Author: Press Room
This year is shaping up to be one of the most legislatively successful in U.S. sound money history. Money Metals Exchange was instrumental in achieving six new sound money victories… as well as one key defensive win. The upshot is that sound money legislation, carefully crafted and propelled by grassroots enthusiasm, is proving to be both practical and achievable. The seven legislative successes, coming on the heels of five in 2023, range from new sales tax and income tax exemptions to policies that undermine the Federal Reserve’s problematic monopoly on money. Here’s the rundown… Sales Taxes on Gold & Silver Nearing Extinction Two…
This year is shaping up to be one of the most legislatively successful in U.S. sound money history. Money Metals Exchange was instrumental in achieving six new sound money victories… as well as one key defensive win. The upshot is that sound money legislation, carefully crafted and propelled by grassroots enthusiasm, is proving to be both practical and achievable. The seven legislative successes, coming on the heels of five in 2023, range from new sales tax and income tax exemptions to policies that undermine the Federal Reserve’s problematic monopoly on money. Here’s the rundown… Sales Taxes on Gold & Silver Nearing Extinction Two…
Technology addiction and rampant screen time are ravaging America’s youth, and young people are paying the price with their mental health, PragerU Kids Director of Outreach Jill Simonian said during an interview on Breitbart News Daily. Simonian spoke with host Mike Slater on Monday about how parents have a duty to protect their children from the dangers of unfettered technology use in a world dominated by screens. The topic is also woven into PragerU’s new short documentary called The Void: Finding Happiness in a World of Escapism, which delves into “why is Gen Z the most depressed, anxious, and overly medicated…
Technology addiction and rampant screen time are ravaging America’s youth, and young people are paying the price with their mental health, PragerU Kids Director of Outreach Jill Simonian said during an interview on Breitbart News Daily. Simonian spoke with host Mike Slater on Monday about how parents have a duty to protect their children from the dangers of unfettered technology use in a world dominated by screens. The topic is also woven into PragerU’s new short documentary called The Void: Finding Happiness in a World of Escapism, which delves into “why is Gen Z the most depressed, anxious, and overly medicated…
A Brazilian Federal court sentenced Bruno Aiub, a political podcaster locally known as “Monark,” to one year and two months in prison for “slandering” Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) Minister Flavio Dino by calling him a “fatty,” Brazilian outlets reported Tuesday. Dino, prior to his appointment as a member of the top Brazilian court in February 22, served as far-left President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s justice minister between January 2023 and February 2. During his tenure as justice minister, Dino made several calls for the regulation of social media and claimed that platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and others were…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for high-level meetings on Wednesday intended to discuss how to stop Israel’s self-defense operations against Iran-backed terrorist organizations, Iranian media reported. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) confirmed on Wednesday that Araghchi met with his Saudi counterpart, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, a meeting the Saudis described as necessary to discuss “bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.” Iranian media reportedly the reason for the occasion differently, insisting the goal was “consultations and coordination” to “stop the regime’s [Israel’s] crimes.” Iran is seeking to enhance “diplomatic efforts, in co-ordination with countries…
The CEO of tech company Automattic, Matt Mullenweg, has offered unhappy employees a buyout package of $30,000 or six months of salary to quit the company and never return amid an ongoing dispute with competitor WP Engine. SFGate reports that the San Francisco-based tech company Automattic, known for its popular web-hosting site WordPress.com, has been embroiled in a weeks-long drama with competitor WP Engine. The conflict reached a new height last week when CEO Matt Mullenweg announced that 159 of his workers had chosen to accept a buyout offer and quit the company. Mullenweg, who is also one of the co-creators…
Jason Allen, a “synthetic media artist,” is appealing the US Copyright Office’s decision to deny copyright registration for his award-winning AI-generated work “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” claiming that the ruling fails to recognize the human authorship involved in creating the piece. Ars Technica reports that the debate surrounding the copyrightability of AI-generated art has reached new heights as Jason Allen, the creator of the controversial work “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” appeals the U.S. Copyright Office’s decision to deny him copyright registration. Allen’s piece, which won a state fair art competition, was created using the AI tool Midjourney. The Copyright Office rejected Allen’s…
A number of tornadoes have been reported across Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels towards on the Sunshine State. “Multiple tornado warnings in effect across Florida peninsula,” the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in a Wednesday afternoon update. “Tropical-storm-force winds are moving onshore the west coast of Florida.” The NHC warned that individuals should be ready to shelter quickly if a tornado warning is given in their area, “away from windows and in an interior room not prone to flooding.” “Lots and lots of tornadoes as part of the pregame,” famed broadcast meteorologist Jim Cantore said. Several videos are circulating on…
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Democrat challenger Janelle Stelson debated the key issue of border security Tuesday night in one of the marquee matchups of the 2024 election cycle. The issue has become a focal point in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, with Perry supporting Donald Trump’s tough border security policies and defending his opposition to a Senate pro-migration border bill that Vice President Kamala Harris has falsely claimed would have passed Congress if not for Donald Trump’s opposition. Stelson, a longtime Pennsylvania news anchor who lives just outside the district, supports the legislation, which Perry accurately pointed out would “let in…