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IRS whistleblowers sue Hunter Biden’s attorney for defamation
Two IRS whistleblowers have filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, in federal court. The move followed their disclosures about the Hunter Biden tax investigation. Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, both IRS agents who revealed information about the Hunter Biden tax probe, filed a lawsuit alleging that Lowell acted “with… -
Navient banned from student loans, ordered to pay $120 million in settlement
In a settlement, Navient is permanently banned from servicing federal student loans and must pay $120 million in penalties and borrower relief. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) accused Navient of steering struggling borrowers into costly forbearance options instead of income-driven repayment plans, mishandling payment processing, and harming the credit of disabled borrowers. Navient allegedly… -
Boeing’s ‘bad blood’ with union workers led to first strike in 16 years
More than 30,000 Boeing factory workers walked off the job Friday, Sept. 13, after overwhelmingly rejecting a tentative agreement between Boeing and the union. A high 96% of Pacific Northwest workers from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers voted in favor of the strike. “I’m ready. I’ve been preparing for this for a… -
Idaho Supreme Court orders new venue for U of I quadruple murder trial
The man charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in Moscow, Idaho, had his trial moved to Boise, Idaho, and a new judge assigned to the case. The order came from the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 12, as the justices agreed with a lower court’s finding that he would not… -
North Korea cracks down on abortion, contraceptives to drive up birth rate
North Korea is trying to boost its declining birth rate by punishing doctors who perform abortions and the people who sell smuggled contraceptives. According to the United Nations Population Fund, the country’s fertility rate dropped to 1.8 births per woman in 2023. A fertility rate of 2.1 is considered the minimum rate needed to secure… -
FDA approves next generation of AirPods Pro for OTC hearing aid use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, that it has authorized “the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device” for individuals with “mild to moderate” hearing loss as part of a feature announced by Apple for its second generation of its AirPods Pro. The move could be a game changer for… -
The more affordable coffee beans aren’t so affordable anymore
A cup of coffee is part of many morning routines, but at night farmers are working overtime to keep coffee safe from crime. Coffee prices are abnormally high with robusta bean futures surging 65% this year and the lucrative trade is attracting unwanted attention. A coffee farmers association in Uganda is reportedly urging farmers to hire… -
Flag controversy in New Hampshire leads to federal lawsuit
The “Appeal to Heaven” or pine tree flag is in focus due to a dispute in New Hampshire. A Nashua woman formally requested to fly the flag on a flagpole outside city hall, but the mayor’s office refused to allow it, citing the city’s policy that a message will only be allowed if it is… -
NFL sets record with most watched week 1, averaging 21 million viewers
The NFL had an opening week that surpassed last year’s, with a large increase of viewership across the board. Around 21 million viewers watched the games, a 12% increase from 2023. Nielsen says 123 million people tuned in to at least part of a game, the highest total since 2019. NBC’s game featuring the Chiefs… -
Fed expected to slash rates by 25 bps in September. What’s next?
After the Wednesday, Sept. 11, inflation report came in on target, markets are even more confident the Federal Reserve will cut its rate by 25 basis points following its policy meeting next week. In August, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it was time for policy to adjust after an “unmistakable” weakening in the labor market.… -
Core inflation is still above 3%: Is it time for the Fed to move its target?
Inflation cooled for the fifth straight month in August at 2.5%, inching closer to the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. But core prices, which strip out food and energy, stayed stagnant at 3.2%. Is it time for the central bank to adjust its core inflation target of 2%? The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate… -
Apple and Google lose billions in back taxes, EU fines across the pond
The European Commission scored two big wins against major U.S. tech companies on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Both Apple and Google will have to pay billions of euros after nearly a decade of fighting in EU courts. Apple lost its final appeal to avoid paying $14.34 billion in back taxes to Ireland. The European Court of… -
Nearly 2/3 of Americans say they won’t buy new iPhone because of inflation
Apple revealed its new iPhone on Monday, Sept. 9, fit with artificial intelligence and cameras that just keep getting better. The iPhone 16 even has a camera control button on the edge. Sales start this month, but how many Americans will be racing to get the latest gadget? Sixty-three percent of Americans said they would…
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