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

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☆ Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: How Syria’s rebel leader went from radical jihadist to a blazer-wearing ‘revolutionary’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Mostafa Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

His mission was to establish Al Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, Jabhat Al Nusra. Sharaa is now commanding thousands of men in an armed rebellion threatening to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “This new formation has no relation to any external party,” he said at the time, distancing it from his radical Islamist past. It was also the start of Jolani’s gradual transformation from the classic anti-West jihadist, to a more palatable revolutionary. He conducted operations against ISIS including the 2023 high-profile killing of ISIS leader Abu Hussein Al-Husseini al-Qurashi.

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☆ Lululemon is still 'a very new brand' in China: Analyst
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLululemon is still 'a very new brand' in China: AnalystBrian Nagel from Oppenheimer & Co discusses Lululemon's international business and product differentiation strategy, comparing it to its 'mature' market in the United States.

Persons: Brian Nagel Organizations: Oppenheimer, Co Locations: China, United States

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

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

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

☆ Uber will offer robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi through partnership with WeRide
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Uber and WeRide are partnering to offer robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. Uber is partnering with China's WeRide to offer autonomous vehicle rides in Abu Dhabi, the companies announced on Friday. To start, each WeRide robotaxi that's hailed via the Uber app will come with a human driver present "to ensure a secure and reliable experience for riders and pedestrians," Uber said in a press statement. They aim to offer a fully driverless commercial service later in 2025 in Abu Dhabi. It's listed on the Nasdaq and also holds permits for driverless vehicle testing, or both testing and operations, in Dubai, China, Singapore and the U.S., per its website.

Persons: China's WeRide, robotaxi that's, Uber Organizations: Uber, Zayed International Airport, Nasdaq Locations: Abu Dhabi, Yas, Dubai, China, Singapore, U.S

☆ Man leaps on polar bear to save wife from attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A man is recovering from serious injuries after leaping onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled by the animal, according to police in Canada’s Ontario province. The bear then attacked the male, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arm and legs,” the service added. While the man grappled with the animal, “a neighbour arrived with a firearm and shot the bear several times. At the time of the attack, “maybe this bear was a little hungrier than usual,” she added. “If you’re attacked by a polar bear, definitely do not play dead — that is a myth,” she added.

Persons: ”, “, ” NAPS, Alysa McCall, McCall, you’re Organizations: CNN, Aski Police, Police, “ Police, CTV News, Polar Bears, CBC Locations: Canada’s Ontario, Fort Severn, “, Hudson Bay, Hudson

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

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

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. exceptionalism seems difficult to dismiss for now
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. U.S. markets take a breatherThe S&P 500 slipped 0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.55% and the Nasdaq Composite retreated 0.18% as traders await today's jobs report. What to expect from U.S. jobs reportThe U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November is coming out later today. Gold has long held a place in investors' portfolios as an asset that hedged against market swings and geopolitical instability.

Persons: nonfarm, –, Dow Jones, Bitcoin, bitcoin, Donald Trump's, Paul Atkins, Jerome Powell's Organizations: CNBC, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, CAC, U.S, OPEC, Securities and Exchange Commission Locations: U.S, OPEC

☆ Chinese fishing vessel under control of alleged pirates off Somali coast, EU naval force says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —A Chinese fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia has come under the control of alleged pirates, a European Union anti-piracy force operating in the area said Thursday. The ship, with up to 18 crew members, had been taken over by the suspected pirates, some of whom were armed with AK-47s and machine guns, the European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta said in a statement. The latest incident comes amid a recent uptick in piracy in the area, which is close to key international shipping lanes through the Suez Canal and Red Sea. The slow resurgence follows attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial shipping in the Red Sea in retaliation for Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. The EU’s Operation Atalanta said it was in “permanent contact” with Somali and Chinese authorities on the latest incident.

Persons: Atalanta, Houthi Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, AK, European Union Naval Force, People’s Liberation Army Navy, UN, NATO, EU, UN Security Council, CNN, China’s Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Defense Locations: Hong Kong, Somalia, Union, Somalia’s, Puntland, China, Africa, Aden, Djibouti, of Africa, Suez, Red, Gaza, Gulf, US

☆ YouTuber Connor Franta accuses business partners of siphoning more than $1 million from Heard Well. They deny it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementConnor Franta is suing his Heard Well business partners. YouTube star Connor Franta is suing his business partners, alleging in a lawsuit that they embezzled more than $1 million from the company they cofounded in 2015. He also names the company's business manager — who is the father of one of the cofounders — as a defendant, accusing him of turning a blind eye to the alleged theft. "The lawsuit filed by Connor Franta is without merit," Sullivan told Business Insider in a statement. Advertisement"Acting with integrity and respect in all my professional endeavors — especially with fellow creators — has always been a top priority for me," Franta told BI in a statement.

Persons: Connor Franta, Franta, —, Jeremy Wineberg, Andrew Graham, Graham, Lindsay Wineberg, Jeremy Wineberg's, Bryan Sullivan, Sullivan, John Shenk, Heard, he's, he'd Organizations: Business, influencers, American Express, CAA, YouTube, Associates Locations: California, Hollywood

☆ An airline is investigating after a crew member recorded video of 2 passengers engaged in 'intimate acts'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementTwo passengers engaged in "intimate acts" on a Swiss International flight from Bangkok to Zurich. A flight crew member took a video of the incident from a monitor in the cockpit. Airline crew members are under investigation after a video of two passengers on a Swiss International Air Lines flight emerged on social media. The incident took place last Friday on a flight from Bangkok and Zurich, an airline spokesperson told Business Insider. "Filming people without their clear consent and sharing these recordings is contrary to our guidelines and values," the Swiss spokesperson said.

Organizations: Swiss, Airline, Swiss International Air Lines, Boeing Locations: Bangkok, Zurich, Swiss

☆ Lululemon's international sales were its saving grace this quarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA bright spot on Lululemon's horizon was its robust growth in international markets. Its international sales increased 33% in Q3 of 2024, compared to 2% in the Americas. Lululemon's robust growth in its international markets — particularly China — made up for its lackluster performance in the Americas. In mainland China, the company's net revenue increased 39% year-over-year, and comparable sales increased by 27%. In its international markets outside China, Lululemon's net revenue increased 27% to $307.9 million, with comparable sales increasing 23% compared to the year before.

Persons: China —, Calvin McDonald, Lululemon, we'll, McDonald, Martin Roll Organizations: McKinsey, BI Locations: Americas . China, China, Americas, Vancouver, Denmark, Belgium, Turkey, Czech Republic

☆ OPEC+ oil output delay a 'reality check’ as group eyes demand, U.S. outlook, Saudi energy min says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Saudi energy minister Abdulaziz bin Salman on Oct. 5, 2022. "There are so many other things, you know, growth in China, what is happening in Europe, growth in Europe … what is happening in the U.S. economy, such as interest rate, inflation," the Saudi energy minister said Friday. "Another delay, which we would not rule out, would leave the market broadly in balance next year," they said. Demand has been at the forefront of OPEC+ considerations, with the OPEC's November Monthly Oil Market Report seeing 1.54 million barrels-per-day of year-on-year growth in 2025. The Paris-based International Energy Agency, meanwhile, last month forecast that world oil demand will expand by 920,000 barrels per day this year and just under 1 million barrels per day in 2025.

Persons: Abdulaziz bin Salman, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Donald Trump — Organizations: Saudi Energy, Barclays, Bloomberg, Getty, HSBC, OPEC, International Energy Agency Locations: OPEC, U.S, Saudi, China, Iran, Europe, Paris

☆ Macquarie's top picks for 2025 span Korea, Japan and Hong Kong — and all get over 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Macquarie has named several Asian companies as its top picks for 2025, with predicted gains ranging from 50% to over 80% in their share prices. The investment bank screened for 25 companies that have strong market positions, clear growth catalysts, solid financial fundamentals and are set to "prosper in the year ahead." SK Hynix Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix is another stock expected to see its shares rise by 50%, driven by increasing demand for AI memory chips. Meituan Chinese technology and food delivery company Meituan is also among Macquarie's top picks for 2025. Any future stimulus measures announced by the Chinese government is also likely to benefit the stock, the bank said.

Persons: Macquarie, YTL, Kia Macquarie, Macquarie's Organizations: Kia, Tokyo, SK Hynix, Nvidia, Hanwha Aerospace Locations: U.S, Macquarie, Asia, Tokyo, China, SK Hynix Korean, Hanwha Aerospace Korean, Europe, East, Southeast Asia, Ukraine, Hong Kong

☆ Georgian protesters detail brutal beatings by special forces
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

A week of fierce demonstrations in Georgia has seen special forces violently handling protesters who are challenging the government’s controversial decision to delay its bid to join the European Union. Watchdogs say that many of the scores of people arrested over the past week have been subjected to brutal treatment by police and special forces. CNN spoke to 10 protesters, including five journalists and an opposition politician, who said they were beaten by special forces – masked, unidentifiable men. Mariam Nikuradze, a reporter at OC Media, said the special forces get “angry” when they see their actions being filmed. Giorgi Arjevanidze/AFP/Getty Images‘Men in black’Critics are troubled by the government’s growing reliance on these special forces to try to stem protests.

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☆ Lululemon Faces Mixed Analyst Views Amid Flat U.S. Sales and International Growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLululemon Faces Mixed Analyst Views Amid Flat U.S. Sales and International GrowthAnna Andreeva from Piper Sandler and Janine Stichter from BTIG discuss Lululemon's earnings. Andreeva maintains a neutral rating due to flat U.S. sales and potential margin erosion from marketing investments. Stichter is more optimistic, citing international growth and improvements in the U.S. business, particularly in women's products and leggings. Both analysts acknowledge the competitive landscape and the need for Lululemon to invest in marketing to sustain growth.

Persons: Anna Andreeva, Piper Sandler, Janine Stichter Organizations: . Sales Locations: U.S

☆ Meet Trump's pick for ambassador to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementUS President-elect Donald Trump named David Perdue as the US ambassador to China. US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Sen. David Perdue as the US ambassador to China. experience with Asia and China and calling him a "loyal supporter and friend." "Having lived in Asia on two occasions, I understand the gravity of this responsibility and look forward to implementing President Trump's strategy to make the world safe again and to represent the United States' interests in China," Perdue wrote on X.AdvertisementTrump's nomination of Perdue as ambassador to China comes at a time of tension between the world's two largest economies. In 2003, Perdue joined Dollar General, where he became CEO.

Persons: Donald Trump, David Perdue, Perdue, Sen, Trump, he's, Trump's, Trump Perdue, He's, Jon Ossoff, Kurt Salmon, Sara Lee, Turner, Brian Kemp Organizations: Trump, Business, Democrat, Politico, Justice Department, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kurt, Kurt Salmon Associates, Dallas, Reebok, Dollar, KKR Locations: China, Asia, Singapore, Hong Kong, United States, Georgia, Washington

☆ Scientists find huge trove of rare metals needed for clean energy hidden inside toxic coal waste
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But this toxic waste may also be a treasure trove for the rare earth elements needed to propel the world toward clean energy. Coal ash from the Appalachian Basin contains the highest amounts of rare earth elements, but only 30% can be extracted. “Strong acids and bases are needed to extract rare earth elements. There are currently more than 2 billion tons of coal ash stored across the US, according to the Department of Energy. “There is no indication that future reliance upon coal ash as a feedstock for critical materials will incentivize coal power,” said a DOE spokesperson.

Persons: Bridget Scanlon, ”, “ We’re, ” Scanlon, “, Davin Bagdonas, Wade Payne, Justin L, Fowler, Paul Ziemkiewicz, Ziemkiewicz, Biden, Jennifer Granholm, Scanlon, ” Scalon Organizations: CNN, University of Texas, UT’s Jackson School of Geosciences, International Energy Agency, University of Wyoming, TVA, USA, Water Research, West Virginia University, ”, Department of Energy, DOE Locations: United States, Austin, California, China, TVA Kingston, Harriman , Tennessee, Springfield , Illinois, Wyoming, Montana

☆ Tokyo is giving its employees a 4-day workweek to try to boost record-low fertility
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementTokyo is introducing a four-day workweek to help boost fertility rates and support women. It's also rolling out a policy to allow parents to sacrifice salary in exchange for shorter days. As Japan grapples with a record-low fertility rate, Toyko's government is trying new strategies to try to encourage women to have more children. Japan's fertility rate sank to a record low of 1.2 in 2023, far below the global replacement rate of about 2.1. Meanwhile, other Asian countries grappling with similar declines in marriage and fertility rates have introduced their own creative methods to try to help single people find a match.

Persons: Yuriko Koike, Koike, Fumio Kishida Organizations: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Japan Times, Japan's Health, Welfare Ministry, Monetary Fund Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Toyko, Korea

☆ The founder of Shake Shack says there's a limit to how many times you should say 'yes' to the customer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementShake Shack's founder, Danny Meyer, said that always saying "yes" to the customer is risky. But he said that if taken too far, a company's strength in saying "yes" to the customer could become a weakness. "That doesn't work to the benefit of the average customer," Meyer said. "And the average customer may have a declining good experience because of all the hospitality we're giving, saying 'yes.'" AdvertisementRepresentatives for Shake Shack did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, sent outside regular business hours.

Persons: Danny Meyer, Meyer, Shake, Brian Sozzi, Sozzi, Brian Niccol, Niccol, Shake Shack Organizations: Yahoo, Park, Square Hospitality, Gramercy, Shake, Business Locations: New York

☆ Inside the ‘brutal’ logistical challenge of staging a Formula One Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jack Bantock | Bijan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“We’re talking about as many as 4,000 people (team staff) traveling to all the different races,” Duncan told CNN. Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty ImagesPressureSo, to take the Qatar Grand Prix as a case study, just how do they do it? That all adds up to approximately 50 tons of freight transported to every Grand Prix by each team. Mechanics work on Alonso's car ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. Haas' Nico Hulkenberg on track during practice ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit on November 29.

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☆ Truong My Lan: Vietnamese tycoon in a race to repay $9 billion to avoid execution
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Property tycoon Truong My Lan was one of Vietnam’s richest businesswomen. On Tuesday, the 68-year-old lost her appeal against the death sentence for masterminding one of the biggest frauds in global history, in which billions vanished from Vietnam’s financial system. But prosecutors accuse her of indirectly owning 91.5% of the bank, according to state media reports of the trial. Among the total losses, $12 billion was ruled to have been embezzled, for which Lan was sentenced to death. “Vietnamese regulators were absolutely shocked at the extent and investigators were flabbergasted by the extent of the corruption,” Abuza said.

Persons: Truong, Lan, –, Donald Trump, Lan –, Humble, Ho, Minh, Eric Chu, Van Thinh Phat, Chu, Nguyen Khac Giang, Yusof, Lan’s, Maika Elan, ” Giang, Prosecutors, Sam Bankman, Giang, Nguyen Phu Trong, Minh Hoang, “, ” Lan, Doi Moi, Zachary Abuza, ” Abuza, Abuza, ” Organizations: CNN —, Saigon Joint Commercial Bank, Vietnam, Institute, CNN, Saigon Commercial Bank, Bloomberg, Getty, VnExpress, Communist Party, National War College, “ Locations: Chi Minh City, China, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Vietnam, priding, Washington

☆ Donald Trump is clearly trying to shake things up at NASA
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementTrump's choice of NASA Administrator suggests he wants to shake up the agency's status quo. More importantly, though, he's on the cutting edge of the new commercial space age, where private companies are becoming the biggest actors in space. AdvertisementThe nomination, which still has to be confirmed by the Senate, suggests that Trump wants to shake things up at NASA. That's the slow-moving status quo that Trump might aim to shake up. In places like Alabama and Southern California, a status quo NASA fuels the work of legacy aerospace contractors like Boeing and Northrop Grumman.

Persons: Jared Isaacman, Donald Trump, Trump, Jared Isaacman —, he's, Jim Bridenstine, Bill Nelson, Leroy Chiao, It's, Elon Musk, Isaacman, Artemis, Steve Seipel, Chiao, Abhi Tripathi, Tripathi, Northrop Grumman, Jared Organizations: NASA, SpaceX, Senate, Space, Trump, Orion, Kennedy Space Center, UC Berkeley Space Sciences, Boeing, Northrop, Trump White House Locations: Hawthorne , California, Isaacman, Florida, Alabama, Southern California

☆ McKinsey agrees to pay $122 million to settle South African bribery charges in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementConsulting firm McKinsey has agreed to pay over $122 million to settle bribery claims. The plan earned McKinsey and McKinsey Africa profits of about $85 million, the US DoJ said. McKinsey has agreed to pay more than $122 million to settle bribery claims stemming from its work in South Africa, the US Justice Department said in a statement on Thursday. The Justice Department said that McKinsey and McKinsey Africa earned profits of about $85 million as a result of the arrangement. AdvertisementMcKinsey and Company Africa operates in South Africa as a wholly owned and controlled subsidiary of the international consulting firm.

Persons: Nicole M, Argentieri, Vikas Sagar, Sagar, McKinsey, Felix Dlangamandla Organizations: McKinsey, DoJ, US Justice Department, The Justice Department, McKinsey Africa, of, South, Department's, Company Africa Locations: McKinsey Africa, Africa, South Africa, Eskom, South, Transnet, Southern, of New York, Sandton

☆ Trump has vowed to give green cards to college grads. Could that actually happen?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

At a recent career fair, he says he struggled to find companies willing to sponsor international students. It made him realize how precarious international students’ lives in the US can be. Illinois Institute of Technology President Raj Echambadi first came to the US as an international student 30 years ago. “There are no numerical limits on the admission of foreign students — who number about 1 million now — and foreign students are already a major profit center for schools large and small,” he wrote. Courtesy Metolo FoyetFoyet, the University of Florida geography student, says international students will be listening closely to what Trump says going forward.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Donald Trump, crackdowns, ” Trump, Trump hasn’t, Trump, Jason Calacanis, hadn’t, “, ”, Karoline Leavitt, ’, Metolo, Foyet, Dany Rashwan, ” Haomin Huang, Huang, ” Huang, Echambadi, Raj Echambadi, Sarah Spreitzer, Trump’s, Jared Kushner, Spreitzer, Critics, Mark Krikorian, Krikorian, Allan Goodman, ” Goodman, —, Don’t, It’s, ” Krikorian, wouldn’t, Elon Musk, who’s, Metolo Foyet, CNN’s Kate Sullivan Organizations: CNN, America, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Auburn University, Universities, University of Houston, Illinois Institute of Technology, Presidents ’ Alliance, Higher Education, Immigration, Illinois Tech, Trump, American Council, Education, Center for Immigration Studies, Institute of International Education, UGA, Elon, ” University, Florida, American Association of Geographers Locations: America, Cameroon, United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, India, Denver

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