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President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone over the Thanksgiving holiday last week, according to two people familiar with the call. The previously unreported phone call marks the only known time Biden and Trump have spoken since the president-elect visited the White House for a meeting in the Oval Office on Nov. 13. The two people familiar with the conversation said Trump called Biden to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. Trump did not host Biden at the White House after his election defeat, defying the customary invitation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a press briefing the week before the 2024 election that Biden would attend January’s inauguration regardless of the outcome, and White House senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates reiterated last week that Biden plans to attend the ceremony.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, Trump, Jill Biden, Hunter, Ashley, “, Karine Jean, Pierre, Andrew Bates Organizations: White, White House Locations: Nantucket , Massachusetts, White

How Protesters Filled the Streets in South Korea’s Center of PowerTens of thousands of South Koreans from across the country gathered in the streets outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Saturday, demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ouster. The rally at the National Assembly ahead of the impeachment vote on Saturday was the largest one yet, despite freezing temperatures. By 3 p.m. the areas in front of the National Assembly were filled. National Assembly Traffic cameraNational Assembly main gate National Assembly main gate National Assembly main gate Source: Korea Traffic AuthorityMeanwhile, in another part of Seoul, supporters of Mr. Yoon gathered near Gwanghwamun Square. National Assembly Traffic cameraSource: Korea Traffic AuthorityHowever, many protesters said they would not give up.

Persons: Yoon Suk Yeol’s, Yoon, Mr, Pablo Robles, Chang W, ” Organizations: South Korea’s Center, Power, National Assembly, National Assembly Vehicles, Assembly Vehicles, National, Assembly, Korea, Authority, SEOUL National, Yoon, Korea Traffic Authority Protesters, Korea Traffic Authority Locations: South, Seoul, Gwanghwamun, SEOUL, Korea, Bucheon

A gunman fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4 in New York City. New York City is under constant surveillance by police and residentsAfter the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, George W. Bush's administration expanded surveillance across the country. Since then, the emphasis on surveillance and security has spread nationwide, including in New York City, where cameras are now everywhere. Amnesty International, a human rights organization, said there were over 25,500 surveillance cameras in New York City in a 2022 report. This May, New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a pilot program focused on using technology to increase public safety.

Persons: Brian Thompson, —, Thompson, Joseph Giacolone, John Jay, it's, George W, Bush, Eric Adams, Jessica Tisch, Giacolone, I've Organizations: NYPD, Hilton, The New York Police Department, Mount Sinai, Service, Trump, CNN, John, John Jay School of Criminal, Aviation, Transportation Act, Transportation Security Administration, USA Patriot, Department of Homeland Security, Amnesty, New York City, Authorities Locations: New York City, Midtown Manhattan, New York, York City, Central

CNN —Steve Mensch, the president and general manager of studio operations at Tyler Perry Studios, died in a plane crash Friday night, according to officials. In an email to CNN on Saturday, Tyler Perry Studios said: “We are incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Steve Mensch. Our heart goes out to his family as we all send them our prayers.”Mensch managed the day-to-day operations at Tyler Perry Studios, a 300-acre studio lot in Atlanta, according to his LinkedIn profile. “I was incredibly sad to learn about the tragic passing of Steve Mensch, the President and General Manager of Tyler Perry Studios,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement. “His loved ones and the entire Tyler Perry Studios team will be in our thoughts and prayers as they mourn this loss.”CNN’s Lisa Respers France and Kia Fatahi and Chris Boyette contributed to this report.

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☆ AMD CEO Lisa Su says she never met her distant cousin Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang until later in their careers
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AMD CEO Lisa Su and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are first cousins once removed, a researcher said. AdvertisementAMD CEO Lisa Su said in a recent interview that she never met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, her competitor and distant relative, until later in their careers. An Nvidia spokesperson confirmed to CNN last year that Su is Huang's distant cousin through his mother's side. AdvertisementAn Nvidia spokesperson declined to comment on this story, and an AMD spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. AdvertisementThe AMD CEO later moved to the US, where she grew up in New York and studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Persons: Lisa Su, Jensen Huang, Su, Emily Chang, Jean Wu, Huang, Wu Organizations: Nvidia, Bloomberg, CNN, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oregon State University Locations: Tainan, Taiwan's, Taipei, New York, Washington and Kentucky, Oregon, Taiwan

SEOUL, South Korea — When South Koreans came out to defend democracy this week in the face of a surprise martial law declaration by their president, history was weighing heavily on their minds. South Korea, a key U.S. ally, is the world’s 10th-largest economy and a vibrant Asian democracy in a region where authoritarianism is on the rise. But the country of 50 million people spent decades under military-authoritarian rule, with martial law frequently declared and those who resisted it sometimes killed. But then they ended up at the National Assembly.”Their job was to prevent lawmakers from entering, since the legislature’s operations had been banned under the martial law proclamation. Historically, “whenever South Korean authoritarian leaders wanted to declare martial law, they typically sought at least some kind of tacit approval from Washington,” Jo said.

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SEOUL, South Korea — Lawmakers in South Korea are set to vote Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he plunged the country into chaos by declaring emergency martial law only to lift the order hours later under intense pressure from lawmakers and the public. Biden administration officials said they were not notified in advance that Yoon would declare martial law. South Korea is facing significant political turmoil after Yoon declared martial law, only to lift the order hours later. Ezra Acayan / Getty ImagesThe U.S. relationship with South Korea “transcends any particular president or government on both sides of the Pacific Ocean,” State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said Thursday. A martial law proclamation issued after Yoon’s address banned all political activity, including demonstrations, and censored the news media.

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From its grunge rock and ‘80s pop soundtrack to the intentionally artificial backdrops inspired by old Hollywood studio films, “Challengers” director Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” is a trippy tribute to the life and work of Beat writer William S. Burroughs. Largely based on Burroughs’ unfinished novel of the same name, the film stars Daniel Craig as the writer’s alter ego — a loquacious, heroin-addicted expat living in 1950s Mexico City — and Drew Starkey as the younger man who becomes his obsession. “That’s the tragedy of the film: There’s a moment where you think, ‘This could be,’” he said. Awakened from years of drug-fueled apathy, the older expat forms a slavish attachment to the younger man whose reticence only fuels his yearning. Director Luca Guadagnino, center, with actors Drew Starkey, left, and Daniel Craig at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 3.

Persons: Luca Guadagnino’s, William S, Burroughs, Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, ”, “ Luca, it’s, ” Craig, “, ’ ”, Yannis Drakoulidis, Kurt Cobain’s, William Tell, Craig’s, William Lee, Eugene Allerton, Starkey, Luca Guadagnino, Andreas Rentz, Lee entreats Allerton, Justin Kuritzkes, riffing, ’, Allerton, Lee Organizations: Hollywood, —, NBC, Cinecittà Studios, 81st Venice, “ Locations: Mexico, Rome, Mexico City

SEOUL, South Korea — The head of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governing party on Friday signaled more openness to his removal as president for plunging the key U.S. ally into chaos with a short-lived declaration of martial law, reversing his position the day before an impeachment vote. Han Dong-hoon, leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), had earlier said he opposed impeaching Yoon because it would only create more turmoil. The PPP, which repudiated Yoon’s martial law declaration, had asked him to leave the party but said earlier that it opposed the impeachment motion. Six opposition parties had proposed impeaching Yoon over the martial law order, which banned political activity and censored the media. Blinken also reaffirmed the “ironclad” nature of the U.S. alliance with South Korea, which it views as an important bulwark against North Korea, China and Russia, and which hosts almost 30,000 American troops.

Persons: Yoon Suk, Han Dong, impeaching Yoon, Yoon, ” Han, Han, “, Kim Yong, Lee Sang, ” Lee Jae, myung, Kim Seon, ”, Kwak Jong, Cho Tae, yul, Antony Blinken, Yonhap, Blinken, Kwak, Stella Kim, Jennifer Jett Organizations: South, People Power Party, PPP, South Korean, Democratic Party, Ministry of Defense, Getty, ROK, State Department, U.S, Korea Nuclear Consultative Group, National, Commission Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, Seoul, AFP, Republic of Korea, U.S, North Korea, China, Russia, Korea, Washington, South Korea’s, Hong Kong

☆ AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Salvador Rodriguez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Mithrl is among a wave of startups coming back to San Francisco and working in person four days or more each week. Noah Jackson, 27, and his colleagues at Tako, a San Francisco startup that works in person four days a week. Courtesy: TakoOverall, the San Francisco office market remains tepid, with the vacancy rate climbing to 34.9% in the third quarter from 29.4% a year ago, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield. How quickly the broader market bounces back depends largely on the decisions made by huge San Francisco tenants like Salesforce and Google . The pair moved to San Francisco for the nucleus of talent and because they believe in the future of the city, Adarsh said.

Persons: Noah Jackson, Jackson, We're, Alex Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Liz Hart, Newmark, Hart, Zach Tratar, Tratar, we're, " Hart, There's, Mithrl, Vivek Adarsh, Adarsh, Michelle Lee, Vonne Hutchinson, Hutchison, Hutchinson, Lee Organizations: Tako, San, Cushman &, Sierra, Google, University of California, Hacker Locations: San Francisco, Tako, San, Heights, Hayes, Jackson, Cushman & Wakefield, North America, Francisco, Seattle, Bay, Silicon, Santa Barbara, Mission

☆ Watch Friday's full episode of Fast Money — December 6, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Friday's full episode of Fast Money — December 6, 2024"Fast Money" is America's post-market show. Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, "Fast Money" breaks through the noise of the day, to bring you the actionable news that matters most to investors.

Persons: Melissa Lee

☆ Meet Trump's pick for ambassador to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementUS President-elect Donald Trump named David Perdue as the US ambassador to China. US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Sen. David Perdue as the US ambassador to China. experience with Asia and China and calling him a "loyal supporter and friend." "Having lived in Asia on two occasions, I understand the gravity of this responsibility and look forward to implementing President Trump's strategy to make the world safe again and to represent the United States' interests in China," Perdue wrote on X.AdvertisementTrump's nomination of Perdue as ambassador to China comes at a time of tension between the world's two largest economies. In 2003, Perdue joined Dollar General, where he became CEO.

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☆ The South Korean president's party says he needs to go — and that he tried to arrest its leaders during martial law
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

He declared martial law on Tuesday evening, only to backpedal six hours later. South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing calls from his own party for his immediate removal after his short-lived declaration of martial law. He told local media that leaders had learned on Thursday that Yoon instructed the country's intelligence commander to detain politicians during martial law. Han's ruling party initially stayed out of proceedings and was expected to oppose impeachment. But with support from smaller opposition parties, the Democratic Party only needs eight members of the ruling party to meet the required 200-vote threshhold.

Persons: Yoon, Yoon Suk, Han Dong, Han, Lee Jae Organizations: People Power Party, South, National Assembly, Democratic Party, Korean Locations: Seoul, Republic of Korea, North Korea

☆ Next week’s inflation data could derail a market that’s priced for perfection
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Next week's inflation data could derail a market that appears to be priced for perfection, ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting later this month. To be sure, with some more risky parts of the market rallying, some investors worry the market is getting too frothy. Productivity final (Q3) Earnings: AutoZone Wednesday Dec. 11 8:30 a.m. Consumer Price Index (November) 8:30 a.m. Initial Claims (12/07) 8:30 a.m. Producer Price Index (November) Earnings: Broadcom , Costco Wholesale Friday Dec. 13 8:30 a.m. Import Price Index (November)

Persons: it's, Jay Woods, Oppenheimer, —, Tom Lee, CNBC's, Capital's Woods, Woods, Cathie, Price Organizations: Fed, CPI, Freedom Capital, Fundstrat Global Advisors, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Oracle, Adobe, Broadcom, Innovation, American Association of, Investors, Labor, Costco, Price Locations: Santa Claus

☆ Cameo's CEO says the platform is for everyone — even controversial politicians
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Cameo's CEO told BI that Gaetz and others capture the ethos behind the platform. AdvertisementCameo's decision to loosen its onboarding policy also comes at a time when the platform is facing financial difficulties. With the new onboarding policy, Cameo isn't just open to A-listers or the momentarily famous but also your local beloved high school football coach. And like any company, Cameo has to abide by government regulations or sanctions that might bar it from doing business with specific people or entities, the CEO said. "I can't police what people do off Cameo," Galanis said, "but I can police what they do on it.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, it's, Donald Trump's, Steven Galanis, Galanis, Gaetz, George Santos, Santos, Cameo, would've, hadn't, might've, We've Organizations: DOJ, Florida Rep, Business, Justice Department, House, Atlanta Braves

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Lululemon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Rubrik, AMC Entertainment and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Analysts surveyed by LSEG had expected a loss of 7 cents per share on $181 million in revenue. Rubrik reported losses of 21 cents per share, while analysts' estimates had called for a loss of 40 cents per share, according to LSEG. The company also beat revenue expectations, posting $236 million in revenue compared to the consensus estimate of $218 million. Hewlett Packard Enterprise — Shares advanced around 10% after the company reported a top- and bottom-line beat in the fiscal fourth quarter. HP Enterprise reported adjusted earnings of 58 cents per share, versus forecasts of 56 cents per share, according to LSEG.

Persons: Petco, Kitty, LSEG, –, Asana, Rubrik, Sen, Mike Lee, Lina Khan's, DraftKings, Yun Li, Sean Conlon, Pia Singh Organizations: Revenue, AMC Entertainment, AMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP Enterprise, Energy, —, Diamondback Energy, Halliburton, respectivley, APA, Federal Trade Locations: LSEG, Utah

☆ Final Trade: GRAB, ULTA, CVX, FXI
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFinal Trade: GRAB, ULTA, CVX, FXIThe final trades of the day with CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Persons: CNBC’s Melissa Lee Organizations: Fast Money

WASHINGTON — Tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday began in-person discussions with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Musk and Ramaswamy traveled to Capitol Hill for a series of meetings with House and Senate members. Musk has repeatedly faced questions about potential conflicts of interest in advising on the federal budget. Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking individuals with business backgrounds with an interest in “gutting bureaucracy” to fill those roles. Musk has shown a willingness to consider cuts to some of the federal government’s most popular programs including Social Security.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump, Trump, Ramaswamy, Mike Johnson, Musk, Sen, Thom Tillis, ” Tillis, Tillis, I’d, ”, “, Mike Lee, John Thune, Eric Schmitt, Shelley Moore Capito, Elon, Vivek, Ro Khanna, Harry Truman, Brendan Boyle, … Trump, ” Boyle, Obama, DOGE, Zach Mallove, Patty Murray, Mallove Organizations: WASHINGTON — Tech, Ramaswamy, Capitol, Department of Government Efficiency, Social Security, SpaceX, Trump White House, Trump, PAC, America PAC, Federal, Commission, Republican, Defense Department, NASA, Rivian, Peterson Foundation, Capitol Hill, Management, NBC News, Republicans, Truman, GOP, “ Republicans, ”, “ Locations: Trump, Pennsylvania, U.S, Utah

The incoming Trump administration is preparing a list of countries to which it may deport migrants when their home countries refuse to accept them, according to three sources familiar with the plans. The American Civil Liberties Union and other pro-immigrant rights groups sued the Trump administration over the policy. As a result, many migrants from those countries end up released into the United States, even if a judge has ordered them deported. The sources also told NBC News the incoming administration has a goal of deporting migrants within a week of their arrest and believes this policy will help expedite deportations. He will deliver,” Karoline Leavitt, a Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman, told NBC News when asked for a comment about the plans.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump, Trump’s, “, Lee Gelernt, ” Trump, ” Karoline Leavitt, Vance, Carmen Mora, ” Spokespeople Organizations: NBC News, American Civil Liberties Union, Trump, Migrants, NBC, U.S Locations: Caicos, Bahamas, Panama, Grenada, Guatemala, United States, U.S, Venezuela, Cuba, China, Mexico, Panamanian, Turks, Granada

☆ Watch Thursday's full episode of Fast Money — December 5, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Thursday's full episode of Fast Money — December 5, 2024"Fast Money" is America's post-market show. Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, "Fast Money" breaks through the noise of the day, to bring you the actionable news that matters most to investors.

Persons: Melissa Lee

☆ Major earthquake strikes off California's coast, sparking tsu,nami warnings and evacuation orders
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Jessica Orwig | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementCalifornia experienced a series of earthquakes Thursday morning. Tsunami warnings have been issued across northern California and southern Oregon. Preliminary data suggests the earthquakes were magnitudes 6.6 and 7.0Two major earthquakes struck off California's coast early Thursday. The US National Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami warnings along the coast of northern California to southern Oregon, stretching from San Francisco to around Newport. AdvertisementThe City of Berkeley has issued an Evacuation Order due to a Tsunami coming to West Berkeley.

Persons: Gavin Newsom Organizations: United States Geological Survey, US, Tsunami Warning, National Weather Service, California Governor's, Emergency Services, Douglas, NOW Locations: California, Oregon, Petrolia, Ferndale, San Francisco, Newport, Davenport , California, Santa Cruz, Lane, , Oregon, Florence, Berkeley, West Berkeley, 7th St, — City

☆ What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty ImagesWhat are Social Security's trust funds? Social Security's trust funds prompt headlines each year when Social Security's trustees release their annual report on the program's financial outlook. Lee is not the first politician to question Social Security's trust fund structure. In his post on X, Lee said: "the government routinely raids" Social Security's trust fund. During a July 2023 Senate hearing on protecting Social Security, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, describes the program's trust funds as a "four-drawer file."

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☆ Healthcare leaders react to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's fatal shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementLeaders in the healthcare industry were shocked by the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry. Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier Inc."When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's life was tragically taken in Manhattan this morning, the country lost a leader committed to improving patient care," Alkire wrote in a LinkedIn post. Related storiesRob Davis, CEO of Merck & Co."I am saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. My thoughts are with the Thompson family and all those who worked alongside him," Davis wrote in a LinkedIn post.

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☆ Bitcoin's breakout is a precursor for equities through year-end, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin's breakout is a precursor for equities through year-end, says Fundstrat's Tom LeeTom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors head of research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what the rally in Bitcoin says of the risk appetite in markets, what to expect ahead in equity markets, and much more.

Persons: Tom Lee Tom Lee Organizations: Fundstrat Global Advisors Locations: Bitcoin

☆ The leader of South Korea's opposition first thought the president's martial law declaration was a deepfake
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementSouth Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law in a televised address on Tuesday. Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's main opposition leader, initially thought the president's martial law declaration was a deepfake. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the world on Tuesday when he announced he was imposing martial law during a late-night address. Yoon came to power in 2022, narrowly defeating Lee in the most closely contested presidential election in South Korean history. In the immediate aftermath, the South Korean won plunged as much as 3% relative to the US dollar.

Persons: Yoon Suk Yeol, Lee Jae, myung, Lee, livestreaming, Kim Jong, Yoon Organizations: Democratic Party, CNN, National Assembly, South Korean Locations: North Korea, South

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