Comment on Seeking IMF Aid Brings Argentina Relief---And Political Challenges

What should we make of the ceasefire that could have been concluded months ago, saving thousands of Palestinian lives in Gaza and the lives of at least some of the hostages held by Hamas and their allies? One can only celebrate that, at least for six weeks, Palestinian civilians in Gaza might no longer face regular bombardment, starvation, and deprivation at the hands of Israeli forces.

States like Texas, Minnesota and North Carolina host annual beer competitions that celebrate the best pours from local breweries. Given Colorado’s reputation as the “state of craft beer,” brewers here believe a similar contest is warranted to toast an industry that bolsters the local economy to the tune of $2.5 billion per year. That sentiment is what inspired the new Colorado Brewers Cup, a first-of-its-kind competition organized by the state brewers guild.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that will pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks and lead to the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, President Joe Biden confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Hamas and its allied militant groups are expected to release 33 hostages seized from Israel during the attacks of October 7, 2023, Biden announced Wednesday, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

A three-building multi-housing community in Denver’s Hampden South neighborhood has been sold for $91.1 million, according to the city’s Assessor’s Office. Formerly called The District by Windsor, 6300 E Hampden Avenue, The District at Hampden South was sold by GID, a real estate company based in Boston, to Mesirow Financial, a Chicago-based financial services firm, according to a Tuesday news release from JLL Capital Markets. “The sale of The District by Windsor demonstrates the continued investor appetite for well-located, value-add multi-housing assets in the Denver metro area,” said Jordan Robbins, senior managing director at JLL, in the news release. “The property’s strategic location near major employment centers and its potential for unit interior upgrades made it an attractive investment opportunity in today’s market.” Constructed in 2007, the mid-rise apartment community is situated on a 7-acre plot and features nearly 250,000 square feet of residential space, complemented by 16,622 square feet of commercial space. The property is also near a King Soopers and transportation like the Belleview Station and RTD Southmoor Station, offering convenient access to shopping centers and major employment hubs, including the Southeast Business Corridor. According to Denver property records, GID purchased the property for a little over $60 million in January 2008. With over 60 years of experience, GID manages $30 billion in assets as of Sept.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons (right) sent the letter to two Trump nominees, including Scott Bessent (center). Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images; Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty ImagesSome Republicans have urged Trump and his nominees to kill the IRS's free direct-tax-filing tool. Sens.