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Kids in Hammond, Indiana, are forced to climb over and through stopped trains block their way to school. Jamie Kelter Davis for ProPublicaState lawmakers have tried to curb blocked crossings by restricting the lengths of trains. Spielmaker, the Norfolk Southern spokesperson, said: "We work with first responders on a daily basis to assist however we can. A favorable court opinion could allow other states to finally enforce their laws on blocked crossings. Among those who hope to voice their concerns about the blocked crossings are rail workers themselves who worry about the kids.

☆ New CEO of UK's Rolls-Royce brings in new CFO, makes leadership changes
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares in Rolls-Royce have surged 60% since the start of the year, lifted by optimism about a recovery in air travel and Erginbilgic's turnaround plans. The company on Friday named McCabe, a BP executive, as its new chief financial officer, to join later this year. New finance chief McCabe is currently senior vice president, finance for the customer and products division of BP. The previous civil aerospace boss Chris Cholerton was named group president, taking on responsibility for Rolls-Royce's nuclear operations, including temporarily as interim CEO of its small modular reactors (SMR) unit. Rolls-Royce said the previous SMR boss, Tom Samson, would leave with immediate effect.

☆ Leaked org chart shows the 15 most important leaders in Google's AI division as it races to catch Microsoft
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Central to those efforts is its Research and AI group, led by senior vice president Jeff Dean. An internal org chart seen by Insider shows the 14 other leaders under Dean who drive Google's efforts to catch the sudden success of OpenAI. Jeff Dean, senior vice president, Google AI Thomas Samson/Getty ImagesReporting directly to Dean is Eli Collins, a VP leading work on Google's ChatGPT competitor, Bard. Collins also works on AI Test Kitchen, an app that gives select users access to some of Google's latest AI demos. Jay Yagnik, VP of research, oversees the biggest number of employees within Dean's organization.

☆ Pharrell Williams was just named Louis Vuitton's menswear creative director. Here's a look back at how the style icon and business mogul snagged the most coveted job in fashion.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Over the years, he became known for his iconic style choices that included unique eyewear and giant hats for a while. Pharrell Williams in Paris, France on February 24, 2014. THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty ImagesView some of his most daring looks here.

NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Soccer's world governing body FIFA prevailed in a U.S. appeals court over a former Nigeria national team coach seeking to overturn his lifetime ban, later reduced to five years, for fixing matches. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said Samson Siasia did not show why a trial court in New York had jurisdiction over his case. FIFA had in 2019 imposed the lifetime ban, saying Siasia violated its code of ethics over a bribery scheme for Australian matches. Siasia, an Atlanta resident and former Nigeria striker, sued FIFA in August 2021, saying the evidence was "grossly insufficient" and that the ban violated his due process rights under the U.S. Constitution. In June 2021, the Court of Arbitration for Sport shortened the ban, calling it too severe for a first offense.

☆ Just 40% of people say their lives will be 'better off' in the next 5 years, a new global survey finds, with trust in business growing and trust in government falling
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Reed Alexander | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Just 40% of respondents in a new global survey believe they'll be "better off" in the next five years. The annual Edelman Trust Barometer also found growing trust in business versus the public sector. Just four in 10 respondents who participated in the Edelman Trust Barometer for 2023 predicted that they and their families will be "better off" in five years — a dramatic 10-point reduction from last year. Edelman published its 2023 Trust Barometer this weekend, coinciding with a constellation of other warning signs that further economic pain may be on the way. The Edelman Trust Barometer, which this year polled more than 32,000 respondents in 28 countries, found that trust is tilting away from the public sector.

☆ Americans are less confident in their economic futures than ever before — and the rest of the world is right there with them
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Americans are less confident in their economic futures than ever before, according to a survey. 24 of 28 countries surveyed reported record-low confidence levels about their economic futures. Insider was not able to verify how many times the US, or any other country, was surveyed about their future economic confidence in prior reports. But much of the rest of the world is feeling quite gloomy about their future finances as well — 24 of the 28 countries surveyed posted record lows in economic optimism. The United Kingdom, Germany, and France, for instance, reported only 23%, 15%, and 12% confidence levels respectively.

☆ A newly-released map has sparked a treasure hunt for $19 million of Nazi loot – but US soldiers may have got their first
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( Bethany Dawson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A map indicating where the Nazi loot might be buried was released in The Netherlands. The trove was said to have been buried by four German soldiers in World War II and has never been found. The map indicates the treasure is buried near the town of Ommeren in the municipality of Buren, central Holland. The Buren council website warned, "Experts point out that the area is close to the frontline of the Second World War. Nothing was found, and it was suspected locals may have seen the German soldiers burying the loot and liberated it themselves.

☆ Old Nazi map sparks treasure hunt in the Netherlands
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] A general view of a street in the Dutch village of Ommeren, Netherlands January 6, 2023. REUTERS/Piroschka van de WouwOMMEREN, the Netherlands, Jan 6 (Reuters) - An old map believed to mark the spot where German soldiers hid treasure worth millions of euros during World War Two sparked the imagination of amateur treasure hunters in the Netherlands this week. The map was obtained from a German soldier shortly after the war by the Dutch institute that was tasked with tracing German capital in the Netherlands after the country was freed from Nazi occupation in 1945. "But they never found it and if it existed, the treasure might very well have been dug up already." "A map with a row of three trees and a red cross marking a spot where a treasure should be hidden sparks the imagination," he said.

☆ Fashion Nova founder joins 'Billionaire's Beach' with all-cash purchase of $40 million Malibu property — a 20-minute drive from his $126 million Bel-Air mega-mansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Fashion Nova founder Richard Saghian is now a resident of Malibu's exclusive Billionaire's Beach. Saghian paid $40 million in an all-cash deal for the Malibu beachfront home. Less than a year ago, Saghian purchased "The One" in Bel-Air for $126 million, the largest modern home in the US. According to the listed addresses for both properties, Saghian's new home is just a 20-minute drive from his megamansion in Bel-Air. The fashion executive secured his new Malibu home for $20 million less than its June asking price of $69 million, according to The Real Deal.

☆ Recovery in Asia M&A, stuck at 8-year-lows, rests on macro conditions
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Kane Wu | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Deals are set to revive slowly as companies and funds watch out for easier macroeconomic conditions, they said. "This will provide a more stable backdrop for the return of a more robust M&A market," said Maliah. Deals in private equity, a major M&A driver, amounted to $139 billion as of Dec. 15, down 52% on all of 2021. "Banks' ability to write big-size checks is still much challenged," said Samson Lo, UBS's co-head of Asia-Pacific M&A. An improvement in Asian equity capital market volumes from three-year lows will also help M&A deals, dealmakers said.

☆ DeVante Parker: NFL says it is reviewing an apparent head injury incident during Monday's Patriots game
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

CNN —The NFL and the NFL Players Association are looking into an incident in which an apparent head injury to New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker seemingly went unnoticed by medical staff and spotters, league spokesman Brian McCarthy tells CNN. Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Cardinals vs Patriots: Arizona's woes continue as Kyler Murray hurt in 27-13 loss to New England
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Von Miller: Buffalo Bills defensive star is out for the season with torn ACL
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

Tony Gutierrez/AP Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs digs into a turkey leg after the Bills defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Henry Anderson: Carolina Panthers defensive end reveals he recently had stroke -- but wants to play on Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Tony Gutierrez/AP Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs digs into a turkey leg after the Bills defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Startup backed by Tesla investor promises $300,000 flying car by 2025: 'This is not more complicated than a Toyota Corolla'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Alef Aeronautics wants to start delivering its $300,000 Model A flying car to customers by 2025. It's the timing: The company says it plans to begin delivering the vehicles to customers by the end of 2025. In a statement in October, Dukhovny referenced "road conditions, weather and infrastructure" as potential reasons to briefly take flight. But for a flying car to actually appear on highways anytime soon, a lot needs to happen, experts say. The FAA even reportedly gave another flying car concept, Samson Sky's Switchblade, the go-ahead for flight testing in July.

☆ SBF won’t shut up, and it’s driving lawyers mad
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

SBF has repeatedly admitted that he “f—ked up.” He has apologized on Twitter and in a letter to staff. “What SBF is doing is a form of litigation suicide,” Howard Fischer, a former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer tells me. SBF resigned as CEO when his crypto exchange, FTX, declared bankruptcy on November 11. Ray sought to make clear that SBF does not speak for FTX or its affiliates. (And no, I don’t mean extra sick days — I mean any sick days, which workers currently have to take unpaid).

☆ Britain, France sign deal to boost cooperation on illegal migration
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin greets Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman as she arrives for a meeting and joint declaration signature at the Hotel Beauvau Interior Ministry in Paris, France November 14, 2022. So far this year more than 40,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats, up from 28,526 last year, putting pressure on new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and interior minister Suella Braverman to do more to stem the flow. "It is in the interests of both the UK and French governments to work together to solve this complex problem," Braverman said in a statement, after meeting with French interior minister Gerald Darmanin in Paris on Monday morning. The British government said the multi-year deal would see a 40% increase in the number of UK-funded officers patrolling French beaches in the coming months. ($1 = 0.9693 euros)Reporting by Paris Newsroom, Kylie MacLellan and Muvija M in London; Editing by Susan Fenton and Kate HoltonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Maybe having a central authority in crypto makes a lot of sense: Former SEC attorney
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | 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 EmailMaybe having a central authority in crypto makes a lot of sense: Former SEC attorneyHoward Fisher, former SEC attorney and Moses & Singer partner, and Samson Enzer, former federal prosecutor at the DOJ, join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what investors should expect from the FTX saga, and what this means for the crypto world.

☆ Apple starts selling front door lock that can be unlocked by tapping an iPhone or Apple Watch
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Apple stores in the U.S. are now selling a front door lock that can be unlocked by a user's Apple Watch or iPhone. The $329 Level Lock+ is the first Home Key-supported lock that's been sold in Apple stores. "The question is, is a smart lock a consumer electronics device? Smart home fans might simply be enthusiastic about a new Home Key lock option. For Home Key support, users will need the Level Lock+ sold at Apple stores or online.

☆ 'Murder, She Wrote' actress Angela Lansbury dead at age 96
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Will Dunham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Nearly seven decades after her first film, she was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement at age 88 in November 2013. "I feel really undeserving of this gorgeous chap," Lansbury said, referring to the golden Oscar statuette she was given. "Not since the heyday of Bette Davis had there been an actress of this range and accomplishment," wrote critic David Shipman. Lansbury was born in London in 1925 and went to the United States in 1940 to avoid the war with her mother, actress Moyna McGill, who appeared in several Hollywood films. Lansbury, who lived in Los Angeles, married actor Richard Cromwell in 1945 but the union lasted less than a year.

☆ Peste 20 de medicii din ţară, decoraţi cu ordinul „Insigna Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt” cu ocazia Zilei Lucrătorului Medical
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-20 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Peste 20 de medicii din ţară, care au luptat în prima linie împotriva COVID-19 au fost decoraţi cu ordinul „Insigna Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt” cu ocazia Zilei Lucrătorului Medical. Ordinele au fost oferite de o asociaţie obştească în semn de recunoştinţă faţă de eroii în halate albe.Cu medalie de aur a fost decorat şeful Clinicii de Anestezie şi Terapie Intensivă din cadrul Spitalului Clinic Republican, Victor Cojocaru. Acesta activează mai bine de 45 de ani în domeniu.VICTOR COJOCARU, şeful Clinicii de ATI, Spitalul Clinic Republican ''Timofei Moşne:''A fost un an complicat, greu. Noi avem o echipă foarte puternică, 8 secţii de terapie intensivă, am avut peste 3 mii de pacienţi în stare extrem de gravă. "În ţară avem peste 60 de mii de lucrători medicali.

Persons: cel Mare, Victor Cojocaru ., domeniu.VICTOR COJOCARU, SAMSON, GALINA BEJAN Locations: halate, domeniu.VICTOR, Cahul, AMT

☆ Atenție, CĂPUȘELE ÎNCEP SĂ ATACE! Au fost înregistrate primele cazuri de persoane înțepate
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-15 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Câteva zile cu temperaturi mai calde au dus la apariţia căpușelor. S-au înregistrat şi primele cazuri de persoane înţepate, potrivit Institutului de Medicină Urgentă. Potrivit medicilor, aceste insecte, mici şi aparent inofensive, sunt de fapt purtătoare de microbi periculoşi. "Evoluează în trei etape, de la mușcătura căpușei în locul injectării părintele va găsi în câteva zile până la două săptămâni un eritem, o roșeață, cu marginile roşii şi cu interiorul palid. Cei care au de suferit din cauza căpuşelor nu sunt doar oamenii, ci şi animalele care se pot infecta de piroplasmoză.

Persons: Irina Secu, Iurie Samson . Specialiştii

☆ VIDEO/ Ceremonia de inaugurare: Maia Sandu a venit pe jos, i-a oferit un buchet de flori mamei sale și s-a lăsat așteptată de Igor Dodon
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-24 | by ( Jardan Cristian | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +2 min

Ceremonia de inaugurare a Maiei Sandu a avut parte de un program plin de evenimente. Șefa statului a venit pe jos la Palatul Republicii, a stat la semafor și a urcat treptele clădirii. Și aici a fost așteptată de mai mulți susținători de-ai săi și veterani ai războiului de pe Nistru. A urmat o scurte întrevedere protocolară, fostul șef al statului a primit o diplomă și o copie a stindardului prezidențial și după 4 ani și o zi de mandat a părăsit sediul Președinției. După ceremonia de transfer a puterii, Sandu a ieșit în curtea Președinției unde a inaugurat un pom de Crăciun și a anunțat că porțile instituției vor fi deschise și oricine dorește va putea intra pe teritoriu.

Persons: Sandu, Ion Chicu, Zinaida Greceanîi, Mircea Snegur, Nicolae Timofti, Mitropolitul, Petru, Vladimir, Anton Coşa, Samson Izakson, Socialiștii, Andrei Năstase, Renato Usatîi, Maia Sandu, Ștefan cel Mare, Igor Dodon Organizations: Comunității Evreiești, PDM, Pro Moldova, Partidului Nostru Locations: semafor, Republica Moldova, Chișinău, Nistru, Președinție, Republicii Moldova

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