Boycott of Jewish, or ‘Israel-Adjacent,’ Businesses Celebrated in the UK
The UK Guardian published an article over the weekend that enthusiastically highlighted the achievements of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which aims to target Jewish-owned businesses like one known as “Israel Neighbor.” One striking example is Shouk, a well-known kosher restaurant in the Washington, D.C. area. Its owner stated that he had to […]
Coinbase Introduces Stablecoin Payment System for Businesses
Coinbase is rolling out a new set of B2B payment tools that utilize USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, making transactions as simple as sending an email. On October 16, the company announced a global payout feature enabling businesses to send USDC to any on-chain address or directly to an email. This means […]
Release of leading delinquent taxpayers and businesses in South Carolina
South Carolina Releases Updated List of Top Tax Delinquents An updated list of South Carolina’s most significant tax delinquents has been made public. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) refreshed the list on October 15, 2025. You can find it online, and it’s updated every quarter. In fact, this initiative was launched in 2020, […]
Company Bitcoin Investments Rise to $117B as Businesses Increase Crypto Reserves
Simply put The number of publicly traded companies with Bitcoin holdings surged by 40% in the third quarter. Together, these firms possess over 1.02 million BTC, worth more than $117 billion. Experts anticipate Bitcoin might hit $160,000 by the end of the fourth quarter due to supportive policies and long-term planning. A record number of […]
Auto body shop explosion leads to five-alarm fire, damaging several businesses in Hillside.
A significant explosion at an auto repair shop in New Jersey on Tuesday evening triggered a massive five-alarm fire that engulfed several nearby businesses, leading to a chaotic situation, according to local officials and reports. “A wall collapsed, which seemingly devastated the entire shopping area stretching from Conklin Street and Winans Street to Maple Street,” […]
Some businesses caution against expecting accurate change when using cash.
(NEXSTAR) — As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. But for the penny, that end might come sooner than you think. This year, President Trump urged the Treasury Department to halt the minting of new pennies, labeling them a “waste.” Not long after, the Treasury confirmed that production would […]
Numerous Oregonians and small businesses will encounter increased premiums next year.
Significant Premium Increases for Oregonians’ Health Insurance in 2026 Many Oregonians purchasing their own health insurance, or obtaining it via small businesses, are in for a rough ride next year as state regulators have set new premium rates that average notable increases. This week, the Oregon Department of Financial Regulation unveiled these new rates after […]
Alfredo Ortiz: Democrats Compromise Small Businesses for the Health Insurance Industry
Government Shutdown Impacts Job Reports and Small Businesses Friday signifies the conclusion of a 12-year streak of monthly job reports. This could be just a minor consequence of the current government shutdown led by Senate Democrats. Basic government operations, along with many small businesses that depend on them, are set to be paused indefinitely. According […]
IRS focuses on middle America: How small businesses and individuals bear the burden
As someone who works closely with small businesses navigating our complex tax system, I’ve seen how the IRS often struggles to balance its enforcement efforts. While the agency claims to target large corporations and the ultra-wealthy, many small and medium-sized businesses, along with middle-class families, end up bearing the brunt of these actions. It’s, frankly, […]
Suffolk County enacts a new law to target ‘fire chasers’ as dishonest businesses are cautioned: ‘We will locate you’
Suffolk County Bans Exploitative Homeboarding Companies Suffolk County has officially enacted a law banning what many call “fire fighters,” which prevents unscrupulous homeboarding companies from crowding around fire scenes and pressuring grieving families into costly contracts. The county executive, Ed Romain, signed this legislation on Wednesday, shortly after a Suffolk lawmaker approved it. “It’s just […]