The U. S. government has recently updated its list of crucial minerals, now including copper and metallurgical coal. This move is part of a broader plan to strengthen the country's economy and security by reducing dependence on foreign imports, especially from China. Copper is a big deal. It's used
Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va
Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, a huge hedge fund, recently shared why he moved his family and business from Chicago to Miami. He said Chicago had become a tough place to live due to high crime rates. Griffin mentioned that he had seen bullets fly through his colleagues' cars and even had 25 bullet
The UK's construction scene is in a bit of a slump. Last month, it hit a low not seen since the early days of the pandemic. The main culprit? A big drop in civil engineering work, thanks to shaky demand and nerves about the upcoming budget. The numbers tell the story. The PMI, a key measure of cons
Stocks are taking a pause today. The tech world is feeling a bit shaky after Qualcomm's shares dropped. This is making investors nervous about how high tech stock prices have climbed. Meanwhile, the economy is sending mixed messages, which isn't helping anyone make up their minds. Qualcomm isn't ha
A man from Steuben County, New York, has been found guilty of stealing important U. S. technology and trying to use it for his own gain in China. Ji Wang, 63, took secret information from his job at Corning Incorporated. This information was part of a project funded by the U. S. government to develo
Crypto markets are feeling the squeeze, with money moving around but not much coming in. Bitcoin is stuck around $103, 000, and other big coins like ZEC, ICP, and QNT are seeing gains. But overall, the market feels like a game of musical chairs—money is just moving from one place to another, not gro
The recent governor elections in New Jersey and Virginia sent a clear message to the Republican Party. While Virginia's outcome was expected, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning by a large margin, New Jersey's results were a surprise. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who had shown strong
It's been a year since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, and things were supposed to be smooth sailing. The White House had big plans to celebrate all the promises kept. But instead, Trump and his team found themselves dealing with a tough night. Democrats won some key races, and it l
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral race is a big deal, showing how the city's politics are moving further left. He ran on a platform that included big changes like freezing rents, offering free childcare, and running city-owned grocery stores. These ideas are part of a larger push to m
