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☆ 'Adjourn, adjourn, adjourn' — Trump is expected to use new status as president-elect to delay hush-money sentencing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Laura Italiano | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump will use his new status as president-elect in a renewed effort to challenge his upcoming sentencing on his Manhattan hush-money conviction, legal experts predicted Wednesday. A US District Court judge rejected that effort in September, and it remains under appeal by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. "Any of those tracks can get you to the US Supreme Court pretty fast, if that's his goal," Paradis said. REUTERS/Jane RosenbergA 'unique place in this nation's history'Merchan addressed the unique circumstances of prosecuting, trying, and sentencing Trump in September, when he agreed to delay the sentencing for a second time. "A state judge is now potentially setting himself up to sentence the most powerful federal officer in the world."

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☆ Trump wins Pennsylvania, the most important swing state in the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( John L. Dorman | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania. With 19 electoral votes, the state was highly coveted by both Trump and Kamala Harris. AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, the pivotal swing state that was the most coveted state on the electoral map this year. With this victory, called by Fox News, CNN, and NBC News early Wednesday, Trump has secured the state's 19 electoral votes. Elon Musk, who donated over $100 million in favor of electing Trump, also campaigned in the state for the former president.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, —, It's, haven't, Joe Biden —, Josh Shapiro, Shapiro, Harris, Elon Musk Organizations: Pennsylvania, Service, Fox News, CNN, NBC News, Trump, Delaware —, Keystone State's Democratic Locations: Pennsylvania, — Michigan, Wisconsin, Scranton, Delaware

☆ TikTok star Claudia Conway talks navigating political disagreements with mom Kellyanne Conway
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Claudia Conway posted a TikTok showing her and her mom, Kellyanne Conway, going to vote together. Claudia Conway told BI there's "absolutely no universe" in which she'd vote for Trump. The two have famously disagreed on politics, but Claudia Conway shared their trip to the polls on TikTok nonetheless. "While I'm not happy with who she voted for or her voting choices, they're her choice," Claudia Conway said of her mother's politics. Representatives for Kellyanne Conway did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Claudia Conway, Kellyanne Conway, —, Donald Trump, I'm, Kamala Harris, HeadCount, Gen, Harris Organizations: Trump, Service Locations: TikTok, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

☆ Googlers poke fun at a policy against making election memes — by making memes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

There's just one problem: they aren't allowed to make political posts, so they're being creative. As the 2024 US election unfolded, Googlers have taken to the company's internal message board — a meme generator named Memegen — to express their feelings. One of the top Memegen posts on Wednesday was a picture of a fake newspaper named "The Memegen," with the headline, "Nothing Happened. Related storiesTwo former Googlers built Memegen in 2010 as a way for employees to vent about work, life, and even their C-suite. Earlier this year, after employees used Memegen to share their thoughts on the war in Gaza, Google barred staff from making political posts, several employees told BI.

Persons: There's, Sundar Pichai, —, Raya, Sisu, Googlers, Breitbart, Donald Trump's, Sergey Brin Organizations: Google, Service, Business, BI Locations: Disney's, Gaza

☆ Trump praises Elon Musk in election-night speech: 'A star is born'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump on Wednesday called Elon Musk "a new star." Trump mentioned Musk in a speech while on the cusp of retaking the White House. AdvertisementDonald Trump on Wednesday morning praised Telsa CEO Elon Musk as the former president neared a return to the White House. "We have a new star, a star is born," Trump told boisterous supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Musk, the world's richest man, spent at least $130 million on helping Trump and other Republicans win.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon, Trump, —, Telsa, Elon Musk, Musk, Kamala Harris, Sen, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, Vance Organizations: Wednesday, Service, Trump, PAC, America PAC, GOP, Capitol, White House Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, Pennsylvania

☆ Workers in Missouri can look forward to raises after minimum wage boosts were passed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In Missouri, voters opted to raise the minimum wage. In Massachusetts, workers who rely on tips could see a bump in their base pay, while minimum wage workers in three other states could see a broad pay bump. Related VideoMissouriIn Missouri, voters have opted to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2026. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, has pledged support for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour. "Raising the minimum wage will increase people's ability to shop at our business and local businesses across Missouri.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, David Burmeister, Louis, We've Organizations: Workers, Service, New York Times, Missouri, Midwest Pasta Co, Employees Locations: Alaska , California , Massachusetts, Missouri, — Massachusetts, California, Alaska, Massachusetts, Arizona, St

☆ Trump wins Georgia, a key victory in the hotly contested purple state
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump has won the state of Georgia. Trump won Georgia in 2016, but Joe Biden flipped the state in 2020. AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump has won Georgia, according to CNN and NBC News. In 2020, Joe Biden narrowly defeated Trump in the state, eclipsing the Republican by almost 12,000 votes out of nearly 5 million ballots cast. In the 2022 midterm elections, Warnock defeated the GOP candidate Herschel Walker, securing a full six-year term in the Senate.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, —, Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Tim Walz, Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams, Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff, Ossoff, Republican Johnny Isakson, Warnock, Herschel Walker Organizations: Trump, Georgia, Service, CNN, NBC, Republican, Democratic, GOP, Democratic Party Locations: Georgia . Georgia, Georgia, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Minnesota, South Georgia

☆ Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump for an 'extraordinary political comeback' after the Washington Post's decision not to endorse a candidate
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

His remarks follow the decision by the Washington Post, which Bezos owns, not to endorse a candidate. AdvertisementJeff Bezos congratulated Donald Trump on his reelection less than two weeks after his newspaper's decision not to endorse a candidate in the race. AdvertisementThe Washington Post endorsed Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden in 2020. While campaigning for the 2016 presidential election, Trump said Amazon would have "problems" if he became president. AdvertisementTrump has criticized the Washington Post as "lobbyist" and called Bezos "Jeff Bozo" in 2019.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, Bezos, —, Trump, William Lewis, Lewis, Kamala Harris, David Hoffman, Molly Roberts, Mili Mitra, Robert Kagan, Michele Norris, Danielle Allen, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Dave Limp, Megan Mitchell —, Limp, Jeff Bozo Organizations: Washington Post, Service, Washington, Trump, Associated Press Locations: America

☆ I quit my corporate job and moved to Europe to become a freelance copywriter. It's been challenging, but I'm glad I stuck it out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Dalia Goldberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After graduating from college, Dalia Goldberg found a job working in marketing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A freelancer had written the article using the knowledge they'd gained from living in Spain and running a travel blog. While I worked with freelance writers every day as part of my job, I had no idea what it was like to actually be one. AdvertisementIf you're planning a move abroad or a big life change, there are going to be moments when you want to quit.

Persons: Dalia Goldberg, —, I'd, I've, Canada I'd, It's, it's, you'll Organizations: Service Locations: Berlin, Spain, Canada, Málaga, Germany, Europe, Greece, Istanbul, Budapest, Bucharest

☆ Elon Musk says his super PAC won't go away after the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

He says his super PAC will "keep going" after this election and is "preparing for the midterms." Musk said he's interested in combating the influence of George Soros in district attorney races. AdvertisementElon Musk signaled on Tuesday that he plans to remain a major player in American politics, even after the 2024 election. At the end of an X Space on Tuesday evening, Musk told listeners that America PAC, the super PAC that the billionaire businessman has funded with at least $119 million, will "keep going after this election." Musk said that his super PAC was "preparing for the midterms and any intermediate elections, as well as looking at elections at the district attorney level."

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, he's, George Soros, —, It's, who's, Soros, DAs, Larry Krasner, Koch, Sue Altman Organizations: PAC, Service, America PAC, Soros, GOP, Democrat Locations: Philadelphia, Musk's, New Jersey

☆ I'm a college student who pays nearly $1,000 in annual fees for 4 credit cards. It's worth it for good credit and travel perks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She got her first credit card as a freshman to build up her credit score and kept a strict budget. Griffin now uses her AmEx cards to earn points for travel costs and flew to Japan for free. I'd marked all the due dates in my calendar, and I was never late for a credit card payment. AdvertisementIn addition to all the benefits I've received when traveling, my credit cards helped me raise my credit score to 755. I never stop learning about financeI think college students should consider getting a student credit card with no fee.

Persons: Skylar Griffin, Griffin, —, I'd, I've, I'm, Amex isn't Organizations: Service, Columbus State University, Bank of America, Marriott, Hilton, Hertz, Rentals, Business, of America Locations: Japan, Georgia, New York, Bahamas, Japan , New York, Miami

☆ I renovated my backyard for my son's wedding. The $40,000 investment paid off when we sold the house years later.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Chris Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I spent 11 months fixing up our house so my son could get married in our backyard. The author decided to host his son's wedding in his backyard to save costs. Over the next 11 months, the four of us worked tirelessly to create the perfect wedding venue. The author redid his whole backyard for his son's wedding. AdvertisementThe author's backyard before and during his son's wedding.

Persons: —, Mikayla, they'd, I'd, we'd Organizations: Service, Bobcat, Craigslist, Army Locations: That's, Southern California, Yorba Linda, Sage, Georgia, Washington state

☆ Trump's victory shows the flagging influence of mainstream media
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The 2024 election may have shown the mainstream media is losing its grip on political commentary. AdvertisementThe campaigns in this year's presidential election have shone a light on the waning influence of mainstream media. AdvertisementWhile mainstream media outlets are establishing growing audiences on apps like TikTok, young people still tend to get their news from influencers and non-legacy media accounts. Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR agency, told BI that legacy media outlets will use the election to reassess their next steps. "Much like the dinosaurs, the legacy media will either adapt or become extinct."

Persons: —, Brett Spencer, Harris, Trump familiarized, Joe Rogan's, Paul Reilly, Rogan, Trump, Elon Musk, Alex Cooper's, Kamala, Brandon Harris, Edison, There's, Jessica Coen, Jess Rauchberg, Doug Eldridge, Achilles, Eldridge Organizations: Service, City St, University of London, Trump, Newsweek, University of Glasgow, X, Journalism, Creative Media, University of Alabama, Pew Research Center, News Locations: City, City St George's, TikTok

☆ Photos from the watch parties at Mar-a-Lago and Howard University give an inside look into Trump's and Harris' worlds on election night
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

And the mood at the Mar-a-Lago and Howard University watch parties could not have been more different. AP Photo/Evan VucciThe mood was more somber at the Howard University watch party. AdvertisementSupporters reacting after it was announced early Wednesday morning that Kamala Harris wouldn't speak at the election-night watch party at Howard University. Supporters of Harris leaving the election-night watch party at Howard University after it was announced that she wouldn't speak there that night. AP Photo/Ben CurtisSelina Wang, an ABC journalist present at the Howard watch party, posted a video of the scene at the university past midnight on X.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Howard University's, —, Elon Musk, Dana White, Trump, Musk, Bea, Curt, elina, lina, orth Organizations: Palm Beach Convention, Service, Howard University, Mar Locations: Palm Beach, Pennsylvania

☆ Private equity giant KKR is in talks to acquire the adtech company Integral Ad Science
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

KKR is in talks to acquire adtech firm Integral Ad Science, sources told Business Insider. AdvertisementPrivate equity firm KKR is in talks to acquire the publicly listed adtech company Integral Ad Science, three people familiar with the process said. In its second quarter, the company grew revenue by 14% to $129 million and raised its full-year guidance. A take-private deal by a private equity firm like KKR could help IAS grow further without the quarterly Wall Street scrutiny. In September, Axel Springer announced it would separate its media properties into a privately-owned company, while KKR retained the classifieds side of the business.)

Persons: Jefferies, —, acquirers, Axel Springer, Ted Oberwager Organizations: KKR, Ad, Business, Service, Bloomberg, IAS, Google, Vista Equity Partners, Vista, FGS Global, Publishers

Former President Donald Trump bested Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Trump won largely by breaching Democrats' "blue wall." The ex-president will now return to the White House after being ousted by Joe Biden in 2020. In defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump will return to the White House after voters ousted him from office in the 2020 election. Trump's return to the White House is also poised to have profound effects on the judiciary.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Joe Biden, —, Joe Biden's, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Biden, Harris, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito Organizations: Service, Fox News, CNN, NBC News, CBS News, ABC, Trump, US, GOP, UN, Democratic, GOP megadonors Locations: Wisconsin, Florida, West Palm Beach , Florida, America

Kamala Harris spoke to the nation for the first time since losing the election to Donald Trump. AdvertisementVice President Kamala Harris publicly conceded the 2024 election to former President Donald Trump in a Wednesday afternoon speech at her alma mater, Howard University. She told the crowd that she had already pledged to assist Trump with the transition and ensure a peaceful transfer of power. In his victory speech early Wednesday morning, Trump claimed a "mandate" for his agenda and pledged to put "divisions" in the past. AdvertisementImmediately following her speech, Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, —, Harris, Kamala, Doug Emhoff, Joe Biden, Tim Walz, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Biden, O'Malley Dillon Organizations: Service, Howard University, Trump, Minnesota Gov, Presidential, Business, Democratic Locations: United States

☆ I tried 5 different kinds of canned chili, and there's only one I'd eat again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Abigail Abesamis Demarest | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I reviewed five kinds of canned chili from the supermarket to find the best-tasting option. The meat-free version of Amy's was quite tasty, but the Campbell's Chunky chili mac was my favorite. Still, none of these canned versions held a candle to homemade chili. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! I reviewed five kinds of canned chili — Hormel, Wolf Brand, Amy's, Campbell's Chunky, and the Campbell's brand Well Yes — to find the best option.

Persons: Amy's, —, Wolf Brand, Campbell's Organizations: Service

☆ A veteran bond operator shares an alpha-generating strategy for dropping yields and muted stock-market returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Credit markets face challenges, but opportunities exist in corporate bonds and cheap optionality. But when times are tight, companies deleverage until their debt is less than their cash flow. The yields in corporate bonds aren't much higher than in government bonds, meaning less compensation for more risk. Advertisement"This trade works if natural gas prices remain stable or rise, leading the energy bond to outperform the overall corporate bond market," Rieder said. "It's an excellent opportunity to capitalize on the current tight credit spread conditions and complacency in the overall credit market."

Persons: —, Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, Mark Rieder, Rieder, I've Organizations: Service, Fed, Treasury, Bloomberg, Business

☆ Trump wins North Carolina, a critical victory in the politically competitive Southern battleground
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump has won North Carolina, according to the AP and CNN. AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump has won North Carolina, according to the Associated Press and CNN. Both candidates worked hard to reach voters throughout North Carolina, making frequent stops in the state to rev up support among their respective political bases. Western North Carolina, including Asheville, was hit especially hard by Hurricane Helene. Related storiesRelated VideoTrump won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but in both instances the margins of victory were under 4 points.

Persons: Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, —, Hurricane Helene, Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, Robinson, Stein, Martin Luther King Organizations: North, AP, CNN, Service, Associated Press, Trump, North Carolina, Democrat, Gov, Republican Locations: North Carolina, Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Hurricane

☆ I've been to all 50 states. Here are 8 of the best natural wonders I've seen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Katherine Parker-Magyar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've seen incredible natural wonders while visiting all 50 states. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. AdvertisementAs a travel writer, I've gone from oceans to national parks in search of the most unique, unforgettable natural wonders in the US. Although I've seen many incredible things while exploring all 50 states, a few natural wonders stand out to me.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service Locations: American, Desert

☆ 6 easy ways to make your bathroom feel more luxurious, according to interior designers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Chloe Caldwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business Insider asked interior designers to share ways to make a bathroom feel more luxurious. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The good news is that it's typically unnecessary to budget for a full overhaul, as there are simple yet impactful ways to add luxurious touches to a bathroom. That's why Business Insider asked New York-based interior designer Alvin Wayne and Portland-based interior designer Hannah Lichtenthaler of Allison Smith Design to share ways to transform any bathroom into a luxurious space.

Persons: —, Alvin Wayne, Hannah Lichtenthaler, Allison Smith Organizations: Service, HGTV, Business Locations: York, Portland

☆ Financial stocks are leading Wednesday's market rally. We're buying the one left behind
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Following Wednesday's trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 45 shares of BLK, increasing its weighting to 1.3% from 0.86%. We're taking some of the sale proceeds from our morning trims of Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley to buy more BlackRock shares, which curiously were not participating in Wednesday's broad rally in financial stocks. Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley shares surged more than 14% and 11%, respectively, after Donald Trump won the presidential election. And yet, BlackRock stock has given back all its gains from earlier in the session. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

Persons: Jim Cramer's, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Donald Trump, Financials, Mike Mayo, Jim Cramer, Jim Organizations: BlackRock, BLK, Trump, CNBC Locations: Wells Fargo, Wells, BlackRock

☆ 4 major wins for YIMBYs on election night — and one loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Many of the efforts were focused on allocating more funds for affordable housing. They voted for a slew of measures, most of which will create additional funding for affordable housing. Affordable housing bonds in Rhode Island, North Carolina, and BaltimoreSeveral cities and states along the East Coast voted on Tuesday to fund affordable housing bonds. Proponents of stricter rent control say preventing landlords from price gauging is key to protecting the most vulnerable tenants. Freemark argued that it's unclear what the mixed results on rent control mean for the pro-housing movement.

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☆ I skip Napa Valley and head to Paso Robles instead. It's California's best-kept secret for wine lovers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Paso Robles also has more affordable and unique tastings compared to Napa Valley. I've visited Napa over 20 times, but over the past few years, Paso Robles has stolen my heart. AdvertisementAdding to that diversity is the low barrier to entry in the Paso Robles wine industry. Where you can wine and dineAnother reason I keep going back to Paso Robles is the fantastic restaurant scene. The wine-making world is slowly starting to learn about Paso Robles, but the town itself remains a hidden gem.

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