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☆ 51-year-old earns over $70,000 in one of the most in-demand jobs in the U.S.—and it doesn't require a degree
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Roofing is also one of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., with nearly 15,000 jobs expected to be added each year over the next decade. She launched her own roofing business, B. Barela Construction, in February 2021. Her combined income from running B. Barela Construction and working in real estate is more than $70,000 (she declined to share her exact salary). Ahead of her fourth year in business, Tena says she hopes to scale the business into a full-time career. She attended Santa Fe Community College on and off between 1995 and 2002, waffling between entering business, law or real estate, but never finishing her bachelor's degree.

Persons: Bridgette Tena, Tena, they've, Tena's, Lino Barela, We're, — Organizations: CNBC, U.S . Department of Labor, Santa Fe Community College, Realtors Locations: Santa Fe , New Mexico, U.S, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Denver , Colorado, Santa

Five people are dead after multiple shootings that took place in three different homes in Wichita, Kansas. Officers responding to the residence found a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound, the Wichita Police Department said in a statement. There, officers said they discovered three additional victims with apparent gunshot wounds, the statement said. Police then entered and found another man dead from an apparent gunshot wound. "While our investigation is still in its preliminary stages, we suspect that one of the victims may be the possible shooter."

Persons: Andrew Ford, Joe Sullivan, KSN Organizations: NBC, Wichita Police Department, Police Locations: Wichita , Kansas, Santa Fe, Wichita KSN

☆ A 59-year-old who prioritized work and family got fit after a health scare. Aged 72, he's a medal-winning athlete who works out daily.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tom Simek got fit at 59 after being diagnosed with osteoporosis and high cholesterol. Now 72, he's competed in "American Ninja Warrior" and won medals in the National Senior Games. The retired building contractor based in Santa Fe had spent his working life prioritizing his family and business over his health. 4) Better sleep"When you're fit, your mind works better, and you sleep better," Simek said. And research shows that being physically active is linked to better sleep quality, according to Dr. Charlene Gamaldo, the medical director of Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep.

Persons: Tom Simek, he's, —, Simek, Elizabeth Morris, Charlene Gamaldo Organizations: National Senior Games, Service, Senior, NBC, University of Michigan, Senior Games, Mobility, BMC Health Services Research, Experimental Gerontology, Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep Locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico

☆ Election next week holds big implications for stock market, especially the control of Congress
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

But the true implications for investors monitoring the election may lie in which party controls Congress, rather than who will sit in the White House. .SPX YTD mountain S & P 500 The importance of whichever party controls Congress was highlighted by Trump's recent trips outside battleground states such as New Mexico , a state that hasn't voted for a GOP presidential nominee in roughly 20 years. On the other hand, Evercore ISI's Emanuel expects a Harris victory, with a Democratic sweep of Congress, could result in the S & P 500 falling to roughly 5,700. The S & P 500 slid 1%, while the Nasdaq dipped 0.5%. Earnings season continues with about 100 S & P 500 companies confirmed to report.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson, I'm, Abuhoff Jacobson, hasn't, Brian Burrell, Jay Hatfield, Harris, Hatfield, Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel, Evercore ISI's Emanuel, Jerome Powell's, Ralph Lauren, Warner, Alex Harring Organizations: NBC, Congress, House, Democratic, Republican, Hartford Investments, GOP, Thornburg Investment Management, Infrastructure Capital Advisors, Senate, Wednesday, Regional Banking, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, National, Marriott International, Diamondback Energy, Wynn Resorts, Palantir Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, PMI, PMI Services, Services PMI, Petroleum, Brands, Technology, Computer, CVS, Howmet Aerospace, Gilead Sciences, Labor, Consumer, Moderna, Molson Coors Beverage, Halliburton, Hershey Co, Warner Bros, Expedia, Akamai Technologies, Paramount Locations: New Mexico, Albuquerque, Santa Fe , New Mexico, Hartford, Albemarle, Qualcomm, Michigan

For many families, child care is often the biggest. Thanks to a state program launched during the recovery from the pandemic, they pay nothing for child care. Vice President Kamala Harris proposes capping child care costs at 7% of working families’ incomes, along with an up-to-$6,000 expanded child tax credit for those with newborns. The permanent fund now funnels more than $150 million from fossil fuel producers into child care subsidies, state officials estimate. As elder care costs continue to outpace inflation, the Democratic ticket sees that constituency as key to victory.

Persons: Maggie Wright, JJ Oviedo, Patricio, Uriel, ”, Wright, JJ, “, ” Maggie Wright, Oviedo, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump hasn’t, —, Elizabeth Groginsky, Lujan Grisham, family’s, they’ve, she’s, Harris, ” Wright, ’ ”, Taryn Morrissey, ” Morrissey, Deyanira Contreras, Randy Orona, Torres, Contreras, ” Orona Organizations: SANTA FE, Democratic Gov, Fund, Childhood, Care Department, U.S, Labor Department, Wright, Democratic, American University’s School of Public Affairs, ”, Kids, Kids Campus Locations: SANTA, Oviedo, Santa Fe, —, New Mexico, Fe, McDonald’s

☆ This company's vision for a smokeless world is driving the transformation of the global tobacco industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Sponsored Reynolds American Inc. | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The global British American Tobacco Group (BAT) is pursuing "A Better TomorrowTM by Building a Smokeless World" — and transforming their business and an entire industry. Reynolds American and BAT believe tobacco harm reduction (THR) could be one of the most significant advancements in public health. Reynolds American and BAT have created dynamic work environments and inclusive cultures, which have earned both organizations many external accolades. Sustainability is at the heart of the Reynolds American organization's transformation and is directly linked to its goals around THR. Reynolds American and BAT are optimistic that their investments focused on sustainable business transformation will drive positive momentum and progress the Building a Smokeless World mission.

Persons: Reynolds Organizations: American Tobacco Group, US, BAT, Reynolds, Reynolds American, BAT Group, Sustainability, Reynolds American Inc, Insider Studios, Reynolds Tobacco Company, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc, Snuff Company, Company, Modoral Brands Inc Locations: North Carolina, London, Santa Fe

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Meta, Tesla, Costco, Walmart, Disney, First Solar and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Loop initiates AppLovin as buy Loop said the software publisher is an "indispensable infrastructure for the mobile gaming industry." Citi upgrades First Solar to buy from neutral Citi said the solar company is a winner no matter who wins the election. KeyBanc initiates Zeta Global as overweight KeyBanc said the marketing software company has an attractive platform. Stifel initiates Braze as buy Stifel said the software company is best positioned. Stifel initiates Klaviyo as buy Stifel said it is bullish on the software company.

Persons: Bernstein, Mizuho, Jefferies, Tesla, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Meta, Redburn, KeyBanc, Stifel, Disney, JPMorgan downgrades Hertz, Itron Organizations: Costco, Walmart, omni, Citi, Democratic, Republican, Cadence, Apple, LT, Microsoft, " Bank of America, Meta, Bank of America, Zeta Global, ZETA, Disney, JPMorgan, Hertz Global Holdings, Jefferies, Guggenheim

This article is part of the Opinion series At the Brink,about the threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world. It follows a decades-long freeze on designing, building or testing new nuclear weapons. The new buildings and cutting-edge machinery will eventually process the uranium needed to make the next generation of American nuclear weapons. Now there are an estimated 12,000 nuclear weapons in the world. It is undeniably true that the world is becoming more contentious, and nuclear weapons do deter our adversaries.

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44 health care workers saw multiple cases of preteen children who had been shot in the head or chest in Gaza. 2 did not Merril Tydings Flight, emergency and critical care nurse, 44 years old, Santa Fe, N.M. “ These people were starving. ” Abeerah Muhammad Emergency and critical care nurse, 33 years old, Dallas, Texas “ Everyone we met showed us pictures of themselves before October. ” Merril Tydings Flight, emergency and critical care nurse, 44 years old, Santa Fe, N.M. “ It is very simple. ” 53 health care workers saw many children suffering from easily preventable infections, some of whom died from them.

Persons: Gaza Daniel Benneworth, Gray, I’ve, ”, Mimi Syed, Khan Younis, “, ” Dr, Mohamad Rassoul Abu, bariatric, Nina Ng, Dr, Mark Perlmutter, Mount, Irfan Galaria, Khawaja Ikram, Israel, Ahlia Kattan, Ndal Farah Anesthesiologist, ” Asma Taha, Nahreen Ahmed, Aman Odeh, Mike Mallah, Deborah Weidner, Tanya Haj, Hassan, ’, Laura Swoboda, Feroze, couldn’t, Mohammed Al, Adam Hamawy, Talal Ali Khan Nephrologist, Arham Ali, Loma, Newborn, ” Monica Johnston Burn, ” Brenda Maldonado, Ayman Abdul, Ghani, Ammar Ghanem, Mohamad Abdelfattah, ventilators, ” Laura Swoboda, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s, Harris, ProPublica, Peter Beinart, Kamala Harris, Ms, it’s Organizations: Nurses, Gaza’s Ministry of Health, West Bank, Mark Perlmutter Orthopedic, “, United, Rights, Oxfam, United States, Israeli Defense Ministry, Committee, UNICEF, Gaza, Hamas, Biden, U.S Locations: Gaza, Ukraine, Haiti, Flint, Mich, Israel, Pittsburgh, Pa, New York City, N.Y, N.C, Chantilly, Va, “, Savannah, Ga, Dallas , Texas, Costa Mesa, Calif, Toledo , Ohio, Santa Fe, Portland, Philadelphia, Austin , Texas, Charleston, S.C, Hartford, Conn, Olympia, Wash, Mequon, Wis, Lathrop, Ohio, South Brunswick, N.J, Oklahoma City, Okla, Loma Linda, Vancouver, Honolulu, Hawaii, Detroit, Tustin, United States, U.S, Al, Lebanese

☆ Alec Baldwin fired a gun on the set of 'Rust,' killing its cinematographer. Here's a timeline of the shocking incident.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Tom Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin fired a gun while rehearsing a scene for the movie "Rust" that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Prop masters union said the gun Baldwin fired contained live roundsAn email from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 44 to its members revealed that the gun Baldwin fired had a live round, according to Indiewire. The email from the union also confirmed that the shot Baldwin fired hit both Hutchins and Souza. The Times also reported that a search warrant was issued of the "Rust" set and that a judge has ordered that all equipment be searched for evidence. AdvertisementPrevious reports from the "Rust" set say two accidental gun discharges happened the weekend before the fatal shooting of Hutchins.

Persons: Alec Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins, Joel Souza, Hannah Gutierrez, Reed, Baldwin, —, Hutchins, Souza, Christus St, Mark Sagliocco, KOAT, Instagram, halynahutchins Baldwin, Dave Halls, ANNE LEBRETON, Juan Rios, Rios, armorer Hannah Gutierrez, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Nicolas Cage, Gutierrez, Reed's, armorer, Armstrong, Hollywood armorer Thell Reed, Mamie Mitchell, Mitchell, Jim Spellman, Halyna, Kevin Mohatt, Rust, Matt Hutchins, Joel, Alec, Jae C, Sam Wasson, Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza, Facebook Armorer Gutierrez, Hannah, Jason Bowles, Robert Gorence, Stu Brumbaugh, Serge Svetnoy, Facebook Hutchins, George Stephanopoulos, Stephanopoulos Organizations: Service, Santa Fe New, Los Angeles Times, University of New, University of New Mexico Hospital, Christus, Vincent Regional Medical Center, International Alliance, Construction, New, The New York Times, Associated Press, Times, Getty, New York Times, LA Times, Daily, Metro, Santa Fe Sheriff's, CNN, REUTERS, Albuquerque Civic, The New York, New York, American Film Institute, AP, Police, Office, Halls, The, ABC Locations: Poland, Western, EnergaCamerimage, Here's, Santa, Santa Fe, Santa Fe , New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico, AFP, Santa Fe County, Albuquerque , New Mexico, Albuquerque, Fe, Mexico

☆ Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to debut at Camerimage Festival three years after on-set death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Kristian Burt | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Three years after the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust," the film is set to make its world premiere at the Camerimage Festival in Poland next month. During the production of the western film in October 2021, star Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Since the shooting, the film and Baldwin have been ensnared in legal proceedings. The Camerimage festival in Toruń, Poland, is centered around the art of cinematography. "During the festival, we honored Halyna's memory with a moment of silence and a panel of cinematographers discussed safety on set.

Persons: Alec Baldwin, Baldwin, Halyna Hutchins, Prosecutors, Hannah Gutierrez, Reed, Gutierrez, Hutchins, Joel Souza, Marek Zydowicz Organizations: Prosecutors Locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico, Poland, Toruń, Camerimage

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain behind bars, according to a decision filed by the judge overseeing the “Rust” movie armorer's case on Monday. Judge Sommer ruled that Reed’s conviction still holds even though the judge previously determined that the prosecution suppressed evidence in the involuntary manslaughter case against “Rust” star and producer Alec Baldwin. For this reason, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed Baldwin's case, saying New Mexico prosecutors failed to disclose the evidence — a violation of the Brady Law. The sanction of dismissal is the only warranted remedy,” Sommer said of her decision at the time. Morrissey has since asked the judge to reconsider dismissing the case against Baldwin.

Persons: Hannah Gutierrez, Reed, Defendant, ”, Mary Marlowe Sommer, Judge Sommer, “ Rust, Alec Baldwin, Jason Bowles, ” Reed, Haylna Hutchins, Baldwin’s, Troy Teske, Kari Morrissey, Baldwin's, ” Sommer, Morrissey, Baldwin Organizations: NBC News, New, NBC, Colt, Office Locations: New Mexico, Santa Fe, Brady

☆ As threats grow, funds for election security see a squeeze
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Bob Ortega | Anna-Maja Rappard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

That’s why Maricopa County has spent over $864,000 in federal funds and more than $3 million in county funds to bolster its election security and processes over the past four years. Officials readily shared their worries with CNN, citing death threats, harassment, baseless lawsuits, onerous public-records requests and various security threats spurred by false claims about voter fraud. Amid these challenges, budgets for election security have been squeezed in several ways. Thousands of election workers across the country have reported receiving harassing, offensive or hostile communications, including since the 2022 midterms, according to the Department of Justice’s Election Threats Task Force. As recently as Tuesday, Trump threatened to prosecute and imprison election officials if he wins in November, as he cast doubt on the integrity of the upcoming election.

Persons: ”, Bill Gates, MAGA, Donald Trump’s, —, Ben Hovland, ” Hovland, ” Ben Hovland, Patrick Semansky, Hovland, Joe Biden, Biden, Sen, James Lankford, “, Louisiana hasn’t, they’ll, Colorado —, CNN they’ve, “ We’re, they’ve, John Michael Catalano, Elijah Nouvelage, Isaac Cramer, Katharine Clark, we’re, Cramer, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Zuckerberg, Trump, Chan, George Christenson, Republicans don’t, Jim Jordan of, Alex Jones swooped, Kelli Ward, Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Jenna Ellis, Kari Lake, She’s, Stephen Richer, Michael Chow, who’ve, Judge Scott Blaney, denialism, Kamala Harris, Arizona’s, Jeff Woolf, ” Woolf Organizations: Phoenix CNN, county’s, Supervisors, CNN, “, U.S, Election, Commission, National Association of, State, Help, Congress, FBI, US Postal Service, Tech, Civil, Center, Election Innovation, Research, Department, Force, South Carolina, South, Charleston County, Facebook, Democratic, Biden, Trump, FEC, GOP, Republicans, Democrats, Arizona Senate Republican, USA, Network, Arizona Superior Court, Republican Locations: Maricopa, Maricopa County, Washington, California , Georgia, Nevada , Oregon , Texas, Arizona , Georgia, North Carolina, Takoma Park , Maryland, Oklahoma, “ Louisiana, Nevada, Michigan, Louisiana, Delaware, Virginia, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, South, South Carolina, Fulton County, Atlanta, Charleston, Santa Fe , New Mexico, Pennsylvania, In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Jim Jordan of Ohio, China, Republic

☆ Apalachee High School shooting: How officials decide whether to reopen campus to students
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Nicole Chavez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Dianna Moreno was afraid walking into Apalachee High School to find the laptop and charger she left behind when she rushed to evacuate after two other students and two teachers were killed last week. People hold candles during a vigil following the shooting at Apalachee High School, at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia, on September 6. Mike Stewart/APKacy Shahid, a former principal at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri, said she was the first school administrator to use the guide. In Florida, students returned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School two weeks after the February 2018 massacre. In Texas, students at Santa Fe High School returned 11 days after a May 2018 shooting to finish the school year.

Persons: CNN — Dianna Moreno, “ It’s, “, it’s, Moreno, Elijah Nouvelage, ”, Michelle Kefford, Marjory Stoneman, Kefford, they’ve, Mike Stewart, Shahid, ” Shahid, Reggie Daniels, Eric Gay Organizations: CNN, Apalachee High School, Barrow County, Reuters, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Recovery, Bethlehem Church, Central Visual, Performing Arts High School, Robb Elementary School, Santa Fe High School, KHOU Locations: Winder , Georgia, Barrow, Parkland , Florida, Bethlehem , Georgia, St, Louis , Missouri, Uvalde , Texas, Florida, Texas

☆ I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are the 7 cities I'd happily live in if my current one wasn't an option.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After visiting all 50 states, there are a few cities I could see myself living in. Santa Fe, New Mexico, and New Orleans are unlike any of the places I've visited in the US. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I've noticed the landscapes, culture, and food in certain cities can make me feel at home even if I've never visited before.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Santa Fe , New Mexico, New Orleans, Park City , Utah, Savannah , Georgia, Colorado

☆ It's no wonder Taco Bell is winning the fast-food wars. Just look at how they treat their biggest fans.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-02 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

When Taco Bell announced the event back in July, it invited hundreds of fast-food lovers to slow down and enjoy "early retirement" with all-you-can-eat Taco Bell meals and "senior-inspired recreation." Hanging among the racks were limited-edition Taco Bell merchandise, vintage T-shirts, basketball shorts, hot pants, and many, many hats. I opted for the Cantina chicken burrito and soft taco, my favorite new menu items at Taco Bell. Tim revealed he was an avid runner who had trekked two miles to grab a single taco from Taco Bell for 97 days in a row. Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderWhen I asked Rotter why Taco Bell was so important to him, he recalled a trip to the only Taco Bell in Hawaii that sells kalua pork, where the staff lit up over his Hawaiian Taco Bell shirt.

Persons: —, Taco, Taco Bell, Uber, tacos, Kenny Rotter, Rotter, fanny, there's, Snoop, I've, Anneta, Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell's, Montgomery, Dolly Parton, Bell, Gen Z, Tim, dink, influencer Joey Zauzig, Zauzig, Will, James, Caroline Organizations: Service, Taco Bell, Bell, Business, New York, Subway, Planters, KFC, Mac Locations: San Diego, La Valle, San Diego's, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, San, Woodstock, LA, Taco, Hawaii, America

☆ A crypto data leak led the FBI to America's most wanted sex trafficking fugitive. Now, the victims want his bitcoins.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Four bitcoin wallets that led to sex-trafficking fugitive Michael Pratt's capture are seen in the bottom left corner. AdvertisementFrom Michael Pratt's 2019 criminal complaint. Federal prosecutors say Pratt increased traffic by forwarding each victim's video link to her school, work, family, and social connections. Michael Pratt's Swiss ID and Barcelona Mailboxes Etc. AdvertisementThese days, DeBarber runs the Baltimore-based Phoenix AI cybersecurity firm with cofounder Justine Li, a Girls Do Porn victim and plaintiff.

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☆ What happened when this US couple moved to Greece in their 70s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But Patricia Mahan and Dan Matarazzo, from the US, have opted to do it twice in the past two decades. The retired pair, who’ve been married for 37 years, left the States for Mexico in 2006, before swapping Mexico for Greece last year. “When we first moved to our little stone house, all our neighbors brought over gifts of food and produce,” says Mahan. The couple say they’ve tried to put them own stamp on it while “honoring its traditional style,” adding skylights and repainting the walls. ‘Older culture’The couple often go on hikes together and spend afternoon at the beach either swimming or reading.

Persons: Patricia Mahan, Dan Matarazzo, who’ve, “, ”, Mahan, Patricia, Dan, Matarazzo, I’ve, San Miguel de Allende, I’ll, they’d, ” Patricia, Dan “, “ Kritsa, Sofia, ‘, ’, they’ve, ” Mahan, Dan One, it’s, you’re, United States … ”, hasn’t, “ You’ve Organizations: CNN, “ Locations: States, Mexico, Greece, Tucson , Arizona, Kritsa, Crete, New Jersey, San Miguel, “, Santa Fe , New Mexico, Agios Nikolaos, ”, Scandinavia, France, America, United States

☆ Early West Nile Virus activity in the United States may point to a once-in-a-decade spike infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Jule Hamrick spent years in physical therapy to learn how to walk again after a West Nile Virus infection. “So kind of like what you see with long Covid, we’ve seen that with West Nile as well, where you can get this ‘long West Nile’ kind of picture.”Watching West Nile patients struggle to recover from their infections made Murray wonder what would become of survivors over time. Brittany Yeager recently returned to the Girl Scout Camp in Idaho where she caught the West Nile virus. She went to two hospitals before a doctor tested her spinal fluid and discovered that she had West Nile virus. The CDC keeps maps of where West Nile cases have been detected in the United States.

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☆ Opinion | Campaign Advice for Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

To the Editor:Democrats’ weak spot has always been their reluctance to fight. Much of this country sees Donald Trump as their hero because they like his combative, vulgar style. What Kamala Harris must do now and throughout the campaign is to be aggressive — a bulldog, a street fighter with brains, the “go for the jugular” prosecutor. No mercy when it comes to showing this country what a lying criminal Mr. Trump is. MacKenzie AllenSanta Fe, N.M.To the Editor:I will excitedly support and vote for Kamala Harris if she becomes the Democratic nominee for president.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, MacKenzie Allen Santa Organizations: Democratic Locations: MacKenzie Allen Santa Fe

☆ The world’s greatest places of 2024, according to TIME
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Make sure you’ve got enough pages in your passport, because TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2024. CNN Travel spoke to TIME senior editor Emma Barker about some of the trends they’ve seen emerging this year. Barker points to “these sort of otherworldly art and design places” like Aranya, China. “Those kinds of places that result in stunning photography are really popular,” she says. It’s “kind of like a middle-aged retreat,” says Barker, “which I think is really interesting and fun.

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Today, there are 55 Hispanic American banks and credit unions that are FDIC or NCUA insured around the United States. Nave BankBranches: 0 (online-only)ATMs: 0Services: savings accounts, business banking, business loansNave Bank is currently only available for businesses, and has a waitlist to join. We selected Hispanic American-owned credit unions from the National Credit Union Administration's list of minority depository institutions which was also updated in September 2023. You can open up savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs, and money market accounts in most of the institutions listed. Results from the study found that Hispanic Americans made up a greater percentage of those who took out home loans or small business loans at Hispanic American banks in comparison to non-minority banks.

☆ Sundance Announces Six Finalists for Its New Home
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Nicole Sperling | More About Nicole Sperling | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Sundance Institute announced on Friday that its search for a home has been narrowed to six finalists: Atlanta; Cincinnati; Boulder, Colo.; Louisville, Ky.; Santa Fe, N.M.; and its current locale, Park City, Utah, which would team up with the city down the mountain, Salt Lake City. Sundance, whose annual influential film festival has made the organization synonymous with the snowy mountain town of Park City for the past 40 years, announced in April that it was reviewing whether it should move when its current contract with the city ended after the 2026 event, which traditionally takes place in January. (The timing of the festival will remain the same no matter where it is held.) The 10-day event often pushes Park City to its limits, with snarled traffic and exorbitant rental prices. When evaluating the individual locations, Sundance said it focused on logistical concerns, infrastructure issues and a city’s commitment to artistic endeavors and its ability to capitalize on its local film community.

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☆ Alec Baldwin, who still faces civil lawsuits over the Halyna Hutchins case, says he may sue prosecutor and sheriff over criminal trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin over the 2021 death of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has been dismissed, but the actor isn't able to put all the legal proceedings behind him just yet. While a New Mexico judge dismissed the case after determining that the state withheld key evidence from Baldwin's defense, the actor still faces civil lawsuits from Hutchins' family. Baldwin's lawyers have sent letters to New Mexico prosecutor Kari Morrissey and Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza asking them to preserve documents for future litigation, according to Reuters. Related storiesArmorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for the film's prop weapons, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March and was later sentenced to 18 months in prison. On Tuesday, Gutierrez-Reed filed a motion to dismiss her conviction after the involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were dropped.

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