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☆ Thousands of ballots are at stake as the Supreme Court considers Pennsylvania voting rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Marc Meredith | Michael Morse | Marc Meredith Is A Professor Of Political Science At The University Of Pennsylvania | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Together, Pennsylvania’s mail ballot rules have generated an entire vocabulary for rejected mail ballots — ballots that are unsigned, undated or misdated, or even “naked,” if they are not clothed in a secrecy envelope. The latest update from Oct. 31 — after the general statewide deadline to request a mail ballot — shows there were 2,193,578 mail ballot applications ever approved. Combined with the deficient returned ballots that we already know about referenced above, that comes to about 8,000 deficient mail ballots that have been returned to date. Although this general election will likely see more mail ballots returned than the previous midterm, the trend so far suggests we might have fewer mail ballots rejected. Moreover, the experience in 2022 suggests there will also be thousands of provisional ballots cast by voters who return deficient mail ballots.

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☆ Soldier charged with murder after sergeant found dead in dumpster at Missouri base
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Antonio Planas | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A soldier stationed in Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri has been charged with murder in the death of a sergeant whose body was found inside a dumpster at the base, officials said. Specialist Wooster Rancy, 21, with the 5th Engineer Battalion, is also charged with obstructing justice, in connection to the death of 23-year-old Sgt. U.S. Army Fort Leonard WoodRancy is held in pretrial confinement awaiting a preliminary hearing, officials said. Rancy, who joined the Army in 2022 and attended basic combat training at Fort Leonard Wood, is from Miami, officials said. He serves as a combat engineer with the 509th Clearance Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, according to the Army.

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Those rules were designed to prevent a repeat of the abuses of Richard Nixon, who improperly used the Justice Department to punish his political enemies. A new president appoints roughly 300 senior Justice Department officials, including the U.S. attorneys who run offices across the country. All 300 must be confirmed by the Senate, but multiple former Justice Department officials said they fear Trump would install partisans willing to do his bidding. Justice Department officials have risen to the occasion and defied presidential overreach in the past. You go in and just whack a good portion of the workforce,” the former Justice Department official said.

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For a century, student journalists at Howard University have chronicled life on the campus in Washington, D.C., including commencement addresses by seven presidents, celebrity visits and other monumental occasions. Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, one of the pre-eminent historically Black colleges in America. “As student journalists, we’ve been taught that we’re not a part of history, that we record history. Kamala Harris as a Howard University student. I’m grateful to be at Howard University at this time.”Benn said covering the election adds value to his education.

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☆ Top U.S. commander in Middle East being investigated on allegations of shoving a subordinate
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Courtney-Kube-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Courtney Kube | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Army Criminal Investigation Division is looking into allegations that Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla shoved an airman while traveling on a C-17 several weeks ago, the officials said. The Army Criminal Investigation Division said in a statement that it is "aware of an alleged incident and is currently looking into it. The Army Criminal Investigation Division is an independent federal law enforcement agency responsible for felony criminal investigations and operations. For now, he remains in the job and is currently traveling in the Middle East, according to a senior administration official. Kurilla has been at the helm of CENTCOM, the combatant command in the Middle East and Central Asia, since April 2022.

Persons: Michael “ Erik ” Kurilla, Kurilla, It’s Organizations: Army, U.S . Central Command, Army Criminal, Army Criminal Investigation, Defense, 75th Ranger Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, Operations Command Locations: U.S, CENTCOM, East, Central Asia, Israel, Iran, Iranian, Syria, Mosul, Iraq

Andrew Cuomo to the Department of Justice, alleging he made “criminally false statements” during closed-door testimony in June 2024. In the Republican-led committee’s referral, it says Cuomo “knowingly and willfully made materially false statements” to the panel during its investigation into the New York’s Covid-19 response. Cuomo also denied having discussions about the July 6 report being peer reviewed, according to the panel, which said documents show otherwise. The panel said Cuomo was not under oath during his testimony but was required to answer questions truthfully to Congress. Cuomo’s plan to centralize the pandemic response in the governor’s office also has received criticism, including from an independent report commissioned by his successor, Gov.

Persons: Andrew Cuomo, General Merrick Garland, Cuomo “, ”, Cuomo, “, Rich Azzopardi, ” Azzopardi, Rita Galvin, Galvin, Elise Stefanik, Brad Wenstrup, ” Wenstrup, “ You’re, Trump, ” Cuomo, Kathy Hochul Organizations: U.S, New York Gov, Department of Justice, Republican, of Health, U.S . Rep, ”, Ohio Republican Locations: New York, “

☆ Progressives gear up for their first big fight if Harris wins: Protecting Lina Khan
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Seitz-Wald-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

With Republicans favored to win the Senate, Harris may have few opportunities to pursue an ambitious legislative agenda, shifting the Democratic ideological fight to key personnel decisions. “It’d be a strategic blunder for Harris to pick an ugly fight over Lina Khan’s future when there’s already strong consensus among Democrats. Moderate senators like Bob Casey and Jackie Rosen are actively campaigning on the FTC’s work to lower prices,” said a Senate Democratic aide, who was granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive subject. Removing her would not only infuriate the left but it could provoke a confirmation fight with Senate Republicans over her replacement. Some in the progressive movement believe Harris should simply leave her there without going through confirmation again in the Senate if need be.

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☆ How Elon Musk turned X into a pro-Trump echo chamber
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

And in recent months, Musk has become one of Trump’s biggest donors and most energetic supporters, turning X into an unofficial house organ for his campaign. On Tuesday, Musk promoted an X Community — a large group of users — called the Election Integrity Community, which was created by his super PAC, America PAC. Musk and X did not respond to requests for comment. Musk has personally boosted many of them, such as @libsoftiktok and the account of conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who was suspended from Twitter before Musk bought it. Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, but X may be his highest-profile political asset.

Persons: Elon Musk, ” Musk, hasn’t, Donald Trump’s, Trump, Musk, Kamala Harris, —, ”, Giulio Corsi, Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, Weeks, Ron DeSantis, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, misgendering, it’s, newsbrokers, Laura Loomer, Mert Bayar, Corsi, ” Corsi Organizations: Elon, Twitter, NBC News, PAC, America PAC, U.S, University of Cambridge, Trump, Republican, Florida Gov, GOP, University of Washington, UW Center, SpaceX Locations: Pennsylvania, Haiti

This week, the state health department issued an advisory to doctors suggesting that recent ads about Nebraska’s abortion restrictions had created "confusion." She said the health department and Gov. Jeff Powell, communications director for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, said the intent of the health alert was to "clarify the current law." In response to the health department alert, two doctors in the state said there is no confusion among physicians about how to treat ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages. The Florida Health Department sent cease-and-desist letters to multiple broadcast stations that aired an ad supporting an abortion-rights ballot measure.

Persons: Timothy Tesmer, Allie Berry, —, Berry, Jim Pillen —, Jeff Powell, women’s, Kimberly Paseka, Paseka, ”, ” Paseka, “, Abigail Drucker, Drucker, ” Drucker, ” Dr, Mary Kinyoun, ” Powell, DHHS, Joseph Ladapo Organizations: OB, Nebraska, Gov, Republican, Nebraska Department of Health, Human Services, NBC News, American College of Obstetricians, Florida Health Department Locations: Nebraska, Gynecologists ’ Nebraska, Omaha, Florida

In a new motion filed Wednesday, the animal rights organization accused exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix of committing perjury and violating previous court orders, citing the recent HBO docuseries “Chimp Crazy” as evidence. In a January 2022 virtual court testimony featured in “Chimp Crazy,” Haddix sobbed as she insisted under oath that Tonka had died and was cremated. Later, however, authorities found the chimp alive and concealed in a basement cage, according to a June 2022 court filing. In the third episode of “Chimp Crazy,” Haddix said that she and Aswegan sedated Tonka and took him to a hotel. In the same episode, the motion states, Casey referred Haddix to Vierstra as someone who could help her hide Tonka and fake his death.

Persons: Tonia, Buddy, ”, Alan Cumming, Tonka, Haddix, Connie Casey, “, Haddix brazenly, Brittany Peet, Casey, Haddix’s, Jerry Aswegan, Cy Vierstra, ” Haddix, Aswegan, Vierstra, “ Haddix Organizations: PETA, HBO, Missouri Primate Foundation, flagrantly, NBC News Locations: Missouri, Ohio, Vierstra

☆ U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as traders await key inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( April Roach | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

One basis point is equivalent to 0.01%. The 10-year Treasury yield was less than one basis point higher at 4.27%. The 2-year Treasury note yield added one basis point to 4.16%. U.S. Treasury bond yields rose as traders reviewed the gross domestic product reading for the third quarter and looked ahead to key inflation data out later in the session. A report on weekly jobless claims and the third-quarter reading on the employment cost index are also scheduled for release on Thursday.

Persons: Dow Jones Organizations: U.S, Treasury, Federal, Traders, Fed Locations: U.S

A recent court filing included six decks MrBeast's team made to pitch brands like GM, Ford, and LG. As in most media pitches, MrBeast's team focused on his audience demographics, scale, and splashy content to woo brands. In each deck, MrBeast's team shared metrics like subscriber and follower counts, monthly views, and unique viewers to showcase the scale of his YouTube empire. Advertisement"The Next Generation Is Not Watching TV," the MrBeast team wrote in many of the pitches. Keep reading for more details from MrBeast's pitch deck for General Motors, dated February 2023.

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☆ The US economy is in for a double shock if Trump is elected president, Nobel economist Paul Krugman says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Trump's policies could leave the US economy with two major challenges, Paul Krugman said. Krugman pointed to Trump's economic plan, which economists have described as inflationary. Trump's deportation plans could also hit the economy, given that immigration has boosted the job market. AdvertisementThe US could be in for twin shocks if Trump becomes president for a second time, Nobel economist Paul Krugman said. Trump's general economic plan is also widely thought to be more inflationary than Harris's.

Persons: Paul Krugman, Krugman, —, Trump, Harris Organizations: Service, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Financial Times, University of Chicago, American Immigration, New York Times Locations: York

☆ Sausage-maker thinks he’s found the answer to Germany’s raccoon problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

After receiving the green light, Reiss started making his “raccoon balls,” meatballs made from raccoon meat, which he said turned out to be a hit at the fair and with customers at his shop, which is called Wildererhütte. Annegret Hilse/ReutersSoon Reiss was selling online, and he now makes a total of seven raccoon meat products, including salami. “We’re the only place in Europe selling raccoon meat,” Reiss told CNN. But if you didn’t know, you wouldn’t realize that anything is too different.”Reiss pictured making a salami containing raccoon meat. Annegret Hilse/ReutersWhile Reiss’ raccoon products have become a novelty attraction for visitors to Kade, they are also a response to a serious problem, he says.

Persons: Michael Reiss, Reiss, meatballs, Raccoon, Annegret Hilse, ” Reiss, I’ve, ”, Hilse Organizations: CNN, Green, Reuters, “, Conservation Union, Goethe, Research Society Locations: Germany, Kade, Berlin, Europe, Frankfurt, North America

☆ Inside 'Project Rodeo,' the Tesla effort pushing the limits of self-driving technology
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Test drivers on Project Rodeo say they push the company's self-driving software to its limit. Business Insider spoke with nine current and former Project Rodeo test drivers and three Autopilot engineers in states including California, Texas, and Florida. Test drivers on Project Rodeo say they push the company's self-driving software to its limit. Tesla did not respond to a detailed list of questions about Project Rodeo and its self-driving technology. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket/GettyTwo years later, test drivers were asked to train the system near pedestrians, test drivers said.

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☆ At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Chani Japan. Chani Japan. Chani Japan. Chani Japan. Chani Japan.

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☆ Former Acting U.S. Trade Representative: Trump’s Tariffs Are a Terrible Idea
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Miriam Sapiro | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +7 min

As a former acting U.S. trade representative who also served on the National Security Council, I’ve engaged in international economic policymaking firsthand. Trump’s main economic idea is to indiscriminately impose tariffs on U.S. trading partners, but it is American importers, exporters and consumers who will pay the price. When Trump last levied tariffs, the EU, Canada, China and other trading partners imposed their own tariffs in retaliation. While President Joe Biden left most of Trump’s tariffs against China in place, he managed to negotiate agreements that led to the easing of many retaliatory measures. As president, Harris would lead an economy that helps everyone, not just those at the very top.

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☆ Apple stuck it to the naysayers with better-than-feared financials, emerging iPhone 16 demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

While the hardware sales are certainly profitable, they pale in comparison to the profitability of Apple's Services. It's impossible to do consistently, and that's why Jim Cramer always says "own, don't trade" Apple stock. During the reported quarter, Apple returned over $29 billion to shareholders, including $3.8 billion in dividends and equivalents and another $25 billion via the repurchase of 112 million shares. Though Services sales missed the mark, gross income managed to outpace expectations thanks to significant year-over-year margin expansion. The growing installed base of active devices is of course translating into strong engagement with Apple's services.

Persons: Luca Maestri, that's, Jim Cramer, Time Cook, Apple, we're, Maestri, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Michael M Organizations: Apple, Samsung, Dell, HP Inc, of Asia, of Asia Pacific, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Intelligence, Apple's Services, iOS, CNBC, Fifth, Santiago, Getty Locations: Apple's, Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Japan, Greater China, iPhones, Kantar, U.S, China, Australia, New York City

☆ Uber drops after its bookings results and forecast fail to impress
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Uber's stock fell Thursday after the ride-share company reported mixed third-quarter results. Uber is "pretty optimistic" about key US market going forward, CEO says. AdvertisementUber took a hit Thursday after the ride-hailing and delivery company reported mixed third-quarter results. The company reported gross bookings of $41 billion in the quarter, up 16% from the same period last year. Uber is "pretty optimistic" in general in terms of the US going forward, he said.

Persons: Gross, —, Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, Prashanth Mahendra, Rajah, Khosrowshahi Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, CNBC

☆ Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2% in October
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Inflation in the 20-nation euro zone rose to 2% in October, preliminary figures released by statistics agency Eurostat showed Thursday. The fresh Thursday inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider implementing a jumbo half-percentage-point cut in interest rates at its next meeting in December. The central bank has so far trimmed rates three times this year, making quarter-point increments that altogether took the central bank's key rate from 4% to 3.25%. Traders are also considering the latest growth figures for the euro area, which showed better-than-expected 0.4% expansion in the third quarter, even as analysts predicted further weakness ahead. The ECB said during its October meeting that sluggishness in the euro zone's economic activity had added to its confidence that inflation will not resurge dramatically.

Organizations: Reuters, European Central Bank, Traders, ECB Locations: Bonn, Germany

☆ Democrats and Republicans Secretly Agree on More Than They Admit
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Among Muslims, the difference was 43% agreeing with the statement versus an estimated 66% who privately agreed. While 27% of Democratic respondents publicly agreed with the statement "I support defunding the police," just 3% privately supported the movement. While 50% of Republicans publicly said "we live in a mostly fair society," just 11% privately agreed. Similarly, 2% of Republicans were thought to privately trust the government to tell the truth, while 14% said so publicly. A lack of social trust causes people to resent each other, look for scapegoats, and become susceptible to demagoguery, he said.

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☆ The New Jersey Democrat running against Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Democrat Sue Altman is running against Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a competitive House race in New Jersey. But she's also running against Elon Musk, whose super PAC has spent over $1.5 million in her race. "Billionaires like Elon Musk," Altman said during the debate, are "funding my opponent's campaign." Advertisement"And by the way, Elon Musk is really creepy," she added, referencing a recent post in which Musk offered to give Taylor Swift "a child" after the pop star endorsed Harris. "I wouldn't let my best friend date Elon Musk, let alone let him buy our elections."

Persons: Sue Altman, Tom Kean Jr, she's, Elon Musk, Altman, —, Tom Kean, Elon, Kean, cain, Donald Trump, Tom Kean , Jr, Trump, — Sue Altman, She's, Kean —, he's, Musk, who's, Musk's largesse, Kamala Harris, Mondaire Jones, Mike Lawler, Will Rollins, Ken Calvert, Volodymyr Tarasov, Sen, John Fetterman of, Tony Stark, Koch, Harris, Joe Biden, Taylor Swift Organizations: Elon, Service, Democratic, Elon Musk's, GOP, America PAC, PAC, New, Families Alliance, Trump, Democratic Rep, Republican, Republican Rep, Publishing, Getty, SpaceX, Democrats, NBC News Locations: New Jersey, New Jersey's, Pennsylvania, York's, California's, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Scranton

☆ Vance suggests upper- and middle-class kids ‘become trans’ for college admissions, says Trump may earn ‘normal gay guy vote’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kit Maher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance suggested in an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan that aired Thursday that White upper- and middle-class children are incentivized to identify as transgender to gain admission to elite colleges. The only one that’s available in the hyper-woke mindset is if you become gender nonbinary,” the Ohio senator added. We’re letting a grown man walk around in a mini skirt in broad daylight,” Vance said. “If that’s what you’re doing, you’re a pervert. Vance also said he believes most Americans are open-minded about what he described as “lifestyle choices,” but transgender athletes who compete in women’s sports cross a line.

Persons: JD Vance, Joe Rogan, ” Vance, ” “, Reagan Democrat ”, Vance, ”, Trump Organizations: CNN, Republican, Harvard, Yale, Ivy League, Reagan Democrat, Trump, Paris Air Locations: ”, Ohio, Mississippi, Paris, United States

☆ A market hedge for those worried neither Trump nor Harris will do anything about the growing fiscal deficit
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

By contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris's tax plan is expected to increase tax revenues by $1.7 trillion over 10 years, but at a cost of negative 2% to long-run GDP and 786,000 jobs. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania estimates that, including her spending proposals, the primary deficits would increase by $1.2 trillion, and accounting for adverse economic feedback effects, primary deficits increase to $2 trillion. Higher deficits and higher debts, just with different paths to get there. One candidate proposes cutting taxes to improve economic activity but increase deficits, and the other proposes raising taxes and increasing spending by even more and growing deficits. If the deficit keeps increasing faster than our economy grows, so will the debt, inflation, and interest rates.

Persons: We'll, Donald Trump's, Kamala Harris's, Harris, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Treasuries Organizations: Tax Foundation, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Medicare, Green New Deal, TLT, Treasury Bond ETF, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: United States, Europe

☆ Intel employees face 'setbacks' as the company slashes staff, pay, and perks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Some Intel employees received pay cuts in 2023 to reduce costs and avoid layoffs. Intel announced layoffs this year, affecting employees' promised stock bonuses. Intel employees left frustrated comments underneath the FAQs on the company's internal network, two departing workers said. An Intel employee would be eligible for a four-week sabbatical after every four years of work or eight weeks after seven years. Intel employees who joined the company before it closed its pension plan to new entries in 2011 still get payouts.

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