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☆ Mark Meadows fails to move Georgia case to fed. court
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsMark Meadows fails to move Georgia case to fed. courtPostedCharges against Donald Trump’s onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows over efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election will not be heard in federal court, a sign that similar bids by the former U.S. president and his co-defendants to move the criminal case to a more favorable venue will fail. Ryan Chang reports.

Persons: Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s, Ryan Chang Locations: Georgia

☆ A mother is suing Peloton claiming her son was killed when his bike fell on him
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Sebastian Cahill | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Johanna Furtado is suing Peloton, alleging its bike caused her son's death in 2022. Ryan Furtado was later found by the New York Police Department. Johanna Furtado alleges in the suit that Peloton did not provide enough warning that the bike could cause injury if people used it to pull themselves off the floor. On the bike Ryan was using, the lawsuit claims there was only a single warning label, which the suit calls "inadequate." The lawsuit is only one of the issues Peloton has faced over the past few years.

Persons: Johanna Furtado, Ryan Furtado, Ryan, Furtado, Global Communications Ben Boyd Organizations: Service, New York Police, Global Communications Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Insider Today: Analyzing Google salaries
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In today's big story, we're taking a deeper look at the leaked Google salary data by looking at pay ranges across various factors. The sheet detailed 2022 base salaries, equity, and bonuses from over 12,000 Google employees in the US. Google employees who identified as being of Black/African descent had a median base salary at least $23,000 below their Asian, White, and Middle Eastern/North African colleagues. The gap didn't improve among software engineers, as those of Black/African descent had a median base salary $24,500 lower than those of white or European descent. Google employees who identified as being of Black/African descent had a median base salary at least $23,000 below their Asian, White, and Middle Eastern/North African colleagues.

Persons: We've, Tayfun, Rosalie Chan, Hugh Langley, Madison Hoff, Rosalie, Hugh, Madison, Shaw, Ned Davis, Ryan Salame, Salame, Sam Bankman, Tim Cook, Stephen Lam, Sam Altman, Investor Ford Smith, biohacking, Melissa Phillippi, missteps, Goldman Sachs, Sasha Kelemen, Olivia Rodrigo's, Ralph Lauren, —, Joe Jonas, she'd, Dan DeFrancesco, Naga Siu, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Service, Anadolu Agency, Getty, Google, Google's New, Citadel, Ned Davis Research, Wall, Zen, Apple, Reuters Apple, European Commission, Investor, Leerink Partners, York, Kroger Locations: Wall, Silicon, Madison, Google's New York, Bay, Brooklyn, Manhattan , New York City, USA, China, New York City, San Diego, London, New York

☆ What Is the 50/30/20 Rule?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Kevin J. Ryan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Perhaps the most popular method is the 50/30/20 rule, which is a simple and effective way to take control of your money. The 50/30/20 budget rule was popularized by Sen. Elizabeth Warren—then a Harvard Law professor—and her daughter, Amelia Warren Tyagi, in their 2006 book “All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan.” They called it a “good rule of thumb” for getting your budget in order. What is the 50/30/20 rule? Alternatives to the 50/30/20 budget methodOf course, no one budgeting method is for everyone. For example, like the 50/30/20 rule, the 70/20/10 rule also divides your after-tax income into three categories but differently: 70% for monthly spending (including necessities), 20% for savings and for 10% donations and debt repayment above the minimums.

Persons: Kevin J, Ryan, Sen, Elizabeth Warren —, —, Amelia Warren Tyagi, “ It’s, ”, Akeiva Ellis, Greg Giardino, “, “ You’ve, You’ve, Austin, Jordan Benold, that’s, it’s, There’s Organizations: Harvard Locations: Tarrytown, N.Y, San Francisco, New York, Frisco , Texas, you’ll

☆ Ex-Amazon boss Dave Clark abruptly resigns from Flexport after just one year as co-CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Rachel Premack | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dave Clark left his role as Amazon's worldwide consumer CEO in 2022 to join Flexport, a logistics company. Clarkofficially joined Flexport in September 2022as co-CEO with Flexport founder Ryan Petersen. "Today, Dave Clark resigned as CEO of Flexport," the representative said in an emailed statement to FreightWaves. Just over an hour after Clark's post on X, Petersen — known for his cheeky tone on the social media site — posted "I'm back!!!" On Tuesday, the day before Clark stepped down, Flexport advertised an in-person event to launch a new product hosted by Clark and Petersen.

Persons: Dave Clark, Clark, Flexport's, Flexport, Clarkofficially, Ryan Petersen, Petersen, Ryan, FreightWaves, we've, —, Peter Thiel Organizations: Flexport, Service, Amazon, Clark, Logistics, Street Journal, Founders Fund Locations: Wall, Silicon, Flexport, Texas

☆ Kim to visit Putin and discuss Ukraine weapons: NYT
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsKim to visit Putin and discuss Ukraine weapons: NYTPostedKim Jong Un plans to travel to Russia this month to meet President Vladimir Putin and discuss the possibility of supplying Moscow with weapons for the war in Ukraine, as Russia says it is seeking closer military ties with North Korea. Ryan Brooks reports.

Persons: Kim, Putin, Kim Jong, Vladimir Putin, Ryan Brooks Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, North Korea

Those charges center around a voting system breach in Coffee County, Georgia, a rural, Republican district that voted overwhelmingly for Trump in 2020. Willis’ indictment describes the breach, and Powell’s alleged involvement, as central to the broader conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Powell has also been identified by CNN as one of Trump’s un-indicted co-conspirators listed in Smith’s federal election indictment. New details about Smith’s ongoing investigation indicate federal prosecutors are scrutinizing a series of voting breaches following the 2020 election that state investigators have been probing for more than a year. Network of operativesIn addition, special counsel prosecutors have also heard from other witnesses about efforts to breach voting equipment in other states.

Persons: Jack Smith, indicting Donald Trump, Smith, Joe Biden, Sidney Powell, Powell’s, Powell, Fani Willis, Willis ’, Smith’s, Donald Trump, Al Drago, Biden, ”, Hugo Chavez, Bernie Kerik, Kerik, Tim Parlatore, Parlatore, Mike Ryan, Bill Bachenberg, Ryan, Bachenberg, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman –, Jocelyn Benson, Benson, Stefanie Lambert, Nalio Chery, “, ” Benson, Lambert, Trump Organizations: Washington CNN, Trump, CNN, Biden, Republican, Republican National Committee, Bloomberg, Getty, The Coalition, Good Governance, Systems, Network, FBI, Smith’s, Michigan Michigan, Reuters, Pennsylvania, American, Pennsylvania Senate Locations: Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Atlanta, Coffee County , Georgia, Washington , DC, Republic, Coffee, Antrim County , Michigan, Coffee County, Detroit , Michigan, Dieu, Antrim County, Fulton County , Pennsylvania, Fulton County

☆ New York’s Migrant Crisis Is Growing. So Are Democrats’ Anxieties.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Nicholas Fandos | More About Nicholas Fandos | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In many ways, those poor ratings have freed Democrats facing competitive races to distance themselves from their party in ways that telegraph to voters their understanding of the problem while differentiating themselves from Republicans’ more hard-line views on immigrants. It is a tricky balancing act. “Where you really get yourself in trouble as an elected official is when you don’t listen,” Mr. Ryan said, adding: “For political purposes, the MAGA Republicans want divisions and chaos. “In my district, the one person sitting at the table to fix this problem is Anthony D’Esposito, and he is doing nothing,” said Laura Gillen, a Democrat seeking a rematch against Mr. D’Esposito, who represents the South Shore of Long Island. (He and other New York Republicans helped pass an aggressive but partisan border security bill in May.)

Persons: ’, Ryan, Mr, MAGA, “, Anthony D’Esposito, ”, Laura Gillen, D’Esposito Organizations: MAGA Republicans, Republican, Mr, New, New York Republicans Locations: New York, Shore, Long

☆ Neo-Nazis parade swastika flags in Florida, chanting 'We are everywhere'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

White supremacist hate groups staged a neo-Nazi rally in Florida. The extremist hate groups Blood Tribe and The Goyim Defense League paraded in the Orlando area on Saturday. The Goyim Defense League is an antisemitic hate group that has been known to harass Jews. According to videos of the rally posted on social media, the groups were able to muster a few dozen supporters for the event. On the same day, a separate far-right group called the Order of the Black Sun protested outside Disney World.

Persons: Christopher Polhaus, Hitler, League's, Ron DeSantis, Anna Vishkaee Eskamani, Heil, Laura Loomer, Ryan Palmeter Organizations: Nazi, Service, Labor, Mail Online, Goyim Defense League, Defamation League, Extremism, ADL, Black Sun, Disney, Daily Locations: Florida, Jacksonville, Wall, Silicon, Orlando, FL

☆ Escaped Convict Still at Large Outside Philadelphia
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Campbell Robertson | Joel Wolfram | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Hundreds of law enforcement officers were scouring the railways, creeks and roads in a suburban county near Philadelphia on Friday, looking for a man who escaped from prison a little over two weeks after being convicted of first-degree murder. The authorities said on Friday that local, state and federal officials were using “helicopters, drones and dogs” to find the convicted murderer, Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from Chester County Prison early Thursday. “We believe that he is still in the general area,” said Deborah Ryan, the Chester County district attorney, at the Friday news conference. “We believe that he is hiding somewhere locally and that he is alone.”Image Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was last seen on Thursday morning. “We have every reason to believe he is considered dangerous at this time,” she said.

Persons: ”, Danelo Cavalcante, Deborah Ryan, “, Ryan Organizations: Prison, Attorney's, Associated Press, Labor Locations: Philadelphia, Chester, Chester County

☆ Date set for Australia's Indigenous Voice vote
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsDate set for Australia's Indigenous Voice votePostedAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (August 30) that a landmark referendum to change the constitution to recognize the country's Indigenous people will be held on October 14. Ryan Chang reports.

Persons: Anthony Albanese, Ryan Chang Organizations: Indigenous

☆ Kyle Harrison dazzles at home as Giants top Reds
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

August 29 - Local product Kyle Harrison made his first major league home start a memorable one, striking out 11 and combining with three relievers on a six-hitter in the San Francisco Giants' 4-1 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. The closest the Reds came to scoring against Harrison came after he had left two on with one out in the seventh, with the Giants up 4-0. The Reds scored off Tyler Rogers in the eighth on an Elly De La Cruz RBI double after a two-out single by Nick Senzel. Davis had two hits for the Giants, who won a series opener for the first time since Aug. 7 against the Los Angeles Angels. The Reds lost for the fourth time in five games since opening a 10-game Western swing with three straight wins.

Persons: Kyle Harrison, Wilmer Flores, Patrick Bailey, Paul DeJong, Wade Meckler, Harrison, Ryan Walker, Nick Martini, Luis Matos, Christian Encarnacion, Walker, Will Benson, Tyler Rogers, Elly De La Cruz, Nick Senzel, Camilo Doval, Andrew Abbott, Austin Slater, Estrada, Flores, Bailey, Meckler, Abbott, Davis Organizations: San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Giants, Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, National League, De La Salle High School, Los Angeles Angels, The Reds, Thomson Locations: Oakland, Concord, Calif, Philadelphia

☆ MLB roundup: Twins edge Rangers on bases-loaded walk in 13th
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +21 min

Mets 3, Angels 2Rafael Ortega collected the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as New York edged visiting Los Angeles. Assad (3-2) gave up one run and three hits in seven innings, with seven strikeouts and two walks. Kyle Tucker and Yainer Diaz hit two-run shots, while Mauricio Dubon and Martin Maldonado had solo blasts. Mets 3, Angels 2Rafael Ortega collected the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as New York edged visiting Los Angeles. Kyle Tucker and Yainer Diaz hit two-run shots, while Mauricio Dubon and Martin Maldonado had solo blasts.

Persons: Royce Lewis, Jeffrey Becker, Michael A, Taylor, Donovan Solano, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Dylan Floro, Jonathan Hernandez, Lewis, Ryan Jeffers, Joey Gallo, Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa, Jonah Heim, Martinez, Marcus Semien, Rafael Ortega, Francisco Alvarez, Reynaldo Lopez, DJ Stewart, Mark Vientos, Ortega, Adam Ottavino, Alvarez, Pete Alonso, Alonso, Daniel Vogelbach, Luis Rengifo, Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Zack Littell, Jason Adam, Kyle Higashioka, DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe, Jeimer Candelario, Cody Bellinger, Javier Assad, Bellinger, Nico Hoerner, Assad, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bailey, Patrick Bailey, Rogers, Austin Slater, Tristan Beck, Scott Alexander, Jared Shuster, Marcell Ozuna, Elias Diaz's groundout, Ryan O'Hearn's, Jake Bird, Justin Lawrence, Yennier Cano, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Betts, James Outman, Gavin Stone, Caleb Ferguson, Justin Turner, Adam Duvall, Triston Casas, Aaron Nola, Louis, Craig, Kyle Schwarber, Drew Rom, Kole, Ramon Laureno's, Calhoun, Laureano, Emmanuel Clase, Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Davis Schneider, George Springer, Jeremy Pena, Kyle Tucker, Yainer Diaz, Mauricio Dubon, Martin Maldonado, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Alex Faedo, Jorge Soler slugged, would've, Soler, Rowdy Tellez, Sal Frelick, Adrian Houser, Bryse Wilson, Gary Sanchez, Matthew Batten, Steven Wilson, Teoscar Hernandez, Julio Rodriguez, Luis Castillo, Castillo, Andres Munoz, Nelson Velazquez, Alec Marsh, Mike Clevinger, Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi, Andrew Vaughn, Moncada, Paul Blackburn, Media Teoscar Hernandez Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, USA, Twins, Texas, The Rangers, Mets, New, Angels, Yankees, Tampa Bay, Rays, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Giants, Braves, Atlanta, Orioles, Baltimore, Rockies, Dodgers, Red Sox, Los, Boston, Phillies, Cardinals, Philadelphia, St, Blue Jays, Cleveland, Toronto, Guardians, Astros, Tigers, Detroit's Comerica, Detroit, Marlins, Nationals, Miami, Washington, The Marlins, National League East, Brewers, Padres, Milwaukee, National League Central, Mariners, Royals, Seattle, Kansas City, American League West, White Sox, Athletics, Oakland, Media, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Texas, Minnesota, York, Los Angeles, New York, St . Petersburg, Fla, Francisco, Colorado, Baltimore, Nola, Detroit, National League East . Washington, San Diego, Chicago

☆ Trump tweets historic mugshot after booking at jail
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsTrump tweets historic mugshot after booking at jailPostedDonald Trump's mug shot was released on Thursday evening after he was booked at an Atlanta jail on more than a dozen felony charges as part of a wide-ranging criminal case stemming from the former U.S. president's attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia. Ryan Chang reports.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump's, president's, Ryan Chang Locations: Atlanta, U.S, Georgia

☆ MLB roundup: M's down White Sox for 8th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Yoan Moncada and Vaughn each had two hits as the White Sox lost for the eighth time in 10 games. Brian Anderson's two-run single capped the uprising. Willy Adames hit a two-run homer for the Brewers, who got two innings of scoreless relief from Bryse Wilson (5-0). The Red Sox started 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position before Justin Turner stroked a two-run single in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero. Will Smith hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles, which lost for just the third time in 20 games this month.

Persons: Josh Rojas, Matt Marton, Mike Ford, Teoscar Hernandez, Justin Topa, Andres Munoz, Andrew Vaughn's, J.P, Crawford, Rojas, Yoan Moncada, Vaughn, CJ Abrams, Abrams, Tommy Kahnle, Carter Kieboom, Mason Thompson, Kyle Finnegan, Ben Rortvedt, Bailey Ober, Dylan Floro, Brian Anderson's, Willy Adames, Bryse Wilson, Christian Vazquez, Kyle Farmer, Eddie Rosario, Bryce Elder, Rosario, Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta's, Elder, Tylor, Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker, Jon Singleton's, Justin Turner, Rafael Montero, Boston's Adam Duvall, Brandon Belt, Bo Bichette, Mike Baumann, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Varsho, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Cleveland, Bobby Miller, Caleb Ferguson, Will Brennan, Andres Gimenez, Myles Straw, Oscar Gonzalez, Cleveland's Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Emmanuel Clase, Noah Syndergaard, Will Smith, Andy Ibanez, Kerry Carpenter, Parker Meadows, Tyler Holton, Alex Lange, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Reese Olson, Drew Smyly, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker, Turner, Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Harrison, Camilo Doval, Yandy Diaz, Osleivis Basabe slugged, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Andrew Kittredge, Michael Toglia slugged, Elias Diaz, Brent Suter, Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, Louis, Connor Joe, Johan Oviedo, David Bednar, Richie Palacios, Willson Conteras, Alec Burleson, Adam Wainwright Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Seattle, Chicago, Mariners, Ford, White Sox, Nationals, Yankees, Washington, Brewers, Twins, Milwaukee bunched, Milwaukee, Braves, Mets, Atlanta, New, Astros, Red Sox, Houston, Boston, Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Dodgers, Los Angeles, Los, Tigers, Cubs, Detroit, Phillies, Giants, Philadelphia, Francisco, Rays, Rockies, League, Colorado, Pirates, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Seattle, New York, Minnesota, York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Los, Los Angeles, Parker, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, St

☆ This town is relocating to higher ground due to sea-level rise. Here's what that entails
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Katie Brigham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The Quinault Indian Nation, located about 150 miles west of Seattle, has experienced severe flooding because of sea-level rise over the past few years. "If I want to move, I'm assuming that I'm going to be responsible for a whole new house payment and a whole new home," Frenchman said. Now, the first phase of construction in the upper village is nearly complete. "The only thing that I'm going to miss is the view of the river," said Mail. Frenchman is hoping to relocate to the upper village, but doesn't know how she'll be able to afford a new home.

Persons: I've, Lia Frenchman, Frenchman, we've, Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, Ryan Hendricks, Quinault, Newland, Larry Workman Frenchman, Hendricks, that's, there's, she'll, Katie Brigham Organizations: Resilience, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, U.S . Department of, Indian Affairs, Department of, Infrastructure Law, U.S . Army Corps of Engineers, Indian Health Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA Locations: Seattle, Washington, Quinault Nation, Taholah, Quinault, U.S, Taholah , Washington, apace

☆ ‘I’ve had this black cloud looming over me’: How private lenders have left millions of college students with no hope for the future
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

We both do DoorDash, and probably when those federal student loans start up, it'll be more of a necessity to do that." While private debt makes up just about 10% of the $1.7 trillion student-debt mountain in the US — about $136 billion — the industry has exploded over the past decade: the amount of outstanding private debt has jumped an estimated 47% since 2014. "Regardless, the student loan debt that was supposed to be an investment in their futures is dragging them down." To be sure, some private servicers do disclose benefits private borrowers could lose should they choose to refinance. Moran said he didn't regret taking out private student loans because it allowed him to pursue his desired nursing career.

Persons: Brianne Jones, Jones, she's, We're, it'll, Michele Shepard, they've, it's, Shepard, Suzanne Martindale, —, Anna Anderson, you've, It's, Navient, Martindale, Ryan Moran, Moran, Moran isn't, Joe Biden, I've, Anderson, forbearance, Steve Cohen, didn't Organizations: Eastern Michigan University, West, Federal Direct Loan Program, Institute for College, California's Department of Financial Protection, National Consumer Law Center, Consumer Financial, Bureau, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, — Maryland Locations: Florida, —, California

☆ Trump confirms he will not participate in first GOP primary debate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week. A Trump adviser told CNN that the former president could still decide to participate in a later primary debate, despite his post. Wednesday’s primary debate is the first of the 2024 cycle. “I’m still holding out hope that President Trump will come. Fox News president Jay Wallace and the network’s chief executive, Suzanne Scott, had also encouraged Trump to participate in the debate.

Persons: Donald Trump, “, ” Trump, Trump, Fred Ryan, Ryan, Trump’s, Tucker Carlson, Ronna McDaniel, “ I’m, ” McDaniel, McDaniel, David Bossie, noncommittal, Jay Wallace, Suzanne Scott, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, Reagan Library, Washington Post, Fox News, Republican, Trump, Florida Gov, South Carolina Gov, North Dakota Gov, Arkansas Gov, New, New Jersey Gov Locations: Bedminster , New Jersey, Florida, South, New Jersey

☆ China holds drills near Taiwan, response to VP's US trip
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsChina holds drills near Taiwan, response to VP's US tripPostedChina launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a "serious warning" to separatist forces in an angry but widely expected response to Vice President William Lai's visit to the United States, drawing condemnation from Taipei. Ryan Chang reports.

Persons: William Lai's, Ryan Chang Organizations: US, China Locations: China, Taiwan, United States, Taipei

☆ Motion to move Trump Georgia trial "weak", says analyst
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsMotion to move Trump Georgia trial "weak", says analystPostedLegal experts told Reuters on Thursday (August 17) that efforts to move Donald Trump’s criminal case in Georgia to federal court should fail if the law is correctly applied. Ryan Chang has the details.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Ryan Chang Organizations: Trump, Reuters Locations: Trump Georgia, Georgia

☆ Georgia prosecutors seek March trial for Trump
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsGeorgia prosecutors seek March trial for TrumpPostedThe district attorney prosecuting former U.S. President Donald Trump on election interference charges in Georgia has proposed that his trial start in March of next year, in a court filing on Wednesday (August 16). Ryan Chang reports.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ryan Chang Organizations: Trump Locations: Georgia

☆ Looming Trump trials are throwing judges into an election maelstrom
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Judges are being forced into an unprecedented and perilous spot in the middle of an already tempestuous presidential campaign because of rising acrimony over the criminal trials of Donald Trump. Indeed, Trump and his allies are already framing the four indictments against him as an example of election interference. Smith’s prosecutors implicitly admitted this in arguing in the federal election subversion case that there was an overriding national interest in avoiding unnecessary delays – given the identity of the accused. Thorny questions judges must addressThe fateful decisions that judges will be called on to make go far beyond when the trials take place. For instance, one of his lawyers argued that Smith’s election subversion case cannot be fairly tried in Washington, where Trump won only 5% of the vote.

Persons: Donald Trump, Tanya Chutkan, Abigail Jo Shry, Trump, Shry, “, Chutkan, Fani Willis, Jack Smith’s, Willis, Smith, He’s, Biden, Aileen Cannon, Cannon, Willis ’, Mark Meadows, Ryan Goodman, CNN’s Erin Burnett, Ty Cobb, Burnett, Stormy Daniels, wouldn’t, –, ” Chutkan, ” Trump, ” Organizations: CNN, Prosecutors, Department of Homeland Security, Wednesday, Republican, Trump, White House, New York University Law School, White Locations: Texas, Washington , DC, Washington, Houston, Fulton County, Georgia, Iowa, Florida, Manhattan, West Virginia

☆ 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

☆ TikTok influencers want to rent you a very cool home. Just don't call them landlords.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

While live-in landlords are far from a novel concept, the pandemic-era fever around passive income and real-estate investing has sparked a rise in the popularity of house hacking. While Turner's initial strategy emphasized small multifamily buildings, some house hackers applied the concept to single-family homes. In 2019, he published a book called "The House Hacking Strategy: How to Use Your Home to Achieve Financial Freedom." And I think house hacking is one obvious way to eliminate, or at least drastically reduce, what likely is your largest expense." "Yeah, it's called 'house hacking," the owner and roommate, also played by Jarman, who has 4 million followers, replies.

Persons: Kelly Clark, Clark, scoffed, TikTok, Zers, Brandon Turner, Turner, Ryan Lehman, Lehman, Brandon, I'm, Craig Curelop, BiggerPockets who's, Curelop, influencer Addison Jarman, renter, it's, Jarman, Jay Parsons, John Liang, TikToker, Liang, —, It's, doesn't, Insider's Daniel Geiger, she'd, James Rodriguez Organizations: Federal Housing Administration, BiggerPockets, Census, YouTube, RealPage Locations: Spokane , Washington, Silicon, millennials, Seattle, Spokane

☆ Stolen FTX funds used for political donations, US says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Reuters Editorial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PoliticsStolen FTX funds used for political donations, US saysPostedSam Bankman-Fried used money he stole from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange to make more than $100 million in political campaign contributions before the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, federal prosecutors said on Monday. Ryan Chang reports.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Fried, Ryan Chang

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