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☆ How a former unhoused New Yorker helps combat food insecurity in his city
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

New York City is experiencing its highest level of homelessness since the Great Depression, according to the non-profit group Coalition for the Homeless. Another New York non-profit, City Harvest, says nearly 1.3 million residents are food insecure, including 1 in 4 children, in America’s most populous city. Is there anyone on this train who’s hungry?” Thomas bellows from the center of the car. But with the number of unhoused and hungry people in New York City only growing, the task often feels daunting. The food is saving someone’s lifelong term, but for him I was helping him live, right there on the spot.”Henry Thomas distributes food in the New York City subway.

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Three-time Emmy-winning journalist and Los Angeles TV news anchor Chauncy Glover died unexpectedly on Tuesday, his family announced. His family announced the news in a statement to KCAL, writing: "We, Sherry and Robert Glover, along with Chauncy’s beloved family, are devastated by the unimaginable loss of our beloved Chauncy. Before working with KCAL in Los Angeles, Glover was the first Black male main anchor for Houston’s KTRK, where he was on the air for eight years, according to KCAL. One of his accomplishments outside of his journalistic career was founding "The Chauncy Glover Project," a mentoring program created to help develop "inner-city teenage boys into upstanding and accomplished gentlemen," according to its website. "Chauncy’s compassion and dedication to helping others, especially through the Chauncy Glover Project, changed countless lives and inspired so many young men to pursue their dreams,” his family wrote in their statement.

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☆ Jury finds Alabama man not guilty of murdering 11-year-old girl in 1988
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Boston AP —A jury on Tuesday found an Alabama man not guilty of killing an 11-year New Hampshire girl more than 35 years ago. “I recognize the work and dedication of the jury during their long deliberations in this case,” Tucker said. The body of the Salem, New Hampshire, girl was found in a Lawrence, Massachusetts, trainyard on Sept. 12, 1988, a day after she was reported missing. The family, in statement, said they respected the process but believe McClendon was still guilty of murder based on the DNA results. Strasnick told the jury that the DNA evidence taken from under Tremblay’s fingernails excludes 99.8% of the male population.

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“Kamala is weak, dishonest, and dangerously liberal, and that’s why the American people will reject her on November 5th.”The Harris campaign declined to comment for this article. “Well, I’m clearly a woman,” Harris told NBC News in her interview Tuesday. Before becoming vice president, Harris was elected three times statewide in California, first as attorney general and then as a U.S. senator. Polling shows younger Black men, while still backing Harris overall, have shown historic interest in the Republican candidate this election cycle. “She’s not concerned about being the first,” the Harris campaign official said.

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☆ Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds injured in shooting and suffered graze wound in back of his head
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds and another man were injured in a shooting last week after two vehicles followed them from a Glendale, Colorado, gentlemen's club, documents state. Two men, Burr Charlesworth and Luis Mendoza, were arrested in the Oct. 18 shooting, according to NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver, citing police. One caller said he was driving and had been shot, according to court documents obtained by KUSA. Reynolds was allegedly shot twice, once in his arm and once in the back of his head, KUSA reported. At one point, four vehicles were allegedly following the car Reynolds was in, according to the news station.

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☆ Years of controversy preceded the arrest of the ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was charged with sex trafficking on Tuesday. AdvertisementLong before federal charges hit, there were concerns about former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries — and lawsuits that attacked the way he ran his company. Attorneys for Jeffries and Smith told Business Insider in statements that they would respond "in the courthouse." "This is very much a military operation," Jeffries told The Wall Street Journal in 1997. The pilot accused the CEO of enacting similar standards on board as in Abercrombie stores and firing him due to his age.

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☆ Jenna Fischer recalls moment she learned about her breast cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Becca Wood | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Just over a week after Jenna Fischer publicly revealed her breast cancer diagnosis, the former “The Office” actor is opening up about her journey, treatment and how her mindset has shifted. On Oct. 8, Fischer, 50, shared an Instagram post for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, revealing she had been diagnosed with Stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer in December 2023. Following her latest screenings, the actor said she’s cancer free, though she’s continuing to take tamoxifen and Herceptin for the next year. Fischer told Kotb that two saving graces during her experience were maintaining a sense of humor and normalcy. It was a very aggressive form of cancer,” Fischer said.

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☆ Visiting the Trumpiest county in a swing state
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Elle Reeve | Samantha | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Money is still tight for many in Brantley County in southeast Georgia, but its people no longer look to Democrats to help. CNNConnecting with TrumpBrantley County is rural, about an hour from the Atlantic coast, with the Okefenokee Swamp to the west. Ronald Ham, chairman of the Brantley County Republican Party, said local voters connect with Trump. People have to drive outside the county for work, which means gas prices matter a lot. “They can vote any way they want to vote,” Wilson said of his companions.

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Almost half of young women have at least a bachelor’s degree compared to 37% of young men. That compares to 2008, when Barack Obama won the votes of 66% of young men. One of the biggest financial pressure points for young men has been higher rents, which are up around 20% since 2020. Young men are more likely to be financially dependent on their parents compared to young women, with 74% of women describing themselves as mostly financially independent compared to 62% of young men, according to a Pew survey. I think Trump will do better with young men than among young women — the gap will be pretty significant in terms of voter support — but I don’t think Trump’s going to win an overwhelming majority.

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☆ Spain is betting on immigrants to boost its economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Spain is looking to immigrants to help boost its economy. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said migration is crucial for the country's prosperity. AdvertisementSpain is looking to immigrants to help boost its economy and fill gaps in its workforce. Related storiesSánchez also used his speech to dispel certain myths and "disinformation" about immigrants, saying that "hatred and xenophobia have been — and are — the greatest destroyer of nations." Former President Donald Trump has drawn particular attention to the issue, often using inflammatory rhetoric to describe immigrants.

Persons: Pedro Sánchez, —, Sánchez, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Spanish, Service Locations: Spain, EU, Spanish, Germany, Sweden, Finland

Florida communities grapple with destruction after Hurricane Milton. And Barack Obama talks about “real strength” at a rally for Kamala Harris. Florida embarks on road to recovery after MiltonAt least 16 people have been confirmed dead in Florida after tornadoes touched down and Hurricane Milton slammed into the state this week, leaving a trail of damage and devastation. Milton was the fifth hurricane to hit Florida’s barrier islands in two years, but steadfast residents say living there is worth the risk. More Hurricane Milton coverage:1 dead, 23 rescued after Colorado tourist mine malfunctionAt least one person is dead after an elevator equipment malfunction at a tourist mine in Colorado.

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And I am here to tell you: That is not what real strength is. “Real strength is about working hard. Real strength is about taking responsibility for your actions and telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient,” he said. “Real strength is about helping people who need it and standing up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves. Some Democratic strategists worry they risk losing slices of young men, Latino men and even Black men, who have expressed openness to Trump or low enthusiasm about voting.

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☆ The 9 Elements of a Trump Rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Ian Prasad Philbrick | Ashley Wu | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +89 min

We have some voters, they’re for us, but they’ve never voted and they’re going to want to vote. There’s something wrong with Kamala and I just don’t know what it is, but there is definitely something missing. They’re going to get him in Florida.” It was always… That seemed to be the documents case. That’s great. They’re great.

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☆ Raiders’ Antonio Pierce offered recruits and parents perks like trips to strip club and gun range while at ASU, per the NCAA
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Pierce, who served multiple roles, including associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, at ASU from 2017 to 2022, was sanctioned by the governing body for an alleged roughly year-long prohibited recruiting scheme. CNN has reached out to Pierce, the Raiders and ASU for comment. Pierce “consistently denied planning or arranging any portion of the visits, providing recruiting inducements, or participating in the out-of-state contacts and evaluations,” according to a NCAA press release. In the 67-page report, the NCAA provided what it described as multiple examples of the former Super Bowl Champion knowingly and repeatedly conducting forbidden recruiting violations. The NCAA has accused Antonio Pierce of recruiting violations while coaching at Arizona State University.

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☆ Jane's Addiction cancels tour after Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

The remainder of the reunion tour by the original lineup of Jane’s Addiction, the group’s first in 14 years, has been canceled. At that point, Farrell was seen throwing a punch at Navarro, though it wasn’t clear from the footage whether it really landed. While Dave was keeping Perry at arm’s length to de-escalate the situation, Dan rushed over to de-escalate as well by holding Perry back. Farrell sang well, Perkins crushed it behind the kit, Navarro shredded and Avery anchored the band with his steady work on bass. … However, when it came to singing the songs, Farrell nailed most of them.”The tour by Jane’s Addiction was a co-headlining one shared with another veteran ’80s/’90s band, Love & Rockets.

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☆ JD Vance's Wall Street allies raise millions for the Trump campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Wall Street relationshipsOne of Vance's earliest interactions with Wall Street came shortly after the November 2016 presidential election, when he headlined a lunch in New York to discuss his newly published memoir. John Underwood, a longtime managing director at Goldman Sachs, encouraged his allies to support and raise money for Vance's Senate campaign, according to people familiar with the matter. He told them the Trump campaign would need "hundreds of millions of dollars" to compete with Vice President Kamala Harris' fundraising surge. The Ohio Republican's opposition to Wall Street was on full display during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. "Wall Street barons crashed the economy and American builders went out of business," Vance said in his nomination acceptance speech.

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☆ Venice Film Festival red carpet showcases old Hollywood glamour
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Some of the looks on the red carpet at the 81st Venice Film Festival could suggest the year was 1924, rather than 2024. Since the 11 day event began on August 28, attendees have given elegant nods to old Hollywood glamour: from time-honored dress silhouettes to vintage-inspired accessories. Taylor Russell floated across the carpet in a pale yellow silk crepon dress with a matching scarf attached to the train. Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage/Getty ImagesChilean actor Mariana di Girolamo similarly resurrected a vintage silhouette for her Venice Film Festival appearance. The lesson is simple, and applicable to both fashion and film: Sometimes old is gold.

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☆ Read the pitch deck an AI startup tackling time-consuming tasks in Hollywood used to raise new funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewFilmustage, which uses AI to analyze scripts and do other pre-production tasks, raised $1.5 million in seed funding led by Raw Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm. It also performs other tasks like creating shooting schedules and analyzing scenes for risk elements like sex and weapons. AI tools have found applications in Hollywood, which is known for its lengthy and costly process of making TV shows and movies. Here's the pitch deck Filmustage used to raise its newest funding round:

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☆ David Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Filmmaker David Lynch has reassured his fans that he is not planning on retiring, despite revealing that he is suffering from a chronic lung disease. After the article was published, Lynch took to social media on Monday to reassure his fans that he has no plans to quit the film industry. Addressing his followers as “ladies and gentlemen,” he wrote: “Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. “I have now quit smoking for over two years. Recently I had many tests and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema.

Persons: David Lynch, ”, “, Lynch, David Organizations: CNN, British Film Institute, Reuters, American Lung Association

☆ Andy Murray to retire as he says Paris Olympics his 'last ever tennis tournament'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

(Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)Andy Murray has announced his retirement, saying the Paris Olympics will be his "last ever tennis tournament". The three-time Grand Slam champion, who is the only man to have won two Olympic golds in the sport, made the announcement in a post on X. The 37-year-old memorably ended a long wait for British tennis when he won Wimbledon in 2013, having been beaten in the final the year before in emotional scenes. He repeated the success in 2016 having won his first grand slam at the US Open in 2012. After losing in the Wimbledon doubles a few weeks ago, he said he was ready to call it a day.

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☆ Live Election Updates: Trump to Close G.O.P. Convention in Full Control of His Party
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Jim Rutenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +22 min

For the last eight years, President Trump has given everything he has to fight for the people of our country. And then President Trump flew to Milwaukee and got back to work. A leader who rejects Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s Green New Scam and fights to bring back our great American factories. President Trump represents America’s last best hope to restore what — if lost — may never be found again. And every single day for the next four years, when I walk into that White House to help President Trump, I will be doing it for you.

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☆ Live Election Updates: Trump to Close Convention in Full Control of His Party
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Jim Rutenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +22 min

☆ Catherine, Princess of Wales, Plans to Attend Wimbledon Men’s Final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | More About Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is expected to appear on Sunday afternoon at the Wimbledon tennis championship in London, a further step in her cautious return to public appearances after her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has long been one of the most visible and most popular members of the royal family. But she stepped back from royal duties after having abdominal surgery in January, and her announcement in March that she had begun chemotherapy prompted a flood of concern about her health. Kensington Palace said that on Sunday, she would attend the gentlemen’s singles final in which Carlos Alcaraz will face Novak Djokovic. The match is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. London time.

Persons: Catherine, Princess of, “, —, Kensington, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Organizations: Wimbledon Locations: Princess of Wales, London, Wales, Buckingham

☆ Volodymyr Zelenskyy has yet again found himself at the center of one of the most awkward moments in modern US history
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Zelenskyy has been in the middle of several awkward moments in US history. Biden on Thursday mistakenly called Zelenskyy "President Putin." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, through no fault of his own, found himself in some of the most acutely awkward moments in modern US history. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Zelenskyy, Biden, Putin, Trump, —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, NATO, Washington DC, Business Locations: Washington, Ukraine

☆ Biden's high-stakes NATO speech wasn't a disaster. But it's not going to change anyone's mind.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Just before the news conference, Biden referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, standing nearby, as Russian President Vladimir Putin before quickly correcting himself. Advertisement"Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin," Biden said before quickly realizing his mistake and adding, "He's gonna beat President Putin, President Zelenskyy." "I'm so focused on beating President Putin," he said. Following the press conference, pundits and journalists acknowledged his command of the issues. AdvertisementBiden's press conference was likely never going to assuage Democrats' concerns.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, Trump, Harris, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Zelenskyy, Biden's, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Barack Obama, Jim Himes, Brad Schneider Organizations: Service, Ukraine, Business, Trump, White, The Associated Press, Foreign, NATO, House Intelligence Committee, Illinois, CNN Locations: Jim Himes of Connecticut

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