The U.S. Economy is Not What It’s Cracked Up To Be

How will Biden conceal the inflation rampaging throughout his term? The latest scheme appears to be draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the last drop. It’s already down to 17 percent, because ... Read More

US Economy Faces 'Worst Of Both Worlds' As Stagflation Threat Looms Large

The latest GDP and inflation figures have sparked concerns among investors, hinting at a potential economic downturn worse than a recession. What Happened: The U.S. economy’s first-quarter growth, at ... Read More

Pining for Pennsylvania: How US Steel acquisition could cost Biden in 2024 election

Western Pennsylvania is a key region maybe turn the tide of the 2024 election in November. It may come down to how Biden handles the US Steel acquisition. Read More

Americans fear the end: Economic collapse looms largest on the nation’s mind, and that’s bad news for Biden

With an election on the horizon, the nation’s feelings towards finances could be a thorn in President Biden’s side as he seeks to hold onto his job for another four years. America, a relatively young ... Read More

Amid Economic Turmoil, Panama Is Gearing Up for a Controversial Election

For decades, Panama has enjoyed relative economic prosperity and political stability compared to its neighbors. But after years of simmering popular discontent that culminated in massive protests last ... Read More

Kagan asks Trump lawyer if a president calling for a coup is an official act

Justice Elena Kagan questioned an attorney for former President Trump about whether a president calling for a coup to remain in power would be considered an official act, and therefore should be ... Read More

South Africa to mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As 72-year-old Nonki Kunene walks through the corridors of Thabisang Primary School in Soweto, South Africa, she recalls the joy she and many others felt 30 years ago when they ... Read More

New EPA rules will force fossil fuel power plants to cut pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday released a sweeping set of rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Environmental and clean energy ... Read More

We're 66 With $1.4 Million in IRAs, and $4,100 Monthly From Social Security. What's Our Retirement Budget?

Say that, as a married couple, you have $1.4 million in your IRAs and, at age 66, expect about $4,100 per month in Social Security. Based on some typical rules of thumb, you might be able to plan on ... Read More

City or State: Who is equipped to address Jackson's biggest issues? Depends on who you ask

When it comes to the governance of Jackson, local leaders and state lawmakers are still at odds over who can handle the job best over key issues in the city. Read More

Morning news brief

Right now, you can only reach the city by boat. Some 87,000 people there are without power 'cause a few power plants shut down for safety. And the closest city is Hualien. It has about 320,000 people ... Read More

Rob Shaw: B.C. police chiefs plead for power over public drug use

“In the wake of decriminalization, there are many of those locations where we have absolutely no authority to address that problematic drug use, because the person appears to be in possession of less ... Read More