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☆ Ed Yardeni thinks the Fed shouldn’t cut this week because it risks a market bubble
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The quarter-percentage point cut the Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to deliver this week could be a bad idea, according to Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research. "The last word we got from Fed Chair Jerome Powell was the economy is strong and we don't need to rush to lower interest rates. Fed funds futures predict a 99% chance that the U.S. central bank will cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point this week, and less than a 1% probability of rates remaining at their current levels. "Everything, to me, suggests that interest rates are just about where they should be," Yardeni added. By reducing rates now, the U.S. central bank risks a market meltup that could lead to a "wicked correction."

Persons: Ed Yardeni, Jerome Powell, Yardeni, Stocks Organizations: Federal Reserve, Yardeni Locations: U.S

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Broadcom, Netflix, McDonald's Dell, Exxon Mobil, Meta and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

JPMorgan upgrades Okta to overweight from neutral JPMorgan says the identity access management company is well positioned. " JPMorgan upgrades NetApp to overweight from equal weight JPMorgan said it sees IT budgets improving for the data infrastructure company. JPMorgan upgrades Teradyne to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said in its upgrade of the test equipment designer that Teradyne has upside. JPMorgan reiterates Apple as overweight JPMorgan said it is sticking with the stock heading into 2025. JPMorgan upgrades CBRE to overweight from neutral The firm said it sees improving growth for the commercial real estate company.

Persons: Jefferies, Ford, Wedbush, Tesla, Wolfe, Trimble, TRMB, Bernstein, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, FANG, Oppenheimer, JPMorgan, upsides, McDonald's, NVDA Blackwell, Gordon, Macy, Edwards Organizations: Trump White House, Nvidia, Broadcom, Grindr Inc, Exxon Mobil, Netflix, JPMorgan, UBS, Keysight Technologies, TAM, Dell, Seagate, Apple, DELL, Jefferies, Microsoft, Myers Squibb, Bank of America, " Bank of America, of America, IBM, CSG Locations: Bristol, 4Q24, CY25

☆ Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $105,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A bitcoin token stands next to a collection of U.S. one dollar bills. Bitcoin soared above $105,000 for the first time, buoyed by signs President-elect Donald Trump will go ahead with a potential strategic bitcoin reserve. But analysts say they are also likely to be wary of renewed inflation with Trump set to take office in January. Bitcoin surged as much as 3.6% from Sunday's close to reach an all-time high of $106,533. Trump suggested in an interview with CNBC on Friday that he plans to go ahead with a plan to build a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve, similar to its strategic oil reserve.

Persons: Bitcoin, Donald Trump, Sterling, Trump, James Kniveton, Jerome Powell, —, it's, Tony Sycamore Organizations: U.S, Reserve, Reuters, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, Treasury, Bank of Canada, CNBC, IG Locations: U.S, United States

Federal officials have so far downplayed many of the reported sightings, saying they are likely small airplanes or other manned aircraft. Gregory McNeal, a drone expert, told CNN that growing distrust in government communication is fueling demands for greater transparency and accountability from federal officials. Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra of New Jersey told CNN’s Sara Sidner Friday there had been drone sightings every night since then. Kanitra said federal officials were losing trust with the American people because several of the drone reports have come from places like military facilities, but federal officials have been dismissive. An FBI official on Saturday noted some drone sightings reported to tip lines were matched to similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports.

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☆ Family offices face hidden risks in making direct investments
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Family offices making direct investments in private companies may be taking on more risk than they realize, according to a new survey. According to the survey, only half of family offices making direct private investments have private equity professionals on staff who are trained to structure and identify the best private deals. Yet when vying for investments in private companies, family offices often stress that they don't need a fast exit like private equity firms. Nearly a third of family offices surveyed said their time horizon for direct deals is only between three and five years. When making a decision on a company to invest in, family offices emphasize the management team and leadership over the product.

Persons: Robert Frank, Raphael, Raffi, Amit, They're Organizations: Family, The Wharton School, Wharton, Family Alliance, Direct, Bastiat Partners, Kharis

☆ Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: Family of American woman killed in West Bank expresses frustration after Blinken meeting
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Jennifer Hansler | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The family of an American woman killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank said they left a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken frustrated and with little hope anyone would be held accountable for her death. “Nothing left us optimistic about justice for my sister moving forward,” Ozden Bennett, the sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, said after the meeting at the US State Department Monday. Eygi was shot and killed in early September while participating in a weekly protest against an Israeli settlement near the Palestinian village of Beita. The family also called for Blinken to publicly pressure Israel to finish that probe before the Biden administration leaves office. An American was killed abroad, and we hope any American government, any administration, would take that seriously and pursue justice,” Ali said.

Persons: Antony Blinken, “, ” Ozden Bennett, Eygi, Rachel Corrie, ” Blinken, Hamid Ali, Eygi’s, Blinken “, Blinken, Rachel Corrie’s, ”, Shireen Abu Akleh’s, Israel, Biden, ” Ali, Matthew Miller, ” Miller, Miller, Trump Organizations: CNN, West Bank, US State Department, University of Washington, Israel Defense Forces, ”, Department of Justice, State Department Locations: American, Beita, Turkey, Turkish American, Gaza

☆ 10 business leaders who spearheaded industry-transforming change in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +33 min

Business Insider's annual list of people transforming business highlights these leaders who work in media, finance, technology, transportation, and labor. AdvertisementAmazon's entertainment offerings help keep people subscribing to Prime, the free-delivery service that includes Prime Video and other benefits. Prime Video captured just 3.7% of TV viewing in November, well behind Netflix (7.7%) and YouTube (10.8%), per Nielsen. Still, since most people don't pay for Prime Video as a stand-alone service, it doesn't have the churn problem that dogs other streamers. AdvertisementAmazon cut hundreds of jobs across Prime Video and MGM Studios teams early in 2024.

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☆ Reid Hoffman says he's not planning on leaving US, but puts odds of Trump retaliation at over 50%
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Reid Hoffman said there's a "greater than 50% chance" he'll receive retaliation for backing Kamala Harris. Hoffman was one of the vice president's most prominent Silicon Valley business supporters. Reid Hoffman, the billionaire LinkedIn co-founder and outspoken Democrat, said he thinks it's likely that he will face retaliation from President-elect Donald Trump for supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Despite his dislike for Trump and many of his policies, Hoffman said that some of the president-elect's deregulation efforts could broadly benefit entrepreneurs. Representatives for Hoffman and Trump did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

Persons: Reid Hoffman, there's, Kamala Harris, Hoffman, it's, Donald Trump, Harris, Hoffman —, Trump, Elon Musk, David Sacks Organizations: LinkedIn, Trump, Department of Government Efficiency Locations: Trump, United States

☆ Global shipping industry is resilient despite potential U.S. tariff threats, says Hapag-Lloyd CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | 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 EmailGlobal shipping industry is resilient despite potential U.S. tariff threats, says Hapag-Lloyd CEOGlobal supply chains and shipping companies face uncertainty, as the industry braces for potential tariffs under the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Annette Weisbach reports from Germany's biggest port, Hamburg, where she speaks to Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd.

Persons: Donald Trump, Annette Weisbach, Rolf Habben Jansen, Lloyd Organizations: Global, Lloyd, U.S, Germany's Locations: Hamburg

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Although Democrats were wrecked up and down the ballot in Pennsylvania, Casey doesn’t think the party needs to rip up its playbook. In fact, he thinks the factor that will help them the most is not having to face Trump on the ballot again. But obviously, for probably a variety of reasons, President Trump had his strongest performance ever in Pennsylvania of the three races and got about 50%. I don’t think that’s accurate, but that’s the perception that people had, and that if he was able to achieve that once, he could do it again. And at the time, President Trump was very clear about that.

Persons: Democratic Sen, Bob Casey, Dave McCormick, Casey, McCormick, Donald Trump, Casey doesn’t, Trump, “, they’ve, ”, what’s, CASEY, that’s, …, Biden, It’s, I’ve, Vladimir Putin, I’m, Sen, Cornyn, —, … I’ve, Sherrod Brown, won’t, Nixon, Reagan, you’ve, There’s, Biden’s Organizations: Democratic, Republican, Democratic Senate, Keystone State, Democrats, NBC News, NBC, National Defense, Senate, Trump, Mar, Affordable, American Locations: Keystone, Pennsylvania, Ukraine, United States, China, Texas, Ohio, Washington

☆ Iraq could allow marriage for girls as young as 9. A survivor says it will fuel rape and child abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Khalid Razak | Khalid Razak Is A Producer For Nbc News Based In Baghdad. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

“Changing the law will give parents the right to sell their young daughters,” Batta said in a telephone interview last month. UNICEF reported in April 2023 that 28% of girls are married before the legal age of 18, although under Iraqi law, girls as young as 15 can be married with the consent of a judge and their parents. As well as setting the age of marriage, it addressed child custody, inheritances and alimony payments focused on the welfare of both children and women. As a result, some lawmakers and rights groups are concerned that this would pave the way for legalizing and expanding child marriage in the country. “Changing the law will lead many underage girls to face circumstances similar to what I went through,” she said.

Persons: Batta, ” Batta, ‘, Hussein, Hana’a, ”, Ahmad Al, “, ” “, Renad Mansour, ” Mansour, Dunya Al, Shammari, Alya Nassif, ” Nassif, ” Kurdo Omar Organizations: NBC, Protesters, Getty, ”, UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund, Law, Chatham, Getty Images NBC, Al, Forat, Kurdistan Alliance Locations: BAGHDAD, Iraqi, Erbil, Baghdad, Tahrir, AFP, Iraq, Iraq’s, Kurdistan, ”, London, Baghdad's Tahrir

☆ NFL Week 15 top storylines: Bills-Lions, Steelers-Eagles are potential Super Bowl previews
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Mike Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

And, of course, there’s always the Kansas City Chiefs, who enter NFL Week 15 looking to continue their march toward what they hope ends with a third straight Lombardi Trophy. With a win Sunday and a loss by Indianapolis (at Denver), the Texans can clinch the AFC South for the second straight year. ET, Sunday)GO DEEPER NFL Week 15 playoff scenarios: How 4 teams can clinch playoff berths2. Wilson has averaged 254 passing yards a game, but last week threw for only 158 yards without Pickens. Or will a Steelers defense that has limited opposing quarterbacks to a 79.2 rating (second lowest in the NFL) extend their frustrations?

Persons: Long, there’s, Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, Sam Navarro, Jonnu Smith, Tagovailoa, DeMeco Ryans, Ryans, Jim Caldwell, Jim Harbaugh, Matt LaFleur, Sean McVay, Mike Tomlin, Mike Tomlin’s, Quarterback Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Wilson, Pickens, Saquon Barkley, Jalen, Brown, Brown hasn’t, Nick Sirianni, Jared Goff, Josh Allen, Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Allen, Quarterback Baker Mayfield, Kim Klement Neitzel, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Tom Brady, Jim Harbaugh’s, Josh Jacobs, Jeff Hanisch, Geno Smith, Jordan Love, Jacobs, Alex Slitz Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, AFC, Cleveland Browns, Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers, Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Dolphins, Miami Dolphins, Houston, New York Jets, Miami, Jets, Texans ’, Texans, Indianapolis, AFC South, Eagles Keystone, Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Tomlin’s Steelers, Eagles, Detroit Lions, Ford Field, Lions, Buffalo, Rams, Bucs, NFC, Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buccaneers, Tampa Bay, Falcons, Baltimore, Kansas City, The Chargers, AFC West neighbor Denver, Packers, Seahawks, Seattle Seahawks, Raiders, Green, Green Bay, Washington, New, New Orleans Saints Locations: Kansas City, Cleveland, Miami, Tagovailoa, Denver, Baltimore, Detroit, Kansas, Atlanta, Arizona, New Orleans

☆ Packers roll Seahawks after Josh Jacobs’ dominant first quarter: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

By Matt Schneidman, Michael-Shawn Dugar and Mark PuleoBefore Sunday night’s game was even 10 minutes old, Josh Jacobs had already left his stamp. The Green Bay Packers rode their star running back heavily on their first two drives, getting the ball in Jacobs’ hands 11 times. 👏 🎥 @NFL pic.twitter.com/DjTAPvRPmr — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 16, 2024Love orchestrated the Packers offense efficiently en route to his fourth straight game without an interception. Packers feast on Seahawks passersEntering Week 15, the Seahawks ranked 28th in the NFL in pressure rate allowed and 21st in sack rate allowed, according to TruMedia. — Matt Schneidman, Packers beat writerAdvertisementLove, Jacobs and Doubs provide the cookingAfter scoring a touchdown on their first two drives, the Packers went eight consecutive drives without another one.

Persons: Matt Schneidman, Michael, Shawn Dugar, Mark Puleo, Josh Jacobs, Jacobs ’, Jacobs, Jordan Love Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Seahawks, Seattle, Green Bay Locations: Doubs, Romeo

☆ Bill Belichick gets enthusiastic reception at UNC basketball game having been unveiled as the new football coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Bill Belichick received a warm reception when he was introduced to the crowd at a University of North Carolina men’s basketball game, days after he was named as head coach of the school’s football team. Belichick was invited onto the court at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game against La Salle in Chapel Hill on Saturday, waving to the crowd and soaking up the applause. “Welcome to the Smith Center, Coach Belichick!” the Tar Heels wrote on social media, alongside photos of the 72-year-old being introduced to the crowd. The famed coach has family ties with UNC through his father, Steve, who was an assistant football coach from 1953 to 1955. “My dad told me this … when you love what you do, it’s not work,” Belichick told reporters earlier this week.

Persons: Bill Belichick, Belichick, Don Shula, “, Steve, it’s, ” Belichick, Mack Brown Organizations: CNN, University of North Carolina men’s, La Salle, Smith, New England Patriots, NFL, Bowls, Patriots, New York Giants, The Associated Press, New York Jets, UNC, North Carolina State, Fenway Locations: Chapel Hill, New England, ”, Connecticut

☆ TikTok Shop is outperforming Shein and Sephora among US shoppers online
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

TikTok Shop is now a more popular online retailer than Shein and Sephora among Americans. TikTok Shop has surpassed retail giants Shein and Sephora in the online battle for US shoppers. The consumer trends report said 45% of surveyed Americans purchased "fashion, clothing, and accessories" from TikTok Shop. AdvertisementAhead of the potential ban, TikTok launched a "limited-time offer " promotion this week, allowing users to earn $50 in TikTok Shop credits to recruit a new user. Representatives for TikTok, Shein, Sephora, and Qurate did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Dan Frommer, Gen Alpha, Sephora, Shein, TikTok, Qurate Organizations: TikTok, Capital, Qurate Retail Group, QVC, LVMH, Financial, Foreign, Lawmakers, Business Locations: United States, North America, China, TikTok

☆ The door is open for Musk's DOGE to achieve a quick win: slashing billions of dollars in fraud in federal programs like Medicare
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The government lost billions of dollars to fraud and improper payments last year. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have an opportunity to take on fraud in government programs once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. One of Musk and Ramaswamy's aims for DOGE could lead to a relatively early win with bipartisan support: eliminating fraud in federal programs like Medicare. Advertisement"While all fraudulent payments are considered improper, not all improper payments are due to fraud," Brown said. AdvertisementWhere DOGE can play a roleMiller said she expects DOGE to look for "quick wins" soon after Trump takes office.

Persons: Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump, Musk, Orice Williams Brown, Brown, Linda Miller, —, Miller, Luis, Leder, they're, " Miller, Trump, GAO's Brown, Jamie Raskin, Ronald Reagan's Grace, that's Organizations: Department of Government, CNBC, Office, Experts, Alliance, Boston University, FBI, Department of Justice, White, Trump, Democratic, US, Treasury Department, Ronald Reagan's Grace Commission

☆ These convicted felons say if Trump can be elected president they should be able to get a job without stigma
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Sabrina Clay | Kaan Ozcan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

That is how some convicted felons say society looks at them, no matter the crime. There is a stigma that sticks to convicted felons even years after the crime, says Bruce Western, professor of Sociology and Social Justice and director of the Justice Lab at Columbia University. “It doesn’t hurt that he (Trump) is an older White man who is extremely wealthy.”Restrictions on convicted felons vary from state to state. But while convicted felons can eventually find jobs, “it’s really at the bottom of the labor market,” he said. Nearly 10 years after that felony conviction, Jeremiah is still dealing with the effects of being labeled a felon.

Persons: Bruce Western, “, ”, Donald Trump, Trump, Western, “ it’s, Jeremiah Marable, Carolina Jeremiah Marable, Jeremiah Marable Jeremiah, Jeremiah, Trump’s, ” Jeremiah, ” Danielle Forrest, Mississippi Danielle Forrest, Danielle Forrest Danielle, Danielle, ” Danielle, I’m, “ You’re, ” Michael Powell, North Carolina Michael Powell, Michael Powell Michael, He’s, he’s, — he’s, – Michael, Michael, ” Alysha, Alysha, “ There’s, …, ” Jerail Smith, Georgia Jerail Smith, Jerail Smith, Jerail, ” Andre Clark, Kansas Andre Clark, Andre Clark, Andre, ” Andre, ain’t, ” CNN’s Justin Gamble Organizations: CNN, Social Justice, Lab, Columbia University, New, FBI, ” CNN, North, Indiana, Georgia, Trump, “, Kansas Locations: New York, Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, United States, Indiana, Georgia

☆ Why more Americans are turning to Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans, in 4 charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Hien An Ngo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Buy now, Pay Later services had their best day yet on Cyber Monday, with consumers spending a record-breaking $991.2 million, according to Adobe Analytics. BNPL shoppers are more likely to be unable to pay some or any bills and to be concerned about making ends meet in the next year. While consumers perceive BNPL services to be a safer alternative to credit cards, experts warn that they carry risks. Young people are not only more likely to use BNPL services but are more likely to encounter issues when they do. While most traditional BNPL services require interest-free payments, some include interest or late fees that consumers may not be aware of.

Persons: Dionysius Ang, “, ” Ang, BNPL, Ted Rossman, Lisa L, Gill, Baby Boomer, Z, Rossman Organizations: CNN, Adobe Analytics, Consumers, University of Leeds, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Boomers, Consumer, Consumer Financial Locations: United States, England

☆ 5 phrases the most mentally strong people use to spark happiness in hard times, from an expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Scott Mautz | In Scottmautz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Unfortunately, as I wrote in my recent book, "The Mentally Strong Leader," there are some days when these moments are hard to come by. The key is to bring more happiness sparks into your life — not by chance, but by choice. The most mentally strong people lean on these five mantras, which can provide little bursts of resilience and create sparks of happiness. 'It's not what I lost, it's what I still have'In times of adversity, it's easy to focus on what's gone. 'Big picture, small step'When we struggle in the face of setbacks, we can lose perspective.

Persons: you'd, It's, didn't Organizations: ABC

☆ Dolphins WR Grant DuBose in stable condition following head injury vs. Texans
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Zach Powell | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose is in stable condition and has been taken to a Houston area hospital for further evaluation after suffering a head injury during Sunday’s game against the Texans. DuBose took a shot to the head from Texans defender Calen Bullock in the third quarter. Dolphins teammates huddled near DuBose and Texans players stood by in concern for DuBose’s health. Scary scene in Houston as Dolphins WR Grant Dubose is taken off the field following a collision with Texans defender Calen Bullock. “First I just wanna send prayers to Grant (DuBose) … praying for his recovery,” Texans quarterback C.J.

Persons: Grant DuBose, DuBose, Calen Bullock, Grant Dubose, pic.twitter.com, lxPHovBfO8, anna, ord Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Texans, Medical, Dolphins, NFL, CBS, ust Locations: Houston, DuBose, ards

CNN —An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed an Al Jazeera photojournalist on Sunday – exactly one year to the day after an attack killed one of his colleagues. In late July, an IDF strike killed Al Jazeera correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul, who it accused of being a Hamas member – an allegation the network slammed as “baseless.”CNN has reached out to Al Jazeera about the IDF’s allegations about Al-Louh. On Sunday, Al Jazeera extended its condolences to Al-Louh’s wife and family, adding that just days earlier an Israeli strike had destroyed his house in the Da’wa neighborhood of Nuseirat Camp. Meanwhile in the south, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said 12 people were killed in an Israeli strike. Correction: This write has been updated to reflect that the strike that killed Al Jazeera correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul was in late July.

Persons: Al, Ahmad Al, Al Jazeera, Louh, “, ”, Ismail al, Sajed, “ Hamada, Zaki Imad Eddine, Israel, –, Samer Abu Daqqa, Khan, Ahmad Hasaballah, Abu Daqqa, Mohammad Al Sawalhi, ” Al Sawalhi, Khalil Awida, Deir al, Khan Younis, Ghoul Organizations: CNN, Civil Defense, Al Awda, Israel Defense Forces, Islamic Jihad, IDF, Al, Protect Journalists, West Bank, Nasser Hospital Locations: Gaza, Al Jazeera, Gaza’s, Al, Al Jazeera Al Jazeera, Israel, Khan Younis, Da’wa, Nuseirat, Lebanon, Beit Hanoun, Beit, ”, Deir, Deir al Balah

☆ FIFA faces backlash over 'unacceptable' map of Ukraine that appeared to omit Crimea
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, is facing backlash over a map it showed of Ukraine. The map appeared to show Ukraine without Crimea as part of it. FIFA, soccer's world governing body, is facing backlash after showing a map that appeared to omit Crimea from Ukrainian territory. He said they had also "fixed" the map for FIFA and shared another version of it with Crimea highlighted. The 2026 World Cup is set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Persons: Heorhii, Mattias Grafström, Theodore Theodoridis, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, —, Putin Organizations: FIFA, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Business, Ukrainian Association of Football, UEFA, Kremlin, Croatia Nations League Locations: Ukraine, Crimea, Belarus, yesterday's, Russian, Europe, Russia, Moscow, United States, Canada, Mexico, Iceland, Azerbaijan, France, Saudi Arabia

☆ My 10-year-old doesn't go outside the house alone. I'm teaching them independence in other ways.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Lygia Navarro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I started walking everywhere alone by age 8, but I don't allow my kid the same independence. My kid is 10 and is not allowed to leave the house unsupervised because I don't think they're ready. AdvertisementGrowing up, my sister and I started walking the nearly-mile-long trip to school alone, on quiet residential streets, when I was 8 and she was 6. In contrast, I don't feel safe letting my 10-year-old child go anywhere outside the house alone, for now. AdvertisementAll that is to say, we aren't comfortable with our kid walking alone in our high-traffic neighborhood, for now.

Persons: she'd, hadn't, doesn't, catcalled, I'm, we'd Organizations: Toronto Locations: Berkeley , California, Toronto

☆ Florence Pugh says it's 'exhausting' to be a young woman in Hollywood: 'There are fine lines women have to stay within'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Florence Pugh has said it's "exhausting" to be a young woman in the acting industry. Pugh told The Times of London that female movie stars face being called divas if they don't follow stereotypes. Florence Pugh has opened up about what it's like to be a young woman in Hollywood, describing the experience as "exhausting." "It is really exhausting for a young woman to just be in this industry, and actually other industries." In 2019, the actor called out a publication for "singling out my 'chunky' thighs" in a review of one of her movies.

Persons: Florence Pugh, Pugh, Oppenheimer, Keira Knightley, Valentino, Couture, I'm Organizations: Times, The Times Locations: London, Hollywood

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