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November 30, 2022

The Spectacular Collapse of FTX – A Roundup

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, which grew to become the 2nd largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, was accused of fraud last month when he filed for bankruptcy on behalf of FTX and his partner company, Alameda Research, a cryptocurrency trading firm. FTX is accused of using their client’s …

November 30, 2022

Today’s Legislative Call to Action: US Armed Forces

About S.4925 Preserving the Readiness of Our Armed Forces Act of 2022 US Congress 117th Congress Provides that a member of the National Guard (or another reserve component) must maintain access to pay and benefits while a request for a religious or health accommodation is pending. Additionally, a member of …

November 30, 2022

Life Insurers Pay Record Death Benefits in 2021

COVID-19 seems to be pushing life insurance payouts to new heights. Story at a glance Trade association the American Council of Life Insurers recently released its 2022 ACLI Life Insurers Fact Book. In the fact book, the group found life insurance companies paid $100 billion to the beneficiaries of policyholders …

November 30, 2022

Poll: Majority of Americans Don’t Fully Trust That America’s Elections are Fair and Accurate

55 Percent of Voters Also Lack Confidence in Election Results That are Delayed  (Austin, TX—November 29, 2022) Convention of States Action, in partnership with The Trafalgar Group—one of America’s most accurate pollsters in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2021—is releasing the results of a new national survey. Results were from surveys …

November 29, 2022

Sperm counts worldwide have plunged 62% in under 50 years, Israeli-led study finds

Sperm swimming towards the red egg in a dark background. 3D Illustration Rendering. Sperm counts worldwide have plummeted by 62 percent since 1973, according to new Israeli-led research. The research paper was published on Tuesday in the journal Human Reproduction Update. At the rate of current decline, fertility is projected to start …

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