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Global rice shortage: Here's why rice could disappear from store shelves

We explain the global rice shortage - including why rice production has fallen and where will be worst affected by the lack of supply.

GoodToKnow · Apr 21, 2023

‘Cartel wives’ of Chicago’s twin cocaine kingpins plead guilty to stashing drug cash

Vivianna Lopez and Valerie Gaytan, wives of Pedro and Margarito Flores, admitted to involvement in a conspiracy to launder millions from their husbands’ drug trafficking business after the men were taken into federal custody.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023

DeSantis ready to fire back at Trump over Social Security, Medicare attacks

Donald Trump and his allies have already made a habit of going after Ron DeSantis over Social Security and Medicare.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 20, 2023

Google Pixel Fold could feature 'the most durable hinge on a foldable'

The Google Pixel Fold will reportedly have a strong hinge and a lengthy battery life, plus generous pre-order incentives when it goes on sale.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 19, 2023

The latest Pixel Fold leak details a real competitor to the Galaxy Z Fold 4

New Pixel Fold details reveal possible water resistance and tease and a very heavy but durable phone.

Android Central · Apr 19, 2023

Ryan Reynolds says ‘emotional investment’ is the key to his business success

The actor recently revealed he had invested in Canadian fintech firm Nuvei.

Fortune · Apr 18, 2023

China's reopening sees Gen Z ready to splurge after lying flat: 'They don’t see life as a matter of ruthless survival'

A shift in attitudes towards work and personal comfort in China's younger generation may end up helping the country’s economy.

Fortune · Apr 15, 2023

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta not advancing bid for NFL’s Commanders

Other bidders are reportedly offering near $6 billion for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, but #Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says he isn’t willing to go to that number.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023

Warren Buffett slams failed banks for doing ‘dumb things’ but says ‘depositors will be safe no matter what’

Buffett blamed failed-bank executives for causing instability in the financial sector Wednesday, but said with regulators’ backing, “banks can go bust” and “depositors aren’t going to be hurt.”

Fortune · Apr 12, 2023

Billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht says inflation is going to ‘drop hard’—just look at rents

Starwood Capital CEO Barry Sternlicht says that rents tell us inflation is about to plummet.

Fortune · Apr 10, 2023