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☆ A man who's been to nearly 20,000 Starbucks locations describes how the chain could get its 'third-place' status back
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementOne Starbucks customer has been working on visiting every Starbucks store since 1997. Later this month, a man named Winter plans to set foot in his 20,000th Starbucks store. AdvertisementAt the time, new Starbucks stores were popping up around the US, and Winter said he visited stores around Dallas as they opened. He logs each store visit in a Microsoft Access Database and on his website. Related storiesNot all Starbucks stores that Winter visits are as welcoming as that Houston location where he played chess with friends back in 1995.

Persons: Winter, I'm, Brian Niccol, Howard Schultz, he's, He's, Niccol, baristas Organizations: Starbucks, Business, Microsoft, Niccol Locations: Houston, Plano , Texas, Italy, Arkansas , Oklahoma, West Texas, China, Dallas, Japan, South Africa

☆ Disney CEO Bob Iger is moving to cement his legacy by undoing his biggest mistake
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here's what may be behind the move as Bob Iger looks to solidify his legacy. Disney's head-turning decision to share three years' worth of earnings guidance is a fascinating strategic move — and may be part of a bigger play from legacy-minded CEO Bob Iger. The Mouse House pleased analysts this week with its quarterly earnings report, as operating income rose 23% while revenue advanced by 6%. AdvertisementBob-ing and weavingDisney's earnings report and presentation were littered with comparisons to two years ago, which seems deliberate — if subtle. Advertisement"I would guess Bob Iger is feeling the pressure to demonstrate that he has set the company back on the right track," Nollen said.

Persons: Bob Iger, Tim Nollen, Robert Fishman, Iger, Bob, Bob Chapek, —, Chapek, what's, Nollen, it's Organizations: Disney, ESPN, Macquarie, Business, MoffettNathanson

Anne Hathaway was almost crashed into by New York Knicks player OG Anunoby at Wednesday's NBA matchup at Madison Square Garden, but rather than being near-death experience for the movie star, she called it a "bucket-list moment." The Oscar-winning actor and her son Jack were attending the New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls game when the British player charged in their direction while chasing the ball, colliding with a courtside barrier right next to the pair. To Hathaway's credit, she barely flinched, and was even photographed with an outstretched hand, seemingly attempting to catch the ball herself. Even though some snacks were spilled and her son's jaw dropped in shock, she ended her video smiling and thanking Anunoby. The Knick's lost out by a point, with the final score of the night being 124-123 for the Bulls.

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Jack, Anunoby Organizations: New York Knicks, Wednesday's NBA, Madison, Chicago Bulls, Bulls Locations: British

“It’s my medical opinion that there are no alternative reasonable explanations for Mr. Neely’s death,” the medical examiner, Dr. Cynthia Harris, told jurors. The medical examiner testified that Neely died of asphyxiation. Attorneys for Penny, who is also charged with criminally negligent homicide, have refuted the medical examiner’s findings. One of those detectives testified under cross examination that neither he nor the other detective had told Penny that Neely was dead when they interviewed him. Gonzalez said that after he held Neely’s wrist, he told Penny: “You can let him go.

Persons: Jordan, Daniel Penny, Neely’s, Cynthia Harris, Harris, Penny, Neely, Thomas Kenniff, ”, Jordan Neely, Andrew Savulich, — Neely, “, Dafna Yoran, Joseph Caballer, Caballer, ” Caballer, Eric Gonzalez, Gonzalez Organizations: Marine, Marine Corp, TNS, Getty, Prosecutors, Marine Corps Locations: New York City

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Friday that he would "strongly request" that the House Ethics Committee not release a report detailing its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. “I’m going to request, strongly request, that the Ethics Committee not issue the report.”There is precedent for releasing ethics reports after or on the same day that a lawmaker resigns from Congress. Johnson declined to say whether he spoke to Trump about the Ethics report. Tom Rust, a spokesperson for the Ethics Committee, declined to comment on Johnson's remarks. "There is bipartisan support for the Senate Judiciary Committee having access to this information," Sorbe said.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Matt Gaetz, Gaetz —, Donald Trump, —, Johnson, Michael Guest, “, ” Johnson, “ I’m, Bill Boner, Buz Lukens, Tom Rust, they’d, Dick Durbin, Josh Sorbe, shouldn't, Sorbe, Durbin, Gaetz Organizations: WASHINGTON, Washington , D.C, Trump, Mar, NBC, Committee Locations: Ohio, Washington ,

I’ve collected personal favorites, NBC Select staff picks, and other bestsellers below. SKIP AHEAD Bestselling gifts for new parents | Best gifts for new parents | Why trust NBC Select? Best gifts for new parents in 2024One of the hardest parts of the newborn season for me was finding time (and energy) to get groceries and cook. These socks are from an NBC Select staff-favorite brand and are a Wellness Awards winner. NBC Select Commerce Editor Jordan Bowman reviewed it and could easily sample international blends from India, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.

Persons: I’ve, Grace, Stella, . Bean, “ I’m, ”, Lindsay Schneider, it’s, they’ll, Jordan Bowman, Zoe Malin, Brooks, Malin, It’s, TikTok Organizations: NBC, tote, CNBC, NBCUniversal, Atlas Coffee, barre, Bath, Facebook, Twitter Locations: New York City, men’s, Theragun, India, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador

☆ She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

“Italian Guy No. 2, so that I could have a friend to hang out with in Italy…”Ambika didn’t really expect Italian Guy No. Italian Guy No. And that’s how, a couple of weeks later, Ambika found herself cooking pasta at the Neapolitan home of Italian Guy No. And as Ambika fell slightly in love with Naples, she also fell all the more in love with Marco.

Persons: Ambika Mathur, Emily, Ambika, ”, Emily flit, Emily ”, she’d, “, Guy No, ” Ambika, Italian Guy No, Italy …, Ambika didn’t, hadn’t, Italian Guy, Guy, Marco Di Fiore —, ” Marco, Marco, Ambika Mathur's, Marco Di Fiore, “ Marco, Riva superyacht, Brigitte Bardot’s, ’ ”, Ambika Ambika, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi, ‘, Marco’s, ‘ Marco, —, Ambika’s, it’s, Michelangelo, Marco —, Ambika can’t, I’m, he’s, ” “, It’s Organizations: CNN, Netflix, CNN Travel, Italian, LAX, Porsche, Marco, ” Locations: Paris, California, Los Angeles, Milan, Italy, Amalfi Coast, Italian, Naples, Amalfi, Neapolitan, It’s, Borgo, Posillipo, Napoli, Conca, Salerno, Rome, United States, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Orange County, SoCal, LA, San Diego, ”, Southern California, Praiano, Amafi, Massa Lubrense, Sorrento, “, India

☆ Taiwan is fast becoming a hub for outdoor adventure and wellness seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But rather than one of the more obvious outdoor wellness and adventure hubs, it’s actually Taiwan. “Several factors have contributed to the rapid growth of outdoor sports in Taiwan,” says Kate Chen of the Taiwan Tourism Administration. “There was a huge spike in young adults wanting to go hiking or cycling.”But it’s not just locals discovering the island’s outdoor opportunities. Floating in the South China Sea between Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines, Dongsha Marine National Park offers an entirely different take on outdoor adventure. They also provide a venue for more than 100 nature trails that are part of a national trails network created in 2002.

Persons: CNN —, Topping, ”, Kate Chen of, Michael McCreesh, it’s, Krathon, Chen, Thao, Zhong, Nick Kembel, Taiwan's, “, There’s, Xiao Baiyue Organizations: CNN, Taiwan Tourism Administration, Taiwan, Wellness, Scenic Area, Recreation, Villa, Taiwan Music, Dongsha, Park, MTB, Taiwan Surf Travel, Amis Locations: Chile , New Zealand, California, it’s, Taiwan, Belgium, Massachusetts, Taroko, Te, lakeview, Taipei, Wulai, Neidong, Beitou, Kenting, Fuji, Canadian, South China, Hong Kong, Philippines, “, County, Hualien City

☆ Asset manager says China's 'extreme valuations' look ideal for stock picking
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Shafi Musaddique | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

That's the view of Caroline Cai, CEO of U.S.-based Pzena Investment Management. "This is really for the first time in the last seven, eight years where we think you're getting paid to expose yourself to China," Cai told "CNBC Squawk Box Asia" this week. The investment firm has ramped up its exposure to Chinese equities in the last two years. "It's not because we have a particularly positive view on longer term Chinese macro, we kind of think things are pretty challenging. "Our view is, if the risk is obvious to everyone, at least you're getting paid to take some exposure," she added.

Persons: Caroline Cai, Cai, we're, Adam Coons, CNBC's Organizations: Pzena Investment Management, CNBC, Winthrop Capital Management, People's Bank of China Locations: China

☆ Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle gives insight into Roman celebrity culture
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new light on the celebrity status of the ancient Roman combatants. The secutor gladiator depicted on the knife handle wears a helmet, holds a big shield and has his left hand out, which would have been holding a sword. The knife handle was discovered in a river at Corbridge Roman Town on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. The 2,000-year-old knife handle was found in the Tyne River at Corbridge Roman Town on Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive barrier built by the occupying Romans in northeast England. “This beautifully made knife handle is a testament to how pervasive this celebrity culture was, reaching all the way to Hadrian’s Wall at the very edge of the Roman Empire,” she added.

Persons: ”, ” Frances McIntosh, ” McIntosh, McIntosh, ” “, “, Ridley Scott’s Organizations: CNN, Heritage, East, English Heritage Locations: England, Rome, Corbridge, Hadrian’s, Northumberland, Tyne, Britain, Roman, United States

☆ How drought is ruining Christmas in the Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Christmas tree farmers across the Northeast are looking decidedly less merry as they struggle to keep their trees alive amid a weeks-long drought that has left vegetation brown, shriveled and crisp. Nearly 60% of the Northeast was in drought last week, according to the US Drought Monitor, and more than a quarter of it was in severe to extreme drought conditions, having received little to no rain for weeks. It’s the young trees at Christmas tree farms that are getting hit hardest, threatening to impact many farms’ tree sales in the future, since it takes about seven to eight years to grow a mature Christmas tree. Meanwhile, about 500 of the 2,700 Christmas trees the farm planted earlier this spring have already died from drought conditions. “Christmas tree farms in the Northeast have, unfortunately, been hit with drought conditions that will impact the crop for several years to come,” Warner told CNN.

Persons: Chris Moran, “, ”, ” Jami Warner, ” Warner, ” Moran, Darryl Schwartz, He’s, I’ve, ” Schwartz, centerpieces, Moran, he’s Organizations: CNN, US Drought Monitor, WBZ, Association, Whispering, World Meteorological Organization Locations: Mendon , Massachusetts, Virginia

☆ 7 US stocks set to rally from Trump tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementThere's been a lot of buzz about how president-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could negatively impact some of the market's biggest names. However, for every company losing out from Trump's tariffs, there's another set to benefit from the red wave election outcome. Another big winner from tariffs and Trump policies in general is the financial sector. These businesses will experience minimal impact from tariffs while also benefitting from lower corporate taxes, which Gardner expects to go down under Trump. AdvertisementGarner and Rines shared some stocks they believe will benefit the most from Trump's proposed tariffs.

Persons: Trump's, —, There's, Donald Trump's, David Bianco, Trump, Bianco, Banks, Clayton Gardner, Gardner, Samuel Rines, Rines, Biden, Garner Organizations: Service, Biden, Trump, Ford, Companies Locations: China, America, Kentucky, Tennessee

☆ ‘Just pure uncertainty.’ Small businesses are hopeful and fearful ahead of Trump’s second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

However, the post-election environment is hitting different this time around for many small business owners, such as Barrel-Art’s Michael Prieto, and leaving them wondering what comes next. For business owners who already were unsettled about the economy or its direction prior to the election, navigating the months and years ahead could be even more precarious, he added. Running leaner, hoping for cheaper moneyIn the months leading up to the election, Prieto was taking a wait-and-see approach. Michael Prieto, owner of Barrel-Art, in his shop in Newport News, VA, on November 13. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesSmall business owners, by their nature, are optimistic, he said.

Persons: Michael Prieto, Donald Trump, John Arensmeyer, they’ve, ” Arensmeyer, “, ”, Art’s Prieto, Prieto, America ”, “ It’s, he’d, We’ve, Arensmeyer, Michael M, I’ve, Clifton Broumand, Janna Rodriguez, Rodriguez, she’d, can’t, JD Opel, he’s, ” Opel, ” JD Opel, — Opel, “ I’ve, Trump, Jeff Wood’s, ” Wood, we’ve, it’s, Marc Marcuse, Marcuse Organizations: CNN, Small, Economic, Shipping, Port, Getty, Machine, Corp, Opel, Reel Management, Management’s, Republican, White Locations: America, Newport News, Newark, New Jersey, China, Maryland, Freeport , New York, Evansville , Indiana, Jeff Wood’s Coldwater, Florida , Georgia, Utah, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Florida

☆ Trump’s latest controversial Cabinet pick could have a huge impact on Americans’ health and lives
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The president-elect’s previous selections for director of national intelligence, attorney general and defense secretary could change the country and the world in the long term. The US Department of Health and Human Services secretary has a massive platform and huge power to influence the information that Americans have and the choices they make. “I guess if you like health and you like people who live a long time, it is the most important position,” Trump said. Christina House/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesAnother health expert and former US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acting director condemned the pick. The highly contagious disease is preventable with two doses of the measles vaccine that most Americans get as kids.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, “, Kennedy, Trump’s MAGA, Kennedy’s ascendency, Bobby ’ Kennedy, ” Trump, Bobby, ”, Matt Gaetz, Trump, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Bashar al, Assad, Carlos Barria, Jake Tapper, Indiana Sen, Jim Banks, Jake, Donald Trump, ” Banks, —, ’ Kennedy, he’d “, Dr, Ashish Jha, Covid, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Jha, Christina House, Richard Besser . Besser, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, kindergartners, Mandy Cohen, CNN’s Meg Tirrell, who’s, ” Cohen, Lex Fridman’s, CNN’s Kasie Hunt, don’t, –, ’, won’t, Mitch McConnell — Organizations: CNN, National Institutes of Health, RFK Jr, Trump, US Department of Health, Human Services, Trump’s, Fox News, America, Reuters, Biden, Brown University’s School of Public Health, Republican, Democratic, “ RFK, Los Angeles Times, US Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, CDC, Milken, Health Summit, Trump Cabinet, Senate, FBI, GOP Locations: Lago, Florida, Palm Beach , Florida, Washington, Huntington Park , California

☆ Jake Paul faces Mike Tyson in boxing event unlike any other
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jonny Velasquez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

On Friday, Paul steps into the ring for perhaps his most high-profile fight to date against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f*ck out. After the postponement of their initial fight in July, Paul went on to defeat bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry with a sixth round TKO. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will contest their professional boxing bout on November 15. “Then, I’d retire after that.”After winning a boxing world championship, Paul plans to take his talents to mixed martial arts.

Persons: CNN —, Jake Paul, Paul, Mike Tyson, “, ” Paul, Mike, Tyson, Eddie Hearn, ” Hearn, Hearn, Canelo Álvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Dmitry Bivol, Katie Taylor, Anthony Joshua, ” Joshua, Jonathan Ross, YouTuber, ” Tyson, Michael Loccisano, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Clifford Etienne, Roy Jones Jr, “ I’m, He’s, I’m, Ariel Helwani, you’re, ”, they’re, Logan ., ‘, Jake Paul ’ –, YouTuber Ali Eson Gib, Nate Robinson, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tommy Fury, Tyson Fury, Fury, Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Borland, Mike Perry, Nakisa Bidarian, Amanda Serrano, Taylor, Ed Mulholland, Serrano, Bidarian, ” Bidarian, I’d Organizations: CNN, Disney, T, Paul, Dallas Cowboys, UFC, Irish, Getty, “, MMA Locations: Arlington , Texas, British, Puerto Rican

☆ I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He wasn't present for his son as he grew up since he could only think about his next drink. The granddad finally got sober at 50 by getting monthly shots of a drug that manages his cravings. I wasn't present for my son, Joel, when he was growing up. AdvertisementIn high school, I'd drink at parties and friends' houses. I told Suzanna to get rid of my distilling equipment in the basement.

Persons: Jeff Horton, Joel, let's, I'd, I've, Suzanna, We'd, It's, Harley, Nora, —, I'm Organizations: Sinai Wellness, XXL, Business Locations: Tucker , Georgia, We'd, Florida, Jamaica, Dahlonega , Georgia

☆ The International Space Station is leaking. NASA and Russia’s space agency disagree on the risks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —A Russian-controlled segment of the International Space Station is leaking, allowing pressure and air to bleed out. The situation has reached a fever pitch as cosmonauts scramble to patch problem areas and officials from Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, and NASA disagree about the severity of the problem. Looming space station issuesNASA has contingencies in place for crew safety, but the space agency is also grappling with the fact that the leaking Russian module may pose a threat to the safety and longevity of the space station. In addition to Roscosmos, they include the Canadian Space Agency, European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Still, it’s not clear whether the commercial destinations will be ready before the space station is forced to retire.

Persons: CNN —, “, ”, Bob Cabana, Roscosmos, ” Cabana, Cabana, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, Alexander Grebenkin, NASA's, Aubrey Gemignani, ” Roscosmos, —, “ We’ve, ” Barratt, “ It’s, Oleg Novitskiy, Barratt —, Dana Weigel, compadres, Barratt, Don Pettit, Pettit, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, Aleksandr Gorbunov, Jeff Bezos, it’s Organizations: CNN, International, NASA, NASA’s, ISS, SpaceX, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United, ”, Roscosmos, Space Station NASA, Zvezda, Station, Space Station, Russian Soyuz, Soyuz, SpaceX Crew, Canadian Space Agency, European Space Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Origin Locations: Zvezda, United States, Russia, Florida, Russian

☆ I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementI've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderWhen a few rounds of foosball and ping-pong have worked up your appetite, you'll have 16 dining venues to choose from. AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line has 18 cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise LineIt's the only cruise line on the list with a semi-inclusive "More at Sea" — formerly known as "Free at Sea" — promotion. The company operates 28 cruise ships, several of which are the biggest in the world.

Persons: Bauer, Griffin, Brittany Chang, It's, Guy, you'll, Finnbarr Webster, Norwegian Luna, Prima flaunts, Pieter De Boer, Firenze, There's Organizations: Royal, Firenze, Costa Cruises, Grill, Cruise Line, Cruise, Norwegian Aqua, Prima, Seas Locations: Royal Caribbean, roundtrip Port Canaveral , Florida, Bahamas, Brittany, Norwegian, Alaska, Europe, Asia, Jacksonville , Florida, Haven, CocoCay, Mexican, Los, Ensenada, Mexico

☆ I'm a financial doula. Here are 3 things new parents should budget for, plus questions they should ask themselves about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Setu Shah, founder of Financial Doula. Here are the three items that all parents should budget for during the first year and beyond. Physical and mental healthIn the first year postpartum, there are so many small supports that can help parents, especially moms. AdvertisementSometimes, women need help in justifying these costs, especially if their male partner is making more money than they are. These 2 questions can help open money conversationsHaving a baby brings a lot of financial stress that many couples haven't faced before.

Persons: Setu Shah, —, I'd, I've, haven't, I'm Organizations: Service

☆ Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kylie Atwood | Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seen as being pivotal to the incoming administration’s Middle East efforts, even though he is not likely to take a formal job within it, regional diplomats and Trump allies told CNN. Trump’s Middle East team has been taking shape this week after he selected a former Republican governor and a close friend and real-estate developer to take on key roles. Since Trump left office in 2021, Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, have moved to Miami and largely exited politics. Kushner has also maintained relationships with key players in the Middle East, including Israeli officials and leaders in the Arab Gulf. That is the key question,” explained Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator at the State Department, referring to Trump’s longtime friend and real estate developer who will serve as his special envoy to the Middle East.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Jared Kushner, Kushner, Trump, Jared, ”, –, ” Kushner, Abraham, Ivanka Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump’s, bin Salman, Israel, “, Kusher, Ghaith Al, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Ron Dermer, Brian Hook, ” Hook, “ Kushner, Mike Huckabee, Steve Witkoff, Kushner –, Aaron David Miller, Rubio, ” Witkoff, Witkoff Organizations: CNN, Trump, Trump’s, Republican, White, Abraham Accords, United, United Arab Emirates, Affinity Partners, Washington, Saudi Crown, MBS, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Harvard, Washington Institute, Israel, State Department, CNN International, Former Arkansas Gov Locations: Israeli, Israel, Isreal, United Arab, Gaza, Lebanon, Miami, Arab, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, New Jersey

☆ Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Disney World around the holidays
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Timothy Moore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Christmas is my favorite holiday, and spending it at Disney World can be a magical experience. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementThe first time I saw the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios) in 2000, I was hooked on the magic of Disney World at Christmastime. On the other hand, because it's such a popular time to visit, things can be a little hectic. AdvertisementI went to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot at the end of the year and captured some of the less glamorous parts of celebrating Christmas at Disney World.

Persons: it's, —, I've Organizations: Disney, Service, MGM Studios, Hollywood Studios, Magic, Animal Locations: Christmastime, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot

☆ Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games at the Yankees' spring training field
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives said on Thursday. “It is singularly the best opportunity for our fans to experience 81 games of major league Rays baseball,” Sternberg said. “As difficult as it is to get any of these stadiums up to major league standards, it was the least difficult. Once known as Legends Field, Steinbrenner Field opened in 1996 on Tampa’s north side. The Tampa Tarpons, one of the Yankees minor league teams, play their home games at Steinbrenner Field during the summer.

Persons: Stuart Sternberg, Steinbrenner, it’s, ” Sternberg, Rob Manfred, George M, Brian Spurlock, ” Manfred, Hurricane Milton, Brian Auld, ” Auld, ’, George Steinbrenner, Hal Steinbrenner, Sternberg, “, ” Hal Steinbrenner, Milton, ” Organizations: Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Tropicana, Rays, Major League Baseball, ” Baseball, Getty, League Baseball’s, Hurricane, Historic Gas Plant, American League East, Yankee, Tampa, MLB, Colorado Rockies, Yankees, Steinbrenner, Hurricanes Locations: PETERSBURG, Fla, —, Tampa, Florida, Tampa Bay, Tampa , Fla, St . Petersburg, Bronx, Tampa’s

☆ The Commanders haven't been relevant this century. That can change against the Eagles.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

There’s an argument to be made that Thursday’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles is the most important Commanders regular season game in nearly 20 years. Since 2000, the Eagles have seven NFC championship game appearances, as well as three Super Bowl appearances. In fact, of the Commanders’ seven victories, only one has come against a team that’s currently over .500. Three of their wins have come against the Giants and the Carolina Panthers, who have seven wins combined. But beating the Eagles — on the road and in a short week — would certify Washington in a way the previous 10 weeks haven’t.

Persons: —, Jayden Daniels, that’s, Russell Wilson, Daniels, Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins Organizations: Washington, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Eagles, NFC, While Washington, Pittsburgh Steelers, Giants, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Ravens, Steelers, Philadelphia Locations: While, Philadelphia, Washington

☆ Indonesia’s Argo Wilis Panoramic offers a scenic ride through Java
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Leyla Rose | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

This is the view from the Argo Wilis Panoramic, a bright and airy carriage on the Argo Wilis train. The Argo Wilis Panoramic carriage sits idle in Surabaya Gubeng Station. “For example, the Argo Wilis is named after a non-active volcano in East Java,” explains a railway guard. As well as the Argo Wilis Panoramic, there is also the Argo Parahyangan Panoramic and the Pangandaran Panoramic running back and forth between Jakarta and Bandung. If you’re traveling west on the Argo Wilis Panoramic, it’s worth exploring Bandung, where the train terminates.

Persons: Josh Edwards, KAI, ”, Argo, Yogyakarta Josh Edwards, There’s, It’s, Siripong, Parahu, Ismail Rajo, “ Organizations: CNN, Argo, Solo, KAI, UNESCO, Heritage, ” Locations: Surabaya, East Java, Bandung, West Java, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Surabaya Gubeng, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Borobudur, Asia, Indonesia’s, Central Java, Surakarta, Pasar, Sukuh, Mt Lawu, Nature, Ismail, Paris, ” Bandung, British

☆ Cabinet confirmation process and recess appointments, explained
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Rather than face the humiliation of a rejection vote in the Senate, Cabinet nominees are more frequently withdrawn when it becomes clear they cannot be confirmed. Here’s a look at the Cabinet confirmation process, why it exists, where it’s gone wrong and how Trump wants to find a way around it. Presidents like Ronald Reagan, Clinton and both Bushes did use recess appointments, although usually for positions below the Cabinet level. While Democrats can no longer filibuster Cabinet nominees, they can slow the process down. Then, the Senate rejected Taney when Jackson put him forward for a Supreme Court nomination.

Persons: George H.W, Bush, John Tower, ”, Tower, Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s, Gaetz, Department of Justice –, Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, it’s, Bill Clinton, Zoe Baird, Joe Biden, Biden, Trump’s, Sen, John Thune, Ronald Reagan, Clinton, Mickey Kantor, Barack Obama, Senate can’t, …, Republicans don’t, Mike Johnson, Let’s, Johnson, Edward Whelan, Roger B . Taney, Andrew Jackson, Taney, Jackson, Martin Van Buren, England . Taney, Scott Organizations: CNN, Pentagon, Florida Rep, Department of Justice, Senate, Former House, of Health, Human Services, White House, United Nations, CIA, Law, Public Service, Democratic, Partnership for Public Service, Office, National Labor Relations, US, Senators, Republicans, GOP, Trump, Republican, The Washington Post, Bank of, Federal Reserve, Taney Locations: Texas, Geneva, United States, The, England

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