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“What message do you think it sends to independent voters when you do not directly answer the question: Did Donald Trump lose in 2020?" “First of all, on the election of 2020, I’ve answered this question directly a million times: No. You could say — well, let’s say your view is that happened and we still think Trump lost, or that happened and we think that means Trump won,” Vance said. Tim Walz, pressed him about the outcome of the 2020 election. “Did he lose the 2020 election?” Walz asked.

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☆ It's a tough time to be a tech graduate — AI and layoffs have made it a competitive job market
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Tech graduates, once near-guaranteed a role, are facing a tough job market. The rise of AI, offshoring, and tech layoffs are making roles more competitive. While the US job market is improving, experts say tech graduates are still struggling — and will continue to for a while. AdvertisementLayoff streakAfter two years of brutal tech layoffs, demand for tech workers has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels. "But there just isn't a lot of bites right now to say that AI is eliminating roles for entry-level workers."

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☆ Dylan O'Brien says he was ignored when he raised safety concerns about a stunt that left him 'broken'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dylan O'Brien told Men's Health his safety concerns over a stunt in "The Maze Runner" were ignored. AdvertisementDylan O'Brien claimed his concerns that a stunt on "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure" wasn't safe were ignored, resulting in an accident that left him needing reconstructive surgery. In 2016, O'Brien filmed a stunt for the third film, "The Death Cure," where he was meant to jump between two vehicles. In 2020, O'Brien told Deadline that recovery was a "rough and long road" and he felt "fucking broken." Representatives for Wes Ball, the director of "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure," and 20th Century Studios did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

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☆ 2 simple diet tips helped a 41-year-old office worker transform his body in the gym
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A UK man transformed his physique by following a calorie deficit and protein goal. To get enough daily protein, he started eating more fish and eggs and snacking on chickpeas. AdvertisementA 41-year-old man said learning two simple diet tips helped him build a more muscular, lean physique in less than a year. A protein goal helps fuel muscle growth and stave off cravingsKnebeg's other major daily goal is to eat around 142 grams of protein. AdvertisementKnebeg rounds out his diet with protein supplements for convenience when he needs a quick, lower-calorie boost to meet his goal.

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☆ Francisco Lindor hits grand slam to send New York Mets to NLCS for first time since 2015
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Francisco Lindor wrote another chapter in the New York Mets’ remarkable season on Wednesday night, hitting a go-ahead grand slam to clinch the National League Division Series (NLDS) with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4. Since then, the Mets have gone 72-42 and Lindor has staked an NL MVP claim. Francisco Lindor follows through on his grand slam home run in the sixth inning. “I want to win it all, and ours will be a team that will forever be remembered,” said Lindor after the game, per MLB.com. But the job is not done.”The Mets will now travel to either Los Angeles or San Diego to begin the best-of-seven NLCS on Sunday.

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☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +23 min

None of the top five fantasy players coming into the season based on average draft position is in the top 48 in fantasy scoring. (The fantasy scoring numbers here are provided by TruMedia, and the average draft position statistics were compiled by Fantasy Pros.) Aaron Jones (15.7 fantasy ppg) has been a good pick but left early Sunday with a hip injury. The only bright spot for Las Vegas is rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who is 76th in fantasy scoring (13.3). Brian Thomas Jr. is 35th in fantasy scoring (16.2 ppg), which is second-best among rookie wide receivers behind only Malik Nabers.

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☆ 'Rust' film starring Alec Baldwin to premiere next month at festival, 3 years after fatal set shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The film “Rust” will make its world premiere next month, three years after the set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and blanketed the production in scandal and legal troubles. The Western drama starring and produced by Alec Baldwin will make its world premiere at the Camerimage Festival which takes place Nov. 16 to 23 in Toruń, Poland. Production was halted as Baldwin and the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, became the subject of legal action. Fred Hayes / Getty Images fileThe premiere will include a screening of the film followed by a panel discussion with Souza and other filmmakers involved. “In the panel, following the screening of Rust, the filmmakers will discuss events surrounding the film, offering insight into continuing production after Halyna’s death,” the release said.

Persons: Halyna Hutchins, Alec Baldwin, Baldwin, Hutchins, Joel Souza, Hannah Gutierrez, Reed, Fred Hayes, Souza, Rust, “, Gutierrez Organizations: ” Locations: Toruń, Poland, Mexico, Ukrainian, Park City , Utah

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — No more “Midwest nice.”Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, back on the campaign trail after his matchup with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, eschewed the debate-stage niceties that marked their relatively cordial meeting and went back on the offensive Wednesday. “Now, we, of course, had a debate last night — a vice presidential debate. “He said that Tim Walz said that he was friends with school shooters twice, and that’s something I actually didn’t notice, that Tim Walz had said that on the debate stage,” Vance said, recounting the conversation. “In some ways, I’ve got the easiest job in American politics,” Vance said, likening the role of a vice presidential running mate to salesman for the campaign.

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☆ Alec Baldwin fired a gun on the set of 'Rust,' killing its cinematographer. Here's a timeline of the shocking incident.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Tom Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin fired a gun while rehearsing a scene for the movie "Rust" that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Prop masters union said the gun Baldwin fired contained live roundsAn email from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 44 to its members revealed that the gun Baldwin fired had a live round, according to Indiewire. The email from the union also confirmed that the shot Baldwin fired hit both Hutchins and Souza. The Times also reported that a search warrant was issued of the "Rust" set and that a judge has ordered that all equipment be searched for evidence. AdvertisementPrevious reports from the "Rust" set say two accidental gun discharges happened the weekend before the fatal shooting of Hutchins.

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☆ Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ to premiere at Polish film festival
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The movie “Rust” will premiere at a film festival next month, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will killed in a shooting incident on the set of the western. “The filmmakers will discuss events surrounding the film, offering insight into continuing production after Halyna’s death. Hutchins, 42, was killed by a live round of ammunition fired from a prop gun held by actor and producer Alec Baldwin. As part of the settlement agreement, Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, was set to be an executive producer on “Rust” when it resumed filming. “Halyna’s story will serve as a starting point for a conversation about the role of women in cinematography and their contributions to the art of filmmaking,” festival organizers said of the premiere event.

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☆ Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to debut at Camerimage Festival three years after on-set death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Kristian Burt | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Three years after the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust," the film is set to make its world premiere at the Camerimage Festival in Poland next month. During the production of the western film in October 2021, star Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Since the shooting, the film and Baldwin have been ensnared in legal proceedings. The Camerimage festival in Toruń, Poland, is centered around the art of cinematography. "During the festival, we honored Halyna's memory with a moment of silence and a panel of cinematographers discussed safety on set.

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Originally from Minnesota and a former longtime public school teacher, Gwen Walz has always played a big role in her husband’s political career. First lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz holds a campaign event in support of educators in Augusta, Ga., on Sept. 19. JD Vance took to social media to call out Tim Walz for making earlier references to using IVF. Usha Vance, too, has stepped out to defend JD Vance. Well before JD Vance became a senator and later the Republican vice presidential nominee, Usha Vance has been a longtime partner in his work.

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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain behind bars, according to a decision filed by the judge overseeing the “Rust” movie armorer's case on Monday. Judge Sommer ruled that Reed’s conviction still holds even though the judge previously determined that the prosecution suppressed evidence in the involuntary manslaughter case against “Rust” star and producer Alec Baldwin. For this reason, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed Baldwin's case, saying New Mexico prosecutors failed to disclose the evidence — a violation of the Brady Law. The sanction of dismissal is the only warranted remedy,” Sommer said of her decision at the time. Morrissey has since asked the judge to reconsider dismissing the case against Baldwin.

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☆ ‘Rust’ armorer denied new trial, conviction upheld for fatal shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Cheri Mossburg | Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A New Mexico judge on Monday denied “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s request for new trial and upheld her involuntary manslaughter conviction for the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez Reed, who as armorer was in charge of firearms on the movie set, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March. Her defense attorney argued she was scapegoated for the safety failures of film set management and other crew members. Baldwin was also charged with involuntary manslaughter and had pleaded not guilty. Assistant film director David Halls took a plea deal in 2023 for his role in the shooting.

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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., on Sunday blasted the Biden administration for not defining "what victory means in Ukraine" and said that a future Trump administration would end the war "with a negotiated settlement." And I think that's what [former President] Donald Trump is trying to say," Rubio said during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press." His remarks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visited the U.S. last week for meetings with Trump, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has been a staunch opponent to aiding Ukraine, sparred with Zelenskyy last week. After the visit, the Ukrainian president took to X, posting photos of his tour and writing, "It is in places like this where you can truly feel that the democratic world can prevail.

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But after the chaos of the last few months, one thing is certain: “Saturday Night Live” will be on hand to skewer it all. “SNL” alum Maya Rudolph will reprise her Emmy-winning role as Vice President Kamala Harris. “SNL” cast member James Austin Johnson will once again don a red tie to play former President Donald Trump. Bush (“Thousand points of light”) to Tina Fey as GOP vice presidential contender Sarah Palin (“I can see Russia from my house!”) during the 2008 election. “You have three people who are not as well known — Harris, Walz, Vance — so I think the caricatures on the show will help define who they are in the public imagination,” said Jones, the media professor.

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☆ Meet the brash lawyer that everyone from Eric Adams to Alec Baldwin and Elon Musk turns to in a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Alex Spiro, a high-profile lawyer, is representing Mayor Eric Adams as he battles criminal charges. He's defended both Elon Musk and Alec Baldwin. The litigator is bringing his hard-charging tactics to the federal criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The manslaughter case against Baldwin was shockingly dropped earlier this year after Spiro argued that prosecutors hid key evidence before trial. Read the full profile of Alex Spiro here.

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☆ Eric Adams is showing up to court for the first time since his historic indictment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Eric Adams is appearing in court for the first time in his criminal case Friday. AdvertisementNew York City Mayor Eric Adams arrived in Manhattan federal court Friday morning, where he is expected to enter a plea in his sprawling criminal bribery case. Adams is being represented in his criminal case by Alex Spiro, Elon Musk's go-to lawyer. Spiro recently won an acquittal for Alec Baldwin in a criminal case over the "Rust" movie set shooting. AdvertisementHo took the bench in a year ago, and the indictment against Adams would be his first high-profile case as a judge.

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☆ New York City taxpayers aren't footing the bill for Eric Adams' criminal corruption case
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Eric Adams hired Alex Spiro — also Elon Musk's lawyer — to represent him in his criminal case. But taxpayers aren't paying for the criminal defense bills, a city spokesperson said. AdvertisementNew York City taxpayers aren't on the hook for the legal bill in Eric Adams' federal bribery case, a spokesperson for the mayor confirmed to Business Insider. For that case, Spiro was billing the city for his work — though reportedly charging only $250 per hour instead of the $2,025 per hour rate he's charged other clients. But New York City's coffers aren't being emptied for Spiro's work in the criminal case against Adams, according to Fabien Levy, the city's deputy mayor for communications.

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☆ Judge to consider ‘Rust’ armorer’s motion to be released from detention in light of Alec Baldwin’s case
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A New Mexico judge on Thursday is set to consider the “Rust” movie armorer’s motion to be released from prison, months after similar charges against actor Alec Baldwin were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. At her trial, prosecutors argued she repeatedly violated safety protocol and was negligent in performing her duties, allowing six live rounds on to the set. Her defense attorney argued she was scapegoated for the safety failures of film set management and other crew members. But just days after his trial began, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer threw out the charges and ruled prosecutors did not properly turn over evidence to the defense. The judge called the withholding of evidence “intentional and deliberate” and dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again.

Persons: Alec Baldwin, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, ” Gutierrez Reed’s, Kari Morrissey, “, Gutierrez Reed’s, Halyna Hutchins, Baldwin, Hutchins, Brandon Lee, Gutierrez Reed, armorer, Mary Marlowe Sommer, Alex Spiro, David Halls Organizations: CNN Locations: New Mexico

He bemoaned that, despite those milestones, which he framed as being on behalf of the Jewish people, he had not seen an increase in support from Jewish voters. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for further comment on the former president's remarks. At a separate event in the capital on Thursday evening, he shared a similar warning with Jewish voters about the stakes of their support in the election. As Trump continues to court Jewish voters ahead of the November general election, he has continued to publicly assail high-profile Jewish leaders like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Pennsylvania Gov. Trump’s comments Thursday echo his years of frustration at Jewish voters’ lack of support for him (they historically lean Democratic, according to the Pew Research Center.)

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☆ A 41-year-old transformed his body with 2 diet changes and 1 simple workout technique
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementAn office worker got ripped and transformed his fitness in seven months with a few simple changes to his diet and exercise routine. "I've always been somebody who went to the gym, but I didn't really know how to achieve what I wanted to do," he told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ World War II Historian Rates WWII Movie Battles
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Ian Phillips | Korey Isbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Historian John McManus rates the accuracy of World War II battles in movies and TV shows. He describes the many challenges of the Battle of Okinawa as portrayed in "Hacksaw Ridge," starring Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, and Sam Worthington. He compares the portrayals of the Battle of Iwo Jima in Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," starring Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach, and Paul Walker; and "Letters From Iwo Jima," starring Ken Watanabe. He discusses World War II-era munitions in "The Pacific," starring Joseph Mazzello and Rami Malek. He breaks down the tank battles in "Battle of the Bulge," starring Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson.

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☆ OpenAI's power players: Meet the 20 leaders helping shape the future of the AI giant
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Darius Rafieyan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Last November, the sudden ouster of CEO Sam Altman and the resulting revolt by most of its employees cast doubts on the future of the world's most prominent AI company. While by no means a comprehensive list, below are some of the key power players who are helping to determine OpenAI's future. He took over for his former boss, Jason Kwon, who has since become the company's chief strategy officer. She's also been referred to as OpenAI's "minister of truth" for her efforts to ensure the company's AI products aren't deceptive or biased. ResearchJakub Pachocki, Chief ScientistRelated storiesPachocki joined OpenAI's research in 2017 after completing a PhD in computer science at Carnegie Mellon University.

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GREENVILLE, N.C. — Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said on Saturday that it would be “very hard” for the Trump campaign to win in November if it does not hold on to North Carolina, a state former President Donald Trump won narrowly in 2020. Vance was also in North Carolina on Tuesday for a fundraiser, and he joined Trump in the state in late August. Trump won North Carolina in 2020 with 49.9% of the vote, but President Joe Biden was close behind with 48.6%. A September Quinnipiac University poll conducted before Tuesday’s debate found that 49% of likely voters in North Carolina preferred Harris, while 46% preferred Trump. North Carolina Gov.

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