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☆ The Migrant Caravans Trump Derides Rarely Make It Close to the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( James Wagner | More About James Wagner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When President-elect Donald J. Trump vowed to impose new 25 percent tariffs on all goods coming into the country from Canada and Mexico, he said he’d keep them in place until drugs and people were stopped from crossing U.S. borders. In particular, Mr. Trump mentioned a caravan of migrants bound for the United States from southern Mexico. It was the latest example of Mr. Trump using such collections of migrants to bolster his claims about the border — although it’s rare they ever get that far. The groups of thousands of migrants often come together in southern Mexico near its border with Guatemala, which is more than 1,000 miles from the United States. While waiting in the southern city of Tapachula for humanitarian visas to travel through Mexico, a process that can often take months, migrants band together as they prepare to move north.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, he’d Locations: Canada, Mexico, U.S, United States, Guatemala, Tapachula

☆ Sir Bob Geldof responds to Fuse ODG’s Band Aid criticism
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jennifer Smith | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned to work to support her children and grandchildren: 'I try to help as much as I can'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Many older Americans say monthly Social Security checks aren't enough to pay their bills. Pamela Shields is one of many older Americans who "unretired" because she couldn't live solely off her Social Security checks. Shields lives in Fort Worth, Texas, on her $1,470 monthly Social Security payments. Business Insider talked with more than 50 baby boomers who primarily rely on their monthly Social Security checks to get by, and many said that wasn't enough to cover essentials. AdvertisementShe unretired when she realized her monthly Social Security payments wouldn't be enough to support herself or her family.

Persons: Pamela Shields, Shields, she'd, she's, you'd, She's, she'll, I'm Organizations: Security, LinkedIn, Social, Business, Social Security, AARP, University of Chicago's Locations: Fort Worth , Texas

☆ Three-time Grammy nominee Raye says she's not making money in music: 'We're breaking even'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am," she said. Raye is a multi-platinum singer and three-time Grammy nominee who has worked with Beyoncé and opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour. And yet, as of this summer, she said her music career still isn't making her money. And trust me when I tell you, I'm not taking those ways," Raye told me in June following a performance at the Conrad hotel in downtown Manhattan. "If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am."

Persons: Raye, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lizzie Widhelm, I'm, Rachel Keen, she'd, She's, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Lucky, Jeff Spicer, WireImage, Donald Passman Organizations: Conrad, Polydor, Century, Brit, Music Locations: Manhattan, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Ghanaian, Swiss

☆ A South Korean man binge-eating to become too fat to serve is the latest creative attempt to dodge the country's draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementA South Korean man was given a one-year suspended sentence for evading military service. This is just the latest example of South Korean men going to extreme lengths to try to avoid serving. A South Korean man was found guilty of evading military service by deliberately putting on weight. While most South Korean men are expected to serve for at least a year and a half, shortly after finishing high school, the conscription law has a number of exceptions. This was the most common method in attempting to evade military service, with the second most common being faking a mental illness, with others falsely registering as disabled, and one internationally breaking a bone.

Persons: Kim Jong, — Organizations: The Korea Herald, country's, Korea Herald, BMI, Military Manpower Administration, South Locations: Seoul, South Korean

☆ 'We can overcome climate change': Richard Branson says young people should not be down about the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

watch nowThe billionaire Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson said younger generations should feel positive about the future — and that they can "achieve an enormous amount." When asked how he might reassure young people about their future over issues such as climate change, Branson said, "They can achieve an enormous amount, and so I honestly don't think that young people should be down about it. I think we can overcome climate change if we have the … we've got to make sure we have the right politicians at the top," he said. "Our sweet spot is, we work with youth around the world," Rodgers said of the two organizations. Climate change, public health and criminal justice reforms will be a focus, according to an online release.

Persons: Sir Richard Branson, CNBC's Tania Bryer, Branson, we've, Donald Trump's, Trump, —, Nile Rodgers, Rodgers, Chic, Marc Grimwade Organizations: Virgin, CNBC, Branson, Advisory Center, Virgin Unite, Virgin Group, Foundation, Rodgers, Wireimage, Getty Locations: Paris, Adelaide, Australia

☆ Warren Buffett just shared his most detailed plan yet for his fortune when he dies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Courtesy of Susie Buffett Laila Buffett poses with her three children -- from left, Roberta, Warren and Doris. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett teaches a class at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett married his first wife, Susan, in 1952. Courtesy of Susie Buffett Buffett poses for a photo in 1980. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg/Getty Images Buffett attends the world premiere of "Becoming Warren Buffett," a documentary about his life, in 2017.

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☆ The UN climate summit ended in bitterness and accusations of betrayal. Now fears are growing for its future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“The dismal outcomes of COP29 … have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the global climate negotiation process,” said Harjeet Singh, of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative. Fossil fuel interests unleashedCOP climate summits are always painstaking and fraught. More than 1,700 fossil fuel industry players and lobbyists registered to attend the summit, heavily outnumbering most country delegations. Climate groups compared the final deal to a band-aid on a bullet wound, and developing countries reacted with fury. Billed as the most important climate summit since Paris, it’s here countries will set out their climate plans for the next 10 years.

Persons: Ilham Aliyev, Rich, ”, Harjeet Singh, Payam Akhavan, COP29, Mukhtar Babayev, Maxim Shemetov, Donald Trump, “, Margaretha Wewerinke, Singh, Akhavan, populists, Friederike Otto, ” CNN’s Ella Nilsen Organizations: CNN, United Nations, Union, COP29 United, Change, Imperial College London, Putin, Co Locations: Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29, US, Paris, Small, States, Russia, Argentina, petrostates, Saudi Arabia, Vanuatu, COP30, Brazil, it’s, petro

☆ Menendez brothers to appear in court Monday for status hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Zoe Sottile | Jean Casarez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The brothers, currently incarcerated in California, may appear virtually or in person for the status hearing, scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time. “I believe they have served enough time.”Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. The Menendez brothers filed a habeas corpus petition shortly after the docuseries was released, citing Rosselló’s allegations as well as a letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin that they say references the abuse. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon speaks during a news conference to announce a decision in the case of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez. Mike Blake/ReutersWhat comes nextGascón’s failed reelection bid has cast some uncertainty over the Menendez brothers’ fate.

Persons: Lyle, Erik Menendez, Judge Michael Jesic, ’, Jose Menendez –, Menendez, Erik, George Gascón, “, Gascón, Nathan Hochman, ” Erik Menendez, Lyle Menendez, Jose Menendez, Kitty Menendez, ”, ” Gascón, “ Menendez, Roy Rosselló, ” Erik, Attorney George Gascon, Mike Blake, Gascón’s, Hochman, ” Hochman, Gavin Newson, Newsom, CNN’s Eric Levenson, Cindy Von Quednow, Dalia Faheid, Taylor Romine Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles District, Los Angeles Superior Court, Prosecutors, California Department of Corrections, RCA Records, Netflix, Attorney, LA District Attorney, Gov Locations: California, Beverly, San Diego, Los Angeles County

☆ One small thing you can do for healthier food and exercise over holiday travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Editor’s note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. Holiday enjoyment comes firstGuilt over neglecting an exercise routine or failing to maintain a strict schedule can interfere with your enjoyment of the holiday season. But it’s important to keep some healthy behaviors in place to ensure you feel good, Charlotte, North Carolina, dietitian Natalie Mokari said. The most important thing is to enjoy your holiday with your loved ones. “Take the opportunity to play with your family,” Santas said.

Persons: Dana Santas, “, ”, Santas, dietitian Natalie Mokari, Mokari, ” Mokari, ” Santas, Drazen Zigic, don’t, I’m, ’ ”, “ Don’t Organizations: CNN Locations: Wisconsin, Charlotte, North Carolina, ”

☆ Economists say Trump's immigration plans could deepen US demographic challenges
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Donald Trump's plan for a sweeping immigration crackdown involving mass deportations has been described as potentially inflationary, but economists say it could exacerbate another problem America faces: an aging population. He will deliver," Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump's camp, told BI in an email when asked about the potential impacts of Trump's immigration policy. AdvertisementBerube said immigration is thought of as a band-aid to demographic problems since immigrants tend to be younger, which offsets the aging population. AdvertisementSectors with a high proportion of undocumented immigrant workers, like construction and agriculture, could see the number of workers fall. Bush Administration, thinks Trump's immigration policies will have a mild economic impact, partly because he doubts immigration will fall over the long term.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Alan Berube, Trump, Berube, Karoline Leavitt, José Torres, Torres, Todd Buccholz, George H.W, Buccholz Organizations: Brookings Institution, Center for Migration Studies, Brookings Metro Berube, Brookings Metro, Republican, Centers for Disease Control, Immigrants, Pew Research, Interactive, White House, Bush Administration Locations: America, Brookings, Bush

Move over Jimmy Kimmel, there's a new late-night talker in town — in Philadelphia, that is. Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce announced that he will host "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN during an appearance on Thursday's episode of ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The Super Bowl champion said the hour-long show will be filmed in front of a live audience from Union Transfer in Philadelphia. Its filming location also pays homage to the film, as NFL Films originated in Philadelphia, according to ESPN. Kelce and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, host the hit “New Heights” podcast that recently scored a $100 million deal with Amazon's Wondry.

Persons: Jimmy Kimmel, there's, Jason Kelce, It'll, I’ve, Conan O’Brien, Kelce, Travis Kelce, Amazon's Wondry Organizations: Former Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN, NFL Films, ESPN2, YouTube, Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: —, Philadelphia

☆ Why Musicians Aren't Making Money: Streaming, Record Labels & TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Music has always been a business, but streaming, TikTok, inflation, and the ballooning costs of touring have dramatically altered a musician's traditional routes to making money. But a lot has changed since streaming usurped radio play as the kingmaker of a rising musician's career. Even the hitmakers who dominate your "For You" page are getting paid "almost nothing" from TikTok, as one music exec told Billboard. 1 song on TikTok doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things," Tinashe's longtime manager, Simonne Solitro, explains. "That's not just me," Violet tells me, "that's literally every single artist I know."

Persons: Raye, Conrad, She'd, Taylor, Taylor Swift, Stone, You've, there's, everybody's, Donald Passman, Kevin Baird, Chris Burnett, Chuck Berry, he'd, it's, —, TikTok, Ariana Grande, JC Olivera, Justin Ayers, Club's Baird, Tayla Parx, she's, Ariana Grande's, It's, Parx, that's, Muni, who's, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Alexis, Long, I'd, Rachel Chinouriri, I've, Chinouriri, Sam Halliday, Alex Trimble, Katy Cummings, Derek Crownover, Loeb, he's, Crownover, Simonne, Tinashe, Tinashe's, Simonne Solitro, Solitro, Normani, aren't Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Shirlaine Forrest, Matt Jelonek, Tessa Violet, hasn't, That's, Violet, Solitro's, Tessa Violet's, Sarah Pardini, Halsey, Adele, Sophie Turner, Florence Pugh, Pugh, jostling Organizations: Spotify, Music, Northern, Cinema, BI, Apple Music, Billboard, Apple, YouTube, BMI, Suns, TaylaMade Inc, Fifth Harmony, Parlophone, Atlas Artists, Ticketmaster, Promoters, BI Social, Capitol Music, Capitol, Columbia, Chartmetric, DMs Locations: Manhattan, British, Northern Irish, TikTok, London, Los Angeles

☆ Liam Payne funeral: One Direction bandmates attend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — Liam Payne’s funeral was taking place Wednesday in south-east England, just over a month after the One Direction star died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires. Girls Aloud star Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s seven-year-old son Bear, was also expected to join the funeral proceedings. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul." In a joint statement, his One Direction bandmates said they were "completely devastated." Pallbearers carry the coffin of the singer Liam Payne into the church ahead of his funeral on Wednesday.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, — Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles —, Payne’s, Kate Cassidy, Cheryl, Bear, Liam’s, Liam, Pallbearers, Liam Payne, Justin Tallis, Payne Organizations: Getty Locations: England, Argentina’s, Buenos Aires, Britain

☆ CMA Awards 2024: See who won
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The 58th Annual CMA Awards are underway, taking place live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Morgan Wallen earned the most nominations with seven, followed by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five. The CMA Awards aired live on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu on Thursday. Morgan Wallen)• “Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson• “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton *WINNERALBUM OF THE YEAR• “Deeper Well” – Kacey Musgraves• “Fathers & Sons” – Luke Combs• “Higher” – Chris Stapleton• “Leather” – Cody Johnson *WINNER• “Whitsitt Chapel” – Jelly RollCody Johnson performs during the CMA Awards on Wednesday, in Nashville, Tennessee. Kacey Musgraves)• “Man Made A Bar” – Morgan Wallen (Feat.

Persons: Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning, Lainey Wilson –, Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Wilson, Malone, George Strait, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton • Morgan Wallen, • Lainey Wilson, – Cody Johnson •, Lainey Wilson •, ” – Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton •, – Cody Johnson, • “, Jelly Roll Cody Johnson, George Walker IV, – Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose •, Josh Phillips • “, Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Ernest Keith Smith, Chandler Paul Walters •, – Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins •, Dan Wilson, Ballerini • Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney •, Lainey Wilson, Roll • Cody Johnson, • Morgan, •, Clay, Zac Brown, Brooks, Dunn, • Brothers Osborne, Dan, Shay, Maddie, Tae, Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Tibrina Hobson, FilmMagic, Zach Bryan, Kacey, – Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, ”, Ella Langley, Riley Green, Tom Bukovac, • Paul Franklin, Rob McNelley, Charlie Worsham, ” – Cody Johnson, – Lainey Wilson, • Shaboozey, Nate Smith • Mitchell Tenpenny, Zach Top • Bailey Zimmerman Organizations: CNN, Nashville’s Bridgestone, NFL, Post, CMA, ABC, Austin Post, Big, Brooks, Cowboys, • Paul Franklin – Locations: Hulu, Nashville , Tennessee, Austin

A wind-whipped storm tore through Northern California on Wednesday, knocking down trees, snarling highways and transit, and leaving tens of thousands of people without power. Days’ worth of rain fell on some places in just a few hours. It was the season’s first major atmospheric river, a type of storm that can deliver prodigious amounts of water in a narrow band from the Pacific Ocean. “This is a major storm the likes of which we haven’t seen in over a decade,” said Melanie Coon, a spokeswoman for Puget Sound Energy. Wind gusts in some places exceeded 90 miles per hour — equivalent to the winds of a hurricane.

Persons: ”, Melanie Coon Organizations: Puget Sound Energy Locations: Northern California, Pacific, Seattle, California, Oregon, San Francisco

☆ Liam Payne: Funeral for former One Direction member to be held in England
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Sana Noor Haq | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Mourners will gather to remember Liam Payne in England on Wednesday, according to PA Media, after the British singer died last month. Close family of Payne, 31, and his former One Direction band members are among those expected to attend the funeral, PA Media reported. The British singer died on October 16 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system, according to the country’s public prosecutor’s office, which launched an investigation. Payne soared to global fame as part of One Direction, the group that was created on the British talen show “The X Factor” in 2010.

Persons: Liam Payne, Payne, Bear, Cheryl Tweedy, – Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson –, “, ” Malik, Styles, Horan, Tomlinson, Liam, ” Organizations: London CNN, PA Media Locations: England, British, London, Buenos Aires, Argentina

A small band of Ukrainian soldiers was trapped. They were holding the line on the battlefield, but Russian forces had managed to creep in behind their trench and encircle them. Viacheslav, the 30-year-old commander of an elite drone unit, said last week as he monitored events from an outpost a few miles away in eastern Ukraine. “Any vehicle attempting to reach these positions will be ambushed.”“We are always getting stuck in these kinds of tough situations,” he said. As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth winter and the first snowfall blankets cratered fields strewed with bodies, the situations are only growing tougher for Ukrainian forces.

Persons: —, Viacheslav, ” Locations: Ukraine

The Oura Ring, one of our favorite fitness trackers and award winners, is currently at its lowest price ever. When we tested the Oura Ring, we put it through its paces. 4.3-star average rating from 2,318 reviews on AmazonIf you’re on the fence about the Oura Ring, NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says, “The Oura Ring is best for anyone who doesn’t want to wear something bulky on their wrist, but still wants to track some health and fitness habits. The Oura Ring is an incredibly accurate sleep tracker. You can currently get the Oura Ring 3 on sale for $249, its lowest price ever.

Persons: you’ve, It’s, Harry Rabinowitz, I’ve, TikTok Organizations: Apple Watch, Giftable Tech, NBC, Facebook, Twitter

Can you sing along to “Wicked” show tunes in a movie theater? “I don’t want to hear you singing.”The discourse surrounding “Wicked” mirrors other recent conversations about etiquette at public gatherings. However, when it comes to movie theater etiquette, the conversation has largely centered around people using their devices during the film. Williams is among the contingent of “Wicked” fans who think singing along in a theater wouldn’t be the worst offense. “But come a second time and let us sing to you.”“We understand it if you do, and if you don’t,” Grande added.

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☆ Why Michael Learns to Rock Is Big in Asia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Sui-Lee Wee | More About Sui-Lee Wee | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But if you have never lived in Denmark or Asia, you may never have heard of Michael Learns to Rock. The Danish soft rock band broke through in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and other parts of Asia in the 1990s. They also have a younger audience — one of their biggest hits, “Take Me To Your Heart,” became a dance challenge on TikTok. They have toured regularly in the region, playing a sold-out concert hall in Medan, the third-largest city in Indonesia, last week as part of an eight-stop Asia tour. A few days earlier, they were in Manila, making concertgoers misty-eyed with their greatest hits.

Persons: Michael, ” Locations: Denmark, Asia, Danish, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Chicago, Medan, Manila

☆ I graduated a year early from high school and have no regrets. Now my daughter is doing the same.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Joy Nicholas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But I don't regret my decision to graduate a year early from high school. It was disappointing to think that the moment I always envisioned marking the end of high school would look very different. But that was overshadowed by the promise of not having to return to high school again. I finished high school at the end of July and started college a week after I turned 17. Five years ago, my daughter Skyler decided to graduate from high school early.

Persons: It's, Diana's, nodded, Joy —, Jill, Julie, Joyce, Skyler, —, You've Locations: California

The White House on Monday joined city, state and Jewish community leaders in Ohio condemning a small group who marched through Columbus on Saturday chanting racial slurs and white nationalist slogans while carrying Nazi flags. Neo-Nazis — their faces hidden behind red masks — roamed streets in Columbus today, carrying Nazi flags and spewing vile and racist speech against people of color and Jews," Ohio gov. Shannon Hardin, Columbus City Council president, said on X that the community "rejects their pathetic efforts to promote fear and hate," adding that he was in touch with law enforcement. Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein said on X he was also in contact with police over the march and said his office would monitor the group involved. "Take your flags and the masks you hide behind and go home and never come back," he said.

Persons: Biden abhors, Andrew Bates, Anne Frank, Mike DeWine, Shannon Hardin, Donald Trump, Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Zach Klein, Lee Shapiro, Shapiro, Christopher Pohlhaus, Oren Segal Organizations: Monday, NBC, North Arts, NBC News, Columbus City Council, “, Columbus, American Jewish Committee, Trump, Nazi, ” Police, Defamation League Center, Extremism, New York Times, Hate Locations: Ohio, Columbus, United States, Michigan, Charlottesville , Virginia, Springfield , Ohio, Springfield, Louis

But many Republicans and Gaetz allies have touted his aggressive style as an essential attribute for an attorney general. The president-elect filled some of those spots Thursday evening, appointing a series of his own personal lawyers to run key sections of the Justice Department. Trump also announced his selection of Emile Bove, another member of his criminal defense team, to be principal associate attorney general. Now, while some of his colleagues in Congress expressed skepticism of his pick as attorney general, they said they are prepared for a detailed confirmation process. As attorney general, Gaetz would be in control of the FBI investigative files that detail the evidence the bureau uncovered.

Persons: Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Trump, Gaetz, there’s, John Morgan, doubters, Morgan, ” Morgan, “, General Merrick Garland, Joe Biden, Todd Blanche, Emile Bove, ”, AnchorsGordon didn’t, Lawrence “ Larry ” Keefe, Keefe, Ron DeSantis, Feedback Sen, Klobuchar, —, Michael Cohen, Sen, Rick Scott, ” Gaetz, Hunter, Hank Johnson, Kevin McCarthy, Liz Cheney, Gaetz didn’t, South Carolina Sen, Lindsey Graham, Bill Barr, Joel Greenberg, CNN’s Kristen Holmes Organizations: CNN, Justice Department, Trump, Florida Republican, Prosecutors, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, Democrats, Capitol, Senate, Panhandle Republican, Truman, Florida State University, & Mary Law School, AnchorsGordon, Florida Panhandle, Partners, Florida, Northern, Northern District of Florida, Vineyard, Tallahassee statehouse, Republican, Florida Bar, Florida Republicans, Washington Elected, White, Republican Party, House Republican, Union, House Intelligence, Democratic, Judiciary Committee, FBI, South, Garland’s Justice Department Locations: Congress, United States, Trump’s, Florida, Gaetz, Manhattan, Northern District, Texas, Tallahassee, Washington, Wyoming, South Carolina

☆ My daughter is transgender, but she's also just like any other kid
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Noah Berlatsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

As a kid, our daughter was about as easy to deal with as it is possible for a kid to be. And, of course, many parents of trans kids feel that their children have, well, transformed. AdvertisementPublic discussions of trans kids often tend to focus on how they're different from cisgender kids, and on how parents face different challenges in supporting them. And trans kids are different from cis kids in some ways. We like her girlfriend, who is more willing to chat with us than our daughter, perhaps because we're not her parents.

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