USAID Funded Aid Programs Abroad, But Mainly Was a Jobs Program for Progressives

Elon Musk Vs The Democrats: Outcomes Vs Process Authored by Stephen Soukup via American Greatness, Years ago, when my oldest son was a Boy Scout, he was asked to write a report/make a presentation on a modern American “hero.” He chose Elon Musk, and I, of course, rolled my eyes so hard they nearly popped out of my head. I knew Musk was a successful businessman, but I also knew that he was both an advocate for and a seasoned manipulator of Big Government. Tesla, for example, received a $465 million Department...

Ferrari's Hybrid Hangover: Collectors Stampede Into Legacy V8s And V12s Exotic-car collectors continue to shun hybrid Ferraris (Read May's sportscar report) in favor of legacy V8 and V12 petrol-powered models, pushing used-car values sharply higher. One possible driver is concern over long-term ownership costs: hybrid and fully electric supercars combine complex electronics, high-voltage battery packs, and sophisticated thermal-management systems, creating the risk of astronomical repair bills as these vehicles age. Goldman Sachs analyst Christian Frenes, the bank's equity analyst covering European automakers including Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Renault, Aston Martin, and Porsche...

Deepwater's Munster: AI Is "Different This Time" Last night's ZeroHedge Debate brought together AI bull Gene Munster and veteran investor (and AI bear) George Noble for a clash over whether the AI-driven stock market rally is another speculative bubble or the beginning of a much larger technological revolution.Munster argued that AI really is "different this time," with adoption and corporate spending poised to grow far beyond current expectations. Noble pushed back, warning that massive capital expenditures, mounting debt, and questionable returns on investment bear troubling similarities to past bubbles.We recommend watching the full...