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Small Businesses Face New Threat: Ballooning Rents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 June 27, 2024 Bananas vs oranges vs apples... (the #1 WORST fruit for your gut & energy) According to the best-selling author and world-renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Steven Gundry, there’s one fruit people over 40 should never eat. This fruit can damage your gut and disrupt your hormones. Both sapping you of energy and forcing your body to create “sticky” fat cells that can NOT be “burned off” with normal diet and exercise. Do you know the fruit I’m talking about? Make sure you do by clicking the one below you think it is, and get the answer from Dr. Gundry himself on the next page: [>> Bananas >> Oranges >> Apples >> Grapes]( Advertisment Good morning, it is Thursday, June 27, and we're covering the Supreme Court mistakenly posting an abortion ruling document on the website, Small businesses facing new struggles, Volkswagon latest investment & much more!! First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! A rare American sports fact: In 1904, during the Olympic Games held in St. Louis, Missouri, the marathon included several unusual occurrences. One participant, Fred Lorz, initially finished first but was disqualified when it was discovered he had hitched a ride for part of the race. The eventual winner, Thomas Hicks, was given strychnine (a poison in small doses) and brandy by his trainers to help him finish the race, which was not uncommon at the time. These incidents led to significant changes in marathon rules and practices in subsequent Olympic Games. Breaking Updates Supreme Court mistakenly posts abortion ruling document on website The Supreme Court inadvertently posted a document related to a pending abortion case online, which Bloomberg Law accessed before it was swiftly removed. Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe confirmed the brief and unintended upload, clarifying that the official ruling has not yet been released. NBC News could not independently verify the contents of the document, leaving uncertainty about whether it was a draft decision, the final ruling, or neither. According to Bloomberg's report, the document indicates that the Supreme Court may allow emergency room doctors in Idaho to perform abortions in certain circumstances, likely leading to the dismissal of an appeal by Idaho officials. This would reinstate a lower court ruling that favored the Biden administration's interpretation of federal law. However, the document's leak raises questions about the integrity of the court's proceedings and the handling of sensitive legal matters. Justice Samuel Alito, along with Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, dissented against dismissing the case, arguing that the Supreme Court should have heard the appeal rather than deferring to the lower court decision. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, as mentioned in the document, expressed the view that the court should have addressed the broader legal issue directly, which could have significant implications for abortion laws in Idaho and potentially other states with similar restrictions. The accidental disclosure adds a layer of complexity to an already contentious case, highlighting ongoing debates over reproductive rights and judicial transparency as the court approaches the conclusion of its current term. [Read more updates here]( Small Businesses Face New Threat: Ballooning Rents Over the past three years, American small business owners have faced successive challenges, including high prices and a severe worker shortage. Now, they confront a new obstacle: rapidly rising rents. Recent findings from the Bank of America Institute reveal that small businesses continue to grapple with inflation, particularly in rental costs. Since 2019, the average monthly share of rent as part of total payments has surged from 5.9% to 9.1%, surpassing the 5.3% increase observed in rent for individual households in May. This spike in rent costs is most pronounced in Western cities like Las Vegas, where May's average rent share more than doubled the national average. The report attributes these increases primarily to inflationary pressures rather than small businesses upgrading to larger or better spaces. Consequently, a growing number of small businesses are struggling to keep up with rent payments, with 43% reporting inability to pay in full and on time in April – the highest delinquency rate since March 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a slight easing from its peak, inflation remains a significant concern for small business owners, impacting their operations through higher labor costs and input prices. The National Federation of Independent Businesses reported that while optimism among small business owners has improved, it remains well below historical averages. Many owners have resorted to raising prices to counteract inflation's financial strain, underscoring ongoing economic challenges faced on Main Street. In summary, small businesses in America are navigating a complex landscape marked by persistent inflation and escalating rents, compounding the hardships they have endured in recent years. Economic indicators highlight the strain on these enterprises, emphasizing the need for sustained support and relief to mitigate the impact of inflation on their viability and growth prospects. [Read more updates here]( American Sports & Culture 2024 NBA Mock Draft 10.0: Updated predictions, plus the latest intel on draft day Here’s a near-final look at the first and second round of the 2024 NBA Draft with analysis and intel on all 58 players. How big is the gap between the USMNT and Argentina -- and how can the U.S. close it? The U.S. aren't favorites at the Copa América like Argentina are -- but what would it really take for the USMNT to reach Argentina's level? NBA free agent big board: The top 40 players on the market Here's your spot to keep tabs on the status of the biggest names on the market. American Business & Markets Volkswagen to invest $5B in Rivian, form joint venture Volkswagen and Rivian said Tuesday they will create a joint venture together, with the electric vehicle startup expected to receive up to $5 billion from the German automaker. Biden administration to lower costs for 64 drugs through inflation penalties on drugmakers A provision of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act requires drugmakers to pay rebates to Medicare if they hike the price of a medication faster than the rate of inflation. Ryan Payne predicts a ‘slowing’ in the US auto market: This will be ‘good for the consumer’ | Fox Business Video Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne breaks down the latest data on the auto industry during an appearance on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ American Politics Pentagon threatens North Korean soldiers will be 'cannon fodder' if sent to aid Russia in Ukraine North Korean engineering and construction personnel deployed to Russia-occupied Ukraine would be "cannon fodder," the Pentagon warned at a Tuesday press conference. Video Supreme Court inadvertently uploads 'document' about ruling in Idaho abortion case The court said a final opinion on the access question has not been released. Democrats ramp up efforts to block RFK Jr. from appearing on ballots across the nation As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes to gain ballot access in all 50 states, Democrats are ramping up their efforts to block the independent presidential candidate by filing legal challenges seeking to get his ballot petitions thrown out in several states. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Keeping Up With America 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, NC 28031, United States [Terms of Service](