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On the campaign trail, he said Taiwan should pay the US for protection. But a second term for President-elect Donald Trump raises uncomfortable questions for Taiwan at a moment of mounting risks. Advertisement"I think, Taiwan should pay us for defense," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in June. Advertisement"There could well be a demand for Taiwan to 'pay' more for its own protection and perhaps to invest in the United States. "The good news for Taiwan is that Taiwan has bipartisan support in the US Congress," Chin said.

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☆ This French fighter jet Ukraine will get next can launch the stealthy Storm Shadow missiles that have frustrated Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

France is going to send Ukraine Mirage fighter jets, the second Western jet type it will receive. The jets can carry Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles, and Ukraine's jets will reportedly have them. AdvertisementThe new Mirage fighter jets France promised to Ukraine will give it another combat platform able to launch the Western Storm Shadow missiles it has been using to frustrate Russia. AdvertisementIt is unclear how many Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles France may commit as part of the effort. It also not clear how many of the missiles Ukraine currently has.

Persons: —, Sébastien Lecornuhas, Storm, Tim Robinson, Gordon, Skip, Davis, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vitalii, JUSTIN TALLIS Organizations: Ukraine Mirage, Service, Storm, Shadow, YouTube, Ukrainian Air Force, Dassault Aviation, La Tribune, Russia, UK's Royal Aeronautical Society, US Army, Getty, BBC, Tribune, Politico, Biden Locations: France, Ukraine, Russia, Kyiv

☆ Cargo plane operators are on high alert after a string of suspected Russian sabotages
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Fires at DHL warehouses this year may have been part of Russian sabotage operations, officials have said. AdvertisementSuspected Russian sabotage activities targeting the air freight industry have been on the rise this year, and the industry is preparing for further action. Speaking a few months after the DHL fires, the chief of the UK's MI6 intelligence service, Richard Moore, said he believed Russian intelligence services had "gone a bit feral." AdvertisementKremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied Russia's involvement in sabotage operations in Europe. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany's domestic intelligence services, and the BND declined to comment further.

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☆ Toyota says California-led EV mandates are 'impossible' as states fall short of goal
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A sign is displayed outside a Toyota Motor Corp. dealership on Jan. 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Toyota Motor sounded the alarm Friday that California-led electric vehicle mandates that are set to start next year are "impossible" to meet and, if they're not changed, will lead to less customer choice in several states. Battery-electric, fuel cell and, to an extent, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles qualify as zero emission under the regulations. At this point, it looks impossible," Jack Hollis, chief operating officer of Toyota Motor North America, said during a virtual media roundtable Friday. Several automotive insiders previously told CNBC that the EV mandate issue needed to be addressed regardless of who won election this year.

Persons: Tomohiro Ohsumi, they're, ZEV, Battery, Jack Hollis, Power, Hollis Organizations: Toyota Motor Corp, Getty, DETROIT, Toyota, California Air, Toyota Motor North, California Air Resources, D.C, CNBC Locations: Tokyo, Japan, California, Toyota Motor North America, Washington, Colorado, New York, New Mexico, Rhode

Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the NWSL Playoffs, starting with this weekend's quarterfinals. How to watch NWSL Playoffs in the USThe NWSL Playoffs will air across multiple streaming services and networks. Prime Video subscriptions start at $9/month, but you can also access Prime Video with a standard Amazon Prime subscription. Cord-cutters can live stream ABC through a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream or Fubo. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch NWSL Playoffs with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ Australian school named world’s best new building of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Singapore CNN —A humble suburban school in Australia has fended off competition from skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be named World Building of the Year 2024. Brett BoardmanA school had long been on the south Sydney site, though the old 1970s building was no longer fit for purpose, according to fjcstudio, the design firm behind the project. The World Building of the Year was selected from the winners of each category, as chosen by a panel of 175 festival delegates. Friday’s result marks the second consecutive year that the WAF judges opted for an educational building, with a serene boarding school in China taking last year’s title. Darlington Public School is also the second Sydney building to win in the past three years, after Quay Quarter Tower — dubbed the world’s first “upcycled” skyscraper for retaining two-thirds of an old high-rise on the site — won in 2022.

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☆ A mansion that was once America's priciest home just got another price chop. See inside the $165 million estate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An LA mansion that was once the most expensive in America got another price cut, to $165 million. The seller is the widow of telecom tycoon Gary Winnick, who paid $94 million for it in 2000. Related Video Inside the most expensive neighborhoods of Singapore, home to TikTok CEO Shou Zi ChewNow the property is $30 million off. This week, the 60-room mansion cut its ask to $165 million, a 34% drop from its highest price tag. With the latest price cut, it's no longer the most expensive listing in California.

Persons: Encantada, it's, Gary Winnick, —, Conrad Hilton, Jeff Bezos, Shou Zi Chew, Casa Encantada, It's, John Donahue, Karen Winnick, Encantada's, Josh Flagg, Flagg Organizations: Service, Bel Air, Hilton Hotels, Pritzker, Global, Business, Bel, Air Country Club Locations: America, Los Angeles, Singapore, Naples, Florida, California

Officials said they hope it will speed up the maintenance and repairs of weapons systems being used by the Ukrainian military. “In order to help Ukraine repair and maintain military equipment provided by the US and its allies, DoD (Department of Defense) is soliciting bids for a small number of contractors who will help Ukraine maintain the assistance we’ve already provided,” a defense official said. Allowing experienced, US government-funded American contractors to maintain a presence in Ukraine means they will be able to help fix damaged, high-value equipment much faster, officials have told CNN. “The Department made this decision after careful risk assessment and in coordination with interagency stakeholders,” the defense official said. Instead, it would likely result in anywhere from a few dozen to a couple hundred contractors working in Ukraine at a time.

Persons: CNN —, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: CNN, Pentagon, Russia “, US, DoD, Department of Defense, Ukrainian Armed Forces, Patriots, Biden, Russia, State Department, “ Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Ukrainian, Russian, Poland, Romania, Iraq, Afghanistan

☆ Amy Coney Barrett: Meet the last best hope for Supreme Court liberals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Joan Biskupic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

CNN —Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett stands apart. And that is why Barrett has become the best hope for what remains of the liberal wing, particularly after Trump’s election victory. As Trump returns to the White House, the Supreme Court may be even more positioned to check the balance of powers. Nonetheless, progressives have few options, and an uncertain horizon, and cannot help but imbue Barrett with hope. “As Justice Barrett said…,” is a common Kagan refrain, too.

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☆ Pompeii: Ancient DNA rewrites the stories of people buried by volcanic eruption
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Ancient DNA has revealed surprises about the identities of some people who perished in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii after a volcanic eruption, overturning misconceptions about their genetic relationships, ancestry and sex. Ash and volcanic rock called pumice then covered Pompeii and its residents, preserving scenes of the victims of the city’s destruction like an eerie time capsule. While the Greeks, Etruscans and Samnites attempted to conquer it, Pompeii became a Roman colony, the study authors noted. In 2015, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii began efforts to restore 86 of the 104 casts originally made by Fiorelli. Together, park scientists and the study authors are working on a larger project to better understand the genetic diversity present in Pompeii during the Roman Empire.

Persons: Giuseppe Fiorelli, ”, David Reich, restorers, David Caramelli, Massimo Osanna, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Valeria Amoretti, ” Caramelli, Reich, Steven Tuck, Tuck, ” Tuck, Caitie Barrett, Barrett, Homer’s “, Bacchus, Alissa Mittnik, “, ” Barrett, Michael Anderson, Anderson, ” Anderson Organizations: CNN, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, University of Florence, Villa, Miami University in, Cornell University, Max Planck Institute, Evolutionary Anthropology, Harvard, San Francisco State University Locations: Pompeii, Naples, what’s, Italy’s Campania, Roman, Italy, Miami University in Ohio, archaeogenetics, Britain, North Africa, Alexandria, Egypt, Bay

☆ The air freight industry is on high alert after fires at DHL warehouses were linked to Russian sabotage operations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

☆ Beyoncé and rising female pop stars lead the 2025 Grammy nominations: See the full list
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 67th Grammys will take place on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The nominees were announced on Friday and include Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter in major categories. Keep reading to see who's nominated in the major categories and check out the complete list of nominees here.

Persons: Beyoncé, —, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, who's Organizations: Service, Beyoncé, CBS, Paramount Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Whoopi Goldberg says she thinks Sardinia is a 'Blue Zone' because people don't have 'a lot of BS' to deal with
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Whoopi Goldberg, 68, has a vacation home in Sardinia, Italy, the first designated "Blue Zone." Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, was the first designated "Blue Zone." Related storiesLiving in a "Blue Zone"Dan Buettner made the term "Blue Zones" a household phrase in a cover story for National Geographic. In addition to Sardinia, the five original "Blue Zones" are in parts of California, Japan, Greece, and Costa Rica. Although the premise of living in a "Blue Zone" sounds promising, critics have questioned its legitimacy.

Persons: Whoopi Goldberg, Goldberg, —, Whoopi, Jimmy Fallon, cohost, We're, there's, Dan Buettner, Buettner, Nir Barzilai Organizations: Service, CBS, Business Insider, Geographic, Netflix, NBC, BI, Institute for Aging Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York Times Locations: Sardinia, Italy, Italian, California, Japan, Greece, Costa Rica, Singapore

☆ I've flown on Singapore's world's longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.

Persons: I'm, —, Taylor Rains, I've, Goh Choon Phong, Skytrax's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Boeing 777X, Air India, Air, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Locations: Singapore, Qatar

☆ Feeling stressed this week? A walk outside can help
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN —No matter their political persuasion, many people may be feeling stressed and anxious during election week in the United States. Johner RF/Getty ImagesCNN: You’ve mentioned that walking outside can help reduce stress. Wen: I would first ask what has the person done before that has helped them reduce stress. Please talk to your primary care clinician or mental health provider if you are struggling.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, You’ve, it’s, don’t Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, Getty Locations: United States, Japan, Australia

☆ The NFL is heading to Germany – and the country has fallen for American football
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Eduardo Tansley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The German balances punditry with his role as the commissioner of the European League of Football, a professional American football league founded in 2020 which has 18 teams split into three conferences. Paid options with increased coverage are now available through DAZN, the NFL League Pass, and RTL+. According to the NFL, there are approximately 19million fans in Germany, with 3.6m (18.9 per cent) following the NFL closely. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has 500 registered football teams with more than 70,000 members, according to sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. There are 14 German players in the NFL Academy, based at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

Persons: Holt, ” Patrick Esume, Jürgen Kessler, Esume, ” Esume, Tom Brady, Sebastian Widmann, Daniel Jensen, ” Jensen, ”, Jakob Johnson, Marcel Dabo, Aaron Jones, Amon, Ra St, Brown, Gerrit Meier, Bjoern Werner, Markus Kuhn, Sebastian Vollmer, Duke Dennis, Ian Maule, Jensen, “, Meech Robinson Organizations: American, NFL, Allianz Arena, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park, RTL, Athletic, Sky Sports, ITV, “, European League of Football, Getty, Hamburg Silver Eagles, Hamburg Blue Devils, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Munich’s Allianz, Hamburg, NFL Europe, Bundesliga, Soccer, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Super, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Sports Illustrated, Chiefs, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, U.S . Army, Detroit Lions, Colts, Olympic Sports, SPORTFIVE, German Basketball Association, NBA, NFL Academy, Loughborough University, NCAA Division Locations: Germany, Europe, Munich, United Kingdom, American, U.S, DAZN, NFL Europe, German, Frankfurt, America, Mexico, “ St, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

Keep reading to learn where to watch college basketball, including which live streaming services will allow you to watch the most games. Check price at DirecTVHulu + Live TVHulu + Live TV is another popular live TV streaming package that includes ESPN Plus, Disney Plus, and on-demand Hulu in addition to its lineup of live channels. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Check price at Peacock TVHow to watch college basketball from anywhereCollege basketball fans traveling outside of the US might have a hard time finding watch options while abroad. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch college basketball with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s dramatic victory has scrambled next week’s three-way contest to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s longest-serving leader who is stepping down at the end of the year. One ally of both Scott and Trump, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., urged Trump to endorse Scott, a former Florida governor who cruised to re-election in the Senate on Tuesday night. “If you’ve got any influence with President Trump, ask President Trump to come out publicly and say he wants to work with somebody as accomplished as Rick Scott to accomplish his agenda. Cornyn joined Trump at a rally in Reno, Nevada, last month for Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown, whose race is currently too close to call, according to NBC News projections. "As I told President Trump, I'm interested in getting the band back together again," Cornyn told Fox News host Neil Cavuto on Monday.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Mitch McConnell, McConnell’s, John Thune, Sen, John Cornyn, —, Rick Scott, John, John Barrasso, McConnell, Scott, Trump, ” Scott, “, ” Trump, Ron Johnson, you’ve, President Trump, We’ve, ” Johnson, ”, — it’s, it’s, Mike Lee, Bernie Moreno, Tim Sheehy of Montana, Jim Justice, Thune, ” Thune, he’s, ” Thune’s, Tim Scott, Cornyn, Trump’s, Sam Brown, I'm, Neil Cavuto, MAGA, Ted Cruz Organizations: WASHINGTON, Republican, Republicans, GOP, GOP Conference, Trump, NBC News, McConnell, Fox Business, United States Senate, CNBC, NBC, Fox News, National Republican Senatorial, Senate, Texas Republican Locations: South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Bernie Moreno of Ohio, West Virginia, Lago, Reno , Nevada

☆ Tex-Mex recipes that are cheesy and delicious
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Leah Scalzadonna For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

In the United States, Tex-Mex can often get confused with authentic Mexican recipes. However, Tex-Mex cuisine has evolved into its own category, and can be distinguished by heartier ingredients like cheese, beef, powdered spices and flour tortillas. Whether you’re serving up a plate of sizzling fajitas or a pile of cheesy nachos, Tex-Mex is always welcome on the table. Air Fryer Taquitos and Charred SalsaTaquitos are the ultimate finger food—mini rolled tacos that are warm, cheesy and super crunchy! Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the Recipe

Persons: you’re, Fryer, fryer, melty Colby Jack, chiles, Renee Comet, Matt Armendariz Organizations: Food Locations: United States, Southwestern, Tex, Chile, Mexico

In the final weeks of the campaign, Trump kept supporters at a Michigan rally waiting for hours after he detoured to Texas to record Rogan’s show. And then many of them suddenly found themselves running Harris’ campaign. “This has been an historic partnership in which these teams have worked together extraordinarily well,” said a White House official who has been there from the beginning. “Not enough people understand the importance of that,” a Trump campaign official said of the Kennedy nod. It was the first energizing move that the campaign had since the switch-out.”A Democrat close to the Harris campaign said: “Brat summer had to end.

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☆ Why the CEO of a big US homebuilder is gambling on green homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Beazer Homes is building "zero energy," climate-friendly homes even though they're more expensive. Challenges include higher costs, market education, and appraisal practices for green homes. The project was developed by Beazer Homes, one of the largest US homebuilders. Now Beazer has to educate customers and the broader real-estate market about the value of green homes. "Zero Energy Ready" homes feature energy-efficient appliances.

Persons: Allan Merrill, —, Beazer, Merrill, It's, Donald Trump, haven't, Catherine Boudreau, they're, Woody Fincham, there's, Andrew Pizor, hasn't, Beazer isn't Organizations: Service, Energy, Beazer Homes, US Department of, Zero, Appraisal, appraisers, National Consumer Law Center, Congress, EV Locations: Baltimore, decarbonize, Parkville , Maryland, Parkville, Charlottesville , Virginia

☆ College football Week 11 oddly specific predictions: Down go the Hoosiers!
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Manny Navarro | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

This week, the numbers are screaming to go with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, one of eight quarterbacks averaging more than 300 passing yards a game. This week, I’m riding with Sampson to lead all rushers in yards because he’s facing a Mississippi State defense that’s ranked 124th against the run. Dart’s 515 passing yards and six TDs last week against Arkansas, with a breakout performance from Jordan Watkins, provide more reason for me to stick with my midseason prediction. AdvertisementWeek 10 report cardAs mentioned before, my big victory last week was predicting Dart would lead all QBs in passing yards. I had Clemson covering a 10.5-point spread against Louisville with Cade Klubnik (250-plus passing yards, two TDs) and Phil Mafah (100-plus rushing yards, two TDs) doing work.

Persons: James Franklin, I’ve, We’ll, Ole Miss ’ Jaxson Dart, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, ike y, Al Organizations: Penn, Ohio State, Nittany Lions, Ole Miss, ust

As well as drastically increasing the number of strikes, Russia has begun to fire decoy drones without warheads to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses. These cheaper drones confuse Ukraine’s air defenses, which may shoot down decoy drones instead of ones carrying a lethal warhead. Decoy drones now account for as many as half of all Russian drones fired at Ukraine, Ihnat said. In the capital, there has only been one night without a drone attack since September 1. I just hide, wait and hope that I will survive.”A car and house burn after they were damaged from a Russian drone strike in Kyiv on Thursday.

Persons: Volodomyr Zelensky, Yuriy Ihnat, Ihnat, Donald Trump’s, “, Vadym, Valentyn Ogirenko, Serhiy Popko, ” Popko, Zelensky, ”, Kamala Harris, Trump, ” Zelensky, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Ukraine CNN —, CNN, Reuters, Republican, Russia, North Korean, Ukraine Locations: Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine CNN — Russia, Moscow, Russia, Iran, Russian, “, United States, Russia’s Kursk, Ukraine’s, Pyongyang

☆ International airlines are all-in on fancy first-class seats, even as US carriers focus only on business for long-haul flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They deemed business class more lucrative for long-haul flights. While these carriers still have business class, true first class remains a money-maker despite taking up the least amount of cabin real estate. Air France, Swiss International Air Lines, and Lufthansa are also in the mix, among others. "Air France is committed to having this super premium first-class product because it's Air France," Funk said. Advertisement"You're not going to have William and Kate fly business class alongside 85 other people," she said.

Persons: —, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Tiffany Funk, Funk, Kate Organizations: Service, Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, CNBC, Singapore Airlines, Air, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, monied Fortune, Google, US, Funk, British Airways, Getty Images Airlines, it's Air, Qantas, Qantas Media Locations: Europe, Asia, Air France, Swiss, monied, Singapore, Emirates, France, Australia, New York, London

☆ Best Date Spots in America, From Man Who's Dated in Every State
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Matt Wurnig is the creator of the online series 50 Dates 50 States. Wurnig, 28, has been on a date in every state at least twice. He told BI his favorite date spots around the country include hot air ballooning in New Mexico. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Wurnig is the creator of the online series 50 Dates 50 States, which, yes, is exactly what it sounds like.

Persons: Matt Wurnig, —, Wurnig, Melissa Hobley Organizations: Service, Pew Research Center, Bismarck Larks, YouTube Locations: New Mexico, Los Angeles , New York, Miami, Dallas, North Dakota, Montana

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