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☆ Andrew Webber's forever war
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Sam Fellman | Ryan Pickrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +38 min

Like others in Chosen Company, Webber had been drawn to Ukraine for reasons he couldn't quite explain. AdvertisementNow, as Webber and his fellow members of Chosen Company got acquainted in the bar, uncertainty hung over the gathering. One showed an assault team clearing a World War I-style bunker, using live rounds. AdvertisementCats are everywhere on the front lines in Ukraine; Webber rescued one from a building under fire. "It seemed like he had stuff he was working on," says O'Leary, the CO of Chosen Company.

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☆ Trump's immigration crackdown could deplete the construction workforce and make housing more expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Related storiesA 2022 George W. Bush Institute study found that US metros with the highest immigrant population growth scored the lowest construction costs. Without the supply of these workers, history suggests housing costs are likely to rise. These could be significant, given that the construction industry would be competing against other immigrant-dependent sectors. Trump's campaign has implied that cracking down on immigration will help ease housing unaffordability by effectively removing one source of demand. Meanwhile, Trump's platform is also pushing another policy initiative that's unlikely to help housing costs: tariffs.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Donald Trump's, doesn't bode, Jim Tobin, Tobin, George W, JD Vance Organizations: Service, Republican, National Association of Home Builders, Home Builders Institute, Bush, SC, Congressional

☆ AOC and progressive allies want the federal government to build over a million homes. Even YIMBYs don't think it's a good idea.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AOC is behind a new bill to create a federal social housing developer. Unlike traditional American public housing, which is usually reserved for low-income families, social housing is intended to be mixed-income. But some pro-housing policy experts — who subscribe to the YIMBY, or Yes in My Backyard, movement — are skeptical that a federal social housing authority makes sense. Related storiesGallagher, a Democrat who represents gentrifying neighborhoods in North Brooklyn, was struck by the stability created by social housing in Vienna. Congress would likely not support a federal social housing authority until there is evidence of its success at the state level.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Sen, Tina Smith, Minnesota —, Emily Gallagher, Gallagher, Hillary Schieve, Jenny Schuetz, Shane Phillips, Schuetz, Tricky Organizations: Democratic, Service, — Rep, New, Democrat, Yorkers, Brookings Institution, Lewis Center for Regional Policy, Homes, US Department of Housing, Urban Locations: Washington, Alexandria, Minnesota, Austria, New York, North Brooklyn, Vienna, Rhode, Atlanta, California, Montgomery County , Maryland, Reno , Nevada

☆ What Harris and Trump are proposing for the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Tami Luhby | Katie Lobosco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

CNN —Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have laid out a broad array of ideas aimed at making life more affordable and strengthening the economy, which rank at the top of voters’ concerns. Both Trump and Harris have rolled out pricey provisions without specifying how they would cover the cost. Though his campaign hasn’t released details on the proposal, Trump has indicated that he would eliminate both federal income taxes and payroll taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare. Around half of beneficiaries – mainly those with higher incomes – pay federal income tax on their Social Security payments. Harris’ plan would also accelerate the speed of Medicare’s drug price negotiations so that the costs of more medications come down faster.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, hasn’t, Harris, Harris ’, Trump, Joe Biden’s, Biden, Sen, JD Vance, Trump’s, ” Harris, USMCA, ” Trump, He’s, Elon Musk, John Deere, ” Vance Organizations: CNN, Trump, Yale University, Security, Social Security, Center, Social, Rescue, Medicare, GOP, Biden, Republican Party, ” Invest, America, Federal Reserve, American Locations: Nevada, Las Vegas, Mexico, Canada, Texas, Florida, Harris, Midwest

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is giving the polarizing Republican Sen. Ted Cruz a run for his money, presenting him as a do-nothing extremist. There’s added intrigue as Cruz underperformed in his last Senate race in 2018, fending off former Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke by less than 3 points. Republican Larry Hogan won two races for governor of Maryland in 2014 and 2018, defying gravity in the deep-blue state. He’s favored in a red-leaning district previously held by centrist Democratic Rep. Ron Kind. Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is looking to hang on against Mayra Flores, a Mexican-born millennial who has promoted far-right rhetoric and is seeking to channel a resistance to transgender rights.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, —, Cruz, Colin Allred, Sen, Ted Cruz, Allred, There’s, Cruz underperformed, Beto O’Rourke, Dan Osborn —, Osborn, Deb Fischer, Fischer, Larry Hogan, he’s, Hogan, Joe Biden, Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George’s, Rick Scott, Trump, Debbie Mucarsel, Powell, Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson, Perry, Amy Walter, ”, Jen Kiggans, Missy Cotter Smasal, Derrick Van Orden, Biden, He’s, Ron Kind, Rebecca Cooke, Vicente Gonzalez, Mayra Flores, Gonzalez, MAGA, Katie Porter, Scott Baugh, Porter, Dave Min Organizations: Texas, Senate, Democratic, GOP, Democratic Rep, Nebraska, Populist, Republicans, Maryland, Republican, Maryland Senate, Trump, Former, Caucus, Social Security, . Texas ’, Orange County GOP, Democrat, House Democrats Locations: Texas, Maryland, Prince George’s County, . Florida, Florida, Scott, Stelson, Perry, ” Virginia’s, Virginia, East Coast, Wisconsin’s, Washington, . Texas, Mexican, Newport Beach, Orange County, California

☆ The mysteries — and sometimes miracles — of the fertility fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Jessica Schneider | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

I realize my battle was relatively short compared with others’, but I write this to give people hope that miracles do happen. That was not the solution I was expecting to hear, especially on the eve of yet another embryo transfer. He brought me in for additional ultrasounds and another hysteroscopy, and he tried different hormone regimens — all as we moved toward another embryo transfer. Four months later, and before we underwent a fourth embryo transfer, we found out we were pregnant naturally. The procedures and doctor visits felt endless, but with new hope, we barreled forward to a fourth embryo transfer, despite my thin lining.

Persons: Roe, Wade, Donald Trump’s, Jessica Schneider, I’d, Adam, Lincoln, –, Michael Levy, Levy, I’ll, Kristen Welker, Rebecca Jarvis, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Shady, Shady Grove Fertility, NBC, ABC News, CNN Health Locations: Chicago, Florida, Shady Grove, New York

☆ What Trump's own words tell us about what a White House win could mean for Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Trump's comments on the war in Ukraine have raised questions about how he'd handle it if he won reelection. Here are the possible scenarios in the war should Trump win the White House again. AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump talks a lot about Russia's war in Ukraine, often making bold assertions about what he would do if he again won the White House. Mick Ryan, a retired major general and a prominent Ukraine war watcher, said many options are on the table. She also said that "if Donald Trump were president, Putin would be sitting in Kyiv right now."

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☆ Can 70 Moms Save the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Catrin Einhorn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

There are only about 370 North Atlantic right whales left. Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, photographed under NOAA permit #20556The birth of Squilla’s calf was a momentous event for their species, the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. For decades, North Atlantic right whales were slowly recovering after being devastated by centuries of whaling. PEAK 483 400 North Atlantic right whale population 372 The population has declined by about 23 percent in the last decade, according to estimates. Seventeen North Atlantic right whales would be found dead, about 4 percent of the estimated population.

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A broad Chinese hacking campaign against U.S. telecommunication networks targeted the phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, two sources familiar with the matter say. Another source told NBC News that people affiliated with the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris were also targeted. None of the three sources clarified whether campaign devices were successfully compromised or whether China stole their communications. It is unclear who in the Harris campaign was targeted or if others in the Trump campaign were targeted in addition to Trump and Vance. It's not clear that the hack was an attempt to influence the presidential election.

Persons: Donald Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Vance, “, ” “, Lumen, Rich Young, ” Young, ”, It's, ODNI Organizations: U.S, NBC News, Trump, FBI, Infrastructure Security Agency, Verizon, Lumen Technologies, NBC, Washington , D.C, National Intelligence Locations: China, People’s Republic of China, U.S, Washington ,, United States, Iran, Russia

WASHINGTON — Among the many permutations for how the elections could end, one prospect has sparked chatter in both parties: Donald Trump could win the presidency while Democrats seize control of the House. Such a split would be rare — not since 1989 has a president entered office without his party controlling the House — and give Democrats substantial power over Trump's legislative agenda. In addition, persisting signs of ticket-splitting indicate Trump voters won’t all pull the lever for his party’s candidates down the ballot. The operative added that if Trump overperforms in rural areas, it could spell danger for a few Democratic-held House seats, such as Alaska's at-large district and Maine's 2nd District. “It’s why the American people will send President Trump a Republican House to secure the border, bring down inflation, and support law enforcement.”Asked about the prospect of a Trump presidency and a Democratic-controlled House, the Democrats' House campaign arm sounded an optimistic note that its party will win both.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, ”, “, Trump, Harris, — David Schweikert, Juan Ciscomani, didn't, Hakeem Jeffries, Jack Pandol, ” Pandol, Viet Shelton, Walz Organizations: WASHINGTON, Trump, GOP, Republicans, Democratic, Republican, Tucson —, House GOP, PAC, Congressional, Fund, NBC News, National Republican Congressional, “, gavels, Democrats, House, Democratic Congressional, Social Security Locations: Washington, Arizona, Phoenix, Tucson, Harris, Omaha, California, New York, D, Maine's, America

WASHINGTON — As Speaker Mike Johnson marks one year on the job Friday, he’s fighting hard to preserve House Republicans’ razor-thin majority — and his speakership. I’m going to be the speaker of the House,” Johnson said in a recent sit-down interview with NBC News at a campaign stop in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. "It's going to be a free-for-all" if Republicans lose the House and Trump loses the White House, a third House GOP lawmaker added. 2 GOP leader, Scalise also has not spoken publicly about what he’d run for in the minority. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., is expected to run for minority leader if Republicans lose the House.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Republicans ’, Johnson, Johnson —, ”, Nancy Pelosi, Johnson’s, Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, hasn’t, “, I’m, ” Johnson, Al Drago, Tom Emmer, Elise Stefanik, eyeing, Donald Trump, Jordan, They’ve, Scalise, John James, Tom Barrett, Joe McGraw of, “ Jordan, Kevin McCarthy’s, Emmer, —, Republicans —, Tom Williams, Trump, Republicans eke, “ He’s, Thomas Massie, Paul Gosar, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Scott Perry, Perry wouldn’t, ” Perry, Mike, he’s, David Valadao, ” Valadao, Patrick McHenry, McCarthy, Derrick Van Orden, ” Van Orden Organizations: WASHINGTON, Republicans, Louisiana Republican, GOP, Republican, NBC News, Trump, Bloomberg, Getty, National Republican Congressional, Joe McGraw of Illinois, Inc, Capitol Hill, FISA, Freedom Caucus, Intelligence, Democratic, Washington , D.C, Wisconsin GOP Locations: Louisiana, Ohio, Hellertown , Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Michigan , Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Jordan, Israel, Ukraine, Ky, Trump, Perry’s, Washington ,, R, Wisconsin

☆ Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Zak Keefer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

Ashburn, Va. — His alarm buzzes at 4:45 a.m. each morning, but most days Jayden Daniels doesn’t need it. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels' growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind gamesTerry McLaurin knew after his first practice. Seven games into his career, Jayden Daniels leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.6) and ranks sixth in passer rating (107.0). “Throwing a football for somebody like Jayden Daniels is a very natural thing. They all wanted to know if Jayden Daniels was ready to be a pro.

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☆ Just the Facts – US Population: Steve Ballmer Talks Through the Numbers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Watch and get the facts about the US population and how America lives. I am Steve Ballmer, I spent 34 years growing Microsoft, 10 years owning the LA Clippers basketball team. For men, that's actually a six percentage point increase since 1960, but the share of young women living at home is up 20 percentage points. Let's look at six different groups of people based upon Census Bureau data. First, let's look at people who identify as white, but not Hispanic.

Persons: Steve Ballmer, USAFacts, That's, that's, I've Organizations: Insider Studios, Watch, LA Clippers, Census Bureau, US Census Bureau, Seattle, Medicare Locations: America, United States, Russia, China, Brazil, Canada, Texas, New York, North Dakota

☆ Elon Musk has spent more than $130 million on Trump and the GOP this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk's publicly disclosed spending for Trump and Republicans has exceeded $130 million. He also gave $10 million to a Mitch McConnell-aligned super PAC that helps elect Senate Republicans. AdvertisementElon Musk has now spent more than $130 million this year to elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, according to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday. After pouring nearly $75 million into America PAC between July and September, Musk contributed another $43.6 million to the super PAC in the first two weeks of October. AdvertisementAltogether, Musk's publicly reported spending exceeds $130 million, though it's possible he's spent more than that on the election.

Persons: Elon Musk's, Mitch McConnell, —, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, Tony Gonzales, Musk's, Kamala Harris Organizations: Trump, Republicans, Trump " America PAC, Service, Republican, Federal, America PAC, businessman's, Leadership Fund, Senate Republicans, Leadership Alliance, National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans, titans, Department of Justice Locations: Tony Gonzales of Texas, Israel, Pennsylvania

☆ Elon Musk's secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

watch nowTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to reporting published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Currently, the SpaceX website says that a "service date is unknown at this time," for Starlink in Taiwan for general customers. Musk and representatives for X, SpaceX and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The conversations between Musk and Putin, who once ran the KGB, reportedly occurred as Musk was in the midst of a leveraged buyout and takeover of Twitter. He continued to promote the idea, via X (formerly Twitter) that some Ukraine citizens would prefer to join Russia.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Musk, withold, Xi Jinping, Bill Nelson, Donald Trump's, Donald Trump, Anna Moneymaker, Mike Gallagher, StarShield, Tesla, NASA's, Joe Raedle, Ian Bremmer, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen, Lindsay Graham, Garry Kasparov, Lisi Niesner, Yuri Milner, Dana Rohrabacher, Rohrabacher, Rohrabacher's Organizations: SpaceX, Wall Street, Republican, Pentagon, NASA, Department of Defense, CNBC, ., NBC, X, KGB, Twitter, Polaris, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Eurasia Group, NATO, Kremlin, Eastern Economic, Reuters, SXSW, Roscosmos, Russian Space Locations: U.S, Russia, Ukraine, Taiwan, Beijing, Washington, Butler , Pennsylvania, China, Starlink, Cape Canaveral , Florida, Crimea, Ukrainian, Sevastopol, Vladivostok, Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Silicon, Russian, Orange County , California, Moscow

☆ CNN Poll: Harris and Trump remain in a locked race and are tied heading into the final stretch
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Jennifer Agiesta | Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Registered voters’ views of both Harris (41% favorable to 52% unfavorable) and Trump (41% favorable to 54% unfavorable) break negative. More likely voters say Harris rather than Trump cares about people like them (43% Harris to 37% Trump), is honest and trustworthy (41% Harris to 29% Trump), and will put the country’s interests above their own (45% Harris to 39% Trump). Across each of those attributes though, 16% or more of likely voters say neither candidate fits the bill. Harris holds a wide advantage on handling abortion and reproductive rights (52% Harris to 31% Trump) and a smaller one on protecting democracy (45% Harris to 41% Trump). Harris holds the advantage over Trump among women (50% Harris to 44% Trump), younger voters (51% Harris to 41% Trump among voters younger than 35), and voters of color, including Black likely voters (79% Harris to 13% Trump) and Hispanic likely voters (54% Harris to 37% Trump).

Persons: SSRS, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, Joe Biden, Biden, who’ve, ”, Barack Obama, George H.W, Bush, Ronald Reagan, Al Gore, Bill Clinton’s, Harris ’, JD Vance, Tim Walz, Walz, Vance, Trump’s, White Organizations: CNN, Trump, Biden, Suburban, Republican, Democrat Locations: Black

☆ Arthur Blank joins 'Business Leaders for Harris' as his former business partner funnels money to Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Home Depot cofounder and billionaire Arthur Blank joins business leaders supporting Harris. The group "Business Leaders for Harris" also includes Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, and Reed Hastings. AdvertisementA group of prominent business leaders supporting Vice President Kamala Harris is expanding its ranks to include Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons. In a statement about joining Business Leaders for Harris, Blank celebrated Harris' commitment to his core value of inclusion. In addition to Blank, Fulbright Bank chairman and former Democratic congressman John Delaney joined Business Leaders for Harris.

Persons: Arthur Blank, Harris, Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, Reed Hastings, —, Kamala Harris, Bernie Marcus, Donald Trump's, Marcus, MAGA, Marc Andreesen, Bill Ackman, Elon Musk, Trump, She's, Blank, John Delaney Organizations: Trump, Service, Home Depot, Atlanta Falcons, titans, Netflix, GOP, Depot, Blank, Business, Fulbright Bank, Democratic, YouTube Locations: Pennsylvania , Michigan, Wisconsin

☆ House Freedom Caucus chair suggests North Carolina Legislature could assign electors before votes are tallied
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Curt Devine | Lauren Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“With North Carolina, I mean, it’s legitimate. And despite concerns that hurricane damage could suppress turnout in Western North Carolina, state data suggests that voters have not been widely disenfranchised. And on Wednesday, the day before Raiklin’s presentation, USPS put out a statement stating that all North Carolina processing facilities and most retail locations are open. North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry told reporters Friday, “It makes no sense whatsoever to prejudge the election outcome and that is a misinformed view of what is happening on the ground in North Carolina. Bless his heart.”And National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson, who is also from North Carolina said candidates should focus on turning out the vote.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Andy Harris, ” Harris, Ivan Raiklin, Raiklin, Harris ’, ” Raiklin, Harris, I’ve, “ What’s, ”, Karen Brinson Bell, Patrick McHenry, Richard Hudson, “, Andy, Let’s, ” Hudson, Kamala Harris, Joe Morelle, …, Mike Pence Organizations: CNN, Caucus, Trump, North, Republican, North Carolina Rep, Administration, “ Extreme Republican, Capitol Locations: North Carolina, Western North Carolina, Hurricane, Maryland, America, North, New York

☆ Secret Service acting director lays out changes after Trump assassination attempts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Whitney Wild | Holmes Lybrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Senior-level personnel changes at the US Secret Service as well as the creation of new divisions are underway as the agency works to resolve security breakdowns that preceded the two attempts on former President Donald Trump’s life this summer. Typically, incoming presidents choose their own Secret Service director, and it’s hard to know whether Vice President Kamala Harris or Trump would retain Rowe. “I’m trying to get programs more closely aligned with the mission, getting them out to the field so that they are directly supporting enforcement operations, major criminal investigations and, of course, protective operations,” Rowe told CNN. Radio calls from local police who saw the shooter on the roof shortly before he opened fire never made it to the Secret Service. CNN has previously reported on the strain inside the Secret Service as the agency dramatically ramps up protection during the final stretch of the campaign season.

Persons: CNN —, Donald Trump’s, Ron Rowe, Kamala Harris, Trump, Rowe, “, ” Rowe, “ I’m, ”, “ shortsighted Organizations: CNN, Service, The Aviation, Aerospace Division, Operational Communications, Integration Division, Radio, Secret Service, Wellness, Staffing, Department of Homeland Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, ”, West Palm Beach , Florida

☆ Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance’s phone data
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Sean Lyngaas | Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Chinese hackers also targeted people affiliated with the Harris-Walz campaign, another source familiar with the matter told CNN. US officials informed the Trump campaign this week that Trump and Vance were among a group of people whose phones were targeted by the Chinese hackers, one of the sources said. In a statement, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung attacked the Harris campaign for allegedly emboldening China. The activity is part of a much broader Chinese hacking campaign that has infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in the last several months. US officials have briefed members of the House and Senate intelligence committees on the Chinese hacking campaign.

Persons: Donald Trump, Vance, Harris, Walz, Trump, Steven Cheung, “, CISA “, ” Sen, Mark Warner, Mark Green Organizations: CNN, Senior Biden, U.S, Government, FBI, Infrastructure Security Agency, The New York Times, Justice Department, Trump, Major, Verizon, Lumen, Typhoon, Virginia Democrat, House Homeland Security, ”, Tennessee Republican Locations: China, People’s Republic of China, Iran, Russia

Michael Flynn speaking at a ReAwaken America Tour event in Manheim, Pennsylvania on October 21, 2022. But he is suing the ReAwaken America Tour and The America Project as part of separate defamation lawsuits. Funding a sham 2020 election auditFlynn’s efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results were only getting started when Trump left office. Clay Clark on stage at the final stop of the ReAwaken America Tour event 17 days before the 2024 election. ‘Don’t just finish on Election Day’Consequences have mounted for others who echoed Trump election lies during and after the election.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Michael Flynn, Flynn, Eric Coomer, Coomer, ” Flynn, “, Chris Cuomo, Alex Jones ’, Rod, Trump, ”, Katy, ” Flynn –, –, MAGA, ‘, they’ve, Mark Peterson, Joseph, Mike Flynn, he’s, Olivia Troye, Mike Pence, Troye, ” Troye, Kamala Harris, Dominion —, “ Eric Coomer, Joshua Steinman, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Josh, ” Powell, Joe Biden, Steinman, Guy, Michael Lindell, Patrick Byrne, they’re, Christopher Demspey, William Barr, Dominion, Powell, Donald, Tayfun, Jamie Raskin, ” Raskin, Joseph Flynn, Overstock.com, Byrne, Dempsey, ” Joseph Flynn, Michael Flynn’s, Joe Biden’s, Biden, Matt York, Doug Logan, Logan, won’t, Clay Clark, Clark, Carrie Schreck, Joe Oltmann, Oltmann, Eric ”, ‘ Don’t, Powell –, Jenna Ellis, Giuliani, retakes, Flynn’s, Elon Musk, We’ve Organizations: CNN, Dominion Voting Systems, Dominion, ReAwaken, Trump, Iron Ministries, Defense Intelligence Agency, Fox News, America, National Security Council, White, Lindell, ReAwaken America, The America, TAP, National, FBI, Justice Department, Department of Homeland, Defense, Capitol, Washington DC, Anadolu Agency, Getty, Democrat, Coomer, America Project, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Colorado podcaster, Republican National Committee, Elon Locations: ReAwaken America, Pennsylvania, Manheim , Pennsylvania, Afghanistan, Russian, Washington, Arizona, Maricopa, Florida, Phoenix, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tulsa, ”, Fulton County, Georgia, New York, America, Selma , North Carolina

☆ Tawana Petty Leads the AJL's Charge to Expose AI Harms
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Monica Melton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Petty is equally at home as a poet and peacemaker as she is a researcher, founder, artist, and policymaker for more equitable artificial intelligence. She's asking tough questions about the pervasive nature of surveillance branded as safety, particularly facial recognition, and policing tools as they're applied to marginalized communities. The Detroit native has been honored with a certificate of special congressional recognition and has racked up awards for AI policy, DEI, and ethics. "We still have time to minimize the environmental impacts, to rid ourselves of pervasive and coercive surveillance technologies that harm us, to protect our critical thinking from tech companies who are pursuing systems that erase human cognition in detrimental ways," Petty told Business Insider. See Business Insider's full AI Power List

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The first call came in at 6:12 p.m.“Gunshots at the Trump rally,” a woman’s voice exclaims. Law enforcement agents gather at the Butler County rally for former President Donald Trump. Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesSecret Service agents later thwarted a second apparent assassination attempt on Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, in September. In the aftermath of the Butler rally shooting, local agencies released some police body camera video from the rally, but none of the recordings from 911 calls surrounding the incident had been disclosed before Wednesday. OK.”Following the shooting, Butler County officials initially denied public records requests from news outlets, citing a provision in the state’s Right to Know Law that generally exempts 911 calls from disclosure.

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☆ Rising bond yields are weighing on stocks. It could get worse after the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Treasury yields are raining on the stock market's parade. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield soared above 4.2% on Tuesday for the first time since late July. The bank compiled different scenarios for how the 10-year and 2-year Treasury yields may react, depending on the election outcome. "We think a blue or red sweep is likely to impact Treasury yields more than a divided government," traders at the bank wrote. "We expect FSLR to benefit from either candidate winning the presidential election," analyst Vikram Bagri wrote.

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☆ The election is still incredibly close with 2 weeks to go, with warning signs for both Trump and Harris in the Sun Belt
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Harris and Trump are aiming to win in the Sun Belt, but there are challenges for both candidates. AdvertisementWarning signs in the Sun BeltTrump is looking to flip Arizona and Georgia, states that he won in 2016 but lost to now-President Joe Biden in 2020. In the poll, Harris is earning the support from roughly 74% of Black voters, a robust figure. But it's well below the 88% support that Biden received from Black voters in Georgia four years ago. And the poll also showed that nearly 18% of Black voters remained undecided, in a state where Black voters could make up roughly 30% of the electorate or more.

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