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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Criminal Trial Opens
Prosecutors said the FTX founder had lied to customers. Defense lawyers said he had just been trying to prevent his cryptocurrency exchange from melting down.
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A ‘Shadow’ Lending Market in the U.S., Funded by Insurance Premiums
Apollo was the first to use annuities to build a major financing business. Others followed, driving the growth of the private lending market and worrying regulators.
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What Happens if You Miss Your Student Loan Payments
Missed payments will be reported as a forbearance rather than as delinquencies. But your credit score could still be affected.
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Liu Yiqian, China’s Top Art Collector, Is Selling a Modigliani
Liu Yiqian made global headlines in 2014 and 2015 by paying top prices for paintings and antiquities but is starting to liquidate part of his collection.
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Fight for speakership begins as House reels from McCarthy ouster
Jordan, Scalise and others race to position themselves as volatile terrain lies ahead on Ukraine and spending
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The House can’t function without a speaker
Speaker of the House is one of the most powerful positions in Congress, and a temporary speaker doesn’t have the authority to do much, scholars say.
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Arizona recount law could delay certifying 2024 election, officials say
Worst-case scenario, more than half a dozen election officials told The Washington Post, Arizona could delay pivotal steps in the process for sitting a president.
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Great Fall Routes for Gravel Biking
There are few better ways to revel in the blaze of autumn leaves than by cycling down out-of-the way dirt or gravel roads and paths. Here are five places to explore on two wheels.
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An Ice Cream Tour of Mexico City
A guide to five of the capital’s best ice cream parlors, from artisanal storefronts with flavors like prickly pear and blue maize to classic shops where generations have gone for treats.
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How to Become a Better Person in 2020
If you’re looking to become a better person in 2020, there are a number of things you can do to make it happen. Here are 10 suggestions to get you started on your journey to personal growth and fulfilment. 1. Set yourself some goals. It’s important to have something to aim for in life. Consider…