Home remodeling costs jump in the second quarter
If it seems like it’s getting more expensive to replace a broken door, kitchen fixtures, or upgrade a major appliance, you’re not wrong. The cost of home repair and remodeling projects is…
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Mike Johnson Refuses to Swear in New Dem, Delaying Epstein Files Bid
Republicans are actively trying to delay the release of the Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson was joined by other GOP leadership Tuesday in rejecting bids to swear in Democratic…
‘AI for America’ wants to be a New Deal for workers and communities. But it needs teeth
Curing cancer. Reducing carbon emissions. Maximizing business efficiency. To achieve all this and develop untold social goods, artificial intelligence “accelerationsts” at companies like…
Why whiskey collectors are flocking to Unicorn’s $125 million marketplace
In the early days of the internet, collectors traded rare whiskey and wine on eBay alongside Beanie Babies and vintage sneakers. But then, in 1999, six months after closing down firearm…
Stock market climbs as shutdown fears loom
U.S. stocks are coasting toward the finish of Wall Street’s latest winning month on Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% in afternoon trading but remains on track for a fifth straight winning…
Trump Begs Military Leaders to Clap During His Wild Speech
“It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” Hegseth told the seasoned commanders, being sure to pat himself on the back in that regard: “If the Secretary of War can do regular…
Democrats Erupt as Mike Johnson Calls Recess Despite Looming Shutdown
House Democrats decried Republican leadership at a Tuesday protest against Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to keep the body out of session as a government shutdown looms. Democratic…
Military Leaders Seriously Alarmed by Hegseth’s New Defense Strategy
On Monday, career military officials expressed serious unease regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sweeping overhaul of the Pentagon’s priorities. On Tuesday, Hegseth validated all…
Consumer confidence declines in September over job market and inflation
U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the weakening job market continued to grow. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its…
Trump Threatens to Yank Medical Benefits If There’s a Shutdown
“It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” Hegseth told the seasoned commanders, being sure to pat himself on the back in that regard: “If the Secretary of War can do regular…
Trump Wanted “Retribution” Against Pro-Palestine Students, Judge Rules
“It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” Hegseth told the seasoned commanders, being sure to pat himself on the back in that regard: “If the Secretary of War can do regular…
Stephen Miller Wants His Fans to Apply to Be “Homeland Defenders”
The Trump administration is appealing to its ideological base to fill vacancies at the Department of Homeland Security. White House deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller announced to his…
GOP Governor Begs Trump to Invade Blue Cities in His State
After sending his state’s National Guard troops to help garden in Washington D.C., Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is now begging President Donald Trump to deploy more soldiers in his own…
Hegseth Declares War on “Fat Troops” in His “Urgent” Military Meeting
“Yes, they can shark attack, they can toss bunks, they can swear, and yes they can put their hands on recruits. This does not mean they can be reckless, or violate the law, but they can…
Lessons for Republicans from the Tory Collapse
Take heed. Source link
China approves Japan's Mizuho to set up securities firm in Beijing
Mizuho joins a growing list of global financial institutions allowed to wholly own securities branches in China China’s securities regulator on Tuesday (Sep 30) gave the green light for…
Designing CPUs for next-generation supercomputing
With GPU-powered AI breakthroughs getting the lion’s share of press (and investment) in 2025, it is tempting to assume that CPUs are yesterday’s news. Recent predictionsanticipate that GPU…
Mississippi, Not California, Is the Education Future
With reading scores nationally sliding the wrong way, Mississippi and the other Southern states offer a beacon of hope. Source link
US: Wall St opens lower on last day of quarter as government shutdown looms
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Sep 30), the final day of the third quarter, as investors fretted over likely delays in the release of key economic data due to a…
Hegseth Summoned Military Leaders to Say “FAFO” in Disturbing Speech
The leader of America’s armed forces risked U.S. national security Tuesday in order to taunt the Trump administration’s perceived foreign enemies. Speaking to the country’s top military…
LHN’s co-living unit Coliwoo files preliminary document for IPO on SGX mainboard
Proceeds will be primarily used for expansion, growth and asset enhancement through the leasing and owning properties in existing and new markets Property management services group LHN’s…
A Russian Defeat in Ukraine Would Help the West Elsewhere
The struggle in Ukraine does not end at Europe’s borders. Its outcome shapes the balance of power in the Middle East and Asia. Source link
The Trump Administration’s Tariff ‘Plan B’ Has an Ominous History
The White House is warning of a new Great Depression while invoking a statute that contributed to the original. Source link
Democrats’ Cynical Shutdown Strategy
It could backfire spectacularly. Source link