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While Kamala Harris made history, Vivek Ramaswamy became a household name, and Usha Vance debuted to a tepid national audience, many everyday South Asian Americans were experiencing something altogether different. As these political leaders saw their profiles rise, everyday South Asian Americans experienced increased racism, with anti-South Asian posts online doubling over the campaign season, a new report found. Threats of violence against Asian Americans are up 17% from the baseline, and a vast majority of those threats were directed at South Asian Americans, the data revealed. Still, his Indian American identity has drawn fire. “South Asians, we don’t voice, we don’t make noise, we just silently are suffering,” she said.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Vivek Ramaswamy, Usha Vance, “, ”, Pawan Dhingra, it’s, Manjusha Kulkarni, Harris, ’ ‘, ’, ” Sona, ‘, ’ ”, Donald Trump ., Laura Loomer, JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene, ” Dhingra, —, “ Kamala Harris ’, Sangay Mishra, she’d, Trump, Harris “, Vivek, Nick Fuentes, Ramaswamy, Ann Coulter, Elon Musk, Dhingra, It’s, Payal Sawhney, she’s, Sawhney Organizations: Amherst College, South Asian, Trump, Democratic National Convention, Republican National Convention, South, Drew University, NBC, GOP, Elon, Indian, “ Locations: South, India, Georgia, “, New Jersey, Indian, Indian American, U.S, ” Los Angeles

☆ A fluffy, $85 toy is taking Asia by storm and sparking legions of knockoffs. Inside the meteoric rise of Labubu.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Aditi Bharade | Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The Labubu and Pop Mart phenomenonLabubu dolls at the opening of a Pop Mart store in Bangkok. AdvertisementIn a statement to BI, a representative from Pop Mart said that Labubu has gained a strong global fan base. Advertisement"There's a bit of a 'FOMO' feeling," said Sim, 31, who owns around six Labubu toys. She has around 17 Labubu toys and said she spent over $10,000 on them. Once, she even camped outside a Pop Mart store for the latest drop.

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☆ ‘Just pure uncertainty.’ Small businesses are hopeful and fearful ahead of Trump’s second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

However, the post-election environment is hitting different this time around for many small business owners, such as Barrel-Art’s Michael Prieto, and leaving them wondering what comes next. For business owners who already were unsettled about the economy or its direction prior to the election, navigating the months and years ahead could be even more precarious, he added. Running leaner, hoping for cheaper moneyIn the months leading up to the election, Prieto was taking a wait-and-see approach. Michael Prieto, owner of Barrel-Art, in his shop in Newport News, VA, on November 13. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesSmall business owners, by their nature, are optimistic, he said.

Persons: Michael Prieto, Donald Trump, John Arensmeyer, they’ve, ” Arensmeyer, “, ”, Art’s Prieto, Prieto, America ”, “ It’s, he’d, We’ve, Arensmeyer, Michael M, I’ve, Clifton Broumand, Janna Rodriguez, Rodriguez, she’d, can’t, JD Opel, he’s, ” Opel, ” JD Opel, — Opel, “ I’ve, Trump, Jeff Wood’s, ” Wood, we’ve, it’s, Marc Marcuse, Marcuse Organizations: CNN, Small, Economic, Shipping, Port, Getty, Machine, Corp, Opel, Reel Management, Management’s, Republican, White Locations: America, Newport News, Newark, New Jersey, China, Maryland, Freeport , New York, Evansville , Indiana, Jeff Wood’s Coldwater, Florida , Georgia, Utah, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Florida

☆ Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kylie Atwood | Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seen as being pivotal to the incoming administration’s Middle East efforts, even though he is not likely to take a formal job within it, regional diplomats and Trump allies told CNN. Trump’s Middle East team has been taking shape this week after he selected a former Republican governor and a close friend and real-estate developer to take on key roles. Since Trump left office in 2021, Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, have moved to Miami and largely exited politics. Kushner has also maintained relationships with key players in the Middle East, including Israeli officials and leaders in the Arab Gulf. That is the key question,” explained Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator at the State Department, referring to Trump’s longtime friend and real estate developer who will serve as his special envoy to the Middle East.

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Drought has parched the Northeast United States for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures. More than 58% of the Northeast is in moderate drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In New York City, brush fires scorched portions of Prospect and Inwood Hill parks over the past week. Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch, ordering city agencies to prepare water conservation plans. Here are the photos that tell the story of how this has played out for people in the Northeast.

Persons: Dave Robinson, Phil Murphy, Eric Adams Organizations: U.S . Drought Monitor, Gov, Wednesday Locations: United States, New Jersey, New, New York City, Prospect, Inwood Hill, Northeast

☆ 5 signs it could be time to lower your contact with a parent
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Unlike going no-contact, low contact allows you to keep some form of connection with a parent. Therapists say that you can go low contact by reducing how you communicate, and how often. Going low contact can also mean disclosing less vulnerable information about yourself. Here are some of the signs that going low contact with a parent might benefit you. AdvertisementYou still want a relationshipOne of the biggest pluses of going low contact instead of no contact is that you can preserve the relationship, Wright said.

Persons: —, Annie Wright, who's, Najamah Davis, Wright, Davis, You've, hardwired, yearn Organizations: Service Locations: California, New Jersey

The Summary New Jersey’s governor issued a drought warning Wednesday. New Jersey’s governor issued a drought warning Wednesday and said the state could implement mandatory water restrictions if conditions worsen. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has responded to 537 blazes since early October, which have burned thousands of acres, Gov. Murphy urged residents to take the drought warning seriously and reduce water use voluntarily. The state’s last drought warning was in 2016, and it lasted more than half a year, LaTourette said.

Persons: Phil Murphy, Murphy, Tim Eustace, “ I’ve, ” Eustace, Ted Shaffrey, that’s, Mark McDonough, ” McDonough, ” Murphy, Dave Robinson, “ We’ve, we’ve, ” Robinson, Robinson, “ There’s, It’s, Shawn LaTourette, LaTourette, Greg McLaughlin, ” McLaughlin Organizations: The New, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Gov, North, Water Supply Commission, New, Water, Oceanic, Regional Climate Center, D.C, U.S, NOAA, U.S . Drought, ”, . New, . New Jersey Department of Environmental, AP New Jersey, Forest Fire Service, York Parks Locations: . New, Jersey, The New Jersey, North Jersey, New Jersey, Ringwood, N.J, Passaic, Newark , New Jersey, Wilmington , Delaware, Norfolk , Virginia, Philadelphia, Washington, U.S, In New Jersey, “, Evesham, ., . New Jersey, New York, New York’s Orange County, York

☆ How Pete Hegseth went from Fox News host to Trump’s Defense Secretary pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Two years ago, Pete Hegseth relocated his family from New Jersey, near Fox News headquarters, to a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee. On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump said Hegseth is his pick for Defense Secretary – a decision that shocked even some of his friends at Fox. Hegseth and Rauchet disclosed their relationship to Fox management when Rauchet was pregnant (and Hegseth was still married). After returning home from Iraq in 2006, Hegseth wrote that more troops were urgently needed. Hegseth wrote “Modern Warriors” in 2020 and “War on Warriors” earlier this year, both for Fox’s book imprint.

Persons: Pete Hegseth, Friends ”, Biden, Donald Trump, Hegseth, –, Pete, “, Trump, ” Hegseth, ”, Roger Ailes, Ailes, buzzed, Hegseth’s, Samantha, Jennifer Rauchet, Rauchet, Kaitlan Collins, George W, Bear Stearns, Amy Klobuchar, Glenn Beck’s, Tucker Carlson, Jack Carr, Bernstein, he’d, Fox, Carr Organizations: New, New York CNN, Fox News, “ Fox, Friends, Fox, Army, Department of Defense, Inside Fox, Trump National Golf, Nashville Christian, CNN, Princeton University, New Jersey Army National Guard, National Guard, Harvard University, White, Trump, Department of Veterans Affairs, Twitter, Fox Nation, Veterans, Warriors, FOX News Media, Princeton Locations: New York, New Jersey, Nashville , Tennessee, Washington, DC, Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, United States, Bear, Guantanamo, Minnesota, Nashville, Tennessee

☆ Wildfires burn in New York and New Jersey as red flag warnings are triggered across Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings in the northeast part of the United States as firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres. Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a red flag warning Tuesday due to dry and windy conditions. New York State parks employee battles a wildfire in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., on Nov. 10. Kyle Mazza / Anadolu via Getty ImagesCrews in New Jersey and New York were continuing to battle a wildfire in Passaic and Orange counties. Another fire in Passaic County, New Jersey, the Cannonball 3 Wildfire, was fully contained on Sunday, the state's forest fire service said.

Persons: Kyle Mazza, New Jersey Forest Fire Service —, Dave Celino, Celino Organizations: National Weather Service, U.S . Drought, University of Nebraska, Getty, New, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, NBC Boston, of Conservation, Recreation, California Department of Forestry, Cal Fire Locations: United States, California, New York , New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode, Boston, In New Jersey, Lincoln . New York State, Greenwood Lake, N.Y, Anadolu, New Jersey, New York, Passaic, Orange, Passaic County , New Jersey, In Massachusetts, Ventura County

Three U.S. airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines jet was struck by gunfire. Some see Rubio as one of the “less MAGA” options but is still someone “Trump’s base could trust,” a Trump ally said. Trump’s first Cabinet pick was Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. Hours later Trump announced his second Cabinet selection, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency. The State Department is advising against travel to Haiti in the midst of violent political turmoil.

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☆ Historic drought fuels blazes across Northeast as wildfires burn on both coasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Patrick Smith | Evan Bush | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

People watch as a wildfire burns and spreads on a mountain in West Milford, New Jersey, United States on November 9, 2024. Firefighters on both coasts were battling wildland blazes Monday after thousands of acres burned in New Jersey amid a historic drought and after strong winds last week sent a blaze howling through Ventura County, California. Ventura County Fire Capt. Forecasters were expecting a cold front to push into the region, raising humidity levels but also causing some gusts Monday night. Nearly 2,500 miles away, in New York and New Jersey, several blazes were burning in rugged terrain parched by drought.

Persons: Tony McHale, McHale Organizations: Firefighters, CAL Locations: West Milford , New Jersey, United States, New Jersey, Ventura County , California, U.S, In California, Ventura County, Santa, New York

Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution. “I’m worried that I’ll be targeted by him and a lot of people in his circle,” Troye said in an interview. And I’m concerned for my family.” One former Trump White House official who has publicly spoken against Trump described feeling “scared” and declined to let their name be used. ➡️ The NBC News Home Buyer Index shows those with tough housing markets shifted more sharply toward Trump. And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.

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☆ Historic drought fuels blazes across northeast as wildfires burn on both coasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Firefighters from coast to coast are battling wildfires even as the country begins to prepare for the holiday season, with fires in New Jersey covering thousands of acres in tinderbox conditions created by a historic drought. It's inevitable that this fire is going to continue to burn up until it reaches our control line," New Jersey Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly said at a news conference Sunday. In New York State the total is 60 wildfires covering 2,100 acres in the same timeframe. One blaze, the Hill Fire in Burlington County, has been burning since July 5, he said. There was some rain across the tri-state area Sunday night, but less than half an inch, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly said.

Persons: Dariel Vasquez, Bill Donnelly, “, ”, we’ve, Donnelly, Mount Holly Organizations: Fire Department, York Parks, Ramapo High School, New, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Jersey Forest Fire Service, . New, . New Jersey Department of Environmental, Cross, U.S . Drought, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, National Weather Service Locations: New Jersey, California, Ventura County, Ventura, Sterling Forest, New York's Orange County, Passaic County , New Jersey, New York, Jersey, Evesham, N.J, ., . New Jersey, Warwick , New York, Cliff, Greenwood, Greenwood Lake, New York State, Burlington County, Mount, Philadelphia

CNN —Dangerous wildfires are burning on the East and West coasts Monday, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County. Nearly 600 wildfires have burned nearly 7,000 acres in New Jersey and New York since October 1, according to officials. Most of the fires were in New Jersey, where the state’s Forest Fire Service has responded to 537 wildfires. “We were fortunate that the fire started at 9 o’clock in the morning, with daylight,” said Jim Fryhoff, the sheriff of Ventura County. Agricultural officials assessing the impact on farmland planted with avocados, citrus, and berries have estimated the damage at $2.4 million, the Ventura County Star reported.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tesla, Coinbase, Cisco Systems and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Tesla — The electric vehicle stock popped 7% and looked poised to build on last week's 29% surge. Crypto stocks — Stocks tied to cryptocurrencies rallied, with bitcoin topping $82,000 and hitting fresh highs, as Wall Street continued to bet a Trump administration would be more favorable toward the crypto industry. Trump Media & Technology — Trump's social media stock rallied 8% as investors continued pouring money into stocks connected to the president-elect. Valley National Bank — Shares of the New Jersey-based regional bank gained about 3% on light volume after an upgrade to overweight from neutral by JPMorgan. The investment firm said Valley National is making progress on reducing its exposure to commercial real estate.

Persons: Elon, Donald Trump's, Stocks, cryptocurrencies, Trump, Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Cigna, RadNet, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Jesse Pound, Pia Singh Organizations: bitcoin, Wall, Humana, GE HealthCare, Cisco —, JPMorgan, Cisco, Enterprise Networking, Trump Media & Technology, Bank, National, Cboe, Deutsche Bank Locations: New Jersey

A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks. The New York City Fire Department posted about the fire on X at around 8 p.m. and said "operations are ongoing." On Thursday, "temperatures soared to well above normal readings," the National Weather Service office in New York said. The entire New York City region was under a red flag warning Friday, the weather service said, with wind gusts up to 30 mph possible. Prospect Park is located between the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Flatbush and Windsor Terrace in Brooklyn and boasts a zoo and an ice rink in its 526 acres.

Persons: Eric Adams, Adams, ” Adams Organizations: New, New York City Fire Department, NBC, New York City, FDNY, Emergency Management, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, National Weather Service, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, Regional Climate Center, New York State Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services Locations: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S, York, New York, New Jersey , Connecticut, Massachusetts, Cities, Philadelphia, Newark , New Jersey, Wilmington , Delaware, Norfolk , Virginia, New, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Flatbush, Windsor Terrace

☆ How CNN readers feel about the outcome of the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

CNN —We asked you how you were feeling about the outcome of the election. …” – Ashley in Florida“I feel scared. I’m scared for my trans friends who will find it harder to get their medications. I feel betrayed by the women who voted for him.” – Laura in New York“As a 30-something woman, I’m scared. I’m scared about how many of us turned a blind eye to the misogyny, racism, and hatred of the man.

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A cadre of blue-state governors is already preparing a litany of political and legal moves to shield their states’ policies and residents from federal actions under Donald Trump's new administration. In California, Gov. A spokesperson for Trump didn’t immediately respond to questions about how Democratic governors are responding to his return to the White House. Phil Murphy pledged to both push back against Trump when necessary, while also seeking out areas for compromise. “If it’s contrary to our values, we will fight to the death,” Murphy said at a Wednesday press conference, mentioning issues such as immigration and reproductive rights.

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☆ Mary Schlais Wisconsin 1974 cold case solved after killer identified with genetic genealogy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Emma Tucker | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Investigators in Wisconsin used genetic genealogy to solve a 50-year-old cold case this week, charging an 84-year-old Minnesota man with killing a woman who was found dead in 1974, authorities said. “This is a huge victory for our agency,” Bygd said at a Friday news conference. It’s the first time the agency has used genetic genealogy to solve a case, the sheriff said. Forensic genetic genealogy can generate leads for unsolved cases by analyzing DNA on top of traditional genealogy research, according to the US Department of Justice. So, I think he was done fighting it, personally,” said Sheriff Bygd.

Persons: Mary K, Jon Miller, “, Schlais, Kevin Bygd, He’s, Bygd, ” Bygd, Miller, Sheriff Bygd, Dan Westland, Jason Stocker, ”, Stocker, it’s, It’s, “ … I’ve, that’s Organizations: CNN — Investigators, Ramapo College, US Department of Justice Locations: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Spring Brook , Wisconsin, Dunn, Chicago, Owatonna , Minnesota, Dunn County, Steele County , Minnesota, New Jersey, Westland

☆ Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Denise Chow | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Several homes were evacuated as a wildfire spread through the Colliers Mills Wildfire Management Area in Ocean County, New Jersey. Lokman Vural Elibol/ | Anadolu | Getty ImagesDry and unseasonably warm conditions in the Northeast have plunged much of the region into drought, fueling wildfires in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. "To have such persistent periods of really intense drought conditions is not very common." The Drought Monitor's latest map, released Thursday, showed drought conditions expanding from Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York up into Massachusetts and Maine. Dry conditions have intensified in some states, with parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland now in "extreme" drought.

Persons: Lokman Vural, Benjamin Cook, Lamont, Brian Fuchs, " Fuchs, Fuchs, rainier Organizations: Colliers, Management, Anadolu, Getty, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, Regional Climate Center, D.C, U.S . Drought Monitor, University of Nebraska, U.S, Drought Monitor Locations: Ocean County , New Jersey, New Jersey , Connecticut, Massachusetts, U.S, Philadelphia, Newark , New Jersey, Wilmington , Delaware, Norfolk , Virginia, Washington, Palisades , New York, Virginia , Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, New Jersey , Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Lincoln, New York , New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Great Lakes, Northeast

Kamala Harris supporters embrace as they watch poll results at the Harris-Walz watch party at Howard University in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesHarris campaign aides and allies are in a state of shock and disbelief the morning after Election Day, reeling from their candidate’s loss to Donald Trump. “Stomach in knots,” one source close to the campaign said. In the lead-up to election night, Harris campaign officials had projected confidence about the vice president’s standing, citing conversations with teams on the ground and internal data. “It was gloomy,” another source close to the campaign said, describing the mood among Harris campaign officials overnight.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Walz, Brandon Bell, Harris, Donald Trump, “, –, ”, Biden, Harris ’ Organizations: Harris, Howard University, Trump, New Jersey, Naval Observatory Locations: Washington ,, New Jersey, New, “ Pennsylvania

☆ Andy Kim ushers in a 'new era' as he becomes 1st Asian American N.J. senator
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The win makes Kim the state’s first Asian American senator. In the state’s second-most-populous county, Middlesex, for example, eligible Asian American voters make up almost 38% of the electorate. He is now set to be the first Korean American U.S. senator and has said his win would be a chance to listen to Asian American voters, who have often felt excluded from American politics. However, not everyone has been receptive to an Asian American like him representing the state. As he looks to start his first term as a senator, Kim said he hopes Asian Americans will take the leap into public service.

Persons: Andy Kim, Republican Curtis Bashaw, Sen, Bob Menendez, Kim, “, —, ”, I’m, ” Kim, It’s Organizations: NBC, Democratic, New Jersey’s, Senate, Republican, Many New, Many New Jersey voters, Middlesex, Korean, Korean American U.S, “, New, Congressional Locations: New Jersey’s U.S, Many, Many New Jersey, New Jersey, Bergen County, South Jersey, Korean American, Asian American, U.S

☆ Lisa Blunt Rochester wins in Delaware, making her the state's first female senator
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Donna M. Owens | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz, NBC News projects. Blunt Rochester, 62, told NBC News before Election Day that she had her sights set on creating jobs, protecting reproductive rights, health care and centering the needs of seniors and families. Blunt Rochester said that despite her lead in the polls, she took nothing for granted. In her grief, Blunt Rochester said, she sought direction and felt inspired to run for office. EMILY’s List, which supports women running for elected office, called Blunt Rochester a “groundbreaking leader” in a statement Tuesday night.

Persons: Lisa Blunt Rochester, Republican Eric Hansen, Mike Katz, Blunt Rochester, I’m, ”, “, ” Hansen, Katz, Laphonza Butler, Gavin Newsom, Dianne Feinstein, Butler, Debbie Walsh, Kamala Harris, Carol Moseley Braun, ” Walsh, ” Blunt Rochester, Sen, Tom Carper, Carper, Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware’s, Blunt, Jessica Mackler Organizations: Democratic, Republican, NBC, NBC News, Walmart, Procter, Gamble, Senate, Gov, Center for American Women, Rutgers University, Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois, Black, Democrat, Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, U.S . Senate Locations: Delaware, ”, California, New Jersey, Carol Moseley Braun of, U.S

☆ Why inflation could rise and interest rates remain elevated under a Trump presidency
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

(Higher interest rates tend to boost the value of a currency by attracting more capital from abroad as investors seek bigger returns.) “Investors are bracing for tariffs… which will push up the price of imported goods for American shoppers,” she wrote in a note Wednesday. The pain of Trump’s tariffs will be felt far beyond US borders. “We also believe that Trump could decide to implement even higher tariffs on economies that run large trade surpluses with the US,” BMI analysts wrote in a note Wednesday. “Donald Trump’s economic course will pose major problems for Germany and the European Union,” the institute said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Matthew Ryan, Susannah Streeter, Hargreaves, ”, Trump’s, Trump, ” Nomura, Philip Shaw, Ellie Henderson, Streeter, Anthony Kettle, “, Spencer Platt, “ Donald Trump’s Organizations: London CNN, Republican, Senate, CNN, Federal Reserve, Trump, “, RBC Global Asset Management, BMI, Fitch Solutions, Port, Getty, European Union, Ifo Institute for Economic Research Locations: United States, Mexico, China, Germany, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Newark, New Jersey, Munich

☆ Elon Musk says his super PAC won't go away after the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

He says his super PAC will "keep going" after this election and is "preparing for the midterms." Musk said he's interested in combating the influence of George Soros in district attorney races. AdvertisementElon Musk signaled on Tuesday that he plans to remain a major player in American politics, even after the 2024 election. At the end of an X Space on Tuesday evening, Musk told listeners that America PAC, the super PAC that the billionaire businessman has funded with at least $119 million, will "keep going after this election." Musk said that his super PAC was "preparing for the midterms and any intermediate elections, as well as looking at elections at the district attorney level."

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, he's, George Soros, —, It's, who's, Soros, DAs, Larry Krasner, Koch, Sue Altman Organizations: PAC, Service, America PAC, Soros, GOP, Democrat Locations: Philadelphia, Musk's, New Jersey

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