Category: Nations
Justin Pearson of ‘Tennessee Three’ Could Be Reinstated Wednesday
Wall Street Journal State representative for parts of Memphis was expelled last week by Tennessee Republicans, along with another from Nashville. https://www.wsj.com/articles/justin-pearson-of-tennessee-three-could-be-reinstated-wednesday-425e10f6
Read MoreThe 60-40 Investment Strategy Is Back After Tanking Last Year
Wall Street Journal The recovery has emboldened investors who didn’t stray from the approach—60% invested in U.S. stocks and 40% in bonds—during 2022’s market tumult. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-60-40-investment-strategy-is-back-after-tanking-last-year-b4892aac
Read MorePro Take: Federal Home Loan Bank Dividends Hit $1.4 Billion in 2022 as Review Examines Its Mission
Wall Street Journal The government-sponsored entity recently agreed to increase how much profit it contributes to its affordable housing program. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pro-take-federal-home-loan-bank-dividends-hit-1-4-billion-in-2022-as-review-examines-its-mission-3c54d835
Read MoreOnline Shopping’s Fast-Delivery Race Is Slowing Down
Wall Street Journal Shoppers are showing more willingness to wait for deliveries as concerns over shipping costs grow. https://www.wsj.com/articles/online-shoppings-fast-delivery-race-is-slowing-down-73d4c68c
Read MoreAI Can Write a Song, but It Can’t Beat the Market
Wall Street Journal Quants have tried for decades with limited success at the biggest challenge. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-can-write-a-song-but-it-cant-beat-the-market-6df50efd
Read MoreInflation Report to Show Whether Price Pressures Eased Again in March
Wall Street Journal Elevated inflation has weighed on household spending decisions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-inflation-march-2023-consumer-price-index-fa6eba99
Read MoreNew public transport pass deals to be rolled out in Kaohsiung, Tainan
Taipei, April 12 (CNA) Kaohsiung will slash the price of its monthly public transport pass to NT$399 (US$13.06) later this month, while neighboring Tainan will begin offering its own monthly pass for NT$299 in late May, the two city governments announced this week. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304120013
Read MorePutin still believes he can grind down Ukraine and the West – CIA director
Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7159655/
Read MoreChina proposes international investigation into US bioweapons programs
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As Wang Wenbin pointed out, the US was more active than others in implementing military-biological projects, at the same time refusing any international control https://tass.com/defense/1603013
Read MoreRussians prepare evacuation plan from Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Pravda Ukraine Russian occupiers are preparing a plan to evacuate Rosatom employees from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in the city of Enerhodar. Source: Press office of the National Resistance Center Details: According to the National Resistance Center, collaborators and employees of Rosatom brought in by the Russians have been warned that forced evacuation…
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