Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an adviser to former President Donald Trump who is being talked about as a potential pick for Treasury Secretary, said the “animal spirits are being unleashed” in the markets now that Trump has been re-elected to the White House. The founder and CEO of Key Square Group used the term from British economist Maynard Keynes — which describes when investors feel compelled to act — during an interview with The Daily Wire, as the Dow Jones index jumped over 1,500 points to a record high after Trump won. “Animal spirits are being unleashed,” Bessent said about the optimism being seen in the stock market following the election. He noted there was “high inflation” and “divisive rhetoric from the Democrats,” but “what was really hurting business and what we call in economics, something we can’t identify, is animal spirits.” Bessent went on to talk about how there was a “huge build-up of the regulatory state” during the Obama-Biden and Biden-Harris administrations that implemented a “real cost” to consumers and households while putting a damper on the GDP of the United States. “President Biden’s Cabinet was the least business-friendly Cabinet because there are no business people in it. Even the head of the Small Business Administration, I don’t think she had a private sector job for years,” Bessent said, referring to SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman. “Look at what we just avoided,” he went on, before pointing out that Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, “have never had a private sector job in their adult lives. Never had a private sector job. You know, I hope they can get one starting in January.” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ By contrast, Trump is “a businessman” who comes off as “economically sophisticated” during their discussions, Bessent said. He also highlighted Trump’s alliance with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, “one of the greatest business people of, or the greatest businessman of this generation.” Bessent said he expects Trump to issue executive orders to cut down on regulation, citing energy in particular. He also advocated for renewing or making permanent Trump’s tax law, big parts of which are set to expire next year, and stopping the “chaos” abroad that could bring down inflation. “We’re going to see private sector hiring because what we’ve seen under Harris-Biden is just this gigantic government leviathan getting bigger and bigger with this massive government spending,” he said. “For all they touted on their industrial policy, they created 18,000 manufacturing jobs.” Bessent continued: “Last year, there were only 250,000 private sector jobs. Everything else was government or government adjacent. So the way I phrase it is, we are going to re-privatize the economy, restart private sector, and the working-class people are going to do well. Big business will continue doing well, and small business, I think, is going to do great.”

The weather outside was delightful, and Rosie’s Mom wanted to relax on their deck to begin the day. However, Rosie the Golden had a different idea. The large dog decided that peaceful morning activities were out and frenetic random activity periods (FRAPs) were in. We hear you tilting your head and muttering, “FRAPs?” Yes, FRAPs, also known as golden retriever zoomies. @goldenandmainecoon It’s 8:30am on a Thursday… #petsoftiktok #funnypets #dogandcat #TikTokCreatorSearchInsightsIncentive #goldenretrieversoftiktok #goldenretriever ♬ Eye of the Tiger (Instrumental Version) – From “Rocky” – M.S. Art For golden retriever owners, watching the zoomies becomes a special part of almost every day. The energetic dogs have their unique way of expressing joy. Rosie darts out in a zoomie mood when her mom opens the door. Frank, the family’s Maine coon cat, looks on, unamused by his sister’s antics. Image from TikTok. Frenetic random activity periods can happen at any time for any reason. Zoomies are most frequently associated with a dog’s level of comfort and energy. When a dog stores energy, it bursts forth at random times. Zoomies may happen more often if a dog is happy and comfortable in its environment. If their TikTok page is an indicator, Rosie is a very happy, happy dog. @goldenandmainecoon Wait till the end… #goldenretriever #zoom #dogzoomies #zoomies #goldenretrieverlife #goldenpuppy #goldensoftiktok #pets #funnypets #dog #doglovee ♬ Zoomies song – Rufus Goodboy Our extensive research shows that Rosie, the golden retriever, spends roughly half of every day in zoomie mode. That’s a lot of zoom-zooming! OK, our research involved watching TikTok videos of Rosie zooming around while Frank looks on, nonplussed. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend some time, we highly recommend using our research methods to explore golden retriever zoomies. Image from TikTok. Rosie and Frank have grown up together. While Frank often disapproves of Rosie’s behavior, the two are close. Cats have occasional zoomies, but their play is more refined and dignified. Please share if you enjoyed our research project on golden retriever zoomies. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Dog Mom’s “Peaceful Morning On The Deck” Turns Into Golden Retriever Chaos appeared first on InspireMore.

One of the greatest joys in creating lists like the “10 Best Songs with the Word ‘Belong’ in the Title” is diving into the music, rediscovering classic songs that might have slipped off our playlists, and uncovering hidden gems that deserve renewed appreciation. Articles like this serve as a musical time machine, reminding long-time fans of songs they may have loved years ago while introducing newer generations to legendary tracks that helped shape the musical landscape. This website is dedicated to celebrating music’s rich history, offering both nostalgia and discovery, especially for those just beginning their journey through the immense The post 10 Best Songs With The Word ‘Belong’ In The Title appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

In late October, word broke that the owner of the NHL team representing Tamba Bay—the Lightning—was selling up. Millions were coming his way via a pair of money managers from New York set to take over during the next 3 years, and the affair seemed like business as usual. But Lighting Owner Jeff Vinik is […] The post NHL Team Owner Is Giving $50,000 to Every Employee–Sharing the Profit from Sale of His Stake in the Franchise appeared first on Good News Network.

The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) recently found and rescued three abandoned dogs after receiving a call from a police officer who found the dogs in a heartbreaking situation. On October 25, the PSPCA shared the story of three dogs – Bam, Beau, and Brenda. “Abandoned. Forgotten. Fighting for their lives,” that’s exactly how the animal shelter found these dogs before rescuing them. “One week ago, we received a call from a Chester city police officer stating that he was with a property owner who had discovered three dogs tied up near their business,” PSPCA revealed on a Facebook post. But when it was time to rescue them, PSPCA was not prepared for the situation that they found the dogs in. “When our Animal Law Enforcement team arrived, the scene was more harrowing than we could have imagined. Tied up with chains to makeshift shelters, were Bam, Beau, and Brenda.” The animal shelter explained that it was clear that the three dogs were not cared for and were abandoned for quite a while. Describing the heartbreaking situation the dogs were in, PSPCA wrote, “All three were suffering from fly strike, while Bam and Beau were also emaciated and covered in pressure sores.” “Their bowls were empty, and even the bowls themselves had been chewed on in search of any last morsel of food or water,” the animal shelter adds. While all dogs were in terrible condition, PSPCA reveals that out of the three dogs, Bam was in the worst condition. PSPCA explains that Bam scores 1/9 on the Purina Body Condition System. Scoring a 1/9 on this scale means a dog is too thin and his ribs, spine, pelvic bones, and almost all of his bones are evident from a distance. On top of being severely malnourished, Bam also “had wounds on his ears and a very large, painful open sore on his hind end. He had fractured teeth and was severely anemic.” Thankfully, PSPCA rushed Bam, along with Beau, to their hospital to receive the lifesaving care they desperately needed. “They were both started on medications to treat their wounds and refeeding plans to slowly help them gain weight,” the animal shelter shares. The animal shelter also shares that Brenda, who was thankfully in less critical condition, received medical treatment and care. “In fact, she may soon be available for adoption,” PSPCA adds. Furthermore, PSPCA reveals to The Dodo that Beau recently moved to the shelter’s greenhouse, a space for adoptable animals. Meanwhile, Bam remains in the shelter’s hospital, taking all the time he needs to fully recover and heal. “With each day that passes, all three dogs are becoming stronger and learning to open their hearts up to people,” PSPCA wrote. “They may have been forgotten in the past, but with us, they never will be.”

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It’s got impressive reviews on Steam and comes from Paradox, the stalwart publisher behind Stellaris, Crusader Kings 3, Europa Universalis, and Cities Skylines 2. In combination with a huge new DLC and a recent update that reintroduces past traits and reworks combat, if you haven’t tried Age of Wonders 4 yet, the fantasy 4X game that feels like Civilization set in Skyrim, now is definitely the time, as it’s currently completely free to play. Continue reading After a giant update, Paradox 4X game Age of Wonders 4 is free to play right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Age of Wonders 4 review, Best games like Civ

Palworld maker Pocketpair shares the details of its ongoing patent infringement lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. First detailed in September, we now have a closer understanding of what Nintendo is looking for. Rather than considering Pal designs, the lawsuit targets specific in-game mechanics, as the plaintiffs seek an injunction on the creature-collecting survival game alongside a heavy fine for damages. Continue reading Palworld dev faces an injunction and $65,000 fine in Nintendo’s Pokemon lawsuit MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already sold out everywhere, and scalpers are cashing in on desperate gamers wanting to get their hands on the latest gaming CPU, with prices skyrocketing as high as $999. We spotted that the CPU was sold out at Newegg just five minutes after it had gone on sale, suggesting that supply is a long way from being able to meet demand. You can understand why so many people want this new AMD chip right now. As we found in our recent 9800X3D review, this new CPU offers incredible performance in games, with us awarding it the coveted top spot on our best gaming CPU guide. Even at its MSRP of $479, though, we thought this eight-core CPU was a little overpriced, and it’s certainly overpriced at these current scalper prices. Continue reading AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU sold out, decent stock not expected for weeks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review