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☆ Meet the Press – December 1, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +56 min

ANNOUNCER:From NBC News in Washington, the longest-running show in television history, this is Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. He credited President-elect Trump with this ceasefire, Jake, saying, quote, "Everyone is coming to the table because of President Trump." The second dynamic to watch is, Kash Patel is on the record for the retribution agenda that Donald Trump ran on. I will never forget when you asked former President Trump – President-elect Trump and President Biden during that last presidential debate in 2020 about 545 children who were still separated from their parents. And before we go, the newest member of the Meet the Press family, Frankie Alice Katz was born at 12:23 a.m. on Wednesday.

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JERUSALEM — The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander told NBC News she was both shaken and relieved to see her son in a Hamas-issued propaganda video. The 20-year-old, who appears under duress in the Hamas video, calls on President-elect Donald Trump to use his power to negotiate for the freedom of those who remain in captivity in Gaza. Yael said she had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly after the video was released. Hamas leaders held talks with Egyptian security officials to explore ways to reach a deal with Israel that could secure the release of hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas is seeking an agreement that would end the war while Israeli Netanyahu has said the war will only end when Hamas is eradicated.

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☆ My teen just got his driver's license. I refuse to install a tracking app on his phone even though I'm scared for him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Laura Falin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My son just got his driver's license and loves his newfound freedom. AdvertisementWhen my oldest got his driver's license, I learned that some of his friends' parents installed apps so they could track their kids, but I refused to follow suit. I understand why people track their kidsMost people track their children for one of two reasons: to ensure their safety or to ensure they're going where they said they were. But that extra step feels like we're communicating and respecting each other, rather than me stealthily watching him on my phone. But it's one more way they're growing up; I'm trying to grow up and let go as well.

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☆ Romanians vote in parliamentary election amid turmoil over claims of Russian interference in presidential race
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

BUCHAREST, Romania Associated Press —Romanians cast ballots Sunday in a parliamentary election sandwiched between a two-round presidential race, the first of which has plunged the European Union and NATO member into unprecedented turmoil following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference. By 5 p.m., about 7.5 million people – about 42% of eligible voters – had cast ballots, according to the Central Election Bureau. Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, predicted the general election could also be reshaped by Georgescu’s success, with far-right parties possibly obtaining record highs. “The impact of the surprise in last Sunday’s presidential election will be significant, and we are going to wake up in a new political reality,” he told The Associated Press. Some have predicted that the far-right nationalist S.O.S Romania party, and the little-known Party of Young People, which has backed Georgescu, could pass the threshold.

Persons: –, Calin Georgescu, Elena Lasconi, Vladimir Putin, Alexandru Rizescu, ”, “, Georgescu, it’s, Andrei Pungovschi, Cristian Andrei, “ Georgescu, Marcel Ciolacu, ” Georgescu, ” “, Andreea Alexandru, Silviu Organizations: Press, European Union, NATO, Bureau, Save, Save Romania Union, Constitutional, Sunday, Associated Press, Social Democratic Party, PSD, National Liberal Party, PNL, ”, Alliance, Unity, REPER, Force, of Young Locations: BUCHAREST, Romania, Save Romania, Europe, Izvorani, Bucharest, TikTok, Russia, Romanian, EU, Sens

☆ I quit my job 5 years ago and got a one-way ticket to Bali. I've been to 24 countries, and I'm not returning to the US anytime soon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

To support my lifestyle, I started my own business where I can work from anywhere in the world. I wanted to try the digital nomad lifestyle for one to two years. I also joined nomad communities like WiFi Tribe and stayed at co-livings so I could build digital nomad friendships and relationships. Traveling through Latin AmericaIn 2022 came my Latin America stint: Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala. AdvertisementIn a way, being a digital nomad is my extreme solution to work-life balance.

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☆ Chase Strangio: For the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court, the mission ‘is not lost on me’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Chelsea Bailey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Strangio, an attorney for the ACLU, is set to make history Wednesday as the first known transgender person to argue before the US Supreme Court. With hindsight, Strangio’s career can appear like it’s been hurtling toward this week’s Supreme Court appearance. Esseks often gets asked, he said, whether the ACLU tapped Strangio to present its case before the Supreme Court because he’s trans. The Supreme Court ruling also could be life-altering for physicians like Dr. Izzy Lowell, whose telehealth practice, QueerMed, provides hormone therapy and other services for transgender and nonbinary people. “I think about all of the arguments that have that have been held in the Supreme Court over just the basic dignity of people.

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☆ A Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces. Eight months later, his family still seeks answer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | Abeer Salman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The Israeli authorities usually declare such killings to be in response to unspecified threats, without giving any details about the victims. Tsemel said that instead of investigating Rami’s death, the Israeli authorities appeared to be using the incident as a threat. During one incursion in September, Israeli forces shot and killed another child: 16-year-old Hani Al-Qirri. His family told CNN he was an innocent bystander, a quiet boy who enjoyed baking and lived with his grandmother after being orphaned as a young child. “They (the Israeli authorities) were there, right among us, even inside the mosque, to see what’s going on,” he said.

Persons: Rami Al, Halhouli, Cindy Al, Rami’s, Ali Al, Rami, Cindy, Ivana Kottasova, haven’t, ” Al, ”, ” Cindy, Leah Tsemel, Tsemel, “, Jonathan Fowler, Yousef Mukheimar, Mukheimar, Shuafat, Hani Al, Qirri Organizations: East Jerusalem CNN, CNN, West Bank, United Nations, UN, Audi, Palestinian Authority, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA, Israel Police, Islamic, Lions Locations: East Jerusalem, Israel, Israeli, Jerusalem, Old City

☆ Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB ‘feeling better’ after being concussed from a late hit
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was ruled out with a concussion after taking a late hit in the team’s game against the division rival Houston Texans on Sunday. In the second quarter, Lawrence was hit in the head by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair following a six-yard run. I’ve got a lot of respect for (Texans) coach (Demeco) Ryans and I know he doesn’t coach his team that way. I am just glad Trevor (Lawrence) is going to be just fine. Unfortunate play.

Persons: Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence, Azeez Al, Shaair, Jarrian Jones, Evan Engram, “ Organizations: CNN — Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Texans, Jaguars Locations: Jacksonville

☆ The hottest luxury fashion brands that customers should buy before everyone else does, according to The RealReal
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jordan Hart | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementSecondhand luxury platform The RealReal has a trove of data about the hottest brands. AdvertisementThese are the hottest brands to buy this season to be on-trend — and avoid overpaying for — next year, according to Naiman and Sciacca. Brands like Miu Miu and Loewe will continue to be popularMiu Miu is a favorite, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Searches are surging on The RealReal, particularly for the brand's bags and sunglasses, with queries up 100% and 212% year-over-year, Sciacca said. The label's Puzzle Tote "is selling for an impressive 90% of its original price, while searches for the Flamenco bag have jumped 87% year-over-year," Sciacca said.

Persons: Kristen Naiman, Noelle Sciacca, Naiman, —, Christian Vierig, Sciacca, Romeo Gigli Romeo Gigli, Alena Zakirova, Romeo Gigli, Omondi, Miu Miu, Loewe, Jeremy Moeller, Daniele Venturelli, Ralph Lauren, Alaïa Ralph Lauren, Charly TRIBALLEAU, Alaïa Organizations: Bally Bally, Bally, Business, Brands Locations: Swiss

☆ I'm 41, and I thought I'd always be child-free. I decided to have kids so my parents could be grandparents.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Courtney Kocak | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm 41, and until very recently, I thought I would remain child-free. My parents, lifelong teachers and coaches, have centered their entire existence around family and kids. Maybe evolution would keep them around long enough to spend time with the kids of their own late-blooming kids after all. We'd both been ambivalent about having kids, at best. I see how having kids can deepen one's relationship with their parents and the rest of their family, and I want that for all of us.

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☆ How four journalists turned $4,000 into a new tech news site
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jason Koebler and three other veterans of Vice Media wanted to build something bigger: an actual news site. In the summer of 2023, Koebler, who used to edit Vice Media's Motherboard tech section, and three former Vice co-workers launched 404 Media , a tech news site they co-own. But in a grim climate for media in general and journalism specifically, it's great to hear about things that work. Your argument is that you're going to continue to have these problems as long as you're looking for billionaires to own your media. I think that's an important model and maybe one better suited for nonprofits and The New York Times and Washington Post.

Persons: Jason Koebler, Koebler, Elon Musk, Alex Jones, We're, Jeff Bezos, We've, it's Organizations: Vice Media, Media, Elon, The Washington Post, New York Times, Washington Post

☆ Elon Musk asks court to stop OpenAI from dropping nonprofit status
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementElon Musk is seeking an injunction against OpenAI to stop its transition to a for-profit entity. The injunction would block OpenAI's for-profit transition and partnerships with Microsoft. Elon Musk is trying to get the court to stop OpenAI's transition to a for-profit entity, a new filing shows. AdvertisementIf granted, the request for an injunction would stall OpenAI's for-profit transition and force the company to halt its partnerships with Microsoft. Musk originally filed the suit against Altman and other OpenAI executives in March before withdrawing it in June.

Persons: Elon Musk, OpenAI, Sam Altman, Musk's, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, Reid Hoffman, Hoffman, Musk, Peter Thiel, Altman, OpenAI — Organizations: Microsoft, Court, Northern, Northern District of, OpenAI, LinkedIn, Lawyers, Business, CNBC Locations: Northern District, Northern District of California

☆ These 3 people make art for shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20. Here's how to get a nerdworld dream job too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Behind the scenes at CR and D20People who watch the shows may recognize Friederichs' art from CR series like "Exandria Unlimited" and, more recently, the team's third, long-running "D&D" campaign, "Bells Hells." Friederichs told BI that she was initially commissioned to work on CR's "Uk'otoa" board game, then brought back to make character art for O'Brien's character, Orym. May told BI that publishing as much of her art as possible and networking within the fandom helped her early in her art career. Fan art is fair gameAngiolini told BI that drawing fan art is one way to get noticed. "The pipeline becomes very different when you're making something that needs to be then altered or put into the editing," May told BI.

Persons: Eren Angiolini, Hannah Friederichs, Matt Mercer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Liam O'Brien, who've, Friederichs, Liam, I've, Angiolini, Clay, Nott, Sam, O'Brien, Sam Riegel Organizations: CR, D20, Dark Horse, Darrington Press Locations: Australia, London

☆ The Untold Story of Yeti Coolers and a Murder in the Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Brendan Borrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

"He was a terrific designer, but hopeless in business," says Malcolm, Ivan's younger brother. Years after Ivan's murder, Yeti continues to contract with Outback — and Gloria travels to Texas to periodically to meet with Yeti's management. To make the most of their dwindling inventory, Roy and Ryan bumped up the price on their coolers. "As tragic as Ivan's death was, all of a sudden we are a much stronger company," Roy explained on a hunting podcast. Yeti Coolers went public in October 2018, and Roy and Ryan earned hundreds of millions of dollars after selling most of their shares.

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Freezer cookies are like cookies on demand. So I’m going to do this over a double boiler, which is my preferred method for melting chocolate. The idea is that basically, you have a lower piece that has a little bit of simmering water in it. You should have plenty of coating to get through all three logs, plus probably a little bit left over. Once you have those formed cookies, that’s actually the perfect time to freeze them solid.

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☆ Over a year after Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners hit another breaking point
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jessica Machado | Jessica Machado Is An Editor At | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

She wants to rebuild for her family of six, but the costs are overwhelming, especially since her rental assistance ran out two months ago. For many Lahaina homeowners, rental assistance through their insurance ended in October after they’d spent the first couple of months post-fire filing claims and getting shuffled into hotels. Carolyn Auweloa and Mikey Burke have started Lahaina Community Land Trust so residents have the option to stay in Lahaina or sell within the community. Before they can apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s rental assistance, homeowners must first exhaust all of their LOU and ALE policies, which cover rental costs when a disaster makes your home uninhabitable. The Lahaina Community Land Trust understands that funding is an uphill battle, but it has slowly been making gains.

Persons: Mikey Burke, they’d, Carolyn Auweloa, Jessica Machado, ”, Kukui Keahi, ” Burke, LOU, Burke, Bob Fenton, Tamara Paltin, “, didn’t, ” Fenton, It’s, Ka La'i, Matt Jachowski, ’ ” Bert Noury, Fenton, Noury, he's, “ We’ve, Earle, Kukahiko, Earle Kukahiko, —, ’ ”, I’ve, hale, ” Carpenter Jeremy DelosReyes, ” Jeremy DelosReyes, DelosReyes, Keahi, Trump, don’t Organizations: FEMA, Land, NBC, Council, Federal Emergency Management, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, Native Hawaiian Advancement, Environmental Protection Agency, Land Trust Locations: Maui, Lahaina, “, Lahaina , Hawaii, West Maui, Hawaii, Texas, Vegas, Washington, Orlando , Florida, Kukahiko

Economists broadly dislike tariffs, saying they tend to increase prices for consumers — a likelihood that many company executives are already warning of. The new slate of tariffs Trump calls for would be much steeper and more far-reaching if fully implemented. “In his first term, President Trump instituted tariffs against China that created jobs, spurred investment and resulted in no inflation,” Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Angie Chua, founder of Bobo Design Studio, is considering adding a line item to show customers how tariffs affect her prices. How do you even forecast for that?”Hadley Douglas, left, pictured with her husband, TJ Douglas, said steep tariffs could drive small wine distributors out of business.

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That question is what New York Giants fans has been asking themselves since Barkley for their division rival in March. Are Barkley, Henry, Mixon and Jacobs the start of something new, or are they outliers? It’s not a shock that teams historically prefer to move on after a rookie deal. But with many other needs, they chose not to pay their star and allowed him to become a free agent. After eight seasons in Tennessee, Henry, 30, signed a two-year, $16 million deal to join Lamar Jackson and Co.

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☆ Edan Alexander: Mother of Israel-American hostage ‘shaken’ by Hamas video of her son begging Netanyahu and Trump for deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jennifer Hauser | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander says she has been assured by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “conditions are ripe” for a hostage deal, just hours after Hamas released a video of her son begging the Israeli leader and US President-elect Donald Trump for his release. Earlier on Saturday, Hamas released a propaganda video showing Alexander pleading with Netanyahu and Trump not to forget him and to do whatever they can to free the remaining hostages in Gaza. Hamas releases propaganda video of hostage Edan Alexander HamasHer son Edan appears to be under duress in the video as he states that he has been held captive for more than 420 days. It comes one year after 100 hostages were released in a short-lived hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas last November. At the end of the video Alexander speaks to his parents and grandparents saying, “Every day that passes, the pain increases inside me.

Persons: Edan Alexander, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Yael Alexander, Edan, Alexander, Netanyahu, Trump, Edan’s, ”, Edan Alexander Hamas, CNN can’t, Biden, Hersh ”, Hersh Goldberg Polin, ” Netanyahu, Sean Savett, Joe Biden, ” Yael Alexander, Paulina Patimer, “ Organizations: CNN, Hamas, USA, White House National Security Council Locations: Tel Aviv, Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Edan

☆ Lawmakers in Massachusetts are trying to eventually stop the sale of tobacco
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In 2018, the state raised the legal age to buy tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes, to 21. Nearby Massachusetts towns, such as Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester, followed Brookline's playbook and also placed generational bans on tobacco products. In the US, California is trying to ban the purchase of tobacco products by 2073. New Zealand was the first country to impose a generational ban, but the country repealed that ban this year. "This bill will not take away the right to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so," he said.

Persons: wouldn't, Democratic Sen, Jason Lewis, Lewis, —, Brookline's playbook Organizations: Associated Press, Big Tobacco, Democratic, Centers for Disease Control Locations: Massachusetts, Brookline , Massachusetts, Boston, Nearby Massachusetts, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, California, New Zealand

☆ As a personal trainer in my 20s, I ate as little as possible and over-exercised to stay lean. At 34, I'm fitter, healthier, and stronger — but much less strict.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But now I know that health-promoting behaviors can be pursued independent of body changes, weight, and body composition. I aim for 'body neutrality'A lot of people label me as "body positive" but actually I'm not. I'm not trying to bash body positivity, but it's not for me and it wasn't created for someone like me. I'm grateful that I've learned what I have and can see a more multidimensional meaning behind what I'm doing. That's how I'm trying to live my life.

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☆ Holiday clutter brings extra stress. Avoid it this year by reimagining gifts, making your own decorations, and skipping matching outfits.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Sarah Enelow-Snyder | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm wary of Black Friday and other holiday sales that push a mountain of decorations, home goods, outfits, and presents. On top of that, we spend money on containers, storage units, and even larger homes to hold our multiplying possessions. AdvertisementAdopting some minimalist ideas can help you ward off holiday clutter and stress before they start to pile up. Make your decorations smaller and sustainableDecorations can be a stressful part of the holiday season, Becker said, so less is more. Focus on next year's wealthThink about the money you'll spend on objects and storage "solutions" for your gifts and decorations.

Persons: Joshua Becker, didn't, LendingTree, Becker, Skip Locations: Texas

☆ The 28 best Black Friday beauty deals you can still shop, according to our beauty editor
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Learn moreThe time has come to get the best Black Friday deals on all of our favorite skincare, makeup, and haircare products. Below are the best Black Friday beauty deals on makeup, skincare, and haircare so you can knock gifts for loved ones — or yourself — off of the holiday wishlist. The best Black Friday makeup dealsAdd a pop of color to your makeup routine with this season's hottest deals. View at Charlotte Tilbury What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Erno Laszlo What we like Check mark icon A check mark.

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☆ Trump’s tariffs could push up the price of your favorite beer (and tequila)
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Some business owners have started stockpiling popular products — specifically tequila, which can be made only in Mexico — and taking other actions to help stave off potential price hikes. At this stage, the tariffs are technically still just talk, with plenty of caveats and scenarios strewn about. Meximodo, a restaurant in Metuchen, New Jersey, holds a Guinness World Records title for its collection of tequila, mezcal and agave spirits. In 2023, the US imported $5.69 billion of beer and $4.81 billion of alcohol from Mexico, according to International Trade Administration data. The Grupo Modelo factory in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 15, 2020.

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☆ I've been married for three years and still haven't changed my last name. The longer I wait, the less I want to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Ashley Archambault | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhen I married, changing my last name to my husband's felt like too much work. Three years later, I still haven't changed my name and realize I don't want to. AdvertisementI got increasingly annoyed at the idea of changing my nameMost people assumed I had changed my last name already. Related storiesWhile most women seemed not to question the tradition, others felt free to question my decision. Changing my name wouldn't represent my own values and, therefore, wouldn't yield the romantic result I've envisioned at times.

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