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☆ Funding 'John Wick' kick-started Eva Longoria's investing career. Now, it's her day job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Eva Longoria stepped in at the last minute with a $6 million investment that saved "John Wick." AdvertisementTen years ago, Eva Longoria became the unlikely savior of "John Wick." I love David saying, "They went to people with bankroll." What have you made off that $6 million investment? AdvertisementLooking back, how significant was the "John Wick" investment in your investing career today?

Persons: Eva Longoria, John Wick, she's, Longoria, —, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Gabrielle, Leitch, Stahelski, Eva, Michael Park, Keanu Reeves, Reeves, She's, Natalie Portman's, David, I've, you've, Keanu, I'm, Chad, Alexandra, You've, Bob Iger, Willow, Orlando Ramirez, Getty, Angel City, Natalie Portman, Al Tylis, Sam Porter, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Rob, Ryan, Garza, Gonzalo Marroquin, Eva Longorias, that's Organizations: Service, CAA, Hyphenate Media Group, Apple, Natalie Portman's Angel City FC, Del, PepsiCo, Business, Lionsgate, Keanu, Angel, FC, Disney, Club Necaxa, Liga MX, Premier League, Angel City, Wrexham AFC, Wrexham, Pepsi, Casa, CNN, Hyphenate Media Locations: Hollywood, Natalie Portman's Angel, Del Sol, Chad, Angel, United States, Wrexham, Aguascalientes, Texas, Mexico, Spain

“I have a plan and strategy,” Ivan Raiklin, a former Green Beret and political operative who has close ties to associates of Trump, told a group of Pennsylvania activists earlier this month. Four years ago, Trump’s unsuccessful efforts to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden didn’t truly materialize until after the election. Brian Snyder/ReutersBut this time around, MAGA activists have been planning to undermine a potential Harris victory well in advance of the election, with some even arguing that state legislators should simply ignore the election results and award electoral votes to Trump by default. “Those looking to overturn the election are way ahead of where they were in 2020,” said Harris. Trump himself has echoed some of the conspiracy theories pushed by his supporters, suggesting that election fraud is rampant in 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, –, Kamala Harris, “, Ivan Raiklin, Trump, Ford Fischer, News2Share, Harris, Joe Biden didn’t, Brian Snyder, MAGA, ” Marc Harris, CNN he’s, ”, Emerald Robinson, ” Patrick Byrne, Greg Locke, Kamala, ” Locke, ” Joe Hoft, Steve Bannon, They’ve, Jamie Raskin, Axios, Raskin, Marjorie Taylor Greene, ” Greene, ” Lara Trump, ” Karoline Leavitt, Andy Harris, Hurricane Helene, disenfranchise, Mike Pence, Raiklin, Mark Finchem, ” Noel Fritsch, ” Fritsch, Fritsch, Karen Brinson Bell, Derek Muller, “ It’s, ” Muller, there’s, Michael Flynn, Flynn, Donald Trump, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, Donald ”, denialism, Devin Burghart, Pastor Mark Burns of, ” Burns, Burns Organizations: CNN, Green Beret, Trump, Freedom, Reuters, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Intelligence, Capitol, Democratic, Democratic Maryland Rep, GOP Georgia, Capitol Police, Republican National Committee, Team Trump, RNC, White, Caucus, Republican, University of Notre Dame, Washington DC, Getty, Colorado’s Department of Public Safety, Property, Global, Institute for Research, Human Rights, America Locations: America, Greeley , Pennsylvania, Tennessee, United States of America, North Carolina, Hurricane, Arizona, Florida, Raiklin, Washington, AFP, Pastor Mark Burns of South Carolina, United States

☆ Eva Longoria had 'no idea' how investments worked when she put $6 million into 'John Wick.' 10 years later, she still gets checks in the mail.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Eva Longoria stepped in at the last minute with a $6 million investment that saved "John Wick." "I want to be making money while I'm sleeping," Longoria said of her investment philosophy. AdvertisementTen years ago, Eva Longoria became the unlikely savior of "John Wick." I love David saying, "They went to people with bankroll." AdvertisementWhat have you made off that $6 million investment?

Persons: Eva Longoria, John Wick, she's, Longoria, —, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Gabrielle, Keanu Reeves, Michael Park, Reeves, Stahelski, Leitch, She's, Natalie Portman's, David, I've, you've, Keanu, I'm, Eva, Chad, Alexandra, You've, Bob Iger, Willow, Orlando Ramirez, Getty, Angel City, Natalie Portman, Al Tylis, Sam Porter, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Rob, Ryan, Garza, Gonzalo Marroquin, Eva Longorias, that's Organizations: Service, Hyphenate Media Group, Apple, Natalie Portman's Angel City FC, Del, PepsiCo, Business, Lionsgate, Keanu, Angel City FC, Disney, Club Necaxa, Liga MX, Premier League, Angel City, Wrexham AFC, Wrexham, Pepsi, Casa, CNN, Hyphenate Media Locations: Hollywood, Natalie Portman's Angel, Del Sol, Chad, Willow Bay, Angel, United States, Wrexham, Aguascalientes, Texas, Mexico, Spain

☆ Like pumpkins more than Pennywise? Here are 15 Halloween movies for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —My boss hates Halloween and every year, she struggles to find movies to watch that are in keeping with the spirit of the season but won’t give her nightmares. I’m honestly tired telling her to watch the same movies every year, so I’m putting it in a list for easy reference. Buena Vista Pictures/Everett Collection“Hubie Halloween” A silly Adam Sandler classic about a neighborhood outcast who faces his fears to save his hometown. Everett Collection“Legally Blonde” For all the people who, like Elle Woods, show up to the party in a sexy-instead-of-scary costume. Fun fact: The movie’s star Kimberly J.

Persons: won’t, I’m, Megan, Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Jim Henson, David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Abigail Breslin, Rosario Dawson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Harry Potter ”, Harry Potter, Zombieland, Tim Curry, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Elle Woods, Cady Heron, “, Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J, Brown, Daniel Kountz, Emily Roeske, Joey Zimmerman, Sabrina, Melissa Joan Hart, Ryan Reynolds, Mary, Kate, Ashley Olsen, “ Casper ”, “ Addams, Christina Ricci Organizations: CNN, Warner Bros . Pictures, Warner Bros ., Buena Vista Pictures, Everett, Columbia Pictures, Hogwarts, Disney Locations: Buena, New York City

☆ This company's vision for a smokeless world is driving the transformation of the global tobacco industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Sponsored Reynolds American Inc. | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The global British American Tobacco Group (BAT) is pursuing "A Better TomorrowTM by Building a Smokeless World" — and transforming their business and an entire industry. Reynolds American and BAT believe tobacco harm reduction (THR) could be one of the most significant advancements in public health. Reynolds American and BAT have created dynamic work environments and inclusive cultures, which have earned both organizations many external accolades. Sustainability is at the heart of the Reynolds American organization's transformation and is directly linked to its goals around THR. Reynolds American and BAT are optimistic that their investments focused on sustainable business transformation will drive positive momentum and progress the Building a Smokeless World mission.

Persons: Reynolds Organizations: American Tobacco Group, US, BAT, Reynolds, Reynolds American, BAT Group, Sustainability, Reynolds American Inc, Insider Studios, Reynolds Tobacco Company, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc, Snuff Company, Company, Modoral Brands Inc Locations: North Carolina, London, Santa Fe

☆ From Michelle Obama to Bella Hadid, celebrities are piling into the soda business
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementFrom former first lady Michelle Obama to supermodel Bella Hadid, celebrities are piling into the soda business. Poppi and Olipop, two of the most popular prebiotic soda brands, have exploded in popularity since 2020. Just as social media helped celebrity makeup lines sell, Falorni said their drink brands have the same potential. When it comes to celebrity beauty and wellness brands, Contois said people usually hope there's a "magical elixir" that will elevate their own life. Famous booze-free beverage founders could also follow the well-trodden path of celebs creating alcoholic drink brands and then selling them for a lot of cash.

Persons: —, Michelle Obama, Bella Hadid, Emily Contois, Contois, Poppi, influencers, Filippo Falorni, Falorni, Blake Lively, Betty Buzz, Katy Perry, Obama, Citi's Falorni, George Clooney's, Ryan Reynolds Organizations: Service, Pepsi, Citi, Tulsa University, YouTube, Obama, Cola, PepsiCo, Diageo

☆ Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023. A global pandemic, increased geopolitical tensions overseas, supply chain disruptions and recession concerns have made the CFO role even harder. Jim Cramer also has pounded the table of the importance of the CFO role, arguing that "a good CFO can give you a feeling of a Good Housekeeping seal of approval." Moving forward, it's unclear whether CFO turnover will continue to pickup. "If a CFO immediately resigns intra quarter, what companies will do sometimes is reaffirm their guidance to ease investor concerns.

Persons: Zachary Kirkhorn, Deepak Ahuja, Russell Reynolds, CFOs, Steve Gallucci, —, they've, Goldman Sachs, David Viniar, Josh Crist, Crist, Raymond James, Paul Shoukry, Jim Cramer, Amy Hood, Hood, we've …, Costco's Richard Galanti, Eli Lilly, Anat Ashkenazi, Ashkenazi, Ruth Porat, Apple, Luca Maestri, Amy Weaver, Mike Stepniak, Jeff Marks, Marks, It's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: Wall Street, Deloitte's Global, CNBC, Fortune, Goldman, Bloomberg News, Kolder, Microsoft, Honeywell, Federal, Jim Cramer's Charitable, Istock, Getty

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday. The district has more than 22,000 students and 45 schools, according to Rob Jackson, the superintendent of Buncombe County Schools. Caleb Freeman, a senior at A.C. Reynolds High School, said he was looking forward to being “around people again” after feeling “pretty lonely and kind of helpless.”Caleb Freeman, senior at A.C. Reynolds High School. Zoe Love, a senior at A.C. Reynolds High School. Students in the marching band at A.C. Reynolds High School practice Thursday.

Persons: Helene, Rob Jackson, Caleb Freeman, ” Caleb Freeman, Freeman, it’s, “, ”, ” Hall, ” “, Zoe Love, I’ve, Love, they’re, we’ve, ” Jackson, Jaime Canton, Liz Tallent, Tallent, Kathy Park, Daniella Silva Organizations: A.C, Reynolds High School, NBC, Rawleigh, football, Jackson Locations: ASHEVILLE, N.C, —, North Carolina, Buncombe, Buncombe County, Asheville, New York

It identified the deaths of at least 973 Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children who attended the boarding schools. During his remarks, Biden acknowledged that "the real number is likely to be much, much higher." “The federal Indian boarding school policy, the pain it has caused, will always be a significant mark of shame, a blot on American history,” Biden said. “Many Indian children suffered physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at these institutions,” the report found. More than 150,000 native children were forced to attend Canadian boarding schools.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Deb Haaland, Haaland’s, Haaland, ” Biden, Pope Francis, Alex White Plume, “, White Plume, Cecelia Fire, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, ‘, Marsha Small, ”, that’s Organizations: PHOENIX, United, Interior, Catholic, Oglala Sioux Tribe, NBC News, Cecelia Fire Thunder, Rosary Mission School, Cloud Indian, Crossing, AFP, Getty, Thunder, Red Cloud Locations: United States, America, Pueblo, Laguna, American, Alaska, Canada, Oglala, South Dakota, Pine, Phoenix

☆ Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds injured in shooting and suffered graze wound in back of his head
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds and another man were injured in a shooting last week after two vehicles followed them from a Glendale, Colorado, gentlemen's club, documents state. Two men, Burr Charlesworth and Luis Mendoza, were arrested in the Oct. 18 shooting, according to NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver, citing police. One caller said he was driving and had been shot, according to court documents obtained by KUSA. Reynolds was allegedly shot twice, once in his arm and once in the back of his head, KUSA reported. At one point, four vehicles were allegedly following the car Reynolds was in, according to the news station.

Persons: Josh Reynolds, Burr Charlesworth, Luis Mendoza, KUSA, Reynolds, Willies, Mendoza, Charlesworth, KUSA . Charlesworth Organizations: Denver Broncos, NBC, East, KUSA, Police, Broncos Locations: Glendale , Colorado, Denver, East Hampden, Glendale

Trump and Vance have visited 10 times, compared with nine stops for Harris and Walz. Trump and Vance have traveled to the state 10 times, while Harris and Walz have been there eight times. Michigan, along with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, is one of the three so-called blue wall states Trump flipped in 2016 that Democrats need to keep in their corner. Trump and Vance have stepped foot in the state 12 times, while Harris and Walz have been there nine times. Wisconsin has been one of the most evenly divided states in recent cycles, getting 12 visits each from the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance tickets.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Tim Walz, JD Vance, they've, Joe Biden, Vance, Walz, Biden, haven't Organizations: GOP, NBC, Wisconsin —, Republican National Convention, Walz . Nevada, Trump Locations: York City, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, . Wisconsin

☆ 7 dead identified in Georgia island gangway collapse during celebratory weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

DARIEN, Ga. — The seven people killed Saturday in a gangway collapse on a Georgia barrier island were all in their 70s, except for one woman in her 90s, the coroner said Sunday. A portion of the gangway which collapsed Saturday afternoon remains visible on Sapelo Island in McIntosh county, Ga., on Sunday. Sapelo Island ferry service will resume Monday using an auxiliary dock, Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Tyler Jones said Sunday. It’s not clear if any of those who died in Saturday's collapse were Gullah Geechee people. Meanwhile, Grovner said, survivors of those who died Saturday will be embraced by the Gullah Geechee and their longstanding fight to exist.

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Want to know which state is the most critical to both former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' path to the White House? Just check where they've made the most visits: Pennsylvania. Since Harris entered the presidential race in July, she and Trump, along with their running mates — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance — have made Pennsylvania their most-visited state for campaign stops across the battleground map. As NBC News mapped out, both campaigns have blanketed the state in recent months, with their presidential and vice presidential nominees making about 50 appearances over the past three months, easily the greatest total of any swing state.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Kamala Harris, they've, Harris, Trump, Tim Walz, Ohio Sen, JD Vance — Organizations: Minnesota Gov, Ohio, NBC Locations: Pennsylvania, Minnesota

☆ Woman killed by malfunctioning ottoman bed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —A 39-year-old British woman was killed when a malfunctioning ottoman bed fell on her neck and asphyxiated her, a coroner’s report said. Ottoman beds have a base that can be raised – usually using gas-lift hydraulics – to access a storage space underneath. The mattress platform on Davey’s bed fell unexpectedly, “trapping her neck against the upper surface of the side panel of the bed’s base,” Chipperfield explained. I dropped everything that I was holding and tried to lift the top of the bed off her head. The bed was no longer a soft close and could fall heavily if it was released.

Persons: Helen Davey, “, Jeremy Chipperfield, ” Chipperfield, ” Davey, Elizabeth, ” Elizabeth, ”, Chipperfield, Jonathan Reynolds, coroners Organizations: London CNN, ” Locations: England

☆ International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — The U.K. Labour government is hoping to woo foreign capital to the country on Monday, as it hosts its inaugural International Investment Summit in London. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds will lead the one-day event at London's Guildhall, which is expected to be attended by around 200 executives from the U.K. and overseas. Former Google chair Eric Schmidt, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and GSK CEO Emma Walmsley are among the named guests. Newly appointed Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson, co-founder of British cybersecurity firm Darktrace, will also be on hand to promote the U.K. as a place to do business. The date was determined by Labour's pre-election pledge to hold a business summit within its first 100 days in office.

Persons: Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds, Eric Schmidt, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Emma Walmsley, Poppy Gustafsson, Dr, Bruce Morley, Labour's, Reeves Organizations: Labour, International Investment Summit, Business, London's Guildhall, British, CNBC, University of Bath, National Insurance, Capital, Guardian, Treasury Locations: London

☆ UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to slash regulatory red tape in bid to boost investment
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech on stage during the International Investment Summit, held at The Guildhall, in central London, on October 14, 2024. LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to slash regulatory red tape to boost anemic investment in the country. The prime minister restated that growth was the "No. Starmer also outlined stability, strategy, regulation and improving Britain's global standing as "four crucial areas" in his pitch for Britain. "Private sector investment is the way we rebuild our country and pay our way in the world," Starmer said.

Persons: Keir Starmer, We've, Starmer, Brexit, Jonathan Reynolds Organizations: Britain's, International Investment Summit, Guildhall, LONDON, Investment Summit, London's, Britain, Labour, Business, Sunday Locations: London

☆ UK trade deals with India and Gulf nations are 'the priority,’ business minister says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — The U.K.'s business minister said Monday that securing trade deals with India and Gulf nations remains "the priority" for the Labour government, with talks between Britain and the Gulf Corporation Council expected to resume as soon as next week. U.K. Business and Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds told CNBC that negotiations with a six-strong group of Gulf countries would reconvene "very soon — maybe as soon as next week," while talks with India also remain a priority. U.K. free trade deals were touted as a key benefit of Brexit, with former Prime Minister and Brexiteer Boris Johnson vowing to secure one with India "by Diwali" 2022. The trade minister has also previously said that the government was pursuing trade talks with Israel, South Korea, Switzerland and Turkey. "It's important to recognize, whilst we don't do foreign policy through trade deals, British engagement commercially – country to country, business to business – is in itself a good thing," he said.

Persons: of Trade Jonathan Reynolds, Jonathan Reynolds, Reynolds, Boris Johnson, It's, Sunil Barthwal Organizations: State, Business, Trade, of Trade, Labour, Gulf Corporation, CNBC, Investment, London's, Conservative, GCC, United, United Arab Emirates Locations: London, United Kingdom, India, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab, Israel, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey

☆ European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

European flags flutter in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) building prior to a news conference following the meeting of the governing council of the ECB in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, on September 12, 2024. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty ImagesThe European Central Bank is on course to deliver its third interest rate cut of the year at its meeting this Thursday, as policymakers say inflation risks are easing faster than previously expected. Headline price rises in the euro area cooled to 1.8% in September, below the central bank's 2% target. Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau last week described an October rate cut as "very likely" and said such a step "won't be the last." This led him to forecast ECB rate cuts will take place both this week and at each of the central bank's forthcoming meetings, until the deposit rate hits 2.5%.

Persons: Daniel Roland, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Villeroy, Christine Lagarde, Joachim Nagel, Germany's Bundesbank, Jack Allen Organizations: European Central Bank, ECB, Afp, Getty, Bank of France, France, European Union, Citi, Media, U.S, U.S . Federal, Barclays, Capital Economics, Reynolds, Bank of America Global Research Locations: Frankfurt, Main, Germany, U.S .

Almost half of young women have at least a bachelor’s degree compared to 37% of young men. That compares to 2008, when Barack Obama won the votes of 66% of young men. One of the biggest financial pressure points for young men has been higher rents, which are up around 20% since 2020. Young men are more likely to be financially dependent on their parents compared to young women, with 74% of women describing themselves as mostly financially independent compared to 62% of young men, according to a Pew survey. I think Trump will do better with young men than among young women — the gap will be pretty significant in terms of voter support — but I don’t think Trump’s going to win an overwhelming majority.

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☆ ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The top-dollar item was the very thing the characters in the series vied for throughout its eight-season run: the Iron Throne. After a six-minute bidding war, the throne sold for $1.49 million. “People wanted a piece of that ‘Game of Thrones’ magic.”Beyond the coveted Iron Throne, over 30 other lots commanded six-figure price tags. Starting bids ranged from $500 to $20,000, but several items went for thousands of dollars more. Jaime Lannister’s black-leather armor ensemble fetched $275,000 and his Kingsguard armor — including his iconic Oathkeeper longsword — went for $212,500.

Persons: Debbie Reynolds, Gregor, Jon Snow's Night's, Jaime Lannister's, Joe Maddalena, George R.R, ” Maddalena, “, Jon Snow’s, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Daenerys Targaryen, Lena Headey, Daenerys, Jaime Lannister’s, —, Gregor “, Clegane, Jay Roewe, HBO’s, ’, ”, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Heritage, HBO, Heritage Auctions, Warner Bros . Locations: Dallas

The unprecedented destruction Hurricane Helene has wreaked on western North Carolina could take months, if not years, to rebuild. “We are always playing like we’re one point down,” a Trump campaign official said. A Trump campaign official pointed to efforts to expand the Trump tent with surrogates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Iowa Gov. The Harris campaign also hosted community meals that fed 120 families, and it is organizing similar events, spending more than $30,000 on relief efforts. Ultimately, after Biden toured North Carolina, Harris visited once in her official capacity after she visited Georgia to underscore relief efforts.

Persons: Helene, Kamala Harris, That’s, Harris, Donald Trump, Republicans —, Trump, it’s, “, Morgan Jackson, Roy Cooper, Josh Stein, ” Jackson, Mark Robinson, Hurricane Helene, Brendan Smialowski, Nikki Haley, Sen, Thom Tillis, Tillis, ”, Thomas Mills, ” Jonathan Felts, Robinson, Harris “, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Kim Reynolds, Haley, Trump’s, JD Vance, ” Harris, Bill Clinton, Andy Beshear, we’ll, ” Donald Trump, Michael M, ” Dory MacMillan, Joe Biden, Biden, Harris didn’t, “ He’s, Zeb Smathers, ” Smathers, “ We’ve Organizations: Democratic, Republicans, Republican, North Carolina, Trump, Gov, Getty, White, GOP, Federal Emergency Management, FEMA, Democratic North, Iowa Gov, Blue Dog, Univision, Kentucky Gov, U.S, Capitol, North Carolina Legislature, Democratic Party Locations: North Carolina, Greenville —, Hurricane, Meadowbrook, Augusta, Ga, AFP, Pennsylvania, Trump, Democratic North Carolina, Ohio, Raleigh, Kentucky, —, Valdosta, North Carolina , Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Canton , North Carolina

☆ Home prices are down as much as 12% in boomtowns in Florida, Texas, and other popular states
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Metros in Florida, Texas, and other states are seeing prices fall by as much as 12%, per Realtor.com. Miami, FloridaPedro Portal/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesMedian list price: $525,000Change from last year: -12.4%2. Orlando, FloridaSmithlandia Media/Getty ImagesMedian list price: $429,950Change from last year: -5.6%Advertisement9. Tampa, FloridaJohn Coletti/Getty ImagesMedian list price: $414,948Change from last year: -5.5%10. Nashville, TennesseeJohn Coletti/Getty ImagesMedian list price: $547,865Change from last year: -5.4%

Persons: —, Miami , Florida Pedro, Swapan Jha, San Francisco , California Nicholas Klein, Kansas City , Missouri Edwin Remsberg, Austin , Texas RYAN KYTE, Jacksonville , Florida Dan Reynolds, Tampa , Florida John Coletti, Nashville , Tennessee John Coletti Organizations: Metros, Service, metros, Miami Herald, Tribune, Getty, Kansas, Orlando , Florida Smithlandia Locations: Florida , Texas, Realtor.com, Florida, Texas, Miami , Florida, Cincinnati , Ohio, San Francisco , California, Kansas City , Missouri, Austin ,, Jacksonville , Florida, Denver , Colorado, Orlando , Florida, Tampa , Florida, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler will lead HBO's 'Lanterns,' over a decade after Ryan Reynolds' widely panned 'Green Lantern.' Here's what to know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

HBO and DC Studios announced that Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler will lead the "Lanterns" TV show. The series will be the first major "Green Lantern" project since Ryan Reynolds' widely panned movie. AdvertisementHBO and DC Studios announced that Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler will lead the upcoming "Lanterns" TV show — the first major "Green Lantern" project since Ryan Reynolds' widely panned 2011 movie. In the comics, the Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic police force, with each Lantern working to keep the peace across the universe. Related storiesAaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler play John Stewart and Hal Jordan, respectivelyAaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler will star in "Lanterns."

Persons: Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, John Stewart, Hal Jordan, Ryan Reynolds, —, Reynolds, Zack Snyder's, Greg Berlanti, HBO Max, James Gunn, Peter Safran, Gunn, Safran, Green, Jesse Grant, Jon Kopaloff, Chandler, Jordan, 1grFjppkQe — James Gunn, Nathan Fillion, Guy Gardner, Pierre Organizations: HBO, DC Studios, Service, Green, Corps, Office Mojo, Warner Bros, DC, DCU, Hollywood, Green Lantern Corps Locations: American

☆ Meet the executive tasked with Citi's hardest challenge: getting the bank's house in order
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

For Selva, leading the Transformation is unlike any test he has faced in his three-decade career at Citi. To do so, he has to solve for Citi's decades of underinvestment in its infrastructure, which affects every business line of the bank. Under Selva, Citi was the No. Related stories"The challenge with the Transformation role is you are accountable yet not responsible," the managing director in the Transformation said. Courtesy of CitiBringing in Ryan, the bank's head of technology and business enablement, to help the bank catch up makes sense.

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