The Deal We Are Just Now Learning About In 2018, a company controlled by LeBron James raised nearly $300 million by borrowing against future income and other assets. The loan started at a 4.8 percent interest rate and runs until 2049. It gave his company access to money now instead of waiting years for that
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When Strength Becomes a Burden Sometimes what wears us out is not what has happened to us, but what we keep choosing to carry. Just because we can solve a problem, keep someone happy, or tolerate unhealthy behavior does not mean it is our responsibility. But strength without wisdom can become bondage. Just because my
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Artificial Intelligence Has Two Faces Artificial intelligence can help us work, learn, write, research, and conduct business faster than ever before. But the same technology can also help scammers create convincing photographs, voices, messages, and videos. Deception no longer has to look cheap or obvious, which means anyone looking for companionship online needs to understand
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Presidential Pressure on Interest Rates President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for substantially lower interest rates, arguing that the United States should have some of the lowest borrowing costs in the world. The Federal Reserve, however, makes monetary-policy decisions independently through the Federal Open Market Committee. On September 16, 2026, the Fed moved in the
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The Donkey That Could Not Choose There is an old philosophical story about a hungry donkey standing between two equally desirable choices. Unable to choose one over the other, the animal remains stuck. A real donkey probably would not behave that way, but the story makes a powerful point about human indecision. We often stand
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The Moment That Got Everybody Talking On June 17, 2026, President Donald Trump arrived late to a G7 working session in Évian-les-Bains, France, and said, “I’m the boss.” The remark drew laughter from other leaders. Reuters described it as tongue-in-cheek, while the Associated Press included it among the summit’s lighter moments. The comment attracted attention
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Prayer as a State of Consciousness Prayer can be understood as “reaching beyond” fear, worry, and confusion toward openness and possibility. It may not change the situation immediately, but it can change how we face it. What the Brain May Be Learning Research suggests that meditation and other contemplative practices can affect attention, emotional regulation,
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What We Inherit We inherited the earth from those who came before us, and one day others will inherit it from us. Every generation receives both wisdom and mistakes. Our responsibility is to leave something better behind. Choosing How We Live We do not have to fix every environmental problem. We can waste less, reuse
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Mysticism Must Be Lived Mysticism is more than something we study. It is about strengthening our connection with the God of our Heart through prayer, meditation, silence, reflection, and service. Spirituality becomes real when it shapes how we live each day. The God of My Heart The phrase “God of my Heart” makes spirituality personal.
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When Voting Was Public Early American voting was often public. In some places, voters announced their choices aloud, allowing neighbors, employers, and candidates to know exactly how they voted. Why Secrecy Became Important Public voting made pressure, intimidation, and vote buying easier. Political parties could sometimes tell whether voters kept their promises. Secret voting made
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