World Must Decarbonize Before “Point of No Return” on Climate Crisis: Colombian President Gustavo Petro
In Part 2 of our interview with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, he says climate change is a “vital matter†the world must address collectively. But unlike world trade, which is governed by a set of common rules, there is no…
Lift the Blockade on Venezuela & Cuba: Colombian President Petro Warns U.S. Sanctions Are Driving Migration
In Part 3 of our interview with leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro, he describes how hard-line U.S. policies are preventing the Americas from addressing issues like migration, calling on the Biden administration to “open up a plural dialogue†to bring…
The Federal Reserve held off hiking interest rates – it may still be too early to start popping the corks
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell is watching the data. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady at their monthly policy meeting on Sept. 20, 2023 — only the second time they have done so since embarking…
Uptobox Goes Dark Following Police Raids on Two French Datacenters
It’s no secret that French file-hosting platform Uptobox has been in the crosshairs of rightsholders for some time. Founded in 2011, Uptobox gained popularity by making it easy for users to upload, store, and share files with others. In April…
Warren Buffett: Why CEOs Who Quadruple Earnings May Not Deserve Praise
In his 1985 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett discussed the misconception of managerial achievement in companies when it comes to increasing earnings. Saying, that simply increasing capital and earnings without considering the return on capital is not a significant…
To Ban Or Not To Ban? The Ambiguity Of Data Harvesting And The Road Forward
During the early weeks of March 2023, Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, spent more than five hours testifying before a Congressional committee, as bipartisan lawmakers have grown increasingly concerned over the social media’s accessibility to the personal information of more…
3 in 5 Americans Expect All Payments to Become Digital
According to a new Temenos survey, “Cashing in on the rise of digital – key trends in US payments†NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Three in five Americans (58%) expect all payments to be digital in the…
Buy-And-Hold Is A Price-Indifferent Strategy – That’s Not Good!
Buy-and-Hold is a price-indifferent strategy. That’s a criticism. That’s a complaint. That’s a condemnation. Most people don’t see it that way. Buy-and-Holders would not object to hearing their strategy described as price-indifferent. That’s a problem. Shiller’s book is titled “Irrational…
What are ‘mule addresses’? Criminologists explain how vacant properties serve as depots for illegal online purchases
Nobody’s home, just as the sender intended. AndreyPopov/ iStock via Getty Images Plus Online shopping isn’t just a convenient way to buy batteries, diapers, computers and other stuff without going to a brick-and-mortar store. Many Americans also use the internet…
“Stop Financing Fossil Fuels”: 149 Climate Activists Arrested Blocking NY Federal Reserve, Hit Banks
As climate activists from around the world gather in New York for the annual Climate Week, which coincides with the new session of the United Nations General Assembly, an estimated 75,000 people marched on the U.N. headquarters Sunday with a…