1000s Unhappy Working at Clayton Homes, Skyline Champion, Cavco, Sun, ELS, RHP, Flagship, Impact, Yes!, Havenpark Communities-What Will They Do? Facts, WalkOut Threat Op-Ed; plus MHMarkets Update

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When someone examines the remarks, reviews, and ratings data on Indeed of prominent Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member companies, a reasonable takeaway is that thousands upon thousands of employees or “workers” are unhappy at Clayton Homes (BRK), Skyline Champion (SKY), and Cavco Industries (CVCO). Collectively thousands of others are working at Sun Communities (SUI), Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), RHP Properties (RHP-privately held), Flagship Communities (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX: MHC.UN), Impact Communities, Yes! Communities, and Havenpark Communities. Those firms have all been listed as MHI members. What would happen if numbers of unhappy workers joined forces at their location, or at a broader regional and/or national levels? What if a walkout or strike was organized against one, some, or all of the above-named firms? Or what if such a walkout was credibly threatened in protest against the purported predatory and potentially illegal practices of those firms? More on those points will be linked further below. Wouldn’t the publicity that would likely result during a broad walkout spark positive changes? Since even oligopoly style monopolization, per some sources, cut earnings for workers while often costing consumers more, and since oligopoly style monopolization can be deemed illegal, such a plan to organize a potential walkout, slowdown, or strike against one or more of those firms could prove beneficial for potentially millions of Americans, including smaller investors and independent business owners too.

One of the beneficiaries of such a movement could be the apparently widely unhappy workers at vertically integrated producers:

  • Clayton Homes (BRK),
  • Skyline Champion (SKY),
  • Cavco Industries (CVCO).

The employees and “workers” at the following firms could also benefit from such a movement.

  • Sun Communities (SUI),
  • Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS),
  • RHP Properties (RHP-privately held),
  • Flagship Communities (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX: MHC.UN),
  • Impact Communities,
  • Yes! Communities, and
  • Havenpark Communities (Havenpark Capital).

Are there clues that such a movement is already underway? More on tips, research and evidence for that in a planned follow up report, perhaps soon.

Part I

First, some sobering facts. In investigating the question of purported strike, slowdown, and walkout potential – something which MHProNews could certainly report on and potentially support digitally – this industry leading trade publication explored possible evidence for how likely it may be.

Much of this is report is per Indeed, as shown, but some other sources have been cited in the various linked reports further below too.

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Hypothetically Speaking-Imagine You’re Among Thousands in Sales or Management at Clayton Homes–‘Gaslighting’ by Clayton Leaders, Buffett-Berkshire-Clayton Moat and MHI–plus MHVille Market Update

 

Based on a grade scale system used at Madison Plains High School and untold thousands of other schools across the U.S., the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) “Big Three” producer brands Clayton Homes (BRK), Champion (i.e.: Skyline Champion-SKY), and Cavco Industries are all D grade scale companies, per reviews posted on, collated, and reported by Indeed.

Indeed’s scoring is based on remarks made by actual employees, past and present. Overlaying

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GRADE POINT VALUES (4.0 = A, 3.0= B, 2.0 = C, 1.0 – D).
A = 100 – 90 (4) 
B = 89 – 80 (3) 
C = 79 -70 (2) 
D = 69 – 60 (1)
F = 59 – Below (0).

 

Vertically Integrated Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Member Producers (i.e.: firms that also retail homes in company owned stores, offer affiliated financial services, and possibly other services too).

  • Clayton Homes (BRK) reviews are a composite of a “D” per data interpreted from Indeed on a standard grading scale – i.e.: 67 out of 100 or a D.

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  • Skyline Champion (SKY) reviews are a composite of a “D” per Indeed – 66 out of 100 (see the Clayton explanation above for this and the following).

 

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  • Cavco Industries (CVCO) reviews are a composite of a “D” per Indeed – 60 out of 100. If it were one point lower, it would be an “F.”  More on this and several other firms in information linked further below. 

 

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Manufactured Home Community (MHC) Sector (or what “Frank and Dave” like to call often errantly refer to as the “Mobile Home Park” sector (MHP).

Then, glance at the reviews from current and past employees per Indeed for the following Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) National Communities Council (NCC) brands.

  • Sun Communities (SUI) = 69 is a “D.” (see the disclaimer for Clayton Homes and others above for this and the following).

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Per the standard grading system, Sun Communities (SUI) reviews are a “D,” per current and past employee reviews on Indeed. Note: depending on your browser or device, many images in this report and others on MHProNews can be clicked to expand. Click the image and follow the prompts. For example, in some browsers/devices you click the image and select ‘open in a new window.’ After clicking that selection you click the image in the open window to expand the image to a larger size. To return to this page, use your back key, escape or follow the prompts. CEO Gary Shiffman was approved of by 67 percent of employees past and present. Would it have been lower if they knew about the evidence and allegations linked here and here?
  • Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) = 66, a “D.” (see the class action lawsuit insight linked further below or do a search for ELS legal on MHProNews/MHLivingNews or a similar search (ELS lawsuit). Something like that can be done for all the other brands named herein as well).

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Per the standard grading system, Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) reviews are a “D,” per current and past employee reviews on Indeed. Note: depending on your browser or device, many images in this report and others on MHProNews can be clicked to expand. Click the image and follow the prompts. For example, in some browsers/devices you click the image and select ‘open in a new window.’ After clicking that selection you click the image in the open window to expand the image to a larger size. To return to this page, use your back key, escape or follow the prompts. ELS CEO Marguerite Nader was approved of by only 53 percent of employees past and present.
  • RHP Properties (RHP-privately held) = 62, a “D.” See this link for more information – which is often negative – about this firm).

 

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Per the standard grading system, RHP Properties reviews are a “D,” per current and past employee reviews on Indeed. Note: depending on your browser or device, many images in this report and others on MHProNews can be clicked to expand. Click the image and follow the prompts. For example, in some browsers/devices you click the image and select ‘open in a new window.’ After clicking that selection you click the image in the open window to expand the image to a larger size. To return to this page, use your back key, escape or follow the prompts.
  • Flagship Communities (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX: MHC.UN) = 69, a “D.” (Do a search for “Flagship” or “SSK Communities” on MHProNews/MHLivingNews to discover an array of legal, media, and other attention to their purportedly problematic, predatory, and possibly illegal behaviors).

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  • Impact Communities (think Frank Rolfe, Dave Reynolds) = 67, a “D.” (Do a search for “Impact Communities” or “RV Horizons” on MHProNews/MHLivingNews to discover an array of legal, media, and other attention to their purportedly problematic, predatory, and possibly illegal behaviors).

 

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Per the standard grading system, Impact Communities (think Frank Rolfe, Dave Reynolds) reviews are a “D,” per current and past employee reviews on Indeed. Note: depending on your browser or device, many images in this report and others on MHProNews can be clicked to expand. Click the image and follow the prompts. For example, in some browsers/devices you click the image and select ‘open in a new window.’ After clicking that selection you click the image in the open window to expand the image to a larger size. To return to this page, use your back key, escape or follow the prompts.
  • Yes! Communities = 66, a “D.” (Do a search for “Yes! Communities” on MHProNews/MHLivingNews to discover an array of legal, media, and other attention to their purportedly problematic, predatory, and possibly illegal behaviors).

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  • Havenpark Communities (Havenpark Capital) = 63, a “D.” (Do a search for “Havenpark” on MHProNews/MHLivingNews to discover an array of legal, media, and other attention to their purportedly problematic, predatory, and possibly illegal behaviors).

 

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Per the standard grading system, Havenpark Communities reviews are a “D,” per current and past employee reviews on Indeed. Note: depending on your browser or device, many images in this report and others on MHProNews can be clicked to expand. Click the image and follow the prompts. For example, in some browsers/devices you click the image and select ‘open in a new window.’ After clicking that selection you click the image in the open window to expand the image to a larger size. To return to this page, use your back key, escape or follow the prompts.

 

There are certainly other potential MHI and MHI affiliated state association member brands that could be labeled as “predatory.”

 

Who’s Who at Manufactured Housing State Associations per Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Others with MHI ‘Official’ History per Al Hesselbart-Claims-Tips-Views; plus, MHVille Markets Update

 

Some of the resident-consumer focused nonprofits in manufactured housing will have additional information on other possible brands that have problematic reputations. Why is there unrest among employees and workers at the 10 firms listed above, and perhaps in the MHI orbit others too? Some of the remarks posted by employees on Indeed could suggest that it is because residents are often unhappy with management that employees are unhappy with their workplace duties too. While some people like being bullies and ‘tormenting’ customers/residents, a case could be made the ‘normal’ people don’t like pushing customers/residents’ others around. Those who do have an entirely different set of possible gripes with the management of these firms and/or they may be among the few who praise management that has a predatory or bullying outlook.

 

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More on the problems of purported “predatory” and “monopolistic” practices further below. Because there are also signs in the nation revealed in public polling that Americans are getting sick and tired of the service and employment practices of certain “big” box brands in the U.S. That seemingly growing negative mood toward large brands is likely why both major parties have for some time increased their talk, and at times action, in the realm of anti-monopolistic or “antitrust” action. Web searches for that on MHProNews and/or MHLivingNews will reveal examples like the ones linked below to learn more about those topics.

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The report linked below was one of the hottest reads among all of MHVille trade media and bloggers for months on end.

 

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https://www.manufacturedhomelivingnews.com/case-against-clayton-homes-years-of-legal-regulatory-claims/

 

But as noted above, the other firms named have often faced regulatory, legal, and public scrutiny in the form of resident/consumer protests and mainstream media coverage and public official interest.  But why should smaller and independent companies that routinely have a better reputation than these 10 MHI connected brands be made to suffer for the bad and/or illegal behavior(s) of these 10 named MHI member firms?

 

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Do you see why MHI is apparently part of the problem in manufactured housing and not part of the solution? Do you see why MHARR has named MHI and others, as part of the problem in manufactured housing instead of joining them to become part of the solution?

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For regular readers on MHProNews/MHLivingNews, these facts and the related evidence are not surprises.

But for those who may be reading for the first time or who only come occasionally, reading this may be an ‘aha!’ moment. Because manufactured housing can be a good industry and it is a necessary product. But the fact that it is being thwarted by apparently corrupt corporate and association leaders ought to be a wakeup call for anyone associated with firms like these, right?

But the above brings us to the headline topic and related questions of a strike, walkout, or a credible threat for such an effort.

While there is evidence for unrest as shown and linked, the following is in part hypothetical.

 

Front Line Professionals in Factories, Communities, Sales Centers, Services…

Manufactured housing pros working on the front lines in factories, communities, sales centers, transportation, lending, installation, or other services, can have more power than you/they may think.

In international relations, the mere threat of nuclear war can be enough, so long as the threat is credible and the nerve to use the threat exists. That’s why nations like North Korea sought nuclear weapons, and why a country like Iran wants their own nukes too. By way of analogy, the mere threat of a walkout, strike or “blue flu” type action can be enough.

If tens of thousands of industry professionals read this article, if people who don’t normally read trade journals like this one read this report and share it with others, that ‘traffic’ (pageviews on this report) information is logged. We don’t see ‘you,’ but your traffic and pageviews are counted on millions of online websites. If this report goes viral, and we then get the opportunity to share that high-readership information with others in a follow up report, that alone may cause some of these reportedly predatory brands to rethink their behavior.

 

Strikes and the ‘Blue Flu’ – Lawful Option for Possible Change Without ‘Firing a Proverbial Shot’

Let’s stress that everything in this hypothetical topic article should be understood only in peaceful and lawful terms. That said, there are presently several ways to legally ‘sabotage’ or undercut even a giant company that is behaving in a predatory, corrupt, illegal, or immoral fashion.

One of the potential ways to have a metaphorical neutron bomb to use against a manufactured housing giant is a great walkout or strike.

Picture a manufactured home production center where most or all of the workforce doesn’t show up for work one day. Depending on the length of such a walkout or strike, the impact could be in the millions of dollars.

Because such a strike or walkout would likely become mainstream news, it could quickly impact the stock value of the targeted firm.  That could be millions of dollars more in ‘lost’ stock value.

Additionally, as the Cavco Industries (CVCO) shareholder and SEC related suits in recent years revealed, when stock value drops on something that is arguably avoidable, millions of dollars in more financial damage could be experienced by a company.

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These MHI member companies are aware of those events.

When upper management at those companies read this column, they will quickly grasp just how potent such a walkout, slowdown, or strike could be.

Big companies are already complaining that they are having a hard time replacing workers or adding new employees.

A sudden and dramatic loss of much or all of a location’s workforce could be a serious shock to a large firm.

Note, as MHProNews previously mentioned, there was an incident uncovered where an apparently MHI linked party wanted to target MHARR members. Perhaps our mention of that may have averted a problem for the location in question. But that episode arguably reveals that ‘the powers that be’ understand how harmful such a move can be TO THEMSELVES. Again, think of this following list, based on the insights detailed and linked above.

  • Clayton Homes (BRK),
  • Skyline Champion (SKY),
  • Cavco Industries (CVCO).
  • Sun Communities (SUI),
  • Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS),
  • RHP Properties (RHP-privately held),
  • Flagship Communities (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX: MHC.UN),
  • Impact Communities,
  • Yes! Communities, and
  • Havenpark Communities (Havenpark Capital).

One of several possible takeaways is that the mere threat of a ‘Blue Flu,’ walkout, or strike is arguably KNOWN to these MHI member brands. Keep that in mind as you read this.

 

Formal and Informal Strikes and “the Blue Flu”

In law enforcement walkouts or slowdowns are sometimes called “the blue flu.” Oxford Languages explains the meaning of Blue Flu: “a strike action, especially among police officers, in which workers are absent on the pretext of sickness.”

The legal news and views site Nolo sheds more light on the “Blue Flu.” “An organized protest by law enforcement officers who call in sick. Police officers may stage these “sick-outs” because they are not legally allowed to go on strike.”

 

A Sense of Urgency – Timing and Hypothetically Speaking 

In the foreseeable future, AI and robotics could replace most workers in most fields. It’s insane for employees to think that the management of several MHI firms aren’t looking into this or they already have a plan they are working towards.

 

That means that the best time to stop the corruption of manufactured housing by company leaders is sooner, not later.

As was previously noted above, there is currently a shortage of possible employees and workers of various types.

So now, and in the near future, this may be the best time to act in establishing a way of preparing yourself for a possible strike, walkout, or “blue flu” type event.

As an MHI insider told MHProNews, the case has been made that the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has been corruptly controlled by consolidators for years. That doesn’t mean that every firm in MHI is corrupt. But several large corporations arguably are.

Based on mainstream news, legal research by Samuel “Sam” Strommen and others reported by MHProNews/MHLivingNews, a possible list of firms worth striking against, walking out on, or using “blue flu” tactics could include the following.

In no particular order of importance are the following.

  • Clayton Homes (BRK),
  • Skyline Champion (SKY),
  • Cavco Industries (CVCO),
  • Sun Communities (SUI),
  • Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS),
  • Flagship Communities (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX: MHC.UN),
  • RHP Properties,
  • Impact Communities (Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds),
  • Havenpark Communities,
  • Yes! Communities.

That list isn’t exhaustive. Obviously, for those working at one of those firms, the other firms are interesting, but in a practical sense, what may matter most is the one that you or someone you know is employed with.

 

TIPS – Always Be Prepared!

MHProNews, in this hypothetical outline suggests you be prepared well in advance.

  • Save up cash. Free up your credit card lines of credit. Plan and prepare PERSONALLY. A walkout or strike ‘threat’ is no better than the practical option of actually striking. In theory, any of those companies could flip from purported ‘black hat behavior’ to ‘white hat’ behavior. Keep the goal in mind. But for those who want to effect real change and make their company better, be ready, willing and able to ‘call in sick,’ walkout, or strike.
  • That said, ideally, some might say that the goal should be to have the ‘threat’ of a strike, blue flu style sick-out, or walkout. Think about the recent UPS strike threat. They have come to a deal with workers because a credible strike was threatened. The actual action of a walkout or strike is the last resort. Think about recent, historic, and current strikes and related actions in a range of professions as examples. While this article can get you and others thinking, do your own research.
  • Very, very important. Consider sharing this post discreetly with others. Spread the WORD quietly and effectively. Let the post do much of the work for you. Here’s why.
  • One goal worth considering ought to be to make this post go viral. When or if this post goes viral in X days or weeks, MHProNews will do a follow up report with analysis and commentary. Here’s why that’s important.
  • A viral article that we report could be a signal to predatory brands that the risk is real. Organizers may not have to expose themselves at all, if the word is quietly and effectively spread.
  • Keep in mind that according to the federal National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): “Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act states in part, “Employees shall have the right. . . to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.” Strikes are included among the concerted activities protected for employees by this section.” Again, let’s stress that everything being explored in this article is for lawful actions only.
  • Think everything through. Apply the carpenter’s maxim: “Measure Twice, Cut Once.” Electronic sharing is easy, but it also leaves obvious evidence. If you decide to use that method despite the evidence, do so thoughtfully. For example, send messages from an account that doesn’t have your name on it and include yourself as if you are a recipient. If it is legal, why bother? Because despite protective federal and/or state laws, we know that some of these firms don’t seem to care too much about ethics and legalities. There are large firms that periodically hit the news for allegedly attempting to stop lawful protests and organizing.
  • Besides the NLRB and other shield laws, never forget this. We have God given and Constitutionally protected rights! Don’t be afraid to use them
  • For possible example of a low-tech way of sharing information. We live in an era where a URL (web address) can be typed on a piece of paper (see possible hypothetical example attached, how you might do it is up to you and others at your firm). Print as many copies as you need. Cut them as needed. Use plastic disposable gloves if you’d like to keep from leaving fingerprints. Put one on every desk, yours included. Think it through, because you know what security cameras or other possible means of detecting this may exist at your place of work.

Tips and Whistleblowers!

Corrupt people and corrupted organizations often leave clues and evidence. Gather it together. Think things through.

Whistleblower$ Rewarded, Organization Risk$-What Legal Experts Say Can Impact Dirty Firms-Benefit Accountants, Former or Current Employees-Manufactured Housing’s Dark Side; plus MHVille Markets

Do your homework. Skip some unnecessary things in your day and spend that time studying up on the issues like those linked herein.

This is your life, and the lives of people you care about.

Note: we as trade media accept anonymous information.  We have reported on items others didn’t get or if they got it they didn’t have the guts to publish.

Tip-New Exclusive Document-Gary Shiffman CEO Sun Communities Legal Controversy–Evidence Supports Benderoff Claim Shiffman Dr Gonte Conspired in Insurance Scam plus MHVille Markets Update

‘Smoking Gun’ Deal by Gary A. Shiffman Used by Tipster to Assert Insurance Fraud Scheme Involving Dr. William “Bill” Gonte; Sun Communities, CEO Shiffman, and Manufactured Housing Institute Silent

 

Even without exclusive documents like those shown above, anyone could have done the report linked below. But why ANY didn’t the other trade publishers and bloggers in MHVille focus on this as MHProNews did?

 

Brian Benderoff Claims he and Dr. Billy Gonte Involved in Insurance Scam with Gary Shiffman, CEO of Sun Communities, per Detroit News – Additional Info Beyond Report; plus MHMarkets Update

 

If or When this Goes Viral…

You can count on MHProNews for the proposed follow up, mentioned above.

Few things would scare the powers that be at MHI and their prominent named brands like this might. There are others that have been explored (see posts). Others in future exclusive evidence-provided op-eds are on the drawing board. Stay tuned.

 

Manufactured Housing’s Rorschach Test – How You See the Facts, Visuals, Narratives and Evidence Speaks Volumes; plus Sunday Weekly Manufactured Home Industry (MHVille) Headlines in Review

Cavco Industries’ $2 Trillion Dollar Financial Broadside, Implications from Cavco Industries (CVCO) Doc, CEO William “Bill” Boor Remarks; plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap

‘Dark Triad’ – Researchers Detect ‘5 Key Characteristics of BILLIONAIRES’ – Evidence how Billionaires, Super Wealthy Think Differently Than Most-Takeaways and Lessons; plus Sunday MHVille Weekly Headlines Recap

Is Recording People’s Voices Without Permission Legal? Major Decision in Case Brought by Journalist James O’Keefe, now OMG, has Several Business Ramifications; plus MHMarkets Update

White Collar Crimes-Legal Tips, Research-National Manufactured Housing Federation–1000s of Retailers, Communities Lost–Roadmap to Solve MHIndustry Consumer, Independent Business Woes? MHMarkets Update

True Tale of Four Attorneys Research into Manufactured Housing – What They Reveal About Why Manufactured Homes Are Underperforming During an Affordable Housing Crisis – Facts and Analysis
https://www.manufacturedhomepronews.com/masthead/true-tale-of-four-attorneys-research-into-manufactured-housing-what-they-reveal-about-why-manufactured-homes-are-underperforming-during-an-affordable-housing-crisis-facts-and-analysis/

 

Part II. Daily Business News on MHProNews Markets and Headline News Segment

 

Headlines from left-of-center CNN Business – from the evening of 7.26.2023

  • Interest rates go up again
  • The Fed’s latest move could either take a bite out of your wallet or benefit you. Here’s what it means
  • Variety faces calls for a retraction as its head-turning story about CNN drama begins to fall apart
  • Young Chinese are getting paid to be ‘full-time children’ as jobs become harder to find
  • Larry Summers slams Biden economic agenda as ‘increasingly dangerous’
  • Mattel plans to go all in on Barbie for Christmas
  • Meta stock climbs after company posts 11% revenue growth
  • Anheuser-Busch to lay off employees after Bud Light loses spot as top-selling beer to Modelo in May
  • Three takeaways from Fed Chair Powell following July hike decision
  • The Fed hikes interest rates by a quarter point and hints at another increase this year
  • Dow notches longest winning streak since 1987 on Fed news and corporate earnings
  • What does the UPS-Teamsters deal mean? Who won? And what’s next?
  • Prosecutors want Sam Bankman-Fried sent to jail after witness-tampering allegations. Judge issues gag order
  • British billionaire Joe Lewis indicted on insider trading charges
  • Gasoline prices are spiking. That’s a problem for Powell and the Fed
  • Seven major automakers, including GM, Stellantis and Honda, join to create US charging network
  • New home sales dropped in June after May’s surge
  • Gap hires Mattel president to be its new CEO
  • Samsung’s newest foldable phone is still outrageously pricey
  • Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announce industry group to promote safe AI development
  • This measure of homelessness in England has reached a 25-year high
  • The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
  • UK bank CEO quits over closure of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage’s account
  • The responsible investing boom is over. Can anything replace ESG?

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Headlines from right-of-center Newsmax 7.26.2023

  • Hunter Biden Hearing Ends With Plea Deal on Hold
  • President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a plea deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing when the judge expressed concerns about the agreement. [Full Story]
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  • RNC: President Biden Has ‘A Lot of Explaining to Do’
  • Judge Threatens Sanctions on Hunter’s Legal Team
  • Biden Associate Worked for Delaware US Attorney Office
  • Dem Donor in Biden Post Bought Hunter’s Art
  • Legal Experts: Judge Right to Reject Hunter Biden Plea Deal
  • Lee, Kiley to Newsmax: Can’t Trust Mayorkas on Border Crossing Info
  • Tiffany: Administration Playing With Border Numbers | video
  • Norman: Would Vote for Impeachment Inquiry | video
  • Grassley: Knew About FBI Doc on Bidens Year Ago | video
  • Meadows: If Biden Impeached, Harder for DOJ, FBI to Withhold Evidence | video
  • Greene: Not Enough Votes Yet to Impeach Biden | video
  • Steil: ESG Dem Workaround for Losing Policies | video
  • McConnell Freezes at Podium, Returns, Says He’s ‘Fine’
  • Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., briefly froze and interrupted his remarks to reporters Wednesday, walking away before rejoining the press conference…. [Full Story] | video
  • Student Who Sat in Pence’s Chair on 1/6 Sentenced to a Year in Prison
  • A high school student who stormed the U.S. Capitol, assaulted a [Full Story]
  • RNC: President Biden Has ‘A Lot of Explaining to Do’
  • The Republican National Committee came out against the “chaos” in [Full Story] | video
  • UFO Hearing Could ‘Blow the Lid Off’ Flying Objects Mystery
  • No more “the truth is out there” talk – if Rep. Tim Burchett, [Full Story] | Platinum Article
  • Blocks by GOP’s Tuberville Disrupt Military Retirements, School Enrollments: WH
  • Tommy Tuberville’s decision to block more than 300 U.S. military [Full Story]
  • US to Provide Ukraine With Black Hornet Spy Drones
  • The U.S. Department of Defense announced $400 million in additional [Full Story]
  • Related
  • US Marine Veteran Freed From Russia in ’22 Hurt Fighting in Ukraine
  • Russia Accuses Ukraine of ‘Terrorism’ After Drone Attacks
  • Ukraine Allies Commit $244M for Humanitarian Demining
  • Zelenskyy: Corruption, Treason in Ukraine Won’t Be Tolerated
  • WSJ: Newsmax Ratings Jump After Tucker Leaves Fox News
  • The prime-time viewership for Newsmax more than doubled in the second [Full Story]
  • Rasmussen Poll: 51 Percent Rate Biden Poor on Economy
  • While President Joe Biden may want to tout “Bidenomics” as central to [Full Story]
  • Fed Raises Interest Rates 0.25 Percent to 22-Year High
  • The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a [Full Story]
  • Report: Fox Halts Satanic Temple Donation Matches
  • If Fox News employees wish to donate to The Satanic Temple through a [Full Story]
  • DeSantis: Being VP ‘Doesn’t Appeal to Me’
  • Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis saidhe has no interest in being [Full Story]
  • Ex-Spy: CIA Brass Indifferent to Sex Abuse of Female Spies
  • A former CIA officer who rose through the ranks and supervised other [Full Story] | Platinum Article
  • Irish Singer Sinéad O’Connor Dies at 56
  • Sinad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a [Full Story]
  • New Jerseyans Warned: The Govt Is Coming for Your Stove
  • New Jersey is pushing an ambitious agenda to move its more than 9 [Full Story]
  • Trump Backs RNC’s ‘Bank Your Vote’ Initiative
  • Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed the Republican [Full Story] | video
  • American Teens Driving Less as Costs Rise
  • As the costs of motor vehicles, gas, and car insurance have risen, [Full Story]
  • University of Texas to Host LGBTQ+ Workshops
  • The University of Texas will host workshops that focus on “affirming [Full Story]
  • Dem Lawmaker’s Bill Bans Discrimination in Military
  • A Democrat House member is introducing a bill that [Full Story]
  • Economist/YouGov Poll: DeSantis’ Support By Women Low
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has the support of only 13% of Republican [Full Story]
  • Ukraine War Sparks AI Drone Arms Race
  • The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to new innovations involving [Full Story]
  • Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty as Judge Delays Deal
  • President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to tax [Full Story]
  • Biden Nominates Gen. Allvin to Lead Air Force
  • President Joe Biden informed the Senate that he nominated Gen. David [Full Story]
  • Whistleblower: US Has Secret ‘Multi-decade’ Program That Captures UFOs
  • The U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and [Full Story]
  • DeSantis’ Small-Dollar Donation Ratio Near Bottom
  • The ratio of donations to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that are small [Full Story]
  • Claim: Law Enforcement Involved in Malcolm X Killing
  • A man who claims to have witnessed the assassination of Malcolm X [Full Story]
  • Trans Patients Sue Hospital That Gave Records to Tenn. AG
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center is being sued by its transgender [Full Story]
  • Russian Court Sentences Cyber Security Exec to 14 Years
  • A Russian court on Wednesday convicted Ilya Sachkov, a top cyber [Full Story]
  • Cigna Accused of Using Algorithm to Deny Claims
  • A federal lawsuit alleges that health insurance giant Cigna used a [Full Story]
  • Late-stage Study of MRNA Cancer Vaccine Begins
  • Moderna and drugmaker Merck have started a late-stage study to [Full Story]
  • Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $910 Million
  • The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $910 million after [Full Story]
  • NatWest Bank CEO Ousted Over Nigel Farage Furor
  • The chief executive of NatWest, one of Britain’s biggest banks, left [Full Story]
  • Detroit Unites on EV Charging Network to Rival Tesla’s
  • Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada…. [Full Story]
  • Fed No Longer Forecasting US Recession, Powell Says
  • US Wants FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Pending Trial
  • Mastercard Wants Cannabis Merchants Shut From Network
  • AI Industry Leaders Create Frontier Model Forum
  • More Finance
  • Health
  • ‘Superagers’ Study Uncovers Secrets of Younger Brains
  • The largest observational study conducted on “superagers” ─ people in their 80’s and older who have brains as sharp as those decades younger – revealed several differences in lifestyle factors that may contribute to their razor-sharp minds. The new study found that…… [Full Story]
  • Nasal Swab Identifies Sinus Infection in Kids
  • CDC: Salmonella in Ground Beef Sickens at Least 16
  • Quartz Countertop Installers Developing Lung Disease
  • Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Contain Fewer Nutrients
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