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Friday 18 February 2022

loobobilly News: A burning cargo ship full of Porsches and VWs is adrift in the mid-Atlantic

A burning cargo ship full of Porsches and VWs is adrift in the mid-Atlantic The Portuguese navy rescued the 22-member crew from the Felicity Ace, which was scheduled to arrive in the port of Davisville, R.I., next week. None of the crew was injured. The Portuguese navy rescued the 22-member crew from the Felicity Ace, which was scheduled to arrive in the port of Davisville, R.I., next week. None of the crew was injured. Business
The Portuguese navy rescued the 22-member crew from the Felicity Ace, which was scheduled to arrive in the port of Davisville, R.I., next week. None of the crew was injured.

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loobobilly News: Amazon labor push escalates as workers at New York warehouse win a union vote

Amazon labor push escalates as workers at New York warehouse win a union vote Amazon will face two union elections at once. Federal officials have set a union vote for Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse, coinciding with the ongoing re-do election in Bessemer, Ala. Amazon will face two union elections at once. Federal officials have set a union vote for Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse, coinciding with the ongoing re-do election in Bessemer, Ala. Business
Amazon will face two union elections at once. Federal officials have set a union vote for Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse, coinciding with the ongoing re-do election in Bessemer, Ala.

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loobobilly News: Student loan scams prey on confustion

Student loan scams prey on confustion Student loan scams are on the rise. We cover some of the red flags. Student loan scams are on the rise. We cover some of the red flags. Business
Student loan scams are on the rise. We cover some of the red flags.

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loobobilly News: Will Activision Blizzard workers unionize? Microsoft's deal complicates things

Will Activision Blizzard workers unionize? Microsoft's deal complicates things The video game industry has long been resistant to organizing. But quality assurance testers at video game giant Activision Blizzard hope to change that. The video game industry has long been resistant to organizing. But quality assurance testers at video game giant Activision Blizzard hope to change that. Business
The video game industry has long been resistant to organizing. But quality assurance testers at video game giant Activision Blizzard hope to change that.

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loobobilly News: Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.

Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost. Business
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost.

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loobobilly News: The startup Fast is a hit in Silicon Valley. But its CEO raises eyebrows in Australia

The startup Fast is a hit in Silicon Valley. But its CEO raises eyebrows in Australia The payments startup Fast has raised tens of millions of dollars from venture capitalists, but critics of its CEO Domm Holland say his past in Australia is being overlooked. The payments startup Fast has raised tens of millions of dollars from venture capitalists, but critics of its CEO Domm Holland say his past in Australia is being overlooked. Business
The payments startup Fast has raised tens of millions of dollars from venture capitalists, but critics of its CEO Domm Holland say his past in Australia is being overlooked.

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Thursday 17 February 2022

loobobilly News: 'Where is my office anyway?' As COVID recedes, remote workers prepare to head back

'Where is my office anyway?' As COVID recedes, remote workers prepare to head back A quarter of full-time employees were still working exclusively from home in December 2021, according to Gallup. Now companies are starting to call them back to the office at least a few days a week. A quarter of full-time employees were still working exclusively from home in December 2021, according to Gallup. Now companies are starting to call them back to the office at least a few days a week. Business
A quarter of full-time employees were still working exclusively from home in December 2021, according to Gallup. Now companies are starting to call them back to the office at least a few days a week.

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loobobilly News: Tesla recalls more than 500,000 U.S. vehicles over Boombox feature

Tesla recalls more than 500,000 U.S. vehicles over Boombox feature The feature allows drivers to play custom sounds in place of the car's typical horn. One sound was a fart noise. Federal regulators determined the feature could increase the chance of a collision. The feature allows drivers to play custom sounds in place of the car's typical horn. One sound was a fart noise. Federal regulators determined the feature could increase the chance of a collision. Business
The feature allows drivers to play custom sounds in place of the car's typical horn. One sound was a fart noise. Federal regulators determined the feature could increase the chance of a collision.

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loobobilly News: Why many ex-Pats are choosing to no longer be based in Hong Kong

Why many ex-Pats are choosing to no longer be based in Hong Kong Hong Kong's autonomy from China has eroded, and the city has some of the strictest COVID-19 policies in the world. And that's making it a difficult place to do business. Hong Kong's autonomy from China has eroded, and the city has some of the strictest COVID-19 policies in the world. And that's making it a difficult place to do business. Business
Hong Kong's autonomy from China has eroded, and the city has some of the strictest COVID-19 policies in the world. And that's making it a difficult place to do business.

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loobobilly News: Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors

Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations. Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations. Business
Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations.

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loobobilly News: Tensions rise in Ottawa as police warn truckers to leave

Tensions rise in Ottawa as police warn truckers to leave Big rigs parked outside Parliament represent the movement's last stronghold after demonstrators abandoned their sole remaining truck blockade along the U.S. border. Big rigs parked outside Parliament represent the movement's last stronghold after demonstrators abandoned their sole remaining truck blockade along the U.S. border. Business
Big rigs parked outside Parliament represent the movement's last stronghold after demonstrators abandoned their sole remaining truck blockade along the U.S. border.

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loobobilly News: Accusations of 'greenwashing' by big oil companies are well-founded, a new study finds

Accusations of 'greenwashing' by big oil companies are well-founded, a new study finds Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in recent annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words, researchers conclude. Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in recent annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words, researchers conclude. Business
Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in recent annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words, researchers conclude.

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loobobilly News: DeVry University misled students. Now, the federal government is erasing their debt

DeVry University misled students. Now, the federal government is erasing their debt The department says it will erase the debts of DeVry University's defrauded students. But DeVry remains open for business, and still enjoys access to millions of dollars in federal student loans. The department says it will erase the debts of DeVry University's defrauded students. But DeVry remains open for business, and still enjoys access to millions of dollars in federal student loans. Business
The department says it will erase the debts of DeVry University's defrauded students. But DeVry remains open for business, and still enjoys access to millions of dollars in federal student loans.

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loobobilly News: Biden says a Russian invasion of Ukraine would hurt Americans. Here's how

Biden says a Russian invasion of Ukraine would hurt Americans. Here's how A full-scale invasion is not a certainty. But if it happens, experts say the effects of sanctions, energy market disruptions and cyberwarfare could reach everyday Americans. A full-scale invasion is not a certainty. But if it happens, experts say the effects of sanctions, energy market disruptions and cyberwarfare could reach everyday Americans. Business
A full-scale invasion is not a certainty. But if it happens, experts say the effects of sanctions, energy market disruptions and cyberwarfare could reach everyday Americans.

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Wednesday 16 February 2022

loobobilly News: Senate Republicans block a key vote on Biden's nominations for the Federal Reserve

Senate Republicans block a key vote on Biden's nominations for the Federal Reserve Republicans boycotted a meeting of the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, delaying a vote on five nominees to the Fed's board. The move was aimed at one nominee: Sarah Bloom Raskin. Republicans boycotted a meeting of the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, delaying a vote on five nominees to the Fed's board. The move was aimed at one nominee: Sarah Bloom Raskin. Business
Republicans boycotted a meeting of the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, delaying a vote on five nominees to the Fed's board. The move was aimed at one nominee: Sarah Bloom Raskin.

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loobobilly News: Families of Sandy Hook victims reach settlement with Remington

Families of Sandy Hook victims reach settlement with Remington Families of victims killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have reached an agreement that should end their lawsuit with the gunmaker that produced the murder weapon. Families of victims killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have reached an agreement that should end their lawsuit with the gunmaker that produced the murder weapon. Business
Families of victims killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have reached an agreement that should end their lawsuit with the gunmaker that produced the murder weapon.

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loobobilly News: California sues Tesla, alleging rampant racism at factory

California sues Tesla, alleging rampant racism at factory A California state agency has sued Tesla, alleging that the automaker allowed "rampant racism" to run unchecked for years. The company says the lawsuit is "unfair and counterproductive." A California state agency has sued Tesla, alleging that the automaker allowed "rampant racism" to run unchecked for years. The company says the lawsuit is "unfair and counterproductive." Business
A California state agency has sued Tesla, alleging that the automaker allowed "rampant racism" to run unchecked for years. The company says the lawsuit is "unfair and counterproductive."

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loobobilly News: Sarah Palin loses defamation case against 'The New York Times'

Sarah Palin loses defamation case against 'The New York Times' It was a one-two punch for Sarah Palin: The verdict came a day after the presiding judge said he would dismiss the case because Palin's lawyers failed to meet the legal standard of actual malice. It was a one-two punch for Sarah Palin: The verdict came a day after the presiding judge said he would dismiss the case because Palin's lawyers failed to meet the legal standard of actual malice. Business
It was a one-two punch for Sarah Palin: The verdict came a day after the presiding judge said he would dismiss the case because Palin's lawyers failed to meet the legal standard of actual malice.

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loobobilly News: FDA chief has been confirmed despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties

FDA chief has been confirmed despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to head the agency on a 50-46 vote. The agency has been without a permanent leader for the last 13 months. The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to head the agency on a 50-46 vote. The agency has been without a permanent leader for the last 13 months. Business
The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Dr. Robert Califf to head the agency on a 50-46 vote. The agency has been without a permanent leader for the last 13 months.

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Tuesday 15 February 2022

The Right’s Would-Be Kingmaker

Peter Thiel, one of Donald J. Trump’s biggest donors in 2016, has re-emerged as a prime financier of the Make America Great Again movement.Peter Thiel, one of Donald J. Trump’s biggest donors in 2016, has re-emerged as a prime financier of the Make America Great Again movement. https://ift.tt/Wc2EhVy New York Times Peter Thiel, one of Donald J. Trump’s biggest donors in 2016, has re-emerged as a prime financier of the Make America Great Again movement. https://ift.tt/LwzWb8e Peter Thiel, one of Donald J. Trump’s biggest donors in 2016, has re-emerged as a prime financier of the Make America Great Again movement.
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loobobilly News: Longtime Trump accountant says a decade of financial statements are unreliable

Longtime Trump accountant says a decade of financial statements are unreliable Mazars USA, the longtime accountants to Donald Trump and the Trump Organization, says financial statements dating from 2009 to 2020 "should not be replied upon." Mazars USA, the longtime accountants to Donald Trump and the Trump Organization, says financial statements dating from 2009 to 2020 "should not be replied upon." Business
Mazars USA, the longtime accountants to Donald Trump and the Trump Organization, says financial statements dating from 2009 to 2020 "should not be replied upon."

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loobobilly News: Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin lawsuit against 'New York Times'

Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin lawsuit against 'New York Times' A federal judge will dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times even as the jury continues to deliberate. A federal judge will dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times even as the jury continues to deliberate. Business
A federal judge will dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times even as the jury continues to deliberate.

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loobobilly News: Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation suit against 'New York Times'

Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation suit against 'New York Times' Palin sued the newspaper over a 2017 editorial that wrongly linked an ad by her political action committee to the shooting of then-Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011. Palin sued the newspaper over a 2017 editorial that wrongly linked an ad by her political action committee to the shooting of then-Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011. Business
Palin sued the newspaper over a 2017 editorial that wrongly linked an ad by her political action committee to the shooting of then-Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011.

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loobobilly News: Crypto ads are a Super Bowl talker, with floating QR codes and Larry David

Crypto ads are a Super Bowl talker, with floating QR codes and Larry David As cryptocurrencies become more popular, crypto companies are tried to drum up excitement at the Super Bowl. As cryptocurrencies become more popular, crypto companies are tried to drum up excitement at the Super Bowl. Business
As cryptocurrencies become more popular, crypto companies are tried to drum up excitement at the Super Bowl.

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loobobilly News: A bank freezes about $1.1 million in funds for Canadian border protests

A bank freezes about $1.1 million in funds for Canadian border protests TD Bank — the name is short for Toronto-Dominion Bank — says most of the money came from a GoFundMe campaign that raised cash for the "trucker protest" before being shut down. TD Bank — the name is short for Toronto-Dominion Bank — says most of the money came from a GoFundMe campaign that raised cash for the "trucker protest" before being shut down. Business
TD Bank — the name is short for Toronto-Dominion Bank — says most of the money came from a GoFundMe campaign that raised cash for the "trucker protest" before being shut down.

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Monday 14 February 2022

loobobilly News: It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.

It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S. Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities. Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities. Business
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.

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loobobilly News: Corruption trial opens for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB scandal

Corruption trial opens for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB scandal Prosecutors say the looting of the fund bankrolled lavish spending on jewels, art and real estate. The spoils even helped finance Hollywood movies, including the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street." Prosecutors say the looting of the fund bankrolled lavish spending on jewels, art and real estate. The spoils even helped finance Hollywood movies, including the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street." Business
Prosecutors say the looting of the fund bankrolled lavish spending on jewels, art and real estate. The spoils even helped finance Hollywood movies, including the 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street."

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loobobilly News: Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters

Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters The U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries. The U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries. Business
The U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries.

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loobobilly News: Economist explains record corporate profits despite rising inflation

Economist explains record corporate profits despite rising inflation NPR's Michel Martin talks with economics professor Isabella Weber about the price hikes and inflation occurring alongside skyrocketing corporate profits. NPR's Michel Martin talks with economics professor Isabella Weber about the price hikes and inflation occurring alongside skyrocketing corporate profits. Business
NPR's Michel Martin talks with economics professor Isabella Weber about the price hikes and inflation occurring alongside skyrocketing corporate profits.

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loobobilly News: Cryptocurrency expert slams NFT hype

Cryptocurrency expert slams NFT hype NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Youtuber Dan Olson about the problems with cryptocurrency and NFTs. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Youtuber Dan Olson about the problems with cryptocurrency and NFTs. Business
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Youtuber Dan Olson about the problems with cryptocurrency and NFTs.

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Sunday 13 February 2022

loobobilly News: This is what was happening 40 years ago, the last time inflation was this high

This is what was happening 40 years ago, the last time inflation was this high By the standards of the last major inflation spike four decades ago, the current inflation rate is mild. By the standards of the last major inflation spike four decades ago, the current inflation rate is mild. Business
By the standards of the last major inflation spike four decades ago, the current inflation rate is mild.

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loobobilly News: 31.4 million Americans are expected to bet $7.6 billion dollars on the Super Bowl

31.4 million Americans are expected to bet $7.6 billion dollars on the Super Bowl Kelsey Snell talks with HBO's Jon Frankel about the explosion of legal sports gambling and the professional leagues' embrace of it. Kelsey Snell talks with HBO's Jon Frankel about the explosion of legal sports gambling and the professional leagues' embrace of it. Business
Kelsey Snell talks with HBO's Jon Frankel about the explosion of legal sports gambling and the professional leagues' embrace of it.

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loobobilly News: When it comes to love and logins, some exes keep sharing passwords

When it comes to love and logins, some exes keep sharing passwords Sharing passwords has become a sign of trust in modern life. However, it can become a thorny issue when a relationship goes wrong. Sharing passwords has become a sign of trust in modern life. However, it can become a thorny issue when a relationship goes wrong. Business
Sharing passwords has become a sign of trust in modern life. However, it can become a thorny issue when a relationship goes wrong.

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