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Case Study in Gaming Loan Reporting: Blackstone’s BCRED

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Case Study in Gaming Loan Reporting: Blackstone’s BCRED

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Social Security Faces A Financial Reckoning Soon

The impending exhaustion of Social Security’s retirement trust fund in 2033 has stimulated a lot of commentary.

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The impending exhaustion of Social Security’s retirement trust fund in 2033 has stimulated a lot of commentary.

Stocks Are At All-Time Highs For Good Reason

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs last week and this isn’t sitting well with many people.

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs last week and this isn’t sitting well with many people.

Who Made Out On Trump's Memecoin?

If Dems take Congress, Trump may face reckoning for “pay-to-play” memecoin galas.

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If Dems take Congress, Trump may face reckoning for “pay-to-play” memecoin galas.

Trump’s Fed Chair Nominee Fails the Big Test

The senators grilling Kevin Warsh didn’t cover themselves in glory either.

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The senators grilling Kevin Warsh didn’t cover themselves in glory either.

Fears About AI Have These Stocks On Sale

These stock picks stand to benefit most from developing artificial intelligence technologies.

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These stock picks stand to benefit most from developing artificial intelligence technologies.

How Airline Deregulation Made Flight Affordable

For decades, federal regulators controlled airline prices and routes, limiting competition and keeping fares high. The Airline Deregulation Act changed ever ...

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For decades, federal regulators controlled airline prices and routes, limiting competition and keeping fares high. The Airline Deregulation Act changed ever ...

Homeowner's Insurance Premiums Rising? Blame Tariffs

When it becomes more expensive to build a house, it's also more expensive to rebuild that same house, driving up the cost of insurance.

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When it becomes more expensive to build a house, it's also more expensive to rebuild that same house, driving up the cost of insurance.

Why Ottawa's new independent bookstores are betting on niche

Ahead of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, Love Lyla Books in Westboro is part of a growing wave of niche, community-oriented bookshops.

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Ahead of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, Love Lyla Books in Westboro is part of a growing wave of niche, community-oriented bookshops.

Ben Sasse Couldn't Care Less Who Cures Pancreatic Cancer

Ben Sasse couldn’t care less where a cure comes from, he just wants to survive. Sasse didn’t tell me that, and he didn’t need to. His desire to live is al...

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Ben Sasse couldn’t care less where a cure comes from, he just wants to survive. Sasse didn’t tell me that, and he didn’t need to. His desire to live is al...

Mamdani's Approval Ratings Are "Lies, Lies, and Statistics"

Headlines in the media copied the detailed answers of a Marist Poll about New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 100 days in office. Headlines indica...

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Headlines in the media copied the detailed answers of a Marist Poll about New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 100 days in office. Headlines indica...

SEC's Gag Rule: An Unconstitutional Bargain

Imagine a federal agency accuses you of something you didn’t do. The agency has unlimited money, unlimited time, and runs a courtroom with its own judge. Defe...

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Imagine a federal agency accuses you of something you didn’t do. The agency has unlimited money, unlimited time, and runs a courtroom with its own judge. Defe...

Trump Administration Puts Stop to UAL War on Competition

Airline travelers have had plenty to complain about lately, and United Airlines has been busy adding to the list. Rather than focusing on competing for passenge...

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Airline travelers have had plenty to complain about lately, and United Airlines has been busy adding to the list. Rather than focusing on competing for passenge...

Kevin Warsh Failed Sen. Warren's Deceptively Easy Question

Kevin Warsh not answering who won the 2020 election is not a good sign for keeping the independence of Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman.

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Kevin Warsh not answering who won the 2020 election is not a good sign for keeping the independence of Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman.

Gender Wage Gap Truth Is Not What You've Been Told

The so-called gender wage gap shrinks to just cents on the dollar when accounting for women's career choices prioritizing family over demanding jobs.

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The so-called gender wage gap shrinks to just cents on the dollar when accounting for women's career choices prioritizing family over demanding jobs.

Keynes Misinterpreted Fundamental Economic Principles

John Maynard Keynes, the economist who arguably did more economic damage than any before or since, died 80 years ago tomorrow, on 21 April 1946.

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John Maynard Keynes, the economist who arguably did more economic damage than any before or since, died 80 years ago tomorrow, on 21 April 1946.

Why Age 69 Is Crucial to Planning Comfortable Retirement

If you have neglected retirement planning most of your life, you may have one last chance starting at age 69 that could determine how you live your final years ...

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If you have neglected retirement planning most of your life, you may have one last chance starting at age 69 that could determine how you live your final years ...

Favorite books about the Silk Road · Flipso

Sanjiva Wijesinha shares a personal list of books on the Silk Road and related Indian Ocean trade...

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Sanjiva Wijesinha shares a personal list of books on the Silk Road and related Indian Ocean trade...

How Blue States Can Win Us Back

The U.S. population has shifted away from blue states and toward red states in recent years. To understand why, and how blue states might become more appealing ...

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The U.S. population has shifted away from blue states and toward red states in recent years. To understand why, and how blue states might become more appealing ...

Confirm Kevin Warsh As Federal Reserve Chairman ASAP

Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing Tuesday should remove any doubt he’s the right man to head the Federal Reserve Board.

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Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing Tuesday should remove any doubt he’s the right man to head the Federal Reserve Board.

This Week's Photograph

The dandelions are back. I like them.

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The dandelions are back. I like them.

Eric Swalwell's fall is a warning to all Christians

Why the downfall of any public figure isn't an invitation to judge, but a mirror reflecting the hidden truth about ourselves.

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Why the downfall of any public figure isn't an invitation to judge, but a mirror reflecting the hidden truth about ourselves.

Thursday’s Forum – Outside the Beltway

OTB relies on its readers to support it. Please consider helping by becoming a monthly contributor through Patreon or making a one-time contribution via PayPal ...

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OTB relies on its readers to support it. Please consider helping by becoming a monthly contributor through Patreon or making a one-time contribution via PayPal ...

The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West’s ecosystems

Understanding the ecological consequences of the March 2026 heat wave across the West will take years, but research on a 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave offers...

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Understanding the ecological consequences of the March 2026 heat wave across the West will take years, but research on a 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave offers...

My Quick Gut Styling Advice On How To Fix These Rooms

These three readers need some styling advice and Emily gave them quick and affordable ideas to make their rooms look and feel better. Come see!

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These three readers need some styling advice and Emily gave them quick and affordable ideas to make their rooms look and feel better. Come see!

Scapade Launches Pocket-Sized Bluetooth Transmitter For Air Travelers

AirPro can transform any 3.5mm audio output into shareable wireless signal. It can plug into an in-flight entertainment system and turn it into a Bluetooth audi...

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AirPro can transform any 3.5mm audio output into shareable wireless signal. It can plug into an in-flight entertainment system and turn it into a Bluetooth audi...

NYT : FBI Investigated Reporter After Article About Patel's GF

The New York Times says the FBI investigated whether one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, violated laws against stalking after she wrote a story nearly...

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The New York Times says the FBI investigated whether one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, violated laws against stalking after she wrote a story nearly...

Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era

Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol, sending the blueprint to the House as the GOP marches closer to budget reconciliat...

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Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol, sending the blueprint to the House as the GOP marches closer to budget reconciliat...

India PMI rises to 58.3 in April as manufacturing drives strong private sector growth

India’s PMI rises to 58.3 in April, led by strong manufacturing growth, improved demand and hiring, signalling solid momentum in the private sector.

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India’s PMI rises to 58.3 in April, led by strong manufacturing growth, improved demand and hiring, signalling solid momentum in the private sector.

BCCL Q4 results: Net profit falls 58.9% to ₹27.28 crore

BCCL reports a 58.9% drop in Q4 net profit to ₹27.28 crore amid declining revenue from operations.

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BCCL reports a 58.9% drop in Q4 net profit to ₹27.28 crore amid declining revenue from operations.

EU migrant population hits record 64.2 million — RT World News

The number of immigrants living in the EU reached a record 64.2 million in 2025, according to a migration study based on Eurostat and UN data

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The number of immigrants living in the EU reached a record 64.2 million in 2025, according to a migration study based on Eurostat and UN data

Amba Auto Sales and Services to raise ₹65 cr via IPO on NSE Emerge

Amba Auto Sales and Services, an automobile and consumer electronics retailer, plans to raise ₹65 crore through Initial Public Offering on NSE Emerge.

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Amba Auto Sales and Services, an automobile and consumer electronics retailer, plans to raise ₹65 crore through Initial Public Offering on NSE Emerge.

A Formal Defense Pact in the Indo-Pacific Is the Wrong Answer

The debate over how best to deter China in the western Pacific has reached a new level of ambition. Ely Ratner, a former senior defense official in the

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The debate over how best to deter China in the western Pacific has reached a new level of ambition. Ely Ratner, a former senior defense official in the

The Gas Prices Are Too Damn High

Instead of pumping the brakes on the Iran war, President Trump is breaking the pumps. This week Alex looks at how high gas prices are impacting Americans, and w...

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Instead of pumping the brakes on the Iran war, President Trump is breaking the pumps. This week Alex looks at how high gas prices are impacting Americans, and w...

FARK.com: (14045902) Trump appointee fired for taking money from older sugar daddies. Difficulty, not Karoline Levitt

Humorous views on interesting, bizarre and amusing articles, submitted by a community of millions of news junkies, with regular Photoshop contests.

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Humorous views on interesting, bizarre and amusing articles, submitted by a community of millions of news junkies, with regular Photoshop contests.

MrBeast Employee Sues, Alleging Sexual Harassment

A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast's media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning fr...

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A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast's media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning fr...

mRube trade crosses ₹875 crore, expands to Northeast

mRube trade surpasses ₹875 crore, expanding into Northeast India, enhancing transparency and inclusivity in the natural rubber market.

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mRube trade surpasses ₹875 crore, expanding into Northeast India, enhancing transparency and inclusivity in the natural rubber market.

Maruti Suzuki achieves highest-ever production of 23.4 lakh cars in FY26

Maruti Suzuki sets a record with 23.4 lakh cars produced in FY26, becoming India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturer.

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Maruti Suzuki sets a record with 23.4 lakh cars produced in FY26, becoming India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturer.