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Sick Prisoners in New York Were Granted Parole but Remain Behind Bars

Prisons across the country are struggling to find nursing home placements for sick prisoners after granting them parole. In New York, some inmates are suing for release.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Mets pivoting from Pete Alonso, International Signing Day recap & remembering Bob Uecker | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Mets reportedly being ready to pivot from Pete Alonso, recap International Signing Day, remember the late Bob Uecker and talk about where things stand ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Botafogo’s transformation sets bar for Brazilian football investment

Rio club’s successes highlight commercial changes under way in nation’s domestic game

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Do 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars offer more liquidity to investors?

Liquidity matters with any investment, but it may be especially important to consider when it comes to gold.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Weekly Quiz: Which fast food chain told people to pay up or get out?

How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - Jan. 16

A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homes. Advocate Health, one of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

TSMC cuts profitability target as cost of diversifying supply chains bites

World’s biggest chipmaker faces less efficient operations in US and Japan but gets boost from AI demand

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Newsom, Cruz spar over executive order barring predatory real estate offers amid fires

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred over a California executive order barring predatory real estate offers amid recent wildfires. “Today, I signed an executive order ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Police probe drink spiking report in Parliament bar

A parliamentary researcher reported her drink had been tampered with at 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 January.

BBC News - Jan. 15

These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans' bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports

Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Meta to Cut 5% of Staff as Zuckerberg Says He Will 'Raise the Bar'

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the job cuts are necessary as the company builds “the most important technologies in the world.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Are 1-ounce gold bars liquid assets?

Liquidity matters when you're determining what assets to add to your portfolio — and that includes precious metals.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Companies move to strengthen supply chains on Trump trade war fears

Conference Board survey highlights increasing concerns over impact of threatened tariffs on goods and services

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Reality star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping bar manager in Atlanta

Reality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave

ABC News - Jan. 12

How to turn store-cupboard staples into brilliant breakfast bars | Waste not

Nutritious and easy to eat on the go, these bars are not only great for kicking off a healthy new year, but will also help use up leftovers. Today’s recipe is based on the pumpkin, mulberry and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Walgreens shares soar 27% on big earnings beat, as drugstore chain cuts costs

Walgreens maintained its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance, but did not include a sales outlook in its release.

CNBC - Jan. 10

How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?

Planning to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio? here's what you could pay to insure them this year.

CBS News - Jan. 10

TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – live

Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review case. How would a TikTok ban in US work? TikTok maintains it is not ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Robert Laemmle, longtime head of local art-house chain Laemmle Theatres, dies at 89

Robert Laemmle, who took over from his father, co-founder Max Laemmle, would eventually hand over the beloved local art-house chain to his son Greg.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

Are 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars better to invest in now?

Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Padres ownership lawsuit drama, Verlander to Giants & Dodgers trade World Series champ | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres' lawsuit drama, Justin Verlander signing with the Giants, the Dodgers trading Gavin Lux, Brent Rooker signing an extension and make their picks ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Missing Australian hiker found after surviving two weeks on muesli bars and berries

An Australian student who went missing while hiking last month has been found alive, after surviving for almost two weeks on berries and two muesli bars.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Lost hiker survived 13 days on muesli bars and berries

Hadi Nazari, who went missing in the New South Wales mountains in Australia, was found in good health.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Britain’s retail ‘boomer’ chains are making a comeback

Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costs

Financial Times - Jan. 8

McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Warner jokes Purdy will buy chains, cars with expected 49ers contract

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner made fun of teammate Brock Purdy over the potentially massive contract extension the quarterback may sign this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

ZKcandy raises $4M for its gaming-focused Layer 2 chain

ZKcandy has closed a $4 million private round of funding to put towards building an ecosystem around its gaming-focused Layer 2 chain.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Time running out for top free agents, Orioles’ sign Morton & Dodgers strike again | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss where the top remaining free agents might wind up with time running out, the Orioles signing Charlie Morton, Korean free agent Hyeseong Kim joining the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Gunmen open fire on bar customers, killing 7 and wounding 5

Gunmen burst into the bar La Casita Azul and opened fire at customers, leaving bloodied bodies strewn on the floor according to local media.

CBS News - Jan. 6

‘I was stunned’: man claims Florence karaoke bar banned Neapolitan song

Enraged customer’s video triggers social media debate over linguistic and cultural discrimination in Italy. A debate over linguistic and cultural discrimination has erupted in Italy after a man was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Sushi chain pays $1.3 million for motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction

A bluefin tuna sold for more than $1.3 million at an annual fish auction in Tokyo, in what organizers said was the second-highest bid since the event began in 1999.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Bar Lonely"

The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Latest on Roki Sasaki’s decision, Red Sox offseason update | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jordan Shusterman and guest host Kiley McDaniel discuss the latest on Roki Sasaki’s free agency, the Nationals, Pirates, and Cubs making moves and the latest on the Red Sox offseason with guest ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024

Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

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