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With disbelief I heard some days ago of the passing of Óscar Ugarteche, one of the Tax Justice Network’s long time senior advisers. This mournful news left me dismayed. The loss of an inspiring person always brings sadness even to those of us who were not fortunate enough to meet him in person. At the same time, this news made me want to pay tribute to the greatness of his persona.  Characterised by his…

Is a Trump Account worth it? For the free $1,000, yes, and that answer doesn’t change. Once you start adding your own money on top, the math gets less obvious. The free deposit goes to children born between 2025 and 2028 who have a Social Security number and who are U.S. citizens. Claiming it costs…

A bipartisan group of mostly retiring senators recently introduced a bill “to establish a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund,” that is, Social Security. The bill, called the “PROMISE Act of 2026,” sets a compressed schedule under which…

Gemini / Google Getting the most out of your dollar is important for every traveler. According to a recent ranking, there is a new No. 1 rewards program. American Airlines’ AAdvantage loyalty program is at the top of the leaderboard in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Travel Rewards Programs rankings. The AAdvantage…

This study provides pre-registered, experimental evidence on the use of non-generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to support students in large-enrollment undergraduate courses. We find the chatbot messaging increased students’ final grades and engagement with academic supports, such as tutoring. Treatment effects were generally consistent across student demographics, with the exception of treated women in a…

Worries over rising competition have put pressure on Broadcom , but Morgan Stanley has come to the chipmaker’s defense, calling it “a core AI winner” second only to Nvidia. In a note to clients on Tuesday, analysts at Morgan Stanley said concerns that Taiwan-based semiconductor company MediaTek could significantly steal Broadcom’s share of Google’s tensor…