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Peter Karas / NorthJersey.com / USA Today NetworkIn addition to Cusick's case, he also confessed to four other Long Island slayings, officials said. “Today is one is one the most emotional days we've ever had the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office,” District Attorney Anne Donnelly told reporters in Mineola. He's been dubbed the "Torso Killer" due to the savage manner he maimed some of his victims. Cottingham had also been called the “Times Square Killer" for murders he committed in New York City. “These are the five we could be sure that he committed," Donnelly said.

But Wray said the FBI continues to be concerned about Chinese government “talent programs” that sometimes pay American professors through secret relationships. “At the same time, you also stated, as you’ve just done, that this effort isn’t about the Chinese people or Chinese Americans. But of course, Chinese Americans are part of the U.S. society that you believe needs to be mobilized against China. He also returned to talking about Chinese government operations that have targeted Chinese Americans. “We view Chinese Americans here as being with us.

☆ Mercurial Mbappe fires France into last 16 after 2-1 win over Denmark
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Philip O'Connor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"The first objective has been achieved," French coach Didier Deschamps said of their qualification in a post-match TV interview. France take on Tunisia and Denmark meet Socceroos in the final round on Wednesday, with the Danes needing a win to advance. Having lost twice to Denmark during the recent Nations League campaign, France started cautiously. But it was not long before they realised there were opportunities to be had by taking on the Danish wing backs. The French will face one of the teams from Group C - Poland, Saudi Arabia, Mexico or Argentina - in the last 16.

☆ Billy Ray Cyrus is engaged
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Billy Ray Cyrus is well past his “Achy Breaky Heart.”The 61-year-old singer and actor has announced his engagement to 34-year-old Australian singer, Firerose. “She’s the real deal,” Cyrus told People magazine. The happy news comes after his former wife, Tish Cyrus, filed for divorce from him in April after 28 years of marriage. Billy Ray Cyrus said there are no hard feelings in terms of the split from the woman with whom he shares five children: sons Trace (33) and Braison (28) and daughters Brandi (35), Miley (29) and Noah (22). He and Firerose have now released a new single, titled “Time.”“I’ve spent my life worried about things that are beyond my control,” Cyrus said.

☆ Sharing your layoff on LinkedIn isn't an 'act of shame' anymore—and it could be a smart career move
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Years ago, it was like an act of shame" to publicly announce you'd been laid off, Ko, 37, says. Ko remembers going through several stages of grief during his "very painful" layoff experiences: shock, denial, depression, shame and anger. Highlight your wins and what you're looking forAs for what to say in your post, be clear about your best qualities and what you're looking for next. "People can't give you what you're looking for if you don't know what you're looking for." Cascella was also explicit in the job title she's looking for and what about the job excites her most.

☆ Ex-flight attendant: Yes, airlines lose children more than you'd think - but I help families at their darkest moment
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Airlines 'frequently' lose unaccompanied children amid disruption, a former flight attendant says. Shelly-Ann Cawley quit her job after witnessing vulnerable passengers being left uncared for. She says it's not safe for children to travel alone as they too often become a second priority. "Airlines try to minimize and cover it up but it happens pretty frequently and I've seen it across all airlines," Shelly-Ann Cawley says. "That was the last straw for me, so I quit my job and started Travelers Care and began flying with vulnerable passengers myself," Cawley said.

☆ Some Dodge and Chrysler drivers have been told not to drive their cars after faulty airbags caused three deaths in 7 months
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Stephen Jones | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Stellantis has issued a 'Do Not Drive' warning on around 276,000 vehicles, the NHTSA announced. The issue relates to a fault with Takata airbags, which can cause them to explode. Over 67 million vehicles fitted with Takata airbags have been subject to recalls over the last decade, per The NHTSA's website. Ford began replacing airbags in 2.6 million vehicles in April 2021. "Left unrepaired, recalled Takata air bags are increasingly dangerous as the risk of an explosion rises as vehicles age.

☆ How NYC's pay transparency law could help millions across the U.S. earn more money
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

A new pay transparency law is now in effect in New York City, and it's set to help millions of workers across the U.S. earn more money. It could also make sense for companies to publicize pay ranges on all jobs if they plan to allow any work to be done remotely. The law's start date was delayed from the spring after fierce opposition from New York City business groups. Starting January 2023, states including California, Rhode Island and Washington will require companies to list salary ranges in job ads. jobs.citi.comThe problem with basing salary ranges for a current listing on what people previously made is that it could be outdated.

☆ Some Dodge, Chrysler vehicles deemed dangerous over airbag defect
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Stellantis said replacement driver-side air bags have been available for the vehicles subject to the stop driving notice since 2015. Stellantis said a Takata air bag was suspected in a third death. “Left unrepaired, recalled Takata air bags are increasingly dangerous as the risk of an explosion rises as vehicles age,” said NHTSA Acting Administrator Ann Carlson. Last year, the NHTSA opened a probe into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers that have potentially defective Takata air bag inflators. The 30 million vehicles that are part of the 2021 investigation have inflators with a “desiccant” or drying agent.

☆ Chrysler-parent urges 276,000 U.S. owners to stop driving after air bag deaths
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Chrysler-parent Stellantis (STLA.MI) is urged owners of 276,000 older U.S. vehicles to immediately stop driving after three crash deaths tied to faulty Takata air bag inflators were reported in the last seven months. Stellantis said replacement driver-side air bags have been available for the vehicles subject to the stop driving notice since 2015. More than 30 deaths worldwide and hundreds of injuries in various automakers' vehicles are linked to Takata air bag inflators that can explode, unleashing metal shrapnel inside cars and trucks. Stellantis said a Takata air bag was suspected in a third death. Last year, the NHTSA opened a probe into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers that have potentially defective Takata air bag inflators.

☆ Chrysler-parent air bag crash deaths prompt U.S. alert
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Chrysler-parent Stellantis (STLA.MI) on Thursday urged owners of 276,000 older U.S. vehicles to immediately stop driving after three crash deaths tied to faulty Takata air bag inflators were reported in the last seven months. Stellantis said replacement driver-side air bags have been available for the vehicles subject to the stop driving notice since 2015. Stellantis said a Takata air bag was suspected in a recent third death also in a 2010 Charger. There have been more than 400 U.S. injuries reported tied to Takata air bags. Last year, NHTSA opened a probe into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers that have potentially defective Takata air bag inflators.

☆ Bertelsmann: plans to appeal ruling on Penguin Random House book merger
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

BERLIN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann SE & Co (BTGGg.F), owner of Penguin Random House, said on Tuesday it would appeal a ruling by a U.S. court against a planned merger of Penguin and rival Simon & Schuster. "A merger would be good for competition," said Bertelsmann Chief Executive Thomas Rabe in a statement, adding: "We will be filing a motion to appeal with the D.C. Court of Appeals." Writing by Miranda Murray, editing by Rachel MoreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 'The more transparency, the better': How NYC job seekers say visible pay ranges will help them
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

CNBC Make It wants to hear from workers in New York City who will be impacted by the city's new salary transparency law. Once salary numbers are out, job seekers say public ranges will help them focus on applying to jobs that actually pay what they want — saving them time and anguish of finding out during interviews that the pay is too low. Job seekers say employer fears of losing applicants are overblownMany businesses that oppose the new law say that if they're required to list their pay ranges, competitors can outbid them and scoop up talent, especially in today's tight market. Job seekers say those concerns are overblown. Businesses should be more concerned about how not being transparent could put them on the outs with job seekers, she says.

☆ Stephen King makes for unlikely antitrust hero
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Jennifer Saba | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A U.S. judge blocked Penguin Random House’s $2.2 billion acquisition of rival Simon & Schuster on Monday after the Department of Justice argued it would unfairly limit pay for top authors such as Stephen King. Adding Simon & Schuster would give it 70% of the literary nonfiction market, according to NPD Book Scan. The Department of Justice drew a line in its challenge to Penguin, distinguishing highly paid writers from the rest. Follow @jennifersaba on TwitterloadingCONTEXT NEWSA U.S. judge on Oct. 31 ruled that a planned $2.2 billion merger of Penguin Random House and rival Simon & Schuster cannot go forward. German media group Bertelsmann, the owner of Penguin, agreed to buy Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global in 2020.

☆ Michigan investigation into missing man Eric Lee Franks continues over a decade later
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Veronica Fulton | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

And he actually moved out to California for a while and worked on some small sets,” Chad told Dateline. Arndt told Dateline. Arndt told Dateline. “They've done a limited amount of checking or processing on that room years and years later,” Chad told Dateline. Arndt told Dateline.

☆ If Credit Suisse loves its bankers, set them free
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Liam Proud | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) is a weak bank with some strong bankers. SECOND COMINGImagine, then, that Credit Suisse spins out its advisory and capital-markets business. But Credit Suisse has never quantified the business it wins from intragroup referrals, which suggests it is low. In this case, it will be higher if those people are no longer at Credit Suisse. First Boston was a U.S. investment bank in which Credit Suisse first bought a stake in 1978.

☆ Jesse Watters' rise at Fox, from Bill O'Reilly's ambush man to Tucker Carlson wannabe
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Noah Hurowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +23 min

At the time, Watters was best known for pulling off elaborately planned ambush interviews on "The O'Reilly Factor," then Fox News' top-rated show. When Grim picked his phone up and trained it again on Watters, the smile was gone from Watters' face. Watters on the set of his show "Jesse Watters Primetime." In early 2022, "Jesse Watters Primetime" debuted, airing right before "Hannity." Watters, whose entire career has been at Fox News, might be a safer bet, according to Muto, the former O'Reilly producer.

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☆ What's at stake in this week's congressional vote to keep the government open, including Manchin's push to make it easier to build fossil fuel projects
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Jason Lalljee | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The government could face its first shutdown in years if Congress doesn't pass a short-term funding bill this week. Sen. Joe Manchin's push for a bill to streamline fossil fuel projects is the major holdup. Some details of the CR have circulated, although it hasn't been officially announced yet — but the major roadblock is Manchin's permitting reform proposal. Preventing a shutdown with short-term fundingTraffic is piling up around Manchin's bill, but the rest of the resolution faces less pushback. Some progressives and environmentalists have defended aspects of Manchin's bill.

☆ How Blackstone, the private equity giant behind cult-favorite sunscreen Supergoop, is thinking about its next big consumer bet
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Michelle Abrego | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The growth of e-commerce has opened new private equity opportunities, a top investor said. The $941 billion private equity firm took a majority stake in Supergoop last December. The investment valued Supergoop, which makes sunscreen and sun protection-focused makeup, at some $600 million to $700 million at the time, Bloomberg News reported. "What is at work here is the colossal, growing nature of private equity everywhere," said Carter Dougherty, communications director for the progressive advocacy coalition Americans for Financial Reform. Some $78 billion of that is in private equity, with the rest across real estate, hedge fund solutions, and credit and insurance, according to filings.

☆ These 5 former House candidates might've been the next AOC, but entrenched politicians blocked their path
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam competed in this year's Democratic primary for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. And we need to have an infrastructure like that on the Democratic Party side. Former House candidate John Isemann faced ex-state lawmaker Tom Kean Jr. in the Republican primary for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Jay Nixon and also worked for the Missouri Democratic Party — decided to jump into the race himself. "We talk about the Democratic Party being a big-tent party," she said.

☆ U.S. traffic deaths in first half of 2022 hit 16-year high
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterTraffic is pictured at twilight along 42nd St. in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriWASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - U.S. traffic deaths rose 0.5% in the first half of 2022 to 20,175, the highest number killed in the period since 2006, according to an early estimate released by U.S. regulators. Traffic deaths have jumped after pandemic lockdowns ended as more drivers engaged in unsafe behavior. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterNHTSA research indicates incidents of speeding and traveling without wearing seatbelts were higher than before the pandemic. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Marguerita ChoyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Photos show the trail of destruction inside the US Capitol following an attempted coup by pro-Trump supporters
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-07 | by ( Madison Hall | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The protests turned into riots, leading to the Capitol building being evacuated as insurrectionists stormed the building in an attempted coup. Rioters left a trail of destruction inside of the Capitol as they entered congressional offices. Journalists returning to the Capitol building the next day documented the destruction remaining. In the hours following, the Capitol building was attacked by thousands of insurrectionists, ultimately breaching the building at 1:30 p.m. Many documented their findings, sharing them on social media:—Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) January 7, 2021—Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) January 7, 2021—Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) January 7, 2021—Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) January 7, 2021—Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) January 7, 2021

Potrivit surselor sale din departamentul de apărare, operațiunea va dura câteva ore. În plus, guvernatorul statului vecin Virginia, Virginia, Ralph Northam a spus că va trimite Garda Națională și 200 de polițiști locali la Washington în legătură cu revolte. O declarație similară a fost făcută de guvernatorul statului vecin Maryland, Larry Hogan. Anterior, primarul capitalei SUA, Muriel Bowser, a anunțat o stingere în lumina protestelor și a tulburărilor din centrul orașului. Susținătorii lui Donald Trump au reușit să depășească gardurile de protecție și să spargă baricadele și au pătruns în clădirea Capitoliului. Camerele aflate în dezbaterea obiecției asupra electorilor din Arizona au luat o pauză pe timpul haosului, înainte de a reveni în plen.

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