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Sep 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Will Kingston's 'Green' Housing High-Rise Bloom with City Support?

Imagine a 15-story building in Kingston's north end, covered in lush greenery, with solar panels and wind turbines generating electricity. Sounds like a futuristic utopia, right? But is it a feasible and sustainable concept? The non-profit developers behind this $115 million project believe they can

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Tackling Social Security's Future: Can Closing Tax Loopholes Fund the Program Until 2100?

Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Boston's Harbor-Front Sees a Glimmer of Hope

What if the promise of a 'stunning new development' is just a marketing ploy to drive up property values? What might the real impact be on local residents and businesses? Boston Harbor's waterfront is about to get a facelift, thanks to JAJ Investment Group's $30 million acquisition of 400 Atlantic A

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

From the Gridiron to the Financial Jungle: Brandon Copeland's Guide to Winning the Money Game

Brandon Copeland's 'Your Money Playbook' is a manual for winning the financial game. With his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and a stint as a coach at the Wharton School, Copeland has made a name for himself as a financial educator. His journey into personal finance be

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Shielding Campaign Finance: Can a Loophole-Ridden Act Really Prevent Foreign Interference?

Imagine a world where election campaigns are free from foreign interference. Sounds like a utopia, right? But is the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act (SHIELD Act) the silver bullet to achieve this goal? Let's take a closer look. The SHIELD Act, introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Gen Z: Reshaping Finance's Future

What if I told you that the future of finance hinges on understanding Generation Z? That's right, those born in the mid-1990s to early 2010s are set to transform our industry more than any generation before them. But here's the catch: they're not interested in business as usual. Consider this: des

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Retailers in the Crosshairs: A Battle Over the Abortion Pill

Comptroller Brad Lander is stirring up a hornet's nest. He's urging major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger to start selling the abortion pill mifepristone. He argues that it's not just a matter of women's health, but also good business. Lander points out that New York City's pension funds

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Lilly's New Money Man: Inside Scoop on Lucas Montarce's Promotion

Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant known for its diabetes and weight-loss drugs, has made a bold move by appointing insider Lucas Montarce as their new chief financial officer. This comes months after former CFO Anat Ashkenazi left to join Google parent Alphabet. Montarce brings over two decades of

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

IBM's Latest Play:Buying Up Oracle Expertise - But is it a Good Move?

IBM is on a roll, snapping up companies left and right. This time, they've set their sights on Accelalpha, a firm that helps businesses get their act together with Oracle Cloud Applications. Think of it like this: Accelalpha is the personal trainer for your company's digital transformation, helpin

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Sep 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can the US and China Bridge the Climate Finance Divide?

The US and China, the world’s top two greenhouse gas emitters, are trying to find common ground on climate finance, but can they overcome their differences? US climate envoy John Podesta says they’ve made progress, but what does that really mean? Podesta highlighted the importance of collaboratio

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