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It's illegal in most states for private equity to buy a law firm. Lawyers have figured out a workaround.
Business Insider
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July 6, 2025
Real estate, airlines, fashion. It might seem like private equity has climbed the mountain of the American economy, declaring everywhere the light touches as part of its kingdom. But one corner remains in the shadowlands: Law firms. Nearly every...
Jeff Passan Names Brewers as ‘Perfect Fit’ for All-Star Slugger
Heavy.com
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July 11, 2025
Getty The Milwaukee Brewers might not be known for headline-grabbing trades, but it’s worth paying attention when ESPN’s Jeff Passan calls a player the “perfect fit” for their roster. In this case, that player is Baltimore Orioles slugger Ryan...
TotalEnergies Acquires 50% of AES Dominicana’s RE Portfolio
Saur Energy
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TotalEnergies earlier, in 2024, acquired 30 percent share in AES solar and battery assets, currently under construction in Puerto Rico TotalEnergies has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 50 percent stake in AES Dominicana Renewable...
A Persian in the Ranks: Rethinking Military Culture through the Life of a Forgotten Civil War Sharpshooter
Small Wars Journal
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July 11, 2025
In military history, the West often casts itself as having invented the clean, decisive, and morally superior way of war. From Victor Davis Hanson to popular portrayals of elite modern forces, the story is familiar: Western armies fight in fair,...
Tourism urges boating fee ‘pause to save the summer’
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 7, 2025
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Bahamian tourism industry is urging the Government to “pause” the new and increased boating fees until end-October to “save the summer season” and ensure “we get it right”....
Scotty McCreery's Two Grandmothers Die Hours Apart
Eagle 93.3 - Montana
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July 10, 2025
Scotty McCreery's grandmother Janet died on Wednesday (July 9). Hours later, his other grandmother, Paquita, passed, as well. The back-to-back deaths were revealed by the singer's mother Judy on Facebook. Janet was Judy's mom, and Paquita was her...
We Must Reform Tax Giveaways to Put Our Country Back on Track!
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Taxes touch nearly every aspect of American life, from the price of gasoline to the taxes on merchandise and, yes, even the taxes you pay on spirits. But what if I told you that some of your tax dollars are being siphoned away not to fund roads,...
Sleepy Eye receives $15k Community Challenge grant
The Journal - Minnesota
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Staff photo by Fritz Busch Sleepy Eye Economic Development Coordinator Kurk Kramer stands in front of the Chief Sleepy Eye Monument. The Sleepy Eye Economic Devlopment Authority was selected to receive a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant....
Frightening text message that caused plane to divert mid-flight
Metro
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July 4, 2025
American Airlines Flight 1847 diverted back to Puerto Rico on Thursday after a text message was reported (Picture: Flight Radar 24) An American Airline plane diverted mid-air after a passenger reported an alarming text message that she saw a seat...
Taylor gunning for victory ahead of third Serrano bout
RTE Ireland
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July 11, 2025
Once more unto the breach. For the third time in just over three years, Katie Taylor stepped onto the scales ahead of a world title clash with Amanda Serrano, cheered on by Irish fans peppered throughout the Madison Square Garden theatre. As music...
Lots of Fiesta Garibaldis in Milwaukee
Shepherd Express - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
Try not to be confused by the Fiesta Garibaldi restaurant group. Spread throughout Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha and Johnson Creek, they don't comprise a chain so much as slightly different angles on Mexican eating at each location. That's even the...
Men Are Impersonating ICE to Attack Immigrant Women. MAGA Emboldened Them.
Ms. Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Nearly impossible to distinguish between real and fake immigration agents, men have allegedly lied about their identities to intimidate, kidnap and rape women. A 54-year-old man impersonated an ICE agent during a robbery in Northeast Philly...
Iowa women's golf team announces 2025-26 schedule
Iowa City Today
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July 10, 2025
The University of Iowa women's golf team, led by head coach Megan Menzel, has announced its 2025-26 schedule. The Hawkeyes will host the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course for the second consecutive fall. The team's fall season...
USDA: 45 Million Acres of American Land Owned by Foreign Entities
The Virginia Star
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July 11, 2025
by Thérèse Boudreaux Nearly 46 million acres of forest and farmland are held by foreign investors, including by countries hostile to America, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Foreign Farm Land Purchases map,...
What to do in Chicago: Windy City Smokeout, Gospel Music Festival and sneakers on Navy Pier
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend. Chicago Got Sole Call them sneakers, kicks, gym shoes — whatever — but if you love them, get to Navy Pier this weekend. Billed as the “ultimate sneaker convention” and hosted by Chance the...
LINDSAYCA’s full takeover of gas to energy project won’t impact arbitration, US EXIM Bank loan
Demerara Waves
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July 4, 2025
Last Updated on Friday, 4 July 2025, 13:16 by Writer The Houston, Texas-headquartered LINDSAYCA would be taking full control of the construction of the US$759 million Wales Gas to Energy project, with the collapse of the joint venture with the...
Upper Colorado River Basin recoups lost federal funding
The Colorado Sun
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July 10, 2025
The Upper Colorado River Basin gets $4 million back for Kawuneeche Valley restoration The East Troublesome fire, the second largest in Colorado history, which burned through Rocky Mountain National Park in 2020. (Handout from Rocky Mountain...
NEOC contract scrapped
The BVI Beacon
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July 10, 2025
Government has cancelled the construction contract for the long-delayed National Emergency Operations Centre in McNamara after paying out more than half its value, and officials hope to hire a new contractor next month, according to Premier...
American Adds New Routes For Sunseekers With 'Christmas In July' Announcement
Simple Flying
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July 11, 2025
American Airlines is giving travelers more routes to look forward to this winter. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced several new routes that will join the airline's robust North American network later this year, with a focus on growth at the...
Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazilian Goods Could Make US Coffee Prices Soar
Daily Coffee News
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July 10, 2025
United States President Donald Trump yesterday announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, up from the 10% tariff initially introduced in April. Beyond the sordid political context — Trump said the tariffs were related to the “witch...