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[ad_1] The Adams administration has been murder on kids.Under the first three years of Mayor Adams leadership, the number of fatalities of children and teens from car crashes has soared — with two record-setting years out of three, including last year, when 16 kids were killed, a new report from Transportation Alternatives shows.The report puts one fact in stark relief: More children have been killed in the last three years — the entirety of Mayor Adams’s term — than in any other three-year period since Vision Zero began in 2014.RecommendedLast year’s bloodshed matched the previous record in 2022 and is up…

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[ad_1] What sets the uber-rich apart from everyone else? The nation’s top wealth holders — who the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines as those with gross assets of $11.4 million or more — have multiple sources of income, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and private equity funds. This diverse group of investments generates consistent passive income, earning money without having to put in any labor. While you may not have the resources of an Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos, learning how to make passive income can allow you to build long-term wealth and even retire early. “Earning passive income can…

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[ad_1] Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev encourages opening crypto access for real world assets, tokenizing private company stock and comments on market reaction to ‘meme’ stocks and the A.I.-led tech sell-off on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Expanding on a recent op-ed regarding “the next frontier” in cryptocurrency investing, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is spotlighting “a big problem” that needs fixing in America’s trading market. “I think there’s a big problem, which is that if you’re a retail investor right now, and you want to invest in [artificial intelligence] – it is very, very clear that they do, judging by the market activity…

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[ad_1] A woman walks down the stairs in front of the U.S. Capitol building, ahead of the presidential inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, U.S., Jan. 15, 2025. Marko Djurica | ReutersThe Trump administration is offering millions of federal workers the option to accept buyouts through a government-wide “deferred resignation” program if they resign by Feb. 6.Those who accept the offer will receive pay and benefits through Sept. 30, according to a draft email obtained Tuesday by NBC News.The emails will be sent starting Tuesday afternoon, NBC reported.The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to take…

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[ad_1] San Francisco tech founder Alex Beckman and his wife, Valerie Lau, were arrested last week after prosecutors accused the couple of defrauding investors out of more than $60 million.Beckman and Lau are accused of crimes including securities fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and obstruction of justice, according to a complaint filed last week in the San Francisco U.S. District Court. Lau worked as an attorney for Beckman’s startup, ON Platform, formerly known as GameOn, from at least 2016 to 2024.Beckman’s company makes artificial intelligence software for customers, including retail brands and professional sports leagues. The…

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[ad_1] If you paid attention to the Federal Reserve’s monetary decisions last year, you might have been surprised by something: The Fed’s three interest rate cuts didn’t help mortgage rates get cheaper for homebuyers. The Fed’s relationship to home loan rates isn’t direct or immediate. In many ways, what the Fed says matters more for the market than what it does.  In other words, the Fed doesn’t control the mortgage market. Mortgage rates are volatile and more influenced by the bond market, investor expectations and other economic factors. On Wednesday, the Fed is expected to announce a pause from its rate-cutting path.…

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[ad_1] The Himachal Pradesh Government has established a 10-member Carbon Credit Committee, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary (Forest), to explore the carbon market and generate additional revenue. The committee would study domestic and international carbon markets, aiming to develop state-specific…Shimla, Updated At : 02:30 AM Jan 29, 2025 IST The Himachal Pradesh Government has established a 10-member Carbon Credit Committee, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary (Forest), to explore the carbon market and generate additional revenue. The committee would study domestic and international carbon markets, aiming to develop state-specific carbon credit projects.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the committee…

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[ad_1] Boeing is navigating turbulent times, grappling with a staggering $11.8 billion annual loss in 2024 while working to stabilize production. Despite these challenges, the company is investing heavily in sustainability, showing its commitment to reaching net-zero emissions and driving greener skies in the aviation industry. Turbulence Ahead: Boeing’s Financial Freefall in 2024 Boeing faced a rough flight in Q4 2024, reporting a $3.86 billion net loss for the quarter and a 31% revenue drop compared to the same period last year. The company’s revenue stood at $15.24 billion, below analysts’ expectations of $16.21 billion. This marked Boeing’s sixth consecutive…

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