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☆ UFOs: US is receiving dozens of reports a month, senior Pentagon official tells CNN
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Oren Liebermann | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The office has received approximately 800 reports of unidentified objects to investigate as of this past April, up from 650 reports in August 2022, Sean Kirkpatrick, who heads the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office at the Pentagon told CNN. “I am worried from a national security perspective.”But Kirkpatrick could offer few details about why certain reports raised suspicions about foreign involvement. The portal for historical sightings is set to open sometime in the next month or so, Kirkpatrick told CNN. Its purpose is to validate or refute past reports of unidentified objects, checking them against other reports and cataloging them for possible further analysis. Asked if the US government should have created an effort to handle unidentified objects earlier, Kirkpatrick demurred.

Persons: Sean Kirkpatrick, Kirkpatrick, ”, ” Kirkpatrick, Biden, UAPs, David Grusch, Grusch, “, Kirkpatrick demurred Organizations: CNN, Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration, Air Force Locations: United States, South Carolina

The second failed effort on Wednesday by Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio to be elected House speaker added momentum to an idea that has been floated by lawmakers in both parties in recent days: Give Representative Patrick T. McHenry, the interim speaker, explicit power to conduct legislative business. Mr. McHenry is acting as temporary speaker under rules adopted after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that require the speaker of the House to come up with a list of people to fill the post in the event that it becomes vacant. When former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was booted out by a right-wing rebellion two weeks ago, the world learned that Mr. McHenry’s was the first name on his list. Many House aides believe that Mr. McHenry’s power is strictly confined to presiding over the election of a new speaker, as he has been doing this week. And as the turmoil around replacing Mr. McCarthy has continued, some members in both parties have been quietly discussing a way to explicitly grant Mr. McHenry permission to step in with full — or at least expanded — authority to run the House.

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☆ Jordan Defeated Again for Speaker as Republican Stalemate Deepens
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Catie Edmondson | More About Catie Edmondson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Representative Jim Jordan, the hard-line Republican from Ohio, lost a second bid for speaker on Wednesday after running headlong into opposition from a group of mainstream G.O.P. Mr. Jordan said he would keep fighting to secure the majority of votes he needs to become speaker, and spent much of Wednesday afternoon meeting with some of the holdouts. But it was clear after the second ballot that there was no immediate end in sight to the stalemate that has left the House leaderless and in turmoil after two weeks of Republican infighting. Republicans adjourned the House on Wednesday evening and were set to reconvene at noon on Thursday to find a way forward. But Republicans were divided even on doing that, with some Jordan loyalists arguing that it would set a damaging precedent.

Persons: Jim Jordan, holdouts, Jordan, Patrick T, McHenry Organizations: Republicans, North Carolina Republican Locations: Ohio

☆ Netflix and others have pulled back on hard-hitting documentaries as streamers seek more true crime and 'nothing too political'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

"Beyond Utopia" attracted interest at Sundance from streamers like Amazon's Prime Video and Netflix. Interest peaked four years ago at the Sundance Film Festival, fueled by Amazon and Netflix, which paid a record $10 million for the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doc "Knock Down the House." In the crime realm, WME advised, Netflix was seeking films based on big, well-known cases and scams like "Dahmer" and "Tinder Swindler." Filmmakers point to streamers' self-censorship and 'cold feet' over sensitive topicsSome filmmakers said there are still champions at the streamers for documentaries that push the envelope. "Beyond Utopia" is among a number of recent films that have been snubbed by the big streamers, despite winning awards and buzz.

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Coal barges are pictured as they queue to be pulled along the Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, August 31, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsJAKARTA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Indonesia will seek China's help for renewable energy and infrastructure projects when President Joko Widodo attends the upcoming Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, a cabinet minister said. Erick declined to share JETP talk details, saying only: "We cannot wait...there hasn't been any funding as yet." "We want this to fit our grand plan, the Indonesia blueprint, not the blueprint of other countries," Erick said. Indonesia also discussed the plan with Chinese Premier Li Qiang when Li visited Jakarta in September.

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☆ I've made thousands of dollars writing trivia questions as a side gig. It helps me pay my rent and makes socializing so much easier.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Noah Sheidlower has made thousands writing and editing trivia questions for school competitions. To be fair, I don't often write the one-liner, pub-style trivia questions that trivia enthusiasts and beer lovers alike play every Tuesday night. Outside of journalism, I write and edit trivia questions for various high-school and college competitions as a side gig. And they've helped many in the quiz bowl community want to learn more and become more inquisitive about the world. AdvertisementAdvertisementUsing trivia to inform my reportingSometimes as I learn new facts through writing questions, I notice that hidden within them are stories.

Persons: Noah Sheidlower, It's, —, I've, I'm, they've, Jane Austen, Frederick the Great Organizations: Service, Columbia University

☆ How F1 and ‘Drive to Survive’ are changing way we watch sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“Hard Knocks” is a docuseries that focuses on a single NFL team as it prepares for the upcoming NFL season. F1 is already a dangerous and exciting sport on its own, but “Drive to Survive” transforms it into a soap opera. By the end, hopefully, they’re consuming the product; in this case, actually watching the live sport. But his strength on the field isn’t why Travis Kelce is a household name. In last season’s Super Bowl, Travis Kelce went head-to-head against brother Jason Kelce, when the Chiefs faced the Philadelphia Eagles.

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☆ Solar eclipse: ‘Ring of fire’ appears over the Americas
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Millions were within the path of the annular solar eclipse as it created a “ring of fire” in the sky over North, Central and South America. The moon completely crosses in front of the sun during the annular solar eclipse on Saturday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sam Wasson/Getty ImagesDuring an annular solar eclipse, the moon is at the farthest point in its orbit from Earth, so it can’t completely block the sun. And if you missed out on seeing this year’s annular eclipse, sky-gazers across North America are in for a treat on April 8, 2024 when a total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada. So hold onto your certified eclipse glasses, solar viewers and solar filters for your camera — you can use them again in April to safely view another scintillating event.

Persons: Sam Wasson, Patrick T, Fallon Organizations: CNN, 51st, Getty Locations: Central, South America, Albuquerque , New Mexico, Oregon, Brazil, 51st Albuquerque, AFP, North America, Mexico, United States, Canada

☆ Retailers are using a simple mind trick on you to make their discounts seem bigger than they are
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This has retailers using an old trick to hide the true value of discounts from consumers, Walmart's ex-CEO says. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This means prices are still rising faster than the Fed's goal of getting inflation back down to 2.0%. The same logic applies here as a percentage discount doesn't mean you're getting a good deal if the original price was already greatly inflated.

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☆ Man who tricked Tesla into giving him 5 free cars and set one on fire on a frozen lake gets 4-year prison sentence
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A 34-year-old man tricked Tesla into giving him five EVs without full payment, the US DOJ said. The man, Michael Gonzalez, resold a Model 3 and two Model Xs for about $231,900, prosecutors said. AdvertisementAdvertisementA man who managed to trick Tesla into giving him five of its electric cars for free has been sentenced to four years in prison, according to the US Department of Justice. The man, 34-year-old Michael Gonzalez from Vermont, was able to get five brand new EVs from Tesla that were worth over $560,000 in total, the DOJ said. The vehicles included a 2018 Model 3, and four Model X EVs, according to court records.

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☆ Use this 1 simple trick to feel happier, says Harvard expert—it involves your bucket list
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Tools for Happiness series, which details what we learned from taking a free happiness course offered by Harvard University. Keeping a bucket list is an effective way to be sure you have fun and fulfilling experiences like skydiving and traveling internationally — but you might benefit from making your list a bit shorter. A bucket list can be written down or even just something you think about often but haven't penned to paper. Regardless of what your list looks like, "the objective is to achieve satisfaction as you check items off your list," Brooks says in a video for the class. "Instead of making us feel better about ourselves after we experience or gain an achievement, our expectations reset almost immediately," Brooks notes.

Persons: Arthur C, Brooks, haven't, they've, you’ve Organizations: CNBC, Harvard University Locations: Harvard

(AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows the Kansas City Chiefs' offense is still trying to put everything together. We had a lot of yards, positive yards, but you can't stall down there." The Broncos have not beaten the Chiefs since Sept. 17, 2015, the year Peyton Manning led Denver to the Super Bowl. The two began a relationship a few weeks ago, when he invited Swift to a Chiefs game after failing to meet her during her Eras Tour. Chiefs: S Justin Reid, who had an interception earlier in the game, briefly left in the second half.

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☆ 4 experts explain why Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars is 'romanticized', not 'realistic', 'cosmic vandalism'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Four scientists told Insider his plan is bad for technical, scientific, and ethical reasons. Yes, experts agree we might want to settle other worlds, but Mars might not be our best bet, at least not now, four scientists told Insider. SpaceX's first priority is "establishing a cargo route to Mars," Musk told the Washington Post in 2016. From Mars, Musk told the IAC, people could go to the asteroid belts, the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and the Kuiper belt. AdvertisementAdvertisementEssentially, terraforming Mars would involve melting its polar ice caps, which would release CO2 reserves.

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☆ Gripen fighters built to battle Russian jets are on the table for Ukraine, but only if Sweden gets to join NATO, Stockholm says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Sweden is asking its military to explore the prospects of sending Ukraine its Gripen fighter jets. But there won't be any transfer until Stockholm joins NATO, its defense minister said. Citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and neighboring Finland first announced their intentions to join NATO over a year ago, breaking away from decades of neutrality. The Gripen was designed to take on Russian fighter jets and features electronic-warfare capabilities built to counter the radars in Moscow's aircraft and ground-based air-defense systems. Even if Sweden decides to send Gripens to Ukraine, it would be many months before they actually reach the battlefield.

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Former University of Southern California gynecologist George Tyndall, accused of sexually abusing hundreds of women under the guise of medical exams, appears in court for arraignment in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Patrick T. Fallon/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 5 (Reuters) - Former University of Southern California (USC) campus gynecologist George Tyndall, who had been set to stand trial over accusations he sexually assaulted patients, has died, his defense attorney said on Thursday. University officials have acknowledged failing to act on a number of complaints made against Tyndall but denied a deliberate cover-up. Tyndall practiced at USC for nearly 30 years before the private, Los Angeles-based university suspended him in 2016. I wanted to see him convicted for what he did," Audry Nafziger, a former patient who accused Tyndall of abuse, told the L.A. Times.

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☆ Russia's fake tanks in Ukraine aren't always convincing, a struggle another army faced trying to trick NATO jets decades ago
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Yugoslav forces in the Kosovo War faced similar struggles trying different tricks to fool NATO jets. The drone's operator seemed to notice the tanks were not real, zooming in on the puffy tanks in the video. AdvertisementAdvertisementNATO air forces prioritized an aerial bombing campaign called "Operation Allied Force" against Yugoslav troops, which lasted over two months. Outgunned by superior NATO airpower, Yugoslav forces took extra steps to try to make their fakes convincing. Even trays of water, also heated by sunlight, were placed inside the fake tanks to give the impression the tank was crewed, running, and operational.

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☆ This is 'the most powerful thing in the world' for shrinking the wealth gap, says CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Brad Gerstner, founder and CEO of private investing firm Altimeter Capital, says the U.S. is increasingly becoming a country of haves and have-nots. "I think in this country, everybody knows the wealth gap is at historic levels," Gerstner said last week at CNBC's Delivering Alpha investor summit. To close the gap, Gerstner says, American policymakers must harness the power of what investing sages have called the 8th wonder of the world. "The most powerful thing we have in the world to shrink the wealth gap is compounding," Gerstner said. "I started building this little snowball at the top of a very long hill.

Persons: Brad Gerstner, Gerstner, Warren Buffett, " Buffett, aren't Buffett Organizations: CNBC's, Alpha, Berkshire Hathaway, Invest Locations: U.S, haves, Invest America

☆ Scottie Scheffler in tears after record Ryder Cup loss, as Europe extend dominance
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

1 Scottie Scheffler was left in tears after suffering a defeat of historic proportions at the Ryder Cup on Saturday. On paper, Scheffler and Koepka looked a pairing more than capable of finally securing a first win for US captain Zach Johnson. Both major champions, Koepka boasting five, the experienced Americans were facing a pair without a major crown between them and in Aberg, a 23-year-old Ryder Cup rookie who turned pro less than 100 days ago. It eclipses the previous 18-hole Ryder Cup winning margin record of 8&7, both inflicted by Americans in singles matches; Tom Kite over Howard Clark in 1989, and Fred Couples over Ian Woosnam in 1997. “Yesterday was an amazing day and we wanted to enjoy it because it’s not very often you go out on a full day in a Ryder Cup and don’t lose a full point,” McIlroy told reporters.

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☆ Ryder Cup: Europe conjure late magic to prevent US from winning a single match and take dominant day one lead
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Rome turned blue as Europe stunned the United States in a Ryder Cup opening battle for the ages at Marco Simone Golf Club on Friday. The five-point advantage for captain Luke Donald’s side marks the joint-highest lead following the opening round in Ryder Cup history, equalling the records set by Europe and the US in 2004 and 1975 respectively. Team USA, without a victory on European soil in 30 years, will need a roaring response if they are to bring an end to the streak come Sunday. Not the start we wanted but fortunately for us we’ve got a lot of golf left,” Thomas said. “We’ll just go get some sleep, regroup and go try to win as many points as possible tomorrow.”

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☆ Goal-setting can set you up for failure—experts share 2 simple alternatives
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

At some point in your life, you've probably set a goal. Even setting a goal in the first place can limit you, according to Wharton organizational psychologist Adam Grant. People who set goals and stubbornly stick to them are "not seeing the dimension of possibilities," Ulukaya said on Grant's podcast in July. Of course, some parts of goal setting are highly valuable. Setting goals and thinking about self-optimization tactics can clutter your mind, unintentionally distracting you from the task at hand, he tells CNBC Make It.

Persons: Emmanuel Acho, you've, Adam Grant, Grant, Hamdi Ulukaya, James Clear, Ulukaya, Francis Sanzaro, Sanzaro Organizations: New York Times, CNBC Locations: Austin , Texas

Accounts of suicidal thoughts linked to this class of drugs are drawing increasing scrutiny, including an investigation by European regulators announced in July. More than half of the narrative summaries describe suicidal thoughts appearing shortly after the person started the medicine or increased the dose. Wegovy’s U.S. prescribing label, produced with FDA approval, says suicidal thoughts or attempts have been reported in clinical trials for other weight-loss medicines. Sanofi's Acomplia, which never won U.S. approval, was withdrawn in Europe in 2008 after being linked to suicidal thoughts. She said she has not experienced any suicidal thoughts on that drug.

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Those smaller suppliers have only recently recovered from the shocks of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting global shortage of semiconductors. Now, they're coming under pressure to increase their own workers' wages — in an environment where higher interest rates have made it more costly to borrow money — and staring down the threat of ongoing auto workers' strikes. Members of the United Auto Workers union picket outside the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 26, 2023. Supplier layoffsIn the face of prolonged strikes, some smaller suppliers are already cutting workers or announcing plans to do so. Michael B. Thomas | Getty ImagesAs of Tuesday, two additional Detroit-area auto suppliers had already filed notices of potential layoffs with the state of Michigan.

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☆ Fitzpatrick finally feels like he belongs at the Ryder Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 27, 2023; Rome, ITA; Team Europe golfer Matt Fitzpatrick addresses the media in a press conference during a practice day for the Ryder Cup golf competition at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. The Englishman lost all five matches he contested across his Ryder Cup debut at age 22 in 2016, when the United States won 17-11, and in Europe's 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits two years ago. Fitzpatrick, 29, said he is a better player after those experiences and knows how to prepare for tournaments such as the Ryder Cup after winning a major championship last year. Fitzpatrick said he was disappointed by his previous two appearances in the event but added that, in hindsight, he felt 2016 was too early for his Ryder Cup debut. The 44th Ryder Cup begins at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome on Friday.

Persons: Matt Fitzpatrick, Marco Simone Golf, Adam Cairns, Fitzpatrick, you've, you'll, Hritika Sharma, Gerry Doyle Organizations: ITA, Team, Ryder, Country Club, U.S, United States, Whistling, Thomson Locations: Rome, Europe's, Whistling Straits, Hyderabad

☆ I'm an artist and I make cutesy photo cards of political figures from Mugshot Trump to Burger Kim Jong Un. Making these powerful men look soft and harmless helps me fear them less.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementThis is an as-told-to essay based on an interview with Bella Pham, an artist who makes cute photo cards of famous politicians. On a more emotional level, I think creating these cards takes away the fear people might have of politicians. AdvertisementAdvertisementPutting them in these cards takes away the hold that they have on you mentally.

Persons: Bella Pham, Pham, —, she's, It's, it's, Joe Biden, Sleepy Joe, Winnie, Pooh, Kim Jong, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, Bella Pham I'm, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, I've Organizations: Service, Trump Locations: Southern, China, North Korea

☆ Buy these 5 high-upside stocks now before they pop, according to a 15-year investing veteran — including one that could soar over 50% by Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Like other technical analysts, Salama sees wisdom in mirroring the crowd, but trend-following indicators can also provide crucial contrarian buy or sell signals. Stocks have downward momentum, and the SPY just fell through the 434 level, which Salama said was key technical support. The value of the SPY is roughly one-tenth that of the S&P 500, so that corresponds to a break below 4,344 for the index. The SPY, a popular ETF mirroring the S&P 500, is oversold, according to the RSI (in blue). 5 high-upside stocks to buy nowAfter outlining his market outlook, Salama shared five stocks he's bullish on right now and gave a price target for each.

Persons: John Salama, he's, Salama, it's, they've, he'd, David Keller, Salama doesn't Organizations: Maverick, RSI, Trust, Wall Street, Bloomberg

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