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'This is Orwellian Thought Police': Fired Florida State Attorney says he's being punished by DeSantis for laws that aren't even on the books yet

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures as he speaks during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. DeSantis announced that he was suspending State Attorney...
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Central Planning Fails Just As Much When Conservatives Are the Planners

22 hours ago | Forbes

It's not that there aren't smart and realistically brilliant people in high positions of government. There certainly are. But the combined knowledge of the revolting masses is...
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Gun companies emphasize masculinity and make veiled references to white supremacist groups to sell AR-15-style rifles, congressional committee report says

1 day ago | Business Insider

A Remington 20-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, a Colt AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, a Colt .45 semi-auto handgun, a Walther PK380 semi-auto handgun and various ammunition clips...
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Promoting The Free Economy In Brazil

1 day ago | Forbes

The Instituto de Estudos Empresariais. .. has remained consistently strong. It is also mainly led by businesspeople, in this case, young entrepreneurs who have been perfecting...
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Meet a doctor with $895,000 in student debt whose balance has surged on an income-based repayment plan: 'It's just wildly out of control now'

1 day ago | Business Insider

Getty Images Kathleen LaRose has $895,000 in student debt she's been struggling to pay off under income-driven plans. Interest caused her debt to surge while she deferred her...
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Senate Democrats kick off marathon voting session with their $740 billion climate and tax bill nearing the finish line

1 day ago | Business Insider

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Senate Democrats kicked off a marathon voting session on Saturday. The so-called...
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The Return of Depression Economics

1 day ago | Foreign Affairs

Many economists hate to admit it, but today's economic turmoil shares some uncanny - or downright scary - similarities with the prelude to the Great Depression. Many...
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Sanctions on Russia ‘irresponsible', adviser to Brazil's Lula says

1 day ago | RT

Russia's economy is too “big and strategic” to isolate, Celso Amorim told Bloomberg Celso Amorim, Brazil's former foreign minister and current foreign policy adviser to...
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Revisiting the nexus between globalization and the shadow economy: Untying the influences of de jure vs. de facto globalization

1 day ago | The World Economy

Abstract This paper examines the relationship between globalization and the size of the shadow economy, focusing on the differential effects of de jure and de facto...
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Trump blasts the Democratic-led climate and tax bill, says 'old broken crow' Mitch McConnell was 'taken for a ride' by Joe Manchin

1 day ago | Business Insider

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a "Save America" rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2022. AP Photo/Morry Gash Former President Trump blasted McConnell and...
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Hydrogen A Winner As Manchin Forces A Diverse Energy Transition Policy Approach

As this energy transition continues to move forward in a somewhat halting fashion, prodded by energy and climate policy decisions, it is becoming increasingly apparent even to... Read more ...

Statistics Are Mixed But On Balance Say The Economy Is Weak

The recent strong employment report feeds optimists but is misleading. Read more ...

Korea Blockchain Week Attracts Crowds Amid Market Turmoil

Falling prices and upheaval in the industry does not appear to have curbed Koreans' appetite for crypto, blockchain and all things web3. Read more ...

SoftBank Reports $23 Billion Loss as Tech Investments Plummet

Masayoshi Son, the Japanese conglomerate's founder, said SoftBank would take fewer big risks in the future. Read more ...

Norton physical therapist turns side gig into booming cookie business

A new small business is winning over Louisville hearts one cookie at a time. Read more ...

Nasdaq's new rule on board diversity is a good first step, not a gold standard

An SEC-backed rule requiring Nasdaq-listed companies to disclose the makeup of their boards goes into force this month. Will it really help diversity? Read more ...

Malcolm Gladwell slammed after criticizing WFH policies-despite having...

Gladwell, the author of “The Tipping Point,” said it was “not in your best interest” to “just sit in your pajamas in your bedroom.” Read more ...

Cannabis goes legit: Obstacles, opportunities for real estate in budding...

After its retail properties took a hit during the pandemic, Delshah Capital decided to explore a burgeoning new industry. The New York real estate firm listed three of its... Read more ...

New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting...

Have you noticed more cats riding in strollers lately? Or bumper stickers that read, “I love my granddogs”? You're not imagining it. More people are investing serious time... Read more ...

How businesses can manage fraud and risk without compromising on customer...

PayPal Businesses have witnessed an influx of fraudulent activity over the last few years. Merchants and e-commerce brands are feeling the pressure to provide customers with... Read more ...