be Silicon Valley’s cool kid. […]
by Andrej Sekulović Arktos Journal Mar 3, 2024 Andrej Sekulović argues that cultural capitalism is just as harmful to the West as cultural Marxism. There has been a lot of talk about cultural Marxism, which has become a common term among conservatives and Identitarians for various modern leftist […]
March 1, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! This just in: Elon Musk has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the company’s original non-profit mission. What’s on deck Markets: Bitcoin continues its hot streak with buy-in from some […]
March 2, 2024 • 4 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Hiya! If you’ve ever dreamed of giving up the grind and retiring in Italy, apparently it’s as good as it sounds. One couple left their home in Texas to move into a two-story villa steps away from the […]
What constitutes a recession in the new century? The first installment of a four part series on the decisive macroeconomic winds of the century. KanaKrant Feb 23, 2024 This post is in conjunction with a series of posts I will be publishing leading up to the publication of […]
February 29, 2024 • 4 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Leap Day! It might be frustrating for some of you to wait an extra day for your paycheck, but there’s a legitimate reason we do this every four years. In today’s big story, we’re looking […]
February 29, 2024 | Read Online Helicopter’s thermal imaging helps save a young autistic girl lost in a Florida swamp “I just love how the deputy greeted her. What a beautiful ending. You guys are the best!” A 5-year-old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) wandered off […]
Recently at The Signal: Vali Nasr on the Islamic Republic’s strategy to come away as the Gaza war’s biggest winners. Today: China’s BYD has just overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest electric-vehicle maker. What’s next? Alice Han on the competitive advantages and geopolitical risks for an emerging global […]
February 28, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hi! Be prepared to start scheduling your trips to Wendy’s during off hours if you want to save money. The fast-food joint is rolling out surge pricing as early as next year. (More on why it could be a […]
February 27, 2024 • 4 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! There’s donating to charity, and then there is gifting $1 billion to a Bronx medical school to cover students’ tuition in perpetuity. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the reshuffling of top executives at two of […]
by Peter Zeihan on February 27, 2024 For all those with an aversion to woodchippers…today’s video is for you. That’s right, I’m in Fargo, North Dakota and we’re discussing the state’s agricultural prowess despite a lack of water access. While most Midwest states rely on river systems for […]
INSIDE SCOOP Tyler Le/BI The Rainmakers: Meet the 20 powerhouse bankers who dominated M&A in 2023 These bankers — from Goldman Sachs to Evercore to Morgan Stanley — drove big paydays for their firms during a rocky year. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on […]
February 26, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! If you’ve ever wondered why framing something is so expensive, we’ve got you covered. Former President Donald Trump dominated the South Carolina GOP primary this weekend. Today, we’re looking at what a Trump win in November […]
By Joel Kotkin ebruary 22, 2024/in Demographics, Politics, The Economy Most political coverage in America revolves around personalities, stratagems, and the cultural issues that appeal to the activist class in both parties. Yet the real determinant in 2024 will not be abortion, “systemic racism,” gender fluidity, or climate […]
February 25, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Hello! Welcome back to our Sunday edition. If you’ve got a networking event on the horizon, check out this 10-second trick that can make anyone a better conversationalist. Now, let’s get to some of the biggest stories […]
By Rev. Chuck Baldwin Published: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Download free computerized mp3 audio file of this column (To subscribe to my columns at no cost, click here.) On Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, tens of thousands of “churches” all over America shortened services, canceled services altogether or […]
February 24, 2024 • 4 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Happy Saturday! Reading this while taking your morning supplements? Slow down. A leading food chemist said you may not need anything extra for brain health. Instead, your favorite fruits may do just the trick. Thank me […]
INSIDE SCOOP Adrián Astorgano for BI Mapping the future America isn’t building enough housing. An incredible new map is already changing that. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. COUNT ME […]
February 22, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Almost Friday! We’re fully functional at Insider Today, unlike a popular AI chatbot that recently went off the rails. Consider that a win for the humans. In today’s big story, we’re looking at why M&A could be staging […]
February 23, 2024 • 4 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! It’s been 52 years, but we’re back on the moon like we never left. In today’s big story, we’re looking at Wall Street’s love affair with Nvidia (and AI) while Big Tech still grapples with how […]
Talks of the Trade with James Fraser & J.P. Morgan by Peter Zeihan on February 22, 2024 I recently had the opportunity to sit down with J.P. Morgan Payments’ Global Head of Trade and Working Capital, James Fraser, for episode 2 of “Talks of the Trade.” In this […]
Kevin Carson | Support this author on Patreon | February 20th, 2024 Click here or on the image of the cover above to view or download the .pdf version. Karl Hess: A Life on the (Right) Left (and Right) Introduction. Focus of This Paper Over the past decade or more, I’ve […]
February 21, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! Big news out of points land, as American Airlines is switching up its loyalty program to get customers to book travel directly through its website. (It’s also raising its checked-bag fees.) Here are the deets. In today’s […]
INSIDE SCOOP Fanatic Studio / Gary Waters 3 things to never do at work, according to an HR professional After working in HR for 10 years, here’s what I avoid doing in the workplace — including oversharing. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on today’s […]
In some ways, the great crypto collapse of 2022 feels like a long time ago. Sam Bankman-Fried is facing life in prison (a newly released photo suggests he isn’t adjusting very well to his new circumstances), and various other high-profile figures from that world have paid the legal […]
From resilience dot org by Ted Trainer We are entering can era of severe scarcity in which centralised and top-down systems will fail to provide for us and we will have to develop cooperative and self-sufficient localized economies. The achievements of the Spanish anarchist workers collectives in the […]
February 20, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! Mark Zuckerberg got plenty of attention at UFC 298, including getting the meme treatment again. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the chances of there being no rate cuts this year, and how the markets […]
By Tom Woods You’ve surely heard about Justice Arthur Engoron in New York imposing a ludicrous $455 million in fines and interest on Donald Trump and his corporation. Kathy Hochul, governor of New York, obviously approves of the decision, but somehow wants to punish Trump in this way […]
New York Times columnist tries to memory-hole his prior views on immigration by Michael Lind February 19, 2024 Michael Lind chronicles civilizational shifts and national trends, writing about American politics and culture with a deep understanding of history and appreciation for America’s highest ideals. See all in Michael […]
There’s a new strategy in town: If American voters don’t like what you are offering, import better voters. by Michael Lind January 28, 2024 Michael Lind chronicles civilizational shifts and national trends, writing about American politics and culture with a deep understanding of history and appreciation for America’s […]
February 19, 2024 • 2 min read with Jordan Parker Erb Happy Presidents Day! I’m Jordan Parker Erb, subbing in for Dan DeFrancesco. For some folks, Presidents Day may simply signify a three-day weekend. But for others, it’s a chance to save money. It’s the first major […]
February 18, 2024 • 4 min read with Matt Turner Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. On the agenda today: As it turns out, everyone’s kind of fed up with work. What Ozempic taught one man about shame — and willpower. […]
February 17, 2024 • 4 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Welcome back to our Saturday edition, a roundup of some of our top lifestyle stories. On the agenda today: Las Vegas’ newest hotel is ushering in a new era of luxury. High-earning transplants are shaking up the Midwest’s […]
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February 16, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! These multimillion-dollar California mansions are quite literally living on the edge after landslides rocked the region. The pictures are equally shocking and terrifying. In today’s big story, we’re looking at why side hustles are all the […]
Posted on February 14, 2024 by winter oak We are meant to believe that history unfolds randomly and chaotically. But, if we look closely, we can see certain repeating patterns reflecting the way in which major world events are frequently manipulated behind the scenes. As the drums of […]
Last fall, when Charlotte Cowles told me her personal-finance column that week would be a little late, I didn’t think much of it — until she got me on the phone and told me why. It was one of the wildest stories I’ve ever heard. In this propulsive […]
February 15, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Almost Friday! Picky eaters beware: More restaurants could add “no substitutions” to their menus after the CEO of Denny’s said cutting back on customizations made its restaurants more profitable. In today’s big story, we’re looking at Google’s new […]
View in browser Subscribe INSIDE SCOOP Kiersten Essenpreis for BI What I got wrong about loyalty at work Turns out Gen Zers aren’t the only ones who are fed up with their employers. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business […]
View this email in your browser The Biden Administration Blocks LNG Exports (Sorta) by Peter Zeihan on February 14, 2024 The Greens are celebrating and the oil industry is kicking and screaming over the Biden administration’s decision to pause the review process of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. […]
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