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“Conclave” could hit the sweet spot for Oscar voters, with its blend of taut airport paperback thrills and contemporary social relevance. The first “Dune” scored 10 nominations at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 and won six awards that night — the most of any movie in contention — including best sound, best production design, best cinematography, best film editing and best visual effects. Villeneuve is also a favorite with Oscar voters thanks to previous nominated titles like “Sicario,” “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049.”How to watch: Stream on Max. ‘Gladiator II’Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” conquered the Academy Awards more than 23 years ago, winning five trophies, including best picture and best actor, for Russell Crowe. ‘Wicked’The most inescapable blockbuster of the holiday season could cast a spell on Oscar voters.

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☆ Will TikTok be banned? Here are the latest details on the app's legal fight to stay in the US and Trump's options
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US government is on track to force the app out on January 19, the day before Donald Trump takes office. There's a possibility that President Joe Biden could extend that deadline by 90 days, but he hasn't said he will. AdvertisementBut will a TikTok ban actually happen? While there is bipartisan support in Congress for a TikTok ban, support for a ban is fading among the American public. Some members of Congress have raised concerns that TikTok could be used as a CCP propaganda tool.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, hasn't, Read, Amanda Perelli, TikTok, Matthew Schettenhelm, Trump, I'm, G.S, Hans, Nathan Posner, Getty Images Trump, ByteDance, John Moolenaar, Shou Chew, Chip Somodevilla Organizations: Business, Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, DC, Bloomberg Intelligence, DC Circuit, Pew Research, Trump, Department, Congress, Cornell Law School, Washington DC, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images, Rep, Chinese Communist Party, CCP, Foreign Locations: TikTok, Los Angeles, Washington, United States, China, US

☆ Shohei Ohtani: Los Angeles Dodgers star seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Associated Press | Story The | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

AP —Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money. The legal filing alleges Mizuhara accessed Ohtani’s bank account beginning around November 2021, changing his security protocols so that he could impersonate him to authorize wire transfers. By 2024, Mizuhara had used that money to buy about $325,000 worth of baseball cards at online resellers eBay and Whatnot, according to the court documents. Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, leaves federal court in Santa Ana, California, on June 4, 2024. Earlier this year, Ohtani and the Dodgers won the World Series, and the baseball star won his third Most Valuable Player award.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, Mizuhara, Michael G, Freedman, Shohei, Damian Dovarganes, Ohtani —, — Organizations: —, Los Angeles Dodgers, Derby, American League MVP, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, NBA, NFL, Dodgers Locations: Santa Ana , California, Arizona, Japan

☆ Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Mike Dang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When SuzAnn Brantner moved to Indiana from Los Angeles during the coronavirus pandemic, she had been a longtime Delta Air Lines frequent flier, achieving the highest loyalty status the airline offered: Diamond Medallion. “I just always loved Delta,” Ms. Brantner, a 50-year-old marketing executive, said. She traveled every month because of her job and made sure to book all her flights with Delta — even if she had to make a connection and other airlines offered a direct flight. But last year, when Delta announced it would be making modifications to its frequent-flier program, Ms. Brantner began to question her loyalty. On Reddit communities dedicated to three major domestic carriers — Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines — some users are wondering whether maintaining airline loyalty status is worth it anymore as they calculate how much they will need to spend and travel for the rest of the year in order to reach certain status levels next year.

Persons: SuzAnn Brantner, Ms, Brantner Organizations: longtime Delta Air Lines, Delta, —, United Airlines, American Airlines Locations: Indiana, Los Angeles

☆ Democrat Derek Tran unseats GOP Michelle Steel in razor-thin Orange County House race
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Democrat Derek Tran has defeated Republican incumbent Michelle Steel for a House seat representing California’s Orange County and Los Angeles, NBC News projects, after a contentious race that centered on the candidates’ Asian American identities and use of aggressive anti-China messaging. Tran has performed better with voters in Los Angeles County, where he has had a significant lead over Steel. But the race is tighter in Orange County, the bulk of the district, where voters have repeatedly flipped between red and blue over the past election cycles. She previously served as a supervisor and chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors before running for Congress. Don Luong, a history teacher and longtime Orange County voter, said the back-and-forth has distracted from the candidates’ actual platforms.

Persons: Derek Tran, Michelle Steel, Tran, Steel, ” “, ” Tran, “ Michelle can’t, ” Steel, Don Luong, ” Luong, “ We’re, didn’t, Luong, “, ”, Sheng Thao, Pamela Price Organizations: NBC News, Army, Steel, Congressional, Asian, Congress, Consumer, VietFace, NBC, “, Oakland Locations: California’s Orange County, Los Angeles, China, Los Angeles County, Orange County, California, Vietnam, Communist China, Orange, mailers, Alameda County

Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett Jr. died Tuesday after suffering a head injury during a game four weeks ago, officials at the HBCU said. Burnett played in seven games this season after transferring to Alabama A&M from Grambling. “Our Bulldog family is heartbroken by the loss of Medrick Burnett Jr.,” Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Paul Bryant said in a statement. "We pray for his family and teammates at this incredibly difficult time," Mayfair HS said in statement. Alabama A&M, which is 6-5 overall and 4-3 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) action, has one more game this season, on Friday afternoon against Florida A&M in Tallahassee.

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☆ California man is indicted after allegedly trying to fly with 71 pounds of meth-soaked clothes, including a cow onesie
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Daniel Arkin | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A California man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after he allegedly tried to check two suitcases filled with clothing soaked in methamphetamine, including a cow pajama onesie, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Prosecutors have indicted Raj Matharu, 31, with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to a Department of Justice news release. Matharu is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles. Officers field-tested a sample of the residue, which yielded positive results for meth. The total weight of the meth-soaked clothing items was roughly 71.5 pounds.

Persons: onesie, Prosecutors, Raj Matharu, Matharu, Martin Estrada, “, ” Matharu Organizations: Los Angeles International Airport, Department, Justice, United Airlines, Central District of Locations: California, Los Angeles, U.S, Sydney, Australia, Central District, Central District of California

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. Winter weather is forecast for Thanksgiving. Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effectA United States-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon has taken effect a day after President Joe Biden announced the agreement. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warns that a pair of weather systems were expecting to bring an “Arctic outbreak” across parts of the U.S. into the weekend. Here’s what else is in store for holiday weather and travel.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, “, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hassan Nasrallah, Israel —, Ronald Reagan, Roberto Schmidt, Donald Trump’s, Clinton, they’re, — they’re, they’ve, Jeffrey Gahler, ” Critics, Trump, Jack Smith’s, Susie Wiles, Guess, Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Joshua Haines, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s, Hallmark’s, Donna Kelce, — Angela Yang, Here’s, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, Lebanese, NBC, Israel Defense Forces, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, AFP, Getty, Newark Liberty International, FAA, National Weather Service, Rockies, Customs, ”, White, Sunshine State, Hallmark, Hallmark Media, Chiefs Locations: U.S, Israel, United States, Lebanon, Lebanese, inbox, Iran, Gaza, Tehran, Ronald Reagan Washington, Arlington , Virginia, Central, Southern California, Michigan, New York City, Harford County , Maryland, Trump’s, Trump

☆ Man who went missing for 25 years reunited with family after they spotted him in a news article
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A man who went missing for 25 years was reunited with his family after a friend spotted him in a newspaper report on missing people, police said Tuesday. The article was headlined "He's been in an LA hospital for weeks and they have no idea who he is. A detective from LAPD's Missing Persons Unit came to the hospital and fingerprinted the man, confirming he was the same person who went missing in 1999. The family has asked for their identities not to be revealed, the sheriff's office said. The family will be reunited soon," the sheriff's office said.

Persons: Derek Kennemore, —, He's, Kennemore Organizations: Francis Medical Center, Staff, LAPD's, Persons Unit Locations: Los Angeles, Lassen County, California, Doyle , California, USA, Lynwood , California

☆ Authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in Southern California worth $18 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Elizabeth Chavolla Nbc Los Angeles | Elizabeth Chavolla Is A Multiplatform Digital Producer At Telemundo Los Angeles | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars were seized in a multi-agency investigation at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport. The 3,000 fake guitars, if real, would be valued at about $18 million, according to authorities. “This is a big deal,” said attorney Andrea Bates, who represents Gibson Inc. “They were able to facilitate to identify and to seize $18 million worth of counterfeit guitars. “We can pick it up immediately and tell,” Heidt said. “So there are quite a few ways you can tell that it’s not accurate.”The material and sound quality also offer a tell, Heidt said.

Persons: ”, Africa Bell, ” Bell, Andrea Bates, “, Beth Heidt, ” Heidt, Heidt, Bell Organizations: U.S . Customs, Border Protection, U.S . Homeland Security Investigations, Los, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Gibson Inc, Authorities, Gibson Locations: Los Angeles, Long, U.S, Africa, American, Carson

☆ Blake Snell and Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million, 5-year contract
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo of himself on social media in a Dodgers uniform — No. Snell would join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in a star-studded rotation, giving the Dodgers the first mega deal of this offseason following Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year contract last winter. Snell’s $36.4 million average salary would rank as the fifth-highest among active deals next year behind Ohtani ($70 million), Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler ($42 million), New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom ($37 million). The left-hander agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2026, a $15 million salary for 2024 and a $30 million salary for 2025, of which $15 million would have been deferred and payable on July 1, 2027.

Persons: Blake Snell, Cy Young, Snell, Shohei Ohtani, Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Associated Press, Dodgers, ESPN, National League, Dodgers ’, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Giants, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay, Rays, Padres, San Diego Locations: Angeles, Philadelphia, New, Texas, San Francisco, San Diego

☆ California man who went missing for 25 years found after sister sees his picture in the news
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Karina Tsui | Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —It’s a Thanksgiving miracle for one California family after a man who went missing in 1999 was found 25 years later when his sister saw a photo of him in an online article, authorities said. Not even his vehicle was ever located,” the man’s sister said in the GoFundMe post. The USA Today article, published in May, was a request for the public to help identify a nonverbal man who was hospitalized in Lynwood, California. The man had been found in South Los Angeles on April 15, according to medical officials cited in the article. The deputy then reached out for help from the Los Angeles Police Department’s missing person unit, which was able to fingerprint the hospitalized man and positively identify him as the same person who went missing in 1999, according to the release.

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☆ How Jared Goff hitting rock bottom became his and the Detroit Lions’ salvation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Michael Silver | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +25 min

Summoned to Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell’s office on a late-October Tuesday in 2022, Goff feared the worst, and with good reason. And he’d done it in his first season with Matthew Stafford, the Lions’ longtime starting quarterback who’d been swapped out for Goff. AdvertisementIn May, the Lions signed Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension, with $170 million guaranteed. AdvertisementIn the lead-up to the game, Goff tried hard not to make the story about him. We’re f—ing different than all 31 in this league.”We found a way pic.twitter.com/lzSSpJVMfM — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 11, 2024Later, Goff harkened back to the trying times he, many of his teammates and their coaches have experienced together, and the resolve it fostered.

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☆ How will Pope Francis navigate a second Trump presidency?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kathy Rose Obrien | Analysis Christopher Lamb | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

He raised no substantive concerns about Trump’s proposals to deport migrants, despite Pope Francis making welcoming migrants a persistent theme of his pontificate. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ReutersThe different responses point to the challenge facing Pope Francis and the Vatican as it seeks to navigate the second Trump presidency. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesTrump and Francis divided on key issuesNevertheless, Trump and Pope Francis’ visions couldn’t be further apart. While Trump proposes mass deportations of migrants, Francis describes driving migrants away as a “grave sin” and their exclusion “criminal”. While the Biden administration and the pope had their differences, Francis and the Catholic president had a warm relationship.

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☆ Blake Snell: Los Angeles Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a $182 million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, according to multiple outlets, including The Athletic and the Associated Press. His average of 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings is the highest ever recorded in major league history. Snell is also one of only seven pitchers to have won the Cy Young Award in both the American League and National League, having collected the award in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and in 2023 with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers reportedly made a move for Snell following his success in San Diego, but the Seattle native eventually ended up with the San Francisco Giants in mid-March of 2024. No franchise has won consecutive Commissioner’s Trophies since the New York Yankees picked up three in a row between 1998 and 2000.

Persons: Cy Young, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Tommy John, Snell, Yamamoto Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletic, Associated Press, Dodgers, MLB, Cy, American League and National League, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, The Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, AP, Ohtani, New York Yankees Locations: San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles

☆ Man arrested at LAX after allegedly checking suitcases filled with over 70 pounds of meth-caked clothing, including a cow onesie
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lex Harvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A California man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after he allegedly tried to check two suitcases containing more than 70 pounds of clothing caked in methamphetamine – including a cow pajama onesie – on a flight to Australia, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Law enforcement extracted more than one kilogram (two pounds) of meth from the suitcases, the statement said. Matharu was intercepted at his gate and admitted to owning the suitcases, according to the court records. The clothing was likely “washed” in methamphetamine and left to dry, the court records said. Matharu is free on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in Los Angeles, according to prosecutors.

Persons: onesie, Raj Matharu, Matharu, Martin Estrada Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles International Airport, United Airlines, Central District of, “, US Department of Justice Locations: California, Australia, Sydney, Central District, Central District of California, Los Angeles

☆ Los aranceles prometidos por Trump provocan enfrentamientos entre Canadá y México
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Matina Stevis-Gridneff | Simon Romero | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

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— As President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration solidifies its plan for mass deportations, local law enforcement agencies are preparing to ramp up a controversial program that allows them to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It authorizes ICE to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the ability to perform certain functions of an immigration officer. According to ICE, as of May 2024, law enforcement agencies in 21 states participated in the program. Other critics have also said the 287(g) program merely serves as a political messaging tool for conservative sheriffs. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits the use of city resources in immigration enforcement.

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WASHINGTON — A former FBI informant whose false claims about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden were at "the heart" of the Republican impeachment inquiry against the president has now been indicted on tax charges. Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant charged with lying to the FBI about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, has now been indicted on 10 separate tax-related charges. The charges against Smirnov, who had been a confidential human source for the FBI since 2010, were brought by David Weiss, the special counsel on the Hunter Biden case, which resulted in convictions on gun charges in June and tax charges in September. Before Smirnov was indicted, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said his claims were "the heart" of Republicans' impeachment inquiry against the president. Prosecutors said Smirnov was "actively peddling new lies that could impact U.S. elections after meeting with Russian intelligence officials" in Nov. 2023.

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☆ Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover, U.N. says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The United Nations’ mission to Afghanistan said Tuesday that the ruling Taliban had arbitrarily detained journalists 256 times since their takeover three years ago and urged authorities there to protect the media. In a reply accompanying the report, the Taliban-led foreign ministry denied having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime. Journalists in Afghanistan worked under “challenging conditions”, the U.N. mission (UNAMA) and the U.N. Human Rights Office said in a statement. It described the U.N. report as being “far from actual realities” and said security forces were working to protect journalists. The foreign ministry said the arrest figure was “exaggerated” and detentions took place subject to law.

Persons: “, ”, Roza Otunbayeva, Antonio Guterres, Nemat Naqdi, Taqi Daryabi, Marcus Yam Organizations: United Nations, Journalists, Human Rights, Los Angeles Times, Getty Locations: Afghanistan, Kabul

☆ Abortions increase after Roe overturned and Mario Andretti talks new Formula 1 team: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

And former racing champ Mario Andretti shares early ideas for his new Formula 1 team. The much-anticipated decision comes after a yearlong saga marked by drama and bitter tensions between F1 and Andretti Global, led by former world champion Mario Andretti. Sahil Kapur, an NBC News senior politics reporter and F1 enthusiast, spoke exclusively to Mario Andretti about his ambitions for the new team. The one thing Mario, America’s last former F1 champion, hasn’t done is build an F1 team. Read more about Sahil’s exclusive interview with Mario Andretti.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Roe, Wade, Mario Andretti, Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump, Pete Hegseth, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, They’ll, JD Vance, ’ outspokenness, Sen, Susan Collins, John Thune of, Mitch McConnell, Xinyue Chen, Aria Bendix, Mario Andretti’s, Gary Mook, Sahil Kapur, 🏎️, rama, astation in Organizations: Republicans, Justice Department, Senate Republicans, Senators, Republican, Trump, NBC, Guttmacher Institute, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Star, USA, GM, Cadillac, Andretti Global, NBC News Locations: Washington, Russia, Maine, John Thune of South Dakota, U.S, Illinois, Dutch

☆ She went on vacation to Southern Italy and never returned to the United States
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —With plenty of sunshine, beautiful beaches and a slow-paced lifestyle, it’s little wonder that Southern Italy is such a sought-after vacation destination, with most visitors looking back wistfully over their stay as they finally head home. The Baroque “jewel” of Southern Italy, full of elegant palazzos and cozy piazzas, bewitched her. Blackmon had previously gained experience of life in Northern Italy, all thanks to a Hollywood movie. Courtesy Michele BlackmonHowever, for Blackmon, Florence represented an extension of her lavish LA lifestyle, with the high prices to match. Now, having established her new life in Lecce, she says she’s still dabbling as a lifestyle consultant, helping foreigners who want to relocate to Southern Italy.

Persons: Michele Blackmon, Blackmon, “, Covid, ” Blackmon, I’m, ‘ Florence, Einstein, ”, she’s, ’ Blackmon, Florence, She’s, Villa, it’s, Florentine, Italy, pinches Organizations: CNN, Lecce, Yorkshire, Sun, Villa Regina Locations: Southern Italy, Los Angeles, Italy’s Puglia, Lecce, Italy, Florence, Puglia, ”, United States, Northern Italy, LA, “, Blackmon

☆ Meet Josh Mankiewicz, Correspondent for Deadly Mirage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Dateline Nbc | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Josh Mankiewicz is a correspondent for Dateline NBC, the longest running primetime show in NBC history. Since 2020, Mankiewicz has reported the #1 podcasts Dateline: Missing in America, Motive for Murder, Internal Affairs, and Mortal Sin. Prior to joining Dateline, Mankiewicz served as a correspondent for Fox Broadcasting Company’s newsmagazine Front Page. Before he joined Fox Broadcasting, Mankiewicz was a political reporter for KCAL-TV, Los Angeles from 1991 to 1993. Mankiewicz also worked as political correspondent for WCBS-TV, New York where he covered local, state and national elections from 1986 to 1991.

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☆ Constellation Brands' stock falls as Trump tariff plan threatens to make Modelo and Corona more expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Packages of Modelo Especial beer are displayed for sale in a grocery store on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Shares of Constellation Brands fell 4% in morning trading after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to place a 25% tariff on Mexican imports once he's inaugurated. Constellation imports all of its beer from Mexico, including Modelo and Corona. To offset the tariffs, Constellation would likely raise prices. Thanks to an antitrust settlement between Anheuser-Busch InBev , Grupo Modelo and the Department of Justice in 2013, AB InBev had to sell Modelo's U.S. business to Constellation.

Persons: Donald Trump, he's, Trump's, Chris Carey, Bud Light, Roth, Bill Kirk, Trump Organizations: Modelo Especial, Constellation Brands, Constellation, Modelo, Corona . Beer, Wells Fargo Securities, Anheuser, Busch InBev, Grupo Modelo, Department of Justice, InBev, General Motors Locations: Los Angeles , California, Mexico, Corona, Wells Fargo, U.S, Canada, China

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