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☆ It's 'impossible to say the bottom is in' for commercial real estate, says Fortress Co-CEO Drew McKnight
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIt's 'impossible to say the bottom is in' for commercial real estate, says Fortress Co-CEO Drew McKnightHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Real estate has not bottomed yet, predicts Fortress Investment Group co-CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailReal estate has not bottomed yet, predicts Fortress Investment Group co-CEODrew McKnight, Fortress Investment Group co-CEO & managing partner, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the real estate and banking spaces and why he believes commercial real estate is still a big problem for banks.

Persons: Drew McKnight Organizations: Fortress Investment Group

☆ The economic data haven't been 'as bad as expected', says Regions Bank CIO Alan McKnight
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe economic data haven't been 'as bad as expected', says Regions Bank CIO Alan McKnightAlan McKnight, Regions Bank CIO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss McKnight's reaction to the week's economic data, what to expect from next week's Federal Reserve meeting, and if the economy has successfully avoided a recession.

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☆ Barbie is the blueprint as Mattel seeks to revitalize American Girl, Fisher-Price
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

This is especially important for the company's Fisher-Price and American Girl brands, which have been in the midst of their own transformations for several years. In just the last year, net global sales for American Girl were down 9%. When it comes to to the American Girl brand, Kreiz admits that the challenges "were not product driven," but rather an issue with its commercial strategy. American Girl doll by Mattel Source: Mattel"We think there's some real opportunities to continue to grow the brand and extend the story that exists within American Girl thoughtfully, and we want to do it authentically," said Silverman. Mattel executives remained tightlipped about what to expect from an upcoming American Girl movie, which currently does not have a release date.

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☆ With the Oscar-nominated ‘Barbie,’ Mattel has arrived in Hollywood. What’s next for the toy company?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Driven largely by benefits associated with the “Barbie” movie, Mattel finished last year strong with 24% fourth-quarter growth. Before the “Barbie” movie was released, the Barbie brand already had a 99% rate of global brand awareness, selling more than 100 dolls every single minute, according to Mattel. What’s next for Mattel Films? Mattel Films, which is headed by Oscar-nominated producer Robbie Brenner, faces a lot of pressure to live up to “Barbie” with its second go-around. When asked about the possibility of an R-rated film at Mattel, Kreiz says, “I wouldn’t rule out different scenarios.

Persons: CNN — Barbie, “ Barbie ”, Fisher Price, Barbie, J.J . Abrams, Vin Diesel, ”, Lena Dunham, Lily Collins, “ Barney, Daniel Kaluuya, Bob, Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Ramos, “, Matt Mason, Tom Hanks, KELLY CLARKSON, Jennifer Lopez Weiss Eubanks, Mattel, Ynon Kreiz, Kreiz, ” Kreiz, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie’s “ Barbie ”, Chris Pizzello, Lisa McKnight, ” Barbie, “ Barbie, Robbie, Amy Schumer, Anne Hathaway, ” McKnight, Barney ’, Oscar, Robbie Brenner, Gerwig, Mark Ronson, Barney, BARNEY, “ It’s, ‘ Barbie, ’ ” Organizations: CNN, Academy, Hollywood, American, Warner Bros . Pictures, Marvel, Mattel, UNO, KELLY CLARKSON SHOW, Fox Kids Europe, Endemol, Hasbro, Universal, Sony, Mattel Films, Entertainment, Everett, haven’t Locations: Hollywood, J.J, ”, Arizona, Los Angeles, Cold

☆ A dead Russian spacecraft almost collided with a NASA satellite. The crash could have sent 7,500 bits of debris rocketing around Earth.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In the worst-case scenario, the collision would have ejected 7,500 bits of debris into low-Earth orbit. Satellite collisions are becoming more likely as the amount of space junk in low-Earth orbit grows. Even the tiniest debris can damage the space station and endanger astronauts, though no astronaut has lost their life due to space debris (yet). The race to clean up spaceThe consequences of space debris are very real, so much so, that the worst-case scenario has a name: Kessler syndrome. TransAstra's capture bags could help solve Earth's space debris problem.

Persons: —, LeoLabs, Darren McKnight, NASA ODPO, Kessler, Astroscale Organizations: Service, Space, NASA, European Space Agency, Federal Communications Commission, Dish Locations: Russia, India

Below, we'll teach you where to watch Survivor live and on-demand throughout the new season. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN+. Using this method, you should be able to use your existing live TV package from overseas and watch Survivor. Check it out below:Who are the Survivor season 46 contestants? Survivor season 46 will showcase 18 contestants split amongst three tribes.

Persons: Jeff Probst, Fubo, Hulu's, VPNs, ExpressVPN, Q Burdette, Jessica, Jess, Chong, Charlie Davis, Tevin Davis, Tiffany Nicole Ervin, Moriah Gaynor, Maria Shrime Gonzalez, Bhanu Gopal, Jem, Hussain, Adams, David, Ben Katzman, Hunter McKnight, Randen Montalvo, Tim Spicer, Soda Thompson, Venus, Kenzie Petty, Liz Wilcox Organizations: Business, Survivor, CBS, USA Survivor, Paramount Plus, Paramount, Showtime, Hulu, Disney Plus, ESPN, Canada Survivor, Global, Dallas, Atlanta Locations: Fiji, USA, Canada, Memphis, TN, Francisco , CA, Boston, Richmond , VA, , NJ, Diego , CA, Dallas , TX, MA, Chicago , IL, Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Orlando, Hopatcong , NJ, Toronto , Ontario, Charlotte , NC

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A suspended magistrate judge in Pennsylvania shot her estranged boyfriend in the head as he slept last weekend, police said Thursday in filing attempted murder and aggravated assault charges against her. Police wrote that McCoy, 54, had tried “numerous times” to get McKnight to move out after he ended their one-year relationship. He went to bed at about 11 p.m.McCoy awoke to “massive head pain” and was unable to see, police said, and when he began to scream McKnight told him, “Mike what did you do to yourself?" McCoy told police at the scene and later at the hospital that he did not shoot himself. Pennlive.com reported McKnight was not charged for shooting her estranged husband in 2019 — after inviting him to her home to help her move furniture.

Persons: Sonya M, McKnight, Michael McCoy, McCoy, Mike, Detectives, Sean McCormack, McCormack, Pennlive.com, Pennlive Organizations: Susquehanna, Susquehanna Township Police, Police, Judicial, Pennsylvania Locations: HARRISBURG, Pa, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin, Dauphin County, Cumberland County

☆ Fortress’s Drew McKnight and Oaktree’s Armen Panossian on private credit in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFortress’s Drew McKnight and Oaktree’s Armen Panossian on private credit in 2024Drew McKnight, Co-CEO and managing partner of Fortress; Armen Panossian, incoming Co-CEO of Oaktree, join\ 'Fast Money' to talk private credit, the Federal Reserve, macro trends their watching and more.

Persons: Fortress’s Drew McKnight, Oaktree’s Armen Panossian, Drew McKnight, Armen Panossian Organizations: Oaktree, Federal Reserve

☆ Tech earnings this season will justify their valuations, says Alan McKnight
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTech earnings this season will justify their valuations, says Alan McKnightAlan McKnight, Regions Wealth Management CIO, discusses the busiest week of earnings season and the upcoming Fed decision.

Persons: Alan McKnight Alan McKnight Organizations: Tech, Wealth Management

☆ A mysterious respiratory illness that infects dogs is spreading across the US. Here's how to protect your pooch, and what to do if you think they have it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementA mysterious respiratory illness is spreading between dogs across the US, and veterinarians aren't sure what's causing it. AdvertisementHere's what to look out for in your pooch, and how to do your best to protect your dog against infection. How to protect your pupIt's best to avoid areas with high dog traffic while this sickness is spreading. Advertisement"I think we've all learned more than we ever wanted to know about respiratory disease and how it passes over the last few years. What to do if you think your dog got infectedMcKnight recommends taking your dog to the vet to get a workup done if you think they may have symptoms.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - A lively crowd gathered on a sunny Sunday in San Francisco to protest a meeting of cross-Pacific political leaders and a wide spectrum of other issues, prominently including those calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The home of 1960s counterculture, San Francisco has retained an anti-authoritarian sensibility even as tech companies and employees have made the city a global influencer. The action could become confrontational on Wednesday, with protesters calling to block attendees from entering the San Francisco conference center. San Francisco is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic slower than many cities, with some major retailers abandoning Market Street. San Francisco tourism is much reduced from pre-pandemic levels, according to data from hotel analytics firm STR published in June.

Persons: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Biden, Roberto Ruiz, Sarah R, Marty Brewer, Ann Saphir, Matt McKnight, Peter Henderson, Grant McCool Organizations: FRANCISCO, Pacific, Protesters, Economic Cooperation, Police, APEC, San, Market, Geoscience, Thomson Locations: San Francisco, Israel, Francisco's, Asia, Francisco, Gaza

☆ APEC San Francisco Protesters Span Gamut of Political Issues
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Ann Saphir and Matt McKnightSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A lively crowd gathered on a sunny Sunday in San Francisco to protest a meeting of cross-Pacific political leaders and a wide spectrum of other issues, prominently including those calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The home of 1960s counterculture, San Francisco has retained an anti-authoritarian sensibility even as tech companies and employees have made the city a global influencer. The action could become confrontational on Wednesday, with protesters calling to block attendees from entering the San Francisco conference center. San Francisco is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic slower than many cities, with some major retailers abandoning Market Street. San Francisco tourism is much reduced from pre-pandemic levels, according to data from hotel analytics firm STR published in June.

Persons: Ann Saphir, Matt McKnight, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Biden, Roberto Ruiz, Sarah R, Marty Brewer, Peter Henderson, Grant McCool Organizations: FRANCISCO, Reuters, Pacific, Protesters, Economic Cooperation, Police, APEC, San, Market, Geoscience Locations: San Francisco, Israel, Francisco's, Asia, Francisco, Gaza

A Boeing 737 MAX sits outside the hangar during a media tour of the Boeing 737 MAX at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington December 8, 2015. "We're getting closer and closer," Watterson said of the certification work. However, delays in certification have forced Southwest to convert dozens of orders for 150-seater MAX 7 aircraft into the larger 175-seater MAX 8 variant. Both the MAX 7 and the largest model MAX 10 are waiting for the FAA's certification, with MAX 10 slated for its first delivery in 2024. "The fact that the number of open items is converging, not diverging like it was probably a year ago, shows that they're getting closer and closer," Watterson said.

Persons: Matt Mills McKnight, Andrew Watterson, Watterson, We're, Dave Calhoun, they're, Rajesh Kumar Singh, David Shepardson, Valerie Insinna, Diane Craft Organizations: Boeing, REUTERS, Rights, Southwest Airlines, U.S . Federal Aviation Administration, Reuters, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Airbus, Thomson Locations: Renton , Washington, Dallas, Southwest, Washington

☆ CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding its infectious disease surveillance program at four major US airports to more than 30 pathogens, including flu, RSV and other respiratory viruses. The program currently operates Covid-19 surveillance at seven major international airports in the United States. The traveler surveillance program was introduced in 2021 when the CDC began collecting nasal swab samples from anonymous international travelers arriving at participating airports who volunteer to get swabbed. The program has collected samples from travelers from more than 135 countries and has sequenced more than 14,000 samples for further analysis. The wastewater program, which was introduced in August 2022, collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device.

Persons: Dr, Cindy Friedman, John F, “, ” Friedman, Friedman, Ginkgo Bioworks, Matthew McKnight, ” McKnight, Sanjay Gupta, Deidre McPhillips Organizations: CNN, Centers for Disease Control, CDC’s, Health, Boston Logan International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Dulles International, Washington , D.C, Kennedy International, CDC, Get CNN, CNN Health Locations: United States, Washington ,, New York, Ginkgo

The Tacoma-based Point Defiance Zoo is conducting dental exams and teeth-cleaning in its managed care program. The fittingly named vet is helping bolster a population of only 270 red wolves known to exist, mostly in managed care or zoos. The animals in managed care tend to live longer than free-ranging red wolves, in part because they have annual exams and dental hygiene. The rare red wolves once ranged from New York to Texas, but by the late 1960s to 1970s a once thriving population was decimated. Three of those released came from the Point Defiance Zoo program, including a pup born April 13.

Persons: Karen Wolf, Wolf, Natalie Davis, Matt McKnight, Daniel Trotta, Diane Craft Organizations: U.S, Fish & Wildlife Service, Association of Zoos, Aquariums, Defiance, Thomson Locations: Washington, United States, Tacoma, Defiance, North Carolina, Seattle, New York, Texas, U.S

☆ Burning Man attendees make mass exodus after a dramatic weekend that left thousands stuck in the Nevada desert
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Christina Maxouris | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Thousands of Burning Man attendees finally made their mass exodus after intense rain over the weekend flooded camp sites and filled them with thick, ankle-deep mud, stranding more than 70,000 free-spirited revelers as they waited for the Nevada desert city to dry out. Thousands of people waited hours Monday to leave Burning Man in Nevada's Black Rock City. But that’s not unusual: It’s taken between six to nine hours during peak travel times in past years, according to a Burning Man website. Trevor Hughes/USA TODAY/ReutersWhy did the rain have such an impact on Burning Man? ” The heaviest rain fell in far eastern Churchill & Pershing counties, with totals close to 2.5”!”Pershing County is where Burning Man takes place.

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☆ Burning Man costs most people a minimum of $800 for just a ticket and a parking spot. All the other expenses can easily push the total cost into the thousands.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Burning Man may be "decommodified" but it's still pretty expensive to attend. AdvertisementAdvertisementTickets alone aren't cheapMost tickets sold directly from Burning Man cost $575 each this year, according to the event's website. Transportation and lodging can easily cost thousandsLots of Burning Man attendees opt for an RV — which can be costly to rent. Aly Weisman/Business InsiderOne website advertising yurts for Burning Man lists structures ranging in price from $3,000 to $11,500. A Burning Man attendee and their costume in front of dozens of bikes on the playa.

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☆ Burning Man’s libertarian dream gets reality check
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Vehicles are seen departing the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada, U.S., September 4, 2023. REUTERS/Matt Mills McKnight Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - “Exodus Operations have officially begun” is the self-important way organizers described allowing over 60,000 mud-bound attendees to leave Burning Man on Monday. The anarcho-arts festival’s rain-soaked disaster highlights the tension between its founding libertarian ethos and smoothly running operations of this size. Burning Man is the latest, after freak rainstorms turned its usually arid desert venue into a mud-pit on Saturday, necessitating a shelter-in-place order. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Persons: Matt Mills McKnight, ”, rainstorms, Elon Musk, Ray Dalio, Grover Norquist, Robert Cyran, Hong Kong, Jonathan Guliford, Sharon Lam Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Operations, X, Intel’s, Hong, Thomson Locations: Rock City , Nevada, U.S, Woodstock

When pet parents need a little extra guidance, the best online veterinarians provide on-demand consultations with licensed veterinarians via phone, video, or chatWhile you should always contact your primary veterinarian or an emergency clinic if you have a concern about your pet's physical health or behavior, virtual vets can provide you with quick answers about non-emergency questions, consultations, or refills on medications. One of the biggest benefits of online pet care is its immediate availability. But they can be a good resource when you have questions about parasite prevention, grooming, the best dog food or the best cat food, exercise, and behavioral issues. Lippman says that while it shouldn't ever replace your pet's annual in-person check-up, it's a great way to supplement care. Some other benefits the best online veterinarians may offer include health libraries, at-home lab tests, and emergency veterinary funds.

Persons: Lisa Lippman, Lippman, it's Organizations: Business, Bond, Independent

☆ Zamrock legends make comeback with first album in 40 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Chris Mfula | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Matt Mills McKnight Acquire Licensing RightsLUSAKA, Aug 22 (Reuters) - After nearly four decades in oblivion, the Zambian psychedelic rock band WITCH that mesmerised audiences in the 1970s are back with a new album. Interest for Zamrock rose in the 2010s in the West, thanks to the internet and crate-digging producers as Los Angeles-based Now-Again Records re-released several albums of WITCH and other Zamrock artists. Following their comeback, WITCH - which stands for We Intend To Cause Havoc - are now introducing their new album "Zango" with concerts in the United States and Europe. "It's a fusion of traditional music, African music, funk, blues, jazz - it's a fusion of many genres," Chanda said. "Can this thing grow to a level where when someone comes to Zambia, says where can I listen to Zamrock?

Persons: Matt Mills McKnight, Emmanuel " Jagari, Chanda, Zamrock, Patrick Mwondela, Michael Linyama, Chris Mfula, Catherine Schenck, Matt McKnight, Bhargav Acharya, Angus MacSwan Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington , U.S, Rights LUSAKA, Zambian, Los Angeles, America, Europe, Lusaka, United States, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Johannesburg, Seattle

☆ Wrestling With Identity at the Edinburgh Festival
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Houman Barekat | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Questions of nationhood, identity and belonging loom large in three politically themed productions at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. The tagline for this year’s edition is “community over chaos,” and there was plenty of both in “Thrown,” a National Theater of Scotland production running at the Traverse Theater through Aug. 27. When Imogen encourages Jo to take a greater interest in racial politics, this puts a strain on Jo and Chantelle’s friendship. Chantelle resents Imogen for boiling everything down to race and vents her frustration at being seen as privileged, simply because she is white. Helen provides moral support to Pam when she reveals her struggles with her gender identity and delivers the play’s defining monologue: a positive message of unity through celebrating difference.

Persons: “, ”, Nat McCleary, Johnny McKnight, it’s, haggis, kilts, Jo, Adiza, Chloe, Ann Taylor, Imogen, Efé, Chantelle, Lesley Hart, Pam, Maureen Carr, Helen, Carr Organizations: Theater of Scotland, Traverse Locations: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scottish, Scotland

☆ Mattel 'Weird Barbie' doll for sale for limited time
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Some might say Weird Barbies are made, not sold. Mattel, however, begs to differ. The toy company behind the iconic Barbie brand has announced a signature doll modeled after Kate McKinnon’s character from Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster “Barbie.” In the movie, McKinnon’s character helps send Margot Robbie’s Barbie on her journey. “Barbie” is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. The doll is one of seven products in an expanded collection stemming from the billion-dollar hit movie, including various Barbie and Ken dolls modeling outfits they wore on-screen and a Hot Wheels corvette set.

Persons: Barbie, Kate McKinnon’s, Greta Gerwig’s, ”, Margot Robbie’s Barbie, “ Barbie ”, McKinnon, ” Mattel, Ken, ” Lisa McKnight, “ Barbie Organizations: CNN, Mattel, Warner Bros . Pictures, Warner Bros .

☆ Modern day pirate hunters operate in the 'wild, wild West' as they track countless vessels smuggling 'arms, drugs, and people' on the open seas, former Naval admiral says
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Modern day piracy is alive and well on the open seas. A recent Navy seizure notice shed light on the litany of illegal goods being trafficked. "As long as ships go to sea, there's gonna be piracy," a retired Navy admiral told Insider. "Somewhere in the world today, there's a pirate event," Terry McKnight, a retired Rear Admiral in the US Navy, told Insider. But the moment they exit territorial waters and make for the open seas, maritime officials are ready to apprehend them, he said.

Persons: Terry McKnight, McKnight, Matthew Bash Organizations: Service, US Navy, United States Naval Forces Central Command, International Maritime Bureau, Combined, Force, Getty, U.S . Coast Guard Maritime Safety, U.S . Navy, Warfare Locations: Wall, Silicon, yesteryear, Gulf of Oman, Yemen Republic, West, Somalia, Gulf, Aden, Yemen, Africa, U.S

Visit Seattle, the city's tourist organization, hopes the same will happen this weekend. King County Council declared the week leading up to the concert as "Taylor Swift Week" in her honor. Woody said he expects 144,000 Swift fans to descend on the city over the two days of concerts. "I love Taylor Swift and she’s not coming to Canada yet,” said Katherine Archibald who is visiting Seattle from Calgary, Alberta for the concert. In addition to the two sold out concerts, Seattle is also hosting multiple sporting events, the Bite of Seattle food festival, and the Capitol Hill Block Party music festival this weekend.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Lumen, Ragnhild Read, Taylor, Public Affairs Michael Woody, Woody, Swift, Justin Trudeau, she’s, ”, Katherine Archibald, Matt McKnight, Diane Craft Organizations: Swift, Reuters, Seattle, Community, Public Affairs, King County Council, Capitol, Block Party, Thomson Locations: Seattle, United States, Salt Lake City , Utah, Salt Lake City, Canada, American, Calgary , Alberta, LA

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