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☆ 27-year-old Olympic gold medalist and Harvard grad says her health-care job helped her prep for the Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

American sprinter Gabby Thomas won her first Olympic gold medal in the 2024 Paris Games women's 200-meter final on Tuesday — an accomplishment that she credits, in part, to her second job. The 27-year-old, who took home bronze and silver during her Olympic debut at the Tokyo games, balances her career as an Olympian with a job in health care. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Harvard University and a master's degree in public health from the University of Texas Health Science Center. In the months leading up to the Games, Thomas trained three to six hours a day, but at night, she worked at an Austin volunteer health-care clinic for people without insurance. "I think I'm just so grateful to get to do what I love," Thomas told Olympics.com.

Persons: Gabby Thomas, Thomas, Olympics.com, I'm, — Organizations: Harvard University, University of Texas Health Science, Games, NBC News, NBC, CNBC Locations: Tokyo, Atlanta , Georgia, Los Angeles

Vice President Kamala Harris will set out this week on a swing-state campaign blitz, giving her a far heavier travel schedule than her opponent, former President Donald Trump. Harris’ travel this week will take her to seven states in less than a fourth of the time. Reached for comment, Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung pointed to the overall difference in the number of Trump and Harris campaign trips. Harris' campaign swing is also consistent with how candidates typically pick up the pace as the election draws closer, said Aleigha Cavalier, a Democratic strategist at the strategy and marketing agency Precision Strategies. But she said Harris' travel pace compared to Trump's and Biden's is "a real advantage."

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☆ North Carolina AG office eyes Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC after voter data complaint
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The America PAC is supporting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic nominee. Wheeler alleged America PAC has broken state laws, according to a copy of the complaint reviewed by CNBC. "The America PAC is pretending to be running an online voter registration drive," Wheeler wrote. Representatives for the North Carolina State Board of Elections did not return requests for comment on Wheeler's complaint against America PAC. America PAC has spent over $100,000 on digital advertisements targeting voters in Pennsylvania since early July, according to AdImpact.

Persons: Elon Musk, Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Musk, Josh Stein, Stein, Jocelyn Benson, Benson's, CNBC's, David Wheeler, Wheeler, Madison Cawthorn, Lauren Boebert, Al Schmidt Organizations: Intelligence, Senate, U.S, Capitol, North Carolina Attorney General's, CNBC, Musk's America PAC, The America PAC, Democratic, SpaceX, PAC, North Carolina, Michigan, Sunday, America PAC, America, North Carolina Board, American, Republican, Rep, Colorado . Representatives, North Carolina State Board, Department Locations: Washington , U.S, America, North Carolina, Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, Colorado, Pennsylvania

☆ Road tripping through Russia: American woman shares challenges of solo trip from Georgia to Mongolia
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Essay Breanna Wilson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

And I’d be doing it solo, an American female, in a vintage Land Cruiser that was anything but inconspicuous. Planning a 7,000-kilometer road tripRussian visa in hand, it was time to start route planning, make my final vehicle preparations, and pack. With a car my size, bearing Georgian plates, driven by an American who doesn’t speak any Russian, I was increasingly nervous. An American girl, traveling alone, saying she’s moving to Mongolia, driving a car with Georgian plates. I had a summer of overlanding and adventuring across Mongolia, and a new life in Ulaanbaatar, to get underway.

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☆ CrowdStrike is sued by fliers after massive outage disrupts air travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Travelers wait to board their delayed flight at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. CrowdStrike 's legal troubles from last month's massive global computer outage deepened on Monday, as the cybersecurity company was sued by air travelers whose flights were delayed or canceled. CrowdStrike said in a statement: "We believe this case lacks merit and we will vigorously defend the company." Delta faces a U.S. Department of Transportation probe into why it needed more time than rivals to recover from the outage. Monday's case is del Rio et al v CrowdStrike Inc, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, No.

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☆ Stretches for becoming more flexible
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Becoming more flexible as an older adult is still doable, but collagen loss means it’s also harder to achieve. Stretch yourself looseThe stretches experts recommend for flexibility can depend on personal needs, but they do have some suggestions for full-body flexibility. Stretches for hip flexors, including the cat-cow yoga pose and compound stretches that target multiple muscle groups, are especially helpful for people with desk jobs, experts said. Stretches should be held for 15 to 30 seconds, and you can sprinkle in stretches throughout your day by taking a break from work every 45 minutes, or try 20-minute sessions, experts said. Other pros of pliabilityAs you’re working your way to a more flexible body, you may find stretching produces even more payoffs than just the flexibility itself.

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☆ Here’s Where Debby’s Rains Are Going Next
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Judson Jones | More About Judson Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As Tropical Storm Debby moves inland off the Gulf of Mexico this week, it is expected to bring intense rainfall and flooding across northern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. The National Weather Service forecast a rare high risk of excessive rain for the region. Widespread flash flooding and river flooding are expected, with 10 to 20 inches of rainfall along the coast. The most intense rainfall is expected to spread over the area Monday night into Tuesday. “We’re going to be into a catastrophic rain situation,” Kevin Guthrie, the executive director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, said at a news conference on Sunday.

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“I think folks think it’s Trump reverting to his Id,” a longtime Republican communications adviser said. “The momentum is with Vice President Harris, and we just need to work our hearts out until Election Day,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said. “We have multiple pathways to 270 electoral votes,” Dan Kanninen, battleground states director for the Harris campaign, said of the threshold for winning the electoral college. Project 2025, which had been attacked by Democrats, announced that it would stop working on policy after taking criticism from the Trump campaign. “Crazy Kamala is saying she’s Indian, not Black,” Trump wrote on social media.

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☆ Trump and Vance head to battleground Georgia looking to put recent struggles behind them
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Arit John | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Trump and Vance will campaign in the same venue Saturday, but without the fundraising spike, increased momentum or improved chances of winning a crucial state. Biden became the first Democrat to win Georgia in nearly 30 years when he beat Trump by just under 12,000 votes in 2020. So, let’s talk about the issues.”South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, said the campaign should focus on drawing policy contrasts. “My problem with Vice President Harris is the policy choices she’s made.”Trump, however, is not shying away from the controversial and false claims about Harris’ heritage. A senior Trump campaign official told CNN that the campaign would not “shy away” from the former president’s comments.

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☆ A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military, new data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Melissa Chan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

He said the VA is legally bound to recover special separation benefits from veterans before those eligible can begin receiving disability payments. The VA had to recoup separation pay from 8,130 veterans in fiscal year 2020 and 8,550 in 2021. In 2021, the Veterans Benefits Administration began scanning all veterans’ service and medical records into electronic files, which “reduces the likelihood of this situation reoccurring,” Hayes said. Unique exceptions to the lawVeterans have a chance to pursue a waiver of their recoupment responsibilities for only certain special separation benefits under the law. In 2023, the Navy authorized reducing the amount of disability pay that is withheld while voluntary separation pay is recouped, Navy spokesperson Charlie Spirtos said.

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☆ How the polling landscape has changed in the last two weeks: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

In today’s edition, we report on how the polling landscape has changed since Vice President Kamala Harris took over as the Democratic presidential candidate. But the Trump campaign is rushing to define Harris differently. This week, two ads went up that underscored the war to define Harris. Read more → 📺 The race is on: The race to define Harris is heating up, with the Harris campaign and the Trump team hitting the airwaves. Read more →The race to define Harris is heating up, with the Harris campaign and the Trump team hitting the airwaves.

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☆ How an Elon Musk-backed PAC is gathering data to boost Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

How do I start?”The ad then displays a website for a group called America PAC. “I have created a PAC, or a super PAC ... the America PAC,” Musk said in a recent interview. But what is unique about America PAC’s project is who is backing it and the timing of its creation. The America PAC raised over $8 million between April 1 and June 30, according to FEC records. He recently said on X that he is “making some donations to America PAC,” but did not say how much.

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WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is nearing a final decision in choosing her running mate and plans to meet with some of the top contenders in person over the next 72 hours, a source familiar with the process said. Josh Shapiro is among the top contenders for the vice presidential spot. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is among the contenders to be Harris' running mate. It's unclear if all of them have advanced to the final in-person interviews with Harris herself this weekend. Andy Beshear is one of the six vice presidential contenders, NBC News has reported.

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☆ Black Muslim group endorses Harris after its 'uncommitted' stance on Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Yamiche Alcindor | Yamiche Alcindor Is An Nbc News Washington Correspondent. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The first national Muslim organization that had declared itself "uncommitted" on President Joe Biden's re-election bid is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy. “She has shown more sympathy towards the people of Gaza then both President Biden and former President Donald Trump,” Suswell said of Harris. The group’s endorsement is significant given the backlash the Biden administration has faced from the Muslim community over its handling of the war. “It wasn’t an easy meeting for the president,” Suswell said. I think she’s more open to having conversations around ending the war.”Suswell added that her group was also moved to support Harris publicly because of her stances on domestic issues.

Persons: Joe Biden's, Kamala Harris, Salima Suswell, Biden, Donald Trump, ” Suswell, Harris, “, Netanyahu’s, Suswell, ”, ” Harris, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Netanyahu, Donald Trump’s, Trump Organizations: Muslim, Black Muslim Leadership Council Fund, NBC, Black Muslim Leadership Council, Biden, Israeli, White Locations: Gaza, Israel, Selma , Alabama, ”, Wisconsin , Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Palestine

☆ How an Elon Musk PAC is using voter data to help Trump beat Harris in 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The ad then displays a website for a group called America PAC. "I have created a PAC, or a super PAC ... the America PAC," Musk said in a recent interview. But what is unique about America PAC's project is who is backing it and the timing of its creation. He recently said on X that he is "making some donations to America PAC," but did not say how much. Musk on X mirrors Musk PAC

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☆ Kamala Harris raised $310 million in July, dwarfing Trump haul for month
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that its political operation raised $310 million in July, dwarfing the tally raised for the Republican nominee Donald Trump in the same month. Harris' team raised the eye-popping sum between the campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and joint fundraising committees. Trump's team said its larger political organization, which includes the former president's campaign and joint fundraising committees, raised $138.7 million in July. Harris' massive fundraising haul underscores renewed enthusiasm from Democratic donors, some of whom were hesitant to open their checkbooks after Biden's disastrous debate performance against Trump in late June. "More than 3 million donors made over 4.2 million contributions – with more than 2 million donors making their first donation this cycle," the campaign said in a press release.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Joe Biden, Trump's, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, tabling, Chavez Rodriguez Organizations: Democratic, Republican, Democratic National Committee, Democratic nominee's, Trump Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, DeKalb County, Pennsylvania, –

☆ Harris' running mate search nears the finish line: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

In today’s edition, we report on how Vice President Kamala Harris' search for a running mate is nearing the finish line. Harris' VP search nears the endBy Yamiche Alcindor, Julie Tsirkin and Rebecca ShabadThe vetting team for Vice President Kamala Harris has met with six potential running mates as her selection process nears its end, two sources familiar with the campaign said. Shapiro met with Harris’ vetting team on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the meeting. The vice president was not present, the source said. Read more →The Democratic National Committee’s virtual roll call to officially nominate Harris for president began at 9 a.m.

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☆ What the presidential election could mean for Social Security and Medicare
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Kevin Lamarque | ReutersWhen it comes to the November election, there is one issue that is at the top of voters' wish lists: Social Security. It polled 1,831 adults age 18 and up who "currently receive or expect to receive Social Security." Experts say the post likely refers to the taxes Social Security beneficiaries may owe on their benefit income. Exactly how much Social Security beneficiaries pay in taxes is based on their "combined income," which includes adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest and half of their Social Security benefits. Yet in a March CNBC interview, Trump said he would consider cutting "entitlements," which may refer to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.

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☆ A Costco trucker in Atlanta shares the best part about driving for the wholesale club
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a Costco truck driver in Atlanta, who has requested anonymity as they are not authorized to speak with the media. The worker has shared employment details with Business Insider to verify their identity. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe job requires a commercial driver's license and Costco usually wants to see three years of experience working for another reputable company. Responses will be kept confidential, and Business Insider strongly recommends using a personal email and a non-work device when reaching out.

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☆ Kamala Harris has a murky antitrust record. Wall Street sees an opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Georgia State Convocation Center on July 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Wall Street dealmakers said they believe Vice President Kamala Harris, if she were to win the November presidential election against Donald Trump, is a clean slate on antitrust regulation and a prime opportunity to loosen the Biden antitrust regime. "I don't think Harris will go that far. So far, Harris has stayed silent on antitrust enforcement, a cornerstone of the Biden administration's big-business crackdown. The Harris campaign did not respond to a request for comment on the vice president's antitrust position.

Persons: Kamala Harris, dealmakers, Donald Trump, Biden, Harris, George Paul, it's, Bill Kovacic Organizations: Democratic, U.S, Center, Wall, Biden, Kroger, Albertsons, Federal Trade Commission Locations: Georgia, Atlanta , Georgia

☆ When ICE Agents Use Deadly Force, the Shootings Go Unprosecuted.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Lila Hassan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +46 min

AdvertisementYet when and how ICE agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy. ICE agents shot people in public places, such as traffic intersections and strip-mall parking lots. Yet in over half of the shootings we identified, ICE agents never made an arrest. But Ramos still became one of dozens of people on the receiving end of an ICE agent's deadly force. A significant number of the shootings documented in the logs happened while ICE agents were off-duty or in plain clothes.

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris each unleashed a new wave of television ads Tuesday as they race to secure an advantage in a presidential campaign dramatically altered in recent weeks. In its first major ad blitz targeting Harris, the Trump campaign is zeroing in on her immigration record in ads running across several key battleground states. It’s a sign that the former president has settled on a longstanding GOP line of attack against the vice president, after grappling with the abrupt change atop the Democratic ticket. Trump, in two new campaign ads, seeks to define Harris on his terms by relying on what has been a political liability for the Biden administration: the management of the US-Mexico border. In response, Harris campaign spokesperson Ammar Moussa said Trump is “running on his trademark lies” and said the former president opposed a congressional border deal that would have helped with enforcement.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, ”, Joe Biden’s, Biden, Ammar Moussa Organizations: Democratic, California –, Convention, Trump, Wisconsin – Locations: Bay, California, Mexico, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, AdImpact

Some of those contributors are among those involved in a donor collective supporting Mr. Trump. Mr. Buskirk, who made some money in the insurance business, has strong relationships with tech donors. Some of those contributors are among those involved in a donor collective called the Rockbridge Network that Mr. Buskirk created. Its twice-a-year meetings have drawn appearances by Mr. Trump, as well as megadonors including Peter Thiel, Rebekah Mercer, Steve Wynn and David Sacks. Mr. Buskirk gained a following in the Trump orbit with a publication called American Greatness.

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Elijah Nouvelage | Afp | Getty ImagesHow the LIFT Act could look todaySince the LIFT Act was first proposed in 2018, the cost of living has only skyrocketed, hitting working-class Americans especially hard. However, funding such a tax credit now could be tough amid growing concerns over the federal budget deficit. The advantage of the LIFT tax credit, said D'Acunto, is that it doesn't create the same market distortions the rent cap would ignite. Child tax credit is a 'huge priority' for DemocratsLIFT was first proposed years before Congress temporarily expanded the child tax credit during the Covid-19 pandemic, which could now be a bigger priority, experts say. Harris described the child tax credit changes as one of the "most important" and "most impactful" parts of the legislation in a 2021 speech.

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☆ Homebuying is hard in these counties that could decide the election, but it's harder in the U.S. overall
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms J-J-_Mccorvey.Jpg | J.J. Mccorvey | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Market volatility in Dane County, Wisconsin, a largely Democratic, college-educated part of a solidly purple state, boosted its difficulty score to 78 on NBC News’ index. Average homebuying difficulty in the U.S. overall ranks at 84, up from 54 in 2020. At the Republican National Convention earlier this month, giant screens flashed comparisons of average mortgage rates under the Trump and Biden administrations. But one Gwinnett County resident said softer demand isn’t keeping him up at night. For house hunters in Gwinnett County, Scott said, “that would make life a lot better.”

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