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Mark Cuban says one of the best ways to address income inequality is to give workers a stake in the companies they help build. In an episode of Unmoderated News’ “What It Takes” podcast released Thursday, the billionaire businessman said every employee, from the CEO to the janitor, should receive stock in the company. He
Be careful with the AI washer/dryer in the unit. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced a series of new tenant protection proposals, the result of his “Rental Scam Hearings” earlier this year. Plans included fixes for black mold, fire problems, and a growing AI problem. New York will now require real estate agents
President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized New York’s new pause in developing AI data centers, arguing that the state is rejecting one of the biggest economic opportunities from the AI boom. “One of the biggest drivers of employment in the future is data centers,” Trump wrote in Truth Social, calling the facilities “money machines” and
Donald Trump wants to add another government-issued item to the growing list bearing his name or likeness: a commemorative $1 coin. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday unveiled the design of a new gold-toned $1 coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The coin features a portrait of Trump looking forward along with
The companies are urging Congress to remove a measure from a bill that would restrict defense contractors from issuing dividends or buying back their stock. More than 40 business and industry groups have written a letter to the Senate urging action on Section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act, a provision that would effectively