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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced a harsh truth: America is a divided nation. These differences appear irreconcilable, and Greene is proposing “a peaceful national divorce.” Which state will file the papers first? The computer system warned long ago that the United States would not remain as one country indefinitely. The cycle of political disintegration is in motion. The question is not if, but when. History repeats because human nature never changes. People assume the United States will last forever because it has existed for nearly 250 years. But no empire, no republic, no government in history has ever escaped the…

Five years ago, I sat under a tree and cried. It was Cinco de Mayo 2020, and I woke up to an email: I was being laid off from my dream job as a global creative lead at Airbnb, one of 25% of the company being let go that morning as the pandemic hit the travel industry hard. I walked to the park in a daze, fully masked (remember those days?), found a tree, and broke down. Around me, life went on. Kids laughed. Dogs barked. Sun filtered through branches like nothing had changed. But for me, everything had. Layoffs…

QUESTION: Marty, here in Thailand, aside from freezing 3 million people’s accounts and bending to the OECD to hunt taxes for the Europeans, now we have the central bank is talking about imposing a tax on trading gold because of the right in the baht. Is Thailand committing economic suicide? FJ ANSWER: It appears that the Baht will peak against the dollar, perhaps here in September. Arguing to tax gold because of the rise in the currency is on par with the markets. We still show a Panic Cycle in 2026 for Thailand. The combination of these decisions and the…

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Written by Natalie NguyenAs someone who runs a small team and juggles everything from client communication to invoicing, I’ve learned that a few core tools can make or break your daily operations. For most professionals, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat aren’t just “nice-to-haves”—they’re foundational. But with everything shifting toward subscriptions, getting reliable, one-time access to both has become increasingly rare (and expensive).That’s why…

The Baltic Defense Line established by Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania has become the largest fortification effort in Europe since World War II. The multi-layered defensive installation includes anti-tank obstacles, surveillance systems, trenches, and bunkers. The “East Shield” is intended to protect these nations, and therefore Europe, from Russian invasion, which they believe is inevitable. Estonia announced that it has begun construction of a 40-kilometer trench along its border with Russia. Other Baltic States, such as Lithuania and Latvia, have constructed “dragon’s teeth” or anti-tank barriers that act as large pyramid-shaped concrete obstacles for armored vehicles. ?? Lithuania is shifting from…

The first time I spoke with Adam Richman and Joe Silberzweig, the co-founders of live events company Medium Rare, they were figuring out how their business could survive in a world shut down by the pandemic.In the five years that followed, they did more than just figure it out — they absolutely blew up. Medium Rare has become a powerhouse in the events space, creating festivals for some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment: Rob Gronkowski’s Gronk Beach, Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam, Shaquille O’Neal’s Shaq’s Fun House and Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate, to name a few.I caught up…

Political warfare is the new tool of the establishment. Jair Bolsonaro was permanently silenced, indicted for inciting a coup that never occurred, and sentenced to 27 years imprisonment. Călin Georgescu of Romania has become the establishment’s latest victim as he stands trial for inciting yet another coup that never occurred. Brussels determined that the vote of the Romanian people must be ignored. The European Court of Human Rights upheld the annulment of the results of the first presidential election. Unelected judges determined that Romania’s election results were null because they did not like the ruling. The government then acted perplexed…

JPMorgan Chase’s wealthiest clients will now receive discounts and referrals on services from luxury travel to art restoration.JPMorgan Private Bank announced on Tuesday that it is offering a new lifestyle program for its wealthy U.S. clients, providing access to services like booking private jets and hiring household staff. Services also include financial reporting programs, bill pay, and bookkeeping.One service, for example, provides clients free access to Valerie Wilson Travel, a company JPMorgan acquired in 2022, for travel planning and advice. (JPMorgan did not name any other travel companies available through the network, but said that there was a wide range…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Consumer behavior has undoubtedly shifted. Research shows that 70% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for ethically sourced products, and 66% expect brands to understand their needs and preferences. Nearly half of all consumers now buy products after seeing them endorsed by people they trust. These statistics clearly show that people want businesses to do better.But here’s what the data doesn’t capture: consumer expectations alone cannot drive the fundamental changes our world needs. While businesses scramble to meet these demands, they’re missing a crucial opportunity to lead transformation rather than…

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features New York City-based entrepreneur Seth Goldstein, 29. Goldstein is co-founder with Steven Rofrano of Ancient Crunch, a company behind the chip brands MASA and Vandy, which launched in 2022. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Ancient Crunch Want to read more stories like this? Subscribe to Money Makers, our free newsletter packed with creative side hustle ideas and successful strategies. Sign up here.What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?I was a vice president at a private equity fund focused on fast-growing…