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* G7 finance chiefs gather in Stresa, Italy on…

These are the trailing total returns for the U.S. stock market1 over various time frames: Year to date: +11% One year: +30% Five years: +94% Ten years: +223% Fifteen years: +679% Not bad considering we’ve had two bear markets…

What does land tax, Monopoly, and Australia have in common?Last week I wrote a piece about land tax and some economists who say we should tax land more so we can cut taxes on business and labour income.Today, let's read a bit more about…

There was mixed reaction to Israel’s deadly attack on the Gaza Strip and Palestinian rocket fire in response, with Israel and its allies defending the air raids and those supporting the besieged territory denouncing the violence. Below…

Recent research has revealed a significant occurrence of hyperglycemia in breast cancer patients treated with the drug alpelisib. The study highlights the importance of early detection and management of high blood sugar levels to improve…

Photo: Feng Yu (Shutterstock)Previously, we explained the difference between a half-bath and a full-bath, and other toilet-related math, along with why you may start seeing listings referring to the “primary” (rather than the “master”)…

BUÑOL, VALENCIA VALENCIAN COMMU, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Several people covered with tomato during the Tomatina festival, on 31 August, 2022 in Buñol, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. La Tomatina is celebrated after two years of…

Researchers have found that metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, lowers the odds of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, or death due to COVID-19 by over 40 percent; and over 50 percent if prescribed early in…