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☆ Ferguson: Volatility will come from being data dependent.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | 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 EmailFerguson: Volatility will come from being data dependent. Roger Ferguson, former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and CEO of TIAA, discusses the communication from Federal Reserve officials, noting it aligns with past trends to avoid falling behind the curve.

Persons: Roger Ferguson Organizations: Federal, Federal Reserve

☆ 6-year-old boy kidnapped 73 years ago from California park found alive and well as senior citizen
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( David K. Li | Rebecca Cohen | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A boy kidnapped more than seven decades ago from a California park was found alive and well as a senior citizen, reunited with surviving loved ones after his niece found him across the country through her own DNA research, police said Monday. His genetic material was a match to two surviving siblings in California, proving Albino was the boy taken in 1951, police said. The Oakland Police Department statement didn't make clear who officers believed took Albino from that park seven decades ago, nor did it identify who raised him. Albino's 92-year-old mother died in 2005 never knowing the fate of her kidnapped son, the Bay Area News Group reported. “I think he died happily,” said 63-year-old Alida Alequin, the niece who alerted police to her 22% DNA match to Albino.

Persons: Luis Albino, Albino, Albino's, Roger, “, ” Organizations: Jefferson, Oakland, FBI, California Department of Justice, The Oakland Police, Bay Area Locations: California, Oakland, East Coast, East, Bay

☆ Fact check: Walz makes false claims about Vance, Trump and Project 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Two of Walz’s false claims are related to Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation think tank’s detailed right-wing blueprint for the next Republican administration. Project 2025 has been the subject of multiple false or misleading claims from Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign this summer. Project 2025 does not propose to make people register with any federal agency when they get pregnant. Project 2025 is firmly anti-abortion; it proposes, among other things, to criminalize the mailing of abortion medication and devices. In fact, Vance made the comment before Project 2025 was even created.

Persons: Tim Walz, Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, Donald Trump ., Kamala Harris ’, Walz, Trump, “, ”, ” Walz, Roger Severino, ” –, Walz didn’t, –, Vance, Harris Organizations: Washington CNN, Minnesota Gov, Democratic, Republican, Heritage Foundation, Trump, for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, Department of Health, Human Services, United States Agency, International Development’s, Gender, “, Women, USAID, ” CNN, Federal, Biden Locations: North Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Raleigh , North Carolina

☆ More than 400 economists, former White House advisors endorse Harris, warn against Trump policy agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the media upon her arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sept. 22, 2024. More than 400 economists and former White House policy advisors announced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in an open letter Tuesday. "It is a choice between inequity, economic injustice, and uncertainty with Donald Trump or prosperity, opportunity, and stability with Kamala Harris." Some on the list, such as Biden's former National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, have already been advising the Harris campaign behind closed doors. Sean O'Keefe was deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget in former President George W. Bush's White House.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jason Furman, Roger Altman, Clinton, Penny Pritzker, Obama, Alan Blinder, Brian Deese, Harris, Sean O'Keefe, George W, Bush's, Phillip Braun, Ronald Reagan's Organizations: Democratic, Base Andrews, White, Republicans, Harvard, of Economic, Obama, Federal Reserve, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial, Bureau, CNN, Economic, Republican, Management, Economic Advisers Locations: Maryland, U.S

☆ ‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Meg Tirrell | Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“We are very committed to making sure that Americans have access at an affordable price point for our medicines,” Jorgensen replied. Similarly, Wegovy’s list price is $1,349 in the US, but it costs $186 in Denmark, $140 in Germany and $92 in the United Kingdom, he said. Tuesday’s hearing boiled down to a familiar argument over who is responsible for the US’s higher prices: drug companies that set starting – or “list” – prices or pharmacy benefit managers, the middlemen that negotiate discounts on those list prices in exchange for favorable insurance coverage and access. Jorgensen said Novo Nordisk pays back about 75% of its medicine sales in rebates, discounts and fees, so the net price it receives is far lower than the list price. “The broad totality is that less patients have access to our medicines when we lowered the price,” Jorgensen told Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, after she pressed him to reduce list prices.

Persons: Sen, Bernie Sanders, ” Sanders, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, ” Jorgensen, “, Sanders, Jorgensen, it’s, Maggie Hassan, drugmakers, ”, PBMs, scot, ” Sen, Tim Kaine, Roger Marshall, Eli Lilly, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Tammy Baldwin Organizations: CNN, Nordisk’s, US, Health, Education, Labor, Pensions, Yale, Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, Nordisk, Novo Nordisk’s, Federal Trade Commission, CVS, Cigna’s, Republican, Wegovy’s, CNN Health, Medicare, Services Locations: United States, Danish, America, Canada, Denmark, Germany, United Kingdom, New Hampshire, Big, Virginia, Kansas, Novo, Wisconsin

☆ Rafael Nadal added to Spain’s Davis Cup team after injury issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain’s Davis Cup team for the Final Eight matches in November, organizers announced Monday. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images 2007 — In 2007, the then 20-year-old Nadal's status as the 'King of Clay' was sealed. At that year's French Open, Nadal opted for the reverse of 2006's top-bandana combo -- this time with matching trainers to boot. Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images 2009 — Nadal's first dramatic transformation came in 2009. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images 2010 — In 2010, Nadal bounced back from the 2009 disappointment with a daring multicolored number.

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☆ Evercore's Roger Altman on the economy: A nearly perfect overall environment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | 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 EmailEvercore's Roger Altman on the economy: A nearly perfect overall environmentRoger Altman, Evercore founder and senior chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, state of the economy, whether a soft landing has been achieved, impact of 2024 election on the markets, and more.

Persons: Roger Altman Organizations: Evercore

☆ Economic conditions are 'nearly perfect' and the Fed has engineered a 'miraculous' achievement, Evercore founder says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In a Monday-morning appearance on CNBC, Evercore founder Roger Altman praised the Fed for delivering "nearly perfect" economic conditions, citing strength in equities, profits, and employment. Only inflation — which still hovers above the Fed's 2% target rate — is holding off an official soft landing declaration, he said. AdvertisementAlthough there are some concerns rate cuts will reignite inflation, Altman is expecting to see a slowdown this week when new consumption-expenditures data is released. Related stories"I think what essentially happened was that the Fed saw the path on inflation steadily downward as more certain than the path on labor markets, a little more uncertainty about labor markets," Altman said. "So it took a stronger step to fortify labor markets, and went for 50."

Persons: —, Roger Altman, Powell, Altman, Larry Summers Organizations: Service, CNBC, Business, Fed

☆ Luis Armando Albino: Boy abducted from California at age 6 found alive more than 70 years later
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Oakland, California (AP) — Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland, California, park. Officials and family members didn’t say where on the East Coast he lives. His brother, Roger Albino, was interrogated several times by investigators but stood by his story about a woman with a bandana around her head taking his brother. Luis was located on the East Coast and provided a DNA sample, as did his sister, Alequin’s mom. Luis returned to the East Coast but came back again in July for a three-week visit.

Persons: — Luis Armando Albino, Albino, Justice Department —, “, ”, Roger Albino, ” Alequin, Luis, Roger —, Alequin, ‘, ’, Roger’s, Roger Organizations: Area, FBI, Justice Department, Marine Corps, Oakland, ”, Oakland Tribune, Coast Guard, Oakland Public Library Locations: Oakland, California, Oakland , California, East, Vietnam, West Oakland, Puerto Rico, East Coast, San Francisco Bay, Stanislaus County , California

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Persons: True Price, ”, Claire van den Broek, “ They’re, Alexander Müller, True, “, Scott Swinton, Roger Cryan, Mario Herrero, chickpeas Organizations: United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation, True, Sustainability, Michigan State University, American Farm Bureau Federation, New, Cornell University, Price, Beef, Oxford University, “, U.S . Department of Agriculture, Mountain, United Nations Food, Agriculture Organization Locations: Dutch, United States, Berlin, New York State, Denmark, Walmart.com, U.S, North America, Europe, Brazil, India, Netherlands, Germany

CNN —A senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented to the Biden administration a new proposed ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, an Israeli official told CNN. Reactions to the proposal have widely been that it will be a non-starter for Hamas, which has not commented on it. It is unclear whether the proposal addresses the presence of Israeli troops in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage deal – a key sticking point in stalled negotiations. The Hostages Families Forum, which has been scathing about Netanyahu’s approach to hostage negotiations, welcomed the proposal. They cited Israel’s assassinations of Hamas leaders in foreign capitals, and said they believed Sinwar would prefer to die fighting Israel than to leave Gaza.

Persons: CNN —, Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden, Gal Hirsh, Netanyahu, Yahya Sinwar, Kan, Joe Biden’s, Hirsh, Roger Carstens, Gershon Baskin, Sinwar, ”, ” Baskin, Hitler, ” Hirsh Organizations: CNN, Hamas, Families, United Nations General Assembly Locations: Gaza, Israel, Israeli, Lebanon, New York, “

☆ The market gave the Fed 'permission' to cut 50 basis points this time, says Roger Ferguson
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | 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 EmailThe market gave the Fed 'permission' to cut 50 basis points this time, says Roger FergusonFormer Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, what was behind the central bank's decision to cut rates by 50 basis points, key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's commentary, and more.

Persons: Roger Ferguson Organizations: Roger Ferguson Former Federal

☆ Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign information to Biden campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Hannah Rabinowitz | Evan Perez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Iranian hackers sent unsolicited information they stole from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to people who were affiliated with Joe Biden’s campaign over the summer, federal law enforcement officials said Wednesday. The law enforcement statement Wednesday said that the hackers’ efforts to send information to US media outlets have continued. Law enforcement officials have previously said that those efforts also included an unsuccessful attempt to hack the Biden-Harris campaign. The Iranian hackers did breach the email account of longtime Trump ally Roger Stone to target campaign staff in June, CNN has reported. Investigators believe the suspected Iranian hackers breached Stone’s account and then used that email account to try to break into the account of a senior Trump campaign official as part of a persistent effort to access campaign networks.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden’s, “, Biden’s, Trump’s, Kamala Harris ’, ”, Biden, Morgan Finkelstein, Harris, “ We’re, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Vance, Roger Stone, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Organizations: CNN, National Intelligence, FBI, Infrastructure Security Agency, Trump, Politico, The New York Times, Washington Post, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Investigators Locations: stoke

☆ Making the Case for the Fed: Two Experts Weigh In
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | 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 EmailMaking the Case for the Fed: Two Experts Weigh InRoger Ferguson, Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and Rachel Siegel, Washington Post Business Reporter, discuss the upcoming Fed rate decision, debating whether the cut will be 25 or 50 basis points.

Persons: Roger Ferguson, Rachel Siegel Organizations: Federal, Washington, Business

☆ Our basis case is the Fed delivers a 25 basis point cut this week, says Vanguard's Roger Hallam
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | 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 EmailOur basis case is the Fed delivers a 25 basis point cut this week, says Vanguard's Roger HallamRoger Hallam, Vanguard global head of rates, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, what to expect from the central bank's policy meeting this week, whether a 25 or 50 basis point rate cut is warranted, state of the economy, and more.

Persons: Vanguard's Roger Hallam Roger Hallam Organizations: Fed, Vanguard

☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 3: Cowboys, Ravens in trouble? Are Saints, Vikings for real?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +24 min

It’s Week 3 of the NFL Power Rankings, and Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan speaks for all of us. ETGO DEEPER NFL Week 2 takeaways: What Chiefs' latest survival shows, Ravens problems, Saints thrivingLast week: 3Thursday: Beat Miami Dolphins 31-10Week 1 was the Josh Allen Show — four touchdowns and 279 combined passing and rushing yards. Dallas Cowboys (1-1)Last week: 7Sunday: Lost to New Orleans Saints 44-19The roller-coaster ride of being a Cowboys fan never ends, does it? That’s been enough because the defense hasn’t allowed either opponent to top 90 yards rushing. Look for a heavy dose of De’Von Achane, who had 96 rushing yards and 69 receiving yards against the Bills, as long as he’s healthy.

Persons: Brian Callahan, Malik Willis, Wanya Morris, Travis Kelce, Morris, Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, He’s, Tom Brady, Roger Staubach, Josh Allen, Allen, BetMGM, Alvin Kamara, Sam Darnold's, shouldn’t, C.J ., Chris Godwin, Nic Antaya, Quarterback Baker Mayfield, Aidan Hutchinson, Khalil Mack’s, Jared Goff, Randy Moss, Justin Jefferson, Jefferson, Sam Darnold, it’s, Darnold, Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, Jordan Mason, Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco, Steve Young quarterbacked, Dobbins, Jim Harbaugh, DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith, Kenneth Walker III, Walker, Geno Smith, Saquon Barkley hadn’t, Kirk Cousins, Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love, Dak, Dallas, CeeDee Lamb, Dallas pic.twitter.com, 2JC9Sidf35 —, Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr, Murray’s, enver B, ike T, aron R odgers, odgers, amar, ackson,, asser, orth, hase, rong, alf, eason, ong, olk, J r., roy T aormina, ike, ating, ake, ackers, hird, own., aguars, rian C, ade, ade Y ork, enver B roncos, hinks., iants, enver, ince, rian D Organizations: NFL, Tennessee Titans, National Football League, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders, Ravens, Buccaneers, Lions, Packers, Colts, New, New Orleans Saints, Cowboys, Bengals, Rams, Chargers, Saints, Seahawks, Beat Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City, Chiefs, Falcons, Beat Miami Dolphins, Bills, Dolphins, Jaguars, Beat Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans ’, Philadelphia Eagles, Sam Darnold's Vikings, Beat Chicago Bears, Texans, Bears, Houston, Four Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Bucs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Beat Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay, Detroit, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Niners, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Beat Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Steelers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Seattle, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Beat Indianapolis, Sunday, Green Bay, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland, Dallas, Baltimore Ravens, T, 2JC9Sidf35 — Dallas Texas TV, MURRAY, FC, ards, ashington, eads, ams, ust, alton Locations: New Orleans, Buffalo, C.J, C.J . Stroud, Detroit, Tampa, San, Minnesota, J.K, Seattle, ards, ife, verall,

☆ I would vote for a 25 basis point rate cut this week, says Roger Ferguson
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | 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 EmailI would vote for a 25 basis point rate cut this week, says Roger FergusonFormer Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate announcement this week, whether to expect a 25 or 50 basis point cut, state of the economy, and more.

Persons: Roger Ferguson Organizations: Roger Ferguson Former Federal

As hosts of the next World Cup, the U.S. automatically qualifies for the tournament. In the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. was knocked out by the Netherlands in the round of 16. Asked by host Roger Bennett on the “Men in Blazers” podcast what success means for the U.S. in the upcoming World Cup, Pochettino was unequivocal. “We win the World Cup,” Pochettino responded. “I think we need to dream that we are going to win the World Cup.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, who’s, ”, Matt Crocker, ” Crocker, Pochettino, Germain, Christian Pulisic, “, Gregg Berhalter, Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Pochettino’s, haven’t, ” Pochettino, Berhalter, Berhalter’s, Paris Saint, Kylian, Lionel Messi, ’, Todd Boehly, They’ve, Messi, Roger Bennett Organizations: Argentine, Soccer Sporting, Copa America, Chelsea, Paris Saint, Tottenham, Milan, Christian, U.S, English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, Tottenham vacillated, UEFA Champions League, Spurs, English League, Champions League, Liverpool, Premier League, Manchester City, men’s, “, Pochettino’s Spurs, Borussia Dortmund, League, Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid, MLS, Columbus Crew, South, Blazers Locations: U.S, Paris, Manhattan, Argentine, Uruguay, Netherlands, City, Liverpool, American, France, South American

☆ I've traveled to 109 countries. Here are 5 sporting events from around the globe that should be on everyone's bucket list.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Ash Jurberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In fact, I've visited 109 countries and have attended major events like the Olympics, Grand Slam tournaments, and the World Cup. I've also attended a number of local sporting events in different countries, which have allowed me to meet new people, try different foods, and learn about cultural traditions. AdvertisementHere are five of the sporting events I've attended around the world that I think should be on everyone's travel bucket list. At many major sporting events, there are free fan events where people can gather to watch the game. My hometown in Australia is also an excellent place to check out local sporting events.

Persons: —, I've, Ash Jurberg, Jurberg, Roger Federer Organizations: Service, Business, Hanshin Tigers, Ice, University of Texas, Longhorn, Melbourne Locations: Japan, Finland, Helsinki, Bhutan, American, Texas, Australia

☆ Just Stop Oil demanded climate action. Their protests have landed them in prison
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Kara Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Just Stop OilThe laws were purpose-built to target protest groups like Just Stop Oil. ExxonMobil told CNN that they do not currently fund Policy Exchange or American Friends of Policy Exchange, but did not answer questions about past funding. The UK’s lengthy jail terms stand out globally, but the creeping clampdown on disruptive climate protest is also happening elsewhere. Leon Neal/Getty ImagesThe Just Stop Oil case amplifies the near erasure of legal defenses available to protesters who take part in disruptive demonstrations. The same report compared Just Stop Oil to “terror groups” and recommended their actions be banned.

Persons: Cressie Gethin, “, — Louise Lancaster, Daniel Shaw, Lucia Whittaker, Abreu, Roger Hallam, —, ” —, ” Gethin, Michael Forst, “ ’, ’ ” Cressida Gethin, Jodie Beck, Toby Melville, Rishi Sunak, ” Sunak, Gethin, ”, ALEC, Exxon’s, Stephanie Keith, UN’s Forst, Leon Neal, ” Tim Crosland, — Lord Walney, John Woodcock —, Israel . Woodcock, Henry Nicholls, Beck, ” Beck, she’s Organizations: London CNN, Prosecutors, CNN, HMP, Airport, Big Oil, Conservative, International Energy Agency, Labour, London, Police, Amnesty International, Liberty, Stop, ExxonMobil, Exchange, Atlas Network, of Policy, London Metropolitan Police, Met Police, Global, US Civil Rights, Climate Rights International, International Center, Profit, Dakota Access Pipeline, American Legislative Exchange Council, Chevron, Energy, Center for Media, Democracy, Dakota, Pipeline, Oil, Palestine, British, Reuters Locations: North, London, HMP Bronzefield, London’s, —, US, Germany, France, Australia, Mandan , North Dakota, United Kingdom, Israel, England, Northern Ireland

☆ Lil Wayne says it 'hurt' that Kendrick Lamar was picked to perform at the Super Bowl. Here's what to know about the controversy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewEarlier this week, Kendrick Lamar was confirmed as the headliner for the next Super Bowl halftime show. AdvertisementMany hip-hop fans had hoped that Lousiana native Lil Wayne would be the chosen headliner — a hope that Lil Wayne said he shared. Here's a breakdown of the controversy's key points and everything you need to know about the Lamar vs. Wayne debate. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!

Persons: —, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne, I'm, Wayne, Lamar hasn't, Critics, Wayne hasn't, Jay, Uzi, Lil Yachty, Ty Dolla, Nicki Minaj, Minaj, Kevin Mazur, Dre, Cam'ron, Wayne —, Nicki, LIL WAYNE, Nola what's, Johnny Nunez, Mike Freeman, Roc, Z, Z's, Joe, Fabolous, Roger Goodells Organizations: Service, Business, Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, NFL, ign, Young Money Entertainment, Money Records, ppl, SoFi, West, Entertainment, Birdman, Cash, Wayne, BIRDMAN, The Recording, USA, Young, NPR, Jay Locations: New Orleans, Lamar, Los Angeles, Compton , California, City of New Orleans, Atlanta, Las Vegas

☆ Bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to eliminate Social Security rules affecting public employees. What could happen next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The bill — the Social Security Fairness Act — would repeal two rules that reduce Social Security benefits for workers and spouses, widows and widowers who also receive pension income. If brought to the House floor, the Social Security Fairness Act may pass, based on the 327 co-sponsors who are currently behind the proposal. The government pension offset reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows and widowers who also have pension income. But if she retirees and begins collecting the pension benefits she earned, that Social Security income may disappear. Eliminating the rules through the Social Security Fairness Act would also cost the program at a time when Social Security faces looming trust fund depletion dates, he said.

Persons: Abigail Spanberger, Garret Graves, There’s, ”, Emerson Sprick, —, Sprick, Roger Boudreau, Boudreau, ” Boudreau, Paul Van de Water, Van, ” Van, Water, ” Sprick, it’s, ” Sen, Mike Braun, “ Organizations: Security, Social, Senate, Center, GPO, Social Security, Rhode Island American Federation of Teachers, Budget, Congressional, Republican

☆ A disappointed Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup over fitness worries
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Twenty-two-time grand slam singles champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Laver Cup due to fitness concerns, the tournament announced on Thursday. “I’m really disappointed to share that I won’t be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin next week,” Nadal said in a statement. The Laver Cup has not announced who will replace Nadal to join Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas in Bjorn Borg’s Team Europe. Nadal announced in April that he would play in this year’s Laver Cup in Berlin and was still expected to play despite withdrawing from the US Open due to concerns about his fitness. This year, Nadal played in only seven tournaments including the French Open and the Olympics, but has failed to return to the form expected from the former world No.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, week’s, “ I’m, ” Nadal, “, Bjorn, ” Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Clive Brunskill, Novak Djokovic, Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Roger Federer, Roland Garros, Clay ”, I’ve, ” Spain's Rafael Nadal, Germany's Alexander Zverev, Emmanuel Dunand Organizations: CNN, Laver, Europe, Team Spain, Olympics, Getty Locations: Berlin, Swiss, Paris, AFP

CNN —The Justice Department is expected to soon announce criminal charges against the Iranian government-backed hackers who carried out a hack-and-leak operation targeting former President Donald Trump’s campaign, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The criminal charges against the Iranian hackers could be unveiled as soon as next week, two of the sources said. The Iranian hackers stole internal Trump campaign documents and shared them with news organizations in an attempt to sow discord during the presidential election, according to US officials. The hackers breached the email account of longtime Trump ally Roger Stone to target campaign staff in June, CNN has reported. CNN has requested comment from the Justice Department on the pending move against the hackers.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Roger Stone, Matthew Olsen, “, ” Olsen, China — Organizations: CNN, The Justice, Trump, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Justice Department, The Washington, Columbia Law, Department’s Locations: Russian, Iran, China, United States

☆ None of the Big Three has won a grand slam this year. They leave a legacy which has transformed tennis on and off the court.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But this year, men’s tennis has had a different complexion since none of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic has won a grand slam title for the first time since 2002. Whatever comes next is unlikely to mirror the previous era, leaving men’s tennis in an unfamiliar position, shorn of its three biggest icons who transcended the court. Carlos Alcaraz has already won four grand slam titles at the age of 21. “There has to be a real recalibration … because I already see people talking, like, ‘Can Alcaraz catch Djokovic’s grand slam record?’” Rothenberg tells CNN Sport. Medvedev and Dominic Thiem, who is retiring at the end of this year, are still the only men born in the 1990s to win a grand slam.

Persons: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Andy Murray, –, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Sinner, “, Mats Wilander, Pete Sampras, That’s, Ben Rothenberg, Matthew Stockman, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, ’ ” Rothenberg, Williams, ”, Wilander, Rafa Nadal, Medvedev, Dominic Thiem, Ryan Pierse, Rafa, ” Simon Cambers –, it’s, “ It’s, ” Jett Wright –, Topnotch Management –, David Foster Wallace, Anna Wintour, Angela Weiss, … Don’t, Björn Borg, Matteo Berrettini, Hugo Boss, Gucci, Simon Graf, Wright, Ernesto S, they’ll Organizations: CNN, Big, Australian, Wimbledon, Eurosport, CNN Sport, Federer, Serena, Nadal, “ Tennis, Topnotch Management, Getty, Cambers, MLB, MLS, NBA Locations: –, American

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