MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 2023

70% Against Trans Athletes Switching Competition

Nearly 70% of Americans say transgender athletes should only be allowed to compete against athletes of their own biological gender, up from 62% two years ago, according to a new Gallup Poll.

The increase in opposition comes from Republicans, Democrats, and independents, with Republicans the most strongly opposed. But even a majority of Democrats now oppose trans athletes, born as men, competing against women.

“The pendulum has swung too far, and people are beginning to see what’s at stake if it continues,” said Riley Gaines, a former women’s swimming champion at the University of Kentucky.

New Jersey Tops Property Taxes List

A new ranking of all 50 states shows New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the U.S. Only NJ and Illinois have property taxes higher than 2%, according to the Tax Foundation.

For the 10 states with the lowest property tax, the rate averages closer to 0.5%. The least-taxed state, Hawaii, has a rate of 0.32%. For a $416,000 house, a homeowner in New Jersey would pay $9,279 in taxes compared to a $1,332 tax bill in Hawaii.

See how your state ranks: Here’s a map showing average property taxes by state and the 10 highest and 10 lowest states ranked by tax rate.

 Cheap Deals for National Cheeseburger Day

Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and others are offering deals and discounts, down to a 1-cent junior bacon cheeseburger offered by Wendy’s all week.

McDonald’s is offering double cheeseburgers for 50 cents, and Burger King customers with Royal Perks accounts can get two-for-one cheeseburgers. Here’s a list of deals.

The deals come with a caveat or two, the main one being that the major chains offer discounts only through their apps and not if you just walk up to the counter. However, the apps are free to download.

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➤ Democratic Party defenders of President Biden admit that Hunter Biden’s longtime business partner Eric Schwerin handled President Biden’s finances when Biden was Vice President but say it’s not correct to call him Biden’s “bookkeeper.” (More)

➤ The Texas Senate acquitted GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton on all 16 articles of impeachment involving corruption charges. The impeachment trial divided state Republicans. (More)

➤ New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham narrowed her anti-gun rules after a judge temporarily blocked her original executive order. She’s now banning open and concealed carry only in parks and playgrounds. (More)

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Market Report   Previous Week

➤ The supermarket chain Carrefour added price alerts to 26 products, warning consumers that the brand has shrunk the size while raising the price, known as “shrinkflation.” The grocery chain hopes to pressure suppliers to cut prices. (More)

➤The United Auto Workers strike heads into its fourth day today with no end yet in sight. The UAW met with Detroit carmakers on Saturday, and more negotiations are planned for today. Nearly 13,000 workers have walked out so far. (More)

➤ Actress Drew Barrymore abruptly reversed course, saying now that she won’t be resuming her talk show without writers after all. The show was set to return despite the writers’ strike, but heavy criticism convinced Barrymore to stand down. (More)

➤ Three newly discovered spiders in Brazil were names for ‘Star Trek’ characters Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. All three arachnids belong to the genus Roddenberryus, named for ‘Star Trek’ creator Gene Roddenberry. (See Spiders)

➤ Scientists have developed a new “lab-on-a-drone” measuring device that can analyze pollution levels while floating in mid-air, allowing continuous and more accurate monitoring of air quality. (More)

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➤ The United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York this week, and President Biden is scheduled to address the assembly on Tuesday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will also speak, his first in-person speech since Russia’s invasion. (More)

➤ The NFL has something new tonight for Monday Night Football: two games instead of one, overlapping by an hour. The Saints take on the Panthers at 7:15 on ESPN, while the Browns play the Steelers at 8:15 on ABC. (Here’s How to Watch)

➤ A man carrying an open container of beer while riding horseback was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for DUI, which said “the rules of the road apply to those riding animals on the highway.” (See Photo)

➤ Smithsonian Magazine published a collection of its best photographs from U.S. National Parks. The photos were selected from winners of its photo contests over the years. (See Photos)

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Saturday’s Results:

Have you read a book written by Ernest Hemingway?

Yes: 62%
No: 38%

Today’s Trivia

What’s the largest airport in America in terms of physical size?