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New sports wagering code bans college betting partnerships
apnews.com The U.S. gambling industry is adopting a new responsible marketing code that will ban sports books from partnering with colleges to promote sports wagering, bar payments to…
Zynerba: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
washingtonpost.com DEVON, Pa. — DEVON, Pa. — Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ZYNE) on Tuesday reported a loss of $8 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Devon,…

Americans’ attitudes toward ‘traditional’ values are shifting
poynter.org The Morning Meeting with Al Tompkins is a daily Poynter briefing of story ideas worth considering and more timely context for journalists, written by senior faculty Al…

In North Carolina, Biden to compare economic plan with GOP's
apnews.com President Joe Biden will visit an expanding North Carolina semiconductor manufacturer on Tuesday as he launches an extended effort to spotlight the impact legislation passed…

Over 3,000lbs Of Beef Recalled Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
zerohedge.com Over 3,000lbs Of Beef Recalled Over Possible E. Coli Contamination A Kansas meat packing company has recalled approximately 3,436 lbs of boneless beef chuck product due to…

Over 3K pounds of boneless beef chuck recalled in Michigan, 8 other states due to contamination
clickondetroit.com The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has recalled 3,436 pounds of Boneless beef chuck product as it may be contaminated with Shiga…

Bitcoin, other crypto fall as U.S. sues Binance; U.S. equities gain as banks stabilize
forkast.news Bitcoin fell in Tuesday morning trading in Asia along with most other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies after U.S. regulators filed a lawsuit against Binance, the…

Meat recall: Over 3K pounds of beef recalled due to potential contamination
nj.com A Kansas-based meat packer is recalling 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck after routine testing discovered E. coli. contamination in its product, according to the U.S.…

Rail Fire Rattles a Rural Town
wsj.com An employee of HEPACO works in a creek along Sumner Street in downtown East Palestine, Ohio, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. A smoldering tangle of dozens of derailed freight cars,…

A breakdown of gun terminology to help you in discussions on mass shootings and debates over gun control
businessinsider.com AR-15 rifles for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Joshua Roberts/Reuters The language surrounding firearms can be tricky. "Assault weapons," for…

Extreme weather meets reality of poverty to create a tragedy in Mississippi
nbcnews.com The tornado that ripped through a Mississippi town Friday night was the kind that fills meteorologists with dread — a storm with a dangerous mix of ingredients hitting the…

Jumbled wreckage complicates chocolate factory blast probe
apnews.com Investigators looking for the cause of a deadly explosion that leveled part of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory faced an even more difficult task Monday as they combed…

Here are the chemicals spilled near Philly as U.S. drinking-water safety is top of mind
marketwatch.com Philadelphia residents are being told they may want to stick to bottled water following a weekend chemical spill into the Delaware River in neighboring Bucks County. And…

Train derails in rural North Dakota and spills chemical
pbs.org A Canadian Pacific train derailed in rural North Dakota Sunday night and spilled hazardous materials. But local authorities and the railroad said there is no threat to…

What is going on with Philadelphia’s drinking water?
vox.com Sold-out water section in a Giant Supermarket in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 26, 2023. | Thomas Hengge/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images…

Another train has derailed in North Dakota spilling hazardous liquid asphalt
fortune.com A Canadian Pacific train derailed in rural North Dakota Sunday night and spilled hazardous materials. But local authorities and the railroad said there is no threat to…

Changing Medicaid’s Funding Structure to a Per Capita Cap Would Shift Costs to States, Force Deep Cuts, and Leave Millions Uninsured
cbpp.org As House Republicans develop their forthcoming budget resolution, they are discussing radically restructuring Medicaid. One of the changes under consideration is changing…

How to use your tax refund to fight inflation
cbsnews.com What are the best investment strategies for your tax refund? If inflation has eaten away at your budget the way waves erode a beach, then your tax refund might just provide…

Why § 230 Likely Doesn't Provide Immunity for Libels Composed by ChatGPT, Bard, etc
reason.com This week and likely next, I'll be serializing my Large Libel Models? Liability for AI Output draft. I had already posted on why I think such AI programs' communications are…

MicroStrategy Pays $205 Million Silvergate Loan as US Banks Scramble to Keep Crypto Onshore
beincrypto.com Enterprise software developer MicroStrategy has paid off a $205 million loan to collapsed crypto bank Silvergate Bank. The Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, company voluntarily paid…

Death Tolls Rises Following Chocolate Factory Explosion
marketbeat.com Around 5 p.m. on Friday, a powerful explosion erupted at the RM Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, destroying one building and damaging another. Two…

All 7 victims of deadly Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion recovered
pbs.org All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said. West Reading Mayor…

Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn’t helping
siliconvalley.com By Brian Fung | CNN Ellen Min doesn’t go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too.…

L.A. Chargers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day accuses TSA agents of sexual assault
nbcnews.com Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day accused a male TSA officer of sexually assaulting him before a recent flight out of Southern California. The…

Fury as parent refuses to pay for books purchased by nanny: "Her finances"
newsweek.com A single parent has outraged the internet after explaining why they refused to pay their daughter's nanny for 35 books. In a viral Reddit post, u/forresster7 explained they…

How interest rate risk sneaked up on dozens of community banks
americanbanker.com Silicon Valley Bank was not the only institution that loaded up on bonds at precisely the wrong time. Dozens of other banks — most of them quite small — are deeply…

U.S. Supreme Court turns away challenge to steel import tariffs imposed under Trump
theglobeandmail.com The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to U.S. steel import tariffs imposed in 2018 under former President Donald Trump – a policy he touted as…

Philadelphia officials continue to monitor tap water system after chemical spill in Delaware River
theweek.com Philadelphia officials are continuing to monitor the city's drinking water system after a chemical spill upstream in the Delaware River, CNN reports. Despite initially…

Wmart plans a handful of store closures: Here’s the list
al.com Walmart is closing a handful of stores described by the retail giant as “underperforming.” Fifteen stores in 11 states and Washington, D.C., are set for closure, Business…

U.S. Supreme Court turns away challenge to Trump's tariffs on steel imports
reuters.com The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to U.S. steel import tariffs imposed in 2018 under former President Donald Trump - a policy he touted as…

Should You Rent in Retirement?
nerdwallet.com Some people rent in retirement because they don’t have much choice; they can’t afford to own homes. But financial planners say renting can make more sense than owning in…

Pushback grows over mental health impacts of social media
axios.com Social media companies are increasingly being blamed for historically high rates of depression, suicidality and other mental health issues in youths. And now, states and…
Kimberly Palmer: How to use a tax refund to fight inflation
apnews.com If inflation has eaten away at your budget the way waves erode a beach, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier. As of March, prices are up…

Rent doesn't have to be a four-letter word for retirees. Here's when some experts say renting can be a smart move
marketwatch.com This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Some people rent in retirement because they don’t have much choice; they can’t afford to own homes. But financial…

Are Zayn Malik and Selena Gomez dating? What we know so far
newsweek.com Musician Zayn Malik and singer and actress Selena Gomez reportedly shared a date in New York City last week. The rumors surrounding the stars' potential romance began after…

Explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory kills 7
fortune.com All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said. West Reading Mayor…

Joe Biden's new focus on Marjorie Taylor Greene
newsweek.com President Joe Biden has been increasingly speaking out against Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and her far-right views. • Experts say Biden is using Greene as a proxy…

Bryan Kohberger's drastic change behind bars
newsweek.com Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students after breaking into a rental home on November 13. • Kohberger, 28, has been held in the Latah County…

Death toll from explosion at Pennsylvania candy factory climbs to 4 as hope of finding more survivors wanes
siliconvalley.com A fourth person has been confirmed dead in an explosion at an eastern Pennsylvania candy factory, officials said Sunday, as rescue crews continue to search for three others…

First Citizens Buys Silicon Valley Bank After Run on Lender
yahoo.com First Citizens BancShares Inc. agreed to buy Silicon Valley Bank which was seized by regulators following a run on the lender. • None First Citizens Nears Deal to Buy…

All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found
apnews.com All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said. West Reading Mayor…

3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
dailyvoice.com Thousands of pounds of a beef chuck product are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Approximately 3,436 pounds of various weights of boneless items labeled…

News Wrap: Recovery underway after destructive Mississippi tornado
pbs.org In our news wrap Sunday, residents and rescue teams combed through the aftermath of a deadly tornado in Mississippi, Trump spoke at his first 2024 campaign rally in Waco,…

First Citizens and Valley National Reportedly Competing to Own SVB
pymnts.com Two regional banks are reportedly competing to purchase failed lender Silicon Valley Bank. First Citizens BancShares and Valley National Bancorp have filed bids with the…

12 injured after apartment floor collapses near Pa. university, police say
nbcnews.com A dozen people were injured after the second floor of an apartment building collapsed late Saturday in west central Pennsylvania, just over a mile from Indiana University of…

Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews
go.com OMAHA, Neb. -- Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry's longstanding push to cut train crews down to one…

UP becomes second railroad to drop push for one-person crews
washingtonpost.com OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry's longstanding push to cut train crews down to one…

A remote worker who starts his job at 7:30 a.m. and takes afternoons off says the schedule 'makes it a lot easier to manage my focus, my energy, and just my…
businessinsider.com Tom Maganas. Tom Maganas Remote workers taking afternoons off are powering a boom in golfing and other leisure activities. Tom Maganas has been operating on that schedule…

Why Bryan Kohberger's car could be key to case
newsweek.com Bryan Kohberger's Hyundai Elantra will be the key to the case against him, according to a former CIA officer. Kohberger, 28, is accused of breaking into a rental home in…