The vetting process for Brooke Rollins, who is in line to become the next U.S. secretary of Agriculture, is happening at a time when numerous transformations are occurring in America’s agricultural sector. The surge in land prices and the increased involvement of institutional investors in farmland are posing challenges for small farmers trying to stay […]
My father’s admiration for America began with a vending-machine coffee at JFK airport in 1968. Arriving from Egypt, where authoritarian rule prevailed, he encountered his first vending machine. The ability to insert a dime and instantly receive a steaming cup of coffee represented innovation and potential in a new world, sparking his love for the […]
When Congress offered George Washington command of the Continental Army in 1775, he accepted the position but declined to take a salary. He believed that his leadership should be viewed as a selfless dedication to the American Revolution. It may appear that this wasn’t a significant sacrifice for a wealthy plantation owner. However, despite being […]
On January 28, the Trump administration introduced a buyout offer to about 2 million federal employees. Those who agree will receive full pay and benefits for a period of 8 months. It is anticipated that 5 to 10 percent of federal workers will take up this offer, leading to estimated annual savings of $100 billion. […]
In June of 2022, inflation rates in the United States soared to levels not seen in 40 years. The subsequent two years saw a significant decline in both the Consumer Price Index and Personal Consumption Expenditures-based inflation rates, despite sustained economic growth and a strong labor market. However, there is cause for concern as core […]
The banks offering the highest retirement bonuses have been updated. With the start of February 2025, the banks offering the highest bonuses to retirees have become a topic of interest. Those who have recently become eligible for retirement or are planning to transfer their retirement salary to another bank are curious about the updated retirement […]
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, conducted a test run of the Gebze OSB-Darica metro line. Uraloglu stated that a new era has begun in metros, saying, “From now on, our metro lines will be entirely national and local.” According to Uraloglu, the Gebze OSB-Darica Metro Line is the first metro line constructed as […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will make agricultural support payments totaling 2.2 billion liras to farmers. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumaklı, shared on social media about the agricultural support payments. Yumaklı stated, “We value production and support farmers. We are transferring 2 billion 164 million 322 thousand liras of agricultural support payments […]
France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement to establish a data center with a capacity of 1 gigawatt dedicated to artificial intelligence. Following discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the agreement is expected to attract investments ranging from $30 to $50 billion. France […]
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Bayraktar, announced the beginning of discussions for cooperation in the mining sector with Somalia. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that following the discovery of oil, discussions have commenced for collaboration in the mining sector with Somalia. Turkey had sent a seismic exploration ship to […]
