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Google's Big Move: Changing Ad Rules Without Selling

November 14, 2025

Google is in hot water with regulators on both sides of the pond. The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) are not happy with how Google handles ads. They say Google's control over ad tools and its ad exchange, AdX, is unfair. The EU even slapped Google with a huge fine of 2. 95 billion eu

business

South Korea's Plan to Boost EV Sales and Support Auto Industry

November 14, 2025

South Korea is taking steps to strengthen its auto industry. The government has announced plans to increase subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 20% in 2026. This move aims to boost local demand and support the industry amid concerns over U. S. tariffs. The government has allocated 936 billion

business

Senegal's Financial Tightrope Walk: Debt, Dialogue, and Defiance

November 14, 2025

Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri

business

Inside the Fannie Mae Data Leak Scandal

November 14, 2025

In a twist that's got everyone talking, a close friend of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is accused of sharing secret mortgage pricing info from Fannie Mae with a rival company. Lauren Smith, who leads marketing at Fannie Mae, is said to have passed on this sensit

entertainment

Creative Wins at the 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards

November 14, 2025

The 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards celebrated the best in entertainment marketing, with standout campaigns for shows and movies like Wicked, Severance, and Abbott Elementary taking home top honors. The event, hosted by comedian Rachel Bloom at the Dolby Theatre, recognized creative excellence across

business

Sony's Crypto Bank Plan Hits a Snag

November 14, 2025

Small banks in the U. S. are raising concerns about Sony's plans to enter the crypto world. They think Sony is trying to get around some important banking rules. Sony wants to create a new company called Connectia Trust. This company would deal with digital money, like stablecoins. Stablecoins are a

finance

Big Moves: A Pension Fund Bets Big on Bitcoin

November 14, 2025

A major Canadian pension fund has made a significant investment in Strive, a company focused on Bitcoin. The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns over 5% of Strive's shares, worth about $37 million. This investment shows growing interest in Bitcoin from big institutions. Strive is

health

South Dakota's Big Bet on Rural Health

November 14, 2025

South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr

politics

Chicago's Mayor Makes Budget Moves, But Will It Be Enough?

November 14, 2025

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to make his $16. 6 billion budget work by making some changes. He's facing a lot of pushback, though, and it's not clear if these changes will be enough to get the support he needs from the City Council. One of the big changes is about a tax on businesses.

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Who Pays the Most Taxes in Pennsylvania?

November 14, 2025

In Pennsylvania, a small group of high earners is shouldering a big part of the tax load. The top 1% of earners in the state, about 58, 541 households, bring in a lot of money. On average, each of these households makes over $1. 7 million a year. Together, they earn 18. 42% of the state's total inco