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Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling
The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.The New York Times - 2d -
1-gram vs. 1-ounce gold bars: Which is a better investment this April?
Both gold investment types have unique benefits this April. Here's how to determine which could be better for you.CBS News - 19h -
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised
The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 26,000 feet high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
With 17 Words, Duke University Basketball Star Cooper Flagg’s Mom Taught a Brilliant Lesson in How to Raise Successful Kids
You want to be successful. What would you do for your kids?Inc. - 4d -
Goldman Sachs sees Trump tariffs spiking inflation, stunting growth and raising recession risks
A broad, negative impact will be felt in the economy when the new trade moves are enacted, the Goldman economic team believes.CNBC - 3d -
Red flags raised as exhausted England stars on course to break agreed match limit... again
Leading England players are exasperated that player welfare guidelines will be broken for a second season running, Telegraph Sport understands.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 1d -
US utility plans to raise bills despite Trump’s vow to slash energy costs
Dominion proposes 14% price increase for consumers in 2026 amid growing electricity demand from AI data centresFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump's tariffs are expected to raise consumer prices, but a key question remains: By how much?
As the U.S. president weighs increasing tariffs on imports, economists find that prices across many categories could rise as a result.CNBC - 18h -
Uplimit raises stakes in corporate learning with suite of AI agents that can train thousands of employees simultaneously
Uplimit launches AI learning agents that help enterprises boost employee skills with 94% completion rates while reducing training admin time by 75%, addressing the growing AI-driven skills gap.VentureBeat - 19h -
Chris Beard to remain at Ole Miss with raise, bigger NIL package as Texas A&M coaching search continues
Ole Miss' new NIL budget is expected to rank top-five in the SECCBS Sports - 13h -
Musk’s merger suffers from serious grade inflation
The huge valuations ascribed to X and xAI have raised eyebrowsFinancial Times - 2d -
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial – live
French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trial. Full story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Yankees' 'torpedo' bats: A baseball revolution or an early season quirk?
On the latest episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," Jake and Jordan broke down baseball's latest phenomenon: Torpedo bats.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
After 'awful' start, what should the Dodgers do about Roki Sasaki?
On the latest episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," Jake and Jordan debate whether the Dodgers should adjust their plans for the young pitcher.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump’s Advisers Battle Over Tariff Goals
Also, France’s far-right leader was barred from running for office. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 2d -
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.BBC News - 2d -
Au revoir Marine Le Pen?
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.BBC News - 2d -
French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn
Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.CNBC - 2d -
Greece to ban having children via surrogacy for single men and male same-sex couples
Men in Greece will be barred from having children via surrogacy if they are single or in a same-sex relationshipABC News - 1d -
“We Don’t Want to Waste Time” – Unai Emery Provides Update on Aston Villa’s Plans for Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford’s Resurgence at Aston Villa Raises Questions for Manchester UnitedMarcus Rashford’s loan switch from Manchester United to Aston Villa may have raised eyebrows in January, but few a...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
T.J. Byrnes, a No-Frills Irish Pub, Draws a Martini Crowd
T.J. Byrnes, a low-key bar in the financial district of Manhattan, has survived Sept. 11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid lockdowns. Can it survive becoming cool?The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
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President Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to kick in this week; National Rally Party leader Marine Le Pen barred from holding office for five yearsCBS News - 2d -
Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.The New York Times - 1d -
Will Smith gets a street named in Philadelphia neighborhood
In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, there’s now a street called Will Smith WayABC News - Mar. 26 -
CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy
CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players.VentureBeat - 5d -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 4d -
Mediobanca reports top shareholders to ECB in hostile bid battle
Italian bank has raised concerns that billionaires’ actions could hand them control of three big financial institutionsFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump's tariffs could mean big business for supply chain software startup LightSource
LightSource, a supply chain software startup, has raised $33 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital and Lightspeed.CNBC - 2d -
Alabama Can’t Prosecute Those Who Help With Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Rules
The state attorney general had raised the possibility of charging doctors with criminal conspiracy for recommending abortion care out of state.The New York Times - 2d -
OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.CNBC - 1d -
Estimates Imply That Trump Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers
Trump’s supporters have clashed over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?The New York Times - 1d -
CaaStle Co-Founder Christine Hunsicker Is Accused of Financial Misconduct
Hunsicker has reportedly resigned as CEO and CaaStle, which has raised $534 million, is nearing financial collapse.Inc. - 1d -
Broncos won't sign 6-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman
Calais Campbell, who was born and raised in Denver, is returning to the Cardinals, where his NFL career began.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'We were lied to:' Two women the Trump administration tried to send to El Salvador prison speak
The women’s accounts raise new questions about the thoroughness of the administration’s vetting of migrants it has sent to the notorious prison.NBC News - 1d -
Minimum wage rises do not seem to boost UK productivity
Big increases in statutory wage floor has raised workplace intensity, shutting some jobseekers out of employmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Private equity firms urge UK to rethink carried interest tax change
Blackstone, KKR and EQT among buyout groups raising concerns over government reformsFinancial Times - 6h -
Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches
With a national ban increasingly unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.The New York Times - 5d
