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Google, $GOOGL, has reportedly ‘interfered’ with elections 41 times over the last 16 years, Media Research Center has said

According to a report from a media watchdog with right-leaning views, Google has allegedly been biased towards Democratic candidates in the past four presidential election cycles, censoring Republicans in the process. The Media Research Center (MRC) released a report documenting 41 instances of what they call "election interference"

Argentines are reportedly buying Bitcoin to protect themselves from 276% inflation instead of rushing to exchange pesos for dollars

Argentines are reportedly buying Bitcoin to protect themselves from 276% inflation instead of rushing to exchange pesos for dollars. Argentinians are turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against the country's staggering 276% inflation rate, a shift from the traditional strategy of exchanging pesos for dollars that has long

The US Supreme Court has allowed Texas to start arresting and deporting people who enter the country illegally, refusing to block a new law that the Biden administration says will be an unprecedented intrusion on federal power to set immigration policy

The US Supreme Court has allowed Texas to start arresting and deporting people who enter the country illegally, refusing to block a new law that the Biden administration says will be an unprecedented intrusion on federal power to set immigration policy. The US Supreme Court has allowed Texas to begin

The mortgage 'lock-in' effect is here to stay and home prices won't fall for years to come

The mortgage 'lock-in' effect is here to stay and home prices won't fall for years to come, per Capital Economics. Capital Economics suggests that the frozen state of the US housing market may persist for several years. Following the housing boom during the pandemic, factors such

The American Dream now costs $3,455,305—that's the estimated lifetime cost of common milestones including marriage, two children, homes, healthcare, cars, and education

The American Dream now costs $3,455,305—that's the estimated lifetime cost of common milestones including marriage, two children, homes, healthcare, cars, and education, per Investopedia. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com highlights the alarming state of the US housing market,

Nearly 60% of students with marketing degrees are working high-school level jobs five years after graduation

Nearly 60% of students with marketing degrees are working high-school level jobs five years after graduation, per Bloomberg. Generation Z, a demographic known for its adeptness in self-promotion and social media engagement, has shown significant interest in marketing degrees, particularly in creative aspects like brand development and advertising. Handshake, a

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett was planning to drive home to Louisiana after his deposition on Friday 3/8 before Boeing lawyers asked him to stay one more day to finish his testimony

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett was planning to drive home to Louisiana after his deposition on Friday 3/8 before Boeing lawyers asked him to stay one more day to finish his testimony. His body was found on the morning of 3/9, A former Boeing employee, well-known for his

Trump can't secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers said

Former President Donald Trump is struggling to secure an insurance company to underwrite his bond covering the significant judgment against him in the New York attorney general's civil fraud case, his legal team informed a New York appeals court. Trump's lawyers stated that he has approached

Russia's Vladimir Putin has said that peace in Ukraine would come only on his terms, and said that if NATO put boots on the ground it could mean nuclear war

Fresh from an election where he ran essentially unopposed, Russia’s Vladimir Putin emerged with strong words against the West, declaring that peace in Ukraine would only happen on his terms. He also cautioned that if NATO deployed troops, it could lead to nuclear conflict. Putin’s widely expected landslide

The number of folks with $1 million or more saved in their 401(k) accounts jumped 20% from September to the end of December

The number of folks with $1 million or more saved in their 401(k) accounts jumped 20% from September to the end of December, according to Fidelity. 50% Fidelity’s millionaires are boomers, which was on par with the number of Gen X millionaires. Millennials accounted for 0.8%. The

Drivers of cars manufactured by General Motors, $GM, Ford, $F, Honda and other popular brands are secretly spying on their drivers and driving insurance rates through the roof

Drivers of cars manufactured by General Motors, $GM, Ford, $F, Honda and other popular brands are secretly spying on their drivers and driving insurance rates through the roof, per NYP. The LexisNexis report indicated that the information it had gathered was derived from the OnStar Smart Driver, a GM-owned subscription

Chinese shopping app Temu spent $2B on Facebook, Instagram, $META, ads

Chinese shopping app Temu spent $2B on Facebook, Instagram, $META, ads, per NYP. Temu's parent company, PDD Holdings, reportedly allocated approximately $2 billion to advertisements with Meta in the last year alone, as per The Wall Street Journal. This figure represents 10% of Meta's ad revenue

More companies have defaulted on their debt in 2024 than in any start to the year since the global financial crisis

More companies have defaulted on their debt in 2024 than in any start to the year since the global financial crisis, per FT. Layoff announcements in February reached their highest level for the month since the global financial crisis, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The total of

Apple, $AAPL, is in talks to build Google's, $GOOGL, Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone

Apple is reportedly considering an artificial intelligence upgrade for its next batch of iPhones, potentially through a partnership with Google. Bloomberg revealed on Monday that Apple is in discussions with Google to integrate Google's Gemini AI engine into iPhones. However, neither Apple nor Google has confirmed the deal,

"If you don't know AI, you are going to fail. Period. End of story," per Mark Cuban on CNBC

"If you don't know AI, you are going to fail. Period. End of story," per Mark Cuban on CNBC/ Executives believe nearly half of the skills that exist in today’s workforce won’t be relevant just two years from now, thanks to artificial intelligence, per

"If anything happens, it's not suicide": Boeing, $BA, John Barnett whistleblower reportedly said before his death to a close friend

"If anything happens, it's not suicide": Boeing, $BA, John Barnett whistleblower reportedly said before his death to a close friend, per ABC. Barnett, 62, was discovered deceased in his pickup truck in a Charleston, South Carolina, hotel parking lot on March 9 — the same day he

United Airlines Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Oregon after losing panel in mid-air

United Airlines Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Oregon after losing panel in mid-air. No injuries were reported, according to Jackson County Airport Director Amber Judd, who said the flight had originated from San Francisco. Judd emphasized that the plane was not a new aircraft, unlike the recent slew of

Apple, $AAPL, has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China

Apple, $AAPL, has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China, per Reuters. A preliminary settlement was filed on Friday (Mar 15) with the US District Court in Oakland, California, and requires

The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone

In a significant development expected to substantially reduce the costs associated with buying and selling homes, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Friday a settlement with groups of homesellers, bringing an end to landmark antitrust lawsuits by agreeing to pay $418 million in damages and eliminating rules on

Vanguard CEO says that Vanguard will not offer spot Bitcoin ETFs because "it does not belong in a long-term portfolio"

Vanguard CEO says that Vanguard will not offer spot Bitcoin  ETFs because "it does not belong in a long-term portfolio." Vanguard, a major global asset manager, has opted not to allow its customers to purchase recently approved bitcoin ETFs. An attempt to invest in BlackRock's iShares

Adidas has posted its first loss in 30 years and warns sales in North America would fall again

Adidas has posted its first loss in 30 years and warns sales in North America would fall again. Adidas has been working to recover since ending its partnership with Kanye West in October 2022, which led to the suspension of sales for the profitable Yeezy sneaker line. In CEO Bjorn

57% of Gen Zers prefer savings accounts as their investment method

57% of Gen Zers believe that a savings account is the best way to invest their money. In contrast, almost half of baby boomers prefer investing in the stock market. 25% of Gen Zers express a lack of confidence in their financial skills, and over one in three said their

Layoffs rose to the highest for any February since 2009

Layoffs rose to the highest for any February since 2009. Layoff announcements in February reached their highest level for the month since the global financial crisis, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The total of 84,638 planned cuts showed an increase of 3% from January and 9%

El Salvador has removed income tax from its original of 30% to 0% for international investments and money transfers

El Salvador has removed income tax from its original of 30% to 0% for international investments and money transfers The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has passed a law to reduce the income tax on foreign investments and remittances from 30% to 0%, with no effective limits on the amount.

Pornhub has disabled its site in Texas over objections to a state law that requires age verification to prevent access to minors

Pornhub has disabled its site in Texas over objections to a state law that requires age verification to prevent access to minors, per Houseoon Chronicle. Visitors to the site are now met with a lengthy message from the company condemning the legal change as "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous."