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☆ She was a teenage mother in Detroit. Now she’s a Ghanaian ‘Queen’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Joshua Korber Hoffman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Twenty-five years later, when Johnson found herself in northern Ghana being made a queen, she couldn’t quite believe where life had led her. In front of an adoring crowd in Tamale, the largest city in northern Ghana, Johnson was given her honorary title of “Zosimli Naa” in October 2021. Kendall JonesKennedy Johnson is not the first Zosimli Naa to be enskinned by the Dakpema. Seven years later, Johnson became the next person to receive the title from the Dakpema Palace. “It’s still a hard thing to conceptualize.”And what would the teenage Kennedy Johnson in Detroit think of the current Queen in Tamale?

Persons: CNN — Kennedy Johnson, Johnson, ”, Razik, Zosimli, ” —, “, ” Johnson, ‘, ’, D’Kiya, —, ” Kennedy Johnson, — “, Jim, Jim Crow America, Tamale —, Kendall Jones, Johnson’s, Nana Kyei, Kin, ” Kenndy Johnson, Kendall Jones Kennedy Johnson, Susan Herlin, ‘ Swagger, ’ Johnson, Steven Kwame Atuahene, ” D’Kiya, you’ve, Stunna Dior, “ It’s, Kennedy Johnson Organizations: CNN, Green, Disney Locations: Detroit, Ghana, Tamale, Abdul, Bahamas, Hong Kong, South America, Ghanaian, West Africa, Jim Crow, Dagbon Kingdom, ”, Kentucky, Dakpema, Kingdom

Clarissa Ward in the garage housing Assad's collection of luxury cars on December 10. CNNFormer Syrian President Bashar al-Assad owned several garages full of luxury cars. The cars show the deep, deep corruption of the Assad regime, which is a big part of why this uprising started in the first place in 2011. Ward explores the lot housing a fleet of luxury vehicles, a symbol of the deep corruption of the Assad regime. While many are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, Syrians are also anxious about who will control the country.

Persons: Clarissa Ward, Bashar al, Assad, Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, they’ve, meanwhile … Assad, Ward Organizations: CNN Former, Ferraris, CNN Locations: Aston, Syria, Hayat

☆ Maryland Cracker Barrel apologizes after turning away students with disabilities
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Joseph Lamour | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

A group of students with disabilities visited a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, and were refused service, according to school officials, leading to community outcry and a planned protest. Navarro wrote that, prior to the visit, staff notified the Cracker Barrel location of the group’s plans, including headcount and purpose of the visit. “We look forward to hearing from Cracker Barrel,” Navarro ended the letter. The discussion board on the event, as well as other posts by Reed, are filled with supportive comments, outrage and vows never to visit Cracker Barrel again. “This group of students and teachers were, are, and always will be welcome to dine with us,” the Cracker Barrel representative said.

Persons: Maria V, Navarro, CCPS, Stacey Campbell, ”, “, ” Navarro, CCPS “, Dustin Reed, Reed, Johnna, ” Reed, ” Penrod, ” Pernod, TODAY.com Organizations: Public Schools, CBI, NBC Washington, Cracker Locations: Waldorf , Maryland, Charles

☆ In China, ‘climbing buddies’ are travel guides and BFFs in one
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Fred He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The trend has gained momentum this year, as hashtags related to “climbing buddy” have had over 100 million views on Chinese social media. After assessing her fitness level, her climbing buddy planned a moderate route and carried her backpack the whole way. When they faced chilling winds at the peak, Chen’s climbing buddy rented a thick coat for her while directing her to a walled shelter. Though Chen paid a typical price for a climbing buddy, she acknowledges that more good-looking buddies can command higher rates. After quitting a stressful sales role in April, the 27-year-old embraced his love for hiking and became a full-time climbing buddy.

Persons: Wendy Chen, ”, pei, Chen, that’s, —, Wendy Chen's, Chris Zhang, Zhang, Chen Wudi, ” Chen Wudi Organizations: CNN, Critics Locations: Mount Tai, China, Tai’an City

☆ A high-earning millennial couple was in debt. 2 kids later, here's how they're on track to retire early.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Eman and Kristine Vergara embraced minimalism to achieve financial independence. The couple aim to travel with their kids while maintaining a frugal lifestyle at home. He figured out that if they saved more in their jobs — his wife was an accountant — they could retire early, or at least achieve financial independence. "The health system is amazing, and I think this is a key nuance between Australia financial independence and American financial independence," Eman said. "We simplified by just cutting all our credit cards when we found financial independence."

Persons: Kristine Vergara, Vergara, Kristine, —, it's Organizations: Aldi, Business, Independence Locations: Sydney, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Australia, Philippines

☆ Meet the former Soho House exec who wants to bring old-school luxury back to private members' clubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Martin Kuczmarski was COO of Soho House before stepping down to open The Dover restaurant in London. The DoverKuczmarski worked in luxury hospitality at Michelin-starred restaurants and five-star hotels before being recruited by Soho House founder Nick Jones. By the time Kuczmarski left, Soho House had about 120,000 members across dozens of sites in 10 countries. Some Soho House members may agree, with some believing its origins as a meeting place for creative types is at odds with rapid expansion. Given his time at Soho House, Kuczmarski says it's only natural that people ask if opening his own club is on the agenda.

Persons: Martin Kuczmarski, Kuczmarski, he's, Cipriani, Martin, Dover Kuczmarski, Nick Jones, Dover, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Sade, Paul Mescal, Jones Organizations: Soho House, Air Force Academy, Business, Michelin, The Ritz, Orient Express, Soho Locations: London, Aman, New York, Dover, London's ritzy Mayfair, The Dover, Paris, London , New York, Los Angeles, Soho, Italy

☆ When I was 14, I helped my parents take care of foster kids. Now, I'm child-free by choice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Leslie Vooris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My parents kept our home open to foster kids, but their health deteriorated. AdvertisementWhen my classmates were dreaming of first kisses at 14, I was warming bottles at 3 a.m. and soothing colicky babies. I was a teenager in my neon green jumpsuit, thrust from foster child to foster mother in the span of a few years. My parents adopted me when I was 6 years old after fostering me and always kept our home open to four foster children, many with special needs. I'm child-free by choiceI'm not a mother in the traditional sense.

Persons: Benny Goodman, I'm, I've Organizations: Nestle

☆ Dolly Parton explains why her longtime husband doesn’t attend events with her
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Dolly Parton has been married for 58 years, but you probably could count on one hand the times you have seen her with her husband. The legendary star recently appeared on Bunnie Xo’s “Dumb Blonde” podcast and talked about her famously private husband, Carl Dean. The now 78-year-old singer said her 82-year-old husband refuses to go to awards shows with her. “He loves music, but he’s not the least bit interested in being in it,” Parton said. “And he was so uncomfortable the whole night.”Her husband wasn’t shy about letting her know how much he didn’t enjoy the experience.

Persons: Dolly Parton, Carl Dean, “, he’s, ” Parton, ”, don’t, hasn’t, Parton, ” “ He’s Organizations: CNN, BMI

☆ Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Kevin Dotson | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The first contest between the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks went down to the wire with the Bucks winning 114-109 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The eight-time All-Star finished with 28 points and nine assists and the NBA’s leading scorer, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a game-high 37 points. The Bucks lost in last season’s semifinals to the Indiana Pacers, a memory that was fresh in the mind of Lillard. The Thunder attempted an astonishing 31 three-pointers in the first half of the game, connecting on 11 of them. The Thunder will await the winner of that game while the Bucks will face the winner of the Hawks-Knicks tilt.

Persons: Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Nate Billings, Luka Dončić, OKC, Irving, coasted, Gilgeous, ” Gilgeous, Trae Young, Steph Curry Organizations: CNN, NBA, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Eastern, Indiana Pacers, ” Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, AP Thunder, Luka, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Oklahoma City, Gilgeous, Mavericks, Dallas, The Thunder, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Hawks, Knicks, Mobile Locations: Milwaukee, ”, Gilgeous, Madison, Bucks, Las Vegas

☆ Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Shohei Ohtani should be ready to hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their season in Japan – but is “very unlikely” to be pitching by March. Superstar Ohtani has not pitched since 2023 after undergoing elbow surgery. Most recently, he underwent a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on November 5. Despite taking a break from pitching while recovering from elbow surgery, Ohtani helped the Dodgers to the best record in the majors before helping LA to its eighth World Series title with just his batting. As the first designated hitter to win MVP honors, Ohtani posted a .310 batting average, stole 59 bases and led the National League with a franchise-record 54 home runs and 130 RBIs.

Persons: Shohei, “ It’s, Dave Roberts, Ohtani, Brandon Gomes, ” “, ” Gomes Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, National League Locations: Japan, Tokyo, LA

☆ Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court record shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Booking photo of Luigi Mangione. Pennsylvania Department of CorrectionsNew York prosecutors on Monday charged Ivy League grad Luigi Mangione with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court records show. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (L) and person of interest Luigi Mangione (R). Photo of Luigi Mangione taken in a holding cell on Monday courtesy of the Altoona Police Department. "We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved," the statement said.

Persons: Luigi Mangione, Brian Thompson, Mangione, Thompson, Jessica Tisch, Mangione's Organizations: Luigi Mangione . Pennsylvania, of Corrections New, League, Hilton, UnitedHealth Group, New York Police, U.S, Senate, Investigations, CVS, Medicare, Altoona police, Police, NYPD, New, University of Pennsylvania, Altoona Police Department, The Altoona Police Department Locations: of Corrections New York, Pennsylvania, Altoona , Pennsylvania, Manhattan, United States, Minnesota, New York, Jersey, Baltimore

☆ Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Are Trying to Kill PowerPoint. Good Luck.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Matt Alston | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Because you've seen hundreds of PowerPoint presentations since your sixth-grade science-fair days, you instinctively know this one's going to take the full hour. Nearly four decades after the launch of PowerPoint, the slide deck remains one of the most dominant forces shaping how we think — and don't think — about our work. Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and military top brass have been bad-mouthing and even banning slide presentations from meetings, instead favoring memos or even old-fashioned, visual-aid-free, raw-dogged discussion. Microsoft estimated that 30 million PowerPoint presentations were being made every day. AdvertisementI hate the way people use slide presentations instead of thinking.

Persons: YYou've, It's, you've, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Edward Norton —, —, Norton, Nick Cogan, Steve Jobs Christina Farr, it's, — it's, there's, Edward Tufte, PowerPoint's, Tufte, what's, Steve Ballmer, Steven Ferdman, Steve Jobs, I've, Gilboa, I'm, Zeck, Robert Wolfe, Jeffrey, Edward Norton, they'd, Wolfe, PATRICK T, FALLON, Floyd, Olive, Jennifer Egan's, Egan, Alison Blake's, we're Organizations: Microsoft, Space Shuttle Columbia, Amazon, Los Angeles Clippers, Google, Getty, Space Corporation, Bravo, Goon, NASA Locations: Zeck, OpenAI, BarkBox, storytime, Aviv, Gilboa, CrowdRise

☆ Google worried its Gemini Workspace product lagged rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI in key metrics, leaked documents show
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google found its AI Workspace product lagged rivals, internal documents show. As Google pours untold amounts of cash into AI, it's banking on products such as Gemini for Google Workspace to turn that investment into revenue. AdvertisementGemini for Google Workspace puts Google's AI features into a handful of the company's productivity tools, such as Gmail, Docs, and Google Meet. Related stories"We have the same problem as Microsoft," said a Google employee directly familiar with the Gemini for Workspace strategy. The head of Google Workspace, Aparna Pappu, announced internally in October that she was stepping down, BI previously reported.

Persons: we've, Gemini, Copilot, Meta, Aparna Pappu, Bob Frati, Jerry Dischler Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Business, Gemini, BI, Meta Locations: Brazil, India

☆ Olympic sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji lands Balenciaga campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji, whose seemingly effortless shooting style and “aura” enthralled the internet this summer, is one of the stars of the latest Balenciaga campaign. “This is a Balenciaga Campaign” was shot by Juergen Teller, whose famed — and sometimes controversial — deadpan style is a fitting match for Kim’s own inscrutable sense of cool. Kim shoots during the women's 10m air pistol final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 28, 2024. Kim Ye-ji pictured in one of the shots. The campaign was a collaboration between Teller and his wife and creative partner, Dovile Drizyte.

Persons: Kim Ye, ”, Romeo Beckham, Kim Petras, they’ve, Juergen Teller, Kim, Charles McQuillan, Louis Vuitton, Juergen Teller Romeo Beckham, Teller, Dovile, Beckham, they’re, Lee, Khadim, David, Victoria Beckham Organizations: CNN, South, Olympic Games, W, ”, Eiffel Locations: Paris, Azerbaijan, W Korea

☆ Now that Syria is free of its dictator, the rebels’ biggest challenge is to learn how to govern
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Mostafa Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The sound of celebratory gunfire filled the streets of Damascus in the hours following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. At least 28 people were killed by that celebratory gunfire, the Syrian health minister told Al-Arabiya news channel. People shoot in the air as they celebrate the fall of the Syrian government in Damascus, Syria on Sunday. After the capture of Damascus, the rebels instructed Assad’s Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to continue his duties alongside his cabinet until a transitional team is assigned. ‘Anyone is better than Assad’Residents of Damascus told CNN they were happy Assad is gone but remained concerned over the Islamist ideology followed by the rebels.

Persons: Bashar al, Tahrir, Ugur, …, ”, Assad, Mohammad Ghazi al, Jalali, Industry Mohammad Samer al, Khalil, ” Jalali, ‘ we’ll, ’, “, Abu Mohammad al, Ahmad Al Sharaa, Al Qaeda’s, Louai Beshara, ” Al, Jolani, Aaron Y, Hayat, Abu Mohammed al, Abdulaziz Ketaz, Assad ’, Al Jolani, Ranim, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Islamist, Al, Assad’s, Sky News Arabia, Assad government’s, Industry, US, ISIS, Getty, Syrian Salvation Government, Washington Institute Locations: Damascus, Arabiya, Syria, Israel, Moscow, Homs, Al Qaeda, Iraq, AFP, Idlib, Aleppo, “, UN, Hayat Tahrir, Umayyad, Sunday, Turkey, Kurdish, Iran

☆ Jay-Z and Beyoncé join daughter Blue Ivy on red carpet after rapper is accused of sexual assault
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Blue Ivy voices Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala (voiced by Beyoncé), in the movie that is a prequel to “The Lion King,” telling the origin story of Mufasa. The woman alleges she began to feel woozy after consuming a drink at the party and wandered into a nearby bedroom. The woman alleges Carter raped her first, followed by Combs. The woman says she hit Combs and ran out of the party, according to the amended lawsuit. Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?”Jay-Z and Beyoncé made a rare red carpet appearance.

Persons: CNN — Jay, Beyoncé, “, King ”, Blue Ivy Carter, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Tina Knowles, Blue Ivy, Kiara, Simba, Nala, ”, Shawn Carter, Jay, Combs, Carter, Jane Doe, ” Jay, Gilbert Flores, Carter’s, Doe, Carter “, Plaintiff, Tony Buzbee, ” Carter, Beyoncé Knowles Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles, YouTube, Variety Locations: Houston

☆ Brazil's Lula rushed to Sao Paulo for brain surgery, stable in ICU
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was rushed to Sao Paulo overnight for emergency surgery to drain a bleed on his brain linked to a fall in October, a medical note published by the government said on Tuesday. The operation was successful and the 79-year-old Lula is "well" and being monitored in the intensive care unit, the note said. Lula had an MRI scan, which detected an intracranial hemorrhage, and he was transferred to Sao Paulo for surgery at the Sirio Libanes Hospital. Tests in early November showed his condition was stable and Lula remained active, recently travelling to Montevideo to discuss a Mercosur trade deal. Brazil's Labor Minister Luiz Marinho was among the first politicians to wish Lula a swift and full recovery on social media platform X.

Persons: Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Lula, Luiz Marinho Organizations: American, Brazil's Labor Locations: Planalto, Brasilia, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Montevideo, Mercosur, Russia, Kazan

☆ Prosecutors file murder charges against 26-year-old Luigi Mangione
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Bertha Coombs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailProsecutors file murder charges against 26-year-old Luigi MangioneCNBC's Bertha Coombs reports on the latest news regarding United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Persons: Luigi Mangione, Bertha Coombs, Brian Thompson Organizations: United Healthcare

☆ Tiger Woods to compete for first time since back surgery at PNC Championship with son
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tiger Woods is set to return to golf for the first time since having back surgery three months ago, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday. Woods and his son, Charlie, will participate at the PNC Championship in Orlando next week. This will be the fifth time Team Woods will play at the two-day, 36-hole competition that features 20 major champions and their family members. “I’m very excited to head back to the PNC Championship next week with Charlie,” the 15-time major winner said in a statement. “Playing together is something we look forward to and it’s always more special when you’re surrounded by friends and family.”The father and son finished tied for fifth at last year’s event as Bernhard Langer and his son, Jason, were victors at the 2023 tournament.

Persons: Woods, Charlie, “, it’s, ”, Bernhard Langer, Jason Organizations: CNN, PGA, PNC, Ritz, Carlton Golf Club Orlando Locations: Orlando, Bahamas, Grande Lakes, Florida

☆ Malaysia's 99-year-old former prime minister — who was re-elected at 92 — shares his simple longevity secret
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, 99, says eating in moderation is the key to longevity. AdvertisementMalaysia's former prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, will be 100 next year. Because of that, old age is not because of time; it's not because you are 60 that you are old. AdvertisementMahathir first served as Malaysia's prime minister from 1981 to 2003. During his second tenure as Malaysia's prime minister, Mahathir was considered one of the oldest elected world leaders.

Persons: Mahathir Mohamad, Mahathir, Julius Caesar, Najib Razak, Paul Biya of, Joe Biden Organizations: Nikkei Asia, Business Locations: Paul Biya of Cameroon, American

☆ Jay-Z's response to sexual assault allegations was missing one key thing, according to PR pros
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Olivia Singh | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Jay-Z was named in an amended complaint to a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, filed in October. Jay-Z's response to the rape accusations against him is missing something, according to one crisis-PR expert. The stars were only identified in the civil lawsuit as "Celebrity A" and "Celebrity B." He's "too big to cancel, and his brand is too strong to be destroyed by a civil lawsuit," Nierman said. "Jay-Z is not going to be defined by these allegations," Nierman said.

Persons: Jay, Sean, Diddy, Combs, drugging, —, Shawn Carter —, Carter, Tony Buzzbee, Evan Nierman, Nierman, would've, Jane Doe, Alex Spiro, Kevin Mazur, Camron, Mills Sadat Dowlat, Dowlatshahi, it's, Damian Williams, VALERIE MACON, who's, he's, Carter's, Spiro didn't Organizations: MTV, Business, The Recording Academy, Buzzbee, Getty, Beyoncé Locations: Brooklyn, New York City, Los Angeles, Manhattan, AFP

☆ I gave my 3 and 1-year-olds more independence. Now we have fewer tantrums and more cooperation.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

So I relinquished some of my control and now we have fewer tantrums and a happier household. Yet, I've learned that so much of what causes these tantrums isn't them — it's my mindset as a parent. AdvertisementAs parents, we're wired to protect — protect our kids from harm and protect our home from becoming a war zone of spilled juice and crayon murals. AdvertisementInstead of micromanaging, I decided to let him have more independence — to explore, to try, and even to make mistakes. Fostering independence has not only reduced tantrums in our home but also allowed my kids to gain confidence, build resilience, and take pride in their own choices.

Persons: tantrums, Craig Dennis Let's, I've, micromanaging

☆ Luigi Mangione's deleted social media posts show support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., skepticism of doctors
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Jack Newsham | Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old tech worker, was charged with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Deleted social media posts show skepticism toward doctors, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden, and support for RFK Jr.AdvertisementLuigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, seemingly supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appeared to harbor frustrations with the medical field, and expressed skepticism toward both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, deleted posts on X show. His deleted posts support the idea that his worldview was influenced by reactionary right-wing thinkers. In another deleted post from May, Mangione reposted another user's skepticism of doctors, adding detail to reports about Mangione's dissatisfaction with the US healthcare system. In June, he reposted a suggestion by Richard Hanania, an author critical of "wokeness," that Trump thought Christians were delusional.

Persons: Luigi Mangione, Brian Thompson, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Edward Snowden's, Joe Biden's, dems, kennedy, Edward Snowden, Snowden, Mangione, Nate Silver, Biden, Richard Hanania, Trump, qZMvbR3yK7 Organizations: The University of Pennsylvania, RFK, Honolulu Civil, Trump, Heritage Foundation Locations: Hawaii, Honolulu, Santa Clause

☆ These 'old economy' stocks primed to do well in the AI age are buys heading into 2025, investor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Now, Tengler is in large part focused on investing in "old economy" companies that have pivoted to new technologies as AI beneficiaries. Our theme is the old economy companies that have pivoted to new technologies," she told CNBC in an interview Wednesday. Wall Street is similarly bullish Home Depot, with the majority of analyst ratings either a strong buy or buy, according to LSEG. Within industrials and consumer discretionary stocks, Tengler said she liked the so-called companies that provide the tools and services for the AI industry. Investing in old economy companies that use AI has been a theme for Tengler for a while.

Persons: Nancy Tengler, Russell, Tengler Organizations: Investments, CNBC, Walmart, Home, Emerson Electric, Trump

☆ Here's Why 50 Cent Reacted to Jay-Z Accusations With a Super Bowl Joke
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

50 Cent appeared to react to the news by posting a photo from his appearance in HBO's "Entourage." Here's what his joke about the Super Bowl means. Advertisement50 Cent reacted to the accusations that Jay-Z sexually assaulted a 13-year-old with Sean "Diddy" Combs by posting a joke about the Super Bowl. AdvertisementIn the caption 50 Cent wrote: "Ok I don't know what's going on, but are we gonna still have the Super Bowl. Since then, 50 Cent confirmed that he's producing a documentary about the sexual assault allegations against Combs, with profits going to victims of sexual assault.

Persons: Jay, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Cent, Shawn Carter, Carter, Curtis Jackson, Jackson, Jerry Ferrara, I'm, Cassie Ventura Organizations: Super, MTV, Roc Nation, NFL, Bloomberg Locations: New York, Roc

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