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Oil slips as Mideast exports, G7 stockpile ease supply concerns
SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday as resilient Middle Eastern crude exports and a G7 emergency stockpile release eased supply concerns, though lingering security risks in the region capped further losses. Brent crude futures were down 83 cents, or 0.8%, at $99.49 a barrel at around 0650 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1, or 1.1%, to $88.43 a barrel.
New HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $126.4 Million | JD Supra
The FTC, with the concurrence of the DOJ, has issued final rules for premerger notification that substantially revise the requirements for transacting parties under the HSR Act. Such changes will be effective for all HSR filings made after February 7, 2025. The FTC also announced new 2025 thresholds for interlocking directorates under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.
FTC Announces Record $5.6 Million Gun-Jumping Fine and Reminds Parties of Perils of Prematurely Transferring Beneficial Ownership During HSR Waiting Period | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP - JDSupra
Under the HSR Act, parties to a proposed transaction that meet certain jurisdictional and monetary thresholds must provide notice to the FTC and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) and observe the statutory waiting period (usually 30 days) prior to consummating their deal. During the waiting period, parties are not permitted to transfer beneficial ownership of the target business, and the parties must continue to act as separate, independent entities.
HSR Final Rules and Forms Substantially Revised — Considerations Ahead of the Anticipated January Effective Date | JD Supra
The final rules for premerger notification under the HSR Act reflect significant changes compared to the current requirements. Businesses will face more extensive data collection, especially regarding competitive overlaps and existing contractual relationships between parties, requiring more time and expense in preparing HSR filings. Certain proposals from last year’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking have been scaled back or dropped, reducing some of the initially anticipated burdens.
Spelling test: Try and find all the misspelled words in this quiz
May 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Comment Save Students compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling words that could make one’s head spin (“weissnichtwo” and “cabotinage,” to name a couple). But it doesn’t take championship level words to trip most people up: there are dozens of everyday words that are regularly misspelled. Think you can get them right?
New HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $119.5 Million; Filing Fee Increases Going Into Effect Soon | JD Supra
The minimum size of transaction requiring an HSR Act filing has been increased from $111.4 million to $119.5 million. Generally one party to a transaction must also have assets or annual revenues of at least $239 million (up from $222.7 million), and the other must have assets or annual revenues of at least $23.9 million (up from $22.3 million). However, if the size of transaction is $478 million or more (up from $445.5 million), the size-of-parties test does not apply.
China reports 24 new COVID cases vs 27 a day earlier
Home General China reports 24 new COVID cases vs 27 a day earlier Travellers wearing face masks push suitcases outside Beijing Railway Station following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China, December 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Mainland China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 29, down from 27 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Wednesday.
2013 Homicides in D.C. and Prince George's County
By Peter Hermann, Ted Mellnik and Emily Chow, Published Dec. 31, 2013 The District and Prince George’s County accounted for most of the region’s homicides again in 2013. But except for the dozen shooting deaths at the Navy Yard, the totals would have been similar to the previous year, preserving the significant decline in homicides over recent years. Explore this year's homicides in those jurisdictions and read the related article.
Preventing radioactive leaks at Fukushima Daiichi
By Patterson Clark and Emily Chow Oct. 12, 2013 On March 11, 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and 46-foot tsunami knocked out power and backup generators at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on the east coast of Japan. Pacific Ocean Reactors 4, 5 and 6 were shut down at the time of the earthquake. Fuel-core meltdowns occurred in reactors 1, 2 and 3, which were active during the earthquake. 5 6 4 3 2 1 A cascading series of events sent radioactive particles into surrounding areas.
FTC Releases New Hart-Scott-Rodino Thresholds for 2020 | JD Supra
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Mapped: Is Bill Cosby still welcome anywhere in the U.S.?
Bill Cosby at the Temple Buell Theatre in Denver — one of the less-friendly cities on his “Far From Finished” tour, despite his optimistic sweatshirt. (Barry Gutierrez/Reuters) Geoff Edgers Reporter covering movies, museums, comedy, music and pop culture July 7, 2015 So how do you feel about Bill Cosby now? Perhaps you soured on the once-beloved comedian way back in the fall during the blizzard of sexual assault allegations.
DC blooms: Where to find cherry blossoms in the Washington D.C. region
Washington Post Reader photos Click on the map markers to see geotagged portraits of cherry blossoms around the region. If you want your cherry blossoms to appear on our map, check out these instructions on how to geotag photos and video on Instagram and Twitter. Then share your image with the hashtag #DCblooms. By Emily Chow and Phoebe Connelly. Edited by Casey Capachi and Tom LeGro. Illustration by Alberto Cuadra.
When Does Your Transaction Require a Hart-Scott-Rodino Filing? FTC Announces Adjusted Thresholds for 2018
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Raising gold: Katie Ledecky’s journey to becoming an Olympic gold medalist and a favorite to win in Rio
Additional video Randolph Smith and Zoeann MurphyAdditional footage USA Swimming, Use of Olympic footage authorized by the IOC and by the USOC (36 U.S.C. § 220506), MyMCMedia.orgPhotos The Ledecky family, AP, USA Today, Getty Images, Reuters, EPA, Freed PhotographyMusic Jon Luc Hefferman/Needle Drop Co.
Interactive map of CSAs in the Washington, D.C. area
Map: Find a CSA in the Washington area There are 60 farms around the region offering community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs highlighted here. In a CSA, members stake a claim on part of a farm's harvest by paying a set fee in advance for shares of produce and more. Find CSAs that serve your area by selecting a pickup location. Know of a CSA we missed? Send an email to kara.elder@washpost.com. Data compiled by Kara Elder. Graphic by Emily Chow and Gene Thorp. Published Feb. 1, 2013.
Fallen from the skies
Since 2001, the U.S. military has had a problem with drones crashing around the world. Last year, though, set a record for Air Force drone crashes. All told, 20 large Air Force drones were destroyed or badly damaged in accidents last year, the worst annual toll ever, according to a Washington Post investigation. Driving the increase was a rise in mishaps involving the Air Force’s most advanced “hunter-killer” drone, the Reaper.
North Korea's nuclear path and the West's response
North Korea’s nuclear path and the West’s response By Emily Chow, Anup Kaphle and Bill Webster, Published: April 24, 2013 North Korea has performed a series of nuclear tests and continues to develop long-range missile systems, drawing strong international reaction. Here is a look at some of the major events of the past decade between North Korea, the United States and other nations: See the estimated distances that North Korean missiles could travel.
The state of U.S. immigration
Founded by colonists, settlers and pioneers, the United States has always defined itself as a land of immigrants. But immigration has varied dramatically across decades. While immigrants in the 1920s were primarily of European origin, the country is now amid a historic wave of newcomers, with a growing percentage from Asia and Latin America.
Mapped: Is Bill Cosby still welcome anywhere in the U.S.?
So how do you feel about Bill Cosby now? Perhaps you soured on the once-beloved comedian way back in the fall during the blizzard of sexual assault allegations. Or maybe, like Jill Scott, you stayed loyal until word came out Monday that he admitted acquiring sedatives to give to the women he wanted to have sex with, and that’s made you change your mind. Or are you still standing by the Cos?
Farmers markets in the Washington, D.C. area
By Kara Elder, Becky Krystal and Emily Chow Updated: March 27, 2016 With more than - farmers markets in and around the nation's capital, you're sure to find one no matter where you are or what day you shop. Pick a day, and find a location near you. Know of a market we missed? Send an email to Kara.Elder@washpost.com. Data compiled by Becky Krystal and Kara Elder. Graphic by Emily Chow and Gene Thorp. Originally published April 30, 2014. Editorâs picks More coverage
Learn more about the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin
1912 plantings The bronze plaque marks where the first cherry trees were planted in March 27, 1912. Two years before this planting, Tokyo officials donated 2,000 trees that arrived diseased and had to be burned. According to the National Park Service, there are approximately 3,800 trees in the park and what is suspected to be the oldest grove can be found south of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
On the scene: Reliable Source looks at the D.C. social fabric - Washington Post
Once upon a time, Georgetown dinner parties were the only game in town — or so the legend goes. But these days, the city’s social fabric looks more like a crazy quilt than a monolith. Confused? Here’s a field guide to the various spheres where Washington parties, dances and dines. Silicon Valley it ain't, but the city's startup culture is gathering steam. Who could feel guilty about partying all night when it's a benefit gala? Working for Congress isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle.
How Muriel Bowser won D.C.
See the demographic breakdown By Ted Mellnik, Denise Lu, Emily Chow and Darla Cameron Published: Nov. 5, 2014 Muriel Bowser (D) won the mayor’s race by sweeping the District’s eastern half from top to bottom, turning predominantly black precincts that she lost in the April primary into her stronghold. Her 55 percent was the lowest for a mayor in four decades, but still far ahead of all opponents. Up to 400 400 or more Candidate Votes Percentage Muriel E. Bowser David A.
Election 2014 preliminary exit poll results
ELECTION 2014 VISUAL ANALYSIS Final results from exit polls across the country show how a negative national mood and dissatisfaction with President Obama helped Republicans win House and Senate contests. Follow our election coverage. By Emily Chow, Scott Clement and Peyton Craighill, Updated: Democratic vote Republican vote Final exit poll results from interviews with 19,441 randomly selected voters as they exited voting places across the country on Tuesday, Nov.
D.C.’s new school boundaries for 2015
By Ted Mellnik, Emily Chow and Katie Park, Published Aug. 21, 2014 These maps show the District’s new school attendance boundaries, and where they differ from the current ones. The new boundaries take effect in the fall of 2015. However, the changes will be phased in, and next year, students can choose to keep their current school even if their neighborhood is reassigned. The changes were designed to adjust for overcrowded or underused schools, or to address travel and safety issues.
Year of the Panda, and 154 other Smithsonian National Zoo babies
By Bonnie Berkowitz, Richard Johnson, Annie Daniel and Emily Chow, Published: Aug. 21, 2014 A year ago Saturday, Bao Bao was born live on Panda Cam and instantly leapt to the highest rung of National Zoo royalty. But is she greater than a lesser kudu? Dearer than a degu? Fuzzier than a fishing cat? Bao Bao is just one of the 155 critters born at the zoo in the past year. She is not the smallest, the largest or the most endangered, and — blasphemy! — she may not even be the cutest.
World Cup 2014: Was there truth in Klinsmann’s criticism?
World Cup 2014 By Kevin Schaul, Emily Chow and Sohail Al-Jamea, Published: June 26, 2014 “We played in the Amazon; they played in the locations where they don't have to travel as much. Everything was done for the big favorites to move on.” — Jurgen Klinsmann, USA head coach After USA’s heartbreaking draw with Portugal, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann spoke out against FIFA, which was responsible for scheduling the World Cup matches.
194 of the worst drone accidents since 9/11
By Emily Chow, Alberto Cuadra and Craig Whitlock, Published June 20, 2014. More than 400 large U.S. military drones crashed in major accidents worldwide between Sept. 11, 2001, and December 2013. By reviewing military investigative reports and other records, The Washington Post was able to identify 194 drone crashes that fell into the most severe category: Class A accidents that destroyed the aircraft or caused (under current standards) at least $2 million in damage.
How well can you spell?
While spellers compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling words that can make one's head spin (“weissnichtwo” and “cabotinage” to name a couple), there are many words we come across regularly that are commonly misspelled, according to the Oxford English Corpus. We've written silly sentences for each letter so you can try your hand at correcting the misspelled words. We're warning you: It's tough. Source: Oxford English Corpus. Project by Emily Chow and Kat Downs. Published May 29, 2014.
Bowser wins primary in still-divided city
See the demographic breakdown By Ted Mellnik and Emily Chow, Published April 2, 2014 Democrats across the District turned away from incumbent Mayor Vincent C. Gray on Tuesday, picking Muriel Bowser as their November candidate. With a lackluster turnout, Bowser won with fewer votes than a losing candidate got four years ago. But Gray’s supporters abandoned him on an even larger scale. In his east-side strongholds alone, his totals dropped by almost 28,000.
Remembering Nelson Mandela: 'An ideal for which I am prepared to die'
By Masuma Ahuja and Emily Chow, Published: Dec. 5, 2013 Nelson Mandela, the first president of a democratic South Africa and a respected leader of the anti-apartheid movement, died at 95 after several months of health issues. Mandela joined the the African National Congress in 1943 and was sentenced to life in prison in 1964, after eight months of trial with seven others. Before the trial, Mandela made his iconic, impassioned speech — "An ideal for which I am prepared to die" — from the dock.
How Northern Virginia voted in the 2013 governor's race
By Emily Chow, Laris Karklis, Dan Keating and Ted Mellnik, Published: Nov. 6, 2013 Just nine cities and counties in Northern Virginia gave Democrat Terry McAuliffe a 135,000-vote lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli II in Tuesday's election. That made up for McAuliffe’s losses across much of the rest of the state and powered his win. Some 93,000 more people voted than in the last race for governor in 2009. This map shows how voters in 495 precincts built McAuliffe’s margin here. Read related article.
Shots heard around the District
Note: The video player(s) on this page is no longer supported. To see more Washington Post videos, please visit washingtonpost.com/video. By Bonnie Berkowitz, Emily Chow, Dan Keating and James Smallwood, Published: Nov. 2, 2013 The District’s ShotSpotter has detected 39,000 outdoor gunshot incidents in the past eight years. Sensors cover about a third of the city and are concentrated where gun crime is highest.
Heads Up Tackling: Under fire because of the risks of the game, the NFL and USA Football are promoting new techniques for young players.
Because the brain isn't usually fully mature until age 22 or 23, some fear the effects of a concussion on a younger person may be more dangerous than on adults. Opponents have emerged saying tackle football is unsafe for children. Several former NFL players and President Obama are among those who have said they'd exercise great caution before sending a son onto the field.
How D.C. could look if the height restriction changes
By Emily Chow and Gene Thorp, Published: Sept. 13, 2013 The D.C. Office of Planning has paired up with the National Capital Planning Commission to explore the potential of altering the federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910, which has defined the District's skyline for nearly a century. With limited space for expansion and a growing population, the city is studying different ways to potentially change the height limit while preserving the distinct horizontality of the monumental skyline.
What the Supreme Court's rulings on same-sex marriage mean
By Emily Chow, Published: June 26, 2013 Today, the Supreme Court ruled a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 unconstitutional and dismissed the case against California's Proposition 8 on the basis that the appeal lacks standing. Read our live updates. Hollingsworth v. Perry dismissed because the appeal lacks standing Voting with majority Roberts Scalia Thomas Alito Kennedy Breyer Ginsburg Sotomayor Kagan Same-sex marriages in California will likely resume.
The devastation from the Oklahoma tornado
By Emily Chow and Gene Thorp, Published: May 21, 2013 The tornado that hit Moore, Okla. leveled entire neighborhoods, including two elementary schools. With windspeed up to 200 miles per hour, it paved a path of destruction 1.3-miles wide and 17 miles long. Read related article. Related stories
The state of U.S. immigration
By Emily Chow and Dan Keating, Published: May 20, 2013 Founded by colonists, settlers and pioneers, the United States has always defined itself as a land of immigrants. But immigration has varied dramatically across decades. While immigrants in the 1920s were primarily of European origin, the country is now amid a historic wave of newcomers, with a growing percentage from Asia and Latin America. 1.
About the Tsarnaev brothers, the Boston marathon bombings suspects
By Bonnie Berkowitz, Emily Chow and Laris Karklis, Published: April 19, 2013 The Tsarnaev family is of Chechen origin and lived in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan before moving to Dagestan, then to the United States in 2002. The family, including the brothers suspected of being the Boston Marathon bombers, settled in Cambridge, Mass. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was charged with using a weapon of mass destruction and will be tried in U.S. federal court. Dzhokhar “Jahar” A.
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