Costco Increases Motor Oil Prices and Limits Customer Purchases as the War in Iran Continues
Costco has started rationing motor oil and nearly doubled the price of its Kirkland Signature brand, responding to upheaval in global oil markets due to ongoing conflict in Iran. The cost of a two-pack of five-quart Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has surged to about $58, from approximately $30 last year, as reported by the […]
Campus free speech continues to exist — just barely
Free Speech in American Universities: A Troubling Trend It seems that colleges and universities in the U.S. are losing sight of their fundamental purpose. Increasingly, they appear to view the right to free speech as something contingent, something that can be granted or revoked by administrators. The latest report on free speech from the Foundation […]
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to increase rates as inflation continues to rise
Recent inflation figures that came in unexpectedly high may leave many US central bankers feeling let down. They had been hoping for a natural easing of price pressures, but this could lead to an interest-rate hike at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, with more increases likely to follow. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
Osama bin Laden has died, but his plan continues to be effective.
Reflections 25 Years After 9/11 It’s been twenty-five years since the September 11 attacks, and there’s something I feel needs to be said, even if it’s not a popular opinion among many Americans. In a way, it seems like Osama bin Laden is winning. He couldn’t overpower the United States in a conventional military sense. […]
The GOP continues to have a defeatist attitude
Proposal to Revise Child Care Funding The Trump administration has recently announced plans to revise the government funding approach for child care, a move that has been supported by Vice President JD Vance. The proposal aims to utilize part of the existing $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund to extend financial assistance to married […]
Congress continues to shift responsibility as the national debt in America exceeds $40 trillion.
National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion: A Growing Concern This summer marked a significant milestone for the United States. Sadly, it wasn’t the anticipated America 250 festivities but rather the sobering reality of surpassing the $40 trillion threshold in national debt. $40 trillion—it’s hard to wrap your head around such a figure. To put it into […]
Kodai Senga continues to excel in the bullpen, but his role with the Mets in 2027 remains uncertain.
Kodai Senga’s Future with the Mets: A Mixed Outlook Kodai Senga seems to have discovered his place for the 2026 season, though his role for the upcoming season is still up in the air, according to David Stearns. After an initial struggle, where he posted an ERA of 10.08 following a start on June 23, […]
Wall Street remains uncertain following the fluctuations in gold prices, while Main Street continues to hold a positive outlook as inflation data becomes the focus.
Gold Prices Experience Volatility Amid Economic Data Gold prices displayed significant volatility throughout the past week. A notable rebound early on, fueled by softer yields, a weakening U.S. dollar, and comments from the Federal Reserve (Fed) that seemed less aggressive, was mostly reversed on Friday. This occurred in response to stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data, which […]
Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers lineup as he continues to deal with an injury
Ohtani Takes Time Off Amid Injury Concerns On Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned that the team is considering giving Shohei Ohtani, who is visibly struggling with injuries, some time off to manage his knee and biceps issues. At this point, Ohtani will sit out at least for Thursday’s game against the Cardinals, meaning […]
Discover the Dividend Stock Warren Buffett Has Supported for Years and Why Greg Abel Continues to Invest.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Investment Strategy Under New Leadership Berkshire Hathaway has experienced some shifts in its stock portfolio since Greg Abel took over as CEO at the beginning of the year. Naturally, when a new leader arrives, they tend to bring their own approach. Still, some strategies have proven effective enough to warrant keeping them unchanged. […]