Amazon Launches “Amazon Now” for 30-Minute Deliveries in U.S. Cities
Amazon has launched Amazon Now, a new ultra-fast delivery service offering groceries, household essentials, and everyday items in as little as 30 minutes in...
Kaizen: Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 16)
In my conversations with you, you tell me about the trips you’re going on and often email me from your trip to let me...
Energy, Food, and Housing Push Inflation Higher in April
The April 2026 CPI report showed that inflation remained elevated and increased faster than expected, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices...
US Energy Production Hits Record High in 2025 for Fourth Straight Year
US energy production reached a record 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, according to the US Energy Information Administration, marking the fourth...
China’s Tech Independence Effort Fuels Rise of Chip Industry Billionaires
China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency has boosted Hubei Dinglong, a key supplier of chip-making materials, reports Forbes. The company produces CMP materials, photoresists, and...
Tankers Disable Tracking to Cross Strait of Hormuz Safely
A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has exited the Strait of Hormuz after briefly going dark on tracking systems, marking a rare and...
“Drops of God”: There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 25)
Are you watching the show “Drops of God?” We are. And it’s excellent. But I’ll have to point out it has subtitles, which can...
JD Vance Says US-Iran Talks End Without Peace Deal
Vice President JD Vance said the US and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan. Vance...
Elon Musk Backs Warren Buffett’s Plan to Tackle US Debt
In the Fortune article “Elon Musk Endorses Warren Buffett’s ‘5-Minute Plan’ to Fix the National Debt,” Elon Musk backed a proposal originally suggested by...
New Federal Initiative Aims to Unlock Billions of Barrels in the Bakken
The US Department of Energy announced $36 million in funding for the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center to advance enhanced...