House Republicans are in preliminary discussions on a healthcare package, as Obamacare continues to be the central sticking point in the ongoing government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said on Thursday that lawmakers have begun discussions in ‘informal working groups’ on what healthcare reform, aimed at lowering ballooning medical costs, would look like. But the fight over Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), continues to drive a wedge within the House GOP....
Some lawmakers are getting anxious to fund key programs and pay federal workers as the shutdown drags on, but even so, most Senate Republicans argue that the best way to ensure paydays and benefits is to reopen the government. While Senate Republicans and Democrats are entrenched in a stalemate that has seen the shutdown drag into its 29th day, a handful of lawmakers has pushed bills that would pay the military, working federal workers and...
President Donald Trump’s tone on Ukraine has softened dramatically in recent weeks, from tough talk aimed to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin last month to a more hands-off approach. After signaling strong support for Ukraine and pledging to bring an end to Russia’s invasion, Trump now appears far less committed to aiding Kyiv or forcing a resolution to the war. The reversal began quietly two weeks ago when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington. Many...
A prominent Empire State Republican is backing former Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race next week in a bid to derail Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., a House lawmaker who previously chaired the New York State Republican Party, told Fox News Digital it was a ‘no-brainer’ backing Cuomo, despite their disagreements, over Mamdani. ‘This is a simple choice. I mean, one candidate has a shot to win....
Small business owners often find themselves spending countless hours on accounting tasks that should take minutes. Behind the scenes of every growing enterprise lies an ongoing challenge: the time-consuming nature of financial management. From manual data entry to reconciling accounts and chasing paperwork, these administrative burdens can quietly drain productivity and focus. Small business owners may spend a significant number of hours each year on bookkeeping and accounting tasks alone. This can represent several work...
Small business owners are increasingly turning to tangible assets to diversify and strengthen their financial strategies. With markets proving unpredictable and traditional investment routes less reliable than in the past, entrepreneurs are searching for options that combine stability with the potential for long-term value. Tangible assets such as whisky casks, fine art, property, and precious metals are now attracting attention as tools for business growth and personal wealth building. Why Small Business Owners Are Turning...
Family-owned businesses often carry more than just financial value; they carry legacies, responsibilities, and long-standing relationships. When legal and financial planning is overlooked, unforeseen events can create disruption that reverberates across generations. For business families, failing to prepare for legal contingencies can affect both the continuity of the company and the stability of personal finances. Unexpected legal challenges, whether arising from disputes, debt, or claims, can put pressure on decision-making and relationships within the family....
Accidents happen without warning, often leaving families in shock. A simple slip, a minor collision, or a fall can quickly turn everyday routines upside down. The aftermath is not only physical pain but also emotional strain, financial concerns, and uncertainty about the future. Families often find themselves trying to recover while juggling daily life, insurance claims, and medical appointments. While some accidents are minor, others carry serious consequences that demand immediate attention. Medical treatments, physical...
The Senate once again rejected President Donald Trump’s tariffs, this time on a global scale. Lawmakers in the upper chamber went three for three with resolutions meant to terminate Trump’s use of emergency powers to enact steep tariffs on foreign countries. While the previous two were geared toward specific tariffs on Brazil and Canada, the latest would end tariffs on countries around the world. Earlier this year, Trump declared through the International Emergency Economic Powers...
Oleg Shlepanov built the foundations of a system that transformed private mobility into a structured technological process. These nine facts from his biography highlight the key decisions, methods, and principles that shaped modern mobility services. Fact 1: Pioneered digital ride coordination in 2003 In 2003, Oleg Shlepanov, together with his university friend Maksim Belonogov, launched a project that became one of the earliest initiatives to organize private rides through software, eliminating the need for the...
