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Carly Fiorina Comes to Sobering Conclusion by Elias J. Atienza Carly Fiorina has suspended her 2016 presidential campaign, though she has promised to continue to “fight for those Americans who refuse to settle for the way things are and a status quo that no longer works for them.” After disappointing seventh-place finishes in both Iowa…
by Joe Klare Now that primary season is underway, we are beginning to see who the front-runners are for President of the United States. For cannabis users, the real question is how those candidates feel about the issue of marijuana law reform. When I say “front-runners,” I mean viable candidates that have a shot at…
Casey Harper A father was on the phone with his daughter when suddenly a stray bullet hit her in the head. Aaren O’Connor, 25, was sitting in her car Friday in Chicago talking with her dad on the phone. Her father, David O’Connor, could tell something was wrong, but he had no idea that his daughter had…
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has made his antiwar, dovish image the foundation of his campaign in his efforts to beat Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. But a look at Sanders’ record puts that image into question. Recently, there was Bernie’s support for the F-35, a stealth fighter that was unnecessary, plagued with problems, and…
By Steve Birr Banking powerhouse JP Morgan is warning that recession risk in the U.S. is rising rapidly, despite continued statements from Federal Reserve officials and bull market analysts who say the country’s economic fundamentals are strong. In a research report released this week, the bank’s analysts conclude that disturbing trends in labor market productivity, the historic…
by Steve Birr A growing list of financial gurus and industry experts are warning that 2016 could see a devastating collapse in global financial markets, pushing America into an economic downturn potentially worse than the 2008 recession. Analysts at Citigroup, famed financial broker Peter Schiff, hedge fund giants Ray Dalio and George Soros and a…
by Jacob Bojesson Several European countries are considering giving all their citizens a monthly allowance, regardless of their job status, with no strings attached. The idea is to eliminate spending in other areas of welfare — such as homelessness, crime and even programs determining the eligibility of benefit claimants — though critics argue it will make people…
by Russ Read South Korean officials are mulling the idea of obtaining nuclear weapons in response to recent provocations from neighboring North Korea. North Korea’s successful launch of a long-range rocket Saturday, in conjunction with other recent provocations, has brought the nuclear question to the top of the South Korean political agenda, and both conservative…
By Jacob Bojesson The Cologne Carnival kicked off Thursday with 22 reported cases of sexual assaults, including two rapes, despite increased security. The annual Carnival — one of the largest festivals in Europe — kicked off Thursday with “Ladies Night.” New measures such as “safe zones” for women and 2,500 police officers on patrol were supposed…
Steve Birr The Zika virus, which has prompted a global health scare, has spread to the nation’s capital with three confirmed cases. The Washington, D.C. Department of Health revealed Thursday afternoon that three residents are infected with the virus, including a pregnant woman. One of the individuals contracted the illness in 2015 while traveling in South America. The…