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☆ Opinion | College Is Undergoing a Revolution. It’s Happening Behind Bars.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Max Kenner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

If you’re confused about why Congress would remove education from departments of “correction,” you’re not alone. New York has an extraordinary, diverse network of partnerships that replicates the diversity of college across the state. And, inspired by Catholic mission, Holy Cross College and the University of Notre Dame, Boston College and Villanova have led the way in their red, blue and purple home states. Incarcerated students majoring in history or literature all write original senior theses that are typically 100 pages in length. Pell Grants, which average less than $4,500, never covered the cost even for modest programs.

Persons: Koch, Obama, Donald Trump, you’re, Pell Organizations: RAND Corporation ., College, Soros, Holy Cross College, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, Villanova, Bard, Union, Cambridge, Morehouse, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Cornell, Georgetown Locations: North Carolina , Ohio, Texas, California, New Jersey, New York, N.Y.U, York

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three members of a California family pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy for their role in a ring that shipped $600 million worth of stolen catalytic converters from California to New Jersey, federal prosecutors said. The three Sacramento family members pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport the devices in return for more than $38 million. Tou Sue Vang also pleaded guilty to 39 charges related to money laundering, prosecutors said. Catalytic converters are easily stolen and contain precious metals including platinum. “The black-market price for catalytic converters can be above $1,000 each.”California accounts for 37% of catalytic converter theft claims nationwide, with about 1,600 reported stolen each month, federal prosecutors said.

Persons: Tou Sue Vang, Andrew Vang, Monica Moua Locations: SACRAMENTO, Calif, California, New Jersey, “, Sacramento

☆ Coinbase dangerously raises the stakes
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A smartphone with displayed Coinbase logo and representation of cryptocurrencies are placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken, June 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado RuvicNEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Coinbase Global (COIN.O) just showed its hand in a dangerous game. Because trading activity is notoriously volatile, Coinbase boss Brian Armstrong is sensibly seeking new lines of business. After a 170% rise in the company’s share price this year, the legal limbo raises the stakes in a more worrisome way. models beauty’s new look read moreEditing by Jeffrey Goldfarb and Sharon LamOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Dado, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase, Armstrong, Anita Ramaswamy, headwinds, Jeffrey Goldfarb, Sharon Lam Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Ten, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, California and, Twitter, Maersk, Adidas, InBev, Thomson Locations: Ten U.S, California, California and New Jersey

We used a professional device called a sound level meter to record the decibel levels of common sounds and environments. According to the World Health Organization, average road traffic noise above 53 dB or average aircraft noise exposure above about 45 dB are associated with adverse health effects. This chart shows how many people in the United States may be exposed to various outdoor noise levels, on average. Scientists believe that pronounced fluctuations in noise levels like this might compound the effects on the body. Nighttime noise shows similar inequities.

Persons: D’Lo, Jackhammers clack, San Diego —, Reagan, George Jackson, Mendenhall, Carolyn Fletcher, Ron Allen Organizations: Bankers, San Diego, thunders, Massachusetts General Hospital, World Health Organization, Department of Transportation, Queens, High Tech Middle School, San Diego International Airport, dBs, Noise, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety, Health, European Union Locations: San, Bankers Hill, San Diego, Greenpoint , Brooklyn, Brooklyn, D’Lo, Miss, Mississippi, New York City, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, United States, U.S, Point Loma, Swiss, Paris, Berlin, Switzerland

☆ 10 states where homeowners put the most money toward housing costs—No. 1 isn't New York or California
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It compared median income in each state to housing costs, which included mortgages, taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA fees. The analysis used 30% since it's a common benchmark for housing costs in a monthly budget. Known as the "30% rule," financial planners typically recommend putting no more than 30% of household income toward housing costs. While the median income in these states is significantly higher than the bottom-ranked states, housing costs are also elevated. As with fourth-ranked Rhode Island, there's a limited amount of land to develop in Hawaii, which has pushed up housing costs.

☆ Knights, squires, queens go on strike at California Medieval Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Workers at a Southern California Medieval Times have walked off the job and went on strike before their second performance of the day Saturday, the union confirmed. Medieval Times LLC has not responded to numerous requests for comment. Medieval Times workers walk a picket line in Buena Park, California. Brett BanditelliZapcic said people work at Medieval Times because they love it, not for the money. In October, Medieval Times filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the union for using the company name, which is still ongoing.

☆ A US federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves as concerns about indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma rise, Bloomberg first reported. A US Consumer Product Safety commissioner told Bloomberg gas stove usage is a “hidden hazard.”“Any option is on the table. The CPSC has been considering action on gas stoves for months.Trumka recommended in October that the CPSC seek public comment on the hazards associated with gas stoves. The study found that almost 13% of current childhood asthma in the US is attributable to gas stove use. Trumka told Bloomberg the agency plans to open public comment on gas stove hazards.

☆ This map shows where Americans have the highest — and lowest — credit scores
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In fact, residents of Minnesota have the highest average credit score of any state nationwide, followed by New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, WalletHub found. As of April 2022, the average credit card utilization was just over 31%, up from 29.6% a year earlier. What is a 'good' credit score? Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the better off you are when it comes to getting a loan. A good score generally is above 670, a very good score is over 740 and anything above 800 is considered exceptional.

☆ While DeSantis was flying legal asylum seekers to Martha's Vineyard, business owners in his state are struggling for workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Which is why some business owners in Florida were perplexed when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent legal asylum seekers from San Antonio, Texas, to Martha’s Vineyard on two flights earlier this month. Asylum seekers are legally able to work in the United States while they await their asylum cases. Whether the asylum seekers intended to go to Florida or not, business owners there are signaling they would welcome them. Florida granted 7,101 asylum seekers permanent political asylum status between 2018-2020, just behind California and New Jersey. Gautam believes if more asylum seekers are granted permanent status, it will be “a game changer” for the longevity of his business and workforce.

☆ While DeSantis was flying legal asylum seekers to Martha's Vineyard, business owners in his state were struggling for workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Which is why some business owners in Florida were perplexed when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent legal asylum seekers from San Antonio, Texas, to Martha's Vineyard on two flights earlier this month. Asylum seekers are legally able to work in the United States while they await their asylum cases. Whether the asylum seekers intended to go to Florida or not, business owners there are signaling they would welcome them. Florida granted 7,101 asylum seekers permanent political asylum status between 2018-2020, just behind California and New Jersey. Gautam believes if more asylum seekers are granted permanent status, it will be "a game changer" for the longevity of his business and workforce.

☆ 11 states pay more in federal taxes than they get back — here's how every state fares
▼ + stars: | 2019-01-14 | by ( Hillary Hoffower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

We looked at the monetary difference between how much taxpayers pay to the federal government and what they receive back in federal services. The majority of states receive more in federal services than what they pay in federal taxes, but 11 states, including California and New Jersey, spend more than they receive. AdvertisementYou get what you pay for — but that may not always be the case when it comes to federal taxes. The difference per capita means how much the average state resident received in federal services versus what they paid in federal taxes. The majority of states received more in federal services than what they pay in federal taxes.

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