• 02/25/2025

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

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Graham 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…

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Bitcoin 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

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An 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

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Ticks 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

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EPA 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

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Green 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

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Leon 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

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Fox 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

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LeBron 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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