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☆ Travelers say these are the 10 best large airports in North America for on-time flights, restaurants, cleanliness and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Power released its annual North American Airport Satisfaction Study, ranking the large airports across North America. The best large airport: John Wayne Airport, Orange CountyThe John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, is the best large airport this year after coming in the No. The John Wayne Airport, Orange County, currently serves about 11.7 million annual passengers, according to its website. 10 best large airports in North America for 2024John Wayne Airport, Orange County Tampa International Airport Kansas City International Airport Dallas Love Field Nashville International Airport William P. Hobby Airport Sacramento International Airport Portland International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport San Jose International Airport After taking the No. Taylor says the Tampa International Airport has ranked highly over the years because of its great design, signage, and sense of identity.

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☆ Fed close to pulling off the elusive economic soft landing in 2024 after great September jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"It also increases the possibility of a no-landing as well, meaning even stronger economic data for 2025 than we currently expect." watch nowBeyond that, it virtually eliminated any chance that the Federal Reserve would be repeating its half percentage point interest rate cut from September anytime soon. But broadly speaking, the news was very good and raised questions over just how aggressive the Fed will need to be. Jones said the Fed will have a dilemma on its hand as it figures out the proper policy response. "In an election year, passions run high and every economic report or event can garner intense reaction.

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☆ Undecided Voters Tell Us About Their Biggest Worries
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Ruth Igielnik | Christine Zhang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Among undecided and persuadable voters Personality/behavior No biggest concern Ethics/honesty Ability to do the job Threat to democracy Race/racism/sexism Court cases/convictions Abortion Immigration Other 10 20 30% What, if anything, is your biggest concern about Kamala Harris? Among undecided and persuadable voters Honesty/trustworthiness Judgment/character No biggest concern Economy Lack of experience Ideology Need to know more Immigration Track record Other 10 20 30% What, if anything, is your biggest concern about Donald Trump? Among undecided and persuadable voters Personality/behavior No biggest concern Ethics/honesty Ability to do the job Threat to democracy Race/racism/sexism Court cases/convictions Abortion Immigration Other 10 20 30% What, if anything, is your biggest concern about Kamala Harris? White woman, 30s, Arizona “Little power hungry.”White man, 30s, North Carolina “His authoritative tendencies.”Woman, 40s, Michigan “Probably his rhetoric, maybe, and how he presents himself. Voters specifically mentioned costs and inflation, a persistent concern among undecided and not fully decided voters over the last few months.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Kamala Harris, —, He’s, ”, ” “, Georgia “, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, “, Donald Trump’s, Michigan “, doesn’t, Harris, Trump’s, ” Harris, she’s, North Carolina “, She’s, I’m Organizations: The New York Times, Siena College, New York Times, Trump, Wisconsin, North Carolina “, Michigan, North Carolina “ Democrats Locations: Ohio, Arizona, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina , Ohio, Siena, North Carolina

☆ Bitcoin is flipping in and out of 'bear' mode but could still reach $100,000 this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bitcoin investors are grappling with a demand dearth that has pushed the cryptocurrency into bear market territory at times. (In the first quarter, bitcoin ETFs bought about 9,000 BTC daily on average, following their January launch.) In the fourth quarters of 2012, 2016, and 2020 — the previous Bitcoin halving years — bitcoin prices rose by 9%, 59%, and 171%, respectively. The most recent halving — the supply cutting event that takes place every four years — happened this April. BTC.CM= YTD mountain Bitcoin (BTC) year-to-date Bitcoin is set up well for the final quarter , but it's still working through a supply overhang from the U.S. and German governments as well as Mt.

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☆ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says it's 'insanely hard' to build a business — and ignorance is a 'superpower' for founders
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Nvidia's Jensen Huang explained just how tough it was to build the chipmaker into a world-beater. Startup founders don't know what they're signing up for — and that's a good thing, Huang said. AdvertisementStarting Nvidia from scratch and growing it into a $3 trillion company took three decades and stretched Jensen Huang to his absolute limit. The adversaries and all the smart things that they're going to do. The adversities that you're going to be confronted with over time."

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☆ The battle of the face computers is on
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Meta debuted its Orion augmented reality glasses last week without a consumer release date. AR glasses are a substantial step toward a future that ditches the handheld smartphone for face computers. AdvertisementThe battle of the face computers is here, and Meta just launched a highly compelling salvo. Last Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the company's latest innovation, Orion — augmented reality eyewear that weighs about 3.5 ounces. Snap's Spectacles are augmented reality glasses that run on the company's in-house OS.

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☆ Buttigieg claps back at Elon Musk for false claims about Helene federal response
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke directly to Elon Musk Friday on the billionaire's X platform, part of an effort to counter false conspiracies about federal disaster aid for victims of Hurricane Helene that Musk spread on X, where his follower count stands over 200 million. "No one is shutting down the airspace and FAA doesn't block legitimate rescue and recovery flights," wrote Buttigieg. Buttigieg was replying to a post from Musk that falsely claimed the Federal Aviation Administration was shutting down airspace in the disaster zone and "throttling" flights transporting supplies. An FAA spokesperson told CNBC, "There are no airspace restrictions in place in North Carolina as rescue efforts continue because of Hurricane Helene. Musk frequently uses X to provoke -- but in lashing out at FEMA on Friday, he escalated his battle with the U.S. government.

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☆ Beyond Novo: Fund manager likes this under-the-radar pharma stock with a weight loss drug in the works
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Maybe that weight loss product (by United Laboratories) works, maybe it doesn't. United Laboratories' price-to-earnings of 5.8 times is a fraction of the 34.3 times that Novo Nordisk is trading at, Peche added. [United Laboratories] is making smooth progress in R & D and targets to launch Liraglutide in 2024. Their comments follow United Laboratories' "faster than expected earnings" growth in the first half of the year. Analysts' average price target on United Laboratories is 12.95 Hong Kong dollars, giving it 28.2% potential upside.

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☆ Trump’s ground game relies on untraditional strategies to draw out battleground voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Steve Contorno | Fredreka Schouten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

And it’s a playbook that former President Donald Trump’s campaign has tossed aside. It’s a gamble, Trump’s campaign internally acknowledges, but one that they insist is built on data they have collected over nearly a decade and tested for the past six months. Days later, the Michigan state party chairman also plugged 10xVotes when he rolled into Traverse City, Michigan, alongside Trump running mate JD Vance. But rather than courting those voters, Trump’s campaign is in search of new ones. Trump’s campaign has also tried to seize on discord within the Democratic coalition.

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☆ The September jobs report dashed hopes for another jumbo rate cut next month
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThe September jobs report offered good news all around — except to those expecting a second straight jumbo 50-basis-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month. In addition, the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%, bucking estimates that it would stay unchanged at 4.2%. Analysts agree that September's blowout job numbers make an aggressive interest rate cut harder to justify. Advertisement"Did the Fed even need to cut rates in September, let alone cut by 50 basis points?" Late last month, the bank predicted that investors would take on more risk if the unemployment rate hit 4.1% and if payrolls reached above 150,000.

Persons: —, Seema Shah, Glen Smith, Morgan Stanley, payrolls, Smith Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve, Asset Management, GDS Wealth Management, Federal

☆ France’s three-decade treasure hunt for golden owl has finally ended
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based on a book of riddles published in 1993. “We confirm that the Golden Owl countermark was unearthed last night,” the message read, unleashing a wave of sad and crying emojis. Its value is currently estimated at €150,000 euros (about $165,000), fans of the treasure hunt have said online and at recorded events. On Discord, members of the hunt channel were quick to react to the news that the replica owl may have been found, with thousands of messages pouring in. On the official website, Becker reminds “owlers” not to dig holes on either public or private property without authorization.

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Minneapolis CNN —One state audit found that bonus checks intended for frontline workers during the pandemic were handed out to undeserving recipients. Another criticized a Minnesota state agency for failing to ensure there were no conflicts of interest in taxpayer-funded mental health and addiction programs. His fans were easy to find last month at the Minnesota State Fair, which drew nearly 2 million people this year. Republican state Sen. Mark Koran, second from right, speaks with constituents at the Minnesota State Fair. “We are troubled by MDE’s decision,” the auditor’s report said, using the acronym for the Minnesota Department of Education.

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☆ Constellation Brands CEO downplays worries about higher tariffs if Trump wins
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In a Friday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands brushed off concerns about the possibility of higher tariffs, which former President Donald Trump has pledged to implement if elected. Constellation Brands is known for a variety of popular beer brands imported from Mexico, including Modelo, Corona and Pacifico. Constellation Brands reported a mixed quarter Thursday, posting an earnings beat but a slight revenue miss. The company saw success with its beer brands, but the wine and spirits segment continued to weigh on business. Newlands said Constellation Brands is in the middle of improving wine and spirits and is beginning to see some results.

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☆ Yazidi woman captured by ISIS rescued in Gaza after more than a decade in captivity
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Nechirvan Mando | Michael Rios | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A 21-year-old Yazidi woman has been rescued from Gaza where she had been held captive by Hamas for years after being trafficked by ISIS. Fawzia told CNN that she has been returned to Iraq after enduring years of captivity. Over the next few years, Fawzia was trafficked to different locations across several countries. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller confirmed that the US helped evacuate Fawzia from Gaza. And the government of Iraq asked us to do whatever we could to get her out of Gaza and get her home.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg is leaning into his fashion era and considering selling Classics-inspired T-shirts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg might start selling Classics-inspired shirts on Instagram. He's changing up the basic style he was once known for, reflecting Meta's fashion tech ventures. AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg said he's thinking about selling his own graphic tees. Zuckerberg told Pubity that he's been mulling selling T-shirts like the ones he's been wearing recently, inspired by the Classics — Greek and Roman history. Zuckerberg has gone viral several times in 2024 for his gold chains, and the tech billionaire is leaning into the hype.

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☆ Medicare shake-up sends Humana stock down 23% in a week for its worst drop since 2009
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Humana's stock is down 23% in its worst weekly drop since 2020 and biggest two-day decline since 2009. The drop comes as Medicare downgraded ratings on some of Humana's health insurance plans. The health insurer's shares are down 23% since the start of the week, marking its biggest weekly drop since 2020 and its biggest two-day decline in 15 years. Over those days, the stock declined 22%, the biggest two-day drop since the financial crisis in 2009. They said Medicare Advantage plans could see further pressure if Democrats win in the upcoming elections, which would hinder Humana's recovery.

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☆ Paul Simon is ‘optimistic’ about returning to live performance after partially losing hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Catherine Nicholls | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Legendary singer Paul Simon has said he is “optimistic” about being able to return to performing live after losing most of his hearing in his left ear. So everything became more difficult.”Even before he announced the loss of his hearing, Simon toured for the last time in 2018, after which he said he was ending his touring career. “I never said I was going to retire,” Simon said in his latest interview. It was very interesting and really quite pleasurable for a long time – until my hearing loss threw me off.”Simon recently played alongside two guitarists at a fundraiser for the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, his longest performance in five years. “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon,” which premiered in March in the United States, is set for release in UK cinemas on October 13, Simon’s 83rd birthday.

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☆ Japan has made the world’s smallest Rubik’s Cube. And it actually works
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Chris Lau | Nodoka Katsura | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Tokyo CNN —Japanese toymaker MegaHouse has unveiled a miniature Rubik’s Cube — one so tiny that you might need a pair of tweezers to solve it. Each face of the cube, which is made from aluminum, measures about five millimeters (around 0.2 inches) across. “The 5-milimeter Rubik’s Cube is the result of the trinity of machines, cutting tools, and players’ passion,” said Kiyokazu Saito, president of Iriso Precision, the company brought in for the precision cutting, in a promotional video on the toymaker’s website. Guinness World Record confirmed the micro-cube as the world’s smallest rotating puzzle cube in August. The miniature cube in comparison to a standard one.

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☆ The influencer middle class is getting squeezed as marketers turn to superstar creators and celebs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Dan Whateley | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Influencer marketers are moving away from campaigns with micro influencers and back to big stars. AdvertisementA few years ago, influencer marketers were ditching their plans to hire celebrity content creators for brand deals in exchange for influencers with smaller audiences. Micro influencers as a category of work dropped from 74% to 62% between 2023 and 2024, while nano influencer work fell from 37% to 28%. One micro influencer, Bethany Everett-Ratcliffe, said she'd felt this impact on her business. Other marketers have reported up to 20% cost increases among micro influencers between 2023 and 2024.

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☆ Mark Cuban took his wife to White Castle to see 'if you really love me'—now they've been married for 22 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For Mark Cuban, it was all about a simple 100% USDA beef patty slider. When Cuban married his wife, Tiffany Stewart, he'd been a billionaire for roughly three years. He had one question for her before they tied the knot, he told the "Club Shay Shay" podcast last week: Would she go to White Castle with him? "We're going to White Castle, and if you really love me, you'll eat a White Castle burger," said Cuban, 66. Twenty-two years and three children later, Cuban and Stewart are still married.

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CNN —Up to 600 people were shot dead in a matter of hours by al Qaeda-linked militants in an August attack on a town in Burkina Faso, according to a French government security assessment that nearly doubles the death toll cited in earlier reports. A series of coups across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger led to the departure of French and American forces. The Russian mercenaries summoned by the juntas to bolster their grip have instead left a vacuum in which jihadists have thrived, says the assessment, given to CNN by a French security official. A view of the town of Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, where up to 600 people were killed by al Qaeda-linked militants in an August attack, according to a French government security assessment. CNN has reviewed videos of the alleged cannibalism that seem to show Burkina Faso soldiers dismembering and holding up body parts of apparent dead jihadists.

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☆ Red Lobster is a mess. Here’s why the new 35-year-old CEO wanted the job anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Red Lobster's new chief executive Damola Adamolekun during an interview with CNN at a Red Lobster in Long Island, New York, last week. CNNIn Springfield, he first ate at a Red Lobster with his parents and two siblings after church one Sunday. Red Lobster was where he, like millions of Americans, experienced eating lobster and cracking crab legs for the first time. Beyoncé sang about taking a romantic partner to Red Lobster in her 2016 hit song “Formation.”After Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, Flava Flav ordered the whole menu to try to save the company. Red Lobster closed more than 100 restaurants this year, including a location in Orlando, Florida, shown this year.

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☆ There's a catch in OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding deal that no one is talking about
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There's an important stipulation on OpenAI's historic $6.6 billion funding round. AdvertisementOpenAI's historically large $6.6 billion funding round is bringing in checks from some of the biggest technology and venture capital investors. If the ChatGPT-maker doesn't complete its transition to a for-profit company within two years, investors in the latest round could ask for their money back, multiple outlets have said. But "if there's disagreement within the entity, then it's much harder for the regulators to approve it," he said. AdvertisementStill, the legal experts said that though OpenAI's transition to a for-profit company is a complicated one, it's doable.

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☆ My husband is the primary breadwinner, and I stay home with the kids. But our marriage is not 'traditional.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Amber Adrian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I have a husband and several children, and from the outside, it definitely looks like a traditional setup. Our family life looks traditional in many ways, but in other ways, it isn'tOur life does align with the "provider/protector" and "nurturer/homemaker" gender roles in some ways, and in some ways, looks traditional on the surface. My husband is the primary earner for our family; he works full-time as an engineer to provide for the expanses of our family. I am the primary caretaker for our kids and work to take care of and run the details of our household. For some years in our marriage, my husband didn't understand — and therefore didn't appreciate — all I contributed.

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