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☆ As oil prices rise, these global stocks are set to outperform: Bank of America
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen oil prices jump as investors consider the risk of wider geopolitical issues across the Middle East. These rising prices will benefit a number of stocks, according to Paulina Strzelinska, quant strategist at Bank of America. Outperformers when natural gas prices rise In a separate screen, Bank of America revealed its list of companies that tend to outperform when natural gas prices rise. Equinor is listed on both the Oslo Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, while Rio Tinto is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Australian Securities Exchange. Meanwhile Anglo American has a dual listing on the London Stock Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Persons: Paulina Strzelinska, Brent, Duncan Wanbald, — CNBC's Michael Bloom, Sam Meredith Organizations: Hamas, Bank of America, Bank, Boliden, Royce, Aegon, Galp Energia, Wolters Kluwer, London Stock Exchange, Oslo Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Rio Tinto, Australian Securities Exchange, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Reuters Locations: Israel, Europe, Antofagasta, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Rio Tinto, Rio, American, Johannesburg

☆ Rolls-Royce to cut 2,500 jobs in cost cutting drive -Sky News
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The logo of Rolls-Royce is pictured at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), the trade fair event for the global nuclear community in Villepinte near Paris, France, June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 16 (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) is set to axe about 2,500 staff as soon as Tuesday as part of a cost-cutting drive by its new chief executive, Sky News reported on Monday. Rolls-Royce did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In May, Rolls-Royce said it had made no decisions regarding changes to its workforce, in response to a Sunday Times report that it was expected to cut about 3,000 non-manufacturing staff. Reporting by Jyoti Narayan in Bengaluru; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Royce, Benoit Tessier, Tufan Erginbilgic, Jyoti Narayan, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Nuclear, REUTERS, Royce Holdings, Sky News, Sunday Times, Thomson Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, Bengaluru

☆ Astros hang on to beat Twins, advance to 7th straight ALCS
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 12 - MINNEAPOLIS -- Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had one thing on his mind when he arrived at Target Field on Wednesday. Baker got his wish, as the Astros held on for a 3-2 win over the Twins to clinch the American League Division Series in four games. The Astros advance to the AL Championship Series for the seventh season in a row. Michael Brantley also homered for the Astros, who won both games on the road against the Twins. Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (1-0) held the Twins to two runs on three hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Persons: Dusty Baker, Baker, Jose Abreu, Michael Brantley, Chas McCormick, Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, Rocco Baldelli, Jose Urquidy, Caleb Thielbar, Ryan Pressly, Max Kepler, Lewis, Brantley, Julien, Tom Musick Organizations: Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Astros, Twins, American League, Houston, AL, Atlanta Braves, National, Texas Rangers, AL Central, The Twins, Thomson Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Houston, Minnesota

☆ I drove a $400,000 Rolls-Royce and a $140,000 Mercedes and found what the extra $260,000 gets you
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Is a $400,000 Rolls-Royce really that much better than a $140,000 Mercedes? I drove both luxury cars to find out. The Mercedes S-Class sedan is nice — but the Rolls-Royce Ghost is even more comfortable and luxurious. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I recently got behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce Ghost (worth about $400,000) and a Mercedes S-Class sedan (MSRP: $139,900) — and learned firsthand the difference between automotive opulence and regular old luxury.

Persons: Royce, Mercedes, — Organizations: Service, Royce, Benz

If the Twins force Game 5, it would be in Houston on Friday. The right-hander, who threw six hitless innings in World Series Game 4 last year to beat Philadelphia, lowered his career postseason ERA to 1.91 over 37 2/3 innings. With five walks and one hit batter, Javier provided the Twins plenty of opportunities to catch up. “It was a difficult day to hit, so them jumping out early was very, very important,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. He has allowed 13 earned runs, nine walks and three homers in 14 innings over three career starts against the Astros.

Persons: — José Abreu, Sonny Gray, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Cristian Javier, Abreu, “, ” Gray, Javier, Dusty Baker, Max Kepler, Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, Kepler, Lewis, Correa, Willi Castro's, Jeremy Peña, Ryan Jeffers, Rocco Baldelli, Jose Altuve, Gray, Alex Kirilloff’s, Kyle Tucker, Johan Santana, Joe Mauer, Pablo López, López, Alvarez, Juan Gonzalez, Bob Robertson, Baker, ” Abreu, José Urquidy, Joe Ryan, ___ Organizations: Houston, Astros, Minnesota Twins, AL, Twins, Philadelphia, ” Twins, Toronto, Cincinnati, NEXT Astros Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Houston, Venezuelan

☆ MLB roundup: D-backs blast Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning for game one of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 8 - The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Saturday, using a six-run first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw to pave the way for an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly (1-0), who does not have a win in 16 regular-season starts against Los Angeles, went 6 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the postseason victory. Anthony Santander had a homer, single, walk and scored twice for Baltimore, the top seed in the AL playoffs. Phillies 3, Braves 0Seven pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as Philadelphia blanked host Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Persons: Gabriel Moreno, Jayne Kamin, Clayton Kershaw, Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas, Tommy Pham, Pham, Merrill Kelly, Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Josh Jung, Evan Carter, Carter, Anthony Santander, Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Alvarez, Royce Lewis, Bryce Harper, Jeff Hoffman, Craig Kimbrel, Spencer Strider Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger, National League, Diamondbacks, NL, Rangers, Orioles, Baltimore, American League, Texas, AL, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, Twins, Phillies, Braves, Seven, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Arizona, Los Angeles, Texas

☆ He Was a Phenom. Then a Bust. Now He’s a Minnesota Twins Legend.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Jared Diamond | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Royce Lewis barely played baseball for three years. The beginning of the pandemic canceled the minor-league season in 2020. A torn ligament in his knee cost him all of 2021. When he finally reached the majors in 2022 after a grueling rehab in, he lasted just 12 games before he blew out the same ACL again.

Persons: Royce Lewis

☆ Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos retires after boosting sales six-fold
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos unveils the new coachbuilt Rolls-Royce Boat Tail on May 27, 2021, at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, England. Torsten Muller-Otvos, the Rolls-Royce CEO who turned an aging brand into a coveted badge of success for pop stars, athletes and young entrepreneurs, is retiring after 14 years. Rolls-Royce announced Thursday that Muller-Otvos, 63, the longest serving CEO of Rolls-Royce in nearly a century, will retire on December 1. Muller-Otvos brought new shine to the Rolls-Royce brand and became a leader in the luxury world by attracting a new generation of wealthy buyers. Muller-Otvos is the longest-serving CEO of Rolls-Royce since Claude Johnson, who brought Charles Rolls and Henry Royce together in 1904 and served until 1926.

Persons: Torsten Muller, Otvos, Muller, Chris Brownridge, " Muller, Claude Johnson, Charles Rolls, Henry Royce, Cullinan, Royce Organizations: Royce, BMW UK, Muller, CNBC, NBA Locations: Goodwood , West Sussex, England, U.S

The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending World Series champion Astros. It's familiar territory for Correa, who played for Houston for seven seasons before signing with Minnesota in free agency. The Blue Jays hit the ball hard again and made Gray work for his first career win in the playoffs, but the veteran right-hander finished five effective innings. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, one of four Blue Jays who made 31 or more starts this season, was greeted by a single by Max Kepler. The Twins also lost a division series to the A’s in 2006 and a wild-card series to the Astros in 2020.

Persons: — Carlos Correa, Sonny Gray, —, Correa, Jhoan Duran, Matt Chapman, Caleb Thielbar, Gray, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Declan, Jose Berríos, John Schneider, Kevin Gausman, Schneider, Royce Lewis, Yusei Kikuchi, Max Kepler, Donovan Solano, Willi Castro’s, groundout, LEWIS Lewis, ___ Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, AL, The Twins, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, Blue Jays, The Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Twins, ” Blue Jays, Angels, Yankees, Tigers Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Houston, Caleb Thielbar . Minnesota

☆ MLB roundup: Twins snap historic playoff losing streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (1-0) limited the Blue Jays to one run on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (0-1) labored through four innings before giving way to the bullpen. Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (0-1) gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits with five walks in five-plus innings. Miami starter Jesus Luzardo (0-1) lasted four innings, allowing eight hits and three runs with five strikeouts and no walks. Six Arizona relievers preserved the victory by combining for 6 1/3 scoreless innings after rookie Brandon Pfaadt allowed three runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings.

Persons: Royce Lewis, Jesse Johnson, Pablo Lopez, Kevin Gausman, Lewis, Evan Longoria, Gary Gaetti, Jordan Montgomery, Corey Seager, Evan Carter, Tyler Glasnow, Randy Arozarena, Zack Wheeler, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Cristian Pache, Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, Wheeler, Jesus Luzardo, Corbin Burnes, Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Gabriel Moreno, Brandon Pfaadt, Joe Mantiply, Paul Sewald Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, Target, USA, American League, Minnesota, New York Yankees, Twins, Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Rangers, Rays, Tampa Bay, Phillies, Marlins, Philadelphia, Miami, National League, Diamondbacks, Brewers, Arizona, Milwaukee, NL, Six Arizona, bullpen, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, American, Texas, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, Montgomery, Arizona, Six

It was the first home win for the Twins in the playoffs since Game 1 of the ALCS in 2002 at the Metrodome. He wore a Johan Santana jersey to the ballpark, a nod to not only his Venezuelan boyhood hero but the last Twins pitcher to win a postseason game. Political Cartoons View All 1196 ImagesGausman's day for the Blue Jays was more bumpy, finishing four innings with three hits and three walks. The Blue Jays carried their own October angst into this series, having not won a postseason game since the 2016 ALCS. Twins: RHP Sonny Gray (8-8, 2.79 ERA) will take the mound Wednesday for the first postseason start for the 11-year veteran since 2017 in Game 4 of the ALDS for the Yankees.

Persons: — Royce Lewis, Lewis, Kevin Gausman, Jhoan Duran, —, Pablo López, Johan Santana, Gausman, Kevin Kiermaier’s, Bo Bichette, Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Michael A, Taylor, Alejandro Kirk, Matt Chapman, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Carlos Correa, ROYCE ROLLS Lewis, Evan Longoria, Gary Gaetti, Justin Verlander, José Berríos, “, ” Berríos, Sonny Gray, ___ Organizations: Toronto Blue Jays, AL, Twins, North, Minnesota, Blue Jays, Rays, Tigers, Yankees, Jays Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, North American, Venezuelan, Minnesota, Bo, Toronto

☆ Elon Musk's dad said he turned down a free Tesla from his son
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Errol Musk, Elon Musk's dad, said he turned down his son's offer to send a Tesla to South Africa. In January 2022, Errol Musk turned down his son's offer to gift him a Tesla and ship it to his home in South Africa, he told Insider. South Africa charges a 25% tariff on automotive imports. While Tesla has begun selling its EVs in Europe and China, the vehicles are not for sale in South Africa. "You go to Austin and every time you turn around you're at a Tesla charging station."

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☆ Make these 9 investments now to capitalize on volatility and investor fears, according to a manager behind a top-7% fund in the last 15 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Criticisms of small caps abound, though Hartman doesn't see any of them as valid reasons to ignore the group entirely. But to Hartman, those perceived flaws can actually be sound reasons to invest in small caps. "In the small-cap and micro-cap market, there's a lot of volatility," Hartman said in a recent interview with Insider. The small-cap fund also seemingly has no limit on the number of stocks it can hold. Investors can play the industrials sector with commercial aerospace stocks, Hartman said.

Persons: Brendan Hartman, Royce, Hartman, there's, It's, aren't, Russell, Garrett, Modine, he's, Garrett Motion Organizations: Opportunity, Microsoft, Haynes International, VSE Corp, Modine Manufacturing, Honeywell Locations: Taiwanese, industrials

☆ German museum employee swaps painting for fake and sells original to fund ‘luxury lifestyle’
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A German museum employee swapped out a painting with a fake and then sold the original to buy luxury goods, including a Rolls Royce and expensive wristwatches, according to a Munich court. During that time, he stole “Das Märchen vom Froschkönig” (The Tale of the Frog Prince) by Franz von Stuck, replaced it with a fake and put the original up for auction. He lied to a Munich auction house, saying the painting had once belonged to his grandparents or great-grandparents. “Das Märchen vom Froschkönig” (The Tale of the Frog Prince) by Franz von Stuck. One of the works was sold via auction and the other was purchased directly by the auction house, netting him another 11,490 euros ($12,184).

Persons: ” “, ”, “ Das, Franz von Stuck, Eduard von Grützner, Franz von Defregger, “ Organizations: CNN, Royce, Deutsches Museum, Ketterer, ” Locations: Munich, Swiss

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow started for the Cincinnati Bengals in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The injury occurred early in training camp, and he aggravated it late in the Bengals' loss to Baltimore last week. Burrow returned to practice on Thursday on a limited basis, and on Saturday the team listed him as questionable. Political Cartoons View All 1179 ImagesInactives for the Rams included RB Zach Evans, OL Kevin Dotson, OL Warren McClendon and DL Earnest Brown IV. The Rams elevated RB Royce Freeman and WR Austin Trammell to the active roster.

Persons: — Joe Burrow, Burrow, inactives, Irv Smith Jr, WR Trenton Irwin, Chris Evans, Jay Tufele, OL Jackson Carman, Trey Hill, DJ Ivey, Zach Evans, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, Earnest Brown IV, RB Royce Freeman, Austin Trammell, ___ Organizations: CINCINNATI, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Bengals, Baltimore, WR, Rams, RB

☆ 'There's a significant number of upside opportunities': A top-3% fund manager shares 9 of his favorite investments to make now — and why China's economy is in big trouble
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Leading fund manager Mark Costa operates in one of the toughest parts of global markets: the foreign small- and mid-cap value category. In the past decade, his Brandes International Small Cap Value Fund (BISAX) has outperformed 91% of its peers despite logging a modest 4.8% annual return in that span. Of the 11 years that Costa has co-managed the fund, 2023 is shaping up to be one of the best. His foreign-focused small-cap value fund is up 25.3% year-to-date compared to 6% for its index, which puts it in the top 3% of its category, according to Morningstar. The best opportunities Costa sees in Japan are in its regional banking and healthcare industries.

Persons: Mark Costa, he's, Brandes, Costa, Morningstar, Costa wasn't, we've, Yue Yuen, We've, they've Organizations: Costa, Value, PAX, Companies, Royce, C Locations: China, it's, Hong Kong, Indonesia, People's Republic, Europe, Japan, United Kingdom

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central title Friday night with an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Pablo López (11-8) pitched six innings for the Twins, allowing three runs and five hits with seven strikeouts. It’s their 15th trip to the postseason since the Washington Senators moved to Minnesota in 1961 and became the Twins. The Twins have lost 18 straight postseason games, mostly to their postseason nemesis, the New York Yankees. Minnesota hasn’t won a postseason game since 2004, taking the first game of the Division Series 2-0 in New York with Johan Santana on the mound.

Persons: Alex Kirilloff, Rocco Baldelli, Pablo López, Jhoan Duran, Kirilloff’s, Kirilloff, Minnesota hasn’t, Johan Santana, Kyle Farmer, Jorge Polanco, Davis Daniel, José Suarez, Daniel, Mike Trout, Ohtani, Logan O’Hoppe, Luis Arraez, He’s, López, Toronto’s Kevin Gausman, Trout, … LHP Aaron Loup, Royce Lewis, Lewis, Sonny Gray, Gray, York’s Gerrit Cole, LHP Kenny Rosenberg, ___ Organizations: Minnesota Twins, AL Central, Los Angeles Angels, Twins, Minnesota, Target, Washington Senators, The Twins, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Yankees, Triple, Chicago White Sox, AL Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, New York, Los Angeles, Miami

[1/2] A model of a new fighter jet of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) led by Britain, Japan, and Italy, is seen at the DSEI defence event in London, Britain, September 12, 2023. Reuters/Sarah Young/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTOKYO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Japan, Britain and Italy plan to choose Britain as the headquarters for their next-generation fighter program, four sources in Japan said, putting London at the forefront of a partnership that could expand to include other nations. "Discussion about the headquarters is ongoing and we are unable to comment on the location," Japan's defence procurement agency said in an email. "No final decisions have been made on the locations and we will not comment on speculation," a spokesperson at Britain's defence ministry said. Officials at the Italian defence ministry were unavailable for comment.

Persons: Sarah Young, Leonardo, LDOF.MI, Richard Berthon, Britain's, Tim Kelly, Nobuhiro Kubo, Paul Sandle, Angelo Amante, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Global Combat Air, Reuters, Rights, London, United, United Arab Emirates, Combat, Britain's Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems PLC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric Corp, Royce PLC, Japan's IHI Corp, Thomson Locations: Britain, Japan, Italy, London, Saudi Arabia, United Arab, GCAP, European

☆ MLB roundup: Adam Wainwright beats Brewers for 200th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 19 - Adam Wainwright scattered four hits over seven innings and earned his 200th career victory as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Monday. Starter Freddy Peralta (12-9) allowed one run on four hits in six innings for the Brewers (84-66). Ty Blach (3-2) yielded seven runs in 3 2/3 innings. The Nationals dropped the opener of their final homestand of the season, giving them six defeats in the past seven games. Woo (4-4) started a major league game in Oakland for the first time, miles from where he starred at Alameda High School.

Persons: Adam Wainwright, Jeff Curry, Wainwright, Bob Gibson, Jesse Haines, John King, Ryan Helsley, Willson Contreras, Freddy Peralta, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper, Realmuto, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Wright, Cedric Mullins socked, Mullins, Ryan Pressly, Ryan O'Hearn, Austin Hays, O'Hearn, Jason Verlander, John Means, Garrett Cooper, Luis Campusano, Eguy Rosario, Brenton Doyle flied, Josh Hader, Michael Wacha, Ty Blach, Nolan Jones, Brendan Rodgers, Jones, Martinez, Miguel Rojas, Lance Lynn, Jake Rogers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Drew Waters, Trevor Stephan, Waters, Jackson Kowar, James McArthur, Andres Gimenez, Gabriel Arias, Connor Phillips, Phillips, Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Jeff McNeil slugged, Rob Refsnyder's, Rafael Devers, Bobby Dalbec, Luis Urias, Urias, Kutter Crawford, Josh Winckowski, Crawford, Marcus Semien, Will Smith, Mike Clevinger, Luis Robert Jr, Dominic Smith's, Joan Adon, Bryan Woo, Jose Caballero, Woo, JP Organizations: Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Busch, USA, Cardinals, Brewers, Phillies, Braves, Atlanta, Philadelphia, League, Orioles, Astros, Baltimore, Houston, Rangers, Mariners, American League West, AL East, Tampa Bay Rays, Padres, Rockies, Colorado, The Padres, The Rockies, Dodgers, Tigers, Detroit, National League West, Royals, Kansas City, Cleveland, De, Guardians, Reds, Twins, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Triple, The Twins, American League Central, Cleveland Guardians, Mets, Marlins, Miami, National League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Red Sox, Texas, White Sox, Nationals, Chicago, Washington, Athletics, Seattle, Oakland, Alameda High School, JP Sears, Thomson Locations: Louis , Missouri, USA, Philadelphia, Arizona, Baltimore, Houston, Diego, Los Angeles, De Los Santos, Kansas, Louisville, New York, Boston, Arlington, Oakland

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections. Khadidah Stone, a plaintiff in the Alabama case, said the continuing opposition was “appalling” but “not surprising.” She noted that Alabama is where then-Gov. A similar dynamic is playing out in Florida, where Republicans are appealing a ruling favorable to Black voters to the Republican-majority state Supreme Court. But the continued pushback from Republican legislatures in control of redistricting means there is great uncertainty about whether –- or how soon -– new maps offering equal representation for Black voters will be drawn. Louisiana state Rep. Sam Jenkins Jr., a Democrat, said he is optimistic now that the matter is in the courts.

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☆ Royce Lewis' latest slam sends Twins past White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/31] Sep 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jesse Scholtens (62) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 16 - Royce Lewis belted his fourth grand slam of the season and Alex Kirilloff had three hits to lift the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 10-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. That drew the White Sox (56-92) within 6-2, as Minnesota had extended its early lead with runs in the third and fourth innings. Pitching for the seventh time in the past 10 games, White Sox reliever Bryan Shaw allowed one hit and struck out two in two innings of scoreless relief. Andrew Vaughn singled twice for the White Sox to stretch his hitting streak to five games.

Persons: Jesse Scholtens, Kamil Krzaczynski, Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Lewis, Bailey Ober, Ober, Elvis Andrus, Tim Anderson, Matt, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Carlos Correa, Willi Castro, Wallner, Bryan Shaw, Andrew Vaughn Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, American League Central, White Sox, ESPN, Triple, Twins, Minnesota, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Minnesota, Chicago, White

☆ Twins sock three homers, cruise to win over White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Sep 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Urena (54) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox (56-91) have lost three straight and 10 of 13. A four-run, seventh-inning rally against White Sox starter Jose Urena proved to be the difference for the Twins, expanding the lead to 6-0. The Twins have won five in a row against the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez doubled for the White Sox.

Persons: Jose Urena, Kamil Krzaczynski, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Kenta Maeda, Maeda, Josh Winder, Brent Headrick, Andrew Vaughn, Urena, Matt Wallner, Julien, Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Eloy Jimenez Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, American League Central, Twins, White Sox, Chicago bullpen, Triple, Charlotte, Minnesota, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Minnesota, Chicago

☆ With Bailey Ober back, Twins try to keep White Sox reeling
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 15 - Following a surprise sojourn to Triple-A for the past two weeks, Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober will return to the rotation Friday against the host Chicago White Sox. That's been a customary spot for Ober, who has made 22 starts for the Twins in 2023. A late surge Thursday boosted the Twins to a 10-2 rout of the White Sox in the opener of a four-game series. Rookie right-hander Jesse Scholtens (1-8, 4.44) will aim to get the White Sox back on track. In nine career starts against the White Sox, he is 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA.

Persons: Bailey Ober, That's, Ober, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Matt Wallner, Alex Kirilloff, Andrew Vaughn's, Eloy Jimenez, Jesse Scholtens, Scholtens, you've Organizations: Triple, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Twins, Minnesota, White Sox, American League Central ., Chicago, Scholtens, Thomson Locations: American League Central . Minnesota, Detroit, Minnesota

☆ North Korea's Kim Jong Un checks out Putin's ride at Russia summit
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Jack Kim | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Aurus limousine is seen on Red Square during a flower-laying ceremony at the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky on the National Unity Day in central Moscow, Russia November 4, 2019. Sputnik/Sergei Guneev/Kremlin via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSEOUL, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to check out his Russian-made limousine on Wednesday ahead of their summit, ceding the spacious back seat to his guest. As they strolled to the main complex engaged in casual conversation, they came to Putin's presidential Aurus limousine parked in the driveway, and the Russian president gestured to the vehicle as Kim stood seemingly curious. Putin invited Kim to climb into the back seat and walked around to slide in next to the North Korean leader, who sat beaming. North Korea's KCNA news agency said on Thursday "Putin showed his private car to Kim Jong Un before having a warm talk".

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☆ Yandy Diaz's 4-hit night propels Rays past Twins
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/29] Sep 11, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Field during the national Anthem with a flyover before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins. Tampa Bay earned its fourth win in a row, while Minnesota dropped its second straight game. Backed by early run support, Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (9-5) gave up four runs on six hits in six innings. With two outs, Walls laced a three-run home run, breaking open a 5-1 Tampa Bay advantage. A second run scored when Brujan bunted into a forceout, giving Tampa Bay a six-run advantage.

Persons: Jesse Johnson, Yandy Diaz, Taylor, Josh Lowe, Tyler Glasnow, Pete Fairbanks, Max Kepler, Royce Lewis, Sonny Gray, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Arozarena, Carlos Correa's, Jose Siri, Kepler, Dylan Floro, Lowe, Floro, Siri, Vidal Brujan, Brent Headrick, Brujan, Edouard Julien, Alex Kirilloff, Lewis blistered Organizations: Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, USA, Rays, Twins, Tampa Bay, Tampa, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tampa

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