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☆ Two US Navy SEALs missing off the coast of Somalia are dead, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Samantha Waldenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The two US Navy SEALs who went missing off the coast of Somalia on January 11 are dead, US Central Command said after searching for them for 10 days. “We regret to announce that after a 10-day exhaustive search, our two missing U.S. Navy SEALs have not been located and their status has been changed to deceased,” Central Command said in a statement Sunday. Our prayers are with the SEALs’ families, friends, the U.S. Navy, and the entire Special Operations community during this time,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, US CENTCOM commander. “We mourn the loss of our two brave Navy SEALs, and our hearts are with their families,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Sunday. In addition to training Somali forces, the US has also coordinated with the Somali government to carry out strikes against al-Shabaab.

Persons: ” CENTCOM, “, ”, Michael Erik Kurilla, Lloyd Austin, CNN’s Oren Liebermann, Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis, Jim Sciutto Organizations: CNN, US Navy, US, Command, U.S . Navy, ”, Special Warfare, Navy, US Africa Command Locations: Somalia, Japan, Spain, Shabaab, Somali, “ Al, U.S

☆ Wealth inequality and 'billionaire supremacy' have gotten so bad that at this rate, it will take 230 years to end poverty
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Oxfam International published its inequality report, finding it could take 230 years to end poverty. AdvertisementIt will take multiple centuries to end poverty at the rate we're going, according to a recently published report. Oxfam International published its inequality report this month, detailing a slew of grim predictions about the ever-widening wealth gap. Advertisement"To end extreme inequality, governments must radically redistribute the power of billionaires and corporations back to ordinary people," the report's authors concluded. AdvertisementThe participation of global governments in the initiative to decrease wealth inequality will determine whether the world lapses into a future of "billionaire supremacy" or public power, the Oxfam report concluded.

Persons: —, Rebecca Riddell, Nabil Ahmed, Alex Maitland, Max Lawson, Anjela, Oded Galor, Galor Organizations: Oxfam International, Service, Oxfam

☆ Republican lawmakers in Iowa seek to block guaranteed basic income programs, calling them 'insane'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewRepublican lawmakers in Iowa are pulling out all the stops to block guaranteed basic income plans they described as "socialism on steroids." Guaranteed basic income programs typically offer no-strings-attached cash to certain groups, like the poor or new mothers. Universal basic income, its like-minded cousin, offers cash to entire populations regardless of income. Numerous counties and cities, many of them in red states, across the United States have been experimenting with guaranteed basic income plans. Holt called basic income programs an "attack on the work ethic in this country."

Persons: —, Steve Holt, Skyler Wheeler, Holt, Wheeler, Tonaeya Moore, It's, Moore, Joe Biden's, Nalo Johnson, Johnson, MINCOME, Evelyn Forget, Forget Organizations: Service, Business, The Gazette, Baltimore Young, Tax, Iowa Health Foundation, Gazette Locations: Iowa, United States, Texas, Harris County, Houston, Cedar Rapids, Flint , Michigan, Canada, Canadian

Lawmakers have conveyed as much directly to the White House, a US official told CNN. Biden met with House and Senate lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday to outline what is at stake for Ukraine. House Speaker Mike Johnson makes a statement alongside Reps. Mike Turner, Mike Rogers and Mike McCaul on January 17, outside the White House. Privately, some US and Western officials say there could be as many as five more years of fighting. In the near term, Ukraine may be able to hang on, albeit in a stalemate, without US support, a Western intelligence source said.

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Djokovic, Norrie and Fruhvirtova were not prepared to blame the ever-changing types of tennis balls used year-round at the sport's highest levels, but they weren't necessarily ready to absolve that issue completely, either. He said when the ATP asks male players at the end of each season what they think can be improved about the sport, he always mentions the fluctuations among the fuzzy tennis balls. Ten brands of tennis balls — and 19 distinct types — were used across the WTA in 2023. "It does change week by week." One significant difference between tennis and some other sports is that surfaces change, prompting ball changes.

Persons: Novak, Cam Norrie, Brenda Fruhvirtova, Norrie, Fruhvirtova, “, Milos Raonic, Taylor Fritz, didn’t, I’ve, ” Fritz, “ It’s, It’s, it’s, Katie Boulter, Carlos Alcaraz, Fritz, Alcaraz, Victoria Azarenka, ” Azarenka, AP Sports Writers John Pye, Andrew Dampf, ___ Organizations: Australian, Melbourne Park, WTA, ATP, ”, Wimbledon, NHL, Major League Baseball, FIFA, U.S ., U.S, Victoria, AP Sports Writers Locations: California, Melbourne, British, Australia, Turin, Italy

☆ We are 2 brothers who left corporate jobs to start our own sneaker company. Here's how we found our niche in a market dominated by big brands.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

They create skateboarding and lifestyle shoes and hope to leave the company to their kids someday. The brothers, ages 50 and 41, respectively, have nearly 50 years of experience in the footwear industry between them, working at Vans, Converse, Supra Footwear, and Quiksilver, among others. AdvertisementBrandon: I had always drawn as a kid, but I didn't really take it seriously. Brandon: Of course, it'd be awesome to be a $200 million company, but do we need to grow it that big? Or do we need to grow it big enough to be a legacy company where eventually our kids work here with us?

Persons: Brandon, Josh Brubaker, —, Clearweather, There's, We're, Josh, Nobody, It's Organizations: Footwear, Service, Clearweather Footwear, Vans, Converse, Supra Footwear, Nike, Adidas Locations: California, Quiksilver

That was apparent Monday, when a Houthi missile hit a US-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea, marking what appears to be the first time the militants have successfully struck a US-owned or operated ship. Senior Biden administration officials insist Friday’s operation against the Houthis was successful at its objective: degrading the group’s military capabilities. Houthi fighters and tribesmen stage a rally against the U.S. and the U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. US officials fear one side will miscalculate, even if none of the major parties – Iran, Israel and the United States – want a wider war. The Suez Canal accounts for 10% to 15% of world trade, which includes oil exports, and for 30% of global container shipping volumes.

Persons: Biden, Israel simmers, John Kirby, Douglas Sims, ”, Mick Mulroy, Trump, Joe Biden, “ Organizations: CNN, US, Houthis, Biden, National Security, Pentagon, Joint Staff, New York Times, U.S, AP, United, Analysts, ABC News Locations: Yemen, Red, Sea, Gulf of Aden, Israel, Washington, Iran, Gaza, Africa, Suez, Red Sea, Gen, Sanaa, United States, Aden

☆ After an elderly woman won $2 million from Powerball, her first thought was that she'd have to cancel her hair appointment
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An elderly woman in Louisa, Virginia, cinched a lottery win of $2 million. Her first though was that she'd have to change her hair appointment. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . An elderly woman in Virginia discovered the truth in that sentiment when she realized she had won millions in a Powerball drawing. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: cinched, Theresa Clark, — Organizations: Virginia Lottery, Service, Business Locations: Louisa , Virginia, Virginia

☆ Jamie Raskin says GOP lawmakers supporting Trump act like a 'religious cult' and will be 'fit only for selling flowers and incense at Dulles Airport' after he's defeated
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

That's especially true regarding their support for former President Donald Trump, the GOP frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election despite facing a quartet of indictments. They will follow exactly what Donald Trump tells them to do." AdvertisementSince the January 6 Capitol riot, Republican leaders have essentially abdicated any obligation to deal with Trump, Raskin said. We'll let somebody else deal with Donald Trump,'" Raskin said. On MSNBC, Raskin said McConnell let Trump "off on a technicality."

Persons: —, Jamie Raskin doesn't, Donald Trump, what's, Trump, Raskin, McConnell, Donald Trump wasn't, Sen, Mitch McConnell, didn't, We'll Organizations: Service, GOP, Business, Republican, Trump, Senate, Capitol, MSNBC, Supreme Locations: Maryland

☆ Bernie Sanders urges Biden to revoke unconstrained financial support for Israel: 'Killing children is not the solution'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementSen. Bernie Sanders wants President Joe Biden to speak louder in support of Palestinians in Gaza — or risk his reelection. He has asked Netanyahu over and over again to change course," Sanders told CNN on Sunday. "We will see what happens in November because the choice is pretty clear," Sanders told CNN. And they should not be imposing that type of suffering on Palestinian children," Sanders told the outlet. "You cannot give billions of dollars to a country that ignores your wishes and violates international law," Sanders told CNN.

Persons: Sen, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Sanders, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, —, Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu, We're Organizations: Service, CNN, Jewish, Hamas, Guardian, Palestinian Health Ministry Locations: Israel, Gaza, Hague, Vermont, United States

☆ 15 states mostly led by Republicans refuse federal funds to feed hungry children during the summer months
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Biden Administration has launched a permanent Summer EBT program to feed hungry children. AdvertisementFifteen states, all currently led by Republican governors, were notably absent from the Summer EBT announcement. AdvertisementIn Mississippi and Oklahoma, spokespersons from their respective health departments told BI their states have existing summer food assistance programs. A spokesperson from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said there is a budget request in its state legislature to approve funding for the Summer EBT program in 2025. Some who declined to participate in the Summer EBT program, however, were more direct.

Persons: —, Tom Vilsack, John Bel Edwards, Jeff Landry, South Carolina –, Jim Pillen Organizations: Biden Administration, Republicans, Service, Administration, Republican, US Department of Agriculture, USDA, Former Louisiana Gov, Democrat, Republican Gov, Iowa Department of Health, Human Services, Idaho Department of Health, Welfare, Vermont Public Radio, Lincoln Journal Star Locations: Alabama, Alaska , Florida, Georgia , Idaho , Iowa, Louisiana , Mississippi , Nebraska , Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota , Texas , Vermont, Wyoming, Texas , Oklahoma , Louisiana , Mississippi, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Vermont, Nebraska

☆ A guaranteed income program in Flint, Michigan offers new mothers $500 every month for the first year of their child's life
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The new guaranteed income program called Rx Kids offers "no-strings-attached love," according to its website. Related storiesThe program provides expectant moms with $1,500 during pregnancy and another $500 each month throughout a baby's first year, according to the Rx Kids website. The website says the program is the "first-ever citywide cash prescription program for pregnant moms and babies." In its program, the city offers $1,000 to young mothers every month to spend however they want. AdvertisementUniversal basic income programs and their like-minded cousins — guaranteed basic income programs like Rx Kids that target certain groups of people instead of entire populations — have been largely successful (even in Republican-led states that offer staunch opposition) at addressing poverty and homelessness.

Persons: —, Gretchen Whitmer, Whitmer, it's, Biden, H, Luke Shaefer, MLive Organizations: Service, Business, Tax, Republican Locations: Flint , Michigan, Flint, Baltimore

☆ Washington state spent over $700,000 on giant boulders to deter homeless encampments
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Washington state spent over $700,000 on boulders to deter homeless camps in some areas. But one official told BI the state first offered shelter to the homeless, and a majority accepted it. The state spent approximately $718,000 on large boulders placed along areas where homeless people had previously congregated and camped, particularly near busy highways. Advertisement"Rocks are being used at very specific locations to prevent re-encampment and that use is quite small relative to the number of encampments we have across the state," Abrudan said. The state placed boulders in areas near the state capital of Olympia and along Interstate 5.

Persons: —, Kris Abrudan, Abrudan Organizations: Service, Washington, Fox, Washington State Department of Transportation Locations: Washington, Seattle, Olympia

☆ Kansas City Chiefs owner says female viewership has 'grown leaps and bounds' thanks to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 'purely organic' relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kansas City Chiefs owner says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship has boosted viewership. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt credited Swift and Kelce with boosting the team's female audience. He added that the relationship is "purely organic," brushing off rumors about a publicity stunt. AdvertisementThe owner and chief executive of the Kansas City Chiefs credited Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce for expanding the team's female viewership — in addition to being simply adorable. "It's been a very interesting, very fun year having the two of them dating, the attention that's been focused on the Chiefs," Hunt told CNBC.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's, Clark Hunt, Swift, —, Taylor, Travis Kelce, It's, that's, Hunt Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Service, CNBC, Business

☆ The man who flung himself at a Nevada judge and attacked her during a sentencing hearing told police he was having a bad day
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewThe man who flung himself over a bench to violently attack a Nevada judge told police officers afterward that he was having a bad day, according to an arrest report obtained by local NBC affiliate KSNV. In the scuffle, one officer tripped, dislocated his shoulder, and cut his head in an injury that required 25 stitches, KSNV reported, citing the arrest documents. In those documents, Holthus told officers that a "big, strong and angry" Redden slammed her head into the wall behind her bench, struck her multiple times, and pulled out her hair. Officers later reported that Redden told them — unprompted — that he had a bad day and had attempted to kill the judge, KSNV reported, citing the arrest report. Holthus, who returned to work the day after the assault, has ordered Redden to re-appear in court "by any and all means necessary," local CBS affiliate KLAS reported, citing court documents.

Persons: —, Deobra Redden hurtling, Mary Kay Holthus, Redden, Holthus, KSNV Organizations: Service, NBC, Business, Detention, CBS, KLAS, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Locations: Nevada, Las Vegas, Clark County, Clark

☆ An Iowa school principal talked down the school shooter and tried to distract him so students could escape, his daughter says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger was among those injured in the school shooting in Iowa. Marburger's daughter said he tried to distract the gunman to allow other students to escape. As her father recovers, Claire Marburger called for compassion toward the deceased gunman's family. AdvertisementAfter a school shooting in Iowa left two people dead and seven injured, the high school principal's daughter is commending her father's brave actions to distract the gunman. Among the injured was Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who the department said suffered multiple gunshot wounds and went to the hospital in critical condition.

Persons: Dan Marburger, Marburger's, Claire Marburger, —, Jolliff, Claire, Dylan, Butler, Claire Marburger's, Marburger Organizations: Perry High School, Service, Iowa Department of Public Safety, Facebook Locations: Iowa

☆ Future doctors say they'll look for residencies in states where abortion is legal, survey says
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-09 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Medical students are choosing residency programs based on where they can learn about abortion care. Over 76% of nearly 500 med students surveyed said they'd choose a residency based on abortion access. They said they want abortion access for their patients but also for themselves. AdvertisementAspiring doctors are choosing their residency programs based on where they can provide abortion care to patients, a new survey found. Advertisement"In qualitative responses, medical trainees highlighted the importance of abortion access for their patients, themselves, and their loved ones," the survey's abstract read.

Persons: they'd, —, Roe, Wade, that's, Eshani Dixit, Rutgers Robert Wood, Dixit Organizations: Service, Medical, Business, Rutgers, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Locations: Illinois

☆ 1 in 5 patients had to travel across state lines for abortion care in the first half of 2023, data shows
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-09 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some 20% of abortion patients completed out-of-state travel to obtain care in early 2023, data shows. States bordering states with abortion bans saw the highest spikes in out-of-state patients. AdvertisementSpikes have been especially noticeable in abortion-friendly states that border with states that have abortion bans or strict gestational limits, according to Guttmacher's data. Some 74% of abortion patients served in New Mexico came from other states, per Guttmacher data. AdvertisementFlorida, Illinois, Kansas, and North Carolina also saw spikes in out-of-state patients obtaining abortions, Guttmacher's analysis found.

Persons: —, Roe, Wade, Isaac Maddow, Spikes Organizations: Service, Guttmacher Institute Locations: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida , Illinois , Kansas, North Carolina

☆ Texas AG Ken Paxton is using his power to tell Texas courts to halt an abortion for a pregnant woman diagnosed with a fetal anomaly
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-09 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He appealed the court order, which has been stayed, throwing Kate Cox's abortion in flux. Hours later, Paxton swooped in with an appeal to the Texas Supreme Court and an ominous threat to prosecute any doctor that provides an abortion to Cox. On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court put a temporary hold on the Travis County judge's order, preventing Cox's doctors from proceeding with the abortion. The Texas Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling on the case. The Center for Reproductive Rights, which is representing Cox, released a statement saying they hope the Texas Supreme Court ultimately rules in Cox's favor.

Persons: Ken Paxton, Kate Cox's, —, Kate Cox, Cox, Paxton swooped, Kate, Molly Duane, Paxton, Debbie McNabb, McNabb, — hysterectomies Organizations: Service, Texas, Texas Supreme, Reproductive Rights, Center for Reproductive Rights, National Institute of Health, for Reproductive, NIH Locations: Texas, Travis

☆ Nvidia is the stock of the year. Can it last?
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

New York CNN —It would be an understatement to say that it’s been a good year for Nvidia. The California-based chipmaking giant has seen its shares soar about 220% this year, making it the top performing S&P 500 stock in 2023. What’s happening: Just before Thanksgiving, Nvidia crushed doubts that its star was fading by reporting gangbuster third quarter earnings. By Sosnick’s count, Nvidia executives mentioned AI at least 70 times on their most recent earnings call. Historically, Nvidia has had hard falls after missteps — between 2021 and 2022, shares of the stock fell by 66%.

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That sort of approach resonated in conservative strongholds like Alabama long before Trump. Alabama Democrats, especially, cite deep historical roots involving racism, class and urban-rural divides when explaining Wallace, Trump and the decades between them. Moderate to progressive “national Democrats” were concentrated in north Alabama, Baxley explained, while reactionary “states-rights Dixiecrats” cohered in south Alabama. Wallace won four Deep South states as an independent in 1968. Wallace won his fourth term as governor in 1982 after disavowing segregation and winning over enough Black voters.

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☆ The oxycontin-peddling Sackler family has tried to get immunity from civil lawsuits by filing for bankruptcy. That might be illegal.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US Supreme Court will decide whether Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement will stand. Officially referred to as third-party nonconsensual releases, the legal maneuver allows organizations to settle personal injury claims in bankruptcy court instead of civil court. Legal experts say companies are more often relying on bankruptcy court than civil court to settle claims, The New York Times reported. Opponents of the practice say it robs regular people of their day in civil court. The Sacklers' settlement deal did not require the Sacklers themselves to declare bankruptcy, just Purdue Pharma, according to the Times.

Persons: Sackler, — Organizations: Purdue, Service, Purdue Pharma, Reuters, The New York Times, Times

☆ El Niño rains in Kenya have caused devastating flooding and killed over 120 people. Here's what it looks like.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The weather event El Niño is impacting the climate patterns, causing temperatures to rise. The UN World Meteorological Organization expects the warming El Niño weather to last into 2024. AdvertisementMass flooding in Africa is displacing hundreds of people in Kenya by flooding roads and communities. The chaotic weather stems from the El Niño Southern Oscillation, a weather event that occurs naturally and irregularly about every two to seven years. In eastern Africa, El Niño typically causes wet conditions, according to the WHO.

Persons: —, El Organizations: UN World Meteorological Organization, Service, El, World Health Organization, WHO Locations: Kenya, Africa, Southern

☆ Mattel rolled out a Barbie to honor a late Cherokee Nation chief with a language error on the box that says 'chicken' instead of 'Cherokee'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mattel released a new Barbie honoring a late Cherokee chief in its "Inspiring Women" series. But the doll's box has a spelling error that says "chicken" instead of "Cherokee." AdvertisementA new Barbie doll from Mattel honoring the late chief of an indigenous tribe is seeing mixed reactions in part due to a spelling error on the box. The doll, made in the image of the late Cherokee Nation chief Wilma Mankiller, was rolled out for Mattel's series of "Inspiring Women" dolls, the Associated Press reported. Spokespersons from the Cherokee Nation did not immediately return a request for comment from Business Insider on Sunday, nor did a spokesperson from Mattel.

Persons: Mattel, —, Wilma Mankiller, Regina Thompson, Thompson, Wilma, Felicia Olaya, wasn't, I'm Organizations: Mattel, Cherokee, Service, Associated Press, Cherokee Nation, Business

☆ 2 manatees named Romeo and Juliet that have lived in a tank at a Florida theme park since 1956 will finally be freed after pressure from activists
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Two manatees will be released from a Miami aquarium that has held them since 1956. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is helping to relocate Romeo and Juliet, both in their 60s. 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 . The aquarium did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, nor did a spokesperson from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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