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☆ What we learned during the 2024 NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL Draft drew to a close on Saturday as 257 players were selected by teams from across the league, all hopeful of a bright career lying before them. The 137 selections between Thursday’s first round and Saturday’s fifth round set a record for the longest drought without a quarterback being picked in NFL Draft history. Other offensive players popularInterest in offensive players was high throughout the draft and it was an especially good few days for wide receivers and offensive linemen. Laiatu Latu was the first defensive pick of the NFL Draft. Irrelevant’Jaylen Key is announced as the final pick of the NFL Draft.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Roger Goodell, Gregory Shamus, Williams, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, –, Michael Penix Jr, J.J, McCarthy, Bo Nix, Penix, Kirk Cousins, Dale Zanine, Reuters “, ” Cousins, Mike McCartney, Mike Garafolo, “, Kirk, ”, Nix, Carolina’s Spencer Rattler, Thursday’s, Marvin Harrison Jr, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, WRs, Jeff Lewis, Rome Odunze, Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, Patrick Mahomes, Kingsley Suamataia, ” Mahomes, Brett Veach, Oregon WR Troy Franklin, Latu, Laiatu Latu, Ruke Orhorhoro, Quinyon Mitchell, Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, Jalyx Hunt, “ It’s, Howie Roseman, Jeff Roberson, You’ve, Key, I’m, Brock Purdy, “ We’ve, Brock Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, USC, New York Jets, NFL, Bears, LSU, Washington, New England Patriots, North, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Falcons, New Falcons, USA, Sports, Reuters, New, New Orleans Saints, ESPN, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals, Rome, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Texas WR, Chiefs, BYU, Oregon WR, Ducks, Indianapolis Colts, UCLA, ESPN –, Clemson, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston, ” Eagles, Alabama, Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl Locations: Detroit, Nashville, Alabama, New Orleans, Texas, Oregon, Toledo, California

☆ Say goodbye to Ruby Tuesday and Chili’s. These are the hot new restaurants at the mall
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

As anchor department stores left malls, so did some name-brand chains like Ruby Tuesday, Chili’s, Applebee’s and others. What’s taking their place illustrates a large shift in US tastes: There’s a boom in smaller and regional restaurant chains with a local following. At the same time, many national chains are prioritizing drive-thru locations over their sit-down restaurants in malls. Chick-fil-A restaurants were only located in mall food courts for the company’s first 20 years. “Traditional mall restaurants were casual dining chains like Chili’s, TGI Fridays, and quick-service restaurants in food courts.

Persons: Ruby, What’s, Paul Hennessy, ”, Chris Simms, Simms, Gabby Jones, Mark Hunter, CBRE, RJ Hottovy, ” Hottovy, David Kim, ” Kim, It’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Anadolu Agency, Getty, “, Food, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Green, Westfield Garden, Bloomberg, Deloitte, NV Locations: New York, Applebee’s, Orlando , Florida, Paramus , New Jersey, United States, Greenbriar, Atlanta, Korean, Henderson

☆ College Protests Over Gaza Deepen Democratic Rifts
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Katie Glueck | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Nearly seven months after the Israel-Hamas war began, the demonstrations convulsing college campuses nationwide are exposing fresh tensions within the Democratic Party over how to balance free speech protections and support for Gazans with concerns that some Jewish Americans are raising about antisemitism. From New York and Los Angeles to Atlanta and Austin, a surge in student activism has manifested in protest encampments and other demonstrations, drawing significant police crackdowns and sometimes appearing to attract outside agitators. The protests also have emerged as the latest flashpoint in the internal Democratic debate over the war. “The real question is, can the Democrats again portray themselves as the steady hand at the helm?” said Dan Sena, a veteran Democratic strategist. “Things that create national chaos like this make that harder to do.”

Persons: ”, Dan Sena Organizations: Hamas, Democratic Party, Democratic Locations: Israel, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin

☆ How universities are cracking down on a swell of tension months into student protests over Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Soon, dozens more students protesting the monthslong assault on Gaza were arrested at New York and Yale universities. Ash told CNN he was one of 20 students arrested following a sit-in on November 8. The charges were later dropped, according to the Brown Daily Herald, but 41 students arrested the following month in similar circumstances still face charges, which protesters now want dropped. Separately, the referendum on the BDS resolution “did not move forward because of potential conflict with federal and state laws,” the university told CNN in a statement. Police then were aggressive, Agrawal told CNN.

Persons: strode, –, Jordan Vonderhaar, that’s, Zach Greenberg, ” Greenberg, ” “, ”, Dima Khalidi, “, Greenberg, …, Arman Deendar, Rafi Ash, Ash, ” Ash, Richard Vogel, Jack Petocz, Petocz, Vanderbilt, Samson Zhang, Alexander Hall, Pitzer, Mita Banerjee, Banerjee, ” Arrestees, Natascha, Shubh Agrawal, Agrawal, Colleen Mastony, Israel, Grace Hie Yoon, Adam Lehman, who’ve, they’re, ” Lehman, CNN’s Dana, Israel –, Palestine Legal’s Khalidi, ” Khalidi, CNN’s Nicquel Terry Ellis, Chelsea Bailey, Isabel Rosales, Devon Sayers Organizations: CNN, New York’s Columbia University, Yale, University of Texas, University of Southern, Emory University, Boston’s Emerson College, Indiana University, George Washington University and California State Polytechnic, Humboldt, Bloomberg, Getty, Foundation, Rights, ”, White, Palestine, Brown University, Brown Daily Herald, University Public, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt, Coalition, ” Vanderbilt University, Community, Officer, Barnard College, Harvard University, Boston, Pomona College, Claremont Colleges, Pomona, Pomona College’s, for Justice, ” Claremont Police, Pro, Palestinian, George Washington University, University of Michigan’s, Investment, University of Michigan, Police, New York University, New, Civil Liberties Union, Anadolu Agency, Jewish, Hillel International Locations: New, Gaza, New York, Austin, University of Southern California, Atlanta, Israel, Rhode Island, Los Angeles, Nashville, Florida’s, Southern, Palestine, TAHRIR, “ City, Vietnam

The sudden end to the standoff produced cheers from the protesters, and confusion for those who had been bracing for chaos. At Emory University in Atlanta, officers used pepper balls and wrestled protesters to the ground, ultimately arresting 28 people. On quads and lawns from coast to coast, colleges are grappling with a groundswell of student activism over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Administrators are having to make controversial decisions over whether to call in the police, and are often criticized regardless of the route they take. “They don’t seem to have a clear strategy,” said Jennie Stephens, a professor at Northeastern who attended the protest there to support the students.

Persons: ”, Jennie Stephens, “ Organizations: Boston, University of Southern, Emerson College, Ohio State University, At Emory University, Northeastern Locations: Northeastern University’s, University of Southern California, Boston, Atlanta, Gaza

☆ The ‘outside agitator’ narrative has a long history
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Harmeet Kaur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

In these instances, and others, authorities have not offered many specifics about who the “outside agitators” are, how significant their numbers are or how they differentiated outsiders from university-affiliated protesters. “It seems to me that the ‘outside agitator’ claim is one to shift the focus away from the grievances of the students and their protest.”The emphasis on “outside agitators,” Morris says, detracts from the central issue that is driving students to protest: Israel’s war in Gaza. ‘Outside agitator’ trope has a long historyYou don’t have to look far back in history to find examples of the “outside agitator” narrative. “We want to say as clearly as possible - we welcome ‘outside agitators’ to our struggle against the ruthless genocide of Palestinians.”Still, the use of the term is more complicated than it seems. As pro-Israel politicians have amplified concerns around antisemitism, some supporters of students’ right to free expression have suggested “outside agitators” are undermining otherwise peaceful protests.

Persons: ”, Eric Adams, Kaz Daughtry, Gregory Fenves, Aldon Morris, Morris, aren’t, ” Morris, ’, detracts, Donald Trump, Trump, George Floyd, Jose Lusi Magana, —, Kathleen Fitzgerald, White, ” Fitzgerald, Bruce Solomon, Solomon, Martin Luther King Jr, “, Emory, Ayanna Pressley, Hank Johnson, Netanyahu, ” Alex Slitz, ” What’s Organizations: CNN, New York Police Department, Columbia University, New York University, New York City, NYPD, Fox, Emory University, University, Emory, Northwestern University, Associated, AP, White House, Washington D.C, Getty, Parkland, Civil Rights Movement, University of North, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, ”, Atlanta, Spelman College, Yale University, Chapel Hill, University of Texas Locations: Gaza, New York, York, ”, Washington, AFP, Oklahoma, Ferguson , Missouri, University of North Carolina, Mississippi, Brooklyn, Jackson, Miss, Birmingham, United States, Israel, Atlanta, Georgia, Columbia, Austin

☆ The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( James Poniewozik | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A few years ago, “Atlanta” and “PEN15” were teaching TV new tricks. In “PEN15,” Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle created a minutely observed, universal-yet-specific picture of adolescent awkwardness. In February, Glover and Erskine returned in the action thriller “Mr. But I would never have wasted an episode of “Atlanta” or “PEN15” on in-flight entertainment. Keri Russell, a ruthless and complicated Russian spy in “The Americans,” is now in “The Diplomat,” a forgettably fun dramedy.

Persons: PEN15, ” Donald Glover, ” Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Glover, Erskine, Smith, Keri Russell, ”, Natasha Lyonne, ” Idris Elba, Stringer Bell, “ Organizations: Atlanta, Amazon Prime Locations: Atlanta, America, The, Russian

☆ Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Martha C. White | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Peter Chu, a retired lawyer living in Portland, Ore., pays nearly $400 a month for his storage unit in Seattle, where he used to live. That rate has gone up by roughly $150 since 2022. Mr. Chu is caught in an industry that was booming a few years ago during the coronavirus pandemic but now finds it has built way too many rental units. As the industry cuts so-called street rates to entice new customers, its existing customers are paying substantially higher rates that are sometimes raised twice or more in a year. “It was really attractive in the moment, but as soon as you go through planning, building, by the time you deliver, you’re kind of in a different market,” he said.

Persons: Peter Chu, Chu, Tyson Huebner, ” Organizations: Mr Locations: Portland ,, Seattle, Phoenix, Atlanta

☆ Stagflation fears just hit Wall Street. Now for the next crucial report on prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation reading is due Friday morning. Investors are nervously awaiting the report after first-quarter US GDP came in softer than expected Thursday. Stocks tumbled as the slowdown in GDP, coupled with stubbornly high inflation data, stoked fears of stagflation. Wall Street earlier this year expected that the central bank would ease rates as many as six times in 2024, beginning in March. Yellen said the weaker reading was not “concerning,” mentioning that measures of underlying growth were strong in Thursday’s report.

Persons: Stocks, ”, Ayako Yoshioka, Janet Yellen, Alessandra Galloni, Alicia Wallace, ” Yellen, “, we’ve, Yellen, Read, Freddie Mac, Bryan Mena, Lawrence Yun Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Gross, Commerce Department, Atlanta, Fed, Thursday’s, Group, Traders, Bank of America, Reuters, National Association of Realtors Locations: New York, Yellen

☆ Doctors warn they’re seeing syphilis patients with unusual and severe symptoms
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Disease detectives in Chicago say they have been seeing a worrisome trend: Patients complaining of unusual symptoms like vision and eye problems, headaches and hearing loss or dizziness caused by the sexually transmitted infection syphilis. More than two-thirds of these patients (68%) lacked typical syphilis symptoms, like a rash or chancre sore, that might tip doctors off to the infection. Syphilis cases are surging across the US. In 2022, there were more than 207,000 syphilis cases reported, the highest number since the 1950s, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There could just be an increase in untreated or inadequately treated patients, which is leading to more severe outcomes of syphilis,” Nham said.

Persons: ”, Amy Nham, Nham, “ They’re, —, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ” Nham Organizations: CNN —, Intelligence Service Conference, Chicago Department of Public Health, US Centers for Disease Control, CNN, CNN Health, CDC Locations: Chicago, Atlanta

☆ Starbucks, Workers United made 'significant progress' in this week's contract talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Starbucks worker boards the Starbucks union bus after Starbucks workers stood on the picket line with striking SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America (WGA) members in solidarity outside Netflix studios on July 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Starbucks and Workers United, which represents roughly 500 of its cafes, said Friday in a joint release that they made "significant progress" in their contract talks this week. The two-day session marked the first time in nearly a year that Starbucks and Workers United came to the bargaining table. Workers United has broadly pushed for higher wages and more consistent scheduling, among a range of other priorities. After a year, workers who lose faith in the union can petition to decertify, putting a ticking clock on negotiations.

Persons: there's Organizations: SAG, Guild of America, Netflix, Starbucks, Workers United, Service Employees International Union, SEIU . Workers United Locations: Los Angeles , California, Atlanta

☆ 4 people who relocated and regretted it share the biggest mistake they made and what they learned
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Another said they regretted underestimating the importance of living near their friends and family. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Business Insider spoke with four people who shared their biggest regret and what they learned from it. After two years in Colorado, Michiels and his family moved again — this time to Spain in 2023. The couple loved living in Denver and decided to buy their first house there after a year, but they were priced out of the city.

Persons: —, Amanda Loudin, Loudin, she'd, Wendy Wang, Wang, Eric Michiels, Michiels, he'd, Jackie Branholm, Branholm Organizations: Service, Denver Locations: Maryland, Boulder , Colorado, Boulder, Pennsylvania, Silicon Valley , California, California, Silicon Valley, Atlanta, Denver, Colorado, Spain, New York City, New York

☆ Kirk Cousins: Atlanta Falcons pick QB Michael Penix Jr. in NFL Draft. Current starter’s camp ‘had no idea’ of surprise move
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Atlanta Falcons surprised the NFL world on Thursday, selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. They also expressed their excitement in having someone to help them win right now in the former Minnesota Vikings QB, while also being able to build for the future with Penix Jr. Morris said that Cousins’ reaction when he was informed that the team would be selecting Penix Jr. would remain private. The Falcons are hoping a similar tactic works for them, now that Cousins and Penix Jr. are at the franchise. Penix Jr. performs in the 2024 NFL Combine.

Persons: Michael Penix Jr, Kirk Cousins, Cousins, Penix Jr, Mike McCartney, ” McCartney, Mike Garafolo, “, Kirk, Terry Fontenot, Raheem Morris, Morris, Penix, ” Morris, “ It’s, ” Cousins, Mike Stewart, Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, grumbled, Love, that’s, Kirby Lee, Kirk’s, Michael, ” Penix, Patrick Mahomes Organizations: CNN, The Atlanta Falcons, NFL, Falcons, Atlanta, Minnesota Vikings QB, Packers, New York Jets, National Football League, USA, Reuters, Washington, FBS Locations: New York, Cousins, Indiana, Washington

☆ Why this campus turmoil story is so complex
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( David Goldman | Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Brian Snyder/Reuters House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media on the campus of Columbia University after meeting with Jewish students on April 24. Alex Kent/AFP/Getty Images People watch from a window as New York University students set up a tent encampment on April 22. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22. The White House and multiple governors have voiced support for Jewish students and urged protesters and universities to exercise restraint. Yet hundreds of protesters have been arrested for trespassing and for violating school rules, including blocking access to campus buildings or other disruptions on campus.

Persons: Jay Janner, Mike Stewart, Sarah Reingewirtz, Brandon Bell, Brian Snyder, Mike Johnson, Timothy A, Clary, Alex Kent, Matthew Hatcher, Nuri Vallbona, Jordan Vonderhaar, Zaydee Sanchez, Caitlin Ochs, Cameron Jones, Stephanie Keith, Andres Kudacki, Tayfun, Joe Buglewicz, Fatih Aktas, Michael M, Mary Altaffer, Scott Eisen, Columbia's, David Dee Delgado, Stefan Jeremiah, Selcuk, Kena Betancur, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, University of Texas, Austin Statesman, USA, Network, Reuters, Reuters Georgia State Patrol, Emory University, University of Southern, MediaNews, Los Angeles Daily News, Getty, Austin, University, Emerson College, Columbia University, Swarthmore College, Bloomberg, Getty Images Police, Reuters New York, Reuters Columbia, Columbia, CNN, New York University, New York Times, University of California, Sproul Hall, Yale University, University police, Monday, York University, The New School, AP, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Library, Getty Images, CAIR, Defamation, Jewish, Israel Locations: New York, United States, Gaza, Gaza . Texas, Austin, Reuters Georgia, Atlanta, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Boston, AFP, Swarthmore , Pennsylvania, Texas, Columbia, New, Berkeley, Sproul, Anadolu, New Haven , Connecticut, Cambridge, Israel

Whispering in the ears of the billionaires and celebrities doing the buying, however, are investment bankers. Like other sports bankers BI interviewed for our list of top sports bankers, he exemplified a good-humored, approachable attitude, including joking about his many sports allegiances. Related stories"Earlier in my career, I made the mistake of telling Bob Kraft that I was a New York Jets fan," Carey told BI recently. They're obsessive Jets fans, and they're just fans because I'm a Jets fan," Neville told BI. So that's why we'll be Jets fans forever."

Persons: it's, Goldman Sachs, Greg Carey, everyone's, Carey, Colin Neville's, he's, David Beckham, Steve Ballmer, Joe Tsai, Ballmer, Tsai, Neville, Andrew Kline, Kline, Bob Kraft, I'm, Robert Tilliss, There's, Abramovich, Vladimir Putin, Todd Boehly, Joe Lenehan, Michael Arougheti, David Rubenstein's, doesn't, there's Organizations: NBA, JPMorgan, Business, The, PJT Partners, Chelsea FC, Baltimore Orioles, Sports, Goldman, Endeavor, WWE, Microsoft, Beckham's, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, St, Louis Rams, Los Angeles Rams, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Harvard, US Rugby National, Cal, New York Jets, BI, Patriots, Giants, Rays, Chelsea, Circle, Atlanta Hawks NBA, New York Mets, NFL, soccer's Premier League, Russian, Chelsea football, LA Dodgers, Yankees, Manchester United Games, Jets, we'll Locations: European, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Barcelona, Ukraine, New York

☆ Americans are falling behind on their payments
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Americans are already struggling to keep up with their credit card payments. Strong consumer spending has buoyed the US economy through the Fed’s aggressive hiking cycle that has brought interest rates to a 23-year high. Economists say that Fed officials look closely at Americans’ ability to make their payments. Nunes, himself a former Republican congressman from California, pointed to how Trump Media has been among the most expensive stocks to borrow. “This is particularly troubling given that ‘naked’ short selling often entails sophisticated market participants profiting at the expense of retail investors,” the Trump Media CEO wrote.

Persons: New York CNN —, Austan Goolsbee, ’ ”, ”, Ramon Laguarta, Matt Egan, Devin Nunes, ” Nunes, Nunes, Read, Hanna Ziady, Colm Kelleher, “ Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Chicago Federal, Society for, New York Fed, ISI, PepsiCo, Commerce Department, Atlanta Fed, Social, Trump Media, Trump Media & Technology Group, Truth Social, Financial Services, Republican, Traders, UBS, Credit Suisse Locations: New York, California, Switzerland, Swiss

☆ 2024 NFL Draft: 5 quarterbacks taken in the top 10 of the NFL Draft for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Earlier Thursday, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said on X 150,000 fans are in attendance at the draft. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft. How to watchThe 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit across three days in the downtown area surrounding the Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Pass-catching game-changersAccording to the NFL’s draft expert Daniel Jeremiah and his rankings of the 2024 draft prospects, three of the four best players are wide receivers, and 12 of the top 50 play the position.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Williams, Roger Goodell, Brian McCarthy, USC’s Williams, Kyler Murray, Tom Pennington, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, Daniels, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Maye, Lance Zierlein, shouldn’t, ” Daniels, Jonathan Bachman, Michael Penix Jr, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, Daniel Jeremiah, Marvin Harrison Jr, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, Harrison Jr, Pro Bowler, Carmen Mandato, Zierlein, Rome, LSU’s Malik Nabers, Odunze, Larry Fitzgerald, Nabers, Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr, Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Worthy, Georgia’s Ladd McConkey Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Bears, Hart, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL, Heisman, USC, The Bears, Washington, LSU, New England Patriots, UNC, LSU Tigers, Atlanta Falcons, University of Washington, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Michigan, Denver Broncos, Oregon, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals, Ohio State, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, of Famer, Getty, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, New, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Detroit, Baton Rouge, Texas, Carolina, New Orleans, Cleveland, Houston

☆ Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( J. Edward Moreno | More About J. Edward Moreno | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Southwest Airlines is ceasing operations at four airports, and reducing flights from others, in an effort to cut costs after its growth plans were curtailed by fewer than expected plane deliveries from Boeing. The airline, which flies only Boeing 737 planes, said on Thursday that delays from the embattled aircraft manufacturer were behind its struggles. Southwest reported a loss of $231 million for the first quarter, worse than analysts expected, sending its share price down 10 percent in early trading. To cut costs because of its curtailed growth plans, Southwest said it would cease operations at four airports from early August: Bellingham International Airport in Washington State, Cozumel International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport. It would also “significantly restructure” its flights from other airports, most notably by reducing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Persons: George Bush Organizations: Airlines, Boeing, Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International Airport, George, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Syracuse Hancock International, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International, Max, Alaska Airlines Locations: Bellingham, Washington State, Cozumel, Houston

Police officers swept onto the ordinarily serene campus of Emory University in Atlanta after demonstrators erected tents on Thursday morning, leading to the latest clash in a pro-Palestinian protest movement that has cascaded across American campuses this week. As the demonstrators at Emory screamed, officers wrestled with protesters on the ground and escorted others away. From a few dozen yards away, onlookers stared and recorded the scene with their cellphones. The authorities did not immediately say how many people had been arrested in Atlanta, but across the country, more than 400 protesters have been taken into police custody since April 18, when the arrests of more than 100 protesters at Columbia University in New York set off a wave of student activism nationwide. University administrators and law enforcement officials have responded by arresting students, removing encampments and threatening academic consequences as some Jewish students have expressed concern for their safety, and some politicians have demanded a crackdown on the growing demonstrations.

Organizations: Emory University, Emory, Columbia University, University Locations: Atlanta, New York

Their bodies were discovered days later in some woods off a rural road in Telfair County, and their SUV was found submerged in a nearby lake. He is accused of killing the couple in Telfair County, Georgia. The suspect had the “last known communications” with Bud Runion, then-Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson said at the time. “The entire communication he had with Mr. Runion was deceptive,” Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson said at the time. Telfair County deputies launched air and water searches for the couple, and contacted land owners in the area to ask if they’d seen anything suspicious.

Persons: Elrey, Bud ” Runion, Runion, Ronnie “ Jay ” Adrian Towns, Ronnie Adrian, Jay, Kent D, Johnson, Bud Runion, Chris Steverson, Tim Vaughn, Towns, ”, they’d, Mark Walker, Jason Hoffman, Bud, David Goldman, ” Walker, “, I’m, “ Bud, Ronnie Towns, ‘, ain’t Organizations: CNN, Ford, Craigslist, GMC, US Army, Towns, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Authorities, Atlanta, AP Locations: Vietnam, Georgia, McRae, Atlanta, Telfair County, Towns ’, Towns, Telfair County , Georgia, Telfair, Oconee, ” Telfair, Marietta , Georgia, Marietta, Goergia

☆ Southwest is leaving 4 cities this year as it deals with Boeing's 737 Max crisis — see the list
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The airports losing Southwest service are:AdvertisementSyracuse Hancock International Airport in New York. Bellingham International Airport in Washington. Southwest also said it would "significantly restructure other markets," including putting capacity reductions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Related stories"To improve our financial performance, we have intensified our network-optimization efforts to address underperforming markets," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said in the earnings report, noting the impact could go into 2025. The backlash has prompted Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to announce his resignation from the company, effective at the end of the year.

Persons: —, George Bush, Boeing's Max, Max, Bob Jordan, Jordan, Dave Calhoun, Boeing's, Larry Kellner, Stan Deal, Stephanie Pope, Sam Salehpour Organizations: Service, Boeing, Max, Southwest Airlines, Business, Southwest, Syracuse Hancock International, Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Alaska Airlines, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International, Ryanair, United Airlines, Boeing Commercial Locations: New York, Bellingham, Washington, Cozumel, Mexico, Houston, Southwest, Alaska

☆ Aden Durde: He first opened doors to the NFL for international players. Now, he’s a historic coordinator
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Just as the offseason kicked off in mid February, Durde was hired to become the Seattle Seahawks’ new defensive coordinator, becoming the first British coordinator in NFL history. Durde’s first exposure to the NFL came in 2005 when – as part of the NFL International Development Practice Squad program, an early predecessor to the IPP – he spent some time on the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers. He spent three seasons as part of the Falcons’ defensive coaching staff, working across a number of roles under head coach Dan Quinn. His permanent hiring in 2018 meant Durde became the first British full-time coach in NFL history. Under Durde’s stewardship, Dallas’ defensive line developed into one of the most feared in the league, in particular star linebacker Micah Parsons.

Persons: Aden Durde, Durde, “, hasn’t, ” Durde, that’s, –, ”, Bill Walsh, Dan Quinn, Carmen Mandato, ” It’s, Efe Obada, Jordan Mailata, Wales rugby international Louis Rees, Zammit, Mailata, Louis, Rees, Jeff Ulbrich, he’s, He’s, Micah Parsons, Parsons, Pro Bowler, Roger Steinman, Mike McDonald –, Dallas, Pete Carroll Organizations: CNN, NFL, Seattle Seahawks, American, Atlanta Falcons, CNN Sport, London Olympians, Scottish, Hamburg, Devils, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs, London Warriors, Dallas Cowboys, Brit Osi, IPP, Washington, Philadelphia Eagles ’, Wales rugby international, Eagles, ”, Falcons, Atlanta Journal, Cowboys, Dallas, Seahawks, Durde Locations: Aden, British, London, Britain, Greenwich, NFL Europe, Hamburg’s, Europe, Atlanta, Texas, Durde’s, Dallas, Seattle

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, Amazon, Airbnb, Domino's, Walmart, Disney & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bernstein reiterates Tesla as underperform Bernstein said it still sees minimal positive catalysts ahead for Tesla following earnings on Tuesday. Bank of America upgrades Tesla to buy from neutral Bank of America said it sees a slew of "positive catalysts" ahead for Tesla shares following earnings on Tuesday. Citi downgrades Molson Coors to sell from neutral Citi said it's concerned about slowing growth. Citi upgrades SiriusXM to neutral from sell Citi said the risk/reward is now more balanced. Citi reiterates Amazon as buy Citi raised its price target on the stock to $235 per share from $215.

Persons: Piper Sandler, Piper, Bernstein, Tesla, underperform Bernstein, KBW, Wells, Citi downgrades Molson, it's, Oppenheimer, Domino's, it's bullish, DPZ, SIRI, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley it's, GenAI, Guggenheim, Enphase, Jefferies Organizations: Tesla, Mizuho, Bank of America, of America, Packaging Corporation of America, Citi downgrades, Citi downgrades Molson Coors, Citi, TAP, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche, Computer, Micro, Sea Limited, fintech JV, Amazon, Disney, Atlanta Braves, Braves, Microsoft Locations: Singapore, BNPL

☆ In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( John King | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Yet she couldn’t bring herself to vote for Biden and didn’t vote that year. In the 2000 election, Democrat Al Gore received 70% in DeKalb; in 2020, Biden won 83%. Massachusetts native Kim Cavaliere, who moved to Georgia over 20 years ago, is pictured at her home in Dacula, Georgia. She’s still inclined to vote third-party again but is perhaps open to reconsidering if Georgia could settle a close race. It is rural, and reliably red – Trump won 71% of the county vote in 2020.

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☆ Stock market today: US stocks mixed as traders brace for GDP data and more earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks traded mostly lower on Wednesday as traders eyed the release of first-quarter GDP data. AdvertisementUS stocks were mostly lower on Wednesday as traders prepared for the release of first-quarter GDP data and digested the latest round of corporate earnings. AdvertisementInvestors are also preparing to take in more earnings results, which have been resilient so far this quarter. Facebook parent Meta Platforms will report after the closing bell, while Microsoft and Alphabet will report results after the close on Thursday. Tesla shares jumped 11% higher on Wednesday after the carmaker's latest earnings report.

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