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Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised concerns with US allies – particularly within NATO and Europe. Those concerns, to be clear, are not about whether or not Biden is fit to make decisions. They are not worried that he will implement dangerous policies or take dramatic actions internationally […]
Earlier this week, China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe landed in Inner Mongolia, delivering the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the Moon. The mission has the international scientific community excited — the far side of the Moon, which permanently faces away from the Earth, remains mysterious, with only China having touched down on […]
Through Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett owns dozens of stocks across various industries. But there’s one thriving business in a sector he’s familiar with that the conglomerate doesn’t have a stake in. That company is Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). Its shares have skyrocketed 348% in the past five years (as of June 26), easily beating […]
President Joe Biden is running against a man with 34 felony convictions, two impeachments and a historically bungled attempt to manage a pandemic. Even worse, former President Donald Trump is the only president to ever refuse to accept the results of an election if he lost, a petulant and politically perilous practice in which Trump has […]
In May, a little over 51 million retired workers took home an average Social Security benefit of $1,916.63, which works out to about $23,000 on an annualized basis. While Social Security payouts aren’t going to make anyone rich, they’ve historically played a key role in laying a financial foundation for America’s aging workforce. According to […]
This is the Chart of the Week from today’s Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: Car companies often seem like brands that last forever, with names like Ford, Chevrolet, and Mercedes woven into the history books. Even Buick and Lincoln are still around, perhaps thanks […]
One of the biggest themes in the markets for the last two years has been artificial intelligence (AI). Naturally, famed entrepreneur Elon Musk has found himself at the center of the AI revolution — and he just gave investors a big reason to seriously consider both Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: […]
Automotive research firm J.D. Power’s highly watched initial quality study is out — and it appears EVs are giving consumers big headaches. J.D. Power’s study tracks responses from nearly 100,000 purchasers and lessees of 2024 vehicles within the first 90 days of ownership, and for the first time in the study’s 38-year history, it incorporates […]
Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) software. While AI has been all the rage and many companies are launching their own versions, Palantir has been in the field for much longer. This experience is paying off during the AI arms race, and Palantir’s products are seeing strong demand. This makes Palantir […]
An attorney for a 28-year-old Mansfield man arrested June 13 on a felony warrant charging him with importuning has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and competency to stand trial in Richland County Common Pleas Court, according to court records. Rolf Whitney, representing Bryce Witchey, said he entered the written plea […]
Russia entered into a new security pact with rogue state North Korea. It’s an alliance likely being viewed with caution in Beijing, say analysts. China is anxious to avoid a flare-up on the Korean peninsula, they say. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently signed a defense pact to protect […]