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☆ South Korea markets open nearly 2% lower after President Yoon imposes and then revokes martial law
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

People gather outside the National Assembly, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. South Korean markets opened down on Wednesday, after a day of political upheaval in South Korea that saw President Yoon Suk Yeol impose and then lift a martial law decree within hours. Amid fears of financial instability, a Bank of Korea official reportedly said the bank's monetary policy board will convene an extraordinary board meeting at around 9 a.m KST. According to Reuters, the South Korea government has announced that it will inject unlimited liquidity into financial markets for long as necessary in an attempt to calm sentiment. The Korea Exchange has announced that the country's stock markets will open normally at 9 a.m.

Persons: Yoon Suk Yeol, Yoon Suk, Kospi Organizations: National Assembly, South, Bank, Korea, Reuters, Korea Exchange Locations: Seoul, South Korea

☆ Gotham Awards 2024: Zendaya honors mom, while Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson bring ’90s nostalgia
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The stars were out Monday night for this year’s Gotham Awards, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The event “honors visionary talent in front of and behind the camera, expands the audience for groundbreaking film and television, and supports the year-round work of the not-for-profit The Gotham Film & Media Institute,” according to the organization’s site. Zendaya received the Spotlight Tribute for her role in the film “Challengers,” and she used the moment to honor her mother, Claire Stoermer. Kidman arrived in a vintage Dolce & Gabbana gown from 1998, while Pamela Anderson hit the red carpet with a makeup-free face. I just feel in my personal life, it just didn’t really make sense.”Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold received the Visionary Tribute for their collaboration on “A Complete Unknown,” the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic.

Persons: Zendaya, Claire Stoermer, “, she’s, ” Nicole Kidman, Kidman, Pamela Anderson, ” Anderson, ”, Timothée Chalamet, James Mangold, Bob Dylan, Angelina Jolie, Maria Callas, Pablo Larrain’s, Maria, ” Franklin Leonard, Denis Villeneuve, Samuel L, Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, Erykah Badu, RaMell Ross, Azazel Jacobs, Gotham, Vera Drew, Joker, Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Brandon Wilson Organizations: CNN, Gotham Film & Media Institute, ”, Dolce Locations: Cipriani, New York City, “

☆ Asian chip stocks mostly rise, shrugging off new U.S. semiconductor export curbs on China
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Major Asian chip stocks outside of China rose Tuesday, shrugging off a new round of U.S. semiconductor export curbs aimed at impairing Beijing's capability to produce certain high-end chips. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company — the world's largest contract chip supplier — saw shares rise 2.4%. The Biden administration's latest chip curbs will also target sales of high-bandwidth memory chips, which could affect the world's two largest memory chip makers — South Korea's SK Hynix and Samsung. Naura Technology Group , Piotech and ACM Research were among the largest Chinese companies to be included in the export controls list. The latest export restrictions include a new "red flag guidance" to address compliance concerns, and several "critical regulatory changes" to enhance the effectiveness of existing controls.

Persons: shrugging, Lasertec, Advantest, Biden, Derrick Irwin, CNBC's, Gina Raimondo, Harris Administration's, TSMC Organizations: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Korea's SK Hynix, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Allspring Global Investments, The, of Commerce, Naura Technology, Piotech, ACM Research, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, Hong Kong . U.S, Biden, Huawei Locations: China, Tokyo, Korea's, Hong Kong .

“Conclave” could hit the sweet spot for Oscar voters, with its blend of taut airport paperback thrills and contemporary social relevance. The first “Dune” scored 10 nominations at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 and won six awards that night — the most of any movie in contention — including best sound, best production design, best cinematography, best film editing and best visual effects. Villeneuve is also a favorite with Oscar voters thanks to previous nominated titles like “Sicario,” “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049.”How to watch: Stream on Max. ‘Gladiator II’Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” conquered the Academy Awards more than 23 years ago, winning five trophies, including best picture and best actor, for Russell Crowe. ‘Wicked’The most inescapable blockbuster of the holiday season could cast a spell on Oscar voters.

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☆ New Zealand expectedly cuts benchmark rate by 50 basis points as economy struggles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

New Zealand's central bank expectedly slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, marking a third straight cut, as the country strives to boost its struggling economy. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate now stands at 4.25%. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the bank to cut its rate by 50 bps. In October, the RBNZ had also cut the cash rate by 50 bps, following a 25 bps cut in August. It added that economic growth is expected to recover in 2025 as lower interest rates boost investment and spending.

Persons: RBNZ Organizations: Reserve Bank of New, Reuters, NZ Locations: Auckland , New Zealand, New, New Zealand

☆ Inflection in beauty that the street expects next year unlikely, says William Blair's Dylan Carden
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInflection in beauty that the street expects next year unlikely, says William Blair's Dylan CardenDylan Carden, William Blair analyst, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss outlooks on the beauty industry.

Persons: William Blair's Dylan Carden Dylan Carden, William Blair

☆ Asia markets to open mixed even as Wall Street notches fresh records; investors assess Australia inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The full moon, otherwise known as a strawberry supermoon, is seen over the Skyline of the CBD in Sydney, Australia June 15, 2022. Steven Saphore | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed on Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street that saw the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach new intraday and closing records. Traders in Asia will assesses monthly consumer price index figures out of Australia, set for release later in the day. A poll from Reuters expects the monthly CPI indicator to have risen 2.3% in October year on year, from 2.1% in September. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures were at 19,172 slightly higher than the HSI's last close of 19,159.2.

Persons: Steven Saphore, Australia's Organizations: Skyline, Anadolu Agency, Getty, Dow Jones, Traders, Reuters, Nikkei Locations: Sydney, Australia, Asia, Pacific, Chicago, Osaka, Hong Kong

☆ Tim Cook and other U.S. executives attend China expo, meet officials as Trump tariff threat looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A view of the exterior of the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), venue for the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), on November 26, 2024 in Beijing, China. American business leaders are in China this week for meetings with officials and a high-profile supply chain expo as trade threats from a second Donald Trump presidency mount. Among them is Apple CEO Tim Cook, who will be in attendance for the second annual 'China International Supply Chain Expo,' which kicked off Tuesday. Ahead of the expo, the CEO met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang alongside other top executives from global companies, the American Chamber of Commerce in China said in a social media post. Organized by the China International Exhibition Center Group, the second CISCE expo will focus on key supply chains, such as advanced manufacturing, green and digital technology as well as supply chain services.

Persons: Donald Trump, Tim Cook, We're, Cook, Premier Li Qiang Organizations: China International Exhibition, China, Chain, Apple, China International, Premier, American Chamber of Commerce, CNBC, Corning, Rio Tinto, Lenovo, China International Exhibition Center Locations: Beijing, China, American, Rio

☆ Indonesia wants Apple to sweeten its $100 million proposal as tech giant lobbies for iPhone 16 sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Indonesian government expects Apple to increase its proposed $100 million investment into the country, according to state media, as the iPhone maker seeks clearance from Jakarta to sell its latest phones. According to a report from Indonesian state media, the country's Ministry of Industry met with representatives from Apple on Thursday regarding its proposal to invest $100 million over two years. "From the government's perspective, of course, we want this investment to be larger," industry ministry spokesperson Febri Hendri Antoni Arif told state media on Thursday. While Indonesia represents a small market for Apple, it also offers growth opportunities as it has the world's fourth-largest population, according to Le Xuan Chiew, a Canalys analyst focusing on Apple strategy research. Success in this market requires a long-term approach, and Apple's investment offer demonstrates a commitment to complying with local regulations and paving the way for future growth, he added.

Persons: hasn't, AirPods Max, Apple didn't, Febri Hendri Antoni Arif, Le Xuan Chiew Organizations: Fifth, Apple, country's Ministry of Industry, CNBC Locations: New York City, Indonesian, Jakarta, Indonesia

☆ The World Chess Champion Could Lose His Title, and It Might Not Be Close
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Dylan Loeb Mcclain | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Never has a chess world championship titleholder seemed as vulnerable. On Monday, Ding Liren, the reigning world champion, will begin a match in Singapore to defend the title against the 18-year-old player Gukesh Dommaraju. His results were far below his previous level and also below the level of what might be expected of a world champion. A month later, in a Chess 960 tournament in Germany, he lost 10 of 13 games. (Chess 960 is a variant in which the pieces on the back ranks are shuffled into one of 960 possible starting configurations.)

Persons: Ding Liren, Gukesh, Ding, Ian Nepomniachtchi Locations: Singapore, China, Netherlands, Germany

☆ Asia-Pacific markets are set to open mostly lower; Japan trade data and China lending rate in focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) building in Beijing, China, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly lower Wednesday, following a mixed day on Wall Street amid mounting geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a mixed open for the market, with the futures contract in Chicago at 38,300 and its counterpart in Osaka at 38,420 compared to the previous close of 38,414.43. According to a Reuters poll, China is expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday after they were cut in October. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures were at 19,619, slightly lower than the HSI's last close of 19,663.67.

Persons: Australia's Organizations: People's Bank of China, Investors, Reuters, Nikkei Locations: Beijing, China, Asia, Pacific, Ukraine, Russia, Japan, Chicago, Osaka, Hong Kong

☆ U.S. 'industrial renaissance' is fueling a rebound in fundraising, Apollo CEO Marc Rowan says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jonathan Gray, president and chief operating officer of Blackstone Inc., from left, Ron O'Hanley, chief executive officer of State Street Corp., Ted Pick, chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley, Marc Rowan, chief executive officer of Apollo Global Management LLC, and David Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. An "industrial renaissance" in the U.S. is fueling demand for capital, Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management said at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong. "There is so much demand for capital, [including through debt and equity] ... What's going on is nothing short of extraordinary," Rowan said on Tuesday during a panel discussion. "What we're watching is this incredible demand for capital happening against a backdrop of a U.S. government that is running significant deficits. Rowan and other panelists also identified energy and data centers — needed for artificial intelligence and digitization — as growth sectors requiring more capital.

Persons: Jonathan Gray, Ron O'Hanley, Ted Pick, Morgan Stanley, Marc Rowan, David Solomon, What's, Rowan, Donald Trump Organizations: Blackstone Inc, State Street Corp, Apollo Global Management LLC, Goldman Sachs, Inc, Global Financial, Investment, Apollo Global Management, Blackstone Locations: Hong Kong, China, U.S

More consequential, however, was the stagnant or shrinking turnout in these cities, which — coupled with turnout growth in Republican counties across the blue wall — drove Trump’s victory. While the number of voters throughout the rest of Michigan grew by 2.6%, the number in Detroit fell by 4%. NBC News Decision DeskThe third large blue wall city is Milwaukee, which makes up about 60% of Milwaukee County’s population. Even though turnout grew slightly overall in the city, just over half of precincts (58%) experienced a turnout decrease. Comparing Milwaukee’s sluggish turnout to Dane County — which is Wisconsin’s other large Democratic county, where turnout increased by over 6% — helps to show how different demographics may explain turnout changes.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Pennsylvania —, Kamala Harris’s, Harris ’, Milwaukee County , Wisconsin —, Harris, Joe Biden, Wayne, Biden, Trump, Dane County, Dane, Dane County’s, Detroit —, Joe Biden’s Organizations: NBC, Democratic, Republican, Dane County, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Locations: Michigan , Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Wayne County , Michigan, Detroit, Philadelphia County , Pennsylvania, Milwaukee County , Wisconsin, Philadelphia, Wayne County's, Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dane, Milwaukee’s, Dane County

☆ China is doubling down on Latin America ties to bolster influence and trade, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Peru's President Dina Boluarte shake hands during a meeting at the government palace in Lima on November 14, 2024, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Beijing is strengthening economic ties in Latin America as it seeks to further bolster trade and gain influence in the resource-rich region, experts told CNBC. "The completion of Chancay Port will effectively consolidate Peru's role as a gateway linking shipping routes across land and sea, and between Asia and Latin America," the spokesperson said Friday. Experts say that the port cements China's growing position as a top trade partner of Peru and the rest of Latin America, as it supplants the U.S. in its own backyard. "The port of Chancay is seen as a game changer in the logistics of Latin America," Juan Carlos Ladines Azalia, professor of international affairs and international trade management at Peru's Universidad del Pacífico, told CNBC.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Dina Boluarte, William Reinsch, Scholl, Reinsch, Lin Jian, Juan Carlos Ladines Azalia Organizations: Economic Cooperation, Summit, CNBC, China, Business, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Foreign Ministry, Peru's Universidad del Pacífico Locations: Lima, Asia, Beijing, Latin America, China, Peru, Shanghai, Peruvian, Chancay, America, Port

☆ Nvidia's Blackwell cooling issues were resolved months ago, chip experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementNvidia's Blackwell chip presents cooling challenges for customers. First, there were chip design issues, which CEO Jensen Huang has since said are fully resolved. "I think the overheating issues have been present for months and they have largely been addressed," Patel told Insider. AdvertisementIn addition to engineering and operational challenges, liquid cooling at scale brings with it a list of environmental concerns. Despite the hard work and environmental strain, of converting to liquid cooling, the incentives are strong.

Persons: Nvidia's Blackwell, Blackwell, Jensen Huang, Dylan Patel, Patel, Meta, Eugene Kim, Semianalysis, Huang Organizations: Nvidia, Blackwell, Semianalysis, BI, Amazon Locations: Semianalysis, Blackwell

☆ 3 more arrested for alleged beating near Salisbury University of man targeted for his sexual orientation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Sean Antone, 19, Benjamin Brandenburg, 18, and Logan Clark, 19, were taken into custody a little over a week after the Salisbury Police Department announced the arrests of 12 Salisbury University students in the Oct. 15 assault. Antone was arrested by the Howard County Police Department on Nov. 7, authorities said in a news release. Brandenburg was arrested by Salisbury police on Wednesday, and Clark turned himself in to Salisbury police on Thursday. Police said they were contacted by university police on Oct. 31 about an alleged assault at an off-campus apartment complex for college-aged students. In a Nov. 7 letter, Salisbury University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre called the incident "an act of visceral hate" and said the fraternity was placed on suspension.

Persons: Sean Antone, Benjamin Brandenburg, Logan Clark, Antone, Brandenburg, Clark, Detectives, Carolyn Ringer Lepre, Steve Rakow, Riley Brister, Rakow, Ryder Baker, Bennan Aird, Cruz Cespedes, Dylan Earp, Elijah Johnson, Zachary Leinemann, Cameron Guy, Jacob Howard, Eric Sinclair, Patrick Gutierrez, Dylan Pietuszka, Lepre Organizations: Salisbury Police Department, Salisbury University, Howard County Police Department, Salisbury police, . Police, Police, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Locations: Maryland, Salisbury, Brandenburg

☆ Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of the 'TODAY' show
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb after the beloved co-anchor announced in September that she was leaving “TODAY” after nearly two decades. Melvin, a news anchor of “TODAY” and a co-host of the 3rd hour of “TODAY,” made the announcement on the show Thursday morning. He will co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours beginning Jan. 13. “You are the right person for it.”Kotb will remain as co-anchor until Jan. 10, calling it a "party day." Melvin went on to call Kotb and Guthrie his "sisters."

Persons: Craig Melvin, Hoda, Melvin, ”, Savannah Guthrie, “, “ I’ve, ” Kotb, Kotb, Guthrie, Al Roker, I’ve, ” Melvin, “ You’ve, ’ ” Libby Leist, Craig, Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer Organizations: Savannah, Zoom, “, Jenna, NBC News, Bowl Locations: Roker

☆ Craig Melvin named the next co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Craig Melvin will become the co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show beginning early next year, following the departure of Hoda Kotb. Melvin is a familiar face to “Today” viewers, having been with the program in various roles for nearly 14 years. He is an “integral and beloved part of our family,” Libby Leist, senior vice president of Today, said in a statement. She also co-hosted the 10 am hour with Jenna Bush Hager. NBC announced said that the fourth hour will be renamed “Jenna & Friends” following Kotb’s departure until a permanent co-host is named.

Persons: Craig Melvin, Hoda, Savannah Guthrie, Melvin, Kotb, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, Sheinelle Jones, Guthrie, “, ” Melvin, ”, ” Libby Leist, Craig’s, ” Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, Jenna Organizations: New, New York CNN, Savannah, Guthrie, NBC News, NBC Locations: New York

☆ Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower after Wall Street postelection rally fizzles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The momentum in Japan markets were largely driven by the country's technology and financial sector. Asia-Pacific stock markets were set to open lower Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street as the U.S. postelection rally stalled overnight. Asian traders will assess Japanese corporate goods data, set for release later in the day. Economists polled by Reuters expect corporate goods prices to have risen by an average of 3% for the month of October compared to last year, up from 2.8% in September. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures were at 19,631, lower than the HSI's last close of 19,846.88.

Persons: Australia's Organizations: Reuters, Japan's Nikkei Locations: Japan, Asia, Pacific, Chicago, Osaka, Hong Kong

☆ Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article ASMLASML-NLMUINTCSMSD-GB2330-TW Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTJapan is looking to revitalize its semiconductor industry. The Japanese government has unlocked billions of dollars in subsidies for its domestic chip sector. One likely beneficiary of the funding announced Monday will be Japan-based Rapidus, a state-backed chip venture at the heart of the country's chip revitalization efforts. In the 1980s, Japan was the world's dominant chip player and occupied more than half of the global semiconductor market. Through its chip subsidies, which have mostly been geared toward increasing manufacturing capacity, the country should be able to expand into other aspects of the supply and enhance its position, Yang added.

Persons: Shigeru Ishiba, Ishiba, Rapidus, Tetsuro Higashi, Michael Yang, Omdia, Yang, Brady Wang, Wang, Ken Kuo Organizations: MU, Getty, Japan, Toyota Motor, Sony Group, U.S, IBM, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, Samsung, Intel, Micron, CNBC, Counterpoint Research Locations: Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, South, U.S, Netherlands

☆ China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

These trends — fueled by China Tobacco — come against the backdrop of a long-term decline in cigarette sales globally. While Beijing has made commitments to curb smoking prevalence, it hasn't appeared to have materially impacted tobacco sales. In the case of China Tobacco, industry and government policy directly overlap. "China Tobacco has been exploiting this insider status and wielding its influence within the government to effectively block the adoption of tobacco control policies," he added. China Tobacco and its Hong Kong-based subsidiary China Tobacco International (HK) did not respond to an inquiry from CNBC.

Persons: Euromonitor, hasn't, Philip Morris, Gan Quan, Quan, STMA, Judith Mackay Organizations: Getty, China National Tobacco Corporation, China Tobacco, Retail, World Health Organization, State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, Philip Morris International, World, Tobacco Control, CNBC, Vital, Tobacco, Bath University, Asian Consultancy, China Tobacco International, HK, Global Locations: Shanghai, China, Euromonitor, Beijing, Hong Kong

☆ Timothée Chalamet says he was told he didn’t ‘have the right body’ for some big roles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Timothée Chalamet has shared a story that makes clear women in Hollywood aren’t the only ones being judged for their physical appearances. The “Dune” star talked to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about his experience early in his career. “If I auditioned for ‘The Maze Runner’ or ‘Divergent,’ things of that variety that were popping when I was coming up, the feedback was always, ‘Oh, you don’t have the right body,’” Chalamet said. “Those were smaller budget, but very — I don’t know how else to put it — personable movies that started in this theater space,” he said. “This is where I found my rhythm, my confidence, my flow, whatever you want to call it.”“A Complete Unknown” hits theaters on Christmas Day.

Persons: Timothée Chalamet, Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, ” Chalamet, “, ‘, Bob Dylan, ”, Chalamet, Dylan, “ Wonka Organizations: CNN, Hollywood Locations: Minnesota, Bob

Elon Musk embraces Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Oct. 5, 2024. Kissinger was deeply respected in China and continued to meet with its leaders as an unofficial diplomat in efforts to promote warmer relations between the two countries. Just months before Kissinger died in November 2023, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in July 2023. They may not reach the same impact as Kissinger, given the more complex period, he said, though they could help stabilize relations. Cook and Schwarzman also regularly visit leaders in China, where they are often highlighted by Beijing as examples of positive China-U.S. business and trade relations.

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☆ 12 Salisbury Univ. students charged with hate crimes for allegedly beating man over his sexual preferences, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Twelve students at Salisbury University in Maryland have been charged with hate crimes after they allegedly targeted a man over his sexual preferences by inviting him to an off-campus apartment where they beat him and used derogatory names, police said. The students, aged 18 to 21, have been charged with first-degree assault, false imprisonment, reckless endangerment and associated hate crime charges, the Salisbury Police Department said in a news release Thursday. Police said they were contacted by the Salisbury University police department on Oct. 31 about an assault that allegedly occurred in an off-campus apartment complex for college-aged students. Salisbury University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre wrote on X that the students arrested have been placed on suspension, which includes being restricted from campus and barred from academic coursework. “It’s very unfortunate that Salisbury University has jumped to conclusions by suspending these young men before there has been any findings related to this incident,” he said.

Persons: Ryder Baker, Bennan Aird, Riley Brister, Cruz Cespedes, Dylan Earp, Elijah Johnson, Zachary Leinemann, Cameron Guy, Jacob Howard, Eric Sinclair, Patrick Gutierrez, Dylan Pietuszka, Aird, “, Carolyn Ringer Lepre, Lepre, Steve Rakow, ”, Leinemann Organizations: Salisbury University, Salisbury Police, Delaware . Police, Terrace, Police, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, NBC, NBC News, SU, ” Salisbury University Locations: Maryland, Salisbury, Delaware

☆ 12 Salisbury Univ. students charged with hate crimes for allegedly beating man over his sexual orientation, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Twelve students at Salisbury University in Maryland have been charged with hate crimes after they allegedly targeted a man over his sexual orientation by inviting him to an off-campus apartment where they beat him and used derogatory names, police said. Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md. Megan Raymond/Salisbury Daily Ti / USA Today NetworkPolice said they were contacted by the Salisbury University police department on Oct. 31 about an assault that allegedly occurred in an off-campus apartment complex for college-aged students. Salisbury University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre wrote on X that the students arrested have been placed on suspension, which includes being restricted from campus and barred from academic coursework. “It’s very unfortunate that Salisbury University has jumped to conclusions by suspending these young men before there has been any findings related to this incident,” he said.

Persons: Ryder Baker, Bennan Aird, Riley Brister, Cruz Cespedes, Dylan Earp, Elijah Johnson, Zachary Leinemann, Cameron Guy, Jacob Howard, Eric Sinclair, Patrick Gutierrez, Dylan Pietuszka, Aird, Megan Raymond, Salisbury, “, Carolyn Ringer Lepre, Lepre, Steve Rakow, ”, Leinemann Organizations: Salisbury University, Salisbury Police, USA Today Network Police, Terrace, Police, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, NBC, NBC News, SU, ” Salisbury University Locations: Maryland, Salisbury, Delaware, Md

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