Chicago Pension Debt Rises to $35 Billion as Mayor Hunts for Fix
Chicago’s pension burden climbed last year after the city’s retirement funds lost money due to volatile markets, deepening
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Moscow says 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones now in Russia
(Refiling to fix typographical errors in 3rd paragraph to make it "programme" and "bringing") (Reuters) -Russia has brought some 700,000
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12 Surprising Facts About ‘Less Than Zero’
Bret Easton Ellis’s debut 1985 novel “Less Than Zero” was quickly adapted for the big screen, but here are some fun facts you probably didn’t know about the book (and the Brat Pack-led drama).
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5 players Sixers could acquire in Harden deal to stay competitive
James Harden's trade request leaves the Philadelphia 76ers in a tricky position. Here are five players the team could acquire to remain competitive in the East.James Harden has levied his third trade request in as many years, which leaves the Philadelphia 76ers in a tricky spot. The mandate...
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MLB Rumors: Mets trade plans for Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander revealed
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen hinted at selling at the trade deadline if their struggles continued. But would they trade Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander?Does having the highest payroll in baseball equate to success? So far this season, the New York Mets have shown that that's not the cas...
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African Infrastructure Fund Targets $500 Million in First Close
Africa50, a Morocco-based investment platform, seeks to raise $500 million in the first close of its Infrastructure Acceleration
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The Highest-Rated Book in Each Country, Mapped
If you read to explore different worlds, this map of Goodreads' top book by a local author in each country is for you.
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Musk, Zuckerberg Lead a $852 Billion Surge Among World’s Richest People
The world’s 500 richest people added $852 billion to their fortunes in the first half of 2023. Each
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Warriors vs. Kings prediction and odds for NBA Summer League (Can Keegan Murray carry Kings?)
The California Classic in the NBA’s Summer League features the host team – the Sacramento Kings – taking on the Golden State Warriors in a late-night matchup on Monday.These two teams met in the playoffs in the 2022-23 season, but the Kings may have a little more firepower on t...
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HK Police Put HK$1M Bounties on 8 Wanted Democracy Activists
Hong Kong police are offering HK$1,000,000 ($127,650) rewards for information leading to the arrest of eight pro-democracy activists
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Heat vs. Lakers prediction and odds for NBA Summer League (Fade Miami amidst trade rumors)
The NBA returns on Monday night for the California Classic in the NBA Summer League, a welcome sign for many of us basketball fans.The opening game in Cali is between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, two teams that added some talent during the 2023 NBA Draft. First-round picks Jaime Jacque...
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MLB Rumors: Cardinals trade doors open, Braves trade deadline shift, absurd Jackson Holliday trade
MLB Rumors: Absurd Jackson Holliday trade floated between Orioles-White SoxWho doesn't love having some fun at the MLB Trade Deadline? Even if it's unlikely, it's always fun to dream about trades that ultimately make sense and would send shockwaves throughout the baseball world. But...
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