Category: USA
U.S. Won’t File Charges in Death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico
New York Times Shanquella Robinson, 25, of Charlotte, N.C., had traveled last fall to Mexico with six friends. A widely circulated video appears to show her being beaten by another woman. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/shanquella-robinson-cabo-fbi-mexico.html
Read MoreOil Futures Edge Down in Likely Technical Correction
Wall Street Journal Oil futures were a touch lower in early morning Asian session in a likely technical correction after front-month WTI crude futures settled at the highest since November and front-month Brent at the highest since January. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-futures-edge-down-in-likely-technical-correction-3d5fc4df
Read MoreJury Faces New Scrutiny as Texas Governor Seeks Pardon in Protester Killing
New York Times Two jurors who spoke to The Times said that despite the politically charged nature of the Daniel Perry murder trial, no one was pressured to reach a verdict. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/texas-daniel-perry-pardon-jury.html
Read MoreAlabama bill would let K-12 parents ‘opt out’ of school mask mandates
Fox News Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation aimed at letting parents bypass requirements for students to wear face masks in school. The House Health Committee approved the legislation that harkens back to disputes over public health orders during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill says parents of a student at a K-12…
Read MoreHasbro Hires Harley-Davidson CFO to Lead Its Finances
Wall Street Journal The toy and entertainment company named Gina Goetter as chief financial officer, effective May 18. She succeeds Deborah Thomas, whose retirement plans were announced in November. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hasbro-hires-harley-davidson-cfo-to-lead-its-finances-5189b65b
Read MoreGold Edges Higher; Likely Buoyed by Slowing Inflation, Growth Prospects
Wall Street Journal Gold edged higher in the morning Asian session. Macroeconomic conditions for gold have probably improved although future upside may already be expected, RBC Mining & Materials Equity Team said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-higher-likely-buoyed-by-slowing-inflation-growth-prospects-bc8fce13
Read MoreMassachusetts House unveils $56.2B budget proposal
Fox News Massachusetts House leaders unveiled a $56.2 billion state budget plan Wednesday that proposes spending on universal school meals, an expanded scholarship program for in-demand jobs, and competitive grants to encourage renewable energy projects in public schools. The plan also outlines how the state would spend an estimated $1 billion in additional revenue from…
Read MoreCalifornia Republican mayor accuses Newsom, AG of singling out Huntington Beach amid statewide homeless crisis
Fox News The Republican mayor of Huntington Beach, California, accused Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta of “singling out” his city in a lawsuit over affordable housing mandates when a rampant homelessness crisis permeates the Golden State. “AG Bonta’s statement today about ‘amending’ the State’s current lawsuit against Huntington Beach is wrong.…
Read MoreNikkei Down 0.3%, Dragged by Electronics, Auto Stocks
Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks were lower in early trade, as the yen strengthens versus the dollar following data showing U.S. inflation eased in March. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-may-fall-as-yen-strengthens-e7c8695f
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