• 03/13/2025

Blaming Everybody but the Criminals for Crime

Wall Street Journal ‘No car to steal, no theft. Easy!’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/crime-car-theft-kia-hyundai-steal-baltimore-sue-dbcd85ff

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How Will the Pork Industry Adapt?

Wall Street Journal Slap on every package of bacon an easy-peel label about California. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pork-bacon-animal-cruelty-california-supreme-court-b18417c1

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Rafael Nadal, at the Edge of His Tennis Goodbye

Wall Street Journal A lingering hip injury will keep the 14-time French Open champion away from his favorite tournament—and even longer, as he tries to ramp up for a farewell season in 2024. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rafael-nadal-french-open-roland-garros-d8c4bcf4

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Universities Fail Students When They Stay ‘Neutral’

Wall Street Journal Vanderbilt and other institutions need to speak up. https://www.wsj.com/articles/universities-fail-students-when-they-stay-neutral-3e91d5ba

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British MP compared to Putin for saying traditional marriage ‘only possible basis’ for ‘successful society’

Fox News A Conservative member of U.K. Parliament was condemned and likened to Russian President Vladimir Putin for claiming marriage between a man and a woman forms the basis of a healthy society. Tory MP Danny Kruger took flak for the comments he made in a speech at the National Conservatism Conference on Monday, according…

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Walmart Gains Share Amid Inflation. Holding On to It Will Be Tougher

Wall Street Journal Walmart says younger and better-off shoppers are turning to it in search of deals. https://www.wsj.com/articles/walmart-gains-share-amid-inflation-holding-on-to-it-will-be-tougher-d3761210

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No Abe Fortas Is on the Supreme Court

Wall Street Journal Liberals like to talk about ethical standards only for certain justices. https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-ethics-left-abe-fortas-5aac71a6

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Russia Has Lost 50K Scientists in 5 Years – RAS

Moscow Times “Only Russia — no other countries — has lost so many people working in the scientific field,” Russian Academy of Sciences Vice President Valentin Parmon said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/18/russia-has-lost-50k-scientists-in-5-years-ras-a81196

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10-year spat over bakery’s bread claims ends with NT$3.42 million payout

Taipei, May 18 (CNA) A decadelong spat over a high-end bakery’s use of artificial ingredients in “all-natural” bread has ended with Taiwan’s Supreme Court awarding NT$3.42 million (US$111,200) in compensation to duped consumers. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305180023

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