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☆ Antarctica is turning green at an alarming rate, satellite images show
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Parts of icy Antarctica are turning green with plant life at an alarming rate as the region is gripped by extreme heat events, according to new research, sparking concerns about the changing landscape on this vast continent. Vegetation covered less than 0.4 square miles of the Antarctic Peninsula in 1986 but had reached almost 5 square miles by 2021, the study found. The rate at which the region has been greening over nearly four decades has also been speeding up, accelerating by more than 30% between 2016 and 2021. Vegetation growing on Green Island on the Antarctic Peninsula, which is warming much faster than the global average. Matt AmesburyA part of Barrientos Island that has given way to plant life.

Persons: Matt Amesbury, Dan Charman, Thomas Roland, ” Roland, ”, Charman, Olly Bartlett, Matthew Davey, Davey, Mary Gilbert Organizations: CNN, British Antarctic Survey, Nature, University of Exeter, University of Hertfordshire, Scottish Association for Marine Science Locations: South America, Exeter, Hertfordshire, England, Barrientos, Antarctica

☆ Singapore court charges property billionaire Ong Beng Seng over scandal involving former minister
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Matt Clinch | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

SINGAPORE — Singapore on Friday charged property billionaire Ong Beng Seng on two counts relating to the obstruction of justice and abetment, according to local media, in a case involving a former government minister. Ong, a Singapore-based Malaysian businessman, is the managing director of Singapore-listed hotel owner and operator Hotel Properties Limited . In July, Singapore's anti-graft agency issued an arrest notice for Ong as part of its investigation involving former Transport Minister S Iswaran. HPL's portfolio includes 38 hotels and resorts in 15 countries, operating under brands including Four Seasons, Intercontinental Hotels and Marriott International. Shares of HPL were halted ahead of the court hearing on Friday.

Persons: Ong Beng Seng, Ong, Singapore's, Iswaran, HPL, Mr Ong Organizations: Hotel Properties, Transport, Intercontinental Hotels, Marriott International Locations: SINGAPORE — Singapore, Singapore, Malaysian

A Pennsylvania middle school installed a window in its gender-inclusive restroom, making its interior visible from the school hallway. The window was constructed at Emory H. Markle Middle School in Hanover, Pennsylvania, which is roughly 5 miles north of the Maryland border. Gender-inclusive bathrooms are commonly used by transgender and nonbinary people for privacy and safety reasons. The window installation raised concerns among some of the students’ parents, who said windows were not added to the school’s single-sex multiuser restrooms. “I can understand needing to have supervision over middle and high school students, especially in the bathrooms.

Persons: Emory H, Matthew Gelazela, ” Gelazela, Gelazela, Jennifer Holahan, ”, ” Holahan, WGAL, — Organizations: Markle, South Western School District, NBC, WGAL, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, North, HB, Movement Advancement Locations: Pennsylvania, Emory, Hanover , Pennsylvania, Maryland, Lancaster, “, Hanover, Pa, U.S, North Carolina

The news is a particular blow to Vice President Kamala Harris, since the union was the first to endorse Joe Biden's presidential bid in 2020. In a statement, Edward A. Kelly, the union's president, said that the group's executive board voted on Thursday by 1.2% not to endorse. Both presidential campaigns made personal appeals to the union’s members at a convention in Boston in August, with Minnesota Gov. Last month, the Teamsters union, which represents over 1 million truck drivers, freight workers and others, also declined to endorse a presidential candidate. The AFL-CIO and the United Auto Workers union — which represent millions of workers combined — have each endorsed Harris this cycle.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's, Edward A, Kelly, Tim Walz, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Harris, Biden, Trump, I’ll, Walz, Vance, Trump's, ” Vance, Matt, “ Organizations: International Association of Fire Fighters, Minnesota Gov, Ohio, Washington , D.C, WIN, Teamsters, AFL, United Auto Workers union, Trump Locations: U.S, Canada, Boston, Washington ,, Dayton , Ohio

The county’s machines had to be replaced afterwards when data, including passwords for the machines, was posted online. "It was her job to protect the election equipment, and she turned on it and used her power for her own advantage." Peters said she was simply trying to preserve information to make sure the election was secure, and asked the judge to sentence her to probation. County officials said Peters' continued fraudulent election claims also led to a slew of death threats against election workers while she traveled the country promoting her claims and ignored her professional duties. She was defeated in the Republican primary and alleged election fraud in that race, demanding a recount after losing by 85,000 votes.

Persons: Tina Peters, Mike Lindell, Donald Trump, Peters, Matthew Barrett, Barrett, I'm, Jessica Drake, Matt Crane, Daniel Rubinstein, Pam Anderson Organizations: Dominion Voting Systems, Association, Republican Locations: Colorado, “, Mesa County

The videos are part of a seven-figure paid media strategy aimed at critical swing voters and a larger effort by the Harris campaign to court Republicans and former Trump supporters. The campaign has also hired strategists to focus specifically on conservative voters, held events to engage Republican voters in battleground states, launched Republicans for Harris to help organize grassroots programs, and rolled out endorsements from prominent Republicans. McCaffery, who lives in Pennsylvania, embodies the type of voter the Harris campaign hopes will back her as polls show the race remains close. This week, the Harris campaign will also be holding Republican voter outreach events in the battleground states across the country. That comes after the campaign launched Republicans for Harris in August and after dozens of notable Republicans, including Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, endorsed Harris.

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She found exactly what she was looking for in the NBC missing persons procedural drama “Found,” which returns for its sophomore season on Thursday. That story cited the Black and Missing Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing awareness to missing people of color. Okoro Carroll did not consult the organization until the end of the first season, but said the founders have given their seal of approval. Okoro Carroll began researching the role that public relations play in missing persons cases, which the Department of Justice has said can add up to 600,000 new missing people every year. Trae Patton / NBCUniversalAt the time, Okoro Carroll knew that a show with a deeply flawed Black female lead would be a hard sell for network TV.

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The DSCC has pledged a “multimillion" dollar effort to help Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried announced Monday in a call with reporters. Regardless of whatever national money comes for Democrats, Scott will no doubt hold his long-running huge cash advantage. “It's no surprise that polling shows this race tied — Floridians know that Rick Scott is far too extreme for our state," Mucarsel-Powell said. "For 14 years Rick Scott has ruthlessly attacked our freedoms, hard-earned benefits and economic opportunities. “National Democrats can flirt with spending in Florida if they want and risk losing incumbent races,” he said.

Persons: Republican Sen, Rick Scott, Debbie Mucarsel, Powell, DSCC, Mucarsel, Nikki Fried, ” Fried, Scott, Scott’s, “, ” Scott, Chris Hartline, “ It's, —, Tyson, ” Organizations: Republican, Florida Senate, Scott, NBC News, Tampa, Democratic, Democratic Senatorial, Florida Democratic, “ Locations: TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Florida, Orlando, Miami, Powell, Texas

☆ Voting begins for Alaska's Fat Bear Week after one contestant was killed in an attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Rebecca Cohen Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Voting in Katmai National Park's famed Fat Bear Week was underway Wednesday after a bear killed one of this year's competitors and delayed the bracket reveal by a day. Voting takes place over the course of seven days, culminating in Fat Bear Tuesday, when one bear is crowned the fattest of the season. The winner will then try to beat Bear #128, also known as Grazer, a mother bear who holds last year's Fat Bear title. The injured cub later died and the surviving cub competed in Fat Bear Junior 2024, according to the park service. In another round one face-off, Bear #903, a smaller male and another Fat Bear Week newbie, will meet Bear #909, the mother of the junior contest's winner.

Persons: . Moore, Matt Johnson, Grazer, Walker Organizations: National Park Service, Nonprofit, Reuters, National, Alaska Department of Fish, Bear, Grazer Locations: Brooks, Alaska

☆ Meta is ready to inject AI images of you into your Instagram and Facebook feeds
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Meta is testing bringing more AI-generated content to some users' experiences on Facebook and Instagram. The expanded features will show AI-generated images in some users' feeds. AdvertisementMeta is experimenting with serving more AI-generated images and content to Facebook and Instagram users. The company will now show some users images of themselves generated by Meta AI in their Facebook and Instagram feeds, it announced at its annual developer conference, Meta Connect, last week. MetaHowever, the new AI content added to feeds could be "based on your interests or current trends," the company announced.

Persons: —, Matt Navarra, Navarra, There's, Kevin Roose, you've, Roose Organizations: Facebook, Service, Meta, Meta Connect, Social, The New York Times Locations: Navarra

☆ NFL Week 5 preview: Five things to watch out for
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Andy Scholes | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

CNN —It’s hard to believe it’s already Week 5 of the NFL season! “So absolutely, positively, did he learn a ton and was this walkthrough today or was the team orchestrated stuff today absolutely better than last week? Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. Conversely, there are only good vibes around the Vikings as they enter Week 5 as one of two undefeated teams left in the NFL.

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☆ Alec Baldwin fired a gun on the set of 'Rust,' killing its cinematographer. Here's a timeline of the shocking incident.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Tom Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin fired a gun while rehearsing a scene for the movie "Rust" that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Prop masters union said the gun Baldwin fired contained live roundsAn email from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 44 to its members revealed that the gun Baldwin fired had a live round, according to Indiewire. The email from the union also confirmed that the shot Baldwin fired hit both Hutchins and Souza. The Times also reported that a search warrant was issued of the "Rust" set and that a judge has ordered that all equipment be searched for evidence. AdvertisementPrevious reports from the "Rust" set say two accidental gun discharges happened the weekend before the fatal shooting of Hutchins.

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George Gascón, the Los Angeles district attorney, said on Thursday that his office was reviewing a decades-old case involving the brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills home and were sentenced to life in prison. The case in the 1990s was one of the first to draw a daily national audience to a televised criminal trial. Defense lawyers for the brothers argued that they had been sexually molested for years by their father, and had killed out of fear. Mr. Gascón wouldn’t indicate which way he was leaning, but his remarks indicated that the sex abuse claims are among the aspects his office was reviewing. He said his office was divided over whether the brothers should remain in prison for the rest of their lives.

Persons: George Gascón, Lyle, Erik Menendez, Prosecutors, Gascón Organizations: Beverly Hills Locations: Los Angeles, Beverly

☆ $100 oil could be the October surprise no one wanted
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —The Middle East is in chaos, and the oil market is remarkably calm about it. The chill reaction in the oil market reflects a boy-who-cried-wolf mindset that has set in. Even just two years ago, oil prices skyrocketed to $130 a barrel in March 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. Oil prices skyrocketed in 2019 when Saudi oil facilities were damaged in an attack that US officials blamed on Iran. A disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could send oil prices above $100 a barrel, according to ClearView.

Persons: ”, Bob McNally, “, It’s, McNally, George W, Bush, Israel, ” Helima, Joe Biden, Croft, internationalize, Kevin Book, ClearView, it’s, Biden Organizations: New, New York CNN, Investors, Rapidan Energy Partners, Israel, RBC Capital Markets, CNN, CIA, ClearView Energy Partners, International Energy Agency, RBC, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Citigroup, Citi Locations: New York, Iran, China, OPEC, Saudi Arabia, Russia, United States, ” Helima Croft, Ukraine, Israel, Saudi, Strait, Hormuz, Riyadh, Persian

☆ Stellantis U.S. auto sales extend free fall in third quarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

DETROIT — Stellantis’ U.S. new vehicle sales continued a yearslong free fall during the third quarter, despite CEO Carlos Tavares’ attempts to correct what he has called “arrogant” mistakes. Stellantis was expected to be the worst sales performer of major automakers during the third quarter. Auto industry forecaster Cox Automotive had projected a sales decline of roughly 21% for the carmaker. All of Stellantis’ brands except for its niche Fiat unit experienced sales declines in the third quarter, led by more than 40% reductions for Chrysler and Dodge. Stellantis’ performance compares with the overall U.S. new light-duty vehicle sales market, which increased 13% last year, according to federal data.

Persons: Carlos Tavares ’, Stellantis, Cox, Edmunds, Matt Thompson, Tavares Organizations: DETROIT, carmaker, Auto, Cox Automotive, U.S, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, New York Stock Exchange, Stellantis, Fiat Chrysler, France’s PSA Groupe, United Auto Workers Locations: ’, U.S

John King talks with Michigan voters Anushka Jalitsagi and Jade Grey in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “If she comes up short in Michigan, I don’t think it’s because of young voters,” said Gray, a former co-president of the University of Michigan College Democrats who graduated in May. They were crucial to Joe Biden’s 2020 Michigan win and in the dramatic state-level gains the party made in 2022. But young voters’ level of support is a big question for 2024 because of anger and disappointment with how the Biden-Harris administration has handled the Israel-Hamas conflict. Read more about young voters in Michigan.

Persons: John King, Anushka Jalitsagi, Jade Grey, Gray, Kamala Harris, ”, “, Joe Biden’s, Harris, ” Gray, Anushka Jalisatgi Organizations: Michigan, CNN, University of Michigan College Democrats, ” Voters, Democratic, Biden, College Democrats Locations: Ann Arbor , Michigan, Michigan, Israel

☆ Elon Musk’s X is worth nearly 80% less than when he bought it, Fidelity estimates
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The social media platform formerly known as Twitter is worth almost 80% less than two years ago when Elon Musk bought it, according to estimates from investment giant Fidelity. The new valuation from Fidelity implies that it believes X is now worth just $9.4 billion — a far cry from the $44 billion that Musk paid. Other investors could value X differently. Ives said that he believes Twitter was really worth around $30 billion when Musk bought it, and today it’s worth closer to $15 billion. “When Musk bought Twitter, investors didn’t realize we’d be taking off on AI as fast as we are,” Munster said.

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☆ NFL Week 4 takeaways: Are Commanders Super Bowl contenders with star rookie QB? Will injuries catch up with Chiefs? Time to worry in Philly?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

Matt Slocum/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill during the Chiefs' 26-25 victory in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. Ed Zurga/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. Just looking at the results, it’s been a near perfect start for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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☆ You probably can't make more than $1 million a year on Substack. But Matthew Yglesias does.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

That turned out to be a very good decision: Yglesias says Slow Boring is grossing around $1.4 million a year, with limited overhead. Substack gives writers like Yglesias — and now, Taylor Lorenz — a lot of freedom and the ability to make a lot of money. Now, she's off to work on her own via User Mag, a new Substack publication she's launching this week. The Substack was an immediate success, and within a few months, Yglesias had 9,800 subscribers, paying him around $80 a year. Yglesias says he now has nearly 18,000 subscribers, which means he is likely grossing at least $1.4 million a year.

Persons: Matthew Yglesias, Yglesias, Taylor Lorenz, —, Lorenz, Harris, Vox, Ezra, doesn't, Substack, Kate Crawford, I've, Bari Weiss, Weiss, Kate, Crawford, that's, LaCroix, Matt, you've Organizations: Vox, Service, The New York Times, Washington Post, Democratic, Trump, who's, Republican, Netflix, Newsweek Locations: who's, Los Angeles, Vox.com

☆ Gold prices flat as dollar strength counters safe-haven demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold bar bullions ingot, selective focus, crisis safe haven for investment or reserve for country economics. Gold prices were flat on Wednesday, as a firmer dollar partially offset safe-heaven demand amid heightened Middle East tensions, while investors awaited U.S. data for further economic cues. Spot gold held its ground at $2,659.79 per ounce, as of 0325 GMT, after rising more than 1% in the previous session. "Gold benefited from safe-haven demand during a risk-off session on Tuesday. Meanwhile, physical demand for gold in key markets has dropped due to high prices, with some retail consumers selling their holdings to lock in profits, industry players and analysts said.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Bullion, Matt Simpson, payrolls, Simpson Organizations: Israel, Index, Federal Reserve, NFP, Traders Locations: Iran, Tehran

☆ Bank of America is down: Customers report widespread outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ 11 little-known secrets about Rory Gilmore even die-hard 'Gilmore Girls' fans may not remember
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Stephanie Ashe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Alexis Bledel on "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life." NetflixAlmost 10 years after "Gilmore Girls" ended, the showrunners revived the series on Netflix's "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life." On the series, viewers find out that Rory is pregnant, but it's unclear who the father is. Over the course of the revival, she's shown in an on-again, off-again relationship with both her boyfriend Paul and ex-boyfriend Logan. Matt Czuchry, who played Logan, told Us Weekly in 2021 that creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Dan Palladino told him who the father is.

Persons: Alexis Bledel, Gilmore, Rory, she's, Paul, Logan, There's, Jess Mariano, Matt Czuchry, Amy Sherman, Palladino, Dan Palladino Organizations: Netflix Locations: New York

☆ OpenAI's rivals are on the prowl after an exodus of high-level executives
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Melia Russell | Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Investors are flocking to OpenAI, but it's losing high-level executives at an alarming rate. Suddenly, it's open season for OpenAI employees. Rivals like Anthropic and Perplexity are signaling to workers that they put mission over profits. Suddenly, it's starting to feel like open season for OpenAI employees. A recruiter said his search firm has fielded more interest from current OpenAI employees since the board's ouster of Sam Altman a year ago.

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"Thanks for showing up for us," Erik Hooks, the deputy administrator at the Federal Emergency Management Agency told her. Harris plans to visit areas smacked by the storm “as soon as possible without disrupting emergency response operations,” a White House official said. In North Carolina, recent polls from CNN and Marist showed Harris and Trump tied at 49-49%. Looking to capitalize on the moment, Trump has tried to paint Harris as inept in her response to the hurricane. Then there were reports that he once asked officials if he could use a nuclear bomb to destroy a hurricane.

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☆ Tonight's vice presidential debate matters a lot more this time around
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, what you need to know about tonight's vice presidential debate , and why it's worth paying attention to. The big storyUp for debateDrew Hallowell/Getty Images; Andrew Harnik/Getty Images; Brandon Bell/Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIOhio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. ET for an uncharacteristically important vice presidential debate , write Business Insider's Brent D. Griffiths and John L. Dorman. Thanks to a hot streak at Miu Miu, Prada has done what few luxury retailers have been able to do this year: grow. In short, it doesn't get trendier than Miu Miu — and trendy is good for business.

Persons: —, Drew Hallowell, Andrew Harnik, Brandon Bell, Rebecca Zisser, JD Vance, Tim Walz, Insider's Brent D, Griffiths, John L, Dorman, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris aren't, Vance, Walz, hasn't, Brent, Trump's, There's, Harris, Joe Biden's, Matt Stroshane, Tyler Le, Blackstone, Getty, Justin Sullivan, Nvidia's, Jensen, Mira Murati, Natalie Ammari, That's, Miu Miu, Prada, Jimmy Carter, Mark Rutte, Jens Stoltenberg, Claudia Sheinbaum, Elliott Hill, Mike Johnson, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Milan Sehmbi, Amanda Yen Organizations: Business, Service, Microsoft, Getty, Ohio Sen, Minnesota Gov, CBS, Netflix, Republican, UBS, Venture, Murati, Consulting, Nike, NYSE Locations: Minnesota, Silicon, New York, London

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