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☆ First Female Leader in Centuries Returns a Tribal Nation to Its Roots
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Corey Kilgannon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Taking her new seat at the head of the tribal council table, Lisa Goree spied among some office items a desk nameplate that read “Chaos Coordinator.”“I guess that will go in front of me,” chuckled Ms. Goree, 60, who in April was elected as the first woman to lead the Shinnecock Indian Nation on Eastern Long Island in more than two centuries. While the United States has never elected a female president, and Mexico did only this month, female Native American chiefs are not rare. The Shinnecocks had female tribal leaders until 1792, when they adopted an all-male governing structure, Ms. Goree said. They had not had a female leader since then. Now Ms. Goree’s supporters are touting her election as a return to its matriarchal leadership roots and a departure from centuries of male leadership sometimes marked by internal division and antagonism with local, state and federal government officials.

Persons: Lisa Goree, ”, Goree, Goree’s Locations: Goree, Nation, Eastern Long, United States, Mexico

☆ Israel thrust between far-right support and Gaza cease-fire, as Netanyahu rival quits war cabinet
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Amir Levy | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIsrael's war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigned from the emergency government, dealing a decisive blow which is expected to entrench Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deeper into a far-right support base that opposes a cease-fire in Gaza. A former chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Forces, centrist Gantz co-founded and led the National Unity party that joined Netanyahu's emergency government after the outbreak of the Gaza war. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Cabinet minister Benny Gantz during a press conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023. And the prime minister himself. Around 1,200 people were killed in Israel, Israeli official figures say, since the start of the Gaza conflict.

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☆ What Are Trump’s Chances on Appeal? Not Good. - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Roger L. Stavis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump has vowed to appeal his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Some on the right have argued that the trial was a “target-rich environment” for an appeal. Others have said that the U.S. Supreme Court should “step in” and provide relief to Mr. Trump. The burning question now is, could his conviction be reversed on appeal? My answer is, the chances of that are not good.

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☆ How Celtics took command of NBA Finals with Game 2 win over hurting Mavericks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Kyrie Irving is struggling and Jason Kidd’s mind game on the Boston Celtics didn’t work. All are ingredients for the 2-0 hole the Dallas Mavericks are during the NBA Finals. “I think my turnovers and my missed free throws cost us the game,” said Dončić, who said he was “OK” physically. “The first two games weren’t the best for me, especially (Luka) scoring 25-plus points, getting rebounds, getting assists, doing the intangibles. For the game, all Dallas players not named Dončić shot 2 of 17 from the 3-point line.

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☆ US Coast Guard investigation underway after ship collides with underwater object, takes on water in Lake Superior
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Fabiana Chaparro | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —US and Canadian officials are investigating after a 689-foot ship collided with an underwater object and began taking on water in Lake Superior, the US Coast Guard says. The merchant ship was carrying taconite, a low-grade iron ore, the Coast Guard said on X. Half of the ship’s 22-person crew was removed from the vessel after the incident, according to a news release. The US Coast Guard and Transport Canada will conduct marine casualty investigations to determine if the hull damage was caused by the ship running aground, hitting a fixed or floating object, hull failure or a combination of these, according to Thomas. The ship departed Two Harbors, Minnesota, on Friday and was headed to Thunder Bay in Canada, according to MarineTraffic.com.

Persons: Michipicoten, Lorne Thomas, Thomas Organizations: CNN, US Coast Guard, Coast Guard, Ninth Coast Guard District, Transport Locations: Lake Superior, Isle Royale, Thunder Bay , Ontario, Transport Canada, Harbors, Minnesota, Bay, Canada

☆ Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from war cabinet in blow to Netanyahu
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has resigned from Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, delivering a blow to the prime minister who has been celebrating the rare rescue of hostages held in Gaza. Israeli Minister Benny Gantz addresses the media after announcing his resignation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government on June 9, 2024. Besides the prime minister, the only other remaining member of the emergency government with decision-making power is Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, also from Likud. Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty ImagesThe United States has repeatedly called on the prime minister to present a tangible post-war plan for Gaza. “The more identical his positions are to those of the prime minister, the more he’ll lose on both sides.

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CNN —Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday pushed back on criticism of President Joe Biden’s new executive action restricting asylum while calling on Congress to take action on the border. Still, Mayorkas insisted the restrictions on asylum would reduce the number of people who try to cross the border. “The bipartisan deal was rejected once, we pressed forward again. And it requires the cooperation of other countries which we have secured.”But Mayorkas again called on Congress to do more. “Former President Trump tried to implement a Muslim ban, a ban on entry to this country explicitly based on one religion.

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☆ India elections: Modi and his Hindu nationalist BJP have another five years in power. What does it mean for the world?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Narendra Modi has raised India’s stature on the global stage like no other recent leader of the world’s most populous country. But the election results also place Modi in a radically different position from the one he enjoyed during his first decade in power. Now, Modi’s BJP will need to answer the interests of its coalition allies – and face stronger checks from a resurgent opposition, which could dampen its Hindu-nationalist agenda. In the meantime, some observers suggest that while the election results may not have boosted Modi, they are already a boon for India’s global clout. “India coming back as a proper democracy is good for the world order in many senses,” he added.

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☆ Democratic convention: Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations as protests loom
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( John Miller | Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Secret Service and Chicago police officials are ramping up preparations for the Democratic National Convention in August, with officers receiving training ranging from First Amendment rights to handling violent protests and mass arrests. Democrats are poised to nominate President Joe Biden for reelection at their Chicago convention. The Chicago Police Department’s Crime Prevention and Information Center will serve as its command center to monitor all convention-related events citywide, including protests. We are planning for real-world possibilities,” said Jeff Burnside, the Secret Service coordinator for the Democratic convention. Meanwhile, Chicago police officers have been holding drills on a wide range of potential scenarios — including violent protests, extracting individuals from hostile crowds, medical emergencies and more.

Persons: Kimberly Cheatle, Joe Biden, Cheatle, ” Cheatle, “ You’ve, you’ve, al, ”, Jeff Burnside, Larry Snelling Organizations: CNN, Chicago, Democratic National Convention, United Center, Democratic, The Chicago Police, Service, Illinois State Police, FBI, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, Federal, National Counterterrorism Center, Department of Homeland Security, ISIS, al, Republicans, Chicago Police Locations: Chicago, Gaza, Vietnam, Milwaukee

☆ The British Aren’t Coming. They’re Here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Michael M. Grynbaum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Facing financial challenges and political division, several of America’s largest news organizations have turned over the reins to editors who prize relentless reporting on a budget. Will Lewis, a veteran of London’s Daily Telegraph and News UK, is now the chief executive of The Washington Post, where reporters have raised questions about his Fleet Street ethics. He recently ousted the paper’s American editor and replaced her with a former colleague from The Telegraph, dumbfounding American reporters who had never heard of him. Michael Bloomberg, a noted Anglophile, hired John Micklethwait (former editor of the London-based Economist) in 2015 to run Bloomberg News. Rupert Murdoch tapped Keith Poole (The Sun and The Daily Mail) to edit The New York Post in 2021, the same year that The Associated Press named an Englishwoman, Daisy Veerasingham, as its chief executive.

Persons: Will Lewis, Emma Tucker, Mark Thompson, ”, Michael Bloomberg, John Micklethwait, Rupert Murdoch, Keith Poole, Daisy Veerasingham Organizations: London’s Daily Telegraph, News, The Washington Post, The Telegraph, Sunday Times, Wall, CNN, Bloomberg, Sun, The Daily, York, Associated Press Locations: American, London

☆ Isolated and inexperienced: A portrait of Judge Aileen Cannon from veterans of her courtroom
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Tierney Sneed | Hannah Rabinowitz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

CNN —Judge Aileen Cannon had been on the federal bench for little more than a year when a senior judge offered to preside over one of her first criminal trials in her isolated south Florida courthouse. In her seven years as a Justice Department attorney, Cannon participated on the trial teams of just four criminal cases. Still, Cannon has asked questions in the Trump case that appear out of left field. Her orientation toward such legal rabbit holes is not distinct to the Trump case, veterans of her courtroom say. Ultimately, nearly every attorney CNN spoke to said that Cannon, despite the criticism, is unwavering in her beliefs about how each case in her courtroom should proceed.

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☆ Wall Street is putting its foot down as ‘Roaring Kitty’ sends GameStop soaring again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

That means that Gill has the right to purchase 12 million shares of GameStop at $20 apiece by a set expiration date. GameStop shares closed Wednesday at $46.55 a share, more than double the price locked in by those options. Gill hasn’t explicitly told anyone to buy GameStop shares or that he thinks it’s headed to the moon. In comparison, shares of GameStop and AMC Entertainment have surged 167% and 99%, respectively, since Gill’s return to social media. Keith Gill, a GameStop investor, also known in social media forums as Roaring Kitty, testifies during a virtual hearing on GameStop in Washington, Feb. 18, 2021.

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☆ Samsung Electronics’ workers in South Korea go on strike for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Yoonjung Seo | Diksha Madhok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Seoul CNN —A labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea said many workers went on strike Friday, marking the first such walkout in the smartphone and chipmaking giant’s 55-year history. The Nationwide Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) said last week that its 28,000 members — just under a quarter of the company’s total workforce in the country — would stage a one-day strike on June 7, following failed negotiations over pay and bonus arrangements. A Samsung spokesperson told CNN that, “there is no impact on production and management activities” as a result of the one-day walkout. The vast majority of the world’s advanced microchips are made in just two places: Taiwan and South Korea. Taiwan’s industry is larger and more dominant, something South Korea is keen to challenge.

Persons: —, Son Woomok, Anthony Wallace, chipmaker Organizations: Seoul CNN, Samsung Electronics, Nationwide Samsung Electronics Union, CNN, Reuters, Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron Technology, Getty, Intel Locations: Seoul, South Korea, AFP, Taiwan

☆ The Hubble Space Telescope makes a big change to keep observing the universe
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Hubble Space Telescope will transition to a new way of operating that aims to prevent the space observatory from experiencing lapses in its ability to observe the universe, according to NASA officials. The storied telescope, which has captured breathtaking images of the cosmos for 34 years, has traditionally operated using six gyroscopes. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope eyes the universe in May 2009 after one of the space shuttle missions to service the space observatory. Hubble is expected to operate into the mid-2030s, with its cosmic observations providing a complement to the work of the James Webb Space Telescope and future observatories that haven’t launched yet, Clampin said. “We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs,” Crouse said, “and we think it’s a very capable observatory.”

Persons: Mark Clampin, Hubble, Clampin, Patrick Crouse, Crouse, ” Clampin, James Webb, “, ” Crouse Organizations: CNN, Hubble, NASA, Astrophysics, NASA's Hubble, Goddard Space Flight, James Webb Space Telescope Locations: Greenbelt , Maryland

☆ Microsoft’s AI deal under federal investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Any investigations would focus on whether the companies have used their dominant positions in the AI industry to harm competition. Microsoft, Inflection and Google didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment; Nvidia and OpenAI declined to comment. For years, technology critics and regulators have worried that major tech companies may be monopolizing entire sectors of the economy. One way for tech giants to wield anticompetitive influence in the AI sector, critics say, is through exclusive partnerships with AI startups. Those types of deals, including Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, is the subject of an ongoing study by the FTC announced in January.

Persons: OpenAI, Inflection’s, Google didn’t Organizations: Washington CNN, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Justice Department, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, CNN, of Justice, ’, European Union, Apple, Meta Locations: United States

☆ EV slump, Hertz fire sale take used Teslas to 'no haggle' $25,000 price
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Bob Woods | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Also, some used EVs are eligible for up to $4,000 in federal tax credits , and several states offer tax credits or rebates. Although as with buying any used car — from manufacturers and independent dealers, online marketplaces or private owners — there are pros and cons. The Hertz Car Sales website "Shop EVs" button recently listed 1,475 of the 1,638 used EVs listed as "Hertz Certified." A March study by automotive research firm iSeeCars found that the average used car price was down 3.6% from last year, though used EV prices had plummeted 31.8%, equating to $14,418 in value. A follow-up question — "Can you tell me about 2022 Tesla Model 3s being sold by Hertz Car Sales?"

Persons: Hertz, —, iSeeCars, Elon, Karl Brauer, Brauer, Yossi Levi, Guy, Tesla, Carvana, Edmunds, ChatGPT, Hertz's, Matt Quinn, CarGurus, Eugene Park Organizations: Hertz, EV, Hertz Global Holdings, U.S, Bolts, Car, Hertz Tesla, Tesla, ChatGPT, Hertz Car Locations: U.S, Massachusetts, Colorado, Edmunds, CarGurus

☆ Former N.J. Attorney General Takes the Stand in Menendez Bribery Trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Tracey Tully | Benjamin Weiser | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

New Jersey’s former attorney general, Gurbir S. Grewal, took the stand on Thursday afternoon in Senator Robert Menendez’s bribery trial, becoming the most prominent official to testify against the senator, a fellow Democrat. Mr. Grewal was expected to offer details about telephone calls from Mr. Menendez and a brief meeting the two had in September 2019 in the senator’s office in Newark. Being called as a witness in a criminal trial was an unusual role for Mr. Grewal, a former federal prosecutor who now leads the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement division. Mr. Menendez turned to look directly at Mr. Grewal as he walked slowly to the stand. Mr. Uribe, who was charged last year in the alleged bribery conspiracy, pleaded guilty in March and is now cooperating with prosecutors.

Persons: Gurbir S, Grewal, Robert Menendez’s, Menendez, Mr, Jose Uribe, Uribe’s, Uribe Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange, Prosecutors Locations: Newark

Learn moreThe Oklahoma Sooners are attempting to snag their fourth consecutive win at the Women's College World Series this year, but the Texas Longhorns are proving to be worthy adversaries. Below, we'll show you how to watch the Women's College World Series finals from home. Oklahoma and Texas kicked off the finals yesterday with a game that ended in an 8-3 victory for Oklahoma. How to watch the Women's College World Series in the USThe Oklahoma vs. Texas game will air on Thursday, June 6 at 8 p.m. View at FuboHow to watch the Women's College World Series from anywhereFor those who will be traveling outside the US during Game 2 of the Women's College World Series finals, you can try keeping up with your subscriptions via VPN (virtual private network).

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☆ Alphabet's new CFO was in the middle of the GLP-1 boom. Now she's onto generative AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Alphabet announced on Wednesday that Eli Lilly Chief Financial Officer Anat Ashkenazi will be its new CFO after an almost year-long search. Shares of Eli Lilly have soared 90% in the past year and are trading at a record. When she joined Eli Lilly in 2001, she came in through the company's new venture capital division, which was co-founded by her then-spouse Ron Laufer. Fastest growth in decadesFounded in 1876, Eli Lilly has long been one of the major U.S. pharmaceutical companies. But the last couple years have marked a period of historic growth for Eli Lilly due to the exploding popularity of GLP-1s.

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☆ D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history — and likely the last. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

D-Day is more than the largest amphibious invasion in history. The US Navy now aims for enough amphibious capacity to land just two Marine brigades on a hostile shore. Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty ImagesIn World War II, the best way to stop an amphibious invasion was before the first troops stepped onto the beach. If the defender's navy and air force could destroy or turn back an invasion fleet, the landing would never take place. An enemy that has these can threaten the invasion armada and the landing force it launches as it chugs to the beach.

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☆ The politics and competition driving Disney's high stakes $60 billion theme parks expansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The next wave of Disney theme park expansion in the U.S. is primed to be in California rather than Florida. The decision requires Disney to put a minimum of $1.9 billion in theme parks, lodging, entertainment, shopping and dining within 10 years. In Florida, Disney has had a more difficult time navigating the political landscape — leading to Disney World development tie-ups. In its fiscal 2024 second quarter , Disney's Parks & Experience division, which includes theme parks, resorts, cruises, hotels, and consumer products grew sales by nearly 10% to $8.93 billion and operating income by more than 12% to $2.29 billion. "Comcast's exposure to, and reliance on the Theme Parks segment is about to expand dramatically," according to MoffettNathanson.

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☆ King Charles travels to mark D-Day anniversary while Prince William takes greater role
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Max Foster | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

On Thursday morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the British Normandy Memorial. Corbis/Getty Images British troops reach the shore in the early morning. Germans rained mortars and artillery down on Allied troops, killing many before they could even get out of their boats. U.S. Army Injured American soldiers wait to be moved to a field hospital after storming Omaha Beach.

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☆ F.D.A. Advisers Recommend a New Covid Vaccine Formula for the Fall
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Noah Weiland | Christina Jewett | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The unanimous vote by the 16 advisers recommends a formula aimed at combating the variant JN.1, which dominated infections in the United States in February, or a version of it. In recent weeks, JN.1 has been overtaken by descendants known as KP.2 and KP.3. is expected to formally recommend a variant target for vaccine makers for the next round of shots in the late summer or early fall. Any decision involves some educated guesswork, given that any new vaccine formula won’t be available until months after a variant becomes dominant. “It’s becoming clear that the ideal timing for a vaccine composition decision remains elusive,” said Jerry Weir, an official with the F.D.A.’s vaccine division.

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☆ The D-Day landings, in pictures
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

With him were soldiers from the US Army's 1st Infantry Division, cold and soaked from the choppy waters. It is one of the most widely reproduced photos from the Normandy landings, which laid the foundation for the Allied defeat of Germany in World War II. This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history. There were many Allied casualties that day — around 4,440 Allied troops were confirmed dead, according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, with more than 5,800 troops wounded or missing. "The coast of France this morning was certainly no photographer's party," he told Winship.

Persons: Robert F, Sargent, Higgins, Thomas Winship, Samuel Chase, Winship Organizations: US Coast Guard, US Army's 1st Infantry Division, Coast Guard Combat, Commission, Allies Locations: Normandy, France, Germany

☆ Electric air taxi maker Archer Aviation gets key FAA sign-off
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Midnight, an all-electric aircraft from company Archer Aviation, is seen at the Salinas Municipal Airport in Salinas, California, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Archer Aviation a key certification that gets the electric air taxi maker closer to eventually flying travelers, the company said Wednesday. United is working with Archer on what it would look like to enter the electric aircraft into service. Archer has partnered with automaker Stellantis to produce hundreds of the electric air taxis. On Tuesday, Joby said it plans to acquire the autonomy division of autonomous aviation company Xwing.

Persons: Archer, Adam Goldstein, Goldstein, couldn't, Andrew Chang, Joby Organizations: Archer Aviation, Salinas Municipal Airport, Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines, CNBC, FAA, Joby Aviation, U.S . Air Force, Delta Air Lines Locations: Salinas, Salinas , California, Manhattan, Newark , New Jersey

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