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☆ Almost anything goes on social media — as long as it doesn’t make billionaires feel even a little bit unsafe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —The billionaires who control social media want to be clear about what’s OK to post online and what’s not. For X (formerly Twitter), just about anything goes, including neo-Nazi propaganda, crypto scams and porn (as long as it’s labeled properly). Anyone can do the same thing — Sweeney just made it slightly more convenient. It’s just not clear that Meta cares as much about its users’ privacy and wellbeing as it does about Zuckerberg’s. At a Senate hearing in January, Zuckerberg apologized to families who said their children had been harmed by social media.

Persons: CNN Business ’, it’s, Milton, Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Sweeney, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, “, ” Sweeney, he’s, Sweeney, Taylor Swift’s, Swift, — Sweeney, Clare Duffy, Zuckerberg, …, Gee Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Facebook, Disney, CNN, Elon, Twitter, Meta Locations: New York, Florida, Bluesky, America

☆ Hermès isn't just surviving the luxury slump — it's thriving
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The French fashion house is bucking the trend of the luxury industry as competitors like LVMH stutter. Hermès is succeeding while peers struggle because it follows the law of luxury to a tee, analysts say. AdvertisementIf the luxury slump is an epidemic, Hermès is managing to stay immune. The fashion house is reaping the rewards of a long-term strategy and abiding by the fundamental laws of luxury. AdvertisementIn the luxury fashion world, there's a growing belief that "getting attention is everything," Pedraza said.

Persons: Hermès, —, LVMH, Kering, Hermès Birkin, Sarah Jacobs, Carole Dupont, Eric du Halgouët, Pietri, Martin, Roll, Milton Pedraza, Pedraza, Hermés Organizations: Service, New York Loan, Business, Investor Relations, Hermès, Finance, McKinsey, Paris Thomson Reuters, Luxury Institute Locations: Asia, Japan, China, Switzerland, Paris, LVMH

☆ After weeks of weather delays, NASA astronauts and Russian cosomonaut finally leave space station
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Denise-Chow-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Denise Chow | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The summary Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut left the International Space Station on Wednesday after weeks of delays. After weeks of delays due to inclement weather, three astronauts and a cosmonaut left the International Space Station on Wednesday, wrapping up an almost eight-month stint in orbit. NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin departed the space station at 5:05 p.m. Had Crew-8 departed at the original time, that would have left astronauts without a way to get home should an urgent problem arise. Members of the group that departed the space station Wednesday spent their time there conducting research, scientific experiments and assisting with visiting spacecraft, including the problem-plagued Starliner.

Persons: Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, Alexander Grebenkin, Hurricane Milton, Dominick, Barratt, Epps, Grebenkin, Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams —, Nick Hague, Aleksandr Gorbunov —, Williams Organizations: NASA, SpaceX, Kennedy Space, Station Locations: Russian, Milton, Hurricane, Florida, Merritt Island, Fla

☆ Oil falls more than 1% on higher US crude stocks as market watches Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Brent crude futures dropped $1.08, or 1.42%, to close at $74.96 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures shed 97 cents, or 1.35%, to settle at $70.77 a barrel. "The large crude oil inventory build this week is offsetting the drop last week. Also pressuring oil prices, the dollar index rose on Wednesday to its highest since late July. The impact of the crude stocks build on prices was countered somewhat by persistent concerns over potential oil supply risk from conflict in the Middle East.

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☆ Home insurance premiums are projected to skyrocket up to 14% this year in these 13 states as climate change causes an 'insurance crisis'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Homeowners everywhere are feeling the impact as home insurance premiums skyrocket. Here are the top 13 states where home insurance premiums are expected to increase the most in 2024. As hurricanes become more severe, neighboring states such as Alabama are seeing big increases in insurance prices. Even so-called "climate havens"— typically Midwestern states insulated from severe hurricanes and wildfires — aren't safe from a climate or insurance crisis. Listed below are the 13 states with climate-induced insurance crises and their projected home insurance rate increase in 2024, according to Insurify.

Persons: Hurricanes Milton, Helene, it's, Insurify Organizations: Service, Hurricanes, Hurricanes Milon Locations: Florida , California, Louisiana, Alabama, Vermont

☆ Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

New technology, however, using drones, artificial intelligence and weather balloons aims to modernize and accelerate that process. Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented "Swifts," or stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons. The giant weather balloons fly twice as high as airplanes cruise. Insurance and reinsurance companies, like Swiss Re, are using Near Space to help them understand and price risk. In addition to Third Sphere, Near Space Labs is backed by Crosslink Capital, Wireframe Ventures, IAG Firemark Ventures, Toyota Ventures and Leadout Capital.

Persons: Helene, Milton, Rema Matevosyan, Matevosyan, Shaun Abrahamson, Lisa Rizzolo Organizations: Space Labs, Labs, Swifts, Insurance, Swiss, Crosslink, Wireframe Ventures, IAG Firemark Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Leadout, CNBC Locations: Brooklyn , New York

☆ The NFL's $1,000 branded designer jackets are the latest sign of fashion's newfound love affair with sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

New York low-key women's fashion brand Veronica Beard just launched a collaboration with the NFL. On Sunday, the NFL announced a partnership with Veronica Beard, a low-key luxury fashion brand in New York founded in 2010 by sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard. AdvertisementMany luxury brands are increasingly courting sports fans as an untapped source of revenue. The luxury fashion industry can't rely on sports to be its saving grace long-termHowever, Pedraza said, not all collaborations reap big rewards. "There's a bit of a lack of innovation on the part of some luxury brands," he said.

Persons: Veronica Beard, —, Veronica Miele Beard, Veronica Swanson Beard, Veronica, Dickey Jackets, Renie Anderson, Taylor Swift, Serdari, Swift, LVMH, Bernard Arnault's, Red Bull, Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault, Victor Boyko, Milton Pedraza, Pedraza, — Gen Zers, millennials —, they're, Mary Organizations: NFL, Service, Business, NYU's Stern School, Formula, Bloomberg, Paris FC football, Red, Paris Olympics, NBC, Luxury Institute Locations: York, New York

☆ Civil rights coalition calls on Musk and Zuckerberg to take action against election disinformation
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —An umbrella organization of civil rights groups is alerting the public to “digital voting disinformation” and imploring social media companies to take action. Wiley’s coalition, representing more than 200 civil rights interest groups and other organizations, wants companies like Elon Musk’s X and Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to more clearly separate fact from fiction. “Social media companies should be vigilant,” Wiley said, observing that information platforms don’t have to be overwhelmingly polluted. The Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Technology decided to speak out after social networks were swamped with lies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton earlier this fall. The conduct of social media firms is of interest to civil rights groups; candidates and campaigns; government agencies; and election technology suppliers, just to name a few.

Persons: Maya Wiley, Elon, Zuckerberg’s Meta, ” Wiley, Musk, Donald Trump’s, Zuckerberg, Milton, ”, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Conference, Civil, Human, Wiley’s, Social, Republican, Conference’s Center for Civil Rights, Technology, Hurricanes, Dominion Voting Systems, Fox, Dominion, for Civil Rights Locations: New York, United States

☆ Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power plants. The Communist-run government closed schools and non-essential industry early on Friday and sent most state workers home in a last-ditch effort to keep the lights on after weeks of severe power shortages. But shortly before midday, the Antonio Guiteras power plant, the country’s largest and most efficient, went offline, prompting a total grid failure and suddenly leaving the entire island without power. For many Cubans, far removed from politics and accustomed to regular power outages, the nationwide blackout was nothing more than a normal Friday night. Russia and Mexico, which in the past have sent fuel to Cuba, have also greatly reduced shipments.

Persons: Antonio, ”, Carlos Roberto Julio, Manuel Marrero, ” Marrero, Hurricane Milton, Donald Trump, Miguel Diaz, Canel, Washington, Carlos Manuel Pedre, “, PDVSA Organizations: Communist, ”, Hurricane, White, National Security, State Department, Cuban, “ Locations: Cuba, Havana, “, U.S, United States, ”, Venezuela, Venezuela’s, Russia, Mexico

☆ Before buying a home, check this hidden financial risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The climate crisis is an often-hidden financial risk when buying a house. AdvertisementThat's why it's important to take stock of the climate risks your home faces in the coming decades. Remember those estimates aren't a crystal ballClimate-science experts outside the company have some reservations about First Street's flood and wildfire estimates, though. Heatmap reported that First Street probably underestimates wildfire risk in wildfire-prone areas and that flood risk is very difficult to accurately model. You can try to cross-check flood risk with other sources like seeing if the town or city has flood maps available.

Persons: you'll, Jeff Gritchen, Jeremy Porter, Michael Wara, Heatmap, Porter, Marta Lavandier, that's, It's, Leslie Chapman, Henderson Organizations: Service, Coronado Pointe, MediaNews, Orange, Getty, Stanford Woods Institute for, Heatmap, AP, Federal Alliance, Safe Homes, Federal Emergency Management Agency Locations: Coronado, Laguna Niguel , California, Florida, California, Hurricane Milton

☆ Harris media blitz and Trump campaign rallies capture Americans’ attention
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The survey also finds dishonesty remaining a central theme of the election, with “lies” the most common word used in conjunction with Trump’s campaign. While both Harris and Trump have been holding rallies and speaking with podcasters, Harris has ramped up her media appearances. Mentions of the campaign made up 36% of the responses about Harris, and 28% of the responses about Trump, a 10-point rise for each candidate compared with the start of the month. “She is doing the media blitz everyone wanted.”Georgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgBy contrast, when Americans were asked to describe the news about Trump, “rally” was the second-most commonly word used in response. “He’s been posting all of his political rallies there.”Georgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgDemocrats, in particular, were also likely to mention Detroit.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, SSRS, ”, Howard Stern, Stephen Colbert, “ He’s, Hurricane Milton, “, Jennifer Agiesta, Edward Wu Organizations: CNN, Georgetown University, University of Michigan, Trump, CBS, s3mc.org Democrats, Detroit, Detroit Economic, Hurricane, Democratic National Convention, ABC Locations: California, New York, Aurora , Colorado, Coachella , California, Detroit, Florida

☆ Dozens of babies were born in Florida hospitals during Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Jordan Brown | Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Thousands of Floridians hunkered down at home and in evacuation shelters last week as Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast. She ended up going into labor that night as Milton made a devastating landfall and moved inland, Furnas said. Furnas family/AdventHealthAfter 12 hours of labor, Furnas gave birth to her daughter Charlotte – one of 67 babies delivered at Florida’s AdventHealth hospitals during Milton. Nearly half of the babies were born across 14 AdventHealth hospitals in the Tampa area, according to the hospital system. Bringing home baby to storm damageDays before her due date, Hurricane Milton forced Hally Bojadzija and her husband Irfan to evacuate from St. Petersburg, Florida.

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☆ Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Several hard-to-predict factors will influence consumers' spending, as they deck the halls and look for the perfect gifts. That's a more modest increase than the 3.9% year-over-year jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion. Shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,778 on the holidays this year, 8% more than last holiday season, according to consulting firm Deloitte's survey. SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas described the election as the "biggest unknown" that will shape the holiday season. A shorter holiday season

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A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order against Florida’s surgeon general, the latest development in a legal battle over a television ad supporting the state’s abortion rights ballot measure. Earlier this month, the Florida Department of Health sent cease-and-desist letters to multiple broadcast stations that had aired the ad, threatening criminal charges against stations that didn’t stop playing it. The restraining order against Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo lasts through Oct. 29. Even before the decision, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel had denounced the cease-and-desist letters as a violation of the First Amendment. The Florida Department of Health continued to oppose the ads in a statement on Friday.

Persons: “, Mark Walker, Joseph Ladapo, ” Walker, Jessica Rosenworcel, ” Rosenworcel, ”, John Wilson, Wilson, Jae Williams, ” Caroline, Lauren Brenzel, ” “, ” Brenzel, Bacardi Jackson, ” Jackson Organizations: Florida Department of Health, U.S, District, Florida, State of, Federal Communications, Tampa Bay Times, Miami Herald, The Florida Department of Health Locations: Florida, Caroline, coercing, State of Florida, Hurricane Milton

☆ 'Lieutenant Dan,' who gained fame riding out hurricanes on boat, is arrested in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Antonio Planas | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including failing to appear in court, Tampa police said. Malinowski, 54, known as "Lieutenant Dan," was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court and a misdemeanor charge of trespassing in a city park after warning, police said in a statement. Tampa police try to persuade "Lieutenant Dan" to leave for his safety, on Oct. 9. Spencer Platt / Getty ImagesHe was told to leave the Bayshore Linear Park and Dock but was still there Friday morning, police said. Malinowski survived Hurricane Milton aboard his sailboat after capturing national attention when TikTok creator Terrence Concannon posted a series of videos about his experience riding out Hurricane Helene.

Persons: Joseph Malinowski, Milton, Malinowski, Dan, Spencer Platt, Terrence Concannon, Hurricane Helene Organizations: Tampa police, Tampa, Hurricane Locations: Tampa, Hillsborough

☆ 3 major hurricanes in the last 13 months did billions of dollars of damage to Florida's farmlands — and that was before Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hurricane Milton's estimated damage to Florida's agriculture could go up to $2.5 billion. That's according to estimates from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. AdvertisementHurricane Milton singlehandedly wrecked as much havoc on Florida's agriculture as three other major hurricanes combined, according to new estimates from the state's agriculture department. The commodities affected by hurricane damage include animal products, citrus and non-citrus fruit farming, field crops, greenhouses, and vegetable farming, per the damage assessment. Representatives of Florida's Department of Agriculture didn't respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, sent outside business hours.

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☆ Millions lose power every year because of extreme weather. Here’s how experts say we can prevent it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

This ability to get electricity from one part of the country to another is ever more important as America’s grid is lashed by increasingly extreme weather. Extreme weather isn’t the only reason the grid needs to expand. “We run a VHS grid for a Hulu economy.”America’s grid is actually three grids: the Eastern and Western interconnections, plus the independent Texas grid. The physical electrical lines connecting all of the systems are fragile and outdated, experts told CNN. Clements cautioned that even a bigger grid can’t solve all the challenges posed by climate change-fueled extreme weather.

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☆ Fact check: Debunking Trump’s October lying spree about immigration
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Harris’ approach to the border: Trump falsely claimed of Harris: “She was saying the other day, ‘Yes, oh yes, we want to have a border.’ The first time she ever said it. The legal status of immigrants in Springfield: Trump falsely claimed, “They just dropped 30,000 illegal aliens in Springfield, Ohio.”This is false in more than one way. And while there is no official tally of the number of immigrants in Springfield, Trump’s “30,000” figure exceeds local estimates. More about immigrants in Springfield: Trump claimed that immigrants in Springfield are on “probation,” and he added, “Probation is for prisoners.” This is false in two ways. The word “caravan”: Talking about migrant caravans, Trump repeated his false claim that he invented the term: “The caravan.

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☆ My family moved to Florida in 2016 and have been through 6 major hurricanes. We're staying here anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Since moving to Florida in 2016, my family and I have faced several major hurricanes. Florida may seem dangerous, but the people who live here know the risk of hurricanes is worth it. "You're wondering what you did moving your family here with these storms, but they rarely happen and you will love living here. AdvertisementDespite the dangers of living in Florida, I love living hereSeven years after moving to the Sunshine State, I know my family doctor was right. There are so many things to love about living in FloridaThere are more things I love about Florida than I can count.

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☆ Texas 'shaken baby syndrome' execution and One Direction's Liam Payne dies: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

A Texas inmate is set to die in what would be the nation’s first execution involving “shaken baby syndrome.” One Direction member Liam Payne dies at the age of 31. Prosecutors argued that Nikki must have been shaken to death. Since Roberson’s conviction in 2003, the science behind shaken baby syndrome’s diagnosis has come under intense scrutiny. Also yesterday, a petition with more than 116,000 signatures asking Abbott to stop the execution was delivered to his office. Liam Payne at the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party" in Burbank, California.

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BERLIN — President Joe Biden is leaving Washington for Germany on Thursday morning in what will be one of the last opportunities to outline his vision for foreign policy before the election next month. After landing in Berlin, Biden will be greeted with full military honors Friday before receiving the country's highest Order of Merit from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, his office said. After years of refusing U.S. prodding to trade the Russian, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately convinced Scholz earlier this year. On Wednesday, Biden announced a $425 million aid package for Ukraine that includes air-to-ground munitions and armored vehicles, and promised more defense systems and supplies in the months to come. The White House said Biden will now travel to Angola in early December.

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Ashley Aldous Pangborn, 35, said she was glad friends persuaded her to set up a GoFundMe campaign after Helene filled her family’s Homosassa, Florida, home with 28 inches of water. Ashley Aldous Pangborn and her family have been living in short-term rentals for the last few weeks. Ashley Aldous Pangborn, Homosassa, Fla. GoFundMe’s Hurricane Helene Relief Hub features thousands of fundraisers that it says it has determined are authentic. Ashley Aldous PangbornPangborn said she received the initial $750 relief payment FEMA provides to disaster survivors.

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón told NBC News on Wednesday he hopes to make a decision within 10 days about whether to recommend resentencing for the Menendez brothers — and that, if he does, it’s possible they could be out of prison by the end of the year. Erik and Lyle Menendez are serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, at their Beverly Hills home. Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez. Ted Soqui / Sygma via Getty Images fileThe brothers were first tried together in 1993, but the jury deadlocked. Although Gascón said he is still contemplating whether to recommend resentencing, his public comments increasingly suggest he is open to it.

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☆ The SBA can't help business owners hit by Helene, Milton until Congress comes back post-election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Small Business Administration ran out of funding for its disaster loan program on October 15. The lapse could slow recovery efforts by small businesses damaged by hurricanes Helene, Milton. The Small Business Administration said on October 15 that its disaster loan program had run out of money. In the meantime, Biden administration officials and business leaders are encouraging people to fill out applications for SBA disaster loans. Are you a business owner, homeowner, or renter affected by the SBA's pause in disaster loans?

Persons: Milton, —, Helene, isn't, Kit Cramer, Cramer, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, Joe Biden, Hurricanes Helene, Mike Johnson, Biden, Isabel Casillas Guzman Organizations: Business Administration, SBA, Service, Asheville Chamber of Commerce, Hurricane, FEMA, Hurricanes, Republican, Chamber of Commerce Locations: Asheville, Hurricane, reconvene, Louisiana, Washington, Swannanoa , North Carolina

☆ Jim Cramer says he would be a buyer of Disney if the stock goes to this key level
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jim Cramer would be a buyer of Walt Disney if the stock were to trend lower. He said that buying on weakness makes sense because the slowdown in Disney's theme parks business, the profit engine at the company, will eventually abate. The challenge, at least in the short term, is dealing with the demand slowdown at Disney theme parks. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

Persons: Jim Cramer, Walt Disney, Piper Sandler, Jim, Disney, what's, Helene, Jim Cramer's Organizations: ESPN, KeyBanc, DIS, Disney, Hulu, Federal Reserve, Wednesday's, CNBC Locations: Florida, California, Milton

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