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“More than a century ago, President Woodrow Wilson bought the islands, then called the Danish West Indies, from Denmark, for $25 million after threatening to take them by force.”
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These islands were bought by US. Now they have a message for Greenland. — USA TODAY
Greenland isn't the first territory America has wanted from Denmark. These island residents question whether history is repeating itself.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
“Investing in crypto has become much more mainstream in recent years, and the tax rules governing cryptocurrency investments are largely the same as the rules for other investments.”
How to report crypto on your taxes — Fast Company
It may not be fiat currency, but Uncle Sam still expects you to report your cryptocurrency on your taxes. Here’s how to stay on the IRS’s good side. When crypto first gained prominence more than 15 ye...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:48 PM
“Given the current geopolitical situation, it seems risky to store so much gold in the US.”
‘Repatriate the gold’: German economists advise withdrawal from US vaults — Guardian US
Shift in relations and unpredictability of Donald Trump make it ‘risky to store so much gold in the US’, say experts
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January 24, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Anyone that thinks that the use of AI in education is about delivery is truly missing out on the real opportunity. This article highlights the narrow view what some people are thinking.
Big tech's AI tools crowd the classroom — Axios
The next major AI battleground is the classroom, as Google, Microsoft and Anthropic race to make their tools the chatbots of choice for teachers and students.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
“By 2030, everyone will have access to powerful AI models. The winners will have customized AI that knows their business better than any third-party AI possibly could.”
I lead IBM Consulting, here’s how AI-first companies must redesign work for growth — FORTUNE
Mohamad Ali is Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting. January 19, 2026, 8:30 AM ET courtesy of IBM Across every industry, organizations are investing heavily in the potential of artificial intelligenc...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:37 AM
There is a new trend in Higher Education
More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors — NPR
Overall enrollment is up slightly at colleges and universities, driven by gains at community colleges and public four-year programs.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
After the Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials are the next generation to receive wealth transfers from their parents.
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Gen X and Millennials Will Inherit Trillions in Real Estate Over the Next Decade — The Wall Street Journal
How luxury homeowners are preparing their children for the great wealth transfer
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January 16, 2026 at 12:55 PM
A combination of economic, geopolitical and technological tensions is reshaping the global landscape, generating new economic uncertainty and social vulnerabilities.

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Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth
The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies – yet growth remains subdued and far below pre-pandemic levels, the UN said in a landmar...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
With rising home prices putting home ownership out of reach for the average American family, many are looking for alternatives. What are the trends?
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Ten Predictions For The Homebuilding And Rental Housing Business — Forbes
A prominent housing economist who performs market studies nationwide weighs in on the new home market and the apartment and build-to-rent business for 2026-27.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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AI-driven inflation is 2026's most overlooked risk, investors say
Global stock markets, riding high on AI euphoria at the start of 2026 may be disregarding one of the biggest threats that could spoil the party: a surge in inflation driven partly by the tech investment boom.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM
The decision to forego college may be the choice of Gen Zers but to remain competitive, the country still needs academics, engineers, researchers and scientists.
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15 years after skipping college to launch 3 startups, I believe the taboo around questioning higher ed is holding an entire generation back — FORTUNE
January 2, 2026, 8:30 AM ET Eric Simons is the creator of Bolt.New, the viral website and app builder that empowers anyone to build a website or app just through conversational prompting. courtesy of ...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
2025 US Q3 GDP grew by 4.3%. Using the Expenditure method, the growth was fueled by exports, AI-driven business investment and government spending. The US only added an average of 51k jobs per month during that quarter signaling a weak labor market. Inflation increased 2.9% during the same period.
US Economy Grows 4.3% in Q3 | Bureau of Economic Analysis posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annualized rate in Q3. https://lnkd.in/eryykVKp
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December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Losing 3,000 jobs in a city of 10,000 to 12,000 people is as big a closing event as we’ve seen virtually for decades. Is this a sign of things to come?
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An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs — The Associated Press
Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000. Nearly a third of the town’s population will be out of work, causing spinoff...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
For decades, the American Education System has failed to align with the labor market. Now policymakers must address why the AI-driven labor market can’t keep pace with the demand.
Bernie Sanders demands AI data center moratorium — The Hill
A moratorium on all new data centers! Holy escalation, Batman!
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December 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“Democrats say they’ve finally found their footing.” But have they learned anything from listened to their constituents?
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Democrats second-guess DNC decision to end autopsy of losses to Trump, GOP — The Hill
And the Democratic National Committee (DNC) says it agrees. Democrats are winning again.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If a political party’s agenda resonates with people, it wouldn’t have to change the rules to make it easier for them to win elections.
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As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have “fair maps” for Congress.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The president likes blaming Democrats for his mistakes but the people are catching on.

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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple
As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President ...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
India could learn a thing or two from America about how racism stifles growth. It still has a long way to go to overcome stereotypes that are centuries old.
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral — BBC News
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with
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December 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM