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Microfinance’s $500 Billion Failure: Why Small Loans Didn’t End Global Poverty

Hundreds of billions of dollars in microfinance loans have failed to reduce global poverty, according to a new analysis....

Mace’s Primary Loss Signals Exodus of Provocateur Lawmakers From Congress

The defeat of Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace in South Carolina’s primary signals a broader departure of controversial members from...

Democrats Shift Strategy from Cultural Pandering to Economic Policy for Latino Voter Support

Democrats are shifting their strategy to connect with Latino voters ahead of the midterm elections. The party aims to...

Trump’s ‘Revealed Mission’ in the Strait of Hormuz Was No Secret to Media or Analysts

A U.S. military official clarified that President Trump’s dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported mission. The...

Maine Senate Race Turns Confrontational: Trump Targets Platner in Heated Campaign

The Maine Senate race has turned sharply confrontational after Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Senator Susan...

Pentagon’s No. 2 Official Partnered With C.I.A. Officer Caught With Gold Bars

A top Pentagon official worked closely with a C.I.A. officer later discovered in possession of gold bars, according to...
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Kalshi’s Insider Trading Crackdown: Why Using Confidential Info Could Land You in Federal Court

Prediction-market companies are identifying hundreds of suspected cases of insider trading on their platforms. Kalshi, a regulated prediction market, is...

My plumber fixed my toilet for $160, but now there’s a new leak — should I pay for a second repair?

A homeowner paid $160 to fix a constantly refilling toilet cistern that was making a hissing noise. The plumber...

CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Critical Bugs Within 72 Hours as AI Threats Accelerate

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new directive requiring federal agencies to patch certain...

Tina Fey’s 3 Go-To Meals: Why This Simple Soup Is Her Favorite

Comedian Tina Fey keeps her home cooking simple. She prepares only three dishes regularly, and one of them is...

Stocks Slide on Inflation Fears, Geopolitical Tensions, and Utility Merger Buzz

Stocks declined as renewed concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions dampened investor sentiment. The market pullback reflected worries that persistent...

Oil Surge on Trump’s Iran Threat Triggers Dow’s Worst Drop of 2026

Oil futures rose sharply after former President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would resume attacks on Iran. The Dow...