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☆ Brazil votes in local elections with eyes on 2026 presidential showdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Traffic outside the Central Bank of Brazil headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, on Monday, June 17, 2024. Marçal, an anti-establishment political novice who has surged in the polls with his vitriolic attacks on adversaries, ran a social media campaign with little funding and no TV time. Polls showed that candidates linked to Lula are facing trouble as the president's popularity has slipped in his third non-consecutive term. On the right, candidates associated with hard-right former President Jair Bolsonaro have fared better, even though he was banned from seeking elected office until 2030 for his unfounded attacks on Brazil's voting system. "The anti-establishment views of the right have become the trend," said political risk expert Creomar de Souza.

Persons: Ricardo Nunes, Pablo Marçal, Guilherme Boulos, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, pollster Datafolha, Lula, Jair Bolsonaro, Creomar de Souza, Andre Cesar, Bolsonaro, Nunes, Marçal Organizations: Central Bank of, Workers Party, Lula's Workers Party, Sao Locations: Central Bank of Brazil, Brasilia, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil's

☆ She’s obsessed with baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng. So she flew across the world to see her
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —When baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng appeared on Molly Swindall’s social media feed for the first time, it was love at first sight. Soon, the baby hippo was an internet sensation, a status cemented last week when Moo Deng became the subject of a skit on Saturday Night Live. Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty ImagesOnce Swindall committed to flying to Thailand to see Moo Deng, she knew she had to go ASAP. Others were confused, assuming Moo Deng was a music artist or a long-distance partner. It’s been very, very fun to be able to connect with all these different people over it.”Since her Moo Deng adventure, Swindall’s follower count has ballooned, with one Moo Deng TikTok garnering over 5 million views.

Persons: Deng, Molly, Swindall, She’s, Moo Deng, Moo, “, ”, I’m, Lillian Suwanrumpha, Swindell, ’ Swindall, Molly Swindall Swindall, Taylor Swift, Taylor, “ They’re, Swift, Moo Deng ” –, ” Swindall, Moo Dang, it’d, Swindall’s, she’s, it’s, It’s, Moo Deng TikTok, that’s, Molly Swindall, “ I’m, There’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Getty, Swindall, Washington Post, Melbourne Locations: Khao, Thailand, New, AFP, New York, London, Amsterdam, Bangkok, TikTok, Melbourne, Australia

☆ I took my 86-year-old mom on a river cruise. The smaller ship and bingo nights were perfect for her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Rebecca Deurlein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I took a river cruise because it was on my mom's bucket list. AdvertisementI took my first river cruise somewhat reluctantly. I wanted these memories with my mom, and a small cruise like this one was manageable and easy. AdvertisementThe small ship made it easier for her to navigateAmerican Cruise Lines booked everything for us, including flights and our pre-cruise hotel. AdvertisementWhile I might not have quite been the target demographic for our river cruise, my mom was, and I got to witness and share in her absolute delight.

Persons: —, Lewis, Clark, I'm, Mom, kayaked, adieu Organizations: Service, American Cruise Lines, Cruise Lines, American Harmony Locations: Columbia, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, American, Astoria , Oregon, Mount St, Helens

☆ No. 1 Alabama upset by Vanderbilt: Is the Tide in Playoff trouble after historic loss?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Kennington Smith Iii | Joe Rexrode | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

It marked the Commodores’ first-ever win over an AP top-five team and just the fourth time Alabama has lost as a No. — Joe RexrodeAlabama isn’t in as much CFP trouble as it may seemThe CFP margin for error has shrunk, of course, for an Alabama team that still has challenging road games against Tennessee, LSU and Oklahoma ahead. Despite a near-even margin in total yards (Vanderbilt 186, Alabama 159), the Commodores controlled the game by converting third downs — 7-of-10 in the first half. Williams’ magic isn’t enoughWhen Alabama needed a big play it called on its 17-year-old phenom Ryan Williams — and he delivered. Then, faced with a fourth-and-goal and trailing 40-28, Williams’ 2-yard touchdown run put Alabama back within one possession.

Persons: Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia, Alexander, Randon Fontenette, Jam Miller, Kalen DeBoer, Vandy, Nick Saban, tTlO0FrxtX, Billy Derrick, Saban’s, Pat McAfee, “, It’s, it’s, ” Vanderbilt, ”, QDfGufSQol, — harkening, Dan McGugin, Pavia, Joe Rexrode, —, asser, hird, oster Organizations: Music City Miracle, Commodores, AP, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Georgia, . Alabama, College Football, SEC, Georgia State, Joe Rexrode Alabama, Tennessee, LSU, Oklahoma, Crimson Tide, Pavia, VANDERBILT, ards, avia Locations: Alabama, , Alabama, ., Missouri, ards

☆ Trump to return to Pennsylvania site of his first assassination attempt, joined by Musk, Vance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Trump first announced his plan to return to Butler in July, 13 days after the rally shooting. Musk officially endorsed Trump hours after the Butler assassination attempt, marking a stark pivot in their formerly hostile relationship. Going into Saturday's rally, the Secret Service said it beefed up its security plan. On Friday, the Secret Service pledged that it had "made comprehensive changes and enhancements" to its communications abilities and resources.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Butler, BUTLER, Joe Biden, Biden, Kamala Harris, Tesla, Elon Musk, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Corey Comperatore, Anthony Guglielmi Organizations: Democratic, Trump, Service, Secret Service Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania

☆ Bailey Sharp, 23, was killed after plotting California man's murder; co-conspirators sentenced to life, as seen on Dateline
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Rebeccah Glaser | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

For years, Jeff Sharp often relied on the same refrain when he came upon an addict. The only reason Bailey wasn’t charged in Hilbert’s murder, Zois told “Dateline,” is because she is dead. A lawyer for Bischoff disputed this account, telling “Dateline” that his client had nothing to do with Hilbert’s murder. Bailey Sharp, 23, was killed weeks after Justin Hilbert's murder. And without that money, the arrangement between Bischoff, Bailey and Serrano fell apart in the weeks that followed.

Persons: Jeff Sharp, Sharp, —, ”, Bailey, Bailey Sharp, Justin Hilbert —, — Bailey, Amy Zois, Zois, Jared Bischoff, Bischoff, Danny Serrano, Bailey wasn’t, Ericka Sharp, “, Ericka, Jeff, it’s, ” Jeff, he’d, ” Ericka, hadn’t, Tonya Reppe, Justin Hilbert, Hilbert, Bailey —, Serrano, Bailey’s, Lance Stoyer, Justin Hilbert's, Reppe, Stoyer, Hilbert —, she’d, Ricky, Bischoff’s, ” Zois, Dateline ”, Cathy, Steve Hudson Organizations: Seattle Police, Riverside, Former Navy, “ Dateline, ”, Zois, Sheriff’s, Facebook, NBC, “, Dateline, Sharps, “ Dateline ” Locations: Southern California, Riverside County, Riverside, Inland, Riverside , Calif, Seattle, California, Texas, she’d, Palm Springs

Former Donald Trump on Friday falsely claimed in a social media post that he had been endorsed by longtime JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. A representative for Dimon said he hasn't endorsed anyone in the 2024 presidential race, and Trump quickly tried to distance himself from the claim. Trump first posted about the endorsement on his Truth Social account at around 2 p.m. Dimon spokesman Joe Evangelisti quickly pushed back on the claim, telling CNBC: “Jamie Dimon has not endorsed anyone. Trump falsely claimed to have been endorsed by singer Taylor Swift earlier this year, which the superstar said contributed to her decision to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jamie Dimon, Dimon, hasn't, Trump, “, JPMorgan Chase, ”, Joe Evangelisti, I'm, Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, ’, Donald Trump’s, Swift Organizations: JPMorgan, Trump, CNBC, NBC News, CNBCTV Locations: Augusta , Georgia

Outside of the ABC27 news station where Casey and McCormick debated, a slew of people aligned with Casey’s campaign held signs calling McCormick an out-of-state candidate. McCormick attempted to deflect the line of attack on the debate stage by arguing Casey has little show for his long career in public office. “When you don’t have a record to run on, which Senator Casey does not, you attack your opponent,” McCormick shot back. When Vice President Kamala Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic nominee, McCormick said Casey quickly changed his tune. “Senator Casey said, ‘Kamala Harris is great!’” McCormick said.

Persons: Democratic Sen, Bob Casey, Dave McCormick, Casey, McCormick, who’s, ”, ” Casey, “, ” McCormick, Mehmet Oz, “ I’m, John Fetterman, Oz, ‘, “ He’s, “ Sen, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, ‘ Kamala Harris, ’ ” McCormick, “ we’ll, Harris, …, it’s, Donald Trump, Trump, Barack Obama, “ Casey, Roe, Wade, There’s, ’, “ We’ve, he’s, Daniel Dolan, ” Dolan Organizations: Democratic, Republican, Bridgewater Associates, Senate, White, Trump, NBC, Democratic Senators, Casey, Patrol, Harrisburg Community College Locations: HARRISBURG, Pa, Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Bloomsburg , Pennsylvania, New Jersey, China, New York, Ukraine, Iran, U.S, Israel, Mexico

The virtual event, organized by Emgage Action, which endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris last week, was the most direct pitch yet to conflicted Muslim and Arab voters from her or Walz. “As-Salaam-Alaikum,” Walz said on the call, using the Arabic greeting, before he turned to the war on many Arab and Muslim voters’ minds. Some Muslim activists and elected officials they say are disappointed to have heard little from the Harris campaign since then. During the campaign, some disaffected Muslim and Arab voters have flocked to third-party candidates like Jill Stein and Cornel West, both of whom picked Muslim running mates and have courted pro-Palestinian voters. “We understand that some Muslim voters, any voter, may feel a moral dilemma voting for [Harris].

Persons: Tim Walz, Harris, Kamala Harris, Walz, ” Walz, “, ”, Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden’s, they’re, Jill Stein, Cornel West, Trump, Wa’el Alzayat, Donald Trump, Mohamed Gula, we’re, Keith Ellison, Biden, “ Kamala Harris, Biden ”, ” Ellison, Andy Levin, —, Rosh Hashanah, Ro Khanna, Benjamin ] Netanyahu, ” Khanna Organizations: Democratic, Biden, Emgage, Harris, Lebanese, Israel, Democratic National Convention, Cornel, Minnesota, Palestine, ” Locations: Washington, Lebanon, Minnesota, Gaza, “, Israel, Michigan, Hamtramck , Michigan, U.S, United States, Rosh

☆ What it’s like onboard the COMAC C919 plane, China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Steven Jiang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The C919 is China’s first homegrown mainline passenger plane, manufactured by the Shanghai-based state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Steven Jiang/CNNI was happy to hear the flight attendant highlight the aircraft type in his pre-takeoff briefing. “Today you’re flying with Air China C919 aircraft, which is the first large airliner independently developed by China,” he said, as the jet taxied to the runway. Air China serves hot meals in economy during meal hours even for short-haul flights (today’s flying time: 1 hour 40 minutes). As far as my passenger expectation goes, this C919 flight has earned a solid B in terms of safety and comfort.

Persons: Beijing CNN —, I’ve, Steven Jiang, CNN Long, ”, deplaning, don’t, COMAC Organizations: Beijing CNN, Boeing, Airbus, Air, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, China Eastern Airlines, CNN, International, Air China, Air China C919, China, Hongqiao Locations: Beijing, Air China, Shanghai, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Africa

☆ Israel may not be able to take down Iran's nuclear sites on its own
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One option would be to take out Iran's nuclear sites — something Biden opposes. A hit on Iran's nuclear facilities could, however, create far graver consequences, potentially including a race by Iran to build a nuclear weapon. AdvertisementUS President Joe Biden would not support Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in targeting nuclear sites. As The Financial Times noted, there are more than a thousand miles between Israel and Iran's main nuclear bases. And Iran's nuclear sites present a formidable target, sprawling across various sites, with several of the most sensitive located in heavily fortified underground bunkers.

Persons: Biden, —, Sabet, Joe Biden, Wisam, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jim Watson, Matthew Savill, Robert Dover, Issam, Filipo, Savill Organizations: Service, Geneva Graduate Institute, New York Times, Getty Images Israel, Brent, Reuters, Getty, Financial Times, US Congressional Research Service, Atomic Scientists, Royal United Services Institute, Hull University, EU, UN, University of Bristol Locations: Israel, Iran, It's, Lebanon, Anadolu, Fordow, London, Dover

☆ ‘Never a boring moment:’ The couple who left Canada to live in former Soviet Central Asia
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

New adventureThe couple lived in Nukus, the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan, for four years. “It’s difficult sometimes, to get back to normal living,” Zora says of their desire to keep moving from place to place. But it’s also a wonderful city with beautiful architecture.”When asked of her favorite thing about living in Uzbekistan, Zora says that this was undoubtedly her students. When asked what she missed about living in Canada, Zora confesses that going to see blockbuster movies that aren’t dubbed over was high up there on the list. Although they will be returning to Canada briefly, Zora says they have no intention of remaining there permanently.

Persons: Zora, Dave Keffer, ”, they’d, “, ” Zora, Dave, Zora Keffer, “ It’s, “ There’s, can’t, it’s, Nukus, Zora Keffer Zora, you’ve, Khiva, ” Zora’s, “ You’ve, “ That’s, we’ll Organizations: CNN, United, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan –, ”, Google Locations: United Arab, Canada, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Soviet, West, Czechoslovakia, Nukus, Kuwait, mull, – Nukus, Russia, Ukraine, Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, North America, “

☆ Jack Smith court filing against Trump and Israel strikes central Beirut: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

A new court filing from special counsel Jack Smith argues Donald Trump acted as a private citizen when he sought to overturn the 2020 election. It includes new details about Trump’s actions after the 2020 election and leading up to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, including testimony detailing Trump’s conversations with former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blasted the “falsehood-ridden” filing and declared the case a “partisan, Unconstitutional Witch Hunt.”Read the full story here. Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and daughter of a former Republican vice president, will campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris today in the Wisconsin city considered the birthplace of the Republican Party. 2025 ambitions: Republicans in Congress are already looking ahead at what they could accomplish if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.

Persons: Jack Smith, Donald Trump, Hurricane Helene, Here’s, Trump ‘, “, ”, Mike Pence, Pence, Trump, Steven Cheung, Witch Hunt, Helene Swannanoa Deon Hampton, Deon Hampton, Beverly Eller, Stewart Cody, Helene, Elon Musk’s, Joe Biden, Sen, JD Vance, Liz Cheney, Kamala Harris, Tom Cotton of, Charisse, Lane, — Michelle Garcia, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: NBC News, U.S . Capitol, Getty, country’s Ministry of Health, Beirut . One U.S, NBC, Staff, Mission, Republican, Republican Party, Affordable, Trump, GOP, College Republicans, Florida, M University Locations: Beirut, United States, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, AFP, Bachoura, Beirut . One, Lebanese, North Carolina, Hurricane, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Swannanoa , North Carolina, Asheville, Michigan, Wisconsin, Tom Cotton of Arkansas

☆ U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to a Xinjiang trade blacklist over forced labor accusations. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that a Chinese steel manufacturer and an artificial sweetener maker would be placed on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. The list, which now includes 75 entities, bans imports that are made in full or in part in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Region, based on the assumption that forced labor of China's Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities was used in their manufacturing. The European Union has endorsed new laws that will ban products made using forced labor and require big firms to preform human rights and environmental audits on overseas suppliers. Taiwan is also reportedly considering its own bill on forced labor, similar to the UFLPA.

Persons: Robert Silvers, Silvers, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, PVH, Lockheed Martin, — CNBC's Evelyn Cheng Organizations: U.S, Beijing, The Department of Homeland Security, Uyghur, Labor, Department of Homeland Security, U.S ., China's Ministry of Commerce, CNBC, Raytheon, The European Union Locations: Xinjiang, China's Xinjiang Uyghur, U.S, China, Beijing, Taiwan

☆ Why Iran relies on ballistic missiles to threaten its adversaries
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Paul Iddon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Iran uses ballistic missiles as a replacement for aircraft," a regional expert said. Iran used more ballistic missiles than the 120 it launched during its April barrage, its first direct attack on Israel. Iran has also shown a preference for firing ballistic missiles against less-defended targets closer to home. Since 2017, Iran has also used its ballistic missiles against ISIS in Syria, following terrorist attacks in Iran and, on one occasion, alleged militant targets in Pakistan. In January 2024, Tehran even used ballistic missiles to destroy a businessman's residence in neighboring Iraqi Kurdistan.

Persons: —, Nicholas Heras, Sebastien Roblin, Roblin, Institute's Heras, Heras Organizations: Service, Israel, US Navy, New Lines Institute, Ballistic, ISIS, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Israeli Air Force, Iranian, West Bank, Patriot Locations: Iran, Israel, Tel Aviv, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Iranian, Tehran, Iraqi Kurdistan, AFP Iran, East, Russia

☆ We move states every couple of months for my wife's work. We feel at home regardless of where we go.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Kari Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In 2022 my wife and I uprooted our lives and started moving for work. AdvertisementThree months ago, my wife and I stared into the living room of a new house in a new state. Not to mention, Kansas City was where I grew up. Sonoma started to feel like home. We've experienced culture shocksWe went home to Kansas City for a couple of months where we were on a high from being newly engaged and spending the holidays with family and friends.

Persons: She's, —, we've, we'd, We've, It's, we'll, I've Organizations: Service, Kansas City Locations: Pacific Northwest, Kansas City, Sonoma , California, Farmington , New Mexico, Tacoma , Washington, , Kansas City, Sonoma, Farmington, Kansas, Tacoma

☆ Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Brashier said some clients had containers that were once destined for the Port of Savannah diverted to the Port of Norfolk in the last hours before the strike began. More than a dozen container vessels are currently waiting in the port anchorage area of Freeport, Everstream Analytics data shows. MSC, the largest containership company in the world, has diverted two vessels, according to Vizion. A container ship departs the Port of Newark for the Atlantic Ocean on September 30, 2024 seen from New York City. Christian Roeloffs, cofounder and CEO of Container xChange, said the timing of this strike is especially challenging for shippers.

Persons: Eric Adams, Spencer Platt, Biden, Paul Brashier, Brashier, Jose Luis Gonzalez, Mirko Woitzik, Lloyd, Hermann Schulte, Port, Harold Daggett, Daggett, Stew Leonard, Jr, Stew Leonard's, Leonard, Brandon Daniels, Daniels, Christian Roeloffs Organizations: International Longshoremen’s Association, ILA, Getty, International Longshoremen's Association, United States Maritime Alliance, ITS Logistics, CNBC, Trucking, Port, Portsmouth, Reuters, Dresden, Turkey East Coast Express Service, America, Schulte Group, MSC, USMX, Local, Virginia International, Walmart, Depot, Folgers Company, Nike, Container, Analytics Locations: Brooklyn, Brooklyn , New York, Gulf Coast, Savannah, Port of Norfolk, Virginia, Portsmouth , Virginia, U.S, Vizion, East Coast, Port of Norfolk , Virginia, Savannah , Georgia, Egypt, America, Charleston, Port, Freeport, Bahamas, Cristobal, Port of New York, New Jersey, Halifax, Canada, Newark, New York City, New York, Savannah , Norfolk, West Coast, demurrage, China, Israel

☆ I used to be anti-golf. Once I finally played, I found it strengthened my marriage and improved my mental health.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Sara Iannacone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I resisted playing golf for my entire life, but I reluctantly tried it a few years ago. Little did I know the sport would become a cornerstone for my marriage and mental health decades later. Over time, I found that playing golf together felt like a form of couples therapy. Sara IannaconeBut my forray into golf wasn't all sunny. It wasn't easy, but golf has taught me to enjoy moments for what they are — not how perfectly they play out.

Persons: —, I'd, perfectionism, Sara Iannacone Organizations: Service, Netflix

☆ What made this Russian fighter jet's shockingly aggressive maneuvers near a US F-16 so dangerous
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A Russian Su-35 made risky, dangerous moves near a US F-16 late last month. “On Sept 23, 2024, NORAD aircraft flew a safe and disciplined intercept of Russian Military Aircraft in the Alaska ADIZ. Rules on aircraft behavior in international airspaces, create "an understood behavior so that we mitigate the risk" of problems. AdvertisementWhat the Su-35 pilot did was nothing of the sort. Russian military aircraft have also been involved in risky incidents, including a string of unprofessional intercepts of US Navy P-8As by Su-35s a few years ago and multiple incidents in Syria, among other places.

Persons: —, ” –, Gregory Guillot pic.twitter.com, Gregory Guillot, Vincent Aiello, Mike Torrealday, I've, — Chris Hadfield, It's, Su, could've Organizations: NORAD, Service, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Russian Military Aircraft, American Aerospace Defense Command, US Northern Command, US Navy, US Air Force, US Defense Department, US, Pentagon Locations: Russian, Alaska, Russia, South China, American, Syria, Ukraine, Hainan, China

☆ Carlos Alcaraz defeats world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in epic China Open final
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The men’s final of this year’s China Open was billed as a battle between two titans and it definitely didn’t disappoint. 1 Jannik Sinner, winning 6-7 6-4 7-6 to claim his 16th ATP Tour title. Of shots, physically, mentally, he’s a beast.”Both men shared all four grand slam titles this year – Sinner winning the Australian Open and US Open, while Alcaraz won Wimbledon and the French Open. Sinner, however, started to find his rhythm and survived three set points to edge a first-set tiebreak. Sinner pushed Alcaraz all the way during the China Open final on Wednesday.

Persons: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, “ Jannik, Sinner, Alcaraz, GREG BAKER, ‘ I’m, Alacaraz, “ I’m, ” Alcaraz, WADA Organizations: CNN, ATP, Wimbledon, Getty, Doping Agency, Sport, Tennis Integrity Agency Locations: China, AFP, Indian

If Trump Wins, Could He Really Use the Justice Department to Jail His Rivals? One of the most powerful appointees within the Justice Department is the director of the F.B.I., who ordinarily serves a 10-year term. He would be limited to a pool of senior Justice Department employees and Senate-confirmed officials, but still…. Even if Trump has installed loyalists at the top levels of the Justice Department, F.B.I. If the public comes to see the Justice Department as compromised, will witnesses and informants continue to cooperate?

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Biden, weaponizing, Harris, Trump, Richard Nixon, Christopher Wray, James Comey, …, Joe Biden, —, Peter Keisler, George W, Bush, “, Hillary Clinton, Aileen Cannon, Jack Smith, Steve Bannon, Roger Stone, Paul Manafort, Robert Jackson Organizations: Trump, Department, Justice Department, Loyalists, Republicans, Senate, Power, White, Heritage Foundation, Federal, Justice, Prosecutors, Republican, 11th Circuits, Capitol Locations: U.S, Texas, Florida, America

Age was a dominant campaign issue when President Joe Biden, 81, was still a candidate. The Harris campaign video comes just hours before her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is set to face off against Vance in their vice presidential debate. He could be a heartbeat away from the Oval Office,” the narrator says toward the end of the spot. Republicans, including Trump and Vance, have tried to distance themselves from the plan, despite the ties between the authors and allies of both candidates.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Kamala Harris ’, Sen, JD Vance, Vance, “, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, he’s, Joe Biden, Tim Walz, “ He’s, ” Harris, Walz, Sarafina Chitika, America’s, ” Organizations: Democratic, Fox News, Minnesota Gov, Senate, Trump, NBC News Locations: R, Ohio

☆ She was still in college when she started applying for the housing lottery. Now, she pays $1,600 for a 1-bedroom apartment in NYC.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementMitchell won the NYC housing lottery over a year ago. Molly Stromoski for NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development"It's damn near as easy as swiping on a dating app. Molly Stromoski for NYC Department of Housing Preservation and DevelopmentTo qualify for an apartment, each household must meet specific income requirements. Applying for the housing lottery is free, but competition is stiff: According to the HPD, on average, there are 450 applications received per rental unit. AdvertisementShe has a piece of advice for those interested in the housing lottery: Apply, apply, apply.

Persons: Ceronne Mitchell, —, Mitchell, you'll, Molly Stromoski, Long, Lacey, It's, There's, I'm Organizations: New, Service, NYC Department of Housing Preservation, Department of Housing Preservation, Housing Development Corporation, Development, World Trade Center, Facebook, New York Locations: New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, NYC, New York, Zillow

☆ An Asian airline hopes launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes will actually be a comfort upgrade for passengers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Air Astana is launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes from Almaty to London. AdvertisementAir Astana is launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes with the aim of increasing comfort for passengers. The Kazkhstani flag carrier announced last Wednesday that it will use an Airbus A321LR on its route from Almaty to London. Plus, Air Astana is a relatively small carrier, as it only has three widebody jets, all Boeing 767s. European budget airline Wizz Air earlier this month announced its first route utilizing the Airbus A321XLR on seven-hour flights.

Persons: —, that's, József Váradi Organizations: Air Astana, Airbus, Service, Boeing, British Airways, Wizz, Air, Kazakhstani Locations: Almaty, London, Aktau, Kazakhstan, Dallas, Fort Worth, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

☆ A new report from Redfin shows how stuck the housing market really is
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month has fueled hopes that the interest rate-sensitive housing market will soon experience a fresh jolt. “What this data tells us is that the housing market in 2024 has been really frozen,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s economic research lead. Zhao said a market where 30 to 40 of every 1,000 homes changed hands would signify a healthier housing landscape. “That very low inventory on the market was one of the primary drivers of there being so little turnover.”A shortage of new home construction also contributed to America’s sluggish housing market. “Getting to a healthy housing market is very hard from this point,” Zhao said.

Persons: ”, Chen Zhao, “, Zhao, Redfin, —, Jeremiah Vancans, Vancans, ’, Patrick Chamberlin, Chamberlin, Freddie Mac, it’s, ” Zhao, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Federal Reserve, California ., “, Boston, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, National Association of Realtors Locations: —, Redfin, California, California . Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Austin , Texas, The Texas, Sun Belt, New York City, Phoenix

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