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☆ Analysis: Three takeaways from the U.S. midterm elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( James Oliphant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

REUTERS/Marco BelloWASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections will determine whether Republicans seize control of Congress from Democrats. Early exit polls from Edison Research, however, showed reason for concern as Democrats appeared to be losing support from crucial voting blocs. The exit polls showed 54% of voters with college degrees picking Democrats while 45% voted for Republicans. Exit polls showed Republicans were winning 40% of the Hispanic vote, compared to 32% won by Trump in 2020. Now all eyes will be on his next move — and whether he has the guts to take on Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

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☆ Spanberger narrowly defeats GOP challenger in closely watched House race in Virginia
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Jonathan-Allen-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Jonathan Allen | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger narrowly held onto her seat in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican Yesli Vega in a contest both parties saw as an early bellwether in the battle for the House. NBC News has not yet projected the outcome in a second closely watched Virginia race, where Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria was battling Republican state Sen. Jen Kiggans. But the political survival of Spanberger, a prominent player among the small band of moderate Blue Dog Democrats, counted as a welcome burst of good news for Democrats relatively early on election night. She made waves after the 2020 election when she blamed her party’s left flank for losses in the House, arguing that calls to “defund” law enforcement cost seats. Vega, a member of the Prince William board of county supervisors, served as a police officer before entering politics.

☆ 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' may become Marvel's 11th billion-dollar movie: 'They are the epitome of box office success'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Since the release of 2010's "Iron Man 2", Marvel has helped Disney rake in $22.5 billion at the global box office. With the release of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" this week, Marvel Studios will welcome the 30th entry into its ever-growing cinematic universe. "They are the epitome of box office success in terms of how we even frame that conversation." "Wakanda Forever" is the sequel to 2018's "Black Panther," which earned $1.3 billion and is currently the No. If recent history is any indication, Marvel's 30th film is likely to be a box office success.

☆ Lindsey Graham says it's 'definitely not a Republican wave — that's for darn sure' as Democrats win in competitive races
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "definitely not a Republican wave" on Tuesday evening. "It's not a wave for sure, but I think it'll be a very good night," he said. "If you run that far behind your governor candidate, you probably made a mistake," Graham said of Bolduc, referring to the state's Republican Gov. "Hats off to the Democrats, they performed well in a lot of these swing districts," Graham said. "It's not a wave, for sure, but I think it'll be a very good night," he added.

In the House, Republicans have 212 members and need to add six to guarantee a majority. Here’s a guide to some of the competitive races in which polls close early, which election forecasters say will carry a larger significance in reading the direction of the political environment. Virginia's three crystal ballsThe fates of three House Democrats first elected in the 2018 blue wave will tell a bigger story when Virginia’s polls close at 7 p.m. And in Florida, where polls close at at 7 p.m. Red wave sirensNew Hampshire is one of the earliest competitive Senate contests where polls close at 8 p.m.

☆ Live Results: Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a moderate Democrat from the battleground state of Virginia, faces off against first-time House hopeful Yesli Vega
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Warren Rojas | April Joyner | Nov | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running against Republican Yesli Vega in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. VA-02VA-07 HouseTwo-term Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger faces off against Republican Yesli Vega in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Vega is one of the conservative candidates backed by E-PAC, the women-centric recruiting effort run by Trump-aligned House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. Voting history for Virginia's 7th Congressional DistrictThe Old Dominion's 7th Congressional District includes a big chunk of central Virginia, stretching from the exurbs of the nation's capital to the outskirts of the state capital, Richmond. The National Republican Congressional Committee has so far spent more than any other group.

☆ Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins reelection in bellwether Virginia district, NBC News projects
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Christina Wilkie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) during a press conference with Moore Hallmark, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Brian Lam, a local business owner, outside of Collage Spa on November 3, 2022 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger has been reelected to the House in Virginia's 7th District, defeating Republican Yesli Vega, NBC News projected. The central Virginia district was widely considered a litmus test for how Democrats might fare in swing districts during an election cycle that historically favors Republicans. The GOP came into Election Day heavily favored to win House control, but Spanberger's swing district was seen as a crucial one for Democrats to hold in order to curb their losses. But redistricting in 2020 shifted Spanberger's district north to the outer suburbs of Washington D.C., where the electorate is 20% Latino and voters are more socially conservative than in her current district.

☆ Voters in one of the most competitive House races in the country sound off on abortion, inflation, January 6, and 2024
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

One of this year's most competitive House races is in Virginia's 7th district, just southwest of DC. Some GOP voters insisted Trump won the 2020 election, while Democrats said they want younger leaders. Martin Cevala, a construction superintendent, thinks Trump won the 2020 election. Jill and James Sherk want a full ban on abortion with no exceptions except for the life of the mother. She said she voted for Trump with her "nose held" and that she doesn't know whether he won the 2020 election.

☆ Influencers debate leaving Twitter, but where would they go?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

PHILADELPHIA — Pariss Chandler built a community for Black tech workers on Twitter that eventually became the foundation for her own recruitment company. I have lost hope in that,” said Chandler, 31, founder of Black Tech Pipeline, a jobs board and recruitment website. She now has more than 60,000 followers and her own company connecting Black tech workers with companies large and small. “This is the exact reason that Musk bought Twitter and didn’t just build his own social network,” Donovan said. “I’m personally going to stay on Twitter until there is really not a reason to stay anymore.

☆ Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger says she sought out Liz Cheney's endorsement in her nail-biter race against Yesli Vega
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger told Insider she sought out GOP Rep. Liz Cheney's endorsement. Spanberger faces a tight race against Yesli Vega, who has sympathized with January 6 rioters. "People are enthusiastic about it," Spanberger said of the high-profile endorsement in a phone interview with Insider on Saturday. In her statement announcing the Spanberger endorsement, Cheney said Vega was "promoting conspiracy theories, denying election outcomes she disagrees with, and defending the indefensible." "I have spent almost my entire adult life in service to this nation," Spanberger told the crowd of volunteers.

☆ Kellogg's just released a boozy, Eggo Waffles-inspired eggnog liqueur—and I tried it
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

I love Eggo waffles just as much as the next guy, if not more. That said, I've never once had an Eggo waffle and thought to myself you know what would make this better? The liqueur, Kellogg's reasons, will "give grownups a unique way to L'Eggo of the holiday stress this season." Eggo fandom aside, the "L'Eggo" pun alone was enough to get me to want to try the Eggo Nog. Sugarlands boasts that "every sip [is] reminiscent of a perfectly toasted Eggo waffle," but the truth is that the Eggo flavor is nowhere to be found.

☆ How Diverse Are the Candidates in the Midterm Elections?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Maggie Astor | Eleanor Lutz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The House of RepresentativesThere are at least 403 people of color, women or nonbinary candidates running for seats in the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Hispanic men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 11 Senate candidates who are Black this year. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ga. Raphael Warnock Ala. Will Boyd Ark. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 25 women nominated for governor — 16 Democrats and nine Republicans. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ala. Yolanda Flowers Ark.

☆ Democrats aim to hold the line against heavy U.S. midterm election losses
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( James Oliphant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueThat was why Spanberger was at a winery this week imploring volunteers to hit the phones. Polls continue to show voters frustrated over high consumer prices and blaming the party in power from President Joe Biden on down. A former CIA officer, Spanberger has criticized her party’s progressive wing and has attempted to appeal to independent voters. To Republican Heye, the reason Spanberger and other once-safe Democrats are struggling in the final days of the campaign is simple. “The American people are really pissed off in general,” he said, “and are looking to punish those in charge.”

Los Angeles County officials have reached an $8 million settlement with the family of Andres Guardado, an 18-year-old who was shot five times in the back by a deputy in June 2020. The Los Angeles district attorney’s office has not yet decided whether to file charges against Vega and Hernandez. Guardado’s settlement was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors alongside four other settlements involving the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. All the settlements combined cost county taxpayers more than $47 million “with a range of extremely disturbing allegations,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not respond to NBC News' request for comment.

☆ In Virginia Battlegrounds, Republican Candidates Borrow From Youngkin’s Approach
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Natalie Andrews | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

WOODBRIDGE, Va.—In the final days of the midterm campaign with a trio of Democratic House seats in play, Virginia Republicans are embracing an approach that helped Glenn Youngkin capture the governor’s mansion: making the case that they listen to parents. In a recent television ad, Republican Yesli Vega stands before a classroom and says she will “never co-parent with the federal government.” She references Mr. Youngkin’s upset victory last year, in which the Republican won over independents and some Democrats in a blue-leaning state that backed President Biden by 10 percentage points in the 2020 election.

☆ Netflix is rolling out its $7 ad-supported tier. Here's how to change your plan
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The streaming giant on Thursday is rolling out its cheapest membership tier, dubbed "Basic With Ads." The new tier will cost $6.99 per month, which makes it a full $3 cheaper than Netflix's current cheapest plan, the $9.99 Basic plan. It's Netflix's first foray into the ad-supported space — the streamer has for years resisted putting any advertising on its platform. The company's plan arrives on Nov. 3, a month before rival streaming service Disney+ will introduce its own ad-supported tier, and competes with ad-supported plans from services like Hulu and Peacock. Here's what you need to know about Netflix's Basic With Ads tier.

☆ Arizona GOP nominee Kari Lake mocks attack on Paul Pelosi during campaign event
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is The Evening Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Arizona Republican nominee for governor Kari Lake made light of the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in remarks at a campaign event Monday, drawing laughter from the audience. The remark comes after House Speaker's Nancy Pelosi's 82-year-old husband, Paul Pelosi, was brutally attacked Friday at the couple's San Francisco home. You can’t talk about vaccines, you can’t talk about elections, you can’t talk about Paul Pelosi, and now you can’t talk about Nancy Pelosi." Paul Pelosi was still in the intensive care unit, surrounded by family members, a source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News on Monday. Lake is the not the first high-profile Republican to draw attention for remarks about the attack on Paul Pelosi.

☆ Want to book a flight but pay for it next year? Here's how it works
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

More airlines are partnering with "buy now, pay later" firms to give customers the option to pay for their flights in installments, instead of a lump-sum payment. But they were always predicated on the consumer being required to complete payment before they travel," Botts said. There's no credit check and no financing terms, but travelers must secure the flight with a deposit and pay the full fare before flying. Australia's largest airline Qantas launched BNPL services in May 2022, which allows international passengers on select routes to book a flight but pay the fare later. Not just airlinesThe online travel agency Booking.com works with the BNPL company Zip, which lets travelers pay for hotels, cruises, cars and travel experiences in installments.

Va. governor, reacting to the attack on Pelosi’s husband, tells GOP voters 'we're going to send her back to be with him'Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, brought up the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband during a campaign rally. Youngkin, speaking at a rally Friday for GOP congressional candidate Yesli Vega, said voters were fed up with Democratic leaders and then briefly mentioned the violent assault. "Speaker Pelosi's husband — they had a break-in last night in their house, and he was assaulted. "This is a disgusting, vile, and crass comment by Governor Youngkin," McEachin tweeted, adding, "This reprehensible behavior is beneath the dignity of his office."

☆ Why Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul work 17-hour days promoting their Dos Hombres mezcal: 'There's no substitute for hard work'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In the world of celebrity spirits, few famous names appear to have the same passion for their business that Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have for their Dos Hombres mezcal. Unlike in their hit AMC drama, where Cranston's Walter White was the mastermind fueling the show's massive meth-dealing operation, it was Paul who was instrumental in launching Dos Hombres. The duo have worked hard together to promote their brand, touring the country to create awareness and excitement around Dos Hombres, even stopping by Costco locations to surprise shoppers by pouring samples. "Breaking Bad" stars and Dos Hombres co-founders Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston. Aaron Paul Co-founder, Dos Hombres

☆ Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin flippantly addressed the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, saying it succeeded in getting her 'back to be with him in California'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Glenn Youngkin made light of a violent break-in to Nancy Pelosi's home. Early Friday morning, an attacker broke into her home and violently assaulted her husband Paul. "We're gonna send her back to be with him in California," Youngkin said. Glenn Youngkin made light of the violent assault on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, who was attacked in an early-morning break-in at their California home on Friday. "There's no room for violence anywhere, but we're gonna send her [Nancy Pelosi] back to be with him in California," Youngkin said.

☆ Attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband prompts Republicans, including many who defied the 2020 election results after Capitol rioters hunted her on Jan. 6, to denounce political violence
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Warren Rojas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked during an early Friday break-in, police said. Several GOP lawmakers, including some who spread lies about the 2020 election, have since condemned the attack. Sen. Ted CruzThe Texas senator acknowledged his and Nancy Pelosi's "political differences," while calling the attack on her husband "horrific." —Congresswoman Kat Cammack (@RepKatCammack) October 28, 2022Rep. Chuck FleischmannThe Tennessee Republican wrote that any politically motivated violence "must be strongly condemned." Rep. Rodney DavisThe Illinois Republican wrote that the Pelosi attack strikes at the heart of every lawmaker, decrying it as "an attack on all of Congress."

IllinoisIn Illinois, two candidates are looking to make history as the state's first Latina congresswoman: Democratic state Rep. Delia Ramirez in the state's 3rd Congressional District, and Republican newcomer Catalina Lauf in the 11th Congressional District. OregonIn Oregon, two candidates are looking to become the state’s first Latina congresswoman: Democratic state Rep. Andrea Salinas and Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the former mayor of Happy Valley. Flores is on the ballot again in November to defend her newly won seat representing Texas’ 34th Congressional District. Among them are Jenny Garcia Sharon in the 37th Congressional District and Carmen Maria Montiel in the 18th District. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images fileSen. Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat, made history as the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate and the first woman elected to the Senate from Nevada.

☆ The McRib 'Farewell Tour' is McDonald's latest attempt to cash in on nostalgia
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

McDonald's is once again promoting a "farewell tour" for the McRib sandwich. The McRib sandwich. It's a strategy that's designed to create a sense of urgency for customers, according to Vanderbilt University marketing professor Kelly Goldsmith. The scarcity marketing tactics are a way ... to be playful and stay engaged with their consumers. Kelly Goldsmith Vanderbilt University marketing professor

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