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☆ Lower mortgage rates may 'slightly' kickstart U.S. housing market, says Mr. Cooper's Jay Bray
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLower mortgage rates may 'slightly' kickstart U.S. housing market, says Mr. Cooper's Jay BrayJay Bray, Mr. Cooper Group CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the company's third quarter results, its fourth quarter outlook, the state of the housing market and more.

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☆ Cooper is a growing virtual support system startup for the modern parent. Here's an exclusive look at the 14-slide pitch deck it used to raise millions for its pre-seed round.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two years later, their brainchild has officially launched: Cooper, a support system for parents offering one-on-one sessions, virtual events, and other tools. The startup just raised a $2 million pre-seed round co-led by Difference Partners and Kli Capital. XFactor Ventures and multiple angel investors, including the founder of workout brand SLT, Amanda Freeman, also participated in the funding round. "We still dealt with the headwinds faced by female founders in general and particularly who are creating services that will support women," Slome told Insider. Check out the 15-slide pitch deck Cooper used to raise $2 million in pre-seed funding:

Persons: Gabby Slome, Ariel Boorstin, Cooper, Amanda Freeman, Boorstin, Slome, Ollie, Cooper's Organizations: Difference Partners, Kli, XFactor Ventures, of Psychiatry Locations: New York City

☆ Exclusive: Trucking firm prepares long-shot bid for Yellow, seeks US Treasury support
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Jarrett Renshaw | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Jack Cooper officials, including Executive Chair Sarah Amico, have been talking with Biden administration officials in recent months to get support for extending the terms of the loan. The White House said it was referring all Jack Cooper stakeholder inquiries to the Treasury Department. Jack Cooper and the Teamsters union declined to comment. Yellow owns approximately 12,000 trucks and 35,000 trailers, along with hundreds of terminals, according to its bankruptcy court filing. Trucking firm Estes Express submitted a revised bid worth $1.525 billion in cash for Yellow Corp's shipment centers, topping a $1.5 billion bid from Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL.O).

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☆ Live updates: Israel-Hamas war rages as Gaza deaths mount
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

Two more hostages have been released from Hamas custody in Gaza, officials said Monday. Their spouses — Cooper's 85-year-old husband, Amiram, and Lifshitz's 83-year-old husband, Oded — were kidnapped with them and are still being held by Hamas, according to Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says soldiers are conducting training exercises ahead of a potential ground incursion into Gaza. It all comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens further. Though some aid has made its way across the border, relief groups are warning it's not enough.

Persons: Yocheved Lifshitz, Nurit Cooper, Nir, — Cooper's, Amiram, Oded — Organizations: Israel Defense Forces Locations: Gaza, Israel

☆ An 85-year-old Israeli women shook hands with a Hamas militant after being freed. Her husband is still being held hostage.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Sarah Gray | Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Two older adult hostages were released by Hamas on Monday, October 23. Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79, were taken October 7 during the Hamas terror attacks. Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79, were taken hostage on October 7 after militants attacked kibbutz Nir Oz. Lifschitz's father and Yocheved Lifzhitz's husband, Oded Lifshitz, along with Nurit Cooper's husband, Amiram Cooper, are still being held by Hamas, along with an estimated 218 hostages. Over 1,400 people in Israel have been killed — mostly civilians slain during the initial Hamas terror attacks.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday pitched new maps for the state's congressional districts starting in 2024 that appear to threaten the reelection of at least three current Democratic U.S. House members. Senate redistricting committee leaders introduced two proposals that would rework the boundary lines for the state's 14 U.S. House seats. The state House and Senate want to enact a final plan by the end of the month. He said House leaders “worked with Senate leadership on the congressional plan,” but he didn't say which Senate plan the House supported. House and Senate redistricting committees also filed separate legislation Wednesday that would rework their own districts — the House for its 120 seats and the Senate for its 50 seats.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies on Tuesday by overriding Democratic Gov. But Cooper and his allies contend the election legislation is an attack on voting that will give Republicans the upper hand on close results. The state elections board has been five members, with the governor’s party historically holding three of the seats. The law says the new state board also would have barely a week to decide whether to keep current state elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell on the job or hire someone else. And an energy bill designed to encourage nuclear energy production and the legislature’s annual “regulatory reform” measure also are now law.

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1 wide receiver Amari Cooper injured his groin late in Saturday's practice and is questionable for Monday night's game at Pittsburgh. Coach Kevin Stefanski didn't have much information on Cooper, who underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury during the offseason. Cooper was on the field during the portion of practice open to the media. Stefanski said Cooper was taken inside for treatment by trainers before practice ended. He returned to practice this week for the first time since Sept. 6.

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☆ Watch Anderson Cooper react as he realizes Trump is playing the 'Phantom of the Opera' soundtrack at a rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Anderson Cooper's face was priceless as he recognized "The Phantom of the Opera" at a Trump rally. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the musical's creator, once asked Trump to stop playing his music. The song he recognized was the soundtrack from Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera." "Is that — I'm sorry, is that 'The Phantom of the Opera' soundtrack playing?" Trump has an affinity for the "Phantom" soundtrack, MSNBC previously reported, citing a book by Trump's former White House press secretary, Stephanie Grisham.

Persons: Anderson, Donald Trump, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trump, Anderson Cooper, Andrew Lloyd Webber's, Kyung Lah, Cooper, Trump's, Stephanie Grisham, Webber, Lah, Sinéad O'Connor, dryly, O'Connor Organizations: Trump, Service, CNN, Opera, MSNBC, White House, of Rock, The Daily Sentinel, Sentinel Locations: Wall, Silicon, South Dakota, Irish

REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Acquire Licensing RightsVENICE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The make-up artist for Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein biopic "Maestro" apologised on Saturday for offending people by giving the lead character a prosthetic nose, but said he only wanted authenticity. When the first trailer of the film surfaced last month, some critics complained that the nose pandered to Jewish stereotypes. Bernstein died in 1990 but his adult children have defended the make-up in the film, saying their father had had a "nice, big nose". But his make-up designer Kazu Hiro met the press and said he was surprised by the nose criticism. It is one of 23 movies competing for the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival, which runs until Sept. 9.

Persons: Bradley Cooper, Mario Anzuoni, Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein, Maestro, Bernstein, Cooper, Kazu Hiro, Lenny, Hiro, Jamie, Carey Mulligan, Jamie Bernstein, Mike Davidson, Crispian Balmer, Angus MacSwan Organizations: Guardians, REUTERS, Netflix, Hollywood, Golden, Venice Film, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, United States, Venice, British

☆ Fernandes inspires United comeback win, Arsenal held, West Ham go top
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United began abysmally against Forest and conceded twice inside the opening five minutes to Steve Cooper's enterprising outfit. United got the quick response they needed however with Marcus Rashford's cut back being touched in by Cristian Eriksen. Dejan Kulusevski sealed the points in the second half for new manager Ange Postecoglou's side. First half I thought we were really good," Australian Postecoglou, who has quickly changed the mood at Spurs, told reporters. Champions Manchester City, who are fifth on six points, visit promoted Sheffield United on Sunday when Newcastle United, on three points, host Liverpool who have four.

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☆ Leonard Bernstein's family defends Bradley Cooper's portrayal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The children of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein are defending the actor Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of their late father in an upcoming film. “Bradley Cooper included the three of us along every step of his amazing journey as he made his film about our father,” their statement reads. Leonard Bernstein in 1957. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images“It happens to be true that Leonard Bernstein had a nice, big nose. Bradley chose to use makeup to amplify his resemblance, and we’re perfectly fine with that,” the statement continues.

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The Republican-led state is currently enforcing a near-total abortion ban, with exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother. MONTANA: Governor Greg Gianforte in May signed into law several bills limiting abortion access, including one that aims to overturn a 1999 state Supreme Court ruling that found the state constitution protected a right to abortion. TEXAS: While abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions in Texas, Republican state representatives have introduced legislation that would compel internet providers to block websites that supply abortion pills or provide information on how to obtain an abortion. UTAH: Republican Governor Spencer Cox in March signed legislation to prohibit the licensing of abortion clinics, which abortion rights advocates say would effectively eliminate access in the state. In April, he also signed into law a bill to shield abortion providers and patients from other states' legal attacks.

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☆ MLB roundup: Blake Snell helps Padres avoid sweep, dump Giants
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

He gave up six runs on four hits over 3 1/3 innings with four walks and two strikeouts. He allowed just one run on seven hits and struck out five while retiring seven of the final eight batters he faced. A's starter JP Sears (1-5) went seven innings for the second straight outing. The Marlins got a career-high 13 strikeouts in seven strong innings from starter Braxton Garrett, who left with a no-decision. The win went to Huascar Brazoban (2-1), and A.J.

Persons: Blake Snell, Sergio Estrada, Gary Sanchez, Manny Machado, Seong Kim, Sanchez, Snell, Alex Wood, Patrick Bailey, Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, Jose Berrios, Berrios, Ryan, Buxton, Bryan Woo, Woo, Gleyber Torres, Anthony Rizzo, Isiah Kiner, Aaron Judge, Kolten Wong, Ty France, Teoscar Hernandez, Cal Raleigh, Domingo, Michael Harris II, Marcell Ozuna, Bryce Elder, Raisel Iglesias, Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm, Tommy Henry, Riley Adams, Josh Bell, Myles Straw, Logan Allen, Nick Sandlin, JP, Garrett Cooper slugged, Braxton Garrett, Huascar Brazoban, Puk, Miami's Luis Arraez, Mitch Keller, Cooper's, Carmen Mlodzinski, Keller, Melendez, Yandy Diaz, Pete Fairbanks, Maikel Garcia, Aroldis Chapman, Scott Barlow, Randy Arozarena, Diaz, Shane McClanahan Organizations: San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Oracle, USA, Padres, Giants, Red Sox, Twins, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Mariners, Yankees, Seattle, Cal, Braves, Phillies, Philadelphia, 10th, Diamondbacks, Washington, The Diamondbacks, Nationals, Athletics, Cleveland, Oakland, Guardians, JP Sears, Marlins, Pirates, Miami, New York Mets, Royals, Rays, Kansas City, Tampa, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, Diego, Boston, Minneapolis, New York, Atlanta, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla

☆ Gen Z is good business: Alex Cooper's new media company shows the allure of targeting young consumers
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gen Z has some $360 billion in global spending power — something brands want to tap into. That's a large chunk of Gen Zers and Zillennials, the subgeneration between millennials and Gen Z. "Signaling to the Gen X crowd, 'Hey, we're a Gen Z media company. You're a company that doesn't know Gen Z and you want to sell to Gen Z. "It's really to attract the corporate partners, the advertisers, and to say 'We're the gateway to the Gen Z audience.'"

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☆ Woman who called police on Black bird-watcher in Central Park loses employment appeal
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Jonathan Stempel | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Cooper had been an insurance portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton, a unit of San Mateo, California-based Franklin Resources (BEN.N). The case arose from a May 25, 2020 video that went viral, in which Cooper confronted bird-watcher Christian Cooper, who is not related. Franklin Templeton fired Amy Cooper the next day, saying it had conducted an internal review and that "we do not tolerate racism of any kind." Franklin Templeton said it was pleased with the decision. The case is Cooper v Franklin Templeton Investments et al, 2nd U.S.

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☆ See inside Wave House, the legendary Malibu beach home once owned by Rod Stewart that just listed for $49.5 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A house that juts out over Malibu's coveted beach hit the market for the first time in 36 years. Rod Stewart bought it in the 1970s and sold it to record executive Mo Ostin in 1987. The house was designed to look like a set of cresting waves by California architect Harry Gesner. The Coopers were friends with California architect Harry Gesner, and commissioned Gesner to design a house for their family that encapsulated their affinity for the outdoors. The estate of Mo Ostin, the home's most recent owner and onetime record executive who's known for signing Jimi Hendrix and The Kinks, listed the property in early June for $49.5 million.

Persons: Rod Stewart, Mo Ostin, Harry Gesner, —, Gerry Cooper, Gesner, Glenn Cooper's, Cooper, Lisa Germany, Jimi Hendrix Organizations: Service, Glenn, Coopers, Malibu Colony Locations: California, Malibu, Mo

He said Franklin Templeton might have worried about people seeing Cooper, a former insurance portfolio manager, display bad judgment and a short temper. Litt said Franklin Templeton crossed a line. Critics labeled Cooper "Central Park Karen," using a pejorative for an entitled white woman. Its lawyer Bryan Killian told the appeals court it was unreasonable to see the company's statements as "anything other than a response to the video." The case is Cooper v Franklin Templeton Investments et al, 2nd U.S.

☆ North Carolina lawmakers to vote on overriding veto of 12-week abortion ban
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Julia Harte | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The legislature in early May passed the measure, which would cut the window for most abortions in the state back from 20 weeks. "If just one Republican keeps that promise made to the people, then we can stop this ban," Cooper said. The bill whizzed through the legislature with a party-line vote in fewer than 48 hours, passing the Senate 29-20 and the House 71-46. That would make it more difficult for women from out-of-state to obtain an abortion in North Carolina. Near-total abortion bans have taken effect in 14 states since the U.S. Supreme Court revoked federal abortion rights in June 2022, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights advocacy research group.

☆ Lawmakers in three states consider abortion bans at 12 weeks or less
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Julia Harte | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

In North Carolina, the Republican-controlled state Senate voted to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks. The state House was expected to override the veto later on Tuesday evening. Near-total abortion bans have taken effect in 14 states since the Supreme Court ruling, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights advocacy research group. The bill under consideration by the state House on Tuesday was a heavily amended version of that measure. Democratic lawmakers last week filed 1,000 amendments to the House version, ensuring that debate would last for dozens of hours, since lawmakers may speak for six minutes for and against each amendment.

CNN —North Carolina’s Republican-led General Assembly moved Tuesday to ban most abortions after 12 weeks, voting to override a veto from Democratic Gov. The state House voted 72-48 along party lines hours after the state Senate voted 30-20 to do the same. A three-fifths vote in both chambers, where Republicans hold supermajorities, was needed to override the governor’s previous rejection of the measure. “We are going to have to kick it into an even higher gear when that veto stamp comes down. Cotham, who had campaigned in favor of abortion rights as a Democrat and sponsored legislation earlier in the legislative session to codify Roe v. Wade, was one of the Republicans who voted for the abortion ban.

☆ Newcastle drop points in top-four race, Southampton down
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LEEDS, England, May 13 (Reuters) - Newcastle United suffered more jitters in their quest to finish in the Premier League's top four as they drew 2-2 at relegation-threatened Leeds United but Southampton's agony is over after being relegated on Saturday. Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen's second-half equaliser denied Newcastle the victory that would have all but assured them a place in next season's Champions League. Southampton have 24 points from 36 games, 19th-placed Leicester City have 30 from 35 with Leeds on 31 points from 36 games and Everton on 32 from 35. Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was then hacked down by Maximillian Wober and Callum Wilson converted from the penalty spot. Newcastle were awarded a second penalty midway through the second half when Firpo handled and Wilson proved deadly once again.

☆ North Carolina's governor vetoed a bill that would ban abortions after the first trimester and vows to 'keep it that way'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-13 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Roy Cooper vetoed a bill to ban nearly all abortions after the first trimester. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would have banned nearly all abortions there after the first trimester. "This bill will create dangerous interference with the doctor-patient relationship leading to harm for pregnant women and their families. With its medically unnecessary obstacles and restrictions, it will make abortions unavailable to many women," Cooper said. In a tweet celebrating that the ban had been vetoed, Cooper said, "Let's work to keep it that way."

[1/4] Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Tim Moore listens on the floor of the state Senate to debate over the bill limiting most abortions to the first trimester of pregnancy, a sharp drop from the state’s current limit of 20 weeks gestation, at the State Capitol in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan DrakeMay 4 (Reuters) - North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill limiting most abortions to the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, a sharp drop from the state's current limit of 20 weeks' gestation. The state Senate approved the bill 29-20 along party lines, a day after the state House of Representatives passed it in a similar party-line vote. The measure now heads to Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who has vowed to veto it. Reporting by Julia Harte Editing by Colleen JenkinsOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ North Carolina House passes 12-week abortion ban
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

If the state Senate passes the bill on Thursday as expected, Democratic Governor Roy Cooper will almost certainly veto it. Under the North Carolina proposal, elective abortions after the first trimester would be banned except in instances of rape, incest, life-limiting fetal anomalies and medical emergencies. Key to the North Carolina House Republicans' veto-proof majority is former Democratic state Representative Tricia Cotham, who in April changed her party affiliation to Republican. Abortions in North Carolina rose by 37%, more than any other state, in the first two months after the Supreme Court revoked federal abortion rights in June 2022, according to a study by the Society of Family Planning, a nonprofit organization that promotes abortion rights and research. In the six months after the ruling, there were 3,978 monthly abortions on average in North Carolina, up 788 from the average in the two months beforehand, the society said.

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