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☆ An 80-year-old had a stroke during a Norwegian cruise excursion. After the ship left her behind on an African island, her family tracked her journey home using an Apple AirTag.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The cruise continued sailing, and the tour company said they left her with other stranded cruisers. AdvertisementIt wasn't a surprise to Julie Lenkoff's family that she was going on another cruise. During the tour, she passed out and fell, Diogo Beirão, the chief operating officer of the tour company, confirmed to BI. Kurt said he and the rest of Lenkoff's family had no idea this was happening since Norwegian hadn't contacted them. Kurt GiesToday, Lenkoff is in critical conditionSince arriving at the hospital in California, Kurt told BI that Lenkoff has undergone numerous tests and scans.

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☆ Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded on a small African island after missing a deadline to re-embark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA couple says they were stranded on a small African island after they missed a cruise ship's boarding deadline, according to local media. Jay and Jill Campbell, from Garden City, South Carolina, described their ordeal with a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in an interview with WPDE, their local ABC affiliate. The cruise line said the passengers missed the "all aboard time of 3 p.m. local time." AdvertisementThough cruise ships need to stay punctual, ruined-vacation stories like this are a reputational risk and might put people off. Last September, more than 200 people got stuck in a remote part of Greenland after their cruise ship ran aground.

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☆ Biden pulls even with Trump as economic view improves slightly, CNBC survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Evelyn Hockstein | David Swanson | ReutersAmericans' views on the economy have improved modestly, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey, helping President Biden pull even with Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup. But former President Trump holds a commanding lead on several economic issues, like inflation, taxes and immigration, that voters say are most important in this election. The survey of 1,001 Americans across the country showed 46% of voters choose Trump and 45% picking Biden in a one-on-one match with 10% undecided. Younger Democrats, in fact, are evenly split on the presidents handling of foreign policy. While those issues look to be dragging on the president's approval, he has received a boost from somewhat better overall views on the economy.

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☆ Biden would lose in matchup vs. Trump, according to CNBC survey; Israel funding has strong support
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The CNBC All-America Economic Survey also finds support for President Joe Biden at nearly all-time lows and that he would lose by 4 points to former President Donald Trump in a head-to-head race. A smaller, but still solid 61% majority respond that it's important to fund military aid to Ukraine compared with 52% who support military and economic aid to Taiwan. Falling Biden supportMeanwhile, a combination of negative views on the economy and geopolitical tensions looks to be eroding support for President Biden. It's the highest disapproval and second-lowest approval rating of Biden's presidency. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwardsBiden's 32% approval rating on the economy is the lowest of his presidency, while the 63% economic disapproval rating is the second lowest.

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☆ Biden's economic approval rating rises slightly, but is still just 37% despite 'Bidenomics' push
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The president's economic approval rating inched up by 3 percentage points compared with the prior survey in April, with a 4-point drop in disapproval. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwardsThe survey showed small gains in Americans' views on the economy, though to levels that remain depressed. The percentage of Americans saying the economy is excellent or good rose 6 points to a still-low 20%. And Americans believe Republicans have better policies than Democrats to handle the key economic issues, often by substantial margins. Republicans lead Democrats by double digits when asked which party would do a better job on the economy, inflation and improving the respondent's personal financial situation.

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☆ Majority of Americans say Trump's indictment won't affect their vote, CNBC survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former U.S. President Donald Trump departs from Trump Tower to give a deposition to New York Attorney General Letitia James who sued Trump and his Trump Organization, in New York City, April 13, 2023. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards CNBCA quarter of those polled said they are less likely to vote for the former president due to the indictment. Women – especially younger women – Black Americans and those with college and post-graduate degrees are most likely to say their vote has been affected. The survey, which polled 1,000 people across the country, was conducted between April 6 and April 11 and has a margin of error of +/-3.1%. It was overwhelmingly supported by Democrats, but also 64% of younger Americans, 60% of women and 54% of Independents.

☆ Consumers’ caution around holiday spending is the highest since 2013, CNBC survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

American shoppers plan to watch their wallets closely this holiday shopping season, with 41% saying they plan to spend less this year than last, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey . The survey found that average spending intentions for gifts fell 11% from last year to $907 from $1,004 last year when Americans were flush with cash from government stimulus. A third of Americans say they will spend less because of inflation. The CNBC All-America Economic Survey of 801 Americans throughout the nation was conducted during Nov. 26-30. The survey found 30% of participants saying they would use credit cards they don't intend to pay off immediately or other debt in their holiday shopping, up eight points from last year.

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