[World]
Israel’s war on Hamas brings famine to Gaza
What makes this calamity all the more stunning is that it’s entirely the product of human decisions.
Published:3/18/2024 11:09:46 PM
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[World]
Lawsuit details 1993 sexual assault allegation against New York mayor
The complaint filed Monday accuses Eric Adams of sexually assaulting a woman, who also worked for the city in 1993, after she asked him for help getting a promotion.
Published:3/18/2024 9:14:01 PM
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[World]
Will Princess Kate video put an end to royal communications mess?
A video appears to show the Princess of Wales walking with her husband, Prince William, at a farm shop in Windsor.
Published:3/18/2024 9:00:28 PM
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[World]
Michigan lawyer who claimed election fraud arrested after Dominion hearing
Stefanie Lambert was facing a bench warrant from a state court in Michigan, where she is accused of taking part in a conspiracy to tamper with voting machines.
Published:3/18/2024 9:00:28 PM
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[World]
21-Year-Old Ousts GOP Incumbent in North Carolina
Published:3/18/2024 5:35:35 PM
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[World]
Supreme Court refuses to delay prison time for Trump aide Peter Navarro
Former Trump aide Peter Navarro is scheduled to report to federal prison in Miami before 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Published:3/18/2024 5:35:35 PM
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[World]
Small businesses need Biden's regulatory tsunami to stop
Small businesses couldn't agree more with Mr. Biden on their importance to the economy and the urgent need for help.
Published:3/18/2024 4:45:20 PM
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[World]
Online shoppers are feeling frustrated. Blame it on the ‘Amazon effect’?
A new survey says consumers find e-commerce sites often fail to meet expectations. Experts say that’s because shoppers have become accustomed to how Amazon gets things done to their liking.
Published:3/18/2024 4:45:20 PM
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[World]
Israeli forces raid Gaza City hospital; U.S. confirms death of top Hamas leader
The Israeli military operation at al-Shifa hospital, which it said was targeting Hamas militants, came as experts warned of famine in northern Gaza.
Published:3/18/2024 4:45:20 PM
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[World]
Lindsey Graham, visiting Kyiv, urges Ukraine to pass mobilization law
The Republican senator visited the Ukrainian capital as Russia is advancing on the battlefield and vital U.S. military aid remains blocked in Congress by House Republicans.
Published:3/18/2024 4:06:06 PM
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[World]
Kroger to sell its specialty pharmacy business
Supermarket chain Kroger Co. on Monday agreed to sell its specialty pharmacy business, saying it would be better off as a standalone segment.
Published:3/18/2024 3:56:57 PM
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[World]
Supreme Court likely to reject limits on White House social media contacts
A majority of justices from across the ideological spectrum expressed concern about hamstringing White House officials and other federal employees.
Published:3/18/2024 3:43:11 PM
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[World]
Will an Apple-Google AI partnership pass regulatory muster?
Any deal, especially one involving AI, will capture the attention of federal and state lawmakers, the Biden administration, consumer-privacy advocates and government regulators.
Published:3/18/2024 3:22:23 PM
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[World]
Garrison Brown’s Sister Madison Details His Mental Health Struggles
This Sister Wives alum is sharing insight into her grief journey.
One week after Garrison Brown was laid to rest, his sister Madison Brown Brush, 28, shared an emphatic message about the...
Published:3/18/2024 2:53:47 PM
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[World]
Are you part of a Ponzi scheme?
Greece, Argentina, and the old Soviet Union had governments that were Ponzi schemes that eventually went bust.
Published:3/18/2024 2:43:36 PM
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[World]
Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6
Couy Griffin will not be able to return to his seat as a county commissioner, which he was removed from under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Couy Griffin Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6
Published:3/18/2024 2:43:36 PM
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[World]
Why Biden Can’t Count on Falling Inflation for Electoral Success
Is weak consumer sentiment really about interest rates?
Published:3/18/2024 2:03:41 PM
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[World]
Treasury yields on verge of level that could disrupt the stock-market rally, warns strategist
As two key central bank meetings loom, one Wall Street strategist warns that rising Treasury yields could derail a record-setting rally in U.S. stocks if they surpass one key level.
Published:3/18/2024 1:28:01 PM
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[World]
NYCB’s stock downgraded to underperform at Raymond James on expectation of rising credit costs
Raymond James sees credit costs taking a bite out of earnings, while Moody’s hikes rating by one notch after $1.05B injection.
Published:3/18/2024 12:21:20 PM
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[World]
Why S&P 500’s consumer-discretionary sector is ‘left behind’ in U.S. stock market
The S&P 500’s consumer-discretionary sector is one of the worst-performing areas of the U.S stock-market index this year.
Published:3/18/2024 12:14:13 PM
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[World]
‘Banksy came overnight’: A neighborhood wakes up to world-famous street art
Hours before street artist Banksy claimed credit, north London residents wondered: Who’s behind the tree mural on Hornsey Road, and what does it mean for me?
Published:3/18/2024 12:06:29 PM
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[World]
Sen. Schumer's undemocratic dangerous anti-Israel diatribe
Sen. Chuck Schumer's recent diatribe against Israel seemed like he was competing for best-supporting actor in a growing treacherous horror film within the Democratic Party as to who can be more hostile to Israel.
Published:3/18/2024 11:57:22 AM
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[World]
The Left Has More Proof That Donald Trump Is Totally an Authoritarian
Published:3/18/2024 10:38:01 AM
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[World]
Neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump Are Crypto Champions
President Joe Biden hasn’t taken a particularly friendly stance toward cryptocurrency. On the contrary, he’s been a lot like his predecessor.
Published:3/18/2024 9:24:35 AM
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[World]
Builder-confidence index reaches highest level since July 2023, driven by low resale inventory
Builder sentiment improved as the industry expects demand to stay strong, the National Association of Home Builders said.
Published:3/18/2024 9:07:38 AM
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[World]
New fight for life: Chemical abortion access threatens vulnerable women
For abortion proponents, chemical abortion is a dream come true. Women seeking an abortion can obtain one without ever leaving their house.
Published:3/18/2024 8:56:50 AM
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[World]
Putin claims a new six-year term in vote condemned as not free or fair
Since taking power on Dec. 31, 1999, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly defied term limits and now claims a new term through 2030 in which he has pledged he will continue his war in Ukraine.
Published:3/18/2024 8:15:42 AM
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[World]
Elon Musk questioned by Don Lemon over diversity and content moderation
The interview, which appeared on YouTube on Monday after a planned partnership to put it on Musk’s X platform was cancelled, did touch on business topics but mostly focused on social issues.
Published:3/18/2024 7:59:58 AM
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[World]
Famine may already be in northern Gaza, leading aid groups say
More than half the population of Gaza — 1.1 million people — is facing catastrophic levels of hunger, a group of international charities said, falling in the highest Phase 5 classification.
Published:3/18/2024 7:02:07 AM
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[World]
LPP’s stock rebounds 30% after Polish clothes seller denies faking its exit from Russia
Short-seller Hindenburg Research claimed LPP faked its exit from Russia
Published:3/18/2024 7:02:07 AM
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[World]
Is Gaza heading into famine? How experts define that grim term.
The world is rushing food aid to Gaza, where more than 2 million face what the U.N. describes as “famine-like conditions.” A new assessment is expected Monday.
Published:3/18/2024 6:55:05 AM
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[World]
U.S. corporations want a special tax break from Congress that would cost Americans $33 billion
Retroactive removal of deduction limits is a giveaway to corporations.
Published:3/18/2024 6:47:16 AM
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[World]
U.S. stocks have beaten European equities but not for much longer, says JPMorgan
There are several reasons why Wall Street may not outperform Europe in the medium term says JPMorgan
Published:3/18/2024 5:29:06 AM
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[World]
As bitcoin ETFs fuel crypto’s rally, here’s what financial advisers are telling clients
Crypto-market participants have been hoping that the recent launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds will draw financial advisers — who oversee trillions of dollars in client assets — into the space.
Published:3/18/2024 4:59:43 AM
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[World]
Bond yields ease as investors position for Fed meeting
Bond yields edged lower Monday after a big run-up last week as investors positioned for the two-day Federal Reserve interest-rate setting meeting.
Published:3/18/2024 4:52:37 AM
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[World]
Column: Trump has big plans for California if he wins a second term. Fasten your seatbelts
Former President Trump is bashing California in his 2024 campaign; if he wins he wants to force it to change — on environment, immigration, LGBTQ issues and more.
Published:3/18/2024 4:45:17 AM
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[World]
S&P 500 futures rise as investors balance AI hopes with rate concern
U.S. stock futures were mostly higher on Monday as investors balanced optimism over artificial intelligence with concern over monetary policy.
Published:3/18/2024 4:24:29 AM
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[World]
How to go vegan in South Korea, a meat lover’s paradise
Tabletop grilling is a way of life in South Korea, where meat is associated with wealth and health. But a growing number of the vegan-curious are trying to reduce their intake.
Published:3/18/2024 4:02:38 AM
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[World]
The ‘EV penalty’: Electric car owners are paying more taxes and fees in 35 states, study finds
As more of Americans drive without gas, states are adding fees and taxes for EVs to help pay for road maintenance.
Published:3/18/2024 4:02:38 AM
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[World]
Middle East conflict live updates: Israeli military raids al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City
Israel’s military announced a “precise operation” at Gaza’s largest hospital and said gunfire was exchanged. Hamas accused Israel of violating international law.
Published:3/18/2024 3:18:51 AM
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[World]
Russia’s farce election sums up a grim moment in global democracy
The V-Dem Institute’s new global Democracy Report found that over half the 60 countries holding national elections this year are experiencing democratic decline.
Published:3/17/2024 11:06:47 PM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] The Priorities of the Judicial Conference of the United States
Rather than addressing bankruptcy and patent forum and judge shopping, on which there is a large bipartisan consensus, the Judicial Conference rushed through a botched proposal in response to political pressure and Twitter noise.
Published:3/17/2024 9:07:05 PM
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[World]
Happy Sr. Patrick's Day — For Jews Too!
Published:3/17/2024 6:54:14 PM
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[World]
How to prevent future deaths like Laken Riley's
President Biden seems more upset about using the term "illegal" to describe the illegal immigrant who is accused of killing Laken Riley than he is over her death. Truly stunning and outrageous.
Published:3/17/2024 5:40:48 PM
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[World]
[David Post] And the RBG Leadership Award Goes To . . .
For the "Not-from-the-Onion" File
Published:3/17/2024 3:32:06 PM
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[World]
With Russian opposition exiled, Berlin becomes center of anti-Putin protest
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, attended an anti-Putin election protest in Berlin on Sunday along with other top Russian opposition leaders.
Published:3/17/2024 3:32:05 PM
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[World]
Is a June rate cut still possible? Fed’s Powell will look to keep options open this week.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will likely play his cards close to his vest this week, and not signal an imminent cut in interest rates.
Published:3/17/2024 2:42:36 PM
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[World]
Sunday Smiles
Published:3/17/2024 2:06:14 PM
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[World]
Russian voters, answering Navalny’s call, protest Putin’s forever rule
Russians formed queues outside polling stations at precisely noon Sunday to protest an election with only one possible outcome: Vladimir Putin’s victory.
Published:3/17/2024 12:07:07 PM
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[World]
[David Bernstein] I've Won an Argument about Israel I Wish I Hadn't
Over my 20+ years of blogging at Volokh, commenters have often questioned why I focused my attention on what I saw as unfair attacks on Israel, rather than on Israeli policies I disagreed with that might be obstacles to a future peace deal. My response was consistent: debates over specific Israeli policies were a sideshow.…
Published:3/17/2024 11:15:34 AM
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[World]
Stock market to face reality check when Fed updates its interest-rate forecasts
Investors will be watching the Federal Reserve’s forecasts to see if policy makers still see scope to deliver the equivalent of three quarter-point rate cuts in 2024.
Published:3/17/2024 11:01:12 AM
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[World]
Save 54% On This Keurig Machine That Makes Hot & Iced Coffee With Ease
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Published:3/17/2024 10:22:37 AM
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[World]
Dear Christians: How you should respond to weaponization of 'Christian Nationalism'
Christians, our thoughts and actions are not measured on a line of right and left politics but a paradigm of up and down; they are either in alignment with heaven or with hell - the Word or the world.
Published:3/17/2024 8:39:06 AM
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[World]
Icelandic volcano erupts, turning sky orange and forcing evacuations
It was the fourth eruption in three months on the Reykjanes Peninsula, around the town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon. Local media live-streamed the lava flows.
Published:3/17/2024 8:24:39 AM
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[World]
Biden toughened asylum screening. It won’t contain a new border surge.
New restrictions to the U.S. asylum system are under consideration by the Biden administration following the collapse of the bipartisan border bill.
Published:3/17/2024 8:02:46 AM
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[World]
Haiti’s descent into chaos, in photos
Powerful photos of recent weeks in Haiti, which has been embroiled in protests, gang-related violence, prison break ins and a change in leadership.
Published:3/17/2024 7:11:34 AM
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[World]
Food being readied for distribution after first aid ship reaches Gaza
U.S. charity World Central Kitchen said nearly 200 tons of food from one ship has arrived in Gaza, which is on the brink of famine. Another shipment is planned.
Published:3/17/2024 2:00:05 AM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] A Numbers Game: Who Would The Judicial Conference's New Policy Help And Who Would It Hurt?
It will be harder for conservative litigants in blue states and liberal litigants in red states to obtain statewide relief. It will be harder for conservative litigants in red states to obtain nationwide relief. Liberal litigants will have virtually unchanged odds to obtain nationwide relief.
Published:3/16/2024 11:12:44 PM
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[World]
[David Bernstein] Social and Economic Legislation and the Taft Court in the 1920s
I review the relevant chapters in Prof. Robert Post's forthcoming book
Published:3/16/2024 8:28:24 PM
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[World]
Niger junta announces end to military relationship with United States
The announcement came on the heels of a visit by an American delegation. Until last year, Niger had been a key U.S. military partner in West Africa.
Published:3/16/2024 8:28:24 PM
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[World]
‘Is this an indecent proposal?’ I invited an out-of-towner for dinner. He said yes — but only if he could stay over and avoid spending $400 on a hotel room.
“He is not going to drive two hours to the city for the weekend if he is not sure that we are going to be serious.”
Published:3/16/2024 6:35:08 PM
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[World]
Zero. That’s how much 28% of the country has saved for retirement.
How much is needed for a secure retirement varies by person and situation, but clearly, nothing is not enough.
Published:3/16/2024 4:16:24 PM
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[World]
Philippe de Gaulle, naval commander and son of French leader, dies at 102
He fought for France in World War II under his father’s command, and became a caretaker of Gen. Charles de Gaulle’s legacy after his death.
Published:3/16/2024 3:54:37 PM
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[World]
For Putin’s election in occupied Ukraine, voting is forced at gunpoint
Russian soldiers are pressuring people to vote in occupied Ukraine as Vladimir Putin seeks to cement his illegal annexations and create a facade of legitimacy.
Published:3/16/2024 3:27:14 PM
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[World]
The U.S. has tried to ‘fix’ Haiti before. How will this time be different?
History weighs on the Biden administration as it seeks to bring stability to Haiti. Critics say officials are at risk of repeating past mistakes.
Published:3/16/2024 1:44:18 PM
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[World]
Céline Dion Shares Rare Photo With Her 3 Sons Amid Health Battle
Céline Dion is sharing an inspirational message as she finds comfort in the power of love amid her medical struggles.
The Grammy winner made her comments alongside a rare photo of herself with her...
Published:3/16/2024 1:01:41 PM
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[World]
Biden, Kamala and Democrats pay lip service to abortion advocates, ignore true issues
Confronting the true issues of "reproductive freedom" is about more than abortion. It would mean addressing rape, abstinence, sex trafficking and "gender-affirming" care.
Published:3/16/2024 8:21:36 AM
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[World]
My unmarried partner may need a nursing home. Who will pay for his care — and will I be able to stay in our home?
“If one of us needs to go into a nursing home, is the other safe in the home?”
Published:3/16/2024 7:59:09 AM
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[World]
Free People’s Sale Is Heating Up, With Deals of of up to 95% Off
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Published:3/16/2024 7:37:15 AM
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[World]
Netanyahu approves plans for Israeli military operation in Rafah
Humanitarian groups and several world leaders have warned that an invasion of Rafah, the densely populated southern Gazan city, could be disastrous.
Published:3/16/2024 7:37:15 AM
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[World]
U.S. attempts to stop arms smuggling to Yemen with limited resources
The U.S. intelligence community, Special Operations forces and other U.S. troops have mounted an expanded effort to squelch weapons deliveries to the Houthis.
Published:3/16/2024 5:08:44 AM
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[World]
Three ways the realtor commission settlement affects people looking to buy and sell their homes
The U.S. housing market is undergoing a major disruption, as a century-old practice that determines how homeowners and home buyers pay their real-estate agents is about to change.
Published:3/16/2024 5:01:54 AM
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[World]
[Orin S. Kerr] Beverly Hills Cop is a Fourth Amendment Movie
"If you go in there without probable cause it will be an illegal search, you know that."
Published:3/16/2024 4:54:45 AM
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[World]
In this Ukrainian village, almost no men are left
With Ukraine’s military badly outnumbered by the invading Russians and desperately in need of more soldiers, villages like Makiv are being emptied of their fighting-age men.
Published:3/16/2024 1:56:24 AM
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[World]
News From the Near Future: Putin Wins Election in a Landslide!
Published:3/15/2024 10:46:34 PM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] A Comment On The Judicial Conference's Policy From A Fifth Circuit Practioner
I pass along this comment I received from a well-known attorney in Texas who clerked on both the federal District Court level and at the Fifth Circuit. I suspect this attorney's views are widely shared: The memo to the judiciary has now become available, but that does not address the problems with the roll out…
Published:3/15/2024 7:37:48 PM
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[World]
Democrats' cold war on our police continues
Law enforcement is facing a national recruiting crisis that is affecting the operational efficacy of departments across the nation because of Democrats' policies and practices.
Published:3/15/2024 6:10:45 PM
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[World]
FFS: Advil Calls Doctors Racists
Published:3/15/2024 4:55:06 PM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] The Text Of The Policy Approved By The Judicial Conference
I obtained a copy of the report approved by the Judicial Conference. First, why on earth could this memo not have been issued contemporaneously with the press release. This may be one of the most-botched governmental rollouts since HealthCare.gov. The Executive Committee should carefully re-assess their procedures here. Second, the policy sweeps quite broadly, far…
Published:3/15/2024 4:42:45 PM
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[World]
In Belgorod, Russian city hit hardest by war, Putin is still running strong
Anti-Kremlin militias attacked ahead Russia’s presidential election aiming to show that Vladimir Putin can’t protect his country but residents said the strategy was backfiring.
Published:3/15/2024 4:42:45 PM
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[World]
Squid Game Star O Yeong-su Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
A Squid Game star is facing consequences.
Actor O Yeong-su was convicted on March 15 of sexual harassment, a South Korean court official told Reuters.
O—who portrayed player 001 on the first...
Published:3/15/2024 4:14:45 PM
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[World]
FTC launches inquiry into Reddit’s AI deals days before IPO
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into Reddit’s licensing of user data to artificial-intelligence companies — just days before the social-media company’s long-awaited initial public offering.
Published:3/15/2024 3:54:46 PM
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[World]
Why Irish whiskey sales have risen 1,482% in the U.S. over the past 20 years — to over $1 billion in 2023
Thanks to its drinkable appeal, the St. Patrick’s Day favorite has soared in popularity over the past couple of decades — and seems poised for more growth
Published:3/15/2024 3:33:46 PM
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[World]
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman: The housing market is looking up, but ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’
With new listings hitting the market, the spring home-buying season is poised to be much brisker than it was a year ago. But one real-estate exec isn’t ready to call it a recovery just yet.
Published:3/15/2024 3:26:26 PM
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[World]
TikTok is teaching young people about money — for better or worse. A ban could bring that to an end.
From loud budgeting to girl math, TikTok has spurred discussion of finances. Now what?
Published:3/15/2024 2:49:02 PM
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[World]
Enfamil maker vows to fight $60 million baby-formula verdict
Reckitt Beckinser Group said Friday it will seek to overturn a court ruling this week that awarded $60 million in damages to the family of a baby that died after being fed Enfamil infant formula, made by the British conglomerate’s Mead Johnson Nutrition unit.
Published:3/15/2024 2:03:22 PM
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[World]
Ulta Beauty’s stock is falling after earnings. Here’s why some analysts say to buy the dip.
Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. fell on Friday, a day after the beauty-products retailer forecast full-year profit that disappointed investors.
Published:3/15/2024 1:41:23 PM
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[World]
At least 20 killed awaiting aid in Gaza as new cease-fire offer debated
Palestinian officials in Gaza and witnesses said Israel attacked a crowd of people waiting to collect supplies from an aid convoy in the north of the enclave.
Published:3/15/2024 1:34:17 PM
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[World]
As voting begins in Russian presidential election, so do the protests
Some voters set fire to polling stations while others spoiled their ballots as President Vladimir Putin was guaranteed to clinch a fifth term against token opponents approved by the Kremlin.
Published:3/15/2024 11:52:49 AM
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[World]
Reddit could use this strategy to ‘monetize aggressively’ following its IPO
As Reddit makes the final preparations for its initial public offering, the social-media platform has plenty of ways to drive revenue and push toward profitability, according to Ido Caspi, a research analyst at Global X ETFs.
Published:3/15/2024 11:38:43 AM
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[World]
Israeli officials slam Schumer’s call for new election as ‘counterproductive’
Schumer’s remarks from the the Senate floor marked the clearest signal yet of mounting U.S. frustrations toward Netanyahu.
Published:3/15/2024 11:10:16 AM
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[World]
‘His retirement benefits will be larger’: My first husband was wealthy. Can I claim his Social Security even if I married and divorced twice?
”I know that his retirement benefits will be larger than my own.”
Published:3/15/2024 10:55:18 AM
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[World]
Can I really reduce my income tax by paying my kids wages for doing a variety of jobs? Tik Tok influencers say it’s a no-brainer.
It’s a lot harder than social media makes it look to legally justify a deduction from your small business income for a child’s wages.
Published:3/15/2024 10:40:58 AM
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[World]
RFK Jr. talks AI and Elon Musk
Also: Tech stocks, a changing EV landscape, Reddit’s coming IPO and advice for tax time.
Published:3/15/2024 9:49:15 AM
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[World]
Schumer's Anti-Netanyahu Speech Stuns Washington and Israel
Published:3/15/2024 9:42:11 AM
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[World]
Adobe’s stock slides toward worst day in 18 months, as AI story will take time
Adobe is seen as a potential AI beneficiary, but for now, investors seem disappointed in its monetization timeline.
Published:3/15/2024 9:12:01 AM
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[World]
Judge rules Fani Willis can continue to lead Georgia Trump case
Fani Willis was a newly elected Fulton County district attorney in 2021 when she opened an inquiry into Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
Published:3/15/2024 8:57:02 AM
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[World]
Megabanks not immune to office space slowdown as stressed loan percentage jumps
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg sees ‘downside risk for the industry’
Published:3/15/2024 8:57:02 AM
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[World]
Investors should buy cheap portfolio insurance now before stock market turns volatile, Goldman warns
Tranquil markets are about to turn volatile, so investors should seize the opportunity to buy portfolio insurance while it’s still cheap.
Published:3/15/2024 8:49:34 AM
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[World]
Does ‘Little Napoleon’ Macron Want to Lead Europe into War with Russia?
Macron talks of defeating Russia. Instead, Washington and Brussels should concentrate on bringing the conflict to a peaceful end.
Published:3/15/2024 8:34:51 AM
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[World]
U.S. industrial output inches up 0.1% in February after sharp decline in prior month
Industrial production rose 0.1% in February, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. The gain was above expectations of a flat reading, according to a survey by The Wall Street Journal.
Published:3/15/2024 8:20:16 AM
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[World]
Steel Dynamics sees ‘meaningfully stronger’ profit amid broad demand growth
The continued return of manufacturing to the U.S., coupled with the “robust” U.S. infrastructure program, will support strong demand for years.
Published:3/15/2024 7:48:57 AM
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[World]
Plugged In movie reviews: Two true stories brought to life in new movies
While the redemptive messages in this "Arthur the King" might get many a tail a-wagging, its profanity is worth a growl. "One Life" tells a poignant story of one Englishman's determination to save Czech refugee children from the Nazis.
Published:3/15/2024 7:33:52 AM
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[World]
Import prices rise for second month in a row and add to U.S. inflation
The cost of imported goods rose in February for the second month in a row and added to a small upturn in U.S. inflation early in the new year.
Published:3/15/2024 7:33:51 AM
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[World]
Stick to Your Daily Routine While Traveling With These Wellness Finds
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Published:3/15/2024 7:00:35 AM
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[World]
What does your spouse want in retirement? 6 questions to ask.
Spouses often have different expectations that can be harmonized
Published:3/15/2024 7:00:34 AM
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[World]
Oil prices pull back from 4-month highs, on track for strong weekly gains
Oil futures pull back, but remain on pace for strong weekly gains after breakout to four-month highs.
Published:3/15/2024 6:52:57 AM
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[World]
Cathie Wood’s ETFs bought a chunk of Tesla stock after another selloff
The Ark ETFs spent more than $35 million to buy Tesla shares Thursday, the most in one day since buying restarted.
Published:3/15/2024 6:45:24 AM
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[World]
Rivian’s stock is a risky bet. Why this analyst now says it’s one worth making.
Piper Sandler upgraded Rivian shares to a bullish rating, calling the company’s new lineup “just so cool.”
Published:3/15/2024 6:16:38 AM
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[World]
Column: Polls get it right most of the time. Here's what to be wary of
Polls get things right most of the time, but problems crop up, generating headlines. How to tell the good from the bad, and how L.A. Times polls did this year.
Published:3/15/2024 6:02:06 AM
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[World]
My boyfriend is selling his home. I’ve paid him rent and helped raise our children since 2012. Would it be fair to share his $200,000 profit on the sale?
“I also buy all the groceries and household items.”
Published:3/15/2024 5:47:47 AM
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[World]
Nvidia led Phase 1 of the AI trade, these are the next three, says Goldman Sachs
Investors will focus increasingly on the next three phases of the AI trade says Goldman Sachs
Published:3/15/2024 5:30:20 AM
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[World]
Bond yields steady after big surge following PPI
Bond yields were steady Friday, after a big rise on Thursday after hotter-than-forecast producer price data.
Published:3/15/2024 5:23:23 AM
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[World]
Middle East conflict live updates: Aid ship nears Gaza; Israel to discuss cease-fire proposal
A humanitarian ship, dispatched by nonprofit World Central Kitchen, was spotted offshore Gaza as it arrives from Cyprus carrying 200 tons of food aid.
Published:3/15/2024 5:02:30 AM
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[World]
Dow futures inch higher as inflation jitters cap gains
U.S. stock futures were pointing to a steady start Friday, with worries that inflation will linger capping momentum after a hot start to the year.
Published:3/15/2024 4:55:39 AM
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[World]
Who is José Andrés, the chef behind the first aid ship to Gaza?
World Central Kitchen, which coordinated the voyage with the Spanish search-and-rescue group Open Arms, has also fed U.S. hurricane survivors and refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Published:3/15/2024 4:41:55 AM
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[World]
Top uranium producer expects ‘modest’ production growth this year
Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, said Friday there will be modest production growth this year as it reported swelling profits.
Published:3/15/2024 3:52:39 AM
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[World]
Swisscom buying Vodafone Italia for $8.7 billion
Swisscom will merge its Fastweb unit with Vodafone Italia.
Published:3/15/2024 3:24:22 AM
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[World]
Japanese large companies to give biggest pay bump in 33 years, union says
Japan’s largest labor confederation said large companies will be giving the highest pay raise in 33 years, possibly setting the stage for the end of negative interest rates next week.
Published:3/15/2024 2:35:13 AM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] Where does the Judicial Conference Get the Authority To Mandate Case Assignments?
A general power to issue orders to judicial employees does not trump a specific power for district courts to make their own rules about case assignments.
Published:3/15/2024 1:04:17 AM
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[World]
U.S. anticipates grim course for Ukraine if aid bill dies in Congress
The Biden administration assesses that, absent more U.S. military support for Ukraine, “countless lives” will be lost as it struggles to stave off collapse.
Published:3/15/2024 1:04:17 AM
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[World]
Celebrity chef’s first aid boat to Gaza nearing arrival, organizers say
The boat, which is carrying nearly 200 tons of food, departed Tuesday from Cyprus and was expected to arrive along Gaza’s coastline early Friday.
Published:3/15/2024 12:03:57 AM
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[World]
On Gaza aid, U.S. seeks complex workarounds to straightforward problem
The Gaza Strip is surrounded by existing routes, in the care of staunch U.S. allies, by which a massive increase in aid could arrive by truck.
Published:3/14/2024 11:05:27 PM
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[World]
[Stephen Halbrook] Second Amendment Roundup: Delaware's "Assault Weapon" Ban Argued in 3rd Circuit
Likelihood of prevailing on a constitutional claim may suffice for a preliminary injunction.
Published:3/14/2024 9:02:33 PM
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[World]
Biden blew his chance at Sister Souljah moment on Laken Riley killing
In politics, there's a thing called a "Sister Souljah moment," named for a 1992 incident when then-candidate Bill Clinton criticized the rapper by that name after she had encouraged interracial violence.
Published:3/14/2024 6:34:49 PM
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[World]
This Isn't Going to Go Well: No A/C for Olympic Athletes in Paris
Published:3/14/2024 6:05:26 PM
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[World]
Popular QQQ ETF is losing steam this month — even as growth stocks outperform in 2024
This week’s ETF Wrap digs into the performance of the technology-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, as investors eye the mixed performance of Big Tech stocks so far in 2024.
Published:3/14/2024 5:29:10 PM
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[World]
The Hugl Body Pillow Is Like Sleeping on Clouds — and It's on Sale
We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you...
Published:3/14/2024 5:00:07 PM
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[World]
Toronto Cops Tell Citizens to Leave Car Keys Where Thieves Can Get Them
Published:3/14/2024 5:00:07 PM
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[World]
These three little words can bring you big success in the stock market
The power of ‘I don’t know.’
Published:3/14/2024 4:53:11 PM
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[World]
This investor made billions on Weight Watchers over 23 years and got out just before the stock imploded
In the history of Wall Street, there has never been an investment quite like Ray Debbane’s legendary Weight Watchers trade.
Published:3/14/2024 4:17:24 PM
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[World]
Shares of Ulta Beauty fall as profit forecast comes up short
Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. fell after hours on Thursday after the beauty retailer forecast full-year profit that was a bit below expectations, as growth slows following a massive post-pandemic rebound.
Published:3/14/2024 3:33:45 PM
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[World]
For Elon Musk and SpaceX, ‘the third time’s the charm’ for Starship flight test
SpaceX loses contact with Starship about 49 minutes into the mission, but flight still marks an important milestone, experts say
Published:3/14/2024 3:26:28 PM
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[World]
Biden administration imposes first sanctions on West Bank settlements
The sanctions mark the first time economic restrictions have been placed on entire Israeli outposts in the Palestinian territory.
Published:3/14/2024 3:07:34 PM
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[World]
Wholesale-price increases add to picture of persistent inflation
The biggest increase in wholesale costs since last summer is the latest in a string of readings that suggest inflation might not slow quickly toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
Published:3/14/2024 3:07:34 PM
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[World]
Maher's 'dream unity ticket' of Biden-Haley is not so nuts
Well, it's official: Joe Biden and Donald Trump have both secured his party's nomination to run for president in November.
Published:3/14/2024 3:07:34 PM
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[World]
[Jim Lindgren] FAQs re Murthy v. Missouri
Philip Hamburger on How to Understand this Free Speech Case
Published:3/14/2024 2:37:48 PM
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[World]
Israel faces crisis of its own making as chaos and hunger engulf Gaza
The crisis in northern Gaza, current and former officials say, stems from Israel’s failure to develop a postwar strategy, or to plan for a prolonged military occupation.
Published:3/14/2024 1:00:57 PM
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[World]
‘Perpetually optimistic’ investors worry Fed won’t cut rates three times this year
Traders are growing increasingly anxious about the possibility that they, along with Federal Reserve policy makers, have underestimated the longevity of U.S. inflation — potentially putting calls for three quarter-point interest-rate cuts this year in jeopardy.
Published:3/14/2024 1:00:57 PM
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[World]
Kristin Cavallari Posts Peek of Kids' Spring Break After Romance Debut
Kristin Cavallari will always be a mom first.
After sharing insight into her budding romance with Mark Estes, 24, The Hills alum, 37, detailed her Los Angeles Spring Break trip with her and ex...
Published:3/14/2024 11:51:04 AM
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[World]
Ballot battles: Controversy over state powers in elections
The division of powers between the federal and state governments is a crucial element of the constitutional structure of the United States.
Published:3/14/2024 10:48:36 AM
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[World]
[Eugene Volokh] Thursday Open Thread
What's on your mind, other than the open thread being late today?
Published:3/14/2024 10:48:36 AM
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[World]
Are the Tories About to Collapse in Britain?
Published:3/14/2024 10:03:37 AM
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[World]
U.S.-Hungary relationship reaches new low, with public rebukes and snubs
U.S. Ambassador David Pressman, who was summoned by Hungary this week, delivered a blunt speech accusing Prime Minister Viktor Orban of acting to “undermine trust.”
Published:3/14/2024 10:03:37 AM
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[World]
U.S. Steel’s stock drops as Biden speaks against buyout by Japan’s Nippon Steel
Stock extends losses after President Biden says it’s ‘vital’ for the business to remain in American hands.
Published:3/14/2024 8:52:34 AM
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[World]
Chinese students, academics say they’re facing extra scrutiny entering U.S.
Despite efforts to ease bilateral tensions, Chinese students say they’re increasingly being questioned, detained and even deported at the American border.
Published:3/14/2024 8:20:44 AM
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[World]
Get a $78 Anthropologie Pullover for $18, 25% off T3 Hair Tools & More
We independently selected these products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase...
Published:3/14/2024 8:13:39 AM
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[World]
Investors should understand pain to stop themselves from making stupid decisions, Man Group says
Investors should better understand how they experience pain to ensure they’re less likely to make stupid decisions in moments of market panic, a new paper says.
Published:3/14/2024 8:06:29 AM
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[World]
Jobless claims dip to 209,00 and still show no sign of rising layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week slipped to 209,000 and continued to signal a strong labor market and low level of layoffs.
Published:3/14/2024 7:31:45 AM
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[World]
LGBTQ population grows on wings of delusion, lies and immorality
About 7.6 percent of Americans age 18 or older identify as some form of LGBTQ+ persuasion, including more than 1 in 5 Generation Z adults, or those between 18 and 26 years old, and almost 1 in 10 millennials, those from 27 to 42 years of age, a new Gallup survey says. Call them the lost generations.
Published:3/14/2024 6:59:08 AM
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[World]
Oil prices rise after International Energy Agency boosts oil demand-growth outlook
Oil futures rose Thursday, finding support after the International Energy Agency lifted its forecast for oil-demand growth this year and cut its outlook for supply from countries outside the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Published:3/14/2024 6:59:08 AM
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[World]
Why Japan’s stock market could keep soaring — plus three stock picks there
Christian Heck of First Eagle Investment Management makes the case that Japan’s stock market is still inexpensive as its companies improve.
Published:3/14/2024 6:09:29 AM
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[World]
[Orin S. Kerr] The Case for Caution on Reacting to the Judicial Conference Press Release on Forum-Shopping
We should wait until we know what (if anything) is happening.
Published:3/14/2024 5:47:11 AM
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[World]
‘He freaked out’: My friend let me live in his house if I did repairs, but sued me for unpaid rent — and won $50,000. Then he died. What can I do?
“I was told the only way to get this removed is through bankruptcy.”
Published:3/14/2024 5:47:11 AM
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[World]
Middle East conflict live updates: Israel says it killed Hamas member in IDF strike on U.N. food center
Hamas confirmed its deputy head of police operations in Rafah was killed. UNRWA condemned the attack on its food distribution center as hunger grips Gaza.
Published:3/14/2024 1:17:17 AM
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[World]
Why does Putin always win? What to know about Russia’s pseudo election.
Vladimir Putin is guaranteed to win reelection in Russia. But for the Kremlin, high turnout and a landslide victory remain important.
Published:3/14/2024 12:04:45 AM
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[World]
I Make Great Hot Sauce. State Regulations Ensure You’ll Never Taste It.
‘Cottage food’ restrictions mean less choice and less entrepreneurship for no good reason.
Published:3/13/2024 11:29:11 PM
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[World]
Putinism allows no rivals. What about an heir?
Rumors about Putin’s health reflect a fact: Unless something significant changes in Russia, Putin will die in office.
Published:3/13/2024 11:29:11 PM
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[World]
EVerything Not Coming Up Roses for EVs This Spring
Published:3/13/2024 7:46:40 PM
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[World]
Which conspiracy theorist will RFK Jr. pick as running mate, Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura?
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura on a short list of potential vice presidential candidates.
Published:3/13/2024 6:41:46 PM
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[World]
Biden pursues organized labor's agenda through regulation
In his State of the Union address, President Biden reiterated his support for the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which would rewrite a century of labor law for the benefit of union bosses.
Published:3/13/2024 6:34:53 PM
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[World]
What Biden gets right — and wrong — about the American middle class
The president is promoting a positive narrative about America’s economic turnaround, but in downplaying widespread financial anxiety, he risks alienating middle-income voters.
Published:3/13/2024 6:34:53 PM
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[World]
Boeing bonds are still coveted by investors despite a rough 2024 for jet maker
The aerospace giant’s bonds are seeing more buyers than sellers since trouble erupted in January.
Published:3/13/2024 5:01:00 PM
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[World]
Former L.A. deputy mayor goes on trial a second time in bribery and racketeering case
A lawyer for Raymond Chan said his client did not receive Las Vegas trips, casino chips or other bribes that were provided to former L.A. Councilmember Jose Huizar
Published:3/13/2024 4:40:30 PM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] The Judicial Conference's New "Policy" Demonstrates Why Judges Should Not Make Policy
The way to depoliticize the courts is to depoliticize the courts.
Published:3/13/2024 3:49:24 PM
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[World]
Congressman helps airlift author Mitch Albom, 9 others out of Haiti
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) led a helicopter rescue operation that evacuated 10 people, including the author of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” who runs an orphanage there.
Published:3/13/2024 3:49:24 PM
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[World]
Biden overreaching in using Antiquities Act to create national monuments
Since 2022, President Biden has used the Antiquities Act to create five national monuments, collectively spanning more than 1.5 million acres of federal land.
Published:3/13/2024 3:41:54 PM
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[World]
Canadian Liberals Complain About Uppity Indigenous People
Published:3/13/2024 3:41:54 PM
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[World]
Why drone attacks in Russia could drive U.S. gas prices higher
Drone attacks on Russian refineries could have implications at the gas pump for U.S. drivers.
Published:3/13/2024 1:56:39 PM
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[World]
Lawmakers begin efforts to move around Johnson, force vote on Ukraine aid
Over a month after the Senate approved a $95.3 billion national security package, the House remains indecisive about how — and whether — to aid allies at war.
Published:3/13/2024 1:49:48 PM
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[World]
S&P 500’s breadth ‘stunk’ as stocks rose to all-time high after February inflation report
The U.S. stock market’s sharp gain following Tuesday’s inflation reading was marked by bad breadth, as investors continue to watch the S&P 500 for signs of a broadening rally, according to Bespoke Investment Group.
Published:3/13/2024 1:49:48 PM
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[World]
How big Is our national debt? Big enough to terrify you
Try to visualize a trillion dollars. Comparisons for a trillion of anything are difficult.
Published:3/13/2024 1:43:08 PM
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[World]
Biden's budget bankrupts America
In President Biden's recent State of the Union address, he painted a rosy economic picture, touting what he called "Bidenomics" as the driving force behind what he claims is a robust economy.
Published:3/13/2024 1:22:14 PM
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[World]
My stepmother convinced my father to sign over his house and sell all his properties ‘so he could qualify for Medicaid.’ She has now cut me out of her will.
“Upon our father’s death, my stepmother chose to split the funds among other beneficiaries, including herself and her adoptive daughter.”
Published:3/13/2024 1:22:14 PM
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[World]
AI's Wright brothers - right here in Washington, DC!
Although the late British mathematician Alan Turing and Canadian scientist Dr. Jeffrey Hinton are referred to as the godfathers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), D.C.-based brothers Bijan Tadayon, Ph.D. and Saied Tadayon, Ph.D. may truly take the title of AI's Wright Brothers.
Published:3/13/2024 11:12:36 AM
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[World]
Pandemic left much of the world on lower human development trajectory
Dozens of poor nations have yet to regain their pre-pandemic levels of overall well-being, amid signs that the pandemic may have permanently depressed the world’s development trajectory, according to a U.N. report.
Published:3/13/2024 11:12:36 AM
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[World]
The U.S. could ban TikTok. These countries have blocked or restricted it.
Governments around the world have banned or restricted access to TikTok, with many citing a range of privacy and security concerns with its China-based ownership.
Published:3/13/2024 11:12:36 AM
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[World]
[Samuel Bray] A Welcome Judicial Reform: Towards Random Case Assignment
I was delighted to see the Judicial Conference of the United States is acting to promote random case assignment in certain declaratory judgment and injunction cases. You can read the press release here. It will be important to see the details, but as outlined, this policy change will ameliorate the consequences of forum-shopping in the…
Published:3/13/2024 9:26:22 AM
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[World]
Ukraine launches new wave of strikes against Russia’s oil facilities
Facing losses on the battlefield from dwindling supplies, Ukraine is emphasizing strikes deep in Russian territory against oil infrastructure.
Published:3/13/2024 9:26:22 AM
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[World]
Vera Bradley’s stock falls 10% after handbag maker’s earnings fall short of estimates
Vera Bradley’s CEO said that “recent sales results demonstrate the need for change in our branding, product assortments and store environments.”
Published:3/13/2024 9:26:21 AM
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[World]
Williams-Sonoma’s stock hits a record after profit beat and 26% dividend raise
Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc. rallied into record territory Wednesday after the home-products retailer beat quarterly earnings expectations, with “full-price selling” and supply-chain improvements helping boost margins.
Published:3/13/2024 9:10:28 AM
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[World]
What to know about TikTok owner ByteDance ahead of House vote
A nationwide ban, if it goes into effect, could pose an existential threat to one of China’s most successful internet companies.
Published:3/13/2024 8:56:39 AM
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[World]
Light of freedom is burning out in America, only God can rekindle the candle
The 2024 election should be of great concern to anyone who has even the faintest concern for the continued viability of our nation.
Published:3/13/2024 8:42:46 AM
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[World]
NHS Drops Puberty Blockers as Gender Affirming Treatment
Published:3/13/2024 8:09:57 AM
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[World]
Janelle Brown "Brought to Tears" Over Support of Late Son Garrison
Janelle Brown is touched by all the acts of kindness done in honor of her late son Robert "Garrison" Brown.
The Sister Wives star expressed her appreciation for all those who have donated to...
Published:3/13/2024 8:09:57 AM
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[World]
Best Blue & Green Light Therapy Devices for Reduced Acne, Glowing Skin
We interviewed Dr. Corey L. Hartman because we think you'll like his picks at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links....
Published:3/13/2024 6:38:39 AM
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[World]
[Josh Blackman] The Judicial Council Legislates From The Shadow Docket
The Chief Justice and his associates target only one type of forum shopping in response to political criticism through a secret policy that will not be released for months.
Published:3/13/2024 3:43:53 AM
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[World]
Middle East conflict live updates: Patchwork of aid efforts seeks to feed Gaza by land, air and sea
Humanitarian groups and governments are trying to get food, medicine and other supplies into the enclave, particularly the north, which is on the brink of famine.
Published:3/13/2024 3:43:53 AM
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[World]
S&P 500 futures virtually flat after 17th record high of the year
The S&P 500 is eyeing its 18th record close of 2024 as investors absorb a stickier-than-forecast consumer price index report with equanimity
Published:3/13/2024 3:43:53 AM
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[World]
Navalny’s former chief of staff attacked with hammer outside Lithuania home
Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, was attacked with a hammer outside his home on Tuesday.
Published:3/12/2024 8:10:55 PM
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[World]
BREAKING: Biden Clinches Democrat Nomination
Published:3/12/2024 7:07:48 PM
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[World]
State of the world more threatening than Biden understands
The information President Biden conveyed last week in his State of the Union failed to convey the hard fact that the Union is now seriously threatened by an axis of anti-American regimes.
Published:3/12/2024 6:29:07 PM
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[World]
Rumble shares rise 18% after expressing interest in acquiring TikTok
Rumble shares rose 18% to $7.90 on Tuesday following its expression of interest in taking over TikTok.
Published:3/12/2024 6:29:06 PM
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[World]
[Ilya Somin] Upcoming Pacific Legal Foundation Symposia on Regulatory Takings and the Antiquities Act
PLF seeks submissions by scholars.
Published:3/12/2024 5:13:07 PM
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[World]
Americans, European allies will long regret failing to confront Russia and Iran
America and its allies will long regret failing to directly confront wanton aggression in Ukraine and the Middle East. The economic costs will be real and substantial.
Published:3/12/2024 5:13:07 PM
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[World]
A Ramadan of ‘sadness’ as war-weary Gazans go hungry
The Post spoke to Gazans in the north Tuesday about how they are marking Ramadan — and trying to survive — amid the chaos of war and a growing hunger crisis.
Published:3/12/2024 4:29:03 PM
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[World]
India to implement asylum law that excludes Muslims, as election nears
The citizenship law, which sparked riots after it passed in 2019, provides a naturalization fast track for persecuted non-Muslims from neighboring countries.
Published:3/12/2024 4:12:30 PM
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[World]
Illegals are taking your jobs and diluting your vote
Illegals first, Americans second. That's the mantra of the current White House.
Published:3/12/2024 3:43:31 PM
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[World]
IBM begins layoffs amid push toward AI
IBM Corp. on Tuesday notified employees in its marketing and communications division that it’s making cuts, the latest large tech company to trim its payroll.
Published:3/12/2024 3:43:31 PM
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[World]
Why this SoFi bull spies ‘opportunity in others’ fear’
SoFi’s stock continues to find defenders in the wake of the financial-technology company’s capital-raise announcement last week.
Published:3/12/2024 3:36:20 PM
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