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The current US conflict with Iran has its roots in the CIA-backed coup in 1953, which removed a democratically-elected prime minister and replaced him with the Shah. The Shah’s government ultimately collapsed, leading to the current Islamic republic.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/operation-ajax-1953-cias-template-and-warnings-today
President Trump ousts Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem. Fresh strikes on Iran. Pentagon blacklists AI company. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has these stories and more on the World News Roundup.
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For 15 years now, God Squad has quietly defied the fashion to avoid talking with people who don't look and think like us. From "Ten Paces at High Noon" to "Shut Up and Sing," from abortion to race, The Squad hasn't shied away from much. As we celebrate 15 years of programming, we thought it was high time to get a little meta and talk about what holds us together—year after year after year—when so very much is falling apart. We'll even be joined by two people around at the beginning of God Squad—Liz Joyner and Betsy Ouellette Zierden.
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Plus: The U.S. and Venezuela restart diplomatic relations with the aim of promoting the country’s economic recovery And investors wait on the latest U.S. jobs numbers. Luke Vargas hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Mar. 6. Nearly a week after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen discusses the delicate balancing act facing Iran’s leaders as they attempt to choose a replacement. Plus, how declining Gulf energy production and exports could cause global economic disruption and higher gas prices. And we’ll look at the Nepalese rapper poised to become the country’s next prime minister. Luke Vargas hosts.
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To some, Peter Thiel is a philosopher king. To others, he's real-life supervillain. One thing's for sure: this guy is making enormous waves in everything from tech to surveillance and government. In the chapter of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into one of Thiel's corporate crown jewels -- an enormous, shadowy "data analytics" company called Palantir. Tune in to learn why governments and investors love Palantir... and why numerous critics believe this outfit is ushering the new age of massive, inescapable and un-democratic surveillance.
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After an escalating series of controversies, President Trump dismisses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah with a series of strikes on Beirut. And oil prices skyrocket, spooking the stock market and economists alike.
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1001. On this Finance Friday, I’m clearing up the massive confusion surrounding "gift taxes." Many people are terrified to help their loved ones because they fear a surprise tax bill, but the reality is that the thresholds are much higher than you think.
Whether you're helping with a down payment, paying for a grandchild’s tuition, or simply sharing your wealth while you're around to see them enjoy it, there are a few "golden rules" you need to know to stay on the right side of the IRS.
In this episode, we discuss:
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