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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov. of defamation has asked a court to throw out the lawsuit against him, calling the politician’s allegations “bizarre” and his demand for at least $50 million in damages a violation of civil court rules. More Info ➔

This new economic policy is allowing in-the-know Americans to claim as much as $7,882 every quarter. It all starts with his secret 19-page memo: I call them “Stimulus Stipends,” and they’re like stimulus payments on steroids. And it only takes a matter of minutes to get started. Learn how to start receiving it today.

Bill Gates has descended to his lowest position on the Forbes 400 list in almost a quarter of a century. More Info ➔

Economist Konstantin Sonin says that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is setting the stage for a major economic crisis in Russia. More Info ➔

Could there be signs that a Starlink IPO is set for the second half of 2024? According to one top venture capitalist, the answer is YES! And for the first time ever, you have the rare chance to profit pre-IPO… BEFORE Starlink goes public. Get all of the details.

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (AP) — Two North Carolina facilities that manufacture the high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors, solar panels and fiber-optic cables have been shut down by with no reopening date in sight. More Info ➔

Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, with Tokyo’s benchmark falling while Hong Kong’s advanced despite the sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East. More Info ➔

Whether it’s EV, metals, or AI, we’re uncovering the latest trends that are on course for future growth! More Info ➔

Billionaire investor and television celebrity Mark Cuban has thrown his support behind Republican Senate hopeful John Deaton, who is running against anti-cryptocurrency crusader Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). More Info ➔

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders have strongly defended FTC chief Lina Khan and opposed Mark Cuban’s suggestions that she be replaced if Kamala Harris becomes president. More Info ➔

Across his storied career, Matt McCall has picked 27 stocks that have skyrocketed over 1,000%. Now, his next pick could blow every one of those out of the water. Because Matt’s next prediction is all about the convergence of the two biggest tech trends we’ve ever seen. As these tech trends collide, $24 trillion hangs in the balance. See how to get in position today.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday termed the denial of about $900 million in subsidies to its satellite internet segment Starlink as “contemptible political lawfare.” More Info ➔

Precedent shows that a deal with JetBlue wouldn’t have been a safety net for Spirit as most major airline mergers lead to job losses. More Info ➔

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly withdrawn from a scheduled appearance on CBS “60 Minutes.” More Info ➔

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a decade into the Trump Era of politics, less than a month from his third Election Day as the Republican candidate for president and there is still remarkably little consensus within the media about how best to cover . More Info ➔

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany from New York. More Info ➔

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vivian Chang works on a narrow Philadelphia street that would have been consumed by a Phillies stadium had Chinatown activists not rallied to defeat the plan in the early 2000s. Instead of 40,000 cheering fans, the squeals of young children now fill the playground at Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, which opened in 2007. More Info ➔