Chuck Schumer Trolls Larry Kudlow, Cracks Open A ‘Plant-Based Beer’ During The Oscars

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) threw some shade at Donald Trump’s former economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Sunday:

It was a reference to a gaffe on Fox Business last week. Kudlow, who joined the network as a host after leaving the White House, was railing against the Green New Deal proposal to combat climate change and falsely claimed it would force an end to America’s consumption of meat, eggs and dairy.

“Speaking of stupid, America has to, get this, America has to stop eating meat, stop eating poultry and fish, seafood, eggs, dairy and animal-based fats,” Kudlow said. “OK, got that? No burgers on July Fourth. No steaks on the barbecue. … So get ready. You can throw back a plant-based beer with your grilled Brussels sprouts and wave your American flag.”

Guidance to reduce meat intake for sustainability purposes is often turned into a culture war issue by conservatives, who have cast it as a liberal effort to take away ― or “cancel” ― eating meat.

Beers are, of course, plant-based to begin with. They’re typically made from grains, hops and yeast. Kudlow’s blunder prompted mockery online as commenters inquired where they might find this curious, meat-based alternative that he’s apparently had his hands on all this time.

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Crédit Agricole Italia To Hold Approx. 91.17% Of Share Capital Of CreVal – Quick Facts

Crédit Agricole Italia said, based on the provisional results, approximately 90.94% of CreVal shares subject to the offer and representing approximately 88.71% of the share capital of CreVal have been tendered. As a result, and taking into account the 2.45% stake in CreVal already owned, Crédit Agricole Italia will now hold a total of approximately 91.17% of the share capital of CreVal.

The price paid by Crédit Agricole Italia is of 12.270 euros per share, ex dividend. Also, a dividend of 0.230 euros per share will be paid on 28 April 2021 by CreVal.

The Best and Worst Moments of the 2021 Oscars

In between a cinematic entrance and a letdown of an ending, there were breakthroughs, heartbreaks and a wolf howl. It was a strange night.

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Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast: Flat out of hell | Liz Truss, Jess Phillips & Bill Gates

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss insists the Prime Minister hasn’t broken any rules around the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat.

Labour’s Jess Phillips calls for a full investigation. Philanthropist Bill Gates argues for vaccines to be sent to the developing world soon. He also criticises UK foreign aid cuts.

‘Spineless Coward’: Kevin McCarthy Ripped For Defending Trump’s Riot Response

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was called out on social media for defending former President Donald Trump’s failure to rein in his supporters as they attacked the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

McCarthy initially said Trump “bears responsibility” for the riot and admitted the then-president was too slow to respond. 

“He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding,” McCarthy said a week after the insurrection.

But on Sunday, he changed his tune completely, telling Fox News that Trump promised to help stop the violent attack on the Capitol carried out by his supporters. 

“And that’s what he did,” McCarthy said. “He put a video out later.”

Trump waited hours to release the video, eventually telling the rioters “we love you” as he asked them to go home. 

On Sunday, McCarthy wouldn’t answer a question about a report claiming his conversation with Trump during the riot didn’t go nearly as well as he indicated.  

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) said McCarthy told her that when he asked Trump to stop the attack, the then-president replied: “Well, Kevin, I guess these people are more upset about the election than you are.”

McCarthy’s flip-flop led to quite the reaction on Twitter:  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd Q1 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP) announced a profit for its first quarter that climbed from the same period last year.

The company’s bottom line totaled $182.9 million, or $1.33 per share. This compares with $178.7 million, or $1.23 per share, in last year’s first quarter.

Excluding items, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd reported adjusted earnings of $211.2 million or $1.54 per share for the period.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.50 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.

The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 4.3% to $507.6 million from $486.5 million last year.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q1): $211.2 Mln. vs. $205.9 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $1.54 vs. $1.42 last year.
-Analysts Estimate: $1.50
-Revenue (Q1): $507.6 Mln vs. $486.5 Mln last year.

EARNINGS SUMMARY: Details of Alliance Resource Partners LP Q1 Earnings Report

Below are the earnings highlights for Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP):

-Earnings: $24.75 million in Q1 vs. -$144.78 million in the same period last year.
-EPS: $0.19 in Q1 vs. -$1.14 in the same period last year.
-Analysts projected $0.23 per share
-Revenue: $318.62 million in Q1 vs. $350.76 million in the same period last year.