Insurance commission regulation ‘a fifth wheel’ – Brian Benfield
When bureaucrats act on perception based on their ideological views and fail to consult the best minds available, the law of ‘unintended consequences’ too often ends up causing major collateral economic damage. Then, of course, they dig their heels in until the political storm forces them to relent. This erudite analysis of insurance commission regulation
California gun owners leak: Riverside County sheriff calls for investigation: ‘Concerning to us’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says it is "demanding a detailed and thorough investigation" of California’s Department of Justice following a data leak that exposed names and personal information of citizens who applied for concealed and carry weapons permits. The leak – which happened Monday as the state’s Justice
All the ways Americans are trying to avoid pregnancy in the wake of Dobbs...
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade has sparked an influx of Americans to take action on avoiding pregnancy, including getting vasectomies and building a supply of Plan B pills. "It’s not right for everybody," Lyon Lenk told Fox 17 of deciding to get a vasectomy
Kentucky officers wounded in ‘deadly’ shooting; suspect in custody: law enforcement
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several Kentucky police officers were shot in a "deadly" shooting Thursday evening while responding to a call of shots fired in Floyd County.A suspect, Lance Storz, was taken into custody Thursday evening and Kentucky State Police said in a brief press conference that there is no further
Florida Republican slams Biden for ‘unhinged’ criticism of Supreme Court while overseas
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) called out President Biden for "unhinged" remarks on the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade when visiting world leaders Friday on "Fox & Friends First." Gimenez said Biden should not have criticized the court while overseas. ABORTION: MEDIA ACCUSES SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Putin pushes toward Russia, Belarus unifying after NATO expansion
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Friday that western alliances in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are "pushing" Russia and Belarus to unite.Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has thus far been able to keep Minsk’s direct involvement out of the war in Ukraine, but comments by Putin posted
Tributes pour in for Mike Schüssler
Brenthurst Wealth: As an independent economist, Mike Schüssler was in a class of his own. He wrote about complex economic realities, and economics in general, in a way that ordinary people could understand and relate to. His research was unparalleled, his insight highly regarded. Brenthurst Wealth worked with Mike for decades, he was a popular
OrbVest seals purchase of fully-tenanted medical building in Florida, US
*This content is brought to you by OrbVest OrbVest recently sealed the purchase of another highly-desirable medical office building, Congress Executive Center (Medical 39) in Boynton Beach, Florida, in the US. The building was acquired for $12.6 million, including $1.56 million as a provision for tenant installation and transaction costs. The property, which is 100% tenanted
Team SA at WEF selling the we’re-back-on-track message
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022, Team South Africa – led by Human Settlements Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi – is hoping to convince investors the country is slowly getting its act together. Speaking to BizNews in Davos, Switzerland, Kubayi sought to inject a sentiment of positivity without shying away from the failures of the past.
New Climate Change Bill a ‘silent vuvuzela’
The green lobby, particularly the socialists, will applaud the new Climate Change Bill, but in truth it furthers the agenda of those seeking to cling to power. It’s a silent vuvuzela. Lots of huffing, puffing and posturing, but very little to inspire Team SA. As former Financial Mail editor and Institute for Race Relations CEO
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Too much flocking around
*This content is brought to you by Corion Capital By David Bacher* It’s too common for investors to feel that their investment solution is rather “vanilla”. The products and funds they are recommended, and in which they are invested, can all feel the same. David Bacher To some extent their unease is justified. Actively managed funds
SpaceX valued at $125bn, 25% higher than previous year
Elon Musk has been in and out of the news recently in relation to his proposed $44bn acquisition of Twitter, which has been put on hold owing to concerns over misrepresentation of the number of bots on the social media platform. The South African born entrepreneur’s green energy and automotive company Tesla has also been
Old Mutual Insure CEO shares his views on climate change
Climate change is heavily impacting global insurers as they pay out claims given extreme weather events. Garth Napier, CEO at Old Mutual Insure, shares his views on the challenging environment and the central focus on climate change at The World Economic Forum Davos 2022. CEO of Old Mutual Insure Garth Napier on the key agendas
What the health? BizNews needs your contribution as we launch our health section
We cannot underestimate the mental and emotional turbulence, which we have undergone, on an individual level and collectively, since the beginning of 2020. We have lost loved ones, an intrinsic familiarity of what it means to be human, momentum, and – to a great and unsettling degree – our trust in the medical fraternity and
Ricky Martin’s ex-manager sues star for $3 million, citing ‘career-ending allegation’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ricky Martin is being sued for more than $3 million dollars by his former manager, Rebecca Drucker, who claims she was not paid for allegedly saving and reviving his music career."This complaint only scratches the surface. Rebecca looks forward to having her day in court and prosecuting