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Christian Smith: Hello, and welcome to this podcast from Geopolitical Futures. I’m Christian Smith. Over the weekend, the world marked the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy invasions during the Second World War. D Day was the world’s largest amphibious invasion ever. It exemplified what America and its allies were capable of when confronted with an overwhelming threat. And with an America divided and a geopolitical system in flux, Operation Overlord holds many lessons for geopolitics today. So on this episode of the podcast, we look forward to back at D Day, and I am joined by Geopolitical Futures chairman and…
South Korea will face Czechia in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2026, at Guadalajara Stadium on FS1.South Korea secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing in the top two of Group B in the third round of AFC qualifying, extending its streak to 11 consecutive appearances dating back to 1986. Led by captain Son Heung-min, the squad blends experience and attacking firepower, making it a dangerous opponent in any matchup.Czechia, meanwhile, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 20-year absence, securing their spot with a…
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM 1.03%) is very simple in its construction. It starts with a U.S. large-cap stock universe, picks the top half based on forecasted dividend yield, and weights them by market cap. It does its job reasonably well enough. Its 2.2% yield is more than double that of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 1.57%). But it’s also only average within the high yield category, and the fact that it owns more than 600 stocks means it’s rather bland and unfocused. Dividend investors can do better. Can I offer you a dividend ETF with a…
A Trump-aligned conservative group is launching a six-figure advertising campaign targeting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, signaling growing Republican concern about a race that had long been viewed as safe Republican territory. Citizens for Sanity, a conservative nonprofit that spent heavily during the 2022 midterms, unveiled a 15-second AI-generated ad this week portraying Talarico singing altered lyrics from The Sound of Music’s “My Favorite Things.” The ad focuses on Talarico’s past praise of the transgender issue and seeks to tie the Texas state representative to positions Republicans view as politically vulnerable in the reliably red state. The campaign comes as Talarico, a Democratic state…
Straight Talk may not offer specific senior phone plans, but the prepaid mobile service provider may be an appealing option for seniors.When you sign up for Straight Talk, you pay for a 30-day phone plan. There are no long-term contracts, and the plans are simple and straightforward. Straight Talk is owned by Verizon, so the plans operate on Verizon’s networks. The mobile provider offers everything from basic, affordable single-line plans to plans that include perks like high-speed and hotspot data.Let’s take a look at how Straight Talk’s plans stack up against senior phone plans from other providers. From just $107.88…
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday for the second consecutive evening. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 5:15 PM U.S. Eastern Time. In response, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, and Iranian state media said two commercial vessels attempting to transit had been targeted. CENTCOM denied that the strait was closed, saying “ships are continuing to transit in and out.” President Donald Trump told Fox News the U.S. will bomb Iran on Thursday night as well if Tehran doesn’t sign a U.S.-proposed deal. “We’ll bomb the s— out…
The NBA Finals will continue on Wednesday with Game 4 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, another opportunity to claim the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS, which gives new users $150 in bonus bets if their first bet wins or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their qualifying wager loses. The trend of the road team winning each game in the NBA Finals continued in Game 3, but the SportsLine Projection Model is still backing the Knicks to win and cover as 2.5-point favorites in its Wednesday NBA best bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. The over-under is…
Bryan Rich is a macro investor and the founder of Logic Fund Management, an independent research firm known for connecting policy, investor influence, and innovation to real-world positioning. He writes Pro Perspectives, a concise daily briefing read by more than 25,000 investors who want clean signal over noise. Bryan’s framework is practical and repeatable: tracking the policy path (rates, liquidity, industrial strategy), following where elite capital is taking risk (billionaires and activists with operating influence), and mapping the technology cycle (compute, data, energy). From that, he translates big forces into entry points, catalysts, and portfolio construction. Logic Fund Management offers…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Air Force One prior to departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York, on June 9, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory4:42 PM – Wednesday, June 10, 2026 President Donald Trump accused Democrats of attempting to hold United States national security “hostage” as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 is set to expire on Friday. “Just like they did on Border Funding, the Radical Left Dumocrats are trying to take our National Security hostage because of unrelated issues. They should…
The biggest problem I find is that advisors don’t have the time they need to focus on growth. Sending out a mass invite via LinkedIn is fast and easy, but it doesn’t mean it is the most effective action you can take. Source link