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A lone, knife-wielding assailant killed two men and critically wounded a woman during an hourslong stabbing spree Monday morning through the streets of New York City, authorities said. ET and then by 500 E. 30th St. at 10:27 a.m. — were taken to Bellevue Hospital before they were pronounced dead, officials said. An officer caught up with the alleged assailant after a taxi driver saw the woman attacked, officials said, believing he was witnessing a robbery, and called police. The first man killed, who was 36 years old, was attacked at a construction site where he was working, police said. The second victim was 68 years old and was fishing at the end of 30th Street when he was attacked, authorities said.

Persons: —, Joseph Kenny, Eric Adans, “, Robert ) Garvey, Mayor Adams, Garvey Organizations: Bellevue Hospital, United Nations Locations: New York City, Bellevue, East, “, New York

☆ Analysis: How a night of fighting words upended the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Tom Foreman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

“We’ve got to take a look at what I was left when I became president.” Biden rises to the challenge. Former President Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden take part in the CNN presidential debate on June 27. “I would say that there was a time period in which it felt like Donald Trump couldn’t lose,” she says. “Donald Trump knows how to turn every moment into victimhood,” pollster Frank Luntz notes on CNN. A crowd waits in the sun for Donald Trump to speak at an event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.

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☆ Top Wall Street analysts are boosting stock market forecasts as the bull market charges on
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A number of bank research desks have raised their S&P 500 price targets in recent weeks. AdvertisementThe bull market hasn't weakened in the fourth quarter, and top bank research desks have been rushing to raise their S&P 500 price targets into year-end. AdvertisementBelski said his upgrade was based on strong market gains so far this year, which he says typically leads to stronger-than-normal gains in the fourth quarter. Lakos-Bujas kept his 4,200 price target for the S&P 500 unchanged, though. AdvertisementThe more upbeat 2024 forecasts come as the bull market charges on, with the S&P 500 up 3.2% in the last month and 22.6% this year.

Persons: —, hasn't, Goldman Sachs, Jonathan Golub, Patrick Palfrey, David Kostin, Kostin, Brian Belski, Belski, Dubravko Lakos, Bujas Organizations: Service, UBS, BMO, Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg, Reserve

☆ Stock market today: S&P 500 hits another record close as rally presses on amid earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US stocks hit record highs on Monday as investors get ready for a wave of earnings reports. Over 80 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix and Goldman Sachs, report earnings this week. Monday's close marked the S&P 500's 46th record close of the year, as investors continue to power the two-year-old bull market higher. More than 80 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report third-quarter earnings results this week, with major names like Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley on deck. According to data from Fundstrat, 6% of S&P 500 companies have already reported their results.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Fed Governor Waller, —, Monday's, Morgan Stanley, Adriana Kugler, Christopher Waller, Waller Organizations: Netflix, Fed, Service, Dow Jones, Dow, Federal, Stanford University's Hoover Institution Locations: Fundstrat, Here's

☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +23 min

None of the top five fantasy players coming into the season based on average draft position is in the top 48 in fantasy scoring. (The fantasy scoring numbers here are provided by TruMedia, and the average draft position statistics were compiled by Fantasy Pros.) Aaron Jones (15.7 fantasy ppg) has been a good pick but left early Sunday with a hip injury. The only bright spot for Las Vegas is rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who is 76th in fantasy scoring (13.3). Brian Thomas Jr. is 35th in fantasy scoring (16.2 ppg), which is second-best among rookie wide receivers behind only Malik Nabers.

Persons: It’s, Christian McCaffrey, Brown, Puka Nacua, Isaiah Pacheco, Oof, Sam Darnold, Pros, Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, Davante Adams, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Lamar Jackson, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Henry, Nico Collins, Collins, Stefon Diggs, Diggs, hasn’t, Jayden Daniels, Daniels, Ra St, he’s, — David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Gibbs, Josh Allen’s, He’s, James Cook, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Xavier McKinney, CeeDee Lamb, Elandon Roberts, Justin K, McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings, Brian Thomas Jr, Lamb, Darnell Mooney’s, Kirk Cousins ’, Cousins, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Mayfield, Allen, J.K, Dobbins, Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh’s, Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker, Quarterback Brock Purdy, Arthur Smith, ’, Justin Fields, Fields, Najee Harris, Kyler Murray, Darren Yamashita, Marvin Harrison Jr, Trey McBride, Harrison, McBride, Caleb Williams, Williams, unni, Carr, Jones, amon, Chas e, Joe, Mond, Bower, ree, eks, wes, Bryce Young, ince, Kevin Stefa Organizations: NFL, Minnesota Vikings, Beat New York Jets, Vikings, Bills, Beat New Orleans Saints, Chiefs, Beat Cincinnati Bengals, Washington, Beat Buffalo Bills, he’s, New England Patriots, Beat Cleveland Browns, Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Lions, aren’t, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Cowboys, Steelers, Getty, Beat Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Dobbins, Chargers, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, 183rd, Seahawks, Giants, San Francisco 49ers, EPA, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Beat Carolina Panthers, Bears, Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, nus, J ets, nta, Bryce Locations: Germany, Minnesota, Kansas, Baltimore, Houston, Washington, Atlanta, laye, Fla, Calvi

☆ Lionel Messi lifts Inter Miami to first Supporters’ Shield in 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to its first ever Supporters’ Shield with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew Wednesday night, winning his second title with the club and his 46th overall. Messi shoots against the Columbus Crew. In finishing top of the regular-season table, Miami has secured home-field advantage in the MLS Cup Playoffs. “So proud to see our players lift the Supporters Shield after a great win in Columbus,” Miami co-owner and former England international David Beckham wrote on Instagram. “Another amazing achievement in the history of this football club and so happy to bring this trophy to the best fans in the League.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Columbus, Diego, Cucho Hernández, ” Messi, “, Messi, Jason Mowry, David Beckham, ” Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, Columbus Crew, Miami, Apple TV, MLS, England, League Locations: Barcelona, Columbus, ” Miami

☆ Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50 season with 47th steal in Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-4 loss to Chicago Cubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Shohei Ohtani stole his 47th base of the season on Monday night to take him one step closer to a historic 50-50 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 10-4 to the Chicago Cubs. Despite moving closer to making history, Ohtani was not the only storyline on Monday night. In fact, it was the performances of two former Dodgers, Cody Bellinger and Michael Busch, which decided the game. After the Dodgers halved the deficit in the fifth, the Cubs responded an inning later when Busch’s RBI single brought home Bellinger, and catcher Miguel Amaya batted in two more. An impressive return to LA for Bellinger was completed with an RBI single in the top of the ninth, followed by an excellent diving catch to kick off the bottom.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, Alfonso Soriano, Jose Canseco, Ronald Acuña Jr, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Cody Bellinger, Michael Busch, Bellinger, Busch, Kyle Hendricks, Mark J, Terrill, Hendricks, Max, Miguel Amaya Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Dodgers, Cubs, Dodger Locations: LA

☆ Shohei Ohtani ties career-high 46 home runs to move closer to historic 50-50
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Shohei Ohtani continued his pursuit of a historic 50-50 season Sunday, as his 46th home run of the year helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time AL MVP’s fifth-inning solo shot brought him to 46 on the season, matching his career best for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021. Coupled with his 46 steals so far this campaign, the accomplishment means Ohtani is closer than ever to achieving a historic 50-50 season. After the win against Cleveland, Ohtani maintained that he is trying to put the potential 50-50 out of his mind. Ohtani has 19 regular-season games remaining to find the required four home runs and four stolen bases.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, Alfonso Soriano, Jose Canseco, Ronald Acuña Jr, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, “ I’m, ”, Will Ireton, “, Dave Roberts, that’s, Tanner Bibee, Kiyoshi Mio Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Guardians, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland, ” Dodgers, Dodgers, Ohtani, Reuters

☆ She grew up in Ukraine, studied accounting, and joined the army. But since Russia invaded, she did a hard career pivot — twice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kuzmina, 32, is training to be an electrician in Kamianske, a city in eastern Ukraine. Because of worker shortages in fields like driving, mechanical work, and road work, the Ukrainian government launched a program that provides women with training vouchers. But Ukrainian women must still contend with employers and even family members who aren't always on board with more women taking traditionally male jobs. But soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Kuzmina's commander disbanded the unit because of a lack of resources. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last month that Russia had damaged or destroyed more than half of Ukraine's power generation.

Persons: —, aren't, Kuzmina, Yuliia Kuzmina, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Yana Lukashuk, Lukashuk, Olga Kupets, Kupets, shubhangigoel@insider.com Organizations: Service, Business, Army, Ukrainian Army, Donbas Battalion, Kuzmina's, Locals, Kyiv School of Economics Locations: Kamianske, Ukraine, Russia, Ukrainian, Torestsk, Kyiv, Soviet

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee named a site in the Gaza Strip — Saint Hilarion Monastery, or Tell Umm Amer — to both its "World Heritage" and "World Heritage In Danger" lists in late July. The decision, made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, reflects the ancient monastery's value and need for protection, according to UNESCO. The Committee inscribed the monastery — one of the oldest sites in the Middle East, according to UNESCO — to both lists using an emergency procedure set forth in the World Heritage Convention. Use of the emergency procedureSimultaneous inscriptions to UNESCO's World Heritage and its "In Danger" lists are rather common, a UNESCO spokesperson told CNBC. Use of UNESCO's emergency procedure fast-tracked Saint Hilarion Monastery/Tell Umm Amer's inclusion onto its World Heritage Lists, a procedure which normally takes at least two years.

Persons: Umm Amer —, Hilarion, Umm Amer, Mohammed Abed, Biden Organizations: Heritage, World Heritage, UNESCO, UNESCO —, Heritage Convention, CNBC Travel, Getty, State Party, United States, CNBC, Workers Locations: Gaza, Hilarion, New Delhi, India, Israel, United States, Palestine, United, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Odesa, Saba, Saint Hilarion

☆ Behind McKenzie Long’s Olympic debut, a mother’s love and a profound grief
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Marcus Thompson Ii | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

Then she was one of the darlings of the Olympic trials. It pushes me through.”Gabby Thomas and McKenzie Long embrace after the 200-meter at U.S. Olympic trials. Running for Ole Miss, McKenzie Long was 2024 NCAA outdoor champion in the 100- and 200-meter. I got us.”An open book like her mother, she’s talked of her bouts with anxiety, and how overwhelming the transition to professional has been. GO DEEPER Gabby Thomas, Olympic 200-meter favorite, is firmly in the spotlight — and ready for it(Top photo of McKenzie Long during U.S. Olympic trials: Charlie Neibergall / AP)

Persons: ” McKenzie Long, Long, Tara Elizabeth Jones, neé Murphy, Jones, “, ” Long, mascara, pouncing, it’s, she’d, Dang, Patrick Smith, could’ve, Sha’Carri Richardson, what’s, ”, Mom, “ You’re McKenzie Long, She’s, she’s, that’s, ” Gabby Thomas, McKenzie Long, Jake, Isaiah, McKenzie, Karmen — Jones, “ Tara, Lizzo, Jake Long, Kenzie, It’s, Ole, Morgan Engel, —, Bowerman, Michael, would’ve, Gabby Thomas, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, Great, of Long, Charlie Neibergall Organizations: Adidas, U.S, Hayward, University of Oregon, Olympic, USA, Ole Miss, NCAA, Paris, Jones, West, North Carolina State’s, Carolina State’s, State, WSAZ News Locations: Hawaii, Eugene ,, Paris, Ironton , Ohio, West Virginia, Ironton, Columbus, North Carolina, N.C, State, N.C . State, America, Instagram

☆ Read President Joe Biden's letter announcing his decision to drop out of the 2024 race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Riya Bhattacharjee | In Riyabhattacharjee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The letter in which U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from candidacy is being displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying a photo of President Biden on July 21, 2024 in Ankara, Turkiye. President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he will not be seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden, the 46th president of the United States, wrote in a letter to Americans. "And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term." Read the full letter from President Joe Biden:

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Kamala Harris Organizations: U.S, Sunday, Democratic Party's Locations: Ankara, Turkiye, United States

☆ Journalist told to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni $5,400 for Tweet mocking her height
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Rome Reuters —A Milan court has ordered a journalist to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni damages of €5,000 (around $5,400) for making fun of her in a social media post, news agency ANSA and other local media reported. I can’t even see you.”Meloni’s height is given as between 1.58 meters (5 feet 2 inches) and 1.63 meters (5 feet 4 inches) on various media websites. Cortese can appeal against the sentence, and Meloni’s lawyer said the prime minister would donate to charity any damages she eventually receives. Writing in English on X on Thursday, Cortese said it was a tough time for independent journalists in Italy. Last year, a Rome court fined best-selling author Roberto Saviano €1,000 ($1,088) plus legal expenses after he insulted her on television in 2021 over her hardline stance on illegal immigration.

Persons: Rome, Rome Reuters —, Giorgia, Giulia Cortese, Cortese, “, ” Meloni, Benito Mussolini, Giorgia Meloni, Roberto Saviano € Organizations: Rome Reuters, Italian, Twitter Locations: Milan, Italy, Rome

☆ Analysis: Attack on Trump reopens a chilling chapter in American politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But political violence hasn’t stopped since then. The nation is also still processing the attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters on January 6, 2021. In one of the most poignant reactions, Giffords said in a statement, “Political violence is terrifying. I know.” She added: “I’m holding former President Trump, and all those affected by today’s indefensible act of violence in my heart. Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable – never.”Unfortunately, history suggests that violence, while indefensible, is also a quintessential scar on American politics.

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☆ CONMEBOL opens investigation into Copa America clash involving Uruguay players and Colombia fans
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Nnamdi Onyeagwara | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) have opened an investigation into the altercation involving Uruguay players and Colombia fans following the Copa America semifinal on Wednesday. A number of Uruguayan players, including Darwin Nunez, clashed with Colombian fans after the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. AdvertisementAltercations broke out between supporters in the stands with players entering the area where their families — including children — were situated in the stadium. They will face Argentina in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. GO DEEPER How Uruguay vs Colombia descended into chaos - and the questions raised by the ugly scenes(Nick Tre.

Persons: Darwin Nunez, —, Daniel Munoz, Jefferson, Nick Tre . Smith Organizations: South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, Uruguay, Copa America, Uruguayan, Colombian, Bank of America, “, Copa, Getty Locations: Colombia, Charlotte , North Carolina, Uruguay, Jefferson Lerma, Argentina

☆ Dr. Sanjay Gupta: It’s time for President Biden to undergo detailed cognitive and neurological testing and share his results
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Biden was examined by his physician after the debate to check on a cold, the White House said, but it was a “brief check” and not a physical. Biden and his aides have said it was a “bad night.” The White House press team said Biden had a cold but did not take any medications to treat symptoms. The White House has rejected requests from the press to release more medical records and question Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor. PoolWe often hear that observing a candidate on the campaign trail is the best assessment of the individual’s physical and cognitive health. Back in 2020, Biden said he was “constantly tested” by the work of running for president.

Persons: Joe Biden, Lewy, Biden, Karine Jean, Pierre, it’s “, Donald Trump, Trump’s, he’d, Trump, Bruce Aronwald, ” Trump, Jay Olshansky, Jean, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “, Nancy Pelosi, Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s, O’Connor, Sen, John McCain —, —, John McCain, you’ve, ”, Amanda Sealy Organizations: CNN, United States, White, Trump, School of Public Health, University of Illinois, White House, Democratic, CNN Health Locations: Montreal, Chicago

☆ Opinion: Kamala Harris is the key to Biden’s political survival
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Julian Zelizer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Following Thursday night’s disastrous debate performance by President Joe Biden, Democrats are in full panic mode, scrambling to figure out what comes next. The most important person is now Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, who has been continually scrutinized and criticized, is the only figure who can save Biden’s candidacy at this point. For all the head scratching about her tenure as vice president, it is not impossible for her to achieve this goal. Harris is the key to Biden’s survival.

Persons: Julian Zelizer, ”, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, Biden, Kamala Harris, Harris, Dick Cheney, George W, Bush, Biden’s Organizations: CNN, Princeton University, Twitter, it’s Michigan, Democratic National Convention, Biden, Facebook, Democratic, Senate, Trump Locations: Atlanta, Pennsylvania, California, Chicago

☆ 56-year-old golfer makes back-to-back holes-in-one at US Senior Open
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

That’s the odds of making two holes-in-one in a single round, according to the National Hole-In-One Registry. Bensel Jr. has played six events on the PGA Tour since 1998, most recently at the 2021 PGA Championship, though is yet to make the cut. His appearance at the US Senior Open marks his third on the PGA Tour Champions and the first since a 77th place finish at the Senior PGA Championship in 2021. Bensel Jr. plays from the fairway during the 2021 Senior PGA Championship at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Last year’s victory – Langer’s 46th on the PGA Tour Champions and 12th senior major – saw the two-time Masters winner become the most successful golfer in the circuit’s history.

Persons: Frank Bensel Jr, –, acing, Seamus Power, holing, ’, Bensel, Bensel Jr, Montana Pritchard, Bernhard Langer, Japan’s Hiroyuki Fujita, Australia’s Richard Green Organizations: CNN, US, Newport Country Club, PGA, Augusta National, United States Golf Association, Senior, Southern Hills Country Club, America Locations: Jupiter, Florida, Rhode, United States, Tulsa , Oklahoma

CNN —The confrontation in Atlanta between Joe Biden and Donald Trump Thursday night has a good chance of becoming the most fateful presidential debate in US history. The momentous nature of this debate can only be fully understood against the backdrop of the unprecedented politics of the times. But the tension surrounding this year’s first debate in June, rather than in September or October as usual, is palpable. “The closer the election, the greater the chance that a debate could influence it,” said Aaron Kall, director of debate at the University of Michigan, who has conducted an in-depth study of every presidential debate. Biden has raised the stakes for himself heading into the debate higher than those any modern president faced.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, it’s Biden’s, he’s, Sen, John F, Kennedy, Richard Nixon, John Kerry, George W, Bush, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Douglas Brinkley, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Biden, Trump, —, Al Gore’s, George H.W, ”, Aaron Kall, David, Ohio Sen, J.D, Florida Sen, Marco Rubio, He’s, David Biden’s, Ron Klain, ” Biden, Hunter, Bob Bauer, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, It’s, they’ve, assail Biden, ” Trump, it’s, Terry Szuplat, ” Szuplat, CNN’s Kasie Hunt Organizations: CNN, Massachusetts Gov, University of Michigan, Biden, Ohio, White House, Trump, GOP, Truth Locations: Atlanta, America, New York, Vance, Florida, Maryland

☆ Presidential debate: The Biden-Trump face-off is anything but a rerun
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Steve Contorno | Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The historic rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is anything but a rerun, with their first presidential debate next week set to showcase a vastly different set of issues driving their bitter duel for the White House. It feels like an upside-down lifetime ago since the pair last appeared together on a debate stage. “That’s the thing you’re going to see coming out in this debate: What was the world like under Trump?” Waltz said on CNN. Trump suggested Biden would be “pumped up” for the debate, before insinuating, without any evidence, that the president uses cocaine. Yet this showdown is without parallel as the 45th and 46th presidents seek to define their rival in what is the earliest general election debate in memory.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, “, Roe, Wade, Mike Waltz, ” Trump, ” Waltz, ”, it’s Trump, “ Trump, Brian Bartlett, Mitt Romney’s, ” Biden, Joe, Jill Biden, Biden’s favorability, Trump –, Brett O’Donnell, ” O’Donnell, Betsy Klein, Kate Sullivan Organizations: CNN, White, Biden, Trump, Democrats, Florida Republican, ”, Trump White House, Copa, ABC, Secret Service, Republican Locations: Atlanta, Wisconsin, Ukraine, Florida, year’s State, Green Bay , Wisconsin

☆ Forty Years Later, Biden Seeks to Echo Reagan’s Legacy of American Leadership
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Forty years later, another aging president facing re-election plans to return to the same spot Friday to honor the same heroes and effectively align himself with Mr. Reagan’s legacy of leadership against tyranny. President Biden will not be the first president to try to walk in Mr. Reagan’s footsteps in Normandy, and it is a risky gamble. To many in both parties, Mr. Reagan’s speech remains the gold standard of presidential oratory and none have matched it at Normandy since. But like Mr. Reagan, Mr. Biden wants to use the inspiring story of the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc to make a case for American alliances in the face of Russian aggression — and, implicitly, for himself. If there is something audacious about Mr. Biden, a staunch Democrat who was no friend of Mr. Reagan’s in the 1980s, summoning the spirit of the Republican legend, it speaks to the up-is-down, black-is-white nature of politics in today’s America.

Persons: Ronald Reagan, Biden, Reagan, Mr, Reagan’s Organizations: Army Rangers, Rangers, Republican Party Locations: Normandy, France, Pointe du Hoc, today’s America

☆ Live Updates: Scripps National Spelling Bee Will Crown a New Champion
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Emmett Lindner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Tarini Nandakumar of Austin, Texas, competing Tuesday in a preliminary round of this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Scripps National Spelling Bee brings together more than 200 of the top elementary school spellers in the United States in a rigorous, three-day competition. Credit... Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersIn a recent regional spelling bee where he secured a place at Scripps, he was asked to spell brume. Bee week is quite the bash. Tarini, who also studies classical Indian dance and singing, advised Scripps newcomers not to stress.

Persons: Tarini, Logan Edwards, Logan, Pranav Nandakumar, Vanathi Senthurkani, ” Logan, Evelyn Hockstein, brume, “, ”, Sasha Kenlon, Scripps Organizations: Scripps, Spelling, Merriam, Webster, Texas, M University, ., Reuters, Washington, 173rd, 192nd Locations: Austin , Texas, United States, Rock , Texas, Greer, S.C, South Carolina, North Africa, Park City , Utah

WWE and its parent company, TKO, have said that they take Grant's allegations "very seriously." Staying in touchMcMahon has also talked to Trump, according to two of the people close to the wrestling impresario. The two billionaires have been in touch regularly, according to a person close to McMahon, although it isn't clear what they've discussed. Another person close to McMahon said that the two men don't discuss their legal problems and that Trump doesn't provide legal advice. Publicly, Johnson has thanked TKO and WWE executives regarding his addition to the TKO board earlier this year.

Persons: Vince McMahon, Donald Trump, Mark, McMahon, Janel Grant, he's, hasn't, Mark Shapiro, doesn't, McMahon hasn't, Paul, Levesque, Stephanie McMahon, wasn't, Jessica Rosenberg, Grant's, Jan, John Laurinaitis, Janel, couldn't, Ann Callis, Grant, Nicholas Biase, Linda McMahon, McMahon's, Bill Pugliano, Donald J, Trump, Dwayne, Johnson, John Cena, Cena, Howard Stern, I'm, William Morris, Cena didn't, Endeavor Group's, Ari Emanuel, Brendan Mcdermid Organizations: WWE, Austin Straubel, Getty, World Wrestling, NBC News, CNBC, Triple, Federal, U.S, Attorney's, Southern, of, Trump, WWE Hall of Fame, PAC, Trump Media, Technology Group, Street Journal, Trump Foundation, Hollywood, William, William Morris Endeavor, Endeavor Group, Endeavor, Endeavor Group's UFC, Longtime Hollywood, New York Stock Exchange Locations: Green Bay , Wisconsin, United States, Caicos, Italy, of New York, Connecticut, Manhattan, Atlantic City, Trump's, York, New York City, U.S

☆ Bryson DeChambeau owns infamous ‘par 67’ comments to race ahead in Masters first round
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —It was the comment that landed him in hot water with Masters fans and aged terribly, but – 13 rounds later – Bryson DeChambeau finally shot below his interpretation of par at Augusta National. Now, the golfer once dubbed “the Scientist” for his willingness to test new technologies is owning up to old errors. “Clearly today was a great test of golf, and I was able to conquer a very difficult golf course today. I shot 65 today, and that was one of the best rounds of golf I’ve played in a long time. “That’s the secret to winning major championships and winning big-time golf tournaments: more limiting the mistakes rather than making a ton of birdies.

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☆ Three presidents and one mission: Beat Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN’s MJ Lee and Jeff Zeleny reported Wednesday that Obama was in the White House for a working visit just last week. Two Democratic presidents who won second terms are uniting to try to usher a successor, who is older than both of them, into the same rarified political air. And Clinton has been out of the White House for nearly a quarter of a century. But Biden was also a valuable ally for Clinton after the president’s impeachment over an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. And after he became vice president, Biden developed a friendly and cordial relationship with Hillary Clinton, maintained by regular breakfasts at the vice president’s official residence in Washington.

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