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☆ SCOTUS allows Trump hush-money sentencing to proceed on Friday
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-10 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Trump's request to block his NY hush-money sentencing. The decision means Trump must attend sentencing Friday morning, though he can do so by video. The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's last-ditch effort to block his New York hush-money sentencing, which now remains set for 9:30 a.m. on Friday. "First, the alleged evidentiary violations at President-Elect Trump's state-court trial can be addressed in the ordinary course on appeal," meaning post-sentencing, they wrote. Trump had fought hard to avoid sentencing, despite facing little inconvenience or penalty beyond some potential issues with his New Jersey liquor licenses.

Persons: Trump, Prosecutors, Donald Trump's, Clarence Thomas, Samuel A, Alito, Neil M, Brett M, Kavanaugh —, Donald Trump, John G, Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett —, Trump's, Juan Merchan, Attorney Alvin Bragg, Stormy Daniels, It's, SCOTUS, scoffed, Bragg, Hope Hicks Organizations: US, Trump, Manhattan, Attorney, Trump Organization Locations: York, Manhattan, United States of America, Mar, New Jersey, Albany, Washington

CLEVELAND — Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Senate seat at midnight Thursday, clearing the way for his Jan. 20 swearing-in alongside President-elect Donald Trump. The Ohio Republican notified Ohio Gov. Vance entered a crowded GOP primary filled with better-known and better-funded candidates but rode a Trump endorsement to victory. Other Republicans on the short list include former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken, state Rep. Jay Edwards and state Treasurer Robert Sprague. DeWine spokesperson Dan Tierney also offered no update on the imminent Senate vacancy but confirmed that DeWine will attend an event with Trump and other GOP governors Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago.

Persons: CLEVELAND, JD Vance, Donald Trump, Mike DeWine, “, ” Vance, I’ve, ”, Sen, Rob Portman, Vance, John Breckinridge, Richard Nixon, Jon Husted, Jane Timken, Jay Edwards, Robert Sprague, DeWine, Husted, “ I’m, ” DeWine, Hayley Carducci, Dan Tierney Organizations: The Ohio Republican, Ohio Gov, United States Senate, NBC News, America, Trump, Republican, Ohio GOP, Ohio Statehouse, Mar Locations: Ohio, Lago

Acquiring the Panama Canal falls into the category of something Trump may want but is also using as an economic pressure campaign. For years, he has felt that President Jimmy Carter should not have returned the Panama Canal to Panama. Yet, this person said, Trump believes his trolling could get some policies to cut his way and help with negotiations. Greenland is closer to New York than Copenhagen, and the United States briefly occupied it during World War II. “Let’s say somehow Donald Trump buys Greenland and renames [the Gulf of Mexico] the Gulf of America,” this person said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Trump’s, Donald Trump Jr, Jimmy Carter, John Bolton, “, “ He’s, Justin ] Trudeau, ”, John D, Feeley, Barack Obama, ” Feeley, Greenlanders, Carla Sands, Danes, China’s, “ We’ve, ” Sands, Rufus Gifford, Obama, Kamala Harris ’, Gifford, “ There’s, Carter, José Raúl Mulino, huff, Trudeau, Trudeau ”, Wayne Gretzky, States ’, ” Bolton, Canada “, Justin Trudeau, Trudeau ’, Elon Musk, Trudeau’s, ” Gifford, Sean Hannity, James Monroe’s, Dusty Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mount McKinley, Jared Polis, Chuck Schumer, “ Trump’s Organizations: White, Trump —, America, Republicans, NBC, Trump, NBC News, Republican, GOP, Trump Jr, U.S . Air Force, NATO, Authority, “, Mar, “ Gov, Canadian, ”, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Gov, Elon, Conservative, Fox News, New York Post, Hemisphere, Congressional Republicans, ., Colorado Gov, Washington DC, Greenland Locations: Greenland, Denmark, Panama, United States, Canada, of Mexico, Denali, North, Danish, U.S, Nuuk, China, Trump’s, New York, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Panamanian, Mulino, Florida, States, United Kingdom, Germany, ”, Mexico, “, America, Gulf, Mount, Gulf of Mexico, Mount McKinley, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, of America

Both sides say the tentative agreement will avoid a looming strike at midnight Jan. 15. The primary sticking point in talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and the Maritime Alliance was automation. The Maritime Alliance has said it was not seeking to implement automation to replace workers. The tentative agreement caps months of back-and-forth between the workers and the ports. The union says details of the agreement will not be released until rank-and-file workers are able to review it.

Persons: dockworkers, Harold Daggett, Morgan Organizations: U.S . Maritime Alliance, USMX, International Longshoremen's Association, Maritime Alliance, ILA Locations: Boston, Miami, Gulf, Mobile , Alabama, Houston, East, J.P

☆ In Tibet, Chinese Boarding Schools Reshape the ‘Souls of Children’
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Chris Buckley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

Hundreds of thousands of Tibetan children are being separated from their families and placed in boarding schools by the Chinese government. Chair Chair The teacher picked a chair up. Chair Chair The teacher picked up a chair. Physical punishment is outlawed in Chinese schools, but studies by Chinese academics have found that the practice persists in Tibetan boarding schools. A Generation of Cultural ErasureThe Chinese government does not say how many Tibetan children are in boarding schools.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Xi’s, Dalai Lama, ”, Heart, Biden, grandnieces, “, Gyal Lo, ” Gyal Lo, Lo Gyal Lo, Xi, Fernand de Varennes, Lhadon, Chen, Su, Garze, Tashi Wangchuk, I’m Organizations: Communist Party, United Nations, China Central Television, The New York Times, Times, Communist, Party, Boarding Central Primary, Primary, “, Tibet Action Institute, The Times, Chinese Communist Party, Gade Media, Boarding, Red Army Locations: China’s, CHINA, Qinghai Province, China, Tibet, Dalai, United States, Canada, Australia, Chugqensumdo, Caoyuan Township, Luchu, Labrang, Sichuan Province, Golog, Qinghai, Daka Township, Daka, Xinjiang, Gannan Prefecture, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, Ngari, Garze, Tibetan

☆ Elon Musk promotes far-right Alternative for Germany candidate, hosts discussion on X
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party, arrives to speak to the media with AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla shortly after the AfD leadership confirmed Weidel as the party's candidate for chancellor on December 07, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Elon Musk used his social network X to promote Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party, known as AfD, hosting a live discussion Thursday with party leader Alice Weidel, a candidate for chancellor, ahead of a general election on Feb. 23. "I'm really strongly recommending that people vote for AfD," Musk, who is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX in addition to his role at X, said about a half hour into the conversation. Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has also endorsed far-right and anti-establishment candidates and causes in the U.K. Musk, who was one of President-elect Donald Trump's top backers in November's election, previously promoted Trump in a live-streamed discussion on X.

Persons: Alice Weidel, Tino Chrupalla, Weidel, Elon Musk, I'm, Musk, Thierry Breton, Donald Trump's, Trump, Ron DeSantis, — CNBC's Sophie Kiderlin Organizations: Germany, SpaceX, European Union, DW, NBC, Florida Gov, Trump, Republican Locations: Germany, Berlin, Germany's, EU, U.K, France, Norway

☆ Opinion | China Wants to Damage Our Economy, and It’s Succeeding
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Robert D. Atkinson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Credit goes to Donald Trump for alerting the world to the dangers posed by China, particularly its efforts to overtake the United States as the world’s most advanced economy. Lawmakers need to understand that for China, a desire to make money — the fundamental driver of trade and of capitalism — is secondary. Its primary goal is to damage America’s economy and pave the way for China to become the world’s pre-eminent power. China’s rate of progress in production and innovation across a wide range of industries is striking. If our policymakers don’t work fast and smart enough, they will put at risk America’s workers, economy and place in the world.

Persons: Donald Trump, Biden’s, ’, ”, Albert O Organizations: Information Technology, Innovation Foundation Locations: China, United States, Germany

☆ CNBC Sport: New professional sports leagues are launching. Will enough people care?
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Last night, Atlanta hosted Salt Lake in the first-ever pro match for League One Volleyball, a new U.S.-based professional women's league. "It doesn't have to be a huge audience, it just has to grow a little bit week over week," Barry said. CNBC Sport highlight reel The best of CNBC Sport from the past week: Earlier this week, I interviewed Eli Manning about his business aspirations after football. Last night, Atlanta hosted Salt Lake in the first-ever pro match for League One Volleyball, a new U.S.-based professional women's league. "It doesn't have to be a huge audience, it just has to grow a little bit week over week," Barry said.

Persons: Alex Sherman, Tiger Woods, Rory McILory, Mike McCarley, Ludvig Aberg, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, haven't, That's, Woods, McIlroy, TGL, Brittney, Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, Caitlin Clark, Katlyn Gao, it's, Gao, Craig Barry, Max, Barry, Sports Jay, Eli Manning, he's, Jess Golden, Jess, James Franklin, LIV Golf, Norby Williamson, Diamond, Derek Chang, Greg Maffei, He's, Wyndham Clark, Mike Ehrmann Organizations: CNBC, TMRW Sports, League, women's, ESPN, WNBA, U.S, Olympic, League One's, NBA, TNT Sports, Warner Bros . Discovery, TNT, Channel, Amazon Prime, Sports, UFC, MLB, Canadian, Netflix, CNBC Sport, New York Giants, Puma, Sun, NHL, Miami Marlins, Notre, Penn, Football, PGA, FedEx, NFL, Bally Sports, Diamond Sports, Sports Network, Liberty Media, Formula, EverPass Media, RedBird, The, Golf Club, New York Golf, Center Locations: Palm Beach Gardens , Florida, Atlanta, Salt, U.S, LOVB, New York, Florida

☆ Bernstein says Taiwanese chip supplier behind Nvidia's tiny supercomputer to benefit in 2026
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

MediaTek , the Taiwanese semiconductor company collaborating with Nvidia on its small artificial intelligence supercomputer, is expected to see significant financial benefits from the partnership starting in 2026, according to Bernstein. The project, unveiled by Nvidia at the electrics show CES this week, involves MediaTek's contribution to the Grace Blackwell 10 (GB10) chip design, which powers Nvidia's Project DIGITS — a desktop supercomputer aimed at AI researchers and data scientists. 2454-TW 1Y line "We hence expect a more gradual design-in cycle and volume ramp, with more notable benefits to MediaTek likely in 2026," Bernstein analysts led by Mark Li said in a note to clients on Jan. 8. Despite the new product launch, Bernstein analysts did not raise their price target, and continued to project MediaTek's growth to accelerate significantly in 2026, forecasting a "20% increase in revenue and 30% in [earnings per share]." MediaTek's involvement in Nvidia's DIGITS project represents a significant step in the company's expansion beyond its traditional smartphone chip business, positioning it to capitalize on the growing demand for AI.

Persons: Bernstein, Grace Blackwell, Mark Li, MediaTek, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, NYSE Locations: U.S, Taiwan

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Costco, Amazon, Dell, Alphabet & more
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Barclays reiterates Apple as underweight Barclays said it's sticking with its underweight rating on Apple to start 2025. Goldman Sachs reiterates Amazon as buy The firm said it's standing by the stock ahead of earnings later this quarter. Bank of America reiterates Alphabet as buy The firm said the search giant remains best positioned for the long term. UBS reiterates Costco as buy UBS said Costco saw "meaningful acceleration" following its December sales report. "We are initiating coverage with an Overweight rating and a 12-month $30 price target based on 8.6x FY26E EV/Sales."

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Ferguson, Baird, Tesla, Goldman Sachs, Dell, DELL, Needham, CyberArk, Q, Cantor Fitzgerald, Cantor, it's Organizations: Street, Barclays, Apple, Biotechnology, Bank of America, Dell, Consumer Electronics, CY25, UBS, Costco, Nvidia, Consumer, JPMorgan, Exxon Mobil, Exxon, Chemicals, Goldman Locations: 2H25, Las Vegas

☆ 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry kept quiet, piled into China tech, and won big with a stock bet in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Michael Burry stayed quiet, bet big on Chinese tech giants, and saw one stock wager pay off in 2024. Michael Burry kept a low profile, plowed money into three Chinese tech giants, and saw a long-standing stock bet pay off in 2024. It went from owning 50,000 Alibaba shares worth $4.4 million to 200,000 shares worth $21.2 million. It raised its JD.com position from 125,000 shares worth $3.6 million to 500,000 worth $20 million. Starting from scratch, it also amassed 125,000 Baidu shares worth $13.2 million in the nine months to September.

Persons: Michael Burry, Burry, He's, Elon Musk's Tesla, Cassandra B.C, hasn't, They're, Patience Organizations: Baidu, GameStop, Elon, Apple, Nvidia, SpaceX, Management, Scion Locations: Wednesday's

Jane Brown watched on television Tuesday night as a large condominium complex in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles went up in flames. It was her 92-year-old mother’s home. And experts warn that the fires have put many residents, particularly those like Mrs. Kameny who have lost their homes, at risk of deep, long-lasting mental health ramifications. Center for Public Health and Disasters. Studies suggest that even those who do not lose homes can have anxiety, depression or psychological distress for years after a wildfire dies out.

Persons: Jane Brown, Brown, ” Iris Kameny, Brown’s, Kameny, ”, David P, Eisenman Organizations: Center for Public Health Locations: Palisades, Los Angeles, Chino , Calif

Dienst and CopenhagenThe bombs failed to go off because Jabbar used the wrong device to detonate the explosive, federal law enforcement officials have said. Three explosive experts interviewed by NBC News said they were baffled that Jabbar seemingly knew to use a little-known compound more powerful than TNT but not how to get it to detonate. By using RDX, experts say Jabbar was mimicking the tactics of terrorist groups operating in the Middle East, where it is far easier to obtain. Had Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber, used RDX, the attack would have been even more catastrophic, experts said. “You’d have multiple buildings blown down.”Building a bomb with RDX is also more challenging and more dangerous.

Persons: Din Jabbar, ”, Scott Sweetow, Sweetow, Jabbar, It’s, —, what’s, Anthony May, David Hyche, Timothy McVeigh, Hyche, “, they’re, ” Sweetow Organizations: Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, NBC News, TNT, Army, Islamic State, Houston, New York Post, ATF, FBI, U.S, Trade Center, Oklahoma City federal, Oklahoma City, ISIS Locations: New Orleans, Copenhagen, Afghanistan, U.S, Calera , Alabama, Texas, Houston, United States

☆ TikTok users want SCOTUS to think it’s more about dance videos than Chinese international intrigue
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Joan Biskupic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The content creators who’ve also sued similarly turn the lens to the estimated 170 million Americans who use TikTok and the primary content they view. The law forces TikTok to find a new owner or face a ban on January 19. Under the law, TikTok would be allowed to continue operating after January 19 only if it divests the platform from ByteDance. Referring to language in Roberts’ opinion, Ginsburg wrote, “The Government has offered persuasive evidence demonstrating that the Act is narrowly tailored to protect national security. 170 million Americans use TikTok on a regular basis to communicate, entertain themselves, and follow news and current events.

Persons: CNN — TikTok, Biden, TikTok, Noel Francisco, Donald Trump’s, who’ve, ”, Jeffrey Fisher, Francisco, “, Fisher, ’, ” Reagan, Obama, Douglas Ginsburg, Ronald Reagan, Ginsburg, Judge Neomi Rao, Clarence Thomas, Sri Srinivasan, Barack Obama, ” Srinivasan, —, Trump, Elizabeth Prelogar, Prelogar, Holder, John Roberts, Roberts, ’ ” Srinivasan, ByteDance . Fisher Organizations: CNN, Supreme, Trump, DC Circuit, Biden, Congress, TikTok, ByteDance Locations: Beijing, Washington, DC, China, Cayman, TikTok, America, People’s Republic of China, United States, ByteDance, PRC

☆ Artificial intelligence: 41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Olesya Dmitracova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Artificial intelligence is coming for your job: 41% of employers intend to downsize their workforce as AI automates certain tasks, a World Economic Forum survey showed Wednesday. But, unlike the previous, 2023 edition, this year’s report did not say that most technologies, including AI, were expected to be “a net positive” for job numbers. Writing in the wide-ranging report, Saadia Zahidi, the forum’s managing director, highlighted the role of generative AI in reshaping industries and tasks across all sectors. Conversely, AI skills are increasingly in demand. In recent years, some tech firms, including file storage service Dropbox and language-learning app Duolingo, have cited AI as a reason for making layoffs.

Persons: Saadia Zahidi, ”, “ Organizations: London CNN, Jobs Locations: Davos

Firestorms in Los Angeles have burned over 5,000 acres, destroying homes and killing two people. All was well in Los Angeles at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Related VideoFirefighters had not contained the blazes as of Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Related storiesDuring a 2 ½ hour period overnight, the Palisades Fire's size more than doubled, per the fire service's reports. ADWeather whiplash made abundant fire fuelThe remains of a home's staircase in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Persons: Firefighters, Ethan Swope, Daniel Swain, Swain, Eugene Garcia, Douglas Kelley, Jennifer Balch, Kelley Organizations: Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles Fire Department, AP, UCLA, National Weather Service, UK's, for, Science, University of Colorado Locations: Los Angeles, Southern California, California, Oakland, Palisades, Ethan Swope Southern California, Paradise , California

☆ Sniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

And how can people find out what to do — should they go to their primary care provider, urgent care or the hospital’s emergency department? Most healthy people who have mild symptoms like runny nose, congestion and fatigue do not need to seek medical care. CNN: How should people think about when they go to which setting — primary care provider versus urgent care versus the emergency department? If you have a primary care provider, start there if you or a loved one are feeling sick and aren't sure about the next steps. People who are especially vulnerable to severe illness should consider limiting their interactions with others.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, it’s, Natalia gdovskaia Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, George Washington University Locations: United States, Covid

☆ I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 2 years. Here are 10 of my must-buy groceries.
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Jennifer Barton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 2 years, and I buy a lot of staples at the store. Other essentials in the Mediterranean diet include foods high in healthy fats and protein. ADThe Mediterranean diet, which has been considered one of the healthiest ways to eat, emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes, and healthy fats. In the years I've followed the Mediterranean diet, I've cut out red and white meat (I still eat fish) and swapped the processed buys for fresh food. Olive oil is a staple in nearly every dishOlive oil can be used in everything from soups to baked dishes.

Persons: I've, Jennifer Barton Olive, Jennifer Barton I'm, dill, Jennifer Barton, Hugh Fearnley, Whittingstall, Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock, I'd, I'm, Barton Locations: Dairy, Olive, cilantro

☆ Meta fact-checkers called an emergency meeting. We got inside. Here's what happened.
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Pranav Dixit | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Meta plans to end US fact-checking partnerships in March, with payments to continue through August. Meta's global fact-checking support remains, including an IFCN Business Continuity Fund. ADHolan expressed disappointment during the conversation, describing Meta's fact-checking program as one that "positively influenced a whole ecosystem of fact-checking" and emphasized that the work was never about censorship. ADJesse Stiller, the managing editor of Check Your Fact, a Meta US fact-checking partner for five years, described the fallout. During the meeting, several fact-checkers voiced frustration not only with the program's termination but also with Zuckerberg's recent comments about fact-checkers.

Persons: Meta, Angie Holan, Joel Kaplan, Meta's, Severance, Holan, blindsided, Jesse Stiller, Stiller, Jency Jacob, Zuckerberg, Jacob, Justin Arenstein, Arenstein Organizations: Fund, Meta, Business, Republican Party, Bank, North Locations: India, Africa, African, East, North Africa

☆ Trump’s threats to Greenland, Canada and Panama explain everything about America First
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Trump’s musings about terminating the Panama Canal Treaty especially show the preoccupation of the new administration with the encroachment of foreign powers into the Western Hemisphere. It’s unlikely Trump will get what he wants with Canada, Panama or Greenland. “We gave the Panama Canal to Panama. An attempt to seize the Panama Canal would be regarded as geopolitical piracy. Some foreign policy experts fear American threats and pressure in Latin America may actually push nations closer to China.

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☆ Self-made millionaire's advice to couple expecting to earn 4x more in the next 2 years after struggling with salary gap
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-08 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Back in 2022, Nate and Serena were newly engaged and figuring out how to manage their finances as a couple. Serena was earning nearly double Nate's income, the couple told self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi on an episode of his podcast. Here's how they've been putting Sethi's earlier advice into practice and how they're preparing to see their income potentially quadruple. 'I wish Nate could treat me'When Nate and Serena first spoke with Sethi, things like picking up the check at a dinner caused major disagreements between them. Sethi pointed out that the feeling of being taken care of doesn't have to come from Nate paying for things.

Persons: Nate, Serena, Ramit Sethi, Sethi, Serena —, they're, they've

☆ Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll finds
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-07 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

That’s up from about one-third who mentioned the topic as a government priority in an AP-NORC poll conducted the previous year. About 7 in 10 Republicans say immigration or a U.S.-Mexico border wall should be a top focus, up from 45% just two years ago. There’s a range of economic issues Americans want addressed — about 3 in 10 referenced general economic issues, a similar share pointed to inflation, and roughly 1 in 10 mentioned either unemployment or taxes. About 8 in 10 Republicans want the government to prioritize economic issues, while about 7 in 10 Republicans say immigration or the border wall should be a top priority. In their responses to the poll, Republicans tended to mention “illegal immigration” and “a stronger border” as an important focus.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden, —, Biden Organizations: WASHINGTON, U.S, Associated Press, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, Republicans, White, Washington, Trump, Democrat, Republican, AP VoteCast, Social Security Locations: U.S, Mexico

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, has died. A polarizing figure in French politics, Le Pen’s inflammatory statements, including Holocaust denial, led to multiple convictions and strained his political alliances. National Front leader Marine Le Pen and her father Jean Marie Le Pen in Nice, France in 2012. Le Pen had 11 prior convictions, including for violence against a public official and antisemitic hate speech. French judicial authorities placed Le Pen under legal guardianship in February at the request of his family as his health declined, French media reported.

Persons: Jean, Marie Le Pen, Jordan Bardella, Le, Pen, Jean Marie Le Pen, Frederic Nebinger, Joan of Arc, Le Pen, shirk, ” Le Pen Organizations: National, Front, France French Locations: Nice, France, Breton, Indochina, Algeria

☆ RBC upgrades Carvana, says recent pullback creates a buying opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-07 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An attractive buying opportunity has emerged after a recent sell-off in Carvana , according to RBC. Analyst Brad Erickson also raised his price target to $280 from $270, implying upside of 48%. Carvana shares dropped nearly 22% in December and are already down 7% in January. CVNA 1Y mountain CVNA 1Y chart "After CVNA's remarkable turnaround last year, we see the controversial pullback as an opportunity … with the primary upside drivers being likely further volume momentum and more durable GPU than feared," Erickson wrote. Meanwhile, Carvana has made strides to pay down and refinance its debt, which over time will contribute to a stronger balance sheet, Erickson wrote.

Persons: Brad Erickson, Erickson, Carvana Organizations: RBC Locations: Carvana

☆ Mauro Morandi: Italy’s famous deserted island hermit dies at 85
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-07 | by ( Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Mauro Morandi was nicknamed Robinson Crusoe by the media after being identified as the sole resident of Budelli island, an old World War II shelter off the Italian island of Sardinia. He was evicted by Italian authorities in 2021 when the Italian state converted the island to a nature park. Starting overAfter his eviction, the state moved him to La Maddalena, an archipelago off Sardinia designated as a national park, where he lived in a one-bedroom apartment. “It’s never really over,” Morandi told CNN in 2021 after leaving his island paradise. “I’m happy and I have rediscovered the pleasure of living the good life and enjoying everyday comforts,” he told CNN.

Persons: Rome, Rome CNN —, Mauro Morandi, Robinson, Morandi, La Maddalena, “ It’s, ” Morandi, “, ” Organizations: Rome CNN, CNN Locations: Budelli, Sardinia, Polynesia, Sardinian, Sassari, Italian, Modena

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