Critical APEC Summit: US-China Tensions Threaten Fragile Global Economy

High-Stakes U.S.-China Summit Expected to Impact Global Economy When it comes to the global economy, the United States and China are two of the biggest players worldwide. Together, they produce over 40% of the world’s goods and services. However, their ongoing economic battle is taking a toll on the rest of the world as well. …

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Shocking Update: Senator Bob Menendez and Wife Indicted for Bribery, while DOJ Seizes Gold Bars and $500,000

New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is facing corruption charges for the second time in a decade. Menendez and his wife are accused of accepting bribes, such as gold, cash, mortgage payments, a “low-or-no-show job,” and a luxury vehicle, in exchange for the senator’s influence. These charges follow a previous set of corruption charges faced …

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Ron DeSantis: A Tale of Humiliation

Before his stump speeches in his reelection campaign last year, Ron DeSantis decided to incorporate a video montage that depicted him being excessively rude to journalists during press conferences. This display of pettiness and lack of grace resonated with the Florida governor’s base. I had the opportunity to witness this video at a DeSantis rally …

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Mayors along the East Coast advocate for increased conversions from offices to apartments

Mayors in cities across the United States are seeking to relax regulations that impede the conversion of office spaces into residential properties. Some cities are even offering attractive tax incentives to developers who take on the task of constructing new housing units. During a news conference in December 2022, Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed …

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Consumer Pullback Results in Decline in Retail Spending for March.

Retail sales in the US have fallen by 1% in March compared to the previous month, according to the Commerce Department. While the decline was steeper than expected, the figure is 2.9% higher year-on-year. Smaller tax returns and concerns about the labour market have been cited as reasons for the drop, which was particularly noticeable …

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