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  • Corporate Debt Projected to Swell to Over $75 Trillion by 2020

    Corporate Debt Projected to Swell to Over $75 Trillion by 2020

    The average U.S. household carries an average of $129,579 in total debt, but that’s nothing compared to the projected amount of corporate debt the nation will be seeing in the next few years. By 2020, corporate debt is predicted to swell to $75 trillion from its current standing at $51 trillion, according to S&P Global…

  • After Historic Flooding, WV Attorney General Issues Warning to Potential Car Buyers

    After Historic Flooding, WV Attorney General Issues Warning to Potential Car Buyers

    Patrick Morrisey, Attorney General of West Virginia, announced to consumers to be careful when shopping and purchasing for vehicles this summer because of potential scams. According to West Virginia Record, due to the major flooding that West Virginia experienced this summer, vehicles that were submerged by the flooding are going up for sale. Morrisey wants…

  • Rising Prices in the Sneaker Industry Thanks to Millionaire Celebrities

    Rising Prices in the Sneaker Industry Thanks to Millionaire Celebrities

    Everyone enjoys a good pair of sneakers. On average, a solid pair of skateboarding shoes costs about $50 to $100. According to some NBA superstars and rap icons, however, the $140 to $150 price range is more reasonable. “As humbly as I can say it, I’m not a $88 player,” said Kevin Durant, the newest…

  • New Law Aims to Increase Regulation of Toxic Substances

    New Law Aims to Increase Regulation of Toxic Substances

    President Barack Obama has signed into law new measures granting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency increased power to regulate toxic chemicals and substances at the federal level. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, named for the late New Jersey Democratic Senator who championed new toxic substance laws before his death…

  • New Advancements in Hybrid Automotive Technology Include Wireless Charging and Solar Energy

    New Advancements in Hybrid Automotive Technology Include Wireless Charging and Solar Energy

    Hitting the market next summer, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550e will feature wireless battery charging. This highly advanced technology does not require the use of cords or plugs, as it works in a similar fashion to the new wirelessly charging cell phones. According to Autocar, the charging system will function with two coils. One will…

  • The Three Amigos Summit 2016 Pledges to Reduce Fossil Fuel Emissions in North America

    The Three Amigos Summit 2016 Pledges to Reduce Fossil Fuel Emissions in North America

    The leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada have met earlier this week in Ottawa, Canada to discuss the future of energy sourcing in North America. At the so-called Three Amigos Summit, Barack Obama of the U.S., Mexico’s Enrique Pena Nieto, and Justin Trudeau of Canada all pledged to generate half of North America’s…

  • City of Seattle V. Feds: Justice Dept Sues to Keep FBI Surveillance Cameras Secret

    City of Seattle V. Feds: Justice Dept Sues to Keep FBI Surveillance Cameras Secret

    In an effort to hide details of ongoing FBI surveillance efforts in the city of Seattle, federal prosecutors are suing the city. According to SeattlePI.com, the Justice Department has requested a court order, which would prevent the city from releasing information into the whereabouts of FBI-operated surveillance cameras installed on power poles as part of…

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics Call for Stricter Lead Regulations

    The American Academy of Pediatrics Call for Stricter Lead Regulations

    The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading group of pediatricians, released a statement on June 20, 2016, that claims the U.S. isn’t doing enough to prevent childhood lead poisoning. Over the past few decades, childhood lead poisoning rates have decreased, but it is still much too high. Every year, there are approximately 600,000 new…

  • Federal Healthcare Costs Estimated at $2.6 Trillion Less Than Originally Expected

    Federal Healthcare Costs Estimated at $2.6 Trillion Less Than Originally Expected

    A new study from the Urban Institute suggests that U.S. spending on healthcare may turn out to be significantly less than originally anticipated five years ago — as much as $2.6 trillion less, as a matter of fact. In 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimated that federal healthcare expenditures would amount to…

  • North American Real Estate Investing Still in High Demand

    North American Real Estate Investing Still in High Demand

    The Entrust Group released its annual Real Estate Investor Market Research Report for 2015, and it shows growing interest in real estate investments in retirement savings accounts. The states with the most market interest are Arizona, California, Texas, and Colorado. According to Ris Media, the Entrust Group is a well-known provider within the self-directed industry.…