Monthly Archives: September 2022

Trump joked about having to explain the Steele dossier ‘pee tape’ allegations to his wife Melania

Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump in New York City, on July 20, 2022. James Devaney/GC Images Donald Trump said it was hard to explain the infamous “pee tape” to his wife. The widely disputed Steele dossier compiled in 2016 claimed the tape existed. Trump has called the allegations “phony,” and…

Here are the winners and losers of China’s economic slowdown as it ripples though global markets

A worker wearing PPE walks down an empty street in Shanghai on May 18. HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images. The effects of China’s economic slowdown are spreading globally and resulting in various winners and losers, BofA says. A weaker China, BofA said, helps lower US inflation via a strong dollar but could also spur supply…

Trump warns MAGA political opponents of ‘the sleeping giant that they have awoken’ in belligerent speech at Ohio rally, video shows

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 17, 2022. Tom E. Puskar/AP Photo Donald Trump spoke at a rally for JD Vance in Youngstown, Ohio, on Saturday night. He referred to his political opponents as “thugs and tyrants.” Those enemies, Trump said, “have no idea of the sleeping…

I flew on a $25 million Gulfstream G280 that private aviation company Volato will charter for $6,550 starting in 2024 — see inside

Taylor Rains/Insider Private charter company Volato has ordered four Gulfstream G280 business aircraft that cost $25 million each. The plane, which will charter for $6,550 per hour, will complement the operator’s fleet of four-seater HondaJets. Volato’s G280 will seat up to 10 passengers and feature single beds, a large lavatory, and a dining room. Private…

Russia’s isolation from global markets is withering its economy and will wreck its status as an energy superpower, experts say

REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino Russia’s isolation from the west is a disaster for the long-term health of its economy, experts told Insider.  Trade isolation limits what Russia can import, making production more expensive. Russia’s situation will also greatly decrease its status as an energy superpower.  Russia’s resilience in the face of sanctions surprised experts in the early…

Workers in New York who have to stand for hours may soon be entitled to take a seat

Workers may soon be entitled to sit at work Getty Images The New York State Senate introduced a bill to protect staff who are forced to stand while working. The bill could require employers provide workers with seats to increase workplace safety.  Prolonged standing can cause muscle pain and harm workers’ health, the bill states. …

Aeroflot says it ordered more than 300 ‘fully Russified’ airliners. Take a look at the Ikrut MC-21 jet the airline claims will be its new flagship.

MC-21. Arnold O. A. Pinto/Shutterstock The Aeroflot Group has ordered 339 Russian jets, including the Tupelov Tu-214, the Sukhoi Superjet New, and the Irkut MC-21 from the Russian state-owned United Aircraft Company. The $16 billion worth of homegrown planes represents Russia’s desire to end its dependency on Western-built aircraft, but doubts remain it is up…

Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan makes me more determined than ever to save for my children’s education

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, center, with her children when they were younger. Courtesy of…

A worker at a student-loan company says the ‘lack of guidance’ from Biden’s Education Department on debt cancellation is hurting borrowers: ‘I’m just so worried people are going to be left out’

U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Alex Wong/Getty Images A student-loan company worker expressed concern with the lack of guidance on Biden’s debt relief. She said that FFEL borrowers in particularly are confused on whether they qualify. Biden’s administration has maintained it is prepared to implement this blanket relief. Student-loan companies…