Economy & Markets — Archive
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Marco Rubio Receives 68-Job Meme Collage as White House Birthday Gift
The collage, presented for Rubio's 55th birthday, features the viral 'Rubio realizing' meme in dozens of fictional roles from astronaut to ayatollah.
Grassley, Whitehouse Jointly Blast Treasury Rule Exempting Most Entities From FinCEN Reporting
The bipartisan pair of senators warned the decision undermines transparency requirements for identifying shell company owners.
Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Stalking Case Over CEO Killing
Federal plea could trigger double jeopardy arguments that derail the state murder case set for trial Sept. 8.
China's First Arctic Container Voyage to Europe Launches From Ningbo Port
The 35,000-ton Dubai Tower vessel began a 7,500-mile journey through the Bering Strait on Friday, marking what analysts describe as a potential milestone for Northern Sea Route shipping.
Unearthed Interview Exposes Sen. Ossoff's Past Support for Reparations
The Georgia Democrat, now in a competitive re-election race, said in 2019 that 'there is a debt unpaid' regarding slavery and its aftermath.
Treasury Department Repeals Biden-Era Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement for US Businesses
The rule required companies to disclose ownership information to FinCEN and had faced legal challenges from business groups.
Eli Lilly Sues Six Entities Over Alleged Black Market Sales of Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Retatrutide
The pharmaceutical giant targets compounding pharmacies, medical spas and online sellers accused of illegally distributing its unapproved GLP-1 medication.
France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls Under New Law With Fines Up to €375,000 per Violation
The opt-in system replaces France's previous opt-out approach and could affect up to 50,000 jobs in Morocco's call center industry.
Medicare for All Proposals Face Economic Trade-offs That Both Sides Are Debating
Economists and policy analysts say the proposal would require either higher taxes or reduced provider payments, with implications stretching across employment, insurance markets, and healthcare access.
Medicare-for-All Proposals Face Scrutiny Over Tax Increases, Provider Payments and Private Insurance Role
Conservative economists argue the policy would require substantial federal revenue increases or provider payment cuts, while progressive supporters say it eliminates costly insurance middlemen.