Dow Dives 500 on Inflation Data

Published: Wed, 02/14/24


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Dow Dives 500 on Inflation Data

Yahoo! Finance

On Tuesday, US stocks fell sharply after a hotter-than-expected January inflation report, leading major indices to close down more than 1%, with the Dow Jones dropping approximately 500 points.

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House Impeaches Secretary Mayorkas

The Hill

House Republicans impeached Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, the first Cabinet official impeachment since the 1870s, with little expectation of advancing in the Democrat-led Senate.

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Dems Flip Santos Seat

Long Island Press

Tom Suozzi won the special election to replace George Santos in New York's third congressional district, defeating Mazi Melesa Pilip and becoming the sole Democratic congressman on Long Island.

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Damage Award Against Trump Friday

CNN

Donald Trump is expected to attend a New York hearing in a hush money criminal case, just ahead of a significant Friday decision on damages against his business empire in a civil fraud trial.

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IDF Tour of Sinwar Tunnel Home

The Times of Israel

The IDF released a video tour of a Gaza tunnel where a family and senior Hamas officials hid during the war, featuring amenities and a room with a safe containing millions in shekels and dollars.

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Biden Calls Trump Remarks Un-American

NBC News

Biden criticized Trump's remarks on encouraging Russia against under-spending NATO nations as "un-American" and urged the House to pass a $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

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Half Think Biden Got Special Treatment

Reuters

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found half of Americans believe Biden got special treatment in a federal document probe decision, highlighting potential vulnerabilities as he seeks re-election.

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Ash Wednesday and Lent Explainer

USA Today

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and giving for Catholics in preparation for Easter, symbolized by ash crosses on foreheads to remind of mortality and repentance.

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Rift Between Family and RFK Jr.

The New York Times

A Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign, echoing a 1960 spot for JFK, has caused controversy within the Kennedy family, highlighting a growing estrangement and concerns over legacy exploitation.

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First Tesla Self-Driving Crash Death

Electrek

A Tesla employee died in a crash using the Full Self-Driving Beta feature, after consuming alcohol, raising questions about the driver's responsibility and the effectiveness of Tesla's autonomous technology.

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48% of GOP Say CA Not Really American

Los Angeles Times

Nearly half of Republicans consider California as "not really American," highlighting a stark political divide and concerns over the state's national reputation, economic challenges, and ideological shifts.

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A Vote for President Kamala Harris

The Wall Street Journal

VP Kamala Harris asserts her readiness to assume the presidency amidst concerns over President Biden's mental decline, suggesting a vote for Biden could effectively be a vote for Harris.

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Matchmaking and Moneymaking

NPR

Dating apps face a paradox where their success in matching users can lead to losing customers, with companies like Match Group and Bumble struggling to attract Gen Z and facing declining stock prices.

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Jack Smith Has One Week To Respond

Politico

Chief Justice John Roberts gives prosecutors one week to respond to Trump's request to halt his federal criminal election-subversion trial, seeking Supreme Court intervention on presidential immunity claims.

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MTG Is Pretty, Pretty Funny

HuffPost

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes HBO's "Curb" for its satirical mocking of Georgia's voting laws, expressing her discontent with Hollywood's portrayal of Georgia conservatives and Trump supporters.

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Polar Bears Caught on Camera

Vox

Scientists attached cameras to polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay, revealing their struggle to adapt to life on land due to shrinking Arctic sea ice, with most losing weight; a dire situation for their survival.

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Kanye Uncancellable?

Unherd

Ye’s latest album, "Vultures 1," reached number one in 100 countries despite controversy, showcasing his enduring popularity and challenging the notion of being "cancelled" in today's cultural landscape.

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Kushner Won't Return to White House

Axios

Jared Kushner stated at the Axios BFD conference he does not plan to return to the White House if Trump wins again, preferring to focus on his investment firm, despite leaving a slight possibility open.

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Valentine Flowers Have Florida Layover

Associated Press

Around 460 million flowers for Valentine's Day, mostly roses from South America, pass through Miami International Airport, where U.S. Customs inspects them to prevent harmful pests and diseases.

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Flight Attendants Demand Change

ABC 30 Fresno

Flight attendants from three unions protest at 30 airports for higher wages, underscoring disparities with pilots' pay and lack of pandemic recognition, but aren't striking due to legal constraints.

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Pelosi: Biden is 'Very Sharp,' 'Younger Than I Am'

For the Left

Nancy Pelosi defends President Biden against age-related attacks, praising his mental sharpness, experience, and strategic thinking, and questioning the relevance of the age debate. 

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Oil and Gas Firm Pays Millions to US for Pollution

For the Right

Apache Corporation will pay $4 million in penalties and invest over $5 million in emissions reduction measures, aiming for significant annual reductions of methane and volatile organic compounds. 

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