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Taylor County expects to take a direct hit from the Category 4 storm, which is expected to make landfall Thursday night. Taylor County, in northern Florida near the Big Bend region, is home to 20,000 residents, Padgett said. Follow here for live updatesAs in other spots in Florida, mandatory evacuations were ordered for Taylor County, but Padgett estimated that as much as half of his population is choosing to stay put. Uber has offered to take Taylor County residents to shelters outside the county, Padgett said. Helene is the third major storm within a year for Taylor County, Padgett said, "But we're going to endure.

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☆ Nearly 1 in 3 US adults may have an iron deficiency, study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Absolute iron deficiency can be treated with iron supplements, and functional iron deficiency is managed by treating the underlying conditions leading to it, Buckley said, adding that the long-term consequences of functional iron deficiency remain under investigation. Absolute iron deficiency was also common among older women and men, a group that may be more susceptible to the effects of iron deficiency,” he said. Even among adults without conditions that may be associated with iron deficiency – anemia, heart failure, chronic kidney disease or pregnancy – the estimated prevalence of absolute iron deficiency was 11% and that of functional iron deficiency was 15%. Only about 33% of the adults with absolute iron deficiency and 14% of adults with functional iron deficiency had a potential medical reason to screen for iron deficiency, such as anemia, heart failure, chronic kidney disease or pregnancy. However, we know that iron deficiency can cause symptoms before a patient becomes anemic, as anemia is a late-stage manifestation of iron deficiency,” he said.

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☆ Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Hilary Clarke | Caitlin Danaher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from starring opposite Laurence Olivier in “Othello” on stage and screen, to roles in “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” has died, her sons announced in a statement shared by their publicist Clair Dobbs. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. Everett CollectionSmith was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1990, and from then on was widely known as Dame Maggie Smith. She came to the notice of younger viewers as the strict but fair witchcraft teacher Minerva McGonagall in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001), also appearing in several “Harry Potter” sequels. In her later years, Smith became a role model for ageing gracefully, a process she handled with her customary charm and wit.

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☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Dell, Wynn, Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, Netflix & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Piper Sandler upgrades Accenture to overweight from equal weight Piper upgraded the IT company following its earnings report. Goldman Sachs reiterates Costco as buy Goldman says it's sticking with the stock following earnings on Thursday. Citi downgrades Dollar General to sell from neutral Citi says it sees too many competitive challenges. JPMorgan adds Best Buy to the focus list JPMorgan says it sees an "improving product cycle" for Best Buy. Bank of America downgrades HP to neutral from buy The firm says it sees slowing earnings per share growth.

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☆ An author is facing backlash for using AI to write 120 books. He says he's misunderstood.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Tim Boucher has written over 120 books using AI-generated text and images. "My books allow AI models to speak for themselves, almost like the idea of an unreliable narrator in literature," he told Business Insider. AdvertisementCreative differencesTensions between AI companies and the creative industries have been bubbling since the release of AI image generators such as Midjounrey and the rise of AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT. AI companies, including OpenAI, are facing several similar lawsuits from groups of authors and artists. He said he thought the lawsuits would put a lot of pressure on how AI companies use licensed data, which he described as a "good thing."

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☆ China's ambitions for semiconductor self-sufficiency thwarted by lack of chipmaking tools
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Anniek Bao | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Making the most advanced semiconductors requires cutting-edge lithography scanners to print the small, complex circuit designs onto microchips. But the Dutch government has banned the sale of its most advanced equipment to China. "Recreating advanced lithography systems that took ASML decades to develop and commercialize is a tall order for any individual Chinese company," Triolo said. SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Visitors learn about lithography machines at the booth of ASML at the 6th CIIE in Shanghai, China, November 8, 2023. Meanwhile, the U.S. is not only restricting China's access to chips, but trying to boost its own industry thus further widening the technological gap.

Persons: Huai, Leping Huang, ASML, John Lee, Paul Triolo, Triolo, Lee, Camille Boullenois Organizations: Nurphoto, Getty, Huatai Securities, East, West Futures, Technological, China, DGA Group, ., Chips, Semiconductor Industry Association, Boston Consulting Group Locations: HUAI'AN, CHINA, Jiangsu province, China, U.S, . Netherlands, SHANGHAI, Shanghai, Taiwan

☆ Elon Musk's Texas school opening is delayed after Ad Astra postponed an inspection for a second time
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk's Ad Astra school in Texas faces delays in opening. Ad Astra, located on a 40-acre former horse ranch, was expected to open this summer. AdvertisementElon Musk's Ad Astra school opening in Texas is getting delayed. It's not to be confused with the other Ad Astra School that Musk cofounded in 2014 alongside John Dahn. The previous Ad Astra school is now located at SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, and had 16 children enrolled in its 2021-2022 academic year.

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When my dad died, I realized life insurance was a priority, but it doesn't cover everything I need. After that ordeal, I decided to up my life insurance to ensure that my family wouldn't face the same troubles if I died unexpectedly. It was important to me that — on top of paying funeral costs — my life insurance policy also covered our home's mortgage. Unlike critical illness insurance, cancer insurance only covers costs associated with cancer. While different health insurance plans offer different treatment coverages, Aflac's cancer insurance offers supplemental coverage that covers several treatment options.

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☆ Israeli politics swirl as Hezbollah conflict ramps up
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Mick Krever | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“It’ll take him months on end to train for the job,” said Gadi Eisenkot, a highly respected former Israeli military chief and member of the opposition. Policy and domestic politics are impossible to separate in any democracy, but especially in Netanyahu’s Israel – and especially now. Remarkably, Netanyahu held a security consultation on Wednesday but did not invite his defense minister, an Israeli official told CNN. Hezbollah says that it’s attacking Israel in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza; Israel wants to get Hezbollah to stop firing even without a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. With both the Philadelphi Corridor and Hezbollah, Netanyahu’s critics have questioned why, if they were so critical, he waited months to raise the stakes over those issues.

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Deutsche Bank reinstated Dell Technologies as a buy, calling for nearly 14% upside. 7:04 a.m.: Citi says Walmart remains a top pick, hikes price target Walmart is poised for more growth ahead, according to Citi. The firm upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral and raised its price target by $66 to $395. WYNN mountain 2024-08-30 WYNN month to date — Sean Conlon 5:49 a.m.: Deutsche Bank reinstates Dell Technologies as buy The stars are aligning for Dell Technologies , according to Deutsche Bank. Analyst Matt Niknam resumed coverage of the PC maker with a buy rating and a price target of $144, which implies upside of nearly 14%.

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Eric Adams was indicted on 5 criminal charges but denies wrongdoing in language that mirrors Trump. AdvertisementNew York City Mayor Eric Adams' indictment may be unprecedented, but his rhetoric isn't. In his staunch denial of any wrongdoing, Adams is sounding eerily similar to another politician: former President Donald Trump. AdvertisementBeyond painting themselves a victim or "target," Trump and Adams struck a similar tone another topic: immigration. At a press conference in New York City on Thursday afternoon, Trump defended Adams and praised the mayor's immigration stance.

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☆ I left Goldman Sachs to plan weddings for the ultra-rich. I do 4 key things to keep my clients — and their families — happy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company. I spent a decade at Goldman Sachs, working in Singapore and Hong Kong managing key relationships by flying to a different Chinese city each day. English wasn't his first language, so he misunderstood and thought I was starting a wedding planning business. He immediately asked me to help plan his son's wedding, insisting I take a look since I knew the family well. Many of our elder clients want to see their grandchildren uphold customs they cherish, like family crests and cultural elements.

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☆ As ports strike nears, union warns that companies like Walmart, Ikea and Home Depot will be left with few to no import options
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

These companies are among the leading importers at the 14 major ports that an ILA strike would impact, according to ImportGenius. Out of the 85,000 members, 50,000 would go on strike at the 14 ports that are subject to a master contract that has not been negotiated. Separately, the Port of Montreal union affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour notice that its own three-day strike starts on Monday, Sept. 30. Robinson, tells CNBC this strike could exacerbate the U.S. port strike disruption. "We'll shut them down," Daggett said in a recent video message to union members.

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☆ AI helps uncover hundreds of unknown ancient symbols hidden in Peru’s Nazca Desert
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Archaeologists working in Peru, assisted by artificial intelligence, have discovered 303 previously unknown giant symbols carved in the Nazca Desert. A geoglyph of a humanoid with a headdress is one of the newly discovered symbols. Deciphering Nazca symbols’ purposeIt’s not clear why the Nazca people made the symbols. The bigger Nazca symbols were near networks of straight lines, squares and trapezoids etched into the earth. “Our findings suggest that their meaning is formed through their combinations,” he said, referring to the way the Nazca geoglyphs are grouped together.

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☆ Israel says it struck Hezbollah’s headquarters as huge explosions rocked Beirut
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The strike in the Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N., vowing that Israel's campaign against Hezbollah would continue. The Israeli army spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said it targeted the main Hezbollah headquarters, located beneath residential buildings. Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV said four buildings were reduced to rubble in the blast, so powerful it rattled windows and shook houses some 30 kilometers north of Beirut. Israel has moved thousands of troops toward the border in preparation. At the U.N., Netanyahu vowed to "continue degrading Hezbollah" until Israel achieves its goals, further dimming hopes for an internationally backed cease-fire.

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☆ Scientists discover hidden ancient forest on treeless island
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —No trees have grown on the windswept Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean for tens of thousands of years — just shrubs and other low-lying vegetation. “It’s very sort of windswept and barren.”The Falkland Islands are a British-ruled overseas territory over which Great Britain and Argentina fought a brief war in 1982. But the story of this hidden forest goes back even further in time than the researchers initially thought. “The Falkland Islands are currently covered by grasslands and lack native trees,” Donovan added. However, the islands are unlikely to see a return to a forest landscape anytime soon, Thomas said.

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☆ Using options to trade an index that's become a swing trader's dream
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Although it is very volatile and exhibits wild swings, in the 1-year daily chart shown below, it becomes evident how confined its movement is within a well-defined trading range. Whenever it breaches one of these levels, it quickly stabilizes in a new trading range. Based on this analysis, I am considering a bearish set-up while keeping the top of its current trading range in mind. The trade Given the bearish outlook, I'm using a call credit spread as my trade structure. If the index stays below $2,260 by the expiration date, the trade will yield an ROI of 42% on the capital risked.

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☆ 36-year-old’s Etsy side hustle brings in $220,000 a year—and costs under $40 to start: ‘You really can make a very good living’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

She started a print-on-demand shop, using Canva software to create designs for Etsy-friendly products like T-shirts and candles. Last year, Odio-Sutton opened a second Etsy shop — selling downloadable event materials, like sign-up sheets and schedule templates — that's brought in $17,200 in sales so far in 2024. I'll batch design 10 candle labels one day, then make the listings for them on Etsy the next day. I follow what I'd call a template method: I do a lot of black-and-white designs, a lot of plain text. Then, if I have a template that sells really well, I'll just go in and swap in new words.

Persons: they've, Emily Odio, Sutton, She'd, She's, that's, —, I'm Organizations: CNBC, Gold City Ventures Locations: Melbourne , Florida, Sutton, Odio, U.S

☆ Harris heads to the US southern border, looking to close a polling gap with Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Priscilla Alvarez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Advisers to the vice president remain concerned about the gap between the candidates on immigration. Trump alluded to his current polling edge Thursday as he slammed his rival ahead of her visit to the border. Harris plans to use her trip to the US-Mexico border to slam Trump for scuttling the bipartisan border deal and lean into her work as attorney general of California, a border state, a campaign aide said. Adrees Latif/REUTERS/REUTERSAn early strategyThe Harris campaign signaled early on that it planned to counter Trump’s attacks on the vice president and the administration’s handling of border security. Harris previously visited the border as vice president and has cited her work as a border-state senator and state attorney general.

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☆ Proto’s hologram boxes can beam ‘3D’ video into your living room
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Billing itself as the world’s “first holographic communications platform,” US startup Proto is beaming life-size, “3D” video into universities, hotels and medical centers. The boxes can reproduce pre-recorded video as well as a live feed, and any 4K camera, including an iPhone, can be used as the source. Nussbaum, whose background is in radio and podcasting, started Proto in 2018. In 2023, video of actor William Shatner was beamed from Los Angeles to the Advertising Week APAC event in Sydney, Australia. A similar technology launched by Dutch company Holoconnects has been deployed at hotels in Scandinavia, and used for advertising by BMW.

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☆ The case for an economic bumpy landing ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailThe case for an economic bumpy landing aheadAcademy Securities' Peter Tchir and CNBC's Rick Santelli discuss China's monetary stimulus measures, the U.S. economy and the Fed's balance sheet.

Persons: Peter Tchir, Rick Santelli Organizations: Securities Locations: U.S

☆ 4 steps workers should take when their companies announce 5-day RTO, according to an employment lawyer
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Companies requiring 5-day RTO will lose valuable employees, says Craig Levey, an employment lawyer. Levey lays out four steps employees can take if their company announces an RTO policy. Here are the steps I'd take if a client came to me about their company switching to a five-day RTO policy:1. Related storiesWell-written employment agreements will include a clause providing the employer with the flexibility the amend any and all terms. But if you have some leverage, you can negotiate into your employment agreement that you're going to be working remote or hybrid.

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☆ EEOC says Globe Life "created, condoned" a work environment that is hostile and abusive to women
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Susan Antilla | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Federal agency finds Globe Life tolerated nonconsensual touch, unwelcome genital exposure, sexual quid-pro-quos at top agency. EEOC says agents at the Globe Life agency were employees, not contractors. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has found that Globe Life tolerated a "pervasive pattern of harassing conduct" against women at one of its top-producing sales agencies. American Income Life is one of five wholly owned subsidiaries of Globe Life that sell life, accident, and supplemental health insurance. Globe Life disclosed that risk in its filing this morning with the SEC and said it would fight any such lawsuit vigorously.

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☆ I quit my job because of an RTO mandate. I never want to work in an office again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Jennifer Oliva quit her job after a return-to-office mandate in Fall 2021. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Oliva, a 54-year-old who quit her job after receiving an RTO mandate. I was happier even though I was technically on the clock and logged in for more hours working from home. In November, I asked my boss again if I could work a hybrid schedule and only come into the office a few days a week. I work many more hours than when I worked my network TV job, even factoring in a commute, but I can spread out the work throughout the day.

Persons: Jennifer Oliva, —, I, I'd, I'm, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, lhaas Locations: New York City, Washington

☆ Austin believes casualties in all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could ‘equal or exceed’ those in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Shania Shelton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Friday of “devastating” consequences if Israel engages in an all-out war with Hezbollah, telling CNN in an exclusive interview that casualties would “equal or exceed” the number in Gaza. “An all-out war between Lebanese, Hezbollah and Israel would be devastating for both Lebanon and Israel. And again, we anticipate that we’d see a number of people displaced, casualties that, you know, equal or exceed what we’ve seen in Gaza,” Austin told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. Asked by Blitzer if continued US aid to Israel undermines Washington’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon, Austin on Friday reiterated the long-standing alliance. “We’ve been clear from the very beginning that that we’re going to support Israel in its efforts to defend itself,” Austin said.

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