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But now, as Trump lines up against DeSantis in a battle over a high-profile ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, the governor’s old ally, Jeff Roe, is working against him. The relationship, however, soured after DeSantis’ presidential ambitions went up in flames. In June, a Fox News survey found that 66% of Florida voters were for marijuana legalization while just 32% were against it — and that came before Trump said he would support the marijuana initiative. So whenever you’re going against that much money, it’s obviously a tough fight.”Jeff Roe led Never Back Down, the main super PAC backing DeSantis' presidential primary bid. “It’s obviously a different opinion than [DeSantis] has.”Other prominent DeSantis supporters are also in potentially difficult political positions.

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As Election Day approaches, the campaigns are putting significant time and attention toward courting Black men, seen as a crucial — and potentially movable — voting bloc in a tight presidential race. However, that number drops to 68% for Black men under 50, compared to 21% who support Trump. “It’s very important to not operate from the assumption that Black men are in anybody’s pocket,” she said during an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists in September. For Trump’s part, efforts to reach Black men voters through campaign surrogates or Trump himself have lessened in recent months. Bartell also pointed to Kevin Cooper, a Black man on death row for killing a white family, as well as marijuana convictions of Black men.

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☆ Gun YouTube creators are leaving the platform as the company cracks down on firearm videos
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

At least four large YouTube channels devoted to firearms have announced they’re quitting the platform and moving to rival services with looser rules. YouTube, which is owned by Google, has for years imposed rules on gun videos. YouTube says gun videos are only one part of its enormous app. Responsible firearms content is just one part of this vibrant mix of communities,” the company said in a statement. A successful YouTube gun channel can make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in ad revenue and sponsorships, Bloomberg News reported this year.

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Huge crowds of protesters gathered in several cities across Israel Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government make the return of hostages in Gaza their top priority. In Tel Aviv, people protested outside the Israel Defense Forces’ headquarters, blocking traffic and chanting anti-government slogans. Eran Nissan, a peace activist from the progressive Israeli group Mehazkim, has been attending anti-government rallies since January last year. On Saturday, he was handing out T-shirts and stickers with derogatory messages about Israel’s far-right security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. There are 101 hostages still held in Gaza, Israeli authorities say, but as many as one-third of them are thought to be dead.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Eran Nissan, Itamar Ben Gvir, Nissan, ”, Yahya Sinwar, “, Hassan Nasrallah Organizations: Israel Defense Forces ’, CNN Locations: Israel, Gaza, Tel Aviv, Iran

Former President Donald Trump called rival Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, punctuating his broader argument that she is too liberal in a more aggressive fashion and with fresh vulgarity. "And then, so you have to tell Kamala Harris that you’ve had enough, that you just can’t take it anymore. You’re a s--- vice president." Trump added the catchphrase from his bygone television show "The Apprentice" to cheers: "Kamala, you're fired," he said. The Harris campaign quickly pounced on the anecdote.

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☆ 2024 NFL Week 7: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball to tight end Johnny Mundt in Minneapolis on September 22. Matt Slocum/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill during the Chiefs' 26-25 victory in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15. Ed Zurga/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. Charlie Riedel/AP The best photos from the 2024 NFL season Prev NextHouston Texans (5-1) vs. Green Bay Packers (4-2) – 1:00 p.m. ETKansas City Chiefs (5-0) @ San Francisco 49ers (3-3) – 4:25 p.m.

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☆ Insider Today: Blackstone's juggernaut
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. 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. The boom in private credit at Blackstone reflects a broader shift in how companies borrow.

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But what was most impressive about this game was the Packers’ defense. Love has to be better and the offense will have better days, but the Packers defense was lights out. The Lions are the best team in the NFC at the moment, maybe even the best team overall. But the Lions looked like the best team in the division heading into the season, and they looked like the best team in the division on Sunday. He is on a pace to rush for 1,864 yards — his best season by far.

Persons: Saquon Barkley, Jeff Howe, Ted Nguyen, Dan Pompei, Jordan Love’s, C.J, Matt LaFleur, Jeff Hafley, Brett Favre, Love, Favre, Howe, I’m, Caleb Williams, Aidan Hutchinson, Will Aaron Glenn, Jared Goff, Goff, Brian Flores, he’s, Flores, Sam Darnold, he’ll, Williams, Barkley, aren’t, didn’t, They’ve, Andre Cisco, Trevor Lawrence, Brian Thomas Jr, Stephen Maturen Organizations: NFC, NFL, Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, The Athletic NFL, Packers, Texans, Stroud, Love’s Packers, AFC, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Bears, Lions, Vikings, Detroit, New York Giants, Eagles, Patriots, Jaguars, Jacksonville, Indianapolis Colts Locations: London, Stroud, New York, Jacksonville

“The polls — public and private — are closer in this election than any I have ever seen,” said Dan Pfeiffer, a former aide to Barack Obama. Republican pollster Frank Luntz summed up the election with a single gif: A coin flip. The Trump era brought a return of uncertainty after most pollsters and prognosticators missed his 2016 victory, and 2024 is the narrowest polling election of all three of his runs. In 2020, the data correctly predicted Joe Biden’s victory, but Trump came much closer than many expected. “This race is remarkable for its closeness but also the insane stability of polls here in the closing weeks,” said Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson.

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AITOU, Lebanon — The scene of carnage in northern Lebanon showed heartbreaking snippets of everyday family life. Illy Edwan, whose villa in Aitou, Lebanon, was destroyed in the blast. Pages from a children’s book are strewn across the wreckage following an Israeli strike in Aitou, northern Lebanon, on Tuesday. More than 2,300 people, including 127 children, have been killed in Lebanon since the Oct. 7 attack and an estimated 1.2 million have been displaced, according to Lebanese officials. If they can’t, they will remain in Lebanon.”Emergency responders move a body bag following an Israeli strike in Aitou, Lebanon, on Tuesday.

Persons: Israel, Illy Edwan, “, Ziad Jaber, Edwan, ” Jeremy Laurence, Benjamin Netanyahu, ”, Rema Jamous, Mohamed Youssef, Nermin Khair, Sandy, Bashar Hanouf, he’ll, ” Matt Bradley, Alexander Smith Organizations: NBC News, NBC, Israel Defense Forces, ”, United Nations, Hamas, Palestinian, Israel Locations: AITOU, Lebanon, Lebanese, Aitou, Beirut, ”, Israel, Gaza, Middle East, Tripoli, Turkish, Mersin, Nermin, London

While the audio was out, Trump walked around the stage, occasionally talking with technical staff and rally attendees nearby. During the roughly 17 minutes there was no audio at the Trump rally in Detroit, there was a sign saying, "Technical difficulties. It’s bizarre and raises more and more concerns for voters,” said a Harris campaign adviser after the Pennsylvania rally. After the audio failure Friday night, Trump’s Detroit rally quickly turned into a standard event for the former president. Much of the event focused on illegal immigration, a typical focus of Trump’s campaign, and highlighted Detroit dignitaries like boxer Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns and rapper Trick Trick.

Persons: ” Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, ” Trump, I’ll, Mike Rogers, Rogers, Jake Traylor, ”, Harris, Trump’s, Tommy, Hearns, Kamala, “ Kamala Organizations: Trump, Michigan Republican, NBC, Pennsylvania, “ Voters, Spotify, White, NBC News Locations: Detroit, Pennsylvania, Trump’s Detroit, Ukraine

☆ Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Several hard-to-predict factors will influence consumers' spending, as they deck the halls and look for the perfect gifts. That's a more modest increase than the 3.9% year-over-year jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion. Shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,778 on the holidays this year, 8% more than last holiday season, according to consulting firm Deloitte's survey. SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas described the election as the "biggest unknown" that will shape the holiday season. A shorter holiday season

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Her decision to appear on The Shade Room and other less traditional platforms has left many scratching their heads. But it’s a strategy to reach young, Black voters who are increasingly turning to social media for news. Fifty-two percent of polled adults under 30 said they have a lot or some trust in information that comes from social media. That is most likely what led Harris to The Shade Room, which has more than 29 million followers on Instagram and is known for saucy celebrity gossip and salacious headlines. The Shade Room did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Tim Walz’s, “, ” Jasmine Harris, Walz, Joe Biden, Bill Whitaker, Bret Baier, Alex Cooper’s “, ”, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Roland Martin, Charlamagne, Justin Carter, ” Matthew Bartlett, Pew, Joe Budden, Stephen A, Trump, Jasmine Harris, ” Kamala Harris, “ I’m Organizations: Democratic, CBS, ’, Fox News, NBA, Trump, Republican, NBC News, Pew Research, Onyx, NBC, Black, The New York Times, Siena College Locations: Black, iHeartRadio

☆ Change the power dynamic in any room with one strategy, says communication expert—it'll make you influential at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

You have to use the strategy in moderation, and earnestly, for it to be effective, says Abrahams: "People can smell humblebrags." Think about your responsesThoughtfully responding to questions and compliments is an easy way to display humility, according to Abrahams. "When I say, 'I'm still working on my communication skills,' I'm really trying to take pressure off the other person and show that we're in this together," says Abrahams. Avoid being self-deprecating, or your colleagues will feel like you're fishing for compliments, he adds. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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☆ Lynx force WNBA Finals Game 5 in nail-biting win over Liberty: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Sabreena Merchant | Ben Pickman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Neither the Minnesota Lynx nor the New York Liberty led by more than six points, and there were 14 lead changes and 13 ties. She sank both free throws to put Minnesota up two and secure the win. New York and Minnesota made clutch shot after clutch shot, with the Lynx ultimately having the final answer. The Liberty had 16 turnovers that led to 19 points for the Lynx, while Minnesota had 13 turnovers that led to 10 New York points. Though the Lynx missed five free throws, they attempted 11 more shots at the free throw line — much to Brondello’s dismay — and made six more free throws.

Persons: Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, —, ickman, Organizations: Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, York, WIN, Minnesota Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, laughers, Minnesota, Brooklyn

☆ What to watch this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

As the temperatures drop, you may want to stay closer to home or at the very least indoors. In addition to directing the film, Kendrick stars as Cheryl Bradshaw, who appeared as a bachelorette in an episode of “The Dating Game” in 1978, where she crossed paths with the murderer. “Smile 2”Naomi Scott stars in "Smile 2." “Goodrich”Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis in “Goodrich” Stay Gold FeaturesMichael Keaton is in for a good weekend. Jennifer Rose Clasen/HBOIf you don’t know about the phenomena of “Florida Man,” get thee to a search engine.

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☆ AWS CEO says 9 out of 10 employees are 'excited' about RTO, leaked transcript shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Eugene Kim | Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nine out of 10 employees are 'excited' by the change, Garman said, but those who disagree are welcome to leave. AdvertisementThe majority of Amazon employees favor the company's new five-day return-to-office policy, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has told staff during an all-hands meeting. Garman addressed the RTO policy introduced by Amazon in September, which has faced strong pushback from some employees. It is Garman's first official response to Amazon's new RTO policy and comes after the company received backlash from some employees. Related storiesDuring the all-hands meeting, Garman said employees will not always need to be in the office.

Persons: Matt Garman, Garman, —, we're, Andy Jassy's Organizations: Business, Service, Amazon, Web, AWS

☆ Port of Los Angeles freight rail delays reach two-year high, with holiday and everyday items piling up
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Almost half of the containers bound by freight rail out of the Port of Los Angeles are waiting nine-plus days to get out of the port and onto the rail. In September, the Port of Los Angeles moved a total of 954,706 twenty-foot equivalent units making the month its best September ever. "This is not impacting port operations," said Seroka. "We want to make sure we improve on all port operations. In September, the Port of Long Beach moved 829,499 twenty-foot equivalent units.

Persons: Mario Tama, Gene Seroka, Seroka, Donald Trump, Mario Cordero, Cordero, Matt Shay Organizations: Union Pacific Intermodal, Getty, San, Port, CNBC, U.S, Republican, National Retail Federation, Target, Walmart Locations: Los Angeles , California, West, of Los Angeles, San Pedro, LA, Long, Port of Long Beach, of Long, lading, Port of Los Angeles

☆ Taylor Swift is flexing her economic muscles again with the return of her tour and a new book
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Taylor Swift has a new book coming out, but how she's doing it might create some bad blood with publishers . On Tuesday, Swift announced plans to self-publish "The Eras Tour Book," a behind-the-scenes look at her record-breaking tour that'll be released exclusively at Target on Black Friday. News of a Taylor Swift book should have sent a publisher jumping for joy at the potential revenue. AdvertisementBig stars like Swift are exactly who book publishers are banking on these days. But even so, Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis — her remaining US tour dates — won't mind Swift coming to town.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday for allegedly providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law. Paxton alleged that Dr. May Chi Lau, who specializes in adolescent medicine, provided hormone-replacement therapy to 21 minors between October 2023 and August for the purpose of transitioning genders. In 2023, Texas enacted a law banning hormone-replacement therapy and other forms of gender-affirming care for minors. Lau’s employer, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, did not immediately return a request for comment. Paxton’s suit is the first in the nation by an attorney general against an individual doctor for allegedly violating a restriction on transition-related care for minors.

Persons: Ken Paxton, Paxton, May Chi Lau, ” Paxton, Paxton's, Lau Organizations: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Locations: Texas, Dallas, “ Texas

☆ Asian American evangelicals’ theology is conservative. But that doesn’t mean they vote that way.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Asian American evangelicals are a diverse, evolving group of voters increasingly seeking to distinguish themselves from their white counterparts. According to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, about a third of Asian American adults identify as Christian. “The Asian American Christian’s identity is the convergence of cultural experience, historical background and core theological transformation,” Kim said. “I do hope and pray Asian American Christians take their civic responsibility seriously,” he said. The origins of Asian American churches influenced their evolution, said Jerry Park, associate professor of sociology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

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☆ Ron DeSantis, using the levers of state government, ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Adam Edelman | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Last month, a state-run health care agency launched a website that shares information that proponents of the ballot measure say is misleading. The DeSantis administration has also ramped up efforts to investigate allegations of fraud in the signature-gathering process by the groups behind the measure. In addition, the state Health Department sent cease-and-desist letters this month to multiple television stations across the state that had aired an ad that supported the ballot measure. Spokespersons for the DeSantis administration, the Health Department and the Agency for Health Care Administration didn’t respond to questions. Even putting the efforts from DeSantis and other Florida Republicans aside, the ballot measure faces an uphill climb.

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☆ Consumers are still spending; there's a lot of firepower there, says NRF CEO Matt Shay
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | 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 EmailConsumers are still spending; there's a lot of firepower there, says NRF CEO Matt ShayMatt Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss retail sales and the state of the consumer.

Persons: Matt Shay Matt Shay Organizations: Consumers, National Retail Federation

☆ AI helped Uncle Sam catch $1 billion of fraud in one year. And it’s just getting started
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The federal government’s bet on using artificial intelligence to fight financial crime appears to be paying off. The Treasury Department credited AI with helping officials prevent and recover more than $4 billion worth of fraud overall in fiscal 2024, a six-fold spike from the year before. US officials quietly started using AI to detect financial crime in late 2022, taking a page out of what many banks and credit card companies already do to stop bad guys. The Treasury’s use of AI to fight financial crime is just getting started. Officials are testing new data sources to better spot fraud and shady payments, and they are teaming up with state agencies to fight unemployment insurance fraud.

Persons: That’s, “ It’s, Renata Miskell, ” Miskell, it’s, It’s, Janet Yellen, Yellen, Miskell, ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, US Treasury Department, CNN, Treasury, Treasury Department, Social Security, Internal Revenue Service, Juniper Research Locations: New York, Hong Kong

☆ Netflix earnings need to justify runup in stock. What analysts see for subscribers, ad tier
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Analysts surveyed by LSEG expect Netflix earnings to come in at $5.12 per share, while revenue should hit $9.769 billion. In the second quarter, Netflix earned $4.88 per share on $9.56 billion in revenue. Along with solid numbers for the quarter just ended, other analysts believe Netflix also has to raise prices to appease shareholders. Citigroup's Jason Bazinet says price hikes are warranted at Netflix due to strong engagement trends and competitors' own price increases. A ramping ad-tier Finally, Wall Street is keeping close watch on the advertising tier business Netflix rolled out in November 2022.

Persons: Evercore, Mark Mahaney, Citigroup's Jason Bazinet, Goldman Sachs, Eric Sheridan, Deutsche Bank's Bryan Kraft, Wells, Steven Cahall, Kannan Venkateshwar, NFLX, Alan Gould, Piper, Matt Farrell, Doug Anmuth, Morgan Stanley, Benjamin Swinburne, Alicia Reese Organizations: Netflix, Wall, LSEG, StreetAccount, Deutsche, Barclays, Wednesday's, JPMorgan

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