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☆ Amid campus protests, some teens and parents reconsider enrollment decisions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

I was so dead set on going,” said the private school student, who is Jewish. Before police were deployed to campus, pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters were clashing at the school , according to multiple reports. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Columbia University students gather for a picket organized by the Student Workers Union (UAW Local 2710) on Monday, April 29. Columbia student Cameron Jones told CNN: "I am Jewish and, to me, Passover symbolizes perseverance and resilience. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22.

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☆ Biden left without an easy solution as campus protests heat up
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Kevin Liptak | Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

Demonstrators supporting Palestinians in Gaza barricade themselves inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia University in New York City on April 30. On Tuesday, White House officials sharply condemned the takeover of a building at Columbia University, voicing a rebuke of tactics they said went too far. Before police were deployed to campus, pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters were clashing at the school , according to multiple reports. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Columbia University students gather for a picket organized by the Student Workers Union (UAW Local 2710) on Monday, April 29. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22.

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☆ Democrats: College campus protests highlight tensions in Biden’s coalition
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Pro-Palestinian protesters confront a Texas state trooper at the University of Texas in Austin on Monday, April 29. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Protesters link arms at Emerson College in Boston on April 24. Brian Snyder/Reuters House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media on the campus of Columbia University after meeting with Jewish students on April 24. Alex Kent/AFP/Getty Images People watch from a window as New York University students set up a tent encampment on April 22. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22.

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☆ Why this campus turmoil story is so complex
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( David Goldman | Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Brian Snyder/Reuters House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media on the campus of Columbia University after meeting with Jewish students on April 24. Alex Kent/AFP/Getty Images People watch from a window as New York University students set up a tent encampment on April 22. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22. The White House and multiple governors have voiced support for Jewish students and urged protesters and universities to exercise restraint. Yet hundreds of protesters have been arrested for trespassing and for violating school rules, including blocking access to campus buildings or other disruptions on campus.

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☆ The electric car revolution is on track, says IEA
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“The continued momentum behind electric cars is clear in our data, although it is stronger in some markets than others,” IEA executive director Fatih Birol said in a statement. Last year, global EV sales grew 35% to almost 14 million. “Intensifying market competition and improving battery technologies are expected to reduce (EV) prices in the coming years,” the IEA said. “Growing electric car exports from Chinese automakers, which accounted for more than half of all electric car sales in 2023, could add to downward pressure on purchase prices,” it added. By 2030, almost one in three cars on the roads in China is set to be electric, according to the IEA.

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☆ Tech's earnings bonanza this week shines spotlight on growing troubles at Tesla, Google
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesAs tech's behemoths get set to report earnings this week, they do so facing a mountain of drama. Tesla kicks off tech earnings season after the close of trading on Tuesday, with shares of the electric vehicle maker trading at their lowest since January 2023. When it comes to AI, Meta debuted its assistant — Meta AI — on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger last week. Loren Elliott | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOn a busy Thursday for tech earnings, Alphabet is likely to capture the most attention. On Thursday, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced a consolidation of the company's AI teams, including responsible AI and related research teams, under the Google DeepMind umbrella.

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☆ Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’ is a middle row of goodies that have nothing to do with groceries. Shoppers are huge fans of it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Inside every Aldi store is a single aisle of merchandise that mostly has nothing to do with groceries. The Wednesday rush can often be pinned on die-hard Aldi shoppers, 3 million of whom are members of the very active Aldi Aisle of Shame Facebook page and frequently post about their latest aisle of shame hauls. They know it’s Aldi,” Pratt said. The German Supermarket acquired Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarkets and other grocery stores in the Southeast in an attempt to increase its presence in the region. That’s where this aisle of shame fits in and helps Aldi offer its low prices overall.”

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☆ It took an Austin developer 4 years to build 4 small homes that he made no money on as the city struggles to bridge the gap between tiny apartments and pricy houses
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementFor decades, the city's restrictive zoning and land-use policies have made missing-middle housing almost impossible to build. But there aren't many options, particularly for homeownership, between mostly high-end apartments and prohibitively expensive single-family homes. But he's concerned the law won't do enough to shorten the permitting process for missing-middle housing construction. The HOME Act will encourage the construction of smaller single-family homes and promote density, making housing — particularly homeownership — more affordable. Turner just wants the city to "level the playing field" for developers who are willing to build missing-middle housing.

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☆ I'm buying a house in 2024. Here's why I'm sticking with a traditional fixed-rate mortgage despite the trendier options promising to save me money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Despite enticing alternatives, a fixed-rate mortgage remains the best option for us. With mortgage interest rates still close to 7%, alternative mortgages like adjustable-rate loans and mortgages with shorter maturities are gaining in popularity. AdvertisementThe beauty of the fixed-rate mortgage is that it offers certainty in an uncertain world. Any gain somebody might get with a lower interest rate might be offset by paying more for the house. So, we will be sticking with a fixed-rate mortgage and shopping around for the best rate.

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☆ Dell workers can stay remote — but they're not going to get promoted
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementUnder the new policy, staff were told that from May almost all will be classified as either "hybrid," or "remote." Dell told BI in a statement that "in-person connections paired with a flexible approach are critical to drive innovation and value differentiation." The Dell worker lives about a 45-minute drive from the nearest office and works 10-hour shifts four days a week. AdvertisementAnother Dell worker told BI: "I would support that if I actually had team members that were local and would actually go on-site. Period," the senior Dell worker agreed.

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☆ Major airlines raised fees for checked bags. Here are 7 ways to cut costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChecked bag fees represent big revenueA checked bag is one stored in a plane's cargo hold during a flight. While that service was free in years past, it's now standard for major airlines to charge for checked bags. By late 2023, it was about double for many carriers: $30 to $35 for one checked bag, Nastro said. Fly with certain airlinesDaniel Garrido | Moment | Getty ImagesThere are a few airlines that still don't charge for a checked bag. Those who wait to pay until arriving at the gate, for example, would pay $99 for a checked bag or carry-on, the chart indicates.

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Image Credit... Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesHere we are: Voters are heading to the polls today in South Carolina for the first official Democratic primary, where President Biden is all but assured to win. South Carolina Democrats are trying to prevent similar voters from backing Ms. Haley on Saturday by highlighting her conservative record. They urged voters to participate in the Democratic primary, rather than in the Republican contest in three weeks, as South Carolina’s open primary allows. Polls in South Carolina opened at 7 a.m. Eastern time and will close at 7 p.m. Maya King and Reid J. Epstein contributed reporting from South Carolina.

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☆ The man who shadowed King Charles for a year describes what life for the royal is really like
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The British journalist shadowed King Charles for the BBC documentary, "Charles III: The Coronation Year." (In the US, it's retitled "The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy.") Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne ended their respective marriages, and the royal family's largest residence, Windsor Castle, was severely damaged in a fire. King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023. King Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla Parker-Bowles (Olivia Williams) in "The Crown" season six.

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☆ A winter weather pattern change is about to bring a wild swing in temperatures to the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean/USA Today Network Snow falls on parked cars in Concord, New Hampshire, on January 16. Monday's caucuses were the coldest ever , with high temperatures below zero across much of the state. Dan Powers/USA Today Network Firefighters rescue a man after his car was stuck in a flooded area in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 9. Gregg Pachkowski/USA Today Network Snow covers the trees around the Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary in Hubertus, Wisconsin, on January 9. Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network Flooding is seen at an intersection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 9.

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☆ Egg prices are on the rise again. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesEgg prices are on the rise again, after having fallen from record highs in 2023. Average egg prices jumped 8.9% from November to December, following a 2.2% rise the prior month, according to the consumer price index. December's egg price move was the largest relative to other items in the CPI basket, which measures prices of everything from concert tickets to furniture, electricity and prescription drugs. There are more than 368 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S., the USDA said. At the time, a farm group alleged that price gouging and profiteering among major egg suppliers also drove high prices in 2022, though some economists were skeptical that factor was at play.

Persons: Brandon Bell, Matthew Hatcher, Rispoli Organizations: Kroger, Getty, U.S . Department, Labor, Afp Locations: Houston , Texas, U.S

☆ Northwest faces freezing rain and heavy snow while Arctic blast loosens its grip on eastern US
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | Robert Shackelford | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean/USA Today Network Snow falls on parked cars in Concord, New Hampshire, on January 16. Gary Hershorn/Corbis News/Getty Images Snow and ice dust a worker who was removing snow from a sidewalk in Des Moines on January 13. Dan Powers/USA Today Network Firefighters rescue a man after his car was stuck in a flooded area in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 9. Gregg Pachkowski/USA Today Network Snow covers the trees around the Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary in Hubertus, Wisconsin, on January 9. Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network Flooding is seen at an intersection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 9.

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☆ What the COP28 deal means for the U.S. as oil and gas production hits record levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-13 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The agreement, known as the global stocktake, was hailed as "historic" by COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber during his closing speech. Samuel Corum | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesU.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Wednesday that the COP28 agreement "sends very strong messages to the world." The fight to end oil, gas and coal must now be taken up at the country level with the United States leading the way. Fossil fuels and climate financeUnder Biden, the U.S. passed the most aggressive climate investment ever taken by Congress, a bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. Nonetheless, the White House has frequently received sharp criticism over its plans to expand oil and gas production.

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☆ Consumers Pulled Back on Spending in October
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Gwynn Guilford | Nick Timiraos | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Consumers saw inflation cool in October after gasoline prices fell and underlying price pressures eased. The report suggests the Fed is likely done raising interest rates. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesAmericans slowed their spending in October and inflation continued cooling as the economy downshifted from a fast-paced third quarter. Consumer spending rose 0.2% in October, down sharply from a 0.7% rise in September, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The combination of ebbing income growth, high interest rates and prices, dwindling pandemic savings and the resumption of student loan payments are eroding Americans’ ability to keep boosting their spending as briskly as they did through the summer, economists say.

Persons: Brandon Bell Organizations: Getty, Commerce Department

☆ How climate change got sucked into the culture wars
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Laura Paddison | Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

For an example of how climate change is increasingly becoming a flashpoint in the culture wars, Germany is a good place to start. Meanwhile, Spain’s far-right Vox party vowed to defend the country against “the new climate religion.”But to understand why climate change and the culture wars have become so enmeshed globally, experts say the United States probably holds the key. It’s effective, it does scare people.”The origins of the climate culture war in the US lie in the early 1990s, when a new push for global climate action collided with big geopolitical change, McCright said. Lightning rod for right wing mediaConservative media has played an outsized role in fueling culture war narratives, according to experts. Fox has “been laying the groundwork necessary for positioning climate policies as a culture war issue for a long time,” she said.

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[1/2] Former U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a briefing on security at the U.S. southern border with Mexico in Weslaco, Texas, U.S. June 30, 2021. We need a president who's going to secure the border," Abbott said. "You're not going to have to worry about the border anymore, governor ... you're not going to have to worry about the border in Texas or Arizona or anywhere else." Since Biden took office in 2021, U.S. border agents have made more than 5 million arrests of migrants making irregular crossings - not through a controlled border station - over the U.S.-Mexico border. But he has struggled with record levels of migrants caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Persons: Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, Brandon Bell, Republican Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden, Abbott, who's, Biden, David Morgan, Jasper Ward, Scott Malone, Bill Berkrot, Chris Reese Organizations: U.S, Texas, Republican, Democratic, Texas National Guard, Texas Department of Public Safety, Trump, Lone Star, Thomson Locations: U.S, Mexico, Weslaco , Texas, Edinburg , Texas, Biden's, United States, America, Texas, Arizona, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Mexican, Washington

☆ Is the Stage Set for a Year-End Rally?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Jon Sindreu | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Consumers saw inflation cool in October after gasoline prices fell and underlying price pressures eased. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesStock investors are getting early Christmas presents: Third-quarter corporate earnings were strong and inflation keeps heading lower. With all the good news already priced in and bond yields offering stiff competition, though, there is less room for the usual seasonal rally. Investors are feeling optimistic following Tuesday’s lower-than-expected inflation data. The two indexes are up 17% and 7% respectively in 2023.

Persons: Brandon Bell Organizations: Getty Images Stock Locations: Europe

☆ October Inflation Cools, Signaling End to Fed Interest Rate Hikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

October Inflation Cools, Signaling End to Fed Interest Rate HikesConsumers saw inflation cool in October after gasoline prices fell and underlying price pressures eased. The report suggests the Fed is likely done raising interest rates. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Persons: Brandon Bell Organizations: Getty

☆ The hidden woes of being in a relationship with a startup founder
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, a Business Insider reporter gives her unique perspective on navigating life as a startup founder's wife. The big storyA founder's other backerJosh Cochran for InsiderThe startup world is not for the faint of heart. Melia's account of her relationship with Kyle and his startup is equal parts entertaining, heartwrenching, and informative. AdvertisementJosh Cochran for InsiderAs if being a founder spouse wasn't difficult enough, Melia has the bonus of covering the space as a reporter. And while that's true of any relationship, it's especially pertinent in the volatile startup ecosystem.

Persons: —, Josh Cochran, it's, Insider's Melia Russell, Kyle, Melia, takeaways Melia, Lennihan, Alexander Spatari, Pete Weir, Weir, — it's, HENRY, Steve Irwin, Satya Nadella, Bolton Clarke, Dan DeFrancesco, Naga Siu, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Service, Brandon Bell, Getty, Associated Press, Apple, Google, US, York City, Discovery Education, Australia, Microsoft, Cisco Locations: Brandon, York, New York City, San Diego, London, New York

☆ What to Watch in the CPI Report: Did Inflation Heat Up or Cool Down Last Month?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Amara Omeokwe | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesAmericans paid less for gasoline last month, helping keep inflation in check, but underlying price pressures remained steady in October, analysts estimate. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal estimate consumer prices rose 0.1% in October from the prior month and 3.3% from a year earlier. Those economists also think so-called core prices, which exclude volatile food and energy items, rose 0.3% in October from the prior month and 4.1% from a year earlier. At some point, an inflation reading could make the Fed more comfortable with the progress it has made to slow price increases. The Labor Department will release the October consumer-price index report at 8.30 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday.

Persons: Brandon Bell, “, ”, Sarah House Organizations: Getty, Federal, Wall, Labor Department Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ These are the top 10 holdings of the Mormon Church's $47 billion stock portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The investment arm of the Mormon Church revealed some of its holdings in a 13F filing on Tuesday. These are the top 10 holdings of the Mormon Church's stock portfolio as of September 30. AdvertisementThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' has an investment portfolio topping $100 billion that includes $47 billion invested in stocks. AdvertisementThe church reports its stock holdings on a quarterly basis, and a recent 13F filing revealed its top holdings as of September 30. These are the Mormon Church's top 10 stocks holdings at the end of the third quarter.

Persons: —, of Jesus Christ, Tesla Brandon Bell, Ethan Miller, Microsoft Satya Nadella, Sean Gallup, Justin Sullivan Organizations: Mormon, Service, of Jesus, SEC, Advisors, Exxon Mobil, Mastercard Reuters, UnitedHealth, Reuters, Nvidia, Microsoft, Getty, Apple

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