Finance

MONEY FOR NOTHING

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Songs about the music industry often touch on financial themes in two main ways: the struggles artists face and the broader commentary on the industry's economic landscape.

Financial Struggles

Many artists highlight the difficulties of making a living in music. These songs often express frustration over low royalties, unfair contracts, and the constant hustle required to stay afloat. For example:

2024 SUPERPOWERS

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The global economic order is stitched together by trade and economic collaboration, but these show signs of fraying.

With nationalism on the rise and cross-border trade flows stagnating, economies are growing more protectionist. At the same time, demographic shifts are driving economic growth and productivity in India and Asia, which could shift the global power balance. 
 

Methodology

Dalio assessed each nation's strength based on a wide range of metrics including the following:

TRIPLE B BAND

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Bruce Springsteen is declared a Billionaire. The ‘Dancing in the Dark’ singer has joined an exclusive group of wealthy music artists.

An Independent review reveals that after more than a half-century in the music industry, Bruce Springsteen has reportedly entered his billionaire era.

TRUTH SOCIAL?

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The following are legit and the latest news reports from The Associated Press and Reuters News Service about Truth Social.

SENDING THE CLOWNS

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Since the US House Republican-led show isn't going well, they sent in the clowns, in other words, let's try these jokes. 

The show's best-known and Sondheim's biggest hit song was almost an afterthought, written several days before the start of tryouts.

it means to act stupidly to make other people laugh: to clown around when all hope is gone. Some folks always want to know, when listening to a song, what the end is going to be, so "Send in the Clowns" didn't settle in until the end is near, "Don't bother, they're here",

NYC TAX CHEATS

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I always pay my NewYork City property taxes early or at least on time before the deadline. Am I the exception or the rule?

For New Yorkers, ‘there are no consequences for not paying your property taxes’ as delinquencies spike to $880 million

KISS OFF MUSK

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos just leapfrogged Elon Musk as the world’s richest person with a fortune of $200 billion dollrs Fortune.

For the first time in more than nine months, Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest person.

Musk lost his position atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index to Jeff Bezos after shares in TeslaInc. tumbled 7.2% on Monday. Musk now has a net worth of $197.7 billion; Bezos’ fortune is $200.3 billion. 

$364 MILLION FRAUDSTER

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A NY Court has repeatedly ordered Donald Trump and his organization to pay 364 Million dollars for its massive fraudulent practices.

Attorney General Leticia James's case highlighted ways that the Trump Organization inflated the value of its assets to get favorable deals on insurance and loans. The prosecution also proved that Trump “acted with intent” and knowledge of such practices. Donald has once again been defeated.  “Donald Trump may have authored the art of the deal, but he perfected the art of the steal.” James said。

THE NEW GOP

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Here's a new critical view of the Republican Party's wealthy donors and their alleged intentions, according to The Hartmann Report.

Discussing political matters can be complex and nuanced. It's essential to consider multiple perspectives and sources to form a well-rounded understanding of any situation.

Rightwing Billionaires & Trump Want a Nation Where Everything is For Sale

Republicans are pushing our country: no social safety net, corrupt regulatory and police agencies, politicians and legislation for sale, and absolute immunity for the morbidly rich…