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$33 Billion For Drones: How The One Big Beautiful Bill Creates A New Defense Boom (ZENA, KTOS, AVAV, LHX)
(MENAFN- GetNews) The One Big Beautiful Bill, also known as H.R. 1, was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. It delivers one of the largest federal investment packages in recent memory, combining permanent tax changes with over $150...

Believing these common banking myths could be costing you
A new NerdWallet survey reveals many Americans believe common misconceptions about bank security, account fees, and where you should be saving. But believing these financial myths can lead to costly mistakes when it comes to managing your money....
UK Financial Conduct Authority To Modernise Rules To Unlock Investment
The FCA is planning to review its client categorisation rules to unlock more opportunities for wealthy investors and support capital markets, driving economic growth. The reform will build on 10 initiatives the FCA has already delivered since...

IHT confusion driving costly inaction among families
A significant knowledge gap around inheritance tax (IHT) is contributing to costly financial inaction among families, according to new research from M&G. Nearly one in three people (32%) expecting to inherit £300,000 or more say they do not fully...

CHOOSE Act puts parents in driver’s seat
Published 10:15 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama families the ability to CHOOSE the education that best...
Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 – Leon Schreiber
Thursday, 10 July 2025 10/07/25 POLITICS Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 – Leon Schreiber Leon Schreiber | 09 July 2025 Minister says if we can build a new reform model, then we will restore the hope that SA as a whole can work Minister Leon...

Americans to get surprise automatic checks from $45m pot – but you must check your mail
AMERICANS in one major US state will receive surprise automatic checks from a massive $45 million pot. The state is making an effort to return unclaimed money to those who are eligible - and you don't even need to file a claim. 2 Americans in one...

Warning for anyone who has savings account with UK's 'five largest banks'
Millions of UK households are being warned over their savings accounts. A "wait and see" approach to savings could mean you are losing out on an eye-watering £624 worth of interest, according to personal finance experts. Sarah Coles, head of...

Credit card mandates are antithetical to free market principles
Efforts to shoehorn the Credit Card Competition Act into pieces of popular legislation need to be defeated. The proposed law would harm the small businesses and consumers it purports to help, writes Thomas Aiello, of the National Taxpayers...

Mayor says Selma is growing stronger, better
SELMA — Selma is not just growing — it’s thriving. That was the message from Mayor Byron McAllister in his 2025 State of the Town address. “Selma is ready and able to face the challenges of growth while not only meeting but exceeding the needs of...

Will iPhone 17 Air ditch USB-C for good? Latest leaks
Slimmer, sleeker—and possibly port-free? Dubbed the iPhone 17 Air, the upcoming model is expected to be just 6.25mm thick, making it nearly 2mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro. Apple reportedly plans to remove several components to achieve this...

City administrator: No fraudulent intent found in credit card use for city pool products
SHAMOKIN — City Administrator Robert Slaby and Deputy Administrator Valentine Mountjoy have found no fraudulent intent in any purchases made with a city credit card for pool supplies and equipment during the 2024 season. Slaby said he plans to...

$21M Flows Into First US Solana ETF as Snorter Token Approaches $1.7M Milestone
On July 8, the first US-listed spot Solana ETF – Rex-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) – recorded $21M in net inflows. Impressively, this pushed its total inflows to a hefty $41.2M in the first four days of launching. That single-day surge...

Here’s how the Trump tax bill will impact Colorado, from Medicaid to new tax breaks to energy credits
The tax bill signed into law by President Donald Trump will have seismic implications for Colorado — ranging from its tax-cutting provisions to the axe it will drop on Medicaid and food assistance. The bill, ushered through Congress by Republican...

Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles over faulty fuel pump
Ford Motor is recalling 850,318 Ford and Lincoln models because the vehicles' low-pressure fuel pump may fail while in use, causing the engine to stall, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Affected...

Want A Credit Card While You're Self Hired?
Given that an increasing number of indians were choosing self-employment recently, whether it is through freelancing, contract work, or maybe if it's miles with starting their very own business, the non-conventional team of workers is growing as a...

Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Elon Musk on Wednesday unveiled Grok 4, a new version of his X platform's AI chatbot. The update comes a day after the bot posted antisemitic content on the social media network. Musk introduced the new model in a livestream on X late Wednesday,...
Pest Hotspots: 5 Home Items Attracting Pests to Your Kids’ Space
123rf.comNo one wants creepy crawlers sneaking into their child’s room, but you might be surprised at what’s luring them in. Certain home items attracting pests could be quietly turning your kid’s space into a pest magnet. From forgotten snacks to...

From plants to a pool: Sprucing up your backyard while keeping costs in check
It’s peak landscaping season and budgeting for a backyard improvement project may seem difficult. Options can range from doing up your garden to larger renos like adding a pool. Experts say there are cost-effective ways to spruce up your yard....
Do You Have A Kotak Mahindra Bank Credit Card? Major Changes Coming From July 10 You Shouldn’t Miss!
Here is a heads-up for Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card users. The bank has announced a series of important changes for its credit card customers. It will discontinue the Myntra Kotak Credit Card from July 10, 2025. These updates may impact how...