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☆ Secret audio, overturned convictions and a jail death: The legal saga of an art dealer’s murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Tim Stelloh | David Ketterling | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

But nearly 16 years after Lambert’s murder, the case remains unfinished. (Niroula was fatally assaulted in jail while awaiting a new trial; two defendants previously pleaded guilty, and their convictions weren’t overturned.) Then, he and Niroula began developing a plot to defraud and murder Lambert, the prosecutor said. Four of them, including Niroula and Garcia, were charged with murder, conspiracy, grand theft and other crimes, court records show. Less than a month later, a judge overturned the four murder convictions and set the cases for retrial.

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In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that high-risk adults get a second updated Covid vaccine to bolster their protection against the virus. No other vaccines are given at such a high frequency, but experts say there’s no reason to believe that the vaccines — and in particular, the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna — aren’t effective. Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines were the first to use mRNA technology to induce immunity to a virus, an approach that proved critical in the early days of the pandemic because mRNA vaccines can be developed much faster than traditional vaccines. Despite the CDC recommending an additional shot, there’s no evidence that the mRNA vaccines aren’t working as expected, said Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunology at the Yale School of Medicine. In a perfect world, the Covid vaccines would be able to be updated much faster to match the strains in circulation.

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As Americans across the country voted early in record numbers ahead of Tuesday's election, it has become clear that they are motivated, arguably like never before. But it was my daughter's vote I placed inside the envelope," wrote David Frum on X (formerly known as Twitter) last week. She told NBC News that she had voted Democrat for many years before switching parties during the pandemic and will vote for Trump this year. Other issues she said are motivating her decision to vote for her daughter’s future are inflation and the price of groceries as well as her stance against mandatory vaccination policies during the Covid pandemic. “I chose freedom, decency and democracy — along with a bright, just and prosperous future for my five children and future grandchildren,” he wrote.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, David Frum, Frum's, Miranda, Frum, George W, Bush, Miranda “, ”, can’t, David Frum Audra Worlow, ” “, ” Worlow, Worlow, “ It’s, Cheryl Mooney, Mooney, “, Mark Lyon, Jon Cooper, Harris, Tim Walz, Cooper Organizations: Twitter, Atlantic, NBC News, Trump, Democratic, Minnesota Gov Locations: Broadview Heights , Ohio, Hendersonville , Tennessee, Republican, Port Jefferson, Long, New York, ” Lyon, Suffolk County

And the next president — Donald Trump or Kamala Harris — along with the new Congress will set the agenda. Here are four big things the 119th Congress will have to tackle. Trump tax cuts worth trillions of dollars are expiring after 2025Major portions of Trump’s 2017 tax law totaling $3.3 trillion will expire at the end of 2025. Former President Trump has said he wants to fully extend the expiring tax breaks across all income levels and pursue deeper tax cuts. If it lapses, many Americans would see spikes in their insurance premiums, which may put pressure on Congress to act.

Persons: — Donald Trump, Kamala Harris —, Trump, Harris, Barack Obama, There'll Organizations: WASHINGTON, Trump, Republicans, Democratic, Affordable, Congressional, Office, Treasury Department, U.S, Republican Locations: California, New York

Clad in dress clothes, the man identified himself as a private investigator and said he was conducting a criminal investigation into election fraud. “You’re not going to come in here, grill me like this and I’m not going to find out what’s going on.”Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Bridget Bennett / Reuters fileShe soon learned that the deputy and the private investigator had visited other township offices as part of an effort to find evidence of election fraud. And the man responsible for it was the top lawman in the area — Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Leaf fashions himself as a “constitutional sheriff.” Sheriffs like him see themselves as holding supreme authority in their counties, exceeding that of state and federal law enforcement officials.

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☆ U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that’s overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The State Department told the AP that it was “aware of reports that this dual U.S.-Iranian citizen has been arrested in Iran” when asked about Valizadeh. “We are working with our Swiss partners who serve as the protecting power for the United States in Iran to gather more information about this case,” the State Department said. The Voice of America, another U.S. government-funded media outlet overseen by the Agency for Global Media, first reported the State Department was acknowledging Valizadeh’s detention in Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian state television aired footage Sunday of different cities across the country marking the anniversary of the embassy takeover.

Persons: Reza Valizadeh, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Valizadeh, Radio Farda, Iran ”, Hossein, Khamenei, ”, America, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hassan Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar Organizations: Associated Press, U.S . State Department, American Embassy, Iran’s, Radio Farda, Radio Free, Liberty, U.S . Agency for Global Media, Radio, Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, Human Rights, News Agency, The State Department, State Department, United Nations, America, Agency for Global Media, Embassy, Guard, U.S Locations: Iranian, American, Iran, Tehran, Israel, U.S, Radio Free Europe, United States, South Korea, Valizadeh, Lebanese

water systems to remove fluoride from public water." Kennedy cited linked fluoride to various illnesses, despite major medical associations supporting water fluoridation, which they say is safe and a benefit to public health. Similarly, the American Dental Association says on its website that water fluoridation is "safe and effective." Water fluoridation is not ubiquitous, and the CDC does not mandate fluoridation programs. Some cities have worked to end public water fluoridation programs as groups argue that it should be up to them to decide whether they want fluoride in public water supplies.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump, Kennedy, , Michael Connett, ” Trump, “, Danielle Alvarez, Alvarez Organizations: U.S, Democratic, Trump, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control, Dental Health, CDC Locations: Kennedy, Arizona, U.S

☆ The Rise of GodGPT: Religions Are Using Bots for Spiritual Formation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( John Brandon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"Dealing with social anxiety can be challenging, but there are several approaches that might help," the bot responded. "Cathy represents our innovative approach to leveraging technology in support of spiritual exploration," says Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, the founding director of TryTank and an Episcopal priest. But they've designed it to help spiritual seekers talk about subjects they feel "vulnerable or defensive" about. John Brandon is a journalist who has published over 15,000 articles on social media, technology, leadership, mentoring, and many other topics.

Persons: Cathy, It's, Lorenzo Lebrija, Lebrija, Andrew Doyle, Jesus, Chatbot Eli, Gita GPT, Father Justin, they've, Elon Musk, Joshua K, Smith, I'm Cathy, Sam Altman, Thomas Telving, Richard Zhang, I've, —, Rev, Doyle, Telving, John Brandon Organizations: TryTank Research, Episcopal, Episcopal Church, of, Gatorade, Google Locations: of Texas

☆ U.S. flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan in reaction to the North’s missile test
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The United States flew a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday in response to North Korea's recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the U.S. mainland, South Korea's military said. North Korea on Thursday tested the newly developed Hwasong-19 ICBM, which flew higher and stayed in the air longer than any other missile it has fired. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called it "an appropriate military action" to cope with external security threats posed by its rivals. The trilateral aerial training was the second by South Korea, the U.S. and Japan this year, the statement said. North Korea typically responds angrily to such U.S. actions, calling them part of a U.S.-led plot to invade the North and performing additional weapons tests.

Persons: Kim Jong Organizations: United States, U.S ., South Korean, Korea's, Chiefs, Staff, Korean Locations: Korea, Japan, U.S, South, North Korea, Japanese, South Korea

☆ How news outlets are bracing for an election night cliffhanger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

As polls show a dead heat between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in the final days of the race, news outlets are preparing an anxious nation for the likelihood that election night will stretch into an election week. Most major media outlets around the country rely on a handful of organizations to crunch the numbers and make race calls. “We’re also going to be really transparent about why we may not be able to call a race,” Pace said. In 2020, Joe Biden was not declared the winner of the presidential election until Saturday, several days after election night. While Biden went on to carry the state by roughly 10,000 votes, the network came under assault from Trump and his allies, who blasted the right-wing network’s election night projection.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Julie Pace, ” Pace, Elon Musk, “ We’re, “, Pace, Joe Biden, Trump, ”, David Chalian, ” Chalian, Chalian, Biden, Arnon Mishkin, Axios, ” Mishkin, Scott Tranter, Tranter, ” Tranter, there’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Associated Press, AP, “, CNN, Trump, Capitol, ” CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Edison Research, Fox News, Scripps Locations: New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, South Florida, Washington ,

☆ Washington DC is full of obsolete government buildings. See how one is being transformed into hundreds of luxury apartments.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Cotton Annex, a landmarked federal building, is one of the latest to be transformed. The Cotton Annex building, built in 1937 just half a mile from the Washington Monument, is one of them. The US government has an independent agency, the Public Buildings Reform Board, that sells valuable but underutilized buildings, like the Cotton Annex. It also reinvented some features of the original building for a modern audience: The building's residents-only speakeasy features the original skylight once used to inspect cotton. Read on to see how the Cotton Annex was built and how it's being transformed.

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☆ Rise of Middle-Class Shoplifters: Americans Are Stealing From Stores
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

And before you ask, no, he doesn't feel bad about it, especially when he pilfers from Whole Foods. AdvertisementBut there's also a lot we don't know about retail theft. "No, I don't feel bad about stealing from Jeff Bezos," one 20-something occasional shoplifter in Washington, DC, told me. "It doesn't feel like a world in which I can really get by and build a life very easily anymore, " he said. Advertisement"If most of this is happening in Walgreens and Walmart and places like that, I don't know, is it a problem?"

Persons: Carson's, he's, Carson, He's, shoplifts, Jeff Bezos, there's, it's, Joshua Jacobson, California who's, —, that's, Ernesto Lopez, they've, Jeff Prusan, Joe Schmoes, they're, Keith, shoplifter, That's, Donovan, Donovan's, snagging, she's, Jacobson, Jeff Bezos isn't, David Johnston, we're, hasn't, Emily Stewart Organizations: Walmart, Foods, Amazon, National Association of, Criminal, Atlantic, Depot, Target, Guardian, National Retail Federation, Business Locations: New York, California, Washington ,, Atlanta, Texas, Illinois, Walgreens

☆ After their son came out as gay, these conservative Christian parents went into a closet of their own
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( John Blake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +37 min

But that’s not what happened to Greg Jr. That’s what happened to his parents, Greg Sr. and Lynn McDonald. One of them is a portrait of their son, Greg Jr., around the time his parents confronted him about his secret. An undated family photo shows Greg Jr., Greg Sr., Lynn and Connie McDonald. Courtesy Greg Sr. and Lynn McDonaldEven so, Greg Jr. learned to be quiet and blend in. They didn’t know how to answer this question: Can you still love God, the Bible and your gay son?

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☆ Israel has long wanted to dismantle the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency. The consequences could be disastrous for all
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Mick Krever | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Nor, he said, was he motivated by the claim that UNRWA perpetuates Palestinian refugee status. AFP/Getty ImagesThe entrance to Aida Refugee Camp, near Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. “If they shut down UNRWA, that means there is no Palestinian refugee cause. Dawoud Abo Alkas/Anadolu/Getty ImagesAn UNRWA school in al-Am'ari Refugee Camp, in Ramallah, in the West Bank. Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after an Israeli raid in September.

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☆ How to talk like a banker
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

A manager might leave a comment on a page telling the junior banker to "kill this," which just means delete it. A manager might also instruct the junior banker to "take another stab" at it, which means doing the presentation over again and sending it back by email. In stock market talk, "trading with the Street" usually means someone is trading along the lines of majority opinion. It's so much a part of the culture that the term is also used by higher-ups to describe their junior bankers professionally. Each time a banker makes changes to client materials pre-meeting — like a deck — it's standard practice for every round of edits or changes to be saved as a new file.

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☆ 10 House races to watch on election night (and beyond)
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Terence Burlij | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

With so much at stake, CNN has identified 10 races to watch on Tuesday – grouped into buckets that nod to broader themes across the House landscape. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger decided against seeking a fourth term, instead launching a campaign for governor in 2025. Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has crafted a moderate profile by challenging his party on issues ranging from spending to immigration. This year she faces a challenge from GOP state Rep. Gabe Evans, a fellow Mexican American and a former Army helicopter pilot and police officer. GOP Rep. Zach Nunn, an Air Force officer, was first elected in 2022 – defeating Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne by about 2,000 votes.

Persons: CNN —, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Eugene Vindman, Derrick Anderson, Abigail Spanberger, Biden, Vindman, Anderson, Trump’s, Alexander –, Volodymyr Zelensky, Jen Kiggans, Missy Cotter Smasal, Don Bacon, Tony Vargas, –, Joe Biden, Brad Ashford, Bacon, Vargas, Harris, Jared Golden, Austin Theriault, Golden, Theriault, Elissa Slotkin’s, Curtis Hertel, Tom Barrett –, Barrett, Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan’s, Dan Kildee, Yadira Caraveo, Gabe Evans, Hyoung Chang, Yadira, Evans, Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson, Stelson, Josh Shapiro, Perry, Marc Molinaro, Josh Riley, Sen, Al Franken, Trump, Michelle Steel, Derek Tran, Don Davis, Davis, Laurie Buckhout, Zach Nunn, Cindy Axne, Lanon Baccam, CNN’s David Wright, Matt Holt, Molly English, Renée Rigdon, Andrew Menezes Organizations: CNN, Congress, Republicans, GOP, Louisiana Republican, New York Democrat, White, Republican, Democratic, Labor, Army, National Security Council, NSC, Biden, Nebraska Rep, GOP Rep, Air Force, Democrats, Electoral College, Harris, Capitol, Trump, Marine Corps, Trump voters, NASCAR, Democrats outpacing Republicans, Republican Democratic Rep, Army helicopter, Slotkin, Hertel, CIA, Central Michigan, Colorado Rep, Denver Post, crosscurrents, Colorado, Latina, Caucus, – Trump, MAGA, Empire, Democrats outspending Republicans, District :, US Army, North, North Carolina –, an Air Force, Iowa’s, Dallas County, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Louisiana, Virginia’s, Washington, Virginia, District, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Maine’s, Canada, Lewiston –, AdImpact, Michigan’s, Michigan, Lansing, Central, Denver, exurbs, Mexican, Aurora, Central Pennsylvania, New York, Empire, Hudson, It’s, California’s, District : California, California, Orange, Los Angeles, Korean, North Carolina’s, North Carolina, Alabama, Iowa’s, Des Moines, Laos

☆ A retiree says $1,620 monthly Social Security isn't enough to live on, but she's worried about draining her savings too early
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Many Americans face retirement woes, lacking adequate savings and relying on Social Security. McCoy said she began receiving monthly Social Security Disability checks about 10 years ago, which are currently $1,620. Despite their best savings efforts, McCoy said medical bills and a high cost of living depleted her household finances. "But to live on Social Security — which is coming very quickly for both of us — is scary." A fifth of US adults over 50 reported having no retirement savings, and Social Security often isn't enough to cover the full cost of essentials.

Persons: Elizabeth McCoy, —, McCoy, She's, Elizabeth McCoy McCoy, Gen Zers, she's, you've Organizations: Social Security, Service, Social Locations: Indiana

☆ I solo parent triplets and had no choice but to teach them independence. At 3, they know how to load the washing machine and set the table.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Marylou Costa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Megan Smyth, a 35-year-old mom, has been a single mom to triplets for 18 months. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Megan Smyth, mom to 3-year-old triplets. Eighteen months ago, I became the sole parent of three identical triplet toddlers — something I never thought I would say. They know to put their dirty clothes in the washing basket and washing machine. Nothing can ever prepare you for having triplets or for being the sole parent of them.

Persons: Megan Smyth, —, it's, I've, They'll, It's Organizations: Service, Facebook

☆ Harris makes surprise appearance on SNL and gives advice to fictional self played by Maya Rudolph
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Samantha Waldenberg | Kaanita Iyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” making a surprise stop during the show’s last episode before Election Day to give her fictional self some advice ahead of the presidential election. You can open doors,” the vice president said through a set piece designed to look like a mirror. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris appears with actress Maya Rudolph during the cold open of "Saturday Night Live" on November 2, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty ImagesNumerous cast members and actors appeared before the vice president made her surprise stop, including Samberg; Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Gov. He appeared in a sketch of a fake show called “What’s the Name?” During the segment, Kaine appeared and asked the contestants to identify him.

Persons: Kamala Harris, “, ” Harris, Maya Rudolph, Kaitlan Collins, Andy Samberg, Doug Emhoff, Rudolph, who’s, ” Rudolph –, Harris, ”, Kamala, I’m, ” Rudolph, Charly Triballeau, Jim Gaffigan, Tim Walz, Dana Carvey, Joe Biden, Alex Cooper, Charlemagne Tha, Donald Trump, John Mulaney, Chappell Roan, Trump, Virginia Sen, Tim Kaine, Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s, ” Kaine, It’s, —, Clinton, Barack Obama Organizations: CNN, SNL, Trump, Democratic, Getty, Minnesota Gov, “ SNL, NBC, Trump — Locations: Philadelphia, South, Bay, AFP, Minnesota

☆ Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Apart from making up for a shrinking labor force and the need to reduce workloads for drivers, the system also will help cut carbon emissions, she said. The plan in Switzerland involves an underground pathway, while the one being planned in London will be a fully automated system running on low-cost linear motors. Japan's shortage of truck drivers is worsening due to laws that took effect earlier this year that limit the amount of overtime drivers can log. The domestic transport capacity stands at about 4.3 billion metric tons, almost all, or more than 91%, by trucks, according to the Japan Trucking Association. As is true in most places, truck drivers have tough jobs requiring them to be on the road for days at a time, work that most jobseekers find unappealing.

Persons: Stanislav Kogiku, it's, Yuri Endo, Endo Organizations: Getty, Japan, Ministry of Land, Transport, Japan Trucking Association, Trucking Association Locations: Shinjuku , Tokyo, Tokyo, Osaka, Infrastructure, Tourism, Japan, Switzerland, Great Britain, London, U.S, United States

☆ The US presidential election is 2 days away. Here's where things stand.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Harris and Trump are campaigning in swing states as they make their final appeals to voters. AdvertisementWith Election Day on Tuesday, the end is in sight for what has been a contentious US presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. It wasn't long before Harris began to narrow the gap between the Democrats and the GOP in the presidential race. Now, millions of women live in states with near-total abortion bans, while millions of other women live in states where abortion rights have been strengthened. In the closing days of the race, Harris has heavily emphasized the issue, which also helped Democrats in the 2022 midterms.

Persons: Harris, Trump, —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Biden, Brandon Bell, Barack Obama, ANGELA WEISS, Roe, Wade Organizations: Service, Democratic, Democratic Party, GOP, Congressional, Getty Images, Nebraska's, Nebraska's Omaha, Sun, Biden, Trump, Getty, New York Times, Siena College Locations: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Getty Images Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, United States, Siena

☆ I felt judged for getting divorced at 26. The process taught me what I wanted from my second marriage.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Monica Millington, 34, married her first husband when she was 23 and got divorced at 26. The divorce taught her a lot about what she wanted in life. Our relationship felt like forcing a square peg through a round hole. Related VideoThe divorce taught me a lot about what I wanted out of life. As hard as the divorce was, it also led me to a second marriage that makes me feel so much happier.

Persons: Monica Millington, Millington, —, Tom, who's, Monica, Tom Millington Organizations: Service Locations: Canada, Dallas, Texas, Mexico, London, Singapore

☆ A US invasion of Taiwan in WWII would have been a disaster. A Chinese operation faces similar dangers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe US once planned an invasion and seizure of Taiwan that would have been as big as D-Day. The CMSI study makes clear that a US invasion of Taiwan in 1945 — or a Chinese invasion today — would be difficult and risky. The objective would be to occupy southern Taiwan and the mainland Chinese port of Xiamen across the Taiwan Strait. US troops suffered 50,000 casualties in two months of hard fighting in the Okinawa invasion. "Taiwanese military officers pay close attention to history, and especially the history of island warfare, urban warfare, and amphibious warfare," said Easton.

Persons: —, Ian Easton, Taiwan —, Adm, Ernest King, Douglas MacArthur, MacArthur's, Easton, Michael Peck Organizations: Service, China Maritime Studies Institute, Getty, US Navy, Army, Orange, Marine, US Marine Corps, Japan, Imperial, Defense, Foreign Policy, Rutgers Univ, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Taiwan, Pacific, China, Beijing, Battleship, Tennessee, Okinawa, Japan, Philippines, Normandy, Xiamen, AFP, Forbes

☆ Buy these 39 quality stocks with rising earnings in a market with intriguing but imperfect parallels to the highly volatile fall of 2016
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are 39 quality economically sensitive stocks to buy, according to Morgan Stanley. Economically sensitive stocks, including financials and industrials, took off in anticipation of that result and caught fire after it became official. Several parts of the stock market seem to be preparing for another Trump presidency, according to Morgan Stanley. "Markets generally welcomed a reflationary playbook in 2016," Wilson wrote. AdvertisementRegardless of who's in office, Morgan Stanley outlined a list of 39 economically sensitive stocks that should do well.

Persons: Donald Trump, Morgan Stanley, —, Trump, Kamala Harris, It's, Harris, Mike Wilson, Wilson, that's, it's Organizations: Service, Trump, Consumer, Federal Reserve Bank of St, Louis Locations: Financials

☆ Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers tell their own story in ‘No Other Land’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Residents countered, saying the IDF had blown up Palestinian homes in Masafer Yatta decades earlier, in 1966). Speaking from Adra’s family home in Masafer Yatta, they spoke with CNN about life under occupation, and what, if anything, their documentary might change. And it’s unfortunate that people are now talking about the need for political change only after, in a way, human beings are paying with their blood. What I saw, like the missions happening, the attacks are happening here in Masafer Yatta. And this is what’s really happening here in Masafer Yatta.

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