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☆ Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role if he wins the White House. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Some health experts said elevating Kennedy, even in an informal Trump administration position, could potentially lead to severe consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health overall. That could exacerbate the nation's existing public health challenges, such as declining childhood vaccination rates for several preventable diseases, some experts say. "I think we could reasonably predict that there would be a decline in vaccination rates among children, and perhaps vaccination overall." Drugmakers such as Pfizer and Moderna are still recovering from falling Covid vaccination rates in the U.S., which have dented their profits over the last two years. Kennedy's other proposals for overhauling federal health agencies will likely be difficult to execute.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Anna Moneymaker, Kennedy, Trump, Dr, Paul Offit, Drew Altman, Altman, Genevieve Kanter, Cynthia Blancas, Deep Patel, Christina House, they've, Offit, Andrew Kelly, USC's Kanter, that's, Georges Benjamin, Covid, Kanter Organizations: Gas, Getty, White House, Trump, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CNBC, and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control, Commonwealth Fund, Senate, Washington Post, University of Southern, CVS, Los Angeles Times, CDC, Pfizer, Moderna, NBC, Health Defense, FDA, Department of Health, Human Services, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, Reuters, American Public Health Association, Pharma Locations: Duluth , Georgia, U.S, University of Southern California, Lynwood, Huntington Park, Samoa, White Oak , Maryland

Members of the Proud Boys rally against vaccination mandates in New York City on Nov. 20, 2021. The Proud Boys of Columbus recently posted a claim that they had enrolled members as poll watchers and poll workers. But Proud Boys members are clearly active. The Proud Boys chapters are decentralized, but they've spent the time since Jan. 6 wedging themselves into other right-wing issues. The Proud Boys messages were sent over Telegram, which has become the preferred platform of far-right groups, where they can spread their content freely.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, ”, Donald Trump’s, Enrique Tarrio, Stephanie Keith, Marjorie Taylor Greene, they've, Stewart Rhodes, Rhodes, —, Mitt Romney's, Tucker Carlson, Liz Cheney wouldn’t, “ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, U.S, Capitol, Trump, Proud, Advance Democracy, NBC News, Columbus, NBC, U.S . Capitol, Trump —, Fox News Locations: ”, New York City, Ohio, American

☆ Elon Musk’s lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, which could raise legal issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Legal experts told NBC News that the disclosure could have legal fallout for Musk across multiple jurisdictions under laws designed to protect consumers from deceptive practices. Chris Gober, a lawyer for America PAC, made the disclosure at a hearing about the giveaways. Elon Musk awarded Kristine Fishell a $1 million check at a town hall in Pittsburgh on Oct. 20. Typically under state law, “this is actually bread and butter stuff for them,” he said in a direct message. The Justice Department, which had warned Musk’s super PAC that its offer may run afoul of federal election law, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, ” Christopher Peterson, ”, Chris Gober, “ We’re, ” Musk, Kristine Fishell, Michael Swensen, Donald Trump, Trump, Larry Krasner, John Summers, Krasner, Gober, Rebecca Tushnet, “, Tushnet, George Conway, David Vladeck, ” Lorrin Freeman, ” Jeff Sovern Organizations: NBC News, University of Utah, Musk’s America PAC, America PAC, Pennsylvania, Harvard Law School, Republican, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Georgetown University, AGs, University of Maryland, The Justice Department, Musk’s Locations: Philadelphia, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wake County, North, North Carolina, Baltimore

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday declined an effort by the Philadelphia district attorney to stop Elon Musk’s America PAC from doling out cash prizes to registered voters. The judge's injunction means Musk's PAC will be able to do one last giveaway on Tuesday, the last day of the offer. The America PAC giveaway has promised million-dollar checks to some voters and $47 and $100 payments to other registered voters who signed a political pledge in swing states. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sued Musk and America PAC last month, alleging that the giveaways were an illegal, unregulated lottery, but at a hearing Monday, America PAC attorney Chris Gober said it wasn’t a lottery because winners aren’t determined by chance. Musk’s legal team delayed this hearing last week, filing to move the case to federal court.

Persons: Larry Krasner, Musk, Chris Gober, Gober, John Summers, “, ” Krasner, Andy Taylor, ” Organizations: Elon Musk’s America PAC, America PAC, Philadelphia Locations: Philadelphia, Michigan, Pennsylvania

☆ Special mud rubbed on all MLB baseballs has unique, 'magical' properties, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The Summary For years, a special mud has been rubbed on every baseball before every major league game to make them less slippery. Called Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud, it comes from a single source: a secret spot along the banks of a tributary of the Delaware River. The magic mud is applied to every ball used in Major League Baseball, including in this year’s World Series. The authors concluded that any attempt to create a synthetic substance to replace the mud — something Major League Baseball has explored — would be foolish. An undated photo shows Burns Bintliff, a prior owner of Lena Blackburne Rubbing Mud, with a can of mud.

Persons: Lena Blackburne, Jim Bintliff, ”, Doug Jerolmack, Mark Griffey, ” Jerolmack, Carl Mays, Ray Chapman, ’, ” Bintliff, Burns Bintliff, Blackburne, Bintliff, Shravan Pradeep, Paulo Arratia, Xiangyu Chen, Felipe Macera, Emanuela Del Gado, Del Gado, Rob Manfred Organizations: MLB, University of Pennsylvania, National Academy of Sciences, Major League Baseball, Penn Engineering, New York Yankees, Cleveland, National League, Baseball Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Athletics, Dodgers, Penn, Georgetown University’s Institute, Little League, National Football League teams, Dow Chemical Locations: Delaware, New Jersey

☆ Harris offers Americans a chance to ‘turn the page’ on Trump era on election eve
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Her message has been consistent, but Kamala Harris has in the closing days of the presidential race dropped two notable words from her stump speech: Donald Trump. “We have an opportunity in this election to finally turn the page on a decade of politics driven by fear and division. We’re exhausted with it.”That promise has been threaded through her campaign, usually implied but increasingly delivered in explicit terms. “It can be easy to forget a simple truth,” Harris said in Washington. It is a fight for something,” Harris said.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, Harris, “ Donald Trump ”, ” Harris, “ We’re, “, Joe Biden’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Carrie, US Steel Locations: Pittsburgh, Chicago, Washington ,, Washington, America, Philadelphia

☆ Trump offers darkness, Harris offers optimism on election eve in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —The tumultuous 2024 election is ending with a contrast that encapsulates America’s fateful choice on election eve. The vice president also proposes reforms to improve the lives of working Americans — but hers are less revolutionary than Trump’s. If she loses Pennsylvania, Harris would need a combination of other swing states, including Georgia, Nevada and Arizona, where poll averages also show no clear leader. But the findings, which suggested a shift toward Harris from the previous Iowa Poll in September, also showed the vice president with a strong advantage among women. If such a pattern is repeated nationwide, the vice president could be headed to victory if she can limit her deficit to Trump among White males especially.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, He’ll, Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey, Trump, shouldn’t, ”, “, Joe Biden’s, Roe, Wade, Biden, He’s, She’s, —, ” David Plouffe, Mediacom, “ We’ve, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Trump, ”, Michigan, White House, “, Republican, Democratic Party, Trump -, Democratic, Capitol, Justice Department, GOP, Republican Party, CNN’s, Keystone State, Pennsylvania —, Democrats, Des Moines Register, Poll, Iowa, New York Times, Siena College Locations: America, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Philadelphia, Detroit, battlegrounds, Michigan , Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina , Nevada, Arizona, ”, Washington, autocrats, Russia, China, Keystone, Nevada, Siena

☆ NFL Week 9 Sunday review: Lions beat Packers, Saquon Barkley leaves teammates ‘speechless’ and historic Ravens performances
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Week 9 in the NFL saw plenty of drama as the 2024 season reached its halfway stage. Seven games in Week 9 were decided by seven-or-fewer points, meaning there have been 74 games won by that margin this season, the most such games through Week 9 in NFL history. Lions beat Packers in heavyweight clashSunday’s game at Lambeau Field between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers was billed as the game of the week with both having excellent starts to the season. Saquon Barkley athleticism leaves Eagles ‘speechless’Saquon Barkley is no stranger to producing highlight-worthy plays of special athleticism. The official NFL X account commented that Barkley was “not of this world” and Sirianni was equally dumfounded after the Eagles’ victory.

Persons: Amon, Ra St, Brown, St . Brown, Jeffrey Phelps, Kerby Joseph, Jordan Love, Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit’s, Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, Hall, Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, Brock Purdy, “ We’re, ” Goff, We’re, Patrick McDermott, Saquon Barkley, ’ Saquon Barkley, Jalen, Barkley, Nick Sirianni, ”, Jarrian Jones, Barkley's, Mitchell Leff, “, Sirianni, Josh Sweat, Elsa, Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Kurt Warner, Ben Roethlisberger, Jackson, Scott Taetsch, Derrick Henry, he’s, Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, Jim Brown, LaDainian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Henry, ” Henry, ’ ” Henry, Tommy Gilligan Organizations: CNN, NFL, Lions, Packers, Lambeau, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, NFC North, AP Lions, Green, ” Lions, Lions ’, Hall of Famer, 49ers, Houston Texans, Super, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Lincoln Financial, Eagles, Philadelphia, Pee, Pee Wee Football, ” Eagles, Ravens, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, T Bank, Broncos, Baltimore, 101st, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns Washington, New York Giants New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings Locations: St, Wisconsin, Detroit, Pee Wee

☆ Election 2024 live updates: Harris and Trump make last appeals to battleground voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Dan Mangan Kevin Breuninger Jake Piazza Annie Nova Rebecca Picciotto Ece Yildirim | Dan Mangan | Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The closing day of the 2024 presidential campaign is underway, and CNBC is covering the final hours of the race live. Former President Donald Trump begins his day in Raleigh, North Carolina, before attending rallies in Reading, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, and finishing out the night in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vice President Kamala Harris will also hold rallies in Reading and Pittsburgh, part of a four-stop barnstorm of Pennsylvania that will culminate in a massive rally and concert on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. More than 75 million people have already voted in person early or by mail, according to NBC's early vote tracker. For more state by state poll hours and voting information, click here.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, NBC's Organizations: CNBC, Philadelphia Art Museum Locations: Raleigh , North Carolina, Reading , Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids , Michigan, Reading, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday testified that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political action committee know they are conducting an "illegal" lottery by giving away $1 million to registered voters in Pennsylvania and other swing states before Election Day. "They know what they're doing is illegal and they are doing everything under the sun to clean it up," Krasner said. "There is no First Amendment right to commit crimes," the DA testified in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. "There is no First Amendment right to commit fraud." Under questioning by attorney John Summers, who is representing Krasner's office, the DA said the fact that he is a Democrat had nothing to do with his decision last week to sue the billionaire Musk and America PAC over the daily giveaway, which is due to end Tuesday.

Persons: Larry Krasner, Elon Musk, Krasner, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, John Summers, Musk Organizations: Philadelphia, Musk's America PAC, Democrat, America PAC Locations: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

☆ Philadelphia DA doubts Musk's $1M-a-day giveaway 'winners' got anything besides 'big cardboard checks'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Laura Italiano | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Has Elon Musk's $1M-a-day "lottery" distributed these windfalls, or only "big cardboard checks?" That was a question raised in court Monday by a lawyer for the Philadelphia DA, who is suing Musk. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "He was the one who presented the checks, albeit large cardboard checks," Gober said of Musk. Musk's lawyers did not address on Monday whether anyone promised a $1 million check has actually received $1 million.

Persons: Musk, —, Elon, they've, John S, Summers, Angelo Foglietta, Gober, Elon Musk, Larry Krasner, Chris Gober, Krasner, he's, Taylor Swift, I've Organizations: Elon, Philadelphia DA, Service, Elon Musk's, Democratic, Musk's, PAC, Musk, America PAC, Democrat, SpaceX Locations: Philadelphia's, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County

Challenges filed in Bucks County – which includes Philadelphia’s northeastern suburbs – were all filed by Pennsylvania state Sen. Jarrett Coleman, O’Malley said. Coleman also filed 519 challenges to overseas voters in Lehigh County, according to Tim Benyo, that county’s elections chief. Republicans and outside conservative groups have launched legal assaults against overseas ballots in multiple battleground states, including Pennsylvania, after Democrats touted efforts to turn out citizens who live abroad. Pennsylvania officials said that the lawsuit risked disenfranchising “tens of thousands” of overseas voters, including those in uniform. “In the absence of a registration requirement that applies to (overseas voters), election officials are required to fill their timely submitted absentee ballot requests,” Morley said.

Persons: –, “ It’s, ”, Ari Savitzky, Jim O’Malley, Sen, Jarrett Coleman, O’Malley, Coleman, Tim Benyo, Cris Dush, Commonwealth Al Schmidt, Joe Biden, Karen DiSalvo, disenfranchising, DiSalvo, Charles Faltenovich, Faltenovich, doesn’t, Michael Morley, ” Morley, CNN’s Danya Gainor Organizations: CNN, White, ACLU, Pennsylvania, Republican, Commonwealth, US Postal Services, US Postal Service, Florida State University, Lycoming County Locations: Pennsylvania, Bucks County, –, Lehigh County, Centre County, Lycoming County, Washington, Beaver, United States, Lycoming

☆ Cowboys QB Dak Prescott leaves game vs. Falcons with hamstring injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott left Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. Prescott has struggled so far this season, throwing for 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions through Sunday’s game. His 84.5 passer rating through seven games is the worst mark of his career, as is his quarterback rating of 47.5. In his career before Sunday, Rush completed 60.8% of his passes for 1,671 yards with eight touchdowns and six interceptions. The Cowboys, who are in third place in the NFC East, play their divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10.

Persons: Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, Prescott, Dallas, Rush Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Cowboys, Falcons, New York Giants, Dallas, NFC, Philadelphia Eagles

☆ 76ers’ Joel Embiid reportedly shoves columnist in locker room after game
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shoved a newspaper columnist during an altercation Saturday, according to multiple reports. The altercation happened in the 76ers’ locker room after the team’s 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, according to multiple reporters who were in the locker room for a postgame media availability. Embiid reportedly shoved Marcus Hayes, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In his column, Hayes mentioned Embiid’s son and late brother as reasons for why Embiid should start playing. Before the current season, Embiid said in an effort to help preserve his knees — which have both required surgery in the past — he would “probably never” play in back-to-back games again in his career.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Marcus Hayes, Hayes, Embiid, Embiid’s, he’s, “, ” Embiid, Marcus, I’ve, Kyle Neubeck, Ben Golliver Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports, Sixers, NBA, Philadelphia Locations: Washington

☆ 2024 NFL Week 9: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Jed Jacobsohn/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks on October 20 in Indianapolis. Samuel became the first wide receiver in NFL history with 20 touchdown receptions and 20 touchdown runs after scoring on a 76-yard touchdown catch. Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball to tight end Johnny Mundt in Minneapolis on September 22. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8.

Persons: Garrett Wilson, Christian McCaffrey, Russell Wilson, Bo Nix, Nix, Morgan Engel, ” Nix, “, We’ve, ” Nix’s, Lamar Jackson, Diontae Johnson, Johnson, Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, Derrick Henry, Todd Monken, ” Monken, Jackson, Nick Cammett, –, Tua Tagovailoa, Carmen Mandato, Noah Brown, Mary, Peter Casey, Chase Brown, Sydney Brown, Joseph Maiorana, Sam Darnold, Byron Young, Young, Tra Blake, Mark J, Terrill, Justin Herbert, Mack Wilson Sr, Michael Owens, Chris Conley, Trent McDuffie, Jed Jacobsohn, Alec Pierce, Jordyn Brooks, Andy Lyons, Brandon McManus, Morry Gash, Zach Ertz, Greg Fiume, DaVon Hamilton, Julian Finney, Riley Moss, Ladd McConkey, Ron Chenoy, Brian Branch, Matthew Pearce, Patrick McDermott, Pat Surtain, AAron Ontiveroz, C.J, Gardner, David Njoku, Matt Rourke, Claudin, Kirk Cousins, Grant Halverson, Caleb Williams, Williams, Zac Goodwin, Deebo Samuel, Samuel, John Froschauer, Isaac Yiadom, Ji'Ayir Brown, DK Metcalf, Steven Bisig, Willie Gay Jr, Gay, Ed Zurga, Camryn Bynum, Steve Luciano, Keon Coleman, Eric Gay, Trevor Lawrence, David Rosenblum, Daniel Whelan, Gregory Bull, Trey Sermon, Nathan Ray Seebeck, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Deommodore Lenoir, Ezra Shaw, Cooper Neill, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Jayden Daniels, Christian Petersen, Tremon Smith, Greg Zuerlein, Seth Wenig, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Germaine Pratt, Eric Murray, George Kittle, Darius Slayton, Eric Kendricks, Brad Penner, Reuters Damar Hamlin, Bryan M, Bennett, Calvin Austin III, Brandon Sloter, Johnny Mundt, Stephen Maturen, John Amis, Aaron Jones, Stacy Bengs, Dak Prescotts, Allen Lazard, Alex Austin, Darnell Mooney, Matt Slocum, Patrick Mahomes, Dax Hill, Jay Biggerstaff, Deebo Samuel Sr, Ivan Pace Jr, Abbie Parr, Alvin Kamara, Kamara, Tim Heitman, Tagovailoa, Jasen, Caroline Brehman, Shutterstock, Dak Prescott, Prescott, Ken Blaze, Brian Robinson Jr, K.J, Britt, Jaylen Waddle, Hill, Stephanie V, Daniels, Al Diaz, Justin Fields, Danny Karnik, Okonkwo, Tyrique Stevenson, David Banks, Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson, Jason Mowry, Andrew Van Ginkel, Vincent Carchietta, Rebecca Blackwell, Khalil Shakir, Justin Jones, Jordan Love, Brooke Sutton, São Paulo, South America Kirby Lee, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Reed Hoffmann, Isaiah, Patrick Mahomes scrambles, Charlie Riedel, Matt LaFleur, Jeff Hafley, Malik Willis, Willis, Love, Anthony Richardson, Richardson, subbed, Ryan Kelly, Shane Steichen, Joe Flacco, ”, ” Steichen, Joe, ” Richardson, I’m, Tony Gutierrez, AP Flacco, Flacco, Brian Flores Organizations: CNN, Win, New York Jets, Houston Texans, Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers –, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, The Ravens, Broncos, T, Ravens, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, ” Nix’s Ravens, Baltimore, Pro, Panthers, Browns, NFL, Getty Images Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Lambeau, Lions, NFL.com, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Lions, Packers, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Hard, Sunday, Dolphins, Getty Images, Chicago Bears, USA, Sports, Reuters Denver Broncos, Getty Images Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, Reuters Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Chargers, Getty, San Francisco 49ers, AP Indianapolis Colts, The Colts, AP Washington, Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Jaguars, Getty Images Denver Broncos, Reuters Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, The Lions, Cowboys, Denver Post, AP Carolina Panthers, Atlanta, Getty Images Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tottenham Hotspur, Seattle Seahawks, Reuters New, Reuters New Orleans Saints, Chiefs, Saints, AP Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, AP Buffalo Bills, Bills, AP Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Reuters Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, AP San Francisco 49ers, Deommodore, Cardinals, 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Bengals, Getty Images Houston Texans, Jacksonville, Texans, AP New York Giants, Giants, Reuters, Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers, 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☆ After their son came out as gay, these conservative Christian parents went into a closet of their own
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( John Blake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +37 min

But that’s not what happened to Greg Jr. That’s what happened to his parents, Greg Sr. and Lynn McDonald. One of them is a portrait of their son, Greg Jr., around the time his parents confronted him about his secret. An undated family photo shows Greg Jr., Greg Sr., Lynn and Connie McDonald. Courtesy Greg Sr. and Lynn McDonaldEven so, Greg Jr. learned to be quiet and blend in. They didn’t know how to answer this question: Can you still love God, the Bible and your gay son?

Persons: Greg McDonald Jr, “, you’re, ” Greg Jr, Betsy, Greg Jr, he’d, He’d, ”, that’s, Greg Sr, Lynn McDonald, Greg, ’, Austin Steele, ” Rob Bell’s, Charles Swindoll’s “, Ali Forney, –, PFLAG –, Lynn, ‘, McDonald, Hodges, Jon Cherry, Kahlib Barton, Barton, they’re, ” Barton, Connie, Grace ’, ” Greg Sr, He’ll, Connie McDonald, ” Lynn, James Dobson, ” Dobson, Jeff Fusco, ” Lynn McDonald, Abraham, Isaac, “ Wanna, Karen, David Gushee, ethicists, Gushee, ” Gushee, Gushee’s, Jesus, —, Lynn’s, ’ ’ ’ Lynn, David Quinones, Quinones, Deb, Josh, ” Quinones, David Quinones Quinones, ” David Quinones, Andy Stanley, Stanley, Sterling Graves, Albert Mohler, podcaster, Mohler, ” “, ” Mohler, Dominic Gwinn, ” Stanley, Andy, “ Greg Jr, ” Greg McDonald, ‘ We’re, Greg McDonald, They’ve, Patrick Potulski, Potulski, ” Potulski, Standing, he’s Greg Jr, Jon, doesn’t, John Blake Organizations: CNN, McDonalds, Christian, Ali, Supreme, Kentucky State Capitol, DePaul University in, DePaul, Fashion Institute of Technology, ”, Episcopal, North Point Community Church, North, “, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, National Conservative Conference, Washington D.C, McDonald Locations: Grand Rapids , Michigan, America, Chattahoochee, Atlanta, Christian, Frankfort , Kentucky, DePaul University in Chicago, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York City, Duluth , Georgia, New Zealand, Georgia, North Point, Atlanta ., North, Washington, AFP, England, South Africa, Australia, Ethiopia, Poland

☆ I did a remote internship while also side hustling at a national park. I worked all day but lived in a beautiful place.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

College student Rebecca Bergmaier worked at the Grand Canyon while managing a remote internship. Bergmaier said she'd recommend working in a national park for the summer to other college students. I was looking for something in my dream park, Yellowstone National Park, which I hadn't been to yet. I would just set up my computer and do my internship work from there. I would definitely recommend other students look into spending a summer at national park.

Persons: Rebecca Bergmaier, Bergmaier, she'd, —, You'd, I'd, There's, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Temple University, Xanterra Locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Yellowstone, Niagara, Arizona, Sedona, There's, East Coast

☆ NFL Week 9 takeaways: Who is the Chiefs’ biggest challenger in AFC? Are the Cowboys done for?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Mike Jones | Ted Nguyen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Michael Silver share their thoughts on all of these storylines and more. After Week 9 wins by the Ravens, Bills, Bengals and Chargers, who is the second-best team in the AFC? If you don’t have an elite quarterback, don’t even bother trying to insert yourself into the “Who Will Win the AFC?” conversation. Denver has an elite defense but the Ravens offense presents unique challenges that they won’t see every week. That score doesn’t indicate how good this Broncos team actually is.

Persons: Tyler Bass’s, Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen, Michael Silver, Jones, they’re, I’m, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Josh Allen, Henry —, Henry, …, Tyler Bass, don’t, Will Win, “, ”, Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones ’, Ezekiel Elliott, Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, Parsons, they’ve, Dak, Mike McCarthy, Nguyen, Bo Nix, Russell Wilson, Vance Joseph’s, Sunday’s beatdown, —, Sean Payton, Nix, Greg Fiume Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Ravens, Bengals, Chargers, Bills, Miami, Dallas Cowboys, The Athletic NFL, AFC, Raiders, NFL, Dolphins, Cowboys, 49ers, Dallas, Falcons, Eagles, Giants, Atlanta, NFC, Denver Broncos, Broncos, Baltimore, Browns, AFC East, AFC South, Colts, Chiefs, Super, Getty Locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Kansas City, Western New York, Cancun, Washington, CeeDee, Philadelphia, Denver

☆ Harris makes surprise appearance on SNL and gives advice to fictional self played by Maya Rudolph
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Samantha Waldenberg | Kaanita Iyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” making a surprise stop during the show’s last episode before Election Day to give her fictional self some advice ahead of the presidential election. You can open doors,” the vice president said through a set piece designed to look like a mirror. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris appears with actress Maya Rudolph during the cold open of "Saturday Night Live" on November 2, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty ImagesNumerous cast members and actors appeared before the vice president made her surprise stop, including Samberg; Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Gov. He appeared in a sketch of a fake show called “What’s the Name?” During the segment, Kaine appeared and asked the contestants to identify him.

Persons: Kamala Harris, “, ” Harris, Maya Rudolph, Kaitlan Collins, Andy Samberg, Doug Emhoff, Rudolph, who’s, ” Rudolph –, Harris, ”, Kamala, I’m, ” Rudolph, Charly Triballeau, Jim Gaffigan, Tim Walz, Dana Carvey, Joe Biden, Alex Cooper, Charlemagne Tha, Donald Trump, John Mulaney, Chappell Roan, Trump, Virginia Sen, Tim Kaine, Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s, ” Kaine, It’s, —, Clinton, Barack Obama Organizations: CNN, SNL, Trump, Democratic, Getty, Minnesota Gov, “ SNL, NBC, Trump — Locations: Philadelphia, South, Bay, AFP, Minnesota

☆ Jill Biden closes out campaign with her own push for Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Arlette Saenz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

While her husband, President Joe Biden, has been a scarce presence on the campaign trial, the first lady has been one Biden in demand for the Harris campaign. Harris’ team has deployed the first lady to all seven battleground states in the last month. It marked a difficult period for the Biden family, which saw many fellow Democrats publicly and privately push for the 81-year-old president to step aside from the campaign. “Another Trump administration would lead to more chaos, more greed, more division.”First lady Jill Biden speaks during a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. The Harris campaign has deployed the first lady in targeted ways, having her speak in smaller markets like Carson City, Nevada, and Macon, Georgia.

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☆ 76ers’ Embiid reportedly ‘shoves’ reporter after loss; NBA commences investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The National Basketball Association is investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid “shoved” a columnist following the team’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. A visibly angry Embiid confronted Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes as reporters entered the Sixers locker room, according to the Associated Press. Embiid reportedly continued mouthing at Hayes, who eventually offered an apology to the 76ers center. CNN has reached out to the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid’s agent and the Philadelphia Inquirer but did not immediately hear back. “This poor conditioning apparently seems to have delayed his debut this season.”Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, top left, watches from the bench during the 76ers' game.

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In the background, a man can be heard shouting at Kelce and then using a homophobic slur to describe his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in reference to Travis Kelce’s relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift. It was not immediately clear if the man whose phone was smashed was the same man who shouted the slur. It was also not clear whether the man was a student at Penn State or Ohio State or if he was just visiting for the game. Penn State also did not immediately respond to an inquiry about whether the man is a student there. Kelce’s brother, Travis Kelce, and Swift have been in a relationship since last summer, when Travis Kelce showed up to the “Eras Tour” in Kansas City with a friendship bracelet and a dream.

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The Trump campaign and surrogates began filing lawsuits the very same day, challenging the results on a variety of grounds well before the final votes were counted. In Arizona, voters and the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging thousands of people in Maricopa County had their ballots disqualified because of ink-bleed caused by Sharpies. In Wisconsin, Trump filed a lawsuit alleging widespread voter fraud and demanding a recount, which ultimately reaffirmed Joe Biden’s victory in the state. Giuliani has been disbarred in New York and D.C., indicted in Georgia and Arizona and has been ordered to turn over his Manhattan apartment and other property to two Georgia election workers he defamed. And dozens of ethics complaints against local attorneys who filed election challenges are still pending nationwide.

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That’s when Election Day turns into election night, and each state starts reporting its vote totals. Virginia is an example of a state that usually has a geography-driven red mirage early on election night. Another factor that can cause vote mirages is partisan differences by vote mode — mail ballots, early in-person votes, Election Day in-person votes, and so on. This will produce a vote mirage if there are partisan differences between the earliest-returned mail ballots and the later-returned ones. As Election Day votes were reported in the next few hours of election night, the size of the blue mirage shrunk to about 3.5 points.

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☆ Barbecue, bingo, and bipartisan partying: How America is preparing for election night
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

On a highly charged election night, some Americans are ready to go out and party. AdvertisementMany Arizonans are still undecided — on which strain of weed they want to smoke on election night, that is. She anticipates it will be open until at least midnight on election night, two hours past its usual closing time. AdvertisementDrag queens Aggy Dune (left) and Darienne Lake (right) will perform on election night. Courtesy of Andrew LehnSome workers are opting out of election night completely.

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