• 11/15/2024

Game 3 of Nepomniachtchi-Ding for World Chess Crown ends in draw

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nepomniachtchi currently leads 2-1 after three games https://tass.com/sport/1603335

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Memphis panel to vote on reinstating Justin Pearson of ‘Tennessee Three’ Wednesday, rejoining Justin Jones

Fox News A Memphis panel is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to reinstate Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson, who along with fellow Democrat Rep. Justin Jones gained national recognition and praise from the White House after being booted from the Republican-run state legislature for using a bullhorn and speaking out of turn on the House…

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House GOP Subpoenas FTC for Twitter Probe Documents

Wall Street Journal Rep. Jim Jordan , the chair of the Judiciary Committee, said the FTC has made burdensome demands of Twitter and its owner, Elon Musk. https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-gop-subpoenas-ftc-for-twitter-investigation-documents-47e597f7

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FDIC Official Says Agency Was Slow to Sell Failed SVB

Wall Street Journal Vice Chair Travis Hill said changes made by the regulator might have hurt access to timely data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdic-official-says-agency-was-slow-to-sell-failed-svb-66b800e7

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Belarus’ first woman cosmonaut to come to Russia for training in late summer

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The flight is scheduled for the spring of 2024 https://tass.com/science/1603333

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America’s Top Hostage Envoy Pledges to Secure Evan Gershkovich’s Release

Wall Street Journal The U.S.’s top hostage negotiator called on Russia to allow American Embassy officials to visit detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and pledged to find a way to secure his release and that of another American, Paul Whelan. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-top-hostage-envoy-pledges-to-secure-evan-gershkovichs-release-780789e3

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Russian forces destroy four Ukrainian subversive groups in Kupyansk area

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, the team of the Tor anti-aircraft missile system commanded by Lieutenant Ivan Mamonov destroyed a Ukrainian Furia drone near the settlement of Naugolnoye https://tass.com/defense/1603327

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Air Jordan 13 sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

Washington Post The “Last Dance” sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/12/air-jordan-13-last-dance-auction-nike/

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Shorter-Term Treasury Debt Gains After Data Showing Cooler Inflation

Wall Street Journal Traders extend bets that the Federal Reserve is nearly done raising interest rates. https://www.wsj.com/articles/shorter-term-bonds-gain-after-data-showing-cooler-inflation-e7680a2b

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Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit ammunition storage point and shoot down Russian drone – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit a Russian ammunition storage point and a radar station; they also shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 12 April Details: Over the last day, Ukraine’s Air Force carried out…

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