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One of every five hotels in NYC a shelter, contributing to a shortage of tourist lodging, with hotel rooms costing an all time high per night

Dozens of hotels, from once-grand facilities to more modest establishments, closed to tourists and began exclusively sheltering migrants, striking multimillion-dollar deals with the city. The humanitarian crisis became the hotel industry’s unexpected lifeline in New York; the hotels became a safe haven for tens of thousands of asylum seekers.

Russian president putin has just said: We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Russia and Belarus

Russian president putin has just said: We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against russia and belarus. In a recent televised meeting with security officials on Wednesday, September 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed revisions to Russia's nuclear deterrence doctrine, a change that

President Biden has said on ABC that an all out war is possible

U.S. President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that while an all-out war in the Middle East is possible, there is also a chance for a settlement in Israel's conflicts with Gaza and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group in Lebanon. Speaking on ABC's "The View,"

Caroline Ellison guilty and most forfeit 11 billion

Caroline Ellison has been sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Ellison, a top executive at FTX and the former girlfriend of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, played a key role

The U.S. government will spend a record $1.2 trillion on interest payments in 2024, the highest amount ever recorded

For the first time ever, the U.S. government has spent more than $1 trillion this year on interest payments for its $35.3 trillion national debt, according to a report released Thursday by the Treasury Department. With the Federal Reserve keeping benchmark interest rates at their highest level in

'We're only in 1996': The AI boom is still in its earliest days, according to Bank of America

Bank of America believes the artificial intelligence boom is still in its infancy, comparing it to the internet's early days in the 1990s. While some skepticism has emerged after a surge of investor interest, the bank sees AI as following a similar path to that of the internet,

If Congress doesn't act, dual-income couples could see their Social Security benefits slashed by up to $16,500 annually starting in 2033

Social Security is inching closer to a financial crisis that could result in significant benefit cuts for 70 million Americans. A recent analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) estimates that a typical couple could see their annual benefits reduced by $16,500 in 2033. For a

The Dutch government said it will lower income tax to boost purchasing power

The Dutch government announced plans to reduce income taxes to boost purchasing power and reintroduce certain benefits for expatriates to enhance the country’s business environment. As part of its Budget Day statement on Tuesday, the government said it will lower the income tax rate for the first bracket and

The US will enter a mild recession as the economy deflates after its boost from unproductive stimulus cash, per Former Commerce Secretary

The U.S. is heading toward a recession, as the economy grapples with the aftermath of trillions of dollars in "unproductive" spending during the pandemic, according to former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the former Trump administration official gave a pessimistic outlook on

Sean Diddy Combs and SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried) of FTX are in the same Brooklyn Jail unit at the moment

Sean Diddy Combs and SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried) of FTX are in the same Brooklyn Jail unit at the moment. Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested last week on allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering, is being housed in the same living space of a federal detention center in

US Congressman Tom Emmer has said to Gary Gensler: The SEC has broke the law... Your inconsistencies on this issue have sent this country back. We could not have had a more historically destructive or lawless Chairman of the SEC

A transcript of Congressman Emmer’s questioning can be found below. Emmer: Thank you. Chair Gensler, leadership comes from the top, correct? Gensler: Uh, leadership comes from a lot of things, but the top matters a lot. Emmer: It’s a yes. The answer is “yes,” sir. But under your

Trump: We will put a 100% tariff on every single car coming across the Mexican border

Donald Trump has suggested eliminating U.S. income tax and replacing it with tariffs on imports. Donald Trump on Thursday suggested the idea of implementing an "all tariff policy" that could potentially allow the U.S. to eliminate the income tax, according to sources in a private meeting

DOJ plans to file antitrust lawsuit against $V Visa saying they illegally monopolized the US debit card market

The US Justice Department is preparing to file a lawsuit accusing Visa Inc. of illegally monopolizing the US debit card market, according to sources familiar with the matter. The antitrust division is expected to file the case in federal court as early as Tuesday, alleging a range of anticompetitive practices

China plans at least 500 billion Yuan of liquidity support to stocks, in a new stimulus push announced today

China's central bank announced significant monetary stimulus and support measures for the property market on Tuesday, aiming to revive an economy facing severe deflationary pressures and at risk of missing its growth target for the year. Governor Pan Gongsheng revealed plans to lower borrowing costs, inject more liquidity

Twitter/X is working to remove the block button

X (formerly Twitter) will now allow users to view posts from those who have blocked them. According to Elon Musk, X’s owner, the block function will still prevent blocked accounts from engaging with the blocker but will no longer restrict access to public posts. Previously, users who were blocked

Telegram will now provide users' IP addresses, phone numbers, and other details to relevant authorities in response to legal requests

Telegram has updated its privacy policy, stating that it will now disclose a user’s phone number and IP address if it receives a valid request from judicial authorities. This change follows the recent arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities, who accused him of facilitating illegal activities

Donald Trump has just announced he is planning to end all sanctuary cities

Former President Donald Trump pledged on Saturday to resolve the nation's migrant crisis if re-elected, by urging Congress to abolish sanctuary city policies that shield illegal immigrants. "Today, I am announcing a new plan to end all sanctuary cities in North Carolina and across our country,"

Donald Trump says he doesn't see himself running in 2028 if he loses in November

Former President Donald Trump stated in a Sunday interview that he doesn't expect to run for president again in 2028 if he loses the upcoming 2024 election. Why it matters: Trump has been a central figure in the Republican Party for the last three election cycles. The news:

Elon Musk is fighting to save Western civilization

Billionaire Mark Cuban has expressed interest in buying both Fox News and Elon Musk’s X, but admitted he lacks the financial capacity to do so. During an interview, the Shark Tank star referred to the baby boomer generation as the “Fox News generation” and talked about how to engage

Kevin O’Leary said office workers are idiots for buying coffee and sandwiches

People are throwing away their money on sandwiches and coffee during their commute to work, a venture capitalist said in an Instagram video last week. Instead, they could be using that cash for savings or investments. “A coffee for $5.50. You head to work and spend $15 on a

US and Iraq agree to withdraw American troops by end of 2026

The U.S. is expected to announce next week a long-awaited agreement with Iraq to reduce its troop presence in the country, two administration officials said on Friday. Negotiations over the plan, which Iraqi officials have publicly stated would lead to the departure of the 2,500 U.S. troops

SEC has approved options for BlackRock's, $BLK, spot Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing and trading of options for asset manager BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Nasdaq. According to a notice from the SEC on Friday, options trading for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, with the ticker

US SEC intends to seek sanctions against Elon Musk in Twitter probe

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Friday that it plans to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for failing to appear for court-ordered testimony related to its investigation into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. In a filing in San Francisco federal court, the SEC stated it

Generation Z and Millennials state they need $200,000 and $199,999 annually, respectively, to live

Young people are increasingly prioritizing financial stability over job satisfaction, largely due to years of economic challenges that have led them to focus on earning a steady paycheck and seeking promotions. A global survey of nearly 35,000 workers revealed that millennials are now the least likely to prioritize enjoying

Chipotle, $CMG, is testing bowl and salad making robots

hipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today it is testing an automated digital makeline in collaboration with Hyphen, a foodservice platform designed to help restaurant owners, operators, and budding chefs move their business forward by automating kitchen operations. Bowls and salads are created by an automated system that moves the