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☆ 10 times Melania Trump broke White House traditions and defied expectations of the first lady role
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementAs first lady, Melania Trump remained an enigmatic figure and strayed from White House traditions. She led White House restoration projects, renovating the Rose Garden and designing a new rug for the Diplomatic Reception Room. Melania Trump will once again serve as FLOTUS when President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second, non-consecutive term in January. Here's how Melania Trump has defied expectations as first lady thus far. The Office of Melania Trump and representatives for the Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Melania Trump, Jill Biden, Donald Trump Organizations: Trump, White House, National Museum of, Biden, White, Melania Locations: White

☆ I graduated a year early from high school and have no regrets. Now my daughter is doing the same.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Joy Nicholas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But I don't regret my decision to graduate a year early from high school. It was disappointing to think that the moment I always envisioned marking the end of high school would look very different. But that was overshadowed by the promise of not having to return to high school again. I finished high school at the end of July and started college a week after I turned 17. Five years ago, my daughter Skyler decided to graduate from high school early.

Persons: It's, Diana's, nodded, Joy —, Jill, Julie, Joyce, Skyler, —, You've Locations: California

☆ Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jill Martin | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Rafael Nadal serves during a French Open match in 2018. Al Bello/Getty Images Nadal, second from right, poses with other members of Team Spain after they won the Davis Cup in December 2004. Alessia Pierdomenico/Pool/Getty Images Nadal, center, listens to the Spanish national anthem after winning gold at the Beijing Olympics in August 2008. Julian Finney/Getty Images Nadal reacts after winning a Davis Cup match in December 2009. It was the final match of Federer’s career Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup Federer and Nadal tear up after their Laver Cup match.

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What was supposed to be a simple birthday treat devolved into the latest flashpoint after “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg implied that a New York bakery refused to take her order because of her liberal politics. But the distinctive polka-dotted packaging on the cakes left local viewers little doubt about which business she was talking about: Holtermann’s Bakery in Staten Island. Goldberg and Holtermann’s Bakery did not immediately respond to NBC News’ requests for comment. But Holtermann, who joined Fossella at Friday’s news conference, said that the bakery has received “overwhelming” support in the wake of the incident. Your love and loyalty keep us going!”Whoopi Goldberg attends the Tribeca Film Festival, in N.Y., on April 19, 2013.

Persons: Whoopi Goldberg, Goldberg, charlotte russe, ”, ” Goldberg, Kamala Harris, “, I’m, Jill Holtermann, Vito Fossella, Holtermann’s, Holtermann, Fossella, we’ve, Larry Busacca, Rachel Zegler, Donald Trump, Zegler, Snow, “ Trump, Trump, Megyn Kelly, ” Zegler, ” “ Organizations: charlotte, New, Democratic, Staten, NBC, Tribeca Film, Trump voters, Disney Locations: New York, New York City, Staten Island, Staten Island’s, Staten, N.Y

☆ Bela Karolyi, coach who developed USA Gymnastics into world force, dies at 82
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Bela Karolyi, one of the United States' most eminent gymnastics coaches alongside wife Márta, has died at age 82, a spokesperson for USA Gymnastics said Saturday evening. In an interview with USA Gymnastics in 2016, Retton described her first American Cup competition under the Karolyis. In 2016, USA Gymnastics purchased Karolyi Ranch and celebrated the couple’s influence on American competitors. In 2018, USA Gymnastics terminated its contract with Karolyi Ranch and closed the facility in Walker County, Texas. Comăneci said on Instagram that Bela Karolyi was a "big impact and influence in my life."

Persons: Bela Karolyi, Márta, Jill Geer, Karolyi, Nadia Comăneci, Dominique Dawes, Phoebe Mills, Betty Okino, Kerri Strug, Mary Lou Retton, Kim Zmeskal, Retton, Bela, ‘ Mary Lou, Márta Karolyi, Gregory Bull, Simone Biles, Marta, Larry Nassar, Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Nassar, ”, it’s, “, Dominique Moceanu, Whitney Harding, Harding, Comăneci Organizations: USA Gymnastics, Gymnastics Hall, Angeles, USA, American, Garden, Calif, Karolyi Ranch, U.S, Gymnastics Hall of Fame, Olympic, National, Team Training, Gymnastics, Karolyi, of Fame, NBC Locations: United States, Romania, Retton, Houston, Madison, San Jose, Oklahoma, Márta, U.S, Michigan, Karolyi, Texas, USA, Walker County , Texas, Columbus , Ohio

☆ I spent $50,000 remodeling my kitchen. Here are 5 things I got right and one I wish I'd done differently.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementI spent 19 years saving $50,000 for a kitchen remodel that'd give me the space of my dreams. I'm glad I kept my layout the same and chose a timeless color palette for the space. Reupholstering my dining chairs saved me money, but I wish I hadn't done this project in summer. I hated my kitchen for 19 years and spent just as long saving to remodel it. AdvertisementAfter spending nearly $50,000 on my kitchen remodel, there are a lot of choices I'm glad I made — and only one I really regret so far.

☆ Pro-Palestinian activists’ anger at Democrats hasn’t been dampened by Trump’s election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —For Democratic pro-Palestinian activists, Donald Trump’s reelection delivered a bitter vindication. Led by the Uncommitted National Movement, they spent months pushing and pleading with the Biden administration to scale back its support for Israel’s war in Gaza. “I don’t have any regrets,” Uncommitted spokesman and strategist Waleed Shahid told CNN. After weeks of back-and-forth, on the final night of the confab, party officials inside the United Center told Uncommitted leaders it was a no-go. “The thing I’ve been saying and I will always say is that these uncommitted voters are our voters, they’re our family,” Barnes told CNN at the time.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Biden, Joe Biden’s, “, ”, James Zogby, Kamala Harris, ” Uncommitted, Lexis Zeidan, Trump “, ” Lexi Zeidan, Trump, Jill Stein, Harris, Harris ’, wasn’t, ” Zeidan, ’, Wa’el Alzayat, Emgage, Alzayat, Wa'el Alzayat, Jose Luis Magana, Mike Huckabee, Tulsi Gabbard, Matt Gaetz, Waleed Shahid, Lavora Barnes, –, ” Barnes, Shawn Fain, Ruwa, Romman, ” Romman, Trump’s, Dalal Baydoun, Stein, Israel, ” Harris, Bill Clinton, ” Clinton, ” Clinton’s, capper, Liz Cheney, Dick Cheney, Donald Trump, ” Shahid, “ it’s, ” Zogby, Zogby, “ There’s, we’re, he’s, CNN’s Danny Freeman, Yon Pomeranz Organizations: CNN —, Democratic, Movement, Black, Arab American Institute and, Democratic National Committee, Trump, CNN, Green Party, Democrat, Democrats, Muslim, Latina, Democratic National Convention, United Center, Michigan Democrats, United Auto Workers, statehouse, West Bank, United Nations, UN Human Rights, State, Defense, Michigan State University Locations: Gaza, Michigan, Dearborn, CNN Dearborn , Michigan, American, Chase , Maryland, Israel, Chicago, Palestinian, Georgia, ”, Arab, Lebanon, East Lansing, Palestine, Iraq

☆ I took an ultra-luxury river cruise with only 40 other passengers. I'm not sure how I'll ever sail with the masses again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementI took a luxury river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours. In fact, this year, the Royal Caribbean launched the world's largest cruise ship and announced that its next megaship of the same size would be setting sail next year. In September, I booked the smallest cruise I've experienced yet — a 68-passenger riverboat with Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours. After this intimate river cruise, I fear I'm now spoiled forever. Although I received this cruise complimentary from Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, the rate for my sailing would've been about $7,075.

Persons: I've Organizations: Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Scenic, Luxury Cruises Locations: Vietnam, Cambodia

☆ A millennial couple in Singapore spent 8 months turning a rundown unit into their dream home. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Jeremy Ng and Amanda Misso bought the first floor of a 1950s house in Singapore for about $1.34 million. AdvertisementJeremy Ng and Amanda Misso bought their house in Singapore in 2022. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"Sometimes, when you go to viewings, every other condo looks the same. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderAbout a fifth of the country's resident population lives in private housing, which includes condominiums and landed property. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderAs much as they love their house, there's just one tiny thing they wish they'd changed about the place.

Persons: Jeremy Ng, Amanda Misso, —, Joo Chiat, Amanda Goh, Misso, Ng, Jill, they're, Amanda, there's, they'd, you've Organizations: Service, Singapore —, Zurich —, Housing, Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Centre for Housing Locations: Singapore, Geylang

☆ Bank of America says Trump's win will unlock small-cap M&A and these stocks may be takeover candidates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

President-elect Donald Trump's White House victory could boost merger and acquisition activity, and Bank of America thinks a group of small-cap stocks may benefit as target candidates. Financial services company Bread Financial Holdings turned up, having a float of 98% of shares outstanding and three-year sales growth of 28%. The biopharmaceutical company has a float of 99% and three-year sales growth of 105%. Commercial Metals Company also showd up on BofA's screen as a potential target. Commercial Metal's three-year sales growth was 18%.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Russell, that's, Lina Khan, Jill Carey, Irving, steelmaker Organizations: Bank of America, Dow Jones Industrial, Republican, House, Senate, Trump, FTC, GOP, Financial, Bread Financial Holdings, Halozyme Therapeutics, Commercial Metals Company Locations: Columbus , Ohio, Diego, Texas

☆ Elon Musk's 'gamification' of government spending taps into our natural competitive instinct
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementIt was perhaps inevitable that Elon Musk — a tech titan and a prolific gamer — would try to turn government spending into a game. It's a natural move for Musk, who came up in the tech world in the early 2000s, as "gamification" took hold. "That's that kind of logic that you end up having if you're not really cautious about how it's designed." AdvertisementFor the government, that might hinge on what counts as waste and whether Musk's leaderboard can get people to agree. Otherwise, Hon said gamification might have short-term benefits but backfire in the long term as important, less-tangible factors are crowded out by overemphasizing one metric.

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Elon, Musk, Jane McGonigal, McGonigal, Adrian Hon, You've, Richard Landers, it's, you've, Landers, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, " Landers, Jill, It's, Petrzela, Musk's, gamification, he's Organizations: Service, Government Efficiency, University of Minnesota, SXSW, Netflix, Nike, New School Locations: gamification

☆ Melania Trump unlikely to move to the White House full time as first lady: ‘This time is different’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Betsy Klein | Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

I was in the White House before. The Bidens have similarly spent significant time at the family’s Delaware homes, though the White House has been both Joe and Jill Biden’s primary residence on weekdays for the past four years. I don’t feel that way,” Melania Trump told Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt last month. The prospect of a first lady declining to live full time at the White House offers a remarkable break in precedent but should not be surprising to those who have long observed Melania Trump. In this May 2018 photo, Melania Trump arrives during a "Be Best" initiative event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.

Persons: Washington CNN — Melania Trump, she’ll, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump’s, Melania Trump, Trump, “ I’m, ” Trump, Donald Trump, Jill Biden’s, Barron, Barron Trump, ” Melania Trump, Ainsley Earhardt, … He’s, ”, Kate Bennett, Melania Trump’s, Biden, children’s, Al Drago, Bennett, ‘, Stephanie Grisham, “, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Winston Wolkoff, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Rosalynn Carter, “ wasn’t, Rebecca Wright, that’s, ” Bennett Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, White, Fox News, Mar, New York University, Trump, White House, CNN White House, “, Bloomberg, Getty, East Wing, SSRS, Palm, ”, Republican National Convention Locations: Washington, New York City, Palm Beach , Florida, Lago, Bedminster , New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, New York, Madison, West Palm Beach, Rose, Washington , DC, McAllen , Texas, Palm Beach and New York, Milwaukee

☆ The risky mix of antidepressants and college life
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Dr. Jill Grimes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking antidepressant medications? More than one-third of college students today suffer from moderate to severe anxiety and depressive symptoms, according to the 2023-204 Health Minds Study, and it’s good that many are getting help. About 1 in 5 college students, or 22%, report taking prescription antidepressants within the preceding year, the study found, and about 1 in 3 students, or 36%, has received professional counseling. Drinking alcohol, which ultimately depletes these chemicals, therefore creates more work to improve your mental health, which is the primary reason not to drink while taking antidepressants. No doctor, including me, is ever going to recommend drinking alcohol while taking antidepressants.

Persons: Jill Grimes, “, ” Grimes Organizations: College Student Health, CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, US Food and Drug Administration

☆ Melania Trump expected to skip Wednesday White House meeting with Jill Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kristen Holmes | Betsy Klein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Washington CNN —Melania Trump is not expected to attend the traditional White House meeting with first lady Jill Biden, sources familiar with her plans said. The two are set to meet Wednesday at 11 a.m., according to the White House. There was discussion about encouraging Melania Trump to come to Washington for the meeting, as some members of the president-elect’s team felt it was important. Aside from 2020, it has been tradition for the current first lady to host the incoming first lady at the White House. In 2016, then-first lady Michelle Obama hosted Melania Trump for tea in the White House’s Yellow Oval Room and took her on a tour of the private residence.

Persons: Washington CNN — Melania Trump, Jill Biden, It’s, Melania, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Melania Trump, Michelle Obama Organizations: Washington CNN, Melania Trump, White, CNN, East Wing Locations: Washington

☆ Muslim voters once abandoned the GOP. Now they may leave the Democrats.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Seitz-Wald-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Arab and Muslim voters moved away from the Democratic Party this year in ways that led some community leaders to warn of a lasting shift from a voting bloc that has been reliably Democratic for two decades since it abandoned the GOP. Muslim voters backed Republican George W. Bush in 2000, but fled the GOP in response to the Bush administration’s post-9/11 military interventions abroad and anti-terror policies at home, which they felt unfairly targeted people of Islamic faith. In the two decades since then, Muslim Americans have broken roughly 2-to-1 for Democrats, while groups representing the community institutionally aligned themselves with Democrats, much like other groups representing voters of color. Nationally, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, one of the largest Muslim advocacy groups in the country, which has been sharply critical of Biden’s foreign policy, conducted its own postelection survey of Muslim voters. “Our pleas, demands and warnings were ignored by President Biden and then by Vice President Harris.

Persons: Donald Trump, ”, Layla Elabed, Joe Biden’s, Republican George W, Bush, Trump, Jill Stein, Harris, Stein, Bill Bazzi, Biden, “, Robert S, McCaw, Benjamin Netanyahu, Dearborn, You’re, ” Sen, John Fetterman, Rania Batrice, President Biden, ” Trump, Tiffany Trump’s, Rabiul Chowdhury, Ruwa, Abdullah Hammoud Organizations: Democratic Party, GOP, Trump, Democratic, Republican, Democrats, Green, Islamic, American, CAIR National Government, Palestinian, Palestinian American Democratic, Democratic National Convention, Muslim Democratic, Palestinian American Democrat Locations: Gaza, American, Dearborn , Michigan, —, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Arab, Palestinian American, Lebanese, Pennsylvania , Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia

☆ Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Samantha Waldenberg | Shania Shelton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House announced Saturday. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that the two would meet at 11 a.m. at Biden’s invitation, adding that additional details about the meeting will be released. Incoming first lady Melania Trump has also been invited to the White House to meet with first lady Jill Biden, an official in the East Wing told CNN, though it is unclear when that might happen. Trump did not host Biden in 2020, however, as he fought the election results based on falsehoods about voter fraud. President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 7, 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Karine Jean, Pierre, Melania Trump, Jill Biden, Biden, Kamala Harris, “, Trump, Harris, Andrew Harnik, Michelle Obama, Melania, ”, CNN’s Kate Sullivan, Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein Organizations: CNN, White, East Wing, Trump, NBC News, NBC, Melania Trump

☆ I went on an ultra-luxury cruise that sails with up to 68 passengers at a time. I loved it, but it's not for everyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours delivered just that on my recent nine-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia on the Scenic Spirit. Jill SchildhouseOne of the biggest trade-offs when sailing on an ultra-luxury small ship is the limited variety of venues and amenities compared to megaships. On my Mekong River cruise, Scenic brought in local performers to share traditional dance and music, offering a close-up view of the region's culture. After just one day on our river cruise, staff knew the names, preferences, and go-to drink orders of many guests. AdvertisementAlthough I received this cruise complimentary from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, the rate for my sailing would have been about $7,075.

Persons: I've, —, who's, riverboats —, Jill Schildhouse, There's, I'd Organizations: Service, Cruises, Tours, Luxury Cruises Locations: Vietnam, Cambodia

☆ Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region have fought Kyiv’s forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, adding that the clashes resulted in fatalities. Zelensky said 11,000 North Korean soldiers are in the region, where Ukraine’s three-month military incursion into Russian territory has stalled. The New York Times reported earlier this week that a number of North Korean troops had been killed in a limited engagement with Russian and Ukrainian forces, citing senior US and Ukrainian officials. US officials had warned that around 10,000 North Korean troops are in the Kursk region and would be expected to enter combat against Ukraine. But Zelensky fears a greater role for North Korean troops if its allies fail to exert more pressure on Putin.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, Zelensky, ” Zelensky, ”, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Maxim Shipenkov, Putin, Trump, JD Vance, Jill Dougherty, “, they’ve, Dougherty, – Putin Organizations: CNN, North, Russian Federation, New York Times, NATO, Republican, Getty, Trump, CNN Moscow, Georgetown University’s Center, East European Studies, Budapest Thursday, Ukraine, North Korean, Putin Locations: Russia’s Kursk, Ukrainian, Ukraine, Kursk, Budapest, Hungary, United States, Moscow, Pyongyang, Sochi, Black, Kyiv, Russia, ”, Donbas, Crimea, South Korea

☆ My family spent $5,000 on a 5-night vacation in Hawaii — and that's after we were able to save $7,600 on accommodations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family went to Hawaii and spent about $5,000 on airfare, a rental car, food, and activities. We used Disney Vacation Club points to get a villa for five nights that was valued at $7,630. 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 . AdvertisementAulani, Disney's resort in Oahu's quiet Ko Olina area, has been on my family's bucket list for quite some time.

Persons: — Organizations: Disney, Service Locations: Hawaii, San Antonio, Honolulu

Former President Donald Trump has won the critical swing state of Michigan, NBC News projects, netting the Republican 15 Electoral College votes over Vice President Kamala Harris. Michigan has been one of the nation’s most hotly contested battlegrounds since it helped Trump pull off a surprise victory in 2016. No Democrat has won the White House without Michigan since Jimmy Carter in 1976. Hillary Clinton in 2016 became the first Democratic presidential nominee to lose Michigan in decades, when Trump edged her out by just 10,704 votes. Trump’s victory this year will likely ensure that the state remains a key battleground going forward.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, Jimmy Carter, Jill Stein, Cornel West, Hillary Clinton, Biden Organizations: NBC News, Electoral, White House, Democrat, NBC, Democratic Party, Biden, Democratic, Michigan, Trump Locations: Michigan, Kamala Harris . Michigan, Upper Midwest, Detroit, Gaza, Lebanon, Muslim, Israel, Democratic, Midwest

☆ Travis Kelce gives support to his brother Jason Kelce after phone incident
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Jill Martin | Jillian Sykes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The video shows an interaction between Jason Kelce and a heckler outside the university’s football stadium where Penn State played Ohio State on Saturday. Kelce was at the game as part of Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest put on by ESPN’s “College GameDay.”A fan is heard using a homophobic slur directed at Jason Kelce about Travis Kelce, who is dating Taylor Swift. Jason Kelce turned around, grabbed someone’s cellphone, and spiked it to the ground. Jason Kelce, who previously apologized Monday during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown,” spoke again about the incident during the opening of his “New Heights” podcast with Travis Kelce, which released Wednesday. “Me reacting gave him the time of day, and it also gave the situation notoriety,” Jason Kelce said.

Persons: CNN —, Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce, –, Kelce, Pat McAfee’s, Taylor Swift, ESPN’s, ”, ” Jason Kelce, “, It’s dehumanizing, it’s, ” Travis Kelce chimed, ” Travis Kelce, That’s Organizations: CNN, CNN — Former NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, Penn State, heckler, Ohio State, ESPN’s “, ” Penn State Police

West Palm Beach, Florida CNN —Donald Trump began his political comeback when many in his own party wanted him to go away. A lineup of former allies, including Trump’s first vice president, Mike Pence; ex-political protege Florida Gov. Trump’s political team seized on their change in fortune, selling T-shirts with his mug shot and consolidating support throughout the country. Trump’s campaign had made substantial gains among every demographic his campaign set out to find new votes. “They came from all quarters: Union, nonunion, African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Arab American, Muslim American,” Trump said in his victory remarks.

Persons: Palm Beach , Florida CNN — Donald Trump, underwhelmed, Trump, “, ” Trump, Jill Stein, ”, Brian Hughes, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, Trump’s, Susie, Chris, Joe Biden, Rather, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, —, Wiles, Palm Beach . Wiles, Haley, Joe Rogan —, Alex Bruesewitz, Barron, Biden, Ronna McDaniel, McDaniel, James Blair, “ We’re, Charlie Kirk, Elon Musk, Musk, Kirk, CNN’s David Wright Organizations: Palm Beach , Florida CNN, White, Sun, Republican, Detroit, Green, Democratic, Republican Jewish Coalition, Electoral, Republican Party, GOP, Gov, United, Nazi, Mar, Michigan autoworkers, Social Security, CNN, RNC, Trump, America PAC, Musk’s, Madison Locations: Palm Beach , Florida, Palm Beach, Midwest, Israel, Florida, Trump, American, Iowa, Vermont, Washington, DC, Michigan, Bronx, Nevada, Philadelphia, Arizona, Puerto Rico, Arab

For President Joe Biden, the 2024 campaign ended much as it began, in a room full of union members. Even Biden at times would double-check with senior aides about looming actions, asking, “Have we run this by the vice president?” according to a senior official. Advisers are working on what Biden’s final weeks, and hours, in office will look like. “They’ll pull me aside, one leader after another, quietly, and say, ‘Joe, he can’t win. Harris’ first stop on the campaign’s final day was in Scranton, where for the second consecutive day she didn’t once mention Trump’s name.

Persons: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, ” Biden’s, “, ” Biden, Joe, ”, Biden, Harris, Walz campaign’s “, Trump’s, ’ ”, Jill Biden, King of Prussia, rebutting, Trump, Donald Trump’s America, ” Jill Biden, Harris ’ Organizations: West, White, Air Force, Amtrak, Trump, Schools Locations: Washington, Scranton , Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Scranton, Delaware, New Hampshire, Germany, Pennsylvania, King, North Carolina

☆ I went on a $7,075 cruise for 9 days. See inside my 344-square-foot suite with a glass sunroom and walk-in closet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I went on a nine-day trip aboard the Scenic Spirit, a luxury river cruise that holds 68 guests. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Enter the luxury river cruise. An all-inclusive river cruise sailing can cost more than triple what you'd pay for a basic cabin on a megaship. This year, I went on one aboard the Scenic Spirit, which holds up to 68 guests.

Persons: —, Siem Organizations: Service Locations: Vietnam, Cambodia

☆ I use credit-card points to book almost all of my travel — but there are 5 things I'd never do
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I use credit-card points to book almost all my travel, but I try not to carry a balance on my cards. AdvertisementI am a frequent traveler — on average, I fly at least once a month — and I put most of my expenses on my Delta co-branded airline credit card. As someone who books most of my travel with points and miles, here are things I'd never do. Caroline Purser/Getty ImagesIn my experience, it's rarely a good value to use my airline miles and credit-card points on hotel stays or vacation packages. It's my oldest credit card, and the interest rate is reasonable, so keeping it is good for my credit score for now.

Persons: —, I've, Caroline Purser, I'm, that's Organizations: Service, Southwest Airlines Locations: San Antonio, Fort Lauderdale

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