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A chilling discovery unfolded in Chicago as police stumbled upon a once pristine Dodge Durango, now a mere husk of its former self. Stolen months ago, the SUV had been stripped bare, its interior gutted and its parts likely sold off piecemeal. This callous act, common among car thieves, had left the owner with nothing but a hollow shell. The Durango, once a symbol of luxury and power, was now a haunting testament to the criminals’ ruthlessness. The thieves had methodically dismantled the vehicle, removing everything from the dashboard and seats to the carpet and center console. Even the doors,…

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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the killing last week of an environmental activist in Honduras who had protested over mining and hydro-electric projects to try to protect tropical forests and rivers. Juan Lopez was shot dead by several men as he headed home in his car from church, an official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. Lopez belonged to the Municipal Committee for the Defense of Common and Public Goods, an environmental organization in the city of Tocoa close to the country’s Atlantic coast and was also an active member of the local church. “I…

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Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate products and services to help you make smart decisions with your money. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in its September meeting. As rates fall, experts say it’s a good time to look at large, financed purchases and refinancing debts. It’s also an opportunity to revisit your plans for retirement. With inflation starting to level off and the…

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While Christians and Christianity have taken many often-justifiable hits over the past couple thousand years, the actual person of Christ has remained compelling, even irresistible, for most, including me. Having followed His story for many years, I confess I was surprised, then, to only recently learn the directive that Jesus gave most often in the accounts recorded in the Bible. Do you know what it is? “Do not fear,” or some derivative is recorded between 20 and 25 times in the Gospels (depending on translations), putting it ahead of other common refrains of Jesus, like “Love one another” and “follow…

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Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM), and Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL) are all down big from their all-time highs.Here’s why all have sold off and why each dividend stock is a great value now despite challenges.Image source: Getty Images.Two beaten-down oil stocks to buy nowExploration and production (E&P) company Occidental Petroleum, commonly known as Oxy, is the sixth-largest holding in Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway’s public equity portfolio. Meanwhile, ConocoPhillips is, by far, the most valuable U.S.-based E&P by market cap. Despite these accolades, both companies have sold off during the…

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Last Updated on June 24, 2024 at 11:41 amOn June 23rd 2024, Moneycontrol reported that SEBI conducted search and seizure operations at two locations of Quant Mutual Fund on suspected front-running. In response, the AMC has confirmed via email to investors that it has received inquiries from SEBI but has not added more information.At the time of writing, information on this (first, how true these allegations are, and if so, to what extent) is not known. It is not yet known for sure if the SEBI enquiry is for front-running and/or any other issue. Anger at the fund managers or…

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For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs presented the image of a wealthy, Black music mogul, one who broke business barriers, threw lavish parties and even created iconic TV moments. But behind the scenes, prosecutors say, was a more sinister picture, with allegations of violence, sex trafficking and severe abuses of power. Throughout his career, Combs’ dominated music, television and fashion, amassing a fortune worth hundreds of millions of dollars. In public, he was a shrewd music producer, generating hip-hop hits under his Bad Boy Records label, which he founded in 1993 and helped establish him as a cultural magnate. Combs was at the center…

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Image source: The Motley Fool At the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Warren Buffett stated that one of its businesses would still be going 100 years from now. The subsidiary is Burlington Northern Santa Fe – its freight railroad. That’s about as long term as it gets. And while investors can’t buy shares in BNSF directly, I think other US railroads – such as CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) – look like good stocks to consider buying. Buffett on railroads Freight railroads like CSX move things like chemicals, commodities, and consumer products around the US. And Buffett’s probably right in thinking this will still…

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Canada must provide more certainty to investors in low-carbon projects or risk losing out on billions of dollars needed to meet its decarbonization goals, experts say.While the Canada Growth Fund aims to attract investment by providing a sort of insurance policy against fluctuations in carbon credit values, its programs must broaden their approach quickly and clarify eligibility criteria to be more effective, says Clean Prosperity.The climate news you need. Subscribe now to our engaging new weekly digest.You’ll receive exclusive, never-before-seen-content, distilled and delivered to your inbox every weekend.The Weekender: Succinct, solutions-focused, and designed with the discerning reader in mind.“Industries across…

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