Obama's Presidential Center Seeking 100 Unpaid Volunteers To Staff Lavish Facility Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Former president Barack Obama’s foundation has announced that it will be launching its lavish $850 million presidential center in Chicago in June and is seeking unpaid volunteers to help staff the facility. That may seem on brand for a former president who has made volu...
Obama's Presidential Center Seeking 100 Unpaid Volunteers To Staff Lavish Facility Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Former president Barack Obama’s foundation has announced that it will be launching its lavish $850 million presidential center in Chicago in June and is seeking unpaid volunteers to help staff the facility. That may seem on brand for a former president who has made volunteerism a central tenet of his civic career since his beginnings as a community organizer in Chicago. At the same time, the staggering costs and jaw-dropping salaries being paid to Obama’s cronies who will run the presidential center are not as easy to pass off as part of his legacy of civic engagement. Valerie Jarrett, a longtime advisor who will head up the center, is being paid $740,000 salary according to Breitbart . In a press release from the Obama Foundation, Jarrett described the intended role of the unpaid volunteers, saying, “As Ambassadors, they will create a welcoming and inclusive experience for visitors while representing the strength, resilience, and leadership of this community. Together, we are building something that inspires service, connection, and action far beyond our walls.” Foundation officials told Fox News Digital that the volunteers will complement the roughly 300 full- and part-time employees and that the volunteer program represents the foundation’s values both onsite and in the community. Jarrett is one of several former Obama White House officials collecting six-figure paychecks as foundation executives. According to Fox News Digital, tax filings show “Total salaries and benefits at the foundation climbed from $18.5 million in 2018 to $43.7 million in 2024 as staffing expanded to 337 employees and annual revenue reached nearly $210 million.” Unpaid volunteers are commonly employed by presidential libraries, nonprofit cultural institutions, and museums. In the case of the Obama Presidential Center, the foundation reports that “volunteer ‘Ambas...
He says the army is "responsible" in its conduct, and adds that his government is "trying its best" and has "taken measures [to ensure] civilians are not involved in the situation". But he concludes "civilians who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time might be caught in the crossfire. There's no way you can prevent that."
He says the army is "responsible" in its conduct, and adds that his government is "trying its best" and has "taken measures [to ensure] civilians are not involved in the situation". But he concludes "civilians who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time might be caught in the crossfire. There's no way you can prevent that."
"There is no international treaty or other regulation for this type of work and the use of AI with these types of weapons. All of this is happening out of sight."
"There is no international treaty or other regulation for this type of work and the use of AI with these types of weapons. All of this is happening out of sight."
After a chaotic week following the Justice Department’s mid-trial settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, the antitrust trial picked back up surprisingly smoothly on Monday — this time, with dozens of states leading the case. This isn’t the outcome the states originally wanted. Out of concerns about being able to effectively take over the case and fear that the jury would be prejudiced by the sh...
After a chaotic week following the Justice Department’s mid-trial settlement with Live Nation-Ticketmaster, the antitrust trial picked back up surprisingly smoothly on Monday — this time, with dozens of states leading the case. This isn’t the outcome the states originally wanted. Out of concerns about being able to effectively take over the case and fear that the jury would be prejudiced by the shakeup, they requested a mistrial, which would have restarted the court battle at an unknown future date. But an irritated Judge Arun Subramanian seemed likely to deny the request, and once the states figured out how to retain the DOJ’s expert witness and were able to quickly hire up, they withdrew their mistrial motion. After the new faces were introduced, the trial restarted from roughly where it left off more than a week ago, with testimony that included how Live Nation deployed its “velvet hammer” against rivals. Subramanian welcomed the jurors back from their “spring break” and asked if they had read or encountered any news about the case when they were out, which is forbidden by the jury instructions. They either shook their heads or remained silent. He reminded the jurors that the US had resolved its claims, as had a handful of states, but the rest were proceeding to trial. Jurors shouldn’t make any inferences from the fact those parties are no longer in the case, he said. With the DOJ out of the picture, the lawyers who questioned early witnesses were gone, replaced by a new team co-led by Jonathan Hatch, an attorney from the New York AG’s office, and Jeffrey Kessler of Winston & Strawn, who represented college athletes in the landmark Supreme Court antitrust case against the NCAA over compensation. The states’ attorneys picked up questioning of Jay Marciano, the COO of AEG, a competitor to Live Nation on multiple fronts. While Hatch refreshed jurors on parts of Marciano’s prior testimony, it was otherwise a fairly standard examination. Marciano testified about ticke...
Adeia settles litigation with AMD, validating its key chip tech, and posts strong Q4 2025 earnings. Analyst raises price target to $34, citing major strategic milestone and profitability. Adeia has reached a comprehensive settlement and long-term licensing agreement with semiconductor leader AMD, concluding years of litigation. The resolution not only ends costly legal battles but also serves as a...
Adeia settles litigation with AMD, validating its key chip tech, and posts strong Q4 2025 earnings. Analyst raises price target to $34, citing major strategic milestone and profitability. Adeia has reached a comprehensive settlement and long-term licensing agreement with semiconductor leader AMD, concluding years of litigation. The resolution not only ends costly legal battles but also serves as a powerful endorsement of a critical technology for next-generation chip design. The market's immediate response included significant upward revisions to the company's price targets. Robust Earnings Performance Underpins Momentum The company's operational strength is evident in its latest financial report. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Adeia delivered performance that surpassed market expectations across key metrics: Revenue: $182.6 million (Expected: $168.45 million) $182.6 million (Expected: $168.45 million) Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.86 (Expected: $0.73) $0.86 (Expected: $0.73) Net Margin: 25.05% 25.05% Return on Equity: 38.01% The figures highlight exceptional profitability, with a net margin exceeding 25% demonstrating a financially resilient business model. While some institutional investors, such as Harvey Partners, have trimmed positions, Adeia remains a core holding for numerous specialized technology funds. A Strategic Validation for Core Technology The multi-year agreement with AMD represents a pivotal strategic milestone. At the heart of the deal is the validation of Adeia's hybrid bonding technology. This advanced chip packaging method is becoming increasingly vital as the industry demands more complex architectures for AI data centers and high-performance computing. By resolving legal uncertainties with AMD, Adeia clears a major obstacle and paves the way for securing additional licensing partnerships across the semiconductor sector. Market analyst Scott Searle of Roth MKM responded to the news by raising his price target for Adeia from $27 to $34 per share...
There were many changes to the tax code starting in the 2025 tax year. One of the biggest changes affects seniors. Older Americans ages 65 and up were given a generous new tax break that could potentially result in significant savings. Retirees need to be aware of the new tax rules, which could benefit them substantially by allowing them to keep more money in retirement plans instead of sending it...
There were many changes to the tax code starting in the 2025 tax year. One of the biggest changes affects seniors. Older Americans ages 65 and up were given a generous new tax break that could potentially result in significant savings. Retirees need to be aware of the new tax rules, which could benefit them substantially by allowing them to keep more money in retirement plans instead of sending it to the Internal Revenue Service. However, older Americans who are eligible for the new tax deduction only have a limited amount of time to claim it. The timeline for the new $6,000 senior tax deduction is limited The $6,000 tax deduction is available for retirees who are 65 and over, although it begins to phase out with an income of $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000 for married joint tax filers. Tax deductions reduce your taxable income, which reduces your tax bill since you aren't paying taxes on the amount you deducted. The new deduction can be claimed for the 2025 tax year, and retirees don't have to do anything to take advantage of it. Provided that you're old enough and your income is below the limits, you just have to check the box that says you're 65 or over when you submit your tax returns. However, the big limitation comes from the fact that these tax savings are very temporary. They exist only until 2028, after which time the deduction will disappear unless lawmakers renew it. This means seniors can benefit from it for just a few short years. What should retirees do about these limits on the new $6,000 senior deduction? There's not a whole lot retirees can do about the fact that the $6,000 tax savings could be very short-lived. Obviously, seniors want to make sure they check the box and claim the tax savings while they can. If they're interested in seeing it extended, retirees can also contact their representatives in Congress to let them know that. Beyond that, retirees should consider whether it's worth adjusting their withholding to account for the te...
The world's largest predictions market, Polymarket, has been putting the odds of recession in the U.S. this year at around 30% for much of this month. With recession fears growing, let's look at three stocks that could perform well in this environment. Historically, one of the best stocks to own during a recession has been retailer Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) . The stock has nicely outperformed the mark...
The world's largest predictions market, Polymarket, has been putting the odds of recession in the U.S. this year at around 30% for much of this month. With recession fears growing, let's look at three stocks that could perform well in this environment. Historically, one of the best stocks to own during a recession has been retailer Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) . The stock has nicely outperformed the market during the last three big recessions, including the COVID-19 crash of 2020, where it was up 21% that year; the Great Recession in 2007 and 2008, where its stock rose 3% and 18%, respectively; and the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2001, where it climbed 8%. Notably, the company is perhaps better positioned today to withstand a recession than in the past. The reason for this is that the retailer has transformed itself to become the world's largest grocer, with about 60% of its sales now coming from this category. Meanwhile, as the low-cost leader, consumers tend to flock to it during these periods. Continue reading
Key Points The "big, beautiful bill" provided a new tax deduction for seniors. Retirees can deduct $6,000 on their taxes, while married couples are allowed to deduct up to $12,000. You just have to check the box that says you're 65 or over when you submit your tax returns. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › There were many changes to the tax code starting in the ...
Key Points The "big, beautiful bill" provided a new tax deduction for seniors. Retirees can deduct $6,000 on their taxes, while married couples are allowed to deduct up to $12,000. You just have to check the box that says you're 65 or over when you submit your tax returns. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › There were many changes to the tax code starting in the 2025 tax year. One of the biggest changes affects seniors. Older Americans ages 65 and up were given a generous new tax break that could potentially result in significant savings. Retirees need to be aware of the new tax rules, which could benefit them substantially by allowing them to keep more money in retirement plans instead of sending it to the Internal Revenue Service. However, older Americans who are eligible for the new tax deduction only have a limited amount of time to claim it. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » The timeline for the new $6,000 senior tax deduction is limited The $6,000 tax deduction is available for retirees who are 65 and over, although it begins to phase out with an income of $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000 for married joint tax filers. Tax deductions reduce your taxable income, which reduces your tax bill since you aren't paying taxes on the amount you deducted. The new deduction can be claimed for the 2025 tax year, and retirees don't have to do anything to take advantage of it. Provided that you're old enough and your income is below the limits, you just have to check the box that says you're 65 or over when you submit your tax returns. However, the big limitation comes from the fact that these tax savings are very temporary. They exist only until 2028, after which time the deduction will disappear unless lawmakers renew it. This means seniors can b...