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☆ Federal judge allows prediction market Kalshi to offer betting on upcoming US elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Piper Hudspethblackburn | Piper Hudspeth Blackburn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A federal judge made way on Thursday for legal political gambling in the United States, rejecting a federal watchdog’s last-minute effort to delay a prediction market from offering bets on the November elections. She also denied a request by the government during Thursday’s hearing to block Kalshi from offering contracts pending its appeal. The CFTC has argued that the contracts count as illegal gambling and that it doesn’t have the resources to monitor them. Its chairman, Rostin Behnam, has also warned that election contracts would “ultimately commoditize and degrade the integrity” the electoral process. Luana Lopes Lara, a co-founder of Kalshi, celebrated the decision on Thursday, writing on X, “WE’RE LIVE.” The CFTC declined to comment.

Persons: Jia Cobb, “, ” Cobb, Kalshi, Rostin Behnam, Luana Lopes Lara, ” Organizations: CNN, Senate, Futures Trading Commission, DC, Kalshi, CFTC Locations: United States, Washington ,, Kalshi, New York

☆ Are undocumented immigrants voting in US elections? Here’s the available data
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —House Republicans are flirting with the idea of forcing a government shutdown over the issue of noncitizens voting in US elections. “We have a number of states who have done audits of their voter rolls and found thousands of noncitizens on their voter rolls. Johnson also later referenced Texas as a state where undocumented immigrants have tried to register to vote. “There are a number of states who have shown they have noncitizens on their voter rolls. In 2019, a review of voter rolls in the state seemed to suggest 95,000 noncitizens were on the rolls.

Persons: Mike Johnson —, Donald Trump, ” Johnson didn’t, ” Johnson, CNN’s Jake Tapper, Johnson, ”, Critics, it’s, ” David Becker, Greg Abbott, Brandon Bell, Jane Nelson, ” Becker, Frank LaRose, “, ” LaRose, Adrian Fontes, ” Fontes, LaRose, Brad Raffensperger, — Organizations: CNN — House Republicans, Republicans, SAVE, noncitizens, Department of Motor Vehicles, Center, Election Innovation, Research, CNN, Texas Gov, Republican, Texas Tribune, Austin Public Library, Texas, Texans, Capitol, Pennsylvania, Associated Press, Heritage Foundation Locations: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, That’s, Austin , Texas, United States of America, Philadelphia, Kansas

☆ High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The next highest level was found in cinnamon powder from EGN (2.91 ppm), followed by Mimi’s Products ground cinnamon (2.03 ppm), ShopRite Bowl & Basket ground cinnamon (1.82 ppm), Rani Brand ground cinnamon (1.39 ppm), Zara Foods cinnamon powder (1.27 ppm), Three Rivers cinnamon stick powder (1.26 ppm), Yu Yee Brand five spice powder (1.25 ppm), BaiLiFeng five spice powder (1.15 ppm), Spicy King five spices powder (1.05 ppm), Badia cinnamon powder (1.03 ppm) and Deep cinnamon powder (1.02 ppm). told CNN via email that the company’s ground cinnamon products comply with all federal and international law. These include ground cinnamon and organic ground cinnamon sold by 365 Whole Foods Market, which contained 0.12 ppm and 0.02 ppm of lead, respectively. Morton & Bassett San Francisco 100% organic ground cinnamon, Loisa organic cinnamon and Sadaf cinnamon powder tested at 0.04 ppm of lead. The latest, published in August, listed 10 different cinnamon products with levels as high as 3.93 ppm of lead.

Persons: Paras, Rani, Yu Yee, EGN, Mimi’s, Nuria Lambert, Karen O’Shea, Alina Lasta, ” Guitar, Bassett, James Rogers, ” Rogers, Rogers, ”, Dr.Pieter Cohen, Cohen, we’re, ” Cohen, Courtney Rhodes, Rhodes Organizations: CNN, Consumer Reports, Mimi’s, ShopRite, Consumer, Mimi’s Products, Wakefern Food Corp, Badia Spices, FDA, American Spice Trade Association, World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, United, New York State Department of Health, US Environmental Protection Agency, WHO, Morton, Bassett San, WanaBana, Weis, Food and Drug Administration, Cambridge Health Alliance, Biden, Food Locations: Zara, Badia, United Nations, New York, Connecticut , New Jersey, Bassett San Francisco, Ecuador, Schnucks, Somerville , Massachusetts

☆ Dollar firm as inflation data douse bets for big Fed rate cut
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The dollar traded near a four-week high versus the euro on Thursday after signs of some stickiness in U.S. inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would avoid a super-sized interest rate cut next week. The dollar traded near a four-week high versus the euro on Thursday after signs of some stickiness in U.S. inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would avoid a super-sized interest rate cut next week. Meanwhile, a quarter-point rate reduction from the European Central Bank is widely expected later on Thursday, with investors anxious for hints on how soon the monetary authority will cut again. Early on Wednesday, Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa reinforced the central bank's tightening bias by saying low real rates leave room for further rate hikes. As a result, traders essentially priced out the chances of a 50-basis point rate cut on Sept. 18, paring the odds to 15% versus 85% probability for a 25-bp reduction.

Persons: Junko Nakagawa, Naoki Tamura, Tony Sycamore Organizations: Federal, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, IG, ECB, Sterling, Swiss Locations: U.S

☆ Trump likely wouldn’t need Congress to approve his most controversial trade policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —It’s easy to dismiss many presidential candidates’ campaign promises as empty, because Congress would need to approve them. Alex Durante, an economist at the Tax Foundation, a right-leaning think tank, told CNN that 100% tariffs would threaten the economy. It’s possible he is floating 100% tariffs as just a threat designed to change the behavior of other countries. ‘No question it’s inflationary’The Trump campaign did not provide an explanation to CNN about how Trump would implement 100% tariffs nor what the trigger would be. He said Trump’s tariff plan, if enacted, would risk setting off a market panic like former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss did in 2022.

Persons: New York CNN —, Donald Trump, Trump, ” Trump, “, you’re, ” Maury Obstfeld, Obstfeld, ” Obstfeld, Christine McDaniel, George W, Bush, ”, McDaniel, George Mason University’s, Alex Durante, ” Durante, Brian Hughes, ” Hughes, ‘, Harris, Kamala Harris, ” Kent Smetters, Smetters, Wharton “, it’s, ” Wharton, Liz, Joe Brusuelas, ” “ I’m, Joe Biden, Biden, Brusuelas, Liz Truss, Matt Priest, Trump’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Peterson Institute for International Economics, CNN, International Monetary Fund, Trump, United States Trade Representative, Commerce Department, Tax Foundation, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Penn Wharton Budget, Wharton, ABC, RSM, Democratic, Footwear Distributors, Retailers of America Locations: New York, Wisconsin, United States, China, Russia, “, American

☆ 16 best backpacks for college students in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +20 min

SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best backpacks for college students | The best backpacks for college students | How to shop for a backpack as a college student | Why trust NBC Select? How I picked the best backpacks for college studentsThere are several factors to consider when looking for a backpack if you’re a college student. Padding and ergonomics: Both of our experts, chiropractor Dr. Matt Cavanaugh and ergonomics expert Kevin Costello, said that padded wide shoulder straps are essential for college students looking to prioritize comfort. It comes with both shoulder straps and two leather loops on top that you can fasten with the metal button. It has a flexible water bottle pocket on the side, a trolley sleeve, a 17-inch laptop sleeve and breathable padding on the back to reduce sweating.

Persons: you’re, chiropractor Dr, Matt Cavanaugh, Kevin Costello, Costello, “, ”, It’s, Alo Stow, Alo, Calpak Kaya, Nikki Brown, she’s, it’s, Jordan Bowman, “ I've, Orvis, I've, Josh Rios, Rios, I’ve, Beckmann, Lauren Swanson, Herschel, ” Alan Hedge, Matthew Cavnugh, Alan Hedge, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Adidas, America, Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures, Cavanaugh Chiropractic, Cornell University’s College of Human, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Herschel, United States, Lafayette , Louisiana

☆ California wildfires: Bridge Fire explodes in size, man arrested in connection with Line Fire
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The blaze expanded from Los Angeles County into San Bernardino County, and as of Tuesday evening was 0% contained. “Tragically, homes have been lost,” San Bernardino County’s government said on Facebook late Tuesday, as the county proclaimed an emergency due to the blaze. Video by the San Bernardino County Fire Department showed firefighters and deputies performing rescue evacuations in Wrightwood on Tuesday evening as flames consumed brush and trees. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, from Norco, allegedly started the fire in the area of Baseline Road and Alpin Street in the city of Highland on Sept. 5, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office said. The Line fire burns through in San Bernardino National Forest, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2024.

Persons: San Bernardino County’s, Justin Wayne Halstenberg, Gavin Newsom, Gina Ferazzi, Paul Holaday, we’re, Brian Fennessey, David Swanson, Newsom's, Davis Organizations: Angeles National Forest, California Department of Forestry, Fire, Facebook, San, San Bernardino County Fire Department, Mount, National Weather Service, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Sheriff's, Central Detention, Home, National Guard, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images, Orange County Fire Authority, Trabuco Flyers, RC, Getty, U.S . Forest Service of Humboldt, Sierra Locations: Southern California, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, Wrightwood, San Antonio, East Fork, California, Los Angeles, Norco, Highland, Big, Running, Lake, Forrest Falls, San, Calif, Orange County, Orange, El Cariso, Lake Elsinore, AFP, Nevada, U.S, Davis, Reno

☆ Wildfires burn out of control in Southern California and more evacuations ordered
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

In recent years wildfires have regularly burned in and around Wrightwood, a picturesque mountain town 60 miles east of Los Angeles known for its 1930s cabins. In neighboring Orange County, firefighters used bulldozers, helicopters and planes to control a rapidly spreading blaze called the Airport Fire that started Monday and spread to about 3 square miles in only a few hours. Concialdi said the fire was burning away from homes in Orange County, but there are 36 recreational cabins in the area. Residents along the southern edge of Big Bear Lake were told to leave the area Tuesday night, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The blaze had charred more than 51 square miles of grass and brush and blanketed the area with a thick cloud of dark smoke.

Persons: Big Bear, Robert Luna, Janice Quick, texted, Quick, “ I’ve, I’ve, ”, Steve Concialdi, Concialdi, Sherri Fankhauser, Fankhauser, ” Fankhauser, “ It’s, Davis, Joe Lombardo, Charles Moore Organizations: Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Fire, San Bernardino National Forest, Residents, San, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Nevada Gov, Sunday, National Weather Service, Truckee Meadows Fire Locations: , California, Los Angeles, Big, Wrightwood, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Northern California, Clearlake City, San Francisco, Idaho , Oregon, Nevada, Reno, Davis, Washoe, Washoe County, Truckee Meadows

SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best treatments for dry, cracked heels | Best treatments for dry, cracked heels | What causes dry, cracked heels? Best treatments for dry, cracked heelsBelow, I compiled dermatologist-recommended moisturizing and exfoliating products to help treat dry, cracked heels year-round. Below, our experts highlight a few main causes of dry, cracked heels:Lack of moisture: The primary cause of dry, cracked heels is a lack of moisture or a damaged skin barrier, according to our experts. The primary cause of dry, cracked heels is a lack of moisture or a damaged skin barrier, according to our experts. How to treat dry, cracked heelsWhen it comes to dry heels, prevention is key.

Persons: William Huang, Samer Jaber, Nkem, shea, Aveeno, ”, Annie Chiu, Huang, Chiu, Barry Goldman, Goldman, Jaber, Slough, Duke University’s, keratosis, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Washington Square Dermatology, Derm Institute, Goldman Dermatology, Cream, Walmart, NEA, American Podiatric Medical Association, Duke, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Washington, New York City, Union, California, Eucerin, Jaber, North Redondo Beach , California

Though we usually associate acne-prone skin with the more annoying parts of our teenage years, it has become more common in adults. SKIP AHEAD The best products for acne-prone skin | What are the best ingredients for acne-prone skin? The best products for acne-prone skin in 2024The dermatologists I spoke to recommend products with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene and azelaic acid (more on that below). The dermatologists we spoke to noted a few other considerations when using skin care products on acne-prone skin. For this article, I spoke to dermatologists to find out everything you should know about acne-prone skin care.

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☆ Wildfires ravage California and Nevada amid heatwave, prompt evacuations and power outages
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The blaze, which began Thursday night east of Los Angeles, has thus far forced at least 6,000 people to evacuate. Pyrocumulus clouds have also been seen around two other major Southern California fires: the Airport Fire in Orange County and the Bridge Fire in Angeles National Forest. On Monday, fire officials said the California National Guard will deploy four Blackhawk helicopters and other aircraft to aid with modular airborne fire fighting systems as well as 80 soldiers. Meanwhile, in Nevada, the Davis Fire is burning about 5,000 acres and stands 0% contained, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest officials said Monday evening. Red Flag warnings are in place across southern California, including the I-5 corridor and the Los Angeles Metro area.

Persons: Qian Weizhong, ” CalFire, Gavin Newsom, Patrick T, Fallon, Davis Organizations: San Bernardino National Forest, California Department of Forestry, National Weather Service, Angeles National Forest, Firefighters, Getty, Gov, California National Guard, Blackhawk, Unified, Redlands Unified, OC Fire Authority, Robinson, National, Los, Los Angeles Metro Locations: California, Nevada, Los Angeles, Southern California, Orange County, Angeles, San Bernardino, Calif, Highlands, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Antonio, Baldy, Humboldt, Davis, Reno, Washoe County , Nevada

Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian soil in the 2 1/2-year war. A woman died and three people were injured in the town of Ramenskoye, just outside Moscow, where drones hit two multistory residential buildings and started fires, Moscow region Gov. Five residential buildings were evacuated due to falling drone debris, Vorobyov said. The attack also prompted the authorities to temporarily shut down three airports just outside Moscow — Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky. A total of 48 flights were diverted to other airports, according to Russia’s civil aviation authority, Rosaviatsia.

Persons: Andrei Vorobyov, Vorobyov, Zhukovsky Organizations: Gov Locations: Moscow, Ramenskoye, Domodedovo

☆ At least 40 killed in Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza humanitarian zone, Palestinians say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike on a crowded tent camp housing Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others early Tuesday, Palestinian officials said. The Israeli military said it had struck Hamas militants who were operating in a command-and-control center. Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the war began. Hamas-led militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in their Oct. 7 attack. UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said the staffers who were held had been taking part in the campaign in northern Gaza and Gaza City.

Persons: Israel, Attaf al, Shaar, ”, Nasser, Khan Younis, Philippe Lazzarini Organizations: Civil Defense, Hamas, Associated Press, Nasser Hospital, Gaza’s Health Ministry, United Nations, UNRWA, UN Locations: DEIR, Gaza, Mawasi, Israel, Rafah, Khan, United States, Egypt, Qatar, Gaza City, “

☆ Meeting anxiety is a real thing. Here's how to beat the nerves, according to a career expert.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

While we may chastise ourselves for stumbling over our words or saying the wrong thing, we'd likely never notice such a thing in our peers. It's worrying about saying the wrong thing or asking a question others think is stupid or has an obvious answer. "Even if you stutter, even if you don't say it perfectly how you intended, it's taking you out of your head and into action," Durham said. "If you're someone who's in your head, you are not the target audience for that constructive criticism," she added. "So you are inherently not going to say the wrong thing."

Persons: —, Emily Durham, Durham, it's, Zers, It's, They've, you'll Organizations: Service, Business, Deloitte, Harvard Business School

☆ Harris braces for the most critical moment of her political career at debate with Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Kamala Harris’ joyful campaign will Tuesday be hit by the blunt force of reality — a debate with Donald Trump — the most menacing political foe of modern times. The vice president transformed the 2024 election after President Joe Biden’s abject debate showing against Trump on CNN in June led him to end his reelection bid. Haris will be ‘fully prepared’But to succeed in the debate, the vice president faces three difficult tasks. The conceit, however, allowed the Trump campaign to argue she’d return to her original stance if she won power. “I believe the vice president will be fully prepared to do that.”

Persons: CNN — Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s, Harris, Mike Pence, Trump, ” Harris, Hillary Clinton, Biden, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Brendan Smialowski, “, ”, who’s, Justin Sullivan, Haris, Obama, Rickey Smiley, ” — Harris, parry, Dana Bash, she’d, Vincent Alban, “ I’m, he’s, Anita Dunn, ” Dunn, CNN’s Erin Burnett Organizations: CNN, Trump, Democratic, South, Prince George's Community College, New York Times, Siena, Republican, University of Las Vegas Thomas, Mack Center, Bidenomics Locations: Philadelphia, Largo , Maryland, AFP, Las Vegas, Trump’s, Trump, Pennsylvania, La Crosse , Wisconsin

☆ None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But this year, men’s tennis has had a different complexion since none of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic has won a grand slam title for the first time since 2002. Whatever comes next is unlikely to mirror the previous era, leaving men’s tennis in an unfamiliar position, shorn of its three biggest icons who transcended the court. Carlos Alcaraz has already won four grand slam titles at the age of 21. “There has to be a real recalibration … because I already see people talking, like, ‘Can Alcaraz catch Djokovic’s grand slam record?’” Rothenberg tells CNN Sport. Medvedev and Dominic Thiem, who is retiring at the end of this year, are still the only men born in the 1990s to win a grand slam.

Persons: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Andy Murray, –, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Sinner, “, Mats Wilander, Pete Sampras, That’s, Ben Rothenberg, Matthew Stockman, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, ’ ” Rothenberg, Williams, ”, Wilander, Rafa Nadal, Medvedev, Dominic Thiem, Ryan Pierse, Rafa, ” Simon Cambers –, it’s, “ It’s, ” Jett Wright –, Topnotch Management –, David Foster Wallace, Anna Wintour, Angela Weiss, … Don’t, Björn Borg, Matteo Berrettini, Hugo Boss, Gucci, Simon Graf, Wright, Ernesto S, they’ll Organizations: CNN, Big, Australian, Wimbledon, Eurosport, CNN Sport, Federer, Serena, Nadal, “ Tennis, Topnotch Management, Getty, Cambers, MLB, MLS, NBA Locations: –, American

☆ Trump repeats false claims that children are undergoing transgender surgery during the school day
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Matt-Lavietes-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Matt Lavietes | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Former President Donald Trump repeated his false claim that children are undergoing transition-related surgery during their school day, worsening fears among some conservatives that educators are pushing children to become transgender and aiding transitions without parental awareness. What the hell is wrong with our country?” Trump said Saturday at a campaign rally in Wisconsin, a vital swing state. About half the states ban transition-related surgery for minors, and even in states where such care is still legal, it is rare. The law limits the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in school and has been replicated in states across the country. Half of all teachers polled, including 62% of elementary school teachers, said elementary school students should not learn about gender identity in school.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jimmy, ” Trump, Trump, —, what’s, ’, ”, Karoline Leavitt, Kate King, Trump’s, Ron DeSantis, Marjorie Taylor Greene, “ Organizations: Liberty, American Association of Medical Providers, NBC, National Association of School Nurses, Democratic, Republican National Convention, DeSantis, Pew Research, Education Department Locations: Wisconsin, U.S, Florida’s, kindergartners

President Donald Trump and his first attorney general, Jeff Sessions, in Quantico, Va., on Dec. 15, 2017. “Please beware that this legal exposure extends to Lawyers, Political Operatives, Donors, Illegal Voters, & Corrupt Election Officials." Since leaving the Trump administration, Clark has argued that the attorney general should not be independent. Davis told NBC News that he does not expect he would fill the role of acting attorney general but that another Trump ally could. Donald Trump, left, and Attorney General William Barr at the White House on May 22, 2019.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, “ Trump, ”, Stephen Gillers, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Sessions, Evan Vucci, ” Trump, “, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, Jack Smith, Barack Obama, Liz Cheney, Richard Nixon’s, Robert Mueller, general’s, Jeffrey Clark, Jose Luis Magana, Clark, Russ Vought, —, ” Clark, Mike Davis, Sen, Chuck Grassley, Neil Gorsuch, ” Davis, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Davis, General Merrick Garland’s, Trump’s, Stephen Richer, ” Richer, Ilya Somin, Gene Hamilton, William Barr, Chip Somodevilla, Hamilton, ” Gillers, Zuckerberg Organizations: of Justice, New York University Law School, ”, and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control, WIN, Political, Illegal Voters, Democratic National Convention, Republican, Justice Department, White, White House, Democratic, Trump, Conservative Political, DOJ, “, Supreme, Washington , D.C, NBC News, Trump DOJ, Capitol, D.C, FBI, George Mason University, Partisan, America, NYU Locations: Quantico, Va, Oxon Hill, Md, America, Iowa, Washington ,, Albany , Atlanta, New York City, Palm Beach, Phoenix, Fort Pierce , Florida, Lago, Maricopa County , Arizona

☆ More countries are openly flaunting their ties with Putin. They say it's just business.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewRussian President Vladimir Putin is having a very social year as his country continues to wage war in Ukraine. So far, Putin has met top leaders from Asian countries including China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Russia is the BRICS chair this year, and Putin has invited Mongolia to join the group's summit in October. Russia's push for a multipolar world order resonates with countries who desire a more equitable international order.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Sean McFate, McFate, Anwar Ibrahim, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, couldn't, Russia —, Serik, Li Qiang's, Syracuse University's McFate, it's, Derek Grossman, Grossman Organizations: Service, Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship, Public Affairs, Business, Malaysian, Criminal, ICC, World Bank, European Union, NATO, Bloomberg, Moscow, Central, European, EU, United Nations, RAND, Foreign Locations: Ukraine, China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Mongolia, Mongolian, Russia's, European, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Central Asian, European Union, Moscow, Beijing, Europe, Syracuse, Brazil, South Africa, Malaysia, Switzerland, United States

☆ Starbucks' new CEO just started the job. Here's what he could shake up, from the menu to the C-suite.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Niccol, who has spent six years as the CEO of Chipotle, officially took the reigns at Starbucks on Monday. Niccol could also bring big changes to Starbucks' menu and stores. Related storiesNiccol "will bring a similar discipline that will enable Starbucks to better succeed with menu innovation," Charles wrote. New menu items — including those that target new meals and times of the day — could also be on the agenda, Deutsche Bank's Silberman wrote. Niccol could implement a similar strategy at Starbucks and use it to expand Starbucks' breakfast and lunch offerings, she said.

Persons: —, Brian Niccol, Laxman Narasimhan, Niccol hasn't, isn't, didn't, John Ivankoe, Lauren Silberman, John Culver, Roz Brewer, Silberman, Niccol, Chipotle, Cowen, Andrew Charles, Charles, Deutsche Bank's Silberman, Gregory Francfort, skillset, Taco Bell, Eric Gonzalez, Narasimhan, Niccol's, Gonzalez Organizations: Service, Starbucks, Business, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Walgreens, Deutsche, Guggenheim Partners, Taco, Capital Locations: China

☆ Draghi urges radical European Union reform requiring extra 800 billion euros a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Massimo Di Vita | Mondadori Portfolio | Getty ImagesThe European Union needs up to 800 billion euros ($884 billion) in additional investment per year to meet its key competitiveness and climate targets, according to a report from economist and politician Mario Draghi. The bloc's goals of bolstering its geopolitical relevance, social equality and decarbonization are being threatened by weak economic growth and productivity compared with the U.S. and China, the report states. The EU is meanwhile suffering an "innovation deficit" which must be tackled through reforms to research and development funding and policy, the report states. To fast-track policymaking, the report proposes limiting the voting items that require support from an absolute majority of member states. Funding questionPublic and private investments are being hindered by the size of the EU budget, its lack of focus and its risk aversion, the Draghi report says.

Persons: Mario Draghi, Massimo Di Vita, Draghi —, —, NextGenerationEU Organizations: Italian, European Union, U.S, European Central Bank, European, European Securities and Markets Authority, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC Locations: Rome, Italy, China, EU, Europe, Germany

☆ James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’ and Mufasa in ‘The Lion King,’ dead at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Brandon Griggs | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“I lucked out.”Back then nobody imagined “Star Wars” would become a blockbuster, let alone an enduring franchise and cultural phenomenon. James Earl Jones and Darth Vader during "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" premiere event. Jesse Dittmar for The Washington Post/Getty Images Jones, seen here in 1960, was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, in 1931. Steve Ringman/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images Jones appears with Alec Baldwin in a scene from "The Hunt for Red October" (1990). The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images Jones appears next to Darth Vader, who he famously voiced in the "Star Wars" movies.

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Hill is heard saying “I’m getting arrested” multiple times, and the one officer physically restraining him says, “When we tell you to do something, you do it. Hill told “The Source with Kaitlan Collins” on Monday he was still shell-shocked by the encounter. NFL star Tyreek Hill speaks out after police release bodycam video of his detention before the Miami Dolphin’s season-opener. Speaking on ESPN, the 17-year NFL veteran said he got out of his car with his hands up and approached the police officers, saying, “I’m a friend of his (Hill). You tell me how far I need to back up, and I’ll back up, but I’m not leaving the scene,” Campbell recounted.

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☆ Could a $1.4M portrait found in a Maine attic be a long-lost Rembrandt?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The auction house believes this to be the highest sum ever paid for an artwork at a Maine auction. Thomaston Place Auction GallerieLost from the recordsRembrandt scholar Gary Schwartz said a potential buyer had earlier sought his opinion on the Maine portrait. 03:09 - Source: CNNArt historian Volker Manuth, who authored publisher Taschen’s 2019 monograph “Rembrandt: The Complete Paintings,” told CNN he was also approached by a potential buyer of the Maine portrait. But inclusion in a major catalog, or the backing of a big auction house, can increase a painting’s value manyfold. Schwartz suggested that, should the Maine portrait receive similar endorsement, it might be revalued at up to $5 million.

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☆ A major student-loan company is once again at the center of a lawsuit blocking debt cancellation for millions of borrowers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Even with the financial burden his student debt has brought him, Larry said he has tried to remain optimistic about the prospect of debt relief, given President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' actions during their term. Larry and millions of other student-loan borrowers will have to keep waiting. It's the same argument a different group of GOP states used that led the Supreme Court to strike down Biden's first attempt at broad debt relief last summer. Their arguments are based on internal documents the states obtained from the Education Department to federal student-loan servicers regarding preparation to implement its second try at broader debt relief. According to the documents, the Education Department sent a memo to MOHELA saying, "In September of 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration will launch the Federal Student Loan Debt Initiative."

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