On Wire

Think it can’t happen? LAPD Advises City Residents to ‘Cooperate and Comply’ with Robbers The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) tweeted a release Tuesday advising city residents to “cooperate and comply” when being robbed. The release begins: Due to an increase in violent street robberies, Robbery-Homicide Division has become aware of an ongoing crime trend of … Read more

by laflammaster  

Imagine referring to a judge as “pro-defense” as if it’s a bad thing. Should all judges be “pro-defense?” Isn’t it the duty of the state to prove guilt, not of the defense to prove innocence?     h/t  EuphoricTrilby

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Nov 11): President Xi Jinping delivered the first doctrine on Communist Party history by a Chinese leader in 40 years, giving him a mandate to potentially rule for life as a major meeting wraps up in Beijing. The approval of the landmark document was announced in a communique Thursday, the official Xinhua News Agency said, as … Read more

Red-hot inflation data validates the instinct of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to punt President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda until next year — potentially killing a quick deal on the $1.75 trillion package, people familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: The data released Wednesday set the president and White House staff scrambling. Slowing down work … Read more

Struggling to attract workers as the coronavirus pandemic drags on, major companies are dangling an uncommon benefit to lure job candidates: a chance to get paid every day. Dozens of employers — including fast-food chains Arby’s, Wendy’s, Jimmy John’s and Taco Bell as well as retailers Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Kroger— are now giving employees the … Read more

by m4329b Given the 6.2% YoY CPI reading that came out today I looked at the relationship between the Fed Funds Rate and CPI. This is the largest gap between interest rates and the inflation rate in the modern era. Basically saying, savings accounts will lose you more purchasing power than ever given the low … Read more

by laflammaster Any data sources would be appreciated outside of Fitch, and a source for a fancy template for calendar would not hurt either.    

by Boosterspice Why YSK: Stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms. Signs of Stroke in Men and Women Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or … Read more