Ada County officials are currently investigating a firearms training business that may be operating without proper permits in the Boise foothills. The business, Valiance Firearms Training, is run by Nate Castillo, who started it over a year ago while studying entrepreneurship at Boise State University. The company’s social media
A venture capital firm has ended its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs as part of an agreement to resolve a lawsuit brought by a conservative advocacy group. The Fearless Fund, based in Atlanta, announced the closure of its Strivers Grant Contest, which had provided $20,000 awards to businesses
Former President Donald Trump’s performance in Tuesday night’s debate against Vice President Kamala Harris was marked by a curious fixation on President Joe Biden, who was not present at the event. Despite facing off against Harris, Trump repeatedly brought up Biden, mentioning him by name 14 times and
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a significant decline in small business optimism for August 2024. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped by 2.5 points to 91.2, erasing the gains made in July. This marks the 32nd consecutive month that the index has remained
Election years can be particularly uncertain for investors due to the intersection of political dynamics, emotional responses, and fluctuating polls, which complicate market forecasting. So, how should investors respond? Those aiming to adjust their portfolios for the 2024 contest between a sitting vice president and a former president, along with
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has officially thrown her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns over artificial intelligence and misinformation as key factors in her decision. In a candid Instagram post, Swift revealed that her endorsement was partially motivated by a recent incident involving
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has taken aim at pop superstar Taylor Swift following her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Swift, who has been increasingly vocal about her political views in recent years, shared her
Ukrainian forces have conducted consecutive strikes on a bridge in Russia’s Kursk region, as evidenced by recently surfaced video footage. The initial attack, believed to have utilized High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), was captured by unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Khorne Group, a Ukrainian tactical drone unit
Small business optimism took a hit in August, reversing gains made the previous month as uncertainty surrounding the upcoming November 5 presidential election intensified and expectations for future sales dimmed. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported on Tuesday that its Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5
The global interactive projectors market is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating it will reach $11.8 billion by 2030, according to a new strategic business report. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% from 2023 to 2030, building on an estimated market value of
The cryptocurrency mining industry has undergone a significant shift in recent years, with the United States emerging as the new global hub for bitcoin mining operations. This transition began in 2021 when China, previously home to nearly 70% of global crypto mining, implemented a ban on such activities. The move
The European Commission has won a landmark legal battle against Apple, affirming the tech giant’s obligation to pay €13 billion in back taxes. This decision by the Court of Justice overturned an earlier ruling by a lower court that had rejected the Commission’s claim that Apple’s tax
