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☆ I've been on 4 ultra-luxury cruises — here's how they compare and how to pick the best ship for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I've been on the ships of their four high-end counterparts: Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, and Explora. AdvertisementSilversea's Silver Ray: A modern resort with local cuisinesIn June, Silversea invited me to spend five complimentary nights on its newest 54,700-ton ship, Silver Ray. It launched its newest ship, Silver Ray, in June. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderSilversea's SALT — "sea land and taste" — program brings the itinerary's regional cuisines into the cruising experience. Related storiesRegent Seven Seas' Seven Seas Grandeur: Classic luxuryRegent Seven Seas invited me on a three-night "christening sailing" for its one-year-old Seven Seas Grandeur.

Persons: I've, —, Ray, Silversea, Silver Ray, Brittany Chang, It's, toiletries, Explora, it's, Dyson, Seabourn Organizations: Royal, MSC, Regent Seven, Service, Industry, Business, butlers, Seven Seas, Regent Seven Seas, Cruise Line Holdings, Rim, Central America, MSC Group, Rolex Locations: Seabourn, Royal Caribbean, South America, Caribbean, Callao, Peru, Valparaiso, Chile, Brittany, Europe, Miami, Mexico, Central, Alaska, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canadian

For our final Times Opinion focus group of the 2024 election, we spoke with late-deciding voters — Americans who were seesawing between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump recently and making up their minds at the last minute. All of our 15 late deciders were from swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan, and many of them voted for Mr. Trump in 2016 and for Joe Biden in 2020. No surprise, most of them had concerns and hang-ups about both of the candidates, but it quickly became clear that Mr. Trump, in particular, was doing himself no favors with these voters. As for Ms. Harris, most of these voters thought she would be "more of the same" as president, rather than a leader who pursues changes, and saw her as less authentic than Mr. Trump.. But in the end, years of misgivings and doubts about Mr. Trump outweighed the uncertainty about Ms. Harris with several participants, and more of them saw her winning than Mr. Trump.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama Organizations: Trump, Mr Locations: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Madison

☆ The stocks most at risk if Trump permits Elon Musk to drastically cut government spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Due to this, Piper Sandler has unveiled a list of stocks that it views as most sensitive to government spending. "If Trump wins, these stocks are likely to be hurt by cuts in government spending," Piper Sandler's chief investment strategist Michael Kantrowitz said in a recent note to clients. The company was the top recipient of defense contracts from the Department of Defense in fiscal 2023, being awarded $61.4 billion in defense spending. During September's presidential debate, Trump clashed with Harris over funding efforts, with Harris accusing Trump of being prepared to abandon consistent U.S. support for Ukraine . In that area, Humana , which offers Medicare Advantage plans, and UnitedHealth are two names Piper Sandler thinks could be affected.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump's, Elon Musk, Musk, Piper Sandler, Piper, Michael Kantrowitz, Kamala, Harris, machinists, Lockheed Martin Organizations: U.S, SpaceX, Republican, Trump, Boeing, Lockheed, Department of Defense, Ukraine, Humana Locations: U.S

They also agreed in principle to bring new electric-vehicle battery plants into the national union contract. After negotiations broke down in early July 2023, Atlanta-based UPS reached a contract agreement with the Teamsters just days before an Aug. 1 deadline. The Culinary Workers Union announced on the social platform X that the deal came together after a year of negotiations. The lead up to the tentative agreement included a three-day strike involving 75,000 workers in multiple states. The tentative agreement also included protective terms around subcontracting and outsourcing, as well as initiatives to invest in the current workforce and address a staffing crisis.

Persons: Martin Luther King Jr, Bethany Khan, AFTRA, Longshoremen Organizations: Boeing, International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell, Unions, UAW, Teamsters, Workers, United Auto Workers, Ford, General Motors, UPS, Teamsters UPS, Games, Screen, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, Las Vegas Resorts, Culinary Workers Union, Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts, Kaiser Permanente, Health Care Worker Unions Unions, Hollywood Studios, SAG, International Longshoremen’s Association, U.S . Maritime Alliance, Associated Press Locations: Seattle, America, Atlanta, housekeepers, Kaiser, California, U.S, East

☆ Tesla jumps in overnight trading as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk participates in a town hall-style meeting to promote early and absentee voting at Ridley High School on October 17, 2024 in Folsom, Pennsylvania. Shares of Tesla surged overnight as investors bet a potential Donald Trump election victory would benefit major backer and CEO of the carmaker, Elon Musk. Tesla shares jumped 8% in overnight trading on Robinhood brokerage platform. Trump has promised to appoint Musk as the head of a government efficiency commission, if elected. "Your money is being wasted, and the department of government efficiency is gonna fix that," he said at the rally.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, Trump Organizations: SpaceX, Tesla, Ridley High School, America PAC, Republican Locations: Folsom , Pennsylvania, Trump's

☆ Parts supplier cuts thousands of jobs as Germany's auto woes deepen
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Thousands more jobs are under threat in Germany's beleaguered automotive industry. Parts supplier Schaeffler said it would cut thousands of jobs for a net reduction of about 3,700 workers. Union officials said Volkswagen plans to shut factories in Germany for the first time. AdvertisementGermany's auto industry is under intense pressure — and now thousands of jobs will go at a key company in the supply chain. Auto parts supplier Schaeffler said on Tuesday it would cut about 4,700 jobs across Europe and close two of its 10 locations in Germany.

Persons: Schaeffler, —, Klaus Rosenfeld, Schaeffler's, Mercedes, BYD Organizations: Service, VW, BMW, Mercedes, Benz, Volkswagen, EV, EVs Locations: Germany, Europe, Frankfurt, Europe's, China, Hungary, Turkey

☆ As China approaches WTO, analysts say Beijing-EU tariff spat unlikely to go 'too far'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Anniek Bao | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Beijing will avoid escalation of its dispute with the European Union over tariffs on its electric vehicles, industry watchers said, a day after China again approached the World Trade Organization for resolution. China's commerce ministry said Monday that it had filed an additional appeal with the WTO over the EU's tariffs on its EVs, as bilateral talks have yet to lead to a breakthrough. The EU reportedly accounted for more than 40% of Chinese EV exports in 2023. EU has raised its tariffs to as much as 45.3% on Chinese EVs following an year-long investigation. The measures had prompted Beijing to target European exports such as pork, dairy and brandy products.

Persons: Shaun Rein, Sam Radwan Organizations: European Union, World Trade Organization, WTO, China Market Research, CNBC, U.S, EU, International Locations: Beijing, China, Europe, EU, Washington

☆ The 2024 presidential election may come down to swing states' results. Here's where Trump and Harris lead in the polls.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( John L. Dorman | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Georgia2012 margin: Romney +7.8%Advertisement2016 margin: Trump +5.1%2020 margin: Biden +0.2%Related storiesFor decades, Republicans could easily depend on the Peach State's electoral votes falling into their column. Two years later, Biden won Georgia by roughly 12,000 votes over Trump, followed by the dual 2021 runoff victories of Sens. Pennsylvania2012 margin: Obama +5.4%2016 margin: Trump +0.7%2020 margin: Biden +1.2%AdvertisementBiden's hometown of Scranton is dear to his heart so Pennsylvania was always going to be a key state for the party in 2024. Wisconsin2012 margin: Obama +6.9%2016 margin: Trump +0.8%Advertisement2020 margin: Biden +0.6%Wisconsin is one of the most politically divided states in the country. But Trump flipped Wisconsin to the GOP in 2016, the first time it had supported a Republican presidential nominee since 1984.

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☆ What we learned from 15 months talking to America’s most crucial voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( John King | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

If the former president wins, Caparra’s “my version of this country” comment could be instructive. Economic concerns dominateIf Trump wins, voters like Joseph Knowles and Brian McMutuary will be part of his comeback math too. CNNIf Harris wins, women will be the foundation of her coalition. Many Trump voters echo their candidate in saying the only way for Harris to win is through fraud. Attorney Joan London is another Haley voter turned Harris voter.

Persons: Pennsylvania CNN — Shannon Elliott, Kristin Caparra, “ I’m, ’ ’, Elliott, “, ” Caparra, Kamala Harris, ”, Caparra, Drexel Hill, Donald Trump, ” Elliott, Joe Biden’s, Caparra’s, Diehard Trump, Nikki Haley, Trump, Harris, ” Ebersole, Joseph Knowles, Brian McMutuary, Knowles, Biden, “ We’ve, –, ” Knowles, John King, CNN McMutuary, McMutuary, Tamara Varga, Suresh Sharma, ‘, ” John King, Lakeysha Hallmon, ” Hallmon, ” Shannon Elliott, ’ ” Elliott, Michael Pesce, Haley, Angela Lang, Chris Mudd, ” Trump, “ He’s, ’ ”, Pesce, Pennsylvania Haley, Joan London, she’s Organizations: Pennsylvania CNN, Trump, Drexel Hill, Democratic Socialist Party, Swarthmore, Drexel, South Carolina Gov, Republicans, CNN, Republican, Republican Party, Biden, White, Democratic, Black, Communities, Reagan Republican, GOP Locations: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Swarthmore, Delaware County, Washington, Iowa, Michigan, Macomb County, Milwaukee, “, Tucson , Arizona, Georgia, Atlanta, Bucks County, New Tripoli , Pennsylvania, Cedar Falls , Iowa, London

☆ Crypto's $245 million campaign finance operation filled airwaves with ads not about crypto
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stand With Crypto's bus tour through five battleground states kicked off last week in Phoenix and Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS — In Nevada's 4th Congressional District, a crypto PAC spent nearly $2 million on ads this cycle to support the reelection of Steven Horsford, a Democratic congressman who's voted in favor of some major pro-crypto bills. "He's leading on jobs, bringing good paying union jobs to Nevada and rebuilding our infrastructure," one 30-second commercial says. "He capped insulin prices at $35 a month," and "worked multiple jobs to support his hard working single mother and siblings in Congress." Fairshake was the largest crypto-aligned super PAC in the 2024 election cycle, spending piles of cash to support crypto allies and vote out antagonists across the country.

Persons: Steven Horsford, who's, Fairshake, Crypto, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Coinbase Organizations: LAS, Congressional, PAC, Democratic, Public, Elon, Republican, Industry, Crypto Alliance, House Locations: Phoenix, Las Vegas, Nevada

☆ I live in a 450-square-foot apartment and couldn't keep my antique dealer grandma's stuff, so I had to give away valuable items.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Eliza Evans, 38, inherited many items from her grandmother, who was an antique dealer. Grandma was in her element as she picked out the items she wanted. I told them I was going to set up a museum in my house to display the precious items. There were several trips to Goodwill over the years, but I still couldn't part with the sentimental stuff. Do you have an interesting story to share with Business Insider about decluttering or dealing with inherited "stuff" you don't need?

Persons: Eliza Evans, —, We'd, Grandma, she'd, I'd, Chris, COVID, Evans, I've, There's, I'm Organizations: Service, Goodwill, Catholic, Swiss Army, Business Locations: Chicago, Florida, Virginia, Spain, Europe, Richmond

☆ Boeing machinists' bumper pay packet is just the latest win for unionized workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Striking Boeing workers voted in favor of a 38% pay rise. The latest big victory for US labor unions could inspire others despite the tense process. AdvertisementThe machinists' victory is the latest to highlight the power of labor unions in the US. It has been a tense road for the roughly 33,000 unionized Boeing workers who began their strike on September 13. That may only grow more common as workers find inspiration from others' victories, something noted by the president of the Boeing union.

Persons: we've, Joe Biden, —, Gary R, Allen, Julie Su, Brian Bryant Organizations: Boeing, Service, International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers, IAM Union, IAM, Territory, machinists, Teamsters, United Auto Workers, National Labor Relations Board, US Locations: Seattle, United States

“I just believe that.”It’s a belief Vance has articulated at his rallies ahead of Election Day. “Even when I was not a Trump guy back then … that really pissed me off.”For Vance, the sentiments are personal. Feels kind of weird, but here we are.”Reflecting at the end of his campaign, Vance said he most enjoyed the opportunity to travel with his children and with Usha, who sat beside him paying household bills. Win or lose Tuesday, Vance, 40, is positioned to be a leading figure in the party for years to come. But I really, really, really don’t want us to lose, and it’s hard to even think about anything post that.

Persons: — Sen, JD Vance, Donald Trump, “, Kamala Harris, ” Vance, Vance, Trump, ” Harris, we’re, Harris, ”, Tony Hinchcliffe, Harris ’, Tim Walz, Joe Biden, “ I’ve, We’re, ’ ” Vance, “ That’s, Hillary Clinton, Usha, I’m, Bernie, Sanders, Biden, ’, “ It’s, ” Scott Olson, Europe’s, Andy Surabian, Jai Chabria, Luke Thompson, ‘, ’ ”, Harris —, —, we’ve, it’s, It’s, “ We’re, Donald Trump Jr, Bernie Moreno, podcaster Joe Rogan, you’ve Organizations: Democratic, Trump, New, Garden, Minnesota Gov, White, Senate, The Washington Post, Fox News, Washington Post, Republican Locations: FLINT, Mich, R, Ohio, ”, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin , Michigan, Georgia, Cincinnati, La Crosse , Wisconsin, La Crosse, Flint, Vance’s, New Hampshire, “ New Hampshire, America

Trump referenced that rally during his speech in Raleigh on Monday, estimating the crowd inside to be 28,000. The crowd for Trump's speech was estimated to be around 53,000, according to the House committee investigating the riot. Harris's campaign said that around 75,000 people attended her speech last week at the same site as Trump's Jan. 6 speech. When she was interrupted by pro-Trump protesters at a rally in Wisconsin last month, she told them they should "go to the smaller rally down the street." The smaller crowd sizes with less enthusiastic participants so close to Election Day have surprised some Republicans, but it's unclear what the cause — and the significance — is, and if it's evidence of less momentum for his campaign.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, ” Trump, —, Charlotte —, he's, Harris, “, ”, Karoline Leavitt, Sean Spicer, Barack Obama, ” Spicer, Martin Luther King Jr's, she'd, Tim Walz, Marveling, Walz, hasn't, Vaughn Hillyard, Jake Traylor, Dareh Organizations: RALEIGH, Madison, Black, Trump, Fiserv, NBC, White House Press, U.S . Capitol, Minnesota Gov Locations: North Carolina, New York, Raleigh, N.C, Reading, Pa, Macon, Ga, Kingston , N.C, Milwaukee, Greensboro, Gastonia, Wisconsin, Phoenix, Raleigh , North Carolina

After leaving the workforce during the pandemic because she couldn’t find affordable child care, Longenecker said her family has been economizing. But her husband recently got a new job that pays more per hour and with lower health care costs. Her husband’s side gig has been “flourishing,” giving them steady monthly income and a glimpse of a future beyond waiting tables. Her monthly retirement income of around $7,600 is comfortable, but homeowners insurance, utilities and long-term care costs are weighing on her. Keys said Harris has put forth clearer economic policies, like her plan to offer first-time homebuyers $25,000 in downpayment assistance.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Stefanie Longenecker, Longenecker, she’s, I’m, they’re, ”, ” Longenecker, Stefany Serna, He’s, “ We’ve, ” Serna, Serna, “, Serna isn’t, Lucy Haverfield, ” Haverfield, Hurricane Milton, Helene, Milton, Trump, “ I’m, Nancy Breland, hasn’t, Breland, “ I’ve, Otis Keys, ” Keys, Keys, Becky Melvin, Trump’s “, multibillionaire Tesla, Elon Musk, —, Melvin Organizations: NBC, Biden, Pa ., Trump, YouTube, ” Times, Social, Social Security, UPS, Teamsters Locations: Palmyra, Pa, Palmyra , Pennsylvania, China, Coral Gables , Florida, Alva , Florida, Hurricane, Florida, Alva, Fla, Canada, Georgia, Dallas, Jacksonville, America, Jacksonville , Florida

But then there are voters who say former President Donald Trump lacks the character or demeanor a president should have. And some specifically panned the the racist and demeaning rhetoric from Trump allies at last week's rally at Madison Square Garden, criticizing them for alienating Americans instead of bringing them together. Other voters derisively mentioned Harris' laughter, called Trump more "transparent in what he's looking to do," and cited their support for Trump economic policies like tariffs and not taxing overtime pay. For the Harris supporters who briefly, seriously, considered Trump, the former president's tone and demeanor looms large. Again, a handful of voters brought up the rally comments about Puerto Ricans when voters describing something that made them view Trump more negatively.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, she's, Donald Trump, —, Trump, Biden, haven’t, they'd, I’ve, Joe Biden, She’s, Kamala, he’s Organizations: NBC News, Trump, Madison, Garden, Puerto Ricans, NBC, White Locations: Trump, New York, Missouri, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, New York City, Puerto, Texas, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana

☆ New York Times tech union goes on strike, one day before election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The New York Times Tech Guild announced Monday morning it is officially on an unfair labor practice strike, just one day before the high stakes presidential election. They work on the back-end of Times' products including games, recipes, podcasts and election coverage, according to the website. The NYT said they work on the business side of the company. The Times said that it has “robust plans in place to ensure that we are able to fulfill our mission and serve our readers.”The Times Tech Guild and NYT management negotiated through late Sunday, according to a report from the New York Times. Issues at the table included having a “just cause” provision in the guild contract, pay increases and pay equity, and return-to-office policies.

Persons: “, Danielle Rhoades Ha, we’re, ” Ha Organizations: New York Times Tech, New York Times, NBC News, Tech Guild, Company, The Times, The Times Tech Guild

☆ Chinese exports will submerge European trade if Trump wins, says former U.S. ambassador
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | 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 EmailChinese exports will submerge European trade if Trump wins, says former U.S. ambassadorAnthony Gardner, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, discusses the potential impact of the U.S. elections on U.S.-EU relations.

Persons: Anthony Gardner Organizations: Trump, European Union Locations: U.S

☆ Bancroft: Boeing's cash-flow shouldn't factor into today's union vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | 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 EmailBancroft: Boeing's cash-flow shouldn't factor into today's union voteTony Bancroft, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, discusses the chances striking union factory workers ratify Boeing's latest contract proposal, which has been endorsed by union leadership.

Persons: Tony Bancroft Organizations: Bancroft, Gabelli Funds, Boeing's

☆ Putin said Russia wouldn't have to choose between guns or butter. The price of butter is soaring.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Yet it's precisely butter that's been a headache for Russia, with a 25.7% price increase this year. "There is a well-known phrase: guns instead of butter," Putin said last February. By the end of October, the price of butter in Russia was up 25.7% compared to December 2023, per government statistics. Why butter prices are on the riseA week before that meeting, the same union said the country wasn't experiencing a butter shortage, but added that about 25% of local butter consumption comes from foreign suppliers. AdvertisementAnother major dairy supplier complying with wartime sanctions, New Zealand, sold $88.8 million worth of butter to Russia yearly before the invasion began.

Persons: Putin, —, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Service, MMI, Gazeta, United Arab Emirates Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Russian, Moscow, Latin America, New Zealand, Turkey

☆ A rare bee species reportedly put an end to Meta's plans for a nuclear-powered AI data center
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A rare bee species reportedly threw a wrench in Meta's plans for an AI data center. Other tech giants are spending billions on data centers to further their AI ambitions. A rare species of the insect threw a wrench in the company's plans for an AI data center, the Financial Times reported Monday. Rivals, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, also invest billions in data centers to power their AI. AdvertisementThe boom in data centers to power AI also comes with high costs environmentally, not just financially.

Persons: Meta, —, Mark Zuckerberg, IBM's Jonathan Adashek Meta, Kairos Power, Marc Wulfraat, MWPVL Organizations: Service, Financial Times, Google, Microsoft, Kairos, Bloomberg, McKinsey

☆ Planet 9: Inside the search for a hidden planet in our solar system
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

“It could completely reshape our understanding of the solar system and of other planetary systems, and how we fit into that context. Brown and his colleague, planetary scientist Konstantin Batygin, reported having strong evidence of a hidden planet on the fringes of our solar system. “If you look at these bodies, their lifetimes are tiny compared to the age of the solar system,” Batygin said. “By now, we expected to have found many more of these extreme trans-Neptunian objects,” Sheppard said in an email. Finding a smaller planet would also spark excitement, Rice added, because every solar system planet is immensely useful for extrapolating information about the thousands of comparable exoplanets that researchers are uncovering across the galaxy.

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☆ New York Times tech workers are going on strike at the worst possible time
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The New York Times' tech workers went on strike, risking disrupting the Times during the election. AdvertisementThe New York Times' tech workers went on strike Monday morning, threatening to disrupt the publication's operation during the presidential election and its aftermath. The Tech Guild, which represents workers like software developers and data analysts, said members would be picketing outside the Times' New York City headquarters. The Times Guild, which represents non-tech workers, called on Times management to complete a deal by Election Day. It's represented by the NewsGuild of New York, which also represents more than 1,400 newsroom and business employees via The New York Times Guild.

Persons: —, It's, Sulzberger Organizations: New York Times, Tech, Times, Service, Tech Guild, The Tech Guild, Company, New York Times Guild, Business, The Times, Co Locations: New York City, New York

☆ Final polls show Harris and Trump headed for a photo finish
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They show that neither Harris nor Trump have broken out in the swing states. Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will likely determine whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump wins. The final set of New York Times/Siena College surveys of each state showed Harris narrowly leading among likely voters in Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, while Harris and Trump are tied in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Biden in 2020 won Georgia by a razor-thin margin, while Trump narrowly won North Carolina that year. Harris is winning female voters by 16 points (57% to 41%), according to the final NBC News poll.

Persons: Harris, Trump, —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Biden, Barack Obama's, — there's, hasn't, George W, Bush, Arizonans, There's Organizations: Service, New York Times, Siena College, Democratic, Trump, Times, Georgia, North, Republican, Des Moines Register, NBC Locations: Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Siena, Georgia , Nevada , North Carolina, Pennsylvania, In Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, North Carolina —, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wisconsin , Michigan, Midwest, Iowa, Arizona

☆ Netflix gaming exec reveals a new AI role after the shutdown of a buzzy games studio and layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mike Verdu, Netflix's former games chief, is now leading AI-driven game development. Netflix's games division, launched in 2021, has faced shifts and leadership changes. AdvertisementMike Verdu, Netflix's former games chief, has moved into a new role: he's now leading a generative AI gaming division at the streaming giant. Netflix launched a games division in 2021. He wrote that after Netflix games started to scale up, he recognized his strength was in running smaller teams.

Persons: Mike Verdu, —, he's, Verdu, he'd, Alain Tascan, Greg Peters, Netflix's, there's, We've, Verdu didn't Organizations: Service, LinkedIn, Netflix, Epic Games

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