5+ hour, 14+ min ago  (433+ words) Modern vehicles had already become "rolling surveillance devices" by the beginning of this decade. But that's just the start. Much more dystopian tech is in the pipeline. Consider the following, from'a couple of recent X posts: In new patents'filed with…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (243+ words) The military now offers stable income, subsidized education, housing assistance, healthcare, pensions, and long-term career structure. For many younger Canadians, that has become more attractive than trying to survive inside an economy increasingly dominated by contract work, inflated housing, and…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (674+ words) Last week, we learned that Canada lost 47, 000 full-time jobs in April, while part-time employment edged up by 29, 000. April's loss means Canada has shed jobs in three of the first four months of 2026, for a total of 112, 000 jobs lost since January....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (154+ words) Mexico is increasingly benefiting from one of the largest supply chain realignments in modern economic history. Factories are expanding, industrial wages are rising, foreign investment is pouring in, and millions of Mexicans are experiencing growing economic opportunity in real time…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (515+ words) Greg Abel stepped onto the Omaha stage last weekend facing a question that has lingered ever since Warren Buffett named him successor: can anyone really follow the Oracle? What struck me is that Abel didn't try to mimic Buffett's folksy…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (243+ words) For years, Canadians were told their economy was "strong," their banking system was "safe," and their housing market was "resilient." Now reality is finally colliding with the propaganda as ordinary Canadians increasingly admit they feel trapped financially despite endless government…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (523+ words) War in Iran resulted in recession-level industry decline in the U. S. as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and March." " Marc Bitzer, CEO of Whirlpool, May 7, 2026 Consumer staples companies are generally more defensive, but the sector is down 6% since February, with…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (772+ words) The housing bubble and unaffordable pricing have thwarted the launch plans of new households over the past decade. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years in 2025, down…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (177+ words) Most countries maintain fuel inventories that they can draw down in the event of an interruption. But those inventories are finite, and as the Iran war drags on, they are, in many cases, running out. The reason the gap exists…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago  (223+ words) COVID sent many companies into bankruptcy. Spirit Airlines is reportedly facing potential liquidation as early as this week. The airline is struggling with rising fuel costs and ongoing bankruptcy issues, which have significantly impacted its financial stability. When I looked…...