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☆ New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol commits to working with union as talks move forward
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain is committed to bargaining in good faith with the union that represents many of its baristas, as the two sides work to craft a labor deal. He was responding to a letter from the Starbucks Workers United bargaining delegation sent a day earlier, ahead of another bargaining session between Starbucks and the union. Three years ago, Starbucks baristas started unionizing under Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union. Niccol joined Starbucks several weeks ago, making him a newcomer to the union discussions. Today, Workers United represents more than 490 of Starbucks' U.S. cafes and more than 10,500 of its employees.

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☆ I ranked 5 famous lobster rolls. My favorite was served up on the water's edge.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently visited Portland, Maine, for the first time and tried five local lobster rolls. My favorite lobster roll had the best signature seasoning. AdvertisementThere's nothing quite like a lobster roll on a seaside dock, the sound of seagulls cawing overhead. However, an authentic Maine lobster roll doesn't come cheap. On a recent trip to Portland, Maine, I set out to find the absolute best lobster roll from well-known local establishments.

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☆ Reddit's new AI translation could soon allow users anywhere to understand every comment in any language
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Reddit is launching AI-powered translation in 35 countries. Initially introduced for users in France, the tool now supports multiple countries. AdvertisementPretty soon anyone can understand any hilarious or offensive comment made on Reddit anywhere. Reddit is now letting users in 35 different countries translate posts into other languages using machine learning-powered AI. Reddit first introduced the AI-powered translation tool in May when it added a feature that allowed users to translate posts into the French language in France.

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Learn moreThe Indiana Fever will make a last attempt to stay in the WNBA Playoffs in tonight's game against the Connecticut Sun. Below, we've put together everything you need to know about tuning in, including how to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun, when the game tips off, and ways to tune in from anywhere. Whether you're rooting for the Connecticut Sun or the Indiana Fever, we'll make sure you can tune in. How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun in the USThe Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun game will air on Wednesday on ESPN in the US. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ A 20 year-old built a nuclear fusion prototype in his home for $2,000. Here's how he did it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The nuclear fusion prototype generates a glowing orb of plasma. Nuclear fusion reactors that can generate fusion are usually much larger, like this now-retired Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor at PPPL. It can't produce nuclear fusion, but it can achieve plasma, which is where nuclear fusion takes place and is a major step in the overall process. How Nazoordeen made his nuclear fusion prototype from scratchNazoordeen wasn't afraid to ask for help. Everything you need to make a nuclear fusion prototype can probably fit on your desk (banana included).

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☆ Beijing is no longer hiding its panic about the state of its economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The measures were significant because Beijing has been holding back on a "bazooka" stimulus even though China's economy has been struggling to stage a convincing recovery post-pandemic. To be sure, this is not the first attempt China has made at boosting its economy in the past few years. However, Beijing's display of resolve also triggered market speculation that it's alarmed and panicked over the state of its economy, which is facing multiple challenges. Related storiesNotably, even on the heels of China's big stimulus announcement, most analysts also think Beijing still needs to do more to boost China's economy, particularly in boosting gloomy domestic demand. "Onshore stocks are a policy- and momentum-driven market, and policy signals don't get much clearer than this," they wrote.

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☆ 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday, including automaker downgrades
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Top 10 things to watch Wednesday, Sept. 25 — Today's newsletter was written by the Investing Club's director of portfolio analysis, Jeff Marks. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ 7 shows to watch next if you enjoyed 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Read previewNetflix's "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" is the streamer's latest true crime hit. The second season tells the story of two brothers, Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez, who were handed life sentences for killing their parents in 1989. True crime is a major genre for Netflix and other streamers, with shows like "Monster" and "Baby Reindeer" sparking huge conversations. AdvertisementNetflix has already renewed the series for a third season, where Charlie Hunham will play the serial killer Ed Gein.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Centerview Partners co-founder Blair Effron
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Centerview Partners co-founder Blair EffronBlair Effron, Centerview Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss state of the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies, what to expect from Harris' economic speech today, why he's supporting VP Harris in the race, and more.

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☆ Shawn Stines: Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge will appear before judge today
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Emma Tucker | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, was arrested at the county courthouse in Whitesburg Thursday on suspicion of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in Mullins’ chambers. The hearing itself will be conducted by a judge in a Carter County courthouse, about 100 miles from the crime scene, according to court officials, with the Letcher County courthouse having been closed for days because of the killing. Stines’ job made him responsible for security at county courthouses, including the personal security of judges, according to the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association. Letcher County, Kentucky, District Judge Kevin R. Mullins Letcher County governmentStines and Mullins ate lunch together hours before the shooting, Circuit Court Clerk Mike Watts told CNN affiliate WKYT. The lawsuit alleges the sexual allegations against the deputy “were not appropriately investigated by Sheriff Stines,” who fired the deputy in 2022.

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☆ An F-35 was caught on camera for the first time carrying the stealthy long-range anti-ship missiles it could need in a fight with China
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe US military has published photos for the first time that show a fifth-generation F-35 fighter armed with a stealthy long-range anti-ship missile. The photo, released on Monday, shows an F-35C Lightning II carrying two AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) during a flight test conducted earlier this month. Efforts to integrate the missile with the carrier-based variant of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter underscore the military's push to expand its anti-ship capabilities across new platforms. The military has acknowledged an increasing need for these capabilities, particularly as rivals like China strengthen their navies. The F-35 doesn't have a dedicated anti-ship missile, making the LRASM a valuable addition.

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☆ A US ally in the Pacific says it wants to keep a new American missile system that China got all 'dramatic' about 'forever'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA top Philippine general wants a new US missile system to remain in the country "forever" to boost its defenses and deterrence capabilities. The American weapon, the Mid-Range Capability missile system, has drawn China's ire. The MRC, also known as Typhon, is the US Army's new ground-based missile system capable of firing both the Standard Missile 6 and Tomahawk Land Attack missile. The Typhon system fills a gap in the US arsenal, offering a particularly versatile new land-based intermediate-range missile option as US rivals develop and field similar capabilities. Its ongoing deployment has angered China, which has repeatedly demanded the missile system be removed and accused the US of fueling an arms race.

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☆ Trump is threatening tariffs on yet another business — and economists say it makes no sense
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Ana Altchek | Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Now, trade economists say Trump's latest trade threat makes no sense. I love the company, but as you know, they've announced a few days ago that they're going to move a lot of their manufacturing business to Mexico," Trump said at Monday's event. AdvertisementJohn Deere is the latest company to face a threat of tariffs from Donald Trump. It's not the first time Trump has threatened companies and Trump's threat to impose large tariffs on imports also isn't new. Trump's tariff goals going into the next election go beyond his former policy on international imports.

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☆ Hezbollah may have enough missiles to breach Israel's Iron Dome. But doing so could trigger its destruction.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

That may be enough to overwhelm Israel's Iron Dome air defense system and inflict huge damage on the country's cities and infrastructure, experts say. Two unnamed US officials told the publication that Israel believes the Iron Dome could be vulnerable, particularly in the north. The Iron Dome is one of the most advanced defense systems in operation today. Each battery consists of three to four launchers carrying dozens of Tamir interceptor missiles and a sensitive radar, US military Iron Dome contractor Raytheon Technologies said. AdvertisementIsrael's Iron Dome repelled a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah.

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☆ See Boston's Skinny House, Which People Think Was Built Out of Spite
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Joey Hadden | Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A 10-foot-wide Boston home rumored to have been built out of spite sold for $1.25 million in 2021. One explanation is that a man built it after finding his brother took up most of their shared land. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Many local legends attempt to explain the origins of Boston's skinny house, located on Hull Street in the city's North End. The house is said to have been built as a result of a land dispute between brothers in the mid-1800s.

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☆ Bank of America says these 3 higher-risk stocks are well-positioned to take off as rate cuts spur an economic recovery in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bank of America says the economy should enter a "recovery" phase as early as next year. So investors may want to consider higher-risk small-caps, which outperform in recovery, BofA says. Below are three higher-risk stocks that are well-positioned to take off next year. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! But despite warning signs emerging in the labor market, Bank of America says investors should start to consider adding riskier assets to their portfolio heading into 2025.

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☆ Uber is bringing robotaxis from China's WeRide onto its platform — but not in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Uber is partnering with Chinese self-driving firm WeRide to add more robotaxis to its app. The ride-hailing giant will launch its first service with WeRide in Abu Dhabi later this year. AdvertisementUber is partnering with a Chinese tech giant to add more robotaxis to its app — but don't expect them to come to the US anytime soon. The ride-hailing company announced a partnership with Chinese self-driving firm WeRide on Wednesday, which will allow users to access WeRide's autonomous vehicles via the Uber app. The partnership is expected to launch later this year in Abu Dhabi, where WeRide already has a robotaxi fleet in operation.

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☆ Trump touts Russia's military record to justify doing a deal with Putin over Ukraine: 'That's what they do, they fight.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump highlighted Russia's military prowess during a rally on Tuesday. He praised Russia's military history and mocked Biden's commitment to aiding Ukraine. Trump also said that the US would be "stuck" in the Ukraine war unless he became president. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump hyped Russia's military record in a rally speech on Tuesday, where he argued again for ending US involvement in the war in Ukraine.

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☆ Biden finally seems comfortable talking about his age
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAfter months of having to defend his age, President Joe Biden seems willing to discuss it — and its limitations — openly. Sitting for an interview on "The View" on Wednesday, he subtly acknowledged how age factored into his decision to drop out of the election. While Biden stopped short of pinning his decision on his age alone, he openly hinted at the toll being an 86-year-old president would have taken. At his State of the Union speech in March, Biden simultaneously joked about and worked hard to justify his age. When Whoopi Goldberg, one of the hosts, compared Trump to a bug, Biden slapped the table, miming killing the insect to raucous applause.

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☆ Leaked email shows Twitch is not following Amazon's new RTO policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe first big exception to Amazon's strict RTO policy is here. Twitch, the video streaming company Amazon acquired in 2014, will not be following the new RTO mandate, according to an internal email obtained by Business Insider. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy wrote in the email that the new changes in Amazon's RTO policy "do not apply to Twitch."

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☆ Meta's AI can now edit photos for you and 'talk' like a range of celebrities
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Meta AI now includes visual and voice capabilities, announced at Meta's Connect event on Wednesday. The chatbot can now edit photos you share and answer questions about what it's in them. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Meta AI can reply to photos shared in the chat and answer questions about what's in them, according to the company. For example, if you take a photo of a bird and don't know what kind it is, you can ask Meta AI to identify it.

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☆ I've been to over 50 countries, but this lesser-visited Central Asian gem was one of my favorites
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Alex Schnee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My friend and I traveled to Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country between China and Kazakhstan. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. But as someone who's been to over 50 countries and is always up for a new adventure, I quickly booked my flight to join her.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg's prototype AR shades get a cool review from Nvidia's Jensen Huang
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The chunky black frames, demonstrated by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are still in development with no timeline on launch. However, the Orion shades represent a first look at the company's holographic AR glasses ambitions. They represent the convergence of the company's Quest line of headsets and its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which Jim Cramer has been praising for months and months now. During his Connect keynote Wednesday, Zuckerberg shared a montage of user experiences with the Orion glasses, showing first impressions from notable celebrities. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ SEC charges Merrill Lynch, Harvest Volatility Management for ignoring client investment limits
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Kristian Burt | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Harvest Volatility Management and Merrill Lynch on Wednesday for exceeding clients' predesignated investment limits over a two-year period. The SEC said Merrill connected its clients to Harvest while it knew that investors' accounts were exceeding the set exposure levels under Harvest's management. Both Merrill and Harvest received larger management fees while investors were exposed to greater financial risks, the SEC said. Both companies were found to neglect policies and procedures that could have been adopted to alert investors of exposure exceeding the designated limits. "Today's action holds Merrill and Harvest accountable for dropping the ball in executing these basic duties to their clients, even as their clients' financial exposure grew well beyond predetermined limits."

Persons: Merrill Lynch, Merrill, Harvest, Mark Cave Organizations: The Securities, Exchange Commission, Bank of America, SEC Locations: New York

☆ I toured first-class cars on the Rocky Mountaineer train, where tickets cost $2,269 and come with a luxe bar that's off-limits to other passengers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I rode the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world's most opulent trains, from Colorado to Utah. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Canadian train company operates four routes, and I was on its US route heading to Moab, Utah, from Denver. As I booked the two-day train trip, I had the choice between two classes: SilverLeaf and SilverLeaf Plus. In 2024, the SilverLeaf ticket cost $1,699.

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