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Tim Walz take the stage in New York City for Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, it will be their first in-person meeting. Given that Trump hasn’t agreed to a second showdown with Harris, Vance vs. Walz could very well be the last debate before Election Day. With all that in mind, here are a few things to watch for as Vance and Walz face off in New York:Does Walz win the expectations game? “I can’t wait to debate the guy,” Walz said, before he alluded to a vulgar false claim made about Vance online. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., who played Walz in Vance’s debate prep, has compared his state’s governor to the liberal governor of California.

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Claudia Sheinbaum is officially taking office Tuesday morning as Mexico's first female president and the first of Jewish heritage. Sheinbaum is expected to head later to the National Palace in Mexico City's famed Zócalo to deliver a speech to constituents. López Obrador leaves office with an approval rating of nearly 80%, Noticias Telemundo reported. Still, crime rates remained high during López Obrador’s term, with at least 199,300 homicides and 51,700 persons reported missing from December 2018 to August of this year, Noticias Telemundo reported. Mexican government data has also shown that the strategy of López Obrador’s predecessors — pursuing drug lords in an all-out war — did not improve safety, either.

Persons: Claudia Sheinbaum, Sheinbaum, Jill Biden, Xóchitl Gálvez, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, López Obrador, —, Xavier Becerra, Isabella Casillas Guzman, Ken Salazar, Nanette Barragán, Carlos Elizondo, Mayor Regina Romero Organizations: U.S, Mexico City's, Mexico City, Citizen Movement, Noticias Telemundo, Welfare, Human Services, Small, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, White, Social, Mayor Locations: San Lázaro, Mexico City, Mexico, Morena, Mexican, U.S, Tucson , Arizona

The central clash in the pivotal Senate race in Montana — and the fight for control of the Senate itself — was on full display Monday night as Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican Tim Sheehy faced off in a heated debate. Like other vulnerable Senate Democrats, Tester tried to make it personal — touting his bipartisan bona fides, highlighting his own connections to his red-leaning state and suggesting his opponent cannot be trusted. Montana is the party’s next top target, with Tester running for re-election in a state Trump won by 16 points in 2020. James Richmond, 50, an IT consultant and voter in Helena, pointed to those comments in explaining why he plans to support Sheehy, despite supporting Tester’s work for veterans. An AARP poll conducted in late August found Sheehy leading Tester by 6 points, 55% to 49%.

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☆ The US dockworkers strike is here, and it's impacting more than just packages
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A strike at ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts presents huge challenges for the economy. The strike could lead to billions in daily economic losses and stall imports ranging from mangoes to auto parts. The dockworkers are pushing for higher wages and a ban on automation at the ports. AdvertisementA major strike at US ports started on Tuesday and could snarl everything from holiday shopping to auto production lines. But the strike could halt shipments of those foods, including mangoes, bananas, and other fresh fruit from Central and South America.

Persons: —, Bruce Chan, Costamare, Alan Murphy, Jonathan Gold, Mia Ginter, Robinson, Joe Biden, Biden, Taft, Hartley, Sean M, O'Brien Organizations: Gulf Coasts, Service, Workers, International Longshoremen's Association, United States Maritime Alliance, JPMorgan, . Shipping, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, FedEx, UPS, Intelligence, Jefferies, Retailers, National Retail, Joe Biden Trade, National Retail Federation, Teamsters Locations: Maine, Texas, Central, South America, East Coast, West Coast, Taft

☆ Israel's airstrikes and incursion against Hezbollah show limits in US ability to influence Netanyahu, foreign policy experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Israel launched a "limited" ground offensive in Lebanon after killing a top Hezbollah leader in airstrikes. Foreign policy experts said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US don't see each other as reliable partners. The ground offensive came after a series of airstrikes on September 27 that killed Hezbollah's longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah, a major victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. AdvertisementHe added that the prime minister may also consider the US an unreliable partner. AdvertisementRepresentatives for the State Department and the Israeli prime minister's office did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, —, Hezbollah's, Hassan Nasrallah, Netanyahu, Israel's, Chuck Freilich, Barack Obama's, Benjamin Radd, Joe Biden's, Radd, Donald Trump, Biden weren't, Sean McFate, Bibi, McFate, Nasrallah, Biden Organizations: Service, Israel Defense Forces, Israeli, Hamas, Columbia University, UCLA Center for Middle East Development, Syracuse University, Reuters, State Department, Business Locations: Lebanon, Iran, Israel, Gaza, America, Rafah

☆ The dockworkers' strike is a test for Biden — and complicates an already dizzying 2024 presidential race
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But the strike could pose several issues for Vice President Harris in her presidential campaign. AdvertisementThere's a labor storm a-brewing off the East Coast — but don't expect to see President Joe Biden stepping in anytime soon. MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty ImagesThe strike throws another wrench into the 2024 raceThe strike has the potential to further upend what has already been a dizzying presidential race. Vice President Kamala Harris is now carrying the banner of the Biden administration's pro-union policies as the Democratic presidential nominee. But Harris' union ties are not as deep as those enjoyed by Biden.

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☆ My husband and I have traveled in a camper van for 25 years. Living in such a small space can be draining on our relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Louisa Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My husband and I often travel in a small camper van together. We try to give each other space, stay positive, and meet other people when we can. Living in cramped quarters like our van can definitely challenge our relationship, but we've learned to make it work. AdvertisementWhile our van is indeed a small space, the flip side of "cramped" is "cozy." Our van is our safe space, and whatever compromises we need to make to keep it that way are absolutely worth it.

Persons: we've, —, Barry, we're, Joshua Tree, I'm, it's Organizations: Service, futon Locations: California, Oregon, RVs, Death, Bakersfield , California

☆ Claudia Sheinbaum to be sworn in as first female president of Mexico, a country with pressing problems
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Mexico City Associated Press —Claudia Sheinbaum will take the oath of office Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president in more than 200 years of independence, promising to protect an expanded social safety net and fight for the poor like her predecessor, but facing pressing problems. Sheinbaum romped to victory in June with nearly 60% of the vote, propelled largely by the sustained popularity of her political mentor, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. “So, where López Obrador was charismatic, Claudia Sheinbaum will have to be effective.”He is not leaving her an easy situation. Things with its northern neighbor were already tense after López Obrador said he was putting relations with the US embassy “on pause” after public criticism of the proposed judicial overhaul. López Obrador built a massive new oil refinery and poured money into the state-owned oil company.

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☆ DirecTV's CEO says its Dish acquisition 'isn't so much about bullying' media giants — but it's definitely about playing hardball
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But there's another clear aim for DirecTV: getting more leverage over content providers. AdvertisementLike all pay-TV providers, DirecTV has been crushed by cord-cutting for the last decade or more. The satellite titan hopes to stem the tide by offering skinnier, genre-based bundles and streaming services at no extra cost, though industry observers doubt those moves can reverse declines. AdvertisementDirecTV may need to fight to surviveDirecTV has a survival plan: It wants to become the ultimate middleman between content providers and consumers. AdvertisementBut there's a space between bullying and collaboration, which is where the relationship between TV distributors and programmers usually stands.

Persons: —, Corey Martin, It's, Jon Greer, Venu, Bill Morrow, Morrow, Greer Organizations: DirecTV, Dish, Service, Dish Network, TPG, Disney, ESPN, ABC, Comcast, Granderson Des Rochers's Entertainment Finance, Sports, Hulu

☆ NATO's new chief will have to confront threats outside the alliance — and within
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Mark Rutte, incoming secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during a transition ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Mark Rutte, the affable and meticulous former Dutch premier, has a daunting task ahead to keep the defense alliance a global force. "As Secretary General, I will work on three main priorities," Rutte said as he took over the reins from Jens Stoltenberg during a handover ceremony in Brussels. "The first is to keep NATO strong and to ensure our defenses remain effective and credible against all threats. U.S. President Donald Trump (L) speaks with Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO as they attend the NATO summit at the Grove Hotel on December 4, 2019 in Watford, England.

Persons: Mark Rutte, Rutte, he's, —, Donald Trump, Jens Stoltenberg, Vladimir Putin, Armida van Rij, Kamala Harris, I'm, She's, Dan Kitwood Organizations: Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, Bloomberg, Getty, U.S, Ukraine, European Union, Kremlin, Chatham House, Royal United Services Institute, Republican, Trump Locations: Brussels, Belgium, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, China, North Korea, Iran, NATO, Moscow, Grove, Watford, England

Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty, whether you have cable or are looking for live streaming options. The Las Vegas Aces head to Brooklyn for the second game of the WNBA semi-finals. The options we highlight will also allow you to watch the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game that immediately follows the Aces vs. Liberty match-up. Where to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty in the USThe Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty game will air on ESPN2 on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Check price at FuboHow to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty from anywhereIf you're traveling away from home at tip off, you can still watch the Aces vs. Liberty game through your streaming subscriptions with the help of a virtual private network or VPN.

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☆ Israel's airstrikes and incursion against Hezbollah show limits in Biden's ability to influence Netanyahu, foreign policy experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A judge in Georgia's Fulton County struck down the state's six-week abortion ban Monday, allowing the procedure to resume and making it legal up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. The state law, known as the LIFE Act, was signed by Republican Gov. The Georgia Supreme Court, however, soon took up the case and allowed it to remain in effect. The law has no "definition of 'health records.' And no mention of any notice to be provided to the 'woman' whose 'health records' have been made 'available,'" the judge wrote.

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Jon-Adrian Velazquez spent close to 27 years caught in the criminal justice system — nearly all of it behind bars in New York's Sing Sing prison, convicted of a murder he insisted he did not commit. Andrew Cuomo granted Velazquez executive clemency, citing his work in Sing Sing on an educational initiative by those incarcerated to combat gun violence, and he was freed after serving almost 24 years of a 25-year-to-life sentence. The results determined Velazquez's DNA was not on the key evidence. Since his release from prison, Velazquez has used his experience to become an advocate for criminal legal reform and even played himself in the 2023 drama "Sing Sing," based on an actual Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at the prison. The podcast "Letters from Sing Sing" was a finalist for a 2024 Pulitzer Prize in audio reporting and Slepian's book about the case, "The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice," was released this month.

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Shortly after announcing North American tour dates, the band said it will not be participating in dynamic pricing. Dynamic pricing occurs when a ticket seller adjusts the cost of a ticket in real time based on live demand. The band's announcement comes after the U.K. government scrutinized Ticketmaster and its dynamic pricing model in relation to the sale of Oasis concert tickets. Some music fans feel that fandom and devotion should be considered when granting ticket sale access. Oasis said in a news release that it plans to take the tour to "other continents outside of Europe and North America later next year."

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Lawyers for New York Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the bribery charge included in his federal indictment, saying the government’s allegations are “extraordinarily vague” and failed to prove Adams broke the law. Adams was charged last week with five criminal counts, including bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. He is the first sitting mayor of New York City to face criminal charges in the modern era. “The zealous prosecutors who secured the indictment would have alleged that kind of specific agreement if they had any evidence to support it,” Spiro added. Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, declined to comment on the defense’s motion to dismiss the bribery charge.

Persons: Eric Adams, Adams, Alex Spiro, ”, Spiro, ” Spiro, “ It’s, Damian Williams, Williams Organizations: New York, New York Fire Department, Southern, of Locations: New York City, Turkish, U.S, of New York

Israel’s recent attacks on Hezbollah expose weaknesses in Iran’s proxy strategy. Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah exposes weaknesses in Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’In a matter of weeks, Israel has dealt devastating blows to Iran’s most important proxy, Hezbollah. For Iran, Hezbollah was supposed to be the cornerstone of its strategy to outflank superior adversaries, such as Israel, with armed proxies. But Iran’s strategy, dubbed the “axis of resistance,” underestimated how Israel would respond to the Hamas terrorist attack of Oct. 7 and subsequent cross-border rocket fire from Hezbollah. Helene leaves a trail of destruction in the SoutheastThe devastation from Helene came into clearer view over the weekend, with residents in the Southeast reeling from the storm’s impact.

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Former President Donald Trump is finally gearing up for an all-out sprint in his bid to reclaim the White House. For Trump, the frequent campaigning is not without challenges, with both candidates receiving unprecedented levels of security after the two attempts to assassinate Trump. Looking ahead to the final month before Election Day, the Trump campaign anticipates two to three rallies per week, a couple of smaller policy-focused events, retail stops at local stores and town halls hosted by campaign surrogates, a Trump campaign official familiar with the planning said. “Nobody in the game of politics works harder than President Trump especially in the fourth quarter,” Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to NBC News. “President Trump and Senator Vance will continue to outpace Harris and Walz in the media, and bring their winning message to make America wealthy, safe, and strong again to voters across the country.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Harris, They’re, ”, Ford O’Connell, Biden, Trump’s, lobbed, “, he’s, Hurricane Helene, Brian Kemp, surrogates, Karoline Leavitt, Vance, outpace Harris, Walz Organizations: NBC, Labor, Democratic, Republican, ”, Georgia Gov, Trump, Secret Service, United Nations, Assembly, ” Trump, NBC News, “ Locations: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, U.S, Mexico, Erie , Pennsylvania, Georgia, Hurricane, Butler , Pennsylvania, New York City, Prairie Du Chien , Wisconsin

☆ Ukraine said it struck a Russian ammo depot with long-range drones right after Iranian missiles arrived there
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine said it carried out a drone attack on a Russian ammunition depot over the weekend. Kyiv said Iranian missiles had arrived at the site shortly before the attack. AdvertisementUkrainian forces used long-range drones to strike an ammunition depot inside Russia shortly after a shipment of Iranian missiles had arrived at the facility. "Defense forces continue to undermine the enemy's military potential," the Ukrainian military said in its statement. Kyiv has relied on homemade, long-range drones for this campaign because it is restricted from using its inventory of Western-provided missiles to strike Russian territory.

Persons: — Organizations: Kyiv, Service, Iranian, Defense Locations: Ukraine, Russian, Iranian, Russia, Iran, Kotluban, Russia's, Volgograd, Moscow, Tehran, Kyiv

☆ After 20 years in the finance industry I felt depressed and anxious — until I started microdosing. It helped me see how I was holding myself back.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Peggy Van de Plassche felt depressed and anxious until she started microdosing psilocybin three years ago. When I got a promotion, for example, I wouldn't feel excited, even though I'd been working toward it for a long time. You're taking three grams, and you're dancing! I bought some products from my massage therapist and I started microdosing based on the research I had done. AdvertisementIt ended up taking on a life of its own and today I have a microdosing business.

Persons: Peggy Van de Plassche, psychedelics, There's, —, I'd, COVID, Van de Plassche, Jeremie Dupont, It's, I've Organizations: U.S, Service, FDA Locations: Toronto, Tokyo

☆ Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Alex Marquardt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Biden administration is worried that an attack from Iran is being planned in the wake of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and is working with Israel on defenses, a US official said Sunday night. Joint defenses are being prepared to ward off an attack with changes in US military posture, the official added. The Biden administration spearheaded a multi-national defense of Israel in mid-April when Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel in response to the Israeli bombing of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers in Syria. The US official told CNN the US-led statement issued Wednesday had been greenlit by Israel after working on it together for several days. On a hastily-arranged call that night, senior Biden administration officials told reporters with confidence: “the ceasefire will be for 21 days” across the Lebanon-Israel border.

Persons: CNN —, Biden, Hassan Nasrallah, Patrick Ryder, Nasrallah, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Netanyahu, Israel “, “, ”, Ron Dermer, Jake Sullivan, John Kirby Organizations: CNN, Iranian Revolutionary Guard, US, Pentagon, ” Defense, USS, Lincoln Carrier Strike, Biden, Israeli, Lebanese, US National Security Locations: Iran, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, United States, Beirut, France

☆ An Asian airline hopes launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes will actually be a comfort upgrade for passengers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Air Astana is launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes from Almaty to London. AdvertisementAir Astana is launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes with the aim of increasing comfort for passengers. The Kazkhstani flag carrier announced last Wednesday that it will use an Airbus A321LR on its route from Almaty to London. Plus, Air Astana is a relatively small carrier, as it only has three widebody jets, all Boeing 767s. European budget airline Wizz Air earlier this month announced its first route utilizing the Airbus A321XLR on seven-hour flights.

Persons: —, that's, József Váradi Organizations: Air Astana, Airbus, Service, Boeing, British Airways, Wizz, Air, Kazakhstani Locations: Almaty, London, Aktau, Kazakhstan, Dallas, Fort Worth, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

☆ Lerner: Don't fight the Fed and don't fight China.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | 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 EmailLerner: Don't fight the Fed and don't fight China. Keith Lerner, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Truist Wealth, highlightS that global markets are reaching 52-week highs, driven by central bank actions and Chinese stimulus.

Persons: Lerner, Don't, Keith Lerner Locations: China

☆ China's $114 billion stimulus package immediately boosted its stock market. But can it last?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementUS financial firms' interest in China was on its last legs, but a new stimulus package has some investors excited again. The immediate impact of China's $114 billion package, which includes cutting interest rates and reducing the amount of money banks need to keep in reserve, has been big. Traders, investors, and speculators have sent China's stock market to its best month in nearly a decade , signaling that the market players think that Beijing's moves are a "bazooka." Our annual list of Wall Street rising stars is here. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, executives attempted to woo the AI researcher back before rescinding the offer.

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☆ Eric Adams says his lavish, Turkey-funded travels were legal 'gifts,' not bribes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Laura Italiano | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In a court filing Monday, Eric Adams argues his bribery charge should be dismissed. The NYC mayor says it was legal for him to accept lavish travel accommodations from Turkey. AdvertisementIn a court filing Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge in Manhattan to dismiss the bribery charge against him, arguing that the lavish travel accommodations he accepted from Turkish officials were gifts, not bribes. "The indictment does not allege that Mayor Adams agreed to perform any official act at the time that he received a benefit," Adams' motion argues. The other charges in Adams' indictment allege he knowingly sought and accepted illegal campaign contributions from corporations and foreign nationals.

Persons: Eric Adams, —, Adams, Alex Spiro, Spiro Organizations: Service, New York City, New York, Brooklyn Borough, Turkish Consulate, Turkish Locations: Turkey, New York, Manhattan, New York City, Brooklyn, Turkish

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