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Entrepreneurs, Wealth Taxes and the 70% Claim in U.S. Tax Debate
A renewed debate over wealth taxes has turned into a broader argument about the role of entrepreneurs in innovation, jobs…
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Israeli Minister Warns Syria and Turkey Pose Bigger Threat Than Iran
An Israeli cabinet minister has argued that Syria and Turkey now represent a greater strategic threat to Israel than Iran.…
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Keir Starmer Resignation Risk Grows as UK Gilt Yields Hit 4.84%
Political pressure on Keir Starmer intensified after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield victory, with investors now watching for a possible resignation timetable.…
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Consumer Sentiment Disconnect Deepens as Michigan Index Hits 44.8
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 44.8 in May, even as GDP, jobs and corporate earnings remained…
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Lincoln Reflecting Pool Repairs Face Vandalism Probe, Security Tightened
Security has been increased at the Lincoln Reflecting Pool after multiple alleged vandalism incidents disrupted a high-profile repair project. Investors…
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Air Force One Upgrade: Trump Unveils $400 Million Boeing 747-8
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 that will temporarily serve as Air Force One after final commissioning flights.…
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U.S. Favorability Rankings: Israel and Nigeria Lead 45-Country Survey
A January 2026 survey across 45 countries shows sharply uneven views of the United States. Emerging economies rank among the…
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Elon Musk’s Political Shift: Tesla, ESG and the White House Fallout
Elon Musk’s break with Democrats accelerated after Tesla’s 2021 White House snub and its 2022 removal from a major ESG…
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Record Drug Seizures at the Southern Border Reach 516,000 Pounds in Seven Months
U.S. border officials seized 516,000 pounds of drugs from October 2025 through April 2026, already nearing the prior full-year record.…
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Future of Fraud: 67% of Businesses Expect Biometric Threats to Rise by 2026
Businesses across North America are bracing for a sharper wave of digital fraud in 2026, led by biometric attacks, synthetic…
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Small Modular Reactors Gain Attention as U.S. Defense Power Needs Rise
Small Modular Reactors are moving deeper into the U.S. national security debate as military readiness, AI growth and industrial expansion…
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Bond Market Signals May CPI Spike May Not Change Fed Path
U.S. headline CPI rose 4.2% in May, but Treasury yields fell as investors focused on softer core inflation and an…