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‎Economists are cautioning that President Donald Trump may be pushing negotiations too far over Greenland, after the White House warned of new tariffs on European Union nations if they failed to support America’s bid to buy the territory. ‎ ‎Over the weekend, Trump announced on Truth Social, the platform he owns, that beginning February 1, 2026, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would face a 10% tariff on all goods exported to the United States. ‎ ‎Deutsche Bank cautions that President Trump’s Greenland tariff threat could backfire, exposing the U.S.’s massive debt and financial vulnerabilities amid rising tensions with Europe. ‎Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images ‎ ‎He added that the levy would rise to 25% on June 1, 2026, and would remain in force until a deal was struck for what he described as the “complete and total purchase of Greenland.” ‎ ‎Trump has argued that the U.S. needs to acquire Gree...

‎What happens when a generation grows up believing in economic promises that never come true? Gen Z is now confronting that question head-on, much like millennials did after the 2008 financial crisis and its prolonged “jobless recovery,” which reshaped countless lives and expectations. ‎ ‎As the oldest members of Gen Z near their late 20s, their financial behavior is beginning to look markedly different from that of millennials, who experienced the Great Recession as young adults. Born during a period of major economic transformation, Gen Z has developed habits shaped by instability rather than recovery. ‎ ‎Gen Z is redefining money habits through “disillusionomics,” rejecting traditional financial rules as they juggle record debt, multiple income streams, and deep skepticism about the modern economy. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Often labeled “doom spenders,” many Gen Zers are known for spending hundreds on concert tickets or international trips, reinforcing the so-called “YOLO econom...

‎The killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has triggered demonstrations and renewed national attention on the role of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident comes amid a surge in immigration enforcement activity under President Donald Trump, placing the agency under heightened public scrutiny. ‎ ‎A detailed explainer on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), its origins, arrest powers, use of force, deportation process, and the growing public backlash amid Trump-era immigration policies. ‎Tim Evans/Reuters ‎ ‎Since Trump’s return to the White House, ICE has carried out thousands of arrests, frequently in public spaces. These operations have brought federal immigration agents directly into neighbourhoods nationwide, sparking resistance from residents who oppose the agency’s presence and tactics. ‎ ‎What Is ICE and How Did It Begin? ‎ ‎ICE is the primary agency implementing the Trump administration’s large-scale deportation strateg...

‎Bill Gates quietly directed close to $8 billion to the private charitable foundation of his former wife, Melinda French Gates, in a move that ranks among the largest divorce-related financial transfers ever made public. ‎ ‎The $7.88 billion contribution was completed in 2024 and sent to the Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, a nonprofit established by French Gates. Details of the transaction emerged through a newly released tax filing reviewed by the New York Times’ DealBook. ‎ ‎New tax documents reveal Bill Gates quietly transferred nearly $8 billion to Melinda French Gates’ private foundation, one of the largest divorce-related payouts ever disclosed. ‎Kevin Mazur/Getty Images ‎ ‎This disclosure represents the first time specific financial terms connected to the couple’s 2021 divorce have entered the public record, following their decision in 2024 to formally separate their shared philanthropic efforts. ‎ ‎When French Gates stepped down as co-chair of the Bill and Melind...

‎For the first time in contemporary U.S. history, the nation is approaching a moment when deaths will surpass births, signaling a profound demographic turning point. ‎ ‎A new Demographic Outlook released Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) identifies 2030 as the year when America’s “natural” population growth—defined as births minus deaths—disappears entirely. This shift is expected to have far-reaching effects on both the economy and society. ‎ ‎The Congressional Budget Office predicts that by 2030, deaths will outnumber births in the U.S., leaving immigration as the only source of population growth and reshaping the economy. ‎ Getty Images ‎ ‎The CBO explains that immigration will increasingly become the primary contributor to population growth as fertility rates continue to fall. Beginning in 2030, the agency projects that the annual number of deaths will exceed the number of births. Without immigration, the U.S. population would start to decline that same y...

‎In the months leading up to his sudden death, 37-year-old Jordan McKibban was focused on family, love, and the simple joys of life in his quiet Washington state town. He spent time preparing meals like smoked salmon and home-canned peppers to host gatherings for his large blended family. His life appeared full and hopeful. ‎ ‎Only weeks earlier, McKibban had shared promising news with his mother, Pam Mauldin. He told her his relationship was becoming serious, and his long-held dream of becoming a father finally felt attainable. Days before his passing, he helped a friend plant flowers for a baby shower, an act that reflected his love for the outdoors and his generosity toward others. ‎ ‎Heartbreaking stories of kratom-related deaths reveal the hidden dangers of the plant-based substance, raising alarms among doctors, families, and regulators across the US. ‎Courtesy ‎ ‎On the day he died in April 2022, McKibban followed his usual routine. He went to work at the organic foo...