U.S. sets Aug. 7 as start date for Japan's 15% 'reciprocal' tariff - The Japan Times
The focus is now on unfinished business as auto duties go unmentioned.| The Japan Times
The focus is now on unfinished business as auto duties go unmentioned.| The Japan Times
“How to fund this bailout is very complicated, and different than it was in 2018,” said Joe Glauber, former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture during Trump’s first term.| Fortune | FORTUNE
Given its long history of servicing high-risk clients, it is perhaps unsurprising that Deutsche Bank stepped in when Epstein was ditched by JPMorgan.| Fortune | FORTUNE
Three U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, and a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, and the quiet courage it takes to serve both gods and country. Continue reading The courage to serve: Heathen soldiers respond to Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” insult at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: South Florida Pagan Pride shines with a successful gathering, ATC Matriarch Belladonna LaVeau shares a message, Cherry Hill Seminary announces it will begin offering ordinations, Star offers her Tarot of the Week, and (careful broom riders!) the fall migration fills the skies with birds on the move. Continue reading Pagan community Notes: Week of October 2, 2025 at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
Greater Chicagoland Pagan Pride drew hundreds to Riis Park for workshops, ritual, and activism under the theme “Revolutionary Reflections,” balancing community celebration with resilience after disruptions by evangelical protesters crashed the event. Continue reading Christians Protest Chicagoland Pagan Pride at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
Russian propaganda blames witches, pagan imagery, "black magic," and even Celtic festivals for military setbacks in Ukraine, weaving the absurd with the sinister. These tales of “satanic altars” and aircraft-destroying witches mask battlefield failures while mobilizing religious fear at home and abroad. Continue reading Editorial: Pagan Witches, Satanists, and Soldiers: Russia’s Strange Obsession with Paganism in Ukraine- and How it Might be Contagious at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
A survey of 1,313 registered voters found that for the first time more respondents said they support Palestinians than Israelis, reports Julia Conley. By Julia Conley Common Dreams As Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and starvation policy in the exclave nears the beginning…Read more →| Consortium News
The brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk was shocking not only for its violence but for the chilling aftermath – the celebrations on the left, the gloating and the calls for more political violence. In searching for an explanation, Patrick Keeney argues that our culture has lost what Western thinkers long recognized as the “tragic vision” of human life – the idea that suffering is inevitable and even central to the human condition. Without that understanding of innate limits, politics...| C2C Journal
Today's blog discusses the main points employers should know when considering whether to contribute to "Trump Accounts", including account eligibility, employer contributions, plan document requirements, eligible investments and nondiscrimination rules. The post What Employers Need to Know About Trump Accounts appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders continues to increase, highlighting the need for employers to provide meaningful support. The post Employer Support for Employees Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals increased U.S. employer spending on cancer/oncology care as well as common steerage techniques used to contain costs. The post Cancer Care Spend Is on the Rise for U.S. Employers appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
At the time of this posting the the doxing website that was getting people harassed at threatened if they said the slightest thing off-putting (you know like, CHARLIE KIRK, ROT IN HELL!) has been scrubbed, then removed and replaced with another website with different name and no doxing opportunities - yet. But for a few days, Jason Potbelly had some fun in life because they came after him! He writes about it.| Idavox
(The Hill) - President Trump said on Saturday morning that he is sending U.S. troops to Portland to "protect" the city and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from antifa and other “domestic terrorists.” “At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all [...]| NewsNation
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says falling gas prices and open markets can ultimately lead to American economic optimism.| NewsNation
Share articleNEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn’t trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “I have no illusions about changing anyone’s mind, but I do want to […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Real stability will not be achieved by forcing Hezbollah to disarm; it is contingent on creating a state that is more legitimate and capable.| Manara Magazine
With crude near $62, Primary Vision says U.S. shale stays resilient: record 13.6M bpd output despite fewer rigs and $1.8B capex cuts.| Midland Reporter-Telegram
Today's blog is a roundup of helpful tools and resources, paying close attention to a big trend this year: leveraging AI for open enrollment needs. The post Open Enrollment and AI: Trends for Employers to Watch appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
A recent report from the International Foundation suggests organizations that provide motivation in the form of incentives tend to have better participation in their wellness initiatives, likely leading to improvement in several workforce measures. The post The Impact of Wellness Incentives appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
Corporate employers in the U.S. have significantly expanded their flexible work arrangement offerings according to new data from the International Foundation. Work-life balance, talent attraction and retention are among the top reasons to offer these type of benefits according to employers. The post Work-Life Balance, Talent Attraction and Retention Top Reasons to Offer Flexible Work Arrangements appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
As a new school year begins, benefits professionals share how earning the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist ® (CEBS ®) designation has advanced their career trajectory.| Word on Benefits
The U.N. is bogged down by structural limitations and political divisions that render it powerless to act decisively – nowhere more clearly than in the Gaza genocide. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research There is only one treaty in the world that, despite its limit| Consortium News
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Guest author Tim Albert embarked on a Greyhound bus adventure around the U.S. last year, retracing the trip he took in 1969, at the age of 22. MORE TIME TO TRAVEL - Explore new places and savor new tastes| MORE TIME TO TRAVEL
Two U.S. Navy hospital ships would be deployed to provide more hospital beds to those in need on the West and East Coasts of the U.S.| ShipHub
Andrew Feinstein, Paul Holden and Jack Cinamon challenge why Israel’s largest arms firm and a company mired in a corruption scandal are even being considered for training British troops. By Andrew Feinstein, Paul Holden and Jack Cinamon Declassified UK Britain’s Ministry of Defence mig| Consortium News
Hunting gigantic trolls is not the typical pastime associated with visiting Maine, but I guarantee you’ll have as much fun as eating a lobster roll. In August, my friend and I visited Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG). We were on a mission to find all five of the trolls hidden in the woods. Danish artist Thomas Dambo created these giant wooden sculptures from salvage wood as part of a larger project focused on biodiversity and sustainability. Sculptor Thomas Dambo Dambo describes his...| FemaleSoloTrek
Spending time in Washington D.C. gardens is a great way to take a break from museum-hopping in the nation’s capital.| FemaleSoloTrek
The Social Security Act marks its 90th anniversary this year. Learn how employers can help help educate workers about the role Social Security benefits may play in their retirement income.| Word on Benefits
Had to happen sooner or later… HOUSTON, TX – Two individuals wearing masks, body armor... The post Masked Idiots Tried to Play Like They Were Cops Serving a Warrant, Ends Up Playing Dead appeared first on Idavox.| Idavox
Come explore Occoquan, Virginia, a riverfront town in Northern Virginia, if you love 18th-century buildings, river walks, parks, and boating activities. The operative verb is “love” as Occoquan is famous for its 8 feet tall and 20 feet wide “LOVE” sculpture. The historic town is home to just over 1,000 residents and 80+ small and family-owned businesses, including restaurants, art galleries, and unique shops and boutiques. “The Town of Occoquan has been voted #1 Tourist Destinatio...| FemaleSoloTrek
The National Mall in Washington, DC is a place that every visitor should walk at least once. Come see “America’s front yard.” “This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As America’s Front Yard, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation.”—National Park Service (NPS) Walk along the main paved paths that lead past various monuments, memor...| FemaleSoloTrek
Breastfeeding lays the foundation for child health and development, offering lifelong benefits for babies and mothers. Yet, despite its proven benefits, breastfeeding rates remain low both in the U.S. and around the world. As we mark World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month (U.S.), 1,000 Days honors the strides made in supporting breastfeeding families and …| 1,000 Days
Those organizing against the Muslim Socialist frontrunner of New York City Mayor said they came... The post The Archie Bunker Brigade Comes Out Against Zohran – And Antifascists Take Them On appeared first on Idavox.| Idavox
Taking a cue from the Declaration of Independence, M. Reza Behnam submits facts "to a candid world" that impel the dissolution of a destructive liaison. By M. Reza Behnam Z-Network It has become abundantly clear that after 250 years, a second American revolution is necessary. Thomas Jeffer| Consortium News
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were acts of premeditated mass murder unleashing a weapon of intrinsic criminality. It was justified by lies that form the bedrock of 21st century U.S. war propaganda, casting a new enemy, and target — China. By John Pilger When I first went to Hiroshima in 1967, t| Consortium News
(RNS) — As critics revive anti-Shariah talk, Muslim advocates fear consequences for communities across the country.| RNS
DC neighborhoods vary in their architecture. Get off the National Mall. There is more to DC than the monuments, memorials, and museums.| FemaleSoloTrek
Aging impacts us both personally and professionally, highlighting the vital role workplaces play in supporting employees and plan participants.| Word on Benefits
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently declared that, “Canada is the most European of non-European countries.” With Chile, Argentina and Australia (among many others) likely to object to such a characterization, Peter Shawn Taylor’s counterclaim that Canada is the “most U.S. of all non-U.S. countries” seems a much safer bet, given the centuries of shared history, geography, culture and trade. In this latest installment of C2C Journal’s Restoring Canada Special Series, Taylor examines...| C2C Journal
Today's blog emphasizes the importance of digital balance for organizations and strategies for preventing digital burnout in employees.| Word on Benefits
TASS: Yulia Tymoshenko controls mechanized brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces Yulia Tymoshenko, the l| Civil Georgia
Former Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona was the keynote speaker for the graduate students' ceremony later on Thursday.| New Haven Register
Sigh … Atlantic Nationalist Club it’s trying something stupid again. The fact that we know about it should tell you how much they are failing.| Idavox
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the time for diplomacy had passed and that the U.S. had “crossed a very big red line.”| Global News
But both House and Senate are “on board for some version of this chaos,” lawyer says of U.S. tax bill| Advisor.ca
A rare fracture among Republicans helped stall what would have been the most extreme escalation yet of anti-BDS laws in the U.S., Robert Inlakesh reports. By Robert Inlakesh MintPress News A sweeping pro-Israel bill backed by Republican leadership and American Israel Public Affairs Committe| Consortium News
Canada's economy is at a crisis point – one that has come after a decade of disastrous policies from Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government.| C2C Journal
The nomination process used by Canadian political parties is embarrassingly undemocratic. Is election reform needed in Canada?| C2C Journal
By Valentina Giraldo Lozano, intern at 1,000 Days of FHI 360 Breastfeeding provides a fundamental contribution to early childhood nutrition and health. However, in the United States its benefits are not experienced by everyone equally, as breastfeeding rates vary significantly by race and ethnicity. The national breastfeeding rate in the United States is relatively high: … The post Addressing breastfeeding disparities across the United States appeared first on 1,000 Days.| 1,000 Days
The post Breastfeeding in the United States: Empowering Mothers Through Paid Leave appeared first on 1,000 Days.| 1,000 Days
Bright Green Corp., authorized by the DEA to grow cannabis for research, is withdrawing its renewal applications as part of a restructuring plan.| CRB Monitor News
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who invests in an Oregon cannabis business, was sworn in Tuesday as Secretary of Labor.| CRB Monitor News
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, is an investor in a licensed cannabis business in Oregon.| CRB Monitor News
This ethnic cleansing plan is being presented as a humanitarian solution to tragic circumstances, when in reality the U.S. and Israel purposely destroyed the enclave. By Caitlin Johnstone CaitlinJohnstone.com.au Listen to Tim Foley reading this article. Grinning like the cat that ate the c| Consortium News
It's one of those kind of fights they try to keep from people know about but when you go to the hospital with stab wounds police get involved so much for idea.| Idavox
It's not over. Alex and his family and friends are still going to fight one and they are hoping people will join them!| Idavox
Patriot Fart marched in DC again. But folks don't have to wait until they show up to handle them. Then again, it's getting easier to figure out when they will!| Idavox
By OPP Pittsburgh Two weeks ago, OPP Pittsburgh broke the news on Aidan Harding’s neo...| Idavox
Good Morning SOS’ers! It has been a while since we’ve met up. This morning I am strolling with you through the Cheekwood Gardens and Estate in Nashville, TN, one of the best places to visit in the United States, I think! I have written about this lovely garden before, and it’s history, but today we... Read More| ThatTravelLadyInHerShoes
Empowering financial institutions and capital providers to understand, identify and manage cannabis-related risk and opportunity.| CRB Monitor News
Empowering financial institutions and capital providers to understand, identify and manage cannabis-related risk and opportunity.| CRB Monitor News
MAR-A-LAGO, FL - U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump has unveiled a key component of his plan to make other member nations of NATO invest more in defense; turning America into a viable international target so they have no choice but to come to its rescue.| The Beaverton
Perceive through your soul over mind and mind over matter. My assessment on the incoming Trump administration and beyond.| coreysdigs.com
Empowering financial institutions and capital providers to understand, identify and manage cannabis-related risk and opportunity.| CRB Monitor News
WASHINGTON—Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Republican president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the giant Health and Human Services Department, be—in the words of the warning on cigarette packages—a hazard to your health? Off both his past stands against vaccines, against fluoridation of water...| People's World
NEW YORK—“The results are in, and to put it mildly, comrades, it ain’t pretty.” That was the blunt assessment made by Joe Sims in his opening remarks to a Nov. 16-17 meeting of the Communist Party USA’s National Committee in Manhattan.| People's World
Have you ever been in a sports league or played on a rec team? You wake up in the morning thinking about the big game coming and psyching yourself up for the big win. Nothing is going to stop you – you are pumped! You think about all of the best players on your team, both offense and defense...| coreysdigs.com
Is BlackRock really buying up all of the single-family homes in America? How involved is Blackstone? Are private equity firms and big investors taking over the housing market? Are “build-to-rent” communities becoming a trend? Are foreigners buying up U.S. residential properties? Who owns all of the vacation rentals, manufactured home communities, and student housing? Are we really going to own nothing and be happy? Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent, invest, relocate, or just want...| coreysdigs.com –
Across the United States, various regional simulation alliances and collaboratives exist to strengthen the healthcare simulation community on a local level. By engaging with professionals, colleagues and learners with different backgrounds across the industry, simulationists can better understand the state of clinical simulation and the direction in which the field is headed. This article lists| HealthySimulation.com
The Communist Party USA issued the following statement on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Statement on the Pennsylvania Rally Shooting: The apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump that resulted in the death of one person and the injury of others is sure to deepen the country's political crisis.| People's World
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Treasury Department are forcing Jan. 6 political prisoner Zachary Rehl, who was convicted of "seditious conspiracy," to pay back every dollar of military benefits he received after the Capitol riot. Zach's wife Amanda thought she had endured the worst of the government's abuse and humiliation…| WND
By Cristina Laila The Gateway Pundit A match made in Democrat hell! Hillary Clinton’s gal pal Huma Abedin, 48, is engaged to far-left billionaire George Soros’ playboy son Alex Soros, 38. Alex is the son of George Soros and the Chair of the Open Society, the largest donor to Democrat politics. Huma Abedin was previously…| WND
The assaults on President Trump by Democrats, especially those attacks led by ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, were legend. She orchestrated an impeachment vote, which failed to remove him from office, over a telephone call. When he left office she still orchestrated another, failed, campaign to impeach and "remove." Then there was her followup, a special…| WND
By Jim Hoft The Gateway Pundit The eldest daughter of Hollywood elites Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner has sparked controversy with her recent demands for draconian COVID measures in Los Angeles. Violet Affleck, 18, made headlines after her unhinged rant at a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday. In it, she called…| WND
Under President Donald Trump's tenure, there were howls of outrage from Democrats and their allies in the media that his administration was keeping illegal alien children in "cages" while their cases were processed. Those reports almost uniformly failed to point out that the cages were built while Barack Obama was in the White House. Michelle…| WND
By Harold Hutchison Daily Caller News Foundation Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri called out a Biden administration judicial nominee about a 2017 article claiming that laws saying men and women were different were a violation of the First Amendment. Hawley questioned Noel Wise during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for three women nominated…| WND
(AP) -- A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser’s age and are as “quick and…| WND
An undercover video reveals that Joe Biden likely is delaying a ban on menthol cigarettes, a move that could save lives in the black community where they are popular, because he wants black votes in November. BREAKING: Not Kool: DOJ Attorney Admits Menthol Ban Delayed Because Biden 'Needs Black Votes' “Biden doesn’t want to pass…| WND
[Editor's note: This story originally was published by The Daily Signal.] By Tyler O'Neil The Daily Signal The Department of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden has received multiple recommendations to implement “anti-racism” in policy based on the premise that America suffers from “systemic racism,” even though HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra publicly denied…| WND
(WASHINGTON POST) -- A white man with a history of posting racist and misogynistic comments has been charged with murder after what a Missouri prosecutor called a scene of “barbaric” torture of black women, from which one woman escaped in 2022. Authorities charged Timothy M. Haslett Jr., 41, with first-degree murder after finding a woman’s…| WND
By Jim Hoft The Gateway Pundit Hollywood hypocrisy hits a new height. Far-left Hollywood star George Clooney has publicly urged Joe Biden to step down and not seek re-election, citing concerns over his age and recent public appearances. Clooney, who has previously been seen rubbing shoulders with the political elite at high-profile fundraisers, expressed his…| WND
In a time when the world is on fire and a crucial American presidential election is fast approaching, what do members of Congress actually do? Apparently, their own do. As in hairdo. Case in point is U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who spent a full 26 seconds on the air Tuesday night fussing with her…| WND
[Editor's note: This story originally was published by The Daily Signal.] By Hudson Crozier The Daily Signal An office of the Department of Health and Human Services that enforces medical privacy laws expressed concern last summer that “so-called” whistleblowers had exposed “gender-affirming care,” shortly after a surgeon disclosed that Texas Children’s Hospital was secretly transitioning…| WND
Joe Biden's administration, which long has made a political talking point out of its claims that President Donald Trump doesn't support "democracy," now stands accused of exactly that offense, according to a new report. It is U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., who said, "The United States is built upon the principle of free and fair…| WND
(FOX NEWS) -- ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos revealed he doesn't think President Biden can serve four more years in office just days after their high-stakes interview. TMZ obtained video of Stephanopoulos on the streets of New York City on Tuesday where he was asked whether he thought Biden should step down. "I don't think…| WND
Randy Gradishar—the latest inductee into the NFL Hall of Fame—used his acceptance speech Saturday to succinctly and powerfully share the … Read More| Charisma News
Threatening comments with racial slurs. And it turns out one of them threatened a woman...| Idavox
Universities, private equity, Blackstone, student housing, illegal immigrants, and smart hubs all converge in this master buyout of America.| coreysdigs.com
Friends, I am taking a short time out from castles, knights and excavations, because two weeks ago we attended my grandson’s wedding. Oh my! The first grandchild married, what a day! Well, al…| ThatTravelLadyInHerShoes
