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☆ The freebie phase of the 2024 campaign: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Among Black voters over 50, 89% said they back Harris, but for those under 50, that figure drops to 75%. Jim Pillen and about two dozen Republican legislators on behalf of the Trump campaign as part of an effort to change how Nebraska allocates its Electoral College votes. Jim Pillen and about two dozen Republican legislators on behalf of the Trump campaign as part of an effort to change how Nebraska allocates its Electoral College votes. Read more → 💻 Hacking fallout: Iranian hackers sent material they stole from Trump’s campaign to people associated with Biden’s campaign, according to the FBI. Read more →Iranian hackers sent material they stole from Trump’s campaign to people associated with Biden’s campaign, according to the FBI.

Persons: Jonathan Allen, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Mark Robinson, he’s, Trump, ransoming, Caroline Bruckner, ” Bruckner, Harris, She’s, “, ”, Charlie Dent, Read, Adam Edelman, Alexandra Marquez Mark Robinson, Robinson, Josh Stein, Kamala Harris ’, Stephanie Perry, Curtis Bunn, undecideds, Joe, Lin, Jim, teri, Ira Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, CNN, Trump, Social, Republican, NAZI, Democratic, Black, Howard University Initiative, Public, Biden Locations: Carolina, Washington, N.C, North Carolina, Black, Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, bou

"If he drops out of the race, it helps the state of North Carolina," added Jackson, who is running to be the state's next attorney general. Under state law, if Robinson were to end his campaign, the state executive committee of the North Carolina GOP would name his replacement. And in March, during a speech at the National Rifle Association conference, Trump called Robinson “Dr. And he got up and he’s doing fantastically well in North Carolina. And I think he’s going to be the next governor of North Carolina.”

Persons: Mark Robinson, Robinson, ”, ” Robinson, Josh Stein, Rep, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jeff Jackson, Jackson, Izzi Levy, Donald Trump, “, ” Stein, Stein, Trump, Robison, Mark’s, He’s, ” Trump, Dr, Martin Luther King Organizations: Republican, CNN, NAZI, Democratic, Capitol, ”, Democratic Governors Association, Republican Governors Association, Republican National Convention, North Carolina Board, North, GOP, NBC News, Quinnipiac University, Republicans, National Rifle Association Locations: North Carolina, Georgia, D, Africa, Asheboro , North Carolina

☆ Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ judge
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

That surpassed the record of Democratic former President Barack Obama, who had secured the confirmation of 11 openly LGBTQ judges during his eight years in office. Only in the last three decades have presidents nominated openly gay people to the federal bench. Circuit Judge Alison Nathan joined the bench as a trial judge in Manhattan following her nomination by Obama. Circuit Judges Beth Robinson of the 2nd Circuit and Nicole Berner of the 4th U.S. The bulk of openly LGBTQ nominees have come from Democratic presidents, though Republican former President Donald Trump appointed two openly gay judges.

Persons: Joe Biden, Mary Kay Costello, Biden, Barack Obama, Lena Zwarensteyn, ” Zwarensteyn, Costello, Saul Ewing, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer, Feld, Judge Vaughn Walker, George H.W, George H.W . Bush, Deborah Batts, Bill Clinton, Alison Nathan, Obama, Nathan, Beth Robinson, Nicole Berner, Donald Trump Organizations: Democratic, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Conference, Civil, Human, U.S . Air Force, Temple University, Attorney’s, Eastern, Former U.S, Republican, Gay, U.S, Circuit, Appeals, 2nd, NBC Locations: Philadelphia, Eastern District, San Francisco, George H.W ., Manhattan, New York City

☆ Lebanon reels from second day of explosions and Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Sean “Diddy” Combs remains jailed after his bond appeal was rejected, in part because of witness intimidation allegations. Israel declares a ‘’new phase’’ of war as Lebanon reels from a second day of deadly device explosions. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs loses second bail requestSean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail for a second time this week in his sex trafficking and racketeering case, leaving the rapper-turned-mogul to remain at a New York jail his legal team called "horrific" until the start of his trial. According to prosecutors, Combs allegedly called or texted Kalenna Harper, one of his protégées, 58 times in four days. More coverage of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case:Among the next questions Combs’ legal team could raise is whether he can be transferred to another facility.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Israel, Sean ‘ Diddy ’ Combs, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Kalenna Harper, protégée, Harper, Andrew Carter, Carter, He’s, “, pagers, Hassan Nasrallah, pagers —, Mike Johnson, hasn’t, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, Sen, Lindsey Graham, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, ”, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton, Jean Smart, Harvey Weinstein, Elon Musk’s, Jean Catuffe, Elon Musk, Musk, — David Ingram, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: U.S, District, Metropolitan Detention, MDC, Israel, Commonwealth Fund, Republicans, Teamsters, Howard University, Electoral, Reserve, NCAA, Elon, Tenet Media, NBC Locations: Lebanon, New York, Brooklyn, Japan, Iran, Gaza, Israel, Here’s, U.S, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Springfield, Ohio, “, Kentucky, Russian, Russia, Ukraine

☆ Largest port on U.S. East Coast, New York/New Jersey, begins prepping for what could be first union strike since 1977
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"A number of ocean carriers have announced their plans in terms of embargoing export cargo coming to the East Coast from the Midwest," said Rooney. Once the strike is over the Coast Guard would lead the charge in an orderly flow of vessels entering the port." "While the APAC region typically has more options to shift freight to the West Coast, over half of the automotive freight coming in today is heavily dependent on the East Coast. Port of New York/New Jersey has joined other ports that have publicly posted strike contingency plans. The vessels scheduled to come into the East Coast and Gulf ports have been traversing the ocean since early to mid-August.

Persons: Beth Rooney, Rooney, Jim Mancini, CH Robinson, Biden, Taft, Hartley, We've, Harold Daggett Organizations: CNBC, International Longshoreman's Association, ILA, Cruise, United States Maritime Alliance, Port Authority of New, Coast Guard, Maersk, Port, Bloomberg, Getty, Transportation, U.S ., Biden, Logistics Locations: of New York, New Jersey, North America, East, Gulf Coasts, Port Authority of New York, New York, East Coast, Maersk Atlanta, Newark, Newark , New Jersey, US, North, Europe, Oceania, Latin America, Asia, West Coast, Germany, Charleston, Savannah, U.S . West Coast, Port, Houston, Mobile , Alabama

"Ultimately shirking fiduciary responsibility to employees, consumers, and shareholders." Twenty civil rights organizations sent a letter Thursday to Fortune 1000 companies calling for them to recommit to diversity, equity and inclusion, after several major companies scaled back their efforts. She emphasized that LGBTQ+ consumers have $1.4 trillion of buying power, as reported by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. But a small, well-funded, and extreme group of right-wing activists is attempting to pressure companies into abandoning their DEI programs. Abandoning DEI will have long-term consequences on business success -- ultimately shirking fiduciary responsibility to employees, consumers, and shareholders.

Persons: Bill Ackman, Molson Coors, Harley Davidson, George Floyd, Forman, Kelley Robinson, CNBC's, Robinson, Brown, Lowe's, John Deere, Harley, Davidson, Edelman Organizations: National Action Network, Molson, Ford, Tractor Supply, Human Rights, HRC, Brown, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Molson Coors, . Tractor Supply, Companies, McKinsey & Company, Pew Locations: New York City, Rural, United States

☆ JPMorgan's junior bankers just gained an ally in their fight against overwork. Here's what we know about the longtime exec tapped to advocate for them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewLast week, JPMorgan Chase announced that it would be seeking to limit junior bankers' work hours to 80 per week to tackle concerns over unhealthy working conditions. "So a lot of investment bankers — they've been traveling all week. Jamie Dimon on Tuesday addressed Ryland McClendon's new job ScreenshotThe investment banker's daughterMcClendon grew up near Atlanta, Georgia with her parents and three siblings. AdvertisementIn a 2023 episode of JPMorgan's "Women on the Move" podcast, McClendon said her career path has been heavily influenced by her parents. AdvertisementIn the 2023 podcast, McClendon said she likes to use storytelling as a tool to educate because it can be more effective than numbers alone.

Persons: —, Ryland McClendon, Leo Lukenas, Lukenas, McClendon, Michael Nagle, Jamie Dimon, Dimon, aren't, — they've, It's, Ryland McClendon's, Raymond J, Pryor, Ryland, Marion Barry, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, we've, what's Organizations: Service, JPMorgan Chase, CNBC, JPMorgan, Business, of America, Getty, Bank of America, Georgetown University, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Washington D.C, Duke, econ, Wall Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, Atlanta, Washington, Florida

☆ Mark Robinson, NC GOP nominee for governor, called himself a ‘black NAZI!,’ supported slavery in past comments made on porn forum
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Andrew Kaczynski | Em Steck | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN is reporting only a small portion of Robinson’s comments on the website given their graphic nature. Many of Robinson’s comments on Nude Africa stand in contrast to his public stances on issues such as abortion and transgender rights. I sat there for about an hour and watched as several girls came in and showered,” Robinson wrote on Nude Africa. Writing in a forum discussing Black Republicans in October 2010, Robinson stated unprovoked: “I’m a black NAZI!”That same month, Robinson wrote in another post that he supported the return of slavery. Robinson’s comments on Nude Africa often frequently contained derogatory and racial slurs directed at Black, Jewish and Muslim people.

Persons: — Mark Robinson, ”, Robinson, He’s, ” Robinson, “ We’re, “ peeping, “, peeping, “ I’m, Josh Stein, Martin Luther King Jr, King, Barack Obama, Martin Lucifer Koon, Donald Trump, Stein, minisoldr, robinson ”, minisoldr “ Mark, ” Minisoldr, Yolanda Hill, Minisoldr, Mark Robinson’s, Disqus, Robinson’s, Greensboro , North Carolina – Robinson’s, Robinson Robinson, Mark Robinson, dunder, Nazi Germany Adolf Hitler, “ I’d, Martin Luther King, hebe ”, Norman Lear Organizations: CNN, Republican, Publicly, Africa, NC, Assembly, North Carolina Republican Party, Stein, Army, Black College and University, North Carolina, T State University, Disqus, Greensboro , North Carolina –, Twitter, Facebook, Black Republicans Locations: North Carolina, Parkland, North, Washington ,, Greensboro , North Carolina, Greensboro, NAZI, Nazi Germany, Washington

Amelia is the latest generative AI tool that Amazon has brought to market in the past year as it seeks to capitalize on the hype sparked by OpenAI's ChatGPT. The company has introduced an AI-powered shopping assistant named Rufus, a chatbot for businesses dubbed Q and Bedrock, a generative AI service for cloud customers. More than 400,000 of Amazon's millions of third-party sellers have used its AI listing tool, up from 200,000 in June, he said. With Amelia, Amazon is counting on generative AI to help with a key issue for third-party merchants — account troubleshooting. Amazon said the tool uses retrieval-augmented generation, or RAG, a popular AI industry framework that combines generative AI with long-established methods of information retrieval.

Persons: Nathan Stirk, Amelia, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Rufus, Anthropic, Andy Jassy, Jassy, Thos Robinson, it's, Dharmesh Mehta, Mehta Organizations: Getty, Central, CNBC, New York Times, Google, Microsoft, Merchants Locations: New York City, Seattle .

☆ From Oprah livestream to house parties, Black women marshal unprecedented outreach for Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Fredreka Schouten | Rene Marsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“There is a real clear understanding that this election is a monumental election,” Win With Black Women founder Jotaka Eaddy told CNN. Juliana Yamada/APGroups led by Black women also are launching new political ventures to aid Harris. And she was among the Black women who publicly urged Biden to remain in the race, following his poor June 27 debate performance. Black female organizers in the state also are extending their reach far beyond other Black women. “At the end of the day, what you’re not going to do is blame Black women for not doing their job,” she said.

Persons: DeJuana Thompson, Kamala Harris, “, ”, Thompson, Harris, Oprah Winfrey, Joe Biden, Jotaka Eaddy, Juliana Yamada, Black, Jack, Jill of America, Daria Dawson, “ There’s, ” Hillary Holley, Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s, Holley, –, ” Holley, We’ve, Andrew Harnik, Biden, Obama, Melanie Campbell, Campbell, ” Campbell, Steve Phillips, Harris ’, Win, Kamala, Winfrey, Anna Moneymaker, Donald Trump, Doug Jones, Barack Obama, Janice Robinson, Robinson, Nervahna, Hillary Clinton, Mary Starkey, Clinton, you’re, we’re Organizations: CNN, Democratic, America, YouTube, Win, Women, ”, Black Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha, AP, Howard University, sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, National Council of Negro Women, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Democratic National Convention, Biden, White, Black College and Universities, Red Wine, North Locations: Chicago, Birmingham , Alabama, Pleasanton , California, American, Georgia, Atlanta, Arizona , Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Charlotte , North Carolina, Carolina, Alabama, Black, Charlotte, Delaware

☆ North Carolina GOP governor nominee Mark Robinson denies making racist and sexually graphic posts on porn forum
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

North Carolina Lt. Gov. North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson called himself a "black NAZI" and said "slavery is not bad" in years-old comments on an online pornographic forum, CNN reported Thursday. The Trump campaign denied it was pushing Robinson to withdraw. Robinson in Thursday's video signaled he would not leave the race in North Carolina, where the first absentee ballots are set to be sent out Friday. Recent polls on the race for North Carolina's top job show Stein leading Robinson, at times by wide margins.

Persons: Mark Robinson, Robinson, Donald Trump, Michael Lonergan, Josh Stein, Trump, Brian Hughes, Stein Organizations: Gov, Republican National Convention, Milwaukee , Wisconsin . North Carolina Republican, CNN, CNBC, Republican, Democratic, Carolina Journal, NBC, North, Republicans, GOP Locations: Carolina, Milwaukee , Wisconsin . North, North Carolina

☆ Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Tuesday that their bipartisan legislation had passed the House of Representatives and would be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. The bill to honor King, the tennis Hall of Famer and activist, had already passed unanimously in the Senate. The medal, awarded by Congress for distinguished achievements and contributions to society, has previously been given to athletes including baseball players Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente, and golfers Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson and Arnold Palmer. King had already been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Billie Jean King, Brian Fitzpatrick, Mikie Sherrill, Joe Biden, King, Sherrill, King’s, Bobby Riggs, ”, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Fitzpatrick Organizations: of Famer, Republican, NBC Locations: Pennsylvania, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, “

☆ Fed interest rate cut expected and global trail behind Hezbollah pager explosions: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Fed expected to cut key interest rateChair of the U.S. Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks at the U.S. Capitol in July. Bonnie Cash / Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate for the first time since the onset of the Covid pandemic in 2020. But mixed signals from the economy have some Wall Street traders predicting it’s more likely that there will be a 0.5% cut. It’s for Prime members only, so you’ll have to sign up in time if you want to shop. And did you know that in addition to free shipping, members also get benefits like Prime Video and Grubhub+.

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☆ Secret Service chief says agency needs change and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Secret Service chief makes remarkable admission after apparent threat to Trump’s lifeThe U.S. Secret Service needs a "paradigm shift," the agency's acting director said a day after an apparent attempt on Donald Trump's life, the second in two months. Now, Congress is considering boosting Secret Service funding. Read more about what lawmakers had to say about Secret Service funding. The Secret Service has dramatically increased Trump’s security since the July 13 shooting, including more people and more technology. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New YorkSean "Diddy" Combs.

Persons: Donald Trump, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Donald Trump's, Ronald Rowe, Ryan Wesley Routh, Routh, Trump, “, Rowe, Read, Sen, JD Vance, Elon Musk, ”, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Sean ‘ Diddy ’ Combs, New York Sean, Diddy, Combs, Angela Weiss, Damian Williams, Marc Agnifilo, Andy Jassy, Jassy, Jeff Bezos, Harris, Sandy Hook, Sandy, Melissa Chan, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: Secret Service, Trump, Service, U.S, Getty, National Hurricane Center, Carolina, National Weather Service, National Association of Black Journalists, Elementary, NBC, Adidas, Target Locations: East, Carolina, U.S, Florida, Routh’s, Iran, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware , New Jersey, Southport, Michigan, Wisconsin

☆ He was a theater and English major in the UK. Now, he's one of Singapore's 4 masters of wine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

One of the country's four masters of wine, Hemming oversees wine programs across Asia for 67 Pall Mall, a private club for wine lovers. Reflecting on his unlikely journey from aspiring actor to wine connoisseur, he shared how he transitioned from managing a wine shop to mastering the complex world of fine wine. As an English literature and theater major in the UK, Hemming initially believed the stage was his calling. But after graduating in 2001, he applied for a job at a wine shop in London. "To even register, you must have a reference from your employer saying that you are working in a wine role," Hemming said, along with a recommendation from another master of wine.

Persons: —, Richard Hemming, Shakespeare, Hemming, " Hemming, Jancis Robinson, Grant Ashton Organizations: Service, Business, Spirit Education Trust, Financial Times, North, Masters of, Pall Mall London Locations: Asia, London, Notting, Australia, Europe, Singapore, Pall, Hong Kong

Donald Trump allies are worried that the former president’s ties to right-wing activist Laura Loomer could cost him votes in key battleground states. Laura Loomer cannot stay. During the Trump administration, she was banned from some social media platforms for anti-Muslim posts. This does not represent President Trump. The comments were based on a conspiracy theory that originated online and spread throughout far-right circles, including on Loomer’s own social media account.

Persons: Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, Kamala Harris, Harris, “, Trump, hasn’t, ”, Trump’s, Greene, Marjorie Taylor Greene —, MAGA, Herschel Walker, Brian Kemp, Walker, Democratic Sen, Raphael Warnock, Warnock, Roy Cooper, Mark Robinson, won’t, ” Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Laura, Laura — she’s, ” Loomer, Loomer, —, there’s, influencer, Sen, Lindsey Graham of, Graham Organizations: NBC News, American Hindu Coalition, “, Trump, Republican Gov, Democratic, Democratic Gov, Republican, Gov, Georgia Republican, Radical Left Marxists, NBC, Greene of Georgia Locations: United States, Georgia, North Carolina, America, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, Loomer, Greene of, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Philadelphia, Ohio

☆ Scenic fall drives in the US: 6 byways for your autumn foliage fix
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Ozark Run Scenic Byway, MissouriMissouri travel experts say Elephant Rocks State Park is a special stop during any scenic drive on the Ozark Run Scenic Byway. Lake Champlain Byway, VermontLoad up the bicycles for your Lake Champlain Byway drive in Vermont. KRose/Courtesy Local Motion/Lake Champlain Byway CouncilLittle Vermont is a big deal in New England and beyond when it comes to scenic fall drives. It “provides beautiful views of America’s sixth-largest lake, Lake Champlain, as well as of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondack Mountains,” said Dan Albrecht, chair of Lake Champlain Byway Council, in an email. Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway, CaliforniaTourists flocking to view aspens, cottonwoods and maple trees along Bishop Creek Canyon near Bishop, California, which is along the Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway.

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Crews battling three major California fires could get some relief from record heat and help from the weather as a cooldown preceded minor containment for the blazes. Hot, flame-fanning winds from the desert are dissipating, and the cooler temps may help firefighters give the blaze their best. Firefighters cut and extinguish a fire in a tree as the Bridge Fire burns in the Big Pines hills near Wrightwood, Calif., on Thursday. He also said mutual aid from Washington, Utah, and North Dakota, including firefighters, were sent to Southern California. The weather outlook should give firefighters the weekend and beyond to battle the three fires without unforgiving temperatures.

Persons: Crews, Craig Covey, ” Covey, Etienne Laurent, Anthony Marrone, Kristian Litz, Litz, Jeremy Pierce, Pierce, Justin Wayne Halstenberg, San Bernardino, Fabian Herrera, Gavin Newsom Organizations: California Department of Forestry, Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County Sheriff's Department . Authorities, AFP, Getty, Angeles County Fire, The California Department of Forestry, Fire Protection, Firefighters, National Guard, National Weather Service Locations: California, Trabuco, Los Angeles, Rancho Santa, Orange, Riverside County, San Bernardino, San Gabriel, Nowhere, Big Pines, Wrightwood, Calif, Angeles, Mount Baldy, Big, San Bernardino County, Highland, San, Washington , Utah, North Dakota, Southern California, San Diego, Los Angeles County

☆ Far-right origins of false pet-eating claims and Boeing workers to strike: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

How a fringe claim about immigrants eating pets made it to the mainstream. Boeing workers are set to strike. How a fringe claim about immigrants ‘eating the pets’ made its way to the debate stageIt started as a fringe obsession. “In Springfield they’re eating dogs,” Trump said, referring to an Ohio city dealing with an influx of Haitian immigrants. More 2024 election coverage:Boeing workers set to strike after rejecting contractMore than 30,000 Boeing workers are set to strike today, halting production on most of the company’s aircraft, after staff overwhelmingly rejected a new labor contract.

Persons: ’, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, ” Trump, Read, Trump’s, Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, “, ”, It’s, Justin Wayne Halstenberg, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus, Halstenberg, Jason Anderson, Trump, Newsmax, Tua Tagovailoa, Edward Caban, Søren Rysgaard, — Evan Bush, there’s, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: Boeing, “, Facebook, Trump, International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers, San Bernardino County Sheriff, Cal Fire, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, New York, New York City Police, Idaho Supreme, University of Idaho, Ivy League, Danish Army, seismologists, NBC Locations: Springfield , Ohio, Springfield, Ohio, Nazi, Seattle, Oregon, California, San Bernardino County, Southern California, Georgia, New York City, Idaho, Greenland

☆ New US men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino outlines his vision ahead of the next World Cup: ‘We need to think big’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Glen Levy | Don Riddell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York City CNN —New US men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday that his aim is nothing short of competing with – and beating – the best teams in the world. Finally, the 52-year-old Argentine was announced this past Tuesday, just minutes before the men’s national team labored to an uninspiring 1-1 draw in a friendly match against New Zealand in Cincinnati. Pochettino’s new charges have now failed to win their past four matches, a fact surely not lost on a head coach universally known as Poch, even if he wasn’t watching from inside the stadium. The recent hiring of U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes was a coup for the USWNT, as the Blues legend won no fewer than 16 trophies in her 12-year stint with the Chelsea’s women’s team. But does the new hire read anything into being unveiled on Friday 13th, a date many people are superstitious about?

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, –, Germain, Gregg Berhalter, Christian Pulisic, “, Pulisic, Sport’s Don Riddell, Pochettino, ‘, ” Pochettino, ”, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, Timothy Weah, Giovanni Reyna, Folarin, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Mbappé, Emma Hayes, Hayes Organizations: York, York City CNN —, men’s, –, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint, CNN Sport, Copa America, New Zealand, CNN, Argentine, Mexico, women’s, South, Espanyol, Spain’s, Spain’s La Liga, English Premier League, Southampton, UEFA Champions League, Spurs, Liverpool, Ligue, Premier League, Pochettino, U.S, Women’s, Team, Blues Locations: York City, USA, Argentine, Cincinnati, New York, Austin, Panama, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, Japan, United States, Europe, Spain’s La, Chelsea, Paris

☆ Sam Altman is on the charm offensive for AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

For the past year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been trying to convince the world that he can be trusted to lead the people to the next frontier of artificial intelligence. In it, she speaks to key figures of the tech industry, including Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, about the impacts of AI. AdvertisementThroughout the interview, Altman could be seen listening intently to Winfrey's simple but direct line of questioning. One of the points Winfrey pressed Altman on was that of public trust. Winfrey also asked Altman how he feels about being billed "the most powerful and perhaps most dangerous man on the planet."

Persons: Sam Altman, Oprah Winfrey, Altman, Bill Gates, Winfrey, Christopher, Marilynne Robinson, coy, it's, I'm, OpenAI Organizations: Service, Business, ABC, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Apple, Nvidia Locations: ChatGPT

☆ Billionaire undertakes first civilian spacewalk and big moments from the VMAs: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Some Donald Trump allies expressed concern over his debate performance. And Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan win big at the MTV VMAs. SpaceX / PolarisFour private citizens orbiting Earth in a SpaceX capsule are attempting to make history by completing the world’s first all-civilian spacewalk. During the outing, Isaacman and Gillis are expected to exit the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on a tether. Trump’s conspiracy-laced debate performance prompts concernsFormer President Donald Trump declared Tuesday’s debate against Vice President Kamala Harris a win, but not all his allies see it that way.

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Now, the Harris campaign says it’s seeing an unprecedented rush of volunteers in the state, especially young adults. “It’s certainly going to help the Harris campaign,” Dinan said, though he added just how much Swift moves the needle is an open question. “We care about the issues that every other person on the ballot is looking at.”Health care has been a huge issue for the Harris campaign, particularly in North Carolina. One of every 5 North Carolina residents is Black, and there is a growing number of Latino voters. “Republican leadership in North Carolina is tested and has proven to have a superior ground game,” he said.

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☆ DEI rollbacks are short-sighted and wrong for businesses: Human Rights Campaign President Robinson
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDEI rollbacks are short-sighted and wrong for businesses: Human Rights Campaign President RobinsonKelley Robinson, Human Rights Campaign president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the DEI policy rollbacks, what's happening at the companies that are deciding to walk back their DEI policies, and much more.

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☆ In purple North Carolina, Democrats hope to defeat a MAGA candidate for governor even as the presidential race remains close
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Arit John | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

CNN —Four years ago, North Carolina voters handed Democrats one of the party’s toughest losses and one of its most consequential wins. The race to succeed the term-limited Cooper, however, seems to be leaning toward the Democratic nominee, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein. But North Carolina is still a purple state with a history of elections decided by razor-thin margins. Mike Stewart/APA ticket-splitting stateHistorically, North Carolina voters have favored ticket-splitting. “There’s no connection between the gubernatorial ticket and presidential ticket,” said North Carolina Republican strategist Paul Shumaker.

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