By Shontell Alyson, Fortune Despite recent market volatility, it’s clear that crypto is here to stay both as an asset class and as a technology. Banks and companies are investing in blockchain technology to prepare for the next moon shot, while protocols are ever evolving. The crypto and […]
Business Insider Aldi says sales are booming as wealthier customers search for cheaper groceries. Here’s what it’s like to shop there. I was impressed by all the private-label brands and affordable prices, and I’ve since become a regular Aldi shopper. READ MORE Why the US is minting millionaires […]
By J.D. Tuccille Reason Many Americans don’t seem to like any economic systems, and they’re no closer to agreement. (Illustration: Lex Villena ) Americans don’t much like each-other and many are willing to fight each other over their differences. But what do the opposing factions believe in? When […]
Business Insider Twitter hunts for documents showing possible connection between Elon Musk and former executive turned whistleblower Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s whistleblower complaint against Twitter has become a central issue in Twitter’s lawsuit against Elon Musk. READ MORE There’s a ‘very high likelihood’ of a growth […]
By Albano Squirrel September 18, 2022 We often time see debates on who in American politics is the real populist some say Donald Trump and the conservatives’ others will say Bernie Sanders and his social democrats and there was also be those who say Marxism or Fascism are […]
By Grace Kay Insider Meta reportedly puts some workers on a “30-day list” that leaves them a month to find a new role at the company. It only used to impact low-performers, but became more widespread, The Wall Street Journal reported. In July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said […]
Fortune A Dutch-Norwegian startup wants to open ‘a whole new frontier’ of renewable energy with solar farms that float on the ocean’s surface Climate change and the energy crisis are powering the comeback of a 1970s technology now being installed in 40% of new U.S. homes A DARPA […]
Why are global elites demanding poor nations make energy expensive? Michael Shellenberger Demonstrators block roads and set fires during nationwide protests against the Haitian government’s decision, made under the advice of the United Nation’s International Monetary Fund, to cut fossil fuel subsidies (Photo by Georges Harry Rouzier/Anadolu Agency […]
Why is the U.S. administration trying to cancel so many Americans’ student debts? Ben Ritz on the policy merits and political calculations of an unusual government initiative. Adam Nir As many as 43 million Americans could have their federal student-loan debt either reduced or forgiven entirely under a […]
Business Insider The Fed commits even more to inducing a ‘growth recession’ as it raises interest rates at an extra-fast pace for the third time in a row The central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by another 0.75 percentage points on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive hike […]
Business Insider ‘Quiet fleecing’ is why you’re getting paid less and everyone’s talking about quiet quitting and the Great Resignation The decades-old practice of “quiet fleecing” could be behind the quiet quitting and Great Resignation chatter. A recession could make it worse. READ MORE ‘It’s a very different […]
Fortune Your job is starting to invest in your mental health, and they’re seeing a 4x return on investment when they do Millennials want to live a ‘soft life,’ and it’s changing how they work After more than 1 million Americans died from COVID, most companies still give […]
Business Insider The 20 most expensive US cities for renters and how much money you need to make to afford to live there Here’s the salary you’ll need to earn to afford rent for the average apartment in America’s most expensive cities. READ MORE Goldman Sachs is going […]
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Caitlin Johnstone Listen to a reading of this article: Nineteen members of the US House of Representatives have written a letter [PDF] to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin cautioning that the partial cancellation of student debts can have the unintended consequence of reducing […]
By Sam Knight,Truthout Bosses in industries such as retail, health care and logistics are reverting to an old tactic and trapping people in miserable jobs by threatening to saddle them with debt if they quit. Workers across the United States in fields ranging from nursing to trucking have […]
By Joel Kotkin For much of the 20th century, Los Angeles symbolised the future. Over the course of the century, the population grew 40-fold to nearly four million people. But now, for the first time in its history, the population of Los Angeles is in decline, falling by […]
The developed world is making a fatal mistake in building flawed social and economic systems which require an ever-expanding population to function. By John Conlin September 17, 2022 In nature, systems operate in dynamic equilibrium. There is a flow and balance, a yin and yang to all parts. […]
Business Insiders A career-switching millennial nearly doubled her salary to $95,000 after the Great Resignation and quiet quitting helped her choose a more fulfilling path Elaine Lee, 26, wanted a more creatively fulfilling job. She decided it was time to put less pressure on herself and try her […]
Zach GoldbergSeptember 8, 2022 Policing & Public SafetyAll Executive Summary After the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, a surprising number of Democrats embraced calls to “defund” the police. According to data from the 2020 Cooperative Election Survey, 35.4% of Democrats expressed support for reducing spending on […]
Alyson Shontell, Fortune The definition of success is undergoing a generational change. Instead of striving to become the boss, many millennial and Gen Z workers are just striving to be happy. They are content to live modestly as long as they’re living life to the fullest. Some […]
Business Insider The US cities where home values are most likely to plummet in a recession A real estate data company reports where home values will be most at-risk of declining if faced with a recession. Three major cities crack the top 50. READ MORE 20 high-paying, growing […]
Krystal Kyle & Friends Recent developments in the national railroad strike that was taking shape earlier this week are a good reminder that the Democratic Party is no substitute for a workers’ party in the United States — and that, even led by a president less outright hostile […]
An interesting leftist vs right-libertarian debate in this. Host of the Thom Hartmann Program, Thom Hartmann, weighs in on his new book, “The Hidden History of Neoliberalism: How Reaganism Gutted America and How to Restore Its Greatness.” #Neoliberalism #RonaldReagan
Money Metals Breaks Ground on Largest Depository in Western U.S. By Mike Gleason, Money Metals Exchange As rate hike fears drove heavy selling on Wall Street this week, precious metals investors are finding some silver lining amid the storm clouds. Worse than expected inflation data has put a […]
Business Insider Billionaire investor Ray Dalio predicts the Fed will hike interest rates to at least 4.5% – and warns a major recession is likely The Bridgewater Associates boss forecasted long-term inflation of 4.5% to 5% and warned it could be even higher. READ MORE Here are 20 […]
Business Insider People in Lebanon are holding up banks to withdraw their own money amid the country’s financial crisis To prevent capital flight, banks in Lebanon have been limiting the amount of money depositors can withdraw from their bank accounts. READ MORE Volodymyr Zelenskyy embodies resilience. It’s one […]
Business Insider NASA chief says everyone ‘poo-pooed’ Elon Musk’s SpaceX when it was pitted against Boeing but it’s had more successful launches SpaceX has had many successful launches, compared with Boeing, which hasn’t flown its Starliner rocket yet, NASA’s administrator told Newsweek. READ MORE Inflation cooled slightly in […]
LISTEN HERE. No-hold barred discussion with Marc Faber on the chaotic state of the world economy Is the world economy about to fall off a cliff? Marc Faber, the publisher The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, explains why the West is in a irreversible state of economic decline, […]
Fortune Industry & Size 35 Best Workplaces in Real Estate Here’s how much the typical Gen Z worker makes in every U.S. state 20 Best Large Workplaces in Retail 10 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Retail Best Workplaces offer superior employee experience regardless of industry 50 Best […]
Business Insider The midlife crisis is real — and it’s coming soon for millennials about to experience ‘intense job strain’ during their peak earning years Geriatric millennials should prepare for a “crisis of midlife.” It peaks at age 45, and can include depression and alcohol abuse, says an […]
Business Insider Europe is on the brink of a recession. It could ultimately save millions of US jobs. The prospect of a recession in Europe looks increasingly likely. It could help ease inflation in the US — and save it from a recession of its own. READ MORE […]
Business Insider The housing markets could crash in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. They’re 3 cautionary tales for the US. Housing markets in Canada, New Zealand and Australia have some of the same problems in the US. But they’re much closer to a crash. READ MORE Looking for […]
By Jp Cortez Money Metals Money is one of the most misunderstood topics of our time, and we’re seeing the implications of this play out every day. To understand money, one first must first understand that human beings have always been incentivized to participate in exchange. If humans […]
The whistleblower helping fuel Elon Musk’s legal battle against Twitter reportedly got a $7 million settlement in June after he was fired Twitter reportedly paid whistleblower Peiter Zatko the settlement days before he filed his whistleblower complaint in July. He was fired in January. READ MORE The rise […]
By James Reinl, Social Affairs Correspondent, For Dailymail.Com 56 percent of Americans now say inflation is causing them financial hardship A worrying 12 percent said they were experiencing ‘severe hardship’ as their standard of living tanked Republicans say inflation is biting into their paychecks more so than Democrats […]
Ralph Jennings After discussions dating back to 2016, a breakthrough trade deal between China and Israel may be signed this year, showing that Beijing can ‘talk to both sides’ Deal could potentially open the door to greater access to Middle Eastern agricultural technology as parts of China have […]
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Business Insider The Fed has decided the US will need a ‘growth recession’ to rein in inflation. Here’s why it’s bad news for job seekers. The Fed chair acknowledged its approach to fighting inflation would “bring some pain” to Americans. But the alternative would be far worse. READ MORE […]
By Peter Zeihan on September 8, 2022 I have admittedly been taking a break from presenting an update on Europe’s energy future, and not just to hike into the wilderness. There are certainly a lot of balls up in the air right now, and we’re seeing policy and […]
Review of “The Lords of Easy Money” by Christopher Leonard, plus a Q&A with the author Matt Taibbi The “Lords of Easy Money,” clockwise from top left: Ben Bernanke prepares his cryogenic journey, Jay Powell accidentally signals five more rate hikes, Alan Greenspan cheered by an ancient memory […]
The Fed has “wrenched this gap between the very rich and everybody else, which is the defining economic dysfunction of our time.” Matt Taibbi Author Christopher Leonard Check the site momentarily for the accompanying review of “The Lords of Easy Money.” There’s an illuminating scene in Christopher […]
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Fortune Explore Fortune’s Best Workplaces by Industry & Size Best Workplaces offer superior employee experience regardless of industry 50 Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 20 Best Large Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production 30 Best […]
Business Insider Bed Bath & Beyond names a longtime executive as its new interim CFO Former Bed Bath & Beyond Chief Financial Officer Gustavo Arnal died last Friday after falling from a building in New York City. READ MORE What’s next for Bed Bath & Beyond after its […]
The euro just dropped below $0.99 for the first time in 20 years after Russia halted gas flows Russia has halted the flow of natural gas through a key pipeline, sending prices skyrocketing and driving up the risk of a eurozone recession. READ MORE ‘This is the most […]
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By Andrew Miller FOXBusiness Amazon, Apple, Google are ‘cash flow defensive’ and worth buying: Expert Amazon is reportedly scrapping plans to build dozens of warehouse facilities across the United States amid slowed sales growth. The consulting firm MWPVL says that the online retail giant is either closing or […]
By Tina Moore, Rich Calder and Amanda Woods New York Post The chief financial officer of troubled Bed Bath & Beyond has been identified as the man who jumped to his death from the iconic new Tribeca skyscraper known as the “Jenga Building,” The Post has learned. Gustavo […]
Conan O’Brien’s assistant who’s ‘quiet quit’ her job for over a decade says it’s okay to be ‘mediocre’ and find ways to do the ‘minimal amount of work possible’ Sona Movsesian, Conan O’Brien’s assistant of 13 years, is a quiet quitting advocate: “I’m just going to be mediocre, […]
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