Day: August 29, 2023
Shellfish thrown at UC Berkeley’s Jewish frat house on first Shabbat of semester
Alpha Epsilon Pi denounces incident as antisemitic act, says they found the seafood scattered at property, including in member’s room; police won’t confirm if probing as hate crime
Read MoreUSD/SGD Rises on Higher Long-Term Treasury Yields
USD/SGD rose on higher long-term Treasury yields, which boosts the appeal of U.S. fixed-income assets and demand for the greenback.
Read MoreIdalia strengthens and is now predicted to hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia is now forecasted to be at Category 4 strength at landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, with winds that could reach at least 130 mph. (Image credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP)
Read MoreSouthern kvells: New cookbook highlights South Carolina’s Jewish history and cuisine
Out this week, ‘Kugels and Collards’ is a collection of essays and recipes by Jews of the Palmetto State exploring memories and dishes from the distant past through today
Read MoreWhat’s News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-Wide
Read MoreWhat’s News: Business & Finance
What’s News: Business & Finance
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Legal Challenges Facing Guatemala’s President-Elect
GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala’s Aug. 20 presidential election has been bogged down in court and legal challenges despite the fact the results were clear: Progressive candidate Bernardo Arévalo won about 61% of the vote to conservative Sandra Torres’ 39%. After
Read MoreAustralians to Vote in October on Creating an Indigenous ‘Voice’ in Parliament: What to Know
CANBERRA, Australia — Australians will vote on Oct. 14 in a referendum that would enshrine in the nation’s constitution a mechanism, known as the Voice, for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that affect their lives. Proponents say embedding
Read MoreMark Meadows news: The defense of Trump’s “perfect phone call” is really something. – Slate
Mark Meadows news: The defense of Trump’s “perfect phone call” is really something. Slate The testimony from Trump’s White House chief of staff could change everything CNN Meadows testifies in Atlanta; March trial date for Trump in D.C. The Washington Post
Read MoreOil firms pay Insta, TikTok influencers for ads
Paris (AFP) — Oil companies are paying popular influencers to pump their gas on social media, sparking a backlash from some climate-conscious fans for promoting planet-warming fossil fuels among young people. Young online celebrities best known for posting about video
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