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The Bitcoin bubble continues to defy expectations

2 years 3 months ago
Is Bitcoin the longest lasting true bubble in history? By "true bubble" I mean one based on something that's essentially valueless. Not homes or dotcom companies. Think tulips or meme stocks. The Bitcoin bubble is now going into its fourth year, outpacing the South Sea bubble, the Mississippi bubble, and the tulip bubble. Its latest ...continue reading "The Bitcoin bubble continues to defy expectations"
Kevin Drum

WATCH: Illinois leaders discuss Ethics Reform Amendment

2 years 3 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- House Deputy Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and former Democratic Illinois Governor Pat Quinn discuss the need to reform state ethics regulations in Illinois on Tuesday. Rep. Spain will present a bipartisan amendment to the Illinois Constitution to address the issue.
Sean Lisitza

AGCMO’s Anderson Says Owners and Contractors Should Partner on Worker Mental Health

2 years 3 months ago
by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum Brandon Anderson, vice president of safety for AGCMO, is gratified at the recognition that AGCMO and national AGC received at last week’s third annual national “Construction Working Minds” summit on mental health in the construction industry in Kansas City. He’s also pleased that more construction firms […]
Tom Finan

St. Louis' Gateway Arch Saw 2.4 Million Visitors in 2023

2 years 3 months ago
The Gateway Arch National Park saw its highest number of visitors since 2012 — a total of 2.4 million people. That's according to a new set of numbers released last week. The numbers are due in part to a significant revision in methodology that the park made last year.
Sarah Fenske