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High‑stakes civil action; explainable AI; productivity partners; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

High‑stakes civil action; explainable AI; productivity partners; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
by Calculated Risk on 1/09/2026 09:59:00 AM From the Census Bureau: Permits, Starts and Completions Housing Starts:Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000. This is 4.6 percent below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and is 7.8 percent below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000. Single-family housing starts…
Canada’s Thor project could transform aluminium supply chains by reducing reliance on bauxite mining and offering a more sustainable, lower-carbon production method. By using polymetallic black shale and Canada’s hydroelectric-powered infrastructure, the project has the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions and minimise harmful mining by-products. If successful, the Thor project could strengthen North American…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The startups that scale and endure aren’t led by the fastest movers — they’re led by founders who know how to turn hard-won experience into sharper judgment and discipline. If you lack experience in a critical area, the fastest way to close the gap isn’t…
News Published: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 19:46 [IST] In a tragic incident, at least 15 Indian tourists were killed when a boat capsized at Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. The speedboat was carrying at least 31 Indian passengers along with four crew members and guiders. Among the ones who were succumbed to the tragedy included…
by Calculated Risk on 1/06/2026 08:04:00 PM Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Wednesday:• At 7:00 AM ET, The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. This will be two weeks of data. • At 8:15 AM, The ADP Employment Report for…
Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11 June 2026 9 July 2026 1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options Financial market developments Ms Schnabel started her presentation by noting that, since the Governing…