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☆ Trump taps Lee Zeldin as EPA chief, Rep. Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts as former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin speaks at a rally ahead of the New Hampshire primary election in Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. January 19, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would appoint former Rep. Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and current Rep. Elise Stefanik as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The executive director of the Sierra Club, a leading environmental group, blasted Trump's selection of Zeldin for the EPA post. "Our lives, our livelihoods, and our collective future cannot afford Lee Zeldin – or anyone who seeks to carry out a mission antithetical to the EPA's mission." Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump, Lee Zeldin, Elizabeth Frantz, Elise Stefanik, Trump, Trump's, Zeldin, Kathy Hochul, Donald, Ben Jealous, Lee Zeldin –, Bill Clark Organizations: U.S, Republican, New, Reuters, Environmental Protection Agency, United Nations, America, Trump's Cabinet, Gov, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Republican National Convention, CQ, Inc, Getty Locations: New Hampshire, Concord , New Hampshire, U.S, New York, Milwaukee

☆ 114-year-old woman in Pennsylvania is now the oldest-living American: 'I'll live as long as the Lord lets me'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Pennsylvania resident Naomi Whitehead, 114, was recently crowned the oldest living American. She earned the title as the oldest living person in America following the death of 115-year-old Elizabeth Francis last month. Whitehead grew up on a farm, and "picked cotton and tobacco," she told New Castle News last year. Though regular exercise wasn't ever important to Whitehead, her daily strenuous physical activity was "plowing in the field," she told YouTuber Jack Gordon in an interview. Whitehead's responses to Gordon's questions were typically just a few words, but she was still able to recite an extended bible verse at age 114.

Persons: Naomi Whitehead, Whitehead, Elizabeth Francis, Jack Gordon, didn't Organizations: New Castle News Locations: Georgia, America

☆ A 114-year-old woman is now the oldest living American. She says 3 things have helped her live so long.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Naomi Whitehead, 114, is the oldest living person in the US. She shared some of the lifestyle choices that she thinks have helped her live so long. Whitehead never expected to live so long, telling New Castle News in 2023: "I'll live as long as the Lord lets me." But average life expectancies are growing, alongside interest in how our lifestyles can help us live longer. Whitehead is now the oldest living person in the US after the previous titleholder died in October.

Persons: Naomi Whitehead, —, Whitehead, Elizabeth Francis, centenarians, Bryan Johnson, Dan Whitehead, Paul's, Jack Gordon Organizations: Service, New, News, Pew Research, British, of Sports Medicine, Research, Harvard, Chan, of Public Health, World Health Organization, European, WHO, American Cancer Society Locations: Georgia, St, Toronto, Europe

The Madison Square Garden event follows a precedent set by campaigns past. President Franklin Roosevelt makes a campaign speech at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 31, 1936. APRepublican presidential candidate Herbert Hoover is seen at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 1928. APThe crowd responds with a Hitler salute as uniformed members of a German American Bund color guard march at a gathering in Madison Square Garden on February 20, 1939. None of them, however, are on the speaker’s list released by the Trump campaign for the Madison Square Garden rally.

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☆ Elizabeth Francis, oldest woman in the US, dies at 115
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Dawn Sawyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Known as “Queen Elizabeth of Houston,” Elizabeth Francis died this week at age 115, making her the oldest person in the United States and the third oldest person in the world. Politicians, community members and loved ones frequently visited Francis at her home in Houston, said her granddaughter and primary caregiver, Ethel Harrison. “She loved people.”Before her death, Francis was the 21st oldest American in history, and the 54th oldest person to ever live, according to LongeviQuest, a global database that tracks the world’s oldest individuals. Elizabeth Francis is pictured with her older sister, Bertha Johnson, who she cared for until her death in 2011. KTRKThe family plans on celebrating Francis’ life at the beginning of November at her home church, Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, in Houston.

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☆ The oldest living person in the U.S. has died aged 115. Here are 6 things that may have helped her stay healthy so long.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living American, has died aged 115. Her faith was extremely strong," Harrison told ABC News. Francis also had some memory problems in her last years, but she was mentally alert and recognized her family, Williams told Today. She told Today last year: "It's not my secret. Harrison told ABC13 that she never saw her grandmother eat fast food.

Persons: Elizabeth Francis, —, William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, couldn't, Elizabeth Francis —, Francis, Ethel Harrison, Harrison, Dorothy Williams, Williams, Francis didn't, ABC13, they'd Organizations: Service, ABC, ABC News, Washington Post Locations: Louisiana, Texas

Garland — who oversaw the Justice Department in the wake of its biggest crisis since Watergate, when Trump tried to enlist Justice Department appointees to overturn his election loss — is likely to stay on at least long enough to ensure a smooth transition. Still, a few names have surfaced for the position of 87th attorney general of the United States. Roy Cooper, who was on Harris' vice presidential short list; former Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, who served as the No. 3 official at the Justice Department until earlier this year; and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams. 3 position at the Justice Department.

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☆ Analysis: Joe Biden swears a lot and Trump did a favor for Putin, according to Bob Woodward
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Trump on PutinIn public, Trump has said he got along well with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that Putin deferred to him after Trump warned Putin not to invade Ukraine. Then-President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin arrive for a meeting in Helsinki on July 16, 2018. “No, no,” Putin said, according to Woodward’s book. Biden and Harris on NetanyahuThe Biden administration has tried to maintain its support for Israel while also diplomatically expressing frustration with Israel’s leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “And the answer to that question is yes.”Lots of f-bombsThe unvarnished view at the White House includes more curse words, according to the Woodward book.

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Minneapolis CNN —One state audit found that bonus checks intended for frontline workers during the pandemic were handed out to undeserving recipients. Another criticized a Minnesota state agency for failing to ensure there were no conflicts of interest in taxpayer-funded mental health and addiction programs. His fans were easy to find last month at the Minnesota State Fair, which drew nearly 2 million people this year. Republican state Sen. Mark Koran, second from right, speaks with constituents at the Minnesota State Fair. “We are troubled by MDE’s decision,” the auditor’s report said, using the acronym for the Minnesota Department of Education.

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☆ New York Democrats are desperate to avoid repeat of their 2022 midterm collapse
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Gregory Krieg | Gloria Pazmino | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

New York Democrats offered a wide array of excuses for their disastrous 2022 midterms, when Republicans flipped four seats outside New York City on their way to winning a narrow US House majority. Now, less than two months out from the 2024 general election, the state party, its campaign season allies, chastened candidates and Gov. D’Esposito is one of five New York GOP freshmen facing an onslaught from Democrats determined to claw back suburban voters. “New York is the reason Democrats lost the House in 2022,” said Pamela Shifman, president of the Democracy Alliance, a liberal group spending big in New York this year. “There’s more focus than there was the last couple cycles, both from the state party, but also obviously the national committees,” the strategist said.

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☆ UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after threatening workers on X interview
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The United Auto Workers union on Tuesday filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk for threatening to intimidate workers who go on strike. Trump called Musk “the cutter,” and praised Musk for his anti-union stances. “Both Trump and Musk want working class people to sit down and shut up, and they laugh about it openly. But it’s not clear that Trump was referencing any specific workers Musk fired for organizing against his company. Harris’ campaign circulated the clip of Trump and Musk, saying: “Trump praises billionaire Elon Musk for firing workers who were striking for better pay and working conditions.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Musk, Trump, ” Trump, Shawn Fain Elizabeth Frantz, Kamala Harris, “, ”, Shawn Fain, Joe Biden, Fain, Tesla, ” Fain, ” Tesla, they’re, Harris ’, “ Trump Organizations: CNN, United Auto Workers, Tesla, ’, UAW, Trump, National Labor Relations Board, General Motors, Ford, NLRB, Workers Locations: American, Buffalo , New York

☆ What are the best galleries in New York? Artists choose their favorites
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

CNBC asked artists to name their top New York galleries, ranging from the well-known to the underground. London-based screen-printing artist Diego Arellano likes Manhattan's Chelsea galleries for their large rooms and high ceilings. Hauser & Wirth has two Chelsea galleries, and both are currently showing work by Hungarian-born U.S. artist Rita Ackermann. The Dia Chelsea gallery in New York City will show an exhibition by British filmmaker Steve McQueen in September. Dia Chelsea | Elizabeth FelicellaBrooklyn resident and artist Zhuo Xiong also favors Chelsea galleries.

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☆ 100-year-olds share what they always eat—and what they never do
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In past interviews with CNBC Make It and other publications, many centenarians credited their diet for living a long, healthy life. Elizabeth Francis, 115Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the U.S. who is 115 years old, told ABC 13, that she eats "everything." Deborah Szekely, 102At 102 years old, Deborah Szekely still helps to run her fitness resort and spa three times a week. Lunch: Salad at home, she said, or lunch at restaurants. Her diet is very similar to the Mediterranean diet, and it includes fish, whole grains and fruits and vegetables.

Persons: Elizabeth Francis, Francis, Ethel Harrison, TODAY.com, Harrison, Deborah Szekely, Szekely, Shirley Hodes, Hodes, Daisy McFadden Organizations: CNBC, ABC Locations: U.S

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona, on August 9. “We are all in here together, I’m told an extraordinary number of folks who are here together, because we love our country. We’re here to fight for our democracy, which includes respecting the voices that I think that we are hearing from,” she said. “Let me say, I have been clear, now is the time to get a ceasefire deal and get the hostage deal done,” she said, receiving loud cheers from the thousands in the crowd. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” she said to the protesters.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Frantz, Joe Biden, Harris, I’m, ”, ” Harris, “, Donald Trump Organizations: Hamas, CNN Locations: Glendale , Arizona, Israel, Michigan

☆ Harris erases Trump's lead on economy among younger Americans, CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Jason Gewirtz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump. But they also think the candidate best able to improve the economy is the de facto Democratic nominee Harris, not Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump. Three months ago, the same survey found Trump and Biden effectively tied, with 36% for Biden and 35% for Trump, and 29% planning to vote for Kennedy. This jump in support for Harris today is all the more notable because of how significant the economy is to the voting choices of younger Americans. In this survey, 77% of respondents said they either definitely or probably will vote.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Brendan Mcdermid, Elizabeth Frantz, Harris, Biden, Joe Biden, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Trump, Harris — Organizations: Republican, Reuters, Biden, CNBC, Money Survey, Democratic, Trump, Democratic Party, White, Democrats, Census Locations: Harris, U.S

☆ Trump and Harris agree to Sept. 10 debate on ABC, two more dates in the works
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesFormer President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have agreed to a debate on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC News, both presidential nominees said Thursday. Trump said CBS News will host a vice presidential debate between his running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, and Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesNBC has pitched both campaigns multiple potential dates for a presidential debate, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. Trump's campaign agreed to Sept. 25 but the Harris campaign has yet to agree to that date, the person said. Harris since then had taunted Trump for refusing to commit to the ABC debate, whose Sept. 10 date was set originally for Trump to debate President Joe Biden, who dropped out of the election last month.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Raedle, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, Elizabeth Frantz, Sen, JD Vance, Tim Walz, Fox, Joe Biden, Trump's, Walz, she's, Biden Organizations: Getty, ABC News, Fox News, NBC News, Democratic, ABC, Air Force, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Reuters, NBC, United Auto Workers, Republican, CBS, Minnesota Gov, Trump, CNBC, Tuesday Locations: Lago, Palm Beach , Florida, Romulus , Michigan, U.S, Wayne , Michigan, Ohio

"After their convention, yeah," Trump replied, referring again to the Democratic convention, which begins Aug. 19. CNBC reached out to the Trump campaign to confirm that the Republican nominee does not plan to resume large, in-person presidential campaign rallies until after the Democratic convention. "President Trump has a robust, travel schedule — consisting of rallies, messaging events, and fundraisers in the next week. In 2020, in-person campaign rallies on both sides were largely suspended because of the Covid pandemic. Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 31, 2024.

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☆ Harris and Walz make Trump focus at Democratic ticket's first rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally with her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024. Tim Walz, her newly minted running mate, made their first public appearance together at a a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. The Harris campaign officially announced Walz as her running mate Tuesday morning, solidifying the Democratic ticket with just 91 days until the election. Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz react as they hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Elizabeth Frantz, Walz, Harris, Donald Trump, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Vance, JD, Andrew Harnik, Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen, Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear, Shapiro Organizations: Democratic, Minnesota, Minnesota Gov, Republican, Ohio, Yale, Silicon, Army National Guard, U.S, Gov, Girard College, Kentucky Gov, Harris Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Arizona, United States of America

☆ How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Bernie and Pete embraced their first names while Biden, Trump and Warren favored their last names. As Kamala Harris sets her eyes on the presidency, she is using a combination. Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersFor Harris, Atir says, using “Kamala” could be “potentially costly.” A first-name reference may lead women to be perceived as less deserving and competent. “Because of confirmation bias, a clearly identified phenomenon, it’s not good for the candidate, Kamala Harris, to have it continue to go on ‘Kamala,’ ” she said. … Respect the names that people are given, and use those names with respect.”CNN’s Jacqueline Howard contributed to this report.

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☆ What the presidential election could mean for Social Security and Medicare
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Kevin Lamarque | ReutersWhen it comes to the November election, there is one issue that is at the top of voters' wish lists: Social Security. It polled 1,831 adults age 18 and up who "currently receive or expect to receive Social Security." Experts say the post likely refers to the taxes Social Security beneficiaries may owe on their benefit income. Exactly how much Social Security beneficiaries pay in taxes is based on their "combined income," which includes adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest and half of their Social Security benefits. Yet in a March CNBC interview, Trump said he would consider cutting "entitlements," which may refer to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.

Persons: Kevin Lamarque, Emerson Sprick, Biden, Joe Biden, Nathan Howard, Sprick, Robyn Patterson, Patterson, Trump, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Frantz, CNBC's, Harris, Kamala Harris, Megan Varner Organizations: Reuters, Social Security, National Institute on Retirement Security, Nationwide Retirement, Social, White, Medicare, Trust Fund, Congressional Republicans, Security, Biden, CNBC, U.S, Center, Getty Locations: Falls Church , Virginia, U.S, Russia, Washington , U.S, Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Georgia, Atlanta , Georgia

☆ The oldest living person in the U.S. just turned 115: 'Speak your mind and don’t hold your tongue,' she says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Last week, Houston resident Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the U.S., turned 115 years old. Francis officially became the oldest living American after Edie Ceccarelli died at the age of 116 in February. Once she turned 115, she became the fourth oldest living person in the world, according to LongeviQuest. When asked for advice on how to live a long, fulfilling life, Francis said, "Speak your mind and don't hold your tongue," Ben Meyers, longevity researcher and chief executive officer at LongeviQuest, told The Washington Post. Her sister lived to 106 years old, and her father passed away when he was 99, Francis' granddaughter Ethel Harrison told TODAY.com.

Persons: Elizabeth Francis, Francis, Edie Ceccarelli, LongeviQuest, Francis said, Ben Meyers, Ethel Harrison, TODAY.com, Dorothy Williams, Harrison Organizations: Houston, Washington Post, Times Locations: U.S

☆ This 'steadfast' muni bond fund strives for long-term outperformance. Here's where it is investing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

When it comes to investing in municipal bonds, the Fidelity Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (FLTMX) has a "steadfast" approach that has served investors well, according to Morningstar. They look at the yield curve, credit quality and structure of the bond when assessing assets, he added. The result is a 45.5% allocation to AA-rated munis, 31% in A-rated and 7% in BBB-rated municipal bonds. The team also makes a lot of small bets instead of relying on big investments that can make or break a portfolio, Maka added. So we've been buying some of those deep discount securities that were hit hard as rates rose," Maka explained.

Persons: Morningstar, Michael Maka, We're, Maka, FLTMX, Bond, we've, muni, it's, Elizabeth Foos Organizations: Fidelity, Income Fund, SEC, Federal Reserve, Revenue, BBB, AAA, Bloomberg

Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during a campaign event at Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 29. Biden always says not to compare him to the almighty, but to the alternative. That’s her keeping close to Biden — but it’s also Biden keeping her close. Despite her efforts, Democratic politics has started to reshape around her — as has former President Donald Trump’s campaign, which has already begun attacking Harris. Other officials and advisers said plans are underway to convince Biden to immediately throw his support behind Harris, release his Democratic delegates and ask them to follow his choice.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Frantz, Joe Biden’s, Kamala Harris ’, Biden, Harris, That’s, it’s, Donald Trump’s Organizations: Girard College, Reuters, Democratic, Biden, CNN Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

☆ 'TikTok Star Murders' features audio footage Ali Abulaban filmed as he killed his wife. Here's what happened to him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewPeacock's "TikTok Star Murders" tells the story of content creator Ali Abulaban murdering his wife, Ana Abulaban, and her friend Rayburn Barron, one month after she accused her husband of domestic abuse. Ana Abulaban, who was 28 at the time, went to the authorities in September 2021 and accused her husband of domestic abuse, The Los Angeles Times reported. "TikTok Star Murders" features the audio Ali Abulaban captured as he murdered his wife. Several gunshots can be heard as well as Barron and Ana Abulaban shouting. Fischer told Variety that Ali Abulaban was offered the chance to appear in the documentary but, "respectfully declined based on his impending trial."

Persons: —, Ali Abulaban, Ana Abulaban, Rayburn Barron, Ana Abulaban's, Ali Abulaban's, cuddling, Barron, Ana, Elizabeth Fischer, Abulaban, Fischer, Variety Organizations: Service, Business, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Superior Court, Variety, Unit Films Locations: San Diego, San Diego's East, Shreveport, Louisana

☆ How to live happily past 100, according to 7 of the world's oldest people
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A healthy 30-year-old woman today has up to a 22% chance of living to 100, according to the Stanford Center on Longevity. In contrast, a woman born in 1920 had around a 2% chance of living to 100, according to actuary Mary Pat Campbell. AdvertisementElizabeth Francis receiving her 'Oldest living Texan' plaque. Centenarians in the world's Blue Zones, where people live to over 100 more often than in other populations, also tend to eat plenty of vegetables and whole foods. Practice moderationJohn Tinniswood, from the UK — who is currently the oldest living man at 111 years old — and Japanese Kane Taneka — who was the second oldest person in recorded history when he died at 119 in 2022 — both do everything in moderation.

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