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☆ Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces Senate bid
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Edward-Isaac Dovere | Veronica Stracqualursi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Larry Hogan announced Friday that he is running for US Senate this year, providing Republicans with a strong candidate in their bid to flip a seat in a deep-blue state. It’s what I did as Maryland’s governor, and it’s exactly how I’ll serve Maryland in the Senate. “I would pay a significant amount for a ticket to watch Chuck Schumer’s face right now,” Josh Holmes, the top political adviser to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, posted on X. Though he was personally popular during his two terms as governor, the state Republican Party has veered very much toward Trump. In recent decades, Maryland has been dominated by the Democratic Party at the state and federal levels.

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Larry Hogan, who left office as one of the few prominent Republican critics of former President Donald Trump, will run for U.S. Senate in his home state. Hogan announced his plans in a video posted to social media Friday, hours before the filing deadline in the race. Hogan won two terms in the blue state, including a 12 point win in 2018, two years after Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state at the presidential level by almost 27 points. Moore, the state's Senate president Bill Ferguson, the state's Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones and Sens. Seven other Republicans have filed to run for Senate in Maryland.

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☆ Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks wants to boost 'first chances' so the economy can thrive. She'd also like to see the filibuster gone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

For Angela Alsobrooks, the county executive of Prince George's County and a leading Senate candidate, focusing on economic matters is key. AdvertisementAlsobrooks, who previously served as the Prince George's County state's attorney and was first elected as county executive in 2018, is running to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, an institution in Maryland politics. The county executive, who has been endorsed by Gov. AdvertisementCounty Executive Angela Alsobrooks: It is my strongly held belief that people deserve first chances in our country. AdvertisementAs county executive, I opened the first of its kind mental health and addiction care facility in the county.

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☆ Opinion | Can Elon Musk Really Do That?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Angela Aneiros, an assistant professor at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Wash., can’t get enough of Elon Musk. “For better or worse, he’s like the gift that keeps on giving to corporate law professors. The students relate to Musk and I can say to them, ‘Here’s the perfect example of what not to do.’”The latest perfect example is what Musk wrote on Monday on X, which he owns. “Unless that is the case,” he wrote, “I would prefer to build products outside of Tesla.”To Aneiros and other experts in corporate law, Musk’s threat is audacious, for reasons I’ll get into. But it’s also a teachable moment in that it surfaces principles concerning how corporations, their boards and their executives work with one another.

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☆ Cher is asking a court to put her in charge of her 47-year-old son's finances, fearing he and his estranged wife will blow the money on 'self-destructive' purposes
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-28 | by ( Julie Gerstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

On Wednesday Cher filed for conservatorship over her 47-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman. Allman, the petition claims, is "unable to manage his financial resources" due to drug addiction and mental health issues. According to the petition, Allman has $120,000 left in a trust from his late father, Greg Allman. In a petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Cher said that the 47-year-old is "currently unable to manage his assets due to severe mental health and substance abuse issues." AdvertisementAccording to the petition, Allman's crisis escalated after reconnecting with his estranged wife, Marieangela King.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the EDM DJ Steve Aoki, the next frontier is the final one. A trip to outer space makes a lot of sense for the forward-thinking creator, who's releasing “HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix” on Friday. On “HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix,” his story continues, and a new antagonist is introduced. Sonically, “HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix” is a detour from the first release. In the meantime, Aoki says he knows how the “HiROQUEST” saga will end, but he's not telling more.

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☆ Women are turning to Facebook for a DIY approach to getting pregnant
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Some women have turned to Facebook groups to connect with free sperm donors and skirt sperm banks. But after 10 vials of donor sperm, she was out $10,000 and still didn't have a child. Gordy is a serial sperm donor — he says his donations have produced 70 children to date. Kristina GrahamShe's since worked with two free sperm donors at different times, both of whom she met on Facebook. Women may have to weed through some creeps when looking for a sperm donor on Facebook.

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☆ Insiders question WPP CEO Mark Read's bounceback plan after chaotic period of mergers, account losses, and a stock market slump
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

"OMD and Publicis are winning all the meaningful pitches," said a former WPP agency executive, referring to competitors Omnicom and Publicis Groupe. Further, GroupM is just one of the many parts of WPP's business that Read needs to fix. Insiders describe a whirlwind of change but confusion about the bigger visionA current WPP agency executive said they were frustrated by what they described as a vacuum of information about the bigger strategy for WPP. Getty Images"It feels like something bigger has to happen now," said a current WPP agency executive. The ongoing pitch for Volkswagen's $4 billion global media business underscores the tremendous amount of resources needed to win the proposal, and the huge prize at stake.

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Germany and Austria earlier on Monday said they were suspending bilateral development aid to Palestinians, while others such as Italy had said suspending aid was not up for discussion. It is unclear whether the suspensions in development aid will also apply to such assistance. Varhelyi said all new budget proposals for Palestinian aid were also postponed until further notice. The Israeli flag has been hoisted above the chancellor's office and the Foreign Ministry after the shock Hamas assault. Asked if Italy would follow Germany and Austria in suspending development aid, the foreign ministry spokesperson said this was not under discussion.

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Epic Healing Eugene — Oregon’s first licensed psilocybin service center — opened in June, marking the state’s unprecedented step in offering the mind-bending drug to the public. The clients can't buy mushrooms to go, and they must stay at the service center until the drug wears off. Oregon Psilocybin Services spent two years establishing regulations and began accepting license applications in January. She expects Oregon’s psilocybin program, currently receiving millions in taxpayer dollars, to be fully supported by licensing fees by mid-2025. Little, brown psychedelic mushrooms can be found growing in fields or in the woods, but they can closely resemble poisonous varieties.

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☆ I'm a high-school teacher, and I make sure all my seniors know how to handle stress before graduating
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Angela Anagnost-Repke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As a high school teacher, I make all my graduating seniors understand how to handle stress. I then teach them how to make a plan to move forward through the stress. Through my years of experience with students, I've realized that the most important thing I can teach seniors is how to listen to and manage their stress. I've learned that students' stress needs to be validatedTheir stress is not something to just bulldoze over or pretend doesn't exist. I also make sure my students understand how to handle their stress and move forwardWhen I teach students to pause, listen, and validate, I notice they then learn how to proceed.

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☆ A lawsuit against DoorDash alleges what some users have long suspected: the company charges Apple users more than Android owners
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Alex Bitter | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A proposed class-action lawsuit claims that DoorDash charges iPhone users more than Android owners. Building this trust is essential, and it's why the majority of delivery orders on our platform are placed by return customers. According to the lawsuit, "DoorDash charges the expanded range fee on iPhone users more often than Android users and charges iPhone users more for 'delivering' (likely because studies reveal iPhone users earn more)." Ross Hecox, Reid Hecox, US District Court for the District of MarylandIn other cases, iPhone users were charged a slightly higher delivery fee, according to the lawsuit. Others balked at the suit's claim that iPhone users were in a higher-income bracket and thus being charged higher fees.

On top of the GOP gubernatorial primary in Kentucky, there are other contests taking place on Tuesday that could provide some clues about 2024 — even though it’s hard to draw too many lessons from individual races. Voters are also heading to the polls in Pennsylvania, which is hosting a crowded Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor. Two races will also provide some insight into voter attitudes in two key counties in two crucial battlegrounds. In other Pence news, he will attend Iowa GOP Sen. Joni Ernst’s “Roast and Ride” event next month, per Fox News (former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is also attending). Jumping in: Former state Rep. Leslie Love jumped into the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan on Monday.

☆ Democratic Rep. David Trone launches Maryland Senate run
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Bridget Bowman | Bridget Bowman Is A Deputy Editor For Nbc'S Political Unit. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Democratic Rep. David Trone announced Thursday that he is jumping into Maryland’s open Senate race, and he signaled that he’s willing to spend his vast personal fortune on his campaign. During a brief interview with NBC News ahead of his announcement, he declined to say how much he is willing to spend on the Senate race. In 2016, Trone lost the Democratic primary to Rep. Jaime Raskin, who is also considered a potential Senate candidate. TIME previously reported that Trone told associates he is willing to spend $50 million of his own money on the Senate race, but Trone declined to directly answer questions about that specific figure. That’s what people are just tired of — politicians that want to be on CNN and MSNBC and talk, talk, talk but not get something accomplished.

☆ Senator Ben Cardin Will Retire, Teeing Up Competitive Primaries in Maryland
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Trip Gabriel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland, a long-serving Democrat, announced his retirement on Monday, clearing the way for highly competitive primaries to replace him in 2024, especially among Democrats in a deep-blue state. The state’s liberal-leaning voters have not sent a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 1980, and the eight-member congressional delegation includes just one member of the G.O.P. “I have run my last election and will not be on the ballot in 2024, but there is still much work to be done,” Mr. Cardin said in a statement. “During the next two years, I will continue to travel around the state, listening to Marylanders and responding to their needs.”High-profile Maryland Democrats who could be in the mix to replace Mr. Cardin include Representatives Jamie Raskin and David Trone, and Angela Alsobrooks, the executive of Prince George’s County.

☆ As state-run retirement programs become more popular, participants are expected to have $1 billion in savings this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Within the last decade, 16 state legislatures have adopted retirement-savings programs targeting workers whose employers don't offer a 401(k) plan or similar option. Contributions to Roth accounts are not tax-deductible, as they are with 401(k) plans or similar workplace options. "We've seen a growth of new 401(k) plans in those states that have adopted auto-IRAs," said John Scott, director of Pew's retirement savings project. Limitations to the state programsThere are limitations to the state programs. For example, they do not provide a matching contribution as many 401(k) plans do.

☆ Psychedelic therapies are on the horizon. Who will administer them?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Danica Jefferies | Danica Jefferies Is An Intern With The Data Graphics Team For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Psychedelic therapy is nowhere near as simple as filling a prescription and taking a pill at home. A clinical psychologist, she founded and now leads the first accredited psychedelic therapy training program in the U.S. at the California Institute of Integral Studies. The psychedelic therapy program entails 150 hours of instruction and several in-person training sessions. So why the growing interest in using psychedelic drugs for mental health? Treatment with psychedelic drugs is not as simple as giving the patient a pill to take at home, and it’s not for everybody.

November marks Native American Heritage Month, and the following 10 LGBTQ+ Indigenous trailblazers are bringing important representation to TV, challenging traditional gender expectations at powwows and elevating issues affecting Indigenous people, such as the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Tom Williams / CQ Roll Call via AP fileRep. Sharice Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk nation, became the first LGBTQ Native American elected to Congress and one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress after winning her race for Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District in 2018. Scott, of Aurora, Colorado, who uses she and they pronouns, leverages her platform to highlight issues affecting the queer Indigenous community. “I just want to flood the industry with Indigenous people, Indigenous models, Indigenous stories, and Indigenous designers.”Kali Reis (KO)Kali Reis, who is Seaconke Wampanaak and Cape Verdean, is a trailblazing Indigenous two-spirit athlete who wears many hats. Native American Heritage Month invites non-Native folks in joining us in recognizing our histories and celebrating our communities.

☆ ‘Dancing With the Stars’ names Season 31 winner
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“Dancing With the Stars” has crowned a new winner and she’s a TikTok-teen queen. Shangela and Gleb Savchenko danced to to “Queen Bee” by Rochelle Diamante and also scored a 36 out of 40. Host Tyra Banks announced that fourth place went to Shangela and Savchenko. Third place went to Brady and Carson. Second place went to Windey and Chmerkovskiy.

☆ Latin Grammy 2022: How to watch and what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Marysabel Huston-Crespo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The 23rd Latin Grammys will be presented Thursday at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. His critically acclaimed album “Un Verano Sin Ti,” also a history-making Grammy nominee, is nominated for album of the year category at the Latin Grammys. That song is nominated in three categories: record of the year, song of the year, and best urban fusion/performance. HBO Max will also stream the ceremony in Spanish. (TNT and HBO Max, like CNN, are part of Warner Bros.

☆ Angela Álvarez, 95, wins best new artist Latin Grammy in a history-making tie
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Marysabel Huston-Crespo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Angela Álvarez made Latin Grammy history on Thursday by winning the award for best new artist at age 95. She was discouraged from pursuing a career in music by her father but found joy performing for her family. Over the years, she sang for her family about her life and developed a collection of songs she composed. At the encouragement and support of her grandson, she eventually recorded and released collection of her songs in 2021. The Latin Grammy nomination came as a surprise to her, Álvarez told CNN en Español last month.

☆ ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has a double elimination night
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Two pairs of partners were sent home Monday night on “Dancing with the Stars.”The theme of the episode was ’90s night. Vinny Guadagnino and Trevor Donovan performed a samba, judged by Carrie Ann Inaba, who gave the five points to Donovan. Bruno Tonioli judged Heidi D’Amelio and Brady’s performances, with Tonioli choosing Brady. Charli D’Amelio and Windey danced a salsa judged by Hough, who gave the five points to D’Amelio. Donovan and partner Emma Slater ended up in the bottom two with Guadagnino and partner Koko Iwasaki.

☆ Why Costco, Trader Joe's stopped selling your favorites
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Fans run social media accounts dedicated to tracking discontinued products at Trader Joe’s, and others blog about long-lost items at Costco. “We understand that it can be disappointing — devastating, even,” Trader Joe’s says on its “discontinued product feedback” contact page for customers. There are several reasons Trader Joe’s, Costco (COST) and other stores suddenly stop selling customer favorites. Also, for stores like Costco and Trader Joe’s, discontinuing items can reinforce the treasure hunt-like appeal of these stores. One major factor: It’s difficult to get shelf space inside Trader Joe’s and Costco and stay there.

☆ Social media users are calling Rihanna out for including Johnny Depp in her coming Savage X Fenty fashion show
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Daysia Tolentino | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Johnny Depp will appear in the fourth edition of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show, NBC News has confirmed. “We will boycott the show if Johnny Depp is in it,” a Twitter user said. “Delete the Johnny Depp scene now if it ever existed,” another wrote. Representatives for Amazon Prime and Savage X Fenty did not immediately respond to requests for comment. “If Johnny Depp has any part in this, I will no longer support the brand,” a Twitter user wrote.

☆ A self-made millionaire who made his money investing in real estate isn't interested in taking out a mortgage right now: 'I'm not going pay more than 6% interest'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Property investor Todd Baldwin isn't interested in getting a mortgage right now due to high rates. The millionaire is in the unique situation where he can pay in cash if the right deal comes around. "If the deal is over 6%, I'm going to pay cash and hopefully get a discount." With the interest rates where they are now, "I can still make money," he explained, "but my margin of error is a lot thinner. Baldwin understands that not everyone can simply pay cash if they want to invest right now.

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