BREAKING NEWS BRIEF
How cream cheese led this Florida man to pull a gun on a Starbucks employee
A Florida man was so upset about not getting the cream cheese he desired that he threatened a Starbucks employee with a gun, authorities say.
It just so happened that the employee was the daughter of the local police chief.
“Forget about the badge, forget about the title, that’s my child,” said Delma Noel-Pratt, who heads the Miami Gardens department. “And I thought about, am I going to see her again? Is she OK? Of course, she was upset, she was crying, and so I had to go into mom mode.”
Omar Wright is charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery. Police say he created “a well-founded fear in the victim leading her to believe that if she didn’t give him the cream cheese, whether he pays for it or not, her life was being put at risk.”
What does Wright have to say about the incident?
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MARKET UPDATE
Why did the Dow perform so badly last week?
The Dow posted its worst week since October 2020 and so far, this week is off to a less than exciting start with stock futures mostly flat.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 saw slight dips, while the Nasdaq 100 futures edged the tiniest bit higher as of yesterday.
The sector’s that are tied to economic recovery understandably took a dip as the Fed raised its inflation expectations midweek.
Additionally, the Treasury yield curve was also flattened last week as less signs of optimism of economic growth continue to emerge.
Investors are awaiting public appearances from Fed members at 9:00 a.m. ET today.
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AROUND THE GLOBE
A shooting at a Toronto birthday party left at least 4 injured, including 3 children
At least four people were injured, including three children, when gunshots rang out during a birthday party in Toronto on Saturday.
The shooting took place just before 8:00 pm, and investigators are pleading with the public to come forward with any tips or details that may give them a lead in the case. At this time, the shooting appears to be random, as local authorities say none of the victims appeared to be targeted.
A vehicle was seen speeding away from the scene shortly after the shooting. Authorities are interviewing neighbors, who are all cooperating. Toronto’s Mayor John Tory condemned the shooting as a “shocking and outrageous act of gun violence” and added that firing a gun in Toronto is “unacceptable” for any reason and “doing so at a child’s birthday party goes way beyond that.”
What else do we know about this case and how are the victims doing?
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Freakishly effective ways to be more productive at work
Remote or hybrid working brings many positives, but employees may start to miss the opportunity to socialize in the workplace after long periods in relative isolation.
Luckily, there are many ways to keep in touch with team members even when you can’t meet face-to-face. Book regular times in the week to have one-to-one or group catch-ups. Helping people feel connected could go a long way in improving their productivity.
This is just one way to be more productive while adjusting to the new world of work. These tips will help you boost your overall productivity and get the most out of your planning tools.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
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From dealing with unexpected medical costs to supporting adult children, Americans often find themselves facing expenses they weren’t anticipating in their golden years. Plus, it’s harder to save for retirement today than it was 50 years ago.
Over 30% of Americans plan to continue working after they retire, according to a 2019 survey by TD Ameritrade. If you’re not sure how long you’ll need to work or what to expect when you retire, find out the hard truths so you can figure out when you should retire.
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Stay Informed,
Rex Jackson
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