Category: USA
The New Gardening Status Symbol: Upscale Compos
Wall Street Journal A humble staple of agriculture goes high-end, with hand-harvested seaweed and manure from eucalyptus-eating goats https://www.wsj.com/articles/garden-compost-fertilizer-organic-6b8a977b
Read MoreIt’s a Tough Time for Divorcing Couples Who Jointly Own a Home
Wall Street Journal Higher mortgage rates can make refinancing more expensive for the divorcing spouses, making negotiations tougher. https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-a-tough-time-for-divorcing-couples-who-jointly-own-a-home-9bf43125
Read MoreJordan takes the fight to Alvin Bragg, plans NYC hearing on his ‘pro-crime’ policies
Fox News The House Judiciary Committee announced on Monday it will hold a field hearing in New York City to “examine how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents.” The announcement came less than a week after former…
Read MoreThe Department of Defense Names Mr. Brynt Parmeter as the Inaugural Chief Talent Management Officer
Defense.gov Brynt Parmeter has been named the Defense Department’s inaugural Chief Talent Management Officer, a position that will reside in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3356739/the-department-of-defense-names-mr-brynt-parmeter-as-the-inaugural-chief-talent/
Read MoreFTX’s Alameda Lost Track of $50 Million at a Time
Wall Street Journal FTX’s rapid collapse was the result of “hubris, incompetence and greed,” its chief executive, John J. Ray III, said in a report. Here are some of the report’s key findings. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftxs-alameda-lost-track-of-50-million-at-a-time-6dc045b7
Read MoreFTX’s Alameda Lost Track of $50 Million at a Time
Wall Street Journal FTX’s rapid collapse was the result of “hubris, incompetence and greed,” its chief executive, John J. Ray III, said in a report. Here are some of the report’s key findings. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftxs-alameda-lost-track-of-50-million-at-a-time-such-is-life-47bee509
Read MorePC Shipments Fall 29%, Led by Drop in Apple Devices
Wall Street Journal The industry is grappling with a pandemic-driven glut in inventory. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pc-shipments-fall-29-led-by-drop-in-apple-devices-fc14deec
Read MoreOccidental Plans to Suck Carbon From the Air—So It Can Keep Pumping Oil
Wall Street Journal Petroleum giant says its billion-dollar bid to capture and store greenhouse gas will give it leeway to invest in fossil fuels. https://www.wsj.com/articles/occidental-plans-to-suck-carbon-from-the-airso-it-can-keep-pumping-oil-2990c5a
Read MoreThe Morning Risk Report
Wall Street Journal The Biden administration weighs action against a Russian cybersecurity firm, and a bank regulator drops case against ex-Rabobank U.S. compliance chief. Also, the Pentagon investigates more social-media posts purporting to include secret U.S. documents. https://createsend.com/t/d-8CDD89D9549DED042540EF23F30FEDED
Read MoreTwitter Changes NPR’s Account to ‘Government Funded Media’ After Backlash
Wall Street Journal The platform last week called NPR ‘US state-affiliated media,’ a designation often given to government-influenced outlets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-changes-nprs-account-to-government-funded-media-after-backlash-95651b22
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