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☆ 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.

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☆ Here's why Target is more exposed than Walmart to the sweeping trade changes that Trump promised
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAs America's grocery king, Walmart sources a high share of its products from the US. The difference puts more of Target's business at risk of being impacted if Trump follows through on his tariff promises. "Target is actually much more exposed than Walmart because Walmart is grocery-heavy and groceries are predominantly domestic," Jason Miller, supply chain professor at Michigan State University, told Business Insider. Food and beverage sales accounted for less than a quarter of Target's sales last year. AdvertisementTD Cowen retail analyst Oliver Chen told BI that Target's apparel segment presents another potential complication, as fashion is more sensitive to seasonality.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jason Miller, Cowen, Oliver Chen, Gina Logan, Logan, Trump, Brian Cornell Organizations: Target, Trump, Walmart, Michigan State University, Walmart US Locations: AlphaSense

☆ Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The second branch of the Taurid meteor showers, the Northern Taurid event, is about to take center stage. The Northern Taurids have been active since mid-October, but the shower will peak Monday night into Tuesday — with optimal visibility likely occurring after midnight — offering patient sky-gazers the best opportunity to view meteor activity, according to NASA. However, the moon will be about 79% full when the Northern Taurids peak this week, according to the American Meteor Society, which could make spotting meteors earlier in the evening more challenging. The Northern Taurids are visible until December 2, according to the American Meteor Society, so there is potential to spot more fireballs over the next few weeks. Here are peak dates for upcoming meteor showers, according to the American Meteor Society:Leonids: November 16-17Geminids: December 12-13Ursids: December 21-22Two full moons also remain — the beaver moon, which is a supermoon, on November 15 and the cold moon on December 15, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.

Persons: Dr, Shannon Schmoll, Abrams, ” Schmoll, Encke, Schmoll, “, CNN’s Taylor Nicioli Organizations: CNN, NASA, Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University, American Meteor Society, Farmers Locations: Southern, Antarctica, Northern

☆ Democrat Elissa Slotkin will win Michigan Senate seat, CNN projects
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Alison Main | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Rep. Elissa Slotkin will win the competitive Michigan Senate race, CNN projects, keeping the seat in Democratic hands and making her the youngest Democratic woman elected to the Senate. Rogers called Slotkin and conceded the race, according to two sources. “Donald Trump and I were both elected by the people of Michigan. The GOP is also looking to defend its narrow majority in the US House of Representatives, though it remains uncalled. Do not trust him,” Slotkin fired back as Rogers vowed in their first debate that he would not defy the will of the Michigan people in Washington.

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☆ Southern Taurid meteor shower: When and how to see its peak
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Southern Taurids, the first branch of the Taurid meteors showers, will be optimally visible after midnight early Tuesday. “An advantage with (the Taurids) is that they do tend to produce bigger, brighter (meteors) compared (with) other meteor showers. The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers will be visible almost everywhere in the world except Antarctica, Schmoll said, as long as the constellation Taurus is visible in the sky. Every few years, the Taurid showers see an increase in the rates of meteors produced, often called the Taurid “swarm,” such as the higher rates created in 2022. This heightened activity is usually seen every three or seven years, according to the American Meteor Society.

Persons: —, Patience, ”, Shannon Schmoll, Abrams, it’s, Schmoll, Encke, ” Schmoll, “ Organizations: CNN, American Meteor Society, Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University, NASA, Meteors, Farmers Locations: Southern, Northern, —

☆ A woman lost 75 pounds and kept them off. She made 2 simple changes, while enjoying her favorite foods.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bertrand made simple lifestyle changes that she actively enjoyed, which resulted in weight loss. Weight loss drugs including Ozempic have also helped dispel the myth that willpower alone is enough to achieve a healthy weight. She decided that it wasn't, and she would try to lose weight. Bertrand shared the two simple changes she made that led her to lose 75 pounds and keep it off without giving up her favorite foods. When she decided to lose weight, she began to notice how other people ate.

Persons: Alaias Bertrand, Bertrand, — Organizations: Service, Michigan State University Locations: Florida

In Detroit as in the rest of the U.S., the violent crime rate has dropped and is near historic lows. Last month, new FBI numbers showed that murder declined 11.6% in 2023, the largest single year drop on record. But Trump and his allies have also cherrypicked statistics and falsely told supporters that FBI crime data can’t be believed. Crime data skeptics also have attributed declining crime numbers to “woke prosecutors” who are failing to file charges. But Trump uses these low 2020 and 2021 victim survey numbers, despite the doubts cast on them, to argue that violent crime has spiked significantly during the Biden-Harris administration.

Persons: Donald Trump, “ That’s, James White, “, there’s, ” White, carjackings, Trump, ” Trump, ”, Doubters, —, Harris, ” Kevin Scott, ” Jeff Asher, Jordan Thornhill, Criminologist Alex Piquero, Venecca Thornhill, Andre Thornhill, “ Jordan, ” Andre Thornhill, Jordan Thornhill’s, we’re, We’ve, we’ve Organizations: NBC News, Detroit police, Detroit Police, NBC News Detroit, New York Police Department, Detroit, FBI, Department, Trump, Biden, of Justice Statistics, CIA, University of Miami, University of, Cities, Police, Chiefs Association, Michigan State, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, ATF, Michigan State University Locations: America, Detroit, United States, U.S, New York City, Thornhill, ”

☆ A winner has been crowned between Wawa and Sheetz for convenience store superiority
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —The battle between Wawa and Sheetz for convenience store superiority in the United States finally has an official winner — at least on one metric. “Wawa and Sheetz have one of the biggest competitions in the convenience store industry, as both have strong, passionate followings,” Forrest Morgeson, director of research emeritus at ACSI, told CNN. “Convenience stores are no longer just a quick stop for gas and snacks. “By focusing on the in-store dining experience, while maintaining the speedy service that customers have grown accustomed to, convenience stores may have found the perfect recipe for success,” he added. ASCI often releases satisfaction scores for airlines, household electronics and fast-food chains, but this marks the first time that it’s measured convenience stores.

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Which Battleground State Voters Could Sway the Election? It says that in order for Democrats to win, Black voters must make up 30 percent of all voters and at least 30 percent of white voters must vote Democratic. Black voters, who cast nearly a third of the ballots in 2020, overwhelmingly favored Mr. Biden — by almost 90 percent. That’s because educational attainment divides mostly white voters, and many of Nevada’s less-educated voters are not white. Even so, that wasn’t enough for him to overcome the coalition of white voters with a college degree and voters of color who delivered Mr. Biden a victory.

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$ 5.34 $ 5.34 Estimated Environmental cost + $ 22.02 Say a pound of beef costs $5.34 at your local supermarket. The Hidden Environmental Costs of Food Damage to the natural world isn’t factored into the price of food. The proponents of true cost accounting don’t propose raising food prices across the board, but they say that increased awareness of the hidden environmental cost of food could change behavior. (True cost accounting also typically includes things like labor rights and dietary health, but here we’re focusing on environmental costs.) Large disparities between the retail price of food and its environmental costs are found in the proteins many of us eat every day.

Persons: True Price, ”, Claire van den Broek, “ They’re, Alexander Müller, True, “, Scott Swinton, Roger Cryan, Mario Herrero, chickpeas Organizations: United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation, True, Sustainability, Michigan State University, American Farm Bureau Federation, New, Cornell University, Price, Beef, Oxford University, “, U.S . Department of Agriculture, Mountain, United Nations Food, Agriculture Organization Locations: Dutch, United States, Berlin, New York State, Denmark, Walmart.com, U.S, North America, Europe, Brazil, India, Netherlands, Germany

Despite the gloom about grocery costs, food price increases have generally been cooling for months. A central issue has plagued the Biden administration for most of its term: the steep rise in grocery prices. Despite the gloom about grocery costs, food price increases have generally been cooling for months. Image Several economists said they expected to see grocery inflation remain around current rates in the coming months. Grocery inflation remains a major political issueHigh food costs continue to pose a political challenge for the Biden administration.

Persons: Biden, Donald J, Trump, ”, David Ortega, Ortega, “ We’re, Mr, Jessica Attie, Omair Sharif, Sharif, Kamala Harris, Christopher B, Barrett, Jerlyn, “, Heisz Organizations: Bloomberg, Federal Reserve, Investors, Republican, White, Workers, Michigan State University, The New York Times, Agriculture Department, KPMG, Democratic, PepsiCo, Cornell University Locations: Ukraine, Platteville, Wis

☆ A 'squad' member and a Trump-impeaching Republican on defense: What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Head_Shot.Jpeg | Bridget Bowman | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

The super PAC also spent millions to defeat a fellow “squad” member, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., in a June primary. 'Squad' member Cori Bush faces Democratic primary putting a spotlight on IsraelRep. Cori Bush is facing a tough primary in her fight for a third term. In Michigan’s 3rd District, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten faces multiple challenges to the seat she has held for nearly two years. So far, Trump has not weighed in on the Republican primary race. But in Kansas’ solidly Republican 2nd District, Trump and Conservatives for American Excellence are on the same side in Tuesday’s primary to replace retiring GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner.

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☆ How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Not only do Olympic athletes tone their bodies into near perfection; they hone their minds as well. Researchers have studied Olympians for decades and found they share some common traits, habits and qualities that you too can use to develop a winner’s mindset. Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball in the men's preliminary round during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Banish self-doubtThere is no room for doubt in the minds of Olympic athletes, according to Gould. Italy's Sofia Goggia takes part in the women's downhill third training session during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Jeff Brown, Brown, Dan Gould, Gould, ” Gould, Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kelly McGonigal, “, McGonigal, you’ve, ” Simone Biles, ” Brown, we’re, Simone, ” Ahtziri Sandoval, Tom Weller, VOIGT, I’ve, Italy's Sofia Goggia, Fabrice Coffrini, it’s, Trinity Rodman, Alexandra Popp, Brad Smith, don’t, Spain's Maria Xiao, Wang Zhao, France's Léon Marchand, Manan Vatsyayana, I’m, they’re Organizations: CNN, Harvard Medical School, Boston Marathon, Institute for, Youth Sports, kinesiology, Michigan State University, US Olympic Committee, United States Tennis Association, Research, Getty, Team Mexico, Olympic, Italy's, ”, Paris, Paris Games Locations: England, Beijing, AFP, United States, Germany

☆ Opinion: We’re neglecting pets in disasters with tragic consequences
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Opinion Robin Chadwin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

In the aftermath of Katrina, the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006 was passed. However, development and implementation of pet evacuation and sheltering plans during disasters remains widely insufficient, if it is even addressed at all. At least 15 states do not have any provisions for the evacuation, rescue and recovery of pets during disasters, according to Michigan State University’s Animal Law and History Web Center. More commonly, pet owners will sneak back into active evacuation sites to rescue their pets, risking injury and even death. Allowing pet owners to evacuate their animals may prevent significant psychological distress and can strengthen the emotional resiliency of evacuees.

Persons: Robin Chadwin, Gail Chadwin, noncompliance, Justin Sullivan, ” Robin, Hurricane Organizations: CNN, Transportation, Michigan, University’s Animal, Web, Tulane University Hospital, Clinic Locations: Lake County , California, United States, San Francisco, Victoria, Australia, New Orleans , Louisiana, New Orleans

☆ How a Seattle couple achieved financial independence in their mid-30s after paying their way through school — and why they don't want to retire early
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Mai-lan Phan and her husband, Ryan Wagoner, both 36, reached financial independence, but neither wants to fully retire early. Many Americans are working to achieve financial independence — or having enough savings or income to live comfortably for life. Advertisement"I want to be able to walk away from any job if it's not working," Wagoner said. Nerve damage in her right hand prevented her from returning to work full-time. She said their finances were solid enough from not "keeping up with the Joneses" that she could work less while her husband continued to work full-time.

Persons: Phan, Ryan Wagoner, Wagoner, it's, —, I'm, we're, they've, she's, They've, — Phan, We've, we've Organizations: Service, Seahawks, Business, FIRE, Subway, Michigan State University, Microsoft Locations: Phan, Seattle, Michigan, Mexico, Paris, Thailand, Europe, Asia

☆ No More Work Friends: Personal Relationships on the Job Are Overrated
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

We spent weeks planning a "cake party" for our other work friends. The general line is that work friendships are good because social connections at work keep people productive and engaged and help them manage stress. On a fundamental level, work friendships aren't the same as friendship friendships. Advertisement"I think we should try to bring our best professional selves to work, but why should we bring our intimate selves to work?" There's space for moderation, though, or even the chance to shed some work friendships for good.

Persons: Jennifer, Jen, I'm, I've, trickier, It's, who's, There's, Constance Noonan Hadley, William Chopik, Hakan Ozcelik, Ozcelik, Jane, Joe, Emily Stewart Organizations: Business, Institute for Life, Employees, Michigan State University, College of Business Administration, Sacramento State University Locations: Hadley

☆ Factors that can impact whether someone tells a lies, according to deception researchers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Christian B. Miller | Wake Forest University | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Differences like these lead researchers like me to wonder what factors influence the telling of lies. Figuring out the frequency of liesMost research on lying asks participants to self-report their lying behavior, say during the past day or week. This result became the benchmark finding in the field of honesty research and helped lead to an assumption among many researchers that lying is commonplace. It could be that each person in the group tells one or two lies per day. Many lies occur in the heat of the moment, so it makes sense that when there’s a delay in communication, as with email, lying would decrease.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, Hunter Biden, George Santos, Cardi, ”, Bella DePaulo, it’s, Kim Serota, they’d, Madeline Smith, David Markowitz, Markowitz, Recordability, DePaulo, “, Deborah Kashy, you’re, B, Miller, John Templeton Organizations: CNN, Republican, University of Virginia, Michigan State University, Northwestern University, University of Oregon, John, John Templeton Foundation

☆ New ‘Detective Work’ on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Catrin Einhorn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

While a growing body of research shows decreases in many insect populations, it has been hard for scientists to disentangle the possible causes. Are insects suffering from habitat loss as natural areas are plowed and paved? The latest insight comes from a study on butterflies in the Midwest, published on Thursday in the journal PLOS ONE. Especially detrimental, the researchers found, was a class of widely used insecticides called neonicotinoids that are absorbed into the tissues of plants. “It’s a story about unintended consequences,” said Scott Swinton, a professor of agricultural economics at Michigan State University and one of the study’s authors.

Persons: ”, Scott Swinton Organizations: Michigan State University

☆ In 'Operation Endgame,' global law enforcement teamed up in their biggest battle against hackers. It's a start.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. 'Largest ever operation against botnets'Europol called the sting the "largest ever operation against botnets, which play a major role in the deployment of ransomware." As part of the operation, the law enforcement agencies shut down at least four malware groups or "droppers" known as "IcedID," "Smokeloader," "Pikabot," and "Bumblebee." Mitrano said "Operation Endgame," is a "very important first step, but we have to keep going." AdvertisementThe "biggest problem" in the malware world, according to Holt, is that there is always a different iteration of malware on the horizon.

Persons: —, Adam Wandt, John Jay, botnets, Europol, Christopher Wray, alarmingly, Wandt, Ransomware, Tracy Beth Mitrano, it's, Mitrano, Thomas Holt, cybercrime, Holt, Cybercriminals, Wray, borderless cybercrime Organizations: Service, Business, European Union, FBI, cybercrime, New, John, John Jay College of Criminal, botnets, Cornell University, of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University Locations: Ukraine, Armenia, Europe, cryptocurrency, United States, Holt, ransomware

“When I got on scene, I started to cry,” said Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett Saturday night. “Because I know what a splash pad is supposed to be. The scene of a shooting at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Police respond to the scene of a shooting at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. “I am heartbroken to learn about the shooting in Rochester Hills,” she wrote.

Persons: Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, ”, John James, Bouchard, “, Bryan Barnett, ” Bouchard, “ We’re, WDIV, Gretchen Whitmer Organizations: CNN — Police, Oakland County Sheriff, Michigan, Rochester Hills, Michigan State University, CNN, Brooklands, Rochester, Police, Investigators, Authorities, Oxford, Gov Locations: Rochester Hills , Michigan, Brooklands, Oakland County, Rochester, Oxford , Michigan, Oxford, Rochester Hills

In photo at right, Rob Breakiron with his daughter, Isabelle, at a performance of Taylor Swift's Eras tour. He often wears Swift's merchandise or friendship bracelets from her ongoing Eras tour on team calls. He's seen updates on Swift's music and personal life as something employees from across generations jump in to discuss on a team messaging forum. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted photos of his face bejeweled and wrists covered in friendship bracelets, which have become a hallmark accessory of Swift's tour. Despite that, she said, Swift's music has been a "universal language" that's helped her connect with everyone from the fathers of fans to women who see themselves in the singer.

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☆ Here's how to buy renewable energy from your electric utility
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

In the voluntary market, customers buy renewable energy in amounts that exceed states' minimum requirements from utility companies. Customers in these programs — also known as utility green power programs — pay their utility a "small premium" to get electricity from renewable sources, according to the U.S. Energy Department. Green power marketing programs Consumers in some states can also opt into "green power marketing programs." watch nowGreen energy programs instead rely on "renewable energy certificates," or RECs. It's a way to provide extra funding to a renewable energy project, typically sold by a broker or marketer rather than a utility, Sumner said.

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☆ Eric Molitor was acquitted on charges related to the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot. Now he’s running for sheriff
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Alison Main | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A man acquitted last year on charges linked to a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is now looking to unseat an incumbent county sheriff. Eric Molitor has filed to run in the Republican primary this August against Trent Taylor, the sheriff of deep-red Wexford County in Northern Michigan. Taylor told CNN he believes he’s constitutionally obligated to enforce the state’s laws and that it would be “reckless” not to do so, as Molitor has said he would. Molitor told CNN his experience opened his eyes to flaws in the justice system.

Persons: Gretchen Whitmer, Eric Molitor, Trent Taylor, ”, Taylor, “, Molitor, Whitmer, he’s, ” Taylor, ” Molitor, we’ve, Dan Pfannes, Pfannes, MAGA, Donald Trump’s “, Trump, Michele Lundgren, Dana Nessel, ’ ”, CNN’s Lauren del Valle, Veronica Stracqualursi, Josh Campbell, Michelle Watson Organizations: CNN, Michigan, Republican, Democrat, Michigan State University, Northern, Capitol, Michigan House, Democrats, The Michigan Sheriffs ’ Association, Michigan Democratic Party, MAGA Republican, Michigan Republicans won’t, Republican Party Locations: Wexford County, Northern Michigan, Cadillac , Michigan, Michigan, Wexford

☆ Inside the life and career of Larry Page, Google's co-founder and first CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Avery Hartmans | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

AdvertisementSo who is Larry Page and how did he get to where he is today? AdvertisementPage and Sergey Brin create GoogleGoogle co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page met as students at Stanford. Google's parent company, Alphabet, has developed self-driving cars through Waymo, the company formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car project. Page's personal lifeGoogle cofounder Larry Page and his wife, the scientist Lucinda Southworth C Flanigan/FilmMagicThroughout it all, Page has kept information about his personal life closely guarded. Life after GoogleGoogle cofounder Larry Page bought Cayo Norte, an island in Puerto Rico.

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☆ Arizona is a cautionary tale for school vouchers as a wave of states are giving parents cash to send their kids to private school
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe prominence of school vouchers continues to surge across the country — but they might not benefit the families who need them the most. Over the past few years, states like Ohio and Arkansas have expanded their school voucher programs to allow most or all parents to receive funding to send their kids to private schools. The modern school voucher movement started to grow in the 1990s under the idea that the government would give parents a certain amount of money to put toward private school tuition. A new report from the Brookings Institution delved further into the implications of Arizona's voucher program. AdvertisementHave you received a school voucher or decided not to participate in your state's program?

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