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☆ Markets across Asia rebound; Chinese markets set to extend gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Red flags fly at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Asia-Pacific markets rose on Thursday, with markets in the region rebounding and Chinese markets poised to extend gains. Mainland China's CSI 300 has notched a five-day winning streak, hitting its highest levels in almost two months after Beijing rolled out a slate of economic stimulus measures on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index is set for a third straight day of gains, according to futures data.

Persons: Hong Organizations: China's CSI Locations: Beijing, China, Asia, Pacific

☆ Newsmax faces ‘bet-your-company’ defamation trial over 2020 election lies
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Marshall Cohen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Washington CNN —Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in a closely watched defamation trial pitting voting technology company Smartmatic against the right-wing cable network Newsmax, in a high-stakes case over the airing of false 2020 election claims. The Newsmax case revolves around the same false claims, championed by former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, that the 2020 election was rigged by Smartmatic software and others. The Florida-based company sued Newsmax and other right-wing outlets and figures in 2021, alleging that its reputation was destroyed by the lies. The Newsmax case will test the legal limits of publishing lies about the 2020 election, and the trial will play out during the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. ‘Dozens’ of defamatory reportsAfter mainstream news outlets – and even Fox News – projected that Democratic nominee Joe Biden would win the 2020 election, Trump and his surrogates falsely claimed that he won.

Persons: Donald Trump, Newsmax, “, ”, ” Howard Cooper, Eric Davis, Davis, it’s, Katie Townsend, Smartmatic, Joe Biden, Trump, Chris Ruddy, Biden, wasn’t, Sidney Powell, ” Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Silbiger, Greg Kelly, Powell, Chris Salcedo, Smartmatic “, John Bachman, Smartmatic’s, Bachman, Liz Harrington, Ruddy, Kelly, Salcedo, Eric Robinson, ” Newsmax, Bill Daddi, ” Smartmatic’s, Erik Connolly, “ …, Bob Sellers, Emerald Robinson Organizations: Washington CNN, Delaware Superior Court, Fox News, Voting Systems, Republican, Trump, Freedom, Press, Fox, Democratic, The Washington Post, Republican National Committee, ”, Newsmax, University of South, Electoral College ” Locations: Delaware Superior, The Florida, Wilmington , Delaware, New York, Los Angeles County, University of South Carolina, Philippines, Venezuela

☆ Why Ester Manas fears the size inclusive dream is over
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Alice Pfeiffer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Paris CNN —On the second day of Paris Fashion Week at the city’s Palais de Tokyo, a giant inflatable elephant welcomed guests to the Ester Manas fashion show. Methods such as ruching and drawstrings eliminate the need for classical sizing and enable Ester Manas to cater to sizes XS to 3XL. Similarly, a 2023 size inclusivity report conducted by Vogue Business found that 95.6% of all looks presented for Fall-Winter 2023 were in a size US 0-4. “Numerically, it is very apparent that this ‘trend’ (of both being personally comfortable with your size and size inclusivity being socially accepted) has retreated,” Delepierre said. “Beyond the size dimension, (Ester Manas clothes) are strong pieces that stand on their own and make everyone feel sexy,” he said.

Persons: Ester Manas, Balthazar Delepierre, SZA, Jorja Smith, Kali Uchis, Beth Ditto, ”, Manas, “, bienveillance, bookers, Goldman Sachs, Ester Manas’s, they’ve, ” Delepierre, Ester Manas “, inclusivity, Giulietta Canzani Mora, ” Guillaume Boulez Organizations: Paris CNN —, BMI, CNN, Goldman, Vogue Business Locations: Paris, de Tokyo, —, Manas, France

☆ Meryl Streep takes on the Taliban with a story about cats, squirrels and birds
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —When award-winning actress Meryl Streep spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly about cats, squirrels and birds, she wasn’t making a point about hunters and prey. She was comparing all three with women and girls in Afghanistan – and pointing out that the animals have more rights. Wail Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images/FileTightening restrictionsSince taking power, the Taliban has gradually tightened restrictions on women and girls. The Taliban’s latest edicts last month, referred to by Streep, include the demand for women and girls to remain silent in public. After the Taliban banned women’s voices in public, some posted videos of themselves to social media, singing in defiance.

Persons: Meryl Streep, ” Streep, Penny Wong, Wail Kohsar, Streep, –, Julia Demaree Nikhinson, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Fawzia, Amanpour, ”, ” Fereshta Abbasi Organizations: CNN, United Nations General Assembly, Women, Getty, Taliban, UN, Rights Watch, International Court of Justice, United Nations, Human Rights Locations: Afghanistan, Kabul, Germany, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, United States, New York, Afghan, Baharak, Badakhshan province, AFP, The Hague, CEDAW, “

☆ Port workers from Maine to Texas are set to strike Tuesday. Expect shortages and higher prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Chris Isidore | Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

It represents the major shipping lines, all of which are foreign-owned, as well as terminal operators and port authorities. Depending on duration, a strike could mean shortages of consumer and industrial goods, possibly driving up prices again. That labor peace has helped them capture market share from West Coast ports that have historically had more contentious labor relations. But he said the shipping lines appear unwilling to pay what it takes this time. The shipping lines realize the problem with having Biden order the union back to work, said Tirschwell.

Persons: Luke Sharrett, Patrick Anderson, ”, USMX, Harold Daggett, John McCown, containerization, Brendan Smialowski, Peter Tirschwell, “, Republican Donald Trump, ” Tirschwell, hasn’t, Jonathan Gold, ” Gold, Biden, Joe Biden, Taft, Hartley, George W, Bush, Bradley Saunders, Daggett, ’ ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, US Maritime Association, International Longshoremen’s Association, BMW, Port, Bloomberg, Getty, ILA, Anderson Economic Group, “, P Global Market Intelligence, Federal Maritime Administration, Republican, National Retail Federation, North, Capital Economics, United Auto Workers Locations: New York, Maine, Texas, East Coast, Gulf, Gulf Coast, of New York, New Jersey, Port Wilmington, Delaware, Port, Baltimore, Port of Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston , South Carolina, West Coast, Michigan, Port of Baltimore, Baltimore , Maryland, AFP, East, North American

☆ UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer touts pro-business agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer touts pro-business agendaBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is touting a new pro-business agenda for the UK after the country's recent deal with BlackRock.

Persons: Keir Starmer Organizations: UK, British, BlackRock

☆ What we know about the 50 Cent documentary on the sexual assault allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview50 Cent is developing a documentary for Netflix about the sexual assault allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. 50 Cent and the director said they wanted to give 'voice to the voiceless'50 Cent is working on a documentary about Sean "Diddy" Combs. "While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs' story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. On March 25, 50 Cent tweeted: "Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy done." GLG🚦GreenLightGang you know the vibes • https://t.co/jnbpt4Vpb3 pic.twitter.com/2lGlCsyykc — 50cent (@50cent) March 26, 2024

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Casandra Ventura, Curtis Jackson, Mark Curry, 🚨, ackson, erving, oiceless, ike Organizations: Service, Netflix, Homeland Security, Business, Forbes, Bad Boy Records, ust Locations: Ventura, uman

☆ Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker denies writing racist, homophobic tweets
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( David Chang | Nbc Philadelphia | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

“The revelation of Jimmy Dillon’s past use of the n-word is unsettling. Sen. Jimmy Dillon, D-Philadelphia. James Robinson / Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus“And African Americans aren’t the only ones subject to his offensive slurs and remarks. Dillon has made disparaging comments about the LGBT and Asian communities.”In a response to the SRCC’s allegations, Dillon denied writing the offensive tweets. It’s not happening,” the spokesperson wrote.

Persons: Sen, Jimmy Dillon, Dillon, —, Jimmy Dillon’s, Cody Harbaugh, James Robinson, ”, “ I’m, MAGA, ” Dillon, John Sabatina, Joe Picozzi, ” Harbaugh, Jay Costa, “ They’re, they’re, Brittany Crampsie, Dillon’s, “ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania Democratic, Pennsylvania Senate Republican, Twitter, Pennsylvania, Democratic Caucus, Republican, Senate Democrat, Senate Democratic, Committee Locations: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ”, Northeast Philadelphia

Higgins' post amplified the debunked pet claim, which was followed by dozens of bomb threats in the city. "All these thugs better get their mind right and their ass out of our country before January 20th," the post concluded. That would be the day Trump and Vance would be sworn into office if they win November's election. Higgins' fellow Republican congressman from Louisiana, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, said, "The tweet has been deleted already and removed, but I object to the motion." Horsford told reporters afterwards that he'd spoken to Higgins earlier and that the Louisiana congressman had told him he would not remove the post.

Persons: Clay Higgins, Higgins, —, Donald Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Lol, Trump, Vance, Subodh Chandra, Mike Johnson, ”, Higgins “, Hakeem Jeffries, Steve Horsford, Horsford, Steve Scalise, ” Horsford, “, Kamala Harris, I’m, ” Vance, who's, Jack Smith, Hunt, Lauren Boebert Organizations: Associated, Republican, Haitian Bridge Alliance, Democratic, United States House, ”, Department of Homeland Security, Capitol, Twitter Locations: Haiti, Caribbean, U.S, Haitian, Springfield , Ohio, Louisiana, Springfield, North Carolina, London, American

Helene was forecast Wednesday evening to become a dangerous Category 4 hurricane before it makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend area Thursday night. This is the biggest storm in the history of the city of Tallahassee to hit us head-on,” Mayor John Dailey told NBC News on Wednesday evening. “If the city of Tallahassee is hit directly by a Category 3 hurricane, it’ll be the strongest hurricane in recorded history ever to hit our community. Tallahassee State College professor Pamela Andrews helps prepare for possible flooding as Hurricane Helene heads toward the Florida Gulf Coast in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Three major colleges, Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College, have canceled classes for the rest of the week.

Persons: Helene, John Dailey, “, Leslie Powell, “ I’m, ”, Powell, “ I’ve, ” Dailey, Dailey, Pamela Andrews, Sean Rayford, Leroy Peck, Peck, Daniella Silva, Major Thornton III, “ You’ve, ” Major Thornton III, Ahmiyah Phillips, Hurricane Michael, Latoya Williams, can’t, I’ve Organizations: ”, NBC News, National Hurricane Center, Tallahassee State, Florida Gulf, NBC, ., . Tallahassee International, Florida State University, Florida, M University, Tallahassee State College Locations: TALLAHASSEE, Fla, —, Florida’s, Tallahassee, Florida's Big Bend, Florida, Quincy, Gadsden County, Mexico, United States, . Tallahassee

☆ Republicans still haven't found their footing on the abortion issue: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Bernie Moreno, Republican Senate candidate for Ohio, at the RNC in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 16. “Honestly I think Bernie is heading in the right direction but handed Sherrod an opening with that.”Democrats have been hammering Republicans across the country on the abortion issue. Some Republicans warned that the party’s failure to counter abortion attacks cost them crucial seats that year. In 2022, exit polling found Democrats had an 11-point advantage on the issue of abortion. And in this new NBC poll, Harris’ advantage was just under 20 points.

Persons: Chuck Todd, Kamala Harris, Roe, Bridget Bowman, Adam Edelman, Henry J, Gomez, Bernie Moreno’s, Bernie Moreno, Eva Marie Uzcategui, Sherrod Brown, “ Bernie oof, ”, Moreno, Bernie, Sherrod, Democratic Sen, Jacky Rosen of, Joe Biden’s, Donald Trump, Harris, Gail Gitcho, “, Sam Brown, Pennsylvania’s Dave McCormick, Larry Hogan —, Sen, Rick Scott, hasn’t, Trump, Joe Biden, Republican Bill McInturff, Jeff Horwitt, Biden, I’d, Trump’s, it’s, Chuck → That’s Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Gomez Republicans, Ohio, Republican, RNC, Bloomberg, Getty, Democratic, Democrats, Republicans, NBC News, GOP, didn’t, Trump, Hart Research, Biden Locations: Milwaukee, Wis, Ohio, Spanish, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Florida

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris called former President Donald Trump's tariff proposals "a sales tax on the American people," in an interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle. "You don't just throw around the idea of just tariffs across the board, and that's part of the problem with Donald Trump," Harris said. The questions came during Harris' first one-on-one interview with a national network since becoming the Democratic nominee. Harris has proposed expanding the child tax credit, creating a tax break for homebuilders and providing a subsidy for first-time homeowners. The interview came shortly after Harris' campaign event in Pittsburgh, where she described her economic priorities.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump's, MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle, Joe Biden, Trump, Harris, Donald Trump, he's Organizations: Democratic Locations: China, Pittsburgh

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who documented her transition in her viral "Days of Girlhood" TikTok series, announced her debut book Wednesday. “Paper Doll” will be released March 11. Last year, Mulvaney shot to national attention after a partnership promoting Bud Light's March Madness contest became a culture war flashpoint. “For months now, I’ve been scared to leave my house, I have been ridiculed in public, I’ve been followed, and I have felt a loneliness that I wouldn’t wish on anyone,” Mulvaney said at the time. Mulvaney has since released her debut single, “Days of Girlhood,” along with a music video.

Persons: influencer Dylan Mulvaney, ”, “, ” Mulvaney, Mulvaney, Bud Light's, Rock, Bud Light, I’ve, shouldn’t Organizations: Pride, Transgender Law Center Locations: American, ”

A study in June found a decrease in prescriptions for birth control pills and emergency contraceptives in states with the most restrictions on abortion. South Carolina has one of the country’s strictest, prohibiting abortions at six weeks of pregnancy. Many women’s health centers, including abortion clinics where women had often gotten their birth control, closed after the Dobbs decision. New Morning attributes its success, in part, to tapping the power of primary care providers who aren’t usually trained in providing birth control. Following the Dobbs decision, women across the country have had to scramble to access birth control or search for longer-term solutions.

Persons: Roe, Wade, Dobbs, ”, Angie Olawsky, Olawsky, Sarah Kelley, Kelley, Megan Kavanaugh, Beverly Miller, ” Miller Organizations: NBC, OB, Morning, Guttmacher Institute, Inclusive Healthcare Center, “ Locations: New, Columbia , South Carolina, South Carolina, KFF, Horry County , South Carolina

In the seven most competitive Senate races, Democratic campaigns and outside groups launched 33 TV ads on abortion just in the last week, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact. Just one Republican ad, a Spanish-language spot from an outside group targeting Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, mentioned abortion. Some Republicans warned that the party's failure to counter abortion attacks cost them crucial seats that year. In Arizona, Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake has softened her position on abortion rights. Sadly, by the way, there’s a lot of suburban women, a lot of suburban women that are like, ‘Listen, abortion is it.

Persons: Bernie Moreno’s, Sherrod Brown, “ Bernie oof, ”, Moreno, “, Bernie, Sherrod, Sherrod Brown’s, Nikki Haley, Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen, Jacky Rosen of, Sarah Guggenheimer, Tommy Garcia, Joe Biden's, Harris, Gail Gitcho, Sam Brown, Pennsylvania's Dave McCormick, Larry Hogan —, Florida Sen, Rick Scott, Mike Berg, Lauren Zelt, Mitt Romney's, —, Sen, Jon Tester, Tim Sheehy, Debbie Mucarsel Powell, Republican Sen, Amy Walter, haven't, Kari Lake, Republican Sam Brown, Brown, Alex Conant, it’s, Conant, Moreno’s, Reagan McCarthy, Ohioans, “ Moreno, ” Brown, Reeves Oyster Organizations: Ohio, GOP, Republican, Democratic, PAC, Democrats, Republicans, NBC News, Trump, didn’t, “, NBC, WCMH Locations: Ohio, Spanish, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Florida, America, Arizona, Florida , Nevada, Montana, Nevada, Columbus

Trump was surrounded by Secret Service agents at his North Carolina event on Wednesday as he greeted supporters in the rope line. Congress just approved funding for both Harris and Trump to receive presidential-level protections, which one security expert said was unprecedented. “They are all now getting presidential-level protection from the U.S. Secret Service, which has never been done before,” said Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent. In a statement Tuesday, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung disclosed that Trump had received an intelligence briefing about Iran. An official with the Trump campaign said it had no intention of altering or modifying its campaigning after this briefing.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, ”, Kamala Harris, Harris, Evy Poumpouras, ” Poumpouras, Mark Felix, Kimberly Cheatle, Ryan Routh, Joe Biden’s, Covid, Ronald Rowe, Butler, “, Donald, Jim Watson, Steven Cheung, ” Cheung, ” Trump Organizations: Secret Service, Service, NBC, Marine, Naval Observatory, Trump, Secret, Getty, ”, Authorities, Republicans, Democratic Party, Harris, Tempe , Arizona . Police, Air Force, “, National Intelligence Locations: Iran, North Carolina, Carolina, U.S, Butler , Pennsylvania, West Palm Beach , Florida, Tempe , Arizona, AFP, United States

☆ FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

The alleged schemes included promoting an AI tool that enabled customers to create fake reviews, advertising an AI lawyer that couldn't live up to real-world attorneys and failing to deliver on promises made about AI-assisted e-commerce businesses. "Using AI tools to trick, mislead, or defraud people is illegal," FTC Chair Lina M. Khan said in a statement. One of the companies singled out by the FTC, DoNotPay, claimed to offer an AI service billed as the "world's first robot lawyer." The FTC also filed a complaint against an online company that provides AI writing assistance tools. Khan, the FTC Chair, said that by going after companies that use unfair or deceptive AI tools, the FTC "is ensuring that honest businesses and innovators can get a fair shot and consumers are being protected."

Persons: Lina M, Khan, DoNotPay, Ecom Organizations: Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Builders

After her stone-cold expression went viral at the Paris Olympics, sharpshooter Kim Ye-Ji will play the role of an actual assassin in an upcoming Korean series. “Crush” is an action series that will follow characters from all over the Asian continent, Lee JungSub, writer and director of “Crush,” told NBC News. Kim Ye-ji, left, and Oh Ye Jin, at the end of the 10m air pistol women's Final during the Olympics in Paris, on July 28, 2024. Alain Jocard / AFP via Getty Images file“Kim Ye-ji’s casting as a global Korean assassin was a natural choice given her precision and performance at the Olympics — particularly her shooting skills,” he said. For fans, who compared Kim’s shooting skills and icy confidence in Paris to that of James Bond, this was a natural next step.

Persons: Kim Ye, Ji, Kim, Anushka Sen, ” Kim, Lee JungSub, “, ”, Ye Jin, Alain Jocard, toting Sen, James Bond Organizations: Paris Olympics, Asia Lab, NBC News, Getty, Olympics Locations: Asia, Paris, Korea, AFP

☆ Former Houston officer found guilty of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

HOUSTON — A former Houston police officer was convicted Wednesday of murder in the deaths of a couple during a 2019 drug raid that revealed systemic corruption problems within the police department’s narcotics unit. A jury found Gerald Goines guilty of two counts of murder in the January 2019 deaths of Dennis Tuttle, 59, and his 58-year-old wife Rhogena Nicholas. Goines looked down and did not visibly react as the verdict was read in a Houston courtroom. Goines’ attorneys argued during the trial that the first to fire at another person was Tuttle and not police officers. The probe into the drug raid also uncovered allegations of systemic corruption.

Persons: HOUSTON, Gerald Goines, Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, Goines, ”, Dennis, Keaton Forcht, Nicole DeBorde, Jeff Wolf, Wolf, Nicholas, Tuttle, George Floyd, Floyd Organizations: Houston, Prosecutors, Texas, Goines Locations: Houston, Texas, Federal

Pop star Chappell Roan revealed in a TikTok video Wednesday that she’s voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in November, though she stopped short of endorsing the Democratic presidential candidate. The singer-songwriter’s announcement followed an intense and dayslong online backlash from her liberal fanbase. Others called her a “closet Republican.”In response to the backlash, Roan released a TikTok video Tuesday saying she was not voting for former President Donald Trump, though that message did little to quell the fan fury. Visibly frustrated with her critics, Roan on Wednesday tried to clear the air for good on where she stands on the 2024 election. “Team PopFlop is sincerely apologising for the post regarding Chappell Roan’s issues with endorsement,” the account, which has over 36,000 followers, said.

Persons: Chappell Roan, Kamala Harris, Roan, ”, Donald Trump, “ I’m, you’re, ” Roan, Kamala, “, Harris, Roan’s, Brian Hughes, Trump, —, I’ll, PopFlop, Chappell Organizations: Democratic, Guardian, Republican, Governors Ball Music, White, ”, NBC Locations: Gaza, Israel, Pennsylvania , Wisconsin, Georgia, New York City

The videos from Saudi Arabia’s futuristic urban development project spread quickly across the internet, and almost as quickly started to disappear. A handful of smaller accounts within this small community of Neom-based content creators remain active, with their videos still viewable. NEOM/Cover-Images.com via Reuters fileThe spokesperson said the latest marketing campaign was about Saudi National Day and was shared to LinkedIn last week. On Thursday last week, at least four other Neom-based content creators suddenly went dark, though one account seemed to reactivate later that day. In many ways, according to researchers, Neom is tied to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reshape its reputation on the global stage.

Persons: Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expats, Neom —, Neom, influencers, Jessica Herman, ” Herman, Ellen Wald, ”, “, ” Wald, TikTok, Hend Aly, Prince Mohammed, ” Aly, Wald, Aly, —, Jamal Khashoggi Organizations: Saudi, LinkedIn, ”, NBC News, Inc, University College London, BBC, Washington Post Locations: Saudi, Neom, Saudi Arabia, United States, Europe

The Summary Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have CTE, a study found. But the new research indicates that many former NFL players have experienced symptoms associated with CTE, including depression and cognitive difficulties. Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a recent study. Evidence of it has been found in the brains of many former football players after death. “Most of the studies that have been done on CTE are much smaller studies on deceased players,” said Rachel Grashow, the lead author of the new study and director of epidemiological research initiatives at Harvard University’s Football Players Health Study.

Persons: CTE, ”, Rachel Grashow, Grashow, ” Grashow, Thor Stein, “, Stein, ” Stein, Tua Tagovailoa Organizations: NFL, Harvard University’s Football, Football, National Football League Players Association, American Football League, National Football League, Boston, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts

☆ Elon Musk’s popularity plummets to 6% among Democrats, poll finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk’s support among Democrats has withered to a new low as he has embraced Republican politics, according to a national NBC News poll. Only 6% of Democrats in the poll, which was conducted Sept. 13-17, said they had positive feelings about Musk, while 79% said they had negative feelings. The numbers were flipped for Republicans, with 62% having positive feelings toward him and 14% negative feelings. Musk didn’t respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Overall public support for Musk is negative, with 34% holding positive views and 45% negative views, according to the poll.

Persons: Elon, Donald Trump, “, ”, Jeff Horwitt, Democratic pollster, Bill McInturff, ” Horwitt, Musk, Kamala Harris Organizations: Republican, NBC News, Hart Research Associates, Democratic, SpaceX, Bloomberg, NBC, Trump, Democrats

☆ UNLV QB quits, claims 'commitments' were unfulfilled in what could be first midseason pay dispute in college football
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | David K. Li | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka quit his undefeated team on Tuesday, claiming undisclosed "commitments" to him weren't fulfilled in what could be first midseason pay dispute in college football history. Sluka enrolled at UNLV this year after four solid seasons at Holy Cross, which competes at the secondary level of college football. By quitting UNLV (3-0) before playing in his fourth game, Sluka preserves that year of eligibility and could play elsewhere in 2025. "I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in any additional games this season," Sluka wrote on Instagram Tuesday. UNLV is also at the heart of fast-moving conference affiliation shifts with schools playing musical chairs and changing leagues to chase maximum TV profits.

Persons: Matthew Sluka, weren't, Sluka Organizations: UNLV, NCAA, Holy, Associated Press, Rebels, Mountain West Conference, San Diego, Utah State, Big, ACC, The Rebels, Fresno State Locations: Kansas, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San, San Diego State

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service recently notified Vice President Kamala Harris’ office about an incident involving one of its agents and a “misconduct allegation,” according to spokespeople for both the USSS and the vice president's office. “The U.S. Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating a misconduct allegation involving an employee," an agency spokesperson said. "The Secret Service holds its personnel to the highest standards. "Senior OVP officials were alerted by the USSS about an incident involving an agent and informed that USSS initiated an investigation. The Office of the Vice President will not be releasing further information.”Real Clear Politics reported earlier on Wednesday that a Secret Service agent is accused of sexually assaulting a Harris staffer in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Kamala Harris, Harris, ” Harris, USSS, groping Organizations: Secret Service, Service, Clear Politics, Secret, NBC News Locations: The, Green Bay , Wisconsin

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