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☆ Lawmakers are 'demeaning their role' by trying to influence the Fed, House finance chair says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., sharply criticized other politicians on Tuesday for making public comments about what the Federal Reserve should do with its interest rate policy. McHenry, the outgoing chair of the House Financial Services Committee, said it was an '"outrage" that some politicians are publicly lobbying the central bank about rate cuts. "Senators that are trying to direct the Fed on rate policy are really demeaning their role. McHenry's comments came one day before the U.S. central bank is widely expected to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020. Coming in the middle of a presidential election cycle, the change in Fed policy has stirred speculation as to whether the central bank would be influenced by political considerations.

Persons: Patrick McHenry, Kevin McCarthy, McHenry, …, Jerome Powell, Joe Biden, Democratic Sens, Elizabeth Warren of, John Hickenlooper of, Sheldon Whitehouse, Warren, Whitehouse, Trump, Sen, Mike Lee, Trump's Organizations: Rep, U.S, Capitol, Federal, Financial Services, Senators, United, Trump, Democratic, Fed, Republicans, Georgetown University's Psaros, Financial Markets Locations: R, Washington, United States, U.S, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, John Hickenlooper of Colorado, Rhode, Utah

☆ Point72's Steve Cohen is stepping back from trading his own book
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Steven Cohen, founder of Point72 and majority owner of the New York Mets, attends a news conference at Citi Field, the home stadium of MLB's New York Mets, in Queens, New York, on Feb. 10, 2021. Billionaire investor Steve Cohen is retiring from the trading floor at his hedge fund Point72. The prominent hedge fund investor, who also owns the New York Mets, will continue his role as the co-chief investment officer at Point72, which Cohen converted from S.A.C. Most recently, the firm is planning to launch a separate, artificial intelligence-focused hedge fund to capitalize on the boom. Bloomberg News first reported on Cohen's move away from trading earlier Tuesday.

Persons: Steven Cohen, Steve Cohen, Cohen, Steve, he's, Point72 Organizations: New York Mets, Citi Field, MLB's New York Mets, Capital Advisors, Bloomberg Locations: MLB's, Queens , New York, S.A.C

☆ We spent $900,000 to build a glass house. Airbnb guests love it, and it's a dream to live at one with the outdoors.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

This New Zealand home inspired Hawthorne to build a glass house in San Diego and another one in North Carolina. The design for the glass house had been on my mindHawthorne took some inspiration from Phillip Johnson's Glass House in Connecticut. It is somewhat based off Philip Johnson's Glass House, which has been one of my favorite architectural projects of all time. I planted a maple tree on our dock, which has become a destinationThe maple tree is watered by a Wi-Fi-operated irrigation system. We're renting out the glass house, but I dream of growing old thereWe drove the Airstream back to San Diego and came back here full-time in early August.

Persons: —, Andrew Hawthorne, Maya, Hawthorne, Andrew Hawthorne I'm, Andrew, Maya Hawthorne, let's, Phillip Johnson's, Philip Johnson's, Gaston, That's, I'm, I'd, it's, Lake Gaston, It's, We've, Andrew Hawthorne . Organizations: Service, Business, San, Lake Gaston, YouTube Locations: North Carolina, New Zealand, Hawke's, Zealand, San Diego, Park City , Utah, Lake Gaston, Raleigh, Connecticut, Zillow, Lake, NICU

☆ Read the Indictment in the Sex Trafficking Case Against Sean Combs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

States Code, Section 1962; any and all interests in, securities of, claims against, and property or contractual rights of any kind affording a source of influence over, the enterprise named and described herein which the defendant established, operated, controlled, conducted, and participated in the conduct of, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1962; and any and all property constituting and derived from proceeds obtained, directly and indirectly, said offense, including but not limited to a sum of money in United States currency representing the amount of proceeds traceable to the commission of said offense. As a result of committing the offense alleged in Count Two of this Indictment, SEAN COMBS, a/k/a “Puff Daddy,” a/k/a “P. Diddy,” a/k/a “Diddy," a/k/a "PD,” a/k/a "Love," the defendant, shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1594, any and all property, real and personal, involved in, used, or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of said offense and any and all property traceable to such property; any and all property, real and personal, constituting or derived from proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of said offense, including but not limited to a sum of money in United States currency representing the amount of property involved in said offense and proceeds traceable to the commission of said offense. As a result of committing the offense alleged in Count Three of this Indictment, SEAN COMBS, a/k/a “Puff Daddy,” a/k/a “P. Diddy,” a/k/a “Diddy,” a/k/a “PD,” a/k/a "Love," the defendant, shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to (i) Title 18, United States Code, Section 2428, any and all property, real and personal, constituting or derived from proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of said offense; and any and all property, real or personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or facilitate the commission of said offense, and (ii) Title 18, United States Code, Section 981(a)(1)(C) and Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461, any 13

Persons: Count, SEAN COMBS, ” Organizations: United, United States Code Locations: United States

President Joe Biden’s administration is widely considered to be the most pro-LGBTQ in history, and as he enters his final months in the White House, Biden sat for an historic interview with one of the country’s oldest LGBTQ news outlets. In a wide-ranging interview published Monday in the Washington Blade, a D.C.-based LGBTQ newspaper founded more than half a century ago, Biden reiterated his commitment to the community while also speaking broadly about former President Donald Trump’s policies regarding the LGBTQ community and sharing his views on Project 2025. The interview is the first time a sitting president has spoken exclusively with an LGBTQ newspaper, according to the Blade. They noted that Biden has also appointed more LGBTQ officials to his administration than in any other administration in American history. Despite such advances for the community, Biden also spoke about the challenges all Americans face.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, Biden, Donald Trump’s, ” Biden, don’t, ”, I’ve, Sarah McBride, “ We’re, ” Trump, “ Trump Organizations: Washington, Stonewall, Republican, NBC Locations: America, Delaware

Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals sounded unconvinced Monday that the TikTok “sale or ban” law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, was unconstitutional. TikTok and ByteDance have since condemned the practice and said that three employees involved were terminated, with an additional employee resigning. Pincus also said that the data TikTok collects from American users is anonymized and is comparable to other Chinese companies, like major e-commerce platforms. TikTok creators and users in the U.S. have responded overwhelmingly negatively to the proposed ban. Trump then expressed support for TikTok following Biden’s passage of the national security package that included the provision to ban TikTok.

Persons: Joe Biden, TikTok, ”, Andrew Pincus, “, it’s, Pincus, Pincus didn’t, Judge Neomi Rao, ” Rao, Biden, Kamala Harris, Kamala, Donald Trump’s, TAYLOR SWIFT, ” Trump, Trump Organizations: Circuit U.S, Chinese Communist Party, Oracle, Forbes, Palestine Information Office, ByteDance, Justice Department, “ Biden Locations: U.S, Texas, Oracle’s U.S, China, Palestine, Tibet

☆ FBI investigates suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt and historic Emmy night for 'Shōgun': Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Elizabeth Both | Elizabeth Both Is An Associate Platforms Editor For Nbc News | Based In New York. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

The FBI investigates the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Florida golf club. The speaker’s initial strategy had called for a six-month continuing resolution tied to the SAVE Act, legislation backed by Donald Trump requiring proof of citizenship to vote. It won for best drama series, Hiroyuki Sanada won for best actor in a drama, and Anna Sawai took best actress. Richard Gadd won for best actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, and Jessica Gunning won best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie. “We feel violated.”— Julie Shapiro, managing editor, enterprisePolitics in BriefSpringfield visit: Former President Donald Trump plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, the site of his baseless claims about Haitian immigrants, a source familiar with the planning said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Eric Thayer, Donald Trump’s, Ryan Wesley Routh, Steven Cheung, Kamala Harris, Mike Johnson, “, ”, Tierney, Johnson, Christopher Polk, “ Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, “ Shōgun ”, Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón, Zayas, Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Christopher Storer, Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, NFL Kevin Sabitus, Greg Rosenstein, Vic, Mel l, lea, stu Organizations: FBI, House Republicans, Bloomberg, Getty, Service, NBC News, Secret Service, Trump, Mar, GOP, Getty Images House Republicans, SAVE, Variety, Creative Arts, NFL, AFC, NBC, Uni Locations: Florida, Pennsylvania, West Palm Beach , Florida, Japan, Fra, abo

☆ TikTok says it's not spreading Chinese propaganda. The U.S. says there's a real risk. What's the truth?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dilanianmug.Jpg | Ken Dilanian | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Is TikTok trying to secretly influence Americans at the behest of the Chinese government? And an analysis of the ownership structure of TikTok parent company ByteDance, obtained by NBC News, argues that the company is deeply entangled with some of China’s major government propaganda organs. The most recent one, published last month, found that TikTok suppresses anti-China content compared to YouTube and other social media platforms. In recent years, according to media reports, Chinese government entities have increasingly taken golden shares in technology companies. “This report establishes that TikTok algorithms actively suppress content critical of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while simultaneously boosting pro-China propaganda and promoting distracting, irrelevant content,” the researchers wrote.

Persons: —, TikTok’s, China —, ’, TikTok, ” Democratic Sen, Mark Warner, — Casey Blackburn, National Intelligence —, ”, ByteDance, Blackburn, Strider, ” Strider, Wu Shugang, “ Organizations: Congress, D.C, Justice Department, NBC News, Network, Research, Rutgers University, YouTube, Department, U.S ., Appeals, District of Columbia, Supreme, Strider Technologies, Communist Party of China, ” Democratic, U.S, of Economic Security, Emerging Technology, National Intelligence, TikTok, Chinese Communist Party, CCP, Net Investment, Technology, Communist Party, China Central Radio, Television Station, Beijing State, Administration, Investment, China’s Ministry of Education Locations: United States, Washington, U.S, China, Tibet, TikTok, People’s Republic of China, Tiananmen, Hong Kong, ”, Xinjiang, Beijing

☆ Meet 14 power players leading TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker that's taken center stage as the AI wars heat up
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

TSMC's chip foundry model enabled fabless companies like Nvidia and Apple to thrive. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementThere is a good chance that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, is involved in almost every electronic device you see. Founded in 1987 by entrepreneur Morris Chang, the silicon wafer maker used a pure-play foundry model. This model involved other companies designing computer chips and then contracting TSMC to manufacture them.

Persons: C.C, —, Morris Chang, It's Organizations: Nvidia, Apple, Service, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Qualcomm, AMD, Intel, Samsung Locations: Arizona

☆ Reskilling and investing in communities are crucial during the AI revolution, IBM's chief impact officer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Julia Hood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Justina Nixon-Saintil is IBM's chief impact officer and a member of BI's Workforce Innovation board. This article is part of "Workforce Innovation," a series exploring the forces shaping enterprise transformation. What is the connection to workforce innovation? We also make sure that we're investing in communities that are most vulnerable due to climate change and environmental threats. They're all thinking the same thing: How can we use new technologies to understand all communities better and have a greater impact?

Persons: Justina Nixon, —, Nixon, Saintil, I've, we've Organizations: Service, IBM, CSR Locations: Singapore

☆ The top 10 best states for working women: 'There are vast disparities' throughout the U.S., says expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oxfam recently released its Best and Worst States to Work in the U.S. report, which considers criteria like minimum wage, paid leave and the ability to organize. "There are vast disparities and access to critical workplace protections that vary by state," says Inimai Chettiar, president of the work-family justice organization A Better Balance. Oxfam then narrowed in on policies that have an outsized effect on women and women of color, specifically, to rank the best states for female employees. Oxfam examined each state's tipped minimum wage, for example, as nearly seven in 10 tipped workers are women, according to the National Women's Law Center. Nevada"I think these states generally have been a little bit more forward thinking in terms of their leave and discrimination policies," says Chettiar.

Persons: Inimai Chettiar, Kaitlyn Henderson, Mason, Dixon, there's Organizations: Oxfam, States, D.C, National Women's Law, National Center for Education Statistics, Oregon, of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, Connecticut, Massachusetts, CNBC Locations: U.S, Washington, California, Oregon, . New York, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee

☆ Smartcat is using AI to translate content into any language. Check out the six-slide pitch deck the startup used to land $43 million in fresh VC funding.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The startup, Smartcat, just raised $43 million in Series C funding led by New York-based VC firm Left Lane Capital with Lead Edge Capital also participating. Smartcat previously raised a $4.5 million seed round in 2017, a $7 million Series A in 2018, and a $15 million Series B in 2020, according to PitchBook data. VC investment in AI startups is continuing to go gangbusters, topping out at a whopping $24 billion in the second quarter of 2024 — the biggest quarter for AI funding in recent years, according to Crunchbase. AdvertisementWhile some consumer and healthcare AI startups have raised eye-popping rounds, the tech is creating plenty of opportunities in the B2B space. Check out the six-slide presentation Smartcat used to raise $43 million in Series C funding.

Persons: —, Smartcat, Ivan Smolnikov, Smolnikov Organizations: Service, Left Lane, Lead Edge Capital, Marbruck Investments, Chrome, Business Locations: New York, Koro, Smartcat

☆ It's a big week for central banks around the world, with a slew of rate moves on the table
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesA flurry of major central banks will hold monetary policy meetings this week, with investors bracing for interest rate moves in either direction. The U.S. central bank is widely expected to join others around the world in starting its own rate-cutting cycle. Elsewhere, Brazil's central bank is scheduled to hold its next policy meeting across Tuesday and Wednesday. Traffic outside the Central Bank of Brazil headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, on Monday, June 17, 2024. The central bank delivered its first interest rate cut in more than four years at the start of August.

Persons: Jerome Powell, William McChesney Martin, Kevin Dietsch, John Bilton, CNBC's, Bilton, David Volpe, Volpe, 25bps, Wilson Ferrarezi, BOE, Ruben Segura Cayuela Organizations: Federal Reserves, Washington , D.C, Federal, Traders, The Bank of England, Norway's Norges Bank, South Africa's, Bank, Bank of Japan, Morgan Asset Management, European, Bank of England, ECB, Emerald Asset Management, Banco Central, TS Lombard, Central Bank of, Bloomberg, Getty, Reuters, Bank of America Locations: Washington ,, U.S, Brazil's, Brazil, Central Bank of Brazil, Brasilia, South Africa, Norway, Japan

☆ Anna Sawai and ‘Shōgun’ cast led the Emmys — and its red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

And on the red carpet outside LA’s Peacock Theater, the show’s cast and crew (and their significant others) produced some of the evening’s most eye-catching fashion, too. But it was his actress wife Kurumi Nakata who wowed the red carpet in a kimono featuring gold detailing worthy of a historical Japanese painting. Moeka Hoshi wore a chiffon Miu Miu gown. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesBeyond the main cast, actor Moeka Hoshi, who has a recurring role in the series, impressed in a look by Miu Miu, the sister label to luxury giant Prada. "Shōgun" creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo pose on the red carpet.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Anna Sawai, Vera Wang, Cartier, Sawai, Lady Mariko, Karla Welch, “, ” Welch, Vogue, ” Hiroyuki Sanada, Gilbert Flores, Tadanobu Asano, Kurumi Nakata, Danny Moloshok, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yoshii Toranaga, Moeka Hoshi, Miu Miu, Amy Sussman, Yuko Miyamoto, Yuka Kouri, Yuka Kouri's, Jae C, Yuko, Kevin Mazur, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks —, James Clavell’s, Christopher John Rogers, Justin Marks, Frazer Harrison, Shōgun ” Organizations: CNN, Dior, Variety, Golden Globe

☆ Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The Winklevoss twins, Coinbase and Ripple didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Huge jump from 2020Delmore, who has been assembling reports on crypto donations in the 2024 election for blockchain analytics platform Breadcrumbs, told CNBC that industry spending is nearly double where it was in the mid-terms — more than $190 million in the 2024 election versus $98 million in the 2022 election. It's nearly 13 times spending in 2020 of $15 million — a figure based on a mix of data from FEC and OpenSecrets filings. Unlike the past two election cycles, which featured spending from the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and founder Sam Bankman-Fried, this year's contributor list is more robust and diverse. "Most of the crypto donations in 2022 were from FTX and SBF and almost all of them went to Democrats or PACs that support Democrats," Delmore said.

Persons: Tyler Winklevoss, Cameron Winklevoss, Joe Raedle, Cameron, James Delmore, Donald Trump, Chris Larsen, Brad Garlinghouse, Ro Khanna, John Deaton, Democratic Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Stuart Alderoty, Alderoty, Ripple, David Sacks, Trump, Gary Gensler, Gensler, Harris, Biden, Delmore, It's, Sam Bankman, Fried, Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase, Coinbase's Organizations: Gemini, Mana Convention, Getty, CNBC, Trump, Republican, Trump America PAC, Fairshake PAC, Labs, Democratic, SEC, San, FEC, Citizen, Fairshake, Bloomberg, Crypto Alliance, DC Locations: Wynwood, Miami , Florida, bitcoin, Massachusetts, San Francisco, FTX

☆ How to tell if it's imposter syndrome or if you're just bad at your job, from the ex-VP of HR at Microsoft
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Chris Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs the former VP of HR at Microsoft and now an advisor to executives worldwide, I see imposter syndrome daily. Are you not very good at your job or is it just the imposter syndrome talking? How can you tell if your self-doubt — often that debilitating imposter syndrome — is justified? If you're getting good reviews, that almost always means you're doing good work. AdvertisementRereading your reviews can bolster your self-esteem and combat looming imposter syndrome.

Persons: —, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, I've, they're, wouldn't Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Business

☆ ‘Shōgun’ makes history and other standout moments from the Emmy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In all, the series picked up four awards, including history-making individual acting honors for its two stars Sanada and Anna Sawai. John Oliver thanks his late dogJohn Oliver at the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You’re very good girls, you’re very good boys, and you all deserve a treat!”John Leguizamo stands up for progressJohn Leguizamo at Sunday's Emmy Awards. Despite my name, I come in peace.” – Will Smith, a English writer and producer and winner of outstanding writing for a drama series for “Slow Horses,” referencing that moment from the Oscars. Nine times out of ten, I’m right.” – Steve Martin“Welcome everybody to the 76th Emmy Awards — also known as broadcast TV’s biggest night for honoring movie stars on streaming services.” – Dan Levy, who hosted alongside dad Eugene a solid – if not safe – show

Persons: Shōgun, Justin Marks, Hiroyuki Sanada, Chris Pizzello, “, ”, Sanada, Anna Sawai, Sawai, ” Richard Gadd, Richard Gadd, I’d, Lisa Colón, Zayas, Liza Colon, Jae, Tina, Meryl Streep, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carol Burnett, ” Candice Bergen, ’ Candice Bergen, Kevin Winter, Murphy Brown, Candice Bergen, she’s, Bergen, Dan Quayle, Murphy, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short, John Oliver, Danny Moloshok, Sarah McLachlan, ” Oliver, John Leguizamo, Mario Anzuoni, Reuters John Leguizamo, Leguizamo, “ She’s, Kathy Bates “, ” – Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Steve Martin “, —, ” – Dan Levy, Eugene Organizations: CNN, Voters, Republican, Peacock, Reuters, New York Times Locations: Los Angeles

Lawyers for Washington state will have past grocery chain mergers – and their negative consequences – in mind when they go to court to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. Albertsons and Kroger own more than 300 grocery stores in the state and control more than half of grocery sales there. They are trying to get the case dismissed, arguing a state court isn’t the proper venue to consider a nationwide ban. Albertsons and Kroger insist that their plan, including the sale of stores to C&S, will lower grocery prices and preserve competition. In 2016, Albertsons acquired a Haggen supermarket and then promptly closed an Albertsons store about a mile away in Birchwood.

Persons: general's, Haggen, ”, Tina McKim, Bob Ferguson, Kroger, Brad Weber, Locke, Judge Marshall Ferguson, Ferguson, Weber, McKim, ” McKim, “, She’s Organizations: Albertsons, Kroger, Federal Trade Commission, S Wholesale Grocers, Safeway, Fighters, Democrat, King County Superior Court, Walmart, Costco, U.S, FTC, Associated Press Locations: Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Bellingham , Washington, Washington —, Bellingham's Birchwood, King County, Seattle , Washington, Dallas, Birchwood

☆ Philippines to continue to deploy vessels in contested South China Sea shoal
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

China Coast Guard ships (background L and R) are seen past the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Cape Engano (C), as photographed from the BRP Cabra during a supply mission to Sabina Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Aug. 26, 2024. The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, its coast guard said on Monday after a Philippine ship returned to port after a five-month deployment there. "We will sustain presence over these waters," Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson Jay Tarriela told a press conference. The PCG's vessel, Teresa Magbanua, was deployed to Sabina Shoal in April to monitor what Manila suspects to be China's small-scale land reclamation activities in the area. Sabina Shoal, which China refers to as Xianbin Reef and the Philippines as the Escoda Shoal, lies west of the Philippine province of Palawan, within the country's exclusive economic zone.

Persons: Sabina Shoal, Sabina, Jay Tarriela, Teresa Magbanua, Tarriela Organizations: China Coast Guard, Philippine Coast Guard, BRP Locations: Sabina, South, Philippines, South China, Philippine, Manila, China, Palawan

The Trump campaign said former President Donald Trump is safe Sunday after possible gunshots rang out near him on his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. A source familiar with the matter told NBC News that Trump was immediately rushed to a safety and is safe, the source added. In a statement, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. The former president is safe," the Secret Service said in a statement. As a precaution, the Secret Service moved him to safety, but there was no evidence that Trump was targeted.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump, Steven Cheung, Sen, Lindsey Graham Organizations: NBC News, “, Service, Local, Trump Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, Beach

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Saturday he is being investigated for collecting a whale specimen. Kennedy said that he responded in a letter, baselessly linking the National Marine Fisheries Service with whale deaths and calling for the agency to investigate. Kennedy did not go into details about the whale incident, but his daughter had previously described a situation involving a whale that took place 30 years ago. Kennedy endorsed Trump in August and has since been on the campaign trail urging supporters to back the former president. The National Marine Fisheries Service, which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, did not immediately respond to a request for comment and confirmation Saturday night.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Donald Trump, Kathleen ", Tulsi Gabbard, Trump, I’m, Brett Hartl, Alex Tabet, Megan Lebowitz Organizations: National Marine Fisheries Institute, National Marine Fisheries Service, Town, Hawaii Rep, Trump, Arizona Christian University, NBC News, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, Center for Biological Diversity, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Locations: GLENDALE, Ariz, Glendale , Arizona, Central Park, Washington ,

☆ Top NFL Week 2 storylines: Bengals-Chiefs next chapter; C.J. Stroud, Caleb Williams on SNF
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Mike Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The 16 teams that lost last week look to bounce back with performances that reflect improvement and promise. Rodgers completed 13 of 21 passes for 167 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and the Jets managed just 68 rushing yards. Stroud, the best quarterback from last year’s draft class, and Chicago’s Caleb Williams, the first pick of this year’s draft. Stroud continued to impress in Week 1, throwing for 234 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. After the game, Williams vowed, “I will be better.” Excelling against a talented Texans defense, however, could prove challenging.

Persons: what’s, Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Will Levis, Malik Willis, Jordan Love, Green, Matt LaFleur, Willis, LaFleur, Love, Patrick Mahomes, Denny Medley, NFL schedulers, Joe Burrow, Mahomes, Burrow, Burrow's, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Higgins, Macdonald, Jerod Mayo, Bill Belichick, Mike Macdonald, Geno Smith, Jacoby Brissett, Smith, Baker Mayfield, Nathan Ray Seebeck, He’ll, Aidan Hutchinson, Jared Goff, Goff, Mayfield, Mike Evans, Derrick Barnes, Williams, Houston’s, Chicago’s Caleb Williams, Stroud, CJ Stroud, He’s, Jonathan Owens, Tyrique Stevenson, Williams didn’t, “, Kevin C, Cox Organizations: NFL, Buffalo, Bills, Dolphins, Falcons – Eagles, Cowboys, Bears, Texans, Jets, Tennessee Titans, Tennessee, Chicago Bears, Ravens, Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Browns, Rams, Titans, 49ers, Eagles, Detroit Lions, NFC, Liberty University, Green, Indianapolis Colts, Lambeau, Colts, Chiefs, Sunday, AFC, Baltimore, Mayo, Patriots, Mayo’s Patriots, Macdonald’s Seahawks, Broncos, The Patriots, Seahawks, Bucs, Lions NFC, Lions, Buccaneers, Washington, Tampa, Stroud, AFC South, Indianapolis, Chicago Locations: Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Brazil, Green, Mahomes, New England, Seattle, Baltimore, Mayo, Foxboro, USA, Tampa ., Detroit, Houston’s C.J, Stroud

☆ A Fed rate cut may lend a helping hand to Chinese stocks. Or not.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

By extension, the move in Washington, D.C. could also spell good news for Chinese stocks. High U.S. interest rates relative to China have made it fairly straightforward for global institutions to pick U.S. Treasurys over Chinese stocks. More than lower rates needed Other global investors say Chinese stocks need more than easier monetary policy to become truly attractive. The "government can push interest rates down, but if households don't want to spend the extra income, it won't go into the economy," he said. Earlier this year, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng acknowledged U.S. Fed easing would create room for China to further cut interest rates.

Persons: Steven Sun, Laura Wang, Morgan Stanley, Aaron Costello, Yi Gang, Costello, James Wang, Wang, Pan Gongsheng Organizations: U.S . Federal Reserve, HSBC, HSBC Qianhai Securities, Nasdaq, U.S, Treasury, Cambridge Associates, CNBC, People's Bank of China, UBS Investment Bank Research, UBS, Hang Seng China Enterprises, China Southern Airlines, Hengli Petrochemical, Saudi, Aramco Locations: China's, Washington ,, China, 1H24, Asia, U.S, Beijing, Hang, Shenzhen, Shanghai

☆ Air Canada reaches last-minute deal with pilots union, averting strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Air Canada said early on Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union over a new four-year collective agreement, in a last-minute deal that will avert a near-term strike or lockout. Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, which operate nearly 670 flights per day carrying about 110,000 daily passengers as well as freight, will now continue flying as normal, the airline said. Air Canada said in a statement the terms of its new agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) representing more than 5,200 pilots will remain confidential, pending a ratification vote by its members expected to be completed over the next month. “After several consecutive weeks of intense round-the-clock negotiations, progress was made on several key issues including compensation, retirement, and work rules,” said First Officer Charlene Hudy, chair of the Air Canada ALPA master executive council. As a result, some United pilots now earn 92% more than their counterparts at Air Canada, the pilots’ association’s data shows.

Persons: ALPA, ”, Charlene Hudy, Steve MacKinnon, Justin Trudeau Organizations: CNN — Air, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Line Pilots Association, “, United Airlines, Labour, Canadian, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Canadian National Railway Air Canada, Pilots, U.S, United Locations: CNN — Air Canada, Canada’s, U.S, United, Canadian Pacific

China’s Risky Power Play in the South China SeaChina’s coast guard ships have swarmed and collided with Philippine boats. A New FlashpointFor months, the latest target of China’s power play was a Philippine coast guard ship, the Teresa Magbanua. Philippine coast guard Chinese ships Noon, June 17 A group of Chinese ships moved to block the Philippine vessel. SECOND THOMAS SHOAL SABINA SHOAL A Chinese ship began tailing a Philippine ship around 8 a.m. More Chinese ships waited here. 6 p.m. SECOND THOMAS SHOAL SABINA SHOAL The Chinese ships followed the Philippine ship.

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