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North Korea fires artillery, reportedly 200 missiles near South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, residents told to seek shelter and South Korea says will show force

North Korea has launched over 200 rounds of artillery shells off its western coast, directed towards South Korea's Yeonpyeong island, as confirmed by Seoul's military. Following the incident, South Korea issued an evacuation warning to civilians on the island, though they did not explicitly link the

Millennials have earned the most of any generation, but they still hold way less wealth, largely because cost of living has outpaced wage increases

Millennials have earned the most of any generation, but they still hold way less wealth, largely because cost of living has outpaced wage increases, per BI. Millennials have stated they need $525,000 a year to ‘feel happy,' per Empower. According to an Empower survey conducted by the Harris

Obesity and diabetes are at record highs in the US,

Crucial indicators of physical health have markedly deteriorated since the pre-COVID-19 era, encompassing factors such as obesity, diabetes, and dietary habits. Gallup's classification reveals that an estimated 38.4% of U.S. adults are now considered obese, marking an increase of 6.0 percentage points since 2019 and

Google, $GOOGL, likely to layoff 30,000 employees post new AI innovation

Google, $GOOGL, likely to layoff 30,000 employees post new AI innovation The proposed reorganization is poised to have a significant impact on Google's advertising sales division, where the company is exploring the advantages of integrating AI to enhance operational efficiency. The incorporation of AI in this sector

The typical person moving to Texas is an unmarried millennial making $50,000 in search of a better life

The typical person moving to Texas is an unmarried millennial making $50,000 in search of a better life, per BI. Many individuals choosing to relocate to Texas are motivated by a more affordable cost of living compared to states like California, a more relaxed lifestyle, and prospects for starting

Wages have increased by 19% in the US since 2006, but when you factor in inflation, "real wages" have declined by 8.8%

Wages have increased by 19% in the US since 2006. But when you factor in inflation, "real wages" have declined by 8.8%, per Payscale. Economic blogger Kevin Drum recently highlighted data on inflation-adjusted median household income from the US Census Bureau, focusing on millennials, Gen X, and

Bud Light sales have steadily declined each month by 25% to 30% since Dylan Mulvaney’s campaign touting the brand on April 1, 2023

Bud Light sales have steadily declined each month by 25% to 30% since Dylan Mulvaney’s campaign touting the brand on April 1, 2023. In the United States, beer sales are anticipated to reach their lowest point since 1999, primarily attributed to the significant decline of Bud Light following its

Businesses tied to Republican former U.S. President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million in foreign payments from 20 countries during his four years in the White House, Democratic congressional investigators have said

Businesses tied to Republican former U.S. President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million in foreign payments from 20 countries during his four years in the White House, Democratic congressional investigators have said, per Reuters. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have asserted that the foreign payments disclosed

Vivek Ramaswamy has sold $33 million worth of shares in Roivant Sciences, the biotech company he founded

Vivek Ramaswamy has sold $33 million worth of shares in Roivant Sciences, the biotech company he founded, per Axios> Ramaswamy intends to use some proceeds for a “significant investment” in his campaign, a spokesperson told Axios. The Iowa Republican caucuses are set to begin in less than two weeks.

Sources report that bitcoin spot ETF is going to be approved by the SEC for *multiple* firms' applications, with news expected tomorrow

Sources report that bitcoin spot ETF is going to be approved by the SEC for *multiple* firms' applications, with news expected tomorrow The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States is reportedly on the verge of approving applications for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from multiple companies,

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is committing tax fraud

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is committing tax fraud, per the Jacobin. Recent revelations from ProPublica have brought to light the various luxury gifts bestowed upon Justice Clarence Thomas by affluent supporters, encompassing vacations, private flights, school tuition, and a loan for a high-end RV. Thomas, contending that these were

An office building in LA sells for $153.5 million, $115 million less than its sale price a decade ago

An office building in LA sells for $153.5 million, $115 million less than its sale price a decade ago, per MW. Real estate development company Newmark Group Inc. announced on Friday the completion of the sale of the 62-story Aon Center in downtown Los Angeles for $153.5 million.

Beer sales in the US are expected to plunge to their lowest level since 1999

Beer sales in the US are expected to plunge to their lowest level since 1999, per NYP. The preceding year marked the lowest level of beer consumption in the U.S. in a generation, as reported by industry group Beer Marketer's Insights. Consumers shifted away from traditional beer

The Fed is expected to cut rates by 75 basis points in 2024

The Fed is expected to cut rates by 75 basis points in 2024, per BI. Previously, ING has said: The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates 6 times in 2024 as the economy shows clear signs of cooling down. An economy displaying clear signs of slowing down may prompt the

Epstein Client List

New Documents: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4355835/giuffre-v-maxwell/ Comprehensive Catalogue of Prominent Figures in Epstein Documents: Names Revealed in Recently Unsealed Court Records This will be updated with the names once available. This is a breaking story. In a significant disclosure related to Jeffrey Epstein, a US financier and

Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned, making her have the shortest tenure in Harvard's history

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has stepped down amid controversy surrounding her handling of questions about antisemitism at US colleges and accusations of plagiarism in her academic work. In her resignation letter, Gay stated that she would be returning to her faculty position and emphasized her commitment to

Jeffery Epstein Flight Logs

Jeffery Epstein Flight logs have officially been released. In April, numerous new people have been associated with Jeffery Epstein, after his client calendar has been revealed per the Wallstreet Journal. You can see their full excellent reporting here: link William Burns, who has served as the director of the Central

58% of U.S. households are now investing in the stock market, an all-time high

58% of U.S. households are now investing in the stock market, an all-time high, per WSJ. The most recent Survey of Consumer Finances by the Federal Reserve reveals that a record-breaking 58% of American households are now invested in stocks. This represents a notable increase from 52.6% in

Almost half, 46%, of adults who do not have children and do not want to have a child in the future pointed to their personal financial situation as a reason

Almost half, 46%, of adults who do not have children and do not want to have a child in the future pointed to their personal financial situation as a reason, per CNBC. 74% of Americans say they are stressed about finances, per CNBC. Meanwhile, 1 in 2 Americans say their

Only 15% of Californians can afford a home in California

Only 15% of Californians can afford a home in California, per CAR. As per the latest quarterly assessment by the California Association of Realtors, only 15% of residents in California have the financial means to purchase a home at the median price, marking a 1 percentage point decline from the

Elon Musk has ended the 2023 year $100 billion richer than at the start of the year, to bring his net worth back to $235 billion

Elon Musk has ended the 2023 year $100 billion richer than at the start of the year, to bring his net worth back to $235 billion, per Bloomberg. Musk's financial standing has seen fluctuations, reaching its pinnacle at $340 billion in 2021. Despite experiencing a loss of $182

Nikki Haley quietly bought a $2.4M SC island home after leaving office and joining Boeing, $BA, board

Nikki Haley quietly bought a $2.4M SC island home after leaving office and joining Boeing, $BA, board, per NYP. In a subtle transaction, Nikki Haley, a current contender for the Republican presidential nomination, quietly invested $2.4 million in a waterfront estate on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, where she

Demoralized by a weak economy and unfulfilling jobs, young people in China are dropping out, exploring spirituality and becoming more rebellious

Demoralized by a weak economy and unfulfilling jobs, young people in China are dropping out, exploring spirituality and becoming more rebellious Disheartened by a sluggish economy, unfulfilling jobs, and an overbearing state, young individuals in China, like Li, are seeking alternative paths divergent from the predetermined lives envisioned by their

Morgan Stanely, $MS, researchers believe Tesla, $TSLA, Optimus could disrupt 30% of the global labor market, a $30 trillion opportunity

Morgan Stanely, $MS, researchers believe Tesla, $TSLA, Optimus could disrupt 30% of the global labor market, a $30 trillion opportunity, per Forbes. Tesla executives recently unveiled upgrades to Optimus, the company's bipedal robot, signaling a potential game-changing development in the field of robotics. Morgan Stanley researchers predict an

59% of U.S. adults feel like the economy is in a recession

59% of U.S. adults feel like the economy is in a recession, per Bankrate. 64% of Americans would welcome a recession if it meant lower mortgage rates, per USA today. A study conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Credit Karma, designed exclusively for USA TODAY, revealed that 64%