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☆ Los Angeles Dodgers parade: City prepares to celebrate franchise’s eighth World Series title
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/FZhhp1VB29 — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 31, 2024Afterwards, a ticketed event will take place at Dodger Stadium at 12:15 p.m. PDT (3:15 p.m. The legendary Dodgers pitcher died last month and was honored with a uniform patch displaying his name and number during the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after they defeated the New York Yankees to win the World Series on Wednesday, October 30. Luke Hales/Getty Images Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was named World Series MVP. Frank Franklin II/AP The Dodgers run onto the field after the final pitch Wednesday.

Persons: CNN — “, ”, Dave Roberts, Karen Bass, Fernando Valenzuela’s, Ashley Landis, Luke Hales, Freddie Freeman, Enrique Hernández, Sarah Stier, Frank Franklin II, Al Bello, Walker Buehler, Alex Verdugo, Buehler, Dustin Satloff, Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rizzo, Cole, Elsa, Mookie Betts, Betts, Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Anthony Volpe, Aaron Judge, Wally Skalij, Jack Flaherty, Brad Penner, Chisholm, Mary DeCicco, Mike Lawrence, Brent Honeywell, Gleyber Torres, Volpe, Rizzo, Seth Wenig, Giancarlo Stanton, Will Smith, Daniel Shirey, Stanton, Alex Slitz, Maddie Meyer, Smith, Alex Vesia, Harry, Michael Kopech, Jayne Kamin, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yamamoto, Julio Cortez, Juan Soto, Tommy Edman, Rob Tringali, Carlos Rodón, — Kirk Gibson’s, Gibson, Steph Chambers, Nestor Cortes, Mark J, Terrill, Brusdar Graterol, Flaherty, Fernando Valenzuela, Valenzuela, Gina Ferazzi, Brad Paisley, ” Freeman, “, I’m Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Yankee, City, ”, Dodger, Dodgers, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Astros, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, AP, Getty, Yankees, New, North Dodgers, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, MLB, North, The Dodgers, USA, Sports, Ohtani, ESPN Locations: Los Angeles, New York, North America

☆ Israel says another rocket barrage from Lebanon kills 2 in Israel, hours after 5 were killed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

TEL AVIV, Israel — Rockets fired from Lebanon killed two more people in northern Israel on Thursday, Israeli medics said, raising the death toll there to seven in what marked the deadliest strikes to hit Israel since its military invaded southern Lebanon earlier this month. First responders carry the shrouded body of a woman who was killed Thursday when a rocket fired from Lebanon hit near Kiryat Ata in northern Israel. First responders transport a woman following a rocket attack near Kiryat Ata in northern Israel. Agricultural areas along Israel’s border, where much of the country’s orchards are located, are closed military areas that can only be entered with official permission. In Israel, rockets, missiles, and drones launched by Hezbollah have killed at least 68 people, about half of them soldiers.

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, Ahmad Gharabli, Magen David Adom, Sheikh Naim Kassem, “, ”, Hassan Ammar, Jean Fakhry, Zahraa Younis Organizations: Israel — Rockets, Biden, Getty, Refugees and Migrants, National News Agency, Lebanese Health Ministry, Hezbollah Locations: TEL AVIV, Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, Kiryat Ata, AFP, Haifa, Metula, Israel’s, Baalbek, Lebanon’s, Bekaa, Deir, “

Turning Point Action is one of several outside groups that have taken over the work of canvassing on behalf of Republicans. Some churches and pastors promoted Turning Point events during worship services and in social media posts, NBC News found. Training churches to serve as unofficial Trump campaign surrogates fits into a broader campaign by Turning Point to mobilize evangelicals. Screenshots of Turning Point Action's smartphone app, which encourages canvassers to avoid voters from the "wrong party." When a person attending a June Turning Point conference asked whether it was a good idea to run get-out-the-vote programs through churches, Brett Galaszewski, a Turning Point field director, said that’s exactly what pastors should be doing.

Persons: Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump, ”, Sam Brunson, Patrick T, Fallon, —, I’ve, Philip Hackney, Hackney, Trump, “, ” Hackney, Sen, JD Vance, Rebecca Noble, Corinne Wolyniec, Lloyd Mayer, Alyssa Goncales, Johnny, I’m, intoned, ” David Rose, Rose, Kamala ”, wasn’t, Rose didn’t, Eric Hayes, Kamala Harris, Lyndon B, Johnson, Kirk, Jesus ’, God’s, ” Kirk, Christian, haven’t, canvassers, Brett Galaszewski, Schayden Gorai, “ There’s, ” Gorai, Mayer, ’ ” Mayer Organizations: Republican, NBC News, Loyola University, Getty, University, Pittsburgh, IRS, Trump, Republican National Committee, Republican Party, NBC, Democrats, Notre Dame Law School, Waters Bible Church, University of Houston Law Center, Chase, Crossing Community, Freedom House Church, “, Greater Augusta Apostolic Church, Hope, Republican GOP, ”, Congress Locations: Chicago, Las Vegas, AFP, Mesa, Ariz, Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina, Wisconsin, San Tan Valley , Arizona, Crossing Community Church, Genesee Depot , Wisconsin, Charlotte , North Carolina, North Carolina, Greater Augusta, Columbia County , Georgia, Lake Havasu City , Arizona, Philadelphia, America, California

☆ Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

RIYADH — National debt is a major threat to markets in the near future, Saudi Arabia's finance minister said, expressing particular concern over lower income countries as well as what he described as rapidly growing global fragmentation. "I think globally, the serious, serious issue that we need to watch is sovereign debt issues, particularly in low income countries and emerging economies that do not have the fiscal buffers to lean into in case of disruptions in the market," Mohammed Al-Jadaan told CNBC's Dan Murphy Wednesday from the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. "And hopefully between the IMF and the G20 we will find a solution, and we will be ready to support the world economy in case of shocks in that area, but it is an area that we need to watch, as global leaders, to make sure that it doesn't surprise us." Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the United Nations to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.

Persons: Mohammed Al, Jadaan, CNBC's Dan Murphy Organizations: Saudi, Future Investment, IMF, Global, United Nations Locations: RIYADH, Riyadh

☆ What Candidates in Tight House Races Are Saying About Abortion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Allison Mccann | Vivian Li | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

At least a half-dozen Republican candidates have put out direct-to-camera ads declaring their opposition to a federal abortion ban. Anthony D’Esposito Republican, N.Y. 4 Mike Lawler Republican, N.Y. 17 Marc Molinaro Republican, N.Y. 19 Joe Kent Republican, Wash. 3 Michelle Steel Republican, C.A. What Republican candidates are saying about abortion “ I do not support a federal abortion ban. What Democratic candidates are saying about abortion “ Abortion is health care. position Rep. position Alaska At‑Large Alaska At‑Large Ariz. 1 Ariz. 1 Ariz. 6 Ariz. 6 Calif. 13 Calif. 13 Calif. 22 Calif. 22 Calif. 27 Calif. 27 Calif. 41 Calif. 41 Calif. 45 Calif. 45 Colo. 8 Colo. 8 Iowa 1 Iowa 1 Iowa 3 Iowa 3 Maine 2 Maine 2 Mich. 7 Mich. 7 Mich. 8 Mich. 8 Neb.

Persons: Roe, Wade, it’s, Josh Riley, “, Marc Molinaro, Kamala Harris, Anthony D’Esposito, Mike Lawler, Joe Kent, Michelle Steel, Juan Ciscomani, Court’s Dobbs, ”, Will Reinert, ’, Will Rollins, Lindsey Graham, Jessica Arons, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Dobbs, ” David Valadao, ” Don Bacon, ” Gabe Evans, Donald J, Trump, House Republicans —, Scott Perry, Ken Calvert, David Valadao, California —, Mariannette Miller, Meeks, Rob Bresnahan Jr, ” Gabe Vasquez, ” Rudy Salas, ” Tony Vargas, Susan B, Anthony Pro, —, Jared Golden, Golden Organizations: Republicans, Democratic, Republican, Anthony D’Esposito Republican, Mike Lawler Republican, Marc Molinaro Republican, Joe Kent Republican, Michelle Steel Republican, Juan Ciscomani Republican, Senate, National Republican Congressional, The New York Times, Times, American Civil Liberties Union, ” David Valadao Republican, ” Don Bacon Republican, U.S, Supreme, ” Gabe Evans Republican, Colo, House Republicans, Pennsylvania’s, Iowa Republican, America, District, New York Times, ., Pa Locations: New York’s, Washington, California, New York, Calif, Iowa, Pennsylvania’s 8th, Mexican, N.M, Neb, Maine’s, Maine, Alaska, ‑, Mich, Ohio, Va

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Coinbase, Microsoft, Robinhood, Wingstop, Target & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday: Goldman Sachs reiterates Microsoft as buy Goldman says the stock remains extremely attractive following earnings on Wednesday. Bank of America reiterates as Meta as buy Meta remains a "top AI pick" following earnings on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank downgrades Kraft Heinz to hold from buy Deutsche says it sees "reduced growth" following earnings. BTIG upgrades Wingstop to buy from neutral BTIG said investors should buy the dip following earnings on Wednesday. "We are upgrading shares of Wingstop to Buy from Neutral with a $370 price target following the post-earnings selloff in shares yesterday."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Al, Oppenheimer, Wolfe, Bernstein, it's, JPMorgan downgrades Brinker, Morgan Stanley downgrades Biogen, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank downgrades Kraft Heinz, KBW, Wells, Wells Fargo, L3Harris Organizations: Microsoft, Bank of America, Meta, JPMorgan, Chili's, Corp, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche, Walmart, Technologies, of America Locations: Robinhood, 4Q24, OW

☆ LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris in presidential race against Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kaanita Iyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Basketball superstar LeBron James threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid Thursday evening, emphasizing that “the choice is clear” just days ahead of Election Day. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!! James has previously backed Democratic candidates, including endorsing Hillary Clinton in 2016, and was an outspoken critic of Trump during his time in office. James was also actively involved in the last presidential election, founding More Than A Vote — a voting rights organization focused on combatting voter suppression — along with other athletes. Ahead of Election Day, the Harris and Trump campaigns are utilizing the star power of celebrities.

Persons: LeBron James, Kamala Harris ’, Donald Trump, KAMALA HARRIS, Harris, ” James ’, Taylor Swift, Bunny, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James, Hillary Clinton, Trump, Stephen Curry, George Floyd, Floridians, Joe Biden’s, Brett Favre, Cardi, Flo Milli Organizations: CNN — Basketball, Los Angeles Lakers, Democratic, Golden State Warriors, White, Black, Trump, NFL Locations: Detroit, Beyoncé, Wisconsin, Milwaukee

☆ Trump is already poisoning trust in yet another US election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

On one level, Trump’s comment shows how his false election fraud claims have entered the outer realms of absurdity. The election fraud claims that Trump most notably supercharged in 2020 to salve his humiliation at losing to Joe Biden are already at high intensity this year. After laying out the darkest closing argument in modern American history, Trump is now increasingly turning to poisoning public confidence in the election. Gore conceded that election, thereby guaranteeing an uncontested transfer of presidential power — a step Trump refused to take four years ago. Just 30% of registered voters think Trump would accept the results of the election and concede if he loses, while 73% say that Harris would accept an election loss.

Persons: Donald Trump, he’d, Trump, he’s, Joe Biden, “, ”, we’d, Kamala Harris, Harris, Andy Harris, Hurricane Helene, Glenn Youngkin, Elon Musk, bellicose, Brendan McDermid, Al Gore, George W . Bush, Gore, Stacey Abrams, Republican Brian Kemp, CNN’s Danny Freeman, ” Trump, Josh Shapiro, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, “ Donald Trump, Jonathan Drake, Gabriel Sterling, Georgia, ” Sterling, CNN’s Jake Tapper Organizations: CNN, Republican, New, Democratic, GOP, Republican National Committee, Maryland Republican, —, Trump, Republicans, Representatives, Virginia Gov, Albuquerque International, Reuters, Texas Gov, US, Georgia, Pennsylvania, stoke Locations: California, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Hurricane, United States, Albuquerque , New Mexico, Florida, Lancaster County, York County, Marion , North Carolina, Georgia

☆ Tim Burton’s macabre world and its enduring allure
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Tacita Quinn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Despite making films for over 40 years, Tim Burton’s visual style — a signature blend of light and dark — continues to defy neat description. Burton devoured everything from horror films to Ray Harryhausen animations, science fiction B movies and Japanese Kaiju monster films. Beyond Hollywood, Burton’s work has been inspiring the world of fashion for decades. The late Alexander McQueen’s Fall-Winter 2002 show, ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,’ featured a now-iconic Batman-esque parachute cape inspired by Burton’s work. Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton's 2022 series Wednesday.

Persons: Tim Burton’s, Van, ”, Maria McLintock, Tim Burton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, Edward Scissorhands, Shutterstock, Tim, ” McLintock, Burton, Ray Harryhausen, Dr Seuss, “ Vincent ”, Vincent Price, Vincent, Jack Skellington’s, Edward Scissorhands’s, Sparky, Monica Bellucci’s, Jenny He, Jenny, Tim …, ” Brand Burton, Colleen Atwood’s, Atwood, Sweeney Todd ”, Christina Ricci’s, Michelle Pfieffer, Eva Green, Alexander McQueen’s, ‘, ’, Tim Walker, Sophia Webster’s, Lydia Deetz, ” Tish Weinstock, Sabrina Carpenter’s, Weinstock, Wednesday Addams, Tim Burton's, —, he’s Organizations: CNN, Design, Netflix, Century Fox, California Institute of Arts, Disney, Warner Bros, Warner Bros ., Dc, MoMA, British Vogue Locations: Burbank , California, British

☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India's deepening ties with natural gas
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Currently, more than 80% of India's energy needs are met by coal, oil and solid biomass, according to the International Energy Agency. On the demand side, the Indian government has aggressively pushed policies that favor vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), a derivative of liquified natural gas (LNG). Meanwhile, the number of households that could receive piped natural gas is more than 300 million. For instance, natural gas is a crucial ingredient for making fertilizers, and manufacturing it domestically helps increase food security. Seth is also optimistic about India's growth rate for its third and fourth quarters despite slower capital expenditure in some states.

Persons: Punit Paranjpe, Francis Mascarenhas, They're, Maruti Suzuki, GAIL, MGL, of Home Affairs Amit Shah, David Morrison, Shah, Ajay Seth, Seth, Aravind Maiya, Embassy REITs, Maiya, Landsberg Bennett, Michael Landsberg, Landsberg Organizations: Gas, Private, Afp, Getty, International Energy Agency, Energy, Reuters, Maruti, Institute for Energy Economics, Rystad Energy, Citi, JPMorgan, Gujarat Gas, of Home Affairs, Foreign, Department of Economic, Reserve Bank of India, CNBC, Embassy, Fortune, Wealth Locations: Dhamra, Bhadrak district, India's Odisha, India, Europe, Ukraine, Moscow, Russia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Pune, Gujarat, Canada, U.S

Two New York Yankees fans were banned from Wednesday night's World Series game in the Bronx after they crossed into the field of play and interfered with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. Fans interfere with Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he attempts to catch a fly ball in foul territory during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday in New York. “Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts," the Yankees said in a statement on Wednesday. "The safety and security of players, fans and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised." The Yankees went on to win Game 4, 11-4, and Game 5 is set for 8:08 p.m.

Persons: Mookie Betts, Betts, Al Bello, Gleyber Torres Organizations: New York Yankees, Dodgers, Yankee, Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, . Los, Major League Baseball Locations: Bronx, New York, . Los Angeles

☆ Freddie Freeman: The all-around ‘good dude’ who is now a World Series MVP
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Now, the 35-year-old can call himself a World Series MVP. Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers claimed the 2024 World Series title on Wednesday, defeating the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win the series four games to one. Freeman, entering free agency after that World Series title, wanted to stay with Atlanta. Freeman homered for the Braves in Game 5 and Game 6 of the 2021 World Series. Freeman celebrates his walk-off grand slam against the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series.

Persons: Freddie Freeman, Freeman, ’, ” Freeman, “, It’s, … it’s, Max, ”, “ Maximus, Michael Reaves, Matt Olson, Freeman’s, Carmen Mandato, homering, Brian Snitker, I’ve, Ashley Landis Organizations: CNN, Major League Baseball, MLB, National League, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, California State University, Fullerton, Braves, Atlanta, National League Division, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, LA, NL, Yankees, Team Canada Locations: Chelsea, Fountain Valley , California, Canadian, Atlanta, LA, Canada, California

☆ Yankees fans ejected after ripping ball from Mookie Betts’ glove during Game 4 of World Series
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Two New York Yankees fans were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series after ripping the ball from Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts’ glove on Tuesday. They would go on to win 11-4 and cut the Dodgers' series lead to 3-1. Elsa/Getty Images Fans celebrate after the Yankees won Game 4. Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty Images Yankees outfielder Juan Soto hits a solo home run in the third inning of Game 2. Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images Dodgers fans celebrate a home run hit by Tommy Edman in the second inning of Game 2.

Persons: Mookie Betts, Betts, Gleyber Torres, Torres, ” Joe Davis, John Smoltz, won’t, Rustin Dodd, … it’s, “, “ We’re, Anthony Volpe, Elsa, Mike Lawrence, Brent Honeywell, Volpe, Anthony Rizzo, Seth Wenig, Luke Hales, Al Bello, Freddie Freeman, Ashley Landis, Giancarlo Stanton, Will Smith, Frank Franklin II, Freeman, Daniel Shirey, Stanton, Alex Slitz, Maddie Meyer, Sarah Stier, Smith, Alex Vesia, Harry, Michael Kopech, Jayne Kamin, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yamamoto, Julio Cortez, Shohei Ohtani, Mary DeCicco, Juan Soto, Tommy Edman, Rob Tringali, Carlos Rodón, — Kirk Gibson’s, Gibson, Steph Chambers, Nestor Cortes, Alex Verdugo, Jazz Chisholm, Mark J, Terrill, Aaron Judge, Brusdar Graterol, Enrique Hernández, Jack Flaherty, Fernando Valenzuela, Valenzuela, ”, Gina Ferazzi, Brad Paisley, ” Betts, I’ve, ” It’s Organizations: CNN, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Yankees, Dodgers, Fox, New York, Athletic, ESPN, MLB, Getty, North, AP Yankees, The Dodgers, Yankee, USA, Sports, Reuters, AP Dodgers, Dodger, Los Angeles Times, Venezuelan Locations: North America, LA’s

☆ Trump’s plan to radically remake government with RFK Jr. and Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

‘Go wild’ with RFK Jr.Trump has promised to give Kennedy leeway to remake the way the government health apparatus protects Americans. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on August 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. Both Trump and Kennedy have expressed vaccine skepticism, and Kennedy has been a longtime activist pushing debunked theories about vaccines. In a potential new Trump administration, Musk promises a reinvention of the federal bureaucracy. “Let’s start from scratch,” Musk said at an event in October in Pittsburgh, suggesting a drastic remaking of the federal bureacracy.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, “, Trump, Kennedy, “ I’m, ” Trump, Anne Frank, Rebecca Noble, we’ve, ” Kennedy, Aaron Pellish, Trump’s, “ Trump’s, CNN’s Meg Tirell, Musk, It’s, Musk’s, ” Musk, Elon Musk, Dave McCormick, Michael Swensen, CNN’s David Goldman, “ Musk, ” Goldman, Larry Summer, ” Summers, Summers, Mike Johnson, ”, ” Johnson, Kamala Harris, Johnson Organizations: CNN, Trump, Elon, RFK Jr, Madison, PAC, New York Times, Desert Diamond Arena, HHS, Department of Health, Human Services, CDC, Centers, Disease Control, FDA, Food, Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, USDA, Department of Agriculture, SpaceX, Tesla, “ Department, Government, Fox News, Congressional, Social Security, Republicans, Health Locations: Nazi Germany, Glendale , Arizona, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, White

☆ Los Angeles Dodgers win 8th World Series title after defeating New York Yankees in wild Game 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge smacks a two-run home run in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 30. Mary DeCicco/MLB/Getty Images Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty reacts in the dugout after he was relieved in the second inning down 4-0. Al Bello/Getty Images The Yankees' Anthony Volpe hits a grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. They would go on to win 11-4 and cut the Dodgers' series lead to 3-1. Alex Slitz/Getty Images The best photos from the 2024 World Series Prev NextThis is a developing story and will be updated.

Persons: Angeles, Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm, Giancarlo Stanton, Gerrit Cole’s, Mike Lawrence, Gavin Lux, Mookie Betts, Blake Treinen, Anthony Rizzo, Walker Buehler, Alex Verdugo, Mary DeCicco, Jack Flaherty, Brad Penner, Chisholm, Judge, Sarah Stier, Al Bello, Anthony Volpe, Elsa, Brent Honeywell, Gleyber Torres, Volpe, Seth Wenig, Luke Hales, Freddie Freeman, Ashley Landis, Will Smith, Frank Franklin II, Freeman, Daniel Shirey, Stanton, Alex Slitz, Maddie Meyer, Smith, Alex Vesia, Harry, Michael Kopech, Jayne Kamin, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yamamoto, Julio Cortez, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Tommy Edman, Rob Tringali, Carlos Rodón, — Kirk Gibson’s, Gibson, Steph Chambers, Nestor Cortes, Mark J, Terrill, Brusdar Graterol, Enrique Hernández, Flaherty, Fernando Valenzuela, Valenzuela, ”, Gina Ferazzi, Brad Paisley Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Yankee, Dodgers, New York, LA, MLB, Yankees, Getty, Reuters, North, AP Yankees, The Dodgers, USA, Sports, AP Dodgers, Dodger, Los Angeles Times Locations: North America

☆ Saudi Arabia is pulling back on a global spending spree to focus on its own projects
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now the Kingdom plans to cut its foreign investment to prioritize domestic spending. AI is the new focus of investment as Saudi Arabia looks to position itself as a global technology hub. AdvertisementSaudi Arabia is pulling back on its global spending spree to focus on domestic investments. In September, Saudi Arabia held the third Global AI Summit, attracting a host of high-profile leaders and dealmakers. The new focus on domestic investment comes as Saudi Arabia's spending on Neom, its futuristic megacity in the desert, hit $1 trillion.

Persons: —, Yasir Al Rumayyan, we've, Al Rumayyan, Yasir Al, Rumayyan, Hamad I Mohammed, Uber, Andreessen Horowitz Organizations: Service, Public Investment Fund, Future Investment, Economic, REUTERS, Investors, Saudi Press Agency, Financial Times, Saudi, AI, Bloomberg, Sindalah Locations: Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Davos, Switzerland, Neom

☆ China's warplanes have all but erased the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait, creating a dangerous new normal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementChina's warplanes are pressuring Taiwan and have all but eliminated an important dividing line, with near-daily incursions creating a dangerous new normal. Since 2020, Taiwan has released regular, almost daily updates on incursions in its air defense identification zone by Chinese military aircraft. In 2021, the Chinese military flew 972 aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ, and that number nearly doubled in 2022. "We've become desensitized to high numbers of the military aircraft flying across the median line of the Taiwan Strait," Shattuck told Business Insider. AdvertisementChinese incursions are tiring out Taiwan's forcesThe near-daily ADIZ incursions aren't just changing the status quo in the area; they're also exhausting Taiwan's military.

Persons: —, Thomas J, Shattuck, Benjamin Lewis, They're, Nancy Pelosi, We've, hasn't, Lai Ching, of National Defense Yen Teh, Lewis, Lai, Taiwan's, Amanda Hsiao, GAO Organizations: Service, Foreign, Research, deconfliction, Taiwan, Getty, CAP, People's Liberation Air Force, Taiwan's Military News Agency, Anadolu, Getty Images, People's Liberation Army, of National Defense, Democratic Progressive Party Locations: Taiwan, China, AFP, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's, Getty Images China, Taipei, Washington, Beijing, Taiwan's ADIZ, United States

☆ Former Donald Trump Administration Officials Call Him a ‘Liar’ and ‘Fascist’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Michael D. Shear | June Kim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

Once Top Advisers to Trump, They Now Call Him ‘Liar,’ ‘Fascist’ and ‘Unfit’ Many of those who served in former President Donald J. Trump’s administration — especially his generals, ambassadors and other national security officials — have since turned on Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump and those around him rejected the criticism as little more than sour grapes. Mr. Pence ran against Mr. Trump and refused to endorse him. director , said when asked if Mr. Trump would be sentenced to jail time after being convicted of falsifying business records. People who once worked for Mr. Trump at the highest levels now describe him as unintelligent, chaotic, a danger to American democracy and more.

Persons: ’, Donald J, —, Trump, “, Mark Milley, John Kelly, John, Nikki Haley U.N, Rex Tillerson, Mike Pompeo, Trump’s, Bob Woodward, Mr, Woodward, Milley, Kelly, Milley denigrating, Mike Pence, Pence, Kamala Harris, Harris, ’ ” John Kelly, “ Donald Trump, ” James Mattis, ” John, Ill, “ Trump, H.R, ” James Comey F.B.I, ” Rex Tillerson, ” John Kelly White, ” Richard Spencer, it’s, ” Nikki Haley U.N, baselessly, ” Tom, I’ve, ”, Mark Organizations: Trump, ’, Mr, Chiefs, John Bolton, Marine Corps, ” John Bolton, McMaster National, United, ” John Kelly White House, Republican, Capitol Locations: United States, ”, American

☆ Saudi Arabia aims to become a global hub for gaming and esports: Saudi Esports Federation
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSaudi Arabia aims to become a global hub for gaming and esports: Saudi Esports FederationFaisal bin Bandar bin Sultan al Saud, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, says Saudi Arabia has a pathway to create a global hub for gaming and esports.

Persons: Faisal bin Bandar, Sultan al Saud Organizations: Saudi, Saudi Esports, Saudi Esports Federation Locations: Saudi Arabia, Sultan

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Alphabet, Snap, Boeing, First Solar, Reddit, AMD & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Advanced Micro Devices as buy Bank of America said the stock is best positioned following earnings on Tuesday. JPMorgan reiterates First Solar as overweight The firm said the solar company is still best positioned following earnings on Tuesday. "Attractive entry point ahead of EDN's tariff review, a key value driver that could drive significant earnings growth & trigger stock re-rating. "We remain confident in BOOT's ability to deliver attractive relative earnings growth supported by compelling unit expansion opportunity." Raymond James downgrades Crocs to market perform from outperform Raymond James downgraded the shoe company following earnings citing margin pressures.

Persons: Wells, Reddit, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, it's, Bernstein, Baird, Raymond James downgrades Qorvo, Barclays downgrades Lear, Goldman Sachs, Chipotle, Goldman, Raymond James downgrades Crocs, Wedbush downgrades Williams Organizations: Bank of America, Devices, AMD, JPMorgan, Catalyst, " Bank of America, DoJ, Citi, YouTube, Bank of, Holdings, of America, Incyte, Boeing, UBS, Barrick Gold, Barrick, Barclays, CMG, Walmart, Apple, Apple Intelligence, 3Q, 4Q, WSM Locations: China, OW, America, Sonoma

☆ American Battleground: How ‘brat summer’ set up Kamala Harris’ remarkable run
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Tom Foreman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Chief among them, the person the outgoing president tapped to replace him on the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris. “People understood that if you didn’t choose Kamala Harris, you’d have a big problem with your base voters,” Etienne says. He’s had plenty of women who worked for him over the years, but there was no one who looked like Kamala Harris and there was no one in a position of authority. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP/Getty ImagesComing Thursday: How cat people are still haunting Trump’s campaign

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Read, ” Joe Biden, CNN’s MJ Lee, Nancy Pelosi, Biden, Lee, “, ”, Pelosi, “ America’s, Evan Vucci, Trump’s, Team Trump, “ Trump, unpleasantly, Tim Alberta, NPR’s Michel Martin, Kamala Harris, “ Joe Biden’s, California’s Gavin Newsom, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer, J.B, Pritzker, Kentucky’s Andy Beshear, Maryland’s Wes Moore, Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro, Sens, Amy Klobuchar, Joe Manchin, Pete Buttigieg, Harris, ” Lee, Ashley Etienne, Barack Obama, you’d, ” Etienne, Trump, Harris ’, ‘, “ Kamala, I’ve, Ron Bieber, cheaters, Donald Trump’s, “ We’re, Kevin Mohatt, CNN’s Kristen Holmes, CNN’s Phil Mattingly, Van Jones, he’s, Rachel Scott, Vincent Alban, Obama, Hillary Clinton, Lyin, Kamala ”, Etienne, Treene, Jeff Zeleny, detests Biden, viscerally detests, He’s, Tim Walz, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Walz, ” Vance, Vance, Brendan Smialowski, CNN’s Edward, Isaac Dovere, Beyoncé’s, Roe, Wade, smirking, Elijah Nouvelage Organizations: CNN, Guardian, White, Republican National Convention, Team, Trump, Governors, Democratic National Convention, Naval, Democratic Party, Harris, Biden, Democratic, AFL, National Association of Black Journalists, ABC, Howard University, Minnesota Gov, Marine, Army National Guard, United States Marine Corps, Ohio Republican, Arlington National Cemetery, Pentagon, Getty, Republicans, “, Fox News, ABC News Locations: Wilmington, Delaware, Atlantic, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer , Illinois, Minnesota, West Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, West Allis , Wisconsin, Trump, Jamaica, India, United States, Iraq, United States of America, Afghanistan, Philadelphia, AFP, Roe, Alabama, Atlanta

CNN —Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed two Pennsylvania counties are experiencing voter fraud despite both officials there maintaining they’re still investigating potential issues related to voter registration applications. “This on top of Lancaster County being caught with 2600 Fake Ballots and Forms, all written by the same person. While announcing the suspected fraud, Lancaster officials said at least two other counties may have also received fraudulent voter registration applications. On Tuesday, York County spokesperson Greg Monskie would not confirm to CNN whether it had received fraudulent voter registration applications and couldn’t speak to any connection with the issues alleged in Lancaster County. The interaction took place at the Voter Service Center in Media, Pennsylvania, the seat of the suburban Philadelphia county.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, ”, ” Trump, Josh Shapiro, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, “, ” Shapiro, Greg Monskie, Julie Wheeler, ” Wheeler, Al Schmidt, Michael Whatley, Trump’s, Don’t, Val Biancaniello, Biancaniello, Monica Taylor, ” Linda Kerns, CNN’s Jack Forrest Organizations: CNN, Republican National Committee, York, RNC, Trump, Lancaster, State, Pennsylvania Democratic Gov, stoke, Lancaster County, Office, Republican, Voter Service Center, . Delaware County Park Police, Government, GOP, Pennsylvania Department of State, “, Police, Media, Supreme Locations: Pennsylvania, Lancaster, York County , Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, PENNSYLVANIA, Trump, county’s, York, York County, Delaware County, Media , Pennsylvania, Philadelphia county, . Delaware County, ”

☆ New York Yankees’ offense explodes against Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 4 to stave off elimination
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4, spoiling a historic night for Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman Freddie Freeman. It’s like you finally got to see the top blow off Yankee Stadium in a World Series game,” Boone told reporters. It was Yankee Stadium World Series game.”The Dodgers now lead the series three games to one. Ashley Landis/APThe contest started off promisingly for the visitors when Freeman continued his hot World Series run. The New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe hits a grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, October 29.

Persons: Freddie Freeman, Anthony Volpe, Daniel Hudson, Volpe, ” Volpe, “ We’ve, Aaron Boone, ” Boone, “, Anthony, they’ve, Dave Roberts, ” Roberts, we’re, We’ll, Ashley Landis, Freeman, homering, Luis Gil, George Springer, whittling, Austin Wells, Alex Verdugo, Will Smith, Gleyber Torres, Wells –, Verdugo, Juan Soto, Torres ’, Aaron Judge –, –, Gerrit Cole, Jack Flaherty, Elsa, Mike Lawrence, Brent Honeywell, Anthony Rizzo, Seth Wenig, Luke Hales, Mookie Betts, Al Bello, Giancarlo Stanton, Frank Franklin II, Daniel Shirey, Stanton, Alex Slitz, Maddie Meyer, Sarah Stier, Smith, Alex Vesia, Harry, Michael Kopech, Jayne Kamin, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yamamoto, Julio Cortez, Shohei Ohtani, Mary DeCicco, Tommy Edman, Rob Tringali, Carlos Rodón, — Kirk Gibson’s, Gibson, Steph Chambers, Nestor Cortes, Jazz Chisholm, Mark J, Terrill, Aaron Judge, Brusdar Graterol, Enrique Hernández, Fernando Valenzuela, Valenzuela, ”, Gina Ferazzi, Brad Paisley Organizations: CNN, The New York Yankees, Yankee, Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, The Bronx Bombers, ” Yankees, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Astros, MLB, Getty, North, AP Yankees, The Dodgers, USA, Sports, Reuters, AP Dodgers, Dodger, Los Angeles Times Locations: New York, It’s, Los Angeles, York, North America

☆ Hezbollah named its new leader, a long-serving deputy, after Israel killed his predecessor
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Hezbollah on Tuesday named Naim Qassem as its chief after longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed. AdvertisementHezbollah announced a new leader, Naim Qassem, after Israel killed both its longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah, and the person who had been expected to succeed him. He was the deputy leader of the Lebanon-based militant group, and had been for decades. Qassem helped found Hezbollah in the 1980s and was first made its deputy leader in 1991 under Abbas al-Musawi. AdvertisementHe did not take over as leader when al-Musawi was killed in 1992, and remained deputy all through Nasrallah's 32-year stint.

Persons: Naim Qassem, Hassan Nasrallah, Qassem, —, Israel, Abbas, Musawi, Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine, Safieddine Organizations: NBC, Service, NBC News, Amazon, US, US Department of State, Middle East Media Research, The United Nations Development Program Locations: Lebanon, Beirut, Qassem, Israel, America, Lebanese

☆ Gaza girl, 6, who carried sister in viral video speaks to NBC News
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Video of Qamar carrying her injured sister to a hospital and back in central Gaza was shared widely across social media recently. With Sumaya in need of treatment and unable to walk, Qamar slung her younger sister over her shoulders and carried her to the hospital. Qamar, 6, carries her injured sister Sumaya, 5, in Gaza on Oct. 21. But most of all, she said, she wants to see her father again, after the family lost contact with him after fleeing from northern Gaza. But she expressed pride in her daughter, "who took her sister, who carried her, healed her and brought her back," she said.

Persons: Qamar Subuh, Qamar, Sumaya Subuh, Sumaya, Alaa Hamouda, Al, Hanan, Volker Türk, Muhammad Al Organizations: NBC News, United Nations, Civil Defense, NBC, Israel Locations: Gaza, Al Bureij, Palestinian, Beit Lahia

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