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Neumann noted the latest Europol data showed “the number of attacks and planned attacks has more than quadrupled” since 2022. The apparent uptick in the recruitment of young radicals to carry out acts of terror comes as European security officials express worries at a potential resurgence of organized – or “directed” - terror attacks. The group has built a remarkable presence in Turkey over the past three years, according to court documents and analysts. Swiss police in March arrested a 15-year-old Swiss boy and a 16-year-old Italian boy for ISIS support and plotting bomb attacks, according to a police statement. Yulia Morozova/ReutersThe extent of ISIS-K’s use of Turkey as a transit hub is acknowledged by officials in the Turkish indictment.

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☆ Israel is blocking physicians with Palestinian heritage from entering Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Yahya Abou-Ghazala | Alex Marquardt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Suleiman’s denial is part of a policy recently communicated to medical missions going into Gaza through Israel. Before the war, Palestinian medics and medics of Palestinian heritage who held other passports could apply to Israel for entry into Gaza and have no issues getting approval. Ambulances lined up in front of the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing during a visit of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on March 23. “We reiterate that we STRONGLY advice (sic) against any attempt of entering Gaza with a Palestinian background/roots,” the email stated. The ad disclosed that “applicants with a Palestinian ID or Palestinian roots are not allowed into Gaza.” The post has since been deleted.

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☆ DEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack Kamala Harris?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Critics say DEI programs are discriminatory and attempt to solve racial discrimination by disadvantaging other groups, particularly White Americans. These diversity training efforts emerged around the time that affirmative action began by executive order from President John F. Kennedy. Despite the backlash against DEI programs and initiatives, many companies are standing firm in their support for DEI. And 71% of people surveyed said they think DEI training is important to “creating a positive workplace culture.”What does DEI look like at work? Thrivent’s DEI training teaches employees how to understand and bridge cultural differences in the workplace, Baker said.

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☆ To understand what's going on in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' read this quick recap of what's happened with the 'X-Men' characters since 2000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewHugh Jackman has finally returned to play the iconic Marvel hero Wolverine, AKA Logan, in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Deadpool and Wolverine first crossed paths in 'X-Men: Origins - Wolverine'Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in "X-Men: Origins - Wolverine." Advertisement"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is infamous among fans for its terrible depiction of Wolverine's history and key characters from the "X-Men" universe. It was a tongue-in-cheek way of wiping "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" from the history books. Hopefully, "Deadpool & Wolverine" will live up to fans' high expectations when it arrives in theaters on July 26.

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☆ Diverse donors race to help elect Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Fredreka Schouten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And Democratic-aligned donors from all those worlds are eager to help Harris get there. That figure marks the year of the sorority’s founding at Harris’ alma mater, Howard University. More than 1.1 million donors have contributed – with 62% of them first-time givers this cycle, Harris’ campaign said. He said he held his first fundraiser for Harris at his Boston-area home during her successful 2016 Senate campaign. But for all the early enthusiasm, the groups supporting Harris say big challenges remain – both in sustaining her campaign’s early financial momentum and in helping blunt looming attacks on her race and gender.

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☆ Jordan Chiles is competing in her second Olympics in Paris. Meet the gymnast who already counts Beyoncé and Michael Jordan as fans.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jordan Chiles has been a gymnast since the age of six. The 5'5 athlete grew up in Vancouver, WA, and was named after Michael Jordan, according to her profile on Team USA's website. Chiles told The Times that she considered quitting in 2017 after having a difficult experience with her former coaches. Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles train together and have been friends for years. "Hey Jordan, this is Michael Jordan.

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☆ Photos show what Costco looked like when it first opened in 1983
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Áine Cain | Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Costco opened its first location in Seattle in 1983, building off Price Club's warehouse format. Today's company is the product of a 1993 merger between Costco and Price Club, which opened in 1976. Costco provided Business Insider with historical photos of the chain's inaugural warehouse. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Costco of today is in fact the result of a 1993 merger between Costco and its predecessor, Price Club, which was founded in 1976 by legendary entrepreneur Sol Price.

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☆ This French aerospace company is trying to lure US SpaceX workers after Elon Musk said he would relocate the company from California to Texas — and it may be working
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA French aerospace company is trying to convince disgruntled American SpaceX employees to leave the US for Europe after billionaire Elon Musk announced he would relocate his rocket company from California to Texas. Stanislas Maximin, CEO of Latitude, jumped at the opportunity to poach any unhappy SpaceX employees suddenly staring down an interstate move. Maximin told CNBC that his LinkedIn post garnered some 200 messages and helped him increase his connections on the site by a third. "We have done it multiple times over," Maximin told CNBC of hiring foreigners. Musk has made the Lonestar State his home base in recent years, moving Tesla headquarters to Texas from California during the pandemic.

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☆ GM indefinitely delays Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

DETROIT – General Motors is indefinitely delaying production of its Origin autonomous vehicle as its embattled Cruise self-driving unit attempts to relaunch operations. The Detroit automaker said Tuesday its majority-owned robotaxi unit will instead focus on using the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt for development of autonomous vehicles. Cruise has been using now-discontinued Bolts for autonomous vehicle development for several years. It was not immediately clear how many Origin vehicles the facility has produced, however it was previously reported that ex-Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt, a cofounder, told staff that hundreds of Origin vehicles had been produced. Cruise in February 2022 petitioned U.S. regulators seeking permission to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving Origin vehicles annually without the human controls.

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☆ French aerospace company sees surge in U.S. applicants after SpaceX relocation news: 'Come to Europe and we'll help you'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Latitude, a French aerospace company based an hour outside Paris, is getting a surge of applications from American engineers after Elon Musk said he would relocate SpaceX headquarters from California to Texas. Those job seekers work at SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Tesla and other companies related to the aerospace industry, the spokesperson tells CNBC Make It. He says the message wasn't a takedown of Musk or SpaceX, which Maximin refers to as one of "the best engineering companies in the world." Rather, he says, "if you're not happy where you are, if you want different things, you can come to Europe, and we'll help you." "We have done it multiple times over," Maximin says, adding that his company has "the full support of French authorities" to make the relocation happen quickly.

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☆ G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Service
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Neal E. Boudette | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

General Motors said on Tuesday that its Cruise driverless-taxi division has restarted test operations in three Sun Belt cities, using self-driving cars with human safety drivers who will monitor the vehicles and intervene if needed. The incident prompted California to revoke Cruise’s license to operate driverless vehicles in the state. G.M.’s chief financial officer, Paul Jacobson, said Cruise is now providing autonomous ride services in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix. He also said Cruise was using self-driving versions of the Chevrolet Bolt electric car and that production of a dedicated driverless cab called the Cruise Origin had been suspended indefinitely. developed the Origin — a rectangular, van-like vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals — specifically for Cruise.

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☆ This scientist who worked for Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates is now a VC funding other 'mad scientists'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

And while he wants to tackle the world's biggest problems such as waste, impact isn't Deep Future's sole priority. Related storiesIn some ways, Deep Future's mission harkens back to Silicon Valley's roots, he said. As for Deep Future's investments, the challenge is whether the technology can be built and made cost-effective, ideally within its investment horizon of 10 years. One of Deep Future's portfolio companies, Descycle, is developing non-toxic chemicals to separate gold in electronics in landfills. Getting investors on board with mad scientistsWith Deep Future's niche, getting investors' attention has been easy, Holman said.

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☆ Alphabet to invest $5 billion in self-driving car unit Waymo
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco on Dec. 9, 2022. Alphabet is again investing in its self-driving car unit Waymo — this time with $5 billion. CEO Sundar Pichai said on the earnings call that Waymo provides 50,000 weekly paid trips, primarily in San Francisco and Phoenix. In June, Waymo removed the waitlist and opened Waymo rides to all San Francisco users. "Alphabet has committed up to $5B to Waymo," Waymo CEO Tekedra Mawakana said on X.

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You can quickly earn United miles with excellent credit cards like the United℠ Explorer Card. Fly on United Airlines and alliance partnersFlying with the airline is the most obvious way to earn United miles. You can also use United MileagePlus miles on a number of airline partners, or choose to earn United miles when flying with airline partners. United Miles Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I earn MileagePlus miles without flying? You can earn miles through MileagePlus Dining and MileagePlus Shopping, as well as spending on United co-branded credit cards.

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The Aeroplan® Credit Card earns points directly, or you can transfer flexible points to Aeroplan. Using Aeroplan credit cardsThe Aeroplan® Credit Card is the only U.S. credit card that earns Aeroplan points directly. Aeroplan® Credit Card cardholders can also redeem Aeroplan points toward any eligible travel purchase through Chase Pay Yourself Back. So if you transferred 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, you'd end up with 20,000 Aeroplan points, plus a 5,000-point bonus for a total of 25,000 Aeroplan points. Aeroplan Rewards frequently asked questionsHow can I earn Aeroplan points without flying?

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Each airline earns and uses Avios differently, and this guide focuses on British Airways Avios unless specified otherwise. Earning AviosThere are many ways to earn British Airways Avios, which we'll explore in more depth below. Earn Avios from using a British Airways Avios credit cardBritish Airways Visa Signature® Card Apply now lock icon An icon in the shape of lock. Not the most rewarding card for non-British Airways purchases Insider’s Take If you like British Airways Avios points, the British Airways Visa Signature® Card has an excellent welcome bonus offer to consider. British Airways Avios frequently asked questionsCan I transfer Avios between accounts?

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☆ Scientists discover ‘dark’ oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

It’s also possible, these scientists warn, that deep-sea mining could disrupt the way carbon is stored in the ocean, contributing to the climate crisis. A documentary about deep-sea mining that Sweetman watched in a hotel bar in São Paulo, Brazil, unleashed a breakthrough. However, several countries, including the United Kingdom and France, have expressed caution, supporting a moratorium or ban on deep-sea mining to safeguard marine ecosystems and conserve biodiversity. Earlier this month, Hawaii banned deep-sea mining in its state waters. Many unanswered questions remain about how dark oxygen is produced and what role it plays in the deep-sea ecosystem.

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☆ A developer is planning a commercial spaceport near Las Vegas that includes a pilot school and STEM academy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At least, that's what real estate developer Rob Lauer envisions with his plans to build a spaceport near Las Vegas. Lauer, a former US Army military police officer, is the CEO of Las Vegas Spaceport. The spaceport would offer educational programs for potential flyers and a STEM programA rendering of a STEM academy by Las Vegas Spaceport. As smaller companies like Las Vegas Spaceport look to enter the industry, some travelers are already excited to take flight. Las Vegas Spaceport scored a win in May when the Clark County Commission "unanimously" approved construction permits for an airstrip, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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☆ Indian Americans Become a Political Force, Just as Usha Vance’s Profile Rises
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Amy Qin | Jonathan Wolfe | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

That cemented a remarkable reality: at the current moment, a woman of Indian descent will either serve another term in the White House or be the second lady. It was the latest milestone for an Indian American community that has emerged as a political powerhouse over the past decade. Kamala Harris in 2021 became the first person of Indian descent, as well as the first woman and Black person, to be vice president. The 2024 presidential cycle is the first one to have featured two Indian American candidates in Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. And there are now five Indian American members of Congress and nearly 40 Indian Americans in state legislatures — the highest number of any Asian origin group in the country, according to AAPI Data, an organization that collects data about Asian Americans.

Persons: JD Vance, Donald J, Usha Vance, Kamala Harris, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy Organizations: Republican, Indian, —

☆ What to know if you’re traveling this weekend amid the global tech outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here’s what to know if you’re planning to travel this weekend. David J. Phillip/APUS-based carriers American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Airlines, SunCountry and Frontier Airlines all reported issues on Friday. Crews have limits on their working hours, so staffing challenges cascade along with flight delays. That all depends on the type of ticket you have, the airline you’re flying with and whether you have travel insurance (which is always a good idea). If you’re set to travel soon, wherever you are in the world, it’s worth double checking your individual journey status before you travel.

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☆ Enzo Fernández: Fallout intensifies over soccer star and Argentina teammates singing racist chant about France
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Julio Garro, Argentina’s undersecretary of sport, said on Argentine radio that national team captain Lionel Messi and Argentinian Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia should apologize. That prompted the country’s president, Javier Milei, to sack Garro. “For this reason, Julio Garro ceases to be undersecretary of sports of the nation.”However, Garro later “categorically denied” asking Messi to apologize. In a separate post, Garro went on to thank Milei for letting him be part of his team. In his apology, Fernández said he was “caught up in the euphoria,” but Lloris insisted this was no excuse.

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☆ Opinion: The stunning silence at the heart of ‘Twisters’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Opinion Noah Berlatsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Noah Berlatsky Noah BerlatskyAnd yet both, despite being centered on extreme weather events, avoid mentioning climate change directly. In the mid-1990s the right was already moving toward climate change denial. The characters’ silence is louder at a time when in real life many Republican leaders continue to deny climate change is a problem. The current Republican platform doesn’t mention global warming at all, and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has denied the scientific consensus on climate change. In a 2022 survey, only 23% of Republicans thought climate change was a major threat.

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in credit transactions. However, it's worth acknowledging that things aren't as bleak as they were decades ago — and a big part of that credit goes to the enactment of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. What is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act? The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is a federal law that promotes fairness and prohibits discrimination in credit transactions. Your rights under the Equal Credit Opportunity ActBefore applying for a loan or taking out a line of credit, make sure you know your rights under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act so you're not taken advantage of.

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☆ The Art Forger Had Fooled Thousands. Then He Met Doug.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Christopher Kuo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Earl Washington loves wood. He loves maple wood from Wisconsin and boxwood from Turkey. But most of all he loves carving it. “If I’m looking at your face when I’m talking to you, I’m literally looking at how I’m going to carve your eyes and carve your nose on a piece of wood,” he said in an interview. To profitably sell woodblocks — which can be an oddity in the art market — Washington decided he also needed myth.

Persons: Earl, ”, Washington Organizations: Earl Washington Locations: Wisconsin, boxwood, Turkey, Washington

CNN —A prominent North Korea expert and former CIA analyst has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of secretly working for the South Korean government in exchange for designer goods, Michelin star meals and $37,000 for a fund that she controlled. The indictment alleges Terry acted as a “valuable source” of information for the South Korean government. She has authored reports for both American and South Korean news outlets. South Korea is a key US ally in the Asia-Pacific, though Terry’s indictment is not the first case of alleged collusion to test the two countries’ friendship. Internal Pentagon documents leaked last year described, in remarkable detail, private conversations between two senior South Korean national security officials, whom the US had allegedly wiretapped.

Persons: Sue Mi Terry, ”, “, Terry, Louis Vuitton, Iva Zorić, ” Zorić, Antony Blinken, Lee Wolosky, ” Wolosky, emptively, George W, Bush, Barack Obama Organizations: CNN, CIA, New, South Korean, Michelin, US National Security Council, ROK, South, Council, Foreign Relations, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, Foreign, Seoul’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, East, FBI, Oceanic, National Security Council, Pentagon Locations: North Korea, New York, Republic of Korea, ROK, Korean, Korea, South Korea, United States, Seoul, Japan, Asia

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