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[FALSE CLAIM] “Climate change is driving insurance rates up, forcing developers to add weather-proofing”

“…Commercial real estate properties have seen insurance rates rise an average of over 7% since 2017, according to an August Moody’s report. That’s compared to a typical yearly increase of about two to three percent. “It’s not all really due to… Continue Reading…

Business

“Boycotts rarely work — but anti-LGBTQ+ backlash is forcing companies into tough choices”

“…As boycotts move beyond social-media-fueled outrage, companies like Anheuser-Busch, Target and Disney are facing monthslong public relations fiascos that have resulted in market share losses, C-suite shake-ups, legal battles and even threats to employees. In some cases, corporations have drawn the ire of conservative customers… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road”

“…The Consumer Price Index, which measures the prices Americans must pay for goods and services, is up 8.5% from a year ago — notching a fresh high in March. However, gas prices jumped 18.3% for the month, boosted by the war in Ukraine and… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto collapse erases more than $1 trillion in wealth, forcing a reckoning for everyday investors”

“By the end of last year, the value of Hasten Carter’s cryptocurrency holdings had climbed to about $250,000. He moved to a nicer apartment, bought a new truck, and started thinking about pursuing his dream of a full-time career in… Continue Reading…