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☆ Trump’s turn to bask in Musk’s reflected glory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX visionary, has spent the last two weeks basking in Trump’s reflected glory at Mar-a-Lago. He’s around so much it’s almost like he’s family, and he even made it into a photo of Trump’s extended clan. Trump’s growing cultural cloutTrump’s visit to Musk’s launchpad was also the latest occasion since the election when he has inserted himself into high-profile photo-ops. The hit perhaps reflects Trump’s starry-eyed infatuation with Musk’s amazing array of spaceships and limitless ambition. With Musk, Trump might get more than he bargained for.

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As of last week, nowhere else on the planet has air so hazardous to human health, according to global air quality monitors. By evening it feels like I am lifeless.”Deepak Rajak, whose asthma has worsened in recent weeks, visits a pollution clinic in New Delhi. Anushree Fadnavis/ReutersCommuters step out in a foggy winter morning amid rising air pollution, on November 19, 2024 in Greater Noida, India. But analysts say governments are focusing more on the emergency response rather than sustained efforts to improve air quality. While stubble burning during the winter harvest season exacerbates pollution levels, to solve the crisis, pollution needs to be tackled year-round, Dahiya said.

Persons: Deepak Rajak, Rajak, ”, Ram Manohar Lohiya, It’s, Atishi, that’s, CNN Rajak, Kajal Rajak, they’re, ” Kajal, “, Vipin Kumar, Anushree Fadnavis, Sunil Ghosh, Mohammad Ibrahim, ” Ibrahim, Ibrahim can’t, Aditya Kumar Shukla, Delhi’s Batra, Shukla, Amit Jindal, Jindal, Gaurav Jain, Batra, Manish Swarup, Ajay Aggarwal, Sunil Dahiya, Dahiya, ” Dahiya Organizations: New, New Delhi CNN, CNN, World Health Organization, Indian Ministry of Forest Environment, Hindustan Times, Getty, Indian Air Force, ”, Clean Air Program Locations: New Delhi, Delhi, Greater Noida, India

☆ Meta is helping brands reach more audiences across social media — and it's all thanks to AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Generative AI helps brands build more engaging ads with creative variations. Using Meta's AI tools, ObjectsHQ simply loaded lifestyle photos of its best-performing products, along with a few captions. AI for advertisingObjectsHQ is just one of many brands harnessing the power of AI-powered ad tools. AI — particularly generative AI — gives businesses of all sizes the tools to connect with the right people and create diverse, engaging content. With AI tools that save time and complement human creativity, marketers can create ad campaigns that reach audiences everywhere.

Persons: Alfred Chehebar, Justin Osofsky, ObjectsHQ, Chehebar, Meta, Osofsky Organizations: ObjectsHQ, SMB Group, Global, Meta, Meta's, Business, Insider Studios

☆ Solar Orbiter images capture bursts of activity on the sun’s surface
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Parker Solar Probe is poised to make the closest approach to the sun attempted by a spacecraft in late December, while Solar Orbiter is tasked with taking the closest-ever images of the sun’s surface. What’s more, the Solar Orbiter and Parker Solar Probe are studying the sun at close distances at an ideal time — during the peak of its annual cycle. “These new high-resolution maps from Solar Orbiter’s PHI instrument show the beauty of the Sun’s surface magnetic field and flows in great detail. A magnetogram shows the line-of-sight direction of the sun's magnetic field, which clusters around sunspots. Experts track increasing solar activity by counting how many sunspots appear on the sun’s surface.

Persons: Helioseismic, Parker, ”, Daniel Müller, Helioseismic Imager, European Space Agency Mark Miesch, Miesch, “, Elsayed Talaat Organizations: CNN, Solar, Orbiter, European Space Agency, NASA, Probe, Parker, Solar Orbiter, Space Agency, National Oceanic, Prediction, Cooperative Institute for Research, Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, Scientists, NOAA

Plus, not all of his Fox News picks are for Cabinet roles. A TV doc to oversee health insurance for 160 million-plus AmericansDr. Mehmet Oz outside of a polling location during the primary election in Rockledge, Pennsylvania, on May 17. In between failed bids for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016, Huckabee hosted a show on Fox News. Homan was actually the first of Trump’s picks to be announced from the Fox News orbit. An anti-mainstream conspiracy theorist and author to oversee health policyRobert F. Kennedy Jr. in New York in May.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump’s, Trump, Dan Bongino, Read, Hegseth, John Lamparski, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Mehmet Oz, Hannah Beier, Oprah, Mike Huckabee, Chip Somodevilla, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Huckabee, he’s, there’s, Sean Duffy, Mary F, Reuters Long, MTV’s, ”, Duffy, Rachel Campos, she’s, “, Justin Sullivan, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Elon, Gabbard, Hillary Clinton, ’ Tom Homan, Kamil Krzaczynski, Tom Homan, ” Homan won’t, Homan, Brian Stelter, Anthony Scaramucci, Richard Grenell, Heather Nauert, Morgan Ortagus, Bill Shine, Lev Radin, Kennedy, There’s, Dr, Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, Peter Bergen, Linda McMahon, Jeenah, McMahon, Vince McMahon Organizations: CNN, ”, Black Americans, Fox News, Service, Fox News Channel Studios, Army National Guard, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army, Medicare, Services, Holy Land Former Arkansas Gov, Republican, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Calvert, Reuters, Boston, Trump, “ Fox, Friends, Hegseth, Fox Business, Fox, Democratic Party, Democratic, Elon Musk’s, Convention, Getty, Customs, Human Services, New York Times, Republican National Convention, Trump’s, Business Administration, WWE Locations: America, Washington, New York, New York City, Iraq, Rockledge , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Drexel Hill , Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Jerusalem, Israel, Rayburn, Washington , DC, Wisconsin, Russia, Las Vegas, Syria, Milwaukee, AFP

☆ Alphabet's VC arm backs little-known SAP rival Odoo, boosting valuation to $5.3 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Fabien Pinckaers, CEO of Belgian-based enterprise software startup Odoo. OdooOdoo, a startup taking on SAP in the realm of enterprise software, boosted its valuation to 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) in a secondary share round led by Alphabet 's venture fund and Sequoia Capital. "The reason everybody [has] failed [in this market] is that it's quite complex," Pinckaers told CNBC. The last time Odoo secured primary funding was in 2014, when it raised $10 million in a Series B round. Prior to the latest secondary round, Odoo was most recently valued by investors at 3.2 billion euros.

Persons: Fabien Pinckaers, Odoo, Pinckaers, Andrew Reed, Reed, He's, Billings, aren't, Alex Nichols, CapitalG, he's, bootstrapping, Odoo hasn't, Wallonie Organizations: Belgian, SAP, Sequoia Capital, CNBC, Enterprise, Sequoia, Summit Partners Locations: Belgium, India, billings, Sequoia

☆ Trump said he'd use the military for mass deportations. Here are the industries with the most immigrant workers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The full scope of the planned mass deportations remains unclear. Present-elect Donald Trump's plans for mass deportations could significantly impact construction, agriculture, and hospitality. The data breaks down 13 major sectors by the number of native-born citizens, naturalized citizens, and non-US citizens working in each. AdvertisementThe agriculture industry could also be heavily impacted by mass deportations. To be sure, deportation plans are still in flux, and it's unclear how many people would be deported or who would be targeted first.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump's, Steve Ballmer, Molly Day, Tom Homan, Stephen Miller, Vance, Karoline Leavitt Organizations: Immigrants, American Immigration Council, American Progress, Small Business Association, ACLU, Immigration, Customs, White House, Staff, Policy, US Homeland Security

☆ An interviewer for Netflix's 'I Am A Killer' has spoken to over 100 prisoners. She shares what it's like speaking to murderers and how her team finds gripping stories.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Hines and her team interview each inmate twice, for one hour. Zoe Hines"We want to tell both the inmate's version of events and the perspectives of law enforcement and the families and those impacted by the crime," Hines told Business Insider. The "I Am A Killer" team doesn't interview mass murderers or sexual abusers. Related storiesI'm sat opposite this person who has done this horrendous thing, who admits they've done this horrendous thing. However, after his second interview with the team, he reevaluates his position later in the program.

Persons: Zoe Hines, Hines, Gary Black, Jason Johnson, Jamel Hatcher, Danielle Boone, I'm, stalkers, hasn't, Higinio Gonzalez, Netflix Hines, it's, you've, We're, Eric Anthony Pavilionis, Gonzalez, he'd, we'd Organizations: Netflix, Transistor Films, state's Department of Corrections, Films Locations: United States, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Montana

☆ The DOGE commission explains how it will reduce head count at federal agencies with a plan to get rid of remote work and offer workers early retirement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy offered more details on their DOGE government efficiency commission. They said their plans to cut government spending will lead to layoffs across federal agencies. The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's government efficiency commission have more details on how they will reduce head count across government agencies. With the federal government being the largest employer in the US, with a workforce of over 2 million Americans, the DOGE commission could have a wide-ranging impact. Are you a federal worker with thoughts on DOGE?

Persons: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump's, Ramaswamy, Trump, Musk Organizations: Tesla, GOP, Street, of Government, Management, Trump, Treasury Department, Department of Health, Human Services, Social Security Administration, Department of Defense, Congress, Social Security, Medicare

☆ Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Karoun Demirjian | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Senate on Wednesday resoundingly rejected a series of three resolutions to block weapons transfers to Israel, but the move to curtail American support for the war in Gaza drew substantial support from Democrats, reflecting growing consternation in the party over the conflict. Seventeen Senate Democrats and two independents backed at least one of the measures, a display of deepening divisions over Israel’s conduct after 13 months of war and the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians. The measures were offered by Senator Bernie Sanders, independent of Vermont, who has been a vocal critic of Israel’s tactics in the war. He has also been a frequent critic of the Biden administration for continuing to support Israel militarily despite ample evidence of human rights violations in Gaza. In the days since the election, he has also argued that the administration’s Israel policy is partially to blame for the Democrats’ election losses.

Persons: resoundingly, Bernie Sanders, Biden, Israel, Sanders, ” Locations: Israel, Gaza, Vermont, “, United States, Israel —

☆ Chief transformation officers join the C-suite to drive innovation at speed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As companies across the US confront complex challenges that require overhauling strategies, reimagining business models, and adapting workforce dynamics, many are appointing chief transformation officers to drive these changes. The core figures, including the CEO, the chief operating officer, and the chief financial officer, focus on delivering quarterly results. Being a chief transformation officer, Jesuthasan said, is akin to "building the train while you're driving it down the tracks." AdvertisementBrandon Batt, the chief transformation officer at Quadient, a company focused on digital transformation, knows this all too well. Kinney recently wound down her role as chief transformation officer at Wex.

Persons: Kristy Kinney, Kinney's, Kinney, Alicia Pittman, Pittman, Ravin, Mercer, Jesuthasan, They're, Brandon Batt, Batt, Chengyi Lin, Lin, it's, Gartner Organizations: Boston Consulting Group, Boston Consulting, Organization Locations: Portland , Maine

☆ Harrington: Conagra is down 9% since RFK Jr.'s Health and Human Services nomination
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | 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 EmailHarrington: Conagra is down 9% since RFK Jr.'s Health and Human Services nominationJenny Harrington, CEO of Gilman Hill Asset Management, expresses caution about Nvidia's overvaluation. She sees opportunities in Conagra, which offers a 5.3% dividend and trades at a low valuation. She also highlights Easterly Government Properties, confident that its portfolio of essential government buildings remains secure despite potential government efficiency cuts.

Persons: Harrington, Conagra, Jenny Harrington Organizations: RFK Jr, Human Services, Asset Management Locations: Conagra

☆ Mary Jane Veloso: Indonesia agrees to send Filipino death-row drug convict back to the Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Story The Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“Mary Jane Veloso is coming home,” Marcos said in a statement. Philippine Foreign Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said at a news conference in Manila that Filipino authorities would discuss the legal terms of Veloso’s transfer with their Indonesian counterparts. The Indonesian government has asked the Department of Justice in Manila to formally request Veloso’s transfer back to the Philippines, Justice Department spokesperson Mico Clavano said. Veloso traveled to Indonesia in 2010 where her godsister reportedly told her a job as a domestic worker awaited her. That Philippine case helped convince Indonesian authorities to delay Veloso’s execution and eventually consider her transfer back to her country, Clavano said.

Persons: Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Marcos, Prabowo Subianto, Mary Jane Veloso, “ Mary Jane Veloso, ” Marcos, “, Mary Jane’s, Veloso, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Subianto, Eduardo de Vega, Mico Clavano, ”, godsister, Josefiel Rivera, Clavano Organizations: Philippines AP, Philippine, Indonesia’s, Law, Human Rights, Indonesian, Department of Justice, Justice, Indonesia —, Roman Catholic, Department of Foreign Affairs, AP Philippine Locations: Manila, Philippines, Indonesia, Philippine, Australia, Brazil, France, Ghana, Nigeria, Pasay

Mattel has released a new Barbie doll in honor of Rita Moreno's upcoming 93th birthday. Rita Moreno holds her Academy Award in 1962. Rita Moreno at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 19 in Los Angeles. Mattel“It’s an honor to celebrate Rita Moreno as the latest addition to our Barbie Tribute Collection,” said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls at Mattel. MattelWhile Moreno officially turns 93 on Dec. 11, the doll designed in her honor is already available online at the Mattel shop.

Persons: Rita Moreno's, Moreno, “, Anita, Rita Moreno, Tony, “ Jane, Virgin, Amy Sussman, Mattel “, ”, Krista Berger, Barbie, Lucille Ball, Vera Wang, Laverne Cox, “ It’s, ” Moreno Organizations: Mattel, Latina, Bettmann, Getty Images, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, of Arts, Kennedy, Peabody Locations: Puerto Rico, New York City, Hollywood, Los Angeles

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he will nominate Mehmet Oz, a former Pennsylvania Senate candidate and TV doctor, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, faced criticism in 2020, for promoting the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19. Oz’s TV show aired from 2009 until 2022, when he made an unsuccessful bid for Senate. Trump made an appearance on Oz’s television program, “The Dr. Oz Show,” during his 2016 presidential campaign to reveal the results of his physical examination. Trump’s announcement comes as the agency for the first time negotiates drug prices on the costliest prescription drugs under Medicare.

Persons: Donald Trump, Mehmet Oz, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Oz, John Fetterman Organizations: Pennsylvania Senate, Medicare, Services, of Health, Human Services, Democrats, Children’s Health Insurance, Medicaid, CMS Locations: Pennsylvania

☆ California child tests positive for bird flu with no known exposure to infected animals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

California health officials on Tuesday reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms. A bird flu test on the child four days after the positive result came back negative. Bird flu has been spreading rampantly in poultry since 2022 in the worst such outbreak the U.S. has ever experienced. California represents the largest share of human bird flu cases in the U.S. so far, with 27 confirmed, not counting the child in Alameda County. In Canada, health officials reported the country's first human case of bird flu last week, in a teenager hospitalized and in critical condition.

Persons: It's, farmworkers, Tomás Aragón Organizations: San Francisco Bay Area, California Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control, Health Locations: California, Alameda County, San Francisco Bay, U.S, Oregon, Alameda County . Washington, Colorado, Canada

"For decades, communities in Kansas City, Kansas — particularly minority and immigrant communities — have been subjected to an alarming pattern of abuse and other serious misconduct by the KCKPD," according to the suit, which was first obtained by NBC News. The complaint against the Kansas City Police Department and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, alleges they have "stonewalled" the plaintiffs for almost a year. Kansas City police and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about the lawsuit. The state's public records law does maintain that certain documents are exempt from public review, including personnel information of public employees and criminal investigation records. Meanwhile, attention on Kansas City, Kansas, police is expected to return next month, when Golubski's trial is scheduled to begin.

Persons: Jay Z's, Roc, Roger Golubski, Dania Diaz, didn't, Max Kautsch, There's, Kautsch, Team Roc, Alex Spiro, Trump, Justice Department's, Golubski, Kansas City police didn't, Karl Oakman, Diaz, hasn't Organizations: Nation, Court, Innocence, Kansas City Police Department, Roc Nation, NBC News, Unified Government, Kansas, Records, Kansas City, Team, Kansas City police, FBI, Washington Post, Justice Department, Kansas City Star, Justice, Kansas City Police Locations: Kansas City , Kansas, Wyandotte County, Wyandotte County / Kansas City , Kansas, redactions, Lawrence , Kansas, Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas City , Missouri

☆ Ridley Scott claims 'Gladiator II' gay kiss Denzel Washington says was cut from film ‘didn’t happen’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Denzel Washington may have said that his same-sex kiss in “Gladiator II” was cut from the movie because the powers that be got “chicken,” but, according to director Ridley Scott, the kiss may not have happened at all. “No, that’s bulls---,” Scott told me Monday night at the “Gladiator II” premiere in Hollywood. They acted the moment — it didn’t happen.”Washington, meanwhile, claimed that it was simply a “peck” on the lips. It’s ‘Gladiator.’ It’s the kiss of death.”The “Gladiator II” script mentions that Washington’s character, Macrinus, has been in relationships with other men in the past. He’s really really gifted, not just as an artist, but also I just think as a human.

Persons: Denzel, Ridley Scott, ” Scott, “, peck ”, ” Washington, peck, It’s, ’, Connie Nielsen —, —, ” Nielsen, Michael Pruss, ” Paul Mescal, Lucius, ”, Mescal, He’s Locations: Hollywood, ” Washington, Washington, Los Angeles

☆ Ramaswamy's 'jackhammer and chain saw' plan to force federal workers back into the office.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Laura Strickler | Laura Strickler Is A Senior Investigative Producer | Reporter For Nbc News. She Is Based In Washington. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Vacant federal office space in downtown Washington is costly to maintain and a deep source of frustration to Mayor Muriel Bowser. She told reporters last week that she had requested a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and that top on her agenda is pushing federal workers to return to downtown Washington. All told, the U.S. has roughly 2.2 million federal workers. With fewer people in the office, the cost of excess federal office space has become a concern. In 2004, a little over 750,000 federal workers were eligible to work from home.

Persons: WASHINGTON, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk's, Muriel Bowser, Donald Trump, ” Bowser, “, Ramaswamy, Tucker Carlson, ”, ” Ramaswamy, ” Jacqueline Simon, Musk’s, Kamil Krzaczynski, Simon, Joe Biden, George W, Bush Organizations: Management, American Federation of Government Employees, Bureau of Prisons, NBC, Patrol, Office, Republican, Republican National Convention, Getty, Education Department, OMB, Personnel Management Locations: Washington, ”, U.S, Milwaukee, AFP

☆ 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are sentenced to jail in city’s biggest national security trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jennifer Jett | Jennifer Jett Is The Asia Digital Editor For Nbc News | Based In Hong Kong. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years prison Tuesday in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but eliminate political dissent in the Chinese territory. Lawyers for the defendants have argued that such action was within the bounds of Hong Kong law. In March, Hong Kong’s opposition-free legislature also enacted local national security legislation. Among the 47 are “second-tier pan-democrats” who were previously active members of the Hong Kong legislature, Burns said. Hong Kong officials said last month that there was no time limit for prosecuting the cases, noting that it takes time to gather evidence.

Persons: Benny Tai, Tai, Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s, Hong, Maya Wang, ”, Tai —, John Burns, Burns, Jimmy Lai, “, Jonathan Sumption, ” Sumption, Kong’s, of Organizations: University of Hong Kong, Hong, Authorities, Human Rights, University of Hong, Apple Daily, Pew Research Center, Financial Locations: HONG KONG, Hong Kong, Beijing, British, U.S, China, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s

☆ House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kyle-Stewart-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Kyle Stewart | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON — Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution Monday that would ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the Capitol just weeks before Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride of Delaware is set to become the first out transgender member of Congress. McBride, who won the race for Delaware’s lone House seat this month, slammed the measure Monday. Mace said Monday that she plans to reintroduce the measure in the next Congress, when Republicans will retain control of the House. In the days following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, some Democrats blamed their party’s position on transgender rights as contributing to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat. Those Democratic lawmakers said the party went too far and pandered to what they called "the far left" while trying not to offend anyone.

Persons: Nancy Mace, Sarah McBride of, ”, Mace, “ Sarah McBride doesn’t, I’m, McBride, Donald Trump’s, Kamala Harris ’, Laurel Powell Organizations: WASHINGTON — Rep, Capitol, Democratic Rep, NBC News, Senate, House, Republicans, NBC, Republican Party, Democratic, Rights Locations: Sarah McBride of Delaware

☆ These food stocks could benefit if RFK Jr. promotes healthier eating, removal of artificial ingredients
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Packaged food from companies including PepsiCo and Lamb Weston use artificial ingredients. KR ACI YTD mountain Bank of America lists both Kroger and Albertsons as potential beneficiaries under if RFK Jr. is confirmed to lead HHS. The analyst also pointed toward Sprouts Farmers Market as another potential beneficiary, but noted some skepticism over the stock's pricey valuation. Shares of Kroger have advanced more than 26% in 2024, while Albertsons stock has pulled back about 17%. Kroger agreed to purchase Albertsons in late 2022 for nearly $25 billion, but the combination has been heavily scrutinized by regulators .

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Edward Kelly, Kennedy, Donald Trump's, Lamb Weston, Bryan Spillane, McCormick, Spillane, Wells, Kelly, Kroger Organizations: of Health, Human Services, RFK, HHS, Food and Drug Administration, PepsiCo, Bank of America, Kroger, Albertsons, KR ACI Locations: McCormick, Wells Fargo

☆ How RFK Jr's war on obesity in the age of Ozempic could shake up the booming weight-loss industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed appointment to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services could have big consequences for a booming weight-loss market. AdvertisementHis likely appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the weight-loss industry, as long-lasting shortages of drugs like Ozempic come to an end. When Farmbox launched in 2014 to deliver healthy food boxes and educate consumers about nutrition, "nobody wanted to invest in us," Tyrner-Dolce said. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty ImagesKennedy's crusade against Big Food could run up against Trump's pro-corporation agenda, though. AdvertisementWeight-loss companies could get more attention — at a costKennedy's focus on holistic chronic disease care, including obesity care, could see a renewed funding rush to the space.

Persons: Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, he's, Obama, Ashley Tyrner, Dolce, Farmbox, FarmboxRx, Michelle Obama, SAUL LOEB, Kennedy's, Jeff Nobbs, Nobbs, Doug Mills, Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr, podcaster Joe Polish, Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, There's, Knownwell Pratt, Pratt, John Stanford Organizations: Human Services, US Department of Health, National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Trump, Big Pharma, Senate, Novo Nordisk, Centers, Medicare, Services, Getty, Street, Department of Health, US Department of Agriculture, Shack, Business, Big Food, Trump's, KFC, McDonald's, Fox, FDA, Moderna Locations: Pennsylvania, Washington

☆ Afghan girl who encouraged others to sing wins children’s peace prize
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children’s Peace Prize on Tuesday, an award that has recognized luminaries including climate activist Greta Thunberg and girls’ education campaigner Malala Yousafzai. Afghan women prepare almonds at a factory on the outskirts of Aybak in Samangan Province on September 9, 2024. She co-founded “Her Story,” which encourages Afghan girls to share their stories, spotlighting the voices of those still in Afghanistan. Teenage girls and women are not allowed to study or work and can only leave the house with a male relative. “Human rights are protected in Afghanistan and no one is discriminated,” said spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat Fitrat.

Persons: Nila Ibrahimi, Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Ibrahimi, ”, Canada Ibrahimi, ” Ibrahimi, Richard Bennett, ” Bennett, Afghanistan’s, Hamdullah Fitrat Organizations: CNN, Getty, Foundation, Geneva, Human Rights, United Nations, UN, Women, Taliban Locations: ”, Afghanistan, Kabul, Aybak, Samangan Province, AFP, Canada, Pakistan, Germany, Australia, Netherlands

☆ Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink shares 5 go-to exercises to get stronger and live longer with minimal equipment
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementJocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, works out up to 3 hours a day. Exercises like push-ups, squats, and rucking are a part of his routine for overall strength and stamina. Whether you want to build muscle, burn fat, or live longer, some of the simplest exercises are the best place to start, according to retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. While he has a massive garage gym, Willink said the most tried-and-true exercises require minimal equipment. Movements like pull-ups, squats, sprints, and rucking (carrying weight) can help you put in the work without overcomplicating your workouts.

Persons: Jocko, Willink, Burpees, You've, Rucking Organizations: Navy

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