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☆ Mexico vows to retaliate with its own trade barriers, putting US joint ventures at risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump said he'd put in place 25% tariffs on Mexican imports on his first day back in the White House. Mexico's president said her country would retaliate, which she said would impact joint ventures. During a press conference on Tuesday, Sheinbaum said that "one tariff will be followed by another, and so on, until we put joint ventures at risk." Sheinbaum said, adding that tariffs "would trigger inflation and job losses in the US and Mexico." Meanwhile, President Sheinbaum said that "dialogue is the best path to achieve understanding, peace, and prosperity for our two countries."

Persons: Donald Trump, he'd, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Trump, Sheinbaum, Gabriela Siller, Wendy Cutler, Derek Scissors, Scott Bessent Organizations: Biden, Motors, Ford Motor Company, Banco Base, Associated Press, Asia Society Policy Institute, Trump, American Enterprise Institute Locations: Mexico, Canada, China

☆ A Biden-brokered cease-fire has begun in Lebanon. Trump's team is claiming credit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Everyone is coming to the table because of President Trump," said Florida Rep. Mike Waltz. Donald Trump's team has claimed credit for the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, which took effect in Lebanon on Wednesday morning. Mike Waltz, the President-elect's national security advisor, posted on X that "everyone is coming to the table because of President Trump." AdvertisementAccording to the Associated Press, a senior Biden administration official said that Trump's team was kept informed about negotiations as they unfolded. The official added that the incoming Trump team was not directly involved in the talks.

Persons: President Trump, Mike Waltz, Trump, Donald Trump's, Joe Biden, Richard Goldberg, Goldberg, Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden, Vance, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, John Ratcliffe Organizations: Israel, Florida, Lebanese, Associated Press, Biden, Trump, Washington, Foundation, Defense of Democracies, AP, The Times, World Bank Group, Business, White Locations: Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, Iran

☆ France's far right propped up the weak government. But could now bring it crashing down
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

France's government is hanging by a thread with the far-right National Rally party threatening to bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration by the end of the year. "We will see if today's proposals are taken on board, but nothing is certain," Le Pen said Monday, in comments reported by the Associated Press. "We said what were the non-negotiable elements for us," Le Pen said, AP added. The original budget has now gone to the Senate for review and debate before it faces a final vote on Dec. 12. Barnier has signaled he could use special constitutional powers to circumvent a parliamentary vote and get the budget passed by presidential decree.

Persons: Michel Barnier's, Le Pen, Barnier, — Organizations: Barnier, Associated Press, AP, National Rally, Front, Senate, National Assembly

☆ Blake Snell: Los Angeles Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a $182 million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, according to multiple outlets, including The Athletic and the Associated Press. His average of 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings is the highest ever recorded in major league history. Snell is also one of only seven pitchers to have won the Cy Young Award in both the American League and National League, having collected the award in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and in 2023 with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers reportedly made a move for Snell following his success in San Diego, but the Seattle native eventually ended up with the San Francisco Giants in mid-March of 2024. No franchise has won consecutive Commissioner’s Trophies since the New York Yankees picked up three in a row between 1998 and 2000.

Persons: Cy Young, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Tommy John, Snell, Yamamoto Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletic, Associated Press, Dodgers, MLB, Cy, American League and National League, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, The Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, AP, Ohtani, New York Yankees Locations: San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles

☆ Laos methanol: Foreign hostel staff detained after poisonings as families demand answers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The hostel manager and owner, who are also Vietnamese, were previously detained for questioning by police, according to the Associated Press. The empty bar of Nana Backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 22, 2024. Travelers conduct own investigationWith little information forthcoming from Laos authorities, some travelers in Vang Vieng and friends of those who died have taken it upon themselves to investigate. We miss our daughters desperately,” Jones said, after news broke of the arrests in Vang Vieng. In recent decades, Vang Vieng had earned a notorious reputation as a hedonistic party center where travelers could easily access cheap alcohol and illicit drugs.

Persons: –, Nana, Anupam Nath, Vang Vieng, Holly Bowles, Bianca Jones, Mark Jones, ” Jones, “, there’s, Vang Organizations: CNN, Laotian Times, Associated Press, AP, Nine News, Lao News Agency, Melbourne, Nine, Facebook Locations: Laos, British, American, Vang Vieng, AP Laos, Australian, Vang, Australia, Melbourne, Laos …

☆ Lawsuit alleges that young dancers for Shen Yun Performing Arts have faced abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The lawsuit said Shen Yun has made hundreds of millions of dollars by exploiting young dancers it recruits from abroad, forcing them to work grueling hours and scaring them into thinking they’d face harm if they quit. According to the website, Shen Yun, along with Fei Tian Academy of the Arts and Fei Tian College — which were also named as defendants — were founded by followers of the Falun Gong faith. After the first year, she was paid $500 a month until she “graduated” from Fei Tian College in 2019, when her salary was raised to $1,000 a month, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit said she contracted measles when she was 14 but was not permitted to see a doctor. Instead, the lawsuit said, she was told to meditate to feel better and was required to work while she recovered.

Persons: Shen Yun, Chang Chun, Chang, Shen Yen, “ Organizations: White Plains , New York AP, Shen Yun Performing Arts, Chinese Communist Party, CCP, New York State Department of Education, New, New England Commission, Higher, Fei Tian Academy of, Arts, Fei Tian, Radio City Music Hall, Fei Tian College Locations: White Plains , New York, White Plains, Dragon Springs, Cuddebackville , New York, New England, Manhattan, United States, Taiwan

☆ The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

A New York Jets fan wears a paper bag during the game between the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 10 in Glendale, Arizona. On the second play of the 2023 season, however, Rodgers tore his Achilles’ tendon, and his season was over before it really got started. The devastating injury took the Jets’ season down with their quarterback, finishing 7-10. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15 in Nashville. Ten games into the season, Jones would no longer be on the team.

Persons: –, it’s, Chris Coduto, It’s, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, ’, Robert Saleh, Justin Ford, Davante Adams, Adams, Woody Johnson, Joe Douglas, Jeff Ulbrich’s, Ulbrich, ”, “, I’m, ” Rodgers, Johnson, Ian Rapoport, Giants GM Joe Schoen, Daniel Jones, Schoen, Saquon Barkley, Brian Daboll, Jones, Daboll, demoting, Tommy DeVito –, Tommy Cutlets ”, Tommy DeVito, Dustin Satloff, John Mara, Baker Mayfield, DeVito, ” DeVito, benching Jones, “ We’re, ” Daboll, Dexter Lawrence, Lawrence, Malik Nabers, Barkley Organizations: CNN, New York, New York Jets, New York Giants, MetLife, Jets, Giants, NFL, Arizona Cardinals, State, GM, Super, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, Nissan, Raiders, Green Bay Packers, The Jets, Colts, ESPN, Sunday, NFL Network, Giants GM, Philadelphia Eagles, Barkley, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bucs, Associated Press, Eagles, football Giants Locations: New Jersey, Glendale , Arizona, London, Nashville, Las Vegas, New York, Green, It’s, Philly, Philadelphia

WASHINGTON — A former FBI informant whose false claims about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden were at "the heart" of the Republican impeachment inquiry against the president has now been indicted on tax charges. Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant charged with lying to the FBI about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, has now been indicted on 10 separate tax-related charges. The charges against Smirnov, who had been a confidential human source for the FBI since 2010, were brought by David Weiss, the special counsel on the Hunter Biden case, which resulted in convictions on gun charges in June and tax charges in September. Before Smirnov was indicted, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said his claims were "the heart" of Republicans' impeachment inquiry against the president. Prosecutors said Smirnov was "actively peddling new lies that could impact U.S. elections after meeting with Russian intelligence officials" in Nov. 2023.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Alexander Smirnov, Hunter, Smirnov “, Bentley, Smirnov, David Weiss, Jim Jordan, Biden, Prosecutors, District Judge Otis Wright Organizations: FBI, Domestic, Las, U.S, District Judge, Jan Locations: Vegas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Ohio, Russia

Over 18,000 people have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in Mexico’s contentious new selection process, officials said Monday. The ruling party pushed through a constitutional reform in September to make all federal judges stand for election, replacing the system where court employees and lawyers mainly move up through the ranks. Now, candidates for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships need only a law degree, a grade point average of 3.2, “five years of professional experience” and five letters of recommendation from neighbors or friends. According to the plan, evaluation committees will have just over a month to review thousands of resumes and whittle the field to about 10 candidates or less for each of the 881 judgeships and nine seats on the Supreme Court. Some critics argue that the current justice system, which is riddled with nepotism, corruption and a lack of accountability, needs to be changed.

Persons: ”, Arturo Zaldivar, Claudia Sheinbaum, whittle, Sergio Méndez Silva, “, there’s, Minerva Martínez Garza Organizations: Supreme, Foundation for Justice Locations: Nuevo, Mexico

☆ Dozens of audios reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The audios are not directly related to the Nov. 21 formal accusation by Brazil’s police that Bolsonaro and 36 others attempted to stage a coup. In a voice message to Gen. Fernandes, Col. Reginaldo Vieira de Abreu used an expression frequently repeated by Bolsonaro to argue the country’s constitution should be ignored. In an audio from Dec. 8, Bolsonaro’s aide-de-camp, Lt. Col. Mauro Cid, is heard telling Gen. Fernandes that time was running out to keep his boss in office. He waits, waits, waits, waits to see where it is going. We have popular support.”Thousands of Bolsonaro followers camped outside army facilities to pressure military leaders to side with the then-president.

Persons: Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Alexandre de Moraes, Lula, —, de Moraes, de Moraes ’, Roberto Raimundo Criscuoli, Mario Fernandes, ” Criscuoli, “, Bolsonaro, Fernandes, Reginaldo Vieira de Abreu, ”, Bolsonaro’s, Col, Mauro Cid, Gen, ” Cid, ” De Moraes ’, Cid, Walter Braga Netto Organizations: Federal Police, Associated Press, United, Bolsonaro’s, Media Locations: Brasilia, Audios

☆ ‘Ernest Cole: Lost and Found’: The anti-apartheid photographer who turned his lens on Black America
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“He left South Africa and resettled in the United States in 1966,” it ends, before listing his survivors. The image, taken by South African photographer Ernest Cole, is one of thousands taken during his time in exile in the United States. Not looking for an impression but authenticity, he cast the American actor over a South African. Courtesy Magnolia PicturesIn the film, Cole despairs, “exile is destroying us one by one.”“You leave your country heartbroken,” the director said. Inside were around 60,000 Cole negatives, spanning South Africa and the US, plus his notes and contact sheets.

Persons: Ernest Cole, Cole, Nelson Mandela, Cole’s, “, ”, Muhammad, Raoul Peck, LaKeith Stanfield, “ Ernest Cole, Peck, James Baldwin, Patrice Lumumba, ‘, Stanfield, it’s, Magnolia Pictures Cole, Jim Crow, ” Peck bristled, It’s, ” –, Hébert B, Peck – “, Cole despairs, I’ve, Leslie Matlaisane, Ernest Cole Family, SEB, — Organizations: CNN, New York Times, “, Islam, Cannes Film, Aperture, Democratic, Magnolia, Magnolia Pictures, Ford Foundation, Liberal, ANC, African National Congress, SWAPO, Ernest Cole Family Trust Locations: Manhattan , New York, South Africa, South, United States, New York City, African, Haitian, American, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, Pretoria, New York, Harlem, Black America, Haiti, France, Berlin, Brazil, Nicaragua, —, York City, “, Africa, Sweden, America, Swedish, ”

☆ Pilot known for animal rescue flights dies, along with one dog, in Catskills plane crash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A pilot known for transporting rescued dogs to shelter and care facilities died alongside a canine in a plane crash in New York state's Catskill Mountains on Sunday, authorities said. First responders found the downed plane, Kim's body, that of a deceased dog, and one animal survivor: a Labrador mix suffering from two broken legs, the sheriff's office said. The injured dog was taken by the Hyer Ground Rescue nonprofit to the a veterinary hospital, the sheriff's office said. The missing dog was found and taken by Hyer Ground and Partners for Animal Welfare to an animal care facility, it said. An autopsy will be conducted on Kim's body, the sheriff's office said.

Persons: Seuk Kim, Kim, Green County Sheriff Peter Kusminsky, —, Mooney, it's, Kusminsky Organizations: Green County Sheriff, Associated Press, Sheriff's, Federal Aviation Administration, Catskill State Park, Partners, Animal Welfare, National Weather Service, National Transportation Safety Locations: New York, Catskill, Springfield , Virginia, Houston, Green County, Windham , New York, Green, Catskill State, Maryland, Albany , New York, Albany

☆ Conor McGregor set to appeal civil rape verdict, as large crowds take to street in support of woman involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ben Church | Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who lost a civil rape case on Friday, has said he will instruct his legal team to appeal the verdict, as large crowds in Dublin showed support to the woman involved in the case. McGregor was accused of raping Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel room in 2018. On Friday, a civil court jury awarded Hand nearly 250,000 euros (roughly $263,600), after finding McGregor liable for assault, according to the Courts Service in Ireland. Brian Lawless/PA WireDuring the trial, McGregor maintained he never forced Hand to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex, according to the AP. Posting pictures of the protest, Fingal County councilor Ruth Coppinger wrote on X: “Huge questions over DPP turning down cases of #genderviolence.

Persons: Conor McGregor, McGregor, Nikita Hand, Hand, I’ll, ”, Freya, ” Nikita, Brian Lawless, ” McGregor, Ruth Coppinger Organizations: CNN, Service, Associated Press, Court, AP, DPP Locations: Dublin, Ireland, Irish, Fingal County

☆ Scientists unravel how squirting cucumbers spew their seeds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Mindy Weisberger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Squirting cucumbers blast their seeds over distances hundreds of times their length, and now scientists know how the plants do it. A squirting cucumber in action is a remarkable sight, but if you blink, you might miss it — the eruption lasts about 0.03 second (30 milliseconds). Squirting cucumbers, also known by the scientific name Ecballium elaterium, are found across the Mediterranean and Europe, and in parts of northern Africa, Australia, Asia and North America. The seeds of a squirting cucumber can reach distances of about 33 feet away from the mother plant. But there’s also much to be learned by studying outliers that receive less attention, such as the squirting cucumber, Hay said.

Persons: Pliny the Elder, Dominic Vella, ”, Angela Hay, Max Planck, Hay, Derek Moulton, Chris Thorogood, “ We’ve, ” Moulton, ” Thorogood, Moulton, Dominic Vella “, Elizabeth Evans, It’s, there’s, “, Mindy Weisberger Organizations: CNN, National Academy of Sciences, Max, Max Planck Institute, Plant Breeding Research, UK’s University of Oxford, Oxford Botanic Garden, Scientific Locations: Roman, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, North America, Cologne, Germany, Oxford

☆ Russia says it's thinking of putting missiles in Asia if the US keeps deploying the weapons systems that anger China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementRussia is considering deploying missiles in Asia if the US stations more systems there, a top official said. The remark hints at a potential for Russia to enter the fray in a region fraught with US-China tensions. Sergei Ryabkov, one of Russia's deputy foreign ministers, said on Monday that Moscow is considering deploying its short- to medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific. He had been asked by a reporter if Russia might station its missiles in Asian countries, according to the agency. Meanwhile, the US Army would respond by deploying long-range units from its Multi-Domain Task Force to the Philippines, per Kyodo News.

Persons: Sergei Ryabkov, Ryabkov, Trump Organizations: TASS, Kyodo, US, Kyodo News, Marine Littoral Regiment, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, Marine, Regiment, US Army, Domain, Force, Associated Press, Xinhua, Nuclear Forces, Soviet Locations: Russia, Asia, China, Moscow, Washington, Beijing, Tokyo, Taiwan, Philippines, Japan's, Okinawa, Manila, Soviet Union

☆ This startup makes thrifting furniture far easier, even for big retailers like Pottery Barn
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Furniture waste is a growing concern as consumers and companies seek to reduce carbon emissions. Apparel companies like Poshmark, Dpop and Thredup are thriving in online thrifting, but furniture thrifting is a lot more complicated, simply due to the size of the items. The New York-based startup is an online marketplace for buying and selling used furniture that provides pick-up and delivery for items. It also works with major retailers, like West Elm and Pottery Barn, to sell floor models or resell items that have been returned. For big furniture retailers, there is big waste in returns and the reverse logistics involved — from the costs to the transportation emissions.

Persons: Reham Fagiri, Kathleen O'Brien, O'Brien, Zoe Perret, Fagiri, Lisa Rizzolo Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, Comcast Ventures, Hearst Lab, Great Oaks Venture, Soma, CNBC Locations: New York, AptDeco, U.S, Alaska, Hawaii

☆ I use the term 'partner' when speaking about my boyfriend. I didn't expect it to be a controversial label.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Stephanie Kaloi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementAfter my divorce, I fell for a man quickly, and the word "boyfriend" didn't fit. The word 'partner' felt right for usWhen he suggested "partner," I liked how it felt. The word "partner" feels adult and right to me. Reactions to us using 'partner' have been mixedI have found that older couples (typically ages 40 and up) in the US have had the strongest reactions to one of us introducing the other as a partner. in response to using the word "partner," and huffed at when I repeated it instead of swapping the word for something more palatable.

Persons: —, hasn't, couldn't, they've, we've, I've Locations: Europe, France

☆ Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. Some people may already get coverage of the drugs through Medicare or Medicaid if they have diabetes or are at risk for stroke or heart disease. Becerra estimated that an additional 3.5 million people on Medicare and 4 million on Medicaid could qualify for coverage of the drugs. But research suggests far more people might qualify, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimating roughly 28 million people on Medicaid are considered obese. In speeches and on social media, he's said the U.S. should not cover the drugs through Medicaid or Medicare.

Persons: Wegovy, Biden, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's, Xavier Becerra, Trump, Becerra, Eli Lilly, Zepbound, Kennedy, he's Organizations: Novo Nordisk, U.S . Department of Health, Human Services, U.S . Health, Associated Press, Medicare, Centers, Services, Food and Drug Administration Locations: London, Britain, U.S, Novo

☆ Hallucinogenic plants detected in residue from ancient Egyptian mug
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals. “Religion is one of the most fascinating and puzzling aspects of ancient civilizations,” Tanasi said in a statement. Researchers analyzed a 2,000-year-old Bes mug for chemical and DNA traces. Tanasi scanned the Bes mug to conduct a three-dimensonal study of the vessel. “Inebriation played an important ritual role in some ancient Egyptian festivals, especially festivals associated with the flooding of the Nile,” Barrett said.

Persons: ”, Branko van Oppen, Davide Tanasi, Tanasi, we’ve, “, Bes, ” Tanasi, Cassidy Delamarter, ” van Oppen, Cassidy, Betsy Bryan, Alexander Badawy, Bryan, ” Bryan, Caitie Barrett, Barrett, “ Inebriation, ” Barrett, Hathor, “ Bes Organizations: CNN —, Tampa Museum of Art, Institute for Digital Exploration, University of South, Egyptian Art, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell Locations: Egypt, University of South Florida, Saqqara, Giza, Cornell University’s

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at a viewing of a test-flight launch of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, Nov. 19, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAs Inauguration Day nears, investors are trying to unravel what booms or busts lay ahead under President-elect Donald Trump. Yet the energy sector climbed 22.9% under Biden as of Nov. 19, despite the administration's push for renewables and sustainability. As president, Trump is expected to embrace crypto more than any of his predecessors. When Biden won in 2020, there was a lot of panic about the outlook for energy, oil and gas.

Persons: Donald Trump, Brandon Bell, Jeremy Goldberg, Goldberg, Larry Adam, Raymond James, Trump, Adam, Biden, Monty Rakusen, John Murphy, Murphy, Callie Cox, Cox, Greg Iacurci Banks, Jamie Dimon, Andrew Harrer, Brian Spinelli, Halbert Hargrove, Spinelli, David Rea, Lorie Konish, Bill Varie, —, — Greg Iacurci Crypto, Kevin Wurm, Matt Apkarian, Apkarian, Christina Lynn, there's, Lynn, — Lorie Konish, Cooper Neill, Joe Biden, Mike Cerasoli, Cerasoli, you'll, — Lorie, Images Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, bode, David Weinstein, Weinstein, Chris Unger, Charles, Vivek Ramaswamy, Greg Iacurci, Thomas Barwick, Ted Decker, Decker, TJ Maxx, Lorraine Hutchinson, — Greg Iacurci, Donald J Organizations: SpaceX, Getty, Trump, Professional Advisory Services, Digitalvision, EV, Biden, Bank of America Securities, Ford, Ritholtz Wealth Management, U.S . Federal, JPMorgan Chase &, White, Bloomberg, CNBC, Salem Investment, Bank, — Greg Iacurci Crypto Republican, Reuters, bitcoin, Liberty Financial, Cerulli Associates, Mariner Wealth, — Lorie Konish Energy, Double Eagle Energy Holdings LLC, Eagle Global Advisors, Images, Department of Health, Human Services, RFK, U.S . Senate, Merck, Pfizer, Dana Investment, Affordable, Publicly, HCA Healthcare, UFC, Madison, Garden, Ufc, Medical, Charles River Laboratories, Food and Drug Administration, of Government, Retailers, Walmart, Marshalls, Google, Twitter, Trump National Golf Club, Washington Post Locations: Brownsville , Texas, California, U.S, Iran, Venezuela, Washington, Long Beach, Calif, Salem, Winston, Salem , North Carolina, Ritholtz, Nashville , Tennessee, cryptocurrency, Lynn, Midland , Texas, Houston, New York, China, North America, HomeGoods, Bedminster , NJ, Jabin

☆ Why Americans Love Aldi; Food Inflation, Budget, Discount Groceries
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

She usually shopped at Publix, but in 2021, when inflation was sending grocery prices soaring, her curiosity got the better of her. AdvertisementAs grocery prices have jumped by double digits over the past few years, people have felt the sting. So how did a German grocery chain find such a ravenous following in America? For comparison, about 20% of groceries sold in the US last year were store brands, according to the Food Marketing Institute. He expects to see even more Aldi stores opening.

Persons: Julie Herron, Herron, Theo, Karl Albrecht, Aldi, wasn't, Oscar Mayer, Gen Z, Scott Patton, Patton, Joe's, there's, Phil Lempert, She's, Lempert, it's, Dunnhumby, Zak Stambor, I'm, Trump, Jason Hart, they'll, Alex Bitter Organizations: Aldi, Kroger, Foods, Iowa City, Employees, Bank of America, Food Marketing Institute, Aldi USA, Costco, Facebook, Southeastern Grocers, Winn, EMARKETER, Business, Walmart Locations: Nashville, Aldi, Euromonitor, America, Germany, Iowa City , Iowa, Charlotte , North Carolina, Wisconsin, Florida, Washington and Colorado, Illinois

☆ Amgen says obesity drug caused up to 20% weight loss after a year, with no plateau
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Amgen on Tuesday said its experimental weight loss injection helped patients with obesity lose up to 20% of their weight on average after a year in a critical mid-stage trial, as the company races to join the booming obesity drug market. The drug, MariTide, also helped patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose up to 17% of their weight after a year. The company said it did not observe a plateau in either group of patients, which indicates the potential for further weight loss beyond 52 weeks. That could boost Amgen's odds of winning a slice of the weight loss drug market, which some analysts forecast could be worth $150 billion a year by the early 2030s. That's unlike Eli Lilly's obesity drug, Zepbound, which activates both GIP and GLP-1.

Persons: Amgen, MariTide, Eli Lilly, Robert Bradway, Jay Bradner, Nordisk's Wegovy, Eli Lilly's Zepbound, Zepbound, Eli, Wegovy, Bradner Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Nordisk's Locations: Amgen, Thousand Oaks , California

☆ Orange partners with OpenAI, Meta to develop custom African-language AI models
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Joan Cros | Nurphoto via Getty ImagesFrench telecoms giant Orange on Tuesday said it's partnering with Microsoft -backed OpenAI and Facebook-owner Meta to build custom artificial intelligence models designed to better understand regional African languages. Orange said it's working with OpenAI and Meta to develop custom AI models built on their respective Whisper and Llama open-source AI models — openly available systems that can be adapted to meet specific needs — that can understand West African languages not understood by most conversational systems. The open-source AI models will be provided externally by Orange with a free license for non-commercial uses including public health and education, the company said. Orange plans to expand its custom AI model initiative to eventually cover all 18 West African countries. In addition to using AI systems to improve customer service, Orange is also using the tech to improve a core part of its business: mobile networks.

Persons: MSFT ORA, Joan Cros, it's, Meta, Orange, Steve Jarrett, Orange's, Jarrett, Claude aren't Organizations: Mobile, Nurphoto, Getty Images, Microsoft, Facebook, Meta, CNBC, West Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Orange, United States, Europe, East, Africa, Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania, West

CNN —An FBI special agent who was acquitted of attempted murder in a DC Metro shooting has been charged with raping and assaulting two women in Maryland, police said Monday. Eduardo Valdivia, 40, has been suspended from the FBI pending a police investigation, a spokesperson for the bureau’s Washington field office told CNN. “The FBI takes allegations of criminal violations and misconduct very seriously,” the field office said in a statement. Bonsib confirmed to the Associated Press that his client was arrested Monday on sexual assault charges. Valdivia is set to appear in Montgomery District Court on Tuesday for a bail hearing, according to court records.

Persons: Eduardo Valdivia, “, Robert Bonsib, Bonsib, ” Bonsib Organizations: CNN, FBI, DC Metro, Montgomery County Police Department, Investigations, Metro, Associated Press Locations: Maryland, Washington, Montgomery, Valdivia, Montgomery County, DC, Montgomery District

☆ Dementia may arrive a decade earlier in men at high risk for heart disease, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Men at risk for heart disease may develop dementia up to a decade earlier than similarly at-risk women, a new study found. “This is novel finding with significant health implications.”Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, according to the World Health Organization, and heart disease has been the No. Heart disease risk factors include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, along with smoking, drinking too much alcohol and not getting proper exercise and adequate sleep, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Some observational studies have shown that midlife vascular risk factors, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity are associated with a higher risk of dementia, but not in late life,” Wei said. “Men have more fat (buildup) lining the internal organs (visceral fat) while women have more fat around the hips (subcutaneous fat),” Edison said.

Persons: ”, Paul Edison, Edison, epidemiologist Jingkai Wei, Wei, ” Wei, Charday Penn, VBM, Gray, ” Edison, “ Organizations: CNN, Imperial College London, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control, Memory Research, University of Texas Health Science Center, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, CNN’s Locations: United States, Houston, midlife

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