In a sweeping declaration, it is asserted that corruption is ubiquitous in all countries, with politicians engaging in heists, thievery, bribery, and malfeasance. The notion of a pristine, corruption-free nation is dismissed as a fallacy. However, the spotlight turns to the United States, globally recognized as a champion of democracy and the rule of law, as it faces revelations of a staggering $3.8... 

China is experimenting with digital money with an expiration date, meaning that citizens will be forced to spend and not save. The “digital yuan” could usher in an era of total population control as people who aren’t allowed to save money will be more dependent on the government. “Beijing has tested expiration dates to encourage users to spend it quickly, for times when the economy needs a... 

American CEOs call the Congress to ‘stabilize the debt’ Chief executives of more than 80 major US corporations, including Aetna, Goldman Sachs, Macy’s and Boeing are joining forces to pressure Congress to bring down the federal deficit by raising taxes and cutting spending. ­The CEOs call on the policymakers to prepare a fiscal plan that would “stabilize the debt as a share of the...