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☆ 'Disclaimer' has a shocking twist ending that centers on an intense sex scene. Star Leila George breaks down filming 2 very different versions of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Star Leila George spoke to BI about filming two versions of the pivotal scene. Leila George in "Disclaimer." AdvertisementThe 'Disclaimer' ending's twist hinges on dual versions of one sex scene, both performed by Leila GeorgeLouis Partridge and Leila George in "Disclaimer." For George, it was important to know that any sex scenes she was doing were essential to the story and not gratuitous. Advertisement"Everyone is safe as long as you're following the moves that you've pre-planned," George said, likening coordinated sex scenes to fight scenes or dance scenes.

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☆ Gold ticks lower but holds near key $2,700 level
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Argor Heraeus SA-branded one kilogram gold bars are arranged for a photograph at the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society in Hong Kong, China. Gold prices eased on Friday but hovered around the $2,700 level, as traders assessed the impact of Donald Trump's presidency and its implications for the U.S. interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,697.19 per ounce as of 0251 GMT and was headed for a weekly loss. Gold prices are marginally pressured due to the market's uncertainty over U.S. political and policy developments, said Kyle Rodda, financial market analyst at Capital.com. Spot silver fell 0.8% to $31.75 per ounce, platinum fell 0.2% to $994.80 and palladium shed 0.21% to $1,022.36.

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☆ Sales of 'The Handmaid's Tale' rose nearly 7,000% this week on Amazon — but 'Melania' takes the No. 1 bestseller spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sales of "The Handmaid's Tale" surged by nearly 7,000% on Amazon as of Thursday, CNN reported. "Melania," the memoir by Melania Trump. 1 book on Amazon's Best Sellers list as of Friday afternoon was Melania Trump's memoir "Melania," which came out last month. AdvertisementIn the foreword to her book, Melania Trump wrote: "I believe it is important to share my perspective, the truth, especially in these times of division and uncertainty. AdvertisementGeorge Orwell's "1984," which warns of the rise of totalitarianism, rose 250% in Amazon sales.

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☆ Amy Coney Barrett: Meet the last best hope for Supreme Court liberals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Joan Biskupic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

CNN —Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett stands apart. And that is why Barrett has become the best hope for what remains of the liberal wing, particularly after Trump’s election victory. As Trump returns to the White House, the Supreme Court may be even more positioned to check the balance of powers. Nonetheless, progressives have few options, and an uncertain horizon, and cannot help but imbue Barrett with hope. “As Justice Barrett said…,” is a common Kagan refrain, too.

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☆ Fed cuts rates again, but Trump's tariff plan sparks inflation fears and market uncertainty
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, the Fed cutting interest rates yesterday was never really in doubt . Additional rate cuts aren't as clear, though, as Donald Trump's proposed widespread tariffs could slow down the Fed's plans . The market is indicating inflation could lead the Fed to keep borrowing rates high. AdvertisementGreg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com, told Insider Today that Fed Chair Jerome Powell didn't indicate a pause in cuts was coming in December during Thursday's press conference.

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☆ Tesla was the top ‘Trump trade’ of the week, along with some energy and financial stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla and a handful of other so-called Trump trades led the market rally this week as investors welcomed the Republican's victory in the presidential election. Excluding stocks that reported earnings this week, some of the best performers were those viewed as tied to Donald Trump 's win. Trump trades can earn that title by being part of sectors such as financials or energy viewed as beneficiaries of his expected shifts away from regulation, among other things. CNBC screened for the Trump trade names that led the index higher this week and did not report earnings. The electric vehicle maker is one of the best-known Trump trades given CEO Elon Musk 's advocacy for the president-elect on the campaign trail.

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☆ Pentagon officials discussing how to respond if Trump issues controversial orders
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | Haley Britzky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Pentagon officials are holding informal discussions about how the Department of Defense would respond if Donald Trump issues orders to deploy active-duty troops domestically and fire large swaths of apolitical staffers, defense officials told CNN. “Troops are compelled by law to disobey unlawful orders,” said another defense official. “But the question is what happens then – do we see resignations from senior military leaders? At the time, defense officials tried to include as few civilian employees as possible to limit the impact to the workforce, sources said. But “there are still ways a new administration could work around these protections,” a defense official said, even if it might take several months to do so.

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☆ I've flown on Singapore's world's longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.

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☆ How Trump broke both parties — and where Democrats go from here: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Jonathan Allen explains why Democrats need to retool their economic message during Donald Trump's second term. Plus, senior national politics reporter Matt Dixon writes that the battle to succeed Trump in four years is already underway. How Trump broke both parties — and where Democrats go from hereBy Jonathan AllenOver the course of the last decade, President-elect Donald Trump broke both national political parties. Before Trump, Democrats nominated — and the country twice elected — Barack Obama, a candidate who ran against leaders that walked the country into forever wars and a finance-and-housing crisis that nearly toppled the economy. Harris’ economic policy offerings were largely expansions of Biden proposals, such as more generous homebuyer and child tax credits than he called for.

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☆ Questions about sexual orientation and gender ID on track to be on U.S. Census Bureau survey by 2027
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Questions about sexual orientation, gender identity and changes to queries about race and ethnicity are on track to be asked in the most comprehensive survey of American life by 2027, U.S. Census Bureau officials said Thursday. Under the revisions, questions about race and ethnicity that previously were asked separately will be combined into a single question. Questions in English and Spanish about sexual orientation and gender identity started being tested in August with trial questionnaires sent out to several hundred-thousand households. On the sexual orientation test question, respondents can provide a write-in response if they don’t see themselves in the gay or lesbian, straight or bisexual options. The trial questionnaire also is testing “degenderizing” questions about relationships in a household by changing options like “biological son or daughter” to “biological child.”

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☆ Cliffside café in China serves death-defying $56 coffee with a view of Taiwan
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Hong Kong CNN —Ye Kunkun spent 398 yuan (about $56) on a special iced Americano at a rural café in southeastern China. Xue Ke, the café owner, told CNN that they receive about 50 visitors on weekdays and double that on weekends. Xue Ke, the owner of Gushi Cliff Coffee, climbs on the cliff face. “This was one of my considerations when choosing the site.”Coastal views near Gushi Cliff Coffee in Fuzhou, southeastern China. While both Ye and Lin were satisfied with the service, they paused when it came to the price tag.

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☆ NFL midseason predictions for every team: Kirk Cousins wins comeback award; NFC East champ is …?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +28 min

Our NFL writers addressed these topics and more in making one prediction for every team heading into the season’s second half. The fourth-year back is on pace to finish with 1,256 yards, which would be the fourth-highest total in team history. Every other NFL team has put a player in at least one of those categories during that stretch — and most teams have checked both boxes. Minnesota has one of the most productive defenses in the NFL and an offense loaded at the skill positions. And the Eagles have managed to win games despite bad luck and bad decisions.

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UFC media rights are up for renewal next year, and TKO Group Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro tells me he thinks Netflix could be getting in the ring. "I think absolutely, they'll be at the table on UFC," Shapiro said in an exclusive CNBC Sport interview. Still, even with the WWE deal, Netflix didn't fully embrace its new role as a platform for live sports. "I think absolutely, they'll be at the table on UFC," Shapiro said in an exclusive CNBC Sport interview. Still, even with the WWE deal, Netflix didn't fully embrace its new role as a platform for live sports.

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☆ Duolingo put its sarcastic teen chatbot to work on its earnings call
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Duolingo's Wednesday earnings call started with an AI chatbot demonstration. The chatbot, Lily, summarized the company's performance this quarter. The purple-haired chatbot, which sounded like a bored, sarcastic teenager, replaced CEO Luis von Ahn at the beginning of the video call. "Our new Duolingo Max feature video call lets learners chat with me," the chatbot said. AdvertisementWhile Lily was largely a gimmick for the earnings call, the impact of AI has been a persistent theme in earnings this year.

Persons: Lily, Duolingo, —, Luis von Ahn, Von Ahn, OpenAI's, Piper Sandler's Arvind Ramnani, Gen, didn't Organizations: Service, Meta, Microsoft

☆ A feminist movement that advocates abstaining from sex with men is trending in the US after Trump's win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google searches for "4B movement" rose on Wednesday, as President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election. The South Korean feminist movement is about abstaining from sex and marriage with men. In South Korea, 4B is a response to gender-based issues like intimate-partner violence and pay gaps. Creators — mainly young women — post about abstaining from sex with men, with some saying they feel undervalued by men. His super PAC ads targeted young men, he appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, and "Macho Man" was played at his rallies.

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Trump's first 100 days are likely to be a rollercoaster, especially given his affinity for headline-grabbing moves. These structured channels helped ensure open dialogue on issues like tariffs, technology restrictions, and financial stability. A potential role for Elon Musk as a geopolitical go-between China might look to alternative channels to manage relations with Trump's administration. National security and AI, autonomous vehicles National security considerations will also be front and center in Trump's early China policy, especially regarding technology restrictions. Expect tariffs, technology restrictions, and Trump's unique brand of diplomacy to push the relationship to its limits.

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The CNBC Sport videocast brings you interviews with the biggest names in the business. In this week's episode, CNBC's Alex Sherman sits down with TKO Group Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro. They talk about whether Netflix could bid for UFC media rights, Shapiro's relationship with Vince McMahon and why sports betting is off the table. Watch the full conversation above, and sign up to receive future editions of the CNBC Sport newsletter straight to your inbox.

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☆ College football Week 11 oddly specific predictions: Down go the Hoosiers!
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Manny Navarro | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

This week, the numbers are screaming to go with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, one of eight quarterbacks averaging more than 300 passing yards a game. This week, I’m riding with Sampson to lead all rushers in yards because he’s facing a Mississippi State defense that’s ranked 124th against the run. Dart’s 515 passing yards and six TDs last week against Arkansas, with a breakout performance from Jordan Watkins, provide more reason for me to stick with my midseason prediction. AdvertisementWeek 10 report cardAs mentioned before, my big victory last week was predicting Dart would lead all QBs in passing yards. I had Clemson covering a 10.5-point spread against Louisville with Cade Klubnik (250-plus passing yards, two TDs) and Phil Mafah (100-plus rushing yards, two TDs) doing work.

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☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Nvidia, Tesla, Duolingo, Disney, Allstate, & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Bank of America downgrades Solaredge to underperform from neutral Bank of America says Solaredge is at risk of tariffs in a Trump administration. Barclays downgrades Coty to underweight from equal weight Barclays downgraded the beauty stock following earnings and says it sees "strategy creep." Baird upgrades McKesson to outperform from neutral Baird upgraded the healthcare and medical supply company following earnings. JPMorgan upgrades Clearwater to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the software company following earnings. " Seaport downgrades Duolingo to neutral from buy The firm downgraded the language App company mainly on valuation following earnings.

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☆ Gold hits over 3-week low as dollar gains on Trump win; Fed verdict looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A one-kilogram gold bar sits at Gold Investments Ltd. bullion dealers in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Gold prices touched a more than three-week low on Thursday, as the dollar strengthened after Donald Trump's win in the U.S. presidential election, while focus was also on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later in the day. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $2,656.34 per ounce, as of 0327 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since Oct. 15 earlier in the session. Bullion hit a record high of $2,790.15 last week and has lost more than $130 since then. Still expect prices to hit $3,000 next year," said Peter Fung, head of dealing at Wing Fung Precious Metals.

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And Trump won over 12% of them, a 5-point increase from 2020, including a 12-point increase among Black men. No Democratic nominee has won North Carolina since Barack Obama in 2008. Before Obama came along, the last Democrat to capture North Carolina was Jimmy Carter in 1976. Follow 2024 election live updatesTrump’s victory in North Carolina underscores the resilience of his MAGA political movement. A couple of unexpected developments threw the outcome in North Carolina into doubt.

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☆ I renovated my backyard for my son's wedding. The $40,000 investment paid off when we sold the house years later.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Chris Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I spent 11 months fixing up our house so my son could get married in our backyard. The author decided to host his son's wedding in his backyard to save costs. Over the next 11 months, the four of us worked tirelessly to create the perfect wedding venue. The author redid his whole backyard for his son's wedding. AdvertisementThe author's backyard before and during his son's wedding.

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☆ Eating alone can cause you to overeat. Here's how to combat solo dining in a healthy way.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Samantha Fink | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Registered dietitians say that communal eating can help combat the negative effects of solo eating. Whereas, eating in a stressed or tense state, like while looking over work emails, can cause us to digest food improperly and overeat. Baum suggests initiating virtual meal dates with family or friends, potlucks, or neighborhood meals to mitigate our lonely eating time. AdvertisementBaum added that the simple act of being more social can lead to more opportunities for communal eating. For example, joining clubs or activities often leads to people eating food together afterward.

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☆ Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —An emperor penguin surprised locals when it appeared on a beach in Australia after making an epic journey of thousands of miles from its home in Antarctica. Ocean Beach is more than 2,200 miles due north of Antarctica, suggesting the penguin probably swam significantly further to reach Australia. “It stood up in the waves and just waddled straight up to us, an emperor penguin, he was probably about a meter high, and he was not shy at all,” he added. But as Earth’s temperature rises as a result of greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions, sea ice is at risk of disappearing. This widespread “catastrophic breeding failure” is the first such recorded incident, according to the report, and supports grim predictions that more than 90% of emperor penguin colonies will be “quasi-extinct” by 2100 as the world warms.

Persons: CNN —, DBCA, ”, Belinda Cannell, ” Cannell, Aaron Fowler, ” Fowler, “, Emperor penguins Organizations: CNN, Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Australia, University of Western, ABC Locations: Australia, Antarctica, Beach, Denmark, Western Australia, University of Western Australia, Bellingshausen

☆ America’s economy explains a lot about why Trump got reelected
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That explains a lot about why Trump was reelected. Why the US economy stings so muchHousing: America’s home prices have reached new record highs for 15 straight months. No, really, the US economy is greatStill, Trump will be inheriting a strong economy — on paper, anyway. But they’re still growing at a 3.9% adjusted rate, according to the Department of Labor. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of America’s economy, is surging, rising 3.7% last quarter, the highest rate of growth since the first quarter of 2023, according to the BEA.

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