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☆ How one man’s walk across America became a journey of advocacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Brammhi Balarajan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

That day, “tiny seeds were planted,” and Ringer got a sense that he could do this one day – he could walk across America. Courtesy Holden Minor RingerCreating walkable communitiesTo prepare for his journey – which started in March 2023 – Ringer started going on longer walks, eventually doing a nine-day walk from Vancouver to Seattle. He started off the journey with a backpack full of gear, but a lot has changed over the months. The journey also opened his eyes to the intense safety risks of walking through a country that centers around vehicle use. “At the start of the walk, I was thinking – maybe I want to walk across the world next.

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BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — A man arrested last month in Connecticut in the killing of a television news anchor's mother in Vermont last February has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Claudia Voight, 73, of Windham, Vermont, died in her home Feb. 20, 2023. She was the mother of Heidi Voight, an NBC Connecticut news anchor and Miss Connecticut 2006. Law enforcement officials initially believed Claudia Voight suffered from a medical event but later determined she died from neck compression that was detectable only during an autopsy. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesAn email seeking comment on Conlon's behalf was sent Saturday to his attorney.

Persons: Shawn Conlon, Claudia Voight, Heidi Voight, Conlon, Claudia Voight's Organizations: NBC, Miss, Vermont State Police Locations: BRATTLEBORO, Vt, Connecticut, Vermont, Brattleboro, Windham , Vermont, NBC Connecticut, Miss Connecticut

☆ Congratulations, You’re the Oldest Person in Town! Please Accept This Cane.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Jenna Russell | Sophie Park | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

WHY WE’RE HEREWe’re exploring how America defines itself one place at a time. In towns across New England, antique canes or their replicas are bestowed on the oldest residents. Jan. 20, 2024For more than a century, when selectmen in Rye, N.H., honored the town’s oldest resident, the title came with a distinctive trophy: a gold-topped, ebony walking cane, engraved with the town’s name, that was theirs to keep for as long as they might live. But when the town feted its latest honorees in November — Marion Cronin and Barbara Long, born on the same day in 1921 — that cane was nowhere in sight. Instead, town officials presented a less fancy replica; the original was safely locked up in the town museum.

Persons: — Marion Cronin, Barbara Long, Edwin Grozier, ” Organizations: Boston, Boston Post, Oldest Locations: New England, Rye, N.H, Rye’s, Boston, Maine , Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode, puzzlingly , Connecticut, Vermont

☆ When my mom's house burned down, I expected the man I was dating to leave me. Instead, the tragedy fast-tracked our relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Just as I began mentally preparing myself to face the fallout alone, Bryan began packing his things. Related storiesWhen the nurse finally ushered us into her tiny white room with no windows, my mother began weeping. One night, after my mom threw a tantrum in her hotel room, I told Bryan, "You can go back to Boston any time, you know." When she threatened to kick us out of the hotel, Bryan said, "I'll take care of it," and marched down to her office. Ultimately, the experience made our relationship strongerNot even two years into our relationship, Bryan and I began looking at houses together.

Persons: Bryan, johnny, hadn't, It's, —, we've Organizations: Service, luxe Boston, refills Locations: Connecticut, Boston

☆ How the 1970s oil crisis created the right turn on red
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —In America, traveling through red lights on right turns has become a rule of the road. States introduced it as a gas-savings measure: The theory was that it would reduce idling at red lights. Right-on-red was a gas-savings tool during the 1970s oil crisis. There has been little national research in recent years on the effect of right-on-red turns on pedestrian safety. Banning right on red is not a “panacea for pedestrian safety problems,” Dumbaugh said, but could help prevent pedestrian and car accidents in busy intersections.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — New Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself leading House Republicans with a majority in name only. Approaching his first 100 days on the job, Johnson faces daunting choices ahead. “The House Republicans have the second-smallest majority in history," he said. Johnson and Trump talk often, but some of Trump’s strongest allies in the House are those conservatives pushing the speaker rightward and denying him a governing majority. “Speaker Johnson is in a 24-hour survival mode," said Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, a key Democratic negotiator on the border package.

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☆ Inside $9 billion WorldQuant's 15-year anniversary celebration in the Bahamas, with talks from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Malcolm Gladwell, plus performances from David Blaine
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Baha Mar resort in Nassau was full of quants, engineers, and data scientists the week before Christmas. Attendees heard speakers such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, author Malcolm Gladwell, and retired US Army Gen. Stan McChrystal speak on different topics, including the future of technology and history. One session featured Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert speaking on robotics and artificial intelligence with the firm's robot dog, Spot, next to him. But for those at WorldQuant looking forward to relaxing, the resort has plenty of options. Entertainment during the week also included a performance from David Blaine, the well-known illusionist.

Persons: Izzy Englander's, Igor Tulchinsky, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Malcolm Gladwell, Stan McChrystal, Marc Raibert, Magnus Carlsen, Baha, David Blaine Organizations: Baha, Business, US Army, Boston Dynamics, Hyatt, Entertainment Locations: Nassau, Bahamas, Connecticut

☆ Inside $9 billion WorldQuant's 15-year anniversary celebration in the Bahamas, with talks from Arnold Schwarzenegger, performances by David Blaine, and a $100,000 chess tournament
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Baha Mar resort in Nassau was full of quants, engineers, and data scientists the week before Christmas. One session featured Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert speaking on robotics and artificial intelligence with the firm's robot dog, Spot, next to him. Chess champion Magnus Carlsen came to play with teams from 12 different countries playing to win a $100,000 grand prize. But for those at WorldQuant looking forward to relaxing, the resort has plenty of options. Entertainment during the week also included a performance from David Blaine, the well-known illusionist.

He ultimately dismissed the juror, identified only as “Juror 186," who acknowledged making the “Gone Girl” comment, the judge said. Troconis, 49, is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and other crimes on allegations that she helped her then-boyfriend, Fotis Dulos, cover up the killing of his wife, Jennifer Dulos, in 2019. Fotis Dulos denied having anything to do with her disappearance. Jennifer Dulos had moved out of the family home in Farmington, Connecticut, and Fotis Dulos was living there with Troconis and her daughter. Fotis Dulos was a luxury home builder originally from Greece.

Persons: ”, Kevin Randolph, Michelle Troconis, “, ” Randolph, “ Said, ’, Randolph, reconvening, Gillian Flynn, Ben Affleck, Troconis, Fotis, Jennifer Dulos, Fotis Dulos, Jennifer, ” Jennifer Dulos, Hilliard Farber, Liz Claiborne Locations: Connecticut, New Canaan , Connecticut, Farmington , Connecticut, New York, Greece

Friday's phone call came one day after Netanyahu said that he has told U.S. officials in plain terms that he will not support a Palestinian state as part of any post-war plan. But the regular cadence of calls between Biden and Netanyahu, who have had a hot-and-cold relationship for over three decades, has slowed considerably. And in late 2019, during a question and answer session with voters on the campaign trail, Biden called Netanyahu an “extreme right” leader. Netanyahu argues that a Palestinian state would become a launchpad for attacks on Israel. They hold out hope Israel could eventually come around to accepting a Palestinian state that comes with strong security guarantees for Israel.

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☆ Meet the typical American moving to — and leaving — New York
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

People moving to New York are younger, make slightly more, and rent more than those leaving. 545,600 people moved from New York between 2021 and 2022, while 301,500 people moved into New York. Advertisement"When I came into office, we had a clear agenda, and then we also not only executed on that, but we actually spent money and time in marketing the city outside of just Jersey City," Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop told BI last September. The typical person moving to New YorkThose moving to New York tended to be younger than those moving away. Since many are moving to New York City, over 78% rented, and among the 22% of homeowners, the average home value was $671,900.

Persons: —, Xers, boomers, Steven Fulop, Jim, Ellen Diamond Organizations: Service, Survey, University of Minnesota's, Census, A New York, Bureau of Labor Statistics, New, New York, Hudson, Jersey City Locations: New York, New York . New York, Florida, New Jersey, New Jersey , Pennsylvania, California, A, York, New York State, New, Jersey City, Hoboken, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Jersey, New York City, Manhattan

Last November, a state judge threw out the results of the Sept. 12 Democratic mayoral primary in Bridgeport and ordered a new primary to take its place. Here’s a look at what to expect on election night:PRIMARY DAY, PART 2The special do-over Democratic primary for mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, will be held on Tuesday. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOTThe Associated Press will provide coverage for the special Democratic mayoral primary in Bridgeport. It was 17% of registered party members in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary, down from 21% in the 2019 primary. Turnout for the first Democratic mayoral primary on Sept. 12 was about 17% of registered Democrats in Bridgeport.

Persons: Joe Ganim, Ganim, John Gomes, Gomes, David Herz, Lamond Daniels, Sen, Marilyn Moore, Joe Biden, Ganim eked, it’s Organizations: WASHINGTON, Democratic, Voters, Bridgeport, Press, WHO, AP Locations: Bridgeport , Connecticut, Bridgeport, City Hall, Connecticut

☆ Salmonella: Cases almost double as CDC expands warning of infections linked to recalled charcuterie meats
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Amanda Sealy | Jamie Gumbrecht | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —As cases of salmonella infections linked to recalled charcuterie meats double, the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention expanded its warning in a new food safety alert on Thursday. That’s almost double the cases from the last update on January 5th where 24 illnesses and five hospitalizations had been reported in 14 states. The CDC cautions that the true number of illnesses is most likely higher and could also be in present in other states. The warning is now also being expanded beyond one specific lot number of Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler. Fratelli Beretta recalled more than 11,000 pounds of the charcuterie meat products earlier this month, but only one specific lot code.

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"When you see the news of a Wall Street employee or any highly paid professional dying this way, it obviously wakes you up." Wall Street is all about relationships, which often means spending big money to show people a good time. "That's been the Wall Street playbook for many, many years, and I don't think it has changed." On the other side of the coin is Wall Street, where a history of drug use can haunt working professionals for years. AdvertisementLaird thinks Wall Street firms could learn a thing or two from other industries when it comes to their response to addiction.

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The nanny, Lauren Almeida, testified in the trial of Michelle Troconis, who was the girlfriend of Dulos’ estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. She never not answered her phone,” Almeida testified in Superior Court in Stamford, Connecticut. Jennifer Dulos had moved out of the family home in Farmington, Connecticut, while Fotis Dulos continued living there with Troconis and her daughter. Almeida testified that she and Jennifer Dulos had become afraid of Fotis Dulos, after Jennifer Dulos in 2017 found out about his affair with Troconis. Police said they later recovered some of the bags and found clothing, zip ties and other items with Jennifer Dulos’ DNA on them.

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☆ King Charles’s Prostate Treatment Is Common Among Men His Age
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Gina Kolata | More About Gina Kolata | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

King Charles III will have a procedure to address an enlarged prostate at a hospital next week. The 75-year-old British monarch’s diagnosis is common among men his age, and experts say that typical treatments are not dangerous. An enlarged prostate, known also as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a noncancerous condition that occurs frequently among older men. By age 60, more than half of men have at least mild BPH symptoms, which include difficulty urinating and a sense of urgency to urinate. The same thing happens in men, Dr. Albertsen said, and at the same age.

Persons: King Charles III, Peter Albertsen, Albertsen, ” Organizations: University of Connecticut

CHAOTICThe past week turned into a trap-filled slate for the AP Top 25 teams. But with 15 ranked teams losing last week, that insulated some teams from falling as much with everyone around them also stumbling. RISING AND SLIDINGTen teams moved up in this week's poll, with the Bears' jump of five spots marking the biggest of the week. 14 Illinois each fell four spots, while a total of nine teams slid from last week's poll. ___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season.

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Houthi rebels fired a missile, striking a U.S.-owned ship Monday just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, less than a day after they launched an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The attack on the Gibraltar Eagle, later claimed by the Houthis, further escalates tensions gripping the Red Sea after American-led strikes on the rebels. Since November, the rebels have repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea, saying they were avenging Israel’s offensive in Gaza against Hamas. “The most dangerous thing is what the Americans did in the Red Sea, (it) will harm the security of all maritime navigation,” Nasrallah said. However, U.S. sailors have received combat ribbons for their actions in the Red Sea — something handed out only to those who face active hostilities with an enemy force.

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Local restrictions in Michigan derailed more than two dozen utility-scale renewable energy projects as of last May, according to a study by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. Nationwide, and at least 228 restrictions in 35 states have been imposed to stop green energy projects. The shift has sparked a political backlash that may escalate as more states seek to simplify getting green energy projects approved and built. But many local officials say giving states the power to site large-scale energy projects clashes with cherished U.S. political principles. In Kansas, Osage County’s moratorium on commercial solar and wind projects came in 2022 after multiple hearings.

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☆ Eisler portfolio manager Sean Gambino is spinning out of the London-based hedge fund and launching his own firm
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Read previewLess than two years after joining Eisler Capital, Sean Gambino is spinning out of the $4 billion multi-strategy firm and starting his own manager, two people familiar with the matter told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. He was one of many investors who closed down their own, smaller firms to join forces with a larger multi-strategy fund, which can offer big payouts and reduced compliance and technology headaches. Eisler will support the new firm, one of the people familiar with the matter told Business Insider, though details are still scant on the new fund. AdvertisementWhile Eisler has lost a portfolio manager to start 2024, its team is still much larger than it was a year ago.

Persons: —, Sean Gambino, Gambino, Eisler Organizations: Service, Eisler Capital, Business, Heron Bay Capital Locations: Heron Bay, Stamford , Connecticut, Europe

☆ Your tax dollars are getting spent on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, and the total is adding up
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementConnecticut was quick to experience the impact of weight loss drugs on its economy last year. Politico reported in November that the state's employee health plan was set to spend $30 million on drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Comptroller Sean Scanlon told BI that that was up from $8 million in 2020. Connecticut began testing out a method to offer those seeking weight loss drugs access to a program with online tools for weight management. In North Carolina, the State Health Plan has put a moratorium on new users of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.

Persons: Sean Scanlon, Scanlon, it's, Dale Folwell, Folwell, Shelby Livingston, Eli Lilly, that'll, Nik Modi Organizations: Service, Business, Bloomberg, Medicaid, Politico, BI, State, North, State Health, Novo Nordisk, Wall Street, University of Texas System, UT, RBC Capital Markets Locations: Connecticut, Wegovy, . Connecticut, North Carolina, Novo, Netherlands, United States

☆ US home prices jump another 5% on tumbling mortgage rates and tight supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US home prices climbed 5.2% year-over-year in November, according to CoreLogic. Falling mortgage rates and a dwindling supply have helped prop up the market. AdvertisementUS home prices have continued to climb, according to CoreLogic data, with tumbling mortgage rates helping prop up the nation's supply-starved housing market. The US housing market stagnated last year – but there have been signs of a thaw in recent months, with mortgage rates falling away from 23-year highs. Home prices rose the most in the US's northeastern region in November – with the Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey housing markets each experiencing double-digit year-over-year growth.

Persons: Selma Hepp, —, Freddie Mac Organizations: Service, Biden Administration, National Association of Realtors Locations: –, Rhode Island , Connecticut, New Jersey, Idaho , Utah, Washington

☆ I left Texas for Wisconsin and took a pay cut. It was worth it because I can now live mortgage-free.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

James McClure and his wife moved from Austin, Texas, to a smaller town in Wisconsin in 2023. Selling their home in Austin's suburbs means they can live without a mortgage in a walkable town. My wife and I just bought a house in Wisconsin. We also wanted to live somewhere with access to entertainment — music, theater, live shows — and the ability to dine out. We're planning to list the Austin house for around $500,000.

Persons: James McClure, McClure, —, Molly Ivins, Austin, She's, it's, she's, we'll, we've, I've, Lady Bird, haven't, McClure's, Bruce Springsteen Organizations: Service, BI, University of Texas, Lawrence University, Austin, Fox Locations: Austin , Texas, Wisconsin, Texas, Austin's, Austin, New York City, South, Southwest, Indiana, Southern California, North Carolina , Connecticut, North Carolina, Connecticut, Appleton, Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton ., Minneapolis

☆ Democratic senators want to keep Trump on the ballot in 2024, even as he faces potential disqualification under the 14th amendment
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe Supreme Court could soon rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be disqualified from appearing on 2024 ballots under the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. That's the answer to me, period," said Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio. Many of his potential voters are likely sympathetic to the arguments made by the former president and his allies — that disqualifying Trump via the 14th amendment is itself undemocratic. "So I hope the Supreme Court does an honorable, non-political job of evaluating the situation." "The [Supreme Court] will decide the legal issue of whether the 14th amendment applies."

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☆ People online are debunking the idea that having a large friend group is healthier, arguing 'the best' and 'most authentic' people have fewer friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA woman who said she was "the worst version" of herself when she "had the most friends" is seeking to debunk the idea that having large friend groups is best. While this can be true, she said, it's also the case that people with fewer friends can simply have "higher standards." Corbo told BI she felt compelled to share her thoughts after seeing the creator @egybestie speak on the subject last month. "I feel like people that are so sweet, loving, just deserve everything don't really have big friend groups," she said. Though Fagan conceded having large friend groups in the past had made her life "more homogenous," she said the takeaway shouldn't be to strive for fewer friends but instead to strive for fewer groups.

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