News for September 2 — Monkeypox Cases Decline in NYC

Monkeypox cases decline in NYC: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/monkeypox-cases-decline-york-city-data-shows/story?id=89220920 .

WSJ: CVS looks to acquire Signify: https://www.wsj.com/articles/cvs-is-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-signify-health-11662155701 .

WSJ: US employers add 315,000 jobs in August: https://www.wsj.com/articles/steady-labor-market-keeps-fed-on-track-for-another-rate-rise-11662130400 . This economic strength means the Fed can stay focused on fighting inflation. This then increases the possibility of a 75 basis point increase at the Fed’s September meeting. More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/august-jobs-report-unemployment-rate-economy-growth-2022-11662062706 .

WSJ: Ukraine accuses Russia of hindering access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-hindering-access-to-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-11662116143 .

The insurrection continues: https://news.yahoo.com/trump-floats-full-pardons-for-jan-6-rioters-while-biden-emphasizes-rule-of-law-181257312.html . Orange Julius becomes more strident in his antidemocratic behavior. This is completely nuts in a civilized society. And right now, we don’t look like a civilized society to many others in the world.

Meanwhile, the story of OJ’s handling of secret documents just becomes worse and worse: https://www.aol.com/news/judge-releases-list-documents-seized-144317111.html . Who would mix secret documents in with their clothing? But it gets even worse: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/02/trump-fbi-search-materials-list-fbi-latest . 90 empty folders – 90? Obviously none of the OJ staff was able to control the boss’ behavior. WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/detailed-inventory-released-of-material-seized-at-trumps-mar-a-lago-11662129221 .

WSJ: College football playoff to include 12 teams by 2026: https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-football-playoff-expansion-12-teams-11662153769 .