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Under legislative changes, millions more adults with disabilities could save and invest in 2026 without losing government benefits.
Under legislative changes, millions more adults with disabilities could save and invest in 2026 without losing government benefits.
AI Governance | July 31, 2025 Google Agrees to EU AI Code of Practice. Issuing Warnings that Rules May Slow Innovation On July 30, 2025, Google confirmed in a blog post by Kent Walker that it will sign the European Union’s new voluntary code of practice for general purpose AI models. The code supports compliance
What does it take to launch a powerful, outdoor-ready battery and convince over 200 people to back it? In this episode, we chat with Marco Vanella, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of MAAK Outdoor, the team behind the Scout Battery. Built for the backcountry, Scout is a modular, durable power system designed to serve off-grid professionals, adventurers, and everyday users alike. Marco shares how his background in industrial design and experience across consumer electronics, law enforcement, and defense helped shape a product tailored for real-world needs. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story of how they raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, overcame the hurdles of hardware development, and delivered a compelling campaign for a first-time product. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, you’ll hear: The origin story of Scout and how it solves real-world energy […]
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From credit cards, car loans, mortgages, savings and student debt, here's how the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision influences your wallet.