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The frustrating final five minutes against Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times

The yen recently approached 160 against the dollar due to fears that Japan’s fiscal conditions may worsen if a ruling coalition win in an upcoming election clears the way for more expansive policy measures.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the shooting death on Jan. 7 of Renee Good, Turtle Bread locked its front door during business hours, stationing a staffer there at all times to guard against ICE officers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The recent changes caught the attention of Burry, the doctor-turned-hedge-fund-manager whose bets against subprime mortgage bonds were chronicled in the Michael Lewis book.

From The Wall Street Journal

So-called meme-stock investors poured into GameStop in droves and fueled a massive rally, many with a desire to squeeze out short-selling hedge funds that had bet against the business.

From The Wall Street Journal