Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Politics

Four hundred Biden administration officials signed a letter opposing the president’s handling of the Israel-Gaza war and demanding a cease-fire. The signatories didn’t use their names. (More)

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered at the National Mall on Tuesday to rally in support of Israel and against growing antisemitism. Security was raised to the highest designation for the event. (See Photos)

House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a departure from the position taken by Kevin McCarthy, his predecessor. “I’m all in for President Trump,” Johnson said. (More)

A Czech news crew in San Francisco to cover the global Asia Pacific conference was robbed at gunpoint in front of the City Lights Bookstore at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Three armed men stole $18,000 worth of production equipment. (More)

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Sports

The Denver Broncos upset the Buffalo Bills 24-22 Monday night with a last-second field goal. The game appeared to be over when the Broncos missed a field goal, but a penalty gave kicker Will Lutz one more chance. He didn’t miss the second time, and the Bills are now in danger of missing the playoffs. (See Video)

➤ The top college sports conferences spent more than $533 million between 2010 and 2021 paying off coaches who were fired with time left on their contract, according to an ESPN analysis. An additional $146 million is owed since 2022. (More)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver hinted that if the league ever expands internationally, three cities are on his mind: Mexico City, Vancouver, and Montreal. (More)

Finance

Trend LineMarket Report   11/14/23

NASDAQ
Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
14,094.38
+2.37%
SPX
S&P 500
4,495.70
+1.91%
DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average
34,827.70
+1.43%
BTC
Bitcoin
$35,585.0
+0.12%
SE
Sea Limited
$35.87
22.07%

Big Stock Move: Sea Limited stock dropped 22% Tuesday after the Singapore-based internet services company reported an unexpected loss for the third quarter. (More

The union representing Starbucks workers says it will launch its largest strike ever on Thursday during the coffee chain’s annual “Red Cup Day,” when it gives away free holiday cups. It typically brings a flood of customers. (More)

➤ Google reportedly pays Apple 36% of its search advertising revenue from Apple’s Safari browser, confidential information that accidentally slipped out during testimony in the antitrust trial against Google. (More)

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Science & Technology

The Rimac Nevera, the world’s fastest electric vehicle, set a new Guinness World Record by being driven in reverse at a speed of 171.34 mph. The car boasts 1,194 horsepower and can accelerate faster than an F1 vehicle. (See Video)

Researchers say a single infusion of an experimental gene-editing therapy can significantly reduce and control inherited high LDL cholesterol. The benefits from one dose could last for decades. (More

➤ The crew aboard the International Space Station lost one of its toolkits during a recent spacewalk; it’s now just more floating space debris. NASA says it should burn on re-entry next March. (See Photos

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Wisdom Wednesday

➤ Sweden’s 164-year-old philosophy of “frilufsliv,” which means getting outside as much as possible regardless of weather, is touted as an excellent guide for families who follow three guidelines. (See Advice)

➤ Basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal enjoys sharing words of wisdom on social media, and in his most recent post, he talked about what he’s learned as he’s gotten older. (See Post)

Success in life can be inspired by the words of wise philosophers. Business author Peter Economy has compiled 50 of the best quotes for success. (See Quotes)

Et Cetera

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching a 200-mile zone in the Gulf of Mexico for a 28-year-old man who went missing while aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship. (See Photo)

➤ The Toy Hall of Fame has inducted four new members, including the often-overlooked Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Cabbage Patch Kids, NERF foam toys, and baseball cards. Barbie’s sidekick Ken didn’t make it. (See Photo)

➤ An unsuspecting bicyclist was shocked when a deer leaped over him before he could react. The action was so fast that it can barely be seen on video except in slow motion. (See Video)

Poll Position

What type of investment do you favor?

  1. Stocks
  2. Bonds
  3. Mutual Funds
  4. Real Estate
  5. Other
 

Tuesday’s Results:

What do you think is the proper tip for normal service?

  1. 10% – 14%
  2. 15% – 32%
  3. 20% – 45%
  4. 25% – 5%
  5. I don’t tip – 4%

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“If I would hit somebody, they would know I hit them.”

Rep. Kevin McCarthy dismissing the accusation that he deliberately elbowed another congressman. 

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