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☆ What the Syrian rebellion could mean for the balance of power in the Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Mostafa Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Syrian rebels have made a lightning advance in the north of the country, taking two major cities: Aleppo, the second biggest city, and Hama, a strategically important city that lies on a vital supply route. For Russia, Syria’s fall could mean losing its closest Middle Eastern ally and undermining its ability to project power while it fights a war in Ukraine. In 2023, the Syrian regime was readmitted to the Arab League. Over a decade after they backed the Syrian opposition, Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are now siding with Assad as he once again faces a rebellion. SANA/ReutersIn Syria, Israel has consistently targeted Iranian personnel and supply routes used to transfer weapons to its proxies.

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CNN —Biden administration officials, watching the remarkable speed of the Syrian rebel advance, increasingly see the possibility of the regime of Bashar al-Assad falling within days, five US officials told CNN. “Probably by next weekend the Assad regime will have lost any semblance of power,” one said. The Biden administration appeared caught off guard by the speed of the rebel advance launched last week. Regime troops have collapsed and melted away, leaving a fragile shell of an army to defend the president and Damascus. Leading the rebel advance in Syria is a group designated by the US as terrorist organization: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which was previously linked to al Qaeda.

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☆ Energy from the dance floor: Inside the iconic Scottish venue powered by human body heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Gaelle Legrand | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Geologist and TownRock Energy CEO David Townsend was first introduced to Andrew Fleming-Brown, the owner of the multi-disciplinary venue SWG3, in 2019. "If you have 1,200 people dancing, and you're capturing the heat from those people dancing, you can heat about 70 houses. While this is about 10 times the cost of a conventional heating system, SWG3 projected Bodyheat would pay for itself within five years through energy savings. As for this unlikely duo, they're currently looking into extending the Bodyheat system to a new hotel Fleming-Brown is opening down the road. Watch the video above for an up-close look at the Bodyheat system, as well as the other skill-sharing that can happen when two business leaders converge.

Persons: David Townsend, Andrew Fleming, Brown, Townsend, CNBC's, Fleming, they're Organizations: TownRock Energy, International Renewable Energy Agency Locations: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, European

☆ Trump returns to world stage at Notre-Dame reopening in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump returns to the world stage on Saturday to join leaders for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, still a private citizen but already preparing to tackle a host of international crises. Trump's plane landed at Paris Orly airport a little before 0600 GMT on Saturday, French media reported. Trump will join dozens of world leaders and foreign dignitaries for the ceremony reopening Notre-Dame Cathedral 5-1/2 years after it was ravaged by fire. His visit to Paris is also the opening salvo of his return to the world stage, further diminishing the final days of the Biden administration," Conley said. Biden's wife, first lady Jill Biden, will represent the United States at the Notre-Dame reopening.

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A gunman fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4 in New York City. New York City is under constant surveillance by police and residentsAfter the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, George W. Bush's administration expanded surveillance across the country. Since then, the emphasis on surveillance and security has spread nationwide, including in New York City, where cameras are now everywhere. Amnesty International, a human rights organization, said there were over 25,500 surveillance cameras in New York City in a 2022 report. This May, New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a pilot program focused on using technology to increase public safety.

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☆ 5 places to travel while the US dollar is strong to get the most bang for your buck
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The strong US dollar can go further in countries with weaker currencies. A weaker currency generally attracts travelers, but makes it more expensive for the residents of that country to travel abroad. Likewise, a strong currency can raise outbound travel demand, but might deter international tourists from visiting that country. A place with a weaker currency compared to the US dollar is one way to maximize that value. AdvertisementHere are five popular tourism destinations where Americans can take advantage of the strong US dollar.

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☆ We left corporate jobs and a 6-figure salary to travel full-time. It took years of saving.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Haley and Shane Mahabadi left corporate jobs and a six-figure salary to travel full time. The married couple planned and saved for years before heading to Southeast Asia. Haley left her corporate job in 2023 and Shane left his this year so they could travel. Haley: After graduating college in 2019, we did a two-and-a-half month-long backpacking trip through Southeast Asia. AdvertisementHaley and Shane Mahabadi left corporate America and are traveling full time in Southeast Asia.

Persons: Haley, Shane Mahabadi, Shane, We've, we're, Shane Mahabadi Shane, we'd, I'd, I'm, we'll, That's Organizations: Dish Network Locations: Southeast Asia, Denver, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, America, Northern Vietnam

☆ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy in their meeting
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

French President Emmanuel Macron, center, poses with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace, Sat., Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris. French President welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full a dose of presidential pomp and they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. As Trump arrived at the official residence of the French president, Macron went out of his way to project an image of close ties, posing for multiple handshakes interspersed with plenty of back-patting. Trump spent about 90 minutes at the palace, meeting first with Macron before they were joined by Zelenskyy for about 35 minutes. Macron had planned to meet with Zelenskyy, and the French president's office said the three-way meeting was proposed by Macron and arranged shortly before Trump's arrival.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump, Macron —, Macron, Kamala Harris, Susie Wiles, Joe Biden, Karine Jean, Pierre, Jill Biden, Britain's Prince William, Andriy Yermak, Trump's, van, Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson Organizations: Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ukraine, Zelenskyy, French, Republican, Bastille, Democratic, White, Ukrainian, NATO, Notre Dame, Secret, police, Security, U.S . Embassy, Twitter, Trump Locations: Sat, Paris, France, Notre, Ukraine, Kyiv, revel, United States, U.S

☆ I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Cepee Tabibian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

I help women over 30 pursue their dreams of life abroad through a thriving Facebook community of more than 15,000 women, a live master class, resources, and ongoing support. Which countries offer the right visa options? From "digital nomad" to "non-lucrative" to "highly qualified" and beyond, there are more visa options than you might think. Grab my visa guide to Europe for details on 50+ visa options. From "digital nomad" to "non-lucrative" to "highly qualified" and beyond, there are more visa options than you might think.

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☆ My partner and I have traveled all over the world by housesitting. We avoid paying rent and it's changed our lives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Hannah Wilkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

At the time, my partner and I were dating long-distance, and he decided to join me. Over the last year, we've lived all over the world taking care of other people's homes and pets. While housesitting, the author and her partner have gotten to do fun things like ride horses through the High Country of Australia. Courtesy of Hannah WilkinsonIf you're thinking of trying housesitting, there are a few things to considerHousesitting isn't for everyone. For anyone looking to reduce living expenses or break free from convention, housesitting is an alternative well worth exploring.

Persons: we've, you'd, I'd, Housesitting, housesitting, —, Hannah Wilkinson It's, Bernie, Barry, Hannah Wilkinson Organizations: Facebook Locations: Australia, Melbourne, Housesitting, India, Ireland, London

☆ Investors shouldn't be terrified about tariffs in 2025, the top minds at $2.1 trillion BNY Wealth say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

BNY Wealth is bullish about US stocks and economic growth heading into 2025. Sinead Colton Grant, who's the chief investment officer at BNY Wealth, is once again upbeat about the US economy and stocks. "What seems to be happening across the industry is a straight read across, from 'tariffs equals higher prices equals inflation,'" Colton Grant said. One example Colton Grant cited is the US automobile industry, which struggles to compete with Chinese electric vehicles. As far as sectors are concerned, Colton Grant highlighted a trifecta of economically sensitive groups that stand out: financials, industrials, and energy.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Sinead Colton Grant, who's, Colton Grant, Trump, that's, It's Organizations: Business, Equity, Companies Locations: China, Canada, Mexico, People's Republic

Learn moreThe 2024 SEC Championship has arrived, bringing with it the ultimate showdown between Georgia and Texas. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the SEC Championship, including how to live stream the game if you don't have cable. Georgia is no stranger to the SEC Championship game and is a frequent flyer at the final. The SEC Championship will air on ABC in the United States. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch the SEC Championship with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ Moving from the US to Morocco taught me a different way of living. I sundry my clothes and consume less.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Laura Santi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I don't have a dryer or a microwave, and I've adapted to a new way of living. AdvertisementFive years ago, I booked a one-way ticket from the US to Morocco with no idea of what to expect. I was surprised at how much I learned about living in my time in Meknes, where I now live. AdvertisementWhen I began asking friends questions when I needed to fix or buy something in Morocco, I learned that repair and secondhand shops are everywhere. Although I still sometimes feel the shift in cultural values between what I grew up with in the US and what I've experienced during my time in Morocco, I've learned what it truly means to live in a community here.

Persons: I'd, I've Organizations: Friday Locations: France, Morocco, Meknes

☆ Executive security gets a closer look after UnitedHealthcare CEO's fatal shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Executive security is getting a closer look after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Private security companies say they've gotten an influx of calls. Executive security spending at S&P 500 companies has been on the rise — doubling from 2021 to 2023. AdvertisementFollowing the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson this week, some high-level executives are ramping up their own security. "If these incidents become more frequent, the atmosphere surrounding the purchase of security services will change drastically," he cautioned.

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Taufiq’s recording of the Nov. 23 incident has gone viral on social media, directing a firestorm of anger toward the attacker. “What was most disappointing is that there’s no level of contrition, no level of remorse,” Taufiq told NBC News. He plans to start the process of pressing charges because he wants to make it clear that her behavior was not OK, he said. Taufiq captured a video in which he and his kids were attacked with racism on a United Airlines bus. She also accused Taufiq of verbally attacking her first with a derogatory term for white people.

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SEOUL, South Korea — When South Koreans came out to defend democracy this week in the face of a surprise martial law declaration by their president, history was weighing heavily on their minds. South Korea, a key U.S. ally, is the world’s 10th-largest economy and a vibrant Asian democracy in a region where authoritarianism is on the rise. But the country of 50 million people spent decades under military-authoritarian rule, with martial law frequently declared and those who resisted it sometimes killed. But then they ended up at the National Assembly.”Their job was to prevent lawmakers from entering, since the legislature’s operations had been banned under the martial law proclamation. Historically, “whenever South Korean authoritarian leaders wanted to declare martial law, they typically sought at least some kind of tacit approval from Washington,” Jo said.

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SEOUL, South Korea — Lawmakers in South Korea are set to vote Saturday on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he plunged the country into chaos by declaring emergency martial law only to lift the order hours later under intense pressure from lawmakers and the public. Biden administration officials said they were not notified in advance that Yoon would declare martial law. South Korea is facing significant political turmoil after Yoon declared martial law, only to lift the order hours later. Ezra Acayan / Getty ImagesThe U.S. relationship with South Korea “transcends any particular president or government on both sides of the Pacific Ocean,” State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said Thursday. A martial law proclamation issued after Yoon’s address banned all political activity, including demonstrations, and censored the news media.

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From its grunge rock and ‘80s pop soundtrack to the intentionally artificial backdrops inspired by old Hollywood studio films, “Challengers” director Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” is a trippy tribute to the life and work of Beat writer William S. Burroughs. Largely based on Burroughs’ unfinished novel of the same name, the film stars Daniel Craig as the writer’s alter ego — a loquacious, heroin-addicted expat living in 1950s Mexico City — and Drew Starkey as the younger man who becomes his obsession. “That’s the tragedy of the film: There’s a moment where you think, ‘This could be,’” he said. Awakened from years of drug-fueled apathy, the older expat forms a slavish attachment to the younger man whose reticence only fuels his yearning. Director Luca Guadagnino, center, with actors Drew Starkey, left, and Daniel Craig at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 3.

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☆ ‘We’re kindred spirits:’ How two women met as pen pals nearly 50 years ago and became lifelong friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

“It’s been a really good bond,” Michelle told CNN Travel during a Zoom call with her friend virtually alongside her. How lucky is she?’”Snail mailMichelle, who is from the US, and Leonor, from Portugal, sent letters to each other every month for decades. While it would be decades before they would meet in person again, Leonor and Michelle never stopped communicating. Courtesy Michelle AndersonNow in their 60s, Leonor and Michelle have stayed as close as ever since that visit two years ago. Leonor and Michelle each have two children, and they were thrilled when their daughters met up in Barcelona, where Leonor’s daughter lives.

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That won't happen for another 45 days, but Donald Trump, the president-in-waiting, isn't shying away from acting like the president-in-reality. This weekend, Trump will join French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after it was devastated by fire. “Given the weakness of the current president and the speed at which things develop in the modern world, Trump is, in effect, a presumptive president,” said Newt Gingrich, a Republican former House speaker and a Trump ally. But Trump and a few of his predecessors haven’t hesitated to dip a toe into real-time crises if so moved. When President George W. Bush invited Obama to a meeting of world leaders devoted to the downturn, Obama declined.

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HONG KONG — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that former Georgia Sen. David Perdue had agreed to be named the next U.S. ambassador to China. “He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump said. Perdue, a 74-year-old former management consultant, was a Republican senator from Georgia from 2015 to 2021. In 2022, he ran for governor of the state after being recruited by Trump to challenge Republican Gov. “David has been a loyal supporter and friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role!” Trump said Thursday.

Persons: Donald Trump, Georgia Sen, David Perdue, David, ” Trump, Perdue, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Trump, Jon Ossoff, Brian Kemp, Kemp, “ David, Nicholas Burns, ”, ” Xi, Biden Organizations: Fortune, U.S . Senate, U.S, Republican, Foreign Relations Committee, Armed Services Committee, Republican Gov, Biden, Senate, Reebok, Dollar, NBC News Locations: HONG KONG, Georgia, China, U.S, Singapore, Hong Kong, Asia, Beijing, Taiwan, North Carolina

Police investigate the shooting at Feather River Adventist School near Palermo, Calif., on Wednesday. He may have been looking at another school to target but ultimately chose the Feather River school. Litton had attended a Seventh-day Adventist school in the community of Paradise, also in Butte County, as a child. Laurie Trujillo, director of communication for the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, said the school and the conference community are shocked. "Our church members here in the Northern California Conference continue to pray for all of those who have been affected by this tragedy."

Persons: Glenn Litton, Kory Honea, it’s, “, ” Honea, Litton, ”, Honea, ” “, Michael Ramsey, KCRA Litton, Laurie Trujillo Organizations: Northern California Christian, Litton, Police, Adventist, California Highway Patrol, Northern California Conference of, Northern California Conference Locations: Northern California, Butte County, Feather, Palermo, Yemen, Sacramento, Chico, Calif, Red Bluff, Paradise, California, Oroville

Her attorney said her actions were similar to jumping a turnstile or a theft of services, adding that she went through metal detectors at airport security. Dali boarded the Delta flight at 10:03 p.m., the FBI complaint said. They asked Dali for her boarding pass, which she couldn't show, and then notified French law enforcement of the situation. Dali returned to the U.S. Wednesday on a Delta flight and was taken into custody in New York, a senior law enforcement source said. According to the FBI complaint, Dali was interviewed by agents at JFK, where she admitted to taking the flight without a boarding pass.

Persons: Svetlana Dali, Michael Schneider, Dali, don’t, Schneider, John F, Charles de Gaulle, David Pekoske, Pekoske Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Metropolitan Detention, Delta, Kennedy, Transportation Security Administration, FBI, JFK Airport, TSA, Air Europa, Paris, U.S, JFK Locations: New York, Paris, Brooklyn, Russian, U.S, Pennsylvania, Brooklyn . New York

☆ This BlackRock fund manager's top bond plays can yield around 7%
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Along with David Delbos, Garfin manages the $26 billion BlackRock High Yield Fund (BHYIX) , which has earned four stars and a gold rating from Morningstar. The iShares High Yield Active ETF (BRHY) has a 30-day U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yield of 6.54% and a 0.45% expense ratio. BRHY mountain 2024-06-17 iShares High Yield Active ETF's performance since its June 17, 2024 launch. The fund invests across the high-yield market, which is considered riskier than investment-grade corporates. Within CCC-rated bonds, Garfin sticks with the higher-quality part of the segment and stays away from those that are stressed or distressed.

Persons: Mitchell Garfin, David Delbos, Garfin, BRHYX, Bonds, Fitch Organizations: BlackRock, Yield, Morningstar, Garfin, . Securities, Exchange Commission, Poor's, CCC, Software, Hub, Alliant Holdings, Cloud Software Group Locations: BHYIX

☆ Trump’s pick for NASA chief: Jared Isaacman has close ties with Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Isaacman, who has twice traveled to space on private missions and has close ties to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk but lacks experience in government or academia, is an unorthodox selection. If confirmed, Isaacman would be only the fourth of 15 NASA administrators to have actually traveled to space. Isaacman’s relationship with SpaceXIsaacman’s close ties with SpaceX and Musk are likely to raise questions about conflicts of interest. Trump, Musk and Isaacman’s visionDespite Isaacman’s close relationship with Musk, the two have adopted starkly different tones regarding politics. “I don’t need to have a public opinion on his politics because there is much more to the man and his companies,” Isaacman said of Musk in an October 11 post.

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