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☆ In Bahrain, pope's message may get caught in Shi'ite-Sunni Muslim divide
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Philip Pullella | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Workers take on last minute set up ahead of Pope Francis arrival at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manama, Bahrain, November 2, 2022. It is home to the first Catholic church to be built in the Gulf area in modern times, which opened in 1939, as well as the cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, the largest Catholic church on the Arabian Peninsula. The London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) and other human rights groups have urged the pope to speak out on what they say are rights abuses, including the imprisonment of pro-democracy dissidents. Bahrain rejects criticism from the United Nations and others over its conduct of trials and detention conditions. Bahrain, along with the UAE, forged ties with Israel in 2020 under U.S.-brokered pacts known as the Abraham Accords.

☆ Pope unable to walk around papal plane due to knee pain
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass for bishops and cardinals who died in 2022, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, November 2, 2022. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File PhotoABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Pope Francis' knee pain was so bad on the way to Bahrain on Thursday that he was unable to walk around the papal plane greeting accompanying reporters as he usually does. He said he had physical therapy on Wednesday and his knee always hurts the day after. Despite the pain Francis appeared in good spirits as journalists greeted him individually at the front of the plane. Reporting by Philip Pullella, writing by Gavin Jones Editing by Gareth JonesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Stocks are being punished more harshly for missing Wall Street’s expectations. What the numbers show
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Karen Firestone | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Even the unfortunate roughly 5.3% decline for the S & P 500 in the third quarter belied the 12.8% cratering of equities between Sept. 12 and Sept. 30. October has followed the script, with all the major indices ahead for the month, led by the Dow Jones Industrial Average up nearly 14% and the S & P 500 ahead by about 8%. These stocks imploded about 13% and more than 30%, respectively, in the five days after the companies posted their results. Very little beyond that can move the needle for the S & P 500, but the current quarter has taught us something about market sentiment. Many stocks are oversold, but investors have extremely limited tolerance for disappointing expectations.

☆ Analysis: As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right ally
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( James Mackenzie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

[1/5] Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by wife Sara Netanyahu, addresses his supporters at his party headquarters during Israel's general election in Jerusalem, November 2, 2022. "This party is a huge success, no religious party in Israel has ever achieved such a number," he said. With the conflict with the Palestinians surging anew and touching off Jewish-Arab tensions within Israel, Ben-Gvir on Thursday tweeted: "The time has come to impose order here. Contrary to his hawkish image, Netanyahu has often taken a more flexible and pragmatic approach than some of his predecessors. "Netanyahu now has a personal interest in limiting the power of law authorities and the Supreme Court because of his trial," Shapira said.

☆ Israeli far-rightist vows to impose order under new Netanyahu government
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Dan Williams | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu waves as he addresses his supporters at his party headquarters during Israel's general election in Jerusalem, November 2, 2022. In the latest violence, Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including an Islamic Jihad militant in the occupied West Bank and a Jerusalem man who police said had stabbed an officer. In the West Bank, troops killed an Islamic Jihad militant and a 45-year-old man in a separate incident, medics said. A West Bank settler and former member of Kach, a Jewish militant group on Israeli and U.S. terrorist watchlists, Ben-Gvir wants to become police minister. With Netanyahu still not officially confirmed as prime minister, it was still unclear what position Ben-Gvir might hold in a future government.

Sal Perez got his start in "Sesame Street" right out of college as a production coordinator in 2006. Sixteen years later, Perez, 38, is making history as the beloved children's show's first Latino executive producer, ushering in a new season — the show's 53rd — on Thursday. Creating ‘a feeling of community’In his new role as executive producer, Perez wants to continue creating stories with the “Sesame Street” characters “that so many kids love and families trust” while instilling “a feeling of community” and a sense of belonging. “I hope to bring in as many new voices as possible into the fold of 'Sesame Street' as a family,” he said. A scene from the first episode of season 53 of "Sesame Street."

☆ Kyrie Irving: 'I think the NBA dropped the ball', says Charles Barkley of Brooklyn Nets star
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Cnn Sport Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —NBA analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley says he thinks the league “dropped the ball” on Kyrie Irving after the Brooklyn Nets star tweeted a documentary deemed to be antisemitic. “I think he [Irving] should have been suspended. I think Adam [Silver, the NBA commissioner] should have suspended him,” Barkley said on TNT Tuesday ahead of the Nets’ game against the Chicago Bulls, in which Irving featured. “You’re going to insult me, you have the right, but I have the right to say no. He would not say whether Irving was a part of those discussions with the ADL.

☆ JPMorgan's new affordable advice service lets investors call advisors as often as they want. Here's how it fits into exec Kristin Lemkau's plan to turbocharge the wealth business.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

JPMorgan's new program lets clients get financial advice via phone or video as often as they want. The Personal Advisors unit is part of US wealth head Kristin Lemkau's digital ambitions. This new Personal Advisors channel is part of US wealth management CEO Kristin Lemkau's plan to expand digital offerings. It launches with more than 200 licensed financial advisors in seven metropolitan hubs, including Atlanta, Chicago, Jersey City, and San Antonio. The new remote advisory business was the "last white space" for JPMorgan, said Lahovitsky, head of Personal Advisors.

☆ Shanghai Disney visitors told to stay home after COVID case, Foxconn ups bonuses
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

SHANGHAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Several Shanghai residents received fresh stay-at-home orders and mandatory testing notices on Tuesday as authorities raced to trace contacts linked to a COVID-positive woman whose visit to the city's Disney Resort prompted its temporary lockdown. The Shanghai Disney Resort on Monday abruptly shut its gates, locking in all visitors at the time and only allowing them to leave, hours later, after they had tested negative for the virus. Marvis He was among Disney visitors caught up in the resort's lockdown, having flown in from Shenzhen in hopes of enjoying the park's Halloween themed fireworks. Foxconn has been one of the biggest corporate names affected by a quasi-lockdown of Zhengzhou, a major logistics hub in central China. In recent days, videos appearing to show departing Foxconn workers laden with luggage and walking along village roads towards their home towns have gone viral on Chinese social media.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy on Monday called for an immediate investigation into the national security implications of Saudi Arabia's stake in Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media company. “The purpose of these reviews is clear: to protect the national security interests of the United States and American citizens,” Murphy wrote to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who leads CIFIUS. Late last week, Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Company and the private office of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said they would help Musk finance his Twitter deal by rolling over their ownership of shares of the company worth about $1.89 billion, according to a statement tweeted by Alwaleed. Together all the way @Twitter,” Prince Alwaleed tweeted. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, led by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, owns nearly 17 percent of Kingdom Holding, according to Reuters.

☆ A Disney resort in China is locked down because of Covid and visitors can't leave
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The theme park continued to operate rides for visitors stuck in the park during the closure on Monday, social media users reported. A Shanghai Disney Resort spokesperson said the resort was still operating “limited offerings” and that they were following measures in line with guidelines from Chinese health authorities. The closure marks the latest disruption for the Shanghai Disney Resort, which was shut for over three months during Shanghai’s lockdown earlier this year. Reuters was not able to verify the authenticity of the videos and the Shanghai Disney Resort did not respond when asked about on how many visitors were inside. The Universal Resort in the country’s capital of Beijing reopened on Monday after a five-day closure, which was also prompted by virus measures.

☆ Virat Kohli appalled by invasion of privacy after hotel room filmed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Reuters —India’s Virat Kohli said he was the victim of an “absolute invasion of privacy” after individuals entered his hotel room in Perth and posted video of his clothes and belongings on social media on Monday. The former India captain said he was appalled by the actions of the “fans” and called for his privacy to be respected. “But this video here is appalling and it’s made me feel very paranoid about my privacy. If I cannot have privacy in my own hotel room, then where can I really expect any personal space at all? “I’m not okay with this kind of fanaticism and absolute invasion of privacy.

☆ Kyrie Irving: Brooklyn Nets star defends his tweet about a documentary deemed antisemitic and stands by sharing a video by Alex Jones
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving said that he is “not going to stand down on anything I believe in” after he was condemned by the owner of his NBA team for tweeting a link to a documentary deemed to be antisemitic. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation,” Nets owner Joe Tsai tweeted Friday night. Mike Stobe/Getty ImagesIrving said in the press conference that he “respects what Joe [Tsai] said,” but claimed that he had not tweeted something harmful. Irving should clarify now.”Kyrie Irving during the Indiana Pacers game on Saturday. “The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech,” the team said in a statement to CNN.

☆ Shanghai’s Disney Resort closes abruptly over Covid with visitors stuck inside
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The theme park continued to operate rides for visitors stuck in the park during the closure on Monday, social media users reported. A Shanghai Disney Resort spokesperson said the resort was still operating “limited offerings” and that they were following measures in line with guidelines from Chinese health authorities. The closure marks the latest disruption for the Shanghai Disney Resort, which was shut for over three months during Shanghai’s lockdown earlier this year. Reuters was not able to verify the authenticity of the videos and the Shanghai Disney Resort did not respond when asked about on how many visitors were inside. The Universal Resort in the country’s capital of Beijing reopened on Monday after a five day closure, which was also prompted by virus measures.

☆ 'Don't end up in a lopsided portfolio.' Here's what advisors say to do if you’re worried about tech exposure
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors who are worried about the tech sector can take comfort in the fact the current shift is not the same as the bust of 2000, according to Raymond James chief investment officer Larry Adam. watch nowThe biggest names in the pure tech sector — Apple , Microsoft and Visa — make up more than 45% of earnings in that space, according to Adam. Alphabet and Meta , which are technically in communication services, represent 53% of the earnings in that sector. "It's always about making sure you don't end up in a lopsided portfolio," Viktorin said. For example, someone who works in tech is already taking on substantial risk outside of their portfolio because their income is dependent on the sector, Viktorin said.

☆ Nets owner says he is 'disappointed' after Kyrie Irving appeared to promote antisemitic film
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai said he is "disappointed" after all-star guard Kyrie Irving appeared to promote a film deemed antisemitic. "I want to sit down and make sure he understands this is hurtful to all of us, and as a man of faith, it is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion," Tsai tweeted Friday. Irving tweeted a link Thursday to the 2018 movie "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America." The Nets said in a statement that it strongly condemns and has zero tolerance for the promotion of hate speech. We thank those, including the ADL, who have been supportive during this time," the Nets said.

☆ Brooklyn Nets denounce Kyrie Irving for promoting antisemitic film known for extremist content that refers to European Jews as the 'synagogue of Satan'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Brooklyn Nets are condemning Kyrie Irving for promoting antisemitic content on Twitter. He shared a link to a film called "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," known for extremism. "I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation," Joe Tsai said. "I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of antisemitic disinformation," Tsai wrote. "The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech," the statement reads.

CNN —Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on Saturday tweeted that he “meant no disrespect to anyone’s religious beliefs” after the owner of his NBA team condemned him for tweeting a link to a documentary deemed antisemitic. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation,” Nets owner Joe Tsai wrote on Twitter Friday night. The ‘Anti-Semitic’ label that is being pushed on me is not justified and does not reflect the reality or truth I live in everyday. Irving should clarify now.”The Nets also spoke out against the star guard’s tweet. “If Kyrie Irving or any Black Celebrity needs ‘back up’ to prove that we are the True Israelites … i am available to assist them on or off the camera so that the world can finally see and receive the TRUTH.”

☆ Brooklyn Nets condemn Kyrie Irving for promotion of antisemitic film
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 07, 2021 in New York City. After Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving promoted an antisemitic film and book on social media Thursday, his team and team-owner Joe Tsai issued statements Friday condemning his actions. "I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation," Tsai wrote on Twitter. "The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech," the team said in a statement Friday. Irving was previously benched by the Nets in 2021 for refusing to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

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☆ Top ranked advisors say these are the 3 biggest investing mistakes people make during recessions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

These are some of the biggest investing mistakes, according to top advisors. "But you have to remember the stock market has done well over time." "We're more fixated on what we could potentially lose on paper than what opportunities pass us by that we never capitalize upon," said Josh Reidinger, CEO of Waverly Advisors in Birmingham, Alabama, which ranked No. Josh Reidinger CEO of Waverly AdvisorsThere's a risk of missing future gains when steering clear of the stock market, as research shows some of the best returns may follow the biggest stock market dips. Josh Reidinger CEO of Waverly AdvisorsMistake No.

☆ Attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband prompts Republicans, including many who defied the 2020 election results after Capitol rioters hunted her on Jan. 6, to denounce political violence
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Warren Rojas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked during an early Friday break-in, police said. Several GOP lawmakers, including some who spread lies about the 2020 election, have since condemned the attack. Sen. Ted CruzThe Texas senator acknowledged his and Nancy Pelosi's "political differences," while calling the attack on her husband "horrific." —Congresswoman Kat Cammack (@RepKatCammack) October 28, 2022Rep. Chuck FleischmannThe Tennessee Republican wrote that any politically motivated violence "must be strongly condemned." Rep. Rodney DavisThe Illinois Republican wrote that the Pelosi attack strikes at the heart of every lawmaker, decrying it as "an attack on all of Congress."

NBC News, in collaboration with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, The Washington Post, and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, interviewed more than 40 current and former employees of contractors at military bases. According to an NBC News analysis, at least 10 companies with substantiated trafficking violations since 2007 have received billions in new government contracts. ‘Mad scramble’Foreign workers are crucial for the more than 700 military bases with U.S. service members around the world. One company that continues to get work at Middle East bases despite past violations documented in an Army compliance agreement is Tamimi, Abdulla’s employer. Lusambu Karim, a 50-year-old Ugandan, told NBC News about trafficking violations he said he encountered working for Aegis in Afghanistan from 2018 to 2020.

HONG KONG — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first two terms in power were marked by intensifying competition and tensions with the United States. The United States does not seek conflict with China, Biden told a meeting of his top military advisers Wednesday. “China stands ready to work with the United States to find the right way to get along with each other in the new era,” he said. But China under Xi has a “superficial stability,” Johnson said. Hulton Deutsch / Corbis via Getty ImagesAt 69, Xi has appointed no obvious successor, indicating he may plan to stay in power indefinitely.

☆ Chinese cities tighten curbs against widening COVID outbreaks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BEIJING, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Chinese cities from Wuhan in central China to Xining in the northwest are doubling down on COVID-19 curbs, sealing up buildings, locking down districts and throwing millions into distress in a scramble to halt widening outbreaks. Wuhan, site of the world's first COVID-19 outbreak in late 2019, reported around 20 to 25 new infections a day this week. Nevertheless, local authorities ordered more than 800,000 people in one district to stay at home until Oct. 30. Other large cities across China including Zhengzhou, Datong and Xian have implemented new curbs this week to rein in local outbreaks. China has repeatedly vowed to stick to its zero-tolerance response to COVID-19 and implement what the authorities say are necessary measures to contain the virus.

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