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Musk’s tantrum: What is he capable of doing?
Elon Musk’s wealth mainly comes from his ownership stakes in two companies: 1. Tesla – around 37% of his wealth is from Tesla stock, although it was as high as 75% in 2020. 2. SpaceX – valued contracts include a $20 billion deal with the United States federal government. Musk also earned money from selling
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Bitcoin King: From luxury townhome to jail
Would a million dollars make you happy? Would you be satisfied knowing you could eat good and do about whatever you wanted to do? A million dollars is not what it used to be, but it is still a huge sum of money. You should pull in about $40,000 a year in interest. But wait.
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Biden’s cancer: Do not settle for a White House doctor
The recent announcement about former President Joe Biden having terminal prostate cancer is mind-blowing. The cancer is in his bones, so yes, it is terminal. He might live a couple of years, depending on how far it has progressed. This week, I have been wondering if the cancer is already in his brain and if
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Airline, weather and water problems
Air traffic controllers have been using outdated equipment for decades. Some Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities are over 50 years old. The Government Accountability Office reported that 51 of 138 air traffic control systems are unsustainable due to age and outdated functionality. Equipment upgrades have been delayed for at least a decade. Modernization plans are
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Community college: Think about it
Parents and high school seniors should seriously talk about community college or even a trade school. Community college is not an exciting, exotic choice, but it can be the better choice in the long run. The national average in-state tuition for community college is $4,847 per year. Costs vary a bit depending on classes and
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Can you live without China’s junk?
What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles and catheters. There is of course more. These and other products are a big part of the over $48.83 billion in exports China sent to the U.S. in December 2024 alone. For the
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Tragic death of Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre recently committed suicide. She was 41 years old and had three children. Giuffre had accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse when she was underage. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound last week at her home in Australia. Giuffre had struggled with intense emotional pain due to decades of trauma
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Pope Francis did not miss his opportunity
Pope Francis’ complete name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born in 1936, and served as Pope for 12 years, from March 13, 2013, until his passing April 21, 2025. He was elected on the second day of the 2013 papal conclave and chose his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. During
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Stock market roller coaster: Do not jump
You never undo your seat belt or jump from a moving roller coaster. Nor should you when it comes to our current Stock market. Eight years ago, if you bought a share of VOO or Vanguard S & P 500 ETF stock, you may have paid about $220 for the share. Today, as of this
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Tariffs, the goose, the gander and the American Dream
Let’s give the tariffs time to work. I am as anxious as you are since everything I have is tied to the stock market. If the stock market dies, I will be working or starving for the rest of my life. Let’s hope things settle down soon. I believe they will grow even bigger. The
