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“I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General,” now-former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on social media. Once the nation’s largest swing state, Florida is now stocked with Trump allies and a comfortable home turf for Republicans. It’s a state Trump won by more than 10 percentage points, up from his three-point win in 2020. “You need an Attorney General on Day 1 to be able to executive your plan,” a Trump official said. “I am kind of surprised other states are not pushing back harder, but they just are not.”“But that kind of makes sense to a degree,” Iarossi added of the state Trump won easily.

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☆ Pharma giant Sanofi opens $595 million vaccine facility in Singapore to boost preparedness for potential pandemics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Sanofi logo sits on the facade of the company's headquarters on December 11, 2020 in Gentilly near Paris, France. SINGAPORE — French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on Wednesday opened a 800 million Singapore dollar ($595 million) "evolutive vaccine facility," or EVF, in Singapore — the only such facility the company has outside of France. The facility will contribute about 200 jobs to the city-state, including bioprocess engineers, automation specialists and data analysts, and will be fully operational by mid-2026. Sanofi said in a release that the facility holds the potential to significantly bolster pandemic preparedness. "By establishing the groundwork for crucial production modules now, Modulus can ensure a swift and targeted response to any future health needs, including potential pandemics," the company said.

Persons: Sanofi Organizations: Sanofi, Wednesday, Singapore, Singapore — Locations: Gentilly, Paris, France, SINGAPORE, Singapore

A Kansas City Chiefs-themed romance is the center of the new Hallmark movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” But don’t expect any references to tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift. King said the players were “all so sweet and very talented,” adding that Donna Kelce was also “a hoot” to work with. “But we’re just forever grateful that all of them agreed to be a part of our movie.”In the movie, Donna Kelce wears a No. On Friday, she will make her acting debut in a different Hallmark movie — this time with nods to her son Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center. For its 15th annual “Countdown to Christmas,” Hallmark said it plans to debut 47 new movies total.

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This spiraled into a diss-track war in April and May, with Cole, Drake, Rick Ross, and Lamar all releasing new songs. Later in the track, Drake references Cole's diss track and apology. Evan Agostini/Invision/APLater in the track, Drake raps that he gave Future his first No. At the end of the track, Lamar samples a 1994 Tupac interview to simulate a conversation between the two rappers. Instead of insulting Drake, Lamar claims that the "Push Ups" rapper's circle has been feeding him lies, leaking information about him, and hoping for his downfall.

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☆ Elon Musk brands Britain a 'tyrannical police state' and boosts far-right activist
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON — He’s branded one U.S. ally's government “fascists” and another leader a “fool.” Now, Elon Musk has labeled Britain a “tyrannical police state” while endorsing calls for a new election and boosting a video from a jailed far-right activist. "The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state," Musk posted on his X platform, quoting a post about an online petition calling for another election that has now reached 2 million signatures. As Starmer's government works to overcome its own past public comments and build relations with Trump, Musk continues to attack it. Musk, who is known for picking fights online and retweeting far-right posts, also shared a post Saturday by Robinson — the jailed far-right activist and founder of the anti-immigrant English Defence League. Britain is not the only U.S. ally Musk has assailed publicly in recent weeks.

Persons: ”, Elon Musk, Musk, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Tommy Robinson, Taylor Swift, Stalin, Joseph Stalin, Robinson —, Robinson, Mark Kerrison, Starmer, Australia's, Olaf Scholz Organizations: Labour Party, Trump, NBC News, English Defence, Getty, Elon, Politico Locations: Britain, Soviet, British, London

☆ Trump's trade plan could mean higher prices, and avoiding the impact won't be simple
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Trump's trade plans could spell trouble for prices, and preparing for it isn't so easy . AdvertisementThe prevailing theory among many economists is Trump's plan will increase prices and inflation as companies pass the cost of the taxes down to their customers. He told BI he views them more as a negotiation tactic with China and American companies with operations there. Still, some experts told BI they foresee obstacles to making it a reality . Sector experts told BI the massive chipmaker will continue to make its most advanced tech in Taiwan .

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☆ Three-time Grammy nominee Raye says she's not making money in music: 'We're breaking even'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am," she said. Raye is a multi-platinum singer and three-time Grammy nominee who has worked with Beyoncé and opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour. And yet, as of this summer, she said her music career still isn't making her money. And trust me when I tell you, I'm not taking those ways," Raye told me in June following a performance at the Conrad hotel in downtown Manhattan. "If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am."

Persons: Raye, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lizzie Widhelm, I'm, Rachel Keen, she'd, She's, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Lucky, Jeff Spicer, WireImage, Donald Passman Organizations: Conrad, Polydor, Century, Brit, Music Locations: Manhattan, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Ghanaian, Swiss

☆ At least 1 person is dead after a DHL cargo plane crashed into a house
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Aditi Bharade | Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near Lithuania's Vilnius airport. A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near Lithuania's Vilnius airport, killing at least one person and injuring three others. The plane, a Boeing 737 aircraft en route from Germany, crashed outside Vilnius International Airport at around 5:30 a.m. local time, the airport said on Facebook. All 12 residents of the house that was crashed into are safe and have been evacuated, Reuters reported, citing information from a police press conference. "Residential infrastructure around the house was on fire, and the house was slightly damaged, but we managed to evacuate people," he added.

Persons: Valdas Benkunskas, Benkunskas, Benkuskas, Arūnas Paulauskas, Paulauskas Organizations: DHL, Boeing, Facebook, Swift Air, LEJ Airport, VNO, Associated Press, Reuters, AP, CNN Locations: Lithuania's Vilnius, Leipzig, Germany, Vilnius, Nepal, Lithuania, VNO

☆ Taylor Swift or bust: As costs weigh on concertgoers, mid-sized shows just aren't worth it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Rising tour costs and social media influence are reshaping concert ticket pricing dynamics. Taylor Swift or bustTaylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets had an average face-value price of $254 in 2023 and a resale market price of $3,801. "It's sort of like the extremes have spread out as well, where we're seeing concert tickets sell for the most we've ever seen them," Leyden said. "But on the flip side, we're certainly seeing plenty of concert tickets that are still selling for a relatively good deal." AdvertisementAfter all, with ticket prices getting driven up, "the experience expectations are being driven up," Finn said.

Persons: Jaylon Jackson, Hozier, Jackson, He's, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor, Taylor Swift, Kacey, Justin Timberlake, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Chris Leyden, there's, Leyden, Jonathan Bricker, Mike Finn, It's, Finn, Sabrina Carpenter's, we've, Joseph Bocanegra, Omar Apollo, he's Organizations: Broadway, Post, BI, Berklee College of Music, Imagine, Berklee, Super, Sports Locations: Texas, Arkansas, U.S, amphitheaters

☆ Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Lauren Fox | Clare Foran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Hegseth on Thursday huddled with a handful of Republican senators, many of them seen as close allies of Trump, for a series of meetings. But while some members of the party signal support for the nomination, other Republicans on the Hill warn that there are mounting concerns about Hegseth. With a 53-seat majority, Hegseth and other Trump nominees can afford to lose only three Republican votes, leaving little room for error. Trump’s transition team was in the middle of announcing new Cabinet picks when they were informed of the sexual assault allegation against Hegseth, CNN reported, stunning several members of the team. Mullin said that Hegseth voluntarily brought up the sexual assault allegation against him in a meeting on Capitol Hill.

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☆ All the many ways brothers Travis and Jason Kelce are expanding their brand
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementJason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been expanding their brands off the field. Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted their business allure and media interest. The Kelce brothers' ventures reflect a strategic growth in their celebrity footprint. Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been busy growing their brands — on and off the field. The brothers have dominated NFL headlines, enjoying a boost of star power and media interest thanks to Travis's relationship with Taylor Swift, whose business acumen might be rubbing off on the brothers.

Persons: Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce, Travis Kelce's, Taylor Swift Organizations: NFL

Dentists began giving kids fluoride treatments. About 70% of community water systems in Florida receive fluoridated water, according to the surgeon general’s release. Parents said their kids’ teeth were full of cavities despite drinking and brushing regularly with what they thought for years was fluoridated water. Adding fluoride to water systems “mitigates the impact of disparities in access to dental care,” said Jetelina, the epidemiologist. “This is one of the beauties of public health — a mainly invisible population intervention, helping the most vulnerable.”Still, the scrutiny continues.

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Russia has fired about 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles at Ukraine this year, according to a Ukrainian defense official. These less-sophisticated missiles are part of North Korea’s growing support to Moscow, which also includes about 11,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia’s Kursk region. Strikes using North Korean missiles have killed at least 28 people and injured 213 this year, the Ukrainian prosecutor general told CNN. Ukrainian investigators found evidence that crucial components used in the North Korean missiles are produced by at least nine Western manufacturers. There are more than 250 companies whose components have been identified in North Korean missiles, according to CAR.

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☆ 'Wicked' sing-alongs fuel renewed debate on movie etiquette: '9/10 movie but 1/10 audience'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The issue has sparked a fresh debate on movie theater etiquette. Weighing in on the debate in an interview with StayTunedNBC, Grande and Erivo said they understood people wanting to sing along. "I say if you come the first time and you sing through, sing through. Universal Pictures"Wicked" isn't the first movie in recent years to spark debate about how people should act during films. After making $19.2 million in advance screenings, the movie is reportedly heading for a domestic debut of $120 million.

Persons: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Erivo, Grande, Taylor, Jon M, Chu Organizations: AMC Theatres, StayTunedNBC, Universal Pictures, Variety Locations: Grande

☆ The US is finally going to make a key explosive at home, and that's good news for the military
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But a new US Army contract for a TNT production facility in Kentucky will change that. The US intends to start making TNT at home again. The US Army plans to build a domestic production facility for the explosive compound, which the Pentagon has long been forced to obtain from overseas. Restarting domestic TNT production is an investment in the country's industrial base, she said. The new TNT production facility is expected to help strengthen the US military's preparation for large-scale conflict.

Persons: It's, John T, Kevin Sterling Payne, Bradley Martin, Oleg Petrasiuk, Cynthia Cook, Cook, Reim Organizations: TNT, US Army, Pentagon, Factory, Army, USA, Defense, Armaments and, US, Russia, 24th Mechanised Brigade, AP, Industrial, Group, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Operation Locations: Kentucky, Russia, China, Ukraine, Army's, Germany, Navy, Kyiv, South Korea, Poland

☆ Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The sweeping tariffs that President-elect Donald J. Trump imposed in his first term on foreign metals, machinery, clothing and other products were intended to have maximum impact around the world. They sought to shutter foreign factories, rework international supply chains and force companies to make big investments in the United States. But for many businesses, the most important consequences of the tariffs, enacted in 2018 and 2019, unfolded just a few blocks from the White House. In the face of pushback from companies reliant on foreign products, the Trump administration set up a process that allowed them to apply for special exemptions. The stakes were high: An exemption could relieve a company of tariffs as high as 25 percent, potentially giving it a big advantage over competitors.

Persons: Donald J, Trump Organizations: United States Trade Representative, Commerce Department Locations: United States, China

☆ How Ariana Grande built her fortune, from Broadway and Nickelodeon to hit albums and movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Gianluca Russo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

By the end of the decade, Grande's music career had reached new heights with "Sweetener" and "Thank U, Next." Ariana Grande performs "7 Rings" during the Sweetener World Tour. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Ariana GrandeGrande released her fourth studio album, "Sweetener," in 2018. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Thank U, Next." Later that year, Grande embarked on the Sweetener World Tour to promote the pair of releases.

Persons: Ariana Grande, Kevin Mazur, Grande, Grande's, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Taylor Swift Organizations: Forbes Locations: Ariana Grande Grande

☆ 8 programming languages to know to land a job on Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bianca Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Python and SQL are among the most popular languages; C++ and Tableau are more specialized. Big Tech firms like Apple and Amazon have signaled a move away from the complicated coding language C++, but there's still a place for engineers who know the coding language on Wall Street. AdvertisementIn today's machine-to-machine world, having some experience with programming languages is a must. As it turns out, not all programming languages are made equal and some are more relevant to certain corners of Wall Street than others. Here are the programming languages to know:

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☆ Cara Delevingne was briefly roommates with Taylor Swift, ‘one of the funniest, most clever people’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Cara Delevingne and Taylor Swift are closer than we knew. In an “Interview” conversation with Nikki Glaser, the actress and model shared that she had once lived briefly with Swift. It came up after Glaser said, “I mean, as a Swiftie, I would love a roast of Taylor Swift. But I actually wouldn’t because I would be angry if anyone was really mean.”“That’s so true,” Delevingne said, laughing. “She’s one of the funniest, most clever people,” Delevingne said.

Persons: CNN — Cara Delevingne, Taylor Swift, Nikki Glaser, Swift, Glaser, “, ” Delevingne, Taylor, ” Glaser, Delevingne, ” Organizations: CNN

Americans will see the new Trump administration enact changes at a pace that is “like nothing you’ve seen in history,” a Trump campaign official said. Trump’s transition team is also fielding requests from overseas to host his first foreign trip. Coming off a decisive victory on Nov. 5, Trump has moved swiftly to build out the Cabinet and a senior White House team that will execute his plans. “The thing to realize is Trump is no dummy,” said Stephen Moore, a senior economic adviser in Trump’s campaign. Noem campaigned for Trump, though a person close to Trump was surprised he tapped her for the job.

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☆ Ron Insana: Bitcoin could be the mother of all manias as it soars toward $100,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Ron Insana | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

As bitcoin prepares to vault to $100,000, I can't help but wonder if cryptocurrency – not artificial intelligence – is the mother of all financial market manias. BTC.CM= YTD mountain Bitcoin in 2024 The first bitcoin, minted in 2009 , changed hands at about one-tenth of one cent. With bitcoin at nearly $100,000 on Thursday, the first buyers of the cryptocurrency would, no doubt, be worth scores of billions of dollars. The three defining features of money are: A medium of exchange A unit of account A store of value Bitcoin – or any cryptocurrency – is not widely used for transactions. The real question in my mind remains, does the world need bitcoin, or does it just want the flagship crypto?

Persons: bitcoin, cryptocurrency, SWIFT, there's, Donald Trump, Charles Mackay, Ron Insana Organizations: Louis Federal Reserve, U.S, U.S ., CNBC Locations: U.S, Dutch

☆ Why Musicians Aren't Making Money: Streaming, Record Labels & TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Music has always been a business, but streaming, TikTok, inflation, and the ballooning costs of touring have dramatically altered a musician's traditional routes to making money. But a lot has changed since streaming usurped radio play as the kingmaker of a rising musician's career. Even the hitmakers who dominate your "For You" page are getting paid "almost nothing" from TikTok, as one music exec told Billboard. 1 song on TikTok doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things," Tinashe's longtime manager, Simonne Solitro, explains. "That's not just me," Violet tells me, "that's literally every single artist I know."

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☆ Google's DeepMind and YouTube built and shelved 'Orca,' a 'mind-blowing' music AI tool that hit a copyright snag
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementGoogle's DeepMind and YouTube previously built and shelved Orca, an AI music tool. Orca could generate music mimicking artists. Google trained it on copyrighted YouTube music videos. In November 2023, DeepMind announced a music generation AI model named Lyria, which was a pared-down version of the Orca project. AdvertisementSome employees who worked on Lyria and Orca left to found a new startup named Udio, which makes an AI music creation app.

Persons: Lizzie Widhelm, Taylor Swift, Orca, OpenAI, DeepMind, John Legend — Organizations: YouTube, Google

☆ How export finance is taking businesses from local to global
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Sponsored Uk Export Finance | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

UK Export Finance's support helps UK businesses tap into global market opportunities. Small businesses like Premier Ship Models can get guarantees to help them access working capital and free guidance on the export finance options available. UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government's export credit agency, supports UK businesses to win contracts to export abroad by providing attractive financing terms for buyers, and fulfill those contracts with the help of working capital and trade finance. Since 2020, UKEF has steadily increased its support for small businesses, with more than half of the businesses it assists being small businesses. UKEF can support small businesses through its network of regional Export Finance Managers based around the UK who can provide free and impartial consultations to businesses on their export finance needs.

Persons: UKEF, Tim Reid, Rashid Lalloo, Lalloo, Craig Green, Mike Swift, Reid, — Organizations: Export, UK Export Finance, Models, Export Finance, Premier Ship Models, General Export Facility, Insider Studios Locations: New York, UKEF, Mauritius, Oman, Hong Kong, London

☆ Elon Musk's DOGE is looking to Argentina for inspiration to slash public spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Both men admire Javier Milei, the Argentine leader elected on a pledge to slash the state. About a year ago, standing in front of a whiteboard with a gleam in his eye, Javier Milei started pulling apart Argentina's government. Javier Milei pulls apart a chart of Argentina's state in a video published on September 9, 2023. AdvertisementHarsh medicineHis measures helped tame a crisis: Argentina's inflation was 25.5% when Milei took office, and as of October, it was 2.7%. Argentinians have taken to the streets to protest against Javier Milei's economic policies since his election.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Javier Milei, Milei, Lex Fridman, — Milei, Maria Victoria Murillo, Argentinians, Javier, Luciano Gonzalez, Donald Trump's, Trump, Ramaswamy, Musk Organizations: Argentine, Ministry, of Environment, Sustainable, Government, Social Security, US, Institute of Latin American Studies, Columbia University, Anadolu, Getty Images Kimberley, Economics, America, Republicans Locations: Milei, Argentine, Argentina, Mar, Buenos Aires

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