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Beef prices could hit record highs in 2024, experts warn: Here’s why

(NEXSTAR) — It may not be surprising to hear about rising costs at grocery stores in recent years (remember when egg prices skyrocketed during the pandemic?). Now, experts are warning that another food commodity, beef, could reach record prices. Latest consumer price index report Beef and veal prices are up 7.7% compared to January 2023, […]

Real estate pain for US regional banks is piling up, investors warn

Charles Schwab’s chief investment strategist predicts the future of local banks amid New York Community Bancorp’s lawsuit over Claman Countdown. New York Community Bancorp’s commercial real estate exposure has increased investor scrutiny of local banks, with investors expected to face further pain for banks with office and multifamily real estate loans. There is also. A […]

Virginia assisted suicide bill poses ‘deadly harm,’ bishops warn

Catholic bishops in Virginia are sounding the alarm about a proposed federal bill that would legalize assisted suicide. Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Bishop Barry Knestow of Richmond released a letter Monday urging Virginians to contact their politicians and voice their opposition to state Senate Bill 280. “We are alarmed and deeply saddened by […]