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Norwegian Billionaires Head to Switzerland With Bankers Following: Steep hikes in wealth and dividend taxes by Norway’s left-leaning government have prompted ...
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Norway's trillion dollar wealth fund posts 107 billion dollar first quarter gain: Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a gain of ...
thelocal.no/20240418/norways-trillion-dollar-wealth-fund-posts-107-billion-dollar-first-quarter-gain
Norway Wealth Fund’s Private Equity Push Held up by Government: Norway’s government took a timeout in a decision whether to permit its $1.6 trillion wealth fund ...
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Quick Glance: Norway Wealth Fund's Progress on Private Equity Investment Delayed by Government
- Norway's government has temporarily postponed a decision regarding the permission for its $1.6 trillion wealth fund to invest in private equity.
- The issue of whether the asset manager will be allowed to expand into private equity is being referred to an expert committee to be established this year.
Houston Astros erupt in 7th inning to roll past Texas Rangers: The Astros erupted for seven runs in the seventh inning against the Rangers ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-texas-rangers-recap-19401316.php
Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
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Houston Astros: Offense backs Cristian Javier vs. Rangers: Houston's offense, led by Jose Altuve's two homers, backs Cristian Javier, who outdueled Nathan ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-hold-off-rangers-series-win-19402321.php
'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV: As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of ...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan: Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents? ...
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Interest in NHL expansion team in Atlanta stronger than you think: Whether it happens that the NHL sets up shop in Atlanta for a third time remains to be seen ...
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Which college has produced most Masters golf winners?: The University of Texas is the only college with three different Masters winners. The University of ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/general/article/scottie-scheffler-masters-texas-college-most-19403338.php
How the weak Norwegian krone will affect travel to and from Norway: Norway's krone has not strengthened despite several factors which should work in its ...
thelocal.no/20240415/how-the-weak-norwegian-krone-will-affect-travel-to-and-from-norway
The Arctic Is Burning - And It Is Changing The World: Anchorage (High North News): The Arctic is rapidly warming, and as a result wildland fires are sweeping ...
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Norway wealth fund backs shareholder proposal to split Goldman CEO, chair roles: Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's largest ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/norway-wealth-fund-backs-shareholder-proposal-split-goldman-ceo-chair-roles-2024-04-19/
Five dishes that every newcomer to Norway should try at least once: Even though Norway doesn't enjoy the culinary rep of other countries ...
thelocal.no/20240415/five-dishes-that-every-newcomer-to-norway-should-try-at-least-once
Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco named American League Player of the Week: Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco earned the American League Player of the Week ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/ronel-blanco-american-league-player-of-week-19392295.php
Norway to send 22 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with US approval: As part of the fighter jet coalition, Norway is preparing to send 22 F-16 fighter jets to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450873/
Norway Wealth Fund Head Says Rate Cut Pace to Disappoint Market: Persistent inflation is likely to prevent a rapid series of interest-rate cuts by global central ...
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Teen turns tables on accused robbers when mom slips him a gun in Texas home, cops say
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Semitrailer intentionally crashed into public safety office near Houston: official - National | Globalnews.ca
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Houston Art Car Parade in photos: 2024's mobile masterpieces: Houston Art Car Parade will bring more than 250 colorful and creatively decorated wheeled vehicles ...
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Norway says ready to recognize a Palestinian state: Norway is ready to recognize a Palestinian state together with other countries, its prime minister said on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/12/spain-says-there-are-clear-signs-that-europe-is-ready-to-recognize-palestinian-state
Texas Surgeon Is Accused of Secretly Denying Liver Transplants: A Houston hospital is investigating whether a doctor altered a transplant list to make his ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/us/organ-transplants-houston.html
Astros' Justin Verlander injury update: Second rehab start coming: The Astros' Justin Verlander has had the start of his season delayed by a shoulder issue that ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-justin-verlander-injury-update-rehab-frisco-19400309.php
Scientists Assemble High-Resolution Dataset of 149 Glaciers in Svalbard Using AI: Scientists used artificial intelligence to analyze 125,000 satellite images of ...
highnorthnews.com/en/scientists-assemble-high-resolution-dataset-149-glaciers-svalbard-using-ai
Brenham, Texas: Semitrailer crashes into public safety office, lawmaker says it was 'intentional'
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Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Norway's immigration authority closes 1,000 cases into suspected cheating: Norway’s Directorate of Immigration (UDI) has dismissed more than 1 ...
thelocal.no/20240417/norways-immigration-authority-closes-1000-cases-where-cheating-was-suspected
Texas sues Harris County to block guaranteed income program: The program would give roughly 1,900 households payments of $500 for 18 months with no strings ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/09/texas-harris-county-guaranteed-income/
Norway to Nearly Double Defense Spending by 2036 in New Plan: Norway plans to almost double its defense spending over the next 12 years as the energy-rich nation ...
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HISD highest paid employees under Superintendent Mike Miles: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles was the district's highest-paid employee this year, earning a $380 ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/hisd-salary-highest-paid-employees-19406618.php
Houston ISD screening teachers to determine NES eligibility: Houston ISD teachers at 130 schools — or about half of the district’s campuses — will learn if they ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/houston-isd-teacher-proficiency-screening-19384152.php
Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman switched in lineup: Alex Bregman, who has had a slow start, was slotted to third and Kyle Tucker in the cleanup spot ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-flip-kyle-tucker-alex-bregman-lineup-19408129.php
NFL draft order 2024: Where every team will make picks over seven rounds, 257 picks
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/03/11/nfl-draft-order-2024-list-picks-seven-rounds/72927528007/
Supreme Court: Landowner can sue Texas for flood damages: Richie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/16/texas-landowner-highway-flooding-supreme-court/
Siemens Gamesa wind turbine loses 22-ton blade in Norway: A Siemens Gamesa wind turbine blade weighing 22 metric tons fell off the machinery on Wednesday but no ...
reuters.com/business/energy/siemens-gamesa-wind-turbine-loses-22-ton-blade-norway-2024-04-11/
Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise: The Houston woman was charged with abandoning a child with intent to return.
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Norwegian Foreign Ministry announces signing of security agreement with Ukraine: Ukraine and Norway have completed negotiations on a bilateral security agreement ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451369/
Norwegian word of the day: Egentid: If you've been busy with work, or stressed with life, then it sounds like you are in need of some 'egentid'.
thelocal.no/20231102/norwegian-word-of-the-day-egentid
Norway Seafood Exports Break 3-Year Rising Streak With Decline
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/norway-seafood-exports-break-3-year-rising-streak-with-decline
Norway wealth fund will not invest in private equity, government says: Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, should not be allowed ...
reuters.com/business/finance/norway-wealth-fund-should-not-invest-private-equity-government-says-2024-04-12/
Spanish Flowers, 2 other restaurants expanding to Woodlands soon: Spanish Flowers, The Capital Grille and Yard House are coming to The Woodlands Mall area ahead ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/woodlands-mall-new-restaurants-spanish-flowers-19375754.php
Judge set to hear motion to dismiss rapper Travis Scott from lawsuit over deadly Astroworld concert
apnews.com/article/travis-scott-lawsuits-astroworld-festival-deaths-a29c820f709b121e5968ba87cabf75e3
Oilfield firm SLB's profit rises on international drilling demand: Top oilfield services firm SLB reported a 14% rise in first-quarter profit on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/oilfield-firm-slbs-profit-rises-international-drilling-demand-2024-04-19/
How Norway's permanent residence rules have been tweaked: The rules for permanent residence in Norway have undergone a slight change to try and simplify the ...
thelocal.no/20240419/how-norways-permanent-residence-rules-have-been-tweaked
Norway plans $56 billion defence boost to counter Russia: Norway plans to raise its military spending by an accumulated 600 billion crowns ($56 billion) through ...
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Quick Glance: Norway's Contribution to Ukraine and Approach to Russia
- Norway plans long-term support for Ukraine until 2027, with a total amount of almost €7.6 billion.
- Norwegian defense support for Ukraine is crucial, especially considering the country's strong defense industry.
- Due to the geopolitical developments in the region, Norway's economic outlook has improved.
- Norway is aware of the Russian threat and prepares accordingly, without committing to direct military actions for Ukraine.
Norwegian word of the day: Vår: The days are getting lighter, and spring is in the air in Norway, which brings us to our latest word of the day.
thelocal.no/20230329/norwegian-word-of-the-day-var
HISD principal tracker: Updates on school leadership turnover: HISD principal tracker: Check back monthly to follow the progress of HISD principals
houstonchronicle.com/projects/2024/hisd-principal-tracker-school-turnover/
Trans care restrictions force some families to travel hours, spend hundreds for treatment
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Eclipse-watchers weren't disappointed despite Texas cloud cover: Some parts of Texas were lucky, and observers got clear views of the sun’s corona – its ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/texas-eclipse-clouds-19385638.php
What happens if you overstay your 90-day limit in Norway?: In line with European Union (EU) and Schengen Zone rules, people who do not need a visa to visit ...
thelocal.no/20221117/what-happens-if-you-overstay-your-90-day-limit-in-norway
Houston named most ‘uptight’ US city due to lack of leisure activities: Houston’s lack of theme parks, golf courses and yoga studios earned it the title of most ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-named-uptight-us-city-due-lack-19390407.php
Why many 18-year-olds aren't registered to vote in Texas: Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.
texastribune.org/2024/04/10/texas-high-school-voter-registration/
Cy-Fair ISD teacher Kendrick Brown to guest star in 'The Rookie': Houston actor and Cy-Fair ISD teacher Kendrick Brown to premiere in guest starring role on ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/cyfair/article/houston-actor-the-rookie-abc-19393218.php
US Gulf Coast heavy crude oil prices firm as supplies tighten: Prices for heavier crude oil along the U.S. Gulf Coast have climbed in recent weeks ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-gulf-coast-heavy-crude-oil-prices-firm-supplies-tighten-2024-04-09/
Which European countries offer a 'digital nomad' visa?: With the world of work rapidly changing, digital nomad visas are now in high demand as a way to ...
thelocal.no/20240410/which-european-countries-offer-a-digital-nomad-visa
Norway wealth fund backs NatWest plan to buy more state-owned stock: Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's largest investors ...
reuters.com/business/finance/norway-wealth-fund-backs-natwest-plan-buy-more-state-owned-stock-2024-04-18/
Do woolly bear caterpillars sting? What to know about the fuzzy insect: Sightings of black, furry caterpillars around Houston have prompted residents to wonder ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/salt-marsh-woolly-bear-caterpillar-houston-19398221.php
Nationals giving out 2019 World Series rings with Astros in town: If the Astros want to forget the 2019 World Series, the Washington Nationals will not make it ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/nationals-astros-2019-world-series-rings-giveaway-19409515.php
Five great restaurants for a dinner date in Bergen: Bergen, located on Norway's beautiful west coast, is known for its vibrant culinary scene ...
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Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight from Denver loses engine cover, FAA investigating
cnn.com/2024/04/07/business/southwest-boeing-737-800-engine/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
Magnolia extends halt on building permits to address water supply: Magnolia officials have extended a delay on new applications for commercial and residential ...
yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/magnolia-building-permit-delays-extended-19391330.php
Opinion | Houston Would Welcome BP and Shell: Europe has become a hostile environment for energy companies.
wsj.com/articles/houston-would-welcome-bp-and-shell-energy-business-3fabf883
Friendswood development with new luxury hotel breaks ground: Tannos in Friendswood broke ground this week on a mixed use development projected to bring $750 ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bayarea/article/friendswood-tannos-development-19409668.php
Why are Houston billionaires getting richer?: Houston billionaires on Forbes' annual list saw their collective wealth increase to more than $80 billion in 2024.
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/houston-billionaires-getting-richer-19384192.php
‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Review: Intercontinental Comedy: The former late-night host brings his antics to Norway, Thailand, Argentina and Ireland in this uneven ...
wsj.com/arts-culture/television/conan-obrien-must-go-review-intercontinental-comedy-max-71b93b85
How Khruangbin’s Sound Became the New Mood Music: The Texan trio’s vibes have spawned countless imitators, but their magic isn’t so easy to replicate.
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/magazine/khruangbin-mood-music.html
U.S. Postal Service wants to raise stamp prices again: The U.S. Postal Service has proposed raising the price of stamps by nearly 8%, aiming for the changes to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/usps-proposes-raising-stamp-prices-19397148.php
New downtown Houston housing priced for essential workers: Urban Genesis is opening a 500-unit apartment project called Warehouse District with rents affordable ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/downtown-houston-affordable-apartments-housing-19400037.php
Bald eagles have lived in Woodlands' growing urban core for 25 years: Bald eagles have lived in The Woodlands' growing urban core for 25 years ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/bald-eagles-woodlands-19395811.php
Houston's Kelvin Sampson voted Coach of the Year: Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson is the 2023-24 Associated Press Coach of the Year after leading his team to a ...
reuters.com/sports/houstons-kelvin-sampson-voted-coach-year-2024-04-05/
Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert
apnews.com/article/drake-lawsuits-astroworld-festival-deaths-c6ec9888fa96628e61aaac79d75c91de
USA | Texas: Surgeon manipulated transplant list - deaths: An award-winning surgeon from Houston has admitted to secretly refusing liver transplants
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Not ‘country enough’? Beyoncé proudly proclaims her Texas roots in ‘Cowboy Carter.’
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Quick Glance: Beyoncé Proudly Showcases Texas Roots in 'Cowboy Carter'.
- Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter' stirs attention in the country music scene.
- The album reflects Beyoncé's artistic experimentation and critical engagement with genres.
- Beyoncé rebuffs criticism of her 'country credentials' in 'Cowboy Carter,' emphasizing her strength and independence.
- The album serves as a powerful call to women in the music industry, including iconic figures like Dolly Parton and Linda Martell.
Turkey Leg Hut in Houston ousts Oyster Hut pop-up partners: Royal “Tiger” Bellock alleges that Turkey Leg Hut co-founder Lynn Price owes Tiger2Dozen money after ...
houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/turkey-leg-hut-oyster-controversy-19400232.php
Southern and Texas Southern collide for four big games: 'We’re playing for first place'
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/southern/southern-baseball-texas-southern-swac-western-division-first-place-2024/article_4432f616-fdca-11ee-a800-f78650c4dc39.html
George Springer to mark 10 years of MLB service in Houston: Fewer than 10% of major league players achieve 10 years of service time, according to the Major ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/blue-jays-george-springer-10-years-service-19380098.php
OPINION: Why you should get involved with 'dugnad' instead of skiving off: Unpaid and voluntary labour in the spirit of 'dugnad' may not seem appealing ...
thelocal.no/20220510/opinion-why-you-need-to-get-involved-with-dugnad-instead-of-skiving-off
Houston TX ranks low among U.S. cities for marijuana, report shows: Houston, Texas ranks as one of the worst cities in the country for cannabis ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/weed-citiies-united-states-19399190.php
Texas Mom Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Kids Home Alone While On Cruise: The 29-year-old was accused of abandoning her children, ages 6 and 8 ...
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Texas hunting regulations modified ahead of new season: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced Tuesday modifications and clarifications to its hunting ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/regulations-hunting-migratory-game-bird-19407558.php
Do you qualify for Biden's new student loan relief plan?: The Biden-Harris administration announces new round of student loan forgiveness plans ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/student-loan-relief-biden-who-qualifies-19391771.php
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
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