Why the Trump administration is taking aim at stablecoins to jumpstart its pro-crypto push
Crypto and AI czar David Sacks The White House could soon take action in a key corner of the cryptocurrency market as it aims to deliver on promises made during the campaign to make digital assets a focus for the administration. Stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat money, can expect transparent regulation from Washington…
One tactic Trump could use to beat the courts: Ignore them
Federal judges have put some of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s big plans on hold. Federal judges keep ruling against President Trump, but they have no real power to enforce their decisions. “The president has much more force at his disposal than do the courts,” Cornell Law School professor Michael Dorf told B-17. For…
Eggs hatch more bad news: They’re expensive, hard to find — and their shells are going to start chipping more, too.
Sorry to stress you out, but the egg situation is getting worse and worse. According to eggsperts — no, I will not apologize for that — not only are there super-high prices and empty shelves: But we’re also looking at a return to eggs with weak and unusually chippy shells. You already know egg prices…
Trump’s pressuring NATO to pay more. An alliance member sitting next to Russia couldn’t be happier about it.
Estonian soldiers attend a military parade marking Victory Day in Viljandi, Estonia in June 2023. A NATO ally sharing a border with Russia is glad to see US President Donald Trump pushing alliance members to spend more on defense. The country’s foreign minister says this is a significant need, considering the threats from Moscow. Estonia,…
Peloton star Cody Rigbsy shares his high-protein diet strategy to build muscle and age well in his late 30s
Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby At 37, Peloton star Cody Rigsby knows he’s getting on in age. He’s been a fitness icon for over a decade, back-up dancing for pop stars and leading some of the most popular spin classes out there. Staying active, ironically, helps him keep up with his high-energy lifestyle and avoid slowing…
I put so much thought into picking my kid’s names. Now, they complain that their names aren’t unique enough, and it hurts me.
The author’s sons (not pictured) hate their names. “Hey Maverick, Ja’Maar, Grayson — come eat!!” It’s a common refrain in my house around dinner time. Except I don’t have a son named Maverick — nor do I have a Ja’Maar or a Grayson. Instead, these are the names my three older sons — ages 10,…
‘CFPB RIP’: Musk and Trump’s plans to shrink an agency that cracks down on medical debt and overdraft fees are underway
Trump’s administration called for the CFPB to halt some of its work. A promised cap on overdraft fees and a ban on including medical debt on credit reports have been suspended, as Elon Musk’s goal to “delete” a consumer watchdog is inching closer to reality. “CFPB RIP,” Musk wrote on X on Friday. The Consumer…
Trump and Musk said these bold moves were imminent. Now they’re stuck in the mud.
President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk have been hitting some legal obstacles. Some of President Donald Trump’s boldest moves during his new administration’s seismic first three weeks have been grounded before ever taking flight. The administration and its Department of Governmental Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, promised a list…
My family is moving to Spain for a year. We are keeping our house and insurance in the US, but our kids will go to a school in Madrid.
Bethany Stevens and her family are moving to Spain for a year. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bethany Stevens. It has been edited for length and clarity. On July 3rd, my family will leave our home in upstate New York and fly to Madrid, where we’ll live for a year. We’ve…
