Pro-Palestinian Protester Arrested After Driving Toward Demonstrators near White House & Capitol

Washington, D.C. – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused disruptions in the nation’s capital ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address. The protesters blocked roads near the White House and U.S. Capitol, leading to tension with law enforcement. During the protests, a man driving a white Ford with Massachusetts license plates attempted to drive towards a crowd of demonstrators at 16th and H streets NW. Police intervened, apprehending the driver as he tried to exit his …

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Retirement-Age Americans Driving US Credit Rally and Record Annuity Sales, Bloomberg Reports

New York, NY – Annuity sales in the US hit a record high in 2023, driven by retirement-age Americans seeking higher interest rates to boost their premiums, according to data from the life insurance trade association LIMRA. Bloomberg reported that a total of $385 billion in annuities were sold, marking a 23% increase from the previous year and setting a new all-time record. These contracts provide customers with periodic payments from a life insurer, while …

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