Joe Nocera

New York Times

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Business columnist for the New York Times and a regular commentator on National Public Radio

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Another lone gunman grabbed headlines last week in California, but so-called mass shootings rarely kill more than a dozen people.

The Tragic Mathematics of Gun Violence

Another lone gunman grabbed headlines last week in California, but so-called mass shootings rarely kill more than a dozen people.

from To the Point

Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers.

Ditching Big Bad Banks: Are There Alternatives?

Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Bank of America plans to impose a $5 monthly fee on depositors who use debit cards and Citibank says it'll raise fees on accounts with less than $15,000, igniting the latest firestorm…

Big Banks: Are There Alternatives?

Bank of America plans to impose a $5 monthly fee on depositors who use debit cards and Citibank says it'll raise fees on accounts with less than $15,000, igniting the latest firestorm…

from To the Point

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Israel’s cabinet approved plans that include “conquering the [Gaza] strip,” which would displace over a million Gazans. It could lead to long-term Israeli occupation of the territory.

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July 22 is the last day Children’s Hospital LA will provide gender-affirming care, leaving thousands of patients scrambling to find new doctors and a path forward.

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California prosecutors recently investigated the tourism bureau, Visit Anaheim, for misusing COVID pandemic funds.

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Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores talks about the immigration raids in his city and decries the use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines amid protests.

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While protesters grabbed headlines in LA, many immigrants stayed home. Fear and outrage gripped the city, costing businesses customers and workers their wages.

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As immigration raids continue across Southern California, there’s growing concern that federal agents may be targeting U.S. citizens based on their skin color.

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Donald Trump’s newest beef is with the MAGA movement. Could the honeymoon be ending? Plus, is tourism to the United States in trouble?

from Left, Right & Center

Only July 17, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting. The bill is now headed to the President’s desk and will be signed into law very soon.

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