Judging by algorithm: Using risk factors to score defendants

Instead of holding criminal defendants on cash bail, courts around the United States are increasingly using algorithmic risk-assessment tools to help judges decide if a defendant should be jailed or go free while awaiting trial.One... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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No penalty: Small businesses let sports fans enjoy big games

NEW YORK (AP) — While customers are watching the Super Bowl at Boston's Common Ground Bar and Grill, waiters and bartenders will pause to see key moments as well. General Manager Jeff John understands his staff wants to see if the... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Experts talk about cruising: Trends, issues and tips

MIAMI (AP) — What are the latest cruise trends? Have Caribbean ports recovered post-hurricane? What about the old saying that cruises are for the "overfed, the newlywed and the nearly dead"?Three experts discussed these issues and... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The Latest: Pharmacist in meningitis outbreak gets prison

BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on sentencing in the 2012 meningitis outbreak (all times local):12:40 p.m.A pharmacist at a Massachusetts facility responsible for the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people and sickened... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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UN reviews 206 companies over links to Israeli settlements

The UN human rights office said Wednesday that 206 companies — mostly Israeli and American — are facing a review of their business practices involving Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.In... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street's sharp decline

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street recorded its biggest decline since August.KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.6 percent to 3,465.82 and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 0.8 percent to 23,098.29.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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When to Jump: Author Mike Lewis reveals four steps to change your life in new book

Shhhhh, quiet now. Can you hear that little voice inside your head?Whatever it's telling you, listen up, because it could be your new life calling.That's the advice from Mike Lewis, a venture capitalist turned pro-squash player,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Kiwi agriculture set for another golden year

Favourable market conditions are set to underpin a second consecutive year of broad-based profitability for New Zealand agriculture, says rural lending specialist Rabobank.In its annual Agribusiness Outlook Rabobank said 2018 should... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Feds seek 35 years for pharmacist in meningitis outbreak

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts pharmacist convicted of mail fraud and racketeering in connection with a deadly meningitis outbreak is set to be sentenced.Prosecutors in Boston's federal court will ask a judge Wednesday to sentence... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Massachusetts gambling regulators to review Wynn allegations

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gambling regulators are holding a special meeting to discuss sexual misconduct allegations against casino magnate Steve Wynn, whose company is building a $2.4 billion casino outside Boston.The Massachusetts... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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