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☆ OpenAI will need to prove it's in the public's best interest as it becomes a for-profit company
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But strategy advisors say it'll need to get more serious about defining its public benefit. Unlike traditional for-profit businesses, which are primarily focused on maximizing shareholder value, public benefit corporations must balance stakeholder interests with those of their employees and customers. Investors can also question why a company isn't progressing on its stated public benefit. It will also need to define its "public benefit" as part of its new corporate charter, he added. So as OpenAI restructures, the pressure is now on the company to clearly articulate its public mission and show that it's serious about it.

Persons: —, OpenAI, Axios, Travis Borden, Keene, OpenAI's, Borden, Altman, Ilya Sutskever, Jan Leike, Mira Murati, restructures, Jens Dammann Organizations: Service, Legal, Institute, Cornell Law School, Keene Advisors, University of Texas School of Law, Business Locations: Silicon, Delaware, —

☆ Harris proposes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs, as Trump makes inroads
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda" proposal for Black men Monday, which includes plans to provide 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and new pathways to help Black Americans succeed in the legalized marijuana industry. "This agenda is a further realization of Vice President Harris' Opportunity Economy," said former Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Harris campaign co-chair, in a statement. Where Black men are equipped with the tools to thrive: to buy a home, provide for our families, start a business and build wealth." The plan outlined Monday would provide 1 million fully forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to Black entrepreneurs and others to start a business. Black men make up less than 2% of public school teachers in the U.S., according to the findings of the National Teacher and Principal Survey for the 2020-21 school year.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, Cedric Richmond, Donald Trump Organizations: Democratic, U.S, Michigan U.S, Republican, Small Business Administration, Public, National, Survey, Biden Locations: Redford Charter Township, Michigan, U.S, United States

☆ WNBA to expand Finals to 7 games, add to regular season next year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx scores the game winning basket during the game against the New York Liberty during Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on October 10, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Basketball fans will have even more chances to see their favorite stars play in the Women's National Basketball Association in the 2025 season. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the league will expand its regular season from 40 to 44 games, and its Finals series from five to seven games, both beginning next year. The Finals round will be a 2-2-1-1-1 format for home games, with the higher seed hosting first. Viewership, attendance and engagement numbers all increased for the 2024 season, and in some cases set new records.

Persons: Napheesa Collier, Cathy Engelbert, Engelbert, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson Organizations: Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Barclays Center, Basketball, National Basketball Association, WNBA, Portland, CNBC, National Basketball Locations: Brooklyn , New York, Toronto, Portland

☆ Helicopter pilot who crashed into a hotel had drunk a ‘significant amount of alcohol,’ report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Brisbane, Australia CNN —A pilot who died when he crashed a helicopter into a hotel in Australia had “significant blood alcohol content” during the unauthorized flight, according to an official report into the incident. The pilot had been out with friends at various venues around Cairns and was seen consuming alcohol, according to witnesses and security camera footage, the report said. Cameras also caught the moment he positioned one of Nautilus Aviation’s Robinson R44 Raven II helicopters onto a helipad at Cairns Airport at around 1:30 a.m. local time. The report found they wouldn’t have seen a helicopter that was operating at night with no lights. It found the helicopter wasn’t upright when it hit the hotel, but there was also no sign of mechanical failure.

Persons: Australia CNN —, wasn’t, ”, Veronica Knight, Nautilus Aviation’s Robinson Organizations: Australia CNN, Hilton Hotel, Nautilus Aviation, Australian Transport Safety Bureau, ” Police, Nautilus, Cairns Airport, Australian Federal Police Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Cairns, Far North Queensland

☆ The 9 Elements of a Trump Rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Ian Prasad Philbrick | Ashley Wu | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +89 min

We have some voters, they’re for us, but they’ve never voted and they’re going to want to vote. There’s something wrong with Kamala and I just don’t know what it is, but there is definitely something missing. They’re going to get him in Florida.” It was always… That seemed to be the documents case. That’s great. They’re great.

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As a matter of fact, arrivals quadrupled from the last year of President Trump. Walz says Harris told him to be more careful with his wordsLater, it also featured Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Trump sat down with “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl in October 2020 and abruptly ended the interview when he apparently objected to Stahl’s questions. Trump told reporters in Wisconsin last week that he’d “like to get an apology” for that interview before sitting down for another one. “If he is not going to give your viewers the ability to have a meaningful, thoughtful conversation, question and answer with you, then watch his rallies,” Harris told Whitaker.

Persons: Kamala Harris, she’d, nominee’s, Harris, Alex Cooper, ABC’s, Howard Stern, Stephen Colbert, she’s, Donald Trump, Harris ’, Joe Biden’s, should’ve, Biden, tanking, Trump, Bill Whitaker, It’s, ” Harris, ”, Putin Harris, Vladimir Putin, “ Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, “ I’ve, Ukraine –, Ripon , Wisconsin –, Liz Cheney, Cheney, she’ll, ’ —, would’ve, ‘, ’ ” Cheney, “ That’d, “ She’s, ” Cheney, Walz, Tim Walz, ‘ Tim, ” Walz, Scott Pelley, Lesley Stahl, Whitaker, “ You’re, ” CNN’s Aaron Pellish Organizations: CNN, Democratic, CBS, “, UN, Atlantic Treaty Organization, White, Ukraine, Republican Party, Wyoming, Trump, Capitol, Minnesota Gov, Republicans, Fox News Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Univision, “ Ukraine, Kyiv, “, Ripon , Wisconsin, Hong Kong, Tiananmen, Lago, Wisconsin

☆ Harris floods the zone with Howard Stern, Stephen Colbert, podcast interviews in final election sprint
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

To kick off the week, Harris' interview with Alex Cooper on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast is expected to air Sunday. The Trump campaign declined to do a "60 Minutes" interview after initially accepting the invitation, according to the network. On Tuesday, the Harris campaign will fly the vice president to New York for appearances on ABC's "The View," CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and "The Howard Stern Show." Along with various appearances on Fox News, more friendly territory for the Republican nominee, Trump has interviewed on podcasts that are popular with young men like "This Past Weekend w/Theo Von" and the "Lex Fridman Podcast." Over the course of Harris' fast-tracked campaign, the vice president has sat for interviews with CNN, a panel from the National Association of Black Journalists, MSNBC and some local outlets.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Alex Cooper, Tim Walz, Bill Whitaker, Trump, Stephen Colbert, Howard Stern, Joe Biden, Theo Von, Lex Fridman, Phil, Shawn Ryan, Elon Musk Organizations: Democratic, U.S, Republican, Michigan U.S, CBS, Minnesota Gov, Univision, Trump, Fox News, Navy, CNN, National Association of Black Journalists, MSNBC Locations: Redford Charter Township, Michigan, New York, Spanish

☆ Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, alongside Front Row Motorsports, file antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and its CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

In the federal antitrust lawsuit, filed Wednesday and obtained by CNN, the two teams said, “The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick (#45) and Front Row Motorsports' Michael McDowell (#34) battle in a NASCAR race. “Today’s action shows I’m willing to fight for a competitive market where everyone wins.”Bob Jenkins, owner of Front Row Motorsports, issued a similar sentiment. “I have been part of this racing community for 20 years and couldn’t be more proud of the Front Row Motorsports team and our success. Meg Oliphant/Getty ImagesThe lawsuit comes after more than two years of negotiations between NASCAR and racing teams.

Persons: Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Jim France, ”, Denny Hamlin, “, 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick, Michael McDowell, Jeff Robinson, Jordan, ” Bob Jenkins, ” Jenkins, ” Jordan, Meg Oliphant, Frances, NASCAR “, 23XI Organizations: CNN, NASCAR, Hall of Famer, Motorsports, Associated Press, 23XI, Sunday, Talladega Superspeedway Locations: North America, France, United States, Alabama

☆ DirecTV's CEO says its Dish acquisition 'isn't so much about bullying' media giants — but it's definitely about playing hardball
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But there's another clear aim for DirecTV: getting more leverage over content providers. AdvertisementLike all pay-TV providers, DirecTV has been crushed by cord-cutting for the last decade or more. The satellite titan hopes to stem the tide by offering skinnier, genre-based bundles and streaming services at no extra cost, though industry observers doubt those moves can reverse declines. AdvertisementDirecTV may need to fight to surviveDirecTV has a survival plan: It wants to become the ultimate middleman between content providers and consumers. AdvertisementBut there's a space between bullying and collaboration, which is where the relationship between TV distributors and programmers usually stands.

Persons: —, Corey Martin, It's, Jon Greer, Venu, Bill Morrow, Morrow, Greer Organizations: DirecTV, Dish, Service, Dish Network, TPG, Disney, ESPN, ABC, Comcast, Granderson Des Rochers's Entertainment Finance, Sports, Hulu

☆ Evercore ISI gives Harris/Walz and Trump/Vance stock picks to trade election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Though the S & P 500 is up more than 20% in 2024, Evercore ISI sees a patch of volatility ahead as the November presidential election approaches — and the firm has stocks to play either outcome. Evercore ISI thinks that automotive components manufacturer Aptiv could rise in the event of a Harris/Walz win. Evercore ISI called the bank "a flight to quality name," saying it was in a competitive position despite an uncertain backdrop. If Trump wins, Charter Communications is one stock that could benefit from a "potentially benign tax environment" and a pickup in M & A activity, Evercore ISI said. Supermarket operator Kroger could also outperform due to its ability to pass through higher prices to consumers, according to Evercore ISI.

Persons: —, Evercore, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Julian Emanuel, Emanuel, Harris, Walz, APTV, Colin Langan, Brian Meredith, Michael Rollins, Arun Sundaram Organizations: ISI, Democratic, Government, United, Affordable, Medicare, Wells Fargo, Smart, PNC Financial Services, Evercore ISI, PNC, UBS, Trump, Charter Communications, Citi, Kroger Locations: Wells, Regional

☆ EchoStar's Dish sale marks disappointing end to Charlie Ergen's 'Seinfeld' strategy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Dish's "Seinfeld" strategy appears to have ended quite like the actual show — with its finale a generally-accepted disappointment. In 2011, Dish cofounder Charlie Ergen first mentioned "Seinfeld" on an earnings call, responding to an analyst's question about his company's mixed bag of assets. When Dish and DirecTV discussed merging in 2014, DirecTV's market capitalization was about $40 billion, and Dish's market valuation was more than $28 billion. DirecTV sold a year later to AT&T for $49 billion in equity value. EchoStar was motivated to move Dish and its debt off its balance as a $2 billion debt payment matures in November, CNBC reported last week.

Persons: Charlie Ergen, Ergen, EchoStar, Hamid Akhavan Organizations: DirecTV, Comcast, Dish, Times, CNBC

☆ Why Damian Lewis is herding sheep in London
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Hollywood actor Damian Lewis abandoned his ewe-sual starry pursuits this weekend to drive a group of sheep over a bridge in London. Lewis’ temporary role of shepherd was part of a tradition dating back hundreds of years. The City of London – London’s traditional financial hub – is known as the Square Mile, although it actually covers 1.12 square miles. In a statement from the organizers prior to the event, Lewis expressed his excitement about leading the sheep drive. “As a proud London Welshman, playing the drover and driving my sheep, as if from Llandeilo, across The Thames, will be a career highlight.

Persons: London CNN —, Damian Lewis, Lewis ’, ”, Lewis, London Ben Stansall, “, ” Lewis, Freeman Organizations: London CNN, City of, Getty, City, “, Brothers, London Locations: London, City, City of London, AFP, The

Tom Carpenter“I saw an uptick in people traveling with their pets early in 2024,” said Heather Eisenstadt, founder of Top Dog Pet Travel, a central Florida agency specializing in pet-friendly bookings. While analysts don’t track pet travel outlays specifically, some airlines and hotels appear eager to welcome more furry guests — aware that many visitors will pay a premium for it. Some pet owners say they wouldn’t make use of it anyway. Hosts on both platforms set their own pet fees. But the 41-year-old warehouse supervisor from Allentown, Pennsylvania, sees hotel pet fees of up to $200 as reasonable.

Persons: Tom Carpenter, “, Mori, Tom Carpenter’s, Tom Carpenter “, ”, Heather Eisenstadt, Taylor, Eisenstadt, Morgan Stanley, Simeon Gutman, they’re, “ There’s, Patrick O’Brien, “ You’re, ” “, Annette Sacks, Annette Sacks ’, ” Carpenter, Airbnb, techs, Conrad Washington, Avery Price doesn’t Organizations: “, Carpenters, American Pet Products Association, American Airlines, Airlines, U.S . Department of Transportation, United, Delta Air Lines, Bark Air, Westchester County Airport, Hotels, Embassy, Conrad, Conrad Washington D.C, Tiffany, Humane Society Locations: Washington, Florida, Europe, Paris, U.S, Blairstown , New Jersey, Chihuahua, New, Westchester, Los Angeles, London, Blairstown, NJ, Hampton, Atlanta, Virginia, Allentown , Pennsylvania

No ballot will have a gun-related initiative led by voters this fall. Among the four proposed reforms, voters in Washington state wanted to ban assault weapon sales, while voters in California proposed requiring trigger locks on firearms and annual gun license renewals. Heyne said it is a sign that state and federal legislators are enacting gun laws, meaning voters no longer have to take matters into their own hands. In a landslide, voters in California greenlit proposals that strengthened gun laws. In May, the state passed a law preventing local governments from enforcing red-flag laws.

Persons: Victoria Rose, Rose, Christian Heyne, Brady, Heyne, ” Heyne, Joe Biden, ”, “, Randy Kozuch, Kozuch, ” —, Jonathan Skrmetti, Skrmetti Organizations: Safer Communities, NRA Institute for Legislative, NRA, ILA, Colorado, Tennessee Locations: Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, New York, Memphis

☆ What it would take to remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

NYC Mayor Eric Adams insisted that he will remain in office despite his indictment. However, the city's charter outlines two ways Adams could be forcibly removed from his position. AdvertisementAfter news broke that New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five criminal counts, many other politicians started calling on him to resign his post. The committee includes five members: New York City's top attorney, the comptroller, the City Council speaker, the borough president serving the longest consecutive term, and a deputy mayor that the mayor selects, the city charter states. If Adams is removed from office or resigns, Jumaane Williams, the city's public advocate, would serve as acting mayor.

Persons: Eric Adams, Adams, Kathy Hochul, —, Adrienne Adams, Donovan Richards, Brad Lander, Richards, Lander, Muriel Goode, Trufant, Goode, Randy Mastro, Fabien Levy, Jumaane Williams, Williams, Gracie Organizations: Service, New, New York City, Gov, York, City Council, City, Speaker, The New York Times Locations: New York, Gothamist , New York City, Lander, —

☆ Eric Adams arrives for arraignment on federal corruption charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrived in federal court in Manhattan on Friday morning for his arraignment on criminal charges of receiving illegal campaign donations and undisclosed luxury travel gifts while doing favors for Turkey's government and Turkish businessmen. Adams, 64, was charged in a five-count indictment unsealed Thursday alleging conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions by foreign nationals. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat weighs whether to force him from office by invoking a never-before-used provision of the city's Charter. Adams is set to be arraigned at noon ET before a magistrate judge, where he is expected to enter a not-guilty plea. District Court Judge Dale Hoe has scheduled an initial conference in Adams' case for Oct. 2, rejecting a request by the mayor's lawyer to hold the arraignment and that conference on a single day.

Persons: Eric Adams, Adams, Kathy Hochul, Dale Hoe Organizations: York City Locations: York, Manhattan, Turkish, city's

☆ Dubai’s millionaires are fueling a private jet boom
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Lucy Cormack | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Dubai, UAE CNN —It’s 3am at the VIP airport terminal of Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub and an ultra-long range aircraft is readying for take-off. The luxury, 14-seat private jet is headed for Europe, just as soon as its main passenger and his entourage arrive. It’s an elite club that enjoys private jet travel, which can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000-plus for a single leg. Mouallem said the private aviation industry was accustomed to “different kinds of shifts across the world with banning private aviation,” insisting that the focus should be not on banning flights but ensuring greater adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). So that’s really an operator decision and a supplier decision,” Avetkiyan said, adding that her customers shouldn’t feel guilty about the environmental impact of private aviation.

Persons: UAE CNN —, Mohammed Bin Rashid, it’s, ”, Lilit Avetikyan, Lilit, Voyex, Vanessa Budah, “, Knight Frank, they’ve, Faisal Durrani, Knight Frank Middle, Durrani, Youssef Mouallem, “ You’ve, ” Mouallem, they’re, you’re, ” Youssef Mouallem, Vistajet Mouallem, Mouallem, Avetkiyan, that’s, ” Avetkiyan, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, UAE CNN, Hub, McDonald’s, KFC, United Arab Emirates, Communications, Henley, Partners, US, Knight, Resorts, Resorts Tech, Resorts Dubai, Creative, International, Sharjah —, Gama Aviation, Sharjah International, European Federation for Transport, Sustainable, Emirates, Airbus, SAF, International Air Transport Association, Emirates SAF Locations: Dubai, UAE, Europe, Voyex, India, East, Russia, Africa, Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah, Netherlands

☆ Nuggets, Avalanche launch streaming service, with some games aired on local broadcast stations
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Local fans of the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the NHL's Colorado Avalanche will have some new ways to watch their teams' games this season. Beginning this season, there will be 20 Nuggets and 20 Avalanche games on Tegna's free local over-the-air broadcasts, 9NEWS and My20. The platform will give fans in the Denver media market access to all Avalanche and Nuggets games for $19.95 a month. Stars games will be available on streaming service Victory+ this season, and the local Ducks games will be available via Victory+ and a local over-the-air broadcast. These pay TV contracts help support the billions of dollars in fees that the networks pay professional sports leagues to air their games.

Persons: Nikola Jokic, Bones Hyland, Norman Powell, Stan Kroenke's, Tegna, It's, Steve Smith, Gray Organizations: Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Crypto.com Arena, NHL's Colorado Avalanche, Kroenke Sports, Entertainment, Denver's NBA, NHL, Avalanche, Nuggets, NBA, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Sports, DirecTV, Fubo, Communications, Comcast, Dish, Entertainment's KSE Media Ventures, CNBC, Bally Sports, Diamond Sports, Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, Ducks, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Tegna, Pelicans, Mavericks, YES, New York Yankees, MSG Networks, New York Knicks, NHL's New York Rangers Locations: Los Angeles, Denver, Prague, North America, NBCUniversal

President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly for the final time as commander in chief Tuesday morning amid the spiraling conflict in the Middle East, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and growing global concerns about China’s influence. They are also Biden’s first remarks before the General Assembly since Hamas’ attack on Israel in October and the conflict that has ensued in Gaza, killing thousands of civilians. He’ll speak to the leaders of other nations as hope for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas has dimmed. As Israel continues its battle with Hamas, its conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah has also escalated in recent days. Other key speakers expected at the General Assembly include Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Persons: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Israel, John Kirby, Biden, ” Kirby, Kirby, António Guterres, Masoud, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mahmoud Abbas, Benjamin Netanyahu, Sabrina Singh, ’, Antony Blinken, “, ” Biden, Trump Organizations: United Nations General Assembly, White, Hamas, National Security, U.N, United Nations, General Assembly, Palestinian, Defense Department, Foreign Ministry, Congressional Republicans Locations: Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, New York, Sudan, United States, U.S, Mexico, Ukrainian, Wilmington , Delaware, Australia, India, Japan, China, Afghanistan

☆ I manage a private yacht marina in Singapore. Here are 3 ways I build trust with wealthy clients.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jonathan Sit, a regional general manager for ONE15 Marina. I joined ONE15 Marina at Sentosa Cove Singapore in 2014 as a management associate for two years before becoming regional general manager. You're starting an argument, and members don't want to argue. Don't put wealthy people on a pedestalIt sounds cliché, but the marina industry is a people business, and members want to be treated like humans. Learning a bit about yachting also helps me relate to the members better.

Persons: —, Jonathan Sit, It's, I've, it's, they've, we've, They're Organizations: Service, ONE15 Marina, Michelin Star, Business, ONE15, CNBC Locations: Hong Kong, Singapore, Sentosa Cove Singapore, Sentosa

☆ Biden's UN speech will highlight his diplomatic successes, amid wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 19, 2023. But given the geopolitical backdrop for Biden's speech, there will be little time for victory laps. Since Biden's last UNGA address in September 2023, ongoing wars in Ukraine and Sudan have persisted, while long-simmering tensions in the Middle East have erupted into deadly conflicts. Still, the Biden administration regularly emphasizes its commitment to a ceasefire and hostage deal. "This is one of the advantages of the UN General Assembly: You literally have the whole world here," said the administration official, who was granted anonymity to preview the president's agenda.

Persons: Joe Biden, it's, Biden, they'll Organizations: General Assembly, United Nations General Assembly, UN, Assembly, Republicans Locations: New York City, U.S, East, Ukraine, Sudan, New York, China, Gaza, Russia, Nations

☆ 3 teachers who spent up to $2,000 on their classrooms explain what they bought and why it's important
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

A survey of 2,000 elementary school teachers from the Carnation Breakfast Essentials brand conducted by Talker Research in June found that 1 in 5 teachers said they spend over $300 out of pocket on classroom items. AdvertisementMaegan Driver spent money to decorate her room with an ocean theme. She also bought items at local stores. What the three teachers bought for their classroom goals and needsDriver said no one wants to go into a boring classroom, and she bought most of the items in her room. Some items Driver bought this summer include paint brushes, dot markers, a rug, and musical instruments.

Persons: —, Driver, Rebecca Johnson, Johnson, Steve Majors, It's, Yelena Khazan, Khazan, Yelena Khazan Majors, Majors, Rebecca Johnson's, Rebecca Johnson Johnson, Mrs Organizations: Service, Business, Driver, Research, Trinity Christian Academy in, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle, Teach, America Locations: Trinity Christian Academy in Oklahoma, Ohio, Florida

☆ With 120 losses, White Sox join ’62 Mets for most defeats in modern MLB history
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Sam Blum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

By contrast, the White Sox are charter members of the American League. AdvertisementBorderline cartoonish moments like those are what have defined the White Sox season. “I think if you ask all 50 guys in this org, yeah, we’re not going to be happy about it,” said Lee, the White Sox catcher. It’s obviously hard, but you’ve got to focus on one day at a time.”For the White Sox, this day brought history. (Photo of White Sox players looking out from their dugout on Sunday: Denis Poroy / Getty Images)

Persons: Pitcher Chris Flexen, “, ” Andrew Benintendi, ”, They’ve, it’s, Grady Sizemore, “ We’re, ” Sizemore, Yoan Moncada isn’t, Sizemore, aren’t, ” Benintendi, Sean Burke, Korey Lee, Miguel Vargas, ” Burke, Vargas, we’re, Lee, you’ve, Denis Poroy Organizations: DIEGO, Chicago White Sox, NFL, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Mets, White Sox, American League, Los Angeles Angels

☆ I work as a private chef on board a luxury yacht in the British Virgin Islands. Here's what I make for my guests in a day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Staddon, a 31-year-old private chef who works onboard the Mucho Gusto, a luxury charter in the British Virgin Islands. So, my partner and I started looking for a boat together, and we ended up working together on board Mucho Gusto. Mucho Gusto charter. Mucho Gusto charter. Mucho Gusto charterWe have an age limit of 12 on board the yacht.

Persons: —, Hannah Staddon, I've, It's, haven't, benedict, waffles, Staddon, there's, Dominic, platters Organizations: Service, Business Locations: British Virgin, South Africa

☆ Disney's plans to future-proof its TV business could help kill the cable bundle even faster than expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Discovery to form sports streaming service Venu, which promised to offer access to tons of live sports at less than half the cost of traditional cable bundles. Unlike ESPN+, this service will have all of ESPN's content, including Monday Night Football games and shows like "First Take." Disney is doing everything it can to make sure it's not in the same boat — hence its investments in projects like Venu and ESPN Flagship. Despite that drawback, Nollen is optimistic about ESPN Flagship. If ESPN Flagship hits those milestones, it can fully offset the losses from pay TV, which it will — ironically — be partially responsible for.

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