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☆ NFL Week 7 Sunday: Bill Belichick earns historic win, Chiefs and Eagles claim wins
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —It might have been ‘super bye week’ in the 2023 NFL season – six teams weren’t taking the field – but the action that did take place didn’t disappoint. Legendary coach joins legendary companyThe New England Patriots have had a tough time of it lately. Belichick reacts after a play in the second half of the game against the Bills. The Bills fought back in the second half and the Patriots needed a late score to win the game. David Eulitt/Getty ImagesAfter the victory, Mahomes described why his connection with Kelce has worked so well over the years.

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To win, he'll need support from nearly every House Republicans, having few votes to spare in a chamber they only narrowly control. “One person says disruption," Jordan told The Associated Press in 2017. That helped him land a coaching job at Ohio State University before his election to the Ohio legislature in the mid 1990s. I never saw, never, heard of, never was told about any kind of abuse,” Jordan told Fox News in 2018, suggesting that the allegations against him were politically motivated. Jordan repeatedly cast doubt on the outcome of the contest while organizing the House Republican response.

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Short selling involves borrowing a stock to sell it in the expectation the price will fall, then repurchasing the shares and pocketing the difference. Short interest in the U.S. market totaled $927 billion as of Thursday, according to analytics firm S3 Partners. The new rules require institutional investors to report their gross short positions to the SEC monthly and certain "net" short activity for individual dates on which trades settle. "Investment advisers will face more risk when selling short, which will harm investors, market participants, and market efficiency," said its CEO Bryan Corbett. SEC officials said the new rules, which the commission agreed upon in a 3-2 vote, support the agency's efforts to police the practice.

Persons: Jim Bourg, Gary Gensler, Gensler, Stephen Hall, FINRA, Bryan Corbett, Douglas Gillison, Chris Prentice, Michelle Price, Chizu Nomiyama, Chris Reese Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, REUTERS, GameStop, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Partners, Stephen Hall of Better, Justice Department, Thomson Locations: Washington, U.S

☆ What does the US carrier strike group near Israel bring? Tremendous firepower and an unmistakable message
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group was deployed in the eastern Mediterranean amid a growing crisis in Israel. Carrier strike groups host significant airpower and firepower, and the Ford's new technological capabilities make it a major presence. US officials announced the movement of the carrier strike group toward Israel on Sunday, the day after Hamas carried out deadly terror attacks against the US ally. The amount of firepower each vessel brings adds up, especially considering the capabilities of the air wing aboard USS Gerald R. Ford. It set out on a short maiden deployment last year and its first full deployment as part of a fully certified carrier strike group earlier this year.

Persons: Gerald R, —, Burke, Thomas Hudner, Ramage, USS Carney, Roosevelt, Bryan Clark, Maxwell, Ford, Clark, Gray, Jackson Adkins, Dwight D, Eisenhower, Bryan Goodman, William Sum, Israel Organizations: Ford Carrier Strike, Israel . Aircraft, Carrier, Service, US, Sunday, Israel, Ford, Ticonderoga, Arleigh, US Navy, Hudson Institute, Nimitz, Central Command, Hornets, EA, Electronic Attack, U.S . Navy, Pentagon, Defense, US Central Command, Hamas, British Royal Navy, Wall, US Department of Defense, Airborne Command, Control Squadron, Jackson Adkins US, US State Department, Israeli Defense Force, IDF Locations: Israel, Normandy, United States, Ticonderoga, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Wellington , Florida, Panorama City , California, Persian

☆ 3 tips for creating branded merch your customers will love, from small-business owners and marketing experts who have used it to build vibrant brand communities
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Erin Greenawald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When it comes to growing a business, there's definitely a wrong way to do branded merchandise. Insider spoke with small-business owners and marketing experts about how to use branded merchandise effectively. Your brand should still be incorporated subtly on any merchandise you're giving out or selling to customers, Hofman said. The Anti-Diet PlanUse swag as an incentive for marketing or sales objectivesSimply having customers use your branded merchandise can provide low-cost, word-of-mouth marketing. Sharon LevinKassis has used branded merchandise to encourage customers to share their experience with Product League on social media.

Persons: SBOs, —, there's, Amanda Hofman, Bryan Clayton, Vistaprint, Hofman, Moriya Kassis, Julia Guignard, Kassis, it's, Clayton, Danielle Reid, Reid, Sharon Levin Kassis, She's Organizations: Small, Service, Product League, League Locations: swag

☆ Armed with a heavyweight torpedo made to 'break ships in half,' Taiwan's first homemade submarine will represent a new threat to China's navy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The vessel's ability to carry a powerful heavyweight torpedo capable of defeating ships and submarines — the US-made Mark 48, or Mk-48 — is a real eye-catching feature. The vessel — its English name "Narwhal" and Mandarin name "Hai Kun" — is the first sub of the island's Indigenous Defense Submarine program, a top priority in Taipei. AdvertisementAdvertisementTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen receiving a submarine model in front of Taiwan's first locally built submarine, "Narwhal," during the vessel's unveiling ceremony at the CSBC Corporation shipbuilding company in Kaohsiung in September. US Navy/MC1 Michael B ZingaroOriginally designed in the late 1960s and deployed in the late 1980s, the Mk-48 torpedo was intended to counter advances in Soviet submarine technology. These considerations make the Mk-48 torpedo key.

Persons: —, Tom Shugart, who's, they're, Tsai Ing, Bryan Clark, Clark, Donald Trump, Michael B, It's, Shugart, MCSN Jaimar Carson, Huang Shu, kuang, they've, Philip Davidson, Michael B Zingaro, it's, Huang, wouldn't Organizations: China, Service, US, Center, New, New American Security, Indigenous Defense, CSBC Corporation, SAM, Getty, US Navy, Hudson Institute, Army, Pacific Command, Tomahawk, Maritime Locations: Taiwan, bulking, New American, Kaohsiung, Taipei, AFP, Los Angeles, Columbia, Soviet, Jefferson City, Beijing, China, Ukraine

☆ Armed with a heavyweight torpedo made to 'break ships in half,' Taiwan's first homemade submarine represents a new threat to China's navy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

☆ UBS upgrades shares of this entertainment conglomerate, sees nearly 20% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Deals with emerging music platforms and a move toward newer streaming payment models are set to boost Warner Music Group , according to UBS. Warner Music Group stock is down 11% year to date, providing an attractive entry point for investors, Levi wrote. Additionally, the analyst believes Warner Music Group stands to benefit as the music industry moves toward new deals designed to better reward artists. Simultaneously, these updated music streaming payment models should reduce fraudulent nonmusic streams. Despite the stock's year-to-date losses, Warner Music is up 19% over the past three months.

Persons: Levi, Bryan Castellani, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Warner Music Group, UBS, Warner Music

The legendary rock band, which has won 22 Grammys, performed for two hours inside the massive, state-of-the-art spherical venue with crystal-clear audio. Throughout the night, there were a plethora of attractive visuals — including kaleidoscope images, a burning flag and Las Vegas’ skyline, taking the more than 18,000 attendees on U2’s epic musical journey. Bono then paid homage to the late Elvis Presley, who was a Las Vegas entertainment staple. … Can you hear us?”The U2 frontman pointed into the crowd and shouted out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Iovine. The band closed its first Sphere concert with “Beautiful Day," which one three Grammys in 2001.

Persons: Bono, kneeled, ”, Adam Clayton, Bram van den Berg, Elvis Presley, Elvis, “, It’s, Oprah, LeBron James, Matt Damon, Andre Agassi, Ava DuVernay, Josh Duhamel, Jason Bateman, Jon Hamm, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Oscar de la Hoya, Henrik Lundqvist, Flav, Diplo, Dakota Fanning, Orlando Bloom, Mario Lopez, ” Bono, Paul McCartney, Macca, James Dolan’s, Dolan, Jim Dolan, Shea, Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Iovine, Jimmy Buffett’s, Larry Mullen Jr, Bram van den, Mullen, Berg, ” Berg Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Garden, New York Knicks, Rangers Locations: Las, Vegas, Las Vegas, Elvis, ”, Madison, Berg

☆ SMS marketing may cost more to set up than email, but 2 small-business founders say it's worth it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Erica Sweeney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Data indicates that people check their phones every 10 to 12 minutes and spend most of that time reading and responding to text messages. Since 2014, SMS marketing has helped GreenPal stay in direct contact with its 300,000 customers nationwide, increasing sales and engagement, Clayton said. Here's why SMS marketing can be a successful way to reach your customers. Understanding these rules is the biggest hurdle small businesses face in getting started in SMS marketing, she added. Often, businesses need to hire a company to build a custom program or use application-programming-interface services that offer SMS marketing, such as Mailchimp or Twilio.

Persons: SBOs, —, Bryan Clayton, GreenPal, Clayton, they've, Barbara Casey, Casey Organizations: Small, Service, Mobile, Consumer, SMS Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, SimpleTexting

More than 9 million merchants sell their wares on Amazon's marketplace and also supply it with steady streams of revenue. Amazon collects advertising fees for touting their products, fulfillment fees for delivery in addition to less specific "sellers' fees." Some merchants welcome the potential of relaxed seller and advertising charges, while others worry that completely dissolving Amazon's advertising services would harm their ability to reach shoppers. The FTC found that the company's fulfillment fees increased approximately 30% between 2020 and 2022. Dieterle relies on Amazon's fulfillment and advertising services to boost merchandise sales.

Persons: Mike Segar, Rick Dieterle, Dieterle, Lindsay Windham, Bryan Croft, Croft, Big, Jason Hince, Hince, Stacy Mitchell, Arriana McLymore, Matthew Lewis 私 Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Merchants, U.S . Federal Trade, Big Tech, Amazon, FTC, Taco Brands, Union, HC Brands, Big Crazy Buffalo, Facebook, Google, Big, Institute for Local Locations: Manhattan, New York City, Rights RALEIGH, North Carolina, Buffalo, Raleigh , North Carolina

☆ Leaked photos said to be a Russian submarine hit by Ukrainian missiles show severe damages that look beyond repair
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Jake Epstein | Ryan Pickrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Ukraine's attack on the Sevastopol shipyard last week left a Russian submarine in rough shape. New photos leaked to social media indicate the submarine may be beyond repair, a naval expert says. The attack damaged two vessels, including the Kilo-class attack submarine Rostov-on-Don, and was the latest in a string of assaults on the peninsula, which Kyiv has vowed to liberate from Moscow. It also published satellite imagery showing the damaged Sevastopol shipyard, with a zoomed-in view of the submarine. Britain's defense ministry cited open-source evidence in suggesting that the Minsk had "almost certainly been functionally destroyed."

Persons: submariner, Bryan Clark, Don, Clark Organizations: Service, Fleet, Conflict Intelligence Team, US Navy, Hudson Institute, Ministry of Defense, US Army Locations: Sevastopol, Russian, Wall, Silicon, Ukrainian, Black, Crimea, Rostov, Kyiv, Moscow, Ukraine, Minsk, Russia

Associated Press calculations show projected incentives will rise by more than $290 million from the $1.8 billion deal originally announced last year. The deal calls for Hyundai and battery maker LG Energy Solution to invest $7.6 billion in the Georgia plant and hire 8,500 workers by the end of 2031. It’s the largest economic development deal in Georgia history, and comes with the largest incentive package. If Hyundai didn't owe that much state corporate income tax, Georgia would instead give the company personal income taxes collected from Hyundai workers. The deal requires Hyundai to pay back a portion of the incentives if the company falls below 80% of promised investment or employment.

Persons: Pat Wilson, Wilson, Jobs, Jeff Amy Organizations: Hyundai Motor Group, South Korean, Associated Press, Hyundai, LG, Economic, Local, U.S Locations: SAVANNAH, Ga, Georgia, Ellabell, Savannah, Bryan County, U.S, United States, North America, Atlanta

☆ North Korea's new missile sub looks kind of shoddy, but the US and its allies can't afford to ignore it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On Friday, North Korea's state media announced the launch of its new "Korean-style" ballistic missile submarine. It's possibly the same Romeo sub that was being reworked when Kim visited the shipyard in July 2019. North Korea acquired some of them from China but also built some of its own. It also shows that North Korea is actively prioritizing new nuclear capabilities for its Navy. Although work would go slowly, it'll give North Korea another way to add to its nuclear strike power.

Persons: Kim Kun, Kim Jong, Kim, Bryan Clark, Tom Shugart, submariner, it's, it'll, Clark Organizations: Service, North, Sinpho, Shipyard, US Navy, Hudson Institute, Reuters, Korean, Navy Locations: Korea, North Korea, Wall, Silicon, South Korea, Japan, Koreans, Soviet Union, China, Korean

☆ Why More Baby Boomers Are Sliding Into Homelessness
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Shannon Najmabadi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Why More Baby Boomers Are Sliding Into Homelessness The aging of America means more old people on fixed incomes are overwhelmed by the high cost of housing and other financial shocks; ‘not seen since the Great Depression’Judy Schroeder became homeless after she couldn’t afford her rent on her Social Security income. She stayed at a friend’s house in Naples, above, until Hurricane Ian flooded the property. Bryan Cereijo for The Wall Street Journal

Persons: ‘, Judy Schroeder, couldn’t, Hurricane Ian, Bryan Cereijo Organizations: Social, Wall Street Locations: Naples, Hurricane

☆ Late Bardhi goal earns North Macedonia 1-1 draw with Italy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SKOPJE, North Macedonia, Sept 9 (Reuters) - North Macedonia captain Enis Bardhi's stunning free kick cancelled out Ciro Immobile's header to earn a 1-1 home draw against Italy in their Euro 2024 Group C qualifier on Saturday, spoiling Luciano Spalletti's debut as the Azzurri coach. Italy remain third in the group level on four points with fourth-placed North Macedonia although the Italians have only played three games to their opponents' four. Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali hit the post with a low shot shortly after and Bryan Cristante was denied by goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski from close range. But Bardhi did finally conjure up a late equaliser to give his side a boost before they visit bottom side Malta on Tuesday. (This story has been refiled to make clear the reference is to Spalletti's debut in paragraph 9)Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Enis Bardhi's, Ciro Immobile's, Luciano Spalletti's, Nicolo Barella, Bardhi, Spalletti, Roberto Mancini, Barella, Bojan Miovski, Sandro Tonali, Bryan Cristante, Dimitrievski, Anita Kobylinska, Ken Ferris Organizations: Italy, England, Ukraine, San, Malta, Thomson Locations: SKOPJE, North Macedonia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Macedonia, Ukraine, San Siro, Gdansk

☆ Country singer Zach Bryan is arrested in Oklahoma, apologizes on social media
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Michelle Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Country singer Zach Bryan was arrested Thursday night in Oklahoma, according to CNN affiliate KJRH and a post from the singer on social media. Bryan posted an apology on his verified social media account Thursday night. “Today I had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Emotions got the best of me and I was out of line in the things I said. I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize,” the singer said.

Persons: Zach Bryan, Bryan “, ” KJRH, “, it’s, ”, Craig, Bryan, I’m, ” Bryan Organizations: CNN, KJRH, Jail, ” CNN, Oklahoma, Patrol Locations: Oklahoma, Vinita, Craig

☆ Disney's wildest ride: Iger, Chapek and the making of an epic succession mess
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +88 min

Iger told Chapek that he lived for those "two-shower days," according to people familiar with the conversation. In January 2020, Iger told Chapek the plan was back on. During his 27 years at the company, Chapek had only attended one annual meeting — as a guest in the audience. Bob Iger, Disney CEO, during a CNBC interview, Feb. 9, 2023. WATCH: Disney CEO Bob Iger's exclusive July 2023 CNBC interviewTake the 'A'During Chapek's tenure as CEO, Disney lost more than a quarter of its market value.

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☆ Here's why private equity firm MFA is suing the SEC
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | 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 EmailHere's why private equity firm MFA is suing the SECBryan Corbett, president and CEO at Managed Fund Association, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the MFA's problems over new private equity rules, the details in the rules, and more.

Persons: SEC Bryan Corbett Organizations: SEC, Fund Association

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Managed Funds Association CEO Bryan Corbett
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Managed Funds Association CEO Bryan CorbettBryan Corbett, president and CEO at Managed Fund Association, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the MFA's problems over new private equity rules, the details in the rules, and more.

Persons: Bryan Corbett Bryan Corbett Organizations: Funds, Fund Association

Signage is seen at the headquarters of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2021. SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the rules will increase transparency and competition in the private funds industry, which oversees around $20 trillion in assets and has been accused by advocacy groups of opacity and conflicts of interest. The changes require private funds to issue quarterly fee and performance reports and to perform annual audits. Bryan Corbett, chief executive officer of the Managed Funds Association (MFA), said the rules will increase costs for investors and curb competition, he added. The other petitioners are the National Venture Capital Association, American Investment Council, Alternative Investment Management Association, National Association of Private Fund Managers and the Loan Syndications & Trading Association.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Gary Gensler, Bryan Corbett, Carolina Mandl, Jonathan Oatis, Peter Graff, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, Washington , D.C, REUTERS, Friday, Funds, U.S, Circuit, Appeals, National Venture Capital Association, American Investment Council, Alternative Investment Management Association, National Association of Private Fund, Trading Association, Gensler's SEC, Thomson Locations: Washington ,, New York

☆ Hyundai, LG to spend $2 billion more on Georgia battery plant
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution will boost their joint investment in a Georgia battery manufacturing plant by $2 billion and add 400 additional jobs, the companies and the state said Thursday. The auto manufacturing plant is scheduled to begin producing vehicles in January 2025 and will build 300,000 vehicles annually. Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis will assemble battery packs using cells from the plant, then supply them to Hyundai Motor manufacturing facilities in the United States for production of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles. Last year, Hyundai global chief operating officer Jose Munoz said the Georgia plant could eventually produce 500,000 vehicles annually, if demand warrants. Hyundai Motor in April said it had finalized a separate $5 billion electric vehicle battery joint venture in the US with partner SK On, a battery unit of SK Innovation Co.

Persons: Brian Kemp, Jose Munoz Organizations: Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy, Hyundai, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Georgia Gov, SK, SK Innovation Co Locations: Georgia, Bryan County , Georgia, United States

☆ Russia sank ships to protect a key bridge from Ukraine's naval drones. It might not be enough to keep the small exploding vessels from hitting their targets.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Russia is sinking ships to protect the Kerch Bridge to Crimea from Ukraine's naval drones. The barrier is estimated to be less than a mile in length — a small fraction of the massive 12-mile-long bridge. The ships Russia appears to be sinking were destined for the scrapyard, but could have been valuable for recycling parts. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn July, an explosion apparently caused by a surface drone rocked a section of the Kerch Bridge, wrecking the roadbed and killing two adults. With Crimea being among the most important territory for Kyiv to reclaim in the war, the Kerch Bridge is an important bond to sever.

Persons: Bryan Clark, —, Clark, Vladimir Putin, STRINGER Organizations: Service, Twitter, Russian Navy, US Navy, Hudson Institute, Getty, Russian, Kremlin, Ukrainian, Sig Locations: Russia, Kerch, Crimea, Wall, Silicon, Ukraine, AFP, Ukrainian, Kyiv, Russian, Novorossiysk

☆ A fierce naval battle 35 years ago shows how destructive another US showdown with Iran could get
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Paul Iddon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

More than 50 IRGCN and Iranian Navy personnel were killed, while the US lost one SeaCobra helicopter and its two crew members. After all, Iran has made significant changes to its naval forces and tactics over the past 35 years, becoming "much more asymmetric," according to Bryan Clark, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and expert on naval operations. Iran's naval force now consists of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, known as the IRGCN, and the regular Iranian Navy, Clark told Insider. The Iranian Navy still primarily consists of frigates and corvettes, which operate outside the Gulf, and is much more like other conventional navies. Iranian Navy warship Sahand in Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz in April 2019.

Persons: Biden, Earnest Will, Chance, Samuel B, Roberts, Bryan Clark, Clark, Nadimi, Abu Musa Island, IRGC, Morteza, Kyle Jia Iran's, weren't, Paul Iddon Organizations: Service, US Navy, US, Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, US Naval Forces Central Command, Fleet, SS, Iranian Navy, Hudson Institute, Washington Institute for Near East, Iran's Navy, REUTERS, Getty, US Marines, US Marine Corps Locations: Persian, Iran, Wall, Silicon, China, Marshall, Iranian, Gulf, Strait, Hormuz, Tehran, Iraq, SS Bridgeton, Abu Musa, Handout, Persian Gulf, Soviet Union, Lebanon, Bataan

A small town in Kansas has become a battleground over the First Amendment, after the local police force and county sheriff’s deputies raided the office of the Marion County Record. Raids of news organizations are exceedingly rare in the United States, with its long history of legal protections for journalists. At the Record, a family-owned paper with a circulation of about 4,000, the police seized computers, servers and cellphones of reporters and editors. They also searched the home of the publication’s owner and semiretired editor as well as the home of a city councilwoman. The searches, conducted on Friday, appeared to be linked to an investigation into how a document containing information about a local restaurateur found its way to the local newspaper — and whether the restaurant owner’s privacy was violated in the process.

Persons: Bryan Carmody, Jeff Adachi Organizations: Marion County Locations: Kansas, Marion, United States, Wichita, San Francisco

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