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How to fix democracy: Move beyond the two-party system, experts say

A record number of Americans say the two major parties are doing such a poor job that a third one is needed, polling shows......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 1st, 2021

The Republican Party schism may end up tearing GOP leadership from the House and Senate apart

Experts told Insider there's a number of reasons why the Senate seems m.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 13th, 2021

The Big Move: I’m thinking of buying a home directly from the seller. He says I have to pay him a commission. Is that true?

Real-estate experts warn that buyers could encounter costly pitfalls if they purchase a home directly from the seller......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 12th, 2021

Market Extra: Is Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin buy smart corporate finance? Experts weigh in

Analysts and investors debate whether Tesla's bitcoin gambit is a smart move, particularly given wild swings in the price of the cryptocurrency and the company's own shares......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 8th, 2021

NewsWatch: Is Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin buy smart corporate finance? Experts weigh in

Analysts and investors debate whether Tesla's bitcoin gambit is a smart move, particularly given wild swings in the price of the cryptocurrency and the company's own shares......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 8th, 2021

How India Finally Got Around to Starting a ‘Bad Bank’

India has unveiled a plan to set up a bad bank, its latest attempt to tackle the mountain of defaulted debt that threatens to cripple its financial system. With soured assets pegged at a more than two-decade high, the move is aimed at reviving.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 4th, 2021

Don"t take pain relievers before your COVID-19 vaccine, experts say, warning it could make the shot less effective

Over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen may blunt parts of the immune system you want the vaccine to activate. Use a cold compress for a sore arm. Crystal Cox/Business Insider Experts advise against taking over-the-counter .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 28th, 2021

Trump proved it"s time for America to learn from other countries about how democracy should work, experts say

"If you're interested in democracy, don't look at American democracy - especially not right now - on how to have a good democracy," one expert said. An explosion caused by.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 21st, 2021

Deist: What Biden/Harris Will Do

Deist: What Biden/Harris Will Do Authored by Jeff Deist via The Misess Institute, Paraphrasing the late Murray Rothbard, the "two party" system in America during the twentieth century worked somet.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 21st, 2021

Nintendo is buying the North American studio behind "Luigi"s Mansion 3," a rare move for the 132-year-old Japanese company

Nintendo plans to acquire the Canadian game studio behind "Luigi's Mansion 3," Next Level Games. Nintendo rarely acquires third-party studios. "Luigi's Mansion 3" on the.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 5th, 2021

Capitol Report: Mike Pence could ‘go rogue’ when Congress counts electoral votes, election experts warn

The campaign by President Donald Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the November elections has dealt long-lasting damage to U.S. democracy and will set up the nation for more drama on Jan. 6......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 17th, 2020

The GOP"s "outrageous" effort to overturn the election and its deference to Trump cements its status as "a willing party to authoritarianism"

Had the GOP succeeded in its attempts, most recently via a longshot Texas Supreme Court case, "it would have ended" US democracy. .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 14th, 2020

GOP efforts to overturn election may do lasting harm to democracy, political scientists warn

Republicans’ embrace of a baseless Texas lawsuit suggests the “threat to democratic norms is not Trump-specific,” experts say, and not likely go away after he leaves office......»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 14th, 2020

"Your Every Move Will Be Watched": Post-COVID Offices To Resemble China"s Social Credit System

"Your Every Move Will Be Watched": Post-COVID Offices To Resemble China"s Social Credit System.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 10th, 2020

Welcome back to the office. Your every move will be watched.

The city's subway system went silent in the early morning hours of Wednesday, as part of a plan for the system to shut down for train cleaning. The trains, which had been running on a reduced... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 8th, 2020

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Blockchain Voting in Elections Overhaul Bill

Ohio lawmakers have proposed the launch of a blockchain voting pilot in spite of security experts' repeated warnings against any internet-based elections system......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMay 6th, 2020

Paid family leave bill sponsors change course, back ballot initiative to create Colorado-run system

The move could set up a high-dollar clash between business and labor groups in the November election......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 1st, 2020

Landstar Saw Market Deteriorate In Last Week Qf Quarter, Issues No 2Q Guidance

Asset-light third-party logistics provider Landstar System Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR) on Wednesday reported first-quarter 2020 earnings per share of $1.04, modestly lower than the consensus estimate of $1.1.....»»

Category: earningsSource: benzingaApr 23rd, 2020

Landstar Saw Market Deteriorate In Last Week Qf Quarter, Issues No 2Q Guidance

Asset-light third-party logistics provider Landstar System Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR) on Wednesday reported first-quarter 2020 earnings per share of $1.04, modestly lower than the consensus estimate of $1.10 and well off the year-ago report of $1.58. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 23rd, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed how profit-driven decisions undercut the US"s ability to fight an outbreak

Misha Friedman/Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has placed the American healthcare system under a historic amount of strain. Some experts say the profit-driven nature of the system hampered the US's readiness for fi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 12th, 2020

China"s Fake News : Its "Superior System" Defeats COVID-19

China's Fake News : Its "Superior System" Defeats COVID-19 Authored by Gordon Chang via The Gatestone Institute, China has "defeated" the coronavirus and declared "victory," Communist Party media tells .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 7th, 2020