1 hour ago Private equity and crypto could be heading for your 401(k). Here's what to know

A recent executive order paves the way for retirement accounts to include a lot more than stock and bond funds.

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8 h. ago New Orleans mayor misused public funds on romantic getaways, prosecutors say

New Orleans mayor misused public funds on romantic getaways, prosecutors say  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago Controversial New Orleans mayor indicted for alleged illicit relationship with taxpayer

The federal indictment unsealed Friday against Mayor LaToya Cantrell marks the first time a sitting New Orleans mayor has faced criminal charges in the city's history.

Economics

11 h. ago Vandals chop down tree honoring Jewish man tortured and killed in antisemitic attack

French officials are speaking out after a tree honoring Ilan Halimi, who was kidnapped and tortured for over three weeks in 2006, was cut down.

Events

13 h. ago Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock rails against NIL era's shortcomings in impassioned speech

Northern Illinois football coach Thomas Hammock slammed the transfer portal landscape and urged college athletes to value education over short-term gains.

Politics

14 h. ago After a freeze, Trump administration reluctantly agrees to fund EV chargers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he doesn't agree with federal subsidies for high-speed EV chargers, but that his department "will respect Congress' will" and release the funds.

Politics

15 h. ago Is grocery store sushi good? Readers say these places get it right.

For quality grocery store sushi, head to these supermarkets. The post Is grocery store sushi good? Readers say these places get it right. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

15 h. ago Seattle soda tax fuels $1.75 million in grant funding for 18 food equity projects

Seattle soda tax fuels $1.75 million in grant funding for 18 food equity projects  The Center Square

Economics

16 h. ago "Chief Petty Officer Class" announced for new Waterways Commerce Cutters

"Chief Petty Officer Class" announced for new Waterways Commerce Cutters  United States Coast Guard (USCG) (.mil)

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16 h. ago 'Sharks won’t do anything to you': Florida spearfisherman attacked by shark minutes after reassuring family

Spear fisherman Chance Armand suffered a bull shark bite off Florida's coast just minutes after telling his visiting family not to worry about sharks.

Events

17 h. ago Exclusive: Whistleblower alleges misconduct by United Nations in Gaza

A whistleblower claims World Food Programme and U.N. agencies rejected Israeli security assistance, blocking aid distribution to Gaza despite available supplies as U.N. dismisses accusations.

Politics

18 h. ago Even the Food Russians Were Served on Flight to Alaska Was a Troll

Even the Food Russians Were Served on Flight to Alaska Was a Troll  The Daily Beast

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18 h. ago Study identifies best times to consume electricity and cut carbon emissions

Shifting electricity consumption to times when the grid has a greater supply from alternative energy sources could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly, according to a new University of Texas at Dallas study.

Politics

19 h. ago A $45 Treatment Can Save a Starving Child. US Aid Cuts Have Frozen the Supply

The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has disrupted the global supply chain that provides a therapeutic food, leaving thousands of malnourished children at risk of dying.

Economics

20 h. ago Firm US retail activity and elevated import costs weakens 50bp Fed cut calls

Firm US retail activity and elevated import costs weakens 50bp Fed cut calls  ING Think

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20 h. ago DC gun permit wait slashed from months to days as Trump's crime crackdown continues

Trump's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., cuts gun permit processing time from months to just five days through streamlined concealed carry and firearm registration.

Events

21 h. ago Tech layoffs continue as F5 cuts more than 100 jobs in Seattle, Spokane

Tech layoffs continue as F5 cuts more than 100 jobs in Seattle, Spokane  MyNorthwest.com

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21 h. ago 6 things to do this weekend in SF: Food fests, financial empowerment workshop and more

6 things to do this weekend in SF: Food fests, financial empowerment workshop and more  Axios

Society

22 h. ago Virginia school districts support for transgender students' rights in governor's race spotlight

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger clash over Loudon County's transgender student policy as Justice Department threatens funding cuts

Politics

22 h. ago New York City residents slam 'safe injection sites' after drug users trash neighborhood

New York City's taxpayer-funded safe injection site faces criticism as locals report public intercourse and defecation disrupting their East Harlem community.

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