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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' differing styles were on full display during dueling rallies Friday night in Milwaukee, the largest city in one of the nation’s most important swing states. Early in his speech, Trump gave a shout-out to Milwaukee Bucks’ star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece. As Trump has stoked new controversy with his recent comments about Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney, Harris again emphasized that she would listen to people who disagree with her. Harris continued to flex her star appeal, featuring musical artist Cardi B at her Milwaukee rally. “Thrilled to be back in this beautiful state,” Trump said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Giannis Antetokounmpo, mused, “, ” Trump, It’s, stewing, Liz Cheney, I’ll, ” Harris, Cheney, Tucker Carlson, Nikki Haley, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Bobby, Kennedy, Cardi, Joe Biden, ”, Brett Favre, Favre Organizations: Milwaukee Bucks, Republican, NBA, Fair, Trump, Trump Republicans, Democrats, South Carolina Gov, Reading, Republicans, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Locations: Milwaukee, Wisconsin's, Greece, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona , Nevada, North Carolina

☆ American Battleground: The fight to the finish — and what lies beyond the 2024 campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Tom Foreman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

“Do you think Donald Trump is a fascist?” Anderson Cooper asked her in a CNN town hall just two days earlier. They are indeed the ‘enemy from within.’”Former President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during his campaign rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on October 27. You’re a sh*t vice president.’”It’s crude, it’s rude, but for Trump’s campaign it is right on target. “We know what Donald Trump wants,” Harris says in DC just outside the vice presidential residence. As Trump’s 2020 campaign communications director Erin Perrine puts it, “Donald Trump is a political anomaly.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Read, Trump, Kamala Harris, ” Anderson Cooper, “, ” Harris, Rebecca Wright, John Kelly, Trump “, Defense James Mattis, John Bolton, Mark Esper, Bob Woodward, Staff Mark Milley, Republican Sen, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, Mike Johnson, ”, Harris, ” “, Tony Hinchcliffe, Puerto Rico, ’ ”, Anna Moneymaker, ” Trump, Ezra Klein, Maggie Haberman, He’s, Edward, Isaac Dovere, …, ” Demonizing Harris, Frank Luntz, CNN’s, Michael Duncan, you’ve, Erick Erickson, Arnold Palmer’s, ’, Jenny Kane, Jeff Zeleny, Gloria Borger, he’s, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong, “ She’s, Eva McKend, ” Zeleny, CNN’s Laura Coates, Biden, ” Coates, Julia Roberts, Eminem, Oprah, Beyonce, Michelle Obama, CNN’s Dovere, Barack Obama, Jonathan Drake, Reuters Trump, ” McKend, Erin Perrine, “ Donald Trump, Daniel Dale, Hurricane Helene, Mike Pence, “ Let’s, Let’s, Sinéad O’Connor, Hillary Clinton, We’ve, Norm Eisen, Eisen, – Trump, –, Stephanie Cutter, Evelyn Hockstein, Reuters Harris, Abraham Lincoln Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, ABC, ”, Trump, Trump’s, New York Times, Defense, Joint Chiefs, Staff, Republican, Marxist, Madison, Democratic, Puerto Ricans, New, Garden, GOP, Fox, WIN, Political, Illegal Voters, The New York Times, ” CNN, Fox News, Reuters, Biden, Univision, Capitol, “, United States Capitol Locations: Delaware County , Pennsylvania, York City, Puerto, Mexico, Portland , Oregon, Pennsylvania, DC, Georgia, In Michigan, Detroit, Charlotte , North Carolina, Trump, Hurricane, Madison, Washington ,

It’s going to be Donald Trump or me.”Vice President Kamala Harris listens to community leaders and residents at the Philly Cuts barbershop in Philadelphia on Oct. 27. Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty ImagesIf voters pick Trump, they’ll be getting a president who is “full of grievance,” she added. With 19 electoral votes, Pennsylvania is a must-win proposition for Harris’ campaign. Trump won the state in 2016 in his race against Hillary Clinton, but lost it to Joe Biden four years later. “Philadelphia is a very important part of our path to victory, and it is the reason I’m spending time here and have been spending time here,” Harris told reporters.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, “ stewing, Harris, “, ”, “ It’s, Saul Loeb, they’ll, It’s, ” Harris, Trump, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden Organizations: Office, Philly, AFP, Getty, Trump, Democratic Locations: Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rican, Michigan, Wisconsin, “ Philadelphia

☆ Madison Square Garden versus the White House Ellipse: where Trump and Harris are making their final pitches
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The former president is returning to his hometown on Sunday for a rally in one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, Madison Square Garden. Harris and Trump have made clear the issues they’re highlighting in the campaign’s last days. That argument illustrates what a Harris administration would look like compared with the threat Harris says Trump poses, the official said. The vice president continued that celebrity-fueled push Friday night in Texas – a rare visit to a state that is not a presidential battleground. The Madison Square Garden rally will be one of the most-covered moments of the race – with media coverage reaching into all seven swing states.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Roe, Wade, She’s, Trump’s, ” Trump, –, ”, Harris ’, Tim Walz, “ She’s, He’s, ” Walz, Georgia –, Barack Obama, Harris detoured, Willie Nelson, ” Harris, Michelle Obama, It’s, Ronald Reagan, “ Kamala, she’s, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, They’re, ” Vance, “, ” CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish, Terence Burlij, Kate Sullivan, Kevin Liptak, Samantha Waldenberg Organizations: CNN, White, Capitol, CNN’s, Madison, Garden, Minnesota Gov, Sun, Houston, Lone Star State, Trump, New York City, Republican, GOP, New York, Fox News Radio, State, Democratic, The New York Times, Siena College, Oakland County GOP Locations: New York, Madison, “, America, Las Vegas, ”, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Michigan , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona , Georgia, Nevada, Michigan, Madison Square, New, Austin , Texas, Austin, Oakland County, Detroit

And on Thursday, Harris delivered an unscheduled speech focused on former Trump chief of staff John Kelly confirming Trump praised Adolf Hitler’s generals. The Harris campaign argues that the plan will tip some final undecided voters — a chunk of which are disaffected Republicans or independents. The Harris campaign says it is also focused on understanding what messaging could impact the small number of undecided voters that remain in key battleground states. “The two most motivating messages for Democratic turnout are those around abortion and democracy.”Some Harris campaign officials echoed that argument. Still, some Democrats who have worked with Harris worry there is too much focus on Trump and not on Harris’ unique skills and vision.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, Liz Cheney, John Kelly, Adolf Hitler’s, Harris ’, ”, Cornell Belcher, Democratic pollster, Obama’s, Ashley Etienne, ” Etienne, “, Donald, Harris wasn’t, Kelly, ” Harris, “ Trump, Roe, Wade, “ It’s, stewing, Barack Obama, Nikki Haley, —, Kelly’s, Hitler, ” Belcher, Pete Giangreco, Cheney, Harris pollster, she’s Organizations: WASHINGTON, Republican, Trump, Capitol, Democratic, CNN, Social Security, United Nations Locations: Houston, Georgia

Clarkston, Georgia CNN —Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama used their first joint campaign appearance, on Thursday night in this Atlanta suburb, to issue parallel warnings about the dangers facing the country if Donald Trump is elected again to lead it. Battleground Georgia is the latest stop in a late-campaign sprint by Obama, who has leveled at Trump increasingly passionate attacks and rounds of mocking. After Obama’s speech, Harris came onstage, where they embraced before the vice president delivered a nearly identical message. “What I can’t understand is why anyone would think that Donald Trump will shake things up in a way that is good for you. On Saturday, Harris is also set to appear with former first lady Michelle Obama in Michigan.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Obama, Harris, “, ” Harris, wouldn’t, ” Obama, John Kelly, ”, Trump, “ It’s, stewing, That’s, MAGA, ‘, ’, Kelly, Bruce Springsteen, ” Springsteen, Michelle Obama, CNN’s Elise Hammond Organizations: Georgia CNN —, Trump, United, New York Times, CNN, Obama’s, Democratic Locations: Clarkston, Georgia, Atlanta, United States, America, Iowa, Michigan

☆ 'Joker: Folie a Deux' is this year's latest box office flop. Here's what else has disappointed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

And it's not the only blockbuster-budgeted film to disappoint at the box office this year. "A combination of hits and flops are a hallmark of every box office year," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. But for more traditional media companies, that have long traded off their successes at the box office, shareholders still want to see a big theatrical return on investment. UniversalEstimated production budget: $80 million$80 million Global box office: $100 million$100 million Release date: Feb. 14, 2024 Sony's Spider-Man universe films have been hit-or-miss at the box office for years. However, despite solid reviews — a 90% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes — the film failed to explode at the box office.

Persons: Joaquin Phoenix, Arthur Fleck, It's, Todd Phillips, it's, Paul Dergarabedian, Shawn Robbins, Robbins, Arthur Fleck's, Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn, Eli Roth's, Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt, Blanchett, — Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Samuel L, Jackson, Howard, Elly Conway, Guy, Ryan Gosling, Barbie, Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer, Colt, Jody Moreno's, Blunt, Cassandra Webb, Max, George Miller, Chris Hemsworth, Francis Ford Coppola, Cesar Catilina, Adam Driver, — Adam Driver, Dustin Hoffman, Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Voight, Coppola Organizations: Warner Bros, Universal, Lionsgate, Sony, Hollywood, Netflix, Apple, Arkham State Hospital, Audiences, Rotten, Fury Locations: Lionsgate's, Dua Lipa, New York City, Australia, York City, New Rome

☆ White Sox lose 121st game of season, most by any team in modern baseball history
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Sam Blum | Cody Stavenhagen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

This was, perhaps, the closest thing the White Sox have had to a prideful moment all season. As The Athletic’s Jayson Stark noted, the White Sox have used 29 position players this season. After their most recent downturn — a 12-game skid — the White Sox besting the Mets for worst ever became a matter of when, not if. Getz insisted the White Sox are on the right trajectory and even said ownership will “potentially” invest more in the organizational infrastructure. Now members of this White Sox team will shoulder the burden of 121 losses and counting into an uncertain future.

Persons: Jerry Reinsdorf, Jerry, ”, Reinsdorf, “, Craig Anderson, it’s, we’re, Jayson Stark, Chris Getz, Getz, Justin Casterline, Grady Sizemore, Sizemore, Pedro Grifol, I’ve, ” Sizemore, “ I’ve, Garrett, Jared Shuster, Korey Lee, Zach DeLoach, Luis Robert Jr, ” Robert, that’s, Gavin Sheets, ” Sheets, ” Andrew Benintendi Organizations: DETROIT, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, Sox, Tigers, White Sox, New York Mets, Mets, “, Angels, The Tigers, Chicago, Royals, Guardians, AL Central, American League Central Locations: Chicago

☆ Trump's rage was on full display during the debate. And that's great news for Kamala Harris.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewFormer President Donald Trump's advisors and allies scripted his playbook to attack Vice President Kamala Harris during the debate. Harris baited Trump, starting by distracting Trump from talking about his favorite issue of immigration by getting him stewing about crowd size. Harris talked about how the Wharton School of Finance, Trump's beloved alma mater, has published research questioning his economic plans. He clearly seemed annoyed at the ABC News debate moderators who repeatedly interrupted the debate to fact-check his false claims. Trump's team echoed those claims online, arguing that the former president had to take on Harris, Muir, and co-moderator Linsey Davis.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, Mark Esper, Trump's, Dick, Liz Cheney, Donald Trump, David Muir, I've, Muir, Linsey Davis, Jason Miller Organizations: Service, Business, Wharton School of Finance, Trump, ABC Locations: Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina

“I think folks think it’s Trump reverting to his Id,” a longtime Republican communications adviser said. “The momentum is with Vice President Harris, and we just need to work our hearts out until Election Day,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said. “We have multiple pathways to 270 electoral votes,” Dan Kanninen, battleground states director for the Harris campaign, said of the threshold for winning the electoral college. Project 2025, which had been attacked by Democrats, announced that it would stop working on policy after taking criticism from the Trump campaign. “Crazy Kamala is saying she’s Indian, not Black,” Trump wrote on social media.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Harris, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, National Association of Black Journalists —, —, Trump, ”, Andrew Hitt, “, Kamala, he’s, Sen, Tom Tillis, Biden, Vance, President Harris, Ro Khanna, ” Harris, Chris Kofinis, Hillary Clinton, Ed McMullen, It’s, ” Trump, “ I’ve, Harris ’, it’s, “ Harris, ” Dan Kanninen, ” Kofinis, Lauren Hitt, ” Hitt, Dave McCormick, Democratic Sen, Bob Casey, Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Brown, Black, rallygoers, Laura Loomer, Mindy Kaling Organizations: Ohio, National Association of Black Journalists, Republican Party of Wisconsin, Trump, NBC, Republican, Democratic, Democratic Party, Republican National Committee, Biden, Washington Post, ”, Trump stewing, Democratic National Convention, GOP, Democrats, Sun, Republicans, Immigration, Customs Enforcement, National Republican, Committee, Democratic Sens, Black, U.S . Senate Locations: Chicago, Harris, Trump, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, African American, Switzerland, St, Cloud , Minnesota, West, Wisconsin , Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, Sherrod Brown of, Minnesota

☆ I study and train mentally strong people for a living: Here are 7 things they never do
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Scott Mautz | In Scottmautz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

But mentally strong people aren't daunted. They avoid mistakes of motiveBeing mentally strong doesn't mean never making mistakes. However, mentally strong people never make a mistake of motive. Instead, mentally strong people use the Give-Resist-Exude framework to focus on the actions that will ultimately earn them respect. Mentally strong people don't act on unhelpful impulses.

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☆ Opinion | Lord Almighty, Joe, Let It Go!
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Maureen Dowd | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Everyone wants Joe Biden gone. What if?’ We’re doing things the Democratic way. I went there growing up and have Proustian recollections of crispy French fries with vinegar sold on the Boardwalk. It makes me sad that Biden doesn’t see what’s inescapable: If he doesn’t walk away gracefully right now, he will likely go down as a pariah and ruin his legacy. The race for the Oval today is between two delusional, selfish, stubborn old guys, and that’s a depressing state of affairs.

Persons: Joe Biden, “ Everyone’s, Joe, ”, Biden hunkered, “, Biden Organizations: Democratic Locations: Rehoboth Beach

☆ While Republicans Put on a Show of Unity, Democrats Wrestle With Their Own Rift
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

What might have been surprising was which party would fit which role. Even as Republicans meeting in Milwaukee put on a show of unity for former President Donald J. Trump, Democrats are still stewing over President Biden’s insistence on staying in the race and in some cases even plotting how to press him to step aside. The assassination attempt against Mr. Trump last weekend diverted attention from the Democratic discord but did not solve the problem. Indeed, many Democrats are just as convinced as ever that Mr. Biden cannot beat Mr. Trump and should step aside in favor of a candidate who might have a better chance. Mr. Schiff’s decision was especially noteworthy because he is a close ally of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Biden’s, Biden, Adam B, Schiff, Schiff’s, Nancy Pelosi Organizations: Mr, Senate Locations: Milwaukee, California

☆ Simone Biles headlines women’s U.S. gymnastics Olympic team; rookie Hezly Rivera earns fifth spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Dana O'Neil | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

MINNEAPOLIS – Only a week ago, Alicia Sacramone Quinn fretted about the gut-wrenching decision she and her two colleagues would have to make in determining the 2024 Olympic team. The United States will send four members of its 2020 Olympic team to Paris — Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey — reserving one singular spot for a rookie. For the very first time, we proudly introduce the 2024 U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team presented by @Xfinity! “I knew I wasn’t done after Tokyo,‘’ Biles said, adding that her “religious” Thursday meetings with her therapist helped her through. GO DEEPER At U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, rash of injuries hovers over a major momentThe U.S. it turns out, is lucky none of the women making the return to the Games gave up.

Persons: Alicia Sacramone Quinn, Quinn, Paris — Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey —, Hezly Rivera, @Xfinity, ➡️ Hezly Rivera ➡️ Jade Carey ➡️ Simone Biles ➡️ Suni Lee ➡️ Jordan Chiles, Joscelyn Roberson, Leanne Wong pic.twitter.com, btf44HDjSL, Rivera, ” Quinn, “, ’ Biles, I’d, Biles, —, Skye Blakely, Kayla DiCello, Shilese Jones, Carey, ’, Brian, Chiles, Chiles wasn’t, overthinking, Megan Thee, Beyonce, ” Chiles, ”, Lee, she’d, Blakely, Jones, medaling, dismounting, Jess Graba, ‘ ’, Lee —, Matt Krohn Organizations: MINNEAPOLIS, Paris, Olympic, Target Center, “, U.S, Games, Oregon State, NCAA, UCLA, U.S . Locations: Tokyo, United States, American, Minneapolis, Paris, Oregon, Biles

☆ 7 ways to stop having the same couple's fight, according to a psychologist and psychiatrist married for 56 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Dr. Beverly Palmer, 78, and Dr. Richard C. Palmer, 79, have been married for 56 years. and have learned a lot about navigating relationship conflict not just from their long marriage, but from their professions. Beverly is a licensed clinical psychologist and Richard is a psychiatrist who provides therapy in addition to medication management. Find your own spacePeyton Fulford for BIOne of the signs of a healthy relationship is having identities outside of it. Pride yourself on flexibilityWhen it comes to navigating conflict, Beverly said her and Richard’s other strengths are their flexible mindsets.

Persons: Beverly Palmer, Richard C, Palmer, —, Dr, Beverly, Richard, “, Bev, ” Richard, they’ve, ” Beverly, he’s, ”, Peyton Fulford, codependency, BI Richard, you've, you’re Organizations: Service, University of Michigan, Ohio State, Palmers, BI Locations: —, California

It's by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine's Day rolls around. She became a certified matchmaker last year and has organized a speed-dating event ahead of Valentine's Day. Like Valentine's Day, loneliness has become big business, complete with an outpouring of books offering up self help and data. Her best advice for making it through Valentine's Day is as sweet as those candy conversation hearts that circulate this time of year. On Valentine's Day, the project is offering a free Zoom coloring session for anyone who cares to sign up.

Persons: — Elise Plessis hasn't, “, ”, Plessis, She'll, she'll, ” Plessis, Vivek Murthy, ” Murthy, that’s, David Sbarra, crunchers, ” Sbarra, Tori Mattei, She's, I’ve, “ I’ve, ” Mattei, Mattei doesn't, Jeremy Nobel, Nobel, —, Kelli Miller Organizations: Associated Press, University of Arizona, Harvard Chan School of Public Health, Foundation for Art & Healing Locations: Manitoba, Canada, U.S, America, Tucson, New York, Manhattan, Los Angeles

☆ A life coach says there are 6 communication types — and knowing them will improve your friendships
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Magee, 30, told Business Insider that she came up with some of the types based on her own relationships. They break down into six communication types:Volunteers vs. Invite-Onlies: According to Magee, Volunteers share information about themselves without being asked first. Guessers only ask for things if they're pretty sure the answer will be "yes," and they think that when others ask them things, they're expecting a "yes," too. AdvertisementBut while there's no "bad" communication style, Magee said extremes on either side can be challenging to deal with. Plus, she said, our communication types can vary depending on who we're with.

Persons: —, Hailey Magee, Magee, they've, Andrea Donderi, Askers, what's, Erek West Magee, we've, aren't, they're Organizations: Service, Business, Volunteers

☆ Confessions of a startup founder's wife
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

I wished I had told Kyle that I would understand if he wanted to quit. That's as apt a description of Kyle's startup as it is of our relationship. I'm not sure Kyle has found as many perks to being a startup founder married to a startup reporter. Now Kyle's startup has pivoted a third time. The truth is, I don't know if Kyle's startup will make it.

Persons: Kyle, Kyle shrugged, pang, I'd, hadn't, Scott Belsky, It's, messier, I've, he'd, Jillian, Chris Dixon, Andreessen Horowitz, Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, Schulze, TikTok, Josh Cochran, Marc Andreessen, I'm, He'd, Eric Paley, Steve Jobs, —, Playbyte, he's, Rohan Seth, Paul Davison, Steve Huffman, hasn't, Instagram, it's, Zelda, That's, cradling, Melia Russell Organizations: Apple Watch, Steam, Francisco's Mission, University of California, TechCrunch, White House, YouTube, Labor Locations: Champagne, Francisco's, Berkeley, San Francisco, New York, America, Playbyte, Kyle, Boston, Bay, sobs

☆ Saudi’s MBS wants more than peace at his Ukraine summit
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Nic Robertson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Our goal in Saudi Arabia is to develop a unified vision of the formula and to work out the possibilities of holding the future Global Peace Summit,” they said, referring to Ukraine’s peace plan. That summit produced no major headlines, nor a discernable drift to Ukraine’s prerequisite for peace that Russian troops exit Ukraine. Like the roads that led to Rome in its day, Saudi Arabia is increasingly at the confluence of competing global interests. In spring this year, Saudi Arabia and China announced a confidence-building peace plan with Iran to repair their hostile relationship. All of this of course is way outside the scope of the Jeddah peace summit and Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression in Ukraine.

Persons: Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ”, “, Jake Sullivan, Biden, Xi, Putin, It’s, Volodymyr Zelensky’s Organizations: CNN, Saudi, MBS, Peace, National, CNN US State Department, Danes, NATO, African Union Locations: Jeddah, stewing, Ukraine, Russia ”, India, Saudi Arabia, Moscow, ”, Kyiv, Denmark, Rome, Yemen, China, Iran, Russia, Washington, Saudi, Gulf, Israel, Europe, Africa, St Petersburg, Ukrainian

☆ Rice. Half of Humanity Eats It. And Climate Change Is Wrecking It.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Somini Sengupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

Sometimes there’s not enough rain when seedlings need water, or too much when the plants need to keep their heads above water. Rice farmers are shifting their planting calendars. On top of that, there’s climate change: It has upended the rhythm of sunshine and rain that rice depends on. That’s a fraction of the emissions from coal, oil and gas, which together account for 35 percent of methane emissions. His experiment, carried out over seven years, concluded that by not flooding the fields continuously, farmers can reduce rice methane emissions by more than 60 percent.

☆ ‘Happy Valley’ Review: The End of the Hero’s Journey
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Mike Hale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

She’s a contemporary knight errant, upholding a code of decency against the terrors of modern life. “Happy Valley,” whose final season premieres on Monday (streaming on Acorn TV and AMC+, broadcast on BBC America), is a pocket-size, prosaic saga — a hero’s tale contained in three six-episode seasons and embedded in a family drama. Like all mythical heroes, Cawood has an antagonist, the psychopathic rapist and killer Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton), who is the father of her grandson. In its structure, “Happy Valley” is very much a traditional British crime series, with seemingly unconnected plot strands and investigations that wind themselves together against a backdrop of cop-shop politics. In the new season’s major subplot, a less-than-sympathetic female character is caught between two seemingly more capable men whose weaknesses run deeper than hers.

☆ Bridgewater's new executive team is already making big changes. But was it all part of Ray Dalio's master plan?
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On tap, we've got stories on the top VCs in Texas, more headaches for Blackstone's BREIT, and why boomers stink. Maybe it's just the fear of facing your own mortality and realizing that life, in fact, will go on without you. As Rebecca Ungarino reports, the world's largest hedge fund is making a slew of new changes less than six months after billionaire founder Ray Dalio stepped aside. Bridgewater, which was founded in 1975 from Dalio's two-bedroom apartment, is arguably just as well known for its culture as its size. Edited by Jeffrey Cane (tweet @jeffrey_cane) in New York and Hallam Bullock (tweet @hallam_bullock) and Nathan Rennolds (tweet @ncrennolds) in London.

"At this time, we do not believe the cause is related to the FAA outage experienced earlier today." Share this -Link copiedNearly half of Southwest flights delayed just weeks after mass cancellations Nearly half of Southwest Airlines flights were delayed as of about 11:15 a.m. Share this -Link copiedMore than 540 Delta flights delayed, 14 canceled More than 540 Delta flights were delayed as of 9:13 a.m. ET, the airline had three flights canceled and 208 flights delayed, amounting to 21% of its overall flights, according to FlightAware. Alaska Airlines had 11 flights canceled and 149 flights delayed, also amounting to 21% of its overall flights, FlightAware noted as of 8:53 a.m.

☆ This scientist was irked by the phrase 'hella' big — so he created 2 new units of measurement
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Metric measurements — also known as the International System of Units, or SI — are managed by a formal international organization. The prefixes Brown came up with are ronna and ronto for 1027 and 10-27 and quetta and quecto for 1030 and 10-30. In fact, SI units used to be based on actual, real-life physical artifacts. "If everyone sticks to SI prefixes," Brown says, "you don't have to go on Wikipedia to find out how long a light-year is or the power in 1 jansky." Pražák proposed sticking to Greek words and letters.

Since the early days of the invasion, Mr. Putin has conceded, privately, that the war has not gone as planned. “I think he is sincerely willing” to compromise with Russia, Mr. Putin said of Mr. Zelensky in 2019. To join in Mr. Putin’s war, he has recruited prisoners, trashed the Russian military and competed with it for weapons. To join in Mr. Putin’s war, he has recruited prisoners, trashed the Russian military and competed with it for weapons. “I think this war is Putin’s grave.” Yevgeny Nuzhin, 55, a Russian prisoner of war held by Ukraine, in October.

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