Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Politics

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Monday in favor of Republicans, upholding a decision that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates cannot be counted and directing Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties to comply. (More

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will nominate Fox News host and former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, 53, as transportation secretary. Duffy served nearly nine years in the House, including leadership on the Financial Services Committee. (More

The Biden administration requested nearly $100 billion in emergency funding from Congress Monday, including $40 billion for FEMA to support recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other disasters. (More)  

The House Ethics Committee is set to meet Wednesday to discuss whether to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, though the meeting could be delayed after early details about the session leaked. (More)  

Consumer sentiment turned positive for the first time since June 2021, rising to 100.6 on November 11, fueled by a surge in Republican optimism after President-elect Trump’s win. (More

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The pioneer in smart-doorbell technology, RING, pitched their business on the hit show Shark Tank at a valuation of just $7 million – the sharks shut them down.

5 years later, the company sold to Amazon for more than $1 Billion, turning the 10% stake initially offered to the sharks from $700K to $100M!

A similar story is brewing up in the Smart Shades segment of the industry. A company called RYSE pitched on the Canadian version of Shark Tank called Dragon’s Den.

The difference? They received two offers and have an addressable market that could be significantly larger than that of RING’s.

The hallmark of all successful smart home products is their ability to launch into retail, and RYSE’s recent deal with Best Buy has put them miles ahead of the competition.

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Sports

The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones in favor of former undrafted free agent Tommy DeVito. Jones signed a four-year $160 million contract following the 2022 NFL season. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers remained unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets Sunday, becoming the fourth team to start 15-0, tying for the NBA’s second-best season start. (More)

The Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, likely selecting UConn star Paige Bueckers.  The Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Washington Mystics have the next selections. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results: NFL | CFP | NBA | NHLNCAAM | NCAAW 

The Holiday Section

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A record 183.4 million shoppers are expected to shop in-store and online over Thanksgiving weekend, up from 182 million in 2023. (More)

A professional Christmas tree designer shares seven pro tips, from fluffing branches to using oversized ornaments, for crafting a lovely holiday display. (See Tips)

Disney released The Boy & the Octopus, an animated holiday short about an octopus and a young boy who enjoy Christmas on a journey of friendship and adventure. (Watch Short)

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Finance

Trend Line Daily Market Report   09/23/2024

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Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
17,970.71
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SPX
S&P 500
5,713.69
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DJI
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42,078.37
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BTC
Bitcoin
$63,342.12
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GOLD
Per Ounce
$2,654.60
1.32%
DJT  
Trump Media & Technology Group
$32.78
+16.65%
* Gold and Bitcoin are traded 24 hours five days a week

Big Stock Move: Trump Media & Technology Group stock rose over 16% Monday after reports of advanced talks to acquire crypto exchange Bakkt. (More

California farm Grimmway Farms issued a massive organic carrot recall after an E. coli outbreak left one dead and 39 infected across 18 states. (See Affected Brands)

The Associated Press will cut 8% of its workforce, citing a shift toward digital-first journalism. Less than half of the layoffs will affect the newsroom. (More)

NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery settled their lawsuit over live game rights, ending a 40-year U.S. partnership. WBD will still air NBA content internationally. (More)

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Aspiring entrepreneurs have been pitching their businesses on Dragon’s Den for almost 17 years and we’ve been limited to watching these deals happen – until now!

One company – RYSE – was able to secure two offers from these accomplished investors, and they have recently launched a public offering that YOU can now invest in.

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Science & Technology

 The final supermoon of 2024, known as the Beaver Moon, dazzled skywatchers worldwide last week, marking the year’s fourth consecutive supermoon with its larger appearance. (See Photos

Korean electronics giant, LG, unveiled a flexible OLED screen that can stretch up to 50% of its size over 10,000 times, integrating contact lens technology for enhanced durability and adaptability. (See Image

➤ The Secret Service has deployed a Boston Dynamics robotic dog at President-elect Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence for enhanced patrol coverage. (See Video

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Travel Tuesday

➤ Looking for inspiration for your next adventure? The travel experts at Conde Nast suggest the 25 best destinations for 2025. (See List

Camping doesn’t have to stop when the weather turns cold. Outdoors.com offers winter camping strategies for staying warm in a tent. (See Tips

The Georgian Military Road, which runs for 130 miles through the nation of Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains, offers rugged mountain views, small towns with ancient architecture, and connections to history. (Photos

Et Cetera

➤ A man was caught at Lima airport smuggling 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes, and other insects out of Peru by strapping them to his body. Authorities found the endangered creatures hidden in camouflaged bags. (See Photos)

Roadwork in France revealed a hidden Roman aqueduct, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s ancient infrastructure. (See Photos)

Rare red panda triplets were born at Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska. The cubs, born in August, are healthy and thriving. (See Photos)

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Poll Position

Which Holiday song would you retire?

  1. All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
  2. Last Christmas (Wham)
  3. Feliz Navidad (Jose Feliciano)
  4. Baby It’s Cold Outside (Dean Martin) 
  5. None
  6. Other 
  7. Stop Being a Grinch


Yesterday’s Results:

Have you ever mailed a letter to Santa? 

  1. Yes: 47.2%
  2. No: 52.8%

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“What’s taking place in these counties is absolute lawlessness.” 

—  Pennsylvania Republican Party Chair Lawrence Tabas on the counting of illegal mail-in ballots with either incorrect or missing dates.

 

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