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☆ Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The orcas hunt whale sharks that gather at feeding sites in the Gulf of California and are not fully grown. While an orca versus whale shark matchup may seem like an epic battle, the orcas make easy work of the gentle giants. Kelsey WilliamsonOrca vs. whale sharkThe researchers’ analysis revealed exactly how the killer whales, often hunting as a group, subdue the whale shark. “You can clearly see how all the members of the orca pod are trying to bring down the whale shark,” Higuera Rivas said. Several of the killer whales were observed with whale shark carrion in their mouths during an attack on May 26.

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CNN —Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied proposing to US President-elect Donald Trump that Mexico will close its border with the United States as he claimed in a post on Truth Social. She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border. We also talked about what can be done to stop the massive drug inflow into the United States, and also, U.S. consumption of these drugs. It was a very productive conversation!” Trump posted on Truth Social. In his comments Wednesday, Trump did not say whether he would stand by the pledge or anything Sheinbaum had said addressed his concerns.

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☆ Renters struggle to build wealth, report finds. Here's how they can boost financial well-being
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | Ana Teresa Solá Is A Personal Finance Reporter For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

But while renters face unique affordability challenges, there are still steps they can take to improve their financial standing. Renters generally face financial challenges such as lower income, higher debt, less savings and lower rates of asset ownership, the report noted. Across income levels, renters are less likely than homeowners to own assets including cars, retirement accounts and securities, among others, the report found. Here are some of the financial challenges renter households in three sample income brackets face, according to the Aspen Institute, and ways they can build wealth. A hypothetical family in this category “first needs financial stability to meet the precondition for wealth building,” the Aspen report said.

Persons: That’s, Janneke Ratcliffe, ”, Ratcliffe, Clifford Cornell, “, ” Cornell, Shaun Williams, ” Williams, Williams, you’re Organizations: Aspen Institute, Urban Institute, Aspen, Paragon Capital Management, Cornell, “ Locations: U.S, Washington ,, New York City, Denver

☆ 37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in an ‘underrated and overlooked’ in-demand job—it can pay $100,000 without a degree
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Jackson, 37, is a wind turbine service technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year. Wind turbine technicians face one of the highest rates of work-related injuries, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Despite the high demand for wind turbine service technicians, the profession remains "underrated and overlooked," she adds, offering untapped potential for job-seekers who crave adventure and a competitive salary. While you don't need a bachelor's degree to become a wind turbine service technician, some jobs might require you to complete a 2-year technical program or apprenticeship. Before becoming a wind technician, Jackson, who has four children, spent a decade as a stay-at-home mom.

Persons: Jessica Jackson, Jackson, it's, Vanessa Benedetti, Vestas, tinker, Mickey Todiwala, Benedetti, … You'll Organizations: CNBC, U.S . Department of Labor, Blattner, Blattner Energy, University of Arizona, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Global, BloombergNEF's Renewable Energy Investment, Labor Locations: Jackson, Bee County , Texas, U.S, Texas, Vestas

☆ Why Trump is threatening Canada with tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementPresident-elect Trump on Monday threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imported goods from Canada. In making his statement on Truth Social, Trump criticized Canada over immigration policy and drugs. President-elect Donald Trump this week has made waves with his vow to impose new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, China, and Mexico, which also happen to be the United States' top trading partners. "Canada places the highest priority on border security and the integrity of our shared border." "In addition, the CBSA [Canada Border Services Agency] is continually strengthening its ability to detect opioids through enhanced inspections at ports of entry, detector dogs, and emerging technologies, preventing opioids from entering and leaving Canada."

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Canada's, " Trudeau, he'd, Jake Colvin, Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, Trump's Organizations: Social, Canada, Toronto Region Board of Trade, US Border Patrol, Customs, Border Patrol, New York Times, NPR, North American Free, National Foreign Trade Council, Canada Border Services Agency, Business, Trump Locations: Canada, Toronto, China, Mexico, United States, apprehensions

☆ 2 things we always learn about a company before we decide whether to buy its stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

— Thanks, Marek We do two things right off the bat after identifying a stock that we might want to buy. Remember, as an investor, you want to know every little aspect of every company whose stock you buy or think about buying. Financial statements In addition to understanding a company from a high level, we can't take a position before analyzing the financial statements and getting a sense of the health of the company in question. All three are incredibly important, however, of the three, the balance sheet is going to be the one to look at first. Knowing what shape the balance sheet is in gives you a better sense of the company's outlook.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Marek, that's, it's, Linde, Myers Squibb, Myers, Karuna, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: Amazon, Linde, Myers, Karuna Therapeutics, Bristol, LIN, CNBC Locations: Bristol

☆ Why Trump’s proposed tariffs may be bad news for China and Asia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Rosa Deacostanoya | Rosa De Acosta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

In 2023, the US was South Korea’s second-largest export market after China, with $116 billion of goods traded. But Trump’s planned tariffs on Chinese goods could also benefit some countries in Southeast Asia as factories may relocate from China to other places in the region. Shoe seller Steve Madden announced earlier this month that it will halve its Chinese production to avoid Trump’s tariffs, and it will be sourcing from Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil, among other countries. In 2023, the US was the number one recipient of exports from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Japan. In the first nine months of 2024, the United States’ largest trade deficit was with China.

Persons: Donald Trump, Steve Madden, Trump, ”, Philip Daniele, — CNN’s Rachel Wilson Organizations: Hong Kong CNN —, Malaysia, US Locations: Hong Kong, Mexico, Canada, China, United States, Asia, South, Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brazil, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore

☆ 48-year-old CEO of a $1 billion startup: My secret to success is, 'I hire the best and I get out of their way'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

That growth didn't come from micromanaging, Weaver told LinkedIn's "This Is Working" video series last week. So if it is not my highest and best use of time, it usually will not bubble up to me. "Micromanaging does not work," Weaver said. If you're micromanaging, something's wrong, he added. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Fawn Weaver isn't, Weaver, LinkedIn's, Mark Cuban, Cuban, they'd, Suzy Welch Organizations: Forbes, Trust, New York University, CNBC Locations: Her Shelbyville , Tennessee, micromanaging

☆ She ditched her auditing job to work at her family's restaurant. 7 years later, she opened a second spot — and turned a profit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Seven years later, she expanded the business and opened New Station Rice Bar. Located in Fortune Centre, an old mall in central Singapore, her shop is a 10-minute drive from her parent's restaurant. Related storiesThe lessons she learned were proven rightAlmost 10 months since she opened the 500-square-foot restaurant, New Station Rice Bar has seen a steady flow of customers. But the most popular dish is salted egg chicken rice — also a bestseller at her parents' restaurant. Tan said New Station Rice Bar sees fewer customers during off-peak hours and when it rains.

Persons: Chloe Tan, Tan, Erin Liam Initially, didn't, it's, Wing, She's, It's, Erin Liam Tan Jun Hong, Cherry Tan, Iszahar Tambunan, Oon Seok Sim, she's, she'll, Erin Liam Tan Organizations: New, Rice, Rice Bar, BI, Singapore Airlines Locations: Austin , Texas, Singapore, Fortune, Hong Kong

☆ Trump’s trade threats put the world on a precipice and may say a lot about his second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

His first major global brouhaha since winning reelection posed the following questions that will help define the character of his second term. There’s no guarantee that Canada, Mexico and China will back down immediately. Trump’s trade war rhetoric is a reminder that in his worldview, the United States has few friends — only adversaries against whom it can choose to win or lose. The prime minister therefore has a huge incentive to avoid a trade war that could cause havoc in the Canadian economy. Initial reaction to Trump’s broadside against Canada and Mexico suggests that many observers see his outburst as a negotiating tactic.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, he’s, Pete, George W, Bush’s, “, “ Trump, Elon Musk, Justin Trudeau, Claudia Sheinbaum, —, Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre, Sen, Marco Rubio, Xi Jinping, ”, Gerry Connolly Organizations: CNN, Trump, Central ”, Elon, Conservative Party, Trade, North American Free Trade Locations: Canada, Mexico, China, United States, NATO, Russia, Ottawa, Canadian, Washington, Beijing, Europe, Ukraine

☆ Trump wants to cut corporate taxes to as low as 15%. These stocks could benefit the most, Wolfe says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

President-elect Donald Trump has called for cutting the corporate tax rate – and a slate of companies could stand to benefit, according to an analysis from Wolfe Research. That would be a reduction from the current corporate tax rate of 21%. A corporate tax rate of 18% would increase S & P 500 earnings per share by $5, while a 15% rate would lift earnings per share by $10, he said. Senyek's team identified companies that could see the greatest impact on their earnings per share from a lower tax rate. Wolfe also highlighted Amazon in its list of companies that could benefit from a lower corporate tax rate.

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☆ Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Oren Liebermann | Natasha Bertrand | Katie Bo Lillis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The Pentagon is unlikely to use all of the billions of dollars authorized by Congress to arm Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office, according to two US officials and three defense officials. For months, the US has run into the limits of its ability to replenish its own weapons inventories, which limited what the Biden administration has been able to send Ukraine. In September, Biden committed billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House. The US announced a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine that same day. But the value of aid packages quickly dipped, as the stockpiles of weapons and equipment the Pentagon was able to send Kyiv dwindled.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Sabrina Singh, “, Donald Trump, Trump, Mike Waltz, ”, Jake Sullivan, “ We’re, Volodymyr Zelensky, what’s, Mike Johnson, “ It’s, ” Biden Organizations: CNN, Congress, Defense Department, Pentagon, Street Journal, ” State Department, Kyiv, Biden, DoD, White, Administration, US, Ukraine Locations: Ukraine, Russia, America

☆ Ikea warns Trump’s tariffs could push up prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“We have never experienced a period of benefit when we had high tariffs,” he said, referring both to Ikea and the global economy. We will need to understand and adapt.”On Monday, President-elect Trump promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China. The bulk of Ikea’s goods — some 70% — are produced in Europe, with the remaining 30% made in Asia, mostly China. Last year, Ikea cut prices on roughly 2,000 products — at a cost of more than €2 billion ($2.1 billion) — to give inflation-weary consumers a break. Ikea's Frakta bag displayed in Munich during a celebration of the brand's 50th anniversary in Germany on October 17, 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, ” Jesper Brodin, ”, Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum, Tom Madrecki, General Mills, Molson, Ikea’s Brodin, Hus, Johannes Simon Organizations: London CNN, Ingka, CNN, Ikea, Consumer Brands Association, Molson Coors, Oxford Locations: Mexico, Canada, China, United States, Europe, Asia, Munich, Germany, Wembley, Croydon, London

☆ Millions to hit the roads for Thanksgiving ahead of 'Arctic' temperatures on Thursday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Millions of travelers on Tuesday will battle severe weather and congested highways to reach loved ones for Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service (NWS) said in an update early Monday that a pair of weather systems were expected to bring an "Arctic outbreak" across the Central U.S. Wednesday and into Thanksgiving Thursday. Temperatures in the Northern Great Plains will only reach the high teens and 20s Tuesday and Wednesday, 15-25 degrees lower than the seasonal average. The NWS office for the Twin Cities said that Thursday could see lows of zero to 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty ImagesAs of 7 a.m. Tuesday, airports seemed to be handling the influx of Thanksgiving travelers; there was only one flight cancellation listed across the country Tuesday morning on FlightAware's Misery Map of airline disruption, with just 55 delays.

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☆ Is it OK to pee in the shower? Urologists explain
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jocelyn Solis-Moreira | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Here’s a secret that’s not really a secret — many people pee in the shower. When it comes to going number one in the shower, urologists find it generally safe for both men and women. Still, there are certain scenarios in which using the shower as a makeshift toilet might not be a good idea. Still, she said people should not worry about catching an infection if someone with a UTI peed in a public shower since the shower water would wash the urine away. For people who get the urge to pee when hearing water but have trouble urinating, Shusterman advised seeing a doctor to get evaluated for urinary incontinence.

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☆ A key U.S. inflation report looms over Wall Street. How to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Frank Holland | In Frank-Holland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The October personal consumption expenditures price index report has many investors wondering how it may impact the postelection market rally. "It definitely threatens the dynamic of the market broadening because it jeopardizes the speed at which the Fed drops interest rates," Lee told CNBC. "Right now, the markets are pricing out interest rates one by one. Bill Baruch, president of Blue Line Futures, sees opportunities in the currency and bond markets if core PCE rate reaches 3%. "This PCE report and the expectation for a December cut are going to create quite a bit of volatility in fixed income," Ethridge told CNBC.

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☆ Why Trump Is Targeting U.S.-Canada Border Over Migrant Crossings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Hamed Aleaziz | Matina Stevis-Gridneff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the northern U.S. border. Illegal crossings have risen sharply but remain far below those at the southern border. Border agents made more than 23,000 arrests at the northern border from October 2023 through September, the 2024 fiscal year, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. That number has risen in recent years, from just over 2,000 in the 2022 fiscal year and around 10,000 in the 2023 fiscal year. Most of the arrests took place in part of the northern border known as the Swanton Sector, an area between Quebec and Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, ” Organizations: U.S . Customs Locations: Mexico, U.S, Canada, Quebec, Vermont , New Hampshire, New York

The Goldman Sachs analysis also described Trump’s tariff announcement as “more reminiscent of the first Trump administration, when such tariffs were announced as a negotiating tactic.” Trump ultimately declined to impose some of his proposed tariffs. The unprecedented policy required migrants to stay in Mexico for the duration of their immigration proceedings in the United States. On the campaign trail, he frequently pledged to use tariffs as a negotiating tool to bend China and North American countries’ policies to his will. His advisers have acknowledged privately that tariffs could be more urgently slapped on Canada and Mexico, as Trump seeks to fulfill his campaign pledge to renegotiate his own free trade agreement. But Lutnick added that Trump wouldn’t seek to slap price-raising tariffs on goods that aren’t made in the United States.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, “, ”, Goldman Sachs, Matt Priest, Trump’s, Trump, ” Trump, Stephen Miller, Mike Pence, Claudia Sheinbaum, ” Sheinbaum, Joe Biden’s, —, Howard Lutnick, Lutnick, aren’t, ” Lutnick, it’s, CNN’s Matt Egan, David Goldman Organizations: CNN, Trump, Footwear Distributors, Retailers of America, General Motors, Stellantis, Ford Motor Company, North American Free Trade, Detroit Economic, CNBC Locations: Mexico, Canada, China, United States, North, America, ”, Washington, Mexican

☆ Trump names Jamieson Greer as his pick for US trade representative
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | Katie Lobosco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump announced Jamieson Greer as his pick to serve as the next US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to the role, having served as chief of staff to the trade representative during Trump’s first term, Robert Lighthizer. Trump has routinely referenced the passage of the USMCA trade agreement – which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA – as a political victory and a highlight of his presidency. The threat of tariffs could also be used as a negotiation tactic, as Trump has pledged to renegotiate the USMCA. In that role, he has covered cases on topics including trade policy and negotiations and trade agreement enforcement.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jamieson Greer, Greer, Trump’s, Robert Lighthizer, Trump, “ Jamieson, ” Trump, “, General’s Organizations: CNN, North American Free Trade, U.S . Trade, reining, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Services, USMCA, American Workers, Senate, Trump, New York Times, King, US Air Force, General’s Corps Locations: China, Mexico, Canada, Iraq

☆ Renters struggle to build wealth, report finds. Here’s how they can boost financial wellbeing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In 2022, the typical renter in the U.S. had a median net worth of $10,400, according to a new report by the Aspen Institute. Renters generally go through financial challenges like lower income, higher debt, fewer savings balances and lower rates of asset ownership, the report noted. Across income levels, renters are less likely than homeowners to own assets including cars, retirement accounts and securities, among others, the report found. Here are some of the financial challenges renter households face by income, according to the Aspen Institute, and ways they can build wealth. watch nowA hypothetical family in this category "first needs financial stability to meet the precondition for wealth building," the Aspen report notes.

Persons: That's, Janneke Ratcliffe, Ratcliffe, Clifford Cornell, Cornell, Shaun Williams, Williams Organizations: Aspen Institute, Finance, Urban Institute, Paragon Capital Management Locations: U.S, Washington ,, New York City, Denver

☆ New dating apps are betting on matchmaking in the era of swipe fatigue
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Sydney Bradley | Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Several new "matchmaking" dating apps have launched in the past year, addressing dating-app fatigue. Matching and matches are everyday phrases in the online dating app lexicon. Sitch, an AI-powered matchmaking app launched in New York in November. Big dating apps have previously dabbled in matchmaking. Sitch"We've tried to replicate the exact human flow of matchmaking," Sitch cofounder Nandini Mullaji — who has experience in matchmaking friends of friends IRL — told BI.

Persons: Sean Rad, Harry Stebbings, Lian, Adam Zucker, Ram Chirimunj, Zoe Mazakas, Chirimunj, Sahil, Ahuja, We've, Nandini Mullaji —, Sitch, Alex Weitzman, Nick Rosen, Rosen Organizations: Facebook, Match Group, IRL, New, New York City Locations: New York, swiping, New York City

☆ The hot new dating-app trend: matchmaking
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Sydney Bradley | Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Several new "matchmaking" dating apps have launched in the past year, addressing dating-app fatigue. Sitch, an AI-powered matchmaking app launched in New York in November. The current trend of new matchmaking apps generally splits into two categories: Either the users themselves are doing the matchmaking, or the app (typically built with AI) is matching users directly. Related storiesLoop, founded by siblings Lian and Adam Zucker, is a "matchmaking app where everyone can set up their single friends," Lian said. Sitch"We've tried to replicate the exact human flow of matchmaking," Sitch cofounder Nandini Mullaji — who has experience in matchmaking friends of friends IRL — told BI.

☆ Tariff Threats Show Trump’s Commitment to Upending Global Trade
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose damaging tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China may ultimately be an opening wager to try to use the power of the American market to persuade other countries to stem a flow of drugs and migrants across U.S. borders. But even if the threat to impose vast tariffs on some of the world’s largest economies is a negotiating tactic, it is also a gambit that has immediate real-world consequences. Before Mr. Trump even sets foot in the Oval Office, his threat to put tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners on his first day in office was reverberating around the world, shocking international businesses, rocking diplomatic relationships and calling into question two big trade deals that Mr. Trump negotiated during his first term. Mr. Trump’s pronouncement late Monday that he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on products from China was immediately denounced by business groups, who said such a move would cause grave economic harm. Foreign officials rushed to reassure the incoming Trump administration that they had been working to stop drugs and migrants from coming into the United States — while warning that they were also ready to turn around and impose their own tariffs on American exports.

Persons: Donald J, Trump Organizations: Office, Trump, United Locations: Canada, Mexico, China, U.S, United States

☆ When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Tricia Patras | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementI used my savings and a $15,000 gift from my mom to travel and temporarily move to Italy in my 30s. So when I turned 30 that year, I used my savings and $15,000 from my mom to travel, take a gap year, and find "La Dolce Vita" in Italy. I loved the life I'd had in Italy, and I knew I had to finish what I'd started. Living in Italy was a once-in-a-lifetime experience — and I'm thankful my mom helped me do itI'm grateful I got to experience Italy, and I don't regret asking my mom for help. Finding self-confidence in Italy was a priceless experience, and I'll always cherish the memories from my gap year.

Persons: I'd, Tricia Patras, She'd, — Organizations: US Locations: Italy, San Francisco, Egypt, Greece, Florence, Japan, Munich, Europe

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