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Trump’s Dumb Sons Testify in Fraud Trial & George Santos Lives to Scam Another Day

Kimmel: Trump’s Dumb Sons Testify in Fraud Trial & George Santos Lives to Scam Another Day

It was hometown date night on “The Golden Bachelor,” the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks last night to bring home their first ever World Series and Ted Cruz chimed in, Trump’s most embarrassing sons took the stand in the $250 million fraud case against their family business, Donny is planning to start another University called “The American Academy,” Congressman George Santos will live to scam another day after the House rejected a resolution to expel him from Congress, and there is a bombshell announcement from the American Ornithological Society in regards to naming birds.

The Economic Stimulus Potential of Universal Basic Income

PFTP: The Economic Stimulus Potential of Universal Basic Income

Explore the economic stimulus potential of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in this article. Discover how UBI can boost consumer spending, support small businesses, reduce poverty, and streamline government assistance, fostering a more inclusive and economically vibrant future.

China’s Real Estate Crisis

CNBC: Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Hit The Global Economy?

China’s real estate industry is collapsing in slow motion. Major developers like Evergrande and Country Garden remain stuck in spiraling debt problems. So-called ‘ghost cities‘ dot the Chinese countryside. And now the International Monetary Fund just cut its global growth forecasts for 2024 and called out China’s real estate crisis as a big reason why.

The Economic Impact of UBI vs. Traditional Welfare Programs

PFTP: The Economic Impact of UBI vs. Traditional Welfare Programs

Explore the economic impact of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and traditional welfare programs in this comprehensive article. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in addressing income inequality, work incentives, and administrative efficiency.

COVID-19 Vaccines Alter DNA Cause Cancer

Daily Fact-Check: Have COVID-19 Vaccines Been Shown to Alter DNA, Cause Cancer?

Small amounts of DNA from the manufacturing process may remain in the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Purification and quality control steps ensure any leftover DNA is present within regulatory limits. There isn’t reason to think that this residual DNA would alter a person’s DNA or cause cancer, contrary to claims made online.

How Micron’s Building Biggest U.S. Chip Fab, Despite China Ban

CNBC: How Micron’s Building Biggest U.S. Chip Fab, Despite China Ban

Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix are responsible for making 90% of the world’s DRAM memory chips, and Micron is the only one based in the U.S. That’s made it the latest target of bans from China. Yet Micron is spending $115 billion to build the biggest chip project in U.S. history. CNBC visited Micron in Idaho and talked to Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York to hear about the new fabs. We also asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about Micron ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

How Many Zombie Firms Are Left In The U.S.?

CNBC: How Many Zombie Firms Are Left In The U.S.?

Some firms sustain their businesses by taking on more debt that they likely could never repay. Economists call them zombie companies. When compared to their peers, zombies are smaller in size and deliver lower returns to investors. These companies distort markets, keeping resources from their fundamentally sound competitors. Banks and governments keep zombie firms alive with bailout loans. As the Fed resets the economy with higher interest rates, many zombie firms are filing for bankruptcy.

snl Weekend Update ft. Sarah Sherman

SNL: Weekend Update ft. Sarah Sherman

Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che cover the week’s biggest news before speaking with Colin’s agent J.J. Gordon (Sarah Sherman).

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