• 02/25/2025

Asking $52 Million: A Boca Raton Estate With Two Swimming Pools

Wall Street Journal If the waterfront compound sells for its asking price, it will become the most expensive home to ever trade in the area. https://www.wsj.com/articles/asking-52-million-a-boca-raton-estate-with-two-swimming-pools-d27390a8

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25 Questions to Ask Yourself About AI

Wall Street Journal ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence raise all sorts of issues that we’re only beginning to address. There’s a lot to work out. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-questions-to-ask-yourself-e54d7c89

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Bodega clerk Jose Alba to testify at House Judiciary field hearing on violent crime under NYC DA Alvin Bragg

Fox News A bodega clerk charged with murder for acting in self-defense will be one of the star witnesses at a House Judiciary Committee field hearing on victims violent crime, to be held in New York City next week.  Jose Alba, an ex-bodega worker who was attacked behind the counter on July 1 by 35-year-old…

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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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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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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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Inflation is falling. Why aren’t people noticing?

Washington Post Although inflation has slowly cooled from last summer’s highs, price pressures continue to feel like an uphill battle for consumers, politicians and policymakers alike. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/12/inflation-cpi-still-high/

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