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The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week could be an “attractive” target for violent extremists or other people looking to sow chaos by disrupting a high-profile political event, according to a threat assessment from federal agencies and the Milwaukee Police Department obtained by CNN. This election season has seen a “resurgence in disruptive tactics targeting election symbols” that are very likely meant to “instill fear and disrupt operations at election-related critical infrastructure facilities,” according to the assessment. The report was prepared by the FBI, US Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and Wisconsin state and city law enforcement officials. Homeland Security’s Office…
France was heading towards a hung parliament on Sunday and rocky talks to form a government after an unexpected leftwing victory thwarted Marine Le Pen’s efforts to bring the far right to power.Early projections by pollsters suggested a leftist coalition is on course to win the most seats in the high stakes snap election, a severe blow to Le Pen’s Rassemblement National party, which had seen a parliamentary majority within reach.The outcome, if confirmed, would represent a resounding success for the co-ordinated anti-RN strategy, under which the left and centre tactically withdrew their candidates from run-off ballots. But the result…
Overview Capstone Copper (OTCPK:CSCCF) is a copper mining company with almost all of its revenues coming from copper and very little production of other metals. This makes it rather unique in the market as a pure play copper producer. I covered the company earlier this year. That article can be found here. This is an Americas-focused company with producing operations in the U.S., Mexico, and Chile. Just over half of the production in 2024 is expected to come from Chile and that number is likely to increase further in the future. Figure 1 – Source: Capstone Presentation Capstone has over…
John Deere announced it will lay off about 600 employees across three US factories as the Illinois-based company shifts production to a newly planned facility in Ramos, Mexico. Effective August 30, about 310 employees will be laid off at two Iowa-based plants in Dubuque and Davenport, as well as 280 from a factory in East Moline, Illinois. In total, the three factories have roughly 4,175 production and maintenance employees. The Illinois factory primarily produces harvesting equipment such as combines, while the two Iowa factories manufacture construction and forestry equipment. The decision is the latest in a string of production layoffs…
People in their 30s may be a long way off from their retirement savings goals, but they have plenty of time to get on track.On average, Americans say they’ll need around $1.46 million saved up to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual’s “2024 Planning and Progress” study. And for millennials, the majority of whom are in their 30s, that number is a little over $1.6 million.However, many in their 30s have much less than that saved.The median 401(k) balance for people in their 30s is around $22,100 as of the first quarter of 2024, per the latest data from Fidelity…
Starbucks ‘ new breakfast deals may hit the sweet spot for customers. But the coffee giant needs to serve up bigger changes to its operations to get back into Wall Street’s good graces. Offering food and beverage combos may boost Starbucks’ traffic in the short-term, analysts said, but it’s probably not a sustainable path over time given the company’s reputation as a premium coffee brand. The more substantial issues that are hurting sales, such as customer wait times, need to be resolved before declaring the company out of the woods after reporting a terrible quarter two months ago. “It’s execution.…
Credit cards are a ubiquitous part of American finances as individuals seek ways to gain financially for the present and future. Regardless of age or income, credit card use is customary in the United States. In 2023, 82% of US adults had a credit card, according to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Some people use credit cards and pay off the balance each month while others build up substantial credit card debt and carry a balance with a significant amount in interest. BEST REWARDS CREDIT CARDS AND HOW POINTS CAN BE REDEEMED FOR TRAVEL, CASH BACK OR…
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.990% as of July 3, which is 0.134 percentage points lower than yesterday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.375%, which is unchanged from yesterday. With mortgage rates changing daily, it’s a good idea to check today’s rate…
Our country has valued hard work from our founding as a nation. The Puritan work ethic shows itself everywhere. Most working people see “hard worker” as a desirable quality in themselves and others. We often define success by how much wealth we accumulate from all that hard work. What’s wrong with this picture? Back when our country was founded, life expectancy was much shorter. The work ethic we embraced then did not take into consideration that we may live for decades after we retire nowadays. There is a price to nonstop hard work. Pitfalls Of The Hard Work Ethic Whether…
The case for and against Biden’s candidacy Should Biden stay or go? GOP consultant Stuart Stevens says “there’s no reason not to continue to support what has been the most successful first term president since World War II.” But Anne Applebaum says “an election is not about the past, it’s about the future.” Read the full article here
