DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Unpublished study finds elevated cancer rates at US military base
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( M.B. Pell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] A sign at the entrance to U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in eastern North Carolina, U.S., sits in this undated handout photo. U.S. Marine Corps/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsNov 10 (Reuters) - Cancer and mortality studies conducted by a U.S. health agency have found elevated cancer rates in military and civilian personnel who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune, a major American military base, an epidemiologist familiar with the research says. Research for the Camp Lejeune cancer and mortality study began in 2015. Bove used data from every U.S. cancer registry to document elevated rates of some cancers among Camp Lejeune military personnel and civilians who fell ill with cancer from 1996 through 2017. In response, Congress ordered the ATSDR to study cancer and mortality rates among people who served, lived and worked there.

Persons: Lejeune, Camp Lejeune, Kenneth Cantor, Cantor, Jonathan Cardi, Cardi, Michael Partain, Partain, Aaron Bernstein, Bernstein, ”, Frank Bove, “ I’ve, ” Bove, Bove, Camp, M.B . Pell, Janet Roberts Organizations: U.S . Marine Corps Base, . Marine Corps, REUTERS Acquire, Agency, Toxic Substances, National Cancer Institute epidemiologist, U.S, ., Wake Forest University School of Law, Centers for Disease, Research, Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton, California Marine, Reuters, Community, M.B, Thomson Locations: U.S, North Carolina, Camp, Jacksonville, N.C, Camp Lejeune, ATSDR, Lejeune’s, California

☆ Barbie who? Gen Alpha kids 'obsessed' with skin care could fuel holiday spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Instead, something unexpected made it to the top of the list this year: skin care. During the crucial holiday shopping season this year, Gen Alpha's fascination with skin care is expected to fuel a boon in sales. Beauty – two brands that have used TikTok to win over young consumers – also said they expect sizable sales this holiday from parents looking for gifts for their Gen Alpha kids. She said her daughter's interest in skin care is "great," and better than playing around with makeup. He coined the term Gen Alpha and is considered a leading expert on the generation.

Persons: Melissa Fuentes, Tatiana, Fuentes, …, Gen, Ulta, Monica Arnaudo, Melissa Repko, –, We've, Shai Eisenman, Bubble's, Tarang Amin, It's, Amin, Piper Sandler, That's, Rick Aaron, Allie, Katie, Aaron, Rick Aaron's, it's, Marley, Rose, me Marley, she'll, Karla Joseph, skincare, Karla Joseph She, Joseph, she's, Amy Wechsler, Wechsler, Johnson, Jodi Gralnick, CNBC Wechsler, Alpha, Mark McCrindle Organizations: CNBC, YouTube, America's, Alpha, Walmart Locations: Coral Springs , Florida, serums, British, Salt Lake City, Sephora, New York City

☆ Pacers use balanced attack to get past Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana outscored the Jazz 33-20 in the fourth quarter in a game that featured 14 lead changes. Jordan Clarkson scored 33 points to lead Utah, which lost its fourth straight. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and nine rebounds, John Collins scored 14 points, as Colin Sexton and Simone Fontecchio had 10 apiece. The Pacers scored the next six points and took a 101-98 lead into the final period.

Persons: Jordan Clarkson, Myles Turner, Trevor Ruszkowski, Aaron Nesmith, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton, Haliburton, Jalen Smith, Buddy Hield, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Colin Sexton, Simone Fontecchio, trey, Turner, Nembhard, Kris Dunn, Walker Kessler Organizations: Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pacers, Indiana, . Indiana, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Utah, Gainbridge, Indianapolis, Indiana

☆ Nikola Jokic, Nuggets emerge with tight win over Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/50] Nov 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone addresses the media before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 9 - Nikola Jokic produced 35 points and 13 rebounds, Reggie Jackson scored 20 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday night. Jokic missed two free throws with 15 seconds to go, but Curry's layup with five seconds left was off, forcing the Warriors to foul. Golden State went on a 10-4 run to get within 63-59, and the Warriors stayed close throughout the period. Jackson-Davis' two free throws gave the Warriors a 78-76 lead heading into the fourth.

Persons: Michael Malone, Isaiah J, Downing, Nikola Jokic, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Looney, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Draymond, Gary Payton II, Jamal Murray, Jokic, Jackson, Chris Paul, Porter, Trayce Jackson, Davis, dunked, Curry, Caldwell, Justin Holiday Organizations: Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Ball, USA, Denver, Warriors, Golden State, The Warriors, Jackson, The Nuggets, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Golden

☆ The Music in Black American English - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( John Mcwhorter | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Broadway, as always, is giving us lessons on language and its connection to music. The stellar new production of “Purlie Victorious,” not seen on Broadway since 1961, is Exhibit A. If the production discomfited me in any way it was that every 15 minutes I was waiting for someone to start singing. To impersonate the cousin, Purlie enlists an awkward young woman, Lutiebelle, who in the process falls in love with him. The play was written by Ossie Davis, who played the lead in the original production alongside his wife, Ruby Dee, as Lutiebelle.

Persons: “, ”, —, who’s miring, Purlie, Lutiebelle, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Leslie Odom Jr, Aaron Burr, “ Hamilton Organizations: Broadway Locations: Spain, Georgia, American

☆ Employees want to talk about politics at work, study finds—but it's a 'double-edged sword'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Men (67%) are more likely than women (54%) to talk politics with co-workers, and younger generations are more likely to engage in political conversations than their older counterparts. Overall, men ages 35 and up and women ages 18-34 appear to be the most likely to talk about politics with their colleagues. When looking just at Gen Z and Millennial women, the percentage rose even higher to 81%, compared to around 60% of Gen Z and Millennial men. For Gen Z employees, these numbers rose to 49% and 44%, respectively. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that company leaders should avoid political talk all together.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Aaron Terrazas, Gen Z, Z, Terrazza, Terrazas Organizations: CNBC Locations: Glassdoor, Gaza, Israel

☆ Bucks open rough road stretch at high-scoring Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

November 9 - Two Eastern Conference foes playing the second night of back-to-backs face off as the Indiana Pacers oppose the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Indianapolis. The truly together teams are able to weather those type of storms and win games when you're up against it." Milwaukee had a 10-game win streak against the Pacers snapped last season, but the Bucks still won the season set 3-1. Milwaukee will be starting a key stretch in which six of its next eight games will be on the road. Indiana, following the matchup with the Bucks, will face the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers in Philadelphia on Sunday and Tuesday.

Persons: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Lillard, Indiana, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Nesmith's, Jalen Smith, Rick Carlisle, Aaron, Halliburton, Turner, Milwaukee's, Khris Middleton, Middleton Organizations: Eastern Conference, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Bucks, Utah Jazz, Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, Antetokounmpo's, Milwaukee, NBA, San Antonio Spurs, 76ers, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis . Milwaukee, Indiana, Milwaukee, Philadelphia

The transplant surgery took 21 hours. Initially, doctors were just planning to include the eyeball as part of the face transplant for cosmetic reasons, Rodriguez said during a Zoom interview. Presently, the transplanted eye is not communicating with the brain through the optic nerve. James, who had retained vision in his right eye, knew he might not regain vision in the transplanted eye. "Hopefully this opens up a new path.”James might still regain sight in the transplanted eye, Rodriguez said.

Persons: Aaron James, Eduardo D, Rodriguez, James, it's, ”, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriquez, ” Rodriguez, “, ” James, Nancy Lapid, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Hot, NYU Langone, Surgeons, NYU Langone Health, Thomson Locations: Hot Springs , Arkansas, New York, Arkansas

☆ Laura Enever: Australian surfer officially breaks world record after taming giant wave
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Australian surfer Laura Enever can finally celebrate officially breaking a world record for the largest wave ever paddled into by a woman. Guinness World Records and the World Surf League (WSL) have now verified the size of the 13.3-meter (about 43.6-foot) wave that she successfully surfed in Hawaii on January 22. “Andrea Moller held this record before me and it’s an honor to hold that record and keep pushing big wave surfing. Video Ad Feedback He loves giant waves, hates being underwater 01:30 - Source: CNNShe has since entered into WSL Big Wave events where she continues to push herself to the limits. Germany’s Sebastian Steudtner owns the record for the biggest wave ever surfed, riding a 26.21-meter (about 86-foot) whopper in 2020.

Persons: Laura Enever, “, ” Enever, Andrea Moller –, ”, I’m, Enever, “ Andrea Moller, Laura, Jessi Miley, Dyer, “ Laura, Aaron Gold, Germany’s Sebastian Steudtner Organizations: CNN, Guinness World Records, Surf League, Junior, Big Locations: Australian, Hawaii, Enever

An exhausted Jokic had 35 points and 13 rebounds in more than 36 minutes of action to help the Nuggets hold off the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday night. “We feel like it’s a good group of guys and we are playing the right way,” Jokic said. Jokic had a chance to wrap it up with 15 seconds left and the Nuggets up 107-105, but missed two free throws. “He approaches the game different game to game," Looney explained. Our guys really competed and gave themselves a chance to win,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.

Persons: Nikola Jokic, He's, Jokic, Reggie Jackson, Jamal Murray, ” Jokic, “, Looney, Stephen Curry's floater, Jackson, Klay Thompson couldn't, ”, Thompson, ” Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Curry, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Michael Malone, ” Malone, Justin Holiday, “ I’m, I’m, Murray, Green, Gary Payton II, MVPs Curry, ” Curry, Steve Kerr, ___ Organizations: DENVER, Denver, Golden State Warriors, Nuggets, NBA, we’re, Warriors, Western Conference, Golden, Salvation Army, Golden State, ” Warriors, Cleveland, Houston

☆ Watch the big reveal of the $699 AI phone from a husband and wife who worked at Apple. It's powered by GPT-4 and projects info onto your hand.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AI startup Humane officially launched its highly anticipated Ai pin on Thursday. The reveal video shows the Ai pin making calls, answering questions, and projecting info onto the user's hand. Humane's Ai pin starts at $699, require a monthly subscription, and ships next year. Starting at $699, the Ai pin is a standalone, screenless AI-powered device that can attach to your clothing. You can pre-order the Ai pin on November 16, but it's not expected to ship starting next year, The New York Times reported.

Persons: Ai, —, Imran Chaudhri, Bethany Bongiorno —, Chaudhri, Imran, it's Organizations: Service, Apple, New York Times Locations: Australia, East Timor, Meta

☆ The remote work era may be coming to an end — if companies can afford to keep their offices open
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Most companies mandate employees come into the office for a certain number of days, a Robin survey found. Workplace strategy firm Robin surveyed more than 500 US business owners and facilities managers across industries like technology, finance, and construction to see how companies are using their offices. That could be, in part, because businesses are worried about the potential negative impacts that come with remote work. More than 60% of companies surveyed pay more than $50 per square foot for their office space. Yet the return to a physical corporate space is drawing the ire from some workers who enjoy remote work flexibility.

Persons: —, Robin, Brian Muse, Muse Organizations: Service, Companies

James is recovering well from the dual transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy. Whatever happens next, James' surgery offers scientists an unprecedented window into how the human eye tries to heal. The hurdle is how to regrow the optic nerve, although animal studies are making strides, Goldberg added. James’ optic nerve clearly hasn't healed. Yet when light was flashed into the donated eye during an MRI, the scan recorded some sort of brain signaling.

Persons: Aaron James ’, James, ” James, there’s, ”, “ We’re, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez, James ’, Jeffrey Goldberg, Goldberg, ” Goldberg, Allie, “, Meagan James, Vaidehi Dedania, Steven Galetta, David Klassen, “ we’re Organizations: — Surgeons, NYU Langone Health, NYU, Associated Press, Stanford University, United Network, Associated Press Health, Science Department, Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science, Educational Media Group, AP Locations: Springs , Arkansas, U.S

☆ NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets edge Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Michael Porter Jr. added 17 points while Aaron Gordon finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denver, which swept a four-game homestand. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama each had 14 points for the Spurs, who have lost three straight. Brandon Ingram scored 24 points on 11-for-25 shooting and rookie Jordan Hawkins added 14 points for the Pelicans, who lost their third straight game. Bobby Portis had 18 points for the Bucks, and Brook Lopez added 14, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the late going. Scottie Barnes contributed 14 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Persons: Chris Paul, Nikola Jokic, Isaiah J, Downing, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond, Gary Payton II, Jamal Murray, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Porzingis, Domantas, Malik Monk, Jerami Grant, Monk, Sabonis, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, Nurkic, Bradley Beal, Bam Adebayo, Adebayo, Miami's Tyler Herro, Jaren Jackson Jr, Herro, Jackson, Kyle Kuzma, Charlotte, Danilo Gallinari, Delon Wright, LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Green, Alperen Sengun, Sengun, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Julius Randle, Randle, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Lonnie Walker IV, James Harden, Walker, Cam Thomas, Royce O'Neale, Paul George, Harden, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo's, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Antetokounmpo, Isaiah Stewart, Cade Cunningham, Marcus Sasser, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Mitchell Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Ball, USA, NBA, Denver, Warriors, 76ers, Celtics, Philadelphia, Boston, Sixers, Milwaukee Bucks, Trail Blazers, Sacramento, The, Blazers, Suns, Bulls, Chicago, Phoenix, Grizzlies, Miami, Los Angeles Lakers, Hornets, Washington, Wizards, Rockets, Lakers, Houston, Angeles, Pacers, Jazz, Utah, Knicks, Spurs, New, San, Nets, Clippers, Brooklyn, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Minnesota, Bucks, Pistons, Milwaukee, Detroit, Raptors, Mavericks, Toronto, Dallas, Cavaliers, Oklahoma City, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Portland, Durant, Memphis, Los Angeles, Indiana, Indianapolis, New York, San Antonio, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Cleveland

☆ World’s first whole eye and partial face transplant gives Arkansas man new hope
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Video Ad Feedback Arkansas man receives world's first whole eye surgery 03:32 - Source: CNN Your Health 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Arkansas man receives world's first whole eye surgery 03:32 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Taking more naps could change your brain size 02:35 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback This highly sought after skill could actually be bad for your health 02:29 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback These common walking mistakes can ruin a good thing 01:57 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Nearly 40% of dementia cases can be prevented with one small health change 02:13 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Want to live longer? Follow these tips from 'blue zones' 02:35 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Here's why your allergies are getting worse and lasting longer 02:00 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback The murky science behind cold water immersion 03:11 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback He wanted to end his life at 15. After an accident at work led to the loss of his left eye and part of his face, Aaron was given a new window to his soul, as well as a partial face transplant. No medical team in the world had previously performed a successful human eye transplant in a living patient. Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, director of the Face Transplant Program at NYU Langone Health, performs the whole-eye and partial face transplantation surgery.

Persons: James, Aaron James, Aaron, Meagan peered, ” Meagan, “, Eduardo Rodriguez, “ That’s, ” Aaron, Meagan, Allie, ”, ’ Meagan, ” Allie, ’ ”, NYU Langone Health —, Rodriguez, ” Rodriguez, it’s, ’ ” Aaron, José, Alain, ” Aaron James, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Oren Tepper, Tepper Organizations: CNN, NYU Langone Health, NYU, Health, Texas, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, CNN Health, Montefiore Health Locations: New Jersey, New York, Arkansas, Mississippi, Dallas, Dallas , Texas, Texas, Turkey

☆ Sterling misses out on England selection again
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling was again left out by England manager Gareth Southgate as he named his squad for the forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Sterling, who has earned 82 caps for his country and was once a key part of Southgate's forward line, has now missed five successive England squads. Despite Southgate saying the door remains open, time is clearly running out for Sterling to force his way back into the reckoning for the Euro 2024 finals. Manchester City's John Stones misses out because of injury while Chelsea's Reece James is also not included despite recently returning from a lengthy injury lay-off. "I'm super excited about the tournament, we're really gearing towards the next tournament and I think everybody in international football is always living from tournament to tournament.

Persons: Raheem Sterling, Gareth Southgate, Sterling, Southgate, Raheem, we've, Eddie Nketiah, Callum Wilson, Aston, Ollie Watkins, Manchester City's John Stones, Chelsea's Reece James, Reece James, that's, Sam Allardyce's, Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Levi Colwill, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Fikayo, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander, Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Chelsea, Malta, Italy, Newcastle United, Manchester, Wembley, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United, Milan, Manchester City, West Ham United, Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Thomson Locations: England, North Macedonia, France, Germany, Malta, Crystal, Everton, Chelsea, Manchester, Liverpool, Real Madrid, West, Bayern Munich

☆ Aaron Rodgers Wants to Come Back This Season. It Isn’t Crazy.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Soon after Aaron Rodgers suffered what’s typically a season-ending Achilles injury on his first drive with the New York Jets, he suggested something that sounded radical even for Aaron Rodgers. He wanted to try to return this season. The idea of returning from his Achilles tear within just a handful of months seemed impossible. It’s an injury that has historically required up to a year for recovery—if recovery is even possible. Even Rodgers acknowledges there’s a long way to go before achieving his stated goal.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, what’s, Rodgers, there’s Organizations: New York Jets

☆ Abortion-Rights Supporters Rack Up Victories, Putting GOP in Bind for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Aaron Zitner | Laura Kusisto | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Voters cast ballots at a polling location in Virginia on Tuesday, where Democrats retained control of the state Senate and gained control of the House. Photo: Tierney Cross/Bloomberg NewsThey were disparate elections in different states—for governor, state Senate, a supreme court seat and on a constitutional amendment. But the results of off-year races on Tuesday pointed in one direction: Voters will come to the polls to defend abortion rights. In the Republican strongholds of Ohio and Kentucky, as well as politically purple Virginia and Pennsylvania, abortion-rights supporters spent millions of dollars to tell voters that GOP lawmakers couldn’t be trusted to set state abortion policy after the Supreme Court last year eliminated a right to the procedure under the U.S. Constitution.

Persons: Tierney, —, couldn’t Organizations: Bloomberg, GOP, U.S, U.S . Constitution Locations: Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, U.S .

☆ Republican debate: Will DeSantis and Haley take fight to Trump or each other?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( James Oliphant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMIAMI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - An intensifying rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley could dominate Wednesday's Republican debate as the two 2024 U.S. presidential hopefuls seek to present themselves as their party's best alternative to former President Donald Trump. Haley, 51, in third place nationally, has grown stronger as she seeks to dislodge DeSantis, 45, from his distant second place in the Republican race after Trump. With the first Republican state nominating contest, in Iowa, little more than two months away, Haley, a former South Carolina governor who also served as Trump's U.N. ambassador, and Florida Governor DeSantis are running out of time. DESANTIS AT HOME IN FLORIDAThe Florida debate setting offers DeSantis a home advantage over others on stage. Haley will be coming off two strong debate performances and has been the only Republican besides Trump to show recent momentum in early nominating states such as Iowa and New Hampshire.

Persons: Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Ronald Reagan, Mike Blake, Donald Trump, Haley, DeSantis, U.N, Florida Governor DeSantis, Trump, Joe Biden, Aaron Kall, ”, Haley’s, Betsy Ankney, Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott, Ramaswamy, James Oliphant, Gram Slatter, Ross Colvin, Howard Goller Organizations: South Carolina, Republican, Ronald Reagan Presidential, REUTERS, Rights MIAMI, Wednesday's Republican, Trump, Florida Governor, Democratic, University of Michigan, New, Thomson Locations: Florida, Simi Valley , California, U.S, Wednesday's, Miami, Iowa, South Carolina, Hialeah, FLORIDA, Palm Beach, New Hampshire, United States, Iowa , New Hampshire, New Jersey

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Australian Laura Enever has surfed her way into the record books after stroking into a giant four-story wave in Hawaii earlier this year, the World Surf League and Guinness World Records said on Wednesday. Enever, 31, was surfing at an outer reef on Oahu's North Shore in January when she caught a huge blue wall measured at 43.6 feet (13.3m), breaking the world record for the biggest wave ever paddled into by a woman. "I came up from that wave, and there was a huge, huge wave behind that took out the whole lineup, and I just saw boards flying everywhere. When I got to the inside, I was almost laughing - I just couldn't believe I'd caught that wave but also escaped that crazy, huge wave behind mine." The biggest wave ever ridden was a 26.2m monster at Nazare, towed into by Germany's Sebastian Steudtner in 2020.

Persons: Laura Enever, Enever, I'd, Aaron Gold, Gabeira, Germany's Sebastian Steudtner, Lincoln, James Redmayne, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Surf League, Guinness World Records, Thomson Locations: Hawaii, Enever, Shore, Waimea, Maui, Nazare, Portugal, Sydney

☆ Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Policing Minister Chris Philp hosts a roundtable in Downing Street with senior policing figures and UK's biggest retailers to set out a joint plan of action to tackle the rise in shoplifting and to catch more prolific offenders, in London, Britain October 23, 2023. "For too long the use of this drug in public spaces has contributed to anti-social behaviour which is a blight on communities. We will not accept it," Britain's policing minister Chris Philp said in a statement. In September, interior minister Suella Braverman said people were "fed up" with the use of drugs in public spaces, with discarded gas canisters being littered across Britain's streets. Under the ban, nitrous oxide will be prescribed as a "Class C" drug and classified in "the least harmful" category of drugs under Britain's laws alongside anabolic steroids, benzodiazepines and growth hormones.

Persons: Chris Philp, Aaron Chown, Suella Braverman, Farouq Suleiman, Michael Holden Organizations: Thomson Locations: London, Britain

☆ Israel-Hamas War Israel Says Its Troops Are in the Heart of Gaza City
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Aaron Boxerman | Victoria Kim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

The Shati refugee camp in Gaza City was one of the neighborhoods hit by Israeli airstrikes on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people have remained in northern Gaza despite warnings to move south. David Satterfield, U.S. special envoy for Mideast humanitarian issues, estimated on Saturday that at least 350,000 to 400,000 people remained in northern Gaza. Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam International’s policy lead for the Palestinian territories, said that her in-laws were among the many people who had abandoned their homes in Gaza City, only to return. In their case, the place where they had sought refuge, in central Gaza, received an evacuation order from the Israeli military.

Persons: Al Salya, ”, “, Ms, Ahmed Ferwana, Al Shati, Ferwana, Iyad, David Satterfield, Mohammed Dahman, Bushra Khalidi, ‘, ’ ”, Khalidi, Mohammad Abu Salmiya, Al Shifa, ” Dr, Abu Salmiya, Arijeta Lajka, Riley Mellen, Iyad Abuheweila Organizations: Jinan Al, The New York Times, Associated Press, United Nations, Hamas, Oxfam Locations: Gaza City, Gaza, Jinan, Jinan Al Salya, Rafah, Egypt, Jabaliya, Swiss, Rimal, Al Shifa, Israel, Al

___The generational shift at quarterback in the NFL reached a new milestone last week. This was the first time since Week 6 of the 2002 season that no quarterback born in the 1980s took the field. That raised the total of rookie starting QBs this season to nine, tying the non-replacement record set in 2019. The youth movement at quarterback has played a role in the struggles on offense across the league in the first half of the season, with scoring at its lowest mark through nine weeks since 2007. NEW YUCK, NEW YUCKThe performance so far this season for the New York teams has been rather offensive.

Persons: Tom Brady's, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Ryan Tannehill, Russell Wilson, Arizona's Clayton, Tommy DeVito, Daniel Jones, QBs, C.J ., Jared Goff, Peyton Manning, Donovan McNabb, Ben Roethlisberger, Hill, Hall, Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, Gifford, Hall of Famers Charley Trippi, Red Grange, Jimmy Conzelman, Minnesota's Joshua Dobbs, hadn't, Dobbs, Paul Governali, Dare, Ka’imi Fairbairn, Ogunbowale, Wes Welker, Tony Galbreath, NEW, ___ Organizations: NFL, Jaren, Giants, Houston, Tampa Bay, Hall of Fame, Chicago, Hall of Famer, Hall of Famers, Vikings, Cardinals, Boston Yanks, New York Giants, Stroud's Texans, New, New Orleans, Green, AFC East, Miami, New York Jets, AFC West, NFC, AFC North, Cincinnati, AFC, NFC West, Seattle, Rams, New York, The Jets, Jets, The Giants Locations: C.J . Stroud, Stroud, New Orleans, Hall, Red, Miami, New England, Buffalo, Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Francisco, Baltimore , Arizona, Green Bay

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We may ask some questions, but I can’t tell you we’re diving all in,” Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said. Privately, they're surely discussing the developing Ohtani sweepstakes, which could cost the winning team upward of $500 million. “You have to have Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, so on and so forth.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, ”, Chris Young, “ We’re, Brian Cashman, “, Dana Brown, they're, “ There's, Perry Minasian, We've, Tommy John, Nathan Eovaldi, Jameson Taillon, Daniel Hudson, Jason Isringhausen, Walker Buehler —, TJ, —, Ohtani, He’s, There’s, he’s, Brown, ” Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Tim Anderson, Aaron Nola, Sonny Gray, Jordan Montgomery, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mike Trout, ” Minasian, We're, Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto, ” Dipoto Organizations: Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, ” Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Privately, Los Angeles Angels, ” Angels, He’s, MLB, Current Dodgers, Astros GM, Cubs, Former Angels, Seattle Mariners, Seattle GM, Mariners Locations: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, Scottsdale, ”, Arizona

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The first sign of discontent regarding Craig Counsell’s decision to leave the Milwaukee Brewers to manage the Chicago Cubs appeared in his hometown at the Little League field that bears his name. The sign was covered up Tuesday morning, one day after the Cubs landed Counsell with a five-year deal worth over $40 million. “I give Craig credit for helping to build that, and for adding all these coaches, all of whom have stayed. Counsell told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday the opportunity for a new professional challenge and the proximity of Chicago made this opportunity appealing. Neitzel said he believed Attanasio would have received most of the criticism if Counsell had ended up managing any opponent other than the Cubs.

Persons: Craig Counsell’s, “, Mark Attanasio, Craig, ” Counsell, John Counsell, Counsell, Indiana Jones, Kay Kenealy, ’ “ Laura Hemming, Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, Favre, Gabe Neitzel, Brett, ” Neitzel, Attanasio, Terry Francona, David Ross, ” Attanasio, ” Kenealy, ” Hemming, ”, Hemming, Hunter Baumgardt, Baumgardt, he’d, Neitzel, “ Craig Counsell’s, ” Baumgardt Organizations: MILWAUKEE, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Little League, Cubs, Brewers, Major League Baseball’s, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers ’, ‘ Raiders, Wisconsin, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Packers Hall of Fame, Minnesota Vikings, Packers, ESPN, Vikings, MLB Locations: Whitefish, Milwaukee, Counsell, Chicago, Waukesha , Wisconsin, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Madison

Search resuls for: "aaron"

25 mentions found