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Housing starts increased 19% in June

New private housing construction in June had a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.427 million, up 19% from May’s revised estimate of 1.199 million and 3.5% above the June 2025 rate of 1.379 million. The number of family apartments started in June was 895,000; that was 0.2% below the revised May figure of 897,000. The […]

Common Sense Media Rates Google AI Search An “Unacceptable Risk” For Kids

Common Sense Media’s AI Safety Youth Institute gave it the lowest possible score for its AI review and Google Search’s AI mode (at “unacceptable risk” for children and teenagers) after seven weeks of testing found that the features failed all five of the group’s hard “Red Lines,” fabricated facts with certainty and could not be […]

Americans Cash in On the Businesses People Can’t Stop Googling

Main agreement More than six in 10 Americans say they would prefer to be their own boss. The average entrepreneur earns approximately $77,000 per year. OnDeck’s new analysis reveals the most in-demand local businesses. If you ever wanted to start a businessyou are in good company. Sixty-two percent of Americans say they’d rather be their […]

DOJ Remains Dullest Tools In The Shed — See Also

The DOJ says about its Biglaw subpoenas: I don’t think it will work out the way they have it planned in their heads. Home surveillance caught with its pants down: Alan “Underpants” Dershowitz cancels Epstein’s Monday interview at the last minute. Holding the Powerful… Not at All Accountable: Amid mounting court findings of DOJ misrepresentations, […]

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 18–19)

Enjoy the current edition of “Weekend Reading for Financial Planners” – this week’s edition begins with the following news Charles Schwab’s annual RIA benchmarking study Companies continue to post strong overall growth in AUM (17%) and revenue (13.2%), with a 97% customer retention rate. That said, results vary across firms (especially when it comes to […]

ABA DataBank: Stock market and oil volatility diverge

Given the increase in geopolitical uncertainties, the volatility of crude oil is on an upward trend. Fast ABA DataBank: Stock market and oil volatility are different appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. Source link

Shakira tax win set to face Supreme Court appeal in Spain

Shakira’s battle with Spain’s tax authorities will go to the country’s highest court after authorities challenged an earlier ruling that wiped out 55 million euros ($64 million) in claims against the singer. Administrative Matters Government lawyers filed the case to the Supreme Court on behalf of the tax authority, saying that the lower court erred […]

She Retired at 58 to Turn Her Hobby Into a Business: ‘No Regrets’

Main agreement Hudick began exploring her passion for design in a jewelry class in 2006. She improved her craft over the years and friends suggested she start selling her pieces. Now retired as an engineer, she is focusing on business and teaching workshops. In 2024, Anna Hudick, then 58, came out of a decade-long retirement […]

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Small Business Bank in Kansas closed by regulators

Kansas regulators today closed the Small Business Bank in Lenexa, Kansas, and appointed FDIC receiver. Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas, has agreed to assume nearly all deposits and purchase certain assets. As of March 31, Small Business Bank reported total assets of $73 million and total deposits of approximately $69 million. The only Small […]

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