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Israel Police bust crime lord for extorting millions in gov’t tenders
Jerusalem Post The crime syndicate in question is the Abu Latif crime ring. This is one of Israel’s largest and most infamous criminal organizations, along with the Ramle-based Jarushi crime family. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738801
Read MoreThe Many Crises the Fed Was Made to Prevent
Wall Street Journal There have been 15 to 17 recessions and a couple of depressions since its inception. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-many-crises-the-fed-was-made-to-prevent-recesssion-depression-reserve-fdic-93e5c0de
Read MoreUS-Philippines defence cooperation hits turbulence amid domestic opposition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Marcos continues to push for closer US defence ties, a domestic coalition has risen up in anger at the president’s plans. Members of the Filipino-Chinese business community, former president Rodrigo Duterte and even…
Read MoreBrandon Johnson, Chicago’s Same-Old Mayor
Wall Street Journal ‘Voters complained loudly about crime, then voted to stay the course.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/brandon-johnson-chicagos-same-old-mayor-election-crime-vallas-lightfoot-3910111
Read MoreAt Stanford Law School, the Dean Takes a Stand for Free Speech. Will It Work?
New York Times After a student protest, Jenny S. Martinez wrote a much-praised memo defending academic freedom. But that protest shows how complicated protecting free speech can be. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/us/stanford-law-school-free-speech.html
Read MoreJoe Manchin Knew What He Was Voting For
Wall Street Journal But he is as skilled in Washington performance art as any of his colleagues. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-manchin-ira-vote-and-the-mountain-valley-pipeline-infaltion-reduction-act-oil-2c90ec88
Read MoreBiden Beating Trump on Oil Production
Wall Street Journal The current president’s energy policies have thus far resulted in higher oil production than at any point in U.S. history. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-beating-trump-on-oil-production-drilling-barrels-crude-green-policies-energy-9f37f14f
Read MoreWhy We Love College Sports
Wall Street Journal ‘The appeal of college athletics is that universities compete against one another.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-we-love-college-sports-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-players-coaches-3368a1b2
Read MoreIncreased number of IDF troops to be stationed in Tel Aviv from Monday
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738829
Read MoreAt Least 3 California Condors Die From Bird Flu in Arizona
New York Times Exposure to the virus is expected to rise as condors, an endangered species, migrate north in the spring, the National Park Service said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/us/condors-avian-flu-california.html
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