The U.S. Should Encourage the EU on Armenian Membership

Nestled in the South Caucasus, beset by regional rivalries and dictatorships, Armenia is at the crossroads and in crisis. It faces hostile rivals to the east and west—Azerbaijan and Turkey. To the north lies Russia, once a thought-to-be protector, now an unreliable pariah. It looks to the faraway…#southcaucasus #armenia #azerbaijan #turkey #nagornokarabakh #azerbaijani #armenian #sovietunion #armeniangenocide #ottoman (Source: Reuters: Health)

Shipwreck mystery teased by divers’ helmet discovery

Divers have discovered a centuries-old military helmet in the Mediterranean Sea—and the artifact could shed light on a previously unknown shipwreck. The helmet was spotted by three divers in the waters off the coast of the Vendicari Nature Reserve in eastern Sicily—an Italian island that is the…#mediterraneansea #sicily #italian #matteoazzaro #universityofnaples #enzomorra #leopoldorepola #salvatoreemma #spanish (Source: Reuters: Health)

Stock moves suggest belief in’no landing’ economy, Morgan Stanley says

Recent action in the U.S. stock market suggests investors are beginning to price in a “no landing” economic scenario that involves an expected pickup in growth, Morgan Stanley equity strategists said on Monday. For months, investors have been bracing for a “soft landing” for the economy, which…#michaelwilson #federalreserve #treasury (Source: Reuters: Health)

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First time homebuyers in California could receive up to $150,000

Some first-time homebuyers in California are about to get some much needed help from the state. This year’s version of a state-funded program called Dream For All is offering up to $150,000 per buyer to help with expenses associated with buying a home. All totaled, the program will give $250…#dreamforall #nt #bankofamerica #sanantonio #austin #gavinnewsom #sanmateo #newsom #losangelescounty (Source: Reuters: Health)

Why Canopy Growth, Cronos, and Aurora Cannabis Stocks Popped on Monday

Marijuana stocks glowed green again on Monday due to news of progress on marijuana banking reform in Congress. According to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the Senate is on course to pass new cannabis banking rules in the not-too-distant future. And while we’ve heard this song…#marijuana #chuckschumer #canopygrowth #cronosgroup #auroracannabis #acb #marijuanamoment #congressional #safer #colorado (Source: Reuters: Health)