By Robert Genetski Government data show the economy grew by 3 percent over the past year and is continuing to grow this spring. Normally, when the economy grows by 3 percent it is something to celebrate. Real growth means living standards are increasing and the main challenge is how to spend the newly acquired income. […]
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China–US Trade War Escalates
By Milton Ezrati When media outlets say that the United States and China are on the brink of a trade war, they mislead. The fact is that these two huge economies have long since gone over that brink. They are involved in a full-fledged trade war that will only likely intensify. Conflict has been building […]
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Trump Rally Draws Tens of Thousands in Blue State New Jersey
By Janice Hisle WILDWOOD, N.J.—Former President Donald Trump’s unusual speech on the beach on May 11 attracted tens of thousands of fans—a crowd of historic proportions for the Republican candidate in a state considered reliably Democrat. “Welcome to the largest political rally in the history of the state of New Jersey. … and we’re not […]
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Alvin Bragg’s Office Deleted Phone Call Records of Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer
By Tom Ozimek A paralegal from Manhattan Attorney General Alvin Bragg’s office testified on Friday during former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial that some phone call records between Michael Cohen and Stephanie Clifford’s (a.k.a. Stormy Daniels) lawyer were deleted, raising questions about evidentiary integrity. In a bid to challenge some of the evidence being […]
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Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito Issue Warnings About State of America
By Tom Ozimek In separate remarks at two different events on Friday, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito issued warnings about the state of affairs in America today, including support for freedom of speech “declining dangerously” and the nation’s capital becoming a “hideous” place where cancel culture runs rampant. Justice Thomas spoke at […]
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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared May 10
By The Associated Press U.S. stocks coasted to the close of another winning week with a quiet, mixed finish. The S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3 percent, and the Nasdaq composite edged down by less than 0.1 percent. A lengthening parade of strong profit reports from Gen Digital […]
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US Weekly Jobless Claims Reach Highest Since August 2023
By Katabella Roberts The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits reached its highest level since August 2023 last week, according to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 9. First-time applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 4 soared by 22,000 to 231,000—up from 209,000 the week […]
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RFK Jr.’s VP Pick Urges Supporters to Donate to Lawmakers Who Protect Constitutional Freedoms
By Chase Smith Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vice presidential pick Nicole Shanahan, once a staunch supporter of the Democratic party, urged supporters to follow her lead and donate to members of Congress who are Constitutional advocates—and the first member on her list is a libertarian Republican. “Gearing up to make some big […]
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Electrical Ear Canal Stimulation Shows Promise as Potential Treatment for Tinnitus: Study
By Megan Redshaw J.D. A therapeutic, noninvasive therapy may bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from tinnitus, a debilitating condition with no approved pharmacological treatment or cure. In a proof-of-concept study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers found that electrical stimulation through the ear canal decreased loudness and tinnitus-induced distress in […]
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Mercedes Vows to Keep Making Gas-Powered Engines as EV Transition Slows
By Jana J. Pruet Mercedes-Benz Group AG is easing off its aggressive electric vehicle goals as sales lag, pushing the luxury automaker to keep producing its trusted combustion engines. “The transformation might take longer than expected,” CEO Ola Källenius told shareholders during the company’s annual meeting on May 9. The German automaker previously aimed to […]
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The Art of Data Manipulation: Political Parties’ Interpretation Tactics Unveiled
By Stephen Zogopoulos, USNN World News In the realm of politics, data is not merely a tool for understanding; it’s a weapon for persuasion and control. Over the years, administrations have showcased remarkable dexterity in manipulating statistics to suit their agendas. From the controversial handling of unemployment data during the tenure of the 44th President […]
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Watchdog Accuses UN Agency Staff of Stealing Gaza Humanitarian Aid, Selling It for Profit
By Tom Ozimek An international watchdog has accused staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) of stealing humanitarian aid meant for residents of Gaza and selling it off for profit. Switzerland-based UN Watch said in a May 8 report that it had reviewed numerous allegations—including some made in an […]
