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☆ Investors have filed a lawsuit against FTX celeb endorsers like Tom Brady, Steph Curry, and Larry David
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Nathan Mcalone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Investors have filed a lawsuit against celebs who promoted the defunct crypto exchange FTX. The suit names celebs who range from sports stars like Tom Brady and Steph Curry to Larry David. FTX, which filed for bankruptcy on Friday, had invested millions in promotions like high-profile partnerships with celebs, sponsorships including the Miami Heat's FTX Arena, and deals with finance influencers. Several finance influencers who promoted FTX have apologized to their fans in recent days, including YouTuber Graham Stephan, Insider previously reported. FTX and representatives for Brady, Curry, Ortiz, David, and O'Leary did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

Voters in Arizona have approved a ballot initiative to extend in-state college tuition to qualifying students regardless of immigration status, the Associated Press has reported. Proposition 308 will allow students, including those who are undocumented, to pay in-state college rates if they've attended Arizona high schools for at least two years. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema to Republicans like Arizona state House Speaker Rusty Bowers and former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson. The outcome signals a stark contrast and shift from Arizona's 2006 Proposition 300, which prohibited undocumented people from receiving in-state tuition and state financial assistance. More than 71% of Arizona voters at the time voted in favor of the proposition.

☆ Brian Eno Reveals the Hidden Purpose of All Art
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( David Marchese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

I think I’m still answering it. I’m absolutely fascinated by this question, because I think I have an answer, and I don’t think it has ever been well answered. Since we’re talking about how things work: How do you want your new album to work for people? You have to take that on board as being one of the things that’s happening in culture and quite different from the story that we’re generally hearing. I don’t think many people take that as seriously as I do.

☆ Community still looking for answers in violent 2011 murder of David Grubbs on Ashland, Oregon bike path
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Sarah Portney | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

It was more of an assisted medical call.”But the chief told Dateline that he thought something more might have been going on. It struck home with a lot of people that the bike path isn't safe,” Chief O’Meara said. I was afraid.”He added that he feels David’s case wasn’t given enough attention in public by police. “David did not have an enemy in this world.”Garrison’s mother, P.J., told Dateline that she remembers meeting David for the first time. He was so just naturally funny and had the gift of gab,” Garrison told Dateline.

☆ Trump sues Jan. 6 committee over subpoena compelling him to testify and provide documents
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is The Evening Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Former President Donald Trump on Friday sued the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot, arguing its subpoena seeking his testimony and documents tied to the Capitol attack was invalid. They also argued that the subpoena failed to advance a valid legislative purpose, claiming that its "purpose is partisan, not legislative — to punish President Trump, and to score political points." The Jan. 6 committee has issued dozens of subpoenas in its probe, and several recipients have mounted unsuccessful legal challenges questioning the legitimacy of the House panel. "President Trump joins Presidents of both parties in insisting that the legislative branch honor the boundaries set forth in the Constitution, instead of catering to base partisan impulses,” Warrington added. NBC News has reached out to the Jan. 6 committee for comment.

☆ Trump sues Jan. 6 committee to avoid testifying in the investigation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to support Republican candidates ahead of midterm elections, in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. November 7, 2022. Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Friday night to avoid cooperating with a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The House select committee voted unanimously on the subpoena and is demanding Trump's testimony under oath as well as records relevant to the probe into the attack. It will be difficult for the panel to secure Trump's testimony before then. Trump's lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of Florida and has not yet been assigned to a judge.

☆ Brazil's Cosan swings to loss on higher debt costs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The conglomerate, which controls companies in sectors ranging from sugarcane to logistics, lost 202 million reais ($37.70 million) in the July to September period, compared with a 3.26 billion reais profit during the same months last year. During the quarter, Cosan reported cost of debt of 679.3 million reais, a more than 90% spike year-on-year, as Brazil's interest rate peaked at 13.75%, in addition to the issuance of roughly 8 billion reais in commercial notes. Weak figures from Raizen, a joint venture with Shell (SHEL.L) that produces ethanol and sugar, also dented Cosan's bottom line, reflecting consistent price declines for its products. The figure slightly exceeded analyst estimations polled by Refinitiv of 4.08 billion reais. ($1 = 5.3579 reais)Reporting by Peter Frontini; Editing by David Alire GarciaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ LATAM Airlines posts narrower quarterly loss as fuel costs bite
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SANTIAGO, Nov 8 (Reuters) - LATAM Airlines (LTM.SN), South America's largest carrier, reported on Tuesday a narrower third-quarter net loss of $296 million, the company said in a statement, partly hit by high fuel prices. The Chile-based airline's quarterly loss this year compares to a $694 million loss during the same three-month period last year. LATAM's revenue during the July to September period rose 97% to total $2.587 billion compared to the third quarter last year. LATAM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020 after the airline was hammered during the pandemic. Reporting by Fabian Cambero; Editing by David Alire Garcia and Christopher CushingOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ LATAM Airlines posts $296 million third-quarter loss
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Brazil's Bradesco quarterly profit dips, outlook on loan provisions worsens
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Peter Frontini | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Bradesco's recurring net profit totaled 5.22 billion reais ($1.01 billion), coming in below a Refinitiv consensus estimate of 6.76 billion reais. It now expects to hold provisions in the range of 25.5-27.5 billion reais, as high interest rates have caused a deterioration in asset quality. During the July to September period, Bradesco set aside 7.27 billion reais, more than double the amount compared to a year ago. In September, Brazil's central bank paused an aggressive monetary tightening cycle, leaving its key Selic interest rate at 13.75% after 12 consecutive hikes. Its consolidated loan book grew 13.6% to 878.57 billion reais, mainly driven by credit card transactions, personal and payroll-deductible loans.

☆ NHL roundup: Devils top Flames, run win streak to 7 games
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

The Devils have won seven straight -- their longest winning streak since winning eight straight from Feb. 6-22, 2011. Golden Knights 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)Reilly Smith scored his second goal of the game 23 seconds into overtime and visiting Vegas defeated Toronto. Oilers left winger Evander Kane was stable and transported to a local hospital for a procedure following a serious left wrist laceration in the second period. After Jason Robertson gave Dallas a 1-0 lead at 3:06 of the second period, Winnipeg scored four straight goals in the frame. Dallas, which had outscored its opponents 18-6 during a three-game winning streak entering play Tuesday, seemed shellshocked following the results of the second period.

☆ Mexico not buying U.S. yellow corn as GM ban looms, Lopez Obrador says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Marianna Parraga | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The United States wanted to sell Mexico more yellow corn and Mexico declined, Lopez Obrador said in a regular news conference. "There is a market for it, but the government cannot make a purchase because we do not want GM," Lopez Obrador said, citing a lack of scientific investigation into its effects. Lopez Obrador did not specify who made the request to sell more corn, the amount of the requested sale or the time frame. Mexico is ready to halve its U.S. imports of yellow corn when the decree goes into effect and is considering direct agreements with farmers to secure non-GM yellow corn imports, the country's deputy agriculture minister said in October. Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Wednesday after the news, with the benchmark December contract down 6 cents a bushel at a two-month low of $6.61-1/2 a bushel.

☆ Watch: David Axelrod reacts to election night voting trends
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ New missions in the high north are taking US and British aircraft carriers closer to a frigid frontline with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Christopher Woody | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Throughout the war in Ukraine, US destroyers have continued "operating with allies and partners in the high north to put pressure on Russia, to make sure that they know that we're there with capable platforms," Gilday added. The British Royal Navy followed suit this spring, sending HMS Prince of Wales into the Arctic for seven weeks — the first Arctic deployment for the UK's new Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. By sending the carrier that far north, the Royal Navy sought "to push the boundaries of UK carrier operations in the cold, harsh environment," the ship's commanding officer said. British Royal NavyHMS Prince of Wales' deployment reflects the British navy's increasing investment in Arctic operations. In 2020, the British navy "recommenced" routine operations in the Arctic, according to the UK's updated Arctic strategy, released in March.

☆ DC's new movie boss says he's focused on 'hammering out the new DCU' and 'telling the biggest story ever told' in response to fan requests
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, said that he is focused on "hammering out the new DCU." He seemed to shoot down the possibility of a director's cut for David Ayer's "Suicide Squad." Gunn and Peter Safran are leading DC's new movie and TV efforts. Gunn, who's leading DC's movie, TV, and animation efforts with producer Peter Safran, said it's important to acknowledge fans but that he's focused on the future. The most recent DC movie, "Black Adam," hinted at the franchise's future with a cameo by Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman, but it hasn't yet proven to be a smash hit.

☆ Brazil's TIM reports flat Q3 profit, surge in revenue
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SAO PAULO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Brazilian telecom operator TIM SA (TIMS3.SA) on Monday reported a third-quarter net profit of 473 million reais ($91.73 million), consistent with the same period last year, and alongside strong revenue growth. TIM Brazil, controlled by Telecom Italia <TLIT.MI>, reported a 24.4% annual increase in net revenue to 5.61 billion reais, aided by the expansion in the firm's mobile phone services; accounting for roughly 92% of its total revenue. Costs, however, grew 25.5% to 2.95 billion reais, mainly due to inflationary effects on wages, bonuses and incentives, the firm said. TIM's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) came in at 2.7 billion reais, 24.5% above the third quarter of 2021. ($1 = 5.1567 reais)Reporting by Peter Frontini; Editing by David Alire Garcia and Isabel WoodfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

The Oct. 21 subpoena also called for Trump to provide testimony at the Capitol or by videoconference on Nov. 14. “We have received correspondence from the former President and his counsel in connection with the Select Committee’s subpoena," they said. A spokesperson for the Dhillon Law Group, which previously acknowledged service of the subpoena, did not respond to a request for comment. David A. Warrington, a lawyer for Trump at the firm, previously said that the firm would look over the subpoena, but did not say publicly whether Trump plans to comply with it. Trump has given signals that he's eyeing a 2024 announcement this month.

☆ FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué announces retirement, five months after split from Shakira
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

FC Barcelona soccer star Gerard Piqué announced his retirement on social media Thursday at the age of 35. The defender, who recently split with Colombian singer Shakira, has won the Champions League three times with FC Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain in 2010. Gerard Pique during a match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona, in Valencia, Spain, on Oct. 29, 2022. According to the club, Piqué joined FC Barcelona’s youth category at the age of 10. Gerard Piqué and Shakira in Barcelona, Spain, on May 30, 2015.

☆ A Juicier, Tastier Turkey, Italian Style
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Cathy Whims | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The lockdowns were still in place, and boredom had replaced the initial shock of it all. Thanksgiving was around the corner, but that year the feast would be just for my husband, David, and me plus a neighbor. That year, David arranged our garage so it functioned as an intimate yet socially distanced café for three. As for the menu, I’ve never been a fan of traditional roast turkey—let’s be honest, it’s kind of bland and dry—and for three people, even the smallest turkey wouldn’t make sense. I needed an alternative that was practical but festive enough to bring some much-needed cheer.

☆ Teva to pay $523 mln to New York as it looks to move past opioid lawsuits
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Steven Scheer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

JERUSALEM, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA.TA) will pay up to $523 million to New York State as part of a nationwide settlement of lawsuits alleging the company helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic. The settlement with New York adds an additional $300 million to Teva's total opioid payouts. James said the Teva settlement concludes the state's litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Citing "continued foreign exchange headwinds", Teva lowered its 2022 revenue estimate to between $14.8 billion and $15.4 billion from a previously forecast $15 billion to $15.6 billion. Teva expects its two branded drugs, Ajovy to treat migraines and Huntington's disease drug Austedo, to reach a combined $1.4 billion in revenue this year.

☆ Singer Davido's 3-year-old son dies in apparent drowning at his home in Nigeria
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Singer Davido's 3-year-old son died in an apparent drowning at his home in Nigeria, police said. Authorities questioned eight members of Davido's team who were at the Lagos home and released six. "Death leaves a heartache no words can heal and today, I express my deepest condolences to David and Chioma, over the death of their son," he wrote. You will grow to be greater than Me, Happy birthday, son #BIG3," the singer wrote in an Oct. 20 post. The Atlanta-born singer with more than 25 million Instagram followers is one of Africa's most prominent artists.

☆ AMD's big bet to further move beyond chips for PCs has 'gone very well,' CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

This is in addition to AMD's multiyear push around data center, a central reason we like the company's long-term prospects despite our more cautious view on chips stocks at present . Its more recent areas of focus — data center and embedded — are holding up for now while there's weakness in parts of the company's consumer-focused end markets. In the second quarter, data center revenue was $1.5 billion, up 83% compared with 2021. As mentioned, AMD expected data center revenue in its current fourth quarter to exceed the $1.6 billion it generated in the three months ended Sept. 24. Intel's next-gen data center chip, called Sapphire Rapids, has faced delays and is now set to launch next year.

CNN —Police are questioning a nanny employed by Nigerian music star Davido following the death of his three-year-old son on Halloween. The unnamed childminder was taken in for questioning along with seven other members of the performer’s domestic staff, six of whom have since been released, police have told CNN. Hundeyin said: “It appears to be drowning but we need to conduct our investigation to ascertain that.”Officers have not yet reviewed CCTV footage from the scene, Hundeyin told CNN. You will grow to be greater than Me , Happy birthday, son @davidifeanyiadeleke !!! Adegboyega Oyetola, governor of the state of Osun where Davido is from, tweeted: “Sad to learn of the unfortunate passing of Ifeanyi, son of music star, David Adeleke popularly known as @davido.

☆ Panama river cleaned up by trash-trapping wheel in a green first
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Elida Moreno | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The wheel, fueled by hydraulic and solar energy, collects the vast amounts of waste produced in the capital Panama City with its metro population of around two million people. Installed by environmental group Marea Verde, the wheel is named Wanda Diaz, in part a reference to the Juan Diaz river where it spins. Wanda Diaz launched in late September in a river basin since drenched by heavy rains, which in turn propelled plastic bottles and containers into Wanda's mechanical arms. Over five years, Marea Verde projects have slowed the spread of trash across Panama's rivers and coastlines. "We want to raise awareness that we can prevent the death of this very important river," said Marea Verde head Sandy Watemberg, expressing optimism that the wheel will help.

☆ A timeline of threats against Nancy Pelosi — from the January 6 death threats to a claim about beheading her 'jihadist style' — that preceded the attack on her husband
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A man who violently attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, may have been looking for her. Nancy Pelosi has faced several threats, including some that resulted in charges or conviction. "Nancy Pelosi is apart [sic] of a satanic cult and so are the people who work closely with her. A relative had informed her of a text Meredith sent in which he threatened Pelosi, prosecutors said. "The attacker who injured Paul Pelosi was looking for Nancy Pelosi, likely wanting to finish the job."

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