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☆ Biden administration backs House Republicans' three-month government funding bill
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Josephine Rozzelle | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The statement criticized congressional Republicans for not including additional funding for disaster relief, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration. The White House also warned that it would oppose any funding cuts to the Internal Revenue Service in final appropriations legislation. President Joe Biden and many congressional Democrats staunchly opposed plans to include the SAVE Act in the government funding bill. But it was Johnson's own caucus members who defeated his initial funding measure, when 14 House Republicans voted against it on Sept. 18. House Republican aides said Sunday that the funding proposal could reach the House floor for a vote as soon as Wednesday.

Persons: Joe Biden, Mike Johnson, Biden, Mike Johnson's, —, Johnson, Donald Trump Organizations: Tuesday, Management, House, Department of Veterans Affairs, Small Business Administration, Administration, Small, Internal Revenue Service, GOP, SAVE, Republicans, Secret Service, Trump . Congress Locations: Washington ,

☆ A self-taught engineer at Google shares the 8 best Google programming courses you can access for free
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many new programmers who start in Gaba's shoes turn to free YouTube videos or their pricey counterpart, programming courses. "I started learning programming very late in my life, around 25, and I was completely confused at the time," Gaba told Business Insider. In the search for alternative resources, Gaba discovered ways to access Google's programming courses for free. AdvertisementAuditing a Google programming course allows you to enroll without receiving credit or a certification. Gaba recommends Google's Machine Learning Crash Course as a great way to dabble in machine learning without being overwhelmed by every algorithm out there.

Persons: —, Sahil Gaba, Gaba, SQL Gaba, GitHub Gaba, It's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Gaba, Amazon, Trade, Linux, SQL, Big Tech, Cybersecurity Locations: tmartinelli

☆ California sues ExxonMobil, alleging a 'campaign of deception' about plastics recycling
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The Summary California’s attorney general is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company misled consumers into believing that recycling was a viable solution for plastic waste. California’s attorney general sued ExxonMobil on Monday, alleging that the company had waged a “campaign of deception” for decades to mislead consumers and convince them that recycling was a viable solution for plastic waste. I hope this is going to open the floodgates," said Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics, a nationwide project seeking to end plastic pollution. In 1973, industry leaders called those concerned about plastic waste “enemies,” according to internal communications from the Society of the Plastics Industry (now known as the Plastics Industry Association), which are cited in the lawsuit. In the U.S., the plastic recycling rate has never exceeded 9%, the lawsuit says.

Persons: Rob Bonta, Bonta, Judith Enck, Enck, Leehi, “ We’ve, ” Yona, “ Organizations: ExxonMobil, Superior Court of, Beyond Plastics, Exxon, Mobil, Boy Scouts, Society of, Plastics Industry, Plastics Industry Association, Council, Waste Solutions, Cornell University, Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation Locations: Superior Court, Superior Court of California, San Francisco, California, U.S, Antarctica, Everest

Two reports released Monday provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide. The ALA attributed the decline in book challenges in the first eight months of 2024, in part, to the work of anti-censorship activists and “success in courts” against laws that restrict book access. “But, you know, the First Amendment protects the rights of minors as well.”While the ALA’s report shows signs of book challenges abating, objections to certain titles still persist. Like the ALA, PEN said a large portion of the books targeted have racial or LGBTQ themes. It is supported by the ALA, PEN, the Authors Guild, the National Book Foundation and more than a dozen other organizations.

Persons: “, ” Deborah Caldwell, Stone, ” Caldwell, Toni Morrison’s “, Maia Kobabe’s, George M, shouldn’t, abating, Judy Blume, Margaret Atwood, ”, Kasey Meehan Organizations: American Library Association, PEN, Intellectual, Labor, ALA, “, NBC, New College of Florida, Utah State Board of Education, Read, Book Foundation Locations: PEN America, Florida and Iowa, United States, Nassau County , Florida, Utah, Florida

☆ Princess Kate makes first public appearance after cancer treatment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — Princess Kate has made her first public appearance since announcing that she had completed chemotherapy and would be returning to some public duties. Joined by her husband, Prince William, she was seen attending a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, a church near the family's royal Balmoral estate in Scotland. In early September, Kate released a deeply personal video message saying she had completed treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer that was detected after abdominal surgery earlier in the year. Kate had already appeared in public since she revealed she was undergoing cancer treatment in March, including at Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade to celebrate the birthday of the British monarch. He has also returned to public duties after temporarily stopping most of his engagements following the diagnosis.

Persons: Kate, Prince William, Crathie Kirk, Princess, William, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Royal Foundation of The Prince, Princess of, King Charles, Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince Andrew Organizations: Times, London, Royal Foundation of The, Windsor, Royal Foundation, Wimbledon Locations: Crathie, Scotland, Wales, Princess of Wales, British, California

☆ 13 stocks leading the AI revolution poised to turn early infrastructure investment into huge profit growth: Moody's
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The 13 companies identified below have created tangible competitive advantages by investing in AI infrastructure in the early stages or finding a mission-critical niche within the AI value chain. Investing in the AI value chainIt's still early innings for the AI revolution. Next is the cloud services providers, which store data and train AI models in data centers, followed by the AI foundation models that power ChatGPT. Finally, software infrastructure players assist in integrating AI models into the AI application, or end product that consumers use. These players hold considerable market share across multiple layers of the AI value chain, resulting in higher returns as they use AI in multiple business areas.

Persons: —, Vincent Gusdorf, Moody's, Gusdorf Organizations: Service, Business, Big Tech

☆ Top 5 regrets people have on their deathbeds: What they can teach us about living healthy, fulfilled lives, from an internal medicine doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Alex Koller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

To live a meaningful, fulfilling life, you have to accept that it'll eventually come to an end, says Shoshana Ungerleider. Over the years of caring for ill hospital patients, Ungerleider — a doctor who specializes in internal medicine — has observed regrets among people near the end of their lives, she tells CNBC Make It. Throughout our lives, this present moment is all we have." Here are five regrets she says people often express:I didn't spend enough time with the people I love. Ungerleider's advice for getting ahead of those regrets is simple: Remind yourself that your time is limited and unpredictable, and regularly ask yourself some big, important questions.

Persons: it'll, Shoshana, Ungerleider —, I'd, — Organizations: CNBC, Well

☆ Hunting for a Private College Scholarship Can Be a Total Waste of Time
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( James S. Murphy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

So she and Maggie had focused their hopes on getting a private scholarship. She considered paying $700 for an online class, heavily promoted on Facebook, that promised to show parents how to find college scholarships. Every year, hundreds of thousands of students like Maggie devote countless hours to the hunt for private scholarships to pay for college. AdvertisementWith the combination of institutional aid and private scholarship she received, Maggie managed to cut her original college bill from $15,000 to $8,000. The illness is treatable, but it's likely to cost the family $5,000 out of pocket — effectively wiping out the financial value of the private scholarship Maggie received.

Persons: Maggie Beam, Siobhan, Maggie, Siobhan —, —, Mark Kantrowitz, Kantrowitz, it's, Fastweb, Jeff Levy, you'd, Ed McMahon, Peter Thiel, Ron Lieber, Dawn Brady, Chris Reeves, Aisosa, Levy, Charlain Bailey, she'd, Maggie's Organizations: Winthrop University, Rotary, Facebook, Thiel Foundation, Silicon, Niche, Community Foundation, Lehigh University ., Education's, Winthrop, Schug Foundation, Equitable Foundation, Equitable Locations: Charlotte , North Carolina, Winthrop, Carolina, California, San Diego, Aisosa Ede, Osifo, Dallas, North Carolina

☆ Christopher Reeve's 3 kids are celebrating their father in a new documentary. Here's everything you need to know about them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Christopher Reeve with wife Dana in 1998. AdvertisementMatthew Reeve, 44Christopher Reeve and Matthew Reeve in 2002. He made the documentary "Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion," which was nominated for an Emmy and was released on the BBC a year after he graduated from Brown. Alexandra Reeve Givens, 40Dana, Christopher, and Alexandra Reeve in 1997. AdvertisementWill Reeve, 32(L-R) Will, Dana, and Christopher Reeve with family friend Robin Williams.

Persons: —, Christopher Reeve, Reeve, — Matthew, Alexandra, Will —, Dana, Ron Galella, Matthew Reeve, Getty Matthew, Gae Exton, Jane Seymour, Seymour, Matthew, Exton, Hope, kiteboarder Aaron Hadlow, Christopher, Dana Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Alexandra Reeve, Moore, Committee's, She's, Will Reeve, Will, Robin Williams, Evan Agostini, David Muir, James Gunn's Organizations: Service, Business, Entertainment, Brown University, BBC, Brown, Dana Reeve Foundation, Getty, Yale, Columbia University, Columbia, Institute for Technology Law, Georgetown Law, Center for Democracy & Technology, Middlebury College, MSG Network, ESPN, ABC News, Variety, TMZ Locations: London, Exton, Cravath, New York City

☆ Kamala Harris to skip historic Al Smith Dinner in New York before election, campaign official says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The affair – black-tie for attendees, white-tie for the headliners – is named after the first major-party Catholic presidential nominee, four-term New York Gov. Harris did tell the dinner’s organizers that she hoped to attend the event in the coming years – as president, a campaign official said. Biden was elected the following month as the nation’s second Catholic president. Gaffigan promoted the dinner on social media on September 12 in response to Trump’s announcement that he would not debate Harris again. “Vice President Harris is ready for another opportunity to share a stage with Donald Trump,” campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a statement.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Al Smith, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, –, Smith, Republican Herbert Hoover, Democrat John F, Kennedy, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Trump, Clinton, “, Hillary, York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Alfred E, Jonathan Ernst, Dolan, Harris, Joe Biden, Biden, Jim Gaffigan, Gaffigan, ” Gaffigan, Jen O’Malley Dillon, “ Donald Trump, ” Trump Organizations: CNN, Catholic, New York Gov, Democratic, Republican, Democrat, White House, New York, York, Smith, Foundation, Reuters, Trump, Al Locations: New York City, Midtown Manhattan, ”, Wilmington , North Carolina

☆ This is the most expensive U.S. city to retire—and it isn't in California or Hawaii
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

New York City ranks as the priciest city in the U.S. to retire, according to WalletHub's 2024 analysis of the best and worst places to retire. Following NYC, the two Hawaiian destinations that offer the highest quality of life for retirees — Pearl City and Honolulu — tied for second place. The median rental price for a one-bedroom apartment hit $4,500 a month in August, per Zumper's latest data. That's pretty steep compared with the national median rental price of $1,534 for a one-bedroom and $1,915 for a two-bedroom. The median rental price for all bedroom types in Manhattan is $5,000 versus $4,209 in Brooklyn, according to Zumper.

Persons: it's, WalletHub, New York City It's Organizations: Broadway, New York City, —, Honolulu —, U.S . Census Bureau, for Community, Economic Research, Tax, Boston, Boston Seattle Yonkers , New York Santa Rosa , California Bridgeport , Connecticut San, Jersey, Index, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New Yorkers, New York City's Department Locations: Central, New, U.S, — Pearl City, Honolulu, New York Honolulu, Pearl City, Hawaii, Boston Seattle Yonkers , New York Santa Rosa , California Bridgeport , Connecticut, Boston Seattle Yonkers , New York Santa Rosa , California Bridgeport , Connecticut San Francisco, Fremont , California, Jersey City , New Jersey South Burlington, Burlington , Vermont, New York City, New York, Manhattan, Brooklyn, NYC

☆ Here are Cases of Trump Rivals Who Were Subject to Investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Michael S. Schmidt | Matthew Cullen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

After Mr. Trump fired Mr. Comey, Mr. McCabe opened a two-pronged investigation into whether Mr. Trump was a counterintelligence threat and was obstructing justice. Mr. Trump said he wanted to “get the I.R.S.” on Mr. McCabe and for him to be fired. Working with Mr. McCabe, Mr. Strzok opened the two-pronged investigation into whether Mr. Trump was a counterintelligence threat and was obstructing justice. What Trump wanted doneMr. Trump called Mr. Strzok a traitor and said he should be criminally investigated for his handling of the Russia investigation. What news organizations did that Trump did not likeJournalists from all three organizations covered the Trump presidency and the Russia investigation aggressively and used material that Mr. Trump felt had been leaked to hurt him.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Marco Rubio, James B, Hillary Clinton, Robert S, Mueller III, James Comey, Comey, Clinton, Mr, “, Andrew G, McCabe, F.B.I, Comey’s, ”, Prosecutors, McCabe’s, Jeff Sessions, —, Peter Strzok, Strzok, Michael T, Flynn, Flynn’s, John F, Kerry Obama's, Kerry, Barack Obama, William P, Barr, Hilary Clinton, Sessions, Trump’s, John Durham, Michael D, Cohen Trump's, fixer, Cohen, Michael Cohen, Witch Hunt, John R, Bolton, Biden, John Bolton, Hillary, pardoning, subpoenaing Mr, White, Omarosa Manigault Newman, Manigault Newman, lowlife, ” Donald J, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Melania Trump, Wolkoff Organizations: Trump Rivals, America, Republican, CNN, Justice Department, Department, Trump, Mr, White, Federal, Biden Justice Department, Publicly, Prosecutors, Justice, U.S, Trump Justice Department, Clinton Foundation, FBI, DNC, of Prisons, News, Washington Post, The New York Times, Fake News, Bolton, White House, House Locations: Florida, Russia, Washington, Virginia, Clinton, Iran, Manhattan, New York, Maryland

☆ These 9 'Back to the USA' stocks will get the biggest boost from an American manufacturing boom: Bank of America
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. He believes that the rise of the US trade deficit over the past year will likely make it a key issue for both political parties. AdvertisementAlthough the Trump administration has traditionally been linked to trade wars and more protectionist measures, Biden's administration maintained the Chinese tariffs. It will create more manufacturing jobs and boost demand for domestic companies with in the logistics and supply chain process. A September 19 research note from Bank of America suggests that this shift is set to benefit domestic small- and mid-cap stocks most.

Persons: —, Trump, Manish Kabra, Kabra, Jill Carey Hall Organizations: Service, Business, US, of, Tax, Bank of America Locations: China, Red

☆ Edwin Moses: For 9 years, 9 months and 9 days he was unbeaten: A new film documents the journey of Olympic icon
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Sabrina Clay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York CNN —Edwin Moses always loved the sport of track and field. For nine years, nine months and nine days Moses was unbeaten in races, winning 122 in a row. Moses’ journey on and off the field is chronicled in the new documentary, “Moses – 13 Steps,” produced by Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. Danny Harris (right) crosses the finish line first to beat Moses (left) in the 400m hurdle race in 1987 to end Moses' 122-race winning run. If I’d have gone to name the school and name the track program with all the best coaches and everything, there would have never been no Edwin Moses.

Persons: Edwin Moses, Moses, progessively, Moses –, ” Moses, “, –, ”, Laureus, Moses ’, “ Moses –, Oscar, Morgan Freeman, Morgan, ‘ Edwin Moses, ’, Danny Harris, Adam Lubroth, it’s, John Carlos, Tommie Smith, Robert Kennedy, John Kennedy, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, John, Morehouse, Edwin Moses I Organizations: New, New York CNN, Morehouse College, CNN, Olympic, Olympic Games, Broadview, Good Foundation, Morehouse, IOC, ‘, AFP, Getty Locations: New York, Germany, Europe, Madrid, United States, Mexico, Dayton , Ohio, Vietnam, Washington

☆ Latino groups denounce laws making it harder to help voters with disabilities and language issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Albinson Linares | Albinson Linares Is A Reporter For Noticias Telemundo Based In Mexico City. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Laws in three states have enacted tougher restrictions for people who help voters with disabilities, language or other issues cast their ballots. Latino groups who have sued Texas, Arkansas and Missouri over these laws are warning that those who need help to vote in November’s elections may not get the assistance they need. “Many Latino voters have disabilities or English is not their first language. “We have to remember that the number of Latino voters who participated in 2020 was higher than the number needed to tip the presidential election results. According to data from the Pew Research Center, in Arkansas there are approximately 83,000 Latino voters who are eligible to participate in elections; in Missouri's case, it's 125,000.

Persons: ”, Tania Chavez Camacho, LUPE, “, ” Chavez Camacho, María Cristela Rocha, John B, Scott, Ken Paxton, Lisa Wise, Paxton, Donald Trump’s, Sen, Bryan Hughes, Diego Bernal, Laura MacCleery, ” MacCleery, ” Thomas A, Saenz, MALDEF, ” Saenz, Mireya Reith, it’s, ” Reith, Rocha, she’s Organizations: Brennan Center for Justice, Mexican American Legal Defense, Educational Fund, Texas, Western, Western District of, Telemundo, El, Noticias Telemundo, Republican, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Democratic, Rep, U.S ., Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, Pew Research Center, Arkansas United, Appeals, Circuit, State Locations: Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, del Pueblo, U.S, Western District, Western District of Texas, El Paso County, ” Arkansas, “ In Missouri, Unlike Texas, United States

Kenneth Hauck wasn’t sure how he would vote when the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was just a hypothetical scenario. Now it’s a reality, and Hauck still isn’t sure whom he will support — but he’s leaning toward Harris. Of the 21 previously undecided voters who recently spoke with NBC News, the largest group included nine voters like Hauck who said that they are still undecided but that they are concerned about Trump and are leaning toward picking Harris. Four more are definitely supporting Harris, while one is backing Trump, and three are leaning toward him. The voters, who come from different backgrounds and corners of the country, are bound by skepticism about politics and politicians.

Persons: Kenneth Hauck wasn’t, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, “, ”, Hauck, Harris ’, Trump, I’m, Norna, Robert Marinoff, ” Marinoff, Lorenzo Alderiso, ” Alderiso, Alderiso, Elizabeth Solivan, ” Solivan, Joel B, ” Joel, Joe Biden, Julius, President Trump, ” Jenica, she’s, Christopher Richey, Richey, ” Ryan, Ryan, Biden, ” Maria Li Organizations: NBC, Trump, Democratic, NBC News, New, Heritage, ”, Democrat Locations: San Diego, Florida, Queens , New York, Bethlehem , New York, Springfield , Ohio, New Mexico, Ohio, Alabama, North Carolina, Texas, Romanian, Maryland, Philadelphia

☆ What is F1 Academy? Here's everything you need to know about Formula 1's female-only racing series
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Gregory Leporati | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In many ways, F1 Academy is a spiritual successor to W Series, an all-female racing series that shuttered in 2022 because of financial problems. Where F1 Academy differs is that it has the financial backing of Formula 1 and buy-in from the sport's constructors, with each team sponsoring F1 Academy drivers. "F1 Academy is a really friendly environment and a bit different to when I've been in male paddocks with mixed competition. She previously competed in W Series and has enjoyed her time so far with F1 Academy, which she describes as a "streamlined" series. Most importantly, though, she's grateful for the amount of testing and practice time that F1 Academy provides.

Persons: —, It's, Susie Wolff, Wolff, Marta García, Williams, Venturi, Toto Wolff, James Sutton, I've, Doriane, Racing, Pin, Chloe Chambers, Chris Graythen, Chambers, Haas, she's Organizations: Formula, Service, Academy, Motorsports, F1, Formula Regional, Williams Racing, Formula E, Mercedes F1, F1 Academy, Racing Locations: Spain, Singapore, British, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

☆ Scientists store entire human genome on ‘memory crystal’ that could survive billions of years
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Scientists in the United Kingdom have stored the entire human genome on a “5D memory crystal,” in the hope that it could be used in the future as a blueprint to bring humanity back from extinction. The crystal is stored in the Memory of Mankind archive in Hallstatt, Austria. “The visual key inscribed on the crystal gives the finder knowledge of what data is stored inside and how it could be used,” said Kazansky. In 2018, Kazansky and his team used the memory crystal technology to store Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” trilogy of science fiction books, which were then launched into space aboard a Tesla Roadster. The technology has also been used to store major documents from human history, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Magna Carta.

Persons: ”, Peter Kazansky, optoelectronics, “, Thomas Heinis, Kazansky, Isaac Asimov’s “ Organizations: London CNN —, University of Southampton’s, Research, University of Southampton, Guinness, Southampton, Imperial College London, Tesla, Human Rights, Magna Carta Locations: London, United Kingdom, Austria

☆ China-Mexico freight traffic surges in Trump, Biden tariff era, as companies find ways to evade U.S. trade war
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty ImagesNew data shows a surge in trade between China and Mexico at a time of tough tariff talk during the presidential campaign. This nearshoring of manufacturing enables companies to change a product's origin of goods, also referred to as the "economic nationality" of a product. Data from freight analytics firm Xeneta shows China to Mexico container trade up by 26.2% from January to July 2024, after growing by 33% in 2023. Mexico is also a member of the Pacific Alliance, a trade bloc formed by Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. "Bilateral tariffs should be expected to lead to trade diversion, and that's exactly what happened in the aftermath of the trade war.

Persons: Patrick T, Fallon, Jordan Dethwart, Mary Lovely, Anthony Solomon, Simon Cohen, Peter Sand, Donald Trump, Trump, John Piatek, Biden, Piatek, Lovely, Moody's, Elon Musk, Musk, Tesla, Sand, Charles Van der Steene, Van der, Mexico —, Freightos, Erica York, York, Tim Robertson, Ian Arroyo, Arroyo, Saul Loeb Organizations: El, El Paso Sector, AFP, Getty, U.S, Companies, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Henco Logistics, European Union, European Free Trade Area, Pacific Partnership, Pacific Alliance, GEP, Motive, BMW, Ford, GM, Kia, gigafactory, Volvo, Pirelli, Michelin North America, Hyundai, SFK USA, Maersk, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, CNBC, United, Pacific, Port, U.S ., ITS Logistics, Tax, DHL Global, Dana, Afp Locations: El Paso, Mexico, New Mexico, Chihuahua, Sunland Park , New Mexico, China, Redwood Mexico, United States, Canada, U.S, Japan, Israel, Latin America, Chile, Colombia, Peru, USA, propping, Laredo , Texas, El Paso , Houston, San Diego, Monterrey, Fremont , California, Austin , Texas, Americas, Mexican, Monterrey . Mexico, East, lading, Maersk North America, Tijuana, El Paso , Texas, Pacific Coast Port, Lazaro, Laredo, Monterrey , California, U.S . West, U.S . East, Gulf, West Coast, Asia, Mexico City, Warren , Michigan

☆ The hottest AI startups are raising back-to-back funding rounds. Suddenly, it's feeling very 2021 in Silicon Valley for a chosen few.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Ben Bergman | Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read previewIn February, Glean announced a $200 million funding round valuing the AI enterprise software startup at $2.2 billion. AdvertisementThe transaction is the latest in a string of dizzying back-to-back funding rounds at ever-higher valuations for a handful of AI startups that stand in stark contrast to the doldrums of the overall market for startups. Earlier this year, Sakana raised $30 million in a seed funding round led by Lux Capital. Slingshot AI, which has built an automated mental health counselor, also raised separate rounds of funding just months apart. Advertisement"VCs are increasingly faced with frequent requests from their hot AI companies to follow on or double down on investments," said Iris Sun, an investor at 500 Global.

Persons: —, Glean, Arvind Jain's inbox, Jain, Steve Brotman, Perplexity, SoftBank, Sakana, Gregg Hill, that's, Matt Murphy, Dario Amodei, Kimberly White, Murphy, I'd, I've, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Jai Das, Rajeev Dham, couldn't, Das, Sapphire, Uber, Iris Sun, Chandrasekar Organizations: Service, Business, DST Global, Alpha Partners, Bloomberg, Google, New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Parkway Venture Capital, Menlo Ventures, Getty, Sapphire Ventures, Investments Locations: Tokyo

☆ Richard Hays wrote the Christian case against same-sex marriage. Now he claims the Bible says differently
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Ryan Struyk | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Almost three decades ago, Richard Hays, a United Methodist minister and the soon-to-be dean of Duke Divinity School, wrote what quickly became the go-to traditionalist Christian argument against same-sex marriage. Fuller Theological Seminary, where Christopher Hays is a professor, also demands agreement with a faith statement that opposes same-sex marriage. Even as support for same-sex marriage has plateaued in the last few years, recent surveys from Gallup find that more than one in five Gen Z Americans identify as LGBTQ, and nearly 90% of Americans under 30 years old support same-sex marriage. The reversal from Hays certainly will not settle the debate among Christians when it comes from same-sex marriage. But I hope it makes opponents of same-sex marriage at least pause and wonder — is there a faithful path forward that makes room for people like me?

Persons: Richard Hays, Hays, he’s, ”, ” Richard Hays, Christopher Hays, “, ” Hays, I’ve, —, ” Les Todd, hasn’t, Richard’s, ‘ I’m, ” Christopher, Paul, “ I’m, I’m, ” Ryan Struyk, Ryan Struyk, CNN Hays, Al Mohler, Robert Gagnon, Preston Sprinkle, “ It’s, Matthew Vines, CNN “, ” Fuller, “ Fuller, David Emmanuel Goatley, Doug McSchooler, Greg Johnson, Louis Organizations: CNN, United Methodist, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Bible School, Fuller Theological Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Conservative, for Faith, Christian Reformed Church, Religion News Service, Southern Baptist Convention, SBC, Presbyterian Church, PCA, Gallup Locations: “, Grand Rapids , Michigan, Pasadena , California, North America, United States, Canada, Indianapolis, America

☆ Attempts to purge voter rolls increase as election nears
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Devan Cole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

As of Tuesday, at least three dozen cases related to voter rolls and their maintenance are pending in 19 states, according to the liberal-leaning Democracy Docket, which tracks election litigation. The right-wing effort to purge voter rolls has largely centered around claims that noncitizens are casting illegal votes in favor of Democrats. “There’s always been some litigation about voter rolls and list maintenance. Reviewing voter rolls is a regular practice for states, and despite the 90-day quiet period, the NVRA does allow individuals to ask to be taken off lists close to an election. The federal law exempts some states if they allow voter registration on Election Day at polling centers where federal elections are conducted.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris ’, Brennan, “ There’s, ”, Uzoma Nkwonta, Nkwonta, ” Justin Levitt, “, Meritless, Biden, Jason Frazier, Earl Ferguson, Wes Allen, Allen, State Francisco Aguilar, Aguilar, Levitt, J, Christian Adams, Daniel Dale, Fredreka Schouten Organizations: Washington CNN, Republican National Committee, Justice Department, Brennan Center for Justice, New, Loyola Law School, Biden White House, Republicans, NGPAF, Biden, Trump ., DOJ, CNN, Alabama Republican, RNC, Nevada Democratic, State, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, Survey, Michigan Bureau, Interest Legal Foundation Locations: Georgia , Nevada , Michigan, Wisconsin, New Georgia, Georgia, Fulton County, Fulton, Trump, Trump . Fulton County, Atlanta, Nevada, Michigan , North Carolina, Arizona, Michigan

☆ The Notre Dame football team captain shared his daily routine during fall camp. He takes a 45-minute nap and listens to Adele to recharge.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Nandini Maharaj | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewAs college football season kicks off, fans are getting an unprecedented look at the lives of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team in a new docuseries "Here Come the Irish," streaming on Peacock. He's excited for fans to see the highs and lows they go through as a team and what makes them more than just football players. Fall camp means long hours dedicated to footballBefore the season starts, players attend fall camp, which begins in August and lasts three to four weeks. There's time for a mid-day nap to rechargeAfter practice, the players have a 45 to 60-minute break. The day continues with more training until 8 p.m.During team meetings, they recap what happened earlier in the day.

Persons: —, Marcus Freeman, Lou Holtz, Benjamin Morrison, Riley Leonard, Morrison, That's, It's, Adele, we've, Freeman, Nandini Maharaj Organizations: Service, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Fighting Irish, Business, Irish, Hamilton

☆ I lost my sight as a child. Makeup gave me back my sense of self
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Freya Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Today, makeup is part of everyday life, part of how we see ourselves and how others see us. As I grew up and my vision became more impaired, my relationship with makeup, and myself, started to crumble. Smoky eyes ‘til I dieI used to avoid eye makeup because precision was never my strong suit. Embrace your faceMy relationship with makeup has taught me many things, but the most important lesson is that it’s okay to embrace your face. Though my sister and I no longer live together, we still bond over our shared love of makeup.

Persons: kohl, JIA, Freya Rogers, —, Charlotte Tilbury’s, I’ve Organizations: CNN, kohl Locations: Egypt

☆ Ryan Reynolds credits his business success to 1 skill: It's a 'precious commodity' in any job, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ryan Reynolds' storytelling abilities aren't just a quirky element of his public persona — they're the bedrock foundation of his success across multiple industries, he says. The movie's budget didn't leave much room for marketing, so Reynolds shouldered some of the load himself, filming and posting comedic advertisements on social media. Multiple of Reynolds' posts went viral, and "Deadpool" grossed $782.6 million in box office sales against a $58 million budget, according to IMDB-owned Box Office Mojo. Mint Mobile's parent company, Ka'ena Corporation, was similarly purchased for up to $1.35 billion by T-Mobile last year. "Reynolds will continue in his creative role on behalf of Mint," T-Mobile said at the time.

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, aren't, —, Reynolds, Kraft, Mint Organizations: Fast, Mojo, Mint Mobile, Aviation, Diageo, Kraft Heinz, Ka'ena Corporation, Mobile, Mint

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