The New York Times U.S. Faces Outbreak of Anti-Semitic Threats and Violence A brick shattering a window of a kosher pizzeria on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Jewish diners outside a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles attacked by men shouting anti-Semitic threats. Vandalism at synagogues in Arizona, Illinois and New York. In Salt Lake City, a man scratched a swastika into the front door of an Orthodox synagogue in the early morning hours of May 16. “This was the kind of thing that would never… Source link
Read More »Inflation will be ‘brutal’ in the short run: Legendary investor Bruce Greenwald
Federal Reserve officials this week reiterated their support for loose monetary policy and downplayed the threat of inflation, despite a recent report that showed in April the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased at its fastest rate in more than a decade. The stay-the-course approach from Fed officials defies criticism from some economists on the left and right over fears of a persistent spike in inflation that could derail the economic recovery. Such critics rightly worry about continued… Source link
Read More »MLB’s two-way star battles for home run lead
The Conversation Rooting out racism in children’s books Children’s books need better representation of people of color. Ariel Skelley/Getty ImagesTen years ago, I sat down with my then 8-year-old daughter to read a book before bedtime. The book was sort of a modern-day “boy who cried wolf” story, only it was about a little girl named Lucy who had a bad habit of telling lies. In the story, Lucy borrowed her friend Paul’s bike and crashed it. Lucy lied to Paul, telling him “a bandit”… Source link
Read More »Google’s Oklahoma data center could run totally carbon-free by 2030
One of the biggest challenges to eliminating the use of carbon-based energy is the lack of market demand for cleaner sources, but Google hopes to fill that void with an ambitious goal at its massive data centers, including one in Oklahoma. Google recently announced it wants to reach 24/7 use of clean energy by 2030 at every one of its offices and data centers. Until now, the company has boosted its use of renewable energy consumption by matching its annual electricity use with purchases of… Source link
Read More »The U.S. is about to run out of adults who are eager to get vaccinated
The New York Times Faith, Freedom, Fear: Rural America’s COVID Vaccine Skeptics GREENEVILLE, Tenn.— “So, have you gotten the vaccine yet?” The question, a friendly greeting to Betty Smith, the pastor’s wife, lingered in the air as the four church women sat down for their regular Tuesday coffee and conversation at Ingles Market. Smith hesitated, sensing a chilly blast of judgment from a never-mask, never-vax companion. She fumbled through a nonreply. Sign up for The Morning newsletter… Source link
Read More »Diego Sanchez’s 16-year UFC run ends with a ignominious release
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO – FEBRUARY 15: Diego Sanchez reacts after an illegal knee from Michel Pereira in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Santa Ana Star Center on February 15, 2020 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Diego Sanchez, a winner on Season 1 of “The Ultimate Fighter” and one of the promotion’s most popular and longest-tenured fighters, has been released by the UFC. The UFC has been concerned for some time about the… Source link
Read More »‘Ether Should Outperform Bitcoin Over the Long Run,’ Says JPMorgan
Ether (ETH) has ascended to the apex of cryptocurrency in the last couple of weeks, taking the top spot from bitcoin (BTC). As of this writing, ether has grown 40.23% so far since April 1 to a new all-time high of $2,700. In the same period, bitcoin has experienced a drop off of 7.39% from $58,772 on April 1 to $54,428, this morning. Difference between ether and bitcoin JPMorgan points out the difference between ether and bitcoin as it pertains to this study. Bitcoin is much more a… Source link
Read More »Why bitcoin’s pullback could be ‘healthy’ for a run to $100,000
Bitcoin may have tumbled nearly 20% from an all-time high of nearly $65,000 it hit just 10 days ago, but that might not make $100,000 by the end of the year any less likely. In fact, according to one forecaster who has a $100,000 year-end price target for bitcoin, a “healthy” pullback might actually strengthen the bull case. “We don’t see this necessarily as something that’s taking us to … a 2017-type market top,” Fundstrat Lead Digital Asset Strategist David Grider told Yahoo Finance on… Source link
Read More »Three dead, gunman on the run in Texas shooting
At least three people have been killed at an apartment complex in a shooting incident in Austin, Texas, US authorities say. Austin police, calling the situation “an active shooting incident,” said they were searching for a suspect. “While a suspect is still at large, it appears this is a domestic situation that is isolated and there is no risk to the general public,” Austin police said on Twitter. Emergency responders say several people have been fatally shot in Great Hills Trail in Northwest… Source link
Read More »Playoff advice for the stretch run
Special to Yahoo Sports We’re barreling toward the finish line, which means only one thing: Fantasy hockey playoffs. So, let’s focus on matchups to target and avoid down the stretch. It’s been a tough year in head-to-head leagues with unexpected schedule changes, but all of the postponed games have been scheduled and hopefully, there are no more delays. I assume all 31 teams will play all 56 games, though how exactly that will work with the Canucks potentially playing games after the fantasy… Source link
Read More »