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☆ The story behind Uline, the packaging powerhouse whose reclusive billionaire owners use their fortune to influence American politics
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Every company has to start somewhere, and for Uline, that beginning was 1980 in the Illinois basement of Dick and Liz Uihlein. Dick Uihlein started Uline to sell a product called a carton sizer, "one of the neatest little tools I'd ever seen." Bit by bit, the Uihleins added more packing supplies to their selection and slashed delivery times to the minimum — a decade before Jeff Bezos launched Amazon. "It's weird to develop a love of corrugated boxes and shipping supplies, but I really enjoy it," Liz told the Milwaukee BizTimes in 2020. The Uihlein family as featured on the Uline website.

Persons: Uline, Liz, Dick Uihlein, Donald Trump, there's, Forbes, Uline wasn't, Dick, Liz Uihlein, Schlitz beer's, Jeff Bezos, Scott Walker, Ron Johnson, Elizabeth Uihlein, Jacob Peters, Paul Morigi, Ron DeSantis, ProPublica, it's, Ronald Reagan Organizations: Service, Stanford, National, Milwaukee BizTimes, White House, Politico, isn't, ProPublica Locations: North America, Wall, Silicon, Illinois, Chicago, Pleasant Prairie , Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Florida, Ohio

☆ Asia markets to fall ahead of Japan inflation data; China's Evergrande files for bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Japan ,Tokyo City skyline, Tokyo Tower. (Photo by: Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Prisma By Dukas | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets are set to fall on Friday ahead of Japan's July inflation data and fresh blows to China's real estate sector. Embattled Chinese real estate giant Evergrande has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S bankruptcy court. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 18,147, pointing to a weaker open compared to the HSI's close of 18,326.63. In Australia, futures for the S&P/ASX 200 also point to a lower open, at 7,067 compared to the last close of 7,146.

Organizations: Getty, Dukas, Reuters, Futures, Nikkei Locations: Japan, Tokyo City, Tokyo, Asia, Pacific, U.S, United States, Chicago, Osaka, Australia

☆ S&P 500, Treasurys or Berkshire Hathaway? Here's where value investor Guy Spier would put his money
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Renowned value investor Guy Spier weighed in on CNBC's Pro Talks on whether it's better to put your money in an S & P 500 index fund , in U.S. Treasurys , or in shares of Berkshire Hathaway for the long run. Asked whether he would invest in the S & P 500 or Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway stock for the rest of his life, Spier said the question poses a false choice that investors don't need to make. Rather than picking one over the other, Spier suggests dividing the investment 50-50 between the S & P 500 and Berkshire, then rebalancing positions at the end of each year. A small risky bet may be acceptable for an investor, if it represents a tiny percent of their overall portfolio. That compares to the S & P 500 ′s 8.2%, the MSCI World 's 6.9%, and the FTSE 100 ′s 3.6%.

Persons: Guy Spier, Berkshire Hathaway, Spier, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNBC's, Berkshire, Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Locations: U.S, Berkshire

[1/4] A damaged vehicle is pictured in the fire ravaged town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, U.S., August 15, 2023. Joseph Schilling, 66, enjoyed hunting for bullet shells and was known by his loved ones for making delicious sugar toast. Both died last week in the wildfires that scorched Maui and were among the first victims identified by authorities and family members in the heart-wrenching days afterward. As names of the dead are shared, an early pattern has emerged: Many who perished were over the age of 65. The other victims identified so far by officials are Melva Benjamin, 71; Robert Dyckman, 74; Buddy Jantoc, 79; Alfredo Galinato, 79; and Virginia Dofa, 90.

Persons: Mike Blake, Donna Gomes, Joseph Schilling, Schilling, Joe, Akiva Bluh, Bluh, Gomes, Tehani Kuhaulua, Benjamin, Robert Dyckman, Buddy Jantoc, Alfredo Galinato, Virginia Dofa, Galinato, KITV, Joshua Galinato, He's, Daniel Trotta, Brendan O'Brien, Don Durfee, Cynthia Osterman, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, U.S . Fire Administration, Research, National Institute of Standards, Technology, Fire Administration, ABC, Thomson Locations: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S, Virginia

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[1/2] The company logo is seen on the headquarters of China Evergrande Group in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China September 26, 2021. An affiliate, Tianji Holdings, also sought Chapter 15 protection on Thursday in Manhattan bankruptcy court. The company proposed scheduling a Chapter 15 recognition hearing for Sept. 20. On Monday, its electric-vehicle unit China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group (0708.HK) announced its own proposed restructuring. Trading in China Evergrande shares was suspended in March 2022.

Persons: Aly, Evergrande, Hong, Evergrande NEV's, Jonathan Stempel, Dietrich Knauth, Manya, Anil D'Silva, Deepa Babington, Matthew Lewis Organizations: China Evergrande Group, REUTERS, HK, Tianji Holdings, British Virgin Islands, British Virgin, Energy Vehicle Group, Manya Saini, Thomson Locations: China, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, U.S, United States, Manhattan, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, British Virgin, British, Dubai, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Gen Z, millennial couples say it’s too expensive to get married in this economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Peopleimages | Istock | Getty ImagesWhile many young couples may hope to tie the knot one day, some are spooked by high costs. Some three-quarters, or 75%, of Gen Z and millennial couples said it's too expensive to get married in the current economy, according to a survey by the Thriving Center of Psychology. The center polled 906 unmarried Gen Z and millennial pairs in June. Gen Z recognizes that weddings are expensive, but the majority, or 66%, say it will be worth the cost, The Knot found in forthcoming research. "It's really important for couples to figure out what they want out of a wedding," said Counts.

Persons: Gen Z, Gen, Janet Counts, Brian, Jason Rhee, Rhee, Couples, —, Ольга Носова Organizations: Istock, Psychology, Royal Locations: Royal , Virginia, California

☆ Bryce Harper homers twice as Phillies pound Blue Jays
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Aug 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Bryce Harper hit two solo homers and Jake Cave added a solo shot as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Wednesday. Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer for the Blue Jays. Toronto took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the second. The Phillies took a 5-4 lead in the fifth.

Persons: Aaron Nola, John E, Bryce Harper, Jake Cave, Cave, Daulton Varsho, Kevin Gausman, Nick Castellanos, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Cavan Biggio, Varsho, Harper, Brandon Belt, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, George Springer, grounder, Biggio, Kyle Schwarber, Castellanos, Santiago Espinal, Espinal, Matt Chapman, Realmuto, Tim Mayza, Schwarber, Alec Bohm, Jay Jackson, Bowden Francis, Matt Strahm, Craig Kimbrel, Gregory Soto Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Phillies, Blue Jays, Toronto, Cavan, Brandon, Philadelphia's, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Toronto, Philadelphia

☆ Danny Meyer closes two restaurants in a New York hotel that was converted into a migrant shelter
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Ellie Stevens | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Prominent restaurateur and Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer announced he will be closing two New York City restaurants located in a hotel which has been repurposed as a shelter for the city’s growing migrant population. Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group said in a statement they “admire and respect Redbury’s decision,” and that Meyer has previously advocated for expedited work permits for asylum-seekers. The nationally known ones include Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe. In March 2020, Meyer closed all of his 19 restaurants in New York. Currently, the Union Square Hospitality Group said the two restaurants it is closing are looking for a new location and for job placements for employees affected by the closures.

Persons: Danny Meyer, Eric Adams, “, Communications Fabien Levy, Meyer, USHG, ” USHG, Mayor Adams, ” Organizations: CNN, Shake Shack, New, Communications, Meyer’s, Square Hospitality, Gramercy Tavern, Square, NYSE, Square Hospitality Group Locations: New York City, Marta, York, New York

☆ MLB roundup: Cubs earn walk-off win over White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The Cubs managed just three hits over seven innings and struck out seven times against White Sox starter Mike Clevinger. Rangers starter Jon Gray (8-6) gave up six hits and one run in seven innings. Nationals 6, Red Sox 2Keibert Ruiz broke a tie with a three-run homer in the eighth inning as Washington beat visiting Boston. Mariners starter Luis Castillo (9-7) surrendered four runs on nine hits in seven innings. Padres starter Blake Snell (10-8) gave up two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings.

Persons: Christopher Morel, Kamil Krzaczynski, Mike Clevinger, Nick Madrigal, Aaron Bummer, Gregory Santos, Cody Bellinger, Dansby Swanson, Morel, Drew Smyly, Gavin Sheets, Reid Detmers, Marcus Semien's, Detmers, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Thaiss, Jon Gray, Christian Walker, Kyle Lewis, Corbin Carroll, Walker, Tommy Pham, Tyler Kinley, Kyle Nelson, Paul Sewald, Ryan McMahon, Nolan Jones, Ezequiel Tovar, Clayton Kershaw, Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Betts, Kershaw, Mark Canha, Wade Miley, DJ Stewart, Francisco Lindor's, Pete Alonso, Tylor, Bryan Reynolds, Alika Williams, Johan Oviedo, Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Tyler Holton, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Aaron Civale, Luke Raley, Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe, Ross Stripling, Ryan Walker, Keibert Ruiz, Stone Garrett, Jose A, Ferrer, Boston's Pablo Reyes, Jordan Weems, Garrett Whitlock, Charlie Morton, Morton, Randy Vasquez, Julio Rodriguez, Maikel Garcia, Seattle's Dylan Moore, Garcia couldn't, Moore, Teoscar, Dylan Coleman, Luis Castillo, Garcia, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Chas McCormick, Tucker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, Jake Burger, Paul Blackburn, Louis . Blackburn, Austin Pruitt, Zack Gelof, Jordan Diaz, Gelof, Diaz, Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Andrew Abbott, Bryce Harper, Jake Cave, Cave, Daulton Varsho, Fernando Tatis Jr, Blake Snell, Josh Hader, Ryan Mountcastle, Dean Kremer Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Wrigley, Cubs, White Sox, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Arizona, Colorado, Dodgers, Brewers, Milwaukee, National League Central, NL West, Mets, Pirates, New, Pittsburgh, Tigers, Twins, Detroit, Minnesota, Giants, Tampa Bay, Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Bay ., Nationals, Red Sox, Washington, Boston, Braves, Yankees, The Braves, Mariners, Royals, Seattle, Kansas City, Astros, Marlins, Houston, Miami, Athletics, Cardinals, Oakland, Reds, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Phillies, Blue Jays, Philadelphia, Toronto, Padres, Orioles, Baltimore, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Los Angeles, Arlington , Texas, Texas, Denver, New York, Minneapolis, Francisco, Atlanta, York, Kansas, Diego

☆ U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The move comes less than two weeks after the Americans were knocked out of the Women's World Cup earlier than ever before. The four-time tournament champions struggled throughout the World Cup. The United States had never finished worse that third at the World Cup. The 46-year-old Andonovski was named coach of the United States in October 2019, taking over for Jill Ellis, who led the United States to back-to-back World Cup titles.

Persons: Vlatko Andonovski, Crystal Dunn, Portugal —, Jill Ellis Organizations: FIFA, New Zealand, Melbourne, women's, Associated Press, Netherlands, Sweden, U.S, United Locations: New, Sweden, Melbourne, Naarm, Australia, Vietnam, Portugal, United States

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☆ Opinion | To Be Happy, Marriage Matters More Than Career
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( David Brooks | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When I’m around young adults I like to ask them how they are thinking about the big commitments in their lives: what career to go into, where to live, whom to marry. Most of them have thought a lot about their career plans. But my impression is that many have not thought a lot about how marriage will fit into their lives. In 2006, 50 percent of young adults said it was very important for a couple to marry if they intended to spend the rest of their lives together. But by 2020 only 29 percent of young adults said that.

Persons: Brad Wilcox, It’s Organizations: University of Virginia, Pew Research Center

☆ Fact Check-No evidence Elon Musk is behind ‘WattSaver’ device
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

There is no evidence that billionaire Elon Musk or his electric vehicle company Tesla is selling an energy-saving device called “WattSaver” that saves 90% of appliances’ electricity use, contrary to a Facebook post associating him and the company with the product. The posts include a link to an article (archive.li/HQ972) that says that an electricity-saving product is called “WattSaver,” created by Musk following the death of a 64-year-old Tesla employee. The article links to a website for a product called “WattSaver” (archive.li/MI89m), (here), which does not mention Musk. There are no credible reports that Tesla or Musk created the “WattSaver” product visible in the article shared on social media (www.tesla.com/elon-musk), (here), (here), (here). VERDICTThere is no evidence Elon Musk created an energy-saving device called Wattsaver that claims to save 90% electricity.

Persons: Elon Musk, “, EIon, Sean Hannity, Hannity, “ ELON, ”, WattSaver, Tesla, Read Organizations: Fox, “ ELON MUSK’S, Reuters, Fox News, Tesla, House Locations: Germany, Wisconsin, elon

☆ Matt Wallner, Twins slam Tigers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/29] Aug 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera, left, is honored by the Minnesota Twins along with former players Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau during a pre-game ceremony at Target Field before the game between the Tigers and Twins. Mandatory Credit: Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreAugust 16 - Matt Wallner hit a grand slam to highlight a five-run sixth inning and lead the Minnesota Twins to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a two-game series on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. It was the third straight win for the Twins, who lead the American League's Central Division. Miguel Cabrera and Spencer Torkelson each homered and Matt Vierling doubled and had two hits for Detroit. The Twins rebounded to take a 5-2 lead in the sixth, with the first five batters reaching base.

Persons: Miguel Cabrera, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Matt Wallner, Dylan Floro, Jhoan Duran, Spencer Torkelson, Matt Vierling, Jose Cisnero, Alex Faedo, Cabrera, Kerry Carpenter, Gary Sheffield, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Vierling, Eric Haase, Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, Wallner, Torkelson, Duran, Carpenter, Zach McKinstry Organizations: Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Tigers, Twins, American League's Central Division, Detroit, The Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Polanco

☆ Neither Messi Nor Miami Has Come Back to Earth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Victor Mather | More About Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In his next three games, Messi had four goals. And Inter Miami, frankly poor before Messi showed up, has six straight wins in the Leagues Cup tournament and has advanced to the final. Messi opened the scoring with a shot from outside the box, but Miami trailed by 3-1 after an hour and by 4-2 with 10 minutes to play. But Messi curled in a free kick that was headed in for an own goal, then effortlessly spun another free kick over a leaping wall to tie the score. That took the game to penalties, and Messi duly scored the first of five perfect pens for Miami.

Persons: Lionel Messi’s, Messi, Cruz Organizations: Inter Miami, Messi, Leagues, Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, Miami Locations: Cruz Azul, Mexico, Miami

☆ For Cubs, game with White Sox about more than city bragging rights
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

That means avoiding a two-game home sweep at the hands of the lowly crosstown-rival White Sox on Wednesday night. "We've just got to move on to (Wednesday)," Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks said. Assad didn't allow a baserunner over 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief against the White Sox on July 26. Despite an overall rough season for the White Sox, Clevinger seems content with his current situation. It's uncertain if White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will be available after he was scratched before Tuesday's game due to a stiff neck.

Persons: Tuesday's, We've, Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Stroman, David Ross, Javier Assad, Assad, I'm, He's, Star Luis Robert Jr, Robert, Mike Clevinger, Clevinger, It's, Tim Anderson Organizations: Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Cubs, National League Central, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, American League Central, Detroit, Toronto, Star, New York Yankees, San Diego, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh

☆ Tigers' Reese Olson aims to maintain mastery of Twins
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - The American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins will try to complete a two-game series sweep of the Tigers on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis. Olson is just 2-5 with a 4.45 ERA in 13 career games (10 starts) but has handled the Twins easily. The homer to right-center off reliever Will Vest was Wallner's ninth of the season and his first major league grand slam. It was the longest grand slam hit by a Twin during the Statcast era (since 2015). Wallner's grand slam took some of the spotlight away from Detroit's Miguel Cabrera.

Persons: Reese Olson, Olson, Rocco Baldelli, Baldelli, Kenta Maeda, Maeda, Riley Greene, Matt Wallner, Will Vest, Wallner, Detroit's Miguel Cabrera, Cabrera, Gary Sheffield, Mel Ott Organizations: American League Central, Minnesota Twins, Tigers, Detroit, Minnesota, Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis, Detroit, Minnesota, Wallner, Forest Lake, Minn

☆ Jorge Soler hopes to extend power trip as Marlins, Astros meet
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 16 - The Houston Astros will try to slow down Jorge Soler on Wednesday night when they face the host Miami Marlins in the rubber match of a three-game series. "I think he's becoming a better hitter, too. I think he's becoming a complete hitter the way he's hitting to (the) opposite field, he's hitting pull, dead center. So I think he's more of a complete hitter than just a power hitter, and it's been great to watch." The Marlins are 15-9 this year when Luzardo starts, though he has lost his past two outings.

Persons: Jorge Soler, Soler slugged, Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna, Skip Schumaker, he's, Luis, Arraez, It's, it's, Soler, Jesus Luzardo, Justin Verlander, Luzardo, Verlander, Jose Altuve, Altuve, We've, Dusty Baker, you've, Jazz Chisholm, Bryan De La Cruz, Chisholm Organizations: Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, Astros, Marlins, Miami, Wednesday, Veteran, Houston, New York Mets, Thomson Locations: Miami's, Luzardo, Houston, Miami

☆ Darfur: Hundreds of people fleeing El Geneina were killed in a day-long massacre, body collectors and survivors say
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Tamara Qiblawi Allegra Goodwin Nima Elbagir Celine Alkhaldi | Tamara Qiblawi | Allegra Goodwin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

A picture taken on June 16, 2023, shows bodies strewn outdoors near houses in the West Darfur capital El Geneina. A video shared on Twitter on June 14, 2023, showing hundreds of refugees from El Geneina walking towards Chad. “The fighters had DShK’s (Soviet-era heavy machine guns) and other heavy weaponry,” said Khamiss, the lawyer from El Geneina. Zahra Adam, a women’s rights activist from El Geneina, told CNN she had saved two young boys from drowning. When asked whether the ICRC had alerted third parties to evidence of a mass atrocity in El Geneina, Synenko said they had not.

Persons: El Geneina, ”, “, Masalit, Jamal Khamiss, Khamiss, ” Jamal Khamiss Khamiss, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo —, Gen, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Hemedti, Abdel Fattah al, Burhan, Omar al, Bashir, Wagner, Zohra Bensemra, Dr, Papi Maloba, Maloba, Mohammad Ghannam, RSF, West, Khamis Abbakar, ” Khamiss, Zahra Adam, Adam, General Abdelrahman Juma —, General Abdelrahman Juma, YouTube Juma, Mujeeb Rahman Muhammad Rezk, Alyona Synenko, Synenko, Chad The, ” Zahwi Idriss, Zahwi Idriss Organizations: CNN, Rapid Support Forces, West Darfur, Getty, Sudanese, International Organization for Migration, Twitter, Hemedti, United Nations, Reuters, Sans, MSF, Chadian, El, Teaching, Crescent, YouTube, Support Forces, Sudanese Red Crescent Society, SRC, International Committee, ICRC, Darfur, UN, Geneina Teaching Locations: West Darfur, El, West, El Geneina, AFP, Chad, Sudan, “, Geneina, Darfur, Chadian, Shukri, Khartoum, Adre, Ardmata, Wadi Kaja, RSF, tarpaulins, Africa, ”

☆ Blue Jays prevail in pitchers' duel, edge Phillies
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/45] Aug 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays fans line up to get into Rogers Centre for dollar Hot Dog Night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Seranthony Dominguez (2-3) hit Biggio with a first-pitch slider with two outs to give the Blue Jays the first game of a two-game set. Biggio walked with two outs before Alejandro Kirk grounded out to end the inning. Johan Rojas followed with an RBI double into the left-field corner, and the Phillies led 1-0. After Springer's grounder led to a forceout at home, Dominguez hit Biggio to force in the game-winning run.

Persons: John E, Cavan Biggio, Seranthony Dominguez, Yusei Kikuchi, Zack Wheeler, Brandon Belt, Biggio, Alejandro Kirk, Kikuchi, Bryson Stott's, Edmundo Sosa, Johan Rojas, Whit Merrifield, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, George Springer's, Yimi Garcia, Toronto's Jordan Hicks, Dominguez, Nathan Lukes, Kyle Schwarber's, Guerrero, Springer's grounder, Jordan Romano, Matt Chapman Organizations: CAN, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Philadelphia Phillies, Mandatory, Cavan, Blue Jays, Toronto, Brandon, Phillies, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Philadelphia

☆ MLB roundup: Bryce Elder, Braves blank Yanks
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

[1/4] Aug 15, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Truist Park. The losing pitcher was Luis Severino (2-8), who worked four innings and allowed all five runs (three earned) on five hits. Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler allowed one run on three hits in seven innings. Spenser Watkins (0-1) lost in his A's debut, allowing five runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. Orioles starter Jack Flaherty (8-8), formerly Wacha's teammate with the Cardinals, gave up seven runs in three innings.

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Image Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York mayor and lawyer for Mr. Trump, was charged as well in the indictment. The indictment bundles together several efforts by Mr. Trump and his allies to reverse the election results in Georgia. The two women served as election workers in Georgia in 2020 and were wrongfully accused of fraud by Mr. Trump and his allies. Patrick Labat, the Fulton County sheriff, said this month that unless he was told otherwise, Mr. Trump would be booked in the same way as any other defendant. Image Mr. Trump has until Aug. 25 to surrender in Fulton County, where he would be arraigned on the charges and enter a plea.

Persons: District Attorney Fani, Willis, Donald Trump, Donald J, Trump, Fani T, Ms, Jon Cherry, Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Trump’s, Rudolph W, Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John C, Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, Nicole Craine, Robert Cheeley, Ray Smith III, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, Shuran Huang, Patrick Labat, Kenny Holston, New York Times Trump, Ché Alexander, Richard Fausset, Danny Hakim, Anna Betts Organizations: District Attorney, Mr, Trump, Organization, . Credit, The New York Times, New, New York City, The New York, New York Times, Reuters, court’s Locations: Fulton County, Georgia, Atlanta, New York, Michigan , Arizona, Pennsylvania, Coffee County, Fulton

Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted for a fourth time on Monday, this time over what prosecutors in Atlanta described as his and his allies’ efforts to unlawfully undo his election loss in Georgia in 2020. The indictment follows a lengthy investigation by Fani T. Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, and includes 13 charges against Mr. Trump, as well as charges against 18 other Trump allies who Ms. Willis said were part of a “criminal enterprise” seeking to overturn the Georgia election results. Here’s what to know. Trump was charged under Georgia’s RICO ActProsecutors charged Mr. Trump and his allies under the state’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, which allows them to tie together various crimes committed by different people by arguing that they were acting together for a common criminal goal. Georgia’s RICO Act is patterned after a federal law that was passed to combat organized crime groups but in recent years has been used effectively in white-collar crime and political corruption cases.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Fani T, Willis Organizations: Mr, Trump, Organization Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton County

Climate change coverage has progressed leaps and bounds in recent years. Newsrooms have become far more cognizant about tying extreme weather events, like flash flooding and heat waves, to the larger trend. More alarmingly, perhaps, of the only eight segments that mentioned climate change during this particular window on television, all of them came from CNN and MSNBC. ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News did not tie the fires to climate change in any of the 35 segments that aired. “The best climate coverage pairs human stories with the stories in the data and science.

Persons: ”, Mark Hertsgaard, Hertsgaard isn’t, ” Hertsgaard, Michael Mann, Donald Trump, Max Boykoff, Boykoff, “, Peter Girard, ” Girard Organizations: CNN, Media, MSNBC, Media Matters, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, Department of Earth, University of Pennsylvania, University of Colorado, Trump, Climate Locations: United States, Maui, University of Colorado Boulder

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