There's a big change in where Donald Trump's money comes from. A recent study shows that most of his wealth is now tied to cryptocurrency. This shift is notable because Trump is known for his traditional businesses, like golf courses and real estate. The study claims that nearly 73% of Trump's wealth, which is about $11. 6 billion out of $15. 9 billion, comes from c...
Trump's posts on Truth Social can shake up the stock market. Some stocks go up, others go down. It all depends on what he says. Tesla, Boeing, and Pfizer are just a few examples. Tesla got a big boost when Trump talked about it. In March, Trump showed off Tesla at the White House. This made Tesla's stock go up. It jumped from $259. 16 to $309. 30 by August 5. That's...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is winding down its operations after losing federal funding, a move that could have big ripples. This group, which has been around for nearly 60 years, helps support public media, including PBS and NPR. Most of the CPB's staff will be let go by the end of September, with only a small team staying on until January 2026 to...
In a recent gathering in Washington, Donald Trump unveiled his "AI action plan, " which is set to benefit tech companies significantly. The event, filled with patriotic tunes and high-profile attendees, showcased Trump's commitment to reducing regulations in the tech industry. He emphasized the need for innovation to thrive without excessive government interference, ...
President Donald Trump has put his signature on a new law that's set to shake up the crypto world. This law, called the GENIUS Act, is all about making sure people feel safe when they're dealing with stablecoins. These are a type of cryptocurrency that's tied to things like the U. S. dollar, so they don't go up and down in value as much as other cryptocurrencies. Th...
President Donald Trump's recent tax bill, a massive 900-page document, has left a trail of winners and losers. While the bill includes tax cuts for the wealthy and increased funding for immigration enforcement, it also contains some surprising perks for specific industries. Private jet owners, for example, can now deduct the full cost of their aircraft in the first y...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), once a fierce protector of consumers' financial rights, now sits idle. Employees describe a surreal work environment where they are paid but forbidden to do their jobs. The bureau, tasked with overseeing banks and financial services, has been effectively paralyzed by directives from the White House. Under President Tr...
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited countries are Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon....
The recent tax bill signed into law has some surprising twists for private colleges. While big names like Princeton, MIT, and Harvard will see higher taxes on their endowment earnings, smaller schools with significant wealth are getting a break. This shift comes from a change in the rules that now exempts schools with fewer than 3, 000 students from the endowment tax...
In times of crisis, making the right call is tough. Why? Because the information available is often shaky, outdated, or just plain conflicting. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal. It affects how help is given, where resources go, and how well aid works. Think about it. In places like Darfur, Yemen, and Ethiopia, the data is messy. It's not just about n...