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All indications are that free trade has gone the way of the typewriter and the pay phone. What has long been a pillar of economic liberty and free-market capitalism has been degraded by protectionism, populism and isolationism. Neo-mercantilism is the flavor of the month. Despite the fact that, over the past 20 years, nearly 90 percent of economists have supported eliminating tariffs and two-thirds of Americans believe tariffs will lead to higher prices, tariff increases are here to stay. Exporters, importers, producers and consumers will all be negatively affected by tariffs. But does this cloud have a silver lining? The…
Election Day is less than 24 hours away. Here’s how to ensure you can cast your vote on Tuesday, November 5, at your designated polling place. Image Credit: Getty Images Election Day is here! In less than 24 hours, the intense presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will conclude, and the tallies will continue. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure your vote is counted once you’re at your polling place. What Do You Need to Bring to Vote? What you need to bring to vote varies by state. For first-time voters, additional…
Sixth-generation Subaru Forester gains hybrid powertrain in 2025 Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Rugged Forester Wilderness also in the works Subaru has offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets for years, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover is finally coming to the U.S., and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. It’s based on the current sixth-generation Forester which made its debut last year as a 2025 model. The new Forester Hybrid is due to start sales next year as a 2025 model. Apart from confirming plans…
Russian troops attacked Slatyne in Kharkiv region, according to preliminary reports, there are dead and wounded. This was reported in Telegram by the head of the Derhachiv RMA Vyacheslav Zadorenko, Ukrinform reports. “Russian terrorists struck at the residential sector of the village of Slatine. According to preliminary data, there are casualties and injuries among the civilian population. Ambulance crews and other operational services have arrived at the site of the attack,” the statement said. Later, Zadorenko informed about one dead person. “At least one local resident is known to have been killed, and several other people have sustained injuries of…
Synonyms for today’s ‘Wordle’ answer are ‘to attach’ and ‘to fasten.’ Solve the puzzle of the popular ‘New York Times’ game, here. Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images It’s that time of day again — to solve the daily “Wordle!” The widely popular and addicting New York Times game invites everyone to solve the five-letter word each day. Fortunately, we have the answer to today’s puzzle, but let’s start with a few hints first. Software engineer Josh Wardle is the mastermind behind the word game. A prototype for “Wordle” was developed in 2013, but Josh didn’t develop his idea until…
Solana started a fresh increase from the $220 zone. SOL price is rising and aiming for a sustained upward move above the $250 resistance. SOL price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $225 level against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $240 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $240 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if the bulls clear the $250 zone. Solana Price Eyes Sustained Increase Solana…
Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…
London — A court in the United Kingdom ruled Wednesday that police could seize the equivalent of $3.3 million in frozen financial assets from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan to cover years of unpaid taxes.The money has been held in seven bank accounts, frozen by British authorities, belonging to Tate, who previously lived in the U.K., his brother Tristan and a woman identified by the British authorities only as J.Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court said in his Wednesday ruling that transactions made by the brothers, including transfers amounting to almost $12…
Filippobacci | E+ | Getty ImagesRetirement savers, take note: more employers have added a Roth savings option to their workplace 401(k) plans.And, due to a legislative change, it’s likely the remaining holdouts will soon offer it, too.About 93% of 401(k) plans offered a Roth account in 2023, according to an annual poll published in December by the Plan Sponsor Council of America, an employer trade group.That’s up from 89% in 2022 and 62% a decade ago, according to the survey, which polled more than 700 employers with 401(k) plans of varying size.How Roth, pretax 401(k) savings differRoth refers to how…
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday said that there had been more sightings of drones flying near bases used by U.S. forces in the United Kingdom, adding it had not yet identified them as hostile.”We can confirm there were sightings yesterday (Monday) during nighttime hours and can only confirm that the number fluctuated, and varied between the bases over the night,” a USAF in Europe spokesperson said in a statement sent to Agence France-Presse by the 100th Air Refueling Wing, which is based at the Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall, eastern England.Mildenhall is one of three bases where drones have…