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☆ How Uruguay vs Colombia descended into chaos – and the questions raised by the ugly scenes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Stuart James | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)There was a mixture of anger and frustration in the voices of the Uruguay players afterwards. As for the actions of Nunez, Gimenez and others, Alonso maintained what they did was only to be expected in the circumstances. Some Colombia and Uruguay players embraced one another while others — Uruguay’s Luis Suarez and Colombia’s Miguel Borja among them — became involved in an altercation. Moments later, though, some of the Uruguay players started to sprint towards the touchline, in an area just to the right of their dugout. Prior to that, it had threatened to turn into a free-for-all as other Uruguay players and staff got involved, clambering over seats.

Persons: Darwin Nunez, Jose Maria Gimenez, Nunez, Nick Tre . Smith, “, ” Gimenez, ”, ” Ignacio Alonso, Gimenez, Alonso, Daniel Munoz, Uruguay’s Luis Suarez, Colombia’s Miguel Borja, —, Ronald Araujo, …, ” Suarez, You’re, oyDQM0d9Ik — Lloyd sam, Rodrigo Bentancur, Suarez, Luis Diaz, Matias Vina, Nicolas de la Cruz, — Sebastián Amaya, Sergio Rochet, Marcelo Bielsa Organizations: Copa America, Bank of America, Canada, Getty, Uruguayan Football Association, Colombian, Liverpool, Uruguay, Uruguayan, CONMEBOL Locations: Charlotte, Uruguay, Colombia, Barcelona, brazos, Los jugadores, el

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "I understand why President Biden wants to run. Related storiesBusiness Insider reached out to the Biden campaign and Welch's office for comment. AdvertisementOn Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado stopped short of calling for Biden to withdraw from the race but said it was something that needed to be discussed. Eight House Democrats have already called on Biden to drop out.

Persons: —, Sen, Peter Welch, Joe Biden, Biden, Welch, Biden's, Donald Trump, Democratic Sen, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Bennet Organizations: Service, Vermont Democrat, Washington, Democrat, Business, Democratic, CNN, Senate, Eight, Democrats, BI, Biden, Trump Locations: Vermont

☆ Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah Hangs Over Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ephrat Livni | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

When intelligence chiefs of the United States, Israel and Egypt went to Qatar on Wednesday for talks aimed at brokering a cease-fire in Gaza, there was more on the line than Israel’s war against Hamas. Hezbollah and Hamas are both allied with Iran in what they call “the axis of resistance,” a coalition that opposes Israel’s right to exist. Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, who are backed by Iran, have traded fire since the war in Gaza began after Hamas led an attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Israeli government officials and military leaders have in recent weeks toured northern Israel and met with troops stationed there who were preparing for a potential escalation. Whether efforts at de-escalating the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah can succeed may well depend on how the cease-fire talks in Qatar progress.

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, ”, Mr, Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s, Abbas Salman, Yasser Nemr Qranbish, Bilal Hussein, —, heightening, — Noa, Nir Baranes, Yoav Gallant, Lloyd J, Austin III, Israel ”, Meir Elran, al, Ansari Organizations: Hamas, Hezbollah, ., Associated, Ortal, Lebanese, U.S ., Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Security Studies, Brig, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Locations: United States, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Gaza, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Iran, Syria, Beirut, Golan, Washington, Tel Aviv, France

☆ Biden needs to show he's 'with it' at 'extraordinarily important' NATO summit, former diplomat says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowThe stakes are high for the NATO alliance as the organization's 75th anniversary summit gets underway in Washington this week. "I think this NATO summit in Washington is an important moment for Joe Biden, he really has to show that he is with it, he's ready to continue to lead not only the United States of America but the NATO alliance," she told CNBC's Dan Murphy. Asked if the summit could be make-or-break for the transatlantic alliance, Gottemoeller replied: "I think it is an extraordinarily important summit for the NATO alliance; I wouldn't say it is a make-or-break. US President Joe Biden participates in the US-Nordic Leaders' Summit at the presidential palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 13, 2023. US President Joe Biden travelled to Britain on July 9, 2023, to a NATO summit in Lithuania and will end the trip to Europe on July 13, 2023 in Finland.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Rose Gottemoeller, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Gottemoeller, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, Trump, Vladimir Putin, Defence Lloyd J, Austin III, Rustem Umerov, Jens Stoltenberg, Charles Q, Brown Jr, Omar Havana Organizations: NATO, CNBC's, Nordic, AFP, Getty, Trump, Kyiv, Defence, Ukrainian Defence, United, Joint Chiefs Locations: Washington, U.S, United States, America, Helsinki, Finland, Britain, Lithuania, Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Brussels, Belgium

Washington CNN —After President Joe Biden’s reelection efforts spiraled into chaos following his debate fiasco last month, Democrats who have both stood by and abandoned Biden since then see Tuesday as a decisive day for the president’s political future. Jeffries listened as he was confronted with concerns and frustrations from all factions of the caucus during House Democrats’ Tuesday meeting. But instead of a united front, Democrats emerged from the meeting without consensus or a clear path forward. Even though a number of lawmakers expressed their support for Biden, the concerns stuck with many Democrats after the meeting. House Democrats gathered on Tuesday to discuss steps forward with Biden’s campaign.

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☆ When your home becomes a tourist attraction
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But for the people who actually do live in those homes, social media photography has changed what it means to live in a picturesque place. Once, she and a friend were walking his French bulldog when a tourist asked if they could “borrow” the pup for a quick photo op. Private lives, public placesIn that story, everybody had a good time. “I was once woken up at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday by French teenagers taking pictures outside,” Johnston says. When private homes – and the people who live in them – become tourist attractions, clashes can occur.

Persons: you’re, Alice Johnston, Notting Hill, Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Johnston, ” Johnston, e.t.c, Lilit Marcus, they’ve, Chuck Henderson’s, Della, Frank Lloyd Wright, Clinton Walker, ”, Henderson, Walker, Wright, ” Henderson, –, We’ve, ” Frank Lloyd Wright's, Chris Melzer, “, Oliver Peoples, it’s Organizations: CNN, Hollywood, Residents, Notting, Carmel Heritage Society Locations: London, Notting, Portobello, –, what’s, Hong Kong, Quarry Bay, California, American, Carmel, Pennsylvania, Paris, Alfama, Lisbon

☆ Paramount Global merges with Skydance, creating 'New Paramount'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Paramount Global's board approved a merger with Skydance on Sunday. This marks the end of a tumultuous deal process and a new era for the troubled media giant. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementParamount Global, the troubled media giant that owns CBS and Nickelodeon, has agreed to merge with David Ellison's Skydance Media production company, creating "New Paramount," the companies announced late Sunday evening. The announcement marks the end of a shaky dealmaking process and a new chapter for Paramount.

Persons: Skydance's David Ellison, —, David Ellison's Organizations: Paramount, Skydance, Service, CBS, Nickelodeon, Media, Business

☆ Paramount Global agrees to merge with Skydance: reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Paramount Global's board approved a merger with Skydance on Sunday, multiple outlets reported. This marks the end of a tumultuous deal process and a new era for the troubled media giant. AdvertisementParamount Global, the troubled media giant that owns CBS and Nickelodeon, has agreed to merge with David Ellison's Skydance Media production company, according to multiple reports. Spokespeople for Paramount and Skydance did not immediately return a request for comment from Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Bernie Sanders says Biden can beat Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sen. Bernie Sanders was asked if he would replace Biden if the president withdrew from the race. Sanders believes Biden can defeat Trump but acknowledges Biden's age as a challenge. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSen. Bernie Sanders sidestepped a question asking if he would replace President Joe Biden in the 2024 election if the president withdrew his candidacy. Public concern over the president's health has grown recently after his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27.

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☆ France's left-wing alliance blocks a far-right majority, projection shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

By doing so, Macron hoped the voters would establish a stronger mandate in the lower house and strengthen his influence on the world stage. AdvertisementThe New York Times reported that Macron, without a majority in the lower house and relegated to political maneuvering, said his decision was inevitable. On June 30, the National Rally Party again dealt a huge blow to Macron's Renaissance party and its allies by securing 33% of votes in the first round of voting, which saw a high turnout. AdvertisementMacron's centrist coalition, the Ensemble, which includes the Renaissance party, came in second with a projected 148 seats, while the far-right National Rally came in third with 142 seats. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the left-wing alliance, called the results an "immense relief for a majority of people in our country," the AP reported.

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CNN —More than a handful of House Democratic ranking members told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a Sunday call that President Joe Biden needs to step aside from the 2024 campaign, according to sources familiar with the call. Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters and Bobby Scott spoke in support of Biden, according to one of the sources. “It was pretty brutal,” a senior Democratic aide told CNN, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the private conversation among House leaders. One senior House Democrat said they have been on calls and group chats with dozens of their colleagues where the consensus is that Biden needs to step aside. One of the members told CNN they anticipate that is the day when the dam will break.

Persons: Hakeem Jeffries, Joe Biden, Jeffries, Biden, Mark Takano, Adam Smith, Jim Himes, Joe Morelle, Jerry Nadler, Susan Wild, Lloyd Doggett, Seth Moulton, Raúl Grijalva, Angie Craig, Mike Quigley, Maxine Waters, Bobby Scott, Kamala Harris, ”, — Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Democrat, House Democrat, Democratic Party Locations: Washington, “, Pennsylvania

☆ I'm a single mom who rents out my yard as a private dog park. I earned an extra $7,400 in 21 months to pay my bills.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Taking on a second job that required me to be physically somewhere other than my home wasn't really an option. I'm a single mom with a full-time job and two little kids that I can't really leave them alone for more time than I spend at work. Although I still live paycheck to paycheck, the money I've earned is helping me cover my bills, including offsetting my car payment. Related storiesI have a ranch-style farmhouse home with a pool and a backyard that sits on half an acre of land. But I usually block off plenty of time on the calendar for personal yard time with my kids.

Persons: —, Samantha Bosley, I've, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Scottsdale , Arizona, Sniffspot, Scottsdale

☆ Waymo's robotaxis are better than some San Francisco drivers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Waymo's autonomous driver is pretty damn smart, and aside from a few hesitations, the robotaxi offers a smooth, comfortable experience with competitive pricing against other ride-hailing apps. Lloyd Lee/Business InsiderWaymo's 5th generation autonomous driver could be best described as a safe but not an annoyingly cautious driver. It did the same thing to give itself more room when it detected a large parked bucket truck slightly in Waymo's lane. The expectation I had that the Waymo driver would be stiff, as the term "robot taxi" might suggest, was dispelled throughout the rides. The spokesperson said it's also possible I failed to notice something the Waymo car picked up.

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☆ Kamala Harris won't save Democrats if she takes over for Biden, warns historian who correctly predicted 9 of the last 10 elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden has recently faced calls to move aside for another Democratic nominee. Prof. Allan Lichtman, who predicted 9 out of 10 elections since 1984, says it could be a bad idea. Biden checks off more of the 13 key questions than Kamala Harris, Lichtman told WSJ. AdvertisementA professor and historian who successfully predicted the last 9 out of 10 elections since 1984 believes President Joe Biden is still the safest bet for Democrats. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Joe Biden, Allan Lichtman, Biden, Kamala Harris, Lichtman, —, Donald Trump, Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom Organizations: Democratic, Service, Michigan, California Gov, Business Locations: California

☆ A scammer conned us out of our $32,430 down payment by email. We didn't realize it until 10 days later.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Somehow a hacker got into her email account, and then was able to get all of our transaction information. But we got a call from our real attorney, and they said, "Hey, your down payment is due today." I called the seller's attorney, and he explained that the email account was not his, and the bank account wasn't either. AdvertisementWe found out the only real email address in the thread was our real-estate agent's, but she wasn't the one communicating with us. She told us via text message that her email account must have been hacked — that it was her email address, but she didn't write it.

Persons: —, Daniel Pietschnig, Jessica Madalena, Daniel, Jessica, Jessica's, scammers, We'll, they'd, we've, we're, — we're Organizations: Service, Business, Social Security, FBI, Bitcoin Locations: Wood, , New Jersey, Jersey City, Newark, homebuyers

☆ Insider Today: Scammers on the loose
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. But first: Scammers are on the loose. AdvertisementThe FBI said last year thousands of people lost $350 million to real-estate scams in 2021, an increase of 64% from 2020. In fact, BI has been reporting on scams and how they can wreck one's financial life and sanity for years. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

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☆ These 4 House Democrats have called for Biden to drop out of the race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Democratic members of Congress are beginning to call on Biden to drop out of the race. Two other lawmakers are flatly predicting that Biden will lose to Trump. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden is facing calls to drop out of the presidential race following his disastrous debate performance last week.

Persons: Biden, —, Joe Biden, Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Biden's, Donald Trump, Doggett Organizations: Trump, Service, Democratic, NBC, Business

☆ Biden's TV interview fails to quell re-election concerns among lawmakers, donors and strategists
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

President Joe Biden speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Sherman Middle School on July 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. On Saturday, House Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., officially called on Biden to bow out of the presidential race. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Il., made his own announcement during an MSNBC interview Friday, just before the full ABC News 22-minute interview aired. They join a growing choir of Democratic lawmakers, donors and strategists losing faith in Biden's ability to wage a successful campaign against Trump. Earlier this week, former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., some of Biden's closest allies, publicly validated concerns about Biden's fitness for reelection.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Angie Craig, Biden, Craig, Mike Quigley, Lloyd Doggett, Grijalva, Seth Moulton, David Axelrod, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Jim Clyburn, Pelosi, Clyburn Organizations: Sherman Middle School, ABC, Democratic, Democrat, Biden, Trump, Reps Locations: Madison , Wisconsin

☆ Biden's campaign touts $38 million in donations after dubious debate performance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden's campaign says it raised $38 million since the debate against Trump over a week ago. In the day following the debate, Biden's team raised $27 million to Donald Trump's $8 million. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden's reelection campaign knows it took a hit in the debate against former President Donald Trump. But Biden is coming back swinging, one campaign spokesperson says, touting $38 million in donations since last Thursday's debate.

Persons: Joe Biden's, Biden's, Donald Trump's, Biden, —, Donald Trump, Michael Tyler Organizations: Trump, Service, Business

☆ Biden refuses to accept just how much trouble his campaign is in
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewPresident Joe Biden appears to be in denial with just how seriously his recent debate performance against Donald Trump has hurt his 2024 campaign. Related stories"Well, I don't believe that's my approval rating — that's not what our polls show," Biden responded. On the growing calls from Democratic lawmakers for the president to step down, Biden said he's met with many colleagues and none of them have advised him to suspend his campaign. Biden repeatedly said in the interview that the only person who could get him to step down is the "Lord almighty." A spokesperson for the Biden campaign told Business Insider that the president's interview with Stephanopoulos was just one of many moments that showcased that Biden is the right candidate to go against Trump.

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☆ Biden's first post-debate interview could ultimately decide his fate
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, we're looking at the mounting pressure President Joe Biden is facing to forgo his reelection campaign . The Clash's 1982 hit could be President Joe Biden's anthem these days as rumors swirl about his reelection bid. Under campaign finance law, the VP is the only candidate who can easily inherit the hundreds of millions of dollars raised by Biden's campaign . Patrick Semansky/AP Photo; BIBiden's first post-debate interview could ultimately decide his fate. In other newsAdvertisementWhat's happening todayA first look at Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos airs on ABC.

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The concern is compounded because many believe Trump poses a threat to the future of NATO. Questions about Biden and his political future inject further uncertainty into a summit where key allies are also dealing with major political changes. However, as one former senior US diplomat said, there will “certainly be a spotlight” on Biden at the NATO summit. Adding to the pressure is the increased significance of this year’s NATO summit. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has sought to focus attention on the content of the summit and away from Biden’s debate performance.

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☆ Massachusetts Gov. Healey urges Biden to ‘carefully evaluate’ whether he remains Dems best hope to defeat Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Kit Maher | Michael Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Maura Healey issued a statement Friday urging President Joe Biden to “carefully evaluate” whether he remains the Democratic Party’s best hope to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 election. “President Biden saved our democracy in 2020 and has done an outstanding job over the last four years. Over the coming days, I urge him to listen to the American people and carefully evaluate whether he remains our best hope to defeat Donald Trump. Those calls were signs of the unsteadiness of Democratic support for their top candidate. His Wednesday meeting with the governors came after some of them expressed frustration with not having heard from the president.

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☆ Jeffries Plans to Meet Virtually With Top House Democrats on Biden’s Path Ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Annie Karni | More About Annie Karni | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York and the minority leader, has scheduled a virtual meeting on Sunday with senior House Democrats to discuss President Biden’s candidacy and the path forward, according to a senior official familiar with the plan. The session, which is to include the ranking members of congressional committees who make up the top echelons of the party in the House, comes at a time of profound worry among Democrats on Capitol Hill about Mr. Biden’s poor performance at last week’s presidential debate. House Democrats have not met as a group since, even as concerns have mounted about Mr. Biden’s viability as a candidate and the impact he could have on his party’s ability to win back control of the chamber and hold the Senate should he remain in the race. Mr. Jeffries has been in listening mode all week, refraining from pressuring Democrats to rally around the president but also encouraging them not to be rash in their public pronouncements as Mr. Biden and his team determine the best path forward. But Democrats have begun to splinter.

Persons: Hakeem Jeffries, Biden’s, Jeffries, Biden, Lloyd Doggett of, Raúl, Seth Moulton of, Mike Quigley Organizations: Democrats, Capitol, — Locations: New York, Lloyd Doggett of Texas, Arizona, Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, Illinois

☆ Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings is one of the first Democratic megadonors to call for Biden to step aside
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Biden needs to step aside to allow a vigorous Democratic leader to beat Trump and keep us safe and prosperous," Hastings said in an email to the Times. While he's the first to call for Biden to step aside, he's not the first big Democratic donor from Hollywood to express concern. It's unclear if more Hollywood donors will follow Hastings and call for Biden to step aside. We will fight, and we will win," Harris told Biden's campaign staff in a call, according to The Times. A Biden campaign spokesperson did not address Hastings's public call in their statement to BI.

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