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☆ Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Andy Scholes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It’s tough, tough times for some NFL fanbases as we enter Week 11 of the season. All of them had high hopes for this season but it has certainly not worked out that way. Ed Zurga/APThe Chiefs are 9-0 this season but could have easily lost to the Ravens, Bengals, Falcons and Broncos. Now or never for the JetsIt’s been a theme for weeks, but this Sunday’s game is an absolute must-win for the New York Jets. Jackson has been the AFC offensive player of the week for three weeks straight and his numbers are eye-popping.

Persons: CNN —, Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Buffalo . Allen, Mahomes, Ed Zurga, Caleb Williams, Shane Waldon, Mike Dinovo, Thomas Brown –, –, Brown, Tory Taylor, Williams, Kyler Murray, Joe Camporeale, Anthony Richardson, benching, Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Jayne Kamin, Jim Harbaugh, Quarterback Justin Herbert hasn’t, Herbert, Joe Burrow, Burrow, Jackson’s, Jackson, Kevin Sabitus, Lamar Jackson, He’s, “, ” Jackson, he’s, weren’t, it’s, ” Organizations: CNN, NFL, The Cowboys, Jets, Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Bills, Chiefs, Ravens, Bengals, Falcons, Broncos, Denver, OC, The Chicago Bears, USA, Sports, Reuters, Carolina Panthers, Bears, Carolina, Green Bay Packers, Green, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Cardinals, Colts, Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, Quarterback, Football, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, AFC, Pittsburgh Steelers, NFC, Steelers, “ Locations: Buffalo ., Chicago, Williams, New York, Arizona

☆ A Ukrainian brigade armed with French tanks, artillery, and heavy weaponry is about to enter the fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Now they are able to fight, they are able to maneuver," a French colonel said. AdvertisementA Ukrainian brigade made up of thousands of soldiers trained in France and armed with French-supplied tanks, artillery, and heavy weaponry is about to enter the fight against Russia. It will also have 18 AMX 10 light tanks, 18 truck-mounted Caesar artillery pieces, 128 armored troop carriers, as well as anti-tank and antiaircraft missile systems, the French military said. The Ukrainian military is also training other troops for the brigade back in Ukraine, according to French authorities. The new Ukrainian brigade will enter the war at a critical time.

Persons: —, Anne, France —, Caesar, Ukraine's, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, Russia, Associated Press, Western, White, Trump Locations: France, Russia, French, Champagne, Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukrainian, Kursk, Europe

☆ Here are the 4 posts Ben and Jerry's said its parent company ordered it not to publish
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ben & Jerry's filed a lawsuit against its parent company, Unilever, on Thursday. It claims Unilever stopped it from making 4 public statements supporting Palestinians. Unilever rejected the claims, saying it would defend its case "very strongly." AdvertisementBen & Jerry's is taking legal action against its parent company, Unilever, saying it was prevented from speaking out in support of Palestinians. Ben & Jerry's said that in doing so, Unilever repeatedly prevented the company from fulfilling its social mission and breached a settlement agreement.

Persons: Jerry's, —, Benjamin Netanyahu, Ben, Bernie Sanders, Jerry, Sen, Sanders Organizations: Unilever, Service, US Southern District of, Business, Palestine, Israel, Senate Locations: US Southern District of New York, Gaza, Israel, Europe

☆ A Pennsylvania County and the Political Tensions in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Philip Montgomery | Michael Sokolove | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Luzerne County is one of many counties in Pennsylvania — and across the country — that shifted to the right this year. Kevin Kraynak, a Luzerne County native, traveled from his home in California to try to get out the vote. Luzerne County became a hotbed of election denialism in 2020, and Pennsylvania is an open-carry state. Just over 152,000 total ballots were cast in Luzerne County — about the same as in 2020. In only one other Pennsylvania county were Trump’s gains greater.

Persons: Biden’s, Donald Trump, Dwayne McDavitt, Trump, Joe Biden, busloads, Democratic canvassers, Kevin Kraynak, “ I’m, ”, Jennifer Ziemba, “ We’re, MAGA, Philip Montgomery, ” Ziemba, “ I’d, Lee Ann McDermott, John, ” Constance Wynn, Wilkes, Wynn’s, Kim Pace, Harris, “, Dave Ragan, ” Pace, John McDermott, Lee Ann, McDermott, Hillary Clinton, “ He’s, ” Lee Ann, Jennifer Ziemba’s, Shelley Meuser, Dan Meuser, Terry Eckert, Adaíris Casado, —, ” Fredelina Paredes, Paredes, didn’t, Elizabeth Torrez, Torrez, Wadan Fernandez, Mr, ” Fernandez, ” Philip Montgomery Organizations: Trump, Amazon, Maxx, Democratic, Luzerne County Republican Party, Republican, The New York Times, “, Electoral, Luzerne County —, The New York, U.S . Army, Army Reserve, Iglesia, Hazleton Locations: Luzerne, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Wilkes, Barre, Scranton, Lackawanna County, California, Fort, Harveys Lake, state’s, Plains Township, Hazleton, Dominican Republic, United States

☆ Elon Musk's DOGE is looking for people to help cut government spending. But is he offering a real job? And is it paid?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

DOGE hasn't answered questions about pay, or whether you need an X account to apply. AdvertisementMusk didn't respond to an email from BI, and the DOGE account didn't respond to a direct message. Representatives for Vivek Ramaswamy, who incoming President Trump tapped to co-lead DOGE alongside Musk, also didn't respond to a request for comment. DOGE's post on X asks prospective applicants to send their resumes via direct message to its X account. Still, a job seeker would need to have an X account — even if just a free one — to send a direct message to DOGE.

Persons: Musk, hasn't, Elon Musk, —, didn't, Brian Hughes, Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy Organizations: Elon Musk's Department, Government, Department of Government, Trump, — Department, DMs, BI

☆ Inside Microsoft's struggles with Copilot
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +23 min

In September 2023, Microsoft's famously soft-spoken CEO, Satya Nadella, unveiled the company's flagship AI product, Copilot, with sweeping fanfare. Some of Microsoft's own employees and executives are privately concerned that Copilot won't be able to deliver on its ambitions. Copilot's struggles have created an opening for Microsoft's rivals, some of whom have seized on the opportunity to promote their own agendas. "Now, when Joe Blow logs into an account and kicks off Copilot, they can see everything," said one Microsoft employee familiar with customer complaints. As complaints and questions over Copilot mount, so does the pressure to justify Microsoft's unprecedented level of spending on AI.

Persons: Microsoft's, Satya Nadella, Gartner, Copilot, it'll, Copilot's, Marc Benioff, Benioff, Goldman Sachs, Marc Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz, Ethan Miller, Jared Spataro, Spataro, —, Joe Blow, Joe, Nadella, Gary Marcus, Marcus, Wile, Coyote, Brontë, Judson Althoff, Jason Zander, Zander, We've, OpenAI, Tasos Katopodis, Steve Jobs Organizations: Microsoft, Venture, Getty, Goldman, BI, Fortune, Excel, Lumen Technologies, Honeywell, Gartner, Wall Street, Initiative, Department of Homeland Security, Employees, San Francisco, Software, Apple, Jobs Locations: Microsoft's, Copilot, New York City

☆ Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Or any of the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs that recently caught the world’s attention? The joy of foodHolst is also very focused on this particular mechanism of the GLP-1 drugs but worries that it can go too far. For others, it is the loss of lean muscle mass that accompanies their weight loss and puts them at greater risk for falls. Because the medications work by slowing digestion, terrible constipation becomes a side effect that is too much for some to bear. There is little doubt that for most people, regular exercise and eating right is still the best strategy for weight loss and overall health.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, Jens Juul Holst, Holst, CNN Holst, Karin Conde, ” Conde, Knape, –, ”, Dr Organizations: CNN, Novo Nordisk, American Medical Association, World Health Organization, BMI, CNN Health Locations: Copenhagen, Danish, United States, “

☆ Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kylie Atwood | Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seen as being pivotal to the incoming administration’s Middle East efforts, even though he is not likely to take a formal job within it, regional diplomats and Trump allies told CNN. Trump’s Middle East team has been taking shape this week after he selected a former Republican governor and a close friend and real-estate developer to take on key roles. Since Trump left office in 2021, Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, have moved to Miami and largely exited politics. Kushner has also maintained relationships with key players in the Middle East, including Israeli officials and leaders in the Arab Gulf. That is the key question,” explained Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator at the State Department, referring to Trump’s longtime friend and real estate developer who will serve as his special envoy to the Middle East.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Jared Kushner, Kushner, Trump, Jared, ”, –, ” Kushner, Abraham, Ivanka Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump’s, bin Salman, Israel, “, Kusher, Ghaith Al, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Ron Dermer, Brian Hook, ” Hook, “ Kushner, Mike Huckabee, Steve Witkoff, Kushner –, Aaron David Miller, Rubio, ” Witkoff, Witkoff Organizations: CNN, Trump, Trump’s, Republican, White, Abraham Accords, United, United Arab Emirates, Affinity Partners, Washington, Saudi Crown, MBS, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Harvard, Washington Institute, Israel, State Department, CNN International, Former Arkansas Gov Locations: Israeli, Israel, Isreal, United Arab, Gaza, Lebanon, Miami, Arab, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, New Jersey

☆ Bob Iger is the most confident man in Corporate America
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

(Translation: No one knows what the heck is going to happen with Donald Trump in the White House again. But more on that in a moment…)“This is a happy plot twist for Disney,” Paul Verna, vice president at research firm eMarketer, told me. Of course, the third act of the hero’s journey has its own pitfalls, which Disney still has to navigate. “We, in many respects, have already consolidated,” Iger said on Thursday’s earnings call. As in any good final act, the journey should, at the very least, be entertaining.

Persons: CNN Business ’, —, Bob Iger, Donald Trump, ” Paul Verna, Iger, Deadpool, underwhelmed, Joe Biden, ” Iger, “ Trump, ” Verna, Trump, ” Trump, Kamala Harris, George Stephanopoulos, Iger —, Trump’s, Disney Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Walt Disney Company, Disney, ABC, FX, ESPN, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Corporate America, Trump Locations: New York, America

☆ I'm a financial doula. Here are 3 things new parents should budget for, plus questions they should ask themselves about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Setu Shah, founder of Financial Doula. Here are the three items that all parents should budget for during the first year and beyond. Physical and mental healthIn the first year postpartum, there are so many small supports that can help parents, especially moms. AdvertisementSometimes, women need help in justifying these costs, especially if their male partner is making more money than they are. These 2 questions can help open money conversationsHaving a baby brings a lot of financial stress that many couples haven't faced before.

Persons: Setu Shah, —, I'd, I've, haven't, I'm Organizations: Service

☆ I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementWinnie Thompson got pregnant at 16 and gave birth to her son at 17. Her son left for college in a different state, and she finds herself in a unique life transition. AdvertisementI got pregnant when I was 16 and gave birth to my son two weeks after I turned 17 years old. Now he's off to college, and I'm trying to figure out what to do next with my life. By the time my son was in high school, I had become an entrepreneur.

Persons: Winnie Thompson, —, St . Louis, Marwin, it's Organizations: High, American University Locations: Atlanta, St ., Washington ,

☆ Mortgage rates may be stabilizing after the election. Here's what to expect into early 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Don't expect 'huge swings' on mortgage ratesElection uncertainty contributed to an upward swing in mortgage rates during October. But now that we have a president-elect, mortgage rates are expected to gradually come down over time, Lautz said. Experts say that mortgage rates might head into a "bumpy" or "volatile" path over the next year. "Our expectation is that rates are going to be in the 6% range as we move into 2025," she said. For example, if you bought your home around this time last year, when mortgage rates peaked at around 8%, you might benefit from a mortgage refinance, Lautz said.

Persons: Freddie Mac, it's, Jessica Lautz, Lautz, Jerome Powell, Robert Dietz, Jessica Lautz Jessica Lautz, Jeff Ostrowski, Jacob Channel Organizations: Getty, Federal Reserve, National Association of Realtors, Treasury, Trump, Federal, CNBC Locations: U.S

Mortgage rates were forecast to go down in 2025. Expectations of higher inflation and more government debt under Trump have helped mortgage rates rise in recent weeks. Why mortgage rates rose ahead of the election — and are still high nowMortgage rates went down a lot in September, with 30-year rates dropping near 6%, according to Freddie Mac. How Trump's policies could lead to higher mortgage ratesZhao says that right now it's "nearly impossible" to predict where mortgage rates will go in 2025. More supply would help moderate home price growth, improving affordability even if mortgage rates remain high.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Trump's, —, Freddie Mac, they're, Chen Zhao, Melissa Cohn, Trump, Zhao, Kamala Harris, Cohn Organizations: Trump, Service, Bond, William, Mortgage, Analytics

CNN —Israel’s war conduct in Gaza “is consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” including mass civilian casualties and using starvation as a weapon, according to a new United Nations Special Committee report released Thursday. The UN committee added that Israeli officials have publicly supported policies to destroy “vital water, sanitation and food systems” in Gaza as well as prevent access to fuel. The UN Special Committee is composed of three UN member states, including Malaysia, Senegal and Sri Lanka. But the US view is a stark contrast with the bleak picture on the ground, where much of the aid that reaches Gaza is not being distributed. “We have not seen any aid, and no one has sent us food,” 63-year-old Palestinian Umm Muhammad Al-At’out told CNN this week.

Persons: CNN —, “, Biden, Muhammad Al, At’out, ” CNN’s Jane Nix, Mick Krever Organizations: CNN, United Nations, International Court of Justice, Security Council, UN, Court of Justice, Hamas, Human Rights Watch, The State Department Locations: Gaza, Israel, South Africa, UN’s, Malaysia, Senegal, Sri Lanka

☆ McDonald’s spends $100 million to lure customers back after E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —McDonald’s is spending $100 million on marketing and to help franchises most heavily affected by a recent E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people and damaged sales. In a memo sent to employees and obtained by CNN, McDonald’s is spending $35 million on marketing, which includes a value deal focused on its chicken nuggets, plus $65 million directed toward franchisees that have lost business in states where the outbreak happened. Visits and sales took a nosedive in October after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said that fresh slivered onions served on the Quarter Pounders were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak. More than 100 people got sick across 14 states and several lawsuits have been filed against the chain. McDonald’s has said recent tests showed no E. coli in its food, and in the memo noted its Quarter Pounder burgers topped with slivered onions are now back on menus nationwide.

Persons: New York CNN —, McDonald’s, ”, Michael Gonda, Tariq Hassan, Chris Kempczinski Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration Locations: New York, North America

☆ How drought is ruining Christmas in the Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Christmas tree farmers across the Northeast are looking decidedly less merry as they struggle to keep their trees alive amid a weeks-long drought that has left vegetation brown, shriveled and crisp. Nearly 60% of the Northeast was in drought last week, according to the US Drought Monitor, and more than a quarter of it was in severe to extreme drought conditions, having received little to no rain for weeks. It’s the young trees at Christmas tree farms that are getting hit hardest, threatening to impact many farms’ tree sales in the future, since it takes about seven to eight years to grow a mature Christmas tree. Meanwhile, about 500 of the 2,700 Christmas trees the farm planted earlier this spring have already died from drought conditions. “Christmas tree farms in the Northeast have, unfortunately, been hit with drought conditions that will impact the crop for several years to come,” Warner told CNN.

Persons: Chris Moran, “, ”, ” Jami Warner, ” Warner, ” Moran, Darryl Schwartz, He’s, I’ve, ” Schwartz, centerpieces, Moran, he’s Organizations: CNN, US Drought Monitor, WBZ, Association, Whispering, World Meteorological Organization Locations: Mendon , Massachusetts, Virginia

☆ Spirit is struggling to survive. Bankruptcy could mean other airlines raise their prices.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Flying could become more expensive for some passengers if Spirit Airlines falls into bankruptcy protection. The company's stock tanked Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal reported Spirit was preparing to file for Chapter 11 within weeks following the breakdown of merger talks with Frontier Airlines. Frontier Airlines is based in Denver. "The domestic US air travel market does need some rationalization, and it is likely to start with Spirit Airlines," McNally said. AdvertisementThe airline's bankruptcy could be a warning that the era of budget airlines' power is coming to a close.

Persons: Guy, Raymond James, David Neeleman, Denver . Don Mammoser, Peter McNally, McNally Organizations: Airlines, Street Journal, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, Street, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Big Locations: Charlotte , North Carolina, Los Angeles, Denver .

☆ U.S. finalizes $6.6 billion chips award for TSMC ahead of Trump return
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is seen during the TSMC global RnD Center opening ceremony in Hsinchu on July 28, 2023. (Photo by Amber Wang / AFP)The U.S. Commerce Department said Friday it has finalized a $6.6 billion government subsidy for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's U.S. unit for semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. The binding contract — after a preliminary agreement announced in April — is the first major award to be completed under the $52.7 billion program created in 2022. In April, TSMC agreed to expand its planned investment by $25 billion to $65 billion and to add a third Arizona fab by 2030. TSMC also agreed to use its most advanced chip manufacturing technology called "A16" in Arizona.

Persons: Amber Wang, —, Donald Trump, TSMC, naysayers, Gina Raimondo Organizations: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Center, U.S . Commerce Department, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Locations: Hsinchu, AFP, Phoenix , Arizona, Arizona, United States

Trump nominated Wray in 2017 after firing James Comey, but he began to sour on him before he left office in 2021. The 10-year term is designed to keep the FBI director position insulated from political whims. “Kash is frightening at the bureau,” one source familiar with internal deliberations about the role of FBI director. Trump also briefly considered installing Patel as deputy FBI director in the closing weeks of his first administration. The deputy FBI director job is a career position, and not a political appointee, and Attorney General William Barr helped talk Trump out of putting Patel at the bureau.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kash Patel, Christopher Wray, Patel, Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump, Mike Rogers, Mark Morgan, Jeff Jensen, Louis, Mike Flynn’s, he’s, –, John Ratcliffe, Wray, James Comey, “, Elect Trump, ”, Karoline Leavitt, Vance, Jensen, Rogers, Morgan, “ Kash, ” Patel, Steve Bannon’s, Devin Nunes, Nunes, Gina Haspel, – Patel, William Barr, Wray isn’t, CNN’s Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju Organizations: CNN, FBI, Republican, Customs, Trump, intel, DOD, CIA, House, National Security Council Locations: Mar, Lago, Trump’s, Russia

☆ World’s largest olive oil producer says ‘liquid gold’ prices on track to halve from record levels
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Elvis Barukcic | Afp | Getty ImagesSpain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says one of the most challenging moments in the industry's history appears to be drawing to a close, with "liquid gold" prices expected to nearly halve from an all-time high over the coming months. Extra virgin olive oil prices in Spain's Andalusia stood at 6 euros ($6.33) per kilogram as of Nov. 6, according to Expana, an agricultural and food-focused market intelligence firm. Spain accounts for more than 40% of the world's olive oil production, making it a global reference for prices. A person holds a bottle of olive oil on June 21, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Deoleo said olive oil prices should fall to around 5 euros per liter, a steep drop from highs of 9 to 10 euros, which had become the norm in Spanish supermarkets this year.

Persons: Elvis Barukcic, Miguel Ángel Guzmán, Guzmán, Carbonell, Deoleo, Kyle Holland, Expana's Holland Organizations: Afp, Getty, CNBC, Europa Press, Anadolu Locations: Bosnian, Herzegovinian, Ljubuski, Capljina, Europe, Spain, Greece, Tunisia, Spain's Andalusia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Turkey, Menemen Plain, Izmir, Turkiye

☆ Spirit is struggling to survive. Bankruptcy will likely mean other airlines raise their prices.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection, The Wall Street Journal reported. AdvertisementFlying is likely to become more expensive for some passengers if Spirit Airlines falls into bankruptcy protection. The Journal reported in October that Spirit was weighing up bankruptcy. Frontier Airlines is based in Denver. "The domestic US air travel market does need some rationalization, and it is likely to start with Spirit Airlines," McNally said.

Persons: —, Guy, Raymond James, Savanthi Syth, David Neeleman, Denver . Don Mammoser, Peter McNally, McNally Organizations: Airlines, Street Journal, Frontier, Service, Spirit Airlines, Street, Frontier Airlines, The, American Airlines, JetBlue, Equity, Big Locations: Charlotte, Los Angeles, Denver .

☆ Georgia's Fulton County Jail violates rights of detainees with violence and filth, feds say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

The department on Thursday announced its findings from a civil rights investigation that had opened in July 2023 into conditions of Fulton County Jail in Georgia. Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to NBC News' request for comment Thursday. Fulton County Jail: Home to stabbings, assaults, pests and a lack of careThe lengthy report presented a staggering portrait of violence and death at the Fulton County Jail. The report found that Fulton County Jail failed to protect detainees from the risk of harm from violence and sexual violence. Further, Fulton County Jail deputies and detention officers use force against incarcerated people without adequate justification, including deploying Tasers without reasonable cause, the document said.

Persons: Lashawn Thompson, It’s, Lashawn Thompson Thompson, WXIA, Thompson, Thompson’s, Thursday's, General Merrick Garland, ”, Kristen Clarke Organizations: Sheriff’s, NBC, Georgia Tech, Office, Justice Department’s Civil Rights, Justice, U.S, Justice Department Locations: Georgia’s Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Fulton, Fulton County, Atlanta

SKIP AHEAD How we picked the best travel tech essentials | The best travel tech gadgets on Amazon | Why trust NBC Select? As you consider travel gadgets, it’s important to evaluate their size and weight, especially if you have limited space in your carry-on or suitcase. Convenience : Whether you’re taking a car, plane, train or bus, the best travel tech gadgets provide convenience when you’re on the road, ensuring you’re comfortable and prepared for common travel issues. : Whether you’re taking a car, plane, train or bus, the best travel tech gadgets provide convenience when you’re on the road, ensuring you’re comfortable and prepared for common travel issues. The best travel tech gadgets on AmazonUsing the guidance of travel experts, I sorted through hundreds of popular travel tech gadgets on Amazon.

Persons: Tom Marchant, Marchant, ”, you’re, it’s, You’ll, Anker PowerCore, there’s, trimmer, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Fyy, Tile Network, Apple, AAA, Apple Watch, Bluetooth, AA, Facebook, Twitter

Drought has parched the Northeast United States for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures. More than 58% of the Northeast is in moderate drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In New York City, brush fires scorched portions of Prospect and Inwood Hill parks over the past week. Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch, ordering city agencies to prepare water conservation plans. Here are the photos that tell the story of how this has played out for people in the Northeast.

Persons: Dave Robinson, Phil Murphy, Eric Adams Organizations: U.S . Drought Monitor, Gov, Wednesday Locations: United States, New Jersey, New, New York City, Prospect, Inwood Hill, Northeast

The attorneys who've been defending Rudy Giuliani in a case seeking to force him to turn over his assets to two former election worker he defamed are asking a judge permission to drop him as a client. “Mayor Giuliani has not been informed by Mr. Caruso of this action. Surely Mr. Caruso would talk to the mayor, or at the very least inform him of such a decision,” Goodman said. In court last week, Giuliani said he was unsure where his valuables were, a claim the judge called "farcical." Nathan told the judge he'd discovered that numerous items had been moved from Giuliani's apartment in recent weeks, despite the turnover order.

Persons: who've, Rudy Giuliani, Giuliani, Donald Trump, Ken Caruso, David Labkowski, Ted Goodman, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, “ Mayor Giuliani, Caruso, ” Goodman, he'd, District Judge Lewis Liman, Aaron Nathan, Freeman, Moss, Liman, Joe DiMaggio, Lauren Bacall, Nathan Organizations: “, U.S, District, New, CTS Locations: Georgia, Giuliani's, New York

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