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☆ Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Weighing a Hysterectomy
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Rachel E. Gross | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A rising reason is a patient’s desire to align anatomy with lived gender. But hysterectomies are typically not emergency surgeries — meaning patients have time to ask questions and weigh all their options. To make sure you know exactly what you’re agreeing to, here are five questions to ask your doctor. Can you go over the reproductive organs and explain which ones you will be removing? For instance, “total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy” becomes “removal of the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes, leaving the ovaries behind.”

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☆ Charts point to counter-trend buying oportunity in this auto stock, says Katie Stockton
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

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☆ I'm a private chef. After trying croissants at Key Food, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's, there was an obvious winner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Fatima Khawaja | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementI'm a private chef, and I compared croissants at Key Food, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. Key Food sold the biggest croissant, but the inside looked more like bread than pastry. I like Trader Joe's offering, but Whole Foods' pastry was the closest to a fresh croissant. As a private chef, I know croissants are a highly technical pastry that requires a lot of time and effort. Here's how the bakery-section croissants at Key Food, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's stack up.

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☆ Syrian Opposition Demands Assad Commit to Transition of Power
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Aryn Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Russian and Syrian fighter jets struck targets across territory seized by rebels in northwestern Syria on Monday, according to Syrian state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The forceful response made clear that Russia, one of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s staunchest allies, intended to keep supporting him in the face of a sudden rebel advance. It is not yet clear whether they will be able to help hold off the rebels. On the other side, the rebels’ startling gains appeared to embolden the opposition in exile, with one of its leaders demanding on Monday that Mr. al-Assad commit to a political transition. The opposition leader, Hadi al-Bahra, spoke from Turkey as rebels continued their advance through Aleppo, once Syria’s largest city, and the surrounding areas.

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☆ So You’ve Had a Hysterectomy. Do You Know What Was Removed?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Rachel E. Gross | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Stacia Alexander was 25 and pregnant when her OB-GYN first recommended a hysterectomy. It was 1996, and an ultrasound had revealed fibroids growing in the walls of her uterus. But she knew what the procedure had done to her mother: After her ovaries and uterus were removed in her 40s, her mother faded into a sad, irritable shadow of herself. So after giving birth, Dr. Alexander opted for surgery to prune back the fibroids. But by the time she was 45, the fibroids were back, and her doctor informed her that she was “too old” for another uterus-sparing surgery.

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☆ Opinion | How Do You Like That Filibuster Now?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Michelle Cottle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency, Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat turned independent, has a question for his former Democratic teammates: “How do you like that filibuster now?”Mr. Manchin is feeling sassy these days. His ex-party just got its clock cleaned and is facing two years, minimum, in the political wilderness. And, no surprise, as Mr. Manchin prepares to retire in January, he has plenty of thoughts on preserving the Senate’s role as an independent power center — a mission that feels especially vital with Donald Trump’s return to Washington. Love him or loath him, Mr. Manchin is worth a listen as a man who understands how to use power whether you’re in the minority or the majority in the Senate. And at age 77, with more than four decades in politics, he takes the long view — a healthy mind-set for discouraged Democrats.

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☆ ‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s word of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Brain rot” took the title in a vote in which more than 37,000 people participated, as well as public commentary and analysis of OUP’s language data. “While England endeavours to cure the potato rot,” wrote Thoreau, “will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot – which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”All these years later, it seems brain rot is well and truly established. “’Brain rot’ speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time,” said Casper Grathwohl, president of Oxford Languages, in Monday’s announcement. “I also find it fascinating that the word ‘brain rot’ has been adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha… These communities have amplified the expression through social media channels, the very place said to cause ‘brain rot,’” he added. The word, which means being reserved in appearance or behavior, had already been named word of the year by Dictionary.com last week.

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☆ Elton John said he lost his eyesight and couldn't see the premiere of his new musical
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementElton John said he couldn't watch a performance of his new musical because he sight is still impaired. John wrote the music for "The Devil Wears Prada" stage musical, which is showing in London. Elton John said he was unable to watch the new "The Devil Wears Prada" musical in London because his vision is still impaired after an infection. AdvertisementJohn composed the music for "The Devil Wears Prada" musical, based on 2006's "The Devil Wears Prada" movie, which is currently in the previews stage. And I can't see anything, I can't read anything, can't watch anything."

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☆ Playing Lululemon ahead of earnings with a stock substitution options strategy
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Sine that initial call, Lulu shares gained about 7% through last Friday, versus a 4% total return of the S & P 500 and flat performance for Nike. Right now, the options market implies a about a $30 move in the stock price, higher or lower, by the end of this week. Rather than continuing to hold the stock, an investor looking for slightly less risk could use a stock substitution strategy through earnings. The trade: Stock substitution strategy A stock substitution strategy is an investment approach that uses options instead of directly holding shares of a stock. An options structure can also reduce the maximum potential loss if the underlying stock's price falls significantly.

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☆ Intel's problems caused by insistence on the foundry business, says Citi's Chris Danely
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIntel's problems caused by insistence on the foundry business, says Citi's Chris DanelyChris Danely, Citi Research lead U.S. semiconductor analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the list of troubles facing Intel, the debate for the next chief executive for Intel, and much more.

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☆ Kleintop: December could be strong, but be cautious with "Trump trades."
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKleintop: December could be strong, but be cautious with "Trump trades." Jeffrey Kleintop, Chief Global Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, discusses the outlook for December and 2025. He notes December can be strong but advises caution with "Trump trades." For 2025, global growth is expected to mirror 2024, with the U.S. and China slowing while other regions improve.

Persons: Jeffrey Kleintop, Charles Schwab Organizations: Trump, Global Investment, U.S Locations: China

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☆ Trump said he'll put a 100% tariff on countries that give up the dollar. That could backfire.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementUS President-elect Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations to protect the US dollar's dominance. BRICS nations are exploring alternatives to the US dollar amid de-dollarization talks. The US dollar gained on the political uncertainty, with the Dollar Index up 0.6% at 3:10 a.m. AdvertisementIn October, Russian President Vladimir Putin opened a summit of BRICS nations by calling for an alternative payment system. AdvertisementLast week, Trump threatened 25% tariffs on imports from top trading partners Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on China.

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☆ Airbnb's Brian Chesky avoids 1-on-1 meetings so he doesn't have to play 'therapist.' Here's how to run one effectively.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBrian Chesky and Nvidia's Jensen Huang avoid one-on-one meetings with subordinates. "You become like their therapist," Chesky told Fortune. Yet one person who studies meetings said making an employee feel heard can have "amazing" outcomes. Meetings are the main way Airbnb's Brian Chesky gets work done. Although he has many direct reports, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also prefers to skip one-on-one meetings.

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☆ Chart of the Day: Intel
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChart of the Day: IntelJenny Harrington, CEO Gilman Hill Asset Management, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why she's finally getting out of Intel following the news that Pat Gelsinger is retiring as CEO.

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☆ Trade Tracker: Jim Lebenthal buys more IJR, Adobe and Wabtec
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrade Tracker: Jim Lebenthal buys more IJR, Adobe and WabtecJim Lebenthal, Chief Equity Strategist at Cerity Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's still bullish on these stocks.

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☆ CNBC TechCheck Evening Edition: December 02, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCNBC TechCheck Evening Edition: December 02, 2024CNBC's TechCheck brings you the latest in tech news from CNBC's 1 Market in the heart of San Francisco.

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☆ We're experiencing a retail renaissance, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe're experiencing a retail renaissance, says 5 New Digital's Michael ZakkourMichael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder and ‘The New Retail’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the holiday season shopping trends, state of the consumer, and more.

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☆ Australia’s biggest cocaine bust seized from broken down boat at sea
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Australian police seized the country’s largest haul of cocaine aboard a fishing boat that had broken down near the coast of Queensland, arresting 13 people alleged to be part of a drug-smuggling syndicate. Authorities tracked a recreational fishing boat as it traveled out to sea where it allegedly met a mothership in international waters to fetch the cocaine – some 2.34 metric tons with a street value of nearly half a billion dollars. Police seized their chance to board the boat, arresting two men at sea in a joint investigation between federal and local forces. Police found 2.34 metric tons of cocaine wrapped in bales with roped netting around them on a recreational fishing vessel. Among the haul was 225 metric tons of cocaine, 5 tons of which was found aboard a semi-submersible vessel plying a marine trafficking route from Colombia to Australia, according to the Colombian Navy.

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☆ Why market gains in 2025 could be much more difficult than the last two years
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The stock market rally showed no signs of slowing down last month, but investors may want to keep their expectations in check as the calendar turns over to 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S & P 500 each finished November at record highs, gaining 7.5% and 5.7%, respectively, in the month. But Deutsche Bank macro strategist Henry Allen said in a note to clients out Monday that the market won't have the benefit of low expectations in 2025. Economists expect 2.1% economic growth next year for the U.S., up from a 1.2% expectation heading into 2025, Allen said, citing Bloomberg data. "With growth repeatedly surprising on the upside, that's raised expectations," Allen said.

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☆ UK annual house prices rise by most in two years, Nationwide says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

British house prices rose in November at the fastest annual pace since November 2022, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide on Monday that added to signs of resilience in the property sector despite higher borrowing costs. Annual prices rose 3.7% in November, and rose 1.2% on a monthly basis, Nationwide said. Other measures of Britain's housing market have also shown momentum picking up. Figures from the Bank of England last week showed lenders approved the most mortgages for house purchases since August 2022. Gardener expects the housing market to continue to strengthen in the coming months.

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☆ Biden Opens the Only Trip of His Presidency to Sub-Saharan Africa
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Zolan Kanno-Youngs | Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

President Biden arrived on Monday in Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of Africa, for the first stop of the only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency, a journey shadowed by his decision to pardon his son of tax and gun convictions. Air Force One touched down for refueling at Amílcar Cabral International Airport on the island of Sal on a bright, sunny morning, before continuing on to Angola, where the president will work to bolster American ties. While waiting for the plane to be readied for the next leg of the flight, Mr. Biden met at an airport lounge with Ulisses Correia e Silva, the prime minister of Cabo Verde. The president is scheduled to arrive by evening in Luanda, the Angolan capital, where he will visit a slavery museum and highlight a new $1 billion rail corridor as a primary example of his administration’s plan to help lift the region’s economy.

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☆ Stoli vodka files for bankruptcy in the United States
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The company in its bankruptcy filing said it is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between $50 million and $100 million in liabilities. Stoli vodka and Kentucky Owl bourbon will continue to be available on store shelves while the company navigates the Chapter 11 process, which only pertains to its US business. The liquor has long been marketed as a Russian vodka, but its production facilities have been in Latvia for several decades. Stoli Group is a unit of Luxembourg-based SPI Group, which owns other spirit and wine brands. “The Stoli Group has been targeted by the Russian Federation since it was formed nearly 25 years ago,” said Stoli Group CEO Chris Caldwell in a statement.

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