Hochul will not support Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ approach, frustrating NY restaurant staff
New York Lawmakers Remain Silent on Tax Relief for Service Workers Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers in New York have chosen not to extend the federal “tip-free” policy to state income taxes, which significantly impacts bartenders and restaurant workers amidst ongoing discussions about affordability in the state. Leon Gallagher, a 30-year-old bartender at The […]
XRP Price Update (Dec. 26, 2025): XRP Stays Close to $1.84 as U.S. Stocks Approach All-Time Highs; Attention on Ripple Bank-Charter and Spot ETF Developments
New York – XRP Trading Status As of 1:31 PM ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, XRP (Ripple) is trading at around $1.84, marking a drop of roughly 1.6% from the previous range of $1.83 to $1.88 throughout the day. Today’s XRP price movements are occurring within the context of what can be described as […]
China’s approach to AI might make Americans into sources of data.
AI’s Future: An American vs. Chinese Dilemma “The future of AI will either be shaped by American values or by China.” This stark warning came recently from Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. At first glance, it might seem abstract. But it’s a very tangible concern. The pressing issue […]
Gold Price Outlook: Gold Stalls as Employment Data Challenges Buy-the-Dip Approach
Profit-taking is rising, but sellers lack confidence This recent decline seems more like strategic positioning rather than outright panic. Traders are opting to secure profits from the latest rally instead of pursuing further losses. Gold is struggling as the market awaits the combined jobs report for October and November, which anticipates a payroll increase of […]
Chinese Stocks Approach Correction as Rally Dwindles Due to Weak Economy
Chinese Stocks Show Signs of Weakness Amid Economic Concerns (Bloomberg) — Chinese stocks in Hong Kong neared a crucial bearish threshold on Tuesday, with profitability in the tech sector dwindling and worries about economic growth resurfacing. The Hang Seng China Enterprise Index dropped 1.8%, while the MSCI China Index dipped by 1.6%, both entering a […]
Troy Aikman criticizes the Dolphins for their strange approach in disappointing loss on Monday Night Football
Troy Aikman Questions Dolphins’ Strategy Troy Aikman, the former NFL star and current ESPN analyst, expressed confusion about the Miami Dolphins’ approach during their recent game against the Steelers. In a 28-15 loss, he specifically questioned why they didn’t try rushing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the fourth quarter, especially when they were behind. “It’s a […]
$901 billion defense bill passes important Senate step as year-end deadlines approach
Senate Moves Forward with 2026 Defense Bill The Senate has made significant progress on its annual defense policy legislation, with strong bipartisan support. A final vote is anticipated later this week. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) is a key piece of legislation that Congress reviews annually, allocating billions for the Department of […]
Intense battles over congressional redistricting emerge as the 2026 midterms approach
In a significant turn of events, just days after the Supreme Court’s ruling on congressional redistricting, President Donald Trump faced a notable defeat this week. On Thursday, the Indiana Senate, under Republican control, voted against a new congressional map that Trump had supported. This proposed map aimed to establish two additional conservative districts in a […]
Global Enforcement Errors Drop 90% After Shift from Censorship-Intensive Approach
Meta’s Content Moderation Report Reveals Significant Error Reduction On Thursday, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, published its third quarter report on content moderation, highlighting a substantial 90 percent decrease in global enforcement errors since shifting away from third-party fact-checking and more censorship-like approaches. The report indicates that weekly enforcement errors on Facebook and Instagram have […]
Paramount Skydance might increase its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery by 10% following a hostile approach, according to sources
Paramount Skydance is reportedly set to reevaluate its merger negotiations with Netflix, possibly increasing its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by about 10%, according to the Post. Founders David and Larry Ellison, after creating Paramount Skydance through a merger earlier this summer, are contemplating raising their all-cash proposal from $30 to $33 per share […]