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☆ Bernie Sanders says Democrats need to own why they lost the working-class
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In response to the election loss, Bernie Sanders is blaming Democrats, not Joe Biden. Democrats didn't get enough support from the working class, Sanders said. It is not working for the working class. "The Democrats need an explanation, and that explanation is corporate greed and the power of the billionaire class. I know that's uncomfortable for people in the Democratic Party, some people, but that is the issue we have to address."

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☆ Russia's daily attacks on Ukraine have intensified by 10x, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Russian missile and drone strikes are becoming more intense, a new study found. These attacks comprised 36 different models of missiles and drones, including Iskander ballistic missiles, Kh-59 cruise missiles and Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones. Related storiesNonetheless, there is a wide variation in the intensity of Russian strikes that seems to shift according to Moscow's priorities. "There were 17 days during the study period when missile launches exceeded 82 missiles in a single day," CSIS said. "Keeping this intercept rate high will require continued Western support for Ukraine," CSIS said.

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An engine failure forced pilots on a Quantas flight to make an emergency landing shortly after it took from an airport in Sydney, Australia. Passengers heard a loud bang shortly after flight 520 from Sydney to Brisbane left the runway on Friday afternoon, the airline said in a statement, adding that it was not an explosion. Engineers concluded after a preliminary inspection and confirmed the Boeing 737 jet suffered a contained engine failure, the statement added. “After circling for a short period of time, the aircraft landed safely at Sydney Airport,” Qantas’ chief pilot, Capt. The plane “was banking a lot” as it turned to prepare for its eventual descent back into Sydney, Willacy said.

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☆ The best writing online about why Trump won, why Harris lost, and what it all means
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Theron Mohamed | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

Commentators and academics have been weighing in on why Donald Trump won the US election. The images of him bleeding after a failed assassination attempt became the symbol of what supporters saw as a campaign of destinyHow Mr. Trump won is also the story of how Ms. Harris lost. Laurel Duggan, UnHerdWhy white women stuck with TrumpAdvertisementThe abortion issue had seemingly little impact on Republicans's performance with white women in this cycle. Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and author of the Silver Bulletin newsletterSilver republished a lengthy blog post from late October with the new title "24 reasons that Trump won." Nate Silver offered up 24 reasons why Trump won.

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☆ CEOs around the world started talking about Trump's tariffs as soon as he won
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

It is months before Trump's inauguration, but tariffs are already on the lips of global business leaders. AdvertisementAs soon as Donald Trump won reelection, CEOs worldwide discussed his plans for a new era of global tariffs. AdvertisementOn Wednesday, Oliver Zipse, chairman of BMW, downplayed fears over tariffs during a third-quarter earnings call, citing the company's large US business. Advertisement"Politics is politics," Ikea's CEO, Jesper Brodin, told Business Insider when asked about how Trump's tariffs would affect international business. Soon after Trump's departure from the White House, the two sides ended their dispute and axed the tariffs, but renewed tariffs could lead to issues once again.

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☆ Raygun, the Olympic breakdancer who became a laughing stock, says she is retiring because of the backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gunn suffered ridicule and false rumors after her Paris Olympics performance. AdvertisementThe Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn is retiring from the sport after facing a barrage of online hate and misinformation. The 37-year-old Australian became a laughing stock this summer after her viral Paris Olympics performance, which included moves that were compared to a kangaroo hopping and the dancing of a child. Speaking at her concert in Munich in August, Adele said Gunn's performance was her "favorite thing that's happened in the Olympics." "Having that Olympic stamp for any sport changes the game of play," Born Barikor, the chair of the UK organisation Breaking GB, told Fortune.

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☆ Warner Bros. Discovery adds 7.2 million Max subscribers, the streamer's largest single-quarter jump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday its streaming platform Max added 7.2 million global subscribers in the third quarter. Max now has 110.5 million subscribers as of Sept. 30. Warner Bros. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $289 million, an increase of $178 million compared to last year.

Persons: Max, Barbie Organizations: Warner Bros, Discovery

☆ Playing some oil and gas stocks that could get a Trump boost using options
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Traditionally Republicans have been more significant friends of the oil and gas industry. Increasing domestic oil production would theoretically achieve several goals for the new administration: increase domestic economic activity and employment, increase domestic energy security, and lower oil and gas prices. Interestingly, oil and gas production in the United States right now, the world's largest producer, has never been higher, and oil and gas prices, while well above pre-COVID levels, have stabilized. The incoming Trump administration will likely reduce federal regulations on drilling, pipeline development, and environmental protections that limit the expansion of oil and gas projects. This infrastructure investment benefits the oil services industry by enabling more accessible transport and new development projects, which Biden canceled.

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☆ Read the Judge’s Ruling
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Case 6:24-cv-00306-JCB Document 120 Filed 11/07/24 Page 55 of 74 PageID #: 3011 including by remaining abroad for the applicable waiting period based on the duration of their unlawful presence here). If departures causing family separation were not substantially likely as to at least some Rule-eligible aliens, the agency would not have claimed that the Rule would prevent that separation. § 1182(a)(9) waiting period of 10 years. The other class of Rule-eligible aliens are stepchildren of U.S. citizens, who must have been present in this country un- lawfully since June 17, 2024. As DHS notes, a small percentage of those departures would be only for a short time because some aliens qualify for the extreme-hardship waiver to the § 1182(a)(9) waiting period.

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☆ Harris couldn't escape Biden's unpopularity
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kamala Harris' advisors said she struggled to dig herself out of a hole. Related Video Can Kamala Harris win over Democrats after Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential election? Throughout the 2024 race, Trump posted some of his highest approval numbers since he launched his first presidential run in 2015. AdvertisementEvan Roth Smith, the lead pollster at BluePrint, said there's no doubt that Biden's unpopularity impacted Harris. The Trump campaign didn't forget."

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Younger votes tilted red, Latino voters increasingly backed Trump, and spending hit record highs. Democrats' lead with young voters fell by 11 pointsAmerica's younger voters shifted to the right in 2024, exit poll data released by the major news networks indicated. The exit poll found that Latino men drove Trump's gain, as they voted for him over Harris by 10 points. Related storiesAbout two-thirds of voters felt the economy was either "not good" or "poor," exit poll data showed. Advertisement45% said their financial situation is worse than at the last election, compared to 20% of 2020 voters who felt they were worse off than in 2016.

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☆ Planet Fitness enters 11th hour bid for bankrupt Blink Fitness
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Brandon Gomez | In Brandon-Gomez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Planet Fitness wants to acquire bankrupt budget-fitness chain Blink Holdings, according to court filings viewed by CNBC. Planet Fitness previously lost out in a bankruptcy auction against U.K.-based, privately held fitness chain PureGym. Equinox Group-owned gym chain Blink Fitness filed for bankruptcy in August after a failed attempt by the luxury fitness group to enter the budget-friendly market. In making a subsequent play for Blink, Planet Fitness has submitted two offers, according to the filings. Planet Fitness did not return request for comment from CNBC.

Persons: PureGym, Piper Sandler Organizations: Holdings, CNBC, Equinox Locations: U.S, New York, New Jersey, Delaware

☆ Private equity giant KKR is in talks to acquire the adtech company Integral Ad Science
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

KKR is in talks to acquire adtech firm Integral Ad Science, sources told Business Insider. AdvertisementPrivate equity firm KKR is in talks to acquire the publicly listed adtech company Integral Ad Science, three people familiar with the process said. In its second quarter, the company grew revenue by 14% to $129 million and raised its full-year guidance. A take-private deal by a private equity firm like KKR could help IAS grow further without the quarterly Wall Street scrutiny. In September, Axel Springer announced it would separate its media properties into a privately-owned company, while KKR retained the classifieds side of the business.)

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While many Silicon Valley VCs and founders aren't huge Trump fans, their industry thrives when startups are getting acquired or going public quickly. The Biden administration clamped down heavily on tech M&A, so Trump's win could be a financial boon for the sector. Stephen Hays, the founder and managing partner of What if Ventures, said money is already moving again. AdvertisementBig Tech returns to the tableAs president, Trump could roll back some of the antitrust policies that his opponent would have continued. "People are keeping to themselves and just getting on with their business," said Conrad Burke, a managing partner of MetaVC Partners.

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Bitcoin, an asset tied to a Trump victory given the candidates courtship of the industry, soared to a record $75,000 . Heading into the election, investors and analysts pointed to several stocks and sectors that could benefit from a Trump win. Here's a roundup of some of those: Steel stocks If Trump regains the presidency, JPMorgan expects steel stocks to outperform . Related stocks that could outperform under a Trump victory include Nucor , Cleveland-Cliffs , Kaiser Aluminum and MP Materials , according to Peterson. Supporters of Trump have also used the stock as a way to invest in a Trump victory.

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☆ The Orient Express is plotting a comeback as the ultra-rich ditch luxury brands for travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dubbed La Dolce Vita, the new Orient Express trains will start operating in Spring 2025. Travel agent Julia Carter, founder of the luxury travel agency Craft Travel, said unique experiences are higher on the priority list of wealthy vacationers than ever. Itineraries on La Dolce Vita Orient Express start at $3,800 for a one-night stay. Courtesy of Orient Express ItalyUnlike cruise travel, luxury train travel is also more exclusive, another top priority among wealthy travelers. "People want the luxury of space and privacy," Craft, the luxury travel agent, said.

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☆ The trader guide to the election: Which stocks Wall Street expects to benefit under Trump or Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Generally, a Trump win is seen as positive for financials given a higher likelihood of deregulation for companies in the space. Traditional oil and gas names are also likely to benefit under a second Trump presidency. One is made up of stocks that benefit after a Harris win; the other would outperform under a second Trump presidency. However, a Harris win is expected to keep current regulation measures in place, and possibly introduce new ones. Private equity giants KKR and Blackstone would also benefit under a Trump win.

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☆ In an all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells employees why he wants fewer managers: 'I hate bureaucracy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon aims to adapt to tech changes and competitive pressures, especially with AI. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. During an internal all-hands meeting on Tuesday, Jassy explained why the company recently announced a plan to reduce the number of managers. Only a few companies survive for 50 or 100 years in the tech industry because "the world changes, technology changes, competitors change, companies change," he said. "We have a chance to build the most remarkable company in the history of business," Jassy said.

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☆ Ballooning US debt could cause the next financial crisis and neither candidate has a plan to address it, former FDIC Chair says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US debt is surging and Trump and Harris's plans will only add to the pile, the former FDIC chair says. Sheila Bair warns that high debt cause the next financial crisis. She says neither candidate has focused on the crisis because higher taxes and lower benefits would drive away voters. Surging debt levels could cause the next financial crisis if left unchecked, Bair warned. "Now, the resulting overhang of federal debt could itself be the cause of a future crisis," Bair wrote in an op-ed last week.

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☆ Some Americans think moving to Canada will solve all their problems. But Canada has its own issues.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Some Americans move to Canada in search of less polarized politics and reduced risk of gun violence. Related storiesTwo Americans who recently moved to Canada told BI they did so to escape polarized and divisive politics, escape inadequate healthcare, and feel safer in their communities. A lot of the characteristics Ouellet was looking for in New Zealand, he said, he found in British Columbia. "In British Columbia, the regulations for being able to own a gun are extremely tight," he said. Ouellet said he had no regrets about moving to British Columbia, but Canada's housing crisis have so far sidelined his dreams of homeownership.

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☆ Why quant giant D.E. Shaw seeks out academics, doctors, and veterans to work at the $60 billion hedge fund
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The rotational associates program lets new hires work for different teams in different roles so new employees can get a sense of where they fit best. Academics, doctors, and veteransThe end result is that driven people find their place in the firm, one way or another. Shaw Research, a computational drug discovery company led by Shaw, which put the hedge fund on their radar. Willenken, the doctor of philosophy, appreciated that his role included the parts of academia he enjoyed most without the siloed approach academic research roles typically require.

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Trump referenced that rally during his speech in Raleigh on Monday, estimating the crowd inside to be 28,000. The crowd for Trump's speech was estimated to be around 53,000, according to the House committee investigating the riot. Harris's campaign said that around 75,000 people attended her speech last week at the same site as Trump's Jan. 6 speech. When she was interrupted by pro-Trump protesters at a rally in Wisconsin last month, she told them they should "go to the smaller rally down the street." The smaller crowd sizes with less enthusiastic participants so close to Election Day have surprised some Republicans, but it's unclear what the cause — and the significance — is, and if it's evidence of less momentum for his campaign.

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☆ Sam Altman's hiring strategy bets on talent, not age
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sam Altman says he prioritizes talent over age in his hiring decisions. The job market in Big Tech is increasingly polarized with many job seekers facing a bleak outlook. AdvertisementOpenAI CEO Sam Altman says his hiring strategy is focused on talent over age. Advertisement"You want both, and I think what you really want is just like an extremely high talent bar of people at any age, " Altman said. While Altman may prioritize talent over age at OpenAI, some older tech employees say they are experiencing ageism in the workforce.

Persons: Sam Altman, —, Harry Stebbings's, Altman, wouldn't, Noam Shazeer, Mustafa Suleyman, Karen Simonyan, Zers Organizations: Big Tech, Service, Tech, Google, Microsoft, BI Locations: OpenAI

☆ Barry Diller calls timing of The Washington Post's non-endorsement a 'blunder'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Cj Haddad | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

To Barry Diller, a friend of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the decision for The Washington Post not to endorse a candidate in tomorrow's presidential election was "absolutely principled" — and poorly timed, he said Monday on CNBC's Squawk Box. "They made a blunder — it should've happened months before, and it didn't, and that's the issue with it," Diller said. Diller is chairperson of both online travel company Expedia and IAC , which owns media platforms and websites like Dotdash Meredith and Care.com. "I think it was absolutely principled," Diller said. "The mistake they made — and it was a mistake admitted by him — was timing."

Persons: Barry Diller, Jeff Bezos, Diller, Dotdash Meredith, Care.com, Diane von Furstenberg, Lauren Sanchez, Bezos, — Organizations: Amazon, The Washington Post, IAC Locations: Bezos

☆ A rare bee species reportedly put an end to Meta's plans for a nuclear-powered AI data center
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A rare bee species reportedly threw a wrench in Meta's plans for an AI data center. Other tech giants are spending billions on data centers to further their AI ambitions. A rare species of the insect threw a wrench in the company's plans for an AI data center, the Financial Times reported Monday. Rivals, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, also invest billions in data centers to power their AI. AdvertisementThe boom in data centers to power AI also comes with high costs environmentally, not just financially.

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