Month: May 2022
Shock, outrage and praise: Leaked Supreme Court abortion draft inflames Roe v. Wade debate, widens partisan divide
A draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn a half-century of abortion rights shocked lawmakers, sharpened political divisions and prompted calls to action after it leaked overnight. The draft published by Politico indicates the conservative-leaning court is poised to toss out the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two rulings […]
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Trump Organization, inaugural committee must pay DC Attorney General $750K over claims of misspent non-profit funds
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Freedom Ball on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee and his company have agreed to pay the District of Columbia $750,000 to resolve allegations that those entities and the Trump hotel there illegally misused non-profit […]
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Expedia stock falls 13% after analysts cut price targets on mixed earnings
Visitors browse at the display of Expedia during the International Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin. Fabrizio Bensch | Retuers Shares of Expedia plunged more than 13% on Tuesday after reporting mixed financials in what’s been a tough earnings season. The company reported first-quarter financials after the bell on Monday. Expedia lost 47 cents per share […]
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SpaceX Starbase expansion plans will harm endangered species, according to Fish and Wildlife Service
A newly hatched piping plover chick stands next to one of its parents, Monty or Rose, at Montrose Beach on July 10, 2021. John J. Kim | Tribune News Service | Getty Images SpaceX must take steps to track and mitigate its impact on endangered species and their habitat in order to gain approvals for […]
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Citi says a trader error caused Europe’s ‘flash crash’. Here’s how it unfolded
Citigroup said it had identified the cause of the flash crash and corrected the error “within minutes.” Jim Dyson | Getty Images News | Getty Images A so-called “flash crash” in European markets on Monday prompted several indexes to tumble sharply, sparking alarm among investors on a day when trading was thin due to public […]
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Russia’s Nazi claims provoke outrage in Israel: Here’s what you need to know
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference following talks of representatives of the Arab League states with Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow on April 4, 2022. Alexander Zemlianichenko | AFP | Getty Images A rift between Russia and Israel deepened further on Tuesday, with Moscow claiming that the Israeli government is supporting what […]
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How to teach your kids to have a healthy relationship with money – even if you didn’t
Many parents intend to teach their children to have a healthy relationship with money but end up falling short — even though a majority say personal finance lessons are best taught at home. Some 83% of adults say parents should teach their kids about personal finances, according to a CNBC + Acorns Invest in You survey. […]
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Natural gas surges 9% to highest level since 2008 as Russia’s war roils energy markets
A liquefied natural gas tanker berth in Japan, on Dec. 17, 2021. Should Japan ever exit the Sakhalin energy projects in Russia and their stakes were acquired by Russia or a third country, this would weaken the effectiveness of Western sanctions and benefit Russia, Japan’s industry minister said on Friday. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | […]
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Biden defends abortion rights after leak of Supreme Court draft striking down Roe v. Wade
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., May 1, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Joe Biden on Tuesday reacted to a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would reverse the Roe v. Wade decision by calling on elected officials around […]
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Getting an inheritance or winning the lottery can create serious emotional and financial challenges
D-keine | E+ | Getty Images Money, for all the opportunities it affords, can be a major source of stress and anxiety if you’re not used to having it. Coming into sudden wealth, whether via inheritance, a career windfall or luck in the lottery, can create serious emotional and financial challenges for people who have […]
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