Despite national economic growth and job gains, many households face rising costs for essentials, reduced food assistance, and rural clinic closures, deepening financial strain.

Massachusetts’ 4 percent surtax on income above $1 million has generated substantial revenue, but evidence linking it to millionaire outmigration remains inconclusive.

The article examines AI-generated synthetic performers, highlighting challenges in distinguishing machine from human and the implications for labor, creativity, and ownership in media industries.

Donald Trump’s family reportedly earned over $800 million from crypto ventures in early 2025, illustrating a new, rapid form of political influence monetization.

A Middle East kingdom offered Donald Trump a $400 million plane, raising constitutional, security, and corruption concerns amid growing family wealth tied to his.

More than 90 percent of the world’s advanced semiconductor chips are produced in Taiwan, a geopolitical risk.