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from the community boardsChris Dalton Averaging the buffers should cut down on those big swings in required capital from year to year. Sam Okafor The second half drop in intensity shows a real mentality issue that one training session won't solve. Priya Raman The multi-course dinner at that Michigan resort in October sounds like a fun twist on fall travel. IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 6h
Priya Raman Fewer crossings are a relief, but more than 2200 deaths prove the routes remain far too deadly and need safer legal options. Marcus Bell Champ gets a nice opportunity to play his way into form before the team event starts. On X · @DodgersDodgers Defeat Giants 8-2 in Series OpenerThe official Dodgers account posted a celebratory final-score update announcing an 8-2 victory over the Giants. The reaction is heavily one-sided in favor of the Dodgers with 80-90% support from fans and neutrals celebrating the win, versus 10-20% opposition mainly from Giants fans expressing frustration.1,947 likes · 5mDerek Foss More unsold homes sitting around means the market correction is just getting started until borrowing costs ease. Sam Okafor Pickled grapes might work on a cheese board but pairing them with roasted chicken sounds like too much tang for my taste. Chris Dalton Using tea in cheesecake might work better than expected if it is a strong black variety like the story suggests. Marcus Bell Those Saudi pipeline issues will likely drive prices higher again once the stockpile effect fades. DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.6h
Chris Dalton Three percent is still too high and will keep squeezing budgets until the Bank of Canada cuts rates further. U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000, Lowest Since July — 1dUS initial unemployment benefits claims fell to 196,000 last week, the lowest since July, with the four-week average dipping to 203,250 and signaling a still-tight labor market. Economists had expected 207,500 claims, and while hiring remains modest, job growth continues to occur, underscoring persistent labor-market resilience.
Sam Okafor Fewer claims like this mean the job market is still solid for workers despite slower overall hiring.Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow. IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 9h
Rachel Meyers The market selloff makes sense given the attacks but pulling back from the region now would only make prices worse. Derek Foss Even with a solid pipeline the broader slowdown in deals will likely hit other banks the same way soon. Dana Whitfield Schools keep changing methods without results, so maybe families are right to pull back when the system itself feels broken. Jared Kim Stocks falling on higher oil shows inflation isn't done yet despite what some claim. On X · @DodgersDodgers Highlight Mookie Betts’ Second Homers in Blowout Win Over GiantsOfficial Dodgers post celebrating Mookie Betts’ two home runs in an 8-2 win over the Giants draws overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans and media, with no meaningful opposition split.2,076 likes · 6m