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☆ What the 1960 election can teach us about the peaceful transfer of power
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Chris Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Editor’s Note: This essay is adapted from Chris Wallace’s book, “Countdown 1960.”The 1960 presidential election changed everything. Countdown 1960 is the riveting new history by Chris Wallace, bestselling author of Countdown 1945 and Countdown bin Laden, offering a fresh take on 1960 and the dramatic 11 months leading up to a deeply relevant election for the ages. To put it simply: There is good reason to believe the presidential election of 1960 was stolen. And yet, in 1960, the candidate who “lost” refused to contest the results and interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. Kennedy won Illinois and its 27 electoral votes by just 8,858 votes out of more than 4.7 million cast.

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☆ Hollywood's franchise frenzy: More than half of top studios' 2025 movies are existing IP
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The 2024 box office has been inundated with sequels, prequels and remakes, with the top 10 titles of the year all coming from existing intellectual property. Looking at the current 2025 calendar, between 50% and 70% of the movies from the six major studios — Universal , Disney , Warner Bros. , Paramount , Sony and Lionsgate — will be related to existing IP. Craig T Fruchtman | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesEven before Hollywood was disrupted by the pandemic and the meteoric rise of streaming content, the domestic box office was heavily reliant on franchise titles. While that's a 11.3% drop from last year and lags 25% behind pre-pandemic levels, the haul is better than box office analysts had expected. "Some of the most well-received box office hits in recent memory have been sequels or films based on existing brands and there is still a variety of original content out there."

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☆ Scientists grow mystery tree from 1,000-year-old seed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But it doesn’t mean that scientists aren’t interested in bringing the past back to life in some form. Dig thisThe tree, which the study authors believe may have a biblical connection, is seen at 12 years old. Remarkably, the tree thrived and now stands 10 feet (3 meters) tall, although it has never flowered or produced fruit. Using DNA sequencing, the researchers identified the mystery tree as part of the Commiphora genus, but its exact species is unknown and likely extinct. Scientists aim to extract DNA from the remains to learn more about those buried there and whether they were related.

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☆ America’s best foods and the world’s greatest pizza
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN —In travel news this week: how Japan led the world’s high-speed rail revolution, the couple who rode motorcycles round the world with three rescue dogs – plus we put the spotlight on America’s world-class cuisine. America’s greatest dishesFrom Louisiana gumbo to Hawaiian poke to the humble PB&J, the United States is home to many fantastic dishes. Here are CNN Travel’s picks of 20 of the best of them – see if your favorites made it to the table. The Italy-based 50 Top Pizza Awards revealed its 2024 list recently, and the winning restaurant wasn’t in Naples or Rome.

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☆ Air New Zealand CEO says SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi will be 'fantastic' for its flyers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAir New Zealand CEO says SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi will be 'fantastic' for its flyersHours after a meeting with SpaceX and Starlink, Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran told "Squawk Box Asia" that the company is making "terrific progress" on introducing Starlink Wi-Fi services to its fleet, which is set to begin in 2025.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — No more “Midwest nice.”Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, back on the campaign trail after his matchup with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, eschewed the debate-stage niceties that marked their relatively cordial meeting and went back on the offensive Wednesday. “Now, we, of course, had a debate last night — a vice presidential debate. “He said that Tim Walz said that he was friends with school shooters twice, and that’s something I actually didn’t notice, that Tim Walz had said that on the debate stage,” Vance said, recounting the conversation. “In some ways, I’ve got the easiest job in American politics,” Vance said, likening the role of a vice presidential running mate to salesman for the campaign.

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☆ JD Vance's VP debate victory over Tim Walz was within reach. Then he fumbled the ending.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sen. JD Vance had a good night during the vice presidential debate. But the GOP vice presidential nominee fumbled on the subject of the 2020 election. Vance refused to give a direct answer when asked if former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 race. Former Vice President Mike Pence wasn't on the stage for Tuesday night's vice presidential debate because he refused to help Trump overturn the election. Walz: Did Donald Trump lose the 2020 election?

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☆ He spent 7 years walking around the world. But his biggest challenge was being back home
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Constant companionAdventurer Tom Turcich spent seven years walking around the world with his dog Savannah. When asked if he believes he would have managed to complete the journey without Savannah, Turcich says he’s not sure. I can’t imagine doing it without her, in hindsight.”Turcich has written a memoir, The World Walk, about his experiences during the incredible trip. “The World Walk was never about any record or anything like that,” he says. “I think walking around the world, if you really want to do it, it’s an incredible way to live a life.

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☆ 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.

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☆ We loved living in Austin but left after 10 years. Big businesses and tech wrecked our favorite parts of the city.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Laura Niebauer Palmer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We hated that many of the city's unique small businesses were being forced out due to high rents. We loved that the city was less hurried, had a small-town feel, and prided itself on its motto, "Keep Austin Weird." AdvertisementWe felt big businesses slowly took away from what made Austin special"Keep Austin Weird" is an ode to the eclectic mix of small businesses found throughout the city. Dmitri Kotchetov/ShutterstockThe Texas capital is known for its motto, "Keep Austin Weird," an ode to the eclectic mix of small businesses found throughout the city. The street was once lined with offbeat stores with unique Austin offerings and welcoming shop owners.

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☆ I let campers rent part of my backyard from $70 a night. It helps pay our high home maintenance costs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Rocki McCrocklin, 52, rents her Bend, Oregon, backyard out to campers for about $74 a night. The first summer we lived in the house, some of our friends said they were taking a trip with Hipcamp. It goes back into the upkeep of the spots, too, but with a two-acre property, there's always going to be high maintenance costs. Courtesy of Rocki McCrocklinI really love meeting our guests and getting to know some amazing people. Some Hipcamp guests have been especially memorableMcCrocklin put the woodchips down on the campsite to minimize dirt spreading to the rest of the yard.

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☆ Bill Gates shares his 3 biggest concerns about AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementBill Gates is a self-described optimist about the future of AI, but the tech still raises a few key concerns for him. Experts have warned AI models can be abused for purposes like carrying out scams or cyberattacks or spreading misinformation , among other things. Besides Gates, other business leaders have also expressed concerns about AI and an interest in more regulation and guardrails on the technology. Many share some of Gates' concerns. Looking more at the present, Gates has said he uses AI in his own life to summarize meetings he attends.

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☆ Elon Musk once described his past immigration status as a ‘gray area’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +32 min

So we just rented the office, and slept in the office, and showered at the YMCA,” Elon Musk recalled, drawing laughs from the crowd. “When they did fund us,” Kimbal Musk recalled, “they realized that we were illegal immigrants.”“Well…” Elon Musk interjected. Video of the remarks shows Elon Musk laughing as he jumped in with a different interpretation: “I’d say it was a gray area.”He didn’t elaborate, and it’s unclear what Elon Musk meant by that characterization. Elon Musk, wearing a black Stetson hat, livestreams while visiting the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas, on September 28, 2023. Then-President Donald Trump greets Elon Musk before a policy and strategy forum with executives at the White House in February 2017.

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☆ 5 signs you have eldest-daughter syndrome, from a therapist who was the oldest of 6 kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Eldest-daughter syndrome" is not an official diagnosis, but it can describe how first daughters feel. As the oldest of her six siblings, she said she related to eldest-daughter syndrome. The term "eldest-daughter syndrome" describes common feelings of pressure and perfectionism that oldest daughters deal with as adults. Advertisement"I 100% relate to almost everything," she said of the traits associated with eldest-daughter syndrome. AdvertisementOn the surface, it can seem like a great thing: eldest-daughter syndrome is often associated with "type-A" personalities and fantastic organizational skills.

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☆ Arrowheads carried by Bronze Age warriors reveal who fought on Europe’s oldest battlefield
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But to archaeologists, the Tollense Valley is considered Europe’s oldest battlefield. The biggest mysteries that researchers aim to uncover are why the battle occurred and who fought in it. A long time agoYears of excavations in the Tollense Valley have uncovered evidence that the site was the scene of Europe's oldest battlefield 3,250 years ago. S. SauerDozens of bronze and flint arrowheads recovered from the Tollense Valley are revealing details about the able-bodied warriors who fought in the Bronze Age battle. The research team analyzed and compared the arrowheads, some of which were still embedded in the remains of the fallen.

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Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was dismissed Thursday by the Red Bull Racing junior team effectively immediately, ending his second stint in the sport with an unusual mid-season departure. The move comes as the once-dominant Red Bull faces fresh struggles in the 2024 championship, and difficult questions about its future. The RB team is known for auditioning potential candidates to promote to the senior Red Bull team. Ricciardo began driving for the Red Bull junior team in 2011 before getting promoted to the senior team in 2014. Mekies welcomed Lawson, who has impressed leaders of the Red Bull team while occasionally subbing in for one of its drivers.

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☆ A retired boomer splits his time between Nebraska and Mexico. He says life is affordable in Puerto Vallarta and there's a lively LGBTQ+ community.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

MacKenzie, 67, owns a condo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with his husband, Darin Templeton. AdvertisementMacKenzie said it was important to visit Mexico and become accustomed to the lifestyle before committing to buying a condo there. In fact, they vacationed in Puerto Vallarta multiple times over six years before purchasing a condo in 2017. He said it feels like "there are more gay bars and clubs" in Puerto Vallarta than in Manhattan, adding that Puerto Vallarta is considered a top LGBTQ+ destination in Latin America. A dinner on Bill MacKenzie's terrace in Puerto Vallarta Courtesy of Bill MacKenzieMacKenzie said Puerto Vallarta has an active foreign population, and his condo complex has residents from Canada, Australia, Panama, and more.

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☆ Podcast: How pro video gaming, or esports, is taking off with big dollars behind it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +25 min

Finally, and most importantly, for the subject for this week's podcast, he's the Esports World Cup CEO. So if I would have any idea, any understanding on video games, right, I would watch that too. There's always a clear qualifying way to go to the Esports World Cup, right? I mean, in stadiums, security is being paid by the state for big competition, like a World Cup, right? Arjun KharpalAnd Ralf are you likely to keep the Esports World Cup in Saudi if you renew this next year?

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☆ Eight-time F1 race winner Daniel Ricciardo leaves RB, replaced by Liam Lawson
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team (RB) have announced that Daniel Ricciardo has left the team with immediate effect. He will be replaced by Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson in a move that brings weeks of speculation to an end. So getting signed up by the Red Bull program when I was 18 … having that responsibility, that pressure, all of that, it forced me to grow up.”Ricciardo celebrates winning the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix with Red Bull. The team has served as a development ground for future Red Bull drivers in the past, but no driver has received the call-up since Alex Albon in 2019. He stepped in for Ricciardo for five races in 2023 when Ricciardo suffered a wrist injury and has served as the reserve driver for both Red Bull and RB.

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☆ Melania Trump again raises questions about Butler shooting while recounting the moments she learned of assassination attempts
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Aaron Pellish | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Former first lady Melania Trump reflected on her experience of the two assassination attempts on her husband’s life, including the moments she learned of both incidents, while again raising questions about the details of the July shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Melania Trump also recounted to Fox News the moments she learned about both assassination attempts – from watching TV while in a different city from her husband. Because when you see him on the floor, and you don’t know, you don’t know what really happened,” she said, referring to the Butler shooting. “I think both of the events, they were really miracles, if you really think about it, the July 13 (incident) was a miracle. I think he’s – it’s almost like, the country really needs him.”The former first lady’s forthcoming memoir, titled “Melania,” is set to hit shelves in October, according to Skyhorse Publishing.

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☆ Michael Kovrig: Canadian held for more than 1,000 days describes ‘psychological’ torture in Chinese detention
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Lex Harvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Kovrig and Spavor were only freed after US prosecutors dropped the extradition request and agreed to release Meng, nearly two years later. Chinese officials did not publicly disclose any evidence against Spavor or Kovrig, or detailed information relating to their trials, which were held behind closed doors. Michael Kovrig embraces his separated wife Vina Nadjibulla after arriving at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, on September 25, 2021. You are going to be interrogated,’” Kovrig said. After six months, Kovrig said he was moved to a larger cell with plexiglass windows, which he shared with a dozen cellmates.

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☆ The unspoken rules of celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey | Chris Dwyer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. Revelers, dressed in leather lederhosen, celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich on Sept. 21, 2024. A waiter brings beer to a table during Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany on Sept. 22, 2024. The world's biggest beer festival ends on Oct. 6, 2024. A waitress carries a tray of food at the start of the Munich Oktoberfest celebration.

Persons: Johannes Simon, Beer, Kirill Kudryavtsev, Revelers, Ein, driel, Crown Prince Ludwig, Princess Therese von Sachsen, Felix Hörhager, Alexander Hassenstein, Marco Polo, Jeff Dean Organizations: Munich's Department of Labor, Getty, Afp, Oktoberfest Museum, Oktoberfest Locations: Bavarian, Munich, steins, Germany, Hildburghausen, Munich's Beer, Salzburg, Austria, Rothenburg, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Harbour, Cincinnati , Ohio

☆ Wall Street hovers near record highs. Here's why we want to see choppiness
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. The Dow closed Friday at a record while the S & P 500 did so Thursday . Despite a slight dip in the S & P 500 Friday, the S & P Short Range Oscillator moved further into overbought territory at 7.3%. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ Foreign leaders jostle for meetings with Trump and Harris, even as Biden ramps up his diplomacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Trump may hold meetings with world leaders that his campaign does not announce in advance, explained sources close to the campaign. “While President Biden will be there, he will be there as a lame duck. Since leaving office, Trump has held regular conversations with foreign leaders. Foreign leaders are among the most ardent consumers of American political news, looking for clues of what the future may hold through polls, private conversations and diplomatic information gathering. It’s not unprecedented for presidential candidates to line up meetings with foreign leaders ahead of an election.

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