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American model Alex Consani was named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards on Monday night, becoming the first openly transgender person to win the esteemed accolade. “I’m the first trans woman to win this award!” she exclaimed to the audience. She is thought to be the youngest openly trans model to sign with a major modeling agency, having signed with IMG Models in 2019 at just 15 years old. And in October, she became one of the first openly trans models to walk in the iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, along with Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio. The other winners at this year’s Fashion Awards included Jonathan Anderson, the creative director for LVMH fashion house Loewe, for the Designer of the Year award and Tom Ford for the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Persons: Alex Consani, London’s Royal Albert, “, ” Consani, Dominique Jackson, Connie Fleming, Aaron Rose Philip, John Phillips, Kate Moss, Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Valentina Sampaio, Consani, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Dilara Findikoglu, Jonathan Anderson, Loewe, Tom Ford Organizations: London’s Royal, London’s Royal Albert Hall, Getty, BFC Consani, IMG, Jacquemus, Turkish Locations: London, Northern California, British

☆ Ashley Benefield, ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband, is sentenced to 20 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A former ballerina who was convicted of manslaughter in what she claimed was the self-defense killing of her estranged husband was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison. Ashley Benefield, 33, had faced a maximum sentence of 30 years in the fatal shooting of Doug Benefield, 58, at her Florida home on Sept. 27, 2020. Benefield was also sentenced to 10 years of probation after her prison sentence, NBC affiliate WFLA in Tampa reported. In trial testimony, she described her husband as controlling and volatile, with a history of abusive behavior. Benefield sought a second injunction in 2020 that accused her husband of child abuse.

Persons: Ashley Benefield, Doug Benefield, Benefield, Suzanne O’Donnell, Guy Organizations: NBC, WFLA, Prosecutors, Judicial Locations: Florida, Tampa, Florida’s

But that penny-pinching mentality hasn’t been enough to lift sales for Dollar Tree and Dollar General. Dollar Tree is also exploring selling off Family Dollar, its more grocery-focused brand. Family Dollar, which Dollar Tree acquired in 2015 for nearly $9 billion, is found in more urban areas and sells more food and household staples. The company plans to close about 1,000 Family Dollar stores and is exploring a potential sale of the business. Dollar Tree has more than 16,000 stores, while Dollar General has nearly 20,000 locations across the U.S.

Persons: Jeff Owens, Rick Dreiling, Peter Keith, Piper Sandler, ”, it’s, Todd Vasos, Goldman, Vasos, “, Piper Sandler’s Keith, Keith, John David Rainey, Joe’s, Mike Creedon, Creedon, Alasdair James, James, Donald Trump, CNBC’s Ryan Baker Organizations: Walmart, Dollar, Target, Goldman Sachs, Costco, Sam’s, Aldi, —, U.S . Department of Labor, federal, Safety, Health Administration, Trump Locations: U.S, Bentonville, Arkansas, China

☆ The Broncos paid Russell Wilson $39 million to go away — now he's starting for a Super Bowl contender
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

When the Pittsburgh Steelers made the midseason decision to switch starting quarterbacks, the move wasn’t exactly celebrated. Releasing Wilson cost the Broncos $85 million combined against their salary cap this season and next — the biggest cap penalty ever. The Broncos still had to pay Wilson $39 million this year after they cut him, minus whatever salary he made if he signed with another team. That allowed Pittsburgh to scoop him for a bargain one-year, $1.21 million contract, with Wilson getting $37.79 million more from the Broncos. After having averaged 20.7 points per game with Fields, Pittsburgh is scoring 28.7 with Wilson.

Persons: Justin Fields, Mike Tomlin, signee Russell Wilson, “ I’ve, Tomlin, Mina Kimes, Kimes, Ryan Clark, Russell Wilson, ”, Marcus Spears, Clark, “, Russ, Wilson Organizations: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh, New York Jets, Jets, Steelers, ” Former Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Broncos, Denver, NFL, Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, AFC, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Pittsburgh

In 2024, the polls conducted in the last two weeks understated his support by 2.4 points on average. First, it’s possible that the polls — once again — failed to capture enough new voters or voters who changed their votes from backing Biden in 2020 to backing Trump in 2024. This is a statistical correction that pollster used this cycle to address the previous undercount of Trump voters. Properly understood, pre-election polls can play an important role in democracy by providing a sense of what outcomes seem possible. Instead, we should consider how we can use pre-election polls in ways that convey the electoral possibilities at play and better describe the uncertainties involved.

Persons: America’s, can’t, Donald Trump, pollsters, —, ’, pollsters ’, Wisconsin —, Trump, Biden, Nate Silver, It’s Organizations: NBC, Trump, Democratic, Biden, Trump voters, Gallup, Pew Research, American Association of Public Locations: “, New York, Texas, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina , Michigan, Nevada , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Michigan , Nevada , Pennsylvania, —

☆ Trump says he’s going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Zoë Richards | Olympia Sonnier | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to travel to Paris this weekend in what would be his first trip overseas since his November election win. "President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. The trip marks the president-elect's first known trip outside of the U.S. since May 2023, when he visited his golf properties in Ireland and Scotland. While restoration efforts will likely be ongoing for years, Notre Dame is set to welcome visitors on Dec. 7. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to deliver remarks that day and attend the consecration of the altar during a Mass presided over by the Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich on Dec. 8.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Emmanuel Macron, elect's, Archbishop, Paris Laurent Ulrich Organizations: Monday, Notre Dame Cathedral, Notre Dame Locations: Paris, France, U.S, Ireland, Scotland

☆ Neale Fraser: Australian tennis icon dies at 91
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Neale Fraser, the icon of Australian tennis who was the last man to win singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at a single grand slam, has died aged 91, Tennis Australia announced on Tuesday. In 1959, Fraser won the triple crown – singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles – at the US National Championships, a run which helped make him men’s singles world No. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear mate and fellow lefty, Neale Fraser,” Laver wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tony Feder/Getty ImagesWhen he eventually did so in 1970, Fraser won a further four Davis Cup titles before retiring in 1993. “He was like a father to me,” said Cash, who won the Davis Cup under Fraser in 1983 and 1986.

Persons: CNN — Neale Fraser, Fraser, Australia’s, Rod Laver, “, Neale Fraser, ” Laver, “ Neale, Thea, Neale’s, ”, Laver, Roy Emerson, Harry Hopman, Peter McNamara, Paul McNamee, John Fitzgerald, Pat Cash, Tony Feder, John Newcombe, Cash, ” Fraser, Philippe Chatrier Organizations: CNN, Tennis Australia, Wimbledon, US, Australia’s Davis, Davis, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Australian Tennis Hall of Fame Locations: Australia, Sweden

☆ How UK Export Finance is supporting ethnic minority-led businesses to achieve their global ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Sponsored Uk Export Finance | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

UK Export Finance helps ethnic minority-led businesses win, fulfill, and get paid for international business by providing guarantees, insurance and loans to support export activities. UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK government's export credit agency. UKEF can help ethnic minority-led businesses through its network of regional Export Finance Managers (EFMs) based around the UK. Once a business has an export plan in place, UK Export Finance can make it a reality by providing finance support. Supporting ethnic minority-led businesses to access export financeEthnic minority-led businesses contribute £25 billion to the UK economy per year, according to research from the Federation of Small Business.

Persons: Hitesh Patel, EFMs, Alissia Deane, Patel, Deane, they're, it's Organizations: Export Finance, UKEF's Export Insurance, Department for Business and Trade, Federation of Small, UK Finance, Research, The British Business Bank, London Chamber of Commerce, Venture Capital, UKEF, Department for Business, Trade, UK Export Finance, Insider Studios Locations: London, West Yorkshire, DBT, UKEF

☆ Margot Robbie described slapping Leonardo DiCaprio in an audition that supercharged her career
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementMargot Robbie described slapping Leonardo DiCaprio in her audition for "The Wolf of Wall Street." She said: "I was thinking, 'I'm going to get arrested, I'm pretty sure that's assault or battery.'" Margot Robbie said she slapped Leonardo DiCaprio in her audition for "The Wolf of Wall Street," and worried she'd be arrested. She said: "I thought, 'I could kiss Leonardo DiCaprio right now, and that would be awesome. "I was thinking, 'I'm going to get arrested, I'm pretty sure that's assault or battery.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robbie, she'd, Naomi Lapaglia, Jordan Belfort, DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Leo, Marty, Barbie, Scorsese, — Locations: Hollywood

☆ Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —American model Alex Consani has become the first transgender woman to win Model of the Year, following a string of high-profile runway appearances for labels like Chanel, Stella McCartney and Victoria’s Secret. “Because change is more than possible — it’s needed.”Consani takes the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London to accept the award for Model of the Year. In October, Consani and Valentina Sampaio made history by becoming the first trans models to appear on the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Black trans model Kai-Isaiah Jamal was among the nominees for last year’s award, which was ultimately won by plus-size model Paloma Elsesser. Categories for the best British menswear and womenswear designers were meanwhile awarded to Grace Wales Bonner and Simone Rocha, respectively.

Persons: Alex Consani, Chanel, Stella McCartney, Consani, Ashley Graham, Nava Mau, Jeff Spicer, Claudia Schiffer, Hailey Bieber, Hadid, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Versace, Valentina Sampaio, Dilara Findikoglu, —, Connie Fleming, Aaron Rose Philip —, “, Kai, Isaiah Jamal, Paloma Elsesser, Jonathan Anderson, Loewe, JW Anderson, Anna Wintour, Rihanna, Samir Hussein, Debbie Harry, Rita Ora, Venus Williams, Rocky, Grace Wales Bonner, Simone Rocha Organizations: CNN, Royal Albert Hall, IMG, Turkish, British Fashion Council, Rocky, London Fashion Week’s Locations: American, London, TikTok, British, Dilara Findikoglu , California, Palestine

☆ LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —LeBron James continues to endure one of the worst shooting slumps of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers were easily beaten, 109-80, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Julius Randle scored a team-high 18 points for Minnesota, with Rudy Gobert adding 17 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid 15 each. Minnesota has now won back-to-back games after suffering a four-game losing streak, with last season’s Western Conference finalists struggling in 11th place. The Lakers’ road trip continues with a visit to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves travel to play the Los Angeles Clippers. Monday night’s scoresAway @ home (winners in bold)Los Angeles Lakers 80-109 Minnesota TimberwolvesMiami Heat 89-108 Boston CelticsNew Orleans Pelicans 112-124 Atlanta HawksBrooklyn Nets 102-128 Chicago Bulls

Persons: LeBron James, James ’, James, he’s, ”, JJ Reddick, Reddick, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, Nickeil Alexander, Walker, Naz Reid, JJ Redick, David Berding, D’Angelo Russell, Jaylen Brown, Brown, Payton Pritchard, Pritchard, Isaiah Thomas, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Sam Hauser, Jimmy Butler Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Timberwolves, ” Lakers, ESPN, Lakers, Western Conference, Minnesota, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Celtics, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Associated Press, Eastern Conference, Minnesota Timberwolves Miami Heat, Boston Celtics New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls Locations: Minnesota

☆ Opinion | Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for a Democratic Comeback in 2026
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Ezra Klein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

And it was about the question of whether Bernieism was a way forward for the Democratic Party. Rahm Emanuel is America’s ambassador to Japan. Archived clip of Rahm Emanuel: You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. Archived clip of Rahm Emanuel: From every corner of the country, the American people have sent a resounding and unmistakable message of change and new direction for America. Archived clip of Rahm Emanuel: There’s an old saying that if you want to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs.

Persons: Faz Shakir, Bernie Sanders’s, Bernieism, Rahm Emanuel, Emanuel, Barack Obama’s, Obama’s, Obama, Dodd, Frank, Barack Obama, it’s, George W, Bush’s, Katie Couric, Bill Clinton’s, There’s, Clinton, David Axelrod, Steve Israel, Bill Clinton Organizations: Democratic Party, Affordable, Democratic Congressional, America, Democratic, Democratic National Committee, House Democrat Locations: Japan, Chicago

☆ Australian Real-Estate Auctions May Help American Homebuyers, Sellers
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

For roughly a decade after that first auction, he continued to broker deals the conventional way — for American sellers, Aussie-style auctions were a tough sell. Real-estate auctions are a time-honored tradition in Australia, dating back more than 200 years to its days as a British colony. But in times of healthy demand for homes, auctions can deliver benefits for sellers looking to ride out the frenzy. "I don't think the American consumer is ready for auctions yet," says Rob Hahn, the CEO of Decentre Labs, a company he started in 2022 to bring online real-estate auctions to the masses. The biggest beneficiaries, Duby tells me, may just be real-estate agents: When buyers and sellers are shuffled through this murky process, they'll look for a professional guide.

Persons: Evan Duby, Duby, Sellers, haven't, Kenneth Lusht, they've, Tim Quirk, Quirk, — Quirk, Mike Russo, —, Rob Hahn, Hahn Organizations: nab, eBay, Pennsylvania State University, Auction.com, Decentre Labs Locations: Brooklyn, Australia, Melbourne, British, New South Wales, Victoria, Massachusetts, Bethesda , Maryland, American, States

☆ Macron’s Paris invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —There’ll be a strong sense of déjà vu when French President Emmanuel Macron lays the flattery on thick for Donald Trump in Paris this weekend. The president seeks to highlight US commitment to sub-Saharan Africa in the face of China’s investment-led regional power play. Trump never made it to Africa as president and seemed more interested in insulting the continent than helping it. From left to right, Brigitte Macron, President-elect Donald Trump, Melania Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at Le Jules Verne Restaurant at the Eiffel Tower, on July 13, 2017. Trump will arrive in Paris shortly after selecting Charles Kushner, the father-in-law of his daughter Ivanka as the next US ambassador to France.

Persons: CNN —, Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Trump, Macron, Trump isn’t, — he’s, Justin Trudeau, Trump’s, Joe Biden’s, Hunter, ‘, Virginia Democratic Sen, Tim Kaine, CNN’s Manu Raju, Utah Republican Sen, Mitt Romney, Biden, Biden’s, ” Trump, It’s, Ludovic Marin, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, There’s, don’t, Olaf Scholz, Keir Starmer, Michel Barnier, Marine Le, Jules Verne, “, “ Emmanuel, Brigitte Macron, Melania Trump, Le Jules Verne Restaurant, Saul Loeb, ”, Macron’s, Macron —, Viktor Orbán, he’s, Charles Kushner, Ivanka, Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Organizations: CNN, Notre Dame Cathedral, Trump, Canadian, Hamas, Virginia Democratic, Utah Republican, City, “, Notre Dame, Getty, European Union, New British, Labour Party, EU, Party, Michelin, Eiffel, White, Trump — Locations: Paris, Canada, Mexico, Florida, Gaza, Virginia, Utah, Angola, Saharan Africa, Africa, Buenos Aires, AFP, France, Washington, Ukraine, Russian, Russia, Germany, Britain, Europe, Hungarian, New Hampshire, Manhattan

☆ The war on woke: How a gay rights index once touted by Walmart and others became a conservative target
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Alex Harring | Brandon Gomez | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +16 min

As June’s Pride Month festivities were nearing a conclusion, Tractor Supply released a statement that put LGBTQ+ rights proponents on alert. With that move, Tractor Supply became the first domino to fall as companies began pulling out of the Corporate Equality Index. For Tractor Supply and some others, it marked a staunch turn in policy. For former Tractor Supply customer Ashe Taylor-Austin, the retailer’s announcement pushed them to look elsewhere when purchasing supplies for their horse. “When we got the news about Tractor Supply, I immediately started shopping around,” said Taylor-Austin, who switched to buying from a small business.

Persons: Lowe’s, —, Robby Starbuck, Starbuck, Molson Coors, ” Dave Osswald, George Floyd’s, ”, Kenji Yoshino, Jack Daniel’s, Brown, Forman, Forbes ’, Ford, “ Ford, ” Meeta Huggins, Ford’s, “, Donna Morris, Davidson, Stephanie Creary, Creary, ” Creary, NYU’s Yoshino, Yoshino, ” “, ” Yoshino, Adina Sterling, Sterling, ” Sterling, ” Starbuck, doesn’t, you’ve, It’s, Kelley Robinson, ” Robinson, Stephanie Mahnke, ” Mahnke, Mahnke, Ashe Taylor, Taylor, Austin Organizations: Tractor, Tractor Supply, Ford, Walmart, HRC, CNBC, Human, Molson, MillerCoors, Ford Motor, New York University, Companies, Forbes, Employers, Diversity, Harley, Toyota, Business, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Harvard University, University of North, Columbia Business School, Supply, Trump, LGBT Capital, “, NAACP, Fortune, Chamber, Tennessee Pride Chamber, Tennessee Pride, former Tractor Supply Locations: U.S, Detroit, Arkansas, University of North Carolina, America, Mexico, Spain, Tennessee

The Big Ten Conference on Sunday fined Ohio State and Michigan $100,000 each in the wake of a wild postgame skirmish that mirrored other ugly, unsportsmanlike endings across college football. 2 Ohio State, 13-10 on Saturday, Wolverine players with the school's flag converged at midfield of Ohio Stadium where they were met by Buckeyes who took offense to the visitors' celebration. Big Ten Network reporter Stephanie Otey said she was among the bystanders hit with the irritant. A similar flag-planting brouhaha broke out in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after NC State's 35-30 win over the Tar Heels. Players from both teams rushed to midfield and appeared to be separated without any fists thrown.

Persons: Stephanie Otey, Billy Napier, Mike Norvell, Napier, shouldn't, “ We’re, Jacob Rich Kongaika, Arizona's Montana, Craig, Sparky, Arizona's Wilbur, Wildcat Organizations: Big Ten, Sunday, Ohio State, Michigan, Ohio, Buckeyes, Police, OSU, Florida State, Gators, Doak Campbell, UF, FSU, NC, Kenan, Atlantic Coast Conference, ”, Arizona State, Arizona, Sun Devils, pitchfork, ASU Locations: Michigan, Chapel Hill , North Carolina, Carolina

☆ Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. Over 50 years later, they recreated it
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

For the four women in the photo, Marion Bamforth, Sue Morris, Carol Ansbro and Mary Helliwell, the picture is a firm favorite. “It’s always been our memory of Torquay,” Sue Morris tells CNN Travel. Fast forward to 2024 and Bamforth, Morris, Ansbro and Helliwell remain firm friends. “We always said, when we were younger, that one day we would go back to Torquay,” Ansbro tells CNN Travel. “But just make sure that you still make time for your friends,” Morris says.

Persons: Marion Bamforth, Sue Morris, Carol Ansbro, Mary Helliwell, they’re, “ It’s, ” Sue Morris, Bamforth, Morris, ”, —, England —, They’ve, Sue, Here's, “, ” Ansbro, Susan, she’d, Mary, Marion weren’t, It’s, they’d, Tammy Girl, She’s, Ansbro, Jane Brook, Carole Connell, Connell, ” Bamforth, Ansbro’s, ‘, ’ ”, ” Morris, you’ve, don’t, Helliwell, they’ve, “ We’ve, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Ford, CNN Travel, Torquay, Halifax Courier Locations: Torquay, Devon, Ansbro, Halifax, England, Majorca, Portugal, West Yorkshire, Spain, Blackpool

President Biden issues a “full and unconditional pardon” of his son Hunter. President Biden pardons his son HunterSusan Walsh / AP PhotoPresident Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter despite saying repeatedly he would not use his executive authority to pardon him or commute his sentence. Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision,” Biden said in his statement. Biden is using his pardon power to ensure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail as he nears the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face.

Persons: Biden, ”, Hunter, Hunter Susan Walsh, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, “, —, ” Biden, ” Hunter, Pardoning, Cara Anna, Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Jonathan Newton, skywatchers, Josh Allen, Russell Wilson Adrian Kraus, Russell Wilson, Greg Rosenstein, Amari Cooper, Allen, Francisco, Ja, S. Organizations: White House, NBC News, White, New York Gov, National Guard, NASA, NFL, Steelers, 49ers, Bills, NBC, Buffalo, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ards, ust Locations: Midwest, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, Erie, Oswego, Allegany, Eastern U.S, Texas, Alabama, Buffalo

☆ Democratic senators urge Biden to try to limit Trump’s ability to use the U.S. military domestically
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Courtney-Kube-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Courtney Kube | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Two Democratic senators are urging the Biden administration to issue a policy directive that could temporarily limit President-elect Donald Trump's ability to deploy U.S. military troops domestically after he takes office. “We write to urge you to issue a policy directive that prohibits the mobilization of active duty military or federalizing National Guard personnel to be deployed against their fellow Americans unless specifically authorized,” they wrote. After he takes office on Jan. 20, Trump could issue his own policy directive that would reverse the directive issued by Biden. Warren and Blumenthal, whose offices said the letter speaks for itself, apparently hope that publicly highlighting the issue might deter Trump. It allows the president to deploy military troops in cases of insurrection, rebellion or extreme civil unrest.

Persons: Biden, Donald Trump's, Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, Joe Biden, Lloyd Austin, “, ”, Trump, Warren, Blumenthal, ” Sen, Tom Williams, Joseph Nunn, ” Nunn, Sen, Win McNamee, ” Warren, Trump’s Organizations: Democratic, Armed Services Committee, Defense, federalizing National Guard personnel, Trump, Fox News, National Guard, Housing, Urban Affairs Committee, Getty, Constitution, U.S, Liberty and National Security, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU Law, White, Federal Locations: Sens, U.S, Washington

☆ Josh Allen makes NFL history as Bills’ win streak reaches seven, plus a big day for Steelers QB Russell Wilson
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Andrew Greif | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Greg_Rosenstein.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Behind four total touchdowns by quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills routed the 49ers 35-10 on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” to clinch a playoff spot and win Buffalo’s fifth consecutive AFC East title. The Bills’ dominant team outcome was the product of Allen’s individual brilliance. Allen became the first quarterback in NFL history to score touchdowns running, passing and receiving in a single game. After they fell behind 3-0, the Bills scored the next 28 points to easily take control and improve to 10-2, including 6-0 at home. To add more injury to insult, star linebacker Fred Warner later left the game, as well.

Persons: Josh Allen, Allen, ‘, Amari Cooper, Christian McCaffrey hobbled, McCaffrey, Achilles, Fred Warner Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Bills, 49ers, AFC East Locations: New York

☆ Mikaela Shiffrin describes 'stab wound' injury after dramatic World Cup race crash
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Two-time Olympic gold medal skier Mikaela Shiffrin recounted her dramatic World Cup crash, describing one of her injuries Sunday as a "stab wound." The crash at the Stifel Killington Cup in Vermont on Saturday resulted in "severe muscle trauma," according to the organization, which runs the U.S. Olympic ski team. Shiffrin said competing at the World Cup event in Beaver Creek, Colorado, this month is unlikely. Shiffrin won her 99th World Cup event on Nov. 23 in Gurgl, Austria. Last year she matched and then passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn's record number of World Cup wins, 83, becoming what Olympics organizers described as "the most successful female alpine skier in World Cup history."

Persons: Mikaela Shiffrin, Shiffrin, It's, We’re, Camille Rast, Lindsey Vonn's Organizations: Ski, U.S, Olympic, NBC Sports, NBC, World Locations: U.S, Vermont, Switzerland, Killington, Beaver Creek , Colorado, Gurgl, Austria

☆ Mikaela Shriffin describes 'stab wound' injury after dramatic ski race crash
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Two-time Olympic gold medal skier Mikaela Shiffrin recounted her dramatic World Cup crash, describing one of her injuries Sunday as a "stab wound." The crash at the Stifel Killington Cup in Vermont on Saturday resulted in "severe muscle trauma," according to the organization, which runs the U.S. Olympic ski team. Ski Team said in a statement Sunday on Instagram, attributed to "Team Shiffrin," that she can't "walk well" but is grateful no damage was found in organs, bones or ligaments. Shiffrin won her 99th World Cup event on Nov. 23 in Gurgl, Austria. Last year she matched and then passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn's record number of World Cup wins, 83, becoming what Olympics organizers described as "the most successful female alpine skier in World Cup history."

☆ Ridley Scott said he was pressured to make 'normal people' movies when his first epics didn't earn much money
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementRidley Scott said an unnamed exec once asked him why he doesn't make movies "about normal people." The comment came after his first four movies, including "Alien" and "Blade Runner." Ridley Scott said an executive asked him why he wasn't making movies "about normal people" after his first four movies failed to ignite the box office. AdvertisementDuring the conversation, Scott touched on the fact that "The Duellists," "Alien," "Blade Runner," and "Legend" were not big earners. AdvertisementThe "Alien" and "Blade Runner" movies both flourished in later years.

Persons: Ridley Scott, Fede Alvarez, Romulus, Scott, didn't, I'm Organizations: Office, they've, Prime

☆ NFL Week 13 Sunday review: Bills clinch playoff spot after historic QB statline in snowy conditions, Steelers tie NFL record
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL regular season is approaching its final quarter and that means wins become that much more important. He has now missed a career-high eight field goals this season and his 10 total missed kicks lead the NFL. Jackson continued his MVP-candidate season with 237 passing yards and two touchdowns as well as 79 yards on the ground. Bills clinch playoff spot in snowy conditions after historic QB statlineFootball under the lights and with snow on the field is a sight to behold. Steelers tie NFL record after high-scoring win over BengalsThe Pittsburgh Steelers continued their excellent season, tying an NFL record with their high-scoring victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Persons: Jalen, Saquon Barkley, Justin Tucker, Tucker, he’s, Greg Fiume, ” Tucker, “, I’ve, Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh, ’ I’m, ” Harbaugh, he’ll, Justin Tucker’s, ” Tucker's, Patrick Smith, Tucker’s, Jackson, Josh Allen, Allen, Amari Cooper, Cooper – Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Allen Rice, Hailee Steinfeld, ” Allen, Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Shanahan, McCaffrey, Timothy T Ludwig, Getty, Achilles, Brock Purdy –, –, Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco, Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, Mike Tomlin’s, Burrow, Jeff Dean, Joe Burrow, ” Burrow Organizations: CNN, NFL, Eagles, Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, T, –, Getty, Bills, Buffalo, Sunday, Football, San Francisco 49ers, Highmark, Detroit Lions, Super, AFC East, Kansas City Chiefs, AFC, NBC, 49ers, Bay Area, San, NFL.com, Steelers, Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh, Paycor, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers, Atlanta Falcons Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets Tennessee Titans, Washington, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills Locations: Baltimore, Maryland, San Francisco, Cincinnati

☆ Caixin PMI: China’s factory activity expands again in November, beats forecasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China's manufacturing activity continued to expand among smaller manufacturers in November, signaling that the country's recent stimulus efforts have already helped to lift certain sectors of its ailing economy, according to a private survey released Monday. The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing manager's index came in at 51.5, beating the median estimate of 50.5 in a Reuters poll. The Caixin survey tends to feature more small- and medium-sized firms as well as private sector companies, compared to the official PMI survey which typically polls large and state-owned firms. China's economy has shown some early signs of recovery following a slate of stimulus measures introduced from late September. However, Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win has raised concerns over increased tariffs on Chinese goods, which could dent its export sector.

Persons: Donald Trump's Organizations: P Global, PMI, Reuters, People's Bank of China Locations: China

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