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LVMH Boosted by Rebound in Luxury Spending in China

Wall Street Journal The luxury conglomerate says Chinese shoppers are returning to stores and e-commerce. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lvmh-boosted-by-rebound-in-luxury-spending-in-china-2d1f9fb5

Rubio demands probe into ActBlue after reports of ‘fraudulent’ fundraising off seniors

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is demanding that the Federal Election Commission (FEC) open an investigation into Democratic fundraising behemoth ActBlue after a report claimed it was raking in cash from unwitting elderly Americans. “Two weeks ago, alarming reports emerged of fraudulent donations being reported to the FEC by ActBlue,” Rubio wrote in…

Nurses Sue CommonSpirit Hospital Chain Over Unpaid Wages After 2022 Cyberattack

Wall Street Journal Oregon nurses say they weren’t paid correctly for several pay periods. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nurses-sue-commonspirit-hospital-chain-over-unpaid-wages-after-2022-cyberattack-ba800349

The Secret to a Really Good Soup Every Time

Wall Street Journal This no-fail formula works with whatever is freshest right now. Recipes for asparagus, cream of fennel and Moroccan carrot soups demonstrate what a little inspired seasoning can do. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-secret-to-a-really-good-soup-every-time-5a84b811

Richard Levick, crisis communications specialist, dies at 65

Washington Post His clients included foreign governments, companies in trouble and high-profile personalities whose reputations are threatened by lawsuits. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/04/12/richard-levick-crisis-management-dead-age-65/

Maryland ends time limit on child sex abuse lawsuits following massive church scandal

Fox News Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Tuesday to end Maryland’s statute of limitations for when civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse can be filed against institutions. The bill signing comes less than a week after the state’s attorney general released a report that documented the scope of abuse spanning 80 years and accused…

Northern Ireland police confirm ‘security breach’ around Biden trip after document found in street: report

Fox News Police in Northern Ireland are admitting to a “security breach” after a document reportedly containing details of officer deployments in the city of Belfast – where President Biden is visiting Wednesday – was found on the street. The BBC is reporting that a member of the public called into one of its radio programs this…

Witnesses Asked About Trump’s Handling of Map With Classified Information

New York Times The map is just one element of the Justice Department’s inquiry into former President Donald Trump’s possession of sensitive documents and whether he obstructed justice in seeking to hold onto them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/trump-map-classified-documents-justice-department.html

A New Way to Lure People Back to Offices: Tying Pay to Attendance

Wall Street Journal Bosses have tried different tactics to repopulate workplaces, and now at least one prominent employer is vowing that staffers’ pay could be affected. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-way-to-lure-people-back-to-offices-tying-pay-to-attendance-5b3d7d39

Indiana Plant Fire With Toxic Fumes Could Burn for Days, Officials Warn

New York Times Residents within a half-mile radius of a plastics recycling plant in Richmond, Ind., were ordered to evacuate after the fire broke out on the 14-acre property on Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/richmond-indiana-recycling-plant-fire.html