Unrestricted Immigration Led to Housing Crisis During Biden’s Presidency
Hearing Interrupts on Housing Inflation Debate This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed with Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) during a House Financial Services Committee hearing. Waters attempted to make her case that housing inflation worsened under the Trump administration. Throughout the hearing, Waters pointed out rising home prices and rents, attributing the blame to tariffs […]
Fiji’s HIV crisis grows as meth use rises sharply throughout the islands
Rising HIV Cases in Fiji Linked to Increased Drug Use Fiji, a popular honeymoon spot, is now facing a troubling rise in HIV infections, making it one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the Pacific region. Authorities have identified an uptick in stimulant use as a significant contributor to this public health crisis. According to […]
HR leader involved in flirtation with supervisor at Coldplay concert to address crisis communications conference
HR Executive to Speak at Crisis Communications Conference A human resources executive who gained notoriety during a Coldplay concert this past summer will be a keynote speaker at a high-priced crisis communications conference slated for April. Christine Cabot, a 53-year-old mother of two, will take the stage alongside Dini von Mueffling, who founded her own […]
Investor Michael Burry Cautions of $1B Precious Metals Crisis if Bitcoin Continues to Fall
Bitcoin’s Impact on Precious Metals Market Michael Varley, known for his financial insights from “The Big Short,” has raised concerns that a potential Bitcoin bear market could lead to a significant downturn in gold and silver, estimating a loss of up to $1 billion. As Varley noted, approximately $1 billion in precious metals has been […]
The Falling US Dollar Isn’t Facing a Crisis, but Here Are the Indicators to Monitor
In the February 2, 2026 episode of the *morning filter* Podcast, hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski delve into the current sentiment surrounding the US dollar and highlight which indicators are vital for investors to monitor. Should investors be worried about a weaker US dollar? Dziubinski: Let’s discuss the state of the US dollar. It […]
Hassett holds Powell and Biden responsible for the housing crisis while the DOJ investigates the Fed.
On Sunday, Kevin Hassett, an economic adviser to former President Trump, commented that Americans are feeling the strain of soaring mortgage rates and rents, which he attributes to unchecked interest rate increases under Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Hassett stated on “Sunday Briefing” that the primary housing affordability issue is tied to these high rates, […]
Insurance company refuses payment after health crisis led to wedding cancellation
Heartbreak Before a Wedding Just two days before our wedding last May, my 23-year-old brother was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, and he had to have emergency surgery. I had taken out cancellation cover about 18 months prior. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our wedding and immediately filed a claim with Insurance Emporium. The […]
Crisis in Norway’s royal family as Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son faces rape allegations
Norway’s Royal Family Faces Legal Turmoil Norway’s royal family is currently under significant scrutiny as Crown Prince Mette-Marit’s son prepares for trial this week on multiple criminal charges, including rape. The situation has been further complicated by recently released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which have brought attention to the princess and her husband’s past […]
A product in search of a market: the hazelnut crisis
I think Nutella is, maybe, the second most important invention ever, right after the wheel. I mean, I’m a big fan of hazelnuts, no shame in that. But a few months ago, I noticed something off. The price of natural hazelnuts nearly doubled, and then they became pretty hard to find in the usual supermarkets. […]
The housing crisis in America needs action from the federal government under the Trump administration.
America is currently facing a significant housing crisis, and the reasons are quite clear. Home prices are climbing at a much quicker pace than wages, which is pushing first-time buyers out of the market. Many young families find themselves stuck renting indefinitely or feeling the need to relocate from more expensive states. This situation hasn’t […]