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☆ Hannah Kobayashi’s sister says family is unsatisfied with LAPD conclusion that she vanished voluntarily
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The sister of missing 30-year-old Hannah Kobayashi said Tuesday the police conclusion that she is a "voluntary missing person" is not satisfactory. "They just reached this conclusion … without showing them any footage," the lawyer said, referring to family members. McDonnell said at Monday's news conference that family reported her missing Nov. 13 and the LAPD took over the case two days later. He also said she had luggage that went to New York City rerouted back to Los Angeles International Airport, where she picked it up the day before crossing into Mexico. Family members, including Kobayashi's father, Ryan, gathered in Los Angeles starting in mid-November to direct volunteer search efforts and sleuth on her whereabouts, they said.

Persons: Hannah Kobayashi, Sara Azari, Tom Llamas, Sydni Kobayashi, Jim McDonnell, Hannah, McDonnell, there’s, Hannah Midori Eve Kobayashi, Facebook Azari, Azari, We're, Kobayashi, Larie Pidgeon, Douglas Oldfield, Ryan, they’ve Organizations: Los Angeles Police Department, Facebook, Los Angeles International Airport, Hawaii, LAPD, Greyhound, Station, U.S . Customs, Border, NBC, Los, Prevention Locations: Mexico, San Diego, Honolulu, New York City, who's, Maui, L.A, New York, Los Angeles, U.S, NBC Los Angeles

A Chinese man living in the United States illegally was arrested Tuesday and accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea and of planning to send other technology to the nuclear-armed pariah state. At least two shipments of firearms and ammunition were sent, hidden in shipping containers, from the port in Long Beach, California, and on to Hong Kong and then North Korea, according to court documents. In 2022, Wen said he was contacted by two North Korean officials in China who wanted him to send guns and ammunition to North Korea, the affidavit alleges. The North Korean officials had more than guns and ammunition on their mind, according to the affidavit. The North Korean officials also asked for military uniforms, which Wen said he believed would be use to help launch a surprise attack against South Korea, the document says.

Persons: Shenghua Wen, ” Akil Davis, Wen, Wen “, Wen's, Star Safire Organizations: DOJ, Attorney’s, North, North Korean, Star, Emergency Economic Locations: United States, North Korea, Ontario, Southern California, Los Angeles, Long Beach , California, Hong Kong, Angeles, U.S, China, Texas, California, Korean, South Korea

Telegram, which for years has had a reputation as a platform used to trade child sexual abuse material, has for the first time agreed to partner with a larger international watch group to combat such content. The U.K.-based Internet Watch Foundation, which maintains a database of known abuse imagery and provides tools for tech platforms to automatically flag and remove it, announced a partnership with Telegram on Tuesday. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 23, 2016. Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileWith the new partnership, the IWF can effectively scan Telegram for exact matches of child sexual abuse material in its databases and automatically block it, the IWF said in a news release. Similar tools will also block links to sites known to host such content and identify artificial intelligence-created abuse imagery.

Persons: Pavel Durov, Chris Ratcliffe, Durov, Canadian Centre for Child Protection —, Remi Vaughn, “, Derek Ray, Hill, ” Ray Organizations: Internet Watch Foundation, Mobile, Bloomberg, Getty, IWF, U.S . National Center for, Canadian Centre for Child Protection, NBC News Locations: France, Barcelona, Spain, Dubai, U.S

☆ Armie Hammer made his first acting appearance in 2 years in a role called 'Kannibal Ken'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementArmie Hammer's cameo in a new music video this week marks his first acting appearance since 2022. In the music video released Monday, Hammer plays a character called "Kannibal Ken." Armie Hammer played a character called "Kannibal Ken" in a new music video released on Monday. Related VideoThe music video featuring Hammer is for the song "Typical Squeeze" by Georgie Leahy, a British actor and singer. Following the allegations, Hammer was dropped by his talent agency and publicist.

Persons: Hammer, Ken, Armie Hammer, Georgie Leahy, It's Hammer's, Leahy, Jerry Brunskill, Hammer's, Tyler Ramsey, Jeff Kravitz, Lauren Beeching, it's, Beeching, he's Organizations: Ramsey Art, Los Angeles Police Department, Air, LAPD Locations: British, London

☆ The US housing market won't change much in 2025 — with one major exception
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementRealtor.com just unveiled its 2025 housing market outlook. Home sales and the cost of buying or renting won't be much different in 2025, Realtor.com said in its housing forecast published on December 4. AdvertisementIn addition, it's unclear how President-elect Donald Trump's policies will affect the US housing market, though stock market strategists generally agree that tax cuts and deregulation will boost business confidence. Related storiesHigh on supplyWhile that backdrop mostly represents business-as-usual, next year's housing market may be marked by a significant development: sizable increases in home and apartment supply. AdvertisementA long-running home shortage is finally easing, as Realtor.com predicts that 2025 will be the first "balanced" housing market in nine years, meaning neither buyers nor sellers will have disproportionate leverage.

Persons: Realtor.com, they'll, we're, Ralph McLaughlin, it's, Donald Trump's, McLaughlin, there's, Freddie Mac, Zumper, — Organizations: Federal Reserve, Business, National Association of Realtors

☆ Australia third-quarter GDP grows at 0.3%, missing expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Anniek Bao | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sydney Harbour taking in the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and ferries at sunrise during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 20, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy. On an annualized basis, Australia's economy rose 0.8%, also missing Reuters estimate of a 1.1% growth, following a 1% rise in the 12 months through the previous quarter. The RBA has kept its benchmark interest rates at a 13-year high of 4.35% since late last year. The RBA's next policy meeting is set on Dec.10, where the officials are widely expected to keep the cash rate unchanged.

Persons: Michele Bullock Organizations: Sydney Harbour, Opera House, Australian Bureau, Statistics, Reserve Bank of Australia Locations: Sydney, Australia

☆ I wanted to bring back the way kids played when I was growing up in the 90s, so I started a play club to foster independence
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She set up a play club to help them do so. It made it hard for my two older kids — a 7-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son — to make connections. AdvertisementSo, I took matters into my own hands and set up a play club called "Free Play Friday." AdvertisementThe older kids help the younger onesThe parents stayed the first few times as we got to know each other. It was a sign that we were a household that welcomed kids who wanted to experience the fun of free play.

Persons: Abigail Weidmer, Abigail Weidner, weren't, —, I'd, I've Organizations: Business Locations: Billings , Montana, San Antonio

☆ Inside the chaos in Seoul after South Korea's president sprang 6 hours of martial law on his people
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk-yeol, shocked the nation on Tuesday evening by declaring martial law. AdvertisementThe last time martial law was declared in South Korea was in 1980, when a military dictatorship took over. 12 a.m. — Martial law forces reach the complexAs the National Assembly started to meet its quorum requirement, the first of the martial law forces arrived outside. Related stories12:48 a.m. — Lawmakers vote to lift martial lawLed by Woo, the National Assembly officially began the vote on reversing martial law. 4:40 a.m. — Martial law is lifted and troops withdrawYoon's martial law was officially rescinded by an emergency Cabinet meeting, and dispatched forces returned to their bases.

Persons: Yoon Suk, yeol, Yoon, — Yoon, Kim Hongmin, Kim, Han Dong, Han, Chris Jung, Yonhap, Lee Jae, Myung, mobilizes, Lee, Kim Hong, Woo Won, Woo, Park Jie, Park, Chung Sung, —, Lee Tae, Daniel Ceng, Ellen Kim, Yun, Donald Trump, Yoon's Organizations: Assembly, North Korean, Democratic Party, People Power Party, Getty, National Assembly, Lawmakers, Protesters, Police, —, South Korean, — Troops, Democratic Party's, REUTERS, Korean, Soldiers, South, Park, National, Center for Strategic, International Studies, CSIS Locations: Seoul, Republic of Korea, Korean, Hongdae, South Korea, Yeouido, South, Gwangju, South Korea's, —, Anadolu, Korea, YONHAP, Ukraine, Gwanghwamun

☆ I've skied at over 20 resorts in the US. Many won me over, but there's one popular spot I wouldn't go back to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

After visiting Brighton Resort twice, I wouldn't go back. I've had the opportunity to ski at over 20 resorts across the United States, and five of them were located in Utah. Although that's the experience I've had at most resorts, one beloved Utah destination has let me down: Brighton Resort. AdvertisementBrighton's lift lines were significantly longer than other ski resorts I've been toBrighton Resort can get really crowded because so many people want to try out its slopes. The ski resorts on the pass are known for their excellent runs, top-notch amenities, and overall upscale atmosphere, which attracts many tourists.

Persons: I've, I'd, Abby Price Brighton, it's, Abby Price Utah Organizations: Brighton Resort, Ikon, Brighton Locations: United States, Utah, Brighton, Ikon, Alta, Snowbird

☆ Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, private astronaut and Shift4 CEO, for NASA chief
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Inspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments, stands for a portrait in front of the recovered first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) on February 2, 2021 in Hawthorne, California. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the billionaire CEO of Shift4 who has led two private spaceflights, to be the next head of NASA. "Jared will drive NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in Space science, technology, and exploration," Trump wrote in a post on social media. Isaacman said he plans to leave Shift4 once he's confirmed as NASA administrator. In a letter to Shift4 employees, Isaacman wrote he intends "to remain CEO until my confirmation" and "retain the majority of my equity interest," but will reduce his shareholder voting power.

Persons: Jared Isaacman, Donald Trump, Shift4, Jared, Trump, Isaacman, NASA's Organizations: Space Exploration Technologies Corp, SpaceX, NASA, America Locations: Hawthorne , California

☆ 17-year-old 'Loki' star Jack Veal says he's homeless after being abused: 'I've been sleeping in the streets'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementMarvel actor Jack Veal told fans on TikTok that he was homeless after suffering abuse at home. Veal played Kid Loki, a child version of Tom Hiddleston's character, in the "Loki" series. In the video posted on Sunday the 17-year-old said, "I have nowhere else to go, and I need help." Jack Veal, who played Kid Loki opposite Tom Hiddleston in Marvel's "Loki" TV series, said he's homeless after facing abuse. AdvertisementIn a follow-up video posted on Tuesday, Veal said support from fans has helped his situation.

Persons: Jack Veal, Veal, Kid Loki, Tom Hiddleston's, Tom Hiddleston, Loki, hadn't, it's Organizations: Netflix, Children's, Centrepoint, Disney, Marvel Studios

☆ Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade amid political chaos
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Anniek Bao | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A man holds the South Korea flag outside the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, 2024, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. South Korean heavyweight stocks fell in a volatile trading session Wednesday amid political upheaval that saw President Yoon Suk Yeol reverse a surprise martial law decree that he imposed hours earlier. The South Korean won depreciated further by 0.05% to trade at 1,415.78 against the greenback. South Korean stocks experienced significant fluctuations in the U.S. overnight. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, tumbled as much as 7% to hit a 52-week low before trimming losses to close 1.6% down.

Persons: Yoon Suk Yeol, Yoon Suk, Kim Byung, Yoon, Chong Koon Organizations: South, National Assembly, South Korean, Samsung Electronics, LG Energy, Hyundai Motor, SK Hynix, Naver Corp, Samsung SDI, Korea Gas Corporation, greenback, Standard Chartered Bank, CNBC, Bank of, Korea ETF Locations: South Korea, Seoul, Korean, Korea, Japan, Bank of Korea, U.S

☆ Snoop Dogg gave his daughter $1 million for her wedding—but says he'd spend 10% on the event and 'pocket' the rest
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Judy Lagrou | In Judylagrou | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Snoop Dogg surprised his daughter, Cori Broadus, with a $1 million gift ahead of her upcoming wedding, the rapper said during a recent appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." Snoop Dogg explained how he would take advantage of the gift if the roles were reversed. "If it was me, my wedding would have been $100 [thousand], and $900 [thousand] would have went in my pocket," he said. Although a seven-figure wedding gift isn't in the cards for most of us, Snoop Dogg's suggestion for handling a financial windfall — spending 10% on fun and saving 90% for the future — checks out, financial experts say. That goes for anyone who comes into any unexpected sum of money, she says, no matter the size of the windfall.

Persons: Snoop Dogg, Cori Broadus, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop, Maria Castillo Dominguez Organizations: Valoria Wealth Management

☆ Hegseth vows to ‘fight like hell’ to win confirmation in the face of some GOP doubts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Hegseth vowed to “fight like hell” to win confirmation — and told at least one GOP senator he would quit drinking alcohol if he gets the job. Hegseth said he spoke to Trump on Wednesday and still has the president-elect’s support. In an interview with conservative radio host Megyn Kelly, Hegseth said that Trump told him, “Hey Pete, I got your back. It’s our turn, it’s our time, to stand up and tell the truth, and our side,” Hegseth said. Hegseth told Kelly that Trump told him to “clean house of the woke crap” at the Pentagon.

Persons: Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s, Hegseth, Megyn Kelly, Trump, “ Hey Pete, It’s, They’re, ”, they’d, John Thune, “ We’re, Iowa Sen, Joni Ernst, Virginia Sen, Shelley Moore Capito, Hegseth “, “ There’s, Alaska Sen, Lisa Murkowski —, Susan Collins of, —, “, Murkowski, Kelly, ” Hegseth, ” “, I’m, God, That’s, ” Timothy Parlatore, CNN’s Jake Tapper, ” Parlatore, Parlatore, Pete, “ you’d, Brett Kavanaugh, Roger Wicker, ” Wicker, CNN’s Manu Raju, Kevin Cramer, he’s, I’ve, Cramer, Hegseth’s, Penelope Hegseth, –, ” Penelope Hegseth, “ Pete, Tennessee Sen, Bill Hagerty, everybody’s, ” Hagerty, Hagerty, Josh Hawley, “ It’s, ” Hawley, Hawley, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Let’s, Donald Trump, Morgan Rimmer, Ali Main, Steve Contorno, Aaron Pellish Organizations: CNN, Republican, Fox News, Pentagon, Trump, Republicans, GOP, Hegseth, FBI, Armed, Mississippi Republican, North, The New York Times, Florida Gov Locations: Iowa, Virginia, Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Tennessee, Trump, Florida

☆ The 10 best cities in Asia for expats
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementMercer's Quality of Living City Ranking 2024 looks at factors such as political stability and healthcare. Mercer, a human resource consulting service, recently released its yearly Quality of Living City Ranking, which ranks 241 cities across five continents. Although many European cities were featured high on the list, with Zurich maintaining its top spot, 12 Asian cities made the top 100 this year. Tokyo, Japan (56th)Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan. Caroline Pang/Getty ImagesSingapore, a small island nation in Southeast Asia, was ranked the highest among Asian cities on the list.

Persons: Mercer, Abu Dhabi, Didier Marti, Expats, Abu, Alex Teachey, I'd, Constantine Johnny, Kiran Ali, George Hammerstein, Kaitlyn Cheung, Taro Hama, Marco Bottigelli, It's Japan's, Grace Cheng, Alicia Erickson, David McElhinney, —, Caroline Pang, Nick Burns Organizations: Living, United, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Getty Images Taipei, New Yorker, Dubai Statistics Center, Expats, Getty, Yokohama Station, Recruit Co, Getty Images Locations: Singapore, Asia, Zurich, Abu Dhabi, United Arab, UAE, Munich, Taipei, Taiwan, New, New York City, Dubai, Burj, Seoul, South Korea, Busan, Hong Kong, California, Nagoya, Japan, Kyoto, Tokyo, Taro, kamakura, Japan's Aichi Prefecture, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Greater Tokyo, Atlanta, Getty Images Singapore, Southeast Asia, San Francisco

☆ The median income in this Florida city grew over 65% in a year—10 U.S. cities where salaries are growing the fastest
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Nationwide, the median household income grew just 4% between 2022 and 2023, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In Pine Hills, Florida, a suburb of Orlando, the median household income grew a whopping 65% between 2022 and 2023, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data. That's the biggest growth rate in median income across U.S. cities with populations of at least 65,000. SmartAsset analyzed data for 636 cities to determine where earnings grew the most. Here are the 10 cities that saw the fastest income growth between 2022 and 2023:

Organizations: Census Locations: Pine Hills , Florida, Orlando

These VCs come from big and small firms and invest in startups across all sectors and stages. AdvertisementEvery year, Business Insider asks top investors to name the most promising young VCs in their networks. BI also asked the general public, as well as previous rising stars, who they thought should make the cut. Unsurprisingly, many young VCs are making a name for themselves by betting on hot AI startups. AdvertisementScroll to see 2024's rising stars of venture capital, organized alphabetically by the investor's name.

Persons: VCs Organizations: Business

☆ French government toppled in no-confidence vote brought by opposition
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (C) looks on during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, on December 3, 2024. The French government has been toppled in a vote of no confidence Wednesday, plunging the euro zone's second-largest economy into a period of deep political uncertainty. Either motion needed the support of at least 288 deputies, out of 574 deputies in the National Assembly, to see the no-confidence vote succeed. Combined, the far-right bloc and leftwing alliance have roughly 333 lawmakers in Parliament, although some lawmakers had been expected to abstain from the vote. He said it had "been an honor" to serve as prime minister, before receiving a standing ovation from French politicians.

Persons: Michel Barnier, Barnier, Emmanuel Macron Organizations: France's, The National Assembly, Front, National, National Assembly Locations: Paris, France's Fifth Republic

☆ Bank of Korea to hold emergency meeting after Yoon lifts martial law
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Signage for Bank of Korea is displayed atop the central bank's headquarters building in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. The Bank of Korea is set to hold an emergency meeting Wednesday after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a surprise martial law declaration overnight. Late Tuesday night, Yoon declared an emergency martial law and mobilized the army. Within hours, the National Assembly voted to overturn the emergency order, forcing Yoon to lift martial law early Wednesday morning. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, tumbled as much as 7% to hit a 52-week low before cutting losses to close 1.6% lower.

Persons: Yoon Suk, BOK, Yoon, Choi Sang, mok Organizations: Bank of, The Bank of, South, National Assembly, Citi, South Korea's Finance, Korea ETF Locations: Bank of Korea, Seoul, South Korea, South Korea's, The Bank of Korea, U.S, Korea, KST

☆ Lawrence Hecker: Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New Orleans AP —A disgraced 93-year-old New Orleans priest pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving the sexual assault of a teenage boy in 1975. Lawrence Hecker, who left the ministry in 2002, had been scheduled to stand trial Tuesday. The case was reassigned to Campbell, who ordered Hecker to undergo routine physical and psychological evaluations before the trial. The alleged survivor in the criminal case against Hecker is among those who have filed abuse claims against the archdiocese in its long-running bankruptcy case. To date, more than 600 alleged abuse survivors have filed claims against the archdiocese.

Persons: Lawrence Hecker, Nandi, Hecker, Campbell, Ben Willard, Bobby Hjortsberg, “, ” Organizations: New, New Orleans AP, Times, New Orleans Advocate, Archdiocese Locations: New Orleans, Orleans, Orleans Parish, “

☆ Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Private payrolls growth was less than expected in November, reflecting a slowing labor market, according to a report Wednesday from ADP. Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000. Education and health services led job creation, adding 50,000 positions on the month. "While overall growth for the month was healthy, industry performance was mixed," ADP's chief economist, Nela Richardson, said. This story was also updated to correct the name of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Persons: Dow Jones, Nela Richardson Organizations: ADP, Companies, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, Boeing

☆ Foot Locker issues gloomy holiday outlook, blames soft consumer demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Foot Locker slashed its full-year guidance on Wednesday after reporting a rough set of quarterly results. Foot Locker shares dropped 7% in premarket trading after it posted the results. Foot Locker also lowered its full-year earnings outlook and now expects adjusted earnings per share to be between $1.20 and $1.30, below Wall Street expectations of $1.54. Foot Locker previously expected earnings to be between $1.50 and $1.70 per share. That's below the 3.2% analysts expected, according to StreetAccount, but it's one indicator that Dillon's turnaround plan is continuing to show signs of life.

Persons: Locker, Foot Locker, Mary Dillon, StreetAccount Organizations: LSEG

☆ 'Dynamic pricing' was a top contender for word of the year. Here's why it got consumers so worked up in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Also in an interview this fall, Robert Smith, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Cure, said dynamic pricing is "driven by greed," calling the practice a "scam." However, with so many recent high-profile tours, "for sure, dynamic pricing has surged to the forefront of concert goers' attention," he said. Throughout the 21st century, revenue from recorded music has gone down while revenue from live music events has gone up. In 2011, Ticketmaster first introduced an early version of dynamic ticket pricing, which is now the standard for live music ticketing sales. "The live music industry is constantly leaving money on the table that fans would pay.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Gareth Cattermole, Jay Marciano, Robert Smith, Joe Bennett, Alan Krueger, Bennett, it's, Matt Schulz, LendingTree's, Schulz, Greg McBride Organizations: Istock, Ticketmaster, Oasis, North, Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Getty, AEG, Andrew Mall, Northeastern University —, Berklee College of Music, Bread Financial, Bankrate.com Locations: Edinburgh, Scotland, Wales, England, Statista, YOLO

☆ Intel ruled tech. Now it’s in deep trouble
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

At the time, Intel was the world’s largest producer of computer chips, and its technology was housed inside nearly every PC. That means nearly two decades after Grove outlined his vision, Intel is a shell of its former self. And now, investors and company watchers are seriously questioning whether Intel can ever regain its industry-leading position, despite its importance to American chipmaking. And because ARM was ready with the technology, it quickly leapfrogged Intel as the mobile chipmaking leader. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers a speech at the COMPUTEX forum in Taipei, Taiwan on June 4.

Persons: Andy Grove, Grove, Pat Gelsinger, Gelsinger, ”, Angelo Zino, Shannon Stapleton, Gordon Moore, Intel “, Vivek Arya, “, Edward Jones, Logan Purk, Gelsinger “, ” Zino, Ann Wang, Nvidia —, didn’t, Jensen Huang, it’s “, Huang, Biden, ” Forrester, Alvin Nguyen, Saul Loeb, David Zinsner, Johnston Holthaus, Nguyen, Intel’s, Trump, ” Purk, Zino, ” Frank Yeary Organizations: New, New York CNN, Intel, Dow Jones, Nvidia, CFRA Research, ARM, Apple, Reuters, AMD, ” Bank of America Securities, CNN, Getty, Qualcomm, Foundry Locations: New York, American, Taipei, Taiwan, Ohio, China

☆ ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integration
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Walt Disney debuted a dedicated ESPN tile Wednesday on Disney+ for people who subscribe to ESPN+, its sports streaming platform, to watch programming without leaving the Disney+ application. Next fall, when ESPN launches its yet-to-be-named "flagship" service, those subscribers will get full access to all ESPN content through the ESPN tile on Disney+. Disney is making about 100 live games available to Disney+ members without a corresponding ESPN subscription. Some ESPN sports-related films and documentaries will also appear on Disney+ married to whatever sports season is active, Pitaro said. If a Disney+ subscriber who isn't an ESPN customer clicks on something that requires an ESPN subscription, the user will be prompted to sign up within the app.

Persons: Walt Disney, Jimmy Pitaro, Pitaro Organizations: ESPN, Disney, Walt, National Basketball Association, WNBA, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Little League, UFC, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, NBA

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