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☆ 5 Democratic assumptions shattered by the 2024 election: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

In today’s edition, senior politics reporter Alex Seitz-Wald breaks down the long-standing Democratic truisms that were challenged by the results of the 2024 elections. Here are five of the party’s core assumptions that have been challenged by the 2024 election outcome:1. Higher turnout benefits Democrats: Democrats have long taken for granted a simple truism: The more people who vote, the better for Democrats. NBC News exit polls show Trump won voters without college degrees 56%-42%, while he narrowly won voters with family incomes of $30,000 to $100,000 annually. But Trump won both the Electoral College and popular vote this year as Harris’ performance fell in those Democratic bastions.

Persons: Alex Seitz, Wald, Jack Smith, Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Harris, Ryan J, Reilly, Ken Dilanian, Tanya Chutkan, Joe Biden, Richard Nixon, ️, ric S, ustice, ick,, Rea, lea Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Democratic, Wald Democrats, Republicans, GOP, Trump, White, Republican, Electoral, Electoral College, U.S Capitol, Justice Locations: Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, San Francisco , Los Angeles County, Cook County, Loudoun County , Virginia, Dearborn , Michigan, Lawrence , Massachusetts, Texas, Mexico, Manhattan, California, New York, Wyoming, U.S, Miami, Florida, United States

The off-mall department store’s current CEO Tom Kingsbury is stepping down effective Jan. 15. Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan will take over the top job at Kohl’s as Kingsbury departs, after leading the crafting retailer since 2020. While Kohl’s off-mall physical format has insulated it a bit more than other department stores, it has had a difficult several years. Kingsbury took over as CEO after Michelle Gass left Kohl’s to become president and then eventual CEO of Levi Strauss. Kingsbury had been a member of the Kohl’s board since 2021.

Persons: Kohl’s, Tom Kingsbury, Michaels, Ashley Buchanan, Kingsbury, Buchanan, Kohl’s doesn’t, Kingsbury hasn’t, Michelle Gass, Levi Strauss Organizations: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Walmart U.S, Sam’s, Burlington Stores Locations: Kohl’s

☆ The auto industry is pulling back on its 'capital junkie' tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

It’s a “capital junkie” that’s been on a yearslong binge of unprecedented spending on all-electric and autonomous vehicles. Capital junkieThe latest cost-cutting cycle comes nearly a decade after an infamous Wall Street presentation by late-Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne called “Confessions of a Capital Junkie.” The April 2015 report highlighted the industry’s massive capital spending on overlapping or niche products that Marchionne was convinced could be solved through consolidation and shared capital spending. That’s shareholder money.”Most capital spending by automakers isn’t wasted, but the industry isn’t as efficient as other sectors, with minimal return on invested capital. While losing ground in China, GM has been among the most aggressive in spending on EVs and self-driving vehicles. GM and Hyundai this summer entered into an agreement to explore “future collaboration across key strategic areas” in an effort to reduce capital spending and increase efficiencies.

Persons: ” that’s, bender, ” Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, It’s, Sergio Marchionne, Marchionne, ” Jonas, Sergio, Joe Hinrichs, ”, Hinrichs, isn’t, “ We’ve, Rebecca Evans, Roland Berger, “, Ford, Peter Rawlinson, “ We’re, Oliver Blume, ” Blume, Paul Jacobson, ” Jacobson, Rivian, ” Marchionne, don’t, codevelop, Stellantis, —, Carlos Tavares, Bernstein, Daniel Roeska, Tavares, ” Tavares Organizations: DETROIT, General Motors, Ford, Nissan Motor, Volkswagen Group, Chrysler, Companies, Research, GM, Volkswagen, Toyota Motor, Fiat, Rivian, Lucid, Fiat Chrysler, Rivian Automotive, Hyundai Motor, Toyota, CSX, ”, Rehab, Nissan, EV, CNBC, VW, Reuters, Honda, BMW, SAIC, Barclays, Saudi, Public Investment Fund, Hyundai, Detroit, French, PSA Groupe, PSA, “ Locations: Detroit, Japan, Germany, That’s, Europe, China, U.S, North America

☆ Ukrainian boxing champ blasts Joe Rogan for spreading 'Russian Propaganda'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Bruna Horvath | Bruna Horvath Is An Intern On Nbc News' Tech Team. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

“This should be some sort of a pause for significant actions that could potentially start World War III. You F---ing people are about to start World War III,” Rogan said. Rogan even accused Zelenskyy of “doing a lot of blow.”“This is cocaine-like behavior. Klitschko, the retired Ukrainian boxer, responded by posting a video on X, addressed to Rogan, that has amassed 11 million views as of Monday. What are you waiting for?”Klitschko held belts from the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Organization and the International Boxing Organization from 2008 until 2015.

Persons: Wladimir Klitschko, podcaster Joe Rogan, Rogan, “ Joe Rogan, Joe Biden’s, ”, you’re, ” Rogan, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy, “ Putin, “ Zelenskyy, Putin, insinuate Zelenskyy, Klitschko, ” Klitschko, “, Klitschko’s, Vitali Klitschko, Ukraine’s, Dmytro Kuleba, let’s, Donald Trump’s, Trump Organizations: Russia, Zelenskyy, International Boxing Federation, Boxing Organization, International Boxing Organization, Trump, CNN, White Locations: Ukraine, Russia, U.S, Ukrainian, Ukraine’s, Kyiv

During his tenure, Williams secured convictions against Menendez, the longtime Democratic senator from New Jersey, on bribery charges; FTX CEO Bankman-Fried on fraud charges; and Maxwell on sex trafficking charges. Those awaiting trial include Adams on bribery and wire fraud charges and Combs on an array of charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering. In his statement, Williams called his decision to step down "bittersweet." Trump initially nominated Clayton for the post in 2020, but his nomination was scuttled amid opposition from New York Sens. In his statement announcing Clayton's nomination, Trump called him "a highly respected business leader, counsel, and public servant."

Persons: Sen, Robert Menendez, Jeffrey Epstein's, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sam Bankman, Fried, ” Damian Williams, Eric Adams, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Williams, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Menendez, Bankman, Maxwell, Adams, Combs, Trump, Edward Y, Kim, Jay Clayton, Clayton, Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Geoffrey Berman's, Berman, Berman's, Audrey Strauss, Preet Bharara, Jay Organizations: Southern, of New, New York City, Manhattan U.S, Democratic, Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S, Clayton Locations: of New York, New York, New Jersey, New York Sens

“In four years, the world could be literally at 180 degrees.”Following Trump’s re-election victory, many immigrants are worried a second Trump term would introduce restrictions on the H-1B visa program, like he attempted to do during his first term. Can I be deported?”The H-1B, or high-skill visa program, is overwhelmingly used by Indians. “They do have the power to heavily audit firms and make life very difficult for companies that are hiring H-1B workers,” Khanna said. While it would dent the tech sector, everyday South Asians working in the U.S. would be targeted, despite their immigration status. “That anti-Asian phobia, anti immigrant phobia is going to be impactful in spite of having full legal status,” Syed said.

Persons: Donald Trump, “, Trump’s, Trump, ”, Shakeel Syed, Stephen Miller, Miller, “ Stephen Miller, Gaurav Khanna, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, Berry Appleman, ” Khanna, “ I’m, she’s, Khanna, Syed, ” Syed Organizations: Trump, Cabinet, South Asian Network, Trump’s White, University of California, of Government, Leiden, Trump’s Department of Homeland Security Locations: New York, San Diego, Lago, Florida, U.S

If you're a Microsoft 365 user, this Monday may have been a little more frustrating for you than usual. The product family of software announced early Monday morning that it is investigating an issue impacting Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams users. Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook and Teams, are heavily relied on by many places of work around the world. In an afternoon update, Microsoft 365 said it is “facing delays” in its effort to address the issues. I am still unable to get access to Outlook," one commenter wrote in the Microsoft 365 comment section.

Persons: commenter Organizations: Microsoft, Outlook Locations: Michigan

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to drop all federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump regarding his mishandling of classified documents and his effort to overturn his 2020 presidential election in the lead-up to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. But the circumstances have," the special counsel added. Special counsel regulations require Smith to file a report to the attorney general explaining his charging decisions before he steps down. In a decision that legal experts widely criticized and that Smith vowed to appeal, Cannon found that Smith had not been properly appointed as a special counsel. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement, “Today’s decision by the DOJ ends the unconstitutional federal cases against President Trump, and is a major victory for the rule of law.

Persons: Jack Smith, Donald Trump, Trump, Richard Nixon, Robert Mueller’s, Trump’s, Mueller’s, ” Mueller, ”, “, ” Smith, Smith, Tanya Chutkan, Aileen Cannon, Cannon, Trump's, Steven Cheung, he’s Organizations: WASHINGTON, U.S Capitol, Justice, Trump, Government, DOJ, DOJ's, NBC News, Supreme Court, American People, Republicans, Justice Department Locations: Miami, Florida, United States, Washington, Jan

☆ September disappearance of Connecticut woman Denise Leary leaves family baffled
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Kyani Reid | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Joshua’s mom, Denise Leary, has been missing for two months. Denise, Joshua, and Morgan Joshua Leary“I loved it,” Joshua said of growing up in Atlanta. Denise Leary Joshua WebbeJoshua says he couldn’t see who was picking his mother up, and that she returned home safe later in the night. Denise Leary Joshua LearyNew Haven police “began the investigation and for the first two weeks they were on it,” Joshua Webbe said. NHPD confirmed Denise’s phone was located and said “an analysis is still being conducted” but did not indicate where the phone was found.

Persons: “, ” Joshua Webbe, Denise Leary, “ I’m, ” Joshua, Denise, Brother Michael Leary, ”, Joshua, Morgan, Morgan Joshua Leary “, Michael Leary, Michael, Joshua Webbe, Denise Leary Joshua Webbe Joshua, couldn’t, didn’t, ’ ” Joshua, ’ ”, ” Denise’s, NHPD, Denise Leary Joshua Leary, Haven police “, he’ll, she’s, can’t, “ That’s, that’s, She’s, ” Michael Leary, I’ll, ” Denise, 5’11 Organizations: New Haven Police Department, Dateline, Authorities, Haven police Locations: New Haven , Connecticut, Connecticut, Atlanta, New Haven, “, Westport , Connecticut, Hamden , Connecticut, Dixwell, Haven

Some of the best early Black Friday deals are already live, even though the sale doesn't officially start until later this week on Nov. 29. Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals so far, each of which is highly rated and at least 20% off. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday deals | More early Black Friday sales | How I picked the best early Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? The best early Black Friday deals of 2024I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. The best early Black Friday salesHere are the best early Black Friday sales to know about.

Persons: I’ve, “, ”, Rebecca Rodriguez, It’s, Harry Rabinowitz, Billie, Olive, Jones, Jenni Kayne, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Alexa, Amazon, beechwood, Garmin, Walmart, JCPenney, Casper, Google, Samsung, Navy, Adidas, Wellness, Facebook, Twitter Locations: carabiner, grippy

☆ California Gov. Gavin Newsom says state will provide rebates if Trump removes tax credit for electric vehicles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Gavin Newsom said the state will provide rebates to residents if President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration does away with a federal tax credit for electric vehicles. "We will intervene if the Trump Administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California," Newsom said. The federal rebates on new and used electric vehicles were implemented in the Inflation Reduction Act that President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022. Those potential changes could limit the federal rebates, including by reducing the amount of money available or limiting who is eligible. This isn't the first time California will be taking action against the Trump's administration concerning clean transportation legislation.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, Donald, Newsom, Joe Biden Organizations: Trump Administration, Ford, General Motors, Trump, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times Locations: California, United States

A federal judge on Monday is set to review the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to satirical publication The Onion after a pro-Jones bidder who offered twice as much cash challenged the transaction. Collins also wrote that the Onion plans to relaunch Infowars as "the dumbest website on the internet." Infowars was briefly shut down after the sale was announced before it resumed operating with Jones, who claimed the site was "hijacked." X Corp. is presumed to be an interested party because Jones uses X to broadcast his show and the case involves the potential transfer of Jones' X handle in the sale. Jones described the auction process as "fraudulent," but told his audience that regardless of what happens with Infowars, he won't be silenced.

Persons: Alex Jones, Jones, Sandy, Christopher Murray, Christopher Lopez, Murray, Sandy Hook, Walter Cicack, Chris Mattei, Ben Collins —, NBC News —, Collins, Samuel Rigelhaupt, Infowars, —, Elon Musk, Donald Trump Organizations: Sandy Hook Elementary, Free Speech Systems, First United American Companies, First American United Companies, NBC News, AP, Global, Musk's X Corp, X Corp, United, United American Companies Locations: Newtown , Connecticut, Texas, Houston, Chicago, United American

☆ Elon Musk brands Britain a 'tyrannical police state' and boosts far-right activist
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON — He’s branded one U.S. ally's government “fascists” and another leader a “fool.” Now, Elon Musk has labeled Britain a “tyrannical police state” while endorsing calls for a new election and boosting a video from a jailed far-right activist. "The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state," Musk posted on his X platform, quoting a post about an online petition calling for another election that has now reached 2 million signatures. As Starmer's government works to overcome its own past public comments and build relations with Trump, Musk continues to attack it. Musk, who is known for picking fights online and retweeting far-right posts, also shared a post Saturday by Robinson — the jailed far-right activist and founder of the anti-immigrant English Defence League. Britain is not the only U.S. ally Musk has assailed publicly in recent weeks.

Persons: ”, Elon Musk, Musk, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Tommy Robinson, Taylor Swift, Stalin, Joseph Stalin, Robinson —, Robinson, Mark Kerrison, Starmer, Australia's, Olaf Scholz Organizations: Labour Party, Trump, NBC News, English Defence, Getty, Elon, Politico Locations: Britain, Soviet, British, London

☆ Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

But it doesn’t have to, just ask the world’s flight attendants. “It’s important for flight attendants to know who is sitting in what seats,” she says. And during those quieter moments, he says flight attendants “honestly love to talk to passengers.”We love when people come back and talk to us. Liz SimmonsFor flight attendants, interacting with the occasional famous face is just part of the job. While gifts are thoughtful, flight attendants don’t expect them, and especially not extravagant ones.

Persons: anyone’s, Hunter Smith, Lihas, Liz Simmons, you’ve, Elijah Nouvelage, Smith, “, ”, you’re, Kamil Krzaczynski, Simmons, Mike Blake, FlightRadar, “ It’s, you've, Joshua Lott, don’t, Kent Nishimura, “ I’m, who’s, they’ve, it’s, — Simmons, ” Smith, there’s, — isn’t, ” Simmons, “ It’ll, Alexander Spatari, ” I’ve, who’ve, lister, I’ve, she’s, everyone’s, Liz Simmons “, ’ Simmons, Kevin Lamarque, “ I’ve, They’re Organizations: CNN, Reuters, Getty, Facebook, Los Angeles Times, Netflix, Hallmark, Hollywood, “, Disney Locations: Florida, AFP, earshot, Greece, You’re, London, New York, “

☆ Pakistan violence: Imran Khan supporters march on Islamabad, clash with police after sectarian clashes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Mushtaq Yusufzai | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The capital of Pakistan was locked down Monday as supporters of jailed former leader Imran Khan marched on the city to demand his release. It is the latest upheaval to hit this nuclear-armed United States ally after days of deadly clashes between rival sectarian groups. Supporters of Imran Khan during a rally in Swabi on Sunday. “We will not return till our leader Imran Khan is released from prison,” senior PTI politician Shaukat Ali Yousafzai told NBC News, adding that police had been using tear gas, causing injuries to some PTI supporters. Aamir Qureshi / AFP - Getty ImagesSupporters of Khan also gathered to demand his release in Swabi, northwestern Pakistan on Sunday.

Persons: Imran Khan, Khan, That’s, Abdul Majeed, Khan’s, Bushra Bibi, ”, Shaukat Ali Yousafzai, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Uzma Bukhari, Alexander Lukashenko, Pakistan's, Aamir Qureshi, Jamal Khan, Mohammad Ali Saif, ” Saif Organizations: Getty, PTI, NBC News, AFP, Associated Press Locations: PESHAWAR, Pakistan, United States, Islamabad, Swabi, Punjab, Peshawar

Will Trump’s former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump? Justice Department attorneys now hope that Trump’s pick for the critical No. 2 position at the department — Todd Blanche, the president-elect’s defense lawyer — can help protect the department’s career civil servants from Trump. Blanche served as Trump’s lead criminal defense lawyer in the Stormy Daniels hush money case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Incoming district attorney Nathan Hochman, who is set to take office Dec. 2, has said he needs to review the case before he makes a decision.

Persons: Todd Blanche won’t, Menendez, Will Trump’s, Mark Peterson, Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s, Trump, Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche, —, Blanche, Daniels, Attorney Alvin Bragg, Blanche won’t, he’s, Read, Republican Sen, Bill Hagerty, ’, Ted Soqui, Ted Erik, Lyle Menendez’s, Kitty Menendez, George Gascón, Nathan Hochman, Ding Liren, Dommaraju, Leon Watson, Magnus Carlsen, Ryan Sun, AP Saquon Barkley, Greg Rosenstein, artment of, Fr e Organizations: Trump, Department, Justice Department, Manhattan, Attorney, DOJ, of, Republican, Cabinet, Trump’s Cabinet, Los Angeles District, Beverly Hills, Incoming, NBC News, Chess, AP, Eagles, ams, Fr Locations: Florida, Trump, Southern, York, Beverly, India, China, Singapore

☆ Strikes, rain and snow pose challenges during record Thanksgiving travel week
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) announced the start of industrial action on Monday and said it planned to put an "end to poverty wages" and demand "respect on the job during the holiday travel season." The striking workers are ABM and Prospect Airport Services employees, whose tasks include cleaning inside planes and assisting passengers in wheelchairs. "This will be the busiest Thanksgiving ever in terms of air travel,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said on X. Travelers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Nov. 22, 2024. On Monday and Tuesday, the Rockies and Cascades could face high winds and snow, making travel difficult in mountain areas.

Persons: didn't, Charlotte Douglas, David Pekoske, Kamil Krzaczynski, Michelle Grossman Organizations: North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International, Service Employees International Union, SEIU, Prospect Airport Services, Los Angeles International, Orlando, International, Getty, Rockies, Eastern Seaboard Locations: North Carolina's, United States, West Coast, Chicago, AFP, New England, Minnesota

☆ ‘The Simpsons’ Milhouse star Pamela Hayden on leaving: ‘It was a tough decision, but the right one’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

I’m no different than them.”Beyond “Jailhouse to Milhouse,” Hayden said she has also co-written the book and lyrics to a musical she has been developing. And I think that’s great. Everything’s coming up Pamela!”As Milhouse, Hayden marveled at what she’s been asked to voice over the years, such as singing the French National Anthem as a six year old boy. And in person, the “Simpsons” stars and producers traveled to Europe together to do live shows in London and in Edinburgh, and perform at comedy festivals in Aspen and Montreal. “The Simpsons” producers plan to audition a new actor to pick up Milhouse and Hayden’s other roles.

Persons: Everything’s, Milhouse, Pamela Hayden, Hayden, they’ve, ” Hayden, Variety, ”, Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Wiggum’s, Sarah, Lisa’s, Janey Powell, “ It’s, “ Hey Arnold, Pinky, I’m, “, “ Everything’s, Prince, ” Milhouse, Bart, Matt Groening, “ Pamela, James L Brooks, Matt Selman, Pamela, Hayden marveled, she’s, Meryl Streep, Keith, Mick weren’t, it’s, “ I’ll Organizations: Sunday Locations: New York, Springfield, Europe, London, Edinburgh, Aspen, Montreal

The Congressional Black Caucus will boast a record 62 members for the next session of Congress, contributing toward the highest number of Black federal lawmakers in history, according to the organization. In all, 67 Black people will serve in Congress. Five Republican members are not listed as members of the CBC. According to its website, members of the CBC currently represent 120 million people in the U.S. and 41% of Black Americans. “Despite the Republicans having the House and the Senate” next session, she said, “you feel good about what these historic number of Black Congress members can do in terms of helping influence what comes down the pipe.”Rolling Sea Action Fund is a hybrid PAC that raises money for Black congressional candidates as well as for ads and other election expenses.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Gregory Meeks, Donald Trump, “ We’ve, ” Meeks, “, Meeks, Trump, ”, you’ve, Trump’s, Mehmet Oz, Linda McMahon, “ We’re, Niccara Campbell Wallace, Wallace Organizations: Congressional, Five Republican, CBC, House Foreign Affairs, NBC News, Congressional Black Caucus, Americans, Congress ’, Trump, NBC, Congress, Republicans, Senate Locations: U.S

☆ Pakistan strikes seven-day ceasefire deal between warring sectarian groups
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A Pakistani government team mediated a seven-day ceasefire deal between rival sectarian groups on Sunday, halting days of clashes that have killed at least 68 people and injured dozens in the northwest of the country, one of the mediators said. The violence began when gunmen attacked convoys of civilian vehicles on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, mostly Shiite Muslims. That brought retaliatory attacks against Sunni Muslim residents, and there have been pitched battles between armed groups from both sides. Armed Shiite and Sunni Muslims have engaged in tribal and sectarian rivalry for decades over a land dispute in Kurram district near the Afghanistan border. Saif said news of the ceasefire should also halt smaller skirmishes that had been reported in remote areas of the district.

Persons: ” Muhammad Ali Saif, Saif, Akhtar Hayat Gandapur Organizations: Reuters Locations: PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Kurram, Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Parachinar, Kurram’s

☆ Can U.S. and other countries reach a deal on curbing plastic pollution?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Instead, talks will be focused on chemicals of concern and other measures after petrochemical-producing nations such as Saudi Arabia and China strongly opposed efforts to target plastic production over the protests of countries that bear the brunt of plastic pollution. The U.S. delegation did not answer questions on whether it would reverse its new position to support plastic production caps. Climate Change Conference this month that despite not producing any plastic, Fiji is bearing the brunt of its downstream pollution. While supporting an international treaty, the petrochemical industry has been vocal in urging governments to avoid setting mandatory plastic production caps, and focus on solutions on reducing plastic waste, such as recycling. “We would see a treaty successful if it would really put ... emphasis on ending plastic pollution.

Persons: Luis Vayas Valdivieso, ”, Donald Trump, Inger Andersen, Sivendra Michael, Martin Jung Organizations: Intergovernmental, European Union, High Ambition Coalition, U.S, White, Council, Environmental, Environment, Reuters, BASF, Industry Locations: Busan, South Korea, Ottawa, Saudi Arabia, China, COP29, ”, States, Kenya, Peru, Fiji, France, Barbados

☆ Saquon Barkley strengthens MVP candidacy, plus Cowboys and Vikings survive late comeback attempts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Andrew Greif | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Greg_Rosenstein.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Before this NFL season began, a major concern surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles was how their new running back would play behind a new-look offensive line. It was the most individual rushing yards in a single game since 2009, and pushed Barkley to 1,392 yards on the season, a new career-high set in only 11 games. Already the NFL’s leader in yards from scrimmage, Barkley pushed his lead in that category by also catching four passes for 47 yards. Against the Rams, Philadelphia rushed for 314. I'm ready to go out there and perform at a high level and get ready for next week."

Persons: Saquon Barkley, Barkley, Jalen, Jason Kelce Organizations: Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, NFC East, Washington, NBC, Rams, NFC West, Bowl, of Famer, Sunday, Philadelphia, Los, Cowboys, Packers, 49ers Locations: Philadelphia, Los Angeles

☆ Haaretz: Israeli cabinet sanctions country’s oldest newspaper over critical coverage, publisher’s comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Lucas Lilieholm | Eugenia Yosef | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Israel’s cabinet unanimously voted to sanction the nation’s oldest newspaper, Haaretz, on Sunday citing its critical coverage of the war following the October 7 Hamas attacks and comments by the outlet’s publisher calling for sanctions on senior government officials. The proposal, put forward by communications minister Shlomo Kar’i, will end government advertising in the newspaper and cancel all subscriptions for state employees and employees of state-owned companies. It dismisses the costs of both sides for defending the settlements while fighting the Palestinian freedom fighters that Israel calls terrorists,” he reportedly said. Following widespread criticism of the comments in Israel, Schocken clarified his comments saying that he did not believe Hamas militants were freedom fighters. Haaretz slammed the move in a statement on Sunday, calling it “another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy.”“Like his friends Putin, Erdoğan, and Orbán, Netanyahu is trying to silence a critical, independent newspaper,” the statement said.

Persons: CNN — Israel’s, Shlomo Kar’i, Kar’i, “, ” Amos Schocken, Netanyahu, ”, Schocken, Putin, Orbán, Al, CPJ Organizations: CNN, Israel Defense Forces, Haaretz, West Bank, ”, Israel, United Nations, Protect Journalists Locations: Gaza, Lebanon, State, Israel, London, Palestinian, ”, of Israel, Ramallah

☆ Emily Calandrelli, 100th woman in space, refuses to bow to ‘small men on the internet’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Lex Harvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN has reached out to Blue Origin for comment. Blue OriginFriday’s mission was Blue Origin’s ninth human spaceflight on the rocket used for space tourism. Upon landing safely at Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas, Calandrelli compared seeing Earth from space for the first time to motherhood. Calandrelli said she was crying on the flight home from the mission because of the online reaction and texting her “space sisters” for advice. As she was getting off the flight, Calandrelli said the Southwest flight attendant recognized her and whispered, “don’t let them dull your shine.”“I felt an immediate sense of camaraderie with her, with all women,” Calandrelli said.

Persons: Emily Calandrelli’s, ”, Jeff Bezos, Calandrelli, ” New Shepard, ” Calandrelli, Emily Calandrelli, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Austin Litteral, James, J.D, Russell, Henry, Hank, Wolfond, “, Shepard, Valentina V, Tereshkova, Sally K, “ don’t Organizations: CNN, MIT, Origin Locations: West Texas, Soviet

☆ Trump has been tough on EVs. Now Elon Musk is his best friend and nobody knows how it'll play out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementTrump has been hard on EVs, but a new friendship with Elon Musk could change things. So far, Musk supports Trump's plans to dismantle EV tax credits. Automakers had hoped that Musk would support EV regulations and tax credits, but it appears the CEO is siding with Trump for now. An industry group representing many automakers (but not Tesla) pleaded with Trump to preserve EV tax credits but reconsider some of the more stringent emissions regulations. This was an about-face from Musk's stance a few months earlier when he advocated for trade barriers and warned that Chinese EV companies would "demolish" competition without guardrails.

Persons: Elon, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Trump, he's, Trump's, Musk, Tesla Organizations: Trump, Biden, Government, Trump's, EV, Tesla, Twitter, US, Alliance, Automotive Innovation, Biden Administration Locations: Lago, China, Europe

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