As Democrats continue to snatch back the mantle of freedom, some younger Black voters feel that the message rings a little bit hollow.Yes, they’re enthusiastic that Vice President Kamala Harris is at the top of a major political party’s ticket. But they’re also concerned that the party’s calls for freedom and a more inclusive democracy are too narrow — that they ignore the plight of Palestinians.This friction contributes to a generational divide. One pollster, per The New York Times, observed an almost 30-point gap in support for Democrats between Black voters from the ages of 18 through 49 and Black…
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Slate’s guide to the most important figures in politics this week.Hello and welcome back to the Surge, Slate’s weekly roundup of the newsmaking-est figures in U.S. politics! I’m Ben Mathis-Lilley, filling in for Jim Newell, who has been deployed to far-northern Norway to investigate Russian sabotage attacks and is currently attempting to attach a surveillance device to a walrus. Careful with the whiskers, Jim!This week, well, it was all about the debate. The debate was pretty big, as a political event, this week. Unfortunately, there were only two participants in the debate and the Surge requires seven entries. How will…
Bitcoin Spot ETF inflow hit its highest level in over 50 days with $263 million positive net flow on Friday, September 13. Bitcoin dominance makes news highs almost everyday, climbs past 57% on Saturday. BTC fear and greed index flashes neutral after asset breaks past $60,000 psychological barrier. BTC trades at $60,134 at the time of writing. Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETFs are considered a marker of institutional interest in the asset. Spot ETF inflows ended a negative streak with record net flows to the asset class on Friday, September 13. Bitcoin’s dominance relative to other altcoins hit a new high,…
shapecharge / Getty ImagesFor many people, higher education means opening a pathway toward greater opportunity — and eventually, greater earning power. Unfortunately, taking the first step on that pathway can also lead to detours into debt.Find Out: How To Borrow Money From Cash App: Your Step-by-Step GuideFor You: 9 Easy Ways To Build Wealth in 2024Whether you’re looking to pay for that masters degree that could lead to a promotion, give your kids a financial leg up in applying for college, or help you get a professional certification at a local community college, you may feel like the costs outweigh…
This June, during the ongoing RICO prosecution of Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his label YSL, a former Hertz employee named Ira Singleton was called to testify about a rental car used in one of the crimes alleged in the case’s 56-count indictment. Being under oath seemed to compel him to corroborate an equally pressing truth. He did not know Thug personally, Singleton explained, but back in 2015 he knew of him, for a very specific reason: “ ‘Lifestyle’ had just dropped. Everybody knew that song. Banger,” he said. The truth and nothing but the truth, indeed. More than a…
Deacon Caspers Deacon Caspers Charles CityJuniorFootballCaspers has totaled 400 rushing yards in just two games with the Comets this season. He has five touchdowns with the team and has helped carry them to two victories this season. Caspers also participates in track and field, baseball and attends Faith Bible Chapel. “Deacon brings toughness to our team which shows in the way he plays football,” Charles City head coach Bryan Bjorklund said. “He has grown tremendously as a person from his freshman year to today. This is not limited to his football ability but is also evident in his academics, behaviors…
It’s finally here. The Federal Reserve is set to meet Tuesday and Wednesday — and is is widely anticipated to make its first interest rate cut after embarking on a hiking campaign in March 2022. Back then, the overnight lending rate was anchored near zero; now, it’s at 5.25% to 5.5%. It’s a long-awaited meeting for investors who hope the start of easing monetary policy will boost earnings growth for companies — especially interest-rate sensitive businesses — that had been struggling with higher inflation and elevated borrowing costs. But recent signs of slowing economic growth have investors fearful the Fed…
The European Central Bank () yesterday lowered its deposit facility rate by 25bp for the second time this year (and its other two rates by 60bp, but that was just a technical twist that meant to narrow the spread between the deposit facility and the main refinancing rate from 50 to 15bp, so don’t be confused: it was not an additional easing and didn’t see any sharp reaction from the market). But ECB Chief Christine Lagarde kept a poker face for what’s next and said that there is no commitment to a particular rate path. And the updated forecasts didn’t…
If you’re an investor looking for stocks that can make dramatic gains in a short amount of time, you may have noticed a small-cap biopharmaceutical company called Instil Bio (NASDAQ: TIL) has been rocketing higher.From Sept. 6 through Sept. 12, shares of the clinical-stage drugmaker shot about 235% higher. A big week raised its year-to-date gain to an eye-popping 510%, and investors are wondering if it can climb higher still.Here’s a quick look at what’s been pushing up shares of Instil Bio and some of its challenges. Plus, I’ll also measure the good news against the bad to see if…
TweakTown’s Rating: 85%The Bottom LineThe AVerMedia X’TRA GO is a great little unit – an external capture card, dock, and charger for portable gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and more. However this ‘jack of all trades’ approach does lead to some design shortcomings.Pros+ External capture card designed for gaming handhelds+ Doubles as a dock with HDMI passthrough+ 65W charging for devices+ Record Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally gameplay direct to a microSD cardCons- Dock isn’t adjustable, so thicker handhelds like the ROG Ally X won’t ‘fit’- There is no real cable management, so…