In two days during the week of June 23, two cities committed nearly $1.5 billion in public money to keep their respective NFL teams in town. But taxpayers didn’t get a say. In both Charlotte and Jacksonville, city councils made the calls.  Charlotte committed $650 million in taxpayer dollars for stadium renovations to keep the…

On Wednesday, June 26, Kenyan President William Ruto bowed to pressure from activists, reversing controversial planned tax hikes on some basic necessities. This comes a day after protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament headquarters on Tuesday, June 25, which led to violent clashes with police and killed at least 23 people, while leaving scores more injured. Ruto…

Many jobs require some form of on-the-job training, working with colleagues so employees can go back to their jobs with more knowledge and confidence than before. However, in the world of special operations, where on-the-job training is constant, insights into how to best use new technology don’t always make it to the frontlines. In special…

Doctors use stress tests to find out how well one’s heart works when pumping harder than normal. The Federal Reserve does the same for banks and this year’s health results will be released Wednesday, June 26, after markets close. After the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed determined it was a good idea to test how…

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election is on Thursday, June 27, featuring President Joe Biden and former President Trump. Early on, the majority of Americans did not want these two candidates, and the majority of Americans remain dissatisfied with their choices. According to a recent PBS poll, 55% of registered voters said they…

The closer it gets to November, the more Americans hear about tariffs, which are on the agendas of both presidential candidates vying for their vote. But is tariff just a fancy word for tax? And who ends up paying? The answer may depend on whether you ask an economist or a politician. Tariffs were a…

The U.S. economy experienced rapid and abundant post-pandemic growth, rising wages and record-low unemployment. However, some economic issues have persisted. The overall U.S. economic outlook remains strong, but not without caveats. Watch the above video as Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan delivers his take on the U.S. economic outlook and what potential issues he…

An estimated 15% to 20% of the world’s population is neurodiverse, and many of those individuals are not part of the global workforce. The unemployment rates for neurodivergent people are often much higher than those for people with physical disabilities. In the U.S., for example, the unemployment rate for neurodivergent individuals can be as high…

President Joe Biden takes executive action to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. And from wildfires to tropical storms to extreme heat, much of the country is under alert for severe weather. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Biden administration announces protection for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens…

The 2024 presidential campaign is in full swing and former President Donald Trump is making headlines with his economic policy proposals. Eliminating taxes on tips is one he introduced while campaigning in Nevada, aiming to gain support from Americans in the service industry who may directly benefit. Another campaign proposal revolves around expanding tariffs on…