June 15 | How and why is the GOP's Stefanik defending Trump right now?

Brief Updates: Stories Unfolding... If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, [click here to unsubscribe]( . [A]( Jun 15, 2021 [Brief Updates] TIRED OF OFFICE POLITICS? [Here are the top things to know about the high-stakes Biden-Putin meeting]( [Side by side of President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin]( Image source: Getty Images Today’s meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents promises to offer a moment of political theater for a worldwide audience. The meeting, which takes place in Switzerland, marks the second time the two political figures have met, although it will be the first summit since Joe Biden’s inauguration. “Every world leader here, most of them mentioned [the summit] and thanked me for meeting with [Russian President Vladimir] Putin,” Biden said yesterday. “I had discussions with them about what they thought was important from their perspective and what they thought was not important.” Although there is a lot to discuss, experts are not too optimistic about seeing any big “breakthroughs” between the two world leaders. [The discussion will punctuate the end of the U.S. president’s first trip abroad since he took office several months ago.]( More Political News [How and why is the GOP's Stefanik defending Trump right now?]( [This is why Marjorie Taylor Greene is apologizing right now]( [Is it true that you can tell if someone is a liberal by their body language?]( SEE HOW YOU COULD INCREASE YOUR MONEY TIME AND TIME AGAIN Recommended Link: Dear Reader, What if I told you there was a way to boost your retirement portfolio? And with less risk. Imagine putting $1,000 into the market and getting $2,000 out — not just once, but over and over again. Sometimes in as little as 48 hours. That’s what’s possible when you follow my approach. I call it the “Money Multiplier.” This technique can make you an extra $1,400… $5,420… $7,470… in a matter of weeks. So, if you’re tired of doing things the hard way… [Then click here to see my presentation on the “Money Multiplier.”]( BACK TO BUSINESS [Will ending extra unemployment benefits really fix the labor crisis?]( Some states have voted to end the extra unemployment benefits that were put in place during the pandemic when the unemployment rate was at a record high. Now the roles have reversed and companies nationwide are facing a major labor shortage, making some states think it’s time to yank the extra $300 in benefits away from those on unemployment. But will ending the expanded benefits actually fix the labor shortage problem? Some experts are beginning to say no. The labor shortage is much deeper than extra unemployment benefits, as some experts are pointing toward a shift in the mindset of the average worker as the culprit. A lot of workers have redefined what is important to them in a job or career, leading some to leave jobs and industries altogether. Others are done with low pay, a lack of benefits, and a lack of general respect from the companies they work for. Still, others got creative when they lost their jobs during the pandemic and they started their own businesses, so now they no longer need jobs. [But what else is adding to arguably the worst hiring crisis the US has faced and is the end anywhere in sight?]( More Business Headlines [Have pandemic layoffs eliminated some jobs for good?]( [What is the real reason why companies can't find workers right now?]( REACHING GREATER HEIGHTS [5 essential tips to help you achieve your 2021 fitness goals]( [A graphic showing a woman stomping on the word “excuses.”]( Image source: Heall Alright, it’s June — six months after we first put in place our New Year’s resolutions. Congratulations, we’ve hit the halfway mark! But if you’ve fallen off the wagon (or you fell off about six months ago on day two), you’re not alone. Sometimes we need to revisit our goals to revamp our motivation. After all, it’s never too late to start over. [These tips will help you do just that for your fitness goals.]( More Goal Achievement Headlines [18 life-changing self-improvement tips for your journey]( [Understanding the science behind your goals can help you achieve them]( EASY MONEY ON THE SIDE [31 smart passive income ideas that actually work]( If you want to understand the real meaning of passive income, you need to know what active income is first. Active income is what most of us make. We go to work every day and give up our free time in exchange for money. If, for any reason, we don’t go to work, then we don’t get paid. This lack of income can become a massive problem if we don’t have any other money coming in while having bills to pay every day. Passive income is money you make without the need to work for it every day actively. Keep in mind that as much as dreaming is pleasant, and some residual income opportunities require less work than others, most passive income ideas need you to put in some (or a lot!) of effort initially. The amazing thing about passive income is that no matter how much work you have to put in upfront, you will reap the rewards for years to come without having to sweat for your money all the time. Passive income means having more time to do all the things you love: spending time with family, traveling the world, and enjoying a flexible schedule. [Here’s what you need to know.]( More Passive Income Headlines [How to earn passive income from real estate investments]( [What is passive income, and how do you build it?]( SOCIAL MEDIA [Why is everyone turning into a cartoon character? (Plus, how you can join them)]( [Cartoon Tori and Kendra from Voila Ai Artist]( Image Source: Amanda Shaw / Voila Ai Artis You’ve probably seen a lot of your family and friends on social media suddenly turning into whimsical cartoon characters. Voila AI Artist is the latest cartoon craze going around Facebook, Instagram and more. It's free on iPhone and Android. [Turning yourself into a cartoon character can be a fun thing to see. Try it out for yourself!]( In addition to the cartoon rendering, you're also able to see yourself from the eyes of Renaissance painters and create a caricature of your mug (or someone else's). But beware, although the app's parent company says it will delete your photos 24 to 48 hours after the photo was last used by the app, it does collect personally identifying information about you, your phone and your activity online. Learn more about what it does with this information [here](. 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