The Iranian regime’s collapse is “very possible” due to internal pressures, economic hardship, and societal discontent, according to Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). The confluence of internal strife, economic woes exacerbated by sanctions, and widespread societal discontent are creating conditions that could potentially lead to the…
The escalating trade rivalry between the U.S. and China has brought rare earth minerals, essential components in numerous high-tech applications, into sharp focus, highlighting their pivotal role in the future of technology and potentially reshaping global trade dynamics. Rare earth elements (REEs), a collection of 17 metallic elements, are critical in manufacturing everything from smartphones…
A 68-year-old woman is facing a precarious retirement after her husband’s undisclosed financial decisions left her with only $82,000 in her 401(k), a stark contrast to the comfortable future she had envisioned. The woman, identified only as M. in a recent MarketWatch feature, discovered the extent of her husband’s financial activities after years of marriage….
A 68-year-old woman finds herself facing a precarious financial future after her husband’s risky investment decisions decimated their retirement savings, leaving her with only $82,000 of what was once a substantial $684,000 retirement fund. The woman, identified as M. in a MarketWatch article, is grappling with the fallout of her husband’s financial choices, specifically his…
Wang, a self-made billionaire and college dropout, is poised to reshape Silicon Valley with a proposed $14.3 billion deal involving Meta Platforms. The ambitious move, detailed in a recent regulatory filing, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, raising questions about the future of Meta’s strategy and Wang’s burgeoning influence. The proposed transaction involves Wang’s…
A self-made billionaire and college dropout, Wang, has finalized a $14.3 billion deal with Meta, marking a significant move in the artificial intelligence landscape. The acquisition underscores the growing importance of AI in the tech industry and Meta’s strategic efforts to bolster its capabilities in this domain. Wang, who Forbes estimates is worth close to…
A heated outburst from a neighbor derailed a recent home showing in Seattle, leaving prospective buyers “livid” and raising concerns about property values and neighborhood disputes. The incident, captured on video, involved a woman yelling at potential buyers and their real estate agent, disrupting the sale and highlighting the potential for neighborly conflicts to significantly…
A tense home showing in Colorado was derailed when a neighbor launched a profanity-laced tirade against the sellers, leaving prospective buyers “livid” and jeopardizing the sale. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, highlights the potential pitfalls of neighborhood disputes impacting real estate transactions and raises questions about legal recourse and…
Social Security recipients could see a smaller cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, potentially impacting their monthly benefits, due to a quirk in how inflation is measured and its effect on the COLA calculation. The projected lower COLA stems from the anticipated switch back to the Consumer Price Index for Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W)…
Social Security recipients could face a significantly smaller cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, potentially amounting to a cut in benefits, due to the expiration of certain provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and its impact on inflation calculations. This unexpected shift stems from how the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates…