Americans’ support for capitalism has dropped to its lowest point ever recorded, while socialism remains steady. At the same time, new research finds the American Dream now carries a $5 million price tag—out of reach for nearly everyone. High school seniors’ reading and math scores fall to the worst levels in decades. The IRS retreats from a crackdown on billion-dollar tax shelters. And CBS appoints a conservative policy veteran as its new ombudsman. Plus, in the Grab Bag: shocking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous “birthday book,” and 7-Eleven’s plan to bring Japanese-style convenience food to thousands of U.S. stores. #Business #Economy #Education #Taxes #Media #News #Capitalism #AmericanDream #CBS #Epstein #7Eleven
