| Good morning. It's Wednesday, Dec. 06, and we're covering Epstein's flight logs, rising crime rates, NFL nominees, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | The shortest inaugural address in U.S. history — 135 words — was given in 1793 by George Washington. Rumor was his dentures hurt, and he wanted to get it over with. |
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| | Breaking Updates | | | | New York City Bodega Owners Become Gun Owners Amid Rising Crime Rates | New York City bodega owners are taking it upon themselves to protect their lives and property amid rising crime rates. The surge in criminal activity in the city, particularly robberies at bodegas, has elevated concerns that have led to more bodega workers to arm themselves.
In a state with some of the most restrictive gun laws, these folks are still trying to obtain the means by which they can defend themselves from would-be assailants.
Last year saw a marked increase in robberies of bodegas, which is likely fueling the desire to purchase firearms. A surge in crime at bodegas has workers concerned about their safety. So far this year, there have been at least 195 robberies at bodegas, according to the NYPD. That's up 160% compared to the same time last year. | Taking into account increased crime rates and the local government's failure to address the issue, it is not surprising that more bodega workers are choosing to arm themselves. It demonstrates that these individuals are waking up to the reality that the government can't protect them from imminent danger, and they are taking responsibility for safeguarding their lives and property. | Read more updates here |
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| | American Sports & Culture | |  | Patrick Mahomes, Maxx Crosby among NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year 2023 nominees | A team-by-team look at the players nominated for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year award, the league's highest honor. |
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|  | Knicks vs. Bucks odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament picks, predictions by proven model | SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks on Tuesday in the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals |
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|  | Morosi believes Giants will be aggressive during MLB offseason | Jon Morosi joined Laura Britt on "Giants Talk and explained why he expects San Francisco to be aggressive in their pursuit of star players. |
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| | American Business & Markets | |  | 15 of the most profitable businesses in 2023 | The most profitable small businesses of 2023 can help you decide what industry to start your small business in. |
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|  | Two Business Experts — A Serial Entrepreneur and a Marketing and Growth Consultant — Join Forces to Help Companies Take Off | BookTrib. |
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| | American Politics | |  | Parental concern over social media use unites unlikely allies in Congress | Pending child online safety legislation includes the Kids Online Safety Act. |
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|  | Is 2024 the year for a third-party candidate to break through with dissatisfied voters? - Roll Call | Perhaps the real threat to American democracy is that neither major party has nominated a candidate voters like in nearly a decade. |
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| /cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/KVJJ3JPAKVNTXBUYWA7RAE6DUA.jpg) | US Supreme Court wary of upending tax on Americans' foreign earnings | U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared hesitant to upend a tax on Americans who have invested in certain foreign corporations. |
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|  | Elon Musk's AI startup — X.AI — files to raise $1 billion in fresh capital | X.AI, an artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk, has filed with the SEC to raise up to $1 billion in an equity offering |
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