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☆ NBA roundup: Thunder win on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late shot
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Nnaji was fouled on an offensive rebound and hit two free throws to tie it at 99-all with 30.2 seconds left before Gilgeous-Alexander's late heroics. Clippers 112, Mavericks 98Kawhi Leonard had 30 points and nine rebounds, and visiting Los Angeles dominated the fourth quarter in a win over Dallas. Paul George scored 21 points and Norman Powell added 19 for Los Angeles, which outscored the Mavericks 33-19 in the final period. New Orleans' CJ McCollum took a 3-pointer with 7.6 seconds left that would've given the Pelicans a 99-98 lead, but the shot missed off the front of the rim. Dennis Schroder added 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds as Los Angeles won its second straight game.

The GOP-controlled House passes a rules package for 118th Congress with just one GOP defection, NBC’s Kyle Stewart reports. ... President Biden spends his final day in Mexico City at North American Leaders’ Summit. But first: The news that the Justice Department is reviewing Obama Era classified documents found at a think tank tied to President Biden is quite a political gift to Donald Trump. “When is the FBI going to raid the many homes of Joe Biden, perhaps even the White House?” Trump posted on his Truth Social account. 6: The number of shootings recently at or near the homes of New Mexico Democratic political leaders, including the incoming state House speaker.

☆ Fashion Nova founder joins 'Billionaire's Beach' with all-cash purchase of $40 million Malibu property — a 20-minute drive from his $126 million Bel-Air mega-mansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Fashion Nova founder Richard Saghian is now a resident of Malibu's exclusive Billionaire's Beach. Saghian paid $40 million in an all-cash deal for the Malibu beachfront home. Less than a year ago, Saghian purchased "The One" in Bel-Air for $126 million, the largest modern home in the US. According to the listed addresses for both properties, Saghian's new home is just a 20-minute drive from his megamansion in Bel-Air. The fashion executive secured his new Malibu home for $20 million less than its June asking price of $69 million, according to The Real Deal.

Louisiana parishes (which are similar to counties) have pretty consistent borrowing limits for mortgages. As a result, you can compare potential new homes in two distinct parishes without factoring in borrowing limits as much. Louisiana borrowing limits in 2023 by parishesParish Conforming mortgage borrowing limit (single-family home FHA mortgage borrowing limit (single-family home) Acadia Parish $726,200 $472,030 Allen Parish $726,200 $472,030 Ascension Parish $726,200 $472,030 Assumption Parish $726,200 $472,030 Avoyelles Parish $726,200 $472,030 Beauregard Parish $726,200 $472,030 Bienville Parish $726,200 $472,030 Bossier Parish $726,200 $472,030 Caddo Parish $726,200 $472,030 Calcasieu Parish $726,200 $472,030 Caldwell Parish $726,200 $472,030 Cameron Parish $726,200 $472,030 Catahoula Parish $726,200 $472,030 Claiborne Parish $726,200 $472,030 Concordia Parish $726,200 $472,030 De Soto Parish $726,200 $472,030 East Baton Rouge Parish $726,200 $472,030 East Carroll Parish $726,200 $472,030 East Feliciana Parish $726,200 $472,030 Evangeline Parish $726,200 $472,030 Franklin Parish $726,200 $472,030 Grant Parish $726,200 $472,030 Iberia Parish $726,200 $472,030 Iberville Parish $726,200 $472,030 Jackson Parish $726,200 $472,030 Jefferson Parish $726,200 $472,030 Jefferson Davis Parish $726,200 $472,030 Lafayette Parish $726,200 $472,030 Lafourche Parish $726,200 $472,030 La Salle Parish $726,200 $472,030 Lincoln Parish $726,200 $472,030 Livingston Parish $726,200 $472,030 Madison Parish $726,200 $472,030 Morehouse Parish $726,200 $472,030 Natchitoches Parish $726,200 $472,030 Orleans Parish $726,200 $472,030 Ouachita Parish $726,200 $472,030 Plaquemines Parish $726,200 $472,030 Pointe Coupee Parish $726,200 $472,030 Rapides Parish $726,200 $472,030 Red River Parish $726,200 $472,030 Richland Parish $726,200 $472,030 Sabine Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Bernard Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Charles Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Helena Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. James Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. John the Baptish Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Landry Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Marin Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Mary Parish $726,200 $472,030 St. Tammany Parish $726,200 $472,030 Tangipahoa Parish $726,200 $472,030 Tensas Parish $726,200 $472,030 Terrebonne Parish $726,200 $472,030 Union Parish $726,200 $472,030 Vermilion Parish $726,200 $472,030 Vernon Parish $726,200 $472,030 Washington Parish $726,200 $472,030 West Baton Rouge Parish $726,200 $472,030 West Carroll Parish $726,200 $472,030 West Feliciana Parish $726,200 $472,030 Winn Parish $726,200 $472,030Note: You'll need to get a jumbo loan if you want to borrow more than $726,200, regardless of where you want to live in Louisiana. How to determine which mortgage is right for youYou may want to consider an FHA mortgage if you don't think you'll meet the requirements for a conforming mortgage. A conforming mortgage may be a good choice if you plan on getting a home that costs more than the FHA borrowing limit in your county.

What to say instead: "We've always done it this way, but let's see if it's time to change practices." What to say instead: "Back in my day, we had it much worse, and I'm so glad it's better for you. What to say instead: "It's important to have open conversations about salary." What to say instead: "[X person] has more experience and will have other opportunities. What to say instead: "Let's come up with wording that keeps you protected and focuses on the issue."

☆ Corporate spending likely to continue in 2023 amid recession fears, CFOs say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

2023 is arriving with plenty of uncertainty, as recession prospects, continued inflation concerns, and the potential for a consumer spending pullback are all clouding forecasts. But corporate capital spending looks to continue to forge ahead, according to the results of the recent CNBC CFO Council Q4 survey. More than one-third of respondents said that they expect their company's capital spending to increase over the next 12 months, while 39% said their capital spending will stay about the same as last year. Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at Bleakley Financial Group, said at the Summit that he views corporate capital spending going forward as "bifurcated." Roughly 65% of CFOs responding to the survey said they think inflation has already peaked, while more than 80% are already forecasting a recession for 2023.

☆ If you keep raising rates, companies aren't going to spend money on new projects, says Tilman Fertitta
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIf you keep raising rates, companies aren't going to spend money on new projects, says Tilman FertittaLandry's Chairman & CEO Tilman Fertitta joins Brian Sullivan and the 'CNBC Special: Taking Stock 2023' to discuss spending trends and what he sees from consumers in his businesses around the country.

☆ Trump shares article saying Melania put up better Christmas decorations in the White House than Jill Biden
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Sophia Ankel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump shared an opinion article that complimented his wife's White House Christmas decor on Tuesday. It is titled "Flashback to When Things Were Better: Melania Trump's WH Christmas Decorations Throughout the Years" and compares the Christmas decorations of the former first lady and Jill Biden. Melania Trump's non-traditional Christmas decorations during their time in the White House were frequently mocked on social media. Melania Trump herself has privately expressed exasperation with the process of decorating the White House. The theme of 2022's White House Christmas decorations was "We the People."

I can often get Disney gift cards at a discountBuying gift cards at a discount means paying less for the gift card than the face value of the card. If you pay any amount less than $50 for a $50 gift card, then that's a discounted gift card. If I buy a $100 Disney gift card at Target each month, I'll have $1,200 after a year. However, if a customer does not have a Cash App Card, they can instead convert their gift card to cash in the app. While Costco doesn't sell Disney gift cards, they sometimes have Landry's gift cards, which can be used at the Rainforest Café and T-Rex Café at Disney World.

☆ Meet the megadonors backing the Trump super PAC as some top donors opt out of supporting 2024 candidacy
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Yet, the latest disclosure, which shows fundraising for the super PAC from Oct. 20 through Nov. 28, also lists nine other individual contributions totaling over $900,000. Wealthy businessman Timothy Mellon contributed $1.5 million to the super PAC on Oct. 5, according to the records. This small group of megadonors arrived in support of the super PAC just prior to other influential financiers deciding they will not back Trump's 2024 candidacy for president. During Trump's first run for the White House in 2016, Pate financed the anti-Trump super PAC We The People Foundation. Anthony Lomangino, a recycling mogul, donated $100,000 to the super PAC on Nov. 4.

☆ The masses are still out there spending, says Landry's Fertitta
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe masses are still out there spending, says Landry's FertittaLandry's Chairman & CEO Tilman Fertitta joins Brian Sullivan and the 'CNBC Special: Taking Stock' to discuss the health of the consumer as we head into the holiday season.

☆ Mayor running for re-election in Louisiana killed in car crash on Election Day, authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Antonio Planas | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The mayor of a small Louisiana town who was running for re-election was killed in a car crash on Election Day, authorities said. A town sign boasts it is the “Catfish Capital of Louisiana.” Melville is about 130 miles northwest of New Orleans. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 190 near Louisiana Highway 741, police said. Qualifying for the open mayor seat in Melville is open until Monday, and election will be held on Dec. 10, according to the statement. Candidates Sheila Londerno had 182 votes and Caretta Robertson received 171 votes, according to the clerk.

☆ 3 takeaways from our daily meeting: Retail stocks, trimming positions, Qualcomm and Wynn
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. Retail stocks to watch Trimming 3 positions Quick mentions: QCOM, WYNN 1. Meanwhile, investor Tilman Fertitta has taken a 6.1% stake in Wynn Resorts (WYNN), according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

☆ The US never banned asbestos. These workers are paying the price.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Kathleen Mcgrory | Neil Bedi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

But protocols failed to match reality at the Niagara Falls plant, according to more than a dozen workers. In addition to those signature diseases, which are rare even among asbestos workers, the tiny strands can harm the body in other ways. In the 15 years that followed, congressional attempts to ban asbestos would continue to fall short. OSHA declined to make an official available for an on-the-record interview or comment on ProPublica's findings at the Niagara Falls plant. At the OxyChem plant in Wichita, union president Keith Peacock said he was comfortable with the way asbestos was handled.

Compare the Chase Sapphire cards Chase Sapphire Preferred® CardChase Sapphire Reserve® Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Apply now On Chase's website Apply now On Chase's websiteThe Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® got makeovers last year, adding new or improved bonus categories and additional benefits. Neither card got an annual fee increase: You'll still pay $550 per year for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and $95 for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. While the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card costs only $95 a year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has an annual fee of $550. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card fee is $95, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve® fee is $550.

☆ XPO Logistics Appoints CFO, Assembles Board
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Kathryn Hardison | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

XPO Logistics Inc. has assembled its board of directors and appointed a chief financial officer as it proceeds with plans to spin off its tech-enabled brokered transportation platform. Brad Jacobs will serve as executive chairman, and Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Allison Landry, Jason Aiken and Michael Jesselson will remain as directors, the company said. Three additional directors were named to the board: Bella Allaire, the executive vice president of technology and operations with Raymond James Financial; Mario Harik, future chief executive officer of XPO following the spinoff; and Irene Moshouris, the senior vice president and treasurer of United Rentals. XPO Logistics appointed Carl Anderson as its chief financial officer. Mr. Anderson most recently served as CFO of Meritor Inc., a global supplier of OEM and aftermarket parts for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, XPO Logistics said.

☆ Freight Labor Unrest Is Going Global and Weighing on Supply Chains
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Paul Berger | Liz Young | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Newsletter Sign-up The Logistics Report Top news and in-depth analysis on the world of logistics, from supply chain to transport and technology. But this complex movement of goods underpinning the global economy is far more vulnerable than many imagined. The Biden administration narrowly avoided a systemwide freight rail shutdown last week after brokering a last-minute deal between railroads and unions. The Biden administration narrowly avoided a systemwide freight rail shutdown last week after brokering a last-minute deal between railroads and unions. The labor concerns have grown as some of the broader pandemic-driven upheaval in supply chains, including factory closures and vessel backlogs at ports, have eased.

☆ Freight Labor Unrest is Going Global and Weighing on Supply Chains
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Paul Berger | Liz Young | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Tens of thousands of people are scrambling for homeowners insurance in Louisiana at the peak of hurricane season after recent storms drove their carriers out of business. Massive claims from those storms drove large national insurance companies to scale back their coverage and remaining companies to jack up rates. The strategy seemed to work: Rates eventually stabilized, although Louisiana remained one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance. That pushed the small insurance companies to their financial limits and squeezed reinsurers, who raised their rates. The state insurer’s rolls, which totaled 34,500 in August 2020, ballooned to about 110,000 last week.

☆ Cum au reușit lupii cenușii să supraviețuiască erei glaciare, când multe alte animale au dispărut
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-22 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +5 min

Sursa foto: ShutterstockCum au reușit lupii cenușii să supraviețuiască erei glaciare, când multe alte animale au dispărutUltima eră glaciară a reprezentat o perioadă extrem de proastă pentru animale sălbatice. Mult timp cercetătorii s-au întrebat cum a fost posibil una ca asta? Lupii au mâncat carne proaspătăStudiul s-a bazat pe oasele și dinții a 48 de lupi. În cazul prădătorilor, precum lupii, izotopii se obțin atunci când prădătorul mănâncă erbivorul care a mâncat plante. Analiza a arătat că aproximativ 50 la sută din dieta lor a fost constituită dintr-o specie dispărută de cal pleistocen (Equus sp.).

Persons: Zoe Landry, Danielle Fraser Organizations: Universitatea Carleton, Science Alert, Canadian al Locations: Yukon, Canada, Canadian, Arctica canadiană, Palaeoclimatology

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