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  • Chasten Buttigieg says Pence’s dig ‘flies in the face’ of former VP’s family values

    Chasten Buttigieg says Pence’s dig ‘flies in the face’ of former VP’s family values

     

    Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Pete Buttigieg, criticized former Vice President Mike Pence’s recent remark that the transportation secretary had gone on “maternity leave,” telling ABC’s “The View” that the dig “flies in the face” of Pence’s family values.

    ​Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Pete Buttigieg, criticized former Vice President Mike Pence’s recent remark that the transportation secretary had gone on “maternity leave,” telling ABC’s “The View” that the dig “flies in the face” of Pence’s family values. 

  • Former UGA football star sentenced to probation in crash that killed teammate and team staffer

    Former UGA football star sentenced to probation in crash that killed teammate and team staffer

     

    Former University of Georgia football standout Jalen Carter was sentenced to probation on Thursday for his role in the crash that killed his teammate and a team staffer, his attorney told CNN.

    ​Former University of Georgia football standout Jalen Carter was sentenced to probation on Thursday for his role in the crash that killed his teammate and a team staffer, his attorney told CNN. 

  • Analysis: 19th century chastity law endangers 21st century abortion medicine

    Analysis: 19th century chastity law endangers 21st century abortion medicine

     

    The Wild West of the post-Roe v. Wade legal landscape is focused on a lone federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, who could use a 19th century law to limit access to abortion medication for every American woman.

    ​The Wild West of the post-Roe v. Wade legal landscape is focused on a lone federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, who could use a 19th century law to limit access to abortion medication for every American woman. 

  • Biden expected to designate largest national monument of his presidency next week

    Biden expected to designate largest national monument of his presidency next week

     

    President Joe Biden plans to designate Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada as a national monument next week, according to a person familiar with the plans.

    ​President Joe Biden plans to designate Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada as a national monument next week, according to a person familiar with the plans. 

  • SVB collapse blame game, crypto banks fail, and the truth about password safety

     

    Bloomberg Businessweek’s Max Chafkin tells “Nightcap’s” Jon Sarlin that the run on Silicon Valley Bank suggests venture capitalists are not as smart as they think they are. Plus, crypto podcaster Jacob Silverman discusses why the collapse of two crypto banks is a big deal for the industry. And SocialProof Security’s Rachel Tobac explains why legacy password rules, like frequent changes and special characters, might not keep you from getting hacked. To get the day’s business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter.

    ​Bloomberg Businessweek’s Max Chafkin tells “Nightcap’s” Jon Sarlin that the run on Silicon Valley Bank suggests venture capitalists are not as smart as they think they are. Plus, crypto podcaster Jacob Silverman discusses why the collapse of two crypto banks is a big deal for the industry. And SocialProof Security’s Rachel Tobac explains why legacy password rules, like frequent changes and special characters, might not keep you from getting hacked. To get the day’s business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. 

  • Only a year ago, the entire state of California was in a drought. Winter storms are breaking the dry spell

    Only a year ago, the entire state of California was in a drought. Winter storms are breaking the dry spell

     

    The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is no longer mandating emergency restrictions on water use for over 7 million people after winter storms boosted water supplies, the district said in a news release.

    ​The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is no longer mandating emergency restrictions on water use for over 7 million people after winter storms boosted water supplies, the district said in a news release. 

  • Google Glass is being discontinued, again

    Google Glass is being discontinued, again

     

    Google will no longer sell the latest Enterprise Edition of Google Glass, the company announced this week, effectively killing off an innovative but failed wearable product line from another era that many consumers may have assumed was long gone.

    ​Google will no longer sell the latest Enterprise Edition of Google Glass, the company announced this week, effectively killing off an innovative but failed wearable product line from another era that many consumers may have assumed was long gone. 

  • ‘I am personally sticking with SVB.’ Prominent tech figures pledge support for bank

    ‘I am personally sticking with SVB.’ Prominent tech figures pledge support for bank

     

    After a rollercoaster week for Silicon Valley Bank’s customers, some prominent voices in the tech world are now publicly saying they will keep their money with the embattled lender — and they’re urging others to do the same.

    ​After a rollercoaster week for Silicon Valley Bank’s customers, some prominent voices in the tech world are now publicly saying they will keep their money with the embattled lender — and they’re urging others to do the same. 

  • Wall Street Journal: First Republic Bank talking to JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley about a lifeline

    Wall Street Journal: First Republic Bank talking to JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley about a lifeline

     

    First Republic Bank, facing a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, is actively discussing options for a lifeline — including a takeover, according to the Wall Street Journal.

    ​First Republic Bank, facing a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, is actively discussing options for a lifeline — including a takeover, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

  • Number of women who died due to pregnancy or childbirth rose sharply in 2021, CDC data shows

    Number of women who died due to pregnancy or childbirth rose sharply in 2021, CDC data shows

     

    As women continue to die due to pregnancy or childbirth each year in the United States, new federal data shows that the nation’s maternal death rate rose significantly yet again in 2021, with the rates among Black women more than twice as high as those of White women.

    ​As women continue to die due to pregnancy or childbirth each year in the United States, new federal data shows that the nation’s maternal death rate rose significantly yet again in 2021, with the rates among Black women more than twice as high as those of White women.