Saturday, March 31, 2018
When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion
A sign for Blair’s Bail Bonds in New Orleans. Some states give bail bond agents broad latitude to arrest their clients for any reason.
Congestion Pricing Falters in New York, Again
State lawmakers agreed on surcharges on rides by for-hire vehicles in Manhattan south of 96th Street, including $2.50 for yellow taxis and $2.75 for services such as Ubers and Lyfts. 
Sporting: What Americans Really Think About Sports Betting
People wait in line to bet on the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate Superbook sports book in Las Vegas. 
Massachusetts, a Health Pioneer, Turns Its Focus to Drug Prices. It’s in for a Fight.
The Massachusetts proposal has nationwide implications because many states are struggling with the costs of health care, including prescription drugs. 
Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist
Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, has been the subject of questions from the House Oversight Committee about his travel expenses. 
Trump attacks Amazon, again, over U.S. postal rates
March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump launched his second attack in a week on Amazon.com Inc on Saturday, accusing the world's biggest online retailer of getting unfairly cheap rates from the U.S. Postal Service and not paying enough tax.
UPDATE 1-Fox's Ingraham taking vacation as advertisers flee amid controversy
March 31 (Reuters) - Fox News show host Laura Ingraham announced on her show late Friday that she is taking next week off, after almost a dozen advertisers dropped her show after the conservative pundit mocked a teenage survivor of the Florida school massacre on Twitter.
UPDATE 2-Russian tycoon Magomedov arrested on embezzlement charges
* Lawyer says his guilt not proven (Updates with court hearing)
UPDATE 4-UK-Russia standoff deepens as Moscow cuts UK diplomats
* Moscow seeking answers on plane search, UK says search routine (Adds detail from Russian Embassy statement)
Russia’s Feared ‘Night Wolves’ Bike Gang Came to Bosnia. Bosnia Giggled.
Members of the Night Wolves motorcycle gang visiting a monastery in Serbia. The gang’s tour, funded with a grant from the Kremlin, was billed as a “pilgrimage” meant to showcase the shared Orthodox faith of Russia and the region. 
When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion
A sign for Blair’s Bail Bonds in New Orleans. Some states give bail bond agents broad latitude to arrest their clients for any reason. 
Fact Check: The Facts Behind Trump’s Tweets on Amazon, Taxes and the Postal Service
An Amazon warehouse in Florence, N.J. The company says it collects taxes in every jurisdiction where it is required to do so. 
SURFACING: For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection
Anthony Harris, 35, rides his horse through Compton, Calif. 
Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist
Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, has been the subject of questions from the House Oversight Committee about his travel expenses. 
Bobbi Brown Is Ready to Slay the Wellness Industry. Nicely.
Don’t play “Misty” for her just yet: Bobbi Brown at her new headquarters in Montclair, N.J. 
Trump Advisers Urge Tougher Russia Policy After Expulsions
The United States Embassy in Moscow is already struggling to handle some basic operations after a previous major staff reduction. 
MEDIA LINK-Uber to close its Rush delivery service-WSJ
March 31 (Reuters) - - Source link: (https://on.wsj.com/2uAMDPd)
When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion
A sign for Blair’s Bail Bonds in New Orleans. Some states give bail bond agents broad latitude to arrest their clients for any reason. 
SURFACING: For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection
Anthony Harris, 35, rides his horse through Compton, Calif. 
Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist
Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, has been the subject of questions from the House Oversight Committee about his travel expenses. 
Russia’s Feared ‘Night Wolves’ Bike Gang Came to Bosnia. Bosnia Giggled.
Members of the Night Wolves motorcycle gang visiting a monastery in Serbia. The gang’s tour, funded with a grant from the Kremlin, was billed as a “pilgrimage” meant to showcase the shared Orthodox faith of Russia and the region. 
Bobbi Brown Is Ready to Slay the Wellness Industry. Nicely.
Don’t play “Misty” for her just yet: Bobbi Brown at her new headquarters in Montclair, N.J. 
Trump Advisers Urge Tougher Russia Policy After Expulsions
The United States Embassy in Moscow is already struggling to handle some basic operations after a previous major staff reduction. 
Thousands mistakenly enrolled during California's Medicaid expansion, feds find
California signed up an estimated 450,000 people under Medicaid expansion who may not have been eligible for coverage, according to a report by the U.S. Health and Human Services' chief watchdog.
UPDATE 1-Co-owner of Russia's Summa group detained over suspected embezzlement - ministry
MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters) - The co-owner of Russia's Summa investment and trading group, Ziyavudin Magomedov, and two business partners have been detained on suspicion of embezzling large sums of state money, the Russian interior ministry said on Saturday.
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