Online Money, Accountant Shortage, And The American Dream

Will China try to meddle in the U.S. election?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 January 16, 2024 | [Read Online]( Good morning. It's Tuesday, Jan. 16, and we're covering purchasing guns through the Georgia Credit Union, Iran bombs U.S. Consulate in Iraq, NBA odds, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! The New York Public Library has over 50 million books and other items and is the second largest library system in the nation after the Library of Congress. It is also the 3rd largest library in the world. Breaking Updates Georgia Credit Union Bars Customers From Purchasing Guns With Their Own Money [Georgia United Credit Union recently updated their User Agreement — you know, that wall of text]( that your financial institution flashes at you from time to time and which few people bother to read. The catch: If you rely on Georgia United Credit Union for your purchasing tool, like, say, a debit card, you may no longer use that to purchase firearms, ammunition, firearms parts, or accessories, along with a host of other items. Here are the relevant sections, under "Prohibited Payments:" The following types of payments are prohibited through the Service, and we have the right but not the obligation to monitor for, block, cancel and/or reverse such payments:... (5) ammunition, firearms, of firearm parts or related accessories; (6) weapons or knives regulated under applicable law; The Georgia United Credit Union is, of course, not a governmental agency or institution; presumably (I'm not familiar with the particulars of Georgia's laws around financial institutions) they are free to allow or disallow whatever transactions their Board of Directors and/or CEO see fit. [But given the nature of Georgia, particularly outside of Atlanta,]( this seems like a staggeringly bad decision that could have dire consequences for the credit union's bottom line. Read more updates [here]( Iran Bombs U.S. Consulate in Iraq, Takes Credit in Massive Escalation In what is a massive escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, [Iran reportedly bombed a U.S. consulate in Northern Iraq]( on Monday. Several videos have gone viral claiming to show the moment of impact, though confirmation of their authenticity is still being gathered. The consulate was just one of eight different locations targeted, according to sources inside Iraq. Several explosions were reported near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, an Iraqi security source told ABC News. [The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps quickly took responsibility for the attacks,]( saying it was targeting the "headquarters of spies" and "anti-Iranian terrorist gatherings in parts of the region" with ballistic missiles. Coalition forces also shot down three drones near Erbil airport in Iraq, the source said. What makes this so unique compared to past attacks is that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken direct credit for the attack. [Normally, you'd see these kinds of assaults carried]( about by Iranian-backed proxy militias, and Iran itself would be careful to not be caught with its hand on the button. In this case, the IRGC isn't leaving anything to the imagination, saying they were targeting "headquarters of spies" while striking at "anti-Iranian terrorist gatherings." How will the Biden administration respond to this? Read more updates [here]( American Sports & Culture 2024 MLB international free agency: Top players, bonus pools, what else to know as Padres land No. 1 prospect Teams are now free to sign players who are at least 16 years old Thunder vs. Lakers prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets for Western Conference showdown The Lakers are struggling entering Monday’s home matchup with the Thunder. Peacock stream of NFL playoff game sets record and provides a glimpse of the future The 26-7 win by the Kansas City Chiefs over the Miami Dolphins averaged 23 million viewers in the first NFL playoff game that was available only on streaming in most of the country. American Business & Markets The 'old American Dream died,' Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024 Orlando realtor Freddie Smith discusses how owning a home and living a typical middle class life has become increasingly unattainable for most millennials and older Gen Z. Make Money Online And Increase Sales In Your Business Technology is advancing rapidly, and with the internet, opportunities to make money online are endless. How the accountant shortage is affecting businesses, markets The accounting industry is in a period of significant change. American Politics Term Limits Are Critical to Restoring Public Trust in the Supreme Court Recent ethics scandals demonstrate how urgently action is needed to ensure the Supreme Court acts as, and is seen as, a coequal branch of government. The US primaries may be over as quickly as they began if polls are right about Trump Republicans across the Midwestern state of Iowa will gather today in freezing temperatures to voice their support for one of the party's candidates for president. Will China try to meddle in the U.S. election? Taiwan offers some clues. A pivotal election was the target of an online influence operation that pushed anti-democracy talking points and promoted false allegations against Taiwan’s outgoing president. How the accountant shortage is affecting businesses, markets The accounting industry is in a period of significant change. Supreme Court to Review Case on Homeless Residents Sleeping in Public The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to weigh in on whether homeless individuals have the right to camp on public property. Share Keeping Up With America You currently have 0 referrals. 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