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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Timing the Housing Market: A Pre-Fed Cut Play on Home Depot

We're buying 50 shares of Home Depot at roughly $364.95, taking our total position to 100 shares and increasing our weighting in the portfolio to about 1.1%. The market is selling off after the latest inflation report, but we believe the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon, sparking a new h

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Stopgap Measure in Jeopardy: What's Behind the Speaker's Changed Tack?

What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Martin Hangs Up His Gloves: The Game of Thrones Author Moves On From House of the Dragon Criticism

In recent weeks, George R.R. Martin's blog has been a hotbed of drama. The author's scathing critique of the second season of House of the Dragon sparked a heated debate, but it seems Martin has had enough. The author's scathing critique of the second season of House of the Dragon sparked a heated

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Snooze Button for Democracy: Nadler's Slumber Sparks Outrage

Rep Jerrold Nadler the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee faced criticism and ridicule after appearing to doze off during an emotional hearing on the border crisis The committee was hearing from family members of victims who had suffered at the hands of violent illegal immigrants Did Na

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Sep 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Will Kingston's 'Green' Housing High-Rise Bloom with City Support?

Imagine a 15-story building in Kingston's north end, covered in lush greenery, with solar panels and wind turbines generating electricity. Sounds like a futuristic utopia, right? But is it a feasible and sustainable concept? The non-profit developers behind this $115 million project believe they can

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Rethinking Recovery: Can a Fresh Perspective Help Us Heal?

What if the key to recovery wasn’t just about overcoming addiction, but also about embracing mental wellness? The Red House of Hope is challenging traditional notions of recovery with its upcoming Rewriting Recovery event. On September 21, this innovative organization will gather experts and individ

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The COVID-19 Surge: Has the Peak Passed?

Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

2023: A Mixed Bag for US Households, Economy, and Health Insurance

Buckle up, America! The 2023 statistics are in, and it's a tale of two realities. Household incomes rose by 4% on an inflation-adjusted basis – a much-needed glimmer of hope after years of stagnation. But, the glass is half-empty for others. What does this 4% rise really mean? Is it enough to make

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

MIT's Game-Changing Initiatives: Empowering Kids Through STEM

Imagine a world where kids are not just learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), but are actually excited to apply these skills to real-world problems. MIT's four pioneering initiatives - Scratch, the Computer Clubhouse Network, the Fab Lab network, and FIRST robotics compet

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Shielding Campaign Finance: Can a Loophole-Ridden Act Really Prevent Foreign Interference?

Imagine a world where election campaigns are free from foreign interference. Sounds like a utopia, right? But is the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act (SHIELD Act) the silver bullet to achieve this goal? Let's take a closer look. The SHIELD Act, introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-

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