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☆ The World Is Becoming More African
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Declan Walsh | Hannah Reyes Morales | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +37 min

Old World Young Africa As the world grays, Africa blooms with youth. The World Is Becoming More African Part one of a series on how the youth boom is changing the continent, and beyond. But while a handful of African countries are poised to ride the demographic wave, others risk being swamped by it. In the West, racists and right-wing nationalists stoke fears of African population growth to justify hatred, or even violence. The age gap between geriatric leaders and restless youth is “a major source of tension” in many African countries, said Simon Mulongo, a former African Union diplomat from Uganda.

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☆ Shein deepens its relationship with Forever 21, will begin selling co-branded clothes online
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shein and Forever 21 are slated to unveil a co-branded clothing line after the two retailers launched a joint venture earlier this year that turned the would-be competitors into partners, the companies announced on Friday. Under the partnership, Shein will design, manufacture and distribute a line of co-branded Forever 21 apparel and accessories that will be sold primarily on Shein's website. The announcement comes about two months after Shein and Forever 21's operator Sparc Group inked a deal that saw both companies take a stake in each other's businesses. Under the agreement, Shein acquired about one-third of Sparc Group — a joint venture that includes brand management firm Authentic Brands Group and mall owner Simon Property Group — while Sparc took a minority stake in Shein. For Forever 21, its partnership with Shein helps the retailer to regain the relevancy it once had in the mid-2010s and win over younger customers who are more likely to shop online than they are in malls.

Persons: Shein, doesn't, Jamie Salter Organizations: Sparc, Sparc Group, Authentic Brands Group, Simon, Group Locations: Ontario Mills, Ontario, Shein, China, U.S

☆ The NBA is shooting for a new media rights deal worth up to $60 billion, nearly triple its previous pact, that will pay teams and players millions more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( James Faris | Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Media analysts widely expect the league to select at least three distributors for its next media rights deal after the current setup expires in 2025. Comcast's NBCUniversal could be a frontrunner for a spot in the NBA's new media deal alongside Amazon, Nispel said. NBA players could be poised to earn sky-high paydaysThe NBA's last media deal — the $24 billion contract it struck in 2014 — was nearly triple the value of its previous pact. The pressure is now on the NBA to deliver a media deal that satisfies teams, athletes, and fans. Still, Macquarie media analyst Tim Nollen is optimistic about the size of the NBA's next media rights deal.

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☆ Major US airlines are on the warpath with Congress over a bill they say would gut flyer miles
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They say it will cut revenues of major payment networks, making them pull out of rewards programs. AdvertisementAdvertisementUS airlines are attacking a new bill in Congress that seeks to lower credit card swipe fees, saying it would effectively end most flyer miles programs. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn a statement to Insider, Southwest Airlines said the bill is a "bad policy" that would "undermine, if not completely end, credit card rewards programs." Notably, losing credit card rewards programs could create troubles for airlines that go beyond irate customers missing their free miles. "Their banks and airlines still offer points and miles programs," Durbin told Insider in a statement.

Persons: Sen, Dick Durbin of, Durbin, Ed Bastian, Bloomberg, Scott Kirby, they're, it's, Lance Gooden Organizations: Visa, Mastercard, Morning, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Air, Airlines for, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United, European Union, GOP, Democratic, Republican Locations: Airlines for America, European, Texas

☆ Hitting the gym, dog-sitting, and actually showing up to meet constituents: Here's how House Democrats spent their 3 weeks without a speaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

House Democrats were mostly stuck in DC for 3 weeks as the GOP struggled to choose a new speaker. Some Democrats told Insider they found a silver lining, like hitting the gym or dog-sitting. That left Democrats, already lined up behind House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, scrambling to find other things to fill the time. "I almost forget what it's like to be in committee at this point," Rep. Becca Balint of Vermont told Insider on Tuesday. Balint said that a "personal source of joy" for her was getting to dog sit Rep. Sharice Davids' rescue dog, Peanut.

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☆ If Amazon, why not Walmart?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jennifer Saba | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Shopping habits vary widely, however, and the company’s pricing strategies are commonly used, including at Walmart (WMT.N). According to the complaint, if Amazon finds a cheaper product elsewhere, it punishes the seller by removing merchandise from the “buy box,” effectively tanking sales. Thus, the argument goes, Amazon prevents rivals from competing on price. Walmart, which bought Jet.com in 2016 for $3 billion, is also just as discerning when it comes to online pricing. The agency accuses Amazon of stifling competition on price, product selection and quality, and preventing rivals from attracting a critical mass of shoppers and sellers.

Persons: Lina Khan, Andy Jassy, Walton, Jeffrey Goldfarb, Aditya Sriwatsav Organizations: Reuters, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, Walmart, Amazon, FTC, eBay, Amazon.com, Thomson Locations: United States

☆ Opinion: A path to peace in Middle East is possible. Here’s how
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Opinion Miriam Sapiro | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

She has served at the National Security Council, at the State Department as a negotiator for the Bosnia Peace Accords, and as Deputy US Trade Representative. A similarly firm hand — and robust US leadership — will also be necessary for any peace deal to be forged in the Middle East. Similarly, Hamas’ current leadership would certainly not be welcome at the table should Mideast peace talks resume. That should compel them to help increase isolation of Hamas as well as play an active and useful role in future peace talks. With the key players thinking strategically and acting tactically — as eventually happened in Bosnia — peace in the Middle East may have a chance.

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☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Gap, Verizon, Alphabet & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Wells Fargo upgrades Gap to overweight from equal weight Wells said the turnaround is taking shape for Gap. Deutsche Bank upgrades Livent to buy from hold Deutsche said it sees an attractive entry point for the lithium company. Bank of America downgrades TransUnion to underperform from buy Bank of America double downgraded the stock due to concerns about consumer lending. Bank of America initiates Syndax as buy Bank of America said it sees upside for the pharmaceutical company. Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co. downgrades Alphabet to neutral from buy Monness said it's concerned about regulatory headwinds.

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MADRID (AP) — The parties forming Spain’s acting government said Tuesday that they will push for a 37½-hour workweek as part of an agreement the coalition partners struck as they try to remain in power following an inconclusive election in July. Now, the government wants to move toward a shorter workweek like in neighboring France, where the workweek is 35 hours. The proposal is for Spain to have a 38½-hour workweek next year and for that to fall to 37½ hours in 2025. Spain’s Socialist Party and its junior coalition partner, the leftist Sumar (Joining Forces), have until Nov. 27 to earn the backing of the majority of Spain’s Parliament to form a new government. ___This story has been corrected to show that Spain’s governing party and its junior coalition partner have until Nov. 27 to try to form a government, not Nov. 21.

Persons: Pedro Sánchez, Yolanda Díaz Organizations: MADRID, Spain’s Socialist Party, Forces, Socialists, Socialist Locations: Spain, France, Catalonia, Basque, Madrid

☆ Jamie Dimon rips central banks for being ‘100% dead wrong’ on economic forecasts
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday warned about the dangers of locking in an outlook about the economy, particularly considering the poor recent track record of central banks like the Federal Reserve. "I want to point out the central banks 18 months ago were 100% dead wrong," he added. Dimon criticized "this omnipotent feeling that central banks and governments can manage through all this stuff. In other recent warnings, Dimon warned of a potential scenario in which the fed funds rate could eclipse 7%. "Whether the whole curve goes up 100 basis points, I would be prepared for it," he added.

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☆ 2023’s most popular Halloween costumes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Halloween, our annual celebration of the scary, has long been a showcase for ghost costumes and vampire teeth. CNN has you covered with five topical, yet still popular, Halloween costume ideas guaranteed to stun. The classic superhero is the third most searched Halloween costume this year (falling from its No. Chuck Hodes/FXBear — any bear — rounds out the top 20 most-searched Halloween costumes. With an apron and bear ears, you could even be a bear in “The Bear.” It’s Halloween; there are no rules.

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☆ Big banks are done reporting earnings. Here’s how our financial names performed against peers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Morgan Stanley vs. Goldman Sachs MS YTD mountain Morgan Stanely YTD Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected third-quarter results on Wednesday. GS YTD mountain Goldman Sachs YTD As a point of comparison, outside our portfolio, Goldman Sachs on Tuesday also reported stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue and profits . Wells Fargo vs. JPMorgan WFC YTD mountain Wells Fargo (WFC) year-to-date performance On the money center side, Wells Fargo reported stellar quarterly results on Friday, Oct. 13, topping analysts' expectations for both earnings and revenues. Wells Fargo got a boost from better-than-expected net interest income and non-interest income, along with a decline in non-interest expenses. A combination file photo shows Wells Fargo, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs.

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☆ Opinion | A Brief History of a Problematic Appetizer
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Ian Urbina | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

In some parts of the world, frequent illegal incursions by Chinese ships into other nations’ waters are heightening military tensions. A recent investigation that my team and I conducted revealed a worrying range of human rights and environmental crimes tied to Chinese ships and processing plants. Chinese ships have also fished in North Korean waters, breaking U.N. sanctions, and engaged in violence, wage theft, forced labor, severe neglect of deckhands and human trafficking. Like the boats that supply them, Chinese processing plants rely on forced labor, from North Korea and from Uyghur and other Muslim minorities in China. But it has also stretched the distance between producers, movers and consumers, making it harder to know whether what you’re consuming is tainted by forced labor or environmental crimes.

Persons: Ruggiero Seafood, Ruggiero Organizations: Argentine, Sysco, Walmart Locations: China, United States, North Korea, U.S

Some are bouncing from hotel room to hotel room, in some cases to make way for the return of tourists who are crucial to the local economy. That’s trickier on Maui, an island of about 150,000 people that's a 30-minute plane ride from the nearest major city, Honolulu. She signed a lease on Wednesday, paying the first month's rent and a deposit using aid money and $2,000 from a cousin. Some landlords wanted as much as $8,000 to $10,000 a month, saying they could get that from tourists, Jachowski said. The agency has identified four sites — three in Lahaina and one in central Maui — near power, water and sewer infrastructure.

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☆ How the Osage Nation helped Martin Scorsese make ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ more authentic
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Harmeet Kaur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Before production of “Killers of the Flower Moon” began, the Osage Nation expressed their concerns and signaled that they wanted to be involved in bringing their history to the big screen. Now that they’ve seen “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Gray and other Osages say the film is all the better for the collaboration. Former Osage Nation Chief Jim Gray has a personal connection to the story depicted in "Killers of the Flower Moon." Osage Nation leaders and consultants who worked on the film attend the New York premiere of "Killers of the Flower Moon" on September 27. A lot of little things.”“Killers of the Flower Moon” might have looked different had an Osage filmmaker been at the helm.

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☆ Analysis: The US is dangerously close to being pulled into a Middle East war as it supports Israel's campaign against Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Ben Wedeman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Gaza may be where the war is happening now, but across the Middle East the warning lights of more trouble to come are blinking red. All the while the US is airlifting massive amounts of ammunition and equipment to help the Israeli war effort. Protests against Israel and USAs the war in Gaza rages, the Middle East is seething with anger. The American carrier groups just over the horizon are there to deter Iran, Hezbollah and others from going too far.

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☆ Music publishers sue Amazon-backed AI company, accusing it of 'systematic and widespread' infringement of song lyrics
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Chris Johnston | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Amazon-backed AI company is accused of "systematic and widespread infringement" of song lyrics. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe AI company that Amazon recently took a $4 billion stake in is being sued by a trio of music companies, which have accused the startup of "systematic and widespread infringement of their copyrighted song lyrics." The suit against Anthropic was filed in Nashville on Wednesday by Universal Music Group Publishing (UMGP), along with Concord Music Group and ABKCO. UMGP is part of Universal Music Group, the world's biggest music company. The AI company is also accused of infringing material under copyright even when not specifically asked to do so.

Persons: —, Anthropic, Claude, Katy Perry, Matthew J . Oppenheim Organizations: Universal Music Group Publishing, Nashville Wednesday, Business, Service, Amazon, Wednesday, Concord Music, Universal Music Group, Oppenheim Locations: Nashville, UMGP, San Francisco, Anthropic

☆ They are tasked with viewing ‘the worst imaginable images’ of the Israel-Hamas war. Its taking a heavy toll
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The task is taking a particular toll on journalists whose specific roles are tasked with surfacing video and images from the war and subsequent humanitarian disaster and authenticating the imagery for use in reporting. However, viewing this graphic footage does have an impact on our team,” James Law, the editor-in-chief of Storyful, told me Wednesday. Storyful is a news organization that sifts through the vast ocean of content posted on social media. “As a result, it is our duty to look closely at the most confronting content posted online,” Law said. Newsrooms have recognized the mental toll that the work is taking on their journalists, with many offering support resources to their staffs.

Persons: ” James Law, Storyful, ” Law, Law, “, Newsrooms Organizations: CNN, ” Locations: Israel, ISRAEL

☆ Ride-hailing app Yango to set up global office in Dubai
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Yango, the ride-hailing app owned by Russian tech group Yandex NV <YNDX.O), is establishing a global operational office in Dubai, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Yango said the office will be open in the fourth quarter of this year and will be based in Dubai Internet City, part of Dubai business park operator TECOM Group. "The strategic move to establish Yango’s global operational office represents a significant milestone to oversee operations of its myriad services," the company said in a statement. These include Yango ride-hailing and last-mile delivery solution provider Yango Delivery, the company added. Reporting by Hadeel Al SayeghOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Yango, Hadeel Al Organizations: Russian, TECOM, Thomson Locations: DUBAI, Dubai, City

☆ JPMorgan's Dimon and Goldman's Solomon warn investors to be 'cautious' and 'vigilant' as economic risks mount and conflicts rage
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Investors should be very cautious, two leading Wall Street CEOs warned on recent earnings calls. JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon cautioned the boost to portfolios from public policy wouldn't last. NEW LOOK 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 . AdvertisementAdvertisementTwo Wall Street heavyweights have urged investors to be careful as they navigate a morass of economic and geopolitical threats.

Persons: JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, —, Jamie Dimon, Dimon, Solomon, there's, we've, Goldman Organizations: Wall, Service, JPMorgan, AlphaSense, Hamas, Federal Reserve, Goldman Locations: China, Russia, Ukraine, Israel

☆ Congo Election Chief Promises 'Rebrand' Amid Concerns Over December Vote
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

CENI is undergoing "rebranding" to show people it has changed since past elections that were marred by irregularities and violence, CENI president Denis Kadima told Reuters in an interview in Washington on Friday. The 2011 elections, followed by the 2018 elections, have left many people so disappointed with the institution," said Kadima. He cited, as an example, that some of the 24 presidential candidates were in exile or barred from participating in 2018. Kadima, who was appointed in 2021, said observers from groups including the U.S.-funded Carter Center and the European Union were expected to monitor the elections. Washington remains concerned about "possible violence, threats to the press freedom and freedom of peaceful assembly, and attempts by certain parties to manipulate the vote," the spokesperson said.

Persons: Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Denis Kadima, CENI, Kadima, Critics, Felix Tshisekedi, Simon Lewis, Sonia Rolley, Grant McCool Organizations: Democratic, Electoral, Reuters, Carter Center, European Union, Kadima, State Department Locations: Democratic Republic, United States, Africa's, Washington, U.S, Congolese

☆ Clashes at Lebanon-Israel border raise fears of wider war
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Tamara Qiblawi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shelling in Dahaira, in southern Lebanon, at the border with Israel on October 16. Hussein Malla/APIsraeli soldiers patrol a road near the border with Lebanon, on Monday, amid threat of a regional conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. It is an ominous sign of what may come if the situation on the Lebanon-Israel border combusts into a full-scale war. By Friday morning, three Israeli soldiers and three Hezbollah fighters had been killed in the exchanges across the border. On Sunday, the Lebanese militants fired at several Israeli locations at the border, killing one civilian and one soldier.

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☆ The ‘Gaza metro’: The mysterious subterranean tunnel network used by Hamas
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Joshua Berlinger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The myriad tunnels under Gaza are best known as passageways used to smuggle goods from Egypt and launch attacks into Israel. Hamas in 2021 claimed to have built 500 kilometers (311 miles) worth of tunnels under Gaza, though it is unclear if that figure was accurate or posturing. If true, Hamas’ underground tunnels would be a little less than half the length of the New York City subway system. It’s unclear how much the tunnel network would have cost Hamas, which governs the impoverished coastal strip. The IDF is expected to go after the network in its forthcoming ground incursion into Gaza, as it has in recent years gone to extreme lengths to eliminate Hamas’ tunnels.

Persons: ”, Daphne Richemond, Barak, Uriel Sinai, “ It’s, Richemond, Rina Castelnuovo, Israel, Critics, ” Richemond, “ Organizations: CNN, Israel Defense Forces, Hamas, New, Israel’s Reichman University, The New York Times, Lieber Institute for Law, Warfare, Modern, Institute, Israeli Army, IDF, Ministry of Health, United Nations, UN Locations: Gaza, Egypt, Israel, New York City, Israeli, The, al Qaeda, Afghanistan, Viet, Southeast Asia, Gaza City, West Point, Petach Tikva

☆ Poland’s goodwill toward Ukraine is eroding. The far right is taking advantage
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

The group is capturing voters from the ruling populist party, forcing a hardening in the government's tone towards Ukraine. Anna Martynenko fled to Poland with her sons, in the first weeks of the war in Ukraine. “In our relationship, between Poland and Ukraine, there were many things that were not solved – for years,” he adds, with some weariness. But whoever enters power next week, displaced Ukrainian Martynenko believes – and hopes – that Poland’s support will not waver further. When Poles welcomed her last spring after she fled Ukraine, “I knew that everything is OK,” she said.

Persons: they’re, Poland’s, “, I’m, ”, Przemysław Chinek, –, Rob Picheta, Zelensky, Mateusz, Tomasz Piotr, Katarzyna, Anna Martynenko, Gianmarco Ercolani, Pew, Dan Kitwood, Sławomir Mentzen, TikTok, Martynenko, Filip Gajos, Mentzen, ” Chinek, “ Everybody, Dariusz Stola, ” Stola, “ There’s, Simon Oshinski, Volodymyr Zelensky, Rob Picheta “, Adam Zaleski’s, we’re, Adam Zaleski, Slovakia –, ” Zaleski, Zaleski, Justyna –, Rob Picheta Zaleski Organizations: Poland CNN, European Union, CNN, Confederation, Law, Justice, Ukraine, NATO, Pew Research Center, Twitter, “, ”, Polish Academy of Sciences, EU, United Nations General Assembly, PiS Locations: Lublin, Kostrogaj, Poland, wardrobes, European, Lublin’s, Russia, Ukraine, “, Ukraine’s, Moscow, Kyiv, Warsaw, Lodz, “ Ukraine, Soviet Union, Volhynia, Poland’s, Europe, Hungary, Slovakia, Ukrainian

☆ New Zealand election: Voters goes to the polls in a narrow race
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Parliament on July 26, in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks during a National Party campaign rally on October 10 in Wellington, New Zealand. Before becoming prime minister, he was minister of education, minister of police, minister for the public service, and leader of the house. Hipkins’ main contender Luxon is a businessman and former CEO of Air New Zealand who became leader of the National Party in 2021. Voters get two votes on the ballot: one for a candidate in their local constituency and one for the party.

Persons: Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins, Winston Peters, Ardern, Hagen Hopkins, demagogues, Hipkins, Sophia Ha, ” Ha, “, ” Alex Wareham, ”, It’s, Wareham, Luxon Organizations: CNN, National Party, Labour Party, Radio NZ, NZ, Labour, Zealand, New Zealand National Party, Getty, Air New Locations: Zealand, New Zealand, Hipkins ., Wellington , New Zealand, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Sydney, United States, United Kingdom, Covid, Air New Zealand, New

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