What many people remember about the financial crisis of 2008 was the role that housing played in the collapse of that bubble. Banks and mortgage lenders had fallen all over…
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India just became the only the fourth country ever to successfully test an anti-satellite missile (ASAT), claiming to have shot down one of its own satellites with an ASAT. According…
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By far the most important issue facing Europe right now is the fate of the United Kingdom in its decision to exit the European Union. While the original deadline was…
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a development and trade strategy that was first proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013. The strategy identifies several vital trade and investment…
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It should probably come as no surprise that New Zealand’s government is engaging in hypocrisy of the highest order. Most governments do the same thing. But the hypocrisy of bleeding…
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The Federal Open Market Committee voted last week to keep its target federal funds rate steady at 2.25 to 2.50%. Even more importantly, the FOMC voted to stop the Fed’s…
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With online retailers such as Amazon continuing to grow exponentially, to many people the age of e-commerce is finally here. It’s been over two decades since most people were introduced…
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The crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 earlier this month has raised significant questions about the reliability of the aircraft. The aircraft in question, the second MAX 8…
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Headlines last week were full of the news that wealthy, privileged parents had engaged in bribery to gain admission for their children to colleges they otherwise would have had difficulty…
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Many Americans watch their diets closely, trying to ensure that they get the right amount of nutrients. Those who are looking to lose weight often try to minimize their fat…