Review: Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Is Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial The Declaration author's historic home is hosting a "1776: Road to the Declaration" exhibition. Reason · Jul 17
The dollar's demise has been predicted for 55 years. The BCG Institute says it's still overstated Everyone's writing the dollar's obituary. They're ignoring that every rival has bigger problems than America does. Fortune · Jul 17
American workers are retreating into silos. CEOs can bridge the gap Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Jul 17
Not Philadelphia, this is where the United States started: Inside the long-lost colony that is the true birthplace of American ideology Philadelphia's rich narrative isn't solely tied to its founding fathers' legacy; it also encompasses the short-lived Swedish colony of Nya Sverige. This settlement, which lasted seventeen years, pioneered the design of the log cabin, revolutionizing early American architecture. Furthermore, Swedish settlers introduced Lutheran Christianity and instigated critical early colonial rebellions,… The Times of India · Jul 17
IRS Chief Frank Bisignano Wants 70 Million Children in Trump Accounts— but Only 6.5 Million Are Signed Up and a Top Economist Says the Math Doesn't Add Up Internal Revenue Service chief executive officer Frank Bisignano said Thursday he wants every eligible American family to enroll their children in Trump Accounts, outlining a long-term goal of expanding the program to all 70 million children under age 18. Benzinga · Jul 17
Iran-US war latest: Iran warns ‘not a single drop’ of oil will pass through Hormuz as US ends ninth night of strikes Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jul 17
Why American elections are so complicated - and secure President Donald Trump said he is using federal authority to secure U.S. elections, claiming they risk being "stolen." Election experts say the U.S.'s decentralized system, with over 10,000 local jurisdictions, makes widespread fraud highly unlikely. The Economic Times · Jul 17
Trump Administration Green Card Bonds Could Hit Indian Professionals Already Trapped by Visa Backlogs The US State Department is considering a proposal requiring a $100,000 bond from certain overseas applicants for permanent residency, potentially adding financial strain to an already challenging process. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
'Cyber threat to democracy': Trump claims Russia, China, Iran, North Korea can compromise US election systems US President Donald Trump on Friday alleged that Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and non-state actors possess the capability to compromise America's election infrastructure. The Times of India · Jul 17
'China stole data of 220 million US voters': Trump blames Beijing as he releases files on 2020 polls President Donald Trump alleged China compromised 220 million American voter files. He announced declassification of intelligence documents regarding election interference. Trump claimed intelligence officials concealed this information from him and Congress. He stated that election systems are vulnerable and easily compromised. This announcement comes as Republicans prepare for upcoming midterm… The Times of India · Jul 17
Trump claims ‘deep state plot’ covered up efforts by China to ‘undermine’ the 2020 election that he lost In a bid to pressure Congress for passage of the restrictive SAVE America voter ID bill ahead of this year’s crucial midterm elections, Trump told the nation he had 'declassified' documents showing China tried to sway the election he lost The Independent UK · Jul 17
Modernizing IPO Access Is Back on the SEC’s Agenda: Could Retail Investors Get More Opportunities? The SEC has placed IPO modernization back in the spotlight, and the conversation could shape how everyday investors access some of America’s most talked-about new companies. A fresh look at the IPO process raises an exciting possibility: could smaller investors get a better seat at the table before a company… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 16
JD Vance claims Israel is trying to manipulate Iran war, admits Trump administration messed up with Epstein files “I represent Americans first.” We Got This Covered · Jul 16
Trump’s giant banners of himself around DC are being paid for by taxpayers, Democrat reveals Banners have been put up across Washington as part of American 250th anniversary celebrations The Independent UK · Jul 16
Reason · Jul 16 America Has a Huge Trade Surplus With Brazil. Trump Just Put 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Anyway. It's almost like there is no real underlying principle guiding the Trump administration's tariff policies.
International Business Times · Jul 16 America's College-First Mindset Is Failing the Workforce For decades, we have told young Americans that if they want a successful life, there is only one respectable path: go to college. That message has become so deeply embedded in our culture that many families accept it without question.
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Jeffrey Epstein Linked to 'Israeli Deep State' and Top US Intelligence, JD Vance Claims US Vice President JD Vance claims Jeffrey Epstein had connections to American and Israeli intelligence, sparking debate over his alleged deep state ties during a Joe Rogan podcast interview.
InsideEVs · Jul 16 Honda Just Axed Its Last EV In The U.S. Say goodbye to the Honda Prologue. With that and the Acura ZDX both canceled, Honda is left without an electric offering in America.
The Economic Times · Jul 16 This 17-year-old is commanding nearly 300 US Navy cadets, and her inspiring journey from freshman to student leader is capturing attention across America Seventeen-year-old Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 cadets in New York's NJROTC program. She earned this prestigious leadership role through four years of dedication and hard work. Riddhi oversees training exercises and supervises student leaders within the unit. She believes leadership involves setting a positive example and earning respect from others.…
The Economic Times · Jul 16 The Pew warning for Trump: India's pro-US consensus is fraying fast A recent survey shows India's positive views of America and Trump have significantly declined. Confidence in President Trump dropped thirteen points, while views of the US fell nine points. Trade friction and dismissive remarks contributed to this erosion of goodwill. China's image saw only a small improvement, failing to gain…
Fortune · Jul 16 Trump has tried to decouple from China, but ending U.S. reliance on the country would cost America nearly $14 trillion, EY warns “We're not going to achieve these levels of investments,” EY-Parthenon partner Mats Persson told Fortune.
The Times of India · Jul 16 Brains without borders: US Fed named three PIOs to panels, choosing merit over MAGA hysteria The TOI correspondent from Washington : At a moment when anti-immigrant rhetoric has become a staple of America's political soundtrack and Indian immigrants have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of MAGA hardliners, the US Federal Reserve has delivered an unmistakably different message: when it comes to solving difficult problems,…
Fortune · Jul 16 JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says 300,000 workers are needed to rebuild American shipbuilding—with jobs paying $100,000 without a college degree The American Dream now runs through the skilled trades, according to Jamie Dimon—and his bank is investing $24 million to ramp up training in Philadelphia.
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Trump Shares Video Calling for the Arrest and Deportation of Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani Trump shared a video calling for the criminalisation and deportation of Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, sparking fresh controversy. Here's what the video actually says.