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Eight states will have constitutional amendments backed by Republican lawmakers on the November ballot designed to make clear that only American citizens can vote in elections in those states. But it’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote in elections in those states and at the federal level, and it rarely happens. Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, has long made false claims that noncitizens are voting in elections and that Democrats have helped them enter the country to cast those ballots. No state constitution in the U.S. allows noncitizens to vote. While Americans for Citizen Voting said it has no formal or informal relationship with the Trump campaign or the RNC, its chairman, Paul Jacob, said at a recent press conference that he hopes the ballot measures will help improve voter turnout.

Persons: it’s, stoke people’s, Donald Trump, ”, Jonathan Diaz, Mike Johnson, noncitizens, “, Sen, Julian Bradley, Bradley, Brad Overcash, ” Jack Tomczak, —, “ It’s, Brad Raffensperger, Diaz, Bree Grossi Wilde, Trump, ” Diaz, Grossi Wilde, Paul Jacob, ” Jacob Organizations: Republican, noncitizens, Trump, GOP, Republican National, D.C, United, Lawmakers, ”, ” Wisconsin Republican, Citizen, ” North, ” North Carolina Republican, stoke, Democracy Research, University of Wisconsin Law, RNC Locations: Idaho , Iowa , Kentucky , Missouri, North Carolina , Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wisconsin, U.S, Washington, Iowa , Missouri, Idaho, Kentucky, United States, ” Wisconsin, ” North Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina

☆ Here's why the stock market is throwing a tantrum about new inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Core inflation rose unexpectedly, dashing hopes for a bigger rate cut from the Fed. US indexes slumped on Wednesday, with the Dow dropping as much as 600 basis points in the early morning as traders took a mixed-bag of inflation data. That's the lowest headline inflation rate recorded since early 2021. On the other hand, cutting interest rates by just 25 basis points means higher for longer interest rates. "Today's inflation data cemented in a 25 basis point cut next week 50 basis points in out the window," she added.

Persons: —, Julian Howard, Gina Bolvin, Preston Caldwell, Chris Zacarelli Organizations: Fed, Traders, Service, Dow, of Labor Statistics, GAM Investments, Bolvin Wealth Management, Labor Department, Morningstar, Independent

☆ The viral nine-month cruise is ending. Here’s what it was really like on board
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Preparing for the endJoe and Audrey Martucci say they are grateful for the nine-month cruise experience, but at times they found the schedule tiring. A trip of a lifetimeGen Z traveler Little Rat Brain says Antarctica, pictured here, was her world cruise highlight. Little Rat Brain, passenger on board the nine-month cruiseThe TikTok-famous passengers are now considering how to pivot their online presences. “I don’t think anything’s ever going to have the virality of the nine-month cruise,” Fletcher says. “I’m not really sure if it will ever occur again,” agrees Little Rat Brain.

Persons: Royal, –, Angie Linderman, Linderman, Ale Kenney, Shannon Marie Lake, Anthony McWilliams –, Joe, Audrey Martucci, Joe Martucci, Bobbi Waterman, Tam, Julian Mendoza, Daniele Salvatore Arbisi, “, they’re, ”, Beth Anne Fletcher, ’ Fletcher wasn’t, you’re, ” Fletcher, Joe Martucci didn’t, TikTok, ” Oosthuizen, … ” LRB, itineraries, LRB, there’s, someone’s, Anthony McWilliams, Amike, Oosthuizen, Drake, ’ ”, McWilliams, y’all, Anthony Antoine McWilliams Fletcher, Fletcher, “ Beth Anne’s, Audrey, Shannon Lake, ” McWilliams, “ We’re, it’s, “ Truman, Brandee, aunties, It’s, ’, can’t, “ I’m, influencer Marc Sebastian, Sebastian, they’ve, ” LRB, ” Linderman, haven’t, There’s, Princess Cruises –, she’s, “ Everything’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Royal, NASA, Seas, New York City, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Vie Locations: Royal Caribbean, Miami, Shannon, American, British, South Africa, Halifax, Canada, Southampton, “, California, China, New York, LA, Antarctica, India, Portofino, Italy, Iguazu, ”, Caribbean, Belfast , Northern Ireland

☆ Wildfires keep hitting the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, forcing closures and evacuations
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Wildfires and their burn scars have made portions of the trail more hazardous and forced hikers to contend with closures on quick notice. Meanwhile, when fast-moving wildfires strike, many rural communities along the trail are finding themselves responsible for helping vulnerable hikers. “Wildfire season is lasting longer, becoming less predictable, affecting more trail, more trail users and more trail communities,” Rylee said. The signals of climate change now stick out on the PCT, said John O’Brien, a California climate scientist who grew up near the trail and hikes on it frequently. Karen Altergott passed through this burn zone in Lassen Volcanic National Park while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022.

Persons: ” Rylee, John O’Brien, ” O’Brien, Jamie Hale, Teesseling, “ We’ve, ” Thijs Koekkoek, Taime Teesseling, ” Teesseling, ” —, Karen Altergott, Altergott, Karen Altergott “, ” Altergott, “, —, They’re, ”, Becky Wade, Jeff McCabe, Becky Wade McCabe, Wade, McCabe, Shelly, Jeff McCabe's, Becky Wade “, Will Georis, Georis, ” Georis Organizations: “, PCT, Crest Trail, Klamath National Forest, University of California Locations: Sierra Nevada, California, Columbia, Portland ,, Julian, Burney , California, Stehekin , Washington, Hamburg , California, Klamath, ”, Berkeley, Mexico, Canada

☆ The yen is strengthening, but foreign investors are staying bullish on Japanese equities
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

For investors holding Japanese assets denominated in yen, the decline of the currency led to the value of their gains increasing. McManus isn't the only one who increased his exposure into the Japanese market following the early August sell-off. Before the yen started to strengthen, "Japanese investors could benefit because their lives and portfolios are denominated in yen. As a result, an appreciating yen will help overseas investors realize gains from the Japanese market as it continues its rebound. "This suggests that, if the cycle is heading towards [a] period of persistent yen strength, global investors should overweight Japan," Jefferies said.

Persons: —, we're, Janus Henderson, Julian McManus, McManus, Jefferies, Shrikant Kale, Janus Henderson's McManus, Morgan Stanley, Daniel Blake, Peter Perkins, Perkins Organizations: Toyota, Bank of, U.S, Nikkei, Bank of America, Macro Research, Partners, Federal Reserve Locations: Japan

Celebrities and Notable Faces in the Crowd at the Democratic ConventionThousands of Democrats — delegates, party members, politicians and celebrities — filled Chicago’s United Center this week to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for president and vice president. Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman Maya Harris, Tony West and Meena Harris Vice President Harris’s grand-niece Gov. After several guests highlighted Mr. Walz’s average-Joe persona and background as a football coach, he officially accepted the Democrats’ vice-presidential nomination. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota helped to introduce Mr. Walz before he took the stage, emphasizing his Midwestern roots. “America, I gave my best to you,” he said, reciting a phrase from the song “American Anthem” by Gene Scheer.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Ms, Harris, Meena, Ella, Doug Emhoff, Maya Harris, Tony West, Meena Harris, Harris’s, Gov, Gus, Hope Octavia Spencer, Rosario Dawson, Padma Lakshmi, Joe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Amy Klobuchar, Walz, Walz’s, Gwen, Tina Smith, Elizabeth Warren of, Mark Kelly of Arizona, Gabby Giffords, Arizona Julian Castro, Joaquin Castro of, Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Tony Goldwyn, Mark Hamill, J.B . Pritzker, Lil Jon soundtracked, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, “, ”, Cole, Illinois Lil Jon, Mr, Emhoff’s, Barbara, Michael Cole, Emhoff's, Gretchen Whitmer, Wes Moore, Tony Evers, Andy Beshear, Maxine Waters, California Spike Lee, Wendell Pierce, Sean Astin, Hillary Clinton, Biden, Gene Scheer, Biden’s, ” Nancy Pelosi, Joe ” Organizations: Democratic, Chicago’s, Democrats ’, Joaquin Castro of Texas Rep, J.B, Illinois, Michigan Gov, Maryland Gov, Wisconsin Gov, Kentucky Rep Locations: Minnesota, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, California, “ America

More than two weeks into Ukraine’s incursion into western Russia, Ukrainian politicians have begun talking about establishing a buffer zone there. But how much farther Ukraine might try to advance into Russia, and how long it plans to stay, is unclear, U.S. officials said. After the first week of fighting, Ukraine claimed to control almost 400 square miles of Russian territory — an area roughly the size of Los Angeles. But American officials are not convinced that Ukraine intends to hold its position in Russia long term. They have not been laying minefields to slow down a counterattack, nor have they constructed barriers to slow down Russian tanks, the officials say.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky Locations: Russia, Ukraine, U.S, Los Angeles

☆ News outlets were sent leaked Trump campaign files. They chose not to publish them
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Jon Passantino | Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The dossier included what the Trump campaign identified as Vance’s potential vulnerabilities. Instead, the first public sign of any release of private information came Saturday, when the Trump campaign went public with its announcement that it had been hacked, pointing the finger at Iranian operatives. “These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process,” Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said. As long as they’re verified and newsworthy, then they’re fair game, but motive is an important part of the story, too,” Dan Kennedy, a journalism professor at Northeastern University, told CNN. The role of the media is to act independently in this situation,” Kirtley told CNN.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, Robert, ”, Donald Trump’s, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Trump, Florida Sen, Marco Rubio, Vance, they’d, ” “, Brad Dayspring, ” Trump, Steven Cheung, Roger Stone, Hillary Clinton’s, newsrooms, Hunter, “ I’ve, it’s, Clinton, rallygoers, Julian Assange, ” Dan Kennedy, ” Jane Kirtley, ” Kirtley, Neera, Biden, Robert ”, Matt Murray Organizations: CNN, Politico, The New York Times, Washington Post, AOL, Trump, GOP, Times, Post, Democratic, FBI, Republican, Iranian, Microsoft, Democratic National Committee, Wikileaks, New York Times, Univision, WikiLeaks, “, Northeastern University, Democratic National, University of Minnesota, ” Washington Post Locations: Florida, United States, Iran, Tehran, Russia, Afghanistan, Iraq

☆ Julián Álvarez seals Atlético Madrid move from Manchester City in reported $104m deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Ben Morse | Patrick Sung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Julián Álvarez has signed for Atlético Madrid from Manchester City in reported deal worth approximately $104 million, the Spanish club announced on Monday. According to British media, Atleti will pay an initial $82m (£64m) for Álvarez, with a further $22m (£17m) in potential add-ons. CNN has reached out to City and Atlético to confirm the reported transfer fee. “New challenges, with the same people as always,” Álvarez posted on Instagram after sealing his move to the Spanish capital. Álvarez initially signed for City in 2022 having impressed with River Plate back in Argentina.

Persons: Julián Álvarez, Atleti, Atlético, ” Álvarez, Álvarez, ”, Stephen Nadler, Diego Simeone, Alexander Sørloth Organizations: CNN, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, City, Citizens, “ Manchester City, Copa América, Olympic, Atlético, Villarreal, La Liga, Champions League, Liga Locations: Spanish, Argentine, City, Álvarez, Argentina, “ Manchester, Norwegian

☆ USWNT 1 Brazil 0: Mal Swanson’s goal helps USWNT win its first Olympic gold medal in 12 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Jeff Rueter | Steph Yang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Despite a late push, she could not help her side finally overcome a USWNT in a gold medal match. After a cagey first half of today’s final, Swanson finally found space beyond the back line to break open a deadlocked match. It was a sequence worth of winning a gold medal and a fine way to mark a player’s 100th cap. But now, with a gold medal tucked under her arm, she definitely has the cachet to make whatever changes she wants. Hayes led the U.S. to its fifth Olympic gold medal.

Persons: Mallory Swanson, Korbin Albert, Swanson, Lorena, Marta, Ludmila, Seleção, Lindsey Horan, Alyssa Naeher, Jeff Rueter, Steph Yang, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Smith, Rodman, Carl Recine, Albert, IT'S MALLORY SWANSON, ike, oster, oots,, ince, ade, aris G ames., alf, hroughout, razil, inger, ong, unger, hape, hird, ames, ike H, J ane C ampbell, Organizations: U.S, women’s, Brazil, Triple, Getty, Portland Thorns, TEAM USA, FIRST, ust, aris G, eff Locations: U.S, Brazil, Brazilian, —, jubilation, arta

☆ How New Zealand's fastest speed climber trains for the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Maggie Cai | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We follow Julian David, who is representing New Zealand in men's speed climbing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He's gearing up for one of his last events before the Games, the IFSC World Cup in Chamonix, France. For the very first time, speed climbing will be judged as a stand-alone event at the 2024 Olympics, and the pair are the first from New Zealand to qualify. Sam Watson broke his own world record of 4.79 seconds at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a time of 4.74 seconds. At the time of publishing, this narrows their difference to 0.5 seconds.

Persons: Julian David, Rob Moore, Julian, Sarah Tetzlaff, Sam Watson Organizations: New Zealand, Paris, Games, Business Locations: New, Chamonix, France, New Zealand

☆ Victims of sexual assault in Coast Guard call for major changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Morgan Rimmer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Five former and current members of the US Coast Guard testified before a subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Thursday about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment while serving and called for major changes to how the Coast Guard handles reports. It’s the first to be released out of a string of ongoing government inquiries triggered by CNN’s reporting on a secret Coast Guard probe into sexual abuse at its prestigious Coast Guard Academy. “It’s the exact same story, and the Coast Guard is just saying, ‘It’s OK.’ I’m tired of the words,” Ward said. Action actually has to be taken in order to do it.”In closing, Ward told the committee, “I loved the Coast Guard. But there is a certain part of the Coast Guard that is completely broken.”

Persons: Meghan Lori Klement, Klement, “, ”, ” Klement, Julian Bell, Crystal Van Den Heuvel, Den Heuvel, Van Den Heuvel, Shawna Christine Ward, I’m, ” Ward, “ I’m, Ward Organizations: CNN, US Coast Guard, Senate Homeland Security, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Academy

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz and Noah Lyles’ moment in 100m
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Mark Cooper | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

TV: PeacockWhat to watch: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the seventh time — and second on the clay of Roland Garros — for the men’s singles gold medal. His only Olympic medal, a bronze, came in 2008. GO DEEPER Why is Team USA struggling in the Olympic gold medal count? Cycling hits the roadAnna Kiesenhofer earned Austria’s first Summer Olympics gold medal in 17 years when she won in 2021. But Katie Ledecky accomplished something only one other woman has in Olympic history by winning her ninth gold medal.

Persons: It’s, Noah Lyles, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Roland Garros, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Lyles, Hannah Peters, Yu, ” Lyles, Kishane Thompson, Marcell Jacobs, Fred Kerley, Canada’s Andre De Grasse, Sarah Sjöström, Gretchen Walsh, Bobby Finke, Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen, A’Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Satou Sabally, Anna Kiesenhofer, Austria’s, Dimitar Dilkoff, Austrian Anna Kiesenhofer, Italy’s Elisa Longo Borghini, Australia’s Grace Brown, Great Britain’s Anna Henderson, Chloe Dygert, —, KATIE LEDECKY, 💪 Organizations: Paris Games, NBC, U.S, Netflix, Olympics, Team USA, USA Network, Telemundo, Germany, Belgium, Dallas Wings, Japan, Cycling, Getty, CNBC, United, ust, aris Locations: Paris, Alcaraz, Tokyo, Jamaica, United States, U.S, Australia, France, Belgium, Germany, Japan, AFP, Austrian, oman

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Track and field picks up, while Léon Marchand returns to the pool
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Team events continue, with men’s soccer beginning its quarterfinals. Canada is one of a handful of countries that could challenge the U.S., the reigning Olympic gold medalist in men’s basketball. GO DEEPER Argentina to play France in Olympic men's football quarter-finalsThursday highlightStop what you’re doing right NOW and watch Simone Biles on floor! It marked Biles’ sixth Olympic gold — the most of any U.S. gymnast. Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade claimed silver and the United States’ Suni Lee, who won Olympic gold in the event at the Tokyo Games, took bronze.

Persons: Celine Dion, —, Brian Pintado, Yang Jiayu, Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo, Gudaf, Nia Akins, Allie Wilson, Juliette Whittaker, Athing Mu, Marchand, Smith, Regan Smith, Kaylee McKeown, Léon Marchand, RJ Barrett, it’s, Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Alexandre Lacazette, Jean, Philippe Mateta, Julian Alvarez, Nicolás, Simone Biles Organizations: Olympics, Stade de France, NBC, La Defense, Frenchman, Spain, Getty, Toronto Raptors, Olympic, Australia, Games, Saint, Argentina –, Telemundo, Argentina, France Locations: Paris, Tokyo, Ethiopia, France, Canada, men’s, Sydney, basketball, Spain, Montigny, Morocco, Argentina, Argentina – France, United States, The U.S, Olympic

☆ Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When Andy Murray announced he would retire from professional tennis after the Paris Olympics, the script seemed to be set. I was emotional because it’s the last time I will play a competitive match,” Murray told reporters after the match. Murray climbs to his friends and family after winning the Wimbledon title in 2013. Anja Niedringhaus/Pool/Getty ImagesHis best professional year was arguably 2016, though, where Murray won his second Wimbledon title and became the world No. — Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 1, 2024But Murray will clearly miss tennis and tennis will miss Murray: his dedication, his famous roar and his stoic mom who always seemed to be cheering her son on from the stands.

Persons: Andy Murray, Murray, American’s Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Dan Evans, Roland Garros, Julian Finney, Murray couldn’t, “, ” Murray, Craig Prentis, Jamie, Judy, ”, Rafael Nadal, David Nalbandian, Tom Jenkins, Roger Federer –, –, Anja Niedringhaus, Injuries, Federer, Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Evans, “ It’s, Williams, — Andy Murray, @andy_murray Organizations: CNN, Paris Olympics, Getty, Olympics, Wimbledon, Rio, tennis Locations: Dunblane, Scotland, Spain, London, Paris

☆ How to survive Phoenix heat: Icy body bags and mobile coolers
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Bill Weir | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“Buy the bigger ice machines,” Phoenix Fire Captain Robert McDade tells emergency managers who call for advice from around the world. “Be willing to change what you’ve done.”An unhoused man finds little respite from the heat in the shade of a bus stop in Phoenix. Phoenix first responders are stocking body bags filled with ice to treat victims of heat stroke, bringing their core body temperature down on the way to the hospital. Julian Quinones/CNNFirst responders at Fire Station 61 are treating more victims of heat illness as temperatures soar in Phoenix. Every summer we learn, and we improve.”A heat respite center at Burton Barr Central Library just north of downtown Phoenix.

Persons: it’s, Coroners, “, Robert McDade, Julian Quinones, CNN McDade, McDade, ”, ” McDade, John Prato, Kate Gallego, we’ve, ” Gallego, didn’t, Evelio Contreras, Katie Hobbs, Eugene Livar, Arizona’s, there’s, Jennifer Vanos, Vanos, MaRTy ”, CNN Evelio Contreras Organizations: CNN, Phoenix, Harvard, Phoenix City Council, Burton Barr Central Library, CNN Arizona, Arizona State’s School of Sustainability, Vanos Locations: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Chicago, Albuquerque, Arizona, ”

☆ CFRA raises S&P 500 outlook, sees 11% gain over the next 12 months
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CFRA Research sees more upside for the benchmark S & P 500 over the next 12 months, even if the risk of near-term profit taking looms. The higher forecast implies a year-end target of 5,770 for the S & P 500, or a 4.5% uptick from Wednesday's close for the benchmark. Stovall's previous year-end S & P 500 target called for 4,940. A combination of more stable supply-and-demand dynamics coupled with a widening of market gains supports the more bullish outlook, CFRA said. The S & P 500 has a roughly 14% gain this year, compared to the Nasdaq Composite's roughly 15% advance.

Persons: Sam Stovall, Evercore's Julian Emanuel, CFRA, Russell Organizations: Research, Federal Reserve, Nasdaq Locations: Wednesday's

☆ London's hedge fund rich are looking to avoid new taxes by relocating to Milan and Dubai. People who have made the move tell us what it's like.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementSeveral cities have been trying to take advantage of the new policy, including Dubai, Milan, and more. A recently relocated hedge fund manager in Milan is planning to visit London or New York six or seven times a year going forward. "The best type of knowledge comes from people, from frequent interaction with people," said a Milan-based hedge fund manager. Several people — based in spots such as Dubai, Milan, and Zurich — mentioned that people early in their careers should still prioritize working in the biggest cities though. Moving to the Middle East just to interact with fellow UK ex-pats doesn't add much diversification to a portfolio manager's life.

Persons: —, Julian Robertson, Muyshondt, Elena Partners, Steve Cohen's Point72, Sebastian Dickgiesser, Girish Chouhan, aren't, COVID, I'm, Alfonso Peccatiello, he's, Darren Wolf, abrdn, It's, Wolf, Zoom Organizations: Service, Tyrian Investments, Business, Labour, Henley & Partners, United Arab, Eisler Capital, Capstone Investment Advisors, Getty, London, Investors, —, pats Locations: New York, Cascais, Portugal, Lisbon, London, Florida, Hong Kong, Dubai, Milan, China, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Point72, Girish Chouhan Dubai, Abu Dhabi, India, East, Europe, Madrid, Zurich, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Brera, —, Milan's Brera, UAE

But, as events this week in Paris have once again shown, when it comes to women’s skating, Japan’s teenage girls are on fire. Fourteen-year-old Coco Yoshizawa’s late surge helped her beat compatriot Liz Akama, 15, to the gold medal at La Concorde Urban Park, Paris on Sunday. Sakura Yosozumi, then 19, and Kokona Hiraki, then 12, topped the 2021 Tokyo women’s park event. “Since there’s no age limit for skateboarding at the Olympics, any youngsters can compete,” Hiraki, the youngest Olympic medalist since 1936, told CNN in July. Lars Baron/Getty ImagesSkewing youngJapan aside, women’s skateboarding across both categories is dominated by teenage athletes.

Persons: Coco Yoshizawa’s, Liz Akama, ” Yoshizawa, Yuto Horigame, Jagger Eaton, Nyjah Huston, Horigame, Momoji Nishiya, Sakura Yosozumi, Kokona Hiraki, Brown, ” Hiraki, Julian Finney, ”, Junnosuke Yonesaka, Yonesaka, “, ” Akama, Lars Baron, Rayssa Leal, Cui Chenxi, Zhang Haohao, ’, China’s, Mazel Paris Alegado, Trew, Hiraki –, –, it’s Organizations: CNN, Team Japan, Concorde Urban, “, Paris Olympics, Tokyo Games, Urban Sports, Olympic, Concorde, Getty, Japan, Association, Paris, Asian Games Locations: Japan, Paris, Tokyo, France, China, Philippines

☆ TikTok is betting its future on e-commerce. Should it?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Dan Whateley | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

From conversations with e-commerce analysts, TikTok Shop partners, sellers, and creators, it's clear that Shop is growing steadily in the US and driving meaningful sales for some brands. TikTok Shop is also showing strong momentum in regions outside the US that have embraced social shopping more, like Southeast Asia. Order-tracking platform Route saw global order volume on TikTok Shop grow a modest 35% between January and June. AdvertisementWhat's working for TikTok ShopWell-timed promotional campaigns and live selling have bolstered TikTok Shop's growth this year, agency sources told BI. TikTok Live has become an e-commerce hub for all types of sellers, including pre-owned luxury retailer What Goes Around Comes Around, which has a streaming studio in its store.

Persons: —, influencers, TikTok, it's, It's, Nicole Rechtszaid, Steele, Pena, Rechtszaid, Dan Whateley, Julian Reis, SuperOrdinary, Reis, we've, Michael Yamartino Organizations: Service, Business, TikTok Shop, TikTok, Ghost Agency, Amazon's, livestreams Locations: Southeast Asia, Paris, Maybelline New York, Asia, China

☆ Tom Aspinall: From ‘one of the lowest points’ of his life to interim UFC heavyweight champion, the rise of British fighter
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Five wins to open his UFC career had Tom Aspinall on course for a title shot. A kick from Aspinall connected with Blaydes’ leg and the British fighter dropped to the canvas, clutching his knee in pain, with the fight ending prematurely. The UFC is seen as the pinnacle of MMA and therefore comes with increased attention, but Aspinall was unfazed. Aspinall says it will be "great" co-headlining UFC 304, an event featuring British fighters competing in each bout. Aspinall says that he feels like "the best in the world" despite holding the interim heavyweight title.

Persons: Tom Aspinall, Curtis Blaydes, Aspinall, Blaydes, ”, ” Aspinall, Julian Finney, I’ve, I’m, Curtis, Tom, Chris Unger, it’s, ” ’, “, …, you’ll, he’s, ’, ’ ” Aspinall, Marcin Tybura, Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, Jones, Sergei Pavlovich, Pavlovich, Henry Cejudo, Georges, Pierre, ” Cejudo, “ What’s, doesn’t, Cooper Neill, Aspinall’s, Leon Edward’s, Belal Muhammad, It’s, You’re Organizations: CNN —, UFC, O2, CNN Sport, “, Manchester, British, YouTube, ” CNN Locations: London, British, New York’s, Manchester

☆ To understand what's going on in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' read this quick recap of what's happened with the 'X-Men' characters since 2000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewHugh Jackman has finally returned to play the iconic Marvel hero Wolverine, AKA Logan, in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Deadpool and Wolverine first crossed paths in 'X-Men: Origins - Wolverine'Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in "X-Men: Origins - Wolverine." Advertisement"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is infamous among fans for its terrible depiction of Wolverine's history and key characters from the "X-Men" universe. It was a tongue-in-cheek way of wiping "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" from the history books. Hopefully, "Deadpool & Wolverine" will live up to fans' high expectations when it arrives in theaters on July 26.

Persons: —, Hugh Jackman, Wolverine, It's, Logan, Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Fox, X, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Jean Grey, Famke Janssen, Reynolds, Wade Wilson, William Stryker, Danny Huston, Stryker, Deadpool, Michael Fassbender, Dafne Keen, Jean, He's, Yashida, Stewart, McKellen, Laura, Stefan Kapičić, Fox Reynolds, Ed Skrein, Josh Brolin, Russell Collins, Julian Dennison, Collins, Collins doesn't, Vanessa, Morena Organizations: Service, Marvel, Disney, Century Fox, Business, of Mutants, Studios Audiences, Force, Studios, Cable Locations: Logan, Canada, Japan

☆ Argentina vs. Morocco: Mascherano slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Paris Olympics opener
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The chaos kicked off in the final moments of a lengthy added time, when Argentina’s Cristian Medina headed home in the 106th minute to apparently tie the game at 2-2 - sending Argentina players and fans into raptures. Match broadcasts showed some celebrating Argentina players ducking to avoid objects being thrown by fans toward the pitch, while some Morocco supporters entered the field. “It’s the biggest circus I’ve ever seen in my life,” Argentina coach Javier Mascherano said after the game, according to Reuters. It’s not a neighborhood tournament, it’s the Olympics.”CNN has reached out to the IOC and soccer’s world governing body FIFA for comment. Men’s soccer at the Olympics is played by under-23 teams, with three overage players allowed in each squad.

Persons: Javier Mascherano, ” Soufiane Rahimi, Etienne’s Stade Geoffroy, Guichard, Argentina’s Giuliano Simeone, Argentina’s Cristian Medina, ducking, “, ” Mascherano, It’s, ”, Lionel Messi, aren’t, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Otamendi Organizations: CNN, Morocco, Paris Summer, Saint, Argentina, raptures, ”, Reuters, ” CNN, IOC, FIFA, Manchester City, Games Locations: Argentina, Morocco, ” Argentina, Liverpool, Barcelona, Paris

☆ Fox News proposes Trump-Harris debate on Sept. 17 after Biden pulls out of race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Fox News has proposed a presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on September 17. It’s not clear if that debate will still take place now that Biden has dropped out of the race. Trump has also expressed displeasure at ABC and has previously posted that he wants Fox News to host the debate instead of the Disney-owned network. In a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Trump said he “absolutely” wants to debate Harris, and “would be willing to do more than one debate, actually.”“I haven’t agreed to anything. I think debating’s important for a presidential race, I really do, you sort of have an obligation to debate.”

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☆ How the hedge fund superstar went extinct
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But for now, we're examining how the hedge fund superstar has gone extinct . The big storySo long, superstarGetty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIWhere have all the hedge fund superstars gone? AdvertisementIn years past, even rubbing shoulders with a legendary hedge fund manager was enough for aspiring fund managers to raise capital. Meanwhile, the hedge fund industry has also evolved. Aaron Weiner, a 31-year-old from Coatue, got a multibillion-dollar check from Millennium for his to-be-launched hedge fund .

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