Why Michael Saylor’s plan chose to make STRC’s dividend paid every two months
Strategy Proposes Change to Dividend Payment Schedule Strategy (MSTR), a significant player in Bitcoin finance, has put forward a plan to alter the dividend payment schedule for its perpetual preferred stock, Stretch (STRC), shifting from a monthly to a semi-monthly distribution. The suggested changes, as detailed in Strategy’s investor presentation, would keep the annual dividend […]
Gov Tim Walz describes Trump as ‘weak-minded’ and lacking a plan to exit the Iran war.
Minnesota Governor Critiques Trump at Progressive Conference in Barcelona At a progressive event in Spain on Saturday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a “weak, trigger-happy president” with “no exit plan” for the conflict involving Iran. His remarks came during the Global Progressive Mobilization conference held in Barcelona, where attendees were […]
Increasing fuel expenses jeopardize Spirit Airlines’ plan to exit bankruptcy.
Spirit Airlines is currently grappling with financial challenges as increasing fuel prices complicate its attempts to recover from bankruptcy. This uncertainty is impacting its restructuring strategy. The budget airline had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the end of 2024 and is now undergoing a financial review aimed at stabilizing its operations and improving […]
New Democratic plan proposes increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit to $5,500 for each child.
McDonald Rivett Proposes Expanded Tax Relief for Parents State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivett is set to propose a new piece of legislation aimed at widening the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for parents. During a primary election night gathering on August 6, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, she emphasized the needs of working families. The proposed […]
Mayor Mamdani introduces $70 million plan for government grocery stores in New York City
New York City Announces Plans for City-Run Grocery Stores Mayor Zoran Mamdani of New York City recently addressed a gathering at a site proposed for government-operated grocery stores, referring to it as a “grand experiment” designed to alleviate the spiraling costs of staple items like bread and eggs. The mayor, who identified as a Socialist, […]
Margaret Iuculano: A Tax Plan That Supports Business Growth, Workers, and Families
Washington is at a crossroads this tax season. It has the choice to either bolster policies that promote business investment and higher wages, or revert to the uncertainty that has historically hindered employers. As millions of Americans are filling out their tax returns, the effects of recent tax reforms aimed at growth are becoming clearer, […]
Towns in New York raise concerns about unions’ $1.5B pension plan proposal
New York officials are raising concerns about a proposal to allow government employees hired after 2012 to retire at 55 instead of 63. This initiative is part of a $1.5 billion pension plan that’s already stirring debate. Opposing politicians from various municipalities argue that they will only support this costly adjustment if the state, not […]
Hamas representatives are in talks with Egyptian negotiators about Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Representatives from Hamas are set to meet with Egyptian mediators in Cairo this Sunday to discuss the implementation of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, according to two officials from the group. One unnamed Hamas official indicated that the discussions would also center on preventing violations by Israel. The official mentioned that Hamas aims to […]
The growing reaction against AI is spreading quickly. Here’s Trump’s plan to address it.
Public skepticism towards AI platforms has hit new heights, particularly around how personal data is managed. People seem increasingly concerned not just about the platforms themselves but also about how authorities might tap into this information. Until very recently, it felt like a free-for-all in AI development, with minimal regulations to slow things down. However, […]
Pro-Palestinian activist declines to denounce political violence following thwarted plan against her
Palestinian-American Activist Responds to Threats Palestinian-American activist Nerdeen Kiswani has openly criticized what she describes as Zionist aggression after authorities disrupted a plot that aimed to harm her. Interestingly, she stopped short of denouncing all forms of political violence. Kiswani’s group, Within Our Lifetime (WOL), has faced criticism in the past for its reluctance to […]