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by Calculated Risk on 6/14/2025 08:11:00 AM The key reports this week are May Retail Sales and Housing Starts.For manufacturing, Industrial Production, and the NY and Philly Fed manufacturing surveys, will be released this week.The FOMC meets on Tuesday and Wednesday, and rates are expected to be unchanged. —– Monday, June 16th —– 8:30 AM: The New York Fed Empire State manufacturing survey for June. The consensus is for a reading of -6.0, up from -9.2. —– Tuesday, June 17th —– 8:30 AM: Retail sales for May is scheduled to be released.  The consensus is for a 0.5% decrease in…

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Stag dos are a universal part of wedding culture. Once the groom-to-be says yes to tying the knot, it’s tradition for the best men to whisk him away to an exotic, party-fuelled destination – often involving at least one utterly ridiculous costume.Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya found himself on the receiving end of that tradition during his recent stag do, jetting off to Las Vegas with a group of friends that included his brother Óscar, Spanish comedian Tomás García Serrano, and fellow footballers Diego Rico, Adri Embarba and Unai López.Their first move? Dress Raya up as a flight attendant.Wearing a full…

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Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) Salem, Oregon – Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) will join Rep. Rob Nosse (D-Portland) in organizing Oregon’s Arts and Culture Caucus, establishing bipartisan leadership of the Caucus. “Senator Dick Anderson has been a wonderful partner in showing that arts funding truly is a bipartisan, bicameral priority,” said Rep. Nosse, who has coordinated the Caucus since its formation. “We look forward to growing our coalition together in the 2025 long session, as the Arts and Culture Caucus seeks to further advocate for arts and cultural venues of all parts of Oregon.” The Arts and Culture Caucus…

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The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a starting center this offseason. While that search plays out, the Lakers are expected to keep some center depth via two-way contracts. Los Angeles is expected to keep both Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko for next season. Jemison has a second year left on the two-year two-way deal he signed with the Lakers last season. Koloko is a restricted free agent, and the Lakers could bring him back on another two-way contract. Jemison appeared in 22 games for Los Angeles last season. The 6-foot-11 big man averaged 2.6 points and 2.8 rebounds…

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Tens of millions of people from the Plains to the Great Lakes region will be at risk of seeing powerful thunderstorms through the middle of the upcoming workweek. FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar breaks down the forecast on June 15, 2025.Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It’s Sunday, June 15, 2025, and Father’s Day. Start your week with all the top weather news for the week ahead. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast.West Virginia hit with deadly floodingAt least three people…

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Israel launched a stunning attack on Iran early on June 13 local time, striking targets across the country in a massive, ongoing operation focused on Iran’s military and nuclear program. The full extent of the damage remains to be seen as details of the surprise Israeli operation continue to emerge, but Iranian state media has confirmed the deaths of several major military leaders and nuclear scientists. Among those killed were Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of the armed forces, and Gen. Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Gen. Gholamali Rashid, deputy commander in chief…

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The conflict between the American and Chinese governments about the restriction of exports—rare earths in one direction and other goods in the other direction—has been branded a new “supply chain” trade war. The Wall Street Journal wrote (“Supply Chains Become New Battleground in the Global Trade War,” June 11, 2025): A key lesson from the latest skirmish in the U.S.-China trade war: The era of weaponized supply chains has arrived. Weaponization is what governments do when they intervene in the affairs of others. Not only do they weaponize trade against foreign rulers, but tariffs and other trade barriers are a…

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Bayern Munich open their Club World Cup campaign against Auckland City in Cincinnati this afternoon.Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga champions are among the favourites to win the tournament in the United States and have been handed a relatively easy start against the New Zealand part-timers.Auckland are the Oceanic Champions League holders and have been placed in a tough group that will also see them take on Benfica and Argentinian giants Boca Juniors . Bayern Munich Team NewsJonathan Tah makes his debut in a surprisingly strong Bayern line-up.It had been expected Kompany would rest many of his big-name players who were participating in…

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Veteran forward Marcus Morris offered a pointed critique of Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey, questioning his ability to maintain roster continuity and player satisfaction. Speaking with Yahoo Sports, Morris acknowledged Morey’s success in generating buzz and acquiring star talent but took issue with the front office’s long-term planning and treatment of players. “He hasn’t failed […] The post Marcus Morris questions Daryl Morey’s consistency as 76ers president appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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At least three people are dead, and several are missing after dangerous flash flooding was reported in parts of West Virginia overnight. Director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency Lou Vargo joined FOX Weather with the latest information on Sunday, June 15, 2025.WHEELING, W.Va. – Roads are closed and homes have been destroyed in West Virginia after torrential rain led to deadly flash flooding in Wheeling and surrounding communities this weekend.West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey provided a somber update on Facebook Sunday morning when he announced deaths due to the flooding event that took place.”Very sad to share that…

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