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Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting to Tackle Illegal Gambling and Boost Regulation

Introduction to Hong Kong’s New Basketball Betting Legislation Hong Kong has taken a significant step forward in its gambling regulations by passing new legislation that permits regulated basketball betting. This move broadens the scope of legal wagering activities available in the region, introducing basketball as a new sport for legal betting alongside existing options. A…

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China Primer: The People's Liberation Army

China Primer: The People's Liberation Army

The following is the Sept. 4, 2025, Congressional Research Service report to Congress, China Primer: The People’s Liberation Army (PLA).  From the Report The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) serves the Communist Party of China (CPC), the ruling party of the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China). The PLA was established in 1927 during the…

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Their Son Wants A Bailout After Racking Up $200,000 In Taxes, Interest, And Penalties. Dave Ramsey Says, 'I Probably Wouldn't' Step In Today

Their Son Wants A Bailout After Racking Up $200,000 In Taxes, Interest, And Penalties. Dave Ramsey Says, ‘I Probably Wouldn’t’ Step In Today

Jeff and his wife are in their early 70s, comfortably retired in Indiana with a net worth of about $2.3 million. But now they’re facing a painful decision: Should they sell off property or mutual funds to bail out their son, who owes more than $200,000 to the IRS? Their 40-something-year-old son returned to Indiana…

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Murdoch Paper Wall Street Journal Rips Donald Trump’s ‘Sidewalk Gawker’ Response to Vladimir Putin’s Taunts

Murdoch Paper Wall Street Journal Rips Donald Trump’s ‘Sidewalk Gawker’ Response to Vladimir Putin’s Taunts

The Rupert Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal mocked Donald Trump’s passive “sidewalk gawker” reaction to Vladimir Putin’s drones over Poland. While Polish President Karol Nawrocki revealed on X that he had spoken with Trump about Tuesday’s incursion, the president’s only public reaction has been a single post on Truth Social, “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace…

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Meme Stock Opendoor Skyrockets as Firm Names New CEO, Brings Back Co-Founders to Board

Meme Stock Opendoor Skyrockets as Firm Names New CEO, Brings Back Co-Founders to Board

Key Takeaways Opendoor Technologies names former Shopify CFO Kaz Nejatian to be new CEO. The online real estate platform also brought back Co-Founders Keith Rabois and Eric Wu as board members, with Rabois as Chair. Rabois’ venture capital firm and Wu are investing $40 million in the company. Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) shares soared 50% Thursday,…

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which is slightly above the 2.5% increase U.S. retirees received in 2025. That’s according to an estimate from the Senior Citizens League, which recently posted its latest COLA prediction based on August inflation figures figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Virginia advocacy group has…

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Nigeria: UK Lifts Travel Restrictions On Kaduna, Signs New Development Framework

Nigeria: UK Lifts Travel Restrictions On Kaduna, Signs New Development Framework

The United Kingdom has lifted travel restrictions on Kaduna State, moving it from the “Red” to the “Amber” category in its travel advisory. The change now allows British citizens to travel freely to the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Cynthia Rowe, Development Director of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), during…

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