Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 2:00am
December brings the barrage of an inescapable seasonal ritual.
Of course, I’m talking about the tendency for people—many perhaps too woozy on eggnog — to try to sum up the previous year and/or predict the year ahead.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 12/15/2023 - 2:00am
While the press frets about Donald Trump establishing the Fourth Reich, President Biden is rewriting laws to arrogate sweeping power for himself. On Thursday the Administration threatened to seize patents of drugs and other innovations, which could be its most economically destructive executive act to date.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 4:00am
Retirement is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. However, many retirees are surprised to discover that their tax burden doesn’t necessarily decrease in their golden years. Several factors can contribute to higher taxes in retirement, including changes in Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the widower tax, lump sum distributions, tax code modifications, Social Security, legacy planning considerations, and the impending tax changes set to sunset in 2026.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 12/13/2023 - 1:00am
President Harry Truman, after much dithering, went against the advice of Secretary of State, George C. Marshall, the respected military figure, and supported the creation of Israel. After 1967 and a shift in French policies, the United States became the main arms supplier to the Jewish state. Except for the Trump years, Washington professed some kind balance in Israeli-Palestinian affairs, and many U.S. diplomats including Henry Kissinger tried to secure a negotiated two-state solution.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/12/2023 - 4:00am
There are many services popping up, promising ways to help protect your identity, touting that they offer peace of mind when it comes to the scary prospects of identity theft. Becoming a victim can have a huge impact on your life, not only financially, but emotionally (see article on Emotional Effects of Identity Theft).
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/12/2023 - 2:00am
We are one year into the launch of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the public. While the common initial response from the public was often one of fear or uncertainty, more people are starting to see AI as a tool and an opportunity rather than a replacement and a threat.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 12/11/2023 - 3:00am
By now you should know that George Santos has been expelled from Congress. And I’m sure you know that he is only the 6th member to have ever been expelled. That story has been covered extensively.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 2:00am
The contemporary violence in Sudan has taken the lives of about 9,000 people, mostly civilians. There are no mass protests about this in London, Paris or New York. The contemporary violence in Israel and Gaza since Oct.7 has taken a comparable number of lives. There are widespread protests around the world for and against the two sides and especially against the civilian death toll (about 1,200 in Israel and over 10,000 and counting in Gaza).