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President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced his picks for critical remaining public health roles in his incoming administration. Trump picked Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for the post. Nesheiwat is a family practice doctor and Fox News medical contributor who is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Trump chose Dr. Dave Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for this post. “As a physician, Dr. Weldon became involved with many health care policy issues, including efforts to ban human cloning and vaccine safety,” the campaign website notes.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Trump’s, Kennedy, Trump, Janette Nesheiwat, Marty Makary, Makary, Dave Weldon, Weldon, “ Organizations: Friday, US Department of Health, Human Services, Senate, Fox News, American Board of Family Medicine, American University of, University of Arkansas, Medical Sciences, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Johns Hopkins University, Makary, CDC, Centers for Disease Control, SUNY, Army, Letterman Army Medical Center, Army Reserve, Trump Locations: Caribbean, St, Maarten, New York, Florida, Buffalo

☆ Starring on 'The White Lotus' changed Fred Hechinger's life. Now, he's playing an unhinged emperor in 'Gladiator II.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The actor said that starring on "The White Lotus" changed his life. Hechinger's Caracalla is sick and twisted — a 'dangerous concoction'Fred Hechinger, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in "Gladiator II." "Gladiator II" is also a study of what unchecked power does to a civilization. Advertisement'The White Lotus' gave Hechinger his big breakFred Hechinger as Quinn on season one of "The White Lotus." Hechinger prides himself on playing varied roles, whether he's a menacing emperor in "Gladiator II," a concerned grandson in "Thelma," or a school staff member in "Nickel Boys."

Persons: Fred Hechinger, Emperor Caracalla, Ridley Scott's, He'll, Hunter, Fred Hechinger's, Joseph Quinn, Paul Mescal's, Ridley, Hechinger, Hechinger's Caracalla, Pedro Pascal, Aidan Monaghan, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, Caracalla, Geta, Quinn, Mescal, Maximus, Connie Nielsen, They'll, HBO Hechinger, Quinn Mossbacher, he's, Nicolas Cage, Christian Bale, Thelma, he'll, Kraven Organizations: Business, Paramount Pictures, HBO, Hollywood, Marvel Comics Locations: Rome, Hawaii, Maui

☆ Sara Duterte: Philippine vice president says she would have Marcos assassinated if she is killed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

I said, if I get killed, go kill BBM (Marcos), (first lady) Liza Araneta, and (Speaker) Martin Romualdez. Speaker Romualdez, a cousin of Marcos, has slashed the vice presidential office’s budget by nearly two-thirds. The two families are at odds over foreign policy and former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, among others. In the Philippines, the vice president is elected separately from the president and has no official duties. Many vice presidents have pursued social development activities, while some have been appointed to cabinet posts.

Persons: Sara Duterte, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Marcos ’, Duterte, Marcos, “, BBM, Liza Araneta, Martin Romualdez, ” Duterte, ”, Romualdez, Rodrigo Duterte’s, Benigno Aquino Organizations: Philippines Reuters, Philippine, Presidential Communications, Presidential Security Command Locations: Manila, Philippines, Philippine

☆ Fox hosts, cable news regulars and entertainment pros: Trump is casting a made-for-TV Cabinet
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Steve Contorno | Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

He has plucked two Fox News stars from their airwaves – Sean Duffy for Treasury secretary and Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon. Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, had a six-year run hosting a Fox News show. As a former reality TV star, Trump is deeply attuned to the power of the small screen. Among the flurry of names for non-Cabinet roles that Trump announced Friday evening were also several former and current Fox News contributors. And Sebastian Gorka, whom Trump named senior director of counterterrorism, was a Fox contributor in 2018 and 2019.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Sean Duffy, Pete Hegseth, Trump, Mehmet Oz, Linda McMahon, Mike Huckabee, Tulsi Gabbard, Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, Eva Marie Uzcategui, Duffy, Rachel Campos, ”, “, Oz, Mike Waltz, Kristi Noem, Sen, Marco Rubio, Howard Luntick, Rebecca Quick, I’ve, Doug Burgum, Tom Homan, Homan, ” Trump, Matt Gaetz, Gaetz –, –, JD Vance, Scott Applewhite, Pam Bondi, Hegseth, headwinds, Chris Coons, CNN’s Manu Raju, Dr, Janette Nesheiwat, Marty Makary, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Sebastian Gorka, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Larry Kudlow, Christina Bobb, Rupert Murdoch’s, Bret Baier, Kamala Harris, Vance, Rubio, Burgum, ” CNN’s Kate Sullivan, Manu Raju, Alayna Treene, Brian Stelter Organizations: CNN, Fox, Pentagon, Department of Education, Fox News, Trump, TV Cabinet, Fox Business, Medicare, Republicans, South Dakota Gov, Department of Homeland Security, Wall Street, CNBC, Commerce, North Dakota Gov, of, Interior, Republican, Capitol, Florida, and Drug Administration, “ Fox, Department of Health, Human Services, Salem Radio Network, National Economic Council, America News Network Locations: Israel, Mar, Palm Beach , Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Florida, America, Spanish, Washington ,, Gaetz, Delaware, Ohio

AdvertisementPresident-elect Donald Trump has started making picks for key cabinet positions and other White House jobs. He started by naming Susie Wiles his chief of staff, making her the first woman to hold the role. Here's a running list of those Trump has tapped for his administration. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has secured another four years in the White House, he's beginning to staff his administration. AdvertisementHere's a running list of Trump's staff picks, who will determine everything from his daily schedule to the ins and outs of finance, defense, and education.

Persons: Donald Trump, Susie Wiles, Here's, Trump, Trump's, Matt Gaetz Organizations: White Locations: Florida

☆ The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Will Noble | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Wetherspoon pubs are an institution in the UK. More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall. The Moon Under WaterA Wetherspoon pub (now closed) featuring the face of chain founder Tim Martin on its sign. Recalling a well-meaning yet beleaguered teacher from his childhood, Martin renamed the pub “Wetherspoon.” (The “J D” was a nod to J.D. “The thing about Wetherspoons pubs which differentiates them from many is that they have a very wide cross-section of customers.

Persons: London CNN — Utter, ”, George Orwell, ” Orwell, Orwell, Francophile foodies, Oxford marmalade, Biscuits, boozer, cobbling, Tim Martin, Alex Davidson, Wetherspoons don’t, Alexander Graham Bell, Sir John Borlase Warren, Tim Martin’s, Martin —, New Zealand —, “, serendipitously, Martin, Boss ” Hogg, “ The Dukes, Hazzard, George Orwell’s, ” Martin, Mortimer, ‘ ahh, I’ve, George Orwell ’, Stout, Waters, Gareth Fuller, questing, Angus, you’re, Maureen McLean, “ Mate, Wetherspoons ”, ‘, ’ ”, Thomas Frost, Orwell’s, drunks, ” Tim Martin, benedict, tipple —, Ale, Whatever’s, it’s, Boris Johnson, Henry Nicholls, Nigel Farage Organizations: CNN, London CNN, “, Oxford, Stroud, Crosse, Royal Victoria, rowdies, London's, Airport, PAL, YouTube, European Union, Getty Locations: London, Britain, Scotland, Cornwall, “, Yorkshire, England, Swansea, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Muswell Hill, North London, Norwich, New Zealand, Stroud Green, Watford, Ramsgate, City of London, Kent, Scottish, ”, Wetherspoons, Liverpool, Gatwick, South London, AFP, British, Clacton, Poland, Ireland, America

☆ Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s attorney general nominee
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Hannah Rabinowitz | Evan Perez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

She was elected in 2011 to her first political position – Florida attorney general – and was the first woman to hold that office. “Knowing her as a trial attorney and the attorney general,” Colton told CNN, “I feel that she would be very qualified for this job.”Dave Aronberg, a Palm Beach County state attorney who worked for Bondi when she was attorney general in Florida, told CNN that while Bondi will carry out Trump policies loyally, she is likely to treat Justice Department employees fairly. And for Trump’s opponents, Aronberg said not to expect a better pick for attorney general. “Pam Bondi is the best attorney general that Donald Trump is going to nominate,” Aronberg said. Since leaving the Florida attorney general post in 2019, Bondi has worked Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with deep ties to Trump and his incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles.

Persons: Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, Matt Gaetz, Trump, Bondi, Gaetz, Trump’s, Todd Blanche, ”, Dwight Gooden, –, Nick Cox –, University of South Florida –, ” Cox, “, Bruce Colton, ” Colton, ” Dave Aronberg, ” Aronberg, Aronberg, John Durham, “ Pam Bondi, Barack Obama’s, Joan Biskupic, John Roberts, Obama, Rick Scott, Ballard, Susie Wiles, baselessly, Joe Biden, Hunter Organizations: CNN, Trump, US Justice Department, Republicans, Justice Department, DOJ, Department of Justice, New York Mets, University of South, ”, Bondi, Obamacare, Reuters, Trump University, Ballard Partners, Foreign, Amazon, General Motors, Uber, Republican National Convention, White, Center, Litigation, Trump America, Policy Institute, Trump – Locations: Florida, Bondi, “, University of South Florida, Beach County, Russia, Washington, Qatar, Pennsylvania

☆ I've traveled my whole life, but at 75, a trip to an adult women's camp in France changed my life
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementVictoria Goyet, now 76, saw a post about an adult women's camp in France on Instagram. In August 2024, at 75, I attended a six-day summer camp for women in South West France. Related Video INSIDE QUANTICO — how Marine Corps officers survive the 7-month Basic SchoolTravel was a key aspect of my life long before I attended Camp Chateau. AdvertisementI ran across Camp Chateau on Instagram and was interestedIn the fall of 2023, I came across a women's camp in France called Camp Chateau that looked interesting, and decided to go. AdvertisementI had a life-changing realization while journalingOn the last day of camp, I attended a meditative journaling class.

Persons: Victoria Goyet, journaling, you've, Camp, I'm Organizations: Victoria, QUANTICO, Marine Corps, Chateau Locations: France, Instagram, South West France, I'm, Witchita , Kansas, England, Italy, Camp Chateau

☆ Why Republicans think their Senate majority could last the decade: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Plus, politics reporters Allan Smith and Vaughn Hillyard examine how Donald Trump's transition team is turning to the much-maligned Project 2025 to fill jobs in the administration. I think it bodes well for us to keep the majority through the rest of the decade,” Daines, of Montana, told NBC News. “They made themselves nuclear,” Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of Trump’s transition and his nominee to serve as commerce secretary, told CNBC in September. But with the campaign over, Trump’s transition team is turning to Project 2025 to help staff the next administration. Both Homan and Ratcliffe were listed as contributors to Project 2025, while Carr wrote a chapter on the FCC.

Persons: Sahil Kapur, Allan Smith, Vaughn Hillyard, Donald Trump's, Steve Daines, “ We’re, ” Daines, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Republican Sen, Susan Collins, Democrats haven’t, GOP Sen, Thom Tillis, Trump, Sen, Gary Peters, Jon Ossoff, Ted Budd, Ron Johnson, —, Vaughn Hillyard Donald Trump, “, ” Howard Lutnick, Tom Homan, Brendan Carr, John Ratcliffe, Both Homan, Ratcliffe, Carr, Read, jud, tim, ️, Rea Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Democrats, GOP, National Republican, NBC News, Republicans, Democratic, Republican, CNBC, Trump, Federal Communications Commission, FCC Locations: Montana, West Virginia , Montana and Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Arizona , Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin, Maine, North Carolina, Alaska , Iowa , Kentucky , Texas, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona , Georgia

☆ Couple accused of stealing nearly $1 million worth of Lululemon products across the country
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Connecticut couple is accused of stealing around $1 million worth of items from Lululemon stores across the country, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Lawes-Richards, 45, were arrested at a Lululemon store in Woodbury, Minnesota, and charged with organized retail theft on Nov. 14. According to the complaint, the couple had visited another Lululemon location in Roseville, Minnesota, the day before with an unidentified man, where they allegedly stole almost $5,000 worth of items. The investigator explained how the couple allegedly run their theft scheme, with Richards typically entering the store first and purchasing a couple of small items. Suitcases containing an estimated $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothing were found in the room.

Persons: Jadion Richards, Akwele Lawes, Richards, Lululemon, Lawes Locations: Connecticut, Minnesota, Woodbury , Minnesota, Roseville , Minnesota, Marriott, Bloomington , Minnesota, Ramsey

☆ 21+ Best Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Love them or hate them, Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a popular holiday tradition. Below, find some of the best gifts for Secret Santa or White Elephant parties. SKIP AHEAD The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024We rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and NBC Select recommendations to help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges. The bag is also slightly padded to provide protectionSometimes the best White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts are the things you may not buy for yourself, but that are super fun to own.

Persons: I’ve, Biana Alvarez, Peacock, Max, Rebecca Rodriguez, it’s, Rodriguez, ”, Harry Rabinowitz, “, Alvarez, gifting, Lindsay Schneider, foodies, Bethany Heitman, Bianca Alvarez, TikTok Organizations: NBC, JBL, NBC Giftable Tech, Netflix, Hulu, Apple, Bluetooth, Hydro, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Belgian, Texas

When we asked CNN readers for their questions about the incoming Trump 2.0 administration, we got a lot of nervous and scared feedback. AshleyPresidents have wide authority to declare a national emergency. Trump declared a national emergency when he was president the first time in order to unlock border wall funding that Congress refused to give him. Some states with Republican governors have already deployed National Guard troops to the border. Read more answered questions on Trump here.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Ashley, Trump, Joe Biden, Read Organizations: CNN, Trump, Security, Ashley Presidents, National Guard

Donald Trump names a new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. And President-elect Donald Trump has a new pick for who he wants to be the next attorney general. Russia’s use of such a missile, which can strike far beyond Ukraine and can carry a nuclear warhead, is a warning to Ukraine, Washington and other NATO states, analysts said. Staff Pick: Denzel Washington brings his charm to ‘Gladiator II’Denzel Washington as Macrinus in a scene from "Gladiator II." The best Advent calendars on Amazon include options with chocolate, beauty and skin care products, Legos, dog treats and more.

Persons: Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Putin, Trump, Pam Bondi, Gaetz, Bondi, Ballard, “, Vance, Republicans ”, ”, Read, Vladimir Putin, Yesterday’s, Jussie, Jair Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro, Max Verstappen, Denzel Washington, Aidan Monaghan, Paramount Pictures Denzel Washington, ” Washington, smirk ”, Washington, Ronda Racha Penrice, — Michelle Garcia Organizations: Ballard Partners, Justice Department, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Prisons, Trump, Republicans, Department, Gaetz, DOJ, West, Defense, NATO, Justice, Chicago police, Former, Paramount Pictures, Ronda Racha, NBC Locations: Ukraine, Bondi, West Russian, Russia, Washington, Illinois, Chicago, Wisconsin, Uzbekistan, Las Vegas, Ronda

According to NBC News exit polls of Nevada, Trump lost Latinos by 26 percentage points in 2020, but he won them by 2 points this year. Among Nevada voters without college degrees, Trump extended his lead from 2 points in 2020 to 10 points this year. “Working-class voters don’t pay attention to politics. Even as Trump carried Nevada Latinos by 2 points, they voted for Rosen by 7 points, according to NBC News exit polls. “But overall, the Democratic Party missed the mark, and they’re going to have to re-evaluate that commitment to working-class voters.”

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s, “, ”, Susie Lee, Lee, “ it’s, Sen, Jacky Rosen, Harris, Rosen, Sam Brown, Brown, Trump, he’s, Ted Pappageorge, Pappageorge, They’re, We’ve, Jeremy Hughes, Hughes, Joe Lombardo, “ Brown, Catherine Cortez Masto, headwinds, we’ve, “ You’ve, Jacky, That’s, ” Cortez Masto, ” Rosen, Biden, ” Josh Marcus, Blank, Cortez Masto, “ Joe Biden Organizations: VEGAS, Trump, ”, Democrats, Nevada, Republican, Culinary Union, NBC, CNN, Fox, GOP, GOP Gov, Democratic, Veterans Affairs, Biden, Democratic Party Locations: Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada’s “, Sin City, Sen, Reno

☆ London Gatwick Airport evacuates passengers from terminal over 'security incident'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

LONDON — A major British airport evacuated one of its terminals Friday over an unspecified "security incident." London Gatwick said that passengers were told to leave part of its south terminal "as a precaution" while an investigation takes place. "Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible," the airport said in a statement on X. Passengers posted pictures and video on social media showing large crowds waiting outside while part of the terminal is closed.

Organizations: British, Gatwick

The Kremlin said Friday that its attack using a new ballistic missile was a warning to Ukraine's "reckless" Western allies, the culmination of a week of escalating threats from President Vladimir Putin. The latest round of saber rattling from Putin and Kim has come during a week in which the war in Ukraine passed 1,000 days and with Washington preparing for a change in leadership. Still, Western officials and many analysts have sought to play down what they said was a clear effort to intimidate Kyiv and its backers. And a top official in U.S. ally South Korea shone new light on what Kim may be getting out of his Putin partnership. But the U.S. official said Russia would not be able to bully Ukraine, the U.S. or other countries helping Kyiv fend off invading Russian forces.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Putin, Kim, Dmitry Peskov, Russia can’t, Peskov, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Shin Won, sik, Donald Trump, ”, Farah Dakhlallah, Biden Organizations: Washington, Russia, National Security, Emergency Service of, Getty, NATO, U.S Locations: Moscow, Pyongyang, North, U.S, Washington, Ukraine, Russia, Dnipro, Korea, North Korea, Sumy, Emergency Service of Ukraine, Anadolu

“They made themselves nuclear,” Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of Trump’s transition and his nominee to serve as Commerce Secretary, told CNBC in September. But with the campaign over, Trump’s transition team is turning to Project 2025 to help staff the next administration. Both Homan and Ratcliffe were listed as contributors to Project 2025, while Carr authored a chapter on the FCC. Brendan Carr, a contributor to Project 2025, is Trump's pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission. For instance, the Project 2025 policy blueprint and Trump’s “Agenda 47” featured similar ideas on mass deportations and slashing the federal bureaucracy.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, “, ” Howard Lutnick, Tom Homan, Brendan Carr, John Ratcliffe, Both Homan, Ratcliffe, Carr, Celal, Russ Vought, Roger Severino, Paul Dans, MAGA, lambasting, Lutnick, ”, it’s, ” Lutnick, Semafor, ’ it’s, That’s, Trump’s, Joe Biden’s, Kamala Harris ’, Sen, Mallory McMorrow, ” McMorrow Organizations: Commerce, CNBC, NBC News, Democrats, Trump, Federal Communications Commission, Getty, of Management, Republican National, Politico, Department of Health, Human Services, New York, Republican, NBC, Democratic, Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, Democratic National Convention Locations: Anadolu, Grand Rapids, Michigan

☆ 3 of Trump's top cabinet-level picks recently worked as lobbyists, with clients ranging from Amazon to Qatar
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Susan Wiles, Trump's incoming chief of staff, maintained ties to a lobbying firm until this month. Sean Duffy, Trump's pick for Transportation secretary, has lobbied for a group of major airlines. The EPA, under Obama, Trump, and Biden's administrations, have repeatedly opposed efforts to mine in the bay, home to one of the world's largest salmon fisheries. Starting not long after he left Congress in 2019, Duffy lobbied for Polaris, a US auto manufacturer known its off-road and recreational vehicles. ProPublica previously reported that Duffy lobbied White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as Polaris sought to win exemptions to tariffs on the parts it was importing.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Susan Wiles, Sean Duffy, Trump's, Donald Trump, Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Wiles, Duffy, Uber —, Bondi, Ballard, Trump, Jeff Hauser, Brian Ballard, Alaska . Sen, Lisa Murkowski, Obama, Peter Navarro, Ron Klain, Biden's, Fannie Mae, Steve Ricchetti, Biden, Jeff Ricchetti, Barack Obama, Hauser, Hauser isn't, " Hauser Organizations: Washington, Incoming White House, Amazon, GM, MetLife, Fidelity National Financial, Ballard Partners, Trump, Republican, The New York Times, Alaska ., Alaska Republican, Partnership, EPA, Federal Aviation Administration, United, Polaris, White, General Motors, Uber, Fidelity, North, Major League Baseball, Biden, Raytheon, Politico Locations: Florida, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Trump, Alaska, North America, Bondi, Washington

☆ Another US wholesale favorite is bumping its membership prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementThe wholesale chain BJ's said it would raise its membership fees in 2025. Its rival Costco raised its membership fees in September. Another wholesale retailer is planning to raise its membership fees. Related VideoIt said the new cost of a Club membership would be $60 annually, up by $5 from the current price, and a Club+ membership would cost $120, up by $10. The chain's rival Costco raised membership fees in September.

Persons: It'll, BJ's Wholesale, Robert Eddy Organizations: Costco, BJ's, Gold Star, Sam's

☆ Trump's former chief of staff says Elon Musk will have an easier time getting to Mars than making proposed DOGE cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementMick Mulvaney said he doubts Musk can cut $2 trillion from the federal budget, per NYT. Mulvaney also told clients he doesn't think Musk will be around long enough to his cuts through. Musk and Ramaswamy outlined their cost-cutting plans in a recent opinion piece. Mick Mulvaney, President-elect Donald Trump's second chief of staff, doubts that Elon Musk will achieve his lofty goal of slashing $2 trillion from the federal budget, sources told the New York Times. Musk founded SpaceX with a goal of colonizing the Red Planet and wore an "Occupy Mars" shirt at a Trump rally in October.

Persons: Mick Mulvaney, Mulvaney, Ramaswamy, Donald Trump's, Elon, Musk, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, doesn't, David Sacks, Palantir, Joe Lonsdale, he's, Cantor Fitzgerald, Howard Lutnick Organizations: New York Times, Actum, Times, SpaceX, Trump, Department of Government, Management, Street

☆ 3 job interview red flags, according to a recruiter who’s interviewed ‘thousands’: Showing up very early looks 'too eager'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

When you're doing a job interview, whether virtual or in person, you'll want to follow the appropriate etiquette. Here are Levine's best tips for avoiding her top red flags in a job interview. But "if you show up too early, it's also too eager and might make the interviewer feel rushed," says Levine. "I recommend making sure that you are parked 15 to 20 minutes early in the building" as a precaution, says Levine. If you're online or in person, "don't chew gum, don't have your sunglasses on your head" during the interview, says Levine.

Persons: Emily Levine, Levine, it's Organizations: Group

Learn moreWe're just a week away from the busiest online shopping day of the year, and the best early Black Friday clothing deals are already well underway. So, let's get into it: here are the best Black Friday deals (thus far) on clothes, shoes, and more for you and everyone on your list. The best Black Friday shoe dealsWhen you shop for shoes from department stores like Nordstrom or Zappos early, you'll find a daily rotation of new styles leading up to Black Friday. We've also scouted comfortable walking shoes, cozy clogs, and a discount on some of the best flats we've tested. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

Persons: Jenni Kayne, they've, you've, let's, you'll, We've, Pick, editor's, JW Pei, Pei, I've, Jenni Kayne's, Pant, Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole Organizations: Business, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Staff, Madewell, Everlane's, Saks Locations: Nordstrom, Madewell, West, Cashmere

☆ An EV battery maker that raised $15 billion from investors including Goldman Sachs filed for bankruptcy protection after almost running out of cash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Will Martin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementEV battery maker Northvolt has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it said on Thursday. Northvolt said it had secured an extra $245 million in funding as part of the bankruptcy deal. Northvolt, the battery company founded by two former Tesla executives, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling to ramp up production. AdvertisementFounded in 2016 by Carlsson and Paolo Cerutti, Northvolt aimed to revolutionize battery manufacturing but has struggled in recent months. In June, BMW pulled out of a $2.1 billion order for battery cells for its EVs, citing delays to deliveries.

Persons: Northvolt, Goldman Sachs, Tom Johnstone, Peter Carlsson, Carlsson, Paolo Cerutti, Ford Organizations: EV, Tesla, JPMorgan, Microsoft, BMW Locations: Swedish, Sweden, Skellefteå, Europe

☆ Planned Parenthood says it's seen a 1,200% spike in vasectomy appointments as Musk's DOGE targets it for cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

They named Planned Parenthood as something that could be targeted for cuts. Planned Parenthood is preparing to face off with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency after it identified the reproductive health provider as fat to be trimmed. We fended off a number of these attacks during Trump's first term — and Planned Parenthood health centers are still there serving millions of patients across the nation." AdvertisementIn a press release, the organization said its health centers saw a surge in appointments following Trump's reelection, including a 1,200% increase in vasectomy appointments and a 760% in IUD appointments. Advertisement"Like any other healthcare provider or hospital, Planned Parenthood affiliates are reimbursed for services provided to patients at health centers.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ramaswamy, Alexis McGill Johnson, Donald Trump, McGill Johnson, We've, Trump's, Douglas Holtz, it's, Holtz, Eakin Organizations: of Government Efficiency, Elon, Elon Musk's Department, GOP, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Congressional, Office, Management

☆ Leaked memo: Amazon says staff in Germany can apply to work from home 2 days a week amid RTO push
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementAmazon has told staff in Germany they can apply to work from home for up to two days a week. Amazon has a global mandate for all employees to return five days a week to the office from January. Amazon employees in Germany will be able to apply to work from home up to two days a week when the company's global return-to-office mandate takes effect, Business Insider has learned. Amazon said the expectation is still for employees to work from the office five days a week in Germany, and that it had a similar flexible work policy before the pandemic. It also states that the policy applies to all Amazon employees in Germany, but it does not include Twitch and Audible employees.

Persons: Slack, Andy Jassy, Amazon, Jassy, it's, Jyoti Mann Organizations: BI, Amazon, Business Locations: Germany, jyotimann

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