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Apr 11 2023
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IMF Lowers 2023 Economic Growth Forecast Amid Inflation, Bank Troubles
The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2023 global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that financial volatility and persistent inflation had raised the risk of a “hard landing” for the world economy.
The Details: The IMF predicted global productivity would grow 2.3% in 2023 — one percentage point less than it previously predicted in January. An executive summary of the report
Fox Business Politico CNBCAug 16 2023
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Is Hunter Biden's Plea Deal for Gun and Tax Crimes Still Valid?
Prosecutors and Hunter Biden's defense team remain at odds over the plea deal that collapsed last month.
The Details: Biden's lawyers have said prosecutors reneged on a tax charge agreement, but a separate agreement on a gun charge remains valid. That agreement would also contain an immunity clause against federal prosecutions for other potential crimes. Prosecutors deny reneging, and
The Daily Caller Associated Press CNBCOct 18 2023
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Biden Suggests Hamas Blew Up Gaza Hospital as Media Weigh Evidence
During a trip to Israel, President Joe Biden suggested that Hamas likely blew up a hospital in Gaza.
Key Details: Hundreds of people were reportedly killed by the explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital on Tuesday, and Israeli and Palestinian officials are blaming each other.
Key Quote: “Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you," Biden said
Wall Street Journal (News) National Review (Opinion) CNN (Online News)Oct 06 2021
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Dems Accept GOP's Short-term Debt Limit Extension Offer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accepted an offer Thursday from Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to raise the debt limit into December.
McConnell said his offer gives Democrats time to increase the debt limit through budget reconciliation, which would allow it to pass without any GOP votes. Multiple Democrats reportedly indicated support for the deal Wednesday, though
Politico The Hill Washington ExaminerMay 23 2019
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The Golden City Finds Itself Less Golden; Debate Ignites Around Real-Life Virtues of Capitalism vs. Socialism
This week, the Washington Post published an article titled "How San Francisco Broke America's Heart," which brought up high costs of living and high rent as some reasons that so many residents of the Bay City are disgruntled. The author further blamed San Francisco's 'unbridled capitalism' clashing with progressive ideals for the lack of growth and opportunity for non-tech employers and
The Blaze CNBC Washington PostAug 14 2023
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Kansas Police Raid the Marion County Newspaper Office
On Friday, Kansas police raided the office of the Marion County Record, seizing cellphones, computers, and reporting materials.
The Details: The search reportedly centered on an investigation into Kari Newell, a local restaurateur who had clashed with the newspaper and had allegedly been driving without a license after a DUI 15 years ago. Homes of the publisher and reporters were also
Kansas Reflector Wall Street Journal (News) New York Post (News)Oct 20 2023
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FCC Begins Process to Restore Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along party lines on Thursday to consider a proposal to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules revoked by the Trump-era FCC.
What is Net Neutrality? The Obama FCC’s open internet rules required internet service providers to treat all web traffic equally — a principle known as “net neutrality.” The rules were repealed in 2017 under Trump-
The Verge CNBC The Daily CallerOct 16 2023
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Why Are Refugees Stranded in Gaza?
On Friday, the Israeli military told roughly one million Palestinians in northern Gaza to leave their homes in anticipation of an Israeli offensive aimed at eliminating Hamas presence in the region. Palestinians are encountering pushback and roadblocks in their attempts to flee the region.
The Rafah Border Crossing: The main avenue through which Palestinians can feasibly flee Gaza is
Washington Post Reuters National Review (News)May 02 2022
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Civilian Evacuations Begin in Mariupol
On Sunday, the Ukrainian government and the United Nations stated that Russian forces have allowed civilians trapped in the fight for control of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to start leaving the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office said that a group of 100 refugees were being led away by Red Cross monitors from the Azovstal steel plant, and that the evacuees
Washington Times The Guardian AxiosAug 08 2023
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Trump Lawyers Fight Proposed Protective Order
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have submitted a court filing to oppose a proposed protective order that they say would limit Trump's First Amendment rights.
Key Details: On Friday, Special Counsel Jack Smith asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order that would limit Trump's ability to share evidence related to an upcoming trial. Smith is claiming
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