Judge blocks FTC probe into progressive media watchdog

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation in media matters for the US, arguing that the agency is likely to violate the free speech rights of the progressive media watchdog. US District Judge Sparkle L. Sukanan, the appointment of former President Biden, ordered an initial prohibition against the investigation,…

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Tariff-fueled inflation, meteor strike both rare

A top White House economic advisor on Tuesday likened the odds that President Donald Trump‘s tariffs will lead to higher prices to those of a meteorite striking earth. “Rare events happen. We get pandemics or, or meteors or whatever,” said Stephen Miran, chairman of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” But “there’s…

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Rate uncertainty sparking demand for CLO exposure among ETFs: VettaFi

Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth suggests there’s investor demand for the alternative assets due to ongoing interest rate uncertainty. “[CLOs have] been popular within the marketplace,” the firm’s head of research told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. CLOs are short-term fixed income strategies…

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A French photographer offers an unexpected view of the United States through its many strip clubs

CNN , Some people travel to the world in search of adventures, while others seek natural miracles, cultural sites or culinary experiences. But French photographer Franny prost During his recent road trip, he was looking for something different completely America: Strip club. From Miami to Los Angeles, Prost’s latest book “Gentleman“Through approximately 150 strip clubs,…

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