Category: USA
U.S. Bancorp to Install New CFO in Leadership Shuffle
Wall Street Journal John Stern, currently president of the company’s global corporate trust and custody business, set to take over as CFO in September. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-bancorp-to-install-new-cfo-in-leadership-shuffle-c4d1147
Read MoreGraham praises Saudi Arabia’s crown prince after calling him ‘unhinged’ in 2018
Fox News Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) for a “productive” and “candid” meeting this week, reversing his past criticism against the Middle Eastern leader he once called “unhinged.” The hawkish Republican senator said he met with MBS and his senior officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a…
Read MoreBitcoin Loses a Highly Valued Asset—Anonymity
Wall Street Journal U.S. authorities are making arrests and seizing funds with the help of new tools to identify criminals through cryptocurrency transactions https://www.wsj.com/articles/bitcoin-blockchain-hacking-arrests-93a4cb29
Read MoreAn Island Under Threat Asks When to Share, and When to Fight
New York Times The U.S. military is increasing its presence on Guam just as the island’s Chamorro people are trying to strengthen their Indigenous bonds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/americas/guam-chamorro-military.html
Read MoreTicks Are Bringing Disease to a Backyard Near You
Wall Street Journal Bites and infections are increasing as temperatures warm and deer populations grow. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tick-season-diseases-lyme-backyards-39599226
Read MoreEPA Standards Miss Many Chemicals in Drinking Water
Wall Street Journal Authors of a new study say communities could still be at risk despite proposed limits on PFAS. https://www.wsj.com/articles/epa-standards-miss-many-chemicals-in-drinking-water-study-says-eb748826
Read MoreGreen Tax Credits Are Likely to Be More Popular, and Expensive, Than Expected
Wall Street Journal The trend could undermine a claim by the Biden administration that the climate law reduces deficits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/green-tax-credits-are-likely-to-be-more-popularand-expensivethan-expected-1358420b
Read MoreLeon Levine, Who Made Small Box Retailing Pay, Dies at 85
Wall Street Journal The founder of the Family Dollar chain put cut-price stores in poor neighborhoods. https://www.wsj.com/articles/leon-levine-who-made-small-box-retailing-pay-dies-at-85-2db70262
Read MoreFox News to Host First Republican Presidential Primary Debate
New York Times The candidates will face off in August in Milwaukee. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says they will be asked to agree to a loyalty pledge before they take the stage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/republican-primary-debate-milwaukee.html
Read MoreLeBron James Just Wanted a Chance at the Playoffs. Now He’s Got It.
Wall Street Journal The Los Angeles Lakers spent the majority of the season injured and outside the playoff picture. As the postseason gets under way, they’re healthy, whole and hitting their stride. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-nba-playoffs-fa9a2b1d
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