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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The long bond is back in Wall Street's danger zone

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/the-long-bond-is-back-in-wall-streets-danger-zone-100000733.html

Senator Thom Tillis Says 'We Respectfully Agree To Disagree' After Banking Industry Criticizes Stablecoin Reward Language

https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/05/52271821/senator-thom-tillis-says-we-respectfully-agree-to-disagree-after-banking-industry-criticizes-stablecoin-yield-compromise

America's debt is a five-alarm fire — and there's only one fix

https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/opinion/americas-debt-is-a-five-alarm-fire-and-theres-only-one-fix/

Monday, May 4, 2026

UAE Seeks US Currency Swap Access— But Trump Must Reject Proposal, Warn Economists

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/26/05/52247282/uae-seeks-us-currency-swap-access-but-trump-must-reject-proposal-warn-economists

Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-04/nevadas-hidden-earthquake-risk-revealed-as-las-vegas-reno-shake

The Fed Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 1992. Here's What It Means.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/04/the-fed-just-did-something-it-hasnt-done-since-199/

Sunday, May 3, 2026

US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further

https://fortune.com/2026/05/03/the-us-is-in-a-league-of-its-own-when-it-comes-to-its-debt-burden-as-rating-agencies-bemoan-long-running-deterioration-in-fiscal-governance/

Saturday, May 2, 2026

U.S. debt tops 100% of GDP, 'deeply troubling' for economy, national security

https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/us-debt-tops-100-gdp-deeply-troubling-economy-national-security

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Aims to Transform the Central Bank -- and the Biggest Loser May Be Wall Street

https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/02/fed-chair-kevin-warsh-transform-big-loser-wall-st/

Man who ate the same meals every day for 22 years reveals the benefits it's had on his life

https://www.unilad.com/news/health/man-same-meals-decision-fatigue-684738-20260502

Friday, May 1, 2026

US national debt over 100% GDP, concerns rise

https://thehill.com/business/5857998-us-national-debt-gdp/

New major global trade deals exclude US

https://www.semafor.com/article/05/01/2026/new-major-global-trade-deals-exclude-us

Zillow listings show just how desperate sellers are getting in Florida as real estate crash begins

https://www.dailymail.com/yourmoney/article-15768045/zillow-listings-florida-real-estate-price-cuts-crisis-begins.html

Thursday, April 30, 2026

This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/30/climate/nuclear-fusion-real-world-electricity-grid

Risks of using marijuana long-term as worrying amount of people depend on drug for sleep

https://www.unilad.com/news/health/risks-of-using-marijuana-for-sleep-934961-20260430

Monday, April 27, 2026

Nearly 350 layoffs coming to 2 Massachusetts colleges that announced plans to close

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/anna-maria-hampshire-college-layoffs/

Saturday, April 25, 2026

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage

https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/nbc-news-drops-bombshell-report-on-trump-war-battle-damage-far-worse-than-trump-team-said/

Why a century-old naval disaster means Trump can’t take the Strait of Hormuz by force

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/strait-of-hormuz-trump-iran-blockade-dardanelles-1915-b2964375.html

Friday, April 24, 2026

Trump calls for Congress to amend hemp ban after marijuana reclassification

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4541662/trump-calls-congress-amend-hemp-ban-marijuana/

Asia’s spiraling supply shock is coming for America

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/24/business/shortages-us-asia

Thursday, April 23, 2026

AES, Google say partnership will save customers $770 million: What this means for you

https://fox59.com/news/aes-google-say-partnership-will-save-customers-770-million-what-this-means-for-you/

Earthquake swarm sparks panic as shockwaves are felt from Nevada to California

https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15756393/earthquake-swarm-nevada-california-shockwaves.html

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Senate bill floats workaround for hemp THC beverage ban

https://www.fooddive.com/news/hemp-ban-states-opt-out-federal-regulation/818053/

Monday, April 20, 2026

Feds order massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Lake Powell

https://www.fox13now.com/news/colorado-river-collaborative/feds-order-massive-water-release-from-flaming-gorge-to-prop-up-lake-powell/

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Qatar warns of dire economic ramifications from Iran war

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893136

US edges closer to popular vote deciding winner of presidential elections | US politics | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/majority-vote-for-president-us-constitution

Study Says People Who Drink Are More Likely To Live Longer

https://www.yourtango.com/self/study-says-people-who-drink-more-likely-live-longer

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Why Americans turned to Al Jazeera instead of CNN or Fox during Iran war

https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892525

Friday, April 10, 2026

Colleges Shorten Bachelor's Programs To Three Year Degrees

https://www.blackenterprise.com/colleges-bachelors-programs-three-year-degrees/

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Jamie Dimon Says Missed Obama-Era Plan Would Have Been A 'Home Run' For US Debt Crisis: 'Wish It Had...'

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/26/04/51725266/jamie-dimon-says-missed-obama-era-plan-would-have-been-a-home-run-for-us-debt-crisis-wish-it-had

JEPI vs JEPQ vs QQQI: Which Covered Call ETF Is Best for Retirement Income in 2026?

https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/04/08/jepi-vs-jepq-vs-qqqi-which-covered-call-etf-is-best-for-retirement-income-in-2026/

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Says He ‘Smells’ a 2008-Style Crisis Brewing

https://moneywise.com/news/investing/former-goldman-sachs-ceo-says-he-smells-a-2008-style-crisis-brewing-in-this-18t-market-and-your-retirement-account-may-already-be-in-it

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

How tokenization could reshape commodity supply chains

https://www.fastcompany.com/91522267/how-tokenization-could-reshape-commodity-supply-chains

Monday, April 6, 2026

Why I’ll Never Buy “Free-Range” Eggs Again

https://www.thekitchn.com/why-i-only-buy-pasture-raised-eggs-23777345

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Gold overtakes US Treasuries in central bank reserves

https://www.intellinews.com/gold-overtakes-us-treasuries-in-central-bank-reserves-435444/

Trying to Cure Your Boredom Is Making You Boring

https://www.vice.com/en/article/trying-to-cure-your-boredom-is-making-you-boring-and-killing-the-best-parts-of-you/

Friday, April 3, 2026

What New Trump Budget Says About Social Security, Medicare and VA Benefits

https://www.newsweek.com/what-new-trump-budget-says-about-social-security-medicare-va-benefits-11780857

Sunday, March 29, 2026

U.S. is projected to have the worst inflation among G7 countries in 2026

https://moneywise.com/news/economy/trump-declared-inflation-defeated-now-the-us-is-projected-to-have-the-worst-inflation-among-g7-countries-in-2026

Why I quit LibreOffice for its open-source rival

https://www.howtogeek.com/why-i-quit-libreoffice-for-its-open-source-rival/

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Houthis target Israel for first time since war began

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-891453

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