A breakdown of gun terminology to help you in discussions on mass shootings and debates over gun control

AR-15 rifles for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 2017. Joshua Roberts/Reuters The language surrounding firearms can be tricky. “Assault weapons,” for example, is among the most divisive phrases in debates over gun control.  There’s been a renewed discussion over gun control following recent mass shootings. Given the ongoing…

Biden extends the student-loan payment pause for another 6 months at most as his debt relief remains blocked in court

U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, speaks on student loan debt in the Roosevelt Room of the White House August 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. President Biden announced steps to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year and cap payments at 5 percent…

Trump faced a jury pool ‘notorious’ for huge damages before settling a lawsuit brought by protesters, experts say

Donald Trump arrives to a press event to announce his candidacy for the U.S. presidency at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015 in New York City. He made derogatory remarks about Mexicans. Christopher Gregory/Getty Images Donald Trump’s lawyers settled a lawsuit brought by protesters at the 11th hour. He was facing Bronx jurors “notorious” for…

Rocket Dollar review: Invest in crypto, real estate, and other alternative assets

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. Rocket Dollar offers self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs), solo 401(k)s, crypto, real estate, and…

Manchester United soars 18% after report says the UK soccer team’s American owners may decide to sell it

Forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United by “mutual agreement” on Tuesday. Getty/Alex Pantling Manchester United shares soared Tuesday following a Sky News report the UK soccer club may be put up for sale.  The American family that owns the team is preparing to announce it’s exploring financial options for the Old Trafford team.  Manchester United…

Only 3 countries in the world protect the right to bear arms in their constitutions: the US, Mexico, and Guatemala

Over 300 people march with loaded firearms in an Open Carry for Freedom March in Inverness, Florida in 2016. Chris Tilley/Reuters Only three countries in the world currently have a constitutional right to own a gun: the US, Mexico, and Guatemala.Six other countries used to have a constitutional right to bear arms, but they’ve since…

Rail workers are ‘enraged’ and feel ‘mistreated,’ says a union president. It could end in a holiday season strike that would send shockwaves through the US economy.

Freight trains sit parked in a railroad yard ahead of a potential rail workers union strike in Louisville, Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2022. The Washington Post via Getty Images Rail workers might go on strike in December, potentially rattling the supply chain and the whole economy. The president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and…