President Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop producing new pennies to reduce government spending, despite Congress authorizing coin manufacture. The cost of producing and distributing a penny exceeds its face value by 2.69 cents, resulting in a loss of $85.3 million for the Mint last year. Other countries like Canada and Australia have eliminated their smallest coins, with potential negligible impact on the economy but significant opposition due to sentimentality and potential increase in nickel demand.
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Feds arrest New Hampshire CEO for allegedly devising conspiracy to stalk, intimidate journalists
SummaryEric Spofford, the former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers in New Hampshire, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to stalk journalists from New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) following an article detailing sexual misconduct allegations against him. Spofford reportedly hired associates to vandalize the homes of the journalist and a senior editor, intimidating them in retaliation for the reporting. Despite publicly denying the allegations and suing NHPR for defamation, his lawsuit was dismissed, and he...
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