CHISINAU, Moldova—Moldova’s intelligence agency said Monday that two foreign nationals who posed as tourists have been expelled from the country and banned from returning for 10 years after they were caught carrying out “subversive actions” to destabilize Moldova. The Intelligence and Security Service, SIS, said in a statement that the pair were trained in data…
Moldova Expels 2 Foreigners Caught in Plot Carrying Out ‘Subversive Actions’
California Could Face $7 Billion Higher Budget Deficit Than First Forecast
February 27, 2023
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As revenues continue to fall, California may face a $7 billion higher budget deficit than the governor forecast in January, according to the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office. “Although the Governor’s budget revenue estimates are reasonable, they are likely a bit too high,” according to Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek’s 2023–24 Multiyear Assessment report issued Feb. 15….
Universities’ Push for Quantity Over Quality of Students Sees Higher Failure Rates Than Ever
February 27, 2023
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Financial incentives are encouraging Australian universities to admit more and more high school graduates that receive low Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR) or use alternative admission schemes, resulting in a soaring number of dropouts, a new report found. While there are calls to scrap ATAR entirely, the Centre of Independent Studies argues that greater, not…
2nd Suspect in Goshen Family’s ‘Cartel-Style’ Massacre Pleads Not Guilty
February 27, 2023
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A second suspect pleaded not guilty last week to multiple murder and illegal gun charges in what the county sheriff called a “cartel-like” slaying of multiple family members Jan. 16 in the small central California area of Goshen. Angel “Nanu” Uriarte, of Goshen, and Noah Beard, 25, of Visalia were arrested Feb. 3. Beard pleaded…
PREMIERING NOW: California’s Exodus Continues: 700,000 Net Loss, Why It Matters | Jim Doti
“We interviewed corporate CEOs as to what’s [their] future in California … What we heard back was, ‘We’re thinking of leaving the state, we can’t survive here.’” Siyamak sits down with Jim Doti, president emeritus and leading economist at Chapman University. His research team has been studying the root cause of why people are leaving…
Live Nation Says Taylor Swift Fans Can’t Sue Over Ticket Debacle
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and subsidiary Ticketmaster LLC asked a U.S. judge on Friday to halt a proposed consumer class action over their sales of Taylor Swift concert tickets and instead force claims to be heard privately in arbitration. The companies are hoping to head off a lawsuit in Los Angeles, California, federal court accusing…
$60,000 Minimum Wage for Teachers Not Best Solution: Expert
“Let’s give public school teachers a raise,” President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address on Feb. 7. Other Democrats have taken up the drumbeat, even suggesting a $60,000 national minimum salary for educators. The idea has gained support from education advocates. Yet even some who advocate for increasing teacher compensation believe…
Capitol Report: Politicians React to Prospect of Mental Competency Testing; Senators Respond to Giving WHO Authority Over Future Pandemic Responses
Experts and politicians react to presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s idea of mental capacity testing for older politicians. A new revelation has emerged about COVID-19 origins. How is the White House responding to the lab leak assessment as lawmakers seek accountability from the Chinese communist regime? The World Health Organization is meeting to negotiate the final…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Feb. 27)
February 27, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell 64 cents to $75.68 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for April delivery fell 71 cents to $82.45 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for March delivery rose 1 cent to $2.37 a gallon. March heating oil rose 2 cents to $2.82 a gallon. April natural gas rose 18 cents…
Southern California Gas Seeks 13 Percent Monthly Bill Increase
February 27, 2023
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The pain might not be over for southern California gas customers. As millions recover from exorbitant utility bills, the state is considering Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) request to raise monthly rates by 13.2 percent next year for the 5.9 million households and businesses it serves. Although the increase is a routine request made by…
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