Wild Bull Escape, Journalist Faces Jail Over Welfare Fraud Exposé, and Wall Street Gains Amid Fed Insights

Good Afternoon, it is Monday September 23th, and we're covering Wild Bull Escape, Journalist Faces Jail Over Welfare Fraud Exposé, and Wall Street Gains Amid Fed Insights and some big investing tips & much more!! First time reading?                                                                         American Fact of the Day!  A fun fact about U.S. history is that in 1848, the United States hosted the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. It was organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, where they drafted the "Declaration of Sentiments," demanding equal rights for women, including the right to vote. This groundbreaking event marked the beginning of the women's suffrage movement in the United States!                                                                         Breaking Updates   Bull on the run after 8 break out of rodeo in Massachusetts  Officials in southern Massachusetts are actively searching for a runaway bull that escaped during a rodeo event at Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro. The incident occurred when a herd of bulls jumped over a perimeter fence on Sunday afternoon. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman urged community members to exercise caution and not approach the bull, advising them to call 911 if it is spotted.  Following the escape, one bull was quickly captured, while six others were located about three miles away, thanks to the collaborative efforts of local police, firefighters, environmental police, and rodeo staff. Dramatic footage from onlookers captured the chaotic moment as the bulls fled through the parking lot and into nearby woods, emphasizing the unexpected challenges faced during the one-day event.  [Read More Here]( She exposed a welfare fraud scandal, now she risks going to jail  In a special episode of The Excerpt podcast released on September 12, 2024, Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her investigative reporting on welfare fraud involving former Governor Phil Bryant and others, is facing a defamation lawsuit after refusing to disclose her sources. This case raises significant concerns about press freedom, especially as Wolfe risks jail time for her stance. Kelly McBride, from the Poynter Institute, discusses the implications of the lawsuit for local journalism, emphasizing that such legal actions could deter reporters from pursuing critical stories, particularly in regions where media resources are dwindling.  The conversation highlights the essential role of investigative journalism in holding public officials accountable, especially in light of the substantial welfare funds misappropriated in Mississippi. McBride notes that defamation suits against journalists often serve to intimidate them and discourage public discourse about powerful figures. As local news outlets continue to decline, the episode calls for community support to sustain quality journalism that informs and empowers citizens, stressing the importance of safeguarding journalists and their sources in the face of legal challenges.  [Read More Here](                                                                           American Sports & Culture NFL Week 3: Biggest questions, takeaways for every game  Early on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers downed the Los Angeles Chargers, the Philadelphia Eagles' defense handled the New Orleans Saints' high-powered offense, and the Bo Nix-led Denver Broncos handed Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers their first loss of the season.  [READ MORE...]( Cincinnati Reds fire manager David Bell after 6 seasons  The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday with five games to go in a disappointing season that began with the Reds as playoff contenders and will end with them missing the postseason for the 10th consecutive full season.  MORE...]( Alabama is rare home underdog to Georgia, but Tide turning  The Crimson Tide on Monday were consensus 2-point underdogs to the Bulldogs at sportsbooks, but the line has been shifting toward Alabama.  [READ MORE...](                                                               American Business & Markets Southwest Airlines tells staff ‘difficult decisions’ ahead in push to boost profits  Southwest Airlines has warned employees that it will have to make “difficult decisions” ahead to boost profits as the carrier faces pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management, which has sought leadership changes at the company.  [READ MORE...]( Wall Street edges higher with focus on Fed speakers, economic data  Wall Street's main indexes inched higher in choppy trading on Monday as investors focused on comments from Federal Reserve policymakers and factory activity data, following the central bank's decision to commence monetary policy easing.  [READ MORE...]( America’s home affordability crisis has a solution. Lower rates isn’t it  The half-percentage-point cut took rates off a 23-year high, where they’d been for more than a year, and the central bank signaled that more cuts could be on the way.  MORE...]( In order to unsubscribe from this mailing list, please click [here](