Tag: USA
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Ski Resorts or Billionaire Playgrounds?
The Rising Privatization of America’s Slopes and Its Impact on Real Estate The recent closure of Homewood Mountain Resort, a beloved public ski area on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, has sparked significant debate over the growing trend of privatizing ski resorts in the United States. This movement not only alters the accessibility of these recreational…
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Trump’s Gold Card: $5 Million for a Path to U.S. Citizenship
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump sat in the Oval Office on Tuesday, leaned forward, and laid it out plain. A new visa. A new deal. A “gold card” for those who can pay. “They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful, and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a…
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The U.S. is Now the Top Tax Haven in History
For years, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, and Panama have been synonymous with offshore tax havens, attracting the world’s elite and corporations looking to protect their wealth. However, in a surprising turn of events, the United States has emerged as the most powerful tax haven in history. While U.S. lawmakers have spent decades criticizing foreign jurisdictions…
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Broken Arrow: A Nation on Edge
The calendar turned to 2025, but the shadows of uncertainty linger. The Broken Arrow White Paper, released January 9, 2025, pulls no punches. It warns of the unthinkable: a refurbished Soviet-era nuclear device, poised and ready within U.S. borders. The document, a grim synthesis of HUMINT, OSINT, and SIGINT intelligence, paints a stark picture of…
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America Under Siege: Lessons from Unrestricted Warfare
The book Unrestricted Warfare is no bedtime story. Written by two Chinese Air Force senior colonels, Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui, it lays bare a chilling blueprint for modern conflict. Its pages are a manifesto for a new kind of warfare, one that bypasses battlefields and tanks, targeting instead the fragile underpinnings of a technologically…
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King Chucky’s Currency: A Royal Collectible in a Changing World
As the reign of King Charles III continues, one aspect of his legacy is already cementing itself as a collector’s dream—currency bearing his royal visage. Affectionately (or humorously) dubbed “King Chucky” by enthusiasts, these coins and banknotes are finding their place as highly sought-after memorabilia. But why is this currency poised to gain even greater…
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America’s Quest for Justice: Unraveling Canada’s Role in the 2020 Election Controversy
The chill of January cuts deep, but the winds of justice blow colder. Across the border, beneath the veneer of our friendly northern neighbor, lies a storm of accusations that demands attention. Evidence is mounting that the Government of Canada may have played a role in undermining the sanctity of the 2020 United States presidential…
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U.S. Strategy for Countering China’s Influence in Zambia
Leveraging Local Dynamics and Sustainable Partnerships China’s Influence in Zambia: Not as Coordinated as It Seems China’s growing presence in Africa has long been a subject of intense scrutiny. In exchange for resources and influence, China provides African nations with significant financial support and infrastructure. However, as our extensive research into Zambia’s experience shows, China’s…
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These Are America’s Biggest Gambling States
In 2023, the “commercial gaming industry” which includes casinos and sports betting services collectively earned more than $66 billion, a 10% jump from 2022. In the following graphic, Visual Capitalist’s Marcus Lu ranks the top 10 U.S. states by the amount consumers spent on gambling in 2023. Data for this graphic and article is sourced from the American Gaming Association. Which…