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☆ Ohio GOP Senate nominee Bernie Moreno benefited from the kind of diversity initiative that Republicans hate
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewBernie Moreno, the GOP nominee for US Senate in Ohio, has long staked his political identity on the car dealership empire he once oversaw. Related storiesBut Moreno benefited from Mercedes-Benz's push for diversity in more ways than one. "They wanted a minority operator there," Moreno said during the 2014 hearing, according to a transcript obtained by Business Insider. Despite Moreno acknowledging that he benefited from Mercedes-Benz considering diversity when deciding who could buy the dealership, he maintains that he is opposed to affirmative action programs. Moreno is set to face incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio in a race that could determine which party controls the Senate.

Persons: —, Bernie Moreno, Moreno, Roger Penske, Mercedes, Reagan McCarthy, Bernie, McCarthy, Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown of, Brown, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, GOP, US, Business, Republicans, Penske Corporation, Benz, Penske, YWCA Greater, Mercedes, Penske Automotive Group, Democratic Locations: Ohio, Colombia, United States, Boston, North Olmsted , Ohio, Arizona —, YWCA Greater Cleveland, Florida, Chandler , Arizona, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Massachusetts

☆ Trump-backed candidate Bernie Moreno wins Ohio Republican Senate primary, NBC News projects
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

US Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, speaks before former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a Buckeye Values PAC Rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16, 2024. Donald Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno will win Ohio's Republican Senate primary, NBC News projects, teeing up a high stakes November contest against incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. Moreno's main opponent was State Sen. Matt Dolan, who secured the endorsement of Ohio's popular Republican Gov. My endorsement of President but from President Trump, I wear that with a badge of honor," Moreno said. "It's evident that Donald Trump's endorsement for Bernie Moreno was a key factor," Dolan told reporters after conceding the race to Moreno.

Persons: Bernie Moreno, Donald Trump, Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown, Moreno, State Sen, Matt Dolan, Mike DeWine, Frank LaRose, Trump's MAGA, President Trump, Trump, Joe Biden, Dolan, Donald Trump's Organizations: Republican, Buckeye, PAC, Republican Senate, NBC News, Democratic, State, Republican Gov, GOP, Trump Locations: Ohio, Vandalia , Ohio, Cleveland

☆ Ohio GOP Senate primary offers an early test of Trump's endorsement strength
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Despite his name recognition, LaRose lost momentum in part because Dolan and Moreno were able to self-fund their own campaigns. The Trump testAcross the country, Republicans are closely watching the Buckeye State's primary race for signs of Trump's hold on Republican voters. "Under Trump, Republicans keep losing," former presidential candidate Nikki Haley posted on X, before she dropped out of the race. On Sunday, DeWine dodged questions about whether Trump's Moreno endorsement would be enough to swing Tuesday's primary in Moreno's favor. "Ohio is maybe one of the states that decides who controls the United States Senate.

Persons: Donald Trump, Bernie Moreno, Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown, Donald Trump's MAGA, Trump, State Sen, Matt Dolan, Mike DeWine, Joe Biden, Frank LaRose, LaRose, Dolan, Moreno, Nikki Haley, Let's, DeWine, Trump's Moreno, Spokespeople, Bernie, Moreno's, Moreno —, Brown Organizations: Ohio Republican, US, Dayton International Airport, Republican, Democratic, Senate, Republicans, State, Ohio, Cleveland Guardians, Trump, Buckeye, GOP, Associated Press, AP, Democrats, United States Senate Locations: Vandalia , Ohio, Ohio, Donald Trump . Ohio, Moreno's, Dayton , Ohio, . Ohio, Moreno

☆ Trump could face a rare defeat in the chaotic Ohio GOP Senate primary by someone he calls the 'next Mitt Romney'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

There's a contentious Senate primary in Ohio between a traditional Republican and a Trump loyalist. AdvertisementIn recent days, former President Donald Trump has found himself locked in a proxy showdown with establishment GOP figures in Ohio. Ohio State Sen. Matt Dolan at an event in Salem, Ohio on March 15, 2024. "President Trump wants Bernie," said Noem, adding that "should be enough reason" for rally attendees to convince their friends to vote for Moreno. "You're gonna want President Trump in Ohio a lot," Noem later said.

Persons: Trump's, — Bernie Moreno —, Moreno, —, Donald Trump, Bernie Moreno, who's, Sen, Matt Dolan, Mike DeWine, Rob Portman, Dolan —, That's, Dolan, Mitt Romney, Trump, DeWine, Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown, Frank LaRose, Kristi Noem, Bernie …, Bill Clark, he's, Steve Daines, Kari Lake, Brown, MAGA, Moreno —, JD Vance —, Vance, Scott Olson, Bernie, Noem, that's, Kimberly Curtis Organizations: Republican, Trump, Service, US Senate, Gov, Ukraine —, Democratic, PAC, GOP, Associated Press, Business, Ohio, Getty, Republicans, National Republican Senatorial, Republican Party, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Indians, Senate Locations: Ohio, Dayton, Ukraine, Utah, South Dakota, Salem , Ohio, Montana, Montana and Michigan, Arizona, Dayton , OH, Troy , Ohio

☆ Trump suffers a teleprompter malfunction at wind-swept rally in Ohio
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Former President Donald Trump struggled to read a teleprompter at a rally in Ohio on Saturday. AdvertisementOn Saturday afternoon, Donald Trump experienced some sketchy moments with his teleprompter on a wind-swept airfield outside Dayton, Ohio. Trump has often made word gaffes involving former President Obama told the modestly-sized rally in Ohio, that Joe Biden had once successfully beaten Obama in an election. Trump: Joe Biden won against Barack Obama pic.twitter.com/OccSSTKmWi — Acyn (@Acyn) March 16, 2024Retelling his now well-known anti-immigration "The Snake" story, Trump struggled to pronounce the word "bite." In Ohio this weekend, though, Moreno lauded Trump as a "great American" and slammed Republicans who had been critical of Trump.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Bernie Moreno's, —, Joe Biden, mX04D42xz3 — Aaron Rupar, Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Biden, Barack Obama pic.twitter.com, it's, Moreno, Sen, Matt Dolan, Frank LaRose, Marco Rubio, Trump's, He's, we're Organizations: Service, Democrats, Trump, GOP Senate, Republican, NBC, Republicans Locations: Ohio, Dayton , Ohio, United States, China, Cleveland

☆ Trump suffers teleprompter trauma at a rally in Ohio
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewOn Saturday afternoon, Donald Trump experienced some sketchy moments with his teleprompter on a wind-swept airfield outside Dayton, Ohio. When he struggled to make out his speech and adjusted the teleprompters, he joked: 'I think Joe Biden put them in!' Trump has often made word gaffes involving former President Obama told the modestly-sized rally in Ohio, that Joe Biden had once successfully beaten Obama in an election. Trump: Joe Biden won against Barack Obama pic.twitter.com/OccSSTKmWi — Acyn (@Acyn) March 16, 2024Retelling his now well-known anti-immigration "The Snake" story, Trump struggled to pronounce the word "bite." In Ohio this weekend, though, Moreno lauded Trump as a "great American" and slammed Republicans who had been critical of Trump.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Bernie Moreno's, Trump, Joe Biden, mX04D42xz3 — Aaron Rupar, Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Biden, Barack Obama pic.twitter.com, it's, Moreno, Sen, Matt Dolan, Frank LaRose, Marco Rubio, Trump's, He's, we're Organizations: Service, Democrats, Business, Trump, GOP Senate, Republican, NBC, Republicans Locations: Dayton , Ohio, Ohio, United States, China, Cleveland

☆ Trump says there will be 'bloodbath' if he doesn't get elected in November as he campaigns for GOP's Bernie Moreno in Ohio
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd at a campaign rally Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio. Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a "bloodbath" if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Trump also dismissed recent allegations against Moreno, comparing them to attacks he has faced through the years, including his criminal indictments. "You will not be able to have Social Security with this guy in office because he's destroying the economics of our country. "I made a promise that I will always keep Social Security, Medicare.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Joe Biden —, Bernie Moreno, Trump, Moreno, Frank LaRose, Sen, Matt Dolan, LaRose, Dolan, Mike DeWine, Rob Portman, Saturday's, isn't, I'm, Marco Rubio, Trump's, He's, Moreno's, Dan Ricci, Biden, Mitt Romney, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Kristi Noem, Tuesday's, Sherrod Brown, Brown, Jim Renacci Organizations: Social Security, Trump, Tuesday's GOP, Gov, Buckeye Values PAC, Biden, Republican, NBC, Associated Press, Social, CNBC, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Guardians, Ohio, South Dakota Gov, Senate Locations: Vandalia , Ohio, Ohio, Dayton, America, Washington, Tuesday's, Cleveland

HOUSTON (AP) — The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Houston megachurch tried for years to alert authorities and others, including church staff, about her ex-daughter-in-law’s mental health struggles, she said Wednesday. Two people were wounded in the shooting, including Moreno's son, who was shot in the head. Various questions about the shooting remained unanswered on Wednesday, including Moreno’s motive and details about how she obtained the AR-style rifle she used. Carranza also said that in 2020 and 2021, her attorney sent emails to Lakewood Church asking for assistance with intervening in Moreno's struggles, believing that Moreno's mother attended the church. Iloff said they were still looking but had not found any records showing Moreno's mother attended the church.

Persons: Houston megachurch, Walli Carranza, Carranza, Joel, Genesse Moreno, Moreno, can’t, ” Carranza, Samuel, Enrique Carranza, “, Sam, Melissa Landford, Moreno's, Don Iloff, Moreno “, ”, Iloff, ” Iloff, Osteen, ” Osteen, Jim Vertuno, Juan, Lozano Organizations: HOUSTON, Lakewood, Associated Press, University of Houston, Services, CPS, of Family and Protective Services, Lakewood Church Locations: Houston, Florida, Colorado, Lakewood, Texas, Austin

☆ Trump-backed Ohio Senate candidate shredded documents as he faced a lawsuit accusing him of wage theft
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

That sum was then counted toward any overtime hours worked, a standard practice at the time that was consistent with federal law. AdvertisementFurthermore, Moreno argued that Adem had never worked any overtime hours and that his dealerships' work culture was more generous than his nearby competitors'. Moreno, who also ran in the 2022 Senate election in Ohio, had dropped out of the race the previous month. The judge later ordered Moreno to pay out a total of $416,160, including compensation for the overtime hours worked, damages, and legal fees, in November. AdvertisementOne lawsuit had been withdrawn, while the judge dismissed the other case after the salesperson failed to appear for a hearing.

Persons: —, Bernie Moreno, Moreno, Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown, Donald Trump, Republican Sen, JD Vance, Bernie, Conor McGuinness, Omar Adem —, Burlington , Massachusetts —, Adem —, Moreno —, Adem, Anna Moneymaker, salespeople, Vance, Joe Maiorana, Michael Ricciuti, Ricciuti Organizations: Service, Ohio Senate, Business, Columbus Dispatch, Democratic, Republican, GOP, Republicans, Democrats, Associated Press, Benz, Nissan, Trump, AP, US Locations: Ohio, Massachusetts, Burlington , Massachusetts, Cleveland, Delaware , Ohio

Two accused Moreno and Bernie Moreno Cos. of gender and age discrimination, respectively. The third, in which Moreno was not named, alleged race discrimination against a dealership run by a BMC subsidiary. A campaign spokesman said that the two employees who sued Moreno directly now support his Republican U.S. Senate campaign and that Moreno, who was born in Bogotá, Colombia, prided himself on giving equal opportunities to all his workers. Female former dealership supervisor Cara Wilson, then of Streetsboro, in Portage County, alleged Moreno repeatedly belittled her about being a mother, sometimes in front of her peers. In response to the AP's reporting, the Moreno campaign produced an open letter signed by 23 former female employees vouching that he treated them fairly and respectfully.

Persons: — Bernie Moreno, Moreno, Bernie Moreno Cos, Donald Trump, Frank LaRose, Sen, Matt Dolan, “ Bernie Moreno, MAGA, ” Trump, Jim Jordan, Ohio, Ken Blackwell, Democratic U.S . Sen, Sherrod Brown, Brown, Cara Wilson, Streetsboro, belittled, ”, Wilson, Moreno “, Ronell Thompson, Peter Mabley, Thompson, Dolores Wolfe, Wolfe, Conor McGuinness, “, Bernie, Robert Foehl, Foehl, it's, “ It’s, Andres Gomez Organizations: Trump, Senate, Cleveland, Associated, BMC, Republican U.S, Ohio, GREAT, United States Senate, U.S . Rep, GOP, Democratic U.S ., AP, Akron Infiniti, M9 Motors, Ohio University, M10 Motors, Gables Infiniti Locations: COLUMBUS , Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Bogotá, Colombia, Ohio, Portage County, Akron, Cleveland, Rocky, New York, U.S, Florida

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels will not trade three-time AL MVP Mike Trout, general manager Perry Minasian confirmed at MLB's winter meetings on Tuesday. “Mike Trout will not be getting traded, 100%,” Minasian told MLB.com and other outlets. Trout is under contract through 2030, and he makes $35.45 million annually with a full no-trade clause. Ohtani met with the Dodgers in the past few days, their general manager, Dave Roberts, said Tuesday. The Angels will play next year under new manager Ron Washington, who said last month that Trout and Anthony Rendon are key leaders and players for the club.

Persons: Mike Trout, Perry Minasian, Minasian, Arte Moreno's, ” Minasian, Trout, —, ” Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, Dave Roberts, Ron Washington, Anthony Rendon, Rendon, ___ Organizations: Los Angeles Angels, Angels, Dodgers, Los Angeles Locations: Tenn, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Los

☆ Rita Moreno, 91, says she made a friend at the supermarket so she won't feel lonely
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rita Moreno, 91, says she makes friends at the supermarket so she won't feel lonely. The "West Side Story" actor told People about her struggles with loneliness after moving into a new home. AdvertisementRita Moreno says she combats loneliness by making friends at the supermarket. The 91-year-old actor told People that she felt sad and isolated after moving into a new condo. The two have since become friends, Moreno told People.

Persons: Rita Moreno, Moreno, —, " Moreno, Vivek Murthy Organizations: Service

☆ D-backs cap NLCS comeback, stun Phillies in Game 7
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

October 25 - PHILADELPHIA -- The Arizona Diamondbacks won nine games during a six-week span from early July through mid-August. On Tuesday night, the Diamondbacks won their ninth game of October -- and became one of the most unlikely World Series teams of all-time. The Diamondbacks, who overcame two-games-to-none and three-games-to-two deficits in the NLCS, will visit the American League champion Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. The Phillies, with five players on $100 million deals on their roster, fell one win shy of their second straight NL pennant. The Phillies scored 15 runs in the final five games.

Persons: Corbin Carroll, Carroll, Gabriel Moreno's, Christian Walker, Philadelphia's Alec Bohm, Brandon Pfaadt, Bohm, Bryson Stott's, Emmanuel Rivera, Ranger Suarez, Geraldo Perdomo's, Jeff Hoffman, Moreno, Kyle Schwarber, Joe Mantiply, Ryan Thompson, Perdomo, Jose Alvarado, Marte, Kevin Ginkel, Paul Sewald, Sewald, Jake Cave Organizations: The Arizona Diamondbacks, Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, National League, American League, Texas Rangers, Phillies, Arizona, New York Mets, Louis Cardinals, The Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia, Bank, Thomson Locations: PHILADELPHIA, Arizona, Texas, Philadelphia

PHOENIX (AP) — Alek Thomas hit a tying, two-run homer in a three-run eighth inning, Gabriel Moreno followed with a go-ahead single and the Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-5 victory on Friday night that tied the NL Championship Series at two games apiece. Arizona trailed 5-2 before Orion Kerkering's bases-loaded walk to Christian Walker with two outs in the seventh. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled leading off the eighth against Craig Kimbrel, who gave up Ketel Marte's game-ending single in Game 3. Marte singled with two outs, Corbin Carroll was hit by a pitch and José Alvarado relieved. Moreno laced a singled to left-center to drive in the go-ahead run.

Persons: — Alek Thomas, Gabriel Moreno, Orion Kerkering's, Christian Walker, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Craig Kimbrel, Ketel, Thomas, Emmanuel Rivera, Marte, Corbin Carroll, José Alvarado, Moreno, Kyle Schwarber, Paul Sewald, Trea Turner, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, NL, Arizona, Orion, Chase

☆ Yankees rally to victory after D-backs waste chances
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/34] Sep 25, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Arizona (82-74) lost for the second time in eight games and squandered three leads in a game that was rescheduled from Saturday. Florial followed with a fly ball to left to score Austin Wells and give the Yankees their first lead. Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly allowed two runs on four hits in five innings. New York right-hander Clarke Schmidt allowed two runs on three hits in four innings.

Persons: Gleyber Torres, John Jones, Estevan Florial, Kevin Ginkel, Oswald Peraza, Florial, Austin Wells, Everson Pereira, Miguel Castro, Corbin Carroll, Carroll's, Ian Hamilton, Gabriel Moreno's, Peraza, Ryan Thompson, Alek Thomas, Aaron, Clay Holmes, Thomas, Wells, Merrill Kelly, Clarke Schmidt Organizations: New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Yankee, USA, The Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, National League, Miami Marlins, Diamondbacks, Yankees, Arizona, Thomson Locations: Bronx , New York, USA, Arizona, New York

☆ 3 people who tip for almost everything explain why they do so even if the service is bad — and how much extra they usually leave
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

While many customers don't tip, those who do are helping businesses keep their prices stable. Some people are happy to tip almost every time they are prompted, and they're helping businesses pay their employees more without cutting into profits or raising prices. Farley told Insider that he usually leaves at least a small tip whenever businesses prompt him, even if it's for something that didn't require much "actual service" — like buying a drink at the counter. A similar story is playing out at businesses across the country, Laurence Kotlikoff, an economics professor at Boston University, previously told Insider. Personal experience working in the service industry causes some customers to tip almost every chance they getCamille Rogers, a 25-year-old Manhattan-based publicist, told Insider that she usually tips whenever it's an option.

Persons: Ryan Farley, Farley, They're, Dan Moreno's, Moreno, Laurence Kotlikoff, Camille Rogers, Rogers, KaLyn McCullough, McCullough Organizations: Service, Boston University, Rogers Locations: Wall, Silicon, Austin , Texas, Dan Moreno's Miami, Manhattan, Hartford , Connecticut

☆ Ecuador prosecutor asks for corruption charges against former president
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

QUITO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Ecuador's attorney general on Wednesday said she will ask for charges against former President Lenin Moreno and three dozen others for alleged corruption surrounding the construction of the country's largest hydroelectric plant between 2009 and 2018. The investigation "reveals a structure of corruption around the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project," the prosecutor said in a message posted on social media. Moreno's wife, one of their daughters, two of his brothers and two sisters-in-law are also among those allegedly connected to the case, Salazar said. Former managers at Coca Codo and former legal representatives of China's Sinohydro, which was in charge of building the plant, were also allegedly involved with corruption, Salazar said. China has not responded to a request for assistance in the case, Salazar said.

LOS ANGELES, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno on Monday said he was no longer interested in selling the team he has owned for 20 years after announcing in August that he was looking for buyers. "This offseason we committed to a franchise record player payroll and still want to accomplish our goal of bringing a World Series Championship back to our fans. The Angels won their lone World Series in 2002, shortly before Moreno purchased it, and the team has struggled in recent years with its last postseason appearance coming in 2014. "Despite strong buyer interest in the Angels, Arte Moreno's love of the game is most important to him," Manfred said. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Himani SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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