New York, Florida and Oklahoma primaries: Live updates
Tuesday’s special election in a swing district will be a preview of the two major parties’ midterm policy strategies on abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the right to end a pregnancy. It’s shaping up to be the last major electoral test before the November midterms of Democrats’ attempts to channel anger over the decision — and subsequent state abortion bans — into votes for their candidates and Republican efforts to keep the focus on different issues. After closer-than-expected special elections for the U.S. House in right-leaning districts in Nebraska and Minnesota, and after…
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Nonpartisan school board races may look more partisan when the votes roll in Tuesday, but maybe not?
Gov. Ron DeSantis has broken the mold by endorsing candidates in local school board races who would connect with his conservative ideology, even though the boards are supposed to be nonpartisan. But with primary election day approaching Tuesday, Floridians will see whether the high-profile endorsements will add a partisan layer to school boards or maintain the longstanding status quo. DeSantis, a Republican, is doing his best to get local communities to rally behind some of his handpicked candidates, likely a way to block school board candidates the governor says are left-leaning progressives. Over the weekend, DeSantis attended campaign rallies for…
Read More »Republican candidates ‘do not reflect our values’
Gov. Kathy Hochul blasted her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin for not reflecting the values of most New Yorkers when it comes to the majority voter opinion on labor, environmental, LGBTQ+ and abortion rights, and that they belong in Florida. The comments immediately drew the ire of Zeldin and Molinaro, as voters later Tuesday must select candidates for congressional and state Senate races and decide who should fill the lieutenant governor’s House seat Antonio Delgado in the Hudson Valley. At Monday evening’s rally, Hochul said the election was about safeguarding democracy. “We’re here to say the era of Trump and Zeldin…
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2 Indiana State football players die in car crash
Caleb VanHooser i Christian Eubanksplayers on the Indiana State University football team, were tragically killed in a car accident over the weekend … according to multiple reports. “There are no words to express the depth of our sadness at this tragedy,” said school president Dr. Deborah J. Curtis. “We send our condolences to the family and friends of the students involved. The Sycamore family is grieving and will support each other in this time of grief.” VanHooser’s former school, Lakota East High School, confirmed the tragic news of his death… writing“It is with (a) heavy heart that we mourn the…
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Breaking News: Hilary Farr and David Visentin return in new episodes of HGTV’s hit series “Love It or List It” on Monday, September 12 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
[08/16/22 – 08:02 AM]Hilary Farr and David Visentin return in new episodes of HGTV’s hit series “Love It or List It” on Monday, September 12 at 9:00 PM ET/PTWith more than 25 million viewers in its final season, the hit HGTV series will return this fall with eight new episodes. [via press release from HGTV] HILARY FARR AND DAVID VISENTIN RETURN ON MONDAY SEPT. 12, AT 9PM ET/PT WHAT: Love it or list it WHERE/WHEN: Premieres Monday, September 12th at 9pm ET/PT on HGTV and available to stream on Discovery+ WHO: With more than 25 million viewers in its final…
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Mixed UK PMI data, supply free but not out of the woods
ANALYSIS OF THE POUND STERLING AND CONVERSION POINTS FUNDAMENTAL CONTEXT GBP/USD Entry prices have soared globally and this is no different in the UK as manufacturers felt the pinch. Manufacturing PMI‘s headed into contractionary territory for the first time since May 2020, but saw a reaction to GBP’s lower lows with services data beating estimates. The reaction function for sterling makes logical sense approximately 80% of the United Kingdom GDP it is generated from the service sector, which is why cable finds some offers. That said, the composite figure (50.9) remains marginally within expansionary territory, highlighting the declining state of…
Read More »How to Keep Your Mojo in a Down Market as a Realtor
Negative news and difficult markets can affect your business and your attitude. Here’s how to stay focused on the positive. Are you getting Agent Edge from Inman? Make sure you’re subscribed here. As a solo agent, how do you prepare for what’s to come? We certainly see a change. Depending on how you define the start of this turn, there are already notable elements in play right now. This isn’t the first change we’ve seen either. There was the 2008 recession, of course, and a further leap back: you have the 1991 accident. I was an agent at the time,…
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Lackluster Eurozone PMI adds more pain to EURUSD
Key points from the Eurozone PMI: euro zone S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash (AUG)49.7 vs Julyy 49.8. 26 months leave.euro zone S&P Global Services PMI Flash (AUG)50.2 vs Julyy 51.2. Down in 17 months.EURUSD remains weak. Trading the London Session: A Guide for Forex Traders Tseasonally adjusted S&P Global Eurozone PMIThe composite manufacturing index fell to 49.2 in August from 49.9 in July, according to the “flash” reading. The index pointed to a second consecutive reduction in business activity in the eurozone after a 16-month period of growth. Although still mild, the latest drop was steeper than the one recorded…
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