The U.S. is investigating meatpacking companies, the attorney general said on Friday, after President Donald Trump accused the companies of using price manipulation and collusion to drive up beef prices.
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@#56 ... It's not that interesting. ...
Yeah, I think it is.
... To assume all Jews must love Israel is an absurd concept. ...
I didn't refer to "all Jews." I mentioned that NYC has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.
And, fwiw, from what I've seen on the local TV, Mr Cuomo got 60-70% of the Jewish vote.
History of the Jews in New York City
en.wikipedia.org
... Jews compose approximately 12% of New York City's population, making the Jewish community the largest in the world outside of Israel. As of 2020, over 960,000 Jews lived in the five boroughs of New York City,[1] and over 1.9 million Jews lived in the New York metropolitan area, approximately 25% of the American Jewish population.[2]
Nearly half of the city's Jews live in Brooklyn.[3][4] ...
US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues
www.reuters.com
... U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday he could force airlines to cut up to 20% of flights if the government shutdown did not end, as U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to make unprecedented government-imposed reductions. ...
More of Pres trump's Golden Age as we head into the major Thanksgiving visiting family travel season?
Scripps News/Talker Research poll: Most Americans fear they can't afford health care
www.scrippsnews.com
... An overwhelming majority of Americans are concerned about being able to afford health insurance, with some even considering forgoing medical treatments altogether because of the cost, according to a Scripps News/Talker Research poll.
Nearly seven in 10 Americans (69%) say they are concerned about affording their health insurance, with 37% saying they are "very concerned." More than 70% say they worry about paying for a medical emergency, and 65% have concerns about paying for prescriptions or other medications.
The online survey, taken in the days leading up to open enrollment, underscores the widespread anxiety many face as they make decisions about coverage for the upcoming year. ...
Is it the meat packers?
Or is it a reduced supply of cattle?
Cattle Inventory Continues Contraction (February 2025)
https://www.fb.org/market-intel/cattle-inventory-continues-contraction