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Inflation Poses New Challenge for Pandemic-Weary Businesses

(Associated Press) Small businesses that endured shutdowns and lower revenue during the COVID-19 outbreak now must contend with another crisis: spiking prices for goods...

Warren Buffett Resigns from Gates Foundation

(Associated Press) Warren Buffett resigned Wednesday as trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which says it will announce plans in July to...

Background Checks Blocked a Record High 300,000 Gun Sales

(Associated Press) The number of people stopped from buying guns through the U.S. background check system hit an all-time high of more than 300,000...

How Big Tech Created a Data ‘Treasure Trove’ for Police

(Associated Press) When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they're increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds of...

A New Analysis Just Debunked Biden’s No-Tax-Hike Promises

(Brad Polumbo, Foundation for Economic Education) President Biden ran for office promising not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000. But a...

Existing Home Sales Fall Again as Prices Continue to Soar

(Associated Press) Sales of previously-occupied homes fell for the fourth straight month in May as soaring prices and a limited number of available properties...

Pelosi Taps AOC to Serve on New ‘Economic Disparity’ Committee

(The Center Square, Casey Harper) – The House Democrats’ new select committee on wealth inequality is sparking controversy already. The select committee was created in...

South Jersey Waitress Attacked After Confronting Group Who Left without Paying

(WPVI) Police in Washington Township, New Jersey are searching for multiple suspects wanted in connection with the abduction and assault of a waitress Saturday night. It happened...

Gold to Test Major Uptrend; Fed to Remain Behind Inflation Curve

(Stefan Gleason, Money Metals News Service) Battered gold and silver markets face a test of their bull market prospects. For gold, a bullish trendline has been...

Ransomware Gangs Get Paid Off as Officials Struggle for Fix

(Associated Press) If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don't expect much help...