Granger Smith, wife Amber reveal they’re expecting a baby boy almost 2 years after tragic death of son River

Country artist Granger Smith, who’s known for “If the Boot Fits,” and wife Amber revealed they’re expecting a new addition to the family in August: “A new Smith boy.” The Smith family shared the news with a video announcement on Instagram Friday featuring their two kids, London, 9, and Lincoln, 7, and a pregnant Amber. “I don’t have many words for this video. Life […]

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Opinion: Oil sector revival has producers eyeing boom times

OPINION: If you thought coronavirus had hobbled the oil industry for good, think again. Just a year after a Saudi-Russian price war and the coronavirus pandemic triggered the worst oil crash in decades, a stunning reversal is under way. It calls to mind the bumper sticker said to adorn half-tons from Texas to Alberta: “Please God, give me one more […]

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To the US government, I'm an 'alien of extraordinary ability.' But the designation says more about America's unequal immigration system than it does about me.

On its surface, the O-1 “Alien of Extraordinary Ability” visa provides an ideal pathway to foreign artists looking to work in the United States. But the visa’s eligibility requirements demand prior achievements and national renown, making it largely inaccessible to emerging and diverse talent. Elective participation in a country’s immigration system should be an incentive, not a deterrent. Sam Corbin […]

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Manhattan DA's probe ramps up, placing new scrutiny on Trump's debt-ridden New York properties

The Manhattan DA probe into former President Donald Trump is heating up, Insider reported on Friday. The investigation is placing new scrutiny on Trump’s commercial properties. Banks have placed three of the former president’s buildings on debt “watch lists,” CBS News said. See more stories on Insider’s business page. As Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.’s probe into former President Donald […]

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'SPAC king' Chamath Palihapitiya is planning a $1 billion listing of a climate company, according to reports

Chamath Palihapitiya. Brendan McDermid/Reuters Chamath Palihapitiya is eyeing a $1 billion UK listing for a new company. The venture will focus on climate change and won’t be a SPAC. Palihapitiya plans to make acquisitions and develop his own operations. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya is taking his hunt for businesses to Britain. Social Capital […]

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Going to college over Zoom is exhausting. It’s worse in a 16-hour time difference: ‘I feel like a vampire’

On the whole, college students are a caffeinated bunch. They guzzle soda by the gallon, buy energy drinks in bulk and consume calorific coffee shakes on the daily. Caffeine helps students pull all-nighters, then keeps them awake in early morning lectures. And, when it’s finals week, make it a triple shot. Add in a 16-hour time difference and caffeine becomes an […]

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