Shutdown Lasts for the Third Longest Time Without a Breakthrough The federal government has now been shut down for 20 consecutive days, marking the third-longest closure in U.S. history after the Senate failed for the 11th time to pass a funding resolution. Federal workers remain unpaid, public services are deteriorating, and no compromise appears imminent.…
Think of a world where all your digital assistants could manage your calendar, negotiate bills, buy groceries, and take care of your entire finances without any physical commands. This sounds like a scene from a fictional movie, but, in fact, it is the world we are heading to with autonomous AI agents. With the tireless…
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has established an active center of intellectual and scholarly pursuit through the annual Research Seminar Series. This endeavor serves as an important outlet for the institution’s research faculty to communicate their work in progress as it celebrates and promotes dialogue and strengthens collaboration…
Mainland China’s cryptocurrency trading and mining ban, enforced in 2021, continues to remain active today. However, parts of China’s authorities are considering substantial changes on account of severe economic stagnation and an increasing pile of crypto assets being seized within the state. A Legislative Shift: In Favor Of Treating Cryptocurrency As Assets Authorities from the…
The orthodox ceremony celebrating the Way of the Cross, marking Jesus Christ’s final journey, had an incredible effect this year. As part of the Good Friday service in the Colosseum, he reflected on the self-evident principles of Christianity and blended them with the fears and challenges of contemporary society in the 21st century. God’s Economy:…
The UK government is in a difficult position, needing to follow rules on spending during the ongoing economic fallout of President Trump’s punitive tariffs. The balance between discipline and responding to external shocks, both economic and political, has become deeply concerning for the country. “The ‘Iron-Clad’ Rules: Reeves’ Fiscal Doctrine” As happened with regard to…
The recent hike in tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which is already having a drastic effect on the energy market in the US and has been labeled as an “economic revolution” by Trump himself, was described as one of the most damaging policies for the energy industry by Wood Mackenzie—a leading intelligence group in…
Turkish Government Announces Steep Rise in Energy Prices The Turkish government is further exacerbating the financial burden of households and businesses, which are already strained by relentless inflation, by officially announcing a steep increase in electricity and natural gas prices. This will likely add to the economic hardship many people are facing in Turkey. Hitting…
The resolution has been adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, which marks the initial step toward a deep-rooted shift on a global scale in redressing human rights violations by transforming economy-centered systems to be humanistic. It also showcases a new shift in concern and policy formulation by the international community where economy-centered policies…
