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A New Roster of Top Stock-Fund Managers

Wall Street Journal Winners’ Circle: In a rough market, different names emerge among winning stock-pickers. But only 27 of 1,257 funds had 12-month gains. https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-stock-fund-managers-14d3123

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Has Biggest Opening Weekend of 2023

Wall Street Journal The animated film racked up $146 million over three days, stomping competition in the U.S. box office. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-super-mario-bros-movie-has-biggest-opening-weekend-of-2023-3021c35c

Memories of and Thanks for the Print Edition

Wall Street Journal ‘Our copy of the Long Island Press was delivered on bicycle by one Donald J. Trump.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/print-edition-paperboy-newspapers-trump-eisenhower-delivery-route-business-kids-7ba98c79

The Many Crises the Fed Was Made to Prevent

Wall Street Journal There have been 15 to 17 recessions and a couple of depressions since its inception. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-many-crises-the-fed-was-made-to-prevent-recesssion-depression-reserve-fdic-93e5c0de

Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s Same-Old Mayor

Wall Street Journal ‘Voters complained loudly about crime, then voted to stay the course.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/brandon-johnson-chicagos-same-old-mayor-election-crime-vallas-lightfoot-3910111

At Stanford Law School, the Dean Takes a Stand for Free Speech. Will It Work?

New York Times After a student protest, Jenny S. Martinez wrote a much-praised memo defending academic freedom. But that protest shows how complicated protecting free speech can be. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/us/stanford-law-school-free-speech.html

Joe Manchin Knew What He Was Voting For

Wall Street Journal But he is as skilled in Washington performance art as any of his colleagues. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-manchin-ira-vote-and-the-mountain-valley-pipeline-infaltion-reduction-act-oil-2c90ec88

Biden Beating Trump on Oil Production

Wall Street Journal The current president’s energy policies have thus far resulted in higher oil production than at any point in U.S. history. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-beating-trump-on-oil-production-drilling-barrels-crude-green-policies-energy-9f37f14f

Why We Love College Sports

Wall Street Journal ‘The appeal of college athletics is that universities compete against one another.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-we-love-college-sports-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-players-coaches-3368a1b2

At Least 3 California Condors Die From Bird Flu in Arizona

New York Times Exposure to the virus is expected to rise as condors, an endangered species, migrate north in the spring, the National Park Service said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/us/condors-avian-flu-california.html