India's central bank has been busy lately, moving a lot of its gold from foreign banks back home. Now, over 65% of its gold is stored within the country. That's a big jump from just four years ago. Why the rush? Well, after some countries froze Russia's gold reserves due to the Ukraine conflict, Ind
New Jersey is in a tough spot. The upcoming governor election is heating up the debate on business taxes. Some folks think big companies should pay more. Others argue that high taxes are driving businesses away. Right now, New Jersey has a corporate tax rate of 9% for businesses making over $100, 0
Mississippi has just changed the rules for becoming a teacher. This is big news for people who want to teach elementary school or special education. The changes started this week. Now, students can teach while they learn. They can get a temporary license and take a free course to meet reading test
There's a big problem with how we track crime data in the U. S. Right now, we don't know enough about the immigration status of people who commit crimes. This lack of information makes it hard to understand the full picture of crime involving immigrants. A senator from Indiana, Jim Banks, is pushin
In a surprising move, the top U. S. consumer finance watchdog has decided to ditch a registry that kept track of companies breaking the rules. They said it wasn't worth the cost. This decision came after they also reversed a policy that would have stopped medical debts from showing up on credit repo
AI is changing the way businesses work, and people are worried about jobs. Some think AI will take over many tasks, especially those done by new graduates and entry-level workers. A recent report even suggested that AI could replace nearly 100 million jobs in the US over the next ten years. But is t
Bill Maher, a well-known comedian and political commentator, recently took to his podcast to express his frustration with the Democratic Party's approach to crime. He pointed out a staggering statistic from New York, where a small group of repeat offenders was responsible for a significant portion o
The government's new food rules are running late. The shutdown messed things up, so now the plan is to release them in December. The big boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , wants to shake things up. He thinks the old rules are outdated and wants to push more meat and dairy. This isn't just about what's o
Republicans are under fire as health insurance premiums rise. People are worried and want answers. During a recent phone-in event with Rep. Andy Harris, a concerned caller asked about the future of health insurance. Her cousin's son, who has a disability, might lose his coverage. The costs are going
Trump's visit to Asia is packed with action. He's been shaking hands, talking trade, and even dancing a bit. Let's break it down. First off, Trump met with Japan's Emperor Naruhito. He was extra gentle this time, no strong handshakes. He called the Emperor a "great man! " twice. This was their seco
