Economic Policy

Business | Economy

Project 2025: The Vanishing Act of Paychecks and Small Businesses
May 17, 2026

Brothers and sisters, gather around, for Project 2025 has all the flair of a magic show where political priorities make workers’ paychecks vanish faster…

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TikTok SoundOn’s 2026 Royalty Shake-Up: The Real Cost of a Free Lunch

TikTok's new SoundOn royalty model seems like a dream with its '100% forever' promise. But there's a catch—switch distributors, and you might find yourself paying the piper.

Business | Economy

Project 2025: The Vanishing Act of Paychecks and Small Businesses

By Moses Pray

Brothers and sisters, gather around, for Project 2025 has all the flair of a magic show where political priorities make workers' paychecks vanish faster…

Business | Tech

Netflix Slaps a Price Tag on Your Scroll—and Now Wants to Monetize Your Podcasts, Too

By Lee Keybum

Netflix hiked your bill, and by 2027, it's bringing ads to your feeds and podcasts. You signed up for 'value'; now pay for 'advertisement features.'

Economy | Health

When a Virtual Check‑In Feels Like a Paperwork Excuse: OIG Unearths $2.26 Million in Sketchy Remote Visits

By Hugh Jass

An audit reveals $2.26 million in potentially improper Medicare payments, highlighting gaps in oversight and the intriguing complexity of virtual healthcare billing.

Business | Politics

When Small Government Ideas Meet Big Wallets

By Brick Tungsten

Ah, there's nothing like the sweet aroma of a backyard barbecue to remind a man that small government dreams are like the perfect burger—juicy…

Conflict | Culture

When Inclusion Trips Over Its Own Paperwork: Long Beach Pride Festival’s Last‑Minute Shutdown

By Amanda Lynn

Long Beach Pride Festival was canceled 30 minutes before opening, leaving vendors and fans in the lurch as missing permits derailed the event. Meanwhile, the city-funded parade marches on.