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☆ With Elon Musk in tow, Trump eyes changes to government policies on AI and its risks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The Republican document said the executive order contained “radical leftwing ideas” that hindered innovation. The most advanced AI systems could, in the worst case, “pose an extinction-level threat to the human species,” the report said. A related document said AI systems could be used to implement “high-impact cyberattacks capable of crippling critical infrastructure,” among a litany of risks. However, he worries that a repeal of Biden’s executive order would spell the end of the US government’s AI Safety Institute. It is possible that that would be the subject of a future Trump executive order,” said Strait.

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☆ Why founders of some small luxury brands are eyeing exits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIndependent luxury brands face pressure to sell or seek investment amid the market downturn. It's a decision some independent luxury brands are confronting amid an industry-wide downturn. Even the biggest and most successful independent brands with cult followings are under pressure. Seize the moment or risk failureEscribano said there's been an uptick of independent brands seeking investors as a survival strategy. For independent brands, Escribano said, the thought process is "either we make it today or we're not here tomorrow."

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☆ Some voters retain optimism for a woman president following Trump's win: 'Americans are ready, it just wasn't meant to be Harris'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

But the idea of electing the first female president didn't strongly motivate people to turn out. They don't expect that America will have to wait much longer for a female president. "I voted for Vice President Harris, but there was so much pause in that decision — I debated it for weeks," she says. Harris' loss has not diminished Amiwala's optimism that the U.S. could elect its first female president soon. "I think Americans are ready for a woman president, it just wasn't meant to be Harris," Amiwala says.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton's, didn't, Harris, Ali Vitali, —, Joe Biden, Vitali, Amiwala, she's, that's, Chip Somodevilla, Chabaka, Biden, Natasha Bowman, Bowman, Trump, Alejandra Toro, Toro, — wasn't, Laura Kray, Kray, Taylor Swift Organizations: AP VoteCast, NBC News, CNBC, NBC, Capitol Hill, AP, Carolina Girls, Horizon, Getty, Republican, Center for Equity, UC Berkley's Haas School of Business Locations: Fairfax , Virginia, America, U.S, Chicago, Israel, Palestine, Greensboro , North Carolina, Sioux Falls , South Dakota, New York, Charlotte , North Carolina

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is especially popular for a handful of reasons, so I've gathered all of the best places where you can buy a Kelce jersey below. Swifties also might love a Kelce jersey for the collection, following the popularity of Taylor and Travis' relationship since it kicked off in 2023. Where to buy Travis Kelce jerseysOfficially licensed Travis Kelce jerseys for men, women, and kids are available for purchase from Dick's Sporting Goods and Fanatics. They're often pricey, but as Black Friday nears later this month, I expect we'll see plenty of Travis Kelce jersey deals cropping up from several retailers. We've got you covered for the best gifts for Taylor Swift fans, too.

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On the day after the election, Nov. 6, X experienced its largest user exodus since Elon Musk bought the platform in 2022. NBC News spoke to six people who have joined or committed to using Threads and Bluesky in place of X after the election because of Musk. In the past five days, Wurtz said people she used to follow on X have started to trickle over to Threads. “I have a private personal account for friends and family and a public account for Taylor Swift, so nobody drowns in my Taylor Swift content,” Polo said. Currently, X users can go to the site’s settings and opt out.

Persons: Elon Musk, Don Lemon, Donald Trump, Musk, Kara Wurtz, Louis, ” Wurtz, “, I’m, Wurtz, Wurtz isn’t, Adam Mosseri, Bluesky, ”, Mosseri, David Carr, X, Polo, Swifties, Taylor Swift, ” Polo, Elon, Rory Mir, ” Mir, José Vilson, “ I’m, ” Laura Sell, Sell, “ It’s, Micah Lee, Dr, Jorge Caballero, ” Caballero, it’s Organizations: Elon, Guardian, NBC, Trump, Twitter, NBC News, Bluesky, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Duke University Press Locations: Similarweb, United States, Canada, Bluesky

☆ Homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to local reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Hanna Park | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The Kansas City-area homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to multiple local news outlets citing authorities. Deputies responded to the first reported burglary shortly after midnight on October 6 at a home in Loch Lloyd, Missouri, a criminal report from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office states. That home belongs to Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback, CNN affiliates KCTV and KSHB reported. There was no forced entry and “deputies completed an investigation and a report was taken,” according to the criminal report. The home was believed to belong to Kelce, the Chiefs tight end, KCTV said.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Kelce’s, Taylor Swift, ” Mahomes, ” Kelce, KCTV, CNN’s Taliah Miller, Eric Levenson Organizations: CNN, Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, TMZ, Sheriff’s, KCTV Locations: Kansas City, Loch Lloyd , Missouri, Cass, Leawood , Kansas

“Any disputes Musk has with his critics should play out in the court of public opinion, not a court of law,” Terr said. Musk and representatives at X did not respond to requests for comment on his calls for prosecution. Musk and X have sometimes found allies among members of Congress or state attorneys general who have launched investigations. “The First Amendment obviously protects both Musk and his critics in making public pronouncements about each other,” he said in an email. The feud between Musk and the Center for Countering Digital Hate has continued.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, Victoria Nuland, ”, ” Musk, Donald Trump, Nadine Strossen, Trump, Strossen, they’re, ” Aaron Terr, ” Terr, there’s, Michael Gerhardt, Chapel Hill, —, X, Charles Breyer, Imran Ahmed, “ Elon Musk, “, ” Ahmed, Ahmed, Jim Jordan, Travis Brown, Brown, Aaron Greenspan, PlainSite, Greenspan, Jack Sweeney, Sweeney, Taylor Swift, he’s, “ Trump Organizations: State Department, Center, American Civil Liberties Union, New York Law School, “, SpaceX, Justice Department, Foundation, Rights, Hate, Media, NBC News, NBC, Media Matters, University of North, Chapel, Department, The Justice, District, ACLU, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Columbia University, Constitution, Racket, Twitter, Federal Government, World Federation, Internet, Wired, Washington Post Locations: University of North Carolina, U.S, Ohio, Texas, San Francisco

☆ AI means anyone can be a victim of deepfake porn. Here’s how to protect yourself
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —“All we have to have is just a human form to be a victim.” That’s how lawyer Carrie Goldberg describes the risk of deepfake porn in the age of artificial intelligence. In the past year, targets of AI-generated, nonconsensual pornographic images have ranged from prominent women like Taylor Swift and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to high school girls. Goldberg said that for people targeted by AI-generated sexual images, the first step — however counterintuitive — should be to screenshot them. The fight to address nonconsensual explicit images and deepfakes has received rare bipartisan support. (AI-generated sexual images of children typically fall under child sexual abuse material laws.)

Persons: ”, Carrie Goldberg, they’ve, Taylor Swift, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Goldberg, C.A, Clare Duffy, ” Goldberg, deepfakes, Republican Sen, Ted Cruz, —, Democratic Sen, Amy Klobuchar, “ There’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nonprofit, Capitol, Republican, Democratic Locations: New York, Alexandria, York

☆ Taylor Swift's fans-first business strategy all goes back to a childhood interaction with LeAnn Rimes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In Rob Sheffield's new book about Taylor Swift, he recounts a story about her meeting LeAnn Rimes. AdvertisementThroughout her career, Taylor Swift has credited many fellow musicians as vital influences, from Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks to Kenny Chesney and, of course, Tim McGraw. But perched quietly atop that star-studded list is LeAnn Rimes. LeAnn Rimes performs on August 6, 2016 in London, England. AdvertisementOr, as Sheffield puts it, "LeAnn Rimes created a goddamn monster."

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☆ My mother-in-law and I went on our first trip together. We needed it more than we realized.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We had a great time on our trip together, and both of us needed it more than we realized. Courtesy of Terri PetersMy mother-in-law and I have different interests: I love reading and Taylor Swift, and she loves watching British detective shows, for example. We had great conversations and made lasting memoriesThe author and her mother-in-law enjoyed their time in Silver Dollar City. Courtesy of Terri PetersMy mother-in-law lost her husband in March 2022, and in March 2023, one of her three adult sons also died. I didn't realize I needed a getaway with just my mother-in-law, either.

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☆ The best street-style outfits Taylor Swift has ever worn
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Outside of music, Taylor Swift is widely known for her sparkling red-carpet outfits and stage looks. But she also has a strong street style, as seen during her New York City strolls over the years. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! But there's also the matter of her concert outfits, red-carpet looks, and standout street style. Related Video 10 functional clothes and accessories for holiday giftingHere are the best ensembles she's worn while out and about over the years.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Swift, —, there's, Vivienne Westwood, Louboutin Organizations: New, Service Locations: New York City

☆ Polymarket and Kalshi Predicted Trump's Win. Now Comes the Hard Part.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Amanda Hoover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Days before the election, Polymarket odds showed Trump had a 60% chance of winning. The electorate took notice: Kalshi and Polymarket soared to the top of Apple's App Store on Tuesday evening. Advertisement"Last night, Kalshi showed how prediction markets can decisively outperform polls and traditional media," Kalshi posted on X. And can the prediction markets ride their momentum now that the election's over? Prediction markets are "going to attract people who want to influence public perception," Broughel says.

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Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution. “I’m worried that I’ll be targeted by him and a lot of people in his circle,” Troye said in an interview. And I’m concerned for my family.” One former Trump White House official who has publicly spoken against Trump described feeling “scared” and declined to let their name be used. ➡️ The NBC News Home Buyer Index shows those with tough housing markets shifted more sharply toward Trump. And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.

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☆ Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards; host pays tribute to Liam Payne
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, picking up four trophies at the Manchester ceremony in England, which included a tribute to late singer Liam Payne. Swift, who had led nominations with seven nods, won best artist, best video for her collaboration with Post Malone “Fortnight”, best live and best U.S. act. South African singer Tyla followed with three prizes — best Afrobeats, best R&B and best African act. A message from Taylor Swift accepting the Best Video award during the MTV EMAs in Manchester, England on Sunday night. Best K-pop went to Jimin, Mexican singer Peso Pluma won best latin while Manchester native Liam Gallagher took best rock.

Persons: megastar Taylor Swift, Liam Payne, Swift, Post Malone, it’s, ”, Tyla, Sunday’s, Taylor Swift, Dominic Lipinski, Rita Ora, Ora, Payne, “, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Pluma, Liam Gallagher, Benson Boone, Busta Organizations: MTV, Department, Viacom International Singer, Manchester Locations: Manchester, England, North America, Paris, Gaza, Buenos Aires, Jimin, U.S

☆ Taylor Swift mixed high and low fashion brands for her latest $100,000 gameday outfit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Her quiet-luxury ensemble included a Versace blazer, matching skirt, and Victoria's Secret corset. Taylor Swift's outfit mixed four Versace pieces with an inexpensive top from Victoria's Secret. David Eulitt/Getty ImagesTo emphasize the quiet-luxury aesthetic of her red and black outfit, Swift also sported $1,990 leather boots and carried a $2,190 tote, both from Versace. Related storiesAlongside sparkling diamond studs, Swift wore an $800 pair of David Yurman heart-shaped earrings made from garnet stones. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesTotaling $102,590 — not including a few unknown jewelry pieces — Swift's latest look is one of the most expensive outfits she's worn all year.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Louis Vuitton, —, tweed, Taylor Swift's, David Eulitt, Swift, Jamie Squire, David Yurman, Effy, Blake Lively Organizations: Service, Arrowhead, tote, Versace

☆ Rita Ora pays tearful tribute to Liam Payne at MTV EMAs: ‘He had the biggest heart’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Rita Ora paid an emotional tribute to Liam Payne while hosting the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday. “Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew,” Ora said, to a cheer from the crowd. “I can’t even sing this right now,” Ora said while performing the song at her Tokyo concert days after Payne’s death. This year’s awards celebrated winners including Taylor Swift for best artist, Raye for best UK & Ireland act, Sabrina Carpenter for best song (“Espresso”), Benson Boone for best new artist and Tyla for best R&B. MTV canceled last year’s EMAs due to the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

Persons: London CNN — Rita Ora, Liam Payne, “, ” “, ”, “ Liam Payne, ” Ora, Liam, Payne, Ora, Freed, Taylor Swift, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, Tyla Organizations: London CNN, MTV, Ireland Locations: British, Manchester, England, Argentina’s, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, Israel

☆ Taylor Swift arrives in style for Chiefs-Broncos game at Arrowhead Stadium
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Gina Vivinetto | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift is back at Arrowhead Stadium for the second time in a week to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce as he and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos. Taylor Swift prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday. The singer wore a matching red and black plaid blazer and skirt, paired with a black corset and all black accessories. She was photographed at Arrowhead Stadium arriving in a golf cart alongside her mom, Andrea. She was last at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, Nov 4., to root for the Chiefs when they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime 30-24.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, David Eulitt, Swift, Andrea, jean, Donna Kelce, She’s Organizations: Arrowhead, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Broncos Locations: Kansas City, Mo, U.S, Indianapolis, Toronto

Yale University is getting in formation with a new course dedicated to studying Beyoncé. Following Beyoncé’s innovations and influence from her self-titled 2013 album to her latest, “Cowboy Carter,” students will analyze her albums, performance politics and concert films. Courses on the star’s political and cultural influence have popped up since the early 2010s, with Rutgers University’s “Politicizing Beyoncé” class and a “Beyonce: Critical Feminist Perspectives and U.S. Black Womanhood” course at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Cornell University has also offered versions of its “Beyoncé Nation” course, which studies her career trajectory as well as her impact on political activism and feminism. Other universities that have offered similar Beyoncé-themed courses include the University of Texas at San Antonio, California Polytechnic State University and Arizona State University.

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☆ Kansas City Chiefs block potential game-winning field goal, defeat Denver Broncos to stay unbeaten
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off another unlikely victory on Sunday, blocking a 35-yard field goal attempt by Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz as time expired, to win 16-14 and improve to an undefeated 9-0 record this season. However, the Chiefs’ defense came up clutch when the team needed it the most, as Leo Chenal, among a bevy of Kansas City defenders, broke through to get an arm on the ball for the game-sealing block. It will stingDenver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix looks to pass in the second quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The following week, despite a three turnover game, Kansas City was locked in a high-scoring affair against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kansas City will next travel to Buffalo to play against a Bills team that is 8-2 on the season for a battle between AFC heavyweights on November 17.

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☆ Hackers are stealing tickets from Ticketmaster customers' accounts. For many, the troubled platform is their only option.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Dan Latu | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

It was a reminder for an Usher concert in Dallas on October 5, synced with her Ticketmaster account. Live Nation, worth about $28 billion as of November 8, has a tight grip on the live-entertainment industry. The Live Nation executive recommended Ticketmaster account holders have a unique password not used for any other platforms. AdvertisementShe figured she would have to rebuy tickets, she added, so was surprised and pleased when Ticketmaster reinstated the tickets. People protesting outside the US Capitol the morning of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation in 2023.

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Carpenter and Roan are favored for nominations in the best new artist category. Two of the industry's most prolific artists — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé — are expected to snag nominations this year again. She also could be nominated in the best country album category after she was shut out of the Country Music Awards this year. Post Malone, who released his first country album this year, could also get nods in the country music categories. Fans also expect nominations in the album of the year and pop genre categories for Charli XCX, whose album “Brat” inspired some of the biggest trends of the year.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Carpenter, Roan, — Taylor Swift, Swift, Beyoncé, Post Malone, XCX, ”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, “, Harry Belafonte, recategorized, Belafonte Organizations: Recording Academy, Poets Department, Country, CBS Locations: urbana

☆ What We Learned About Celebrity Culture in the 2024 Election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jesse Mckinley | More About Jesse Mckinley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In an election season in which both parties sought out any possible edge, Democrats clung to one seemingly clear-cut advantage: Celebrities including Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen broke hard for that party, even as voters did not. The result was a split-screen of American celebrity — two sets of famous people for two halves of the country. But by and large, the biggest names in entertainment said Vice President Kamala Harris should be elected to the nation’s highest office. Ms. Harris was decisively defeated on Tuesday, despite the backing of a megastar like Beyoncé. “America is tired,” wrote Albert Pennachio, an independent voter who lives in Statesville, N.C. “And we don’t care what celebrities think anymore.”

Persons: Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Donald J, Trump, Kanye, Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, Kamala Harris, Harris, ”, Albert Pennachio Locations: America, Statesville, N.C

☆ The best writing online about why Trump won, why Harris lost, and what it all means
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Theron Mohamed | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

Commentators and academics have been weighing in on why Donald Trump won the US election. The images of him bleeding after a failed assassination attempt became the symbol of what supporters saw as a campaign of destinyHow Mr. Trump won is also the story of how Ms. Harris lost. Laurel Duggan, UnHerdWhy white women stuck with TrumpAdvertisementThe abortion issue had seemingly little impact on Republicans's performance with white women in this cycle. Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and author of the Silver Bulletin newsletterSilver republished a lengthy blog post from late October with the new title "24 reasons that Trump won." Nate Silver offered up 24 reasons why Trump won.

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☆ The 7 biggest snubs, surprises, and missteps of the 2025 Grammy nominations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

MISSTEP: Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" should not be up for record of the year. Taylor Swift in the "Fortnight" music video. (I don't think Swift should win the award again, but that's a debate for another time.) In other words, the song that wins record of the year is usually a hit. At worst, it's an uninspired retreat to the sonic landscape of "Midnights," Swift's worst album to date.

Persons: Taylor, Taylor Swift, Swift, I'm, Post Malone Organizations: YouTube, Poets Department

☆ 47 of the best albums in history that weren't nominated for album of the year at the Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The most prestigious category at the Grammys is album of the year (AOTY). Some of the most beloved albums in history, however, weren't even nominated for the award. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Some of the most beloved albums in history, however, didn't simply lose the award — a shocking number weren't even up for it. AdvertisementWe rounded up 47 of the best albums that weren't nominated for AOTY.

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