Business Investment in the U.S. Soars to Highest Point Since 1997, Redefining Trends
Official figures from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and industry associations show that American companies have started to spend.
July 22, 2025Section
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U.S. Halts UNESCO Funding Over Anti-Israel Bias, Social Activism and Cost Concerns
The U.S. government has decided to leave UNESCO and stop funding the agency by the end of 2026, according to...
July 22, 2025
U.S. Economy Stays Steady in July as Americans Keep Spending
U.S. government data shows that American shoppers remain resilient in July 2025, even as businesses face higher costs.
July 22, 2025
Scott Bessent’s Push for Deep U.S. Banking Regulatory Reform for Stronger Main Street Lending
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged American regulators to drop complex rules that force banks to set aside extra
July 22, 2025
From Silicon Valley to the Battlefield: How Big Tech Powers Modern War
America’s largest technology companies have changed how wars get fought. Public records show firms like Google, Microsoft, Amazon,
July 21, 2025
Bessent Labels Fed as Universal Basic Income for Academic Economists, Urges Probe into Their Shortcomings
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared his views during a television interview on July 21, 2025 in the United States.
July 21, 2025
America Regulates Stablecoins, Paving the Way for Secure Digital Dollars
The United States has set new ground rules for digital money. On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the...
July 21, 2025
The World’s Top Universities Hold Their Edge—But Challengers are Rising
The 2025 international university rankings, built from independent research data, reveal how a handful of universities
July 21, 2025
X Challenges French Data Inquiry, Accuses Authorities of Political Bias
French authorities have stepped up an investigation into the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, targeting
July 21, 2025