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☆ Beware these retailers that increased promotions more than expected throughout Black Friday weekend, BMO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Some retailers "promoted deeper as weekend progressed versus 2023's cadence," analyst Simeon Siegel wrote to clients in a Monday note. Siegel's comments come as investors and analysts try to determine which brands or retailers are outperforming this year, particularly as the holiday shopping season hits its stride. However, Siegel did provide a list of names that went further into discounts than was anticipated as the weekend went on. That means the company may have "underperformed its initial hopes for the outset of the holiday selling," the analyst said. After that run, the typical analyst sees shares slipping by 3% over the next 12 months, according to LSEG.

Persons: Simeon Siegel, Siegel, — Siegel, Nordstrom Organizations: BMO Capital Markets, Brands, Navy, LSEG Locations: Banana Republic

☆ McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Declared Over
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Teddy Rosenbluth | More About Teddy Rosenbluth | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Health officials have closed their investigations into an E. coli outbreak linked to raw onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers that sickened more than a hundred people, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. In total, 104 people from 14 states were sickened from the contaminated food and 34 were hospitalized. Officials said there did not appear to be a “continued food safety concern,” because McDonald’s had not served slivered onions — which investigators determined to be the “likely source of contamination”— on the Quarter Pounders for more than a month. And in many states, Quarter Pounders were removed from the menu altogether for several weeks. There have not been any new illnesses since McDonald’s decided to remove the onions from its menu on Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Persons: McDonald’s Organizations: Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control Locations: Colorado

☆ Mike Bloomberg warns making RFK Jr. HHS secretary risks killing Americans, urges Senate to reject him
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Just imagine if RFK Jr. had been in office during Trump's first term," Bloomberg said at the Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington D.C."Would Operation Warp Speed have even happened? RFK Jr. initially ran for president in 2024 as a Democrat, but switched to an independent bid and later dropped out to endorse Trump. Bloomberg in Tuesday's speech appealed directly to U.S. senators not to confirm RFK Jr. to the Cabinet role in the next Trump administration. Bloomberg expressed hope that Senate Republicans will convince Trump to reconsider nominating RFK Jr. before they are asked to weigh in. But RFK Jr. has taken a similar tack, endorsing a plan that he says is intended to "Make America Healthy Again" alongside Republicans.

Persons: Michael Bloomberg, Mike Bloomberg, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's, Trump's, Bloomberg, Kennedy's, Trump, Kennedy Organizations: New York City, U.S Conference, Mayors, Billionaire, RFK, Bloomberg American Health Summit, Washington D.C, New, Bloomberg, RFK Jr, U.S, Republicans, Department of Health, Human Services Locations: Washington ,, Washington, New York City, U.S

☆ Campbell's falls short of sales estimates, names insider Beekhuizen as CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Campbell's fell short of market expectations for quarterly net sales on Tuesday and named insider Mick Beekhuizen as its new chief executive officer, as the company sharpens focus on a more diverse range of packaged food products amid choppy consumer demand. Campbell's shares were down about 4% in extended trading after the company also reaffirmed its annual sales and profit targets, with total net sales falling shy of market expectations. Beekhuizen will succeed Mark Clouse as president and CEO of the company, effective Feb. 1, 2025. In January, he will be retiring from Campbell's after a six-year stint as CEO to become President of the NFL's Washington Commanders. Campbell's first-quarter net sales rose to $2.77 billion from $2.52 billion a year earlier.

Persons: Campbell's, Mick Beekhuizen, Beekhuizen, Mark Clouse, Campbell, LSEG Organizations: Campbell's, Sovos Brands Locations: New York, Washington

☆ Voyager 1’s dwindling power supply is threatening the 47-year-long mission
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —NASA engineers have successfully restored contact with Voyager 1 and the spacecraft is operating normally after its dwindling power supply caused a weekslong blackout. out of them.”The mission team began turning off any systems that weren’t crucial for flying the probes about five years ago. Some of those systems included heaters that were designed to keep the science instruments operating at the correct temperature. Keeping the Voyager probes onlineThe Voyager team has computer models to help them predict how much power the spacecraft’s heaters and instruments are expected to use. “The bigger issue is how long can we keep the science instruments going with the current power available.”

Persons: ”, Kareem Badaruddin, ” Badaruddin, “, Bruce Waggoner, hadn’t, Badaruddin Organizations: CNN, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Space Locations: Pasadena , California

☆ 24-year-old 'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho got her family off food stamps and bought mom a house with Disney paycheck
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When Auli'i Cravalho was cast in Disney's "Moana," the teen and her mom were living on food stamps. "I slept in the bedroom, my mom slept on the couch," Cravalho, who was 14 when she was cast, explained. "My parents were like, 'Listen, if [Moana] doesn't go anywhere, you need to finish high school. After the movie became a success, Cravalho said she could sometimes "be a little s---" about doing her homework after a long day spent promoting the film. "She'd take money out of the house mortgage and lend me money," she said at the time.

Persons: Auli'i Cravalho, Cravalho, She's, Margot Robbie, I've, Chris Hemsworth, Michael B, Jordan Organizations: Hollywood, CNBC Locations: Moana, Hawaiian, Mililani

☆ A dating expert explains why living apart keeps the spark alive in older relationships
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Being open to living apart also widens the dating pool, particularly for older women. But for older couples, there's another appealing relationship setup: living apart, together — also known as "LAT." Ury said living apart, together has a ton of perks — particularly for older daters. AdvertisementBut for older daters who aren't looking to raise kids together, ticking off all those boxes is often less important. Living apart allows each person to live in their own world — and that can be a boon for a relationship.

Persons: there's, —, Logan Ury, Ury Organizations: Lancaster University, University College London Locations: LAT

☆ Here’s what the Pizza Hut of the future looks like
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Your next visit to a Pizza Hut might remind you of Chipotle. It’s part of broader changes Pizza Hut is showing off at a remodeled location as the chain contends with sluggish sales and increasing competition. Pizza HutPizza Hut and its rivals are struggling as inflation-weary customers hunt for value. “The model that Pizza Hut had used successfully for a few decades was going out of style.”Customers can order via a kiosk for the first time in the US. Pizza Hut is testing the design in Texas before potentially rolling it out to other US cities, though it has about 2,000 of these redesigned restaurants internationally.

Persons: Jonathan Maze, Maze, “, ”, ” Shannon Garcia, Pizza, Garcia, “ It’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Restaurant Business, CNN, Yum Brands Locations: New York, Plano , Texas, American, people’s, Texas, United States

☆ This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer just like her dad. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial. Later that year, she landed her first paid gig to film a commercial for an online brand. She also started to realize "my dreams of becoming a commercial director aren't as far away as I thought." Her TV commercial directing debut taught her "I don't have to be the most knowledgeable or perfect person in the room," she says.

Persons: Ash Xu, she'd, Xu, aren't, Taco, she's, I've Organizations: Bay Area, YouTube, Northwestern, CNBC, Taco Bell Locations: Bay, New York City

☆ Jefferies upgrades Kroger, says grocery store chain has upside even if Albertsons deal falls through
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Kroger still has upside even if its deal to acquire Albertsons doesn't go through, according to Jefferies. The firm upgraded the grocery store chain to buy from neutral. The company initially announced plans to acquire peer grocery store chain Albertson's in 2022. But Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson said food trends at Kroger stores have been improving recently and serve as one of the positive catalysts in a scenario where the Albertsons deal falls through completely. Analysts are somewhat split on the grocery store chain.

Persons: Kroger, Jefferies, Rob Dickerson, Dickerson Organizations: Albertsons, KR, Kroger, ACI

☆ My family spent $580 at a Michelin-starred steak house at the Four Seasons Orlando. Our meal wasn't even the best part.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementMy family ate at Capa, a Michelin-starred steak house at the Four Seasons Orlando in Disney World. Our $580 meal was incredible, and we'd definitely eat at the Spanish-inspired steak house again. Last summer, I spent a solo weekend at the Four Seasons Orlando, a luxury hotel on Disney World property. While there, I dined at Capa, a Michelin-starred steak house located in the expansive resort. It also earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, and is known for its Spanish-inspired food and steak-house experience.

Persons: ribeye, Capa Organizations: Capa, Michelin, Orlando, Disney, Wine Locations: Spanish

☆ Thieves steal van containing 2,500 pies from Michelin-starred chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Thieves in northern England might have bitten off more than they can chew after stealing a van carrying 2,500 pies, worth about £25,000 ($31,600). Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks said on Monday that the pies were loaded and ready to be delivered to York Christmas Market when the van was stolen. “They probably didn’t bargain for the nearly ton of pies that is in the back of it (the van),” he added. If you are the thieves and read this I urge you to… drop the pies off somewhere. “Also I think you are a thieving piece of sh*t and I hope you don’t get any presents this Christmas,” added Banks.

Persons: Tommy Banks, “ We’ve, ”, Banks, “, they’ve, scammers Organizations: London CNN, Michelin, York, North Yorkshire Police Locations: England, Oldstead, London

☆ Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition: Image of young sharks hunting fish wins top prize
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —The dynamics between predator and prey are laid bare in a striking image of fish being attacked by sharks in the shallow waters of the Maldives, which has claimed the top prize in this year’s Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition. “Just after sunrise or before sundown, the shallow waters of the Maldives become a clear, see-through surface,” said Albi in the release. The competition has five categories: astronomy; behavior; Earth science and climatology; ecology and environmental science; and microimaging. In the astronomy category, photographer Imran Sultan captured the intricate details of two nebulae in the Cassiopeia constellation found more than 7,000 light years away. “Tired eyes,” which depicts the eyes of a bark scorpion from up close, won the top prize in the microimaging category.

Persons: Angela Albi, Paula, “, ”, ’, Hugh Turvey, Imran Sultan, David Garcia, Jose Manuel Martinez Lopez, Peter Hudson Organizations: London CNN, Royal Society Publishing, Max Planck, Royal Society Locations: Maldives, Germany, Albi, Greenland

☆ An ex-YouTuber with 6.5M subscribers is now an entrepreneur and investor. Here's how he stays fit whilst running his businesses.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He shared his tactics for staying fit while running his own businesses and traveling often. AdvertisementWith so many projects on the go, his schedule looks very different from week to week, and it can be hard to maintain a consistent fitness routine. Lee shared how he keeps fit to achieve these goals while running his own businesses. When he's traveling, he goes to the gym or goes on runs because it helps him manage jetlag and anxiety. AI-driven workoutsBecause of all the traveling Lee does, he struggles to keep to a strict workout schedule or work with a personal trainer consistently.

Persons: Caspar Lee, YouTuber, he's, Lee, Joe Wicks, David Parry, I'm, Ambar Driscoll Organizations: Influencer, Gemini, YouTube, Google Locations: London, England

☆ I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lauren Finney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She feeds her two kids dinner as soon as they get home from school. AdvertisementBefore we started early dinners, my kids would go get snacks like granola bars and chips, which are all empty calories. They were more willing to eat what was in front of them, too, so I could serve them more nutrient-rich foods. Related storiesIt also helps with behavior, digestion, and sleepAfter they eat a big meal at 4:30 p.m., they are in better moods and can focus. I keep dinner simpleTo transition you to an earlier meal time, I suggest parents keep it simple and keep trying.

Persons: Olivia Napoli Organizations: Livwell Nutrition, Wellness Locations: Massachusetts

☆ How Washington reacted to the Hunter Biden pardon: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

In today's edition, our reporters go through President Joe Biden's pardon of his son — and the part that's particularly rankling fellow Democrats. Some Democrats bristle at Biden's pardon justificationBy Carol E. Lee, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Gary Grumbach and Dareh GregorianIt’s not just that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter. The pardon comes after Biden repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his son’s sentence. “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? : White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended Biden’s decision to pardon his son, despite telling the press multiple times that the president had no such plans.

Persons: Joe Biden's, —, Mark Murray, Carol E, Lee, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Gary Grumbach, Joe Biden, Hunter, It’s, ”, Hunter Biden, “, Biden, Greg Stanton, Donald Trump, ” Stanton, Trump, Joe, ” Trump, David Weiss’s, Weiss, Harris, 🚨, Dru, ️ Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Democratic, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, NBC News, Telemundo, CNBC, Trump, FDA Locations: Arizona, Stanton, California, Biden’s

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Persons: who’s, I’ll, it’s, you’ll, Bissell, “, ”, Rebecca Rodriguez, I’ve, Jordan Bowman, Josh Rios, dermatologists, shea, It’s, Mili Godio, Rodriguez, Siri, Harry Rabinowitz, Lindsay Schneider, Lemon, Sichuan Chili Crisp, Peacock, Anker, Bean, Alo, Tommy John, Cole Haan, sitewide, Diggs, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Belk, Alexa, Hulu, Disney, Netflix, Apple Pay, Amazon, Proteins, Bluetooth, beechwood, Amazon Prime, Paramount, Amc, HBO, NBC News, Showtime, ESPN, GameStop, Nintendo, JBL, Asus, Logitech, Bala, Cruise, Wellness, Bath, Giftable Tech, Facebook, Twitter Locations: carabiner, Sichuan, Chaco

☆ Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Jeff Cox | Jeff Cox Is A Finance Editor With Cnbc.Com Where He Covers All Aspects Of The Markets | Monitors Coverage Of The Financial Markets | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind. That would follow a half-point cut in September and a quarter-point reduction in November. “As of today, I am leaning toward continuing the work we have started in returning monetary policy to a more neutral setting,” Waller said. Waller said he will watch incoming employment and inflation data closely. Even with the slowing progress on inflation, Waller said broader economic health has him feeling like it will be appropriate to continue to ease monetary policy.

Persons: Christopher Waller, ” Waller, Waller, payrolls Organizations: Federal, Fed, “, Labor Statistics Locations: Washington

☆ How to be the best holiday party guest and host ever, according to etiquette experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Adam Campbell-Schmitt For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

How To Be the Best Holiday Party Guest EverYour first interaction with your host is going to be with the invitation itself, whether that’s a formal card, an evite or just a text. “If you’re hosting a party and inviting people, it has to be something and has to match the invitation. You can’t say ‘dinner party’ and just have pizzas out of the box.”But as a host, trying to meet every guest’s dietary needs can feel overwhelming. “While it’s okay not to say goodbye to all party or event attendees, it’s important to say goodbye to the host,” Meier says. “If you’re the host, let your guests know how grateful you are for their company and how much those shared moments meant to you.

Persons: we’ve, Lizzie Post, ”, “, ’, it’s, it’s bothersome, Stephanie Lau, Myka Meier, ” Lisa Grotts, ” Lau, Grotts, ‘, ” Grotts, ” Meier, Post, “ Don’t, ” Stephanie Lau, who’s, ’ ”, Elaine Swann, Chloé Crane, Leroux, Crane, us, Lisa Grotts, Pope Francis, King, England, we’d, Almond, I’ve, ” “, ” Swann, ” Victoria Watters, don’t, Vivian Tu, they’re, ” Crane Organizations: Emily Post Institute, Food, ”, The Swann School of, Costco, Brands, Party, ’ Locations: punctuality

☆ Edible gifts to make for everyone on your list
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Food Network Kitchen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The two things that bring us the most joy during the holidays are baking festive cookies and treats—and giving gifts to the special people in our lives. Put a single-serving cake in a tiny cake box, or a whole cake in a large one, then tie it up with lush ribbons. Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the RecipeBaklava TrufflesThese no-bake delights are so easy to make that even the kids can get involved. Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the RecipeToasted Coconut MarshmallowsIna’s light-as-air marshmallows are adorned with crisp, sweet flakes of shredded coconut. Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the Recipe

Persons: Matt Armendariz, Ray’s Organizations: Food Locations: Chile

☆ These scientists want to give patients medicines wrapped in silk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Silk fibroin is a protein extracted from the cocoons of silkworms. Silk fibroin is more like a marathon runner, able to support long-term drug release,” adds Shuai. CNNSlow and steadyCurrently, EngineLife’s farm produces around 25-30 kilograms of silk cocoon annually, which can produce a million doses of medical-grade silk fibroin solution. EngineLife's first silk fibroin product, a CBD skin patch for insomnia, went on sale in Thailand earlier this year. Ratanavaraporn hopes to see silk fibroin used in many more drug delivery systems to help patients across Thailand and internationally — and with that, give Thai silk farmers another revenue stream.

Persons: Juthamas Ratanavaraporn, Chulalongkorn, ”, Ratanavaraporn, Yajun Shuai, CNN Shuai, Mingying Yang, Yang, Shuai, Chuanbin Mao, Mao, EngineLife, hydrogel, Juthamas Organizations: CNN, Chulalongkorn University, Thai FDA, Institute, Applied Bioresource Research, Zhejiang University, “, US Food and Drug Administration, Chinese University of Hong, FDA Locations: Thailand, Bangkok, Thai, China, Chinese University of Hong Kong

But on Monday a small group of scientists and cultural experts in New Zealand clustered around a near-perfectly preserved spade-toothed whale hoping to decode decades of mystery. The list of what scientists don’t know about spade-toothed whales is longer than what they do know. A rare spade-toothed whale washed ashore on New Zealand's south island in July. It’s thought that spade-toothed whales live in the vast Southern Pacific Ocean, home to some of the world’s deepest ocean trenches. Beaked whales are the ocean’s deepest divers for food, and the spade-toothed may rarely surface, adding to its mystery.

Persons: ”, Anton van Helden, Van Helden, they’ve, don’t, van Helden, Chile’s Robinson, Tumai Cassidy, Rūnanga, “, ” Cassidy, Joy Reidenberg Organizations: New Zealand Department of Conservation, Getty, Department of Conservation, Māori, Southern, Icahn School of Medicine Locations: New Zealand, —, New, AFP, Dunedin, Zealand, Māori , New, Ocean, Mount Sinai, New York

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a dispute over the Food and Drug Administration's refusal to approve flavored e-cigarettes over public health concerns. The case puts the FDA's role in approving new tobacco products under the microscope at a time when e-cigarettes, or vapes, have flooded the market. Makers of flavored vapes have brought various cases around the country challenging FDA decisions. The FDA has repeatedly declined to approve flavored vapes, saying they might pose a health risk because they could encourage young people to use tobacco. Their lawyers argue that the FDA changed its standard for considering flavored vapes in the middle of the process without giving applicants adequate warning.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Elizabeth Prelogar, Donald Trump, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr Organizations: Food, FDA, Circuit, Appeals, Triton, Tobacco Control, of Health, Human Services Locations: New Orleans

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I combed through discounts to find the best Kohl’s Cyber Monday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday Kohl’s deals | More Cyber Monday Kohl’s sales | How I picked the best Cyber Monday Kohl’s deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Cyber Monday Kohl’s dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Cyber Monday Kohl’s salesHere are the best Cyber Monday Kohl’s sales to know about. Best Cyber Monday sales at other retailersHow I found the best Cyber Monday Kohl’s dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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