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☆ Opinion: The problem with de-aging our megastars
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Opinion Holly Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Thanks to de-aging technology, De Niro portrayed Sheeran throughout his life, the lines on his face digitally smoothed. There are a few ways to make actors appear younger on screen using technology, each with advantages and disadvantages. In 2019’s “Gemini Man," the younger version of Will Smith’s character Henry Brogan has a fully CGI head. There’s an excruciating bit in “The Irishman” when a supposedly young Sheeran kicks another character out of his shop. This, really, is why de-aging megastars always feels a bit icky.

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☆ Cracker Barrel employees and customers say the restaurant chain needs a turnaround, too
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

They also pointed to some ways Cracker Barrel could get diners back in the chain's iconic rocking chairs waiting for a table. Last month, one guest responded: "It seems like Cracker Barrel is trying to squeeze every dollar out of its patrons." AdvertisementA Cracker Barrel spokesperson said patrons "have responded positively" to the $5 offering since it was introduced last year. CEO Masino, who previously held executive roles at Taco Bell and Starbucks, has indicated that changes are coming to Cracker Barrel. Do you work at Cracker Barrel or another major restaurant and have a story idea to share?

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☆ Netflix stars are accusing 'Perfect Match' contestant Bryton Constantin of being homophobic and transphobic
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewMultiple Netflix stars have accused "Perfect Match" contestant Bryton Constantin of making homophobic and transphobic comments, pulling the streaming service into another reality show controversy. Around the release of the series finale, four more Netflix stars accused Bryton of expressing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. The drama escalated just before the "Perfect Match" season two finale aired on June 21, when several more queer Netflix reality stars called out Bryton on TikTok. AdvertisementLexi Goldberg, a contestant from "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" season one, called Bryton "an ignorant piece of shit" on June 22. Dominique also said Bryton called her out and made homophobic comments again during a professional event after filming.

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☆ Who is Labour's Keir Starmer, the likely new leader of Britain?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Burton and South Derbyshire College on June 27, 2024 in Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom. Cameron Smith | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesLONDON — Britain looks likely to elect its first Labour prime minister in 14 years, with an expected landslide victory for the opposition party during the July 4 elections. CNBC takes a look at the U.K.'s new prime minister and his platform. watch nowStarmer also served as a human rights adviser during former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair's landmark Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement. Labour leader Keir Starmer gives a speech as he visits the Vale Inn on June 27, 2024 in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.

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☆ Opinion: Will Britain’s widely expected next Labour prime minister, Keir Starmer, be the heir to Tony Blair?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Opinion Philip Collins | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In its 118 years of existence, the Labour Party has been in power for only 33 years. Since the Second World War, Labour has had only three election winners — Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson and Tony Blair. Newly elected British Prime Minister Tony Blair is greeted by a sea of well-wishers in Downing Street, on May 2, 1997. Rebecca Naden/PA/APIn 1997 Tony Blair had been leader of the Labour Party for three years and had never been behind in the opinion polls. Britain's current Labour leader, Keir Starmer with former Labour leaders and prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown during a reception for King Charles III, in September 2022.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow an approval of spot ether ETFs could impact crypto prices: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, John Glover, chief investment officer of Ledn, weighs in on what's driving crypto prices right now and how the potential approval of spot ether ETFs could impact markets.

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☆ Gen Zers and millennials are 'quiet vacationing' during 4th of July week instead of taking PTO
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

More than half of Gen Z workers and millennials have "quiet vacationed" — taken time off without formally requesting PTO — during the July Fourth holiday week, with a similar trend expected to continue this year, according to a new Harris Poll of 1,274 American workers. Gen Zers and millennials might also be quiet vacationing to cope with constraints on PTO and increased feelings of burnout. More than half (53%) of Gen Zers and millennials from the Harris Poll survey say they "barely get any work done" around the Fourth of July. In a separate Harris Poll survey, half of employees said they get nervous requesting PTO (This increases to 58% for Gen Z and 61% for millennials). Many Americans from the Harris Poll survey said they wished their employer placed more emphasis on the value of taking time off.

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CNN —Donald Trump will not be sentenced on his business fraud conviction until September, a New York judge ruled Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. The ruling could impact the indictments of Trump in the classified documents and Georgia election interference cases as well. Trump’s legal team filed a letter Monday seeking to challenge the former president’s conviction after the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have an absolute immunity from prosecution for core official acts. Will Scharf, an attorney who represents Trump in the immunity case, told CNN Monday night the high court’s ruling “absolutely” impacts the hush money case. Video Ad Feedback Biden reacts to Supreme Court's immunity ruling 04:35 - Source: CNN“Under Trump, this official-acts evidence should never have been put before the jury.

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Robert Smith, founder, chair and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 2, 2016. With this debt, Vista could generate strong returns if Pluralsight's business performed well, according to the sources. They also show that Vista propped up Pluralsight by allowing it to borrow $162.5 million from its private equity fund. "The company experienced rapid deterioration of its business in the first quarter," Vista wrote in a fund document dated May 28. In a May 28 update to fund investors, Vista said Pluralsight's equity value went from $1.5 billion to zero in the first quarter of 2024.

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☆ Biden digs his heels in while Trump secures another win
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at President Joe Biden showing no signs of giving up his reelection campaign while former President Donald Trump secured a win from the Supreme Court . AdvertisementBiden's campaign has been in full-blown crisis mode after the president's disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump last week. AdvertisementMeanwhile, Trump secured a big win in his immunity case . The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents don't get absolute immunity from criminal charges related to actions under the scope of the presidency, but they do get some. 3 things in techStefani Reynolds/BloombergBig Tech gets a big win from the Supreme Court.

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☆ Tesla investors who love Musk are ignoring 'real issues in the company', says Semafor's Ben Smith
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | 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 EmailTesla investors who love Musk are ignoring 'real issues in the company', says Semafor's Ben SmithHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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Learn moreIt's an Iowa reunion tonight at the Fever vs. Aces game, which will see rookies and former college teammates Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin face off for the second time in their WNBA careers. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces, including cable and live streaming options. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Fever vs. Aces game, which will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces in the USThe Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces game will tip off on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. Check price at FuboHow to watch Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces from anywhereIf you are traveling outside the US during the game, you can still tune into the above services using a VPN.

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☆ Universal basic income is 'straight out of the Karl Marx playbook,' financial guru Dave Ramsey says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Universal basic income is in vogue with many trials underway and people like Elon Musk touting it. Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey criticized UBI as "straight out of the Karl Marx playbook." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUniversal basic income is having a moment with trials launching across the globe, promising early test results, and the likes of Elon Musk singing its praises. "This is straight out of the Karl Marx playbook — this is not out of the Adam Smith playbook," Dave Ramsey said about UBI on "The Ramsey Show" last summer.

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Smith has argued in court filings that the indictment’s allegations against Trump, particularly regarding the fraudulent electors plot, represent a far more sweeping case. The Supreme Court’s opinion did not address the fake electors scheme specifically. Trump called the decision a “BIG WIN!” on social media. What is far more important for Trump is the Supreme Court’s pending decision on his argument for sweeping immunity on charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Read a full breakdown of the Supreme Court’s January 6 ruling.

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☆ Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( John Fritze | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a lengthy and strongly worded dissent in which she excoriated the court for its decision. The chief justice said the trial court will have to assess what of Trump’s alleged conduct is immunized under the new test handed down by the high court, and the opinion said that additional briefing will be needed for the trial court to do so. Justice Amy Coney Barrett expressed frustration with how the court was sending the case back down for more proceedings. She suggested that because Trump’s wholesale challenge to the indictment had failed, at least some of the case could go forward. In that sense, if Smith narrowed his indictment, lower courts could hear the Trump trial this year.

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☆ Supreme Court dissents take a 'darker tone' on Trump immunity ruling
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan laid out grim visions of U.S. democracy in their joint written dissents to the court's Monday decision on former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. "In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law," Sotomayor wrote. It's more of a warning," LaCroix told CNBC in an interview about the three dissents, written by the only three justices nominated to the court by Democratic presidents. The immediate effect was to send special counsel Jack Smith's criminal election fraud case against Trump back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. She will have to rule on whether the criminal charges pertain to official acts Trump carried out as president, granting him immunity, or his private conduct.

Persons: Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan, Donald Trump's, Sotomayor, Jackson, Alison LaCroix, LaCroix, Jack, Tanya Chutkan, Trump Organizations: University of Chicago, CNBC, Democratic, Trump, Republicans Locations: U.S

☆ Live Updates: Supreme Court Gives Trump Substantial Immunity From Prosecution
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Adam Liptak | Simon Levien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

The Supreme Court heard two other cases this term concerning the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., writing for the majority, said Mr. Trump had at least presumptive immunity for his official acts. If Mr. Trump prevails at the polls, he could order the Justice Department to drop the charges. After the appeals court ruled against Mr. Trump, he asked the Supreme Court to intervene. At the argument, several of the conservative justices did not seem inclined to examine the details of the charges against Mr. Trump.

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☆ Supreme Court prepares to issue ruling on Trump immunity and final cases Monday
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( John Fritze | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That position appeared to have some purchase on the 6-3 conservative Supreme Court during oral arguments in April. The court will also decide two cases at the intersection of the First Amendment and social media. At issue are laws enacted in Florida and Texas aimed at stopping social media giants like Facebook and X from throttling conservative views. The Republican governors who signed the laws said they were needed to keep the social media platforms from discriminating against conservatives. The issue before the Supreme Court is whether the truck stop may sue in the first place, given a six-year statute of limitations on challenging government regulations.

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☆ Jack Smith's Trump prosecutions will survive SCOTUS, but barely, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Laura Italiano | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Both of his prosecutions of Donald Trump — the Mar-a-Lago documents case in Florida, and the insurrection case out of Washington, DC — will be delayed and diminished by Monday's United States Supreme Court's immunity decision, legal experts predict. The SCOTUS decision found that former presidents are presumptively immune from prosecution for acts they took while in office. That review of the insurrection case — by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and, likely, the Supreme Court once again — will take many months. Advertisement"The way the Supreme Court set up the new rule is that most everything the president does is 'presumptively immune,'" he said. By that new measure, any communication Trump has with another federal official is, for all practical purposes, immune from prosecution, he said.

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☆ Analysis: The Supreme Court just gave presidents a superpower. Here’s its explanation
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

But Congress may not criminalize the President’s conduct in carrying out the responsibilities of the Executive Branch under the Constitution. Juries can’t even consider official acts in terms of a prosecution, according to the Supreme Court. This case poses a question of lasting significance: When may a former President be prosecuted for official acts taken during his Presidency? She said they could easily have expressed that some of Trump’s conduct was unofficial. Sorting private from official conduct sometimes will be difficult—but not always.

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CNN —The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision Monday granting Donald Trump partial immunity from special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion case, handing the former president a significant win during his reelection bid. For starters, the Supreme Court ruled that for “core” presidential activity, Trump has the absolute immunity he had sought. The analysis about what’s immune and what isn’t “ultimately is best left to the lower courts to perform,” Roberts wrote. Immune, immune, immune,” she wrote. In a significant break from the court’s other conservatives, Barrett seemed to suggest Trump should go to trial quickly.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin jumps back above $63,000 to kick off second half of 2024: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Thomas Perfumo, head of business operations & strategy at Kraken, weighs in on what's driving the crypto market the second half of 2024 kicks off.

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☆ Opinion | How to Get Voters the Facts They Need Without a Trump Jan. 6 Trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Andrew Weissmann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The court also creates a presumption of immunity for other official actions alleged in the Smith indictment. By not deciding the case more than six months ago, when Mr. Smith first raised the issue to the court, it has also provided Mr. Trump de facto immunity. The court clearly believed that it had to weigh in on the scope of criminal immunity for a former president. But it could have weighed in then; the court has kept the criminal case on hold since December. A trial might not happen, but a legal proceeding that will give voters some of what they want and need could still take place.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jack Smith, Smith, Trump Organizations: Justice Department

CNN —The biggest question now that the Supreme Court has decided Donald Trump is entitled to some immunity from prosecution: What happens next in special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against the former president? Those are likely to come in the days after the Supreme Court hands the opinion down formally to the federal courts in DC. The Supreme Court said that that Trump’s pressure campaign on Vice President Mike Pence to help him overturn the election is “presumptively” immune, and put the burden on the prosecutors to rebut the presumptive immunity. The Supreme Court’s ruling strongly suggests that those appeals would need to be resolved pre-trial, making it unlikely this case goes to a jury before Americans cast their ballots for president. Jack Smith’s options going forwardIt’s also possible that Smith’s office winnows down his case to bring it in line with the Supreme Court’s opinion.

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☆ Opinion | The Trump Decision Reveals Deep Rot in the System
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Laurence H. Tribe | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The question before the justices in Trump v. United States: Was Donald Trump immune from prosecution for the crimes the special counsel Jack Smith accused him of committing while president? Indeed, to my knowledge, no court has ever held that a president could be criminally immune under any circumstances. Instead of delivering that judgment many months ago and allowing the trial to proceed, the justices have given Mr. Trump the gift of delay piled upon delay. American voters will enter ballot booths to choose between Donald Trump and President Biden without knowing whether Mr. Trump is guilty of the crimes with which a grand jury of his fellow citizens charged him. This decision may seem like a reflection of a rogue conservative majority that can, in time, be changed.

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