- [[Los Angeles Times]]
- Justices skeptical of ban on 'therapy'
- State laws barring 'conversion' counsel for gay, trans youths are before high court.
- Two years later, worlds shattered in Israel, Gaza
- Hamas' Oct. 7 attack destroyed lives, sense of security; war has left enclave in ruins.
- IN REIM, Israel, visitors pay tribute Tuesday to those killed or abducted from the Nova music festival as part of the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel responded with a deadly military campaign that has destroyed much of Gaza, top.
- County opens inquiry of abuse payout
- Report that plaintiffs were paid to sue leads to scrutiny of $4-billion settlement.
- Mono Lake's equine issue
- Wild horses are trampling the otherworldly landscape. Federal agencies plan a roundup, but tribes and others seek an alternative.
- WILD HORSES graze along the eastern shores of Mono Lake, famed for limestone columns called tufa. Hundreds could be rounded up.
- Teen's death stops D4vd's meteoric rise as fans hunt for clues
- [[USA Today]]
- Thousands of DNA 'hits' in rape cases go nowhere
- Despite new guidance, matches still missed, shelved or ignored
- Ayear after a USA TODAY investigation revealed that police around the country weren't following up on DNA evidence from unsolved rape cases, the Justice Department has published a report urging them to do so. ● But the guidance doesn't guarantee the problem will be solved. ● That's because a federal grant program designed to help state and local agencies deal with untested rape kits has not addressed significant deficiencies uncovered by USA TODAY in 2024: Agencies that receive the federal grants face no penalties if they ignore the Justice Department's recommendations.
- DNA sampling on sexual assault kits allows police to link genetic evidence in unsolved crimes to specific suspects, other crimes or both – but only if state and local law enforcement authorities know about the results and take action.
- Is $1.5M enough to maintain lifestyle?
- RETIREMENT FUNDS
- 'Magic number' is not the same in each state
- Trump's tariffs may fuel '26 midterms
- Now 6 months in, policy remains sticking issue
- A protester holds a sign criticizing tariffs during a march April 5 in Savannah, Georgia, just days after President Donald Trump announced them.
- [[The New York Times]]
- JUSTICES DOUBT BAN ON THERAPY IN GENDER CASE
- FOCUS ON FREE SPEECH
- Major Decision Looms on 'Conversion' Methods Halted in Colorado
- Somber Milestone
- The second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel came with peace talks underway but hostages still in Gaza.
- Biden's Son Pursued Land Deal Near Embassy
- Plan in Romania Used Ties Made During Vice Presidency
- Star Educator Kept a Secret: His Citizenship
- Misleading Biography, Then Arrest by ICE
- Ian Roberts was hired in 2023.
- Harvard Finds Skipping Class Part of Culture
- SAUL ZABAR, 1928-2025
- Leading his family's food emporium, Zabar's, for over 70 years, he served New Yorkers smoked fish and other delicacies while turning the store into an institution synonymous with the city.
- ChatGPT: Put My Résumé at the Top of the Pile
- Applicants Try to Trick the A.I. Screeners
- Sports Bets, by Another Name, Skirt State Bans
- Regulators Can't Block Prediction Markets
- [[Wall Street Journal]]
- Big Banks Court Trump to Win Lead Roles in Mortgage IPOs
- Justices Are Skeptical of Bans On LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’
- Iconic Office Towers Are on Life Support
- Gold Tops Record $4,000 In Rush To Haven
- Israelis Mark Anniversary of Hamas Massacre
- All This Town Wants Is a Home for Its Atom Smasher
- Trade Gets An AI Boost
- [[Financial Times]] is a company owned by Nikkei, located in the United Kingdom.
- UBS exposed to First Brands debacle through private credit fund’s portfolio
- ▸ 30% of holding tied to car parts group ▸ Clients braced for losses ▸ New crisis threatens Swiss banks
- The fiasco comes five years after the Greensill Capital rout that rocked Credit Suisse, which BUS rescued
- Israel awaits hostage news
- Women hug at the site of the Nova festival in Reim, southern Israel, on the second anniversary of the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, when partygoers were killed and kidnapped.
- Ally urges Macron to call presidential vote as France’s political crisis deepens
- One of Emmanuel Macron’s most important allies has called on him to quit and call presidential elections, piling pressure on the French leader to find a way out of a spiralling political crisis that is largely of his own making.
- OpenAI lures Big Tech into $1tn bet on its profit hopes
- OpenAI has inked $1tn of agreements this year for computing power, raising big questions about how it can fund them. As it burns through cash, it has nowhere near the capital required. The deals often involve circular financing that binds big tech groups to its ability to turn a profit. ‘Part of Silicon Valley’s “fake it until you make it” ethos is to get people to have skin in the game. Now a lot of companies have a lot of skin in the game,’ one expert says.
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[[Los Angeles Times]]
‘Therapy’ Ban Draws Skeptical Justices
State laws banning ‘conversion therapy’ counseling for LGBTQ youth have reached the Supreme Court.
Two Years Later, a World Shattered in Israel and Gaza
Hamas’s October 7 attack shattered countless lives and trust. The war left Gaza in ruins.
Visitors gather at Re’im, Israel, on October 7, 2023, to mourn victims of the Hamas-led ‘Nova Music Festival’ attack. In response, Israel launched a military operation that devastated much of Gaza.
County Begins Inquiry Into Abuse Settlements
The inquiry follows reports that plaintiffs were paid to file lawsuits, leading to a $4 billion settlement.
Mono Lake’s Horse Problem
Wild horses are trampling a surreal landscape. Federal agencies plan to capture them, but Native American tribes and other groups are seeking alternatives.
Wild horses graze on the eastern shore of Mono Lake. The area is known for its tufa towers. Hundreds could be captured.
Teen’s Death Halts D4vd’s Meteoric Rise — Fans Search for Clues
[[USA Today]]
Thousands of Rape Kit DNA ‘Hits’ Still Untested
Despite new guidelines, matches are still being ignored or put on hold
USA Today’s investigation last year found that police departments nationwide were failing to track down DNA evidence in unsolved rape cases. The Justice Department issued a report calling for improvements.
● But there is no guarantee these guidelines will solve the problem.
● A key reason is that the federal grant program designed to help process untested rape kits has yet to address serious problems exposed in 2024. Grant recipients face no consequences for ignoring Justice Department recommendations.
Can $1.5 Million Fund Retirement?
The ‘magic number’ for retirement savings varies by state.
Trump's Tariff Policy Emerges as Key Issue in 2026 Midterm Elections
A protester marches with a sign criticizing tariffs a few days after the tariff announcement on April 5th in Savannah, Georgia.
[[New York Times]]
Supreme Court Justices Skeptical of Ban on Gender-Related 'Therapy'
Freedom of Speech Issue Highlighted
A crucial ruling on the suspension of 'conversion therapy' in Colorado is imminent.
Solemn Anniversary
As peace talks continue, hostages remain in Gaza on the two-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Biden's Son Pushes Real Estate Deal in Romania
Development plan near the embassy, leveraging connections made during his time as Vice President.
'Star Teacher' Conceals Secret — Arrested for Citizenship Issues
Educator Ian Roberts, hired in 2023, was arrested by ICE after submitting inaccurate biographical information.
Harvard: 'Absences Are Part of the Culture' Study Finds
Saul Zabar (1928~2025)
He led the iconic New York City food store 'Zabar's' for over 70 years, captivating New Yorkers with delicacies like smoked fish.
'ChatGPT, Put My Resume at the Top'
Applicants attempt to manipulate AI hiring systems.
Sports Betting Takes on Another Name: Weekly Regulation Evasion
'Prediction Markets' are spreading while skirting the boundaries of legality.
[[Wall Street Journal]]
Major Banks Vie for Lead Role in Trump Administration's Housing Bond IPO
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac listing plans spark 'a war among banks'.
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Supreme Court Skeptical of LGBTQ 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Law
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Famous Office Buildings Effectively on 'Life Support'
The 'Superman Building' has been vacant since 2013, and the area has effectively become a ghost town.
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Gold Price Hits Record High, Surpassing $4,000 per Ounce
Economic uncertainty fuels surge in 'safe asset' preference.
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Israel Mourns Hamas Massacre Two Years On
October 7, 2023: A soldier mourns a friend who died at the 'Nova Music Festival' during the Hamas attack. Negotiators have arrived in Egypt for hostage release talks.
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This Town's Only Wish — A Nuclear Fission Reactor Storage Facility
What was once a source of pride, Westinghouse's device has now become an eyesore.
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Trade Grows Thanks to AI
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised its outlook for global trade in 2025 — increased purchases related to AI and inventory buildup are the main reasons.
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[[Financial Times]] (owned by Nikkei, Japan)
UBS Exposes Losses From Private Credit Funds Due to 'First Brand' Scandal
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30% of assets are linked to an automotive parts group
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Concerns about customer losses
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Signs of a new crisis in the Swiss banking sector
This incident foreshadows another crisis, following the collapse of Greensill Capital five years ago, which shook Credit Suisse.
Israel Awaits News on Hostages
Women embrace at the Nova Festival site in southern Israel's Reim. On October 7, 2023, they mourned the victims and those kidnapped during the Hamas attack two years ago.
French Political Crisis Deepens — Macron Faces Pressure for Early Election
One of Emmanuel Macron's key advisors has resigned and called for an early election, accelerating the crisis in Macron's leadership.
OpenAI Lures Big Tech With a 'Trillion Dollar Bet'
OpenAI secured a computing power contract worth $1 trillion this year, but it lacks the capital to cover the costs.
Experts call it a classic Silicon Valley "fake it till you make it" strategy and point out that "many companies are now deeply intertwined with OpenAI's success."
