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☆ Same-sex marriage was on a roll in Asia. Not anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The winning formulaMore than 30 jurisdictions worldwide now recognize same-sex marriage, according to the Pew Research Center. Since the first same-sex marriage law was passed in the Netherlands in 2001, progress has been made mostly in Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Gay couples cut a wedding cake in Amsterdam on April 1, 2001 after the first same-sex marriage law was passed in the Netherlands. But on the national level, Japan does not recognize same-sex marriage and local courts have returned conflicting verdicts on the issue. Up to 68% of Japan’s adults support same-sex marriage, the highest share in Asia, according to the Pew Research Center.

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☆ Inflation is slowing. Here's why prices still aren’t going down
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Charlotte Morabito | In Charlottemorabito | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"I think it's no secret that prices are going up in pretty much every area right now," Lueke told CNBC. About two thirds, 65%, of U.S. adults surveyed by CNBC/SurveyMonkey this spring said inflation is the main driver of their financial stress. Disinflation, deflation and the 'money illusion'"I think Americans are a little perplexed when they see news reports of inflation coming down, and yet they don't notice any of their prices coming down," said Lindsay Owens, executive director of the nonprofit think tank Groundwork Collaborative. There's an important difference between inflation increasing more slowly — a phenomenon called disinflation — and inflation reversing itself, which would lead to prices coming down. When they do fall, it is typically a result of people spending less, which isn't currently the case.

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☆ 22 Unique Valentine’s Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +12 min

From the cocktail gadget that will level-up his drinks to the ultimate undershirts, these are presents you can purchase with confidence—no gift receipt required. This edition has a wood cabinet with metal plaques, die-cast metal houses and hotels, gold-foil stamping and money-holding drawers. Buy Side’s favorite automatic cocktail maker works with pre-measured pods and his favorite spirits to dispense cocktails at the push of a button. For more great gadget ideas, check out our roundup of the top gifts for your favorite techie. Even better, the jean material “came ready-to-wear with no awkward break-in period, plus a custom liner.”—Additional reporting by Leslie Yazel

☆ A housing crisis is upon us — but a church group in Virginia is taking a big swing at homelessness by pairing up roommates, subsidizing their rent, and offering counseling
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A small church organization in Virginia is helping unhoused people get back into permanent homes. In addition to losing access to stable housing, Walker says, people lose access to their communities. "Homelessness can be life changing, it can be a matter of life and death," Walker told Insider. His monthly disability payment — under $800 — is less than the median Virginia Beach rent of more than $1,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Research shows that providing housing subsidies, alongside case management and supportive services, can help people experiencing chronic homelessness achieve long-term housing stability.

☆ 13 Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

From the cocktail gadget that will level-up his drinks to the ultimate undershirts, these are presents you can purchase with confidence—no gift receipt required. While both the V-neck and crew come in black, white and gray, she prefers the beige shade because it doesn’t show under a white shirt. For utilitarian typesLike the little black dress of menswear, this casual blazer made of knit cotton will take him from the office to date night. “Top Chef” finalist and Washington, D.C.-based chef and restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn is a fan of the contraption. Even better, the jean material “came ready-to-wear with no awkward break-in period, plus a custom liner.”

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