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☆ France votes in snap election that could hand power to the far right
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Vandalized posters with images of local candidates for the European Parliament election mixed with those from the first round of the 2024 French legislative elections, seen on June 24 2024, in Val d Arry, Calvados. France will hold an early legislative election in two rounds on June 30 and July 7 2024, following President Emmanuel Macrons decision which was triggered by his party's heavy defeat to the far-right National Rally in the 2024 European Parliament election. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesFrench voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for the first round of voting in a snap parliamentary election that could see the far-right National Rally group become the biggest party in France's National Assembly, polls suggest. Calling the snap election, which will involve two rounds of polling on Sunday and on July 7, Macron said the vote would provide "clarification" and that "France needs a clear majority to act in serenity and harmony." French President Emmanuel Macron waits for guest arrivals for a conference in support of Ukraine with European leaders and government representatives on February 26, 2024 in Paris, France.

Persons: Emmanuel Macrons, Emmanuel Macron, Jordan Bardella, Macron, Le Pen, Jordan Bardella —, Pen, Peter Garnry, Giorgia Meloni, George Dyson, Dyson, Ludovic Marin Organizations: Nurphoto, Getty, National Assembly, National, Analysts, Chesnot, New Popular, National Rally, Le, Palais des Sports, Saxo Bank, Risks, Republicans, Renaissance, Nexus Institute, AFP Locations: Val d, Calvados, France, Ukraine, Paris, Germany, The Hague, Netherlands

☆ I became an orphan at age 12. Now, I run a summer camp for kids like me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementMy family fractured, but at summer camp I felt normalThat happened the day before I was set to start junior high. Kids don't process grief the way adults doFor years, I ruminated on the idea of a camp for bereaved kids. Comfort Zone Camp started in 1999 near my home in Virginia. AdvertisementThe acts might be a child singing for their mom, who loved music, or tossing a football with their friend because dad loved to play. The whole thing was so silly but meaningful — the exact recipe for helping kids process loss.

Persons: Lynne Hughes, I'd, Barbara Organizations: Service, Comfort, Business Locations: Michigan, Virginia

☆ I'm married but also date other people. Our partnership is forever, and this way, both of our needs are met.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Zach Rocchino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Our first date involved piling into my station wagon that had a Phillies magnet covering the broken gas port cover. AdvertisementWe decided that a poly vee would be the best fit for our relationship and we took steps to establish baselines of expectations. Though we're in a poly vee relationship, my wife chooses not to pursue other partners. I use dating apps, and the first line of every dating profile is, "I am married and ethically non-monogamous (poly vee)." I tell my wife when I'm going out and where I'm going for safety.

Persons: aren't, I'm, I've, We're Organizations: Service, Phillies, Business Locations: Los Angeles

“I knew I wanted to have my own business,” Mrs. Monrroy said on a recent weekday afternoon on Hollywood Boulevard, where her childhood wish has come true. “Mango, water, soda, Gatorade, hot dog!” she calls out to the crowds traipsing over Hollywood Walk of Fame stars dedicated to Bruce Willis and Billy Crystal. In Los Angeles alone, an estimated 10,000 street vendors sell food. Until recently, vendors along Hollywood Boulevard were operating outside the law. And while longtime street vendors respect and recognize the turf of other regulars, there are more sellers working in the area, and competition has increased.

Persons: Kurtis Lee, Ruth Monrroy, “, ”, Monrroy, Bruce Willis, Billy Crystal, —, carne asada tacos Organizations: Gatorade, Hollywood Locations: Guatemala, California, Fresno, Oakland, Los Angeles, Hollywood

☆ It took a woman 3 years and cost her $200K to kick a tenant out of her LA home. She says she cried when she saw the bloody mess he left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementImages provided to BI appear to show blood-stained floors, cracked countertops, and, disturbingly, a life-sized human dummy. An image provided to Business Insider appears to show a human dummy alongside packets of zip ties in Alison Weinsweig's apartment. Kohanim left the property in April, but Weinsweig alleges that her former tenant has yet to return the keys or fob. AdvertisementA photograph provided by Alison Weinsweig appears to show blood on the floor of the bathroom in her apartment. Other images provided to BI also appear to show a life-sized dummy on the bathroom floor, next to zip-tie packets.

Persons: —, Alison Weinsweig, I'd, Weinsweig, Alison Weinsweig's, Ramin, Kohanim, didn't Organizations: Service, Business, BI, LA, Superior, Weinsweig Locations: Wilshire, Pennsylvania, California, Los Angeles, Weinsweig

☆ Nike is struggling to get its stride back
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

One answer rests in what the company calls its "lifestyle" business — basically, shoes and clothing meant for casual wear. Related storiesWhile revenue from performance products grew in Q4, declines in its lifestyle business overshadowed them, contributing to the worse-than-expected results. AdvertisementIn its last fiscal year, lifestyle products have grown to about 60% of Nike's business, UBS analyst Jay Sole estimates. "One of our big takeaways from Nike's 4Q report is its lifestyle business needs a major reset," Sole said. While CFO Friend said management is "confident that we are repositioning Nike to be more competitive," investors have yet to be convinced.

Persons: —, Matthew Friend, Friend, John Donahue, Jay Sole, Donahue, Jefferies, Randal Konik, Simeon Siegel, we're Organizations: Service, Business, Nike, Reuters, UBS, Nike's, Street, BMO Locations: China, Portland, Nike's

☆ Euro 2024: Why Austria are the tournament’s biggest surprise
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —It is not uncommon to see certain teams emerge as dark horses or surprise packages at international tournaments, but few could have predicted that Austria would be the story of Euro 2024. But that’s the nice thing about football.”A unique styleGernot Trauner of Austria scores his team's first goal against Poland. Petr David Josek/APRangnick’s redemptionPerhaps the most compelling aspect of Austria’s Euro 2024 campaign has been the reminder of Rangnick’s abilities as a manager. He had various stints with German clubs such as Stuttgart, Hannover and Schalke but is best known for his work with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg and German team RB Leipzig. Form soon picked up though and Das Team booked its ticket to Euro 2024 after losing only one game in the qualifying stages.

Persons: Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, ” Marcel Sabitzer, UEFA.tv “, ”, Ralf Rangnick, Julian Finney, it’s, Rangnick, Jürgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Petr David Josek, Annegret Hilse, Red Bull, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, wouldn’t, “ Organizations: CNN, France, Das Team, Poland, Liverpool, Germany national, Austria, Hannover, Schalke, Austrian, Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig, Red Bull GmbH, Leipzig, Salzburg, Austrian Bundesliga, Bundesliga, Champions League, Reuters, Red, Russian, Lokomotiv Moscow, Manchester United, Premier League, Nations League B Locations: Austria, Poland, Netherlands, France, England, Denmark, Slovenia, Serbia, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Turkey, unchartered

☆ Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Is Dead at 79
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Alex Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Ann Lurie, a self-described hippie who went on to become one of Chicago’s most celebrated philanthropists, in one instance giving more than $100 million to a hospital where she had once worked as a pediatric nurse, died on Monday. Her death was announced in a statement by Northwestern University, to which Ms. Lurie, a trustee, had donated more than $60 million. An only child raised in Miami by a single mother, Ms. Lurie protested the Vietnam War while in college and planned to join the Peace Corps after she graduated. In interviews, she said she chafed at the trappings of wealth even after marrying Robert H. Lurie. Mr. Lurie held stakes in the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox.

Persons: Ann Lurie, Lurie, Robert H, Mr, Sam Zell Organizations: Northwestern University, Peace Corps, Equity Group Investments, University of Michigan, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox Locations: Miami, Vietnam

☆ The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. That's according to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index, which measures regional price differences for everyday goods and services in 271 urban areas in the U.S. A composite score of 100 is the national average, and any score higher than 100 is above average. Data for the Cost of Living Index was collected from Jan. 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024.

Persons: isn't, That's Organizations: —, Council for Community, U.S, New, Angeles, CNBC Locations: New York, Manhattan, U.S, Honolulu, San Jose , California, Jose, Jose , California, Francisco, York, Brooklyn, Orange County , California, Long, Queens, Washington, Boston, New York City, Decatur , Illinois

Find out who's going to the quarters as we show you where to watch a free Germany vs. Denmark live stream today. How to watch free Germany vs. Denmark live streams from anywhereWith a quick and easy workaround, you can catch all Euro 2024 action for free, including Germany vs. Denmark today. Where to watch Germany vs. Denmark in the USAFox/FS1 has the rights to all the remaining matches for Euro 2024 in the USA, including Germany vs. Denmark. ITV specifically has the free Germany vs. Denmark live stream today. Where to watch Germany vs. Denmark in GermanyThere's a free live stream for Germany vs. Denmark via one of the Euro's regular spots.

Persons: you'll, ExpressVPN, FS1, Fubo, That's Organizations: Business, BBC, ITV, Olympics, Wimbledon, ZDF, USA Fox, Denmark, Nations, Australia Optus Sport, Optus Locations: England, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, RTE2, USA, Australia

☆ Orlando Cepeda, baseball Hall of Famer, dies at age 86
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died at age 86, his family announced via the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Cepeda made his major league debut with the Giants in 1958 – the year they moved from New York to San Francisco. Orlando Cepeda, then a player for the Atlanta Braves, poses for a photo in 1970. APCepeda is one of only two players in National League history to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP honors, unanimously. St. Louis Cardinals' Orlando Cepeda scores in the eighth inning of a baseball game as New York Mets catcher J.C. Martin, right, and umpire Tim McCarver, left, watch at Shea Stadium in New York in 1968.

Persons: CNN — Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, “, Orlando, Nydia, Cepeda, Bull, ” Cepeda, Willie Mays, Greg Johnson, “ Orlando, Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Famer Joe Torre, J.C, Martin, Tim McCarver, Roberto Clemente, Bob Melvin, it’s, ” Organizations: CNN — Baseball Hall of Famer, San Francisco Giants, Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oracle, St, Louis Cardinals, National League, National Baseball Hall of Fame, ” Giants, Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Hall of Famer, Braves, Puerto Rican, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Famer, New York Mets, Shea, Baseball Hall of Fame, Veterans Committee, MLB, The Giants Locations: New York, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, St, Puerto Rican, Willie

☆ Huge US military 'Manta Ray' sea drone spotted on Google Earth at California naval base
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A US military uncrewed underwater vehicle can be seen on Google Earth at a naval base in California. The giant "Manta Ray" sea drone completed water testing in early 2024. AdvertisementThe US military's giant "Manta Ray" sea drone has been spotted on Google Earth at a naval base in California. Satellite images show the drone at Naval Base Ventura County in Oxnard, close to Los Angeles. Footage of the drone taken during water testing earlier this year was also recently shared by manufacturer Northrop Grumman on YouTube.

Persons: Ray, Northrop Grumman, — Organizations: Google, Service, Naval Base, YouTube, Defense Department's Defense, Research Projects Agency, DARPA, Business Locations: California, Naval Base Ventura County, Oxnard, Los Angeles

☆ How Nathan’s Famous turned competitive eating into a national spectacle
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Elise Hammond | Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Each year, close to two million people watch Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on ESPN, according to the frankfurter brand. Boys participating in a pie eating contest at the 4-H Club fair in Cimarron, Kansas. At the time, PR mavens Max Rosey and Mortimer Matz thought a hot dog eating competition would drum up some publicity for Nathan’s. (They also seem to have made up the legend that the first Nathan’s contest was held in 1916). “We love the Nathan’s hot dog eating competition because we love how it brings the city together,” Fellman said, standing with a group of her friends, all wearing Nathan’s hot dog eating contest T-shirts.

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☆ Shoplifters love Lego. The colorful plastic toy bricks are a gold mine for criminals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

I went straight to the cameras and saw we were being robbed,” Zuniga told CNN. Hayes told CNN his team works with a majority of retailers that carry Lego products as well as Legoland theme parks. “Demand is always there.”As a result, there’s not only a market for stolen Lego products but also a burgeoning counterfeit market, especially online. When reached for comment, Lego directed CNN to online resources on its website to educate consumers how to spot fake online Lego stores and fake Lego products. He bought Lego sets that were on sale at the local Target to fill up empty shelves.

Persons: New York CNN —, Miguel Zuniga, “, ” Zuniga, Miguel Zuniga’s, Noble, Olay, ”, Read Hayes, Hayes, there’s, Michael Blackshire, Casey Slaughter, ” Slaughter, Indiana Jones, Lego, Calvin Mah, Zuniga Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, Southern, KABC, LAPD, Barnes, Noble, Target, University of Florida, Prevention Research Council, Walmart, Los Angeles Times, “, Wichita Police, Star Wars, Los Locations: New York, Lumita, Los Angeles County, Lomita , California, California, Southern California, Philadelphia, Richmond , British Columbia, Pasadena , CA, Wichita , Kansas, “

☆ A school told its staff to wear something from the back of their closet, so 2 teachers dug out their wedding dresses
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Skylar Celeste Boone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

So Loreal Hemenway and Stephanie Osmundson, two elementary school art teachers in Henderson, Nevada, found a creative way to use their wedding dresses again. While some of their colleagues wore old Letterman jackets and sports jerseys, "the idea came to mind that we should dig truly to the backends of our closet and wear our wedding gowns to school," Hemenway told Business Insider. Loreal Hemenway and her husband, Keith Hemenway, as she tried on her wedding dress for the dress up. AdvertisementStephanie Osmundson and her husband on their wedding day. Reusing and preserving a costly itemAccording to The Knot Real Weddings Study, which surveyed nearly 10,000 US couples who got married last year, the average wedding dress cost in 2023 was about $2,000.

Persons: —, Loreal Hemenway, Stephanie Osmundson, Letterman, Hemenway, who've, we're, Osmundson, Keith Hemenway, Loreal, Jaclyn Raymond Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Henderson , Nevada

You'll need a VPN to access any free Italy vs. Switzerland live stream options outside their original broadcast country. How to watch free Italy vs. Switzerland live streams from anywhereWith a quick and easy workaround, you can catch all Euro 2024 action for free, including Italy vs. Switzerland today. ET / 5 p.m. BST / 12 a.m. AWSTWhere to watch Italy vs. Switzerland in the USAFox/FS1 has picked up the rights to all remaining games in the USA, including Italy vs. Switzerland. BBC specifically has the free Italy vs. Switzerland live stream today. Where to watch Italy vs. Switzerland in AustraliaOptus Sport, a paid streaming service, exclusively holds all the Euro 2024 live streams in Australia.

Persons: you'll, ExpressVPN, FS1, That's Organizations: Business, Croatia, BBC, Olympics, Wimbledon, USA Fox, Fox, Nations, ITV, Australia Optus Sport, Optus Locations: Italy, Switzerland, Germany, RTE2, Ireland, Rai1, USA, Australia

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☆ Before LeBron and Bronny, These Fathers and Sons Made Sports History
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, 19, in the second round of the N.B.A. Next season, he could play in the same lineup as his father, the 39-year-old superstar LeBron James. The Ageless Gordie Howe and SonsGordie Howe retired from hockey at age 43 after an illustrious career. But when his sons Mark and Marty joined the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association three seasons later, he could not resist. “They knew my greatest wish has always been to play pro hockey with my sons,” he said, “and when they asked me, ‘Would you be interested?’ I said, ‘Hell, yes.’”

Persons: Bronny James, LeBron James, Bobby, Barry Bonds, Peter, Kasper Schmeichel, Pamela, JaVale, Imani McGee, Gordie Howe, Mark, Marty, “, ”, ’ Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Aeros, World Hockey Association

☆ A cult was taking over his Los Angeles dance community. He made a Netflix documentary to spread the word.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Lilian Manansala | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Tim Milgram is a veteran of the Los Angeles dance community. I started putting this all together: Wow, this seems to go really, really far back: This isn't just about 7M management. Courtesy of Tim MilgramYou had been well-acquainted with Isaiah and even met the Shinn family. And what a successful thing Isaiah was doing, I applauded it. My origin is filming dance, being a dancer, and providing a physical space for people to train and to find community.

Persons: Tim Milgram, Isaiah Shinn, he'd, Milgram, Shinn, Konkrete, Melanie Wilking, Miranda, Shekinah, Robert Shinn, Isaiah, I'd, Briana Frapart, We're, I've, Melanie, Jessica, Acevedo, Nobody, there's, Robert, That's, it's, I'm, It's Organizations: Service, 7M Films, Business, Netflix, Variety Locations: Los Angeles, Angeles

☆ I skipped grad school and became a mechanic instead. I ended up getting a dream job at Tesla.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Diana Welsch about training to be a car mechanic instead of going to grad school. I went to trade school instead of grad schoolI decided to go to trade school in 2014. AdvertisementI got a dream job at TeslaAt my trade school fair, I saw that Tesla was hiring trainees. I left Tesla later that yearI'd wanted to stay at Tesla my whole life — it was the most fun job ever. I wish I had gone to trade school after high school instead of college.

Persons: —, Diana Welsch, I've, Tesla, I'd, Elon Musk, Uncle Elon, Elon, they'd Organizations: Service, Business, Universal Technical Institute, Sun Devil, Tesla, Bluetooth, LA, Management Locations: Arizona, Phoenix, Los Angeles, North Dakota

☆ Princess Diana’s gowns and accessories smash auction estimates
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —One of the largest ever collections of Princess Diana’s possessions to hit the market smashed estimates and sold for a total of $5.5 million, alongside other royal memorabilia, Los Angeles auction house Julien’s Auctions announced. Composed of more than 50 items, the collection featured several of Diana’s evening gowns, suits, shoes, hats and handbags, as well as personal letters and photographs. Its designer, Victor Edelstein, also created the famous off-the-shoulder, midnight blue velvet evening gown Diana wore while dancing with John Travolta at the White House. Diana wore this tulle gown to the premiere of "The Phantom of the Opera." It bears cipher of his father, King George V, and was made by Garrard – the jewelers who have produced several pieces for the royal family, including Diana’s sapphire engagement ring.

Persons: Princess Diana’s, Queen Victoria , Princess Margaret, Duke, Duchess of, Valerie Macon, Diana, Victor Edelstein, John Travolta, Kurt Geiger, ”, Anwar Hussein, Maud Pendrey, Spencer, Prince Harry, King George VI, Margaret, King George V, Garrard, needlepointed Organizations: CNN’s Royal, CNN, Getty, White, Opera Locations: Los Angeles, Duchess of Windsor, AFP

☆ Zombies beware, Cillian Murphy is back for '28 Years Later.' Here's everything we know about the sequel.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview"Oppenheimer" star Cillian Murphy has reunited with director Danny Boyle for the long-awaited horror sequel "28 Years Later," two decades after his breakout role in "28 Days Later." In the original film, Murphy played Jim, a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to find that the UK has been hit by the "Rage" virus, which turns people into zombies. While Boyle produced the 2007 sequel, "28 Weeks Later," the Juan Carlos Fresnadillo-directed film focused more on gory action, than the suspense-driven horror of the original. Related storiesIn January 2024, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that "28 Years Later" is in the works by Boyle and "28 Days Later" writer Alex Garland. In May, Sony Motion Pictures Group chairman Tom Rothman confirmed to Deadline that the "Oppenheimer" star will reprise his role as Jim in "28 Years Later."

Persons: —, Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy, Danny Boyle, Murphy, Jim, Boyle, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Alex Garland, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor, Johnson Jodie Comer, Johnson, Guy, Steve Granitz, Gareth Cattermole, I've, Alex, Danny, I'm, we'll, Tom Rothman, Rothman, Jack O'Connell, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman, Comer, Anthony Dod Mantle, It's Danny, he's, Nia DaCosta, Karwai Tang, Garland Organizations: Service, Business, Office, Hollywood Reporter, Angeles, Sony Motion Pictures, United States Copyright Office Locations: Britain, British, London

☆ Record summer travel is starting. What it means for airline fares and flight delays
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Kaya Ginsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Mario Tama | Getty ImagesSummer air travel is expected to soar in the United States. Last summer, a record-breaking summer for airports, there were air traffic jams and near collisions amid challenges in flight coordination. Based on air traffic patterns and airport density, New York City and Florida are subject to the highest risk of backups. "There is still a shortage of air traffic controllers, but it hasn't led to the worst outcomes that we were expecting when we were talking about the shortage of air traffic control workers even a year ago." With production delays, airlines pay billions to fly less fuel-efficient and more costly and aged jets.

Persons: DAL AAL, Mario Tama, —, Ed Bastian, CNBC's, Robert Isom, Guy, Clint Henderson, Henderson, They've, hasn't Organizations: Los Angeles International Airport, Getty, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, Boeing, weren't, Delta Air, American, Federal Aviation Administration, Atmospheric Administration, Midwest, Goods, United Airlines, American Airlines, ATC, Independence, Customs, Flyers, FAA, Airbus, Labor, Southwest Airlines Locations: Los Angeles , California, United States, East Coast, U.S, New York City, Florida

☆ It's not too late for Dems to choose another candidate. Here's how it would work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Sarah Gray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewCan the Democrats replace President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket? In 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson dropped out of the race, his vice president, Hubert Humphrey, entered the Democratic primary, but he was too late to get on some states' ballots. Delegates eventually voted to name Humphrey the nominee, but he ultimately lost the election to former Vice President Richard Nixon. AdvertisementTypically, the vice president is the go-to individual, but Gift said Vice President Kamala Harris's approval ratings are too low for her to be a serious contender.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Lyndon B, Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, Humphrey, Robert F, Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Martin Luther King Jr, John F, Richard Nixon, Biden, Mitch Robertson, Robertson, Thomas Gift, Kamala Harris's, Mark Shanahan, Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Shanahan, Harris, Kamala Harris, Iwan Morgan, Morgan, John Owens, it's, Owens Organizations: Service, Democratic, Business, Convention, Delegates, University College London, Democrats, UCL's Center, University of Surrey, Transportation, Trump, UCL's Institute of, Labor, American University's Center, Congressional, Presidential Studies Locations: Chicago, Vietnam, Los Angeles, Americas

☆ Silicon Valley figures are not holding back after Biden's disastrous debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewSeveral Silicon Valley figures have offered their thoughts on President Joe Biden's performance in Thursday's presidential debate — and it's not a pretty picture. AdvertisementSome Silicon Valley figures have warmed up to TrumpHeading into Thursday's debate, the election was clearly splitting opinion among Silicon Valley figures. AdvertisementTonight was a clear victory … for memes — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 28, 2024Plenty of other tech figures did not hold back when discussing Biden's performance, however. Some tech figures leaned into mockery. Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham posted on X that "Biden bombing the debate" was good for the party as a better candidate would emerge.

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