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WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea sounded like a joke, too. It would be called the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a reference to an online meme featuring a surprised-looking dog from Japan. But now that Trump has won the election, Musk’s fantasy is becoming reality, with the potential to spark a constitutional clash over the balance of power in Washington. Trump put Musk, the world’s richest man, and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, in charge of the new department, which is really an outside advisory committee that will work with people inside the government to reduce spending and regulations. Last week, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would encourage Trump to make cuts by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress, a process known as impounding. The proposal goes against a 1974 law intended to prevent future presidents from following in the footsteps of Richard Nixon, who held back funding that he didn’t like. “We are prepared for the onslaught from entrenched interests in Washington,” Musk and Ramaswamy wrote in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal. “We expect to prevail. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive savings.” It would be a dramatic attempt to expand his powers, when he already will have the benefit of a sympathetic Republican-controlled Congress and a conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court, and it could swiftly become one of the most closely watched legal fights of his second administration. “He might get away with it,” said William Galston, a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, a Washington-based think tank. “Congress’ power of the purse will turn into an advisory opinion.” Right now, plans for the Department of Government Efficiency are still coming into focus. The nascent organization has put out a call for “super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.” Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes through X, the social media company that Musk owns. In the Wall Street Journal, Musk and Ramaswamy provided the most detailed look yet at how they would operate and where they could cut. Some are longtime Republican targets, such as $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Other plans are more ambitious and could reshape the federal government. The two wrote that they would “identify the minimum number of employees required at an agency for it to perform its constitutionally permissible and statutorily mandated functions,” leading to “mass head-count reductions across the federal bureaucracy.” Civil service protections wouldn’t apply, they argue, because they wouldn’t be targeting specific people for political purposes. Some employees could choose “voluntary severance payments to facilitate a graceful exit.” But others would be encouraged to quit by mandating that they show up at the office five days a week, ending pandemic-era flexibility about remote work. The requirement “would result in a wave of voluntary terminations that we welcome.” Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, said such cutbacks would harm services for Americans who rely on the federal government, and he suggested that Musk and Ramaswamy were in over their heads. “I don’t think they’re even remotely qualified to perform those duties,” he said. “That’s my main concern.” Kelley said his union, which represents 750,000 employees for the federal government and the city of Washington, D.C., was ready to fight attempts to slash the workforce. “We’ve been here, we’ve heard this kind of rhetoric before,” he said. “And we are prepared.” There was no mention in the Wall Street Journal of Musk’s previously stated goal of cutting $2 trillion from the budget, which is nearly a third of total annual spending. Nor did they write about “Schedule F,” a potential plan to reclassify federal employees to make them easier to fire. Ramaswamy once described the idea as the “mass deportation of federal bureaucrats out of Washington, D.C.” However, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would reduce regulations that they describe as excessive. They wrote that their department “will work with legal experts embedded in government agencies, aided by advanced technology,” to review regulations that run counter to two recent Supreme Court decisions that were intended to limit federal rulemaking authority. Musk and Ramaswamy said Trump could “immediately pause the enforcement of those regulations and initiate the process for review and rescission.” Chris Edwards, an expert on budget issues at the Cato Institute, said many Republicans have promised to reduce the size and role of government over the years, often to little effect. Sometimes it feels like every budget item and tax provision, no matter how obscure, has people dedicated to its preservation, turning attempts at cuts into political battles of attrition. “Presidents always seem to have higher priorities,” he said. “A lot of it falls to the wayside.” Although DOGE is scheduled to finish its work by July 4, 2026, Edwards said Musk and Ramaswamy should move faster to capitalize on momentum from Trump’s election victory. “Will it just collect dust on a shelf, or will it be put into effect?” Edwards said. “That all depends on Trump and where he is at that point in time.” Ramaswamy said in an online video that they’re planning regular “Dogecasts” to keep the public updated on their work, which he described as “a once-in-a-generation project” to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse.” “However bad you think it is, it’s probably worse,” he said. House Republicans are expected to put Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump ally from Georgia, in charge of a subcommittee to work with DOGE, according to two people with knowledge of the plans who were not authorized to discuss them publicly. Greene and Rep. James Comer, the Kentucky Republican who chairs the House Oversight Committee, have already met with Ramaswamy, the two people said. Musk brought up the idea for DOGE while broadcasting a conversation with Trump on X during the campaign. “I think we need a government efficiency commission to say like, ‘Hey, where are we spending money that’s sensible. Where is it not sensible?’” Musk said. Musk returned to the topic twice, volunteering his services by saying “I’d be happy to help out on such a commission.” “I’d love it,” Trump replied, describing Musk as “the greatest cutter.” Musk has his own incentives to push this initiative forward. His companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, have billions of dollars in government contracts and face oversight from government regulators. After spending an estimated $200 million to support Trump’s candidacy, he’s poised to have expansive influence over the next administration. Trump even went to Texas last week to watch SpaceX test its largest rocket. DOGE will have an ally in Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican who has railed against federal spending for years. He recently told Fox News that he sent “2,000 pages of waste that can be cut” to Musk and Ramaswamy. “I’m all in and will do anything I can to help them,” Paul said. Get local news delivered to your inbox!B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new position in shares of Packaging Co. of America ( NYSE:PKG – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 4,253 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $916,000. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Packaging Co. of America by 1.5% during the second quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 2,853,417 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $520,920,000 after purchasing an additional 41,903 shares in the last quarter. Boston Partners lifted its position in shares of Packaging Co. of America by 49.3% during the first quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,446,303 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $274,421,000 after purchasing an additional 477,487 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of Packaging Co. of America by 8.1% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,153,732 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $210,636,000 after purchasing an additional 86,005 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Packaging Co. of America by 34.3% during the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,027,585 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $187,596,000 after purchasing an additional 262,315 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its position in shares of Packaging Co. of America by 5.1% during the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 869,341 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $164,985,000 after purchasing an additional 42,465 shares in the last quarter. 89.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Packaging Co. of America Trading Up 0.4 % Shares of NYSE PKG opened at $246.39 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $224.82 and its 200 day simple moving average is $202.44. Packaging Co. of America has a fifty-two week low of $153.58 and a fifty-two week high of $248.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.72, a P/E/G ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 2.95 and a quick ratio of 1.98. Packaging Co. of America Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 15th were paid a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 16th. Packaging Co. of America’s payout ratio is presently 58.28%. Insider Buying and Selling at Packaging Co. of America In other news, CFO Robert P. Mundy sold 12,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $240.62, for a total transaction of $3,007,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 43,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,576,211.48. This represents a 22.14 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, SVP Donald R. Shirley sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $240.20, for a total transaction of $1,921,600.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 15,725 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,777,145. This represents a 33.72 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 31,000 shares of company stock valued at $7,500,905. Corporate insiders own 1.60% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on PKG. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Packaging Co. of America from $199.00 to $221.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Packaging Co. of America from $235.00 to $253.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 24th. StockNews.com lowered shares of Packaging Co. of America from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Truist Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $252.00 price objective (up from $242.00) on shares of Packaging Co. of America in a report on Thursday, October 24th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Packaging Co. of America has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $221.60. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Packaging Co. of America Packaging Co. of America Company Profile ( Free Report ) Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PKG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Packaging Co. of America ( NYSE:PKG – Free Report ). 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The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace and display the core values of honesty, integrity and selflessness in their dealings for the betterment of the country and humanity in general. Neliaku, who was represented by the NIPR Vice President, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, gave the charge during the 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference of the Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management (IPDCRM), held at the Lead City University, Ibadan. The programme had the theme “Investment in Leadership Education and Personality Development: A Valuable Asset, Timely Rescue Anchor, in a Depressed Economy.” Speaking on the topic: “Building Leadership and Personality Development for Economic Recovery”, the NIPR President said that human beings provide leadership at various levels, be it at the level of family, society or organisation. “Since we don’t control what happens in life, we are exposed to different experiences, different happenings, and that means we have a system where we will continuously monitor what is happening. “We train ourselves by acquiring new skills with which we need to adapt to those happenings. And technology is also on the increase and it is changing in minutes. That alone has changed the dynamics of how we exist as leaders; and how we impact our followers. “Learning is so important. We must learn new things; we must also unlearn those things we used to do because we must drop certain habits that will no longer fit into the new culture. And you must re-learn every day. It is very important, particularly if you must survive in this present economy. “Even at the traditional and African levels, if we look at attributes that define a leader, we find that there are some values that are fundamental. These are issues of integrity; issues of honesty; issues of defending one’s family name and honour so that nothing stains the name. Those are values that define leadership in Africa, and they are still relevant. So, we must try to regain those “In the Nation’s political leadership, unfortunately, those core leadership values are missing. A friend of mine said the First Republic was better than the Second Republic, and that we lost it completely when we moved to the Third Republic. “In the Second Republic, we had some leaders like Abubakar Rimi, and Jim Nwobodo defending their actions when the Military struck. “But in the Third Republic, we had a lot of drama where people could not account for their actions. They jumped out of Police vehicles when they were under arrest. They were taken to the court with stretchers and all sorts. Those were the signs that the culture of honour had departed from us. “Our political class must begin to learn those values that are fundamental to our various communities in terms of leadership. Our ethical consciousness and leadership norms, honesty and honour don’t change, and so our leaders must imbibe them to defend their family names. The more our politicians imbibe these core values, the better for our country and indeed, humanity in general,” Dandaruwa said. Speaking, the President of the body, Dr Ayobami Owolabi, harped on the need for leadership education and personality development. The Special Adviser on International Cooperation to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Dapo Oyewàle, also stressed the issue of competent leadership, saying that it is the thing across the African continent and indeed the world over. While charging the youths to be alive to their personality development, investing their time, talent, and intelligence in building their capacity to contribute meaningfully to society, Oyewole commended the conference organisers, saying that the topic was timely and expedient for the country. In attendance also were other eminent t personalities including the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the IPDCRM, Prof. Jide Owoeye, the Vice Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo; Dr Oyebola Ayeni (Registrar, Lead City University); as well as, many other discussants.
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsCINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday’s wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also finally made enough plays late to win a close game. Seven of their previous eight losses were by one score. And Cincinnati also got a win over one of the league’s better teams. Its seven previous victories came against sub-.500 teams. Joe Burrow, in the midst of the best season of his career, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime to win it 30-24. The final drive followed two critical stops by the Cincinnati defense. “We’ve known we had a good football team all along,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “And those (close) games are disappointing that we came up short, but they didn’t change our process. They didn’t change what our guys believed in. We didn’t have to change everything we did. We still believed in what we were doing. And now we’ve won four in a row, and we have to make it five in a row.” The playoffs are still a long shot. To get there, the Bengals will have to go into Pittsburgh and beat the Steelers next weekend in the regular-season finale and also count on other bubble teams losing. What’s working The Bengals are playing their best football of the season. Burrow, battered by the Denver pass rush, completed nearly 80% of his passes in piling up 412 yards and three touchdowns. It marked his eighth straight game with at least 250 yards and three touchdown passes, extending his NFL record. ... Receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who had nine catches for 102 yards against the Broncos, could finish the season with the receiving triple crown — most catches, yards and touchdowns. What needs help The offensive line continues to struggle, even with the return of starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Burrow rarely had a clean pocket, was constantly on the run and was sacked seven times and hit 15 times. Stock up The Cincinnati defense, much maligned this season, forced two Denver punts in overtime. The second one led to the Bengals’ game-winning drive. Linebacker Germaine Pratt intercepted Bo Nix to end a Denver drive in the fourth quarter. “For them to rise up and get those two stops and allow the offense a shot to go win it (is) big-time stuff,” Taylor said. Higgins caught 11 passes for 131 yards and was the recipient of all three of Burrow’s touchdown passes. “Everybody can see what kind of player he is,” Burrow said of Higgins, who is playing this season with the franchise tag. “He elevates us to a different level when he’s playing like that.” Stock down Kicker Cade York, who was signed in early December to fill in for the injured Evan McPherson, had a chance to win the game with 2:49 left in overtime, but his 33-yard field-goal attempt bounced off the left upright. Injuries RB Chase Brown sprained his ankle in an awkward slide as the Bengals tried to run out the clock in regulation. ... OT Amarius Mims suffered an injury to his right hand. Key number 499 — total yards by the Bengals against Denver. Next steps The Bengals finish the season at Pittsburgh. The Steelers beat them 44-38 on Dec. 1. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
As inflation is under control, millions of retirees remain concerned about the future of their Social Security payments , mainly because of the lower cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase and because of the potential depletion of the Social Security trust funds before 2033. Additionally, the Federal Reserve System has recently warned that Social Security payments could be reduced to counteract the shortage problem. In other words, this means that more than 64 million beneficiaries could see their benefits reduced so the Social Security system can continue delivering Social Security payments. Currently, Social Security payments deliver between $1,900 and $4,873 in retirement benefits , which keep rising every year due to the annual COLA increase. The cost of living adjustment is usually computed by the Bureau of Labour Statistics, which is in charge of analyzing the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) and determining how much the COLA will increase in line with previous inflation patterns. It is important to note that the increase or decrease in inflation will directly impact the COLA percentage, as if inflation increases, so will the annual boost increase. Therefore, this cost of living adjustment is intended to help preserve seniors’ and overall beneficiaries’ purchasing power. Millions of retirees have received warnings from the FED regarding the future of Social Security payments The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75% to 5% in September, the first rate cut in four years. The move reflects the central bank’s confidence that inflation is currently under control. The economy as a whole receives Social Security payments from the Fed’s efforts to keep inflation under control, but retirees who rely on Social Security may be disappointed. As a result, if inflation slows, the SSA may not need to increase payments as much, making it harder for retirees to keep up with the rising cost of living. This rate decrease indicates a change in economic conditions that led to the recent increase in Social Security payments, even though it does not directly affect the 2025 COLA . We can currently predict the 2025 COLA using two months of CPI-W data from July and August. If these numbers hold, the 2025 COLA will likely be around 2.6%, which is a significant decrease from previous years, according to CBS News. While the CPI-W rose 2.87% in July, it only rose 2.35% in August. If the downward trend in inflation continues, the final COLA for 2025 in September may not exceed 2.6% . The decline in energy prices, particularly oil, which has fallen below $70 a barrel, its lowest level in almost a year, is one of the main reasons for this trend. The possibility of a higher cost of living adjustment (COLA) is further diminished by the fact that declining energy prices, which play a significant role in the overall inflation rate, suggest that annual inflation will continue to decline. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve has stated that inflation is likely to continue to decline in the future, with a long-term target of 2%. Inflation is projected to be 2.3% by the end of 2024 and to have fallen to 2.1% by the end of 2025. This means that the 2026 COLA may only be 2.2% instead of the 2.6% expected in 2025. Retirees will need to save money for these smaller COLA adjustments . The statistics are retroactive, based on historical economic data, and may not accurately reflect the financial challenges retirees are currently facing, such as the rising cost of necessities like food and electricity, even though the COLA increases are intended to help retirees keep up with inflation. Will lower interest rates eventually benefit retirees’ Social Security payments? One possible benefit, despite the overwhelming prospect of smaller Social Security check increases, is that lower borrowing costs may result from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. For retirees with debt from mortgages or auto loans, lower interest rates may provide financial relief. Reduced COLA adjustments could be somewhat offset by lower borrowing costs, giving retirees more financial freedom. In addition, even though the COLA is largely a reactionary adjustment based on historical inflation, the overall decline in inflation may help stabilize seniors’ spending. With lower inflation, retirees may not see the dramatic increases in the cost of living that they did in previous years.
Bol Bowen 3-4 1-2 7, Ewin 7-10 3-5 17, Holt 1-3 2-4 5, Jackson 3-7 2-2 8, Watkins 5-6 2-4 14, Davis 1-4 3-4 6, Deng 4-6 0-0 10, Swinton 3-4 1-1 8, Thomas 3-3 2-4 10, Maluk 2-7 0-0 4, Nitu 0-1 0-0 0, Mbatch 1-1 0-0 2, Rozakeas 0-1 1-2 1, Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Simpson 0-0 0-0 0, Crawford 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-58 17-28 92. Hankins-Sanford 1-3 2-4 4, Rivera 4-12 3-4 12, Muhammad 0-1 0-0 0, Curry 4-9 8-9 17, Diggins 2-13 0-0 4, Guerengomba 3-11 3-3 10, Watson 1-2 2-5 4, Ndjigue 1-2 0-0 2, Worthy 0-3 2-4 2, Abdelgowad 0-0 0-0 0, Damjanac 0-0 0-0 0, Doumbia 2-2 0-0 4, Foster 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-58 20-29 59. Halftime_Florida St. 37-27. 3-Point Goals_Florida St. 9-18 (Thomas 2-2, Watkins 2-3, Deng 2-4, Holt 1-1, Swinton 1-1, Davis 1-2, Bol Bowen 0-1, Crawford 0-1, Rozakeas 0-1, Jackson 0-2), UMass 3-24 (Curry 1-2, Rivera 1-4, Guerengomba 1-6, Ndjigue 0-1, Watson 0-1, Worthy 0-2, Diggins 0-8). Rebounds_Florida St. 28 (Ewin 7), UMass 31 (Hankins-Sanford 13). Assists_Florida St. 25 (Jackson 6), UMass 8 (Diggins 4). Total Fouls_Florida St. 24, UMass 20.
A growing trend has emerged in the aftermath of Florida's historic hurricane season: investors are snatching up hurricane-damaged homes, particularly in neighborhoods like St. Petersburg's Shore Acres. Fox 13 Tampa Bay first reported on this on Dec. 13, highlighting both the opportunities and risks of this phenomenon. While some see this as an opportunity to rebuild and revitalize, others are raising red flags about the quality of repairs – and whether future buyers will unknowingly inherit homes with hidden issues. Don't Miss: Unlock the hidden potential of commercial real estate — This platform allows individuals to invest in commercial real estate offering a 12% target yield with a bonus 1% return boost today! During market downturns, investors are learning that unlike equities, these high-yield real estate notes that pay 7.5% – 9% are protected by resilient assets, buffering against losses. Albert Jasuwan of JAS Builders explained to Fox 13 that many investors are focused on waterfront properties now valued at $800,000 or less. "The main thing investors are focusing on is lifting homes and rebuilding them," Jasuwan said. The emphasis on rebuilding has made these properties attractive to investors hoping to flip them for a profit. In Shore Acres, the numbers tell a clear story. Kevin Batdorf, a local realtor and president of the Shore Acres Civic Association, shared that of the 40 homes sold in the neighborhood since the hurricane, 38 were purchased by investors. "My biggest concern is that investors are going in and, as we say in the business, slapping lipstick on a pig to resell them," Batdorf said. The phrase "slapping lipstick on a pig" highlights concerns that some of these repairs may be superficial, leaving deeper structural or water damage unresolved. See Also: This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlord in just 10 minutes, with minimum investments as low as $100 for properties like the Byer House from Stranger Things. For buyers, this could mean costly surprises, particularly when securing insurance for these homes. "The biggest concern is for the person who buys it from the investor because they won't be aware of how bad the damage was and may not be able to get insurance," Batdorf warned. Florida's home insurance market is in a tough spot and recent hurricanes have only worsened things. Homeowners are facing skyrocketing premiums, with some seeing increases as high as 400% over the past few years. The situation has become so dire that many major insurers, like Farmers Insurance, have pulled out of the state entirely, leaving homeowners with fewer options . Trending: Commercial real estate has historically outperformed the stock market, and this platform allows individuals to invest in commercial real estate with as little as $5,000 offering a 12% target yield with a bonus 1% return boost today! Still, there's another side to the story. Real estate agent Paige (last name not provided) offered a more optimistic view to the news outlet, suggesting that experienced investors might be better equipped to handle the complexities of rebuilding. "You can trust what they're doing; they probably have more experience and are going to get it done the right way," Paige said. She contrasted this with inexperienced individuals who might make mistakes that could ultimately impact property values in the neighborhood. This debate emphasizes a larger issue: transparency . Future buyers must thoroughly vet any hurricane-damaged home, ideally with the help of a structural engineer or inspector familiar with storm-related damage. Some experts call for more robust disclosure requirements on the seller’s side to ensure buyers understand the extent of prior damage and repairs. As Florida continues to rebuild before the next storm season, this trend highlights the fine line between revitalization and risk. For now, the advice for prospective buyers is clear: do your homework and don't rely on appearances alone. After all, no one wants to pay top dollar for a home only to discover it's still reeling from the last storm. Read Next: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." These high-yield real estate notes that pay 7.5% – 9% make earning passive income easier than ever. These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – they all believe in one platform that offers a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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Hezbollah fires about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in heaviest barrage in weeks BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Sunday's attacks in northern and central Israel came in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Israel struck southern Beirut on Sunday. Meanwhile, negotiators press on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed. The government arrests 3 TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The UAE’s Interior Ministry said authorities arrested three perpetrators involved in the killing of Zvi Kogan. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. A delegation led by the Somali ambassador to Ethiopia is scheduled to travel to Madagascar on Monday to investigate the incident and coordinate efforts to help survivors. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service on Sunday showed The Associated Press wreckage of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile that struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote, and they had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capital ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year. But he remains popular and his party says the cases against him are politically motivated. Police Sunday arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters in eastern Punjab province, a Khan stronghold. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off the capital with shipping containers. It also suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans are heading to the polls to choose their next president. In Sunday's election, the candidates of the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition are locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote. It's a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and center-left parties that governed for 15 years until the 2019 victory of center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou — overseeing the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation.Police have arrested a 26-year-old man who they have identified as a “strong person of interest” in the murder of on December 4. On Tuesday (local time) NYPD Police Commissioner told the press that a man named was arrested on firearms charges after being identified in a McDonalds in Pennsylvania. He was reportedly found with a gun, a silencer, four fake IDs and other items that police deemed “consistent” with . Tisch confirmed that one of the four IDs was a “fraudulent New Jersey ID matching the ID our suspect used to check into his New York City hostel before the shooting”. Mangione was also found with a three-page manifesto which had “ill will towards corporate America” and allegedly spoke to his motivations behind the crime. “Additionally, officers recovered a handwritten document that speaks to both his motivation and mindset,” Tisch said. According to ‘s law enforcement and intelligence analyst — who claimed to have read the manifesto — it critiqued health insurance companies for the way it prioritises profit over the care of customers. He said it “talks about how these parasites had it coming” and starts by saying “I don’t want to cause any trauma, but it had to be done”. Miller claimed that the manifesto “really kind of goes into problems with the health industry. He raises the question: ‘Why do we have the most expensive healthcare in the world but we’re rated 42 in life expectancy around the world?’... talking about the healthcare industry and the need for violence.” Who is Luigi Mangione? Luigi Mangione is currently the leading suspect in the death of UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 26-year-old was born in Maryland but was last known to be living in Honolulu, Hawaii. According to his social media, he was the valedictorian of his all-boys private school in 2016 and went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer information science in 2020. He reportedly worked as an engineer for a car shopping website. Since his name has been released publicly, internet sleuths have uncovered a believed to belong to Mangione. There, he seemingly read and reviewed the 1995 anti-technology manifesto written by the Unabomber . “It’s easy to quickly and thoughtlessly write this off as the manifesto of a lunatic, in order to avoid facing some of the uncomfortable problems it identifies. But it’s simply impossible to ignore how prescient many of his predictions about modern society turned out,” Mangione wrote in a review. “He was a violent individual — rightfully imprisoned — who maimed innocent people. While these actions tend to be characterized as those of a crazy luddite, however, they are more accurately seen as those of an extreme political revolutionary.” As it stands, Mangione has not been charged. However, he is currently in custody. The arrest comes after a week-long manhunt for the shooter. Although it did result in an arrest, it also sparked a significant amount of people thirsting over the Mangione after police shared a photo of him smiling. It’s absolutely bonkers behaviour that makes me think we need to look inward. However, I will admit that many of these tweets are very funny. On his X (formerly Twitter), Mangione has an upload of an x-ray, inspiring online sleuths to hypothesise that he may have gone through his own struggles with insurance companies. Brian Thompson, 50, was gunned down on December 4 outside the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. He died later that day in hospital, leaving behind his wife and two children. At the scene, police discovered ammunition shells that had the words written in permanent marker. The phrase is similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend” which is often used by lawyers to refer to the tactics allegedly used by insurance companies to avoid paying out claims to customers.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor Hellebuyck made a season-high 43 saves, Alex Iafallo scored two goals, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Monday night in a game between two of the Western Conference's best. The Jets needed each of Hellebuyck’s stops in his league-leading 15th win. Only defenseman Jacob Middleton beat the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, on a rebound in the first period. Iafallo tied the game less than 1 1/2 minutes later. His second goal came on a tip-in on the power play with 6:40 left in the game. It was the 100th goal of his career. Nino Niederreiter's backhand from in front of Filip Gustavsson made it 2-1 with 8:55 remaining in the second period. Niederreiter spent 2013-18 in Minnesota and now has seven goals and four assists against his former team. Minnesota has lost seven straight to the Jets, including a 2-1 overtime defeat earlier this year in Winnipeg. Takeaways Jets: Hellebuyck is now in a three-way tie for second in the NHL in goals-against average (2.13). That group includes Gustavsson, who stopped 28 of 31 shots on Monday. Wild: Kirill Kaprizov returned to the lineup after a one-game absence with a lower-body injury suffered Thursday in Edmonton. The NHL's No. 2 scorer had his franchise-record 11-game point streak snapped. Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov reacts after missing a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. Credit: AP/Abbie Parr Key moment Niederreiter's goal came off the rush after Middleton fanned on a breakaway at the other end. Teammates Yakov Trenin and Joel Eriksson Ek then became tangled up with Iafallo, and Winnipeg went racing the other direction. Key stat The Wild were outshooting the Jets 36-16 when Niederreiter found the back of the net. Minnesota went nearly 11 minutes without a shot on goal in the third period but still finished with a 44-32 advantage. Up next The Jets continue a season-long six-game road trip Wednesday at Los Angeles; Minnesota visits Buffalo on Wednesday.
NEW YORK — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded "the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety”Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
