Actress Jada Pinkett Smith issued her first full statement after her husband, actor Will Smith, slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar Awards broadcast. In remarks on Wednesday, Pinkett Smith claimed her family is “focusing on deep healing” after the March 27 incident that saw the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences penalize her husband….
Organized Crime Infiltrating Government Bodies in Canada, Warns Inter-Agency Intelligence Service
Thirty-one organized criminal groups (OCGs) have members employed in Canadian public sector agencies or departments, and six are known to have significant influence, according to a recent report by an inter-agency organization that serves to coordinate criminal intelligence among member police forces. The 2021 Public Report on Organized Crime, issued by Criminal Intelligence Service Canada…
Florida Senate Passes Bill Revoking Disney’s Special Self-Governing Power
The Florida Senate passed legislation on April 20 that would remove the special tax district and self-governing status that was granted to Disney as lawmakers have criticized the company for opposing a parental rights bill. The chamber, which was called into a special session by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, passed the bill in a 23–16…
Florida Senate Passes Bill Revoking Disney of Special Self-Governing Power
The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would remove the special tax district and self-governing status that was granted to Disney as lawmakers have criticized the company for opposing a parental rights bill. The chamber, which was called into a special session by Gov. Ron DeSantis, passed the bill in a 23–16 vote…
US Mortgage Applications Decline as Interest Rates Hit 12-Year High
April 20, 2022
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Mortgage applications in the United States fell for the sixth straight week as mortgage rates rose to a 12-year high, causing home purchases and refinancing applications to fall, according to the latest survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on April 20. The Market Composite Index (MCI), a measure of mortgage loan application volume, showed a 5…
California Bill to Prevent Some ‘Pregnancy Loss’ Prosecutions Advances
April 20, 2022
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SACRAMENTO—A proposed bill that the author said would protect women against criminal prosecution following the death of their baby due to self-induced abortion, miscarriage, or other causes was approved, by a vote of 11–3, by an Assembly committee on April 19. “As parents experience traumatic situations, they should be supported as they mourn, not criminalized,”…
As Central Banks Adjust Monetary Policies, IMF Signals Further Market Sell-Off: CNBC
The International Monetary Fund has warned of more market sell-offs as central banks attempt to combat higher inflation and ease back on pandemic stimulus measures. Market players started 2021 on an optimistic note, predicting some economic momentum amid the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, which would likely boost stocks. However, since Russia invaded Ukraine, that outlook…
Haskins Apparently Ran Out of Gas Before Being Fatally Hit
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—The wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins called Florida 911 dispatchers shortly after he was fatally struck by a dump truck earlier this month, saying his car had run out of gas and she was worried because he wasn’t answering the phone, according to recordings released Wednesday. Kalabrya Haskins, who was calling…
Focus on the Debt First, Then Save and Invest
Dear Dave, My husband and I have paid off all our credit card debt, and we are following your Baby Steps plan. We still owe about $40,000 on two cars, and our combined income is around $150,000. Since we have a good income, we were thinking about finishing our emergency fund and contributing to our…
Eternally Elegant: 5 Etiquette Rules Every Lady Should Know
Being a lady is about more than how you sit, stand, talk, and walk—though we’ll cover that, too! A true lady shows respect for herself and others. Let’s bring back the golden days of good manners. Sit Like a Lady Some of us were lucky enough to have had grandmothers who taught us “Don’t slouch!”…
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