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Jan 10 2025FINANCE

Is NREF a Good Bet? An Analyst's Take

Steven Delaney from JMP Securities is sticking to his guns on NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF). He's kept the company's rating at "Hold, " just as he did before. Last Wednesday, NREF's shares closed at $15. 38. But is Delaney, who’s known for getting it right 56. 07% of the time and averaging an

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Vince McMahon's Hush Money Scandal: A Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

Vince McMahon, the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has agreed to pay over $1. 7 million to settle a case with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC accused McMahon of hiding payment agreements related to sexual assault charges, which affected the company's financia

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Former President Jimmy Carter: A Life Honored by All

The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Ohio State vs. Texas: A Showdown of Defensive Giants

The Buckeyes and Longhorns are set to clash in a high-stakes Cotton Bowl, with the winner advancing to the national championship game. Ohio State, after dominating their first two playoff opponents, faces a Texas team that barely escaped their last game. Despite Texas' talented roster and home-field

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Alabama Braces for Winter Storm: Governor Declares Emergency

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has taken proactive measures to protect her state from an impending winter storm. She declared a State of Emergency for 37 counties on Thursday morning, anticipating winter weather conditions expected on Friday. These counties span across different regions of Alabama, inclu

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Higher Education under Trump: A New Era of Change

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, colleges and universities are preparing for significant shifts in their policies and programs. Many institutions, especially those in red states, are dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move is seen by both co

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Canadian Leaders Demand Trump Drops 51st State Idea: 'Not a Joke Anymore'

Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

A Look at Jimmy Carter's Legacy After His Death

Former President Jimmy Carter, who held office from 1977 to 1981, is lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda ahead of his funeral. He faced numerous challenges during his presidency, including economic problems and international crises. Despite losing his reelection bid to Ronald Reagan, he gained a n

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Cane's CEO Graves Snaps Up Downtown Nashville Building with a Margaritaville

What's a billionaire to do when they want a piece of Nashville? For Todd Graves, CEO of Raising Cane's, the answer was clear: pick up a downtown building with a slice of tropical paradise. Earlier this month, Graves paid a whopping $75 million for the three-story building on Broadway Street. This is

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Their Statehouse Edge

After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L

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