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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

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/

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

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/

Drop the Climate and Focus on Your Day Job, Please

Wall Street Journal The Fed wants to be an expert on climate change when it barely understands inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-climate-change-studies-inflation-health-care-carbon-activists-be622269

Why Not Hold Our Leaders to a Higher Standard?

Wall Street Journal ‘We have met the enemy and he is us.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-hush-money-leaders-election-9c460bed

Can the City Be Fixed When So Many Have Fled?

Wall Street Journal Most of the people left don’t even turn out to vote. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-mayor-election-big-city-flee-suburbs-voting-7d74bd89

Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin announces bid for third term in battleground Wisconsin

Fox News Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin. Baldwin, 60, said in a statement that she intends to continue fighting for the working class and families struggling with inflation, as well as…

Biden torched for cracking down on gas cars, pushing electric vehicles: ‘Biden’s newest power grab’

Fox News Several top Republican lawmakers and energy industry groups blasted the Biden administration Wednesday after it announced aggressive regulations cracking down on gas-powered car emissions. Critics of the sweeping emissions standards, unveiled Wednesday morning by the White House and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), argued the announcement revealed President Biden is seeking to effectively ban…

U.S. Oil Inventories Rise As Refiners Unexpectedly Slow Down

Wall Street Journal U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 597,000 barrels last week, government data showed, as refinery activity took an unexpected turn lower. Gasoline stockpiles slipped by 330,000 barrels. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-oil-inventories-rise-as-refiners-unexpectedly-slow-down-e995b24a