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What is a sovereign wealth fund? Both Trump and Biden want one.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are piqued by the idea of a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. It’s a strategy largely employed by oil-rich nations and may seem more out of place for a country with more than $35 trillion in national debt, a trade deficit and Social Security… -
BBC committed 1,500+ bias breaches in Israel-Hamas coverage: Report
A new report accuses the BBC of displaying heavy bias against Israel in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The report was put together by a team of 20 lawyers and 20 data scientists. It comes after a four-month analysis of the BBC’s output across television, radio and other platforms. In it, the group claims… -
Is Google just better? Company defends advertising tech after losing search case
Court is back in session and Google is back on the defense. A month after a federal judge ruled Google is a monopoly because of its search engine, the Big Tech firm is defending its advertising practices. The cases could multiply calls to break up Google. In a new antitrust trial starting Monday, Sept. 9, the Department… -
Video reportedly shows Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian troops
Ukraine announced on Friday, Sept. 6, that it is launching an investigation into Russian forces allegedly killing three surrendering Ukrainian soldiers in southeast Ukraine last month. Video exclusively obtained by CNN, shows Ukrainian soldiers appearing to surrender to advancing Russian forces, getting down on their knees and placing their hands on their heads. Moments later,… -
US and allies warn of increased Russian activities near undersea cables
Undersea cables, crucial to global communications, have recently become focal points of geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S. These cables, which sprawl across ocean floors, are vital for international data and power transfer, facilitating approximately $10 trillion in daily transactions. U.S. officials, according to CNN, have observed a noticeable increase in Russian military activities… -
Teen e-cig use drops to lowest in decade amid crackdown on popular brands
New data shows teen use of e-cigarettes is at its lowest level in a decade. The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey found over 1.6 million middle and high school students are still using e-cigarettes, with 500,000 fewer teens reporting they vape compared to last year. It’s a notable decrease, and health officials are pointing to… -
August jobs report misses with 142,000 jobs added, unemployment at 4.2%
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, but the unemployment rate did come off July’s surprise 4.3%. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August when economists expected around 165,000. The month’s unemployment rate of 4.2% came in as expected. In… -
Elon Musk to serve in Trump admin: Key highlights from economic speech
Tesla investors already expressed concern CEO Elon Musk’s attention is too divided. However, he may have another task on his hands if former President Donald Trump is elected in November. “I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic… -
Lego says only 1/3 of educators, parents believe students are engaged in learning
As students return to the classroom, a new report by Lego is looking into whether students are engaged while in class, and how teachers and parents can help build their confidence. It works out that the company behind the report is familiar with the building part. Lego Education released its “State of Classroom Engagement Report”… -
Biden taking rare step to thwart Japan company’s takeover of US Steel: Reports
It may not matter that presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both want to stop a Japanese company from acquiring U.S. Steel. That’s because current President Joe Biden is beating them to it. According to multiple reports, Biden plans to block the $15 billion deal between Japan’s Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on the grounds… -
Kamala Harris pushes for 10x boost in new small business tax break
Presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris wants to 10x the tax incentives new small businesses get. In a campaign stop in New Hampshire Wednesday, Sept. 4, Harris highlighted her desire to spur 25 million new small business applications in a four-year term if elected. So far, entrepreneurs have filed a record-breaking 19 million new small… -
Jersey City schools turn to remote teaching amid ongoing teacher shortage
Back to school has been a bit bumpy for one school district in New Jersey. Jersey City, like many districts nationwide, is struggling to cope with an ongoing teacher shortage. Now, the district has decided to turn to remote teachers to keep its classrooms functioning smoothly. Jersey City has struggled to fill certain positions in… -
Volvo improving electric trucks to make them a more viable long-hauling option
Heavy-duty trucks are a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector, however, electrifying these vehicles to reduce their environmental impact comes with major challenges. Current electric vehicle (EV) battery technology cannot yet efficiently support trucks on the long distances they need to cover. Today, the average EV battery range tops out at…
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