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Valérie Jean-Bart Dallas Morning News He’s ready to pull the plug on Val’s Cheesecakes, his phone is ringing off the hook, and he says customers don’t understand. Other business owners totally understand. In a way, that’s the point. Val’s Cheesecakes is thriving, but Val isn’t. He wants to keep the sweet traditions going, but he also needs time for himself. As he gives the business a fresh start, he wants people to understand that the cheesecakes aren’t going away, but now he’s going to provide the indulgence of self-care that Jean-Bart has provided Dallas people for so many years. Jean-Bart’s…

Taiwan is China Coast Guard On Tuesday, they boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat and forced it to head to a mainland Chinese port, demanding that Beijing release the vessel.Taiwan’s maritime authority said in a statement that the Dajinman 88 was seized by two Chinese ships on Tuesday evening near the Kinmen Islands, a short distance off the Chinese coast but under Taiwan’s control. Taiwan sent two ships to try to rescue the Dajin Manchu 88, but they were blocked by Chinese vessels and instructed not to intervene, the statement said. The pursuit was called off to avoid escalating the conflict,…

Hurricane Beryl weakened slightly Tuesday into a Category 4 storm − from the monster Category 5 it became overnight − as it pushed farther into the Caribbean Sea, honing in on Jamaica and triggering warnings and advisories across Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Cayman Islands.Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island in Grenada as a Category 4 on Monday with 150-mph winds, causing at least three deaths and devastating Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm then regained strength over the Caribbean Sea, and on Monday night it became the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record.The National Hurricane…

Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.According to the Taiwanese government, the China Coast Guard seized a Taiwanese fishing boat near Kinmen Island, which is controlled by Taipei, sharply escalating tensions between the two countries.Taiwan’s coast guard said the captain of the Dajinman 88, which was fishing northeast of Kinmen island, just off the Chinese coast, requested rescue on Tuesday night after the vessel was stopped and boarded for inspection by the Chinese coast guard.A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel sent to provide emergency assistance to the fishing boat was…

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said its China Coast Guard boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat on Tuesday and steered it to a mainland Chinese port, where it demanded Beijing release the vessel.Taiwan’s maritime authority said in a statement that the Tachinman 88 was seized by two Chinese ships on Tuesday evening near the Kinmen Islands, a short distance off the Chinese coast but under Taiwan’s control. Taiwan sent three vessels to rescue the Tachinman 88, but one that approached the fishing boat was blocked by three Chinese vessels and ordered not to interfere, the statement said. The pursuit was called…

If you’re not sure where to start when searching for your next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends to keep an eye on. Ideally, you’ll see two trends in your business: First, it’s growing. return Return on Invested Capital (ROCE) and, secondly, amount 100% of invested capital. Essentially this means that the company has a profitable endeavor that it can continually reinvest in, which is the hallmark of a compound interest machine. Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) While the return trend isn’t surprising, let’s take a closer look. Understanding Return on Invested Capital (ROCE) For those unfamiliar, ROCE is a metric…

CNN — A New York judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump will not be sentenced until September on a business fraud conviction, following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity on Monday. The sentencing delay means the former president will likely avoid concrete punishment for his felony conviction over the summer.At the same time, Trump’s election bid has been bolstered by President Joe Biden’s debate missteps that have Democrats wondering whether to replace their candidate. Trump’s sentence was scheduled for July 11. Judge Juan Marchan said the former president would be sentenced on Sept. 18 “if still necessary.” The…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in New York state for trying to boost Donald Trump’s claims of 2020 election fraud.The former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to President Trump was immediately stripped of his bar license.”The seriousness of Defendants’ misconduct cannot be overstated,” the New York Court of Appeals said in its ruling. Rudy Giuliani, a former federal prosecutor who was once known as “America’s Mayor” and built a career going after gangsters,…

There’s a big debate going on in center-left political circles: Should Joe Biden continue to run for president in 2024 or should he drop out?Biden skeptics argue that the president, already lagging behind Trump, demonstrated in last week’s debate that his age would compromise his standing as the nominee. They say Biden’s approval ratings have been poor for years and he has proven unable to reverse them, so Democrats should nominate someone else if they want to win — and thus stave off the danger of a second Trump term.Biden defenders respond: “No, Biden may be behind, but he could…

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The first round of the election, on Sunday, June 30, saw hundreds of three-way runoff elections.Article informationauthor, Hugh Schofieldrole, Paris correspondent2 July 2024 13:28 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoThe deadline for submitting candidacy for France’s elections ended on Tuesday, with a number of left-wing and centre-right candidates defecting in an attempt to block the far-right Rally National (RN) party.Parties had to register their candidates by 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT) for the second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday.While an official list has yet to be released, French media reported that 218 out of 214 third-place…