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Oregon has extended its policy dropping mandatory reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements for high school graduation. The state first paused these “Essential Skills” tests back in 2021 during the pandemic, saying they were hitting students of color, English learners, and students with disabilities harder. That pause is now extended through the 2027–2028 school year. …
Just like the Nasdaq blowoff in early 2000 where every tech index screamed higher right before the crash wiped out years of gains. ⚠️THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE: The Semiconductor Index, $SOX, relative to the S&P 500, rose to an all-time high of 1.39, This means semiconductors are now outperforming the average S&P 500 stock by …
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN: THE NAVAL BLOCKADE ON IRANIAN PORTS IS STILL IN PLACE AND IT IS AN AGGRESSIVE MEASURE — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) April 22, 2026 Trump said on April 21, 2026 the ceasefire with Iran is gonna stay in place for now, no real end date set. He said Tehran looks “seriously fractured,” …
Most people are overcomplicating the idea that Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle can extend. It’s simple. If the business cycle extends, the crypto cycle extends. Bitcoin is a macro asset… pic.twitter.com/JrtWAqPJpT — Julien Bittel, CFA (@BittelJulien) September 20, 2025 Global freight shipments are literally as low as they were during the peak of the COVID pandemic …
Stephen Miller is directing a federal campaign to militarize Washington, and the public sees only carefully curated silence. The Army extended deployment orders through November 30 without warning, concealing the fact that accountability has been suspended. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=125266247 Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II said, “Our mission is not complete… I’ve made the decision to extend …
China will stop some non-tariff actions against the United States after President Trump agreed to extend the tariff pause for 90 days just before it ended. This was announced in a joint statement by Chinese state media and confirmed by a White House executive order. “China will keep its earlier tariff pause for 90 days …
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. (AP video shot by: Borg Wong and Liu Zheng)
🇺🇦UKRAINE EXTENDS MARTIAL LAW – NO ELECTIONS, NO DEMOBILIZATION, NO END IN SIGHT Its parliament just pushed elections further down the road and locked in troop mobilization until August 6 – 357 MPs voted yes, one dared to say no. That lone voice, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, called… https://t.co/7uSwNntbEE pic.twitter.com/K0zP5UpAkH — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 16, …
Trump is expected to sign an executive order to extend the deadline (tomorrow) for TikTok to be banned or sold off. Sources say there are several investors interested in jumping in to purchase TikTok, including Amazon, Oracle, and Applovin. A source close to the deal also says… — Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) April 4, 2025
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year certain sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, according to documents released by the White House on Thursday. Initially imposed in 2014 following Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the measures have been expanded through multiple executive orders and are now extended for another …
Joe Biden on Friday extended “Temporary Extended Status” to hundreds of thousands of El Salvadorans before Trump takes office. The TPS will allow 232,000 El Salvadorans to remain in the United States for 18 months from March 10, 2025 to September 9, 2026. The Biden DHS extended the relief to the El Salvadorans due to …
Gold Shines as Tech Stocks Stumble: Four-Day Rally Continues Nvidia’s forecast disappoints investors Bullion up 4% so far this week Fed to cut rates in Dec, smaller reductions in 2025 – poll Nov 21 (Reuters) – Spot gold rose for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, hitting an over one-week high as safe-haven demand soared …
TL;DR Italy extends its ban on surrogacy to prevent citizens from using the practice abroad. Prime Minister Meloni calls it a safeguard against the commodification of women and children. Surrogacy industry has grown from $4 billion to $14 billion in two years. Critics argue surrogacy preys on poor women and leads to health risks for …
(The Center Square) – The U.S. has been in a perpetual national emergency over terrorism threats since Sept. 11, 2001, which was again extended for another year. President Joe Biden on Wednesday extended an executive order that has been in place since it was first signed by former president George W. Bush on September 23, …
French judicial authorities have extended the detention of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov following his surprise arrest at Paris’ Le Bourget airport on Saturday. The list of charges include fraud, drug trafficking, organized crime, terrorism promotion and cyber-bullying on the popular encrypted messaging platform. “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for …
https://twitter.com/Liberacrat/status/1813912400212729982 Polish MEP Flames Von Der Liar in the European Parliament. "You should be in jail" pic.twitter.com/owLvHJxdcX — Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) July 18, 2024
The rig count is still in plunge mode… *A cumulative $4.9T of investments in global upstream oil and gas are needed by 2030 to meet market needs and prevent a supply shortfall" —International Energy Forum (IEF) and S&P Global Commodity Insights. https://t.co/8mRu56mQ9e pic.twitter.com/EoXmE1DPHd — Lawrence McDonald (@Convertbond) September 4, 2023 BREAKING: Crude oil prices rise …
China Evergrande Group lost $2.2 billion, or 79% of its market value, on Monday after its shares resumed trading in a crucial step for the world’s most indebted property firm to restructure its offshore debt. Evergrande is at the centre of a crisis in China’s property sector that has seen a string of debt defaults …
In Canada, some 25-year mortgages are being extended to 90-years. Here’s the difference in interest paid with a $500,000 mortgage and 5.80% rate: -25 year mortgage: $448,196 -90 year mortgage: $2,124,469 🥴 pic.twitter.com/F3OMBbsMs7 — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) August 11, 2023 https://t.co/STTij43EvE — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) August 11, 2023
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/disney-extends-ceo-bob-igers-contract-through-2026-two-years-longer-than-planned.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard As a non-shareholder, I just can’t help but cringe at Disney’s current situation. Everyone lauded Bob Iger until it became obvious all the guy knew was overpaying for existing IP. That style of “growth” blew up in his face with the recent Fox acquisition, and not having built up a strong successor. Flash forward …