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As the Fed lowers its benchmark rate, mortgage rates are likely to go down. Mortgage rates often trend up or down ahead of expected Fed moves, but once a hike or cut is priced in, they tend to hold steady unless the Fed surprises everyone. Haymore also notes that mortgage rates could fluctuate depending on other information that comes out of this upcoming meeting. As it does, mortgage rates should trend down, too (as will the rates banks pay on high-yield savings accounts). If you got your mortgage more recently, you could save on your mortgage payment by refinancing.

Persons: —, Freddie Mac, Scott Haymore, Haymore, you've, Matt Baker, Baker Organizations: Service, Business, Fed, TD Bank, Mortgage Bankers Association, Navy Federal Credit Union

☆ River otter captured after attacking and dragging child underwater at Washington marina
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A river otter attacked a child at a marina in Bremerton, Washington, pulling the boy underwater and biting him before he was rescued by his mother. The mother told authorities that the river otter pulled her son into the water and dragged him underneath. The river otter continued to pursue the family as they left the dock," the agency said. The otter was captured and taken to the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab for further evaluation and testing for rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services works to "trap and lethally remove" river otters from the marina, the fish and wildlife agency said.

Persons: WDFW, Ken Balazs, child’s, Matt Leffers Organizations: Bremerton Marina, state's Department of Fish, Disease, Lab, U.S . Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, NBC News Locations: Bremerton , Washington, Kitsap County, Washington, Jupiter , Florida, Montana, California, Serene, Placer County

☆ Three Americans are accused of trying to overthrow Congo's president. They're now sentenced to death.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Five years ago, while playing for the Copper Hills High School football team, Thompson met Marcel Malanga, the son of Christian Malanga. He proclaimed himself president of the United Congolese Party and railed against what he saw as vast government corruption in the DRC. On May 19, he assembled a ragtag band of a few dozen paramilitaries, leading them in an extraordinarily ambitious yet ultimately amateurish attempt to unseat Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi. Among them were Thompson, Malanga's son Marcel, and 36-year-old Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, a convicted drug trafficker from Maryland. Videos taken in Kinshasa after the aborted coup showed Thompson being hit with the butt of a rifle by security forces.

Persons: Tyler Thompson, Miranda Thompson, Marcel Malanga, Thompson, Malanga, —, Brittney Sawyer, Matt Miller, “, Christian Malanga, Felix Tshisekedi, Vital Kamerhe, Malanga's, Marcel, Benjamin Reuben Zalman, Polun, Tyler, he’s, ”, Marcel Malanga's, Brittany Sawyer, ” Sawyer, Zalman Organizations: Democratic, BBC, —, State, Embassy, High School football, New, United Congolese Party, U.S . State Department, Associated Press Locations: Utah, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese, DRC, U.S, British, Belgian, Canadian, Salt Lake City, American, Brussels, New Zaire, Maryland, Kinshasa, West Jordan , Utah, Congo

WASHINGTON — The Harris campaign is launching its largest effort yet to reach Latino voters, with new spending on Spanish-language radio and an organizing push around boxing matches and baseball games as National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off this weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris will address the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual conference on Wednesday, according to a senior campaign official, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to pitch Latino voters in swing states in the coming weeks. The Harris campaign is also planning to host gatherings around Mexican Independence Day on Monday, including voter contact events at churches. The Harris campaign is especially focused on reaching undecided Latino voters who may be persuaded by some of Trump’s economic message.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Harris, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Adriano Espaillat, Sen, Ben Ray Lujan, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Canelo Alvarez, Edgar Berlanga, Donald Trump, Luchadora, Walz ”, Chuy Garcia, Chavez Rodriguez, ” Chavez Rodriguez, Trump, Xavier Becerra, Miguel Cardona, Walz ” WhatsApp, Trump’s, Matt Baretto Organizations: Hispanic Heritage, Congressional Hispanic, Minnesota Gov, NBC News, Detroit Tigers Hispanic Heritage, Health, Human Services, Trump, BSP Research, Democratic Locations: Arizona , Nevada, Pennsylvania, Las Vegas, Mobile, California, Michigan, Arizona, UnidosUS

As hosts of the next World Cup, the U.S. automatically qualifies for the tournament. In the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. was knocked out by the Netherlands in the round of 16. Asked by host Roger Bennett on the “Men in Blazers” podcast what success means for the U.S. in the upcoming World Cup, Pochettino was unequivocal. “We win the World Cup,” Pochettino responded. “I think we need to dream that we are going to win the World Cup.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, who’s, ”, Matt Crocker, ” Crocker, Pochettino, Germain, Christian Pulisic, “, Gregg Berhalter, Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Pochettino’s, haven’t, ” Pochettino, Berhalter, Berhalter’s, Paris Saint, Kylian, Lionel Messi, ’, Todd Boehly, They’ve, Messi, Roger Bennett Organizations: Argentine, Soccer Sporting, Copa America, Chelsea, Paris Saint, Tottenham, Milan, Christian, U.S, English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, Tottenham vacillated, UEFA Champions League, Spurs, English League, Champions League, Liverpool, Premier League, Manchester City, men’s, “, Pochettino’s Spurs, Borussia Dortmund, League, Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid, MLS, Columbus Crew, South, Blazers Locations: U.S, Paris, Manhattan, Argentine, Uruguay, Netherlands, City, Liverpool, American, France, South American

In the battle for glory at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, two leading contenders have emerged: the powerful feudal lords of 17th-century Japan and the beleaguered cooks of a contemporary Chicago eatery. “Shōgun” and “The Bear” cruise into the Emmys with a ton of momentum thanks to glowing reviews and loyal fandoms. How to watch the EmmysThe three-hour telecast from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles kicks off live at 8 p.m. He is a four-time winner at the Primetime Emmy Awards and a two-time winner at the Daytime Emmy Awards, most recently for his guest role on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives.”The list of presenters hints at a possible reunion of the stars of the NBC political drama “The West Wing,” perhaps tied to the 25th anniversary of the show’s debut. The front-runner for best limited or anthology series is Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” according to the awards prediction website Gold Derby.

Persons: Shōgun, They’re, Abbott, ”, Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, ” Eugene, Dan, We’re, ” Eugene Levy, Matt Bomer, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Jean Smart, Kristen Wiig, Dick Van Dyke, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Jimmy Smits, Video’s “, Smith, “, “ Shōgun ”, NBC’s, Jeremy Allen White, Anna Sawai, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jodie Foster, Richard Gadd Organizations: Peacock, ABC, Hulu, Fox, Los Angeles Times, “, Hollywood, NBC, Apple, “ Abbott, Derby Locations: Japan, Chicago, Los Angeles, ”, “, “ Fargo

Abortion rights opponents had argued in a pair of lawsuits that the amendment to expand abortion rights violated a state rule that says a ballot proposal must only address one subject. Matt Heffron, a senior counsel for a firm that argued against allowing the abortion rights initiative to stay on the ballot, slammed the high court's ruling. Colorado, New York and Maryland are the liberal-leaning states with abortion ballot measures. Arizona and Nevada — two key battleground states in the presidential election — also have abortion ballot initiatives. That same year, Kansas voters cast ballots against a proposed amendment which would have removed language guaranteeing abortion rights in the state.

Persons: ”, Matt Heffron, Heffron, Allie Berry, Berry, — Organizations: Nebraska Supreme, Thomas More Society, American Civil Liberties Union Locations: Nebraska, state’s, Chicago, Nebraska’s, ” Nebraska, Montana , South Dakota , Missouri, Florida . Colorado , New York, Maryland, Arizona, Nevada, Ohio , Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, state's, Kansas

☆ Disneyland half marathon runner dies after voicing concern about the heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Ramon Sanchez | Ray Sanchez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Graves’ death may ultimately be part of a disturbing jump in the number of heat-related deaths, which have doubled across the country in recent years. Another child, a 10-year-old, died of a “heat-related medical event” in July while hiking in an Arizona park. ‘Attempted to save his life for about an hour’The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon started at 5 a.m. last Sunday. “We’re sort of entering a new era of risk perhaps associated with these increasing temperatures,” Howard said. Before Sunday’s half marathon, Graves posted another TikTok video under his popular @calebtravels user name about the arrival of Disney race weekend.

Persons: Bobby Graves, Graves, Caleb, ”, “, ” Graves, Matt Sutter, Jeffrey Howard, Howard, ‘, Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Jacob Boyer, “ It’s, Jeff Gritchen, ” Sutter, Frank Gonzalez, Jessica Good, Sutter, Boyer, messaged, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich, ” Wilson Sonsini, ” Howard, CNN’s Jen Christensen, Natasha Chen, Deidre McPhillips, Mary Gilbert, Jillian Sykes, Dalia Faheid, Taylor Galgano, Zenebou Sylla, Laura Paddison, Amy O’Kurk, Angela Dewan Organizations: CNN, Disney, Anaheim Police, University of Texas, National Weather Service, ”, MediaNews, Orange, Register, Paramedics, Anaheim Fire, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Georgetown University, Rosati, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: Southern California, Garden Grove, Orange County, Orange, Maine, California, Arizona , Georgia, Nebraska, Arizona, San Antonio, Anaheim, Sutter, “, Austin, Washington, – California, Arizona , Nevada, Texas, Santa Clara County , California

☆ Trump lashes out at Nasdaq over routine trading halt of Truth Social
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Nasdaq over a routine trading halt in shares of his social media company and even threatened to move the listing to the New York Stock Exchange. “Why is NASDAQ halting the sale of DJT?” Trump said Friday on Truth Social, referring to the ticker symbol of Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group. For Trump Media (DJT), the first halt occurred at 2:26 p.m. Nasdaq explained the halts were caused by what’s known as limit up-limit down, rules designed to “protect investors and the public interest.”Even though all of this appeared to be routine, Trump threatened to punish Nasdaq. “I am going to hold NASDAQ, and maybe the SEC, liable for doing what they are doing,” he said in his Truth Social post.

Persons: Donald Trump, ” Trump, ”, Trump, won’t Organizations: CNN, Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, Social, Trump Media & Technology, SEC, Trump, Trump Media

☆ India has a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine. But can it catch up with China?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —India’s second nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine joined its naval fleet late last month, a move the government says strengthens its nuclear deterrent as New Delhi casts a wary eye at both China and Pakistan. The de facto border between India and China, known as the Line of Actual Control, has been a longtime flashpoint between the two. India’s next ballistic missile subs could be years away, however, if history is any predictor of the future. Arighaat was launched almost seven years ago, and if that timeline from launch to commissioning applies to the next Indian ballistic missile sub, it won’t join the service until 2030. A type 094 Jin-class nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy participates in a naval parade in 2019.

Persons: CNN —, Rajnath Singh, Janes, Arighaat, ”, Carl Schuster, Aksai, Matt Korda, ” Korda, won’t, SSBNs, Tom Shugart, ” Shugart, Jin, Kandlikar Venkatesh, Mark Schiefelbein, Venkatesh, It’s, Abhijit Singh, ” Singh, Korda, it’s, – Organizations: CNN, People’s Liberation Army, Indian Defense, India’s Eastern Naval Command, Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, Pacific Command’s Joint Intelligence Center, Troops, Naval, Nuclear, Federation of American Scientists, India’s, Center, New, New American Security, US, United Nations Security Council, US Navy’s, Navy, Global Times, People's Liberation Army, PLA, Getty, Observer Research, Hindustan Times, MIRV Locations: Delhi, China, Pakistan, India, Visakhapatnam, Bengal, United States, Bay, Aksai Chin, Beijing, New American, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Britain, Ohio, AFP, Mumbai, Islamabad, Kashmir, New Delhi

☆ David Zaslav risked Warner Bros. Discovery's future by passing on the NBA — and the gamble might pay off
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NBA rights proved to be a hotter commodity than many expected — seemingly including WBD CEO David Zaslav. The Charter deal is a coup for WBDWall Street has had little confidence in Zaslav and company lately. AdvertisementAfter the news that WBD had done just that with Charter, Greenfield heaped praise on WBD. As great as WBD's deal with Charter may be, Greenfield doesn't believe Zaslav is out of the woods. If Zaslav surprises the Street again with his Comcast deal, his company may have better days ahead.

Persons: —, David Zaslav, NBCU, WBD's, Max —, WBD, Rich Greenfield, LightShed, Greenfield, Turner, Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson, Moffett, Zaslav, Brian Roberts, Matt Belloni, Greenfield doesn't, Comcast's NBCU, Charter's, Venu, Brandon Ross Organizations: Service, Warner, NBA, Business, TNT, HGTV, Food Network, Comcast, DirecTV, Warner Bros, WBD, Charter, NBC Universal, Zaslav, Puck News, —, Disney Locations: Zaslav

☆ Solo travel is my secret to a healthy marriage. Spending time apart reminds me of why we got married.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Hollie Mclaughlin-Martin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Solo travel is my secret to a healthy marriage. Solo travel allows me to slow down and remove the power that life's demands can have. When I travel solo, I am forced to sit with myself and examine things that are boiling under the surface. It could also be said that we have both developed new love languages thanks to solo travel; it has created new ways for us to connect. Rather than fend off questions like my coworker's, I smile to myself because solo travel is my secret to a happy marriage.

Persons: —, I've, Matt, we'd, shouldn't, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, San Francisco's Mission, San Locations: Patagonia, Peru, Jaipur, India, Beijing, China, Francisco, Lexington, San Francisco's, Colombia, Japan, Guatemala, San Francisco

☆ Fate of US Steel merger expected to be pushed beyond election day as politics cloud outlook
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Kayla Tausche | Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —As presidential politics cloud the outlook of US Steel’s merger with its Japanese rival, a national security review of the deal is now not expected to be decided until after the election, according to people familiar with the matter. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during a White House visit in April, told reporters that the legal reviews would determine the deal’s outcome. US Steel put itself up for sale in 2023 after receiving an unsolicited, $7 billion takeover offer from Ohio-based Cleveland Cliffs. The $14.9 billion deal with Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker, resulted from that sales process. The White House has said it would await the recommendation of the committee, which has yet to make a decision on the matter, CNN has learned.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Fumio Kishida, Janet Yellen, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Sen, Sherrod Brown of, John Fetterman of, Saloni Sharma, ” Saloni, Josh Shapiro, Harris, “, ” Manuel Bonder Organizations: CNN, Foreign Investment, US, Washington Post, US Steel, Steel, Nippon, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Nippon Steel, White, ”, Democrat Locations: United States, Pittsburgh, Delaware, American, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Cleveland, ” Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania

☆ Trump’s social media stock explodes higher after Donald Trump says he’s not selling
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Former President Donald Trump said Friday that he is not selling shares in his controversial social media company, an announcement that sent the stock prices skyrocketing. Trump and other insiders in Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group will be free to sell shares as soon as next week when lock-up restrictions are set to expire. In late afternoon trading, Trump Media was up 19%. Regulatory filings indicate the lock-up period will expire as soon as the closing bell on September 19 if the closing share price remains above $12. Trump is the dominant shareholder in the Trump Media, owning 57% of the outstanding shares.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, ” Trump, I’m Organizations: New, New York CNN, Truth Social, Trump Media & Technology, Trump Media, Trump, White Locations: New York

☆ It looks like the commercial-real-estate market has finally bottomed out — and experts say it's time to invest
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe embattled commercial-real-estate market may finally have a few things going its way, according to recent data. That left owners with harder-to-pay debt, made worse by high interest rates and tighter bank lending. AdvertisementYet lending volumes are slightly improving, Moody's said. Related storiesMoody's expects bank lending to turn positive by the end of 2024. As these lenders are most exposed to commercial real estate, some analysts have said that hundreds of banks risk failing in the next few years.

Persons: —, Moody's, they've, Matt Salem, Dakota Sagnelli Organizations: Service, Business, Wall, KKR Locations: Dakota

☆ Don't expect 'immediate relief' from the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in years, economist says. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The federal funds rate, which the U.S. central bank sets, is the rate at which banks borrow and lend to one another overnight. Home loan rates have already started to fall, largely due to the prospect of a Fed-induced economic slowdown. Student loansFederal student loan rates are also fixed, so most borrowers won't be immediately affected by a rate cut. Eventually, borrowers with existing variable-rate private student loans may also be able to refinance into a less expensive fixed-rate loan, according to higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. However, refinancing a federal loan into a private student loan will forgo the safety nets that come with federal loans, he said, "such as deferments, forbearances, income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness and discharge options."

Persons: that's, McBride, Jacob Channel, it's, Matt Schulz, Bankrate's McBride, Mark Kantrowitz Organizations: Treasury, Mortgage, Association, Auto, Consumers Locations: U.S

☆ It looks like the commercial real estate market has finally bottomed out — and experts say it's time to invest
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe embattled commercial real estate market may finally have a few things going its way, according to recent data. AdvertisementAnd yet, lending volumes are slightly improving, Moody's said. As these lenders are most exposed to commercial real estate, some analysts have warned that hundreds of banks risk failing in the next few years. Now, some see opportunity in the real estate market. "We think this will be an attractive vintage for real estate credit," analysts Matt Salem and Dakota Sagnelli wrote, later adding: "A growing number of commercial real estate transactions should increase the number of opportunities to lend, while the dearth of bank capital should keep yields attractive and spreads relative to corporate credit elevated."

Persons: —, Moody's, they've, Matt Salem, Dakota Sagnelli Organizations: Service, Business, Wall, KKR Locations: Dakota

☆ Facing criticism for being too walled off, Harris slowly opens the door to more media interviews
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Seitz-Wald-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

The campaign said Harris plans to do more interviews with local media in battleground states and speak more with her traveling press corps in the coming days. Her campaign’s media strategy has largely been a continuation of Biden’s, which is to minimize interactions with the media. Some allies said that Harris should use the momentum from the debate to change her cadence of interviews. “I don’t think you can hide for 56 more days from media interviews,” said one Democratic strategist, requesting anonymity to speak candidly. The Harris campaign also held a call that day, but it was off the record.

Persons: Kamala Harris ’, Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s, Tim Walz, Rickey Smiley —, “, ”, Chuck Rocha, Rocha, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, “ Harris, She’s, Democratic Sen, Claire McCaskill, McCaskill, there’s, Matt Gaetz, ” Trump, Jason Miller, —, Biden, Ohio Republican Sen, J.D, Vance, Walz, aren’t, ” Bonnie Fioramanti, ” Fioramanti, Harris —, Rich Thau, it’s, Kamala Harris, ” Harris, ” Sen, Chris Murphy, Conn, Jason Crow, James Carville, Paul Maslin Organizations: National Association of Black Journalists, Democratic, CNN, Minnesota Gov, Univision, Media, Trump, Fox News, ” MSNBC, “, ” Conservatives, New York Times, Board, White House News Photographers Association, NBC News, The New York Times, NBC, Ohio Republican, ABC News, MSNBC, Fox, ”, Veteran Democratic Locations: Philadelphia, Republic, Ohio, Arizona, Siena, America

☆ Billionaire undertakes first civilian spacewalk and big moments from the VMAs: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Some Donald Trump allies expressed concern over his debate performance. And Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan win big at the MTV VMAs. SpaceX / PolarisFour private citizens orbiting Earth in a SpaceX capsule are attempting to make history by completing the world’s first all-civilian spacewalk. During the outing, Isaacman and Gillis are expected to exit the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on a tether. Trump’s conspiracy-laced debate performance prompts concernsFormer President Donald Trump declared Tuesday’s debate against Vice President Kamala Harris a win, but not all his allies see it that way.

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Now, the Harris campaign says it’s seeing an unprecedented rush of volunteers in the state, especially young adults. “It’s certainly going to help the Harris campaign,” Dinan said, though he added just how much Swift moves the needle is an open question. “We care about the issues that every other person on the ballot is looking at.”Health care has been a huge issue for the Harris campaign, particularly in North Carolina. One of every 5 North Carolina residents is Black, and there is a growing number of Latino voters. “Republican leadership in North Carolina is tested and has proven to have a superior ground game,” he said.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s, Trump, Barack Obama, There’s, Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, Harris, Donald Trump, ”, Dory MacMillan, Joe Biden, Biden, Carolinians, “, John Dinan, Taylor, “ It’s, ” Dinan, Swift, Anderson Clayton, “ Young, ” Clayton, Matt Mercer Organizations: Democratic, Republican, Gov, “ Voters, Quinnipiac University, Trump, Biden, Wake Forest University, General Services Administration, Democratic Party, Appalachian State University, University of North, Chapel Hill, MSNBC, Democrats, GOP Locations: GREENSBORO, N.C, —, North Carolina, Carolina, University of North Carolina, Black

But for the first time in recent political memory, the 2024 presidential race has left Florida as a comparative afterthought. It used to be …presidential elections, we would be on a razor’s edge about the state of Florida,” Gov. “With the work we have been doing and the grassroots momentum, Florida is competitive in 2024,” Florida Democratic Party Communications Director Eden Giagnorio said. They use Nikki Fried’s make-believe volunteer numbers," he said, referring to the Florida Democratic Party chairwoman. Last week, Harris campaign allies also started it “Fighting for Reproductive Freedom” bus tour in Florida, a starting line Democrats hyped as a sign of national relevance.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden’s, Donald Trump, ”, Eden Giagnorio, Paul Hennessy, Trump, Harris, Evan Power, Nikki Fried’s, Danielle Alvarez, “, Matt Dixon, “ It’s, Kamala Harris, Steve Schale, ” Schale, ” Harris, Biden, Doug Emhoff Organizations: ”, Republican, Electoral, Democrats, Florida, Democratic, Cook, Florida Democratic Party, ” Florida Democratic Party Communications, Florida’s, Republican Party of Florida, Florida Democratic, “ Trump, NBC, Trump, Veteran Florida Democratic Locations: TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Florida, South Florida, ” Florida, Ron DeSantis , Florida, Orlando, Jacksonville

☆ Trump likely wouldn’t need Congress to approve his most controversial trade policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —It’s easy to dismiss many presidential candidates’ campaign promises as empty, because Congress would need to approve them. Alex Durante, an economist at the Tax Foundation, a right-leaning think tank, told CNN that 100% tariffs would threaten the economy. It’s possible he is floating 100% tariffs as just a threat designed to change the behavior of other countries. ‘No question it’s inflationary’The Trump campaign did not provide an explanation to CNN about how Trump would implement 100% tariffs nor what the trigger would be. He said Trump’s tariff plan, if enacted, would risk setting off a market panic like former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss did in 2022.

Persons: New York CNN —, Donald Trump, Trump, ” Trump, “, you’re, ” Maury Obstfeld, Obstfeld, ” Obstfeld, Christine McDaniel, George W, Bush, ”, McDaniel, George Mason University’s, Alex Durante, ” Durante, Brian Hughes, ” Hughes, ‘, Harris, Kamala Harris, ” Kent Smetters, Smetters, Wharton “, it’s, ” Wharton, Liz, Joe Brusuelas, ” “ I’m, Joe Biden, Biden, Brusuelas, Liz Truss, Matt Priest, Trump’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Peterson Institute for International Economics, CNN, International Monetary Fund, Trump, United States Trade Representative, Commerce Department, Tax Foundation, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Penn Wharton Budget, Wharton, ABC, RSM, Democratic, Footwear Distributors, Retailers of America Locations: New York, Wisconsin, United States, China, Russia, “, American

☆ Mr ChatGPT and other AI power players are going to the White House to discuss AI’s massive thirst for energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The meeting, which hasn’t been previously reported, is the first time senior White House officials will sit down with tech company leadership to discuss how to quench AI’s insatiable thirst for energy. The source said the White House expects to detail how the public and private sector can work together to maintain US leadership in AI in a sustainable way. AI is expected to spark a 160% surge in power demand from data centers by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs. Exowatt just launched a new system that can generate and store clean energy to AI data centers. Other US officials expected to attend Thursday’s AI power meeting include White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, National Economic Adviser Lael Brainard, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and top climate officials Ali Zaidi and John Podesta.

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Standing near them was another figure whose sway with the Republican nominee also cannot be discounted: the far-right provocateur Laura Loomer. Her anti-Muslim social media posts eventually earned her a ban from Twitter that lasted until billionaire Elon Musk bought the website, now known as X, and restored her account. She knows his personal number and has utilized it, one source familiar with the relationship told CNN. When Trump landed in Philadelphia on Tuesday before his debate against Harris, Loomer was among the close allies seen deboarding his private plane. In August of last year, Trump even suggested the campaign hire Loomer for an official role, sources told CNN at the time.

Persons: Donald Trump, Chris LaCivita, Susie Wiles, Laura Loomer, Loomer, Elon Musk, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, “, Trump, “ I’ve, She’s, Barack Obama’s, Harris, Biden, ”, X, Trump’s, Kamala Harris panders, ” Loomer, Sen, JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene, MAGA, Steve Deace, Ron DeSantis, Wiles, hasn’t, Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Stephen Miller Organizations: CNN, United, Republican, World Trade, Twitter, Trump, GOP, National Association of Black Journalists, Facebook, Florida Gov, White, Boeing, “ Trump Force, Republican National Convention, Hawaii Democratic Locations: United States, New York City, New York, Pennsylvania, America, Philadelphia, Florida, Mar, Butler , Pennsylvania

☆ Shohei Ohtani nears historic 50-50 season with home run and steal in Dodgers win over Cubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Japanese star is now just two away from equaling the Dodgers franchise record of 49 homers hit by Shawn Green in 2001. “For him to hit the ball 118 mph at that degree, it’s usually a double,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, according to MLB.com. But the Dodgers roared back in the bottom of the first with five runs, immediately turning the game on its head. After two outs, Tommy Edman continued his impressive form with a two-run homer to left field to give the Dodgers the lead. Ohtani now has 16 regular-season games remaining to find the required three home runs and two stolen bases, starting on Friday at the Braves.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, Shawn Green, Ronald Acuña Jr, Alex Rodriguez, ”, Dave Roberts, it’s, He’s, ” Ohtani’s, Max Muncy, “, we’ve, Tommy Edman, Will Smith, Muncy, Matt Slocum, Seiya, Cody Bellinger’s, Pete Crow, Gavin Lux, Isaac Paredes ’ Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, “, Cubs, LA, Braves Locations: Ohtani, Edman

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