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☆ Britain’s Keir Starmer has done the hard part. Now comes the really hard part
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Luke Mcgee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Keir Starmer’s historic victory in Britain’s general election Thursday hands him a level of power that was unthinkable for a Labour leader just five years ago. Convincing the public that the Labour Party could be trusted with public finances was a big part of his electoral campaign. Most notably, the hard-right Reform UK, led by friend of Donald Trump Nigel Farage, secured 14% of the national vote. It’s extremely likely that with Starmer now in power, Farage and his acolytes will turn their attention to tearing chunks out of the Labour Party. Fortunately for Starmer, he has quite a lot of political capital to spend.

Persons: CNN — Keir Starmer’s, Jeremy Corbyn, Starmer, Donald Trump Nigel Farage Organizations: CNN, Labour, Conservative Party, Labour Party, Conservative Locations: Britain’s, Europe, Britain, Downing

☆ Southwest Airlines shareholders puzzled by Elliott's activism can look to past campaigns for insight
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Rather than sparking typical cheer on Wall Street, Elliott's campaign, spelled out in a 50-page presentation, led to confusion and concern among investors and customers. Several activism experts pointed to two of Elliott's past targets for insight into the hedge fund's strategy for Southwest: Suncor Energy in 2022 and Marathon Petroleum in 2019. Elliott partner John Pike, who is now leading the Southwest campaign, was involved in the firm's actions at both energy companies. Pike and portfolio manager Bobby Xu are leading Elliott's Southwest campaign. But in 2018, a few months after reaching an agreement with Elliott, Marathon announced it was only getting bigger.

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☆ ‘I’m really proud of our team’: Lewis Hamilton praises England’s Euros resilience ahead of his final British GP with Mercedes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Amanda Davies | Aleks Klosok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Lewis Hamilton and the England men’s soccer team share a thing or two in common. “I’m really, really proud of our team just with all the difficulties that they’ve experienced, and they’ve faced just time and time again, just continuing to get up and the resilience. Fortunately, though, his home race has proved to be a very happy hunting ground with Hamilton winning a record eight times at the circuit. “I think when we were winning all the time, it was just, ‘Yeah, we’re winning.’ That’s where I think that was. What chance then of a win this season to cap off his 12th and final season at Mercedes?

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☆ Opinion: Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer could make a winning ticket for Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Julian Zelizer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Not only would a ticket with Kamala Harris as president and Michigan Gov. Both Harris and Whitmer have been passionate and effective champions of what could be the defining issue in 2024: reproductive rights. Finally, both Harris and Whitmer were once prosecutors, and their ticket would create a ready-made television spot: the law-and-order prosecutors versus the convicted felon. In addition, both Harris and Whitmer could use their laser-like prosecutorial skills to combat Trump’s endless exaggerations, false claims, and disinformation. Do Harris and Whitmer reflect our values, or does Donald Trump?

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☆ A running list of what Michelle Obama has said about (not) running for president
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWith Joe Biden's re-election campaign in shambles, Democrats are turning yet again to a woman they've long wanted to nominate: Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama. When he joked that Michelle Obama might not have the temperament to be president, she jumped on the opportunity to agree. December 19, 2016Oprah asked Michelle Obama if she ever plans to seek office, but received largely the same answer as everyone else. Obama asked.

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☆ Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Somini Sengupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Britain, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, erstwhile coal-burning imperial behemoth, wants to be a “clean energy superpower.”At least that’s the promise of the man poised to be the next prime minister, Keir Starmer. His Labour Party was projected to win the parliamentary elections on Thursday, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Labour made big campaign promises on climate. It’s where the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, giving rise to a global economy driven by coal, oil and gas and with it, the emissions of planet-heating greenhouse gases. So the speed and scale of Britain’s energy transition is likely to be closely watched by other industrialized countries and emerging economies alike.

Persons: Keir Starmer Organizations: Labour Party, Conservative Party, Labour, Industrial Locations: Britain, It’s

☆ The five secrets to Ferrari’s success as a luxury brand
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

In this article RACE-IT Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTwatch nowIn the world of luxury, Hermès is arguably the gold standard. Analysts predict Hermès could surpass Louis Vuitton in revenue within the next three years as the world's largest luxury brand. There is one luxury company, however, that has raced past Hermès when it comes to growth and brand cache – Ferrari. To better understand what makes Ferrari a luxury brand, CNBC traveled to Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy, to interview the company's CEO, Benedetto Vigna. "A luxury company is a company that is using technology, innovation, storytelling, heritage, everything, with the ultimate goal to feed that emotional side that we all have."

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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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☆ Universal basic income has gone from utopian vision to economic reality. Here's what you need to know about UBI.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewUniversal basic income has made giant strides from its origins as a utopian vision toward becoming economic reality. Basic income trials have been conducted in countries as varied as Kenya, Finland, India, and Canada. Proponents of UBI say it reduces poverty, strengthens the social safety net, promotes health and happiness, and combats the stigma around welfare. Basic income recipients in a Finnish trial reported higher life satisfaction, improved health, and lower levels of depression and loneliness. An open questionUniversal basic income remains a largely theoretical idea that could have significant — and unpredictable — impacts on wealth inequality, human welfare, labor markets, and entire economies.

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☆ Hey, Apple! We want much more battery life in the new iPhone 16.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Yes, the iPhone 16 lineup will have all those fancy and fun new AI ("Apple Intelligence") features that Apple is excited about. The good news is this could mean longer battery life (or the same battery life, but with a lighter battery). NurPhoto/Getty ImagesThe one thing we all want, that we all crave, is much better battery life, not just a small boost. And the upgrade in battery life in the Series 9 is — I do not exaggerate — life-changing. The American Experiment is about ideals and dreams — and we can dream of a world with really, really long battery life.

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☆ Online-gambling giants conquer U.S. with tactics deemed too tough for Britain
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +22 min

NYSEIn 2018, British regulators sanctioned the UK arm of online gambling giant Flutter after it failed to catch an astonishing anomaly. The United States is Flutter's largest and fastest-growing market in terms of revenue. Both online sports betting and online casinos have been legal and regulated far longer in Britain than in the United States. But in the United States, Flutter doesn't place such limits on the age group. Around a decade ago, British politicians became concerned about a rise in gambling-linked fraud and suicides involving online VIP customers.

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☆ How Britain Changed Over 14 Years of Conservative Rule
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Josh Holder | Ademola Bello | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

How Britain Changed Over 14 Years of Conservative RuleSince Britain’s Conservative Party took power 14 years ago, most things have not gone the way it planned. The Economy Has StagnatedAverage productivity growth has declined since 2010…0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 2.0% 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: Office for National Statistics. 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: N.H.S. 50% 60% 70% 80% 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: N.H.S. 2010 2015 2017 2019 2024 Source: Trussell Trust … and thousands more people are sleeping on the streets than in 2010.

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☆ What’s at stake for the climate if Trump wins? ‘A catastrophic outcome’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —In the first week of a new Trump administration, President Joe Biden’s climate wins would get put through the shredder. “He has said he’s going to come back with a vengeance,” former US special climate envoy John Kerry told CNN. He has railed against Biden’s climate policies at rallies and derided clean energy, vowing to push America back to fossil fuels. He has openly courted the oil industry at fundraising events, the Washington Post reported, promising regulation rollbacks in exchange for campaign cash. It could happen “very fast,” said David Bernhardt, who served as Interior Secretary in the Trump administration.

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☆ This fund manager beating the market is betting AI stocks like Micron will outperform again in second half
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The second half of the year is underway, and investor Andrew Graham thinks technology stocks will continue to lead the market higher. Investors have debated whether technology stocks can sustain their lofty gains, or if the market rally is due to broaden. The investor likes semiconductor names such as Nvidia and Micron , which he said should benefit from the ongoing memory cycle. MU YTD mountain MU year to date Outside of tech, Graham favors industrials, which are adjacent to the AI theme. The portfolio manager also has positions in NextEra Energy , which he thinks is primed to capitalize on AI.

Persons: Andrew Graham, Graham, —, industrials, that's, Eli Lilly, Capital's Organizations: Nvidia, Investors, Jackson, Capital, CNBC, Micron, MU, Arista, Dell, Arm Holdings, Broadcom, NextEra Energy Locations: Eaton, Graham, U.S

☆ How thousands of Americans got caught in fintech’s false promise and lost access to bank accounts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Hugh Son | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Craft had her wages deposited directly into a Yotta account and used the startup's debit card to pay for all her expenses. CNBC reached out to fintech customers whose lives have been upended by the Synapse debacle. Instead of spending years and millions of dollars trying to acquire or become banks, startups got quick access to essential services they needed to offer. They account for 60% of all new fintech account openings, according to data provider Curinos. The FDIC's exact language about whether fintech customers are eligible for coverage: "The short answer is: it depends."

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☆ Am I gentle parenting, or am I just a pushover?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ian Macallen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I hadn't heard the term gentle parenting until our son was more than a year old. Eventually the algorithm caught on, and finally saw my first gentle parenting meme. There are plenty of would-be comedians producing not-that-funny videos featuring the phrase, "gentle parenting." This gentle parenting thing turned out to be a pretty big deal, so much bigger than my sleep deprived brain could grapple with. I wasn't trying to gentle parent, I'm just a people pleaser.

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☆ Running clubs are all the rage. Millennials and Gen Z are using them to find love and friendship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWhen Justin Shields started the Venice Run Club in August 2020, he wasn't looking for love. Justin and Erin Shields met at Venice Run Club. Related storiesIn an increasingly online world where young people are feeling lonelier than ever, running clubs offer regular, real-life interactions with people with shared interests. Each Venice Run Club session attracts hundreds of runners. Venice Run Club has created plenty of friendships.

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☆ Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF poised to break out of its sideways trading, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

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Persons: Cathie, ARKK, Katie Stockton Organizations: Innovation, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities Locations: ARKK

☆ Donald unchained: SCOTUS decision would give Trump the immunity to run rampant just in time for a possible 2nd term, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Laura Italiano | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "Most, if not all, of that conduct would fall on the 'presumptively-official' side of the line," said Michel Paradis, an attorney who teaches national security and constitutional law at Columbia Law School. AdvertisementUnder Monday's decision, "courts may not inquire into the President's motives" in deciding if a presidential act is official or unofficial. "And this opinion, more than any other in the Supreme Court's history, gives the president king-like powers," Sloan added. "Everybody was horrified" when Trump's lawyer first raised immunity in that circumstance as a possible consequence, Sloan said.

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☆ Solar jobs are in high demand and have a low barrier to entry — now is the time to break into the industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Erin Greenawald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Demand for solar jobs is growing in response to clean-energy goals and government incentives. Many entry-level solar jobs don't require higher education, and they offer on-the-job training. Solar jobs offer a low barrier to entry and high growth potentialHowever, the shortage means there are many affordable, accelerated solar training programs designed to help people get their foot in the door. Collardson added that people with backgrounds in areas such as marketing, engineering, and law could apply their skills to jobs at solar companies. HelieneThe solar industry can support long-term careersWhile Collardson acknowledged that specific solar jobs could grow or shrink as incentives and demands change, they said they believe there will always be jobs in the solar industry for those willing to be flexible.

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☆ Within a year of completing solar-installation training, I landed a full-time job that lets me live the life I want
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Erin Greenawald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now he has a marketing job for a solar company that offers flexibility and career mobility. My career has been the wildest ride since I got my solar-installation training just a year ago. AdvertisementI graduated in May 2023 and, after a summer job traveling to Alaska to create educational programs, started job searching in the solar industry in the fall. The solar industry needs everything that any other industry needs, and the growth is happening so fast. When I envision the future of my solar career, it seems like the sky's the limit.

Persons: Aaron Nichols, —, Nichols, he's, I've, It's Organizations: Service, North American Board of Certified Energy, , SunCast Locations: Alaska

☆ US employers want more part-time workers. Here’s what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“So far, the labor market has adjusted slowly, and the unemployment rate has only edged up. The industries that were most likely to advertise part-time work as of May were beauty and wellness; personal care and home health; retail; food preparation and service; and sports, Indeed said. During the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009, part-time work rose sharply, according to research from the San Francisco Fed. “There was this rise in part-time work when the economy and the labor market were doing well coming out of the pandemic,” Culbertson told CNN. The US Labor Department releases June figures gauging the state of the labor market, including monthly job growth, wage gains and the unemployment rate.

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☆ An annual solo trip reminds me of who I am outside being a mom. Sometimes, I feel guilty for spending the time and money, but it's worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Tiffany Nieslanik | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

One result of this openness is a love of travel — I've visited 40 of the 50 United States and 25 countries (and counting). So, I still take an annual solo trip these days. Like many parts of parenting, traveling solo is a push-pull in two directions for me. Tiffany Nieslanik traveled all over Europe when she was younger, and it showed her that solo travel isn't scary. When that time comes, I don't want to have forgotten who I am outside "mom," and my annual solo trip helps me remember who that is.

Persons: I've, it's, Tiffany Nieslanik, Tiffany Organizations: Service, Alhambra Locations: States, Europe, Krakow, Berlin, San Sebastian, Chamonix, Spain

☆ China and Russia are in a bad marriage that the West shouldn't try to break up
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Already, Russia's military and China's People's Liberation Army have held around 25 joint exercises since 2005, involving ships, aircraft and ground troops. Equally important is that China has become a key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine. Advertisement"Policymakers and planners should avoid overestimating the state of military cooperation and operational integration that exists between Russia and China," RAND warned. AdvertisementDespite boasting of their military ties, Russia and China don't have much faith in each other's military prowess. In their 2001 friendship treaty, China and Russia did agree to consult with each other should either nation be attacked.

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☆ 39-year-old mom earns $200,000 a year without a degree—here's how
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

It was a flier for an in-person real estate course. She signed up for classes that afternoon and on Dec. 31, 2009, received her Georgia real estate license in the mail. After deducting business expenses and taxes, Parker earned $200,000 last year from her work as a real estate broker. She didn't start attending real estate classes until Nathan turned 4 and her children were in school full-time. In 2010, her first year working as a real estate agent, Parker made about $50,000 — but by 2014, she doubled her income to $100,000.

Persons: Justine Parker, Parker, Stephen, Brandon, Nathan, bartending —, didn't, I'd, I've, —, Barry Britt Organizations: CNBC, University of Georgia, Craigslist Locations: AskMakeIt@cnbc.com, Georgia, Orange Beach , Alabama, Atlanta

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