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CNN — The New York Times reported on Wednesday that the flag that was flown during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was flown outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s vacation home in New Jersey. The Times, citing photos and interviews with neighbors, reported that an “Appeal to Heaven” flag had been flown on his property last summer. The flag, which dates back to the Revolutionary War, has also become a symbol for supporters of former President Donald Trump. The flag is white with a green evergreen tree and the words “Appeal to Heaven” across the top.…

Appearing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the spring of 2021, NCAA lawyers argued vehemently against providing each college athlete with extra cash each year.Amount: $5,980.Three years later, in a landmark deal that changed the game for major college athletics, the organization left behind outdated rules, shook off longstanding amateurism arguments and pushed the industry into an era of direct compensation to athletes.That amount is expected to result in more than $15 billion in new funds being paid to athletes over the 10-year term of the contract.The NCAA Board of Governors voted Wednesday night in favor of settling three antitrust…

The bipartisan bill would fund more than 100 state-of-the-art testing equipment to detect fentanyl at the U.S.-Mexico border. WASHINGTON, DC — It’s supposed to be a high-tech way to monitor fentanyl and other substances coming in across the US-Mexico border. But it’s not enough to capture what’s coming in. A bipartisan border bill heading to the Senate could change that. As part of our Overdosed series, 10 Investigates profiled the multi-energy portal machine operating at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas. That was a year and a half ago. At the time, Customs and Border Protection had only one…

Therese Poletti Fast-growing sovereign AI business expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue this year, up from zero last year Just when some investors thought Nvidia had no further upside, the semiconductor giant announced it was building a multibillion-dollar new business seemingly from scratch. Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress told analysts on Wednesday’s earnings call, already packed with records and high-end announcements, after the chip maker beat Wall Street expectations. , spoke about sovereign AI, a rapidly growing new field. “Data center revenues continue to diversify as countries around the world invest in sovereign AI,” Kress said.…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The biannual statewide Vanderbilt University poll was released this week, and the results showed a wide divide between men and women on several issues. The Vanderbilt University poll, which surveyed 1,003 Tennessee voters between April 26 and May 9, not only shows divided opinions on politics but also some unexpected results when it comes to key elections. Middle Tennessee mother deals with anxiety about childbirth decision after Ascension cyber attack One example is this November’s Senate race between Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and her Democratic challenger, State Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville). While Blackburn leads overall,…

If you want to identify the next multibagger, there are some key trends to keep an eye on. One common approach is to Return value Return on invested capital (ROCE) is increasing, amount of capital employed. If you see this, it usually means the company has a good business model and plenty of opportunities for profitable reinvestment. However, when I looked into it, Avitec Holdings (SGX:1R6), I don’t believe the current trend fits the multi-bagger mold.About Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)For those who aren’t sure what ROCE is, it measures the amount of pre-tax profit a company can generate from…

The 49ers face the NFL’s biggest rest disadvantage in 2024, making them in that situation for the second year in a row. It’s understandable that the NFL would want to draw more viewers to prime-time matchups, but that comes at a cost for some teams, most notably the 49ers. Warren Sharpe of Sharpe Football Analysis breaks down the NFL schedule every year and provides detailed analysis of how the 49ers have fared in consecutive seasons. While teams and their fanbases often complain about scheduling disadvantages, Sharpe puts it in fair perspective. “For the second year in a row, the 49ers…

Round Hill Investments is hoping to replicate the success of its Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) in China.The company’s CEO, Dave Mazza, is set to launch the Lucky Eight ETF, which aims to be China’s answer to the success of Wall Street’s big tech stocks.”There are a lot of question marks about the growth potential of the Chinese economy and Chinese consumers,” Mazza said Monday on CNBC’s “ETF Edge.” “But at the end of the day, we think investors are looking for precision exposure similar to what they found with MAGS.”The Lucky Eight ETF, which will trade under the ticker “LCKY,”…

WHEELING, WV (WTRF) – It’s a nearly century-old tradition here in the Friendly City… This Saturday, Jamboree USA brings a new show to the Capitol Theater stage. National and local musicians will perform, but this time it’s for a local cause. A portion of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Ignite Hope. Ignite Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness and knowledge to combat human trafficking crimes in the region. Funds raised will benefit scholarships for survivors of human trafficking. We are truly blessed to have so many great people in the Valley who bring us together.…

7:20 p.m. — The severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted.Severe thunderstorm watches that had been in effect were discontinued as the storm had largely subsided. Scattered showers and storms are still possible overnight, but they will likely be in northern and western Washington and probably won’t be severe.Original article from 4:20 p.m.It felt a bit like summer across the region today, especially with the increased humidity, and it’s starting to feel more like summer. Temperatures were in the upper 80s, near 90 in some places, but the humidity made it feel more like the low 90s during the peak of…