• 02/25/2025

Kenya cult death toll rises to 95 as government sets curfew

Washington Post The latest death toll in Kenya’s cult investigation has risen to 95 as the government announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the ranch owned by a pastor who is accused of ordering his followers to fast to death https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/26/kenya-cult-deaths-curfew/63a2690e-e459-11ed-9696-8e874fd710b8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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A Piece of Work: The Expense Limit

Wall Street Journal How much to spend on flowers for a co-worker? A weekly Wall Street Journal comic strip about the workplace today. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-piece-of-work-the-expense-limit-ea0b35c

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Ukrainian Armed Forces say Russia once again stops grain corridor

Pravda Ukraine Russia’s representatives refused to approve the movement of vessels to and from Ukrainian seaports along the humanitarian corridor operating under the Black Sea Initiative for the export of grain and related foodstuffs by sea. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/26/7399570/

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Singapore increases property stamp duties to cool property market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rates will rise for citizens and permanent residents buying their second and subsequent properties, and double for foreigners buying any residential properties. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218497/singapore-increases-property-stamp-duties-cool-property-market?utm_source=rss_feed

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Twitter Bolsters Charm Offensive With Cannabis Advertisers

Wall Street Journal The social-media company lets cannabis companies post pictures of their products in ads, less than three months after it first opened the door to their paid-for posts with heavier limitations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-bolsters-charm-offensive-with-cannabis-advertisers-2b2c1599

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General Lentsov appointed commander of Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Defense Ministry, 30 Russian peacekeeping observation posts monitor the compliance with the ceasefire regime around the clock https://tass.com/world/1610223

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Tech Companies Face New Scrutiny From Regulators

Wall Street Journal The rejection of Microsoft’s Activision takeover by a U.K. watchdog reflects antitrust headwinds for large tech companies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-companies-face-new-scrutiny-from-regulators-d5cb1d5f

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First Republic Bank Is a Problem With No Easy Solution

Wall Street Journal It would be hard to find a buyer or create another rescue plan. A regulatory seizure would bring its own set of problems. https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-republic-is-a-problem-with-no-easy-solution-9c2525b6

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Riksbank Could Opt for Another 50 Basis Point Move Before Loosening Policy

Wall Street Journal The Riksbank raised its key rate by 50 basis points to 3.5% on Wednesday and indicated a further 25 basis-point rise, but Capital Economics still thinks Sweden’s central bank is more likely to lift by a further 50 basis points before ending its tightening, the firm’s chief Europe economist Andrew Kenningham writes…

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Rooftop Solar: Ain’t No Sunshine

Wall Street Journal Enphase Energy points out rising interest rates and new net metering rules in California are casting a shadow over rooftop solar growth prospects. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rooftop-solar-aint-no-sunshine-7783ea32

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