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☆ Sinn Fein tops Irish exit poll, but coalition parties look set for re-election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

File photo of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaking at a convention in Athlone, central Ireland on March 24, 2024, after becoming de facto prime minister-in-waiting. The exit poll put the left wing Sinn Fein on 21.1%, the center-right Fine Gael of Prime Minister Simon Harris on 21.0% and like-minded coalition partner Fianna Fail on 19.5%. Fine Gael and Fianna Fail pledged ahead of the election to seek to form a coalition without Sinn Fein, just as they did after the 2020 general election when Sinn Fein also narrowly won the popular vote. They benefited from a slide in support for Sinn Fein, from 30-35% in polls in 2022 and 2023, in part due to anger among its working class base at relatively liberal immigration policies. Fine Gael and Fianna Fail will likely need the support of at least one other smaller party to reach a majority.

Persons: Simon Harris, Harris, Leo Varadkar, Sinn Fein, largesse Organizations: Fine Gael, Gael, Fianna, Government, Greens Locations: Athlone, Ireland, Ireland's, Europe

☆ Canada's Prime Minister argues Donald Trump's tariff plan will hurt Canadians and Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementTrump vowed to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on his first day in office. Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau warned tariffs will harm both Canadian and American consumers and industries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President-elect Donald Trump's Monday vow to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on day one in office. Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods coming from the northern and southern neighbors of the US. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has already said that her country would impose tariffs on the US if Trump goes through with his plan.

Persons: Trump, Justin Trudeau, Trudeau, Donald Trump's, who's, Prince Edward Island, Trump's, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Sheinbaum Organizations: Associated Press, Trump, Bloomberg, North American Free Trade, AP, Business Insider, Toronto Region Board of Trade Locations: Canada, Mexico, Prince Edward, United States, Palm Beach, Toronto

☆ 'The data is very clear': One key element leads to increased happiness in retirement—3 ways to get it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"The data is very clear that public sector workers have better outcomes than private sector workers for that reason," she says. "There's a lot of indicators pointing to guaranteed income playing a big part in retirement confidence." The problem for many American workers: Forms of guaranteed income are getting rarer. If you have a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality dividend stocks, Dogen contends, you can essentially ignore the ups and downs of the stocks in your portfolio and focus on raking in the steady cash. Real estateUnder the right circumstances, owning rental properties can be a terrific way to earn steady income in retirement, Dogen says.

Persons: Bridget Bearden, It's, —, they've, it's, EBRI, Sam Dogen, Dogen, You'll Organizations: Research, of Labor Statistics, Social Security, CNBC

☆ India's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementIndia's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, according to an Indian official. He said there were 500 bomb threats in the last two weeks of October alone, but all were hoaxes. India's airlines have already received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, Murlidhar Mohol, India's deputy civil aviation minister, said on Thursday. Mohol said that 12 people had been arrested in connection with 256 police complaints filed over hoax bomb threats up until November 14, and that more than 500 threats had been made in the final two weeks of October, more than in the rest of the year combined. AdvertisementAnother Air India plane flying from Mumbai to New York was diverted midair to New Delhi in October, The Indian Express reported at the time.

Persons: Murlidhar, Mohol Organizations: Reuters, Boeing, Air India Express, India, Indian Express Locations: India, Delhi, Chicago, Mumbai, New York, New Delhi

☆ Chicago Bears fire Matt Eberflus following disastrous Thanksgiving loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus following the team’s disastrous Thanksgiving day loss to the Detroit Lions to extend its losing streak to six games. With 32 seconds left in the game and one timeout remaining, the Bears needed a field goal to force overtime. Instead, Eberflus watched the seconds tick off the clock without calling a timeout, and the Bears only managed to get one play off before the clock ran out. After the calamitous ending to the game, Eberflus said he was “taking the blame” but defended his handling of the situation. Earlier this month, Brown was elevated to offensive coordinator following the firing of Shane Waldron.

Persons: Matt Eberflus, George, Kevin, Warren, Matt, Ryan Poles, ” Warren, Eberflus, ” Eberflus, ” Thomas Brown, Brown, Shane Waldron Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, ” Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago, Lions, Bears Locations: Thanksgiving’s, Motor City

The best Black Friday Apple Watch dealsThe Apple Watch Series 10 is the best Apple Watch for most people, and the 42mm model is currently 18% off for the lowest price we've seen since its launch in September 2024. Also, check out previous-generation models, which offer near-current-gen performance for lower prices, like the M3 MacBook Pro for 25% off. The updated base standard for RAM means the 2024 MacBook Pro is an excellent model to upgrade to. Those with future-proofing in mind should opt for the 2024 iPad Air, which can also be seen as a more affordable version of the 2024 iPad Pro models. For most people, the best Apple Watch is the Series 10, thanks to its always-on display and overall value.

Persons: you've, Apple, It's, it's, they've, They're, Max, Kim Kardashian Organizations: Business, Apple, Apple Watch, Amazon Apple, Apple MacBook, Air, Amazon, MacBook, Intel, M4, Apple AirPods, Amazon Beats

☆ I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 5 things I won't be buying at the parks in 2025.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementThere's a lot of temptation to spend money at Disney World, but some things aren't worth it. I'm also no longer buying ponchos at the parks since they are cheaper elsewhere. I've been going to Disney World for over 30 years and visit the Orlando theme parks multiple times a month. However, I've also narrowed down what's not worth the money at the parks and resorts. Here are some of the things I don't plan on buying at Disney World in 2025.

Persons: I'm, I've Organizations: Disney Locations: Orlando

The greatest shopping holiday of the year has arrived, and with it comes a limited-time Max Black Friday deal. View at Max What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The free (for now) B/R Sports Add-on includes TNT and TBS gamesCheck mark icon A check mark. Some shows and movies are being removed with little warningFAQWho is eligible for the Max Black Friday deal? The With Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Ad-Free annual plan costs $170 per year, and the Ultimate Ad-Free annual plan costs $210 per year.

Persons: Max, Max Black, Harry Potter, you've, you'll Organizations: Business, Warner Bros, TNT, TBS, HBO, Black, Disney Plus, Hulu

☆ Top 5 Ways Netflix Won the Streaming Wars This Year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementNetflix emerged as the winner of the streaming wars this year. From vast ad ambitions to zeitgeisty true crime fare, here are five of its biggest achievements. Netflix continues to put out hits that keep people watching and subscribing. Lately, it's been leaning into popular fare like true crime and live events that have big advertiser — and water-cooler — appeal. But for now, here's a look back at the biggest swings Netflix took this past year:

Persons: retrenched, it's, It's Organizations: Netflix, Diageo, America's, Amazon's, YouTube

Learn more2024's Black Friday sale is finally here, and our tech experts are tracking the best Black Friday laptop deals throughout the event. We're finding record-low prices for all sorts of laptops, from budget to high-end models and even the Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. View at Best BuyThe best Black Friday MacBook dealsThe 2022 MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $749 is an especially tempting deal. The 2024 MacBook Pro M4 is 13% off, which is a great deal on a model released this year. The updated base standard for RAM means the 2024 MacBook Pro is an excellent model to upgrade to.

Persons: Lenovo Slim, Dell, It's, it's Organizations: Business, Apple MacBook, MacBook, Dell, LG, Lenovo, Intel, AMD, Amazon LG, Lenovo Yoga 7i, Microsoft, Qualcomm, HP, Highlights, Pro Apple MacBook, Apple, Air, Amazon, M4, Asus

☆ A nuclear fusion startup just reached a milestone in its bid to commercialize unlimited clean energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Instead of having plasma inside magnets, it has a magnet inside the plasma. An illustration of the inside of Openstar Technologies' "levitated dipole" nuclear fusion reactor. The fusion reactor looks like a steel donut on legs and is housed in a warehouse in Wellington, New Zealand. The billion dollar question is still: when will fusion power be ready? Commonwealth Fusion says it can deliver fusion power to the grid in the early 2030s.

Persons: ”, Ratu Mataira, it’s, there’s, Akira Hasegawa, ” Mataira, Mataira, ” It’s, Gerald Navratil, ” Navratil, There’s Organizations: CNN, OpenStar Technologies, Fusion Industry Association, Technologies, MIT, Columbia University, Openstar Technologies, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Energy, Commonwealth Fusion, Zap, UK Atomic Energy Authority Locations: New Zealand’s, Wellington, Wellington , New Zealand, Seattle

☆ A $63M Royal New Zealand Navy ship that capsized off Samoa was left on autopilot, investigation finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA New Zealand naval ship that capsized and sank off Samoa last month had been left on autopilot. That's according to a preliminary investigation that found the ship's crew made a series of errors. A Royal New Zealand ship that capsized and sank off the coast of Samoa was left on autopilot, according to preliminary findings from a military court of inquiry. HMNZS Manawanui capsized and sank off the coast of Samoa on October 6, 2024. It entered service with the Royal New Zealand Navy in 2019.

Persons: Garin Golding, Golding, HMNZS Manawanui, Zealand's Defence Forces didn't Organizations: Royal, Zealand, Facebook, NZ Defence Force, New Zealand's Defence Forces, Zealand's Defence Forces, Royal New Zealand Navy Locations: Zealand, Samoa, Upolu, New Zealand

☆ Putin hails Trump as a 'smart and experienced person' who can bring peace to Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementPutin says Trump is a "smart and experienced person" and can "come up with a solution" to the Ukraine war. In 2022, Trump also said that he "knew Putin very well" and got along "great" with the Russian leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes President-elect Donald Trump will be able to put an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kremlin denied the call had taken place, while a spokesperson for the Trump campaign said they "do not comment on private calls" between Trump and other foreign leaders. AdvertisementShortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Trump called Putin's move "genius" and "wonderful."

Persons: Trump, Putin, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Joe Biden's, Zelenskyy, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton Organizations: Putin, Business, Fox News, Washington Post, Kremlin, Trump, Biden's Locations: Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan's, Astana, Russia, Europe

☆ In new bitcoin bull market, it's time to beware of the same old crypto scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The issue is compounded by the fact that legitimate strategies to make money with bitcoin are being discussed publicly by reputable sources. That, coupled with the technological advances of AI, makes scams seem more real, even for more sophisticated investors, industry professionals said. Coinbase is seeing several scams in which cyber thieves send a text claiming a crypto owner's account has been compromised. How families get defraudedThere's the adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," but when it comes to crypto scams, people still take the bait. Another red flag is if an organization asking for money claims crypto is the only payment option, Velasquez said.

Persons: Eva Velasquez, Elon Musk, Merrick Theobald, Trump, Coinbase, scammers, Jeff Lunglhofer, Theobald, Howard Greenberg, Greenberg, you've, Yaya Fanusie, Fanusie, Velasquez Organizations: Theft Resource, Federal Bureau of, Investors, Engadget, Government, Cryptocurrency Association, Crypto, Innovation, LinkedIn, SEC Locations: Liechtenstein, cryptocurrency

☆ WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jessica Iredale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Deep in the canyons of New York’s financial district, there is an office tower that matches the cultural moment, for better and for worse. Known as the WSA building (short for Water Street Associates), the 31-story structure, at 175 Water Street, has become a nexus for the kind of people who might not otherwise set foot in this neighborhood of bankers and brokers. Built in 1983, the tower was the longtime global headquarters of the insurance giant A.I.G. sold the building for about $270 million in 2019, it sat all but empty during much of the pandemic, when scores of companies, including A.I.G., left the financial district. In late 2022, an LLC under the name 99c bought the building for $252 million and announced a bold plan to “reinvent” the property.

Organizations: WSA, Water Street Associates Locations: New York City

☆ You're 'wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. However, if you're not careful, it can also be a time you overspend on holiday purchases. About 83% of Americans plan to buy gifts for friends and family this holiday season, according to a NerdWallet poll. Meanwhile, 28% of people are still paying off credit card debt from the 2023 holiday season, NerdWallet found. They are "wired" to be consumers, said Brad Klontz, a psychologist, certified financial planner and behavioral finance expert.

Persons: NerdWallet, Brad Klontz, hasn't, Klontz, Andrea Woroch Organizations: CNBC's, CNBC, Financial Wellness, Board, Finance

☆ Canada is Google's latest antitrust legal challenger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementCanada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google. It's the latest in a series of legal challenges brought against the tech giant. Canada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google over its anti-competitive conduct in its adtech business, the country's Competition Bureau said Thursday. Related Video Apple's antitrust lawsuit is just one of its major battlesThe antitrust watchdog said Google is the largest provider of adtech services in Canada and has "abused" its position to maintain market dominance. This suit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior.

Persons: Amit Mehta, Judge Mehta Organizations: Google, Department of Justice, of Locations: Canada, Eastern, of Virginia

☆ Stocks Resume Post-Election Rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jeff Sommer | More About Jeff Sommer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

He linked the tariffs to what he said was the need to curb the inflow of drugs and undocumented immigrants. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Friday, closing at a new high of 6,032.38, at 1 p.m., after a day off for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was the last trading day of November, and the index rose 5.7 percent for the month, according to FactSet. That continued a surge that began even before the election, when Wall Street began to predict that Mr. Trump would win. His proposals for cutting taxes and easing the regulatory burden on businesses have been greeted with enthusiasm in the markets.

Persons: Donald J, Trump’s, Trump, — Organizations: Wall Locations: Canada, Mexico, China

The stowaway didn’t have a boarding pass but completed a security screening and bypassed two identity verification and boarding status stations to board a Delta aircraft, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Here’s what we know:‘Exhaustive investigation’ underwayThe stowaway was not carrying any prohibited items, according to a TSA spokesperson. “Nothing is of greater importance than matters of safety and security,” a Delta spokesperson said in a statement. Stowaway is a US green card holderThe stowaway is a woman between 55 and 60 years old and has a Russian passport, according to an airport official in Paris. The woman applied for asylum in France a few years ago, the official told CNN.

Persons: Charles de Gaulle, Rob Jackson, ” Jackson, “, ‘, ’ ” Jackson, Jackson, –, ”, CNN’s Lex Harvey, Saskya Vandoorne Organizations: CNN —, New, JFK International Airport, Delta, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, CNN, FBI, Customs, Protection Locations: Paris, US, Russian, United States, Europe, France, New York, York City, JFK

☆ Xi Jinping's military purge is bleeding into his elite circle of generals commanding China's forces
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Adm. Miao Hua is one of six members of an exclusive commission led by Xi that oversees China's military. He's the latest in a string of high-ranking defense officials to be purged from China's military. A top-ranking admiral in China's Central Military Commission — the highest body commanding its forces — has been placed under investigation, the country's defense ministry said on Thursday. AdvertisementTwo vicechairmen of the Central Military Commission have been investigated before, but only after they exited the commission. The push has coincided with Xi's heavy emphasis on modernizing China's military and catching up in strength with US forces.

Persons: Adm, Miao Hua, Xi, —, Wu Qian, Miao, Xi Jinping, Zhang Youxia, Dong Jun, Dong, Li Shangfu, Wei Fenghe, Guo Boxiong, Xu Caihou — Organizations: Commission, People's Liberation Army, PLA Navy, Financial Times, Central Military Commission, CNN Locations: Fujian, Beijing, China

☆ El coleccionista que compró un plátano de 6 millones de dólares quiere 100.000 más
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Sarah Maslin Nir | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Opinion | A Bird Flu Pandemic Would Be One of the Most Foreseeable Catastrophes in History
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Zeynep Tufekci | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Almost five years after Covid blew into our lives, the main thing standing between us and the next global pandemic is luck. And with the advent of flu season, that luck may well be running out. Farmworkers have so far avoided tragedy, as the virus has not yet acquired the genetic tools to spread among humans. As bad as the Biden administration has been on pandemic prevention, of course, it’s about to be replaced by something far worse. Kennedy may even be hastening its arrival through his advocacy for raw milk, which can carry high levels of the H5N1 virus and is considered a possible vector for its transmission.

Persons: Covid, Biden, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump’s, Kennedy Locations: California, United States

☆ Store-brand stuff is having a moment
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementShoppers are still buying store brands at the grocery store and beyond to save money. Retailers from Walmart to Amazon Fresh have launched new store brands this year. Shoppers are still reaching for store-brand items to save money on everything from organic milk to business casual clothing — even as inflation slows. AdvertisementCircana said store brands made up 25.5% of grocery items sold in 2023, up from 24.7% the previous year. AdvertisementAldi quality tests 35,000 products a year for its store brands, Patton said.

Persons: John Rainey, Target, Nordstrom, Nordstrom's, Peter Nordstrom, Circana, Scott Patton, Patton Organizations: Private, Retailers, Walmart, Amazon, Shoppers, Unilever, Procter, Gamble, Saver, Nordstrom, Aldi, Aldi USA

☆ New Mexico man awarded $412 million medical malpractice payout for botched penile injections
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Albuquerque, New Mexico AP —Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men’s health clinic that operates in several states. The man’s attorneys celebrated Monday’s verdict, saying they are hopeful it will prevent other men from falling victim to a scheme that involved fraud and what they described as dangerous penile injections. That is a very egregious breach of their fiduciary duty,” said Lori Bencoe, one of the lawyers who represented the plaintiff. The clinic is accused of misdiagnosing him and unnecessarily treating him with “invasive erectile dysfunction shots” that caused irreversible damage. According to court records, jurors found that fraudulent and negligent conduct by the defendants resulted in damages to the plaintiff.

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