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☆ Finding cheap birth control is becoming harder for many in states with abortion bans
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Kaitlin Sullivan | Kaitlin Sullivan Is A Contributor For Nbcnews.Com Who Has Worked With Nbc News Investigations. She Reports On Health | Science | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

A renewed spotlight on protecting access to birth control may not help women who are already struggling to find affordable contraception in some states with the strictest abortion laws. Few community clinics have the amount of money needed to cover birth control each month, McCollum said. But over-the-counter birth control pills haven’t reached many women in rural areas. Because of the Texas policy change an estimated one-quarter of family planning clinics in the state closed by 2013. “If someone does not have insurance, we can pay for their visit and their birth control method,” McCollum said.

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The Republican Party platform, updated last month for the first time since 2016, appeared to shift away from the party’s long-held opposition to same-sex marriage. We will end policies that punish families.”Many took this to mean the party was softening its stance on gay nuptials in a nod to growing public support for same-sex marriage, even among Republicans. The Republican National Committee did not return multiple requests for comment regarding whether the language in the new platform is inclusive of same-sex couples. We must do what is legally necessary to defend the sanctity of marriage.”Weeks later, Bush announced his support for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The phrase “sanctity of marriage,” Maril said, is “inherently exclusionary” of same-sex couples.

Persons: ”, Charles Moran, “, ” Moran, Donald Trump, Joe Raedle, Robin Maril, ” Maril, George W, Bush, ” Bush, ” Weeks, Gabriele Magni, Magni, ” Magni, Mladen Antonov, Moran, I’m, “ They’re Organizations: Republican Party, Republican National Committee, Republican, GOP, Republican National Convention, Willamette University, U.S . Conference of Catholic, Los Angeles Times, Loyola Marymount University, Research Initiative, “, U.S, Supreme, Getty, Federal, Republicans, NBC Locations: Milwaukee, Massachusetts, Alabama

☆ Black Muslim group endorses Harris after its 'uncommitted' stance on Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Yamiche Alcindor | Yamiche Alcindor Is An Nbc News Washington Correspondent. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The first national Muslim organization that had declared itself "uncommitted" on President Joe Biden's re-election bid is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy. “She has shown more sympathy towards the people of Gaza then both President Biden and former President Donald Trump,” Suswell said of Harris. The group’s endorsement is significant given the backlash the Biden administration has faced from the Muslim community over its handling of the war. “It wasn’t an easy meeting for the president,” Suswell said. I think she’s more open to having conversations around ending the war.”Suswell added that her group was also moved to support Harris publicly because of her stances on domestic issues.

Persons: Joe Biden's, Kamala Harris, Salima Suswell, Biden, Donald Trump, ” Suswell, Harris, “, Netanyahu’s, Suswell, ”, ” Harris, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Netanyahu, Donald Trump’s, Trump Organizations: Muslim, Black Muslim Leadership Council Fund, NBC, Black Muslim Leadership Council, Biden, Israeli, White Locations: Gaza, Israel, Selma , Alabama, ”, Wisconsin , Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Palestine

His comments rattled health care providers, who might advise a pregnant woman seeking an abortion to travel out of state, and abortion funds that help arrange and fund such travel. Stefan Jeremiah / AP fileThe plaintiffs, who include the Yellowhammer Fund, an abortion fund, and West Alabama Women’s Center, now known as WAWC Health Care, along with other health care providers, have some reason for optimism. Although Marshall has not brought any charges, abortion-rights advocates say his remarks have had a chilling effect on abortion funds and health care providers. More than a decade ago, an abortion fund supported her through ending a pregnancy. Evelyn Hockstein / ReutersWAWC Healthcare, another plaintiff in the case, which is being represented by the ACLU, used to offer abortions, but has remained open to provide prenatal care and other reproductive health care, such as wellness exams.

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☆ A Costco trucker in Atlanta shares the best part about driving for the wholesale club
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a Costco truck driver in Atlanta, who has requested anonymity as they are not authorized to speak with the media. The worker has shared employment details with Business Insider to verify their identity. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe job requires a commercial driver's license and Costco usually wants to see three years of experience working for another reputable company. Responses will be kept confidential, and Business Insider strongly recommends using a personal email and a non-work device when reaching out.

Persons: —, it's, we're, I'm, Dominick Organizations: Service, Costco, FedEx, Business Locations: Atlanta, Atlanta , Georgia, Montgomery , Alabama, Montgomery, Hoover , Alabama, Greenville , South Carolina

☆ 6 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. In the first year, new residents will receive $10,000 paid in monthly installments, and the final $2,000 will be issued at the end of the resident's second year living in West Virginia. To be eligible for the Ascend West Virginia program, applicants must work remotely, have the ability to work remotely in a business based outside of West Virginia or be self-employed outside of the state. Tulsa, OklahomaProgram name: Tulsa Remote Incentive: $10,000 in rental grants or a lump sum after the purchase of a qualifying home and a three-year membership to a local co-working space. Once you're approved, Tulsa Remote will have to verify you've signed a qualifying lease or purchased a qualifying home.

Persons: Vicki Salemi, Salemi, you've Organizations: CNBC, Getty, West Virginia, Rochester , New York, Tulsa, GO, U.S Locations: U.S, New York, San Francisco, Tulsa , Oklahoma, Virginia, West Virginia, New, George, Greenbrier Valley, Morgantown, Eastern Panhandle, Greater Elkins, Rochester ,, Greater, Rochester, Tulsa, United States, Oklahoma, . Topeka , Kansas, Topeka, GO Topeka, Shoals, Alabama, Colbert, Lauderdale, Illinois

☆ States target AI and deepfakes as election interference threat looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Piper Hudspethblackburn | Piper Hudspeth Blackburn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

While Michigan, Washington, Minnesota, Texas and California already had laws regulating deepfakes, Minnesota updated their law this year to require a candidate to forfeit their office or nomination if they violate the state’s deepfake laws, among other provisions. In states such as New York, New Mexico and Alabama, victims can seek a court order to stop the content. Katie Hobbs signed his proposal into law in May, along with another AI bill that requires disclosures in campaign ads. Big Tech has already taken some steps to moderate deepfake content. TikTok and Meta (the parent company of Instagram, Threads and Facebook) announced plans in recent months to label AI content, while YouTube requires creators to disclose when videos are AI-created.

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☆ The South's economic boom is masking a harsher reality. It still has several of the poorest states in the nation.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In June, the financial services company WalletHub ranked the 50 states and DC across three categories: economic activity, economic health, and innovation potential. The Economic Policy Institute pointed to low minimum wages and unionization rates in Southern states as two factors keeping pay down. Of course, workers in some Southern states earn less than others. Using US Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the analysis highlighted the average annual wages across US states as of 2022. Only two Southern states — Louisiana and West Virginia — were among the eight US states that saw their populations decline between 2022 and 2023.

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☆ 'Nobody wants to talk about it': A market-shifting real-estate trend is hiding in plain sight — and these 5 states will benefit most
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"We've got a real headwind from climate change," Zelman told Business Insider in late July. AdvertisementThe two hottest days in recorded history were earlier this week, according to the Europe-based Copernicus Climate Change Service. Most scientists say that's due to climate change caused by humans, but even if it's a coincidental pattern, the trend of rising temperatures is undeniable. AdvertisementMidwestern cities are destined to overtake the 'Sun Melt'During the "great reshuffling" of the pandemic, warmer states in the Sun Belt region were among the biggest beneficiaries. The widespread advent of remote work allowed millions of people to relocate, and many moved in droves to warmer states in the Southern US.

Persons: —, Zelman, she's, We've, I've, Sylvain Leduc, Daniel Wilson Organizations: Service, Zelman, Associates, Wall, Business, Van Lines, Federal Reserve Bank of San Locations: Europe, Southern, South, Carolinas , Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina , Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Midwest, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Miami, Ohio, Michigan , Illinois , Iowa, Wisconsin, Cleveland

☆ The 10 most underrated U.S. cities to buy a home—the top 5 have median prices less than $300,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If you want to experience city living but your house hunt has been less than fruitful, you might be overlooking some underrated cities to buy a home in the United States. The most underrated city for homebuyers doesn't fall on one of the coasts, but instead in northern Alabama, according to a recent LendingTree report. Huntsville, Alabama, topped the ranking of best overlooked metro areas for homeownership, which evaluated a range of factors, including median home value, homeownership rate and median annual property taxes. It has a high median home value compared with the other cities on the list, but it has the fourth-lowest property taxes. Here are the 10 most underrated cities to buy a home in the U.S., according to LendingTree.

Organizations: Huntsville Locations: United States, homebuyers, Alabama, Huntsville , Alabama, Huntsville, Indiana, West Virginia, U.S

☆ A Gen X dad who commutes over 10 hours a week to work in a different state says it's advanced his career but takes away from family time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jae Kim has come to terms with driving over 700 miles each week to get to work. He decided to make the move and figure out his work situation once his family was settled. Eight years later, he's still driving about five hours there each week to get to the office and five hours back home. BI previously spoke to Dennis Dabney, a Gen X dad who flies weekly from Texas to Arizona for work. He recommends that anyone considering a long commute go into it "with eyes wide open" because it's not for every family situation.

Persons: Jae Kim, Kim, he's, I've, there's, I'm, Dennis Dabney, Dabney, it's Organizations: Service Locations: Auburn , Alabama, South Carolina, Alabama , South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Arizona

☆ EA college football is back after over a decade. The game and its fans are a lot different now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Courtesy: EA SportsThe 2024 football season officially starts this weekend for many fans, as Electronic Arts rolls out a long-awaited revamp of its college football game. A new eraThe college football game, previously titled NCAA Football, was typically a smaller product for EA, at least compared to titles like Madden. Beyond the gameplay, the changes to the video game also reflect some massive shifts in college football itself, including the advent of the College Football Playoff. A decade ago, college football players had strict restrictions around making money outside of their scholarship. EA Sports College Football 25.

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☆ Solar stocks tumble as clean energy investors fear a Trump win — these companies are most exposed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

This week, the benchmark Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) and the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) are down 6.2% and 4.6%, respectively. Residential solar stocks, including Enphase , Sunnova , Sunrun , SolarEdge and SunPower , would face a "severe impact" if Republicans successfully weaken or entirely repeal the IRA, according to Piper. The stock in the clean energy space with the least exposure to election risks is GE Vernova , according to a July slide deck from JPMorgan on clean energy. As a domestic manufacturer, First Solar potentially stands to benefit if the U.S. trade war with China intensifies under a Trump administration, according to Kallo. Though total IRA repeal may be unlikely, solar and clean energy stocks will "continue to be volatile until (and even after) the election due to headline risk," Kallo said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden's, Biden, Piper Sandler, Wolfe, Piper, Enphase, SolarEdge, SunPower, Trump, Baird, Ben Kallo, Kallo Organizations: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Trump, Senate, Clean Energy, U.S, White House, Congress, Wolfe Research, Tax, Technologies, Republicans, GE Vernova, JPMorgan, GE, GOP, UBS, CNBC, Republican Locations: U.S, Ohio , Alabama, Louisiana, China

CNN —Special counsel Jack Smith said Wednesday that he is appealing a judge’s decision to throw out the indictment against Donald Trump concerning his handling of classified documents. This means the shock ruling would be reviewed by judges from the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals based in Atlanta. Cannon in her ruling on Monday had said that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional, warranting the dismissal of the case against Trump. Her decision was at odds with the rulings of judges across the country that rejected attacks on the legality of special counsel appointments. Absent a move to speed the appeal in the Trump documents case, it will likely take several months for the appeal to play out in the Atlanta-based appeals court.

Persons: Jack Smith, Donald Trump, Aileen Cannon, Cannon, Trump, Mark Meadows, George W, Bush, Smith, Walt Nauta, Carlos De Oliveira —, Merrick Garland, Smith —, Clarence Thomas, Thomas Organizations: CNN, Trump, FBI, Trump White House, Justice Department, Supreme, Circuit Locations: Atlanta, Mar, Lago, Georgia, Fort Pierce , Florida, Washington ,, Florida , Alabama

☆ Biden unveils plan to cap rent hikes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s aimed at incentivizing new rental property construction to increase supply of apartments and homes for rent. “While the prior administration gave special tax breaks to corporate landlords, I’m working to lower housing costs for families,” Biden said in a statement. Some federal lands could be repurposed for housingBiden announced two additional efforts aimed at reining in high housing costs on Tuesday. During CNN’s presidential debate in June, Biden hinted at his new plan to address rent increases. There are currently 1.6 million units under construction in the US as of May, according to Federal Reserve data.

Persons: Joe Biden, That’s, ” Biden, Biden, Adrianne Todman, We’re, ” Organizations: CNN, Republicans, Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University, Land Management, US Postal Service, Housing, Urban, NATO Summit, Housing Solutions Coalition, Mortgage Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Locations: Nevada, ”, Challanooga, Houston, Miami, Las Vegas , Syracuse, Trenton , New Jersey, Huntsville , Alabama, United States

☆ Why some women stay in religious groups that don’t let them become leaders
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( John Blake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

“It hurt,” says Muse, the executive pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nikki Hardeman, of Atlanta, an advocacy director for Baptist Women in Ministry, left, Meredith Stone, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry, center, and Christa Brown, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and a supporter of the Baptist Women in Ministry, protest outside the venue of a Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on June 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. Some Southern Baptist leaders, for example, say they do not oppose women running for political office. And yet millions of women still give their time and money to church groups that won’t allow them to lead men. Meredith Stone, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry, a group that works with the SBC and other Baptist groups.

Persons: Kristen Muse, Muse, Paul, Timothy, ”, Hayes Barton, “, –, Clint Pressley, Nikki Hardeman, Meredith Stone, Christa Brown, Doug McSchooler, Albert Mohler Jr, Kamala Harris, Shelby Tauber, ” Muse, Christ, Mary Kassian, Beth Allison Barr, Barr, Jesus, Pope Francis, lectors, Beth Moore, Terry Wyatt, Moore, Infants, ” Barr, it’s, they’re, Rick Warren, Peter Smith, that’s, she’s, Rabbi Nachman, Rosh Hashana, Sergei Supinsky, don’t, ‘, Bishop Teresa Jefferson, Jay Reeves, Deborah, Lydia, Priscilla, Dorcas, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Luke, hasn’t, John Blake Organizations: CNN, National Public Radio, Southern Baptist Convention, Hayes Barton Baptist Church, SBC, Baptist Women, Ministry, Southern Baptist, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Roman Catholic Church, of God, Reuters, complementarianism, Children, Baylor University, Research, Saddleback Church, Saddleback, Getty, Christian Methodist Episcopal, Moody Temple CME Church, Jefferson Locations: manila, Raleigh , North Carolina, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Indiana, Dallas , Texas, Nashville , Tennessee, Texas, Saddleback, Southern California, New Orleans, Uman, Ukraine, AFP, Raleigh, Moody, Fairfield , Alabama, Israel

☆ American couple left the U.S. for Mexico and lives on $3,000 per month: What they say is cheaper
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When Jen Barnett and Brett Andrews started seriously thinking of leaving the U.S., they had a few parameters for their new home. "We say we have red state money — we don't have blue state money," Barnett, 52, tells CNBC Make It. In 2022, they visited Merida, the capital city of the Yucatan state in Mexico, and fell in love. They pay themselves a combined salary of $3,000 per month, "which is close to the average salary in Merida and covers our needs," Barnett says. Here's how some of the costs stack up between Alabama and Mexico.

Persons: Jen Barnett, Brett Andrews, Barnett, Andrews Organizations: U.S, CNBC Locations: Birmingham , Alabama, America, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, Alabama

☆ At least 4 people killed, 9 others injured in shooting at Birmingham nightclub, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Paradise Afshar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —At least four people were killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at a Birmingham, Alabama, nightclub late Saturday night, police said. Two women inside the nightclub and a man who was found on a sidewalk near the venue were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police did not identify any suspects in the shooting and no arrests have been announced as of Sunday morning. “Detectives are working to determine what led to shots being fired and the victims being shot,” Fitzgerald said. Like CNN, the archive defines a mass shooting as one in which four or more people are shot, not including the shooter.

Persons: Truman Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald, ” Fitzgerald Organizations: CNN, Birmingham, Police Locations: Birmingham , Alabama, United States

McGaha started plotting her move abroad as soon as she turned 18. "Travel started as a coping mechanism for me to stay excited about life and heal after surviving such a horrific experience and losing my dad," McGaha says. One of her friends suggested she look at teaching jobs in Budapest, Hungary, noting the teacher shortage there and the short visa processing timeline. Her teaching contract included a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Budapest, with a monthly stipend to help cover rent and utilities. Photo: Bence BamerSince moving to Budapest — and losing her teaching job — McGaha has had to apply for several different visas.

Persons: Denae McGaha, McGaha, McGaha's, Ronnie, …, expats, — McGaha, she's, She's, hasn't Organizations: United States —, Budapest — Locations: Harvest , Alabama, Europe, London, Copenhagen, Whidbey, Washington, Budapest, Hungary, United States, American, Covid, ., Instagram, Philadelphia, Budapest's 5th, Hungarian, Seattle

☆ These are America's 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

2024 Quality of Life Score: 119 out of 325 Points (Top States Grade: D-) Strengths: Crime, Voting Rights, Worker Protections Weaknesses: Air Quality, Reproductive Rights, Health Care9. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 98 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strength: Air Quality Weaknesses: Voting Rights, Crime, Reproductive Rights6. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 96 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strengths: Child Care, Air Quality Weaknesses: Crime, Inclusiveness, Health Care5. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 85 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strength: Air Quality Weaknesses: Reproductive Rights, Health, Worker Protections, Voting Rights3. 2024 Quality of Life Score: 83 out of 325 points (Top States Grade: F) Strength: Child Care Weaknesses: Voting Rights, Inclusiveness, Worker Protections2.

Persons: CNBC's, Rebecca Noble, Katie Hobbs, Kansas Thomas Barwick, Bacchus, Chandan Khanna, Wesley Bell, Michael B, Thomas, Michael Pomante, Bill Lee's, Seth Herald, Bill Lee, Oklahoma Dr, Franz Theard, Paul Ratje, Dobbs, Oklahomans, Elijah Nouvelage, Darwin Varela, Brandon Bell Organizations: Business, Arizona, Abortion, Arizona House Republicans, American Lung Association, American Hospital Association, Democratic, Health, Kansas, Digitalvision, Getty, FBI, Louisiana Police, AFP, United Health Foundation, Louisiana Department of Education, Louis County Board, United Democracy Center ., Tennessee Educators, The Tennessee Bureau, Investigation, Volunteer State, Rights, Republican Gov, Care, National Conference of State Legislatures, Reproductive Clinic, Washington, Washington Post, Guttmacher, Sooner State, Alabama Voters, Alabama, Center, Election Innovation, Research, Oxfam America, State, Indiana, Getty Images Indiana, Hoosier State, Reproductive, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center Locations: States, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Sunflower, America . Kansas, Kansas, New Orleans, Pelican, Louisiana, Missouri, Louis, Louis County, St, Ann , Missouri, United Democracy Center . Missouri, Tennessee, Nashville, Nashville , Tennessee, Seth, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Santa Teresa , New Mexico, Oxford , Alabama, Delaware , Mississippi, New Hampshire, Alabama, Hoosier, Indiana, Eagle Pass , Texas

☆ Company debuts vending machines selling ammunition in 3 Southern states
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Anissa Carand Navya Shukla | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Vending machines selling ammunition will now be in grocery stores in Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma – a move that has generated mixed feelings from officials in those states. Each machine sells ammunition for various firearm calibers, including rifles, shotguns and handguns, according to American Rounds. Earlier this month, the ammunition dispenser in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was taken down and relocated by American Rounds. American Rounds plans to expand into more states, having already received offers from stores in California, Florida and Hawaii, among others, Magers said. The company, he said, is setting up two more dispensers in Texas and Colorado within the next couple of weeks.

Persons: Grant Magers, “ It’s, ” Magers, “, …, Kip Tyner, ” Tyner, Magers Organizations: CNN, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, Oklahoma, American Locations: Alabama , Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Tuscaloosa, California , Florida, Hawaii, Colorado

☆ This couple built a travel company for Americans who want to leave the U.S.—then they did it themselves
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Barnett says the amount of research she and Andrews poured into their relocation project prompted them to start their own travel company, Expatsi, to help other Americans explore their options to move abroad. Launching a travel company for American expatsBarnett and Andrews went back to basics to figure out what city to live in. In March 2024, Barnett and Andrews led a group of 30 Americans around Portugal for 10 days and Spain for 12 on their inaugural Expatsi scouting trip. Americans who dream of moving abroad are getting help from travel companies like Expatsi, which offers scouting trips to international cities. So far, Expatsi travelers have mostly been women ranging in age from 22 to 80 with a cluster around 40 to 65, Barnett says.

Persons: Brett Andrews, Jen Barnett, Barnett, Andrews, expats Barnett, We've, Roe, Wade, Expatsi, Expatsi's, Joe Biden, Donald Trump Organizations: U.S ., U.S, Portugal, CNBC, Google Locations: Alabama, Mexico, Birmingham , Alabama, Canada, Vancouver, U.S, Cigna, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy

☆ Trump claims not to know who is behind Project 2025. A CNN review found at least 140 people who worked for him are involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Steve Contorno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

In addition to people who worked directly for Trump, others who participated in Project 2025 were appointed by the former president to independent positions. Several people involved in Project 2025 didn’t serve in the Trump administration but were influential in shaping his first term. Both Trump and Project 2025 have called for eliminating the Department of Education. Vast network of Trump alliesHowever, Trump’s attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 have already encountered credibility challenges. Shortly after Trump’s Truth Social post last week, Democrats noted a recruitment video for Project 2025 features a Trump campaign spokeswoman.

Persons: Donald Trump, “, Trump, Mark Meadows, Stephen Miller, Jay Sekulow, Cleta Mitchell, John Eastman, Brendan Carr, Lisa Correnti, Brett Tolman, Charles Kushner, Trump’s, Tolman, Joe Biden, Danielle Alvarez, “ Team Biden, ” Alvarez, Kevin Roberts, Roberts, ”, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, Paul Dans, Biden, Miller, Russ Vought, Ben Carson, Christopher Miller, John Ratcliffe, Steven Bradbury, Patrick Pizzella –, Mark Morgan, Tom Homan –, –, Kathy Nuebel Kovarik, Ken Cuccinelli, Peter Navarro, Michael Pack, Frank Wuco, Barack Obama’s, David Legates, Mari Stull, President’s, ” Roberts Organizations: CNN, Republican, White, Trump, Heritage Foundation, Mandate, Leadership, Federal Communications, United Nations Commission, Republican Party, “ Team, Democratic, Committee, Heritage, American, Foundation, Department of Education, Affordable, National Weather Service, Trump Administration, America, Center, Management, “ Mandate, Leadership ”, Urban, National Intelligence, Labor, Customs, Border Protection, Immigration, of Homeland Security, US Agency for Global Media, NOAA, State Department, ” “ Conservatives Locations: Trump, Washington, Texas , Alabama, Mississippi, America

☆ America's 10 best states for infrastructure, where you can rely on roads, bridges, airports, power, and internet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

To rate each state's infrastructure, we look at roads, bridges, ports and airports. New in 2024, we evaluate so-called site readiness programs set up in many states to link companies with shovel-ready sites. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama offers one of the more robust site readiness programs in the nation. Roads, bridges, and broadband are also in excellent shape in Tennessee. A respectable 24% of the state's power comes from renewable energy, putting it in the top half of states.

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Buttigieg, Gary Hershorn, Brad Lander, Kathy Hochul, Luke Sharrett, Liam Kennedy, Chicago —, Carl Sandburg, Minnesotans, Tim Walz, Nathan Howard, — Virginia, Caitlin O'Hara, Elijah Nouvelage Organizations: Infrastructure Law, CNBC, Law, Business, Empire, Hudson, Corbis, Census, Gov, Indiana, CSX Corp, Bloomberg, Getty, Crossroads of America, U.S . Surface Transportation, Hoosier State, of Energy, Street Foundation, Economic Development, Alabama, Tennessee Downtown, Istock, Volunteer State, Energy Department, Illinois Metra, Chicago, Railroads, Census Bureau, Surface Transportation, Traffic, Midway, Chicago Department of Aviation, Lincoln, Minnesota, Jimkruger, Minnesota's Department of Economic, The Utah Department of Transportation, Beehive State, Planners, Virginia, Amazon.com Inc, —, Washington Post, Georgia Passengers, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport Locations: States, York, Manhattan, New York City, New York, Ohio, Clarksville , Indiana, U.S, Indiana, Alabama, Trinity , Alabama, Yellowhammer State, Tennessee Downtown Nashville , Tennessee, Tennessee, Illinois, Chicago, Rudybalasko, Texas, Minneapolis , Minnesota, Mississippi, Minneapolis, Utah, Salt Lake City, Beehive, Farmington, Ashburn , Virginia, Northern Virginia, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Atlanta , Georgia

☆ Scott Cohn talks CNBC's 2024 Top States for Business biggest movers this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | 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 EmailScott Cohn talks CNBC's 2024 Top States for Business biggest movers this yearCNBC's Scott COhn looks at this years' biggest mover on the 2024 Top States for Business list, Alabama.

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