Major cryptocurrency agency in a tough spot after White House withdraws nominee
The recent decision by the White House to seek a new leader for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) puts financial regulators in a tricky spot. Currently, only one commissioner remains to navigate President Trump’s bold plans for the cryptocurrency space. Last week, the Trump administration pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination from consideration after a public […]
Trump states that backpay for furloughed workers “depends on the individuals involved.”
On Tuesday, President Trump hinted that some government employees might receive backpay during the ongoing shutdown, while others may not. “It really depends on who you’re talking about,” he said. “You know, Democrats have put a lot of people in a tough spot. But it varies from case to case.” Trump went on to say, […]
Treasury Department supports Trump’s plan for a $1 coin
As the nation gears up to mark its 250th anniversary, the Treasury is defending its initiative to feature President Trump on a dollar coin. They argue that this plan could bypass laws that typically restrict living individuals from appearing on printed currency. A recent post from the Treasury emphasized that they are authorized to issue […]
In the US, there are 72 percent more sellers of condos compared to buyers.
If the overall housing market is feeling a bit cool, the condo market is practically freezing. According to new analysis from Redfin, in August, the ratio of condo sellers to buyers was 72%, marking the fifth consecutive year that this figure has surpassed 70%. This indicates that Spring and Summer 2025 could be the most […]
Report indicates America experienced nearly no job growth last month, according to Moody’s.
As official data remains unavailable due to government shutdowns, economists are now relying on private reports, and initial findings aren’t promising, according to Moody’s. “This data indicates a weakness in the job market,” states Mark Zandy, Moody’s chief analyst. He mentioned this on Sunday via the platform X. Zandy highlighted two private assessments—from ADP and […]
Alcohol exports from the US to Canada fall by 85 percent
According to a recent report, U.S. liquor exports to Canada plummeted by 85% in the second quarter of 2025, largely due to the ongoing trade tensions. The report from the U.S. Council on Distilled Spirits (Discus), released on Monday, shows that exports to Canada dropped to $9.6 million, down from $63.1 million in the same […]
Court denies Google’s attempt to stop Play Store ruling
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Google’s attempt to prevent mandated changes to the Google Play Store. This followed the tech giant’s loss in a lawsuit against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, regarding its App Store practices. The court declined to suspend several lower court injunctions that require Google to support third-party app stores […]
Employers might provide bonuses to couples who marry under an Ohio bill designed to encourage marriage.
Columbus, Ohio – Lawmakers in Ohio have put forward a bill aimed at providing tax credits to businesses that offer financial bonuses to married employees, framing this move as a way to support family structures. The legislation, known as House Bill 342 or the “Marriage Act,” would allow companies to receive refundable tax credits up […]
Bezos believes that an ‘industrial bubble’ in AI could be good for society.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, expressed his views on Friday regarding what he believes to be a bubble in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, suggesting that it could ultimately be beneficial for society. During his talk at Tech Week in Italy, he made a distinction between what he referred to as an “industrial bubble” […]
The concealed price of age discrimination in the American job market
While diversity and inclusion initiatives have made significant progress regarding race and gender in the workplace, ageism remains a pervasive issue in American jobs. This insight comes from new research by datemyage, a global platform focused on fostering age-positive connections. A survey of 1,000 individuals aged 50 and older revealed that 73% believe their peak […]