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Kevin Pillar and Orlando Arcia each drove in a run in the 10th inning to help the visiting Atlanta Braves outlast the Philadelphia Phillies 10-8 on Monday to begin a day-night doubleheader.
The win reduced the Braves’ magic number to win the National League East to four.
Pillar delivered a pinch-hit single to score pinch runner Forrest Wall, then scored when Arcia doubled to left against Jose Alvarado (0-2). Kirby Yates pitched a scoreless 10th to earn his fourth save.
The Phillies (78-65) dramatically tied the game with two outs in the ninth. Trea Turner reached on an infield single and Bryce Harper followed with his 16th homer of the season against Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias (4-4), who blew his third save but wound up with the win.
The Braves (94-49) scored a run in the first when Austin Riley tripled off the wall in left center and scored when Jake Cave dropped the ball before throwing it home.
Atlanta added another run in the third inning. Michael Harris II doubled and scored when Ronald Acuna Jr. looped a single into no-man’s land in right.
The Phillies tied the game 2-2 in the third on Alec Bohm’s two-run double.
The Braves scored three runs in the fifth inning on an RBI double by Ozzie Albies and a two-run double by Matt Olson, giving him a major-league-leading 123 RBIs.
Philadelphia got two runs back in its half of the fifth and cut the lead to 5-4. Bohm singled in a run and Bryson Stott hit a fly ball to right field that Acuna lost in the sun. Stott’s double scored Harper, but Acuna recovered in time to throw Bohm out at the plate.
In the sixth inning, the Braves hit back-to-back homers. Harris his 15th homer, a two-run blast, and Acuna followed with his 36th homer, a solo shot. It was the 16th time the Braves have gone back-to-back this season, including the second time for Harris and Acuna.
Turner ambushed the first pitch he saw from reliever Dylan Lee in the seventh for a 423-foot two-run homer. It was Turner’s 25th home run of the season and the 10th in his last 11 games.
Leading global financial services company Morgan Stanley (MS) has made a significant advancement by releasing a cutting-edge generative AI assistant designed specifically for its financial advisors. This action is a critical turning point for the financial sector and shows how artificial intelligence has the ability to completely change the way that financial professionals interact with their clients.
Projects based on generative AI technology have been announced by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. According to Jeff McMillan, head of analytics, data, and innovation at Morgan Stanley wealth management, Morgan Stanley is the first significant Wall Street company to give employees access to a customized GPT-4 solution.
Sal Cucchiara, Morgan Stanley’s (MS) chief information officer of wealth and investment management, told Reuters AI’s impact “will be very significant”, and likened the importance of the technology to the beginning of the internet.
The technology is meant to save advisors and customer service staff a tremendous amount of time when answering market questions and administrative queries. Using AI will allow advisors to spend more time directly with clients.
Data-Driven Decision-Making with AI-powered insights provide advisors with a competitive edge, enabling them to make well-informed investment decisions.
The advantages are as follows:
The AI assistant can analyze a client’s financial history, goals, and risk tolerance to generate personalized communication, making interactions more relevant and engaging. This personalization fosters deeper client relationships and trust.
Financial advisors can leverage the AI assistant to access real-time market data, news, and trends. The system can analyze vast datasets to generate investment insights, enabling advisors to make data-driven decisions.
Portfolio Optimization: Through continuous monitoring of market conditions and client portfolios, the AI assistant can recommend adjustments, helping advisors optimize their clients’ investments.
Compliance and Risk Management: The AI assistant can also assist in compliance tasks by monitoring transactions and communications for potential risks or regulatory violations.
The assistant can quickly sift through vast amounts of research material, news articles, and reports to provide advisors with concise summaries and relevant information.
As AI systems play an increasing role in finance, regulators will need to adapt to ensure that ethical and compliance standards are met.
According to reports in major outlets, celebrity Russell Brand has been accused of allegedly raping, sexually assaulting and emotionally abusing four women a decade or more ago. The British comedian has denied the allegations in a video posted by him on social media platforms. He received support from Elon Musk and Andrew Tate after he posted online on Musk’s platform.
Comedian Russell Brand has a channel on YouTube. He often posts about his thoughts on various issues and very often references conspiracy theories on Rumble as well. In his recent video that was also posted on X, owned by Elon Musk, Russell Brand attacked mainstream media for what he described as a “coordinated attack.”
The British comedian also said that the relationships that he had during what he described as his “time of promiscuity” were consensual. He said that he had been “almost too transparent” and this was made out to be criminal and that he denied the allegations and questioned if there was “another agenda at play?”
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the owner of platform X, formerly called Twitter to support celebrity actor Russell Brand’s post on his platform.
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Celebrity influencer Andrew Tate, who is accused of alleged rape and human trafficking in Romania, also supported the British comedian by posting on Brand’s account on Twitter.
Celebrity tv and radio broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher also offered support by sharing his video on her social media and adding a red heart emoji.
Many web fans have posted divided opinions on the celebrity comedian/actor’s video. Some web fans have come in support of Russell Brand while others have called out for his behavior. One of the four women who have alleged that he abused them was only 16 at the time of his inappropriate behavior.
Celebrity singer Russell Brand was married to celebrity American singer-songwriter Katy Perry for 14 months. The Roar singer said that he had texted her that he wanted a divorce, before she was due to perform in front of a hundred thousand or more web fans.
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Celebrity couple Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee are calling it quits after 27 years of marriage. The couple, who began dating when they met on a set, released a joint statement to a popular outlet. Their relationship that began as love at first sight ends in an amicable parting of ways. They adopted two children, who are now majors. Web fans were surprised by the news of their separation.
Celebrity couple Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee released a joint statement to PEOPLE. It stated that they had been “blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.”
The statement noted that their journey had shifted and they made the decision to separate so that they could pursue their “individual growth.”
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The statement also mentioned their family as being their “highest priority” and asked for understanding and privacy from their web fans and others.
The statement concluded saying: “This is the sole statement either of us will make.” It was signed “Deb and Hugh Jackman”
In 1995, celebrity couple Hugh Jackson and Deborah Lee met on the set of Australian TV series Corelli. They fell in love and got married within a year, in April 1996. Deb was an established actress while Jackman was fresh out of drama school.
This April, the Wolverine actor posted an emotional and loving message on social media expressing his appreciation for his wife and also said that he loved her with all his “heart.”
Celebrity couple Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness also watched the Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, which the Spaniard won this July.
Many web fans expressed their surprise when Jackman and Furness jointly announced their split. However, sources told popular outlets that they had been growing apart, and there was no third person in their marriage. Couples growing apart is what sources often tell outlets when celebrity couples decide to split.
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CWEB Summarized Business Newsletter September 18, 2023
Monday afternoon stocks inched up as Wall Street prepared for the next interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. We will be listening to Jerome Powell’s press conference for his thoughts on inflation, even if the Federal Reserve does not change interest rates after its meeting on Wednesday.
On Monday, the price of Brent crude, a global oil benchmark, approached $95 per barrel as investors fretted over the possibility of a deepening supply gap in the fourth quarter as a result of Saudi Arabia’s and Russia’s extended supply curbs.
On Monday, gold prices increased as investors wagered that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged this week and as fears of a government shutdown in the United States prompted some safe-haven buying.
According to Monday’s announcement from Turkey’s communications directorate, President Tayyip Erdogan personally requested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk establish a manufacturing facility in Turkey. According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency, Erdogan and Musk spoke at a meeting at Turkish House, a skyscraper near the United Nations in New York.
SNDL Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) has introduced a brand-new e-commerce platform for its Wine and Beyond destination liquor retail banner. The banner’s extensive product variety, including unique spirits, local and international beers, and exceptional wines, will benefit from the platform’s increased visibility and accessibility. Wine and Beyond offers a “Best Price Promise” on its almost 9,000 products available in its online store, with new products and discounts being introduced on a weekly basis.
Cleaning products manufacturer Clorox is preparing its investors for a “material impact” from a cyberattack ahead of its quarterly results report in November. It’s the latest major corporation to suffer a devastating hacking attack.
The number of strikes in the United States to resolve labor disputes is at its highest level in over 25 years. The Wall Street Journal analyzed statistics from the Department of Labour and found that 4.1 million working days were missed due to strikes and lockouts in August.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla and Saudi Arabia are in preliminary negotiations about constructing an electric vehicle manufacturing in the kingdom, with the latter offering some cobalt from the DRC as an incentive.
A new agreement between labor unions and the restaurant sector mandates that, beginning in April, fast food restaurants with 60 or more US locations pay their employees a minimum of $20/hour. This includes the California-based In-N-Out.
Chick-fil Four years after LGBTQ protesters helped close the only establishment in the UK, the chain announced it is returning to the country.
According to the FDA, CVS, Walgreens, and other stores should not sell certain types of eyes drops because they were distributed unlawfully. Along with increased control, the FDA has stated that the decongestant in NyQuil and Mucinex is ineffective.
In a case against Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and the American Petroleum Institute (the largest lobby for the US oil industry), California claims the defendants hid the risks of using fossil fuels from the public for decades.
After a 10-day blackout, Disney and Charter finally reached an agreement that will allow football and other sports programming to return to the cable network. Their new deal is a watershed moment for the media business, which is adjusting to the increasingly cutthroat streaming market.
July Prime Day has come and gone, but Amazon has more member-only promotions in store for 2023. The corporation has just announced that on October 10 and 11 they would offer “Prime Big Deal Days,” essentially another Prime Day.
With its ongoing focus on e-commerce, TikTok is gearing up for Black Friday. In late October, the social media giant will begin subsidizing discounts of up to 50% for retailers on its TikTok Shop. TikTok Shop was only released in the United States this week, along with an affiliate network for content creators to help them sell things through their videos, and this announcement comes in the same week.
Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of aviation, will soon be home to a factory dedicated to producing electric planes capable of vertical takeoff and landing. On Monday, Joby Aviation and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) announced an agreement that may lead to the creation of up to 2,000 jobs at Dayton International Airport and the delivery of as many as 500 aircraft annually for use as air taxis.
Earnings this week
Monday, September 18 2023: Stitch Fix (SFIX), Investcorp Credit (ICMB)
Tuesday, September 19 2023: Auto Zone (AZO), Endava (DAVA), Steelcase (SCS)
Wednesday, September 20 2023: General Mills (GIS), Fed Ex (FDX), KB Home (KBH)
Thursday, September 21 2023: Darden Restaurants (DRI), Flux Power Holdings (FLUX), Scholastic (SCHL)
Friday, September 22 2023: Dynatronics (DYNT), Netsol Technologies (NTWK)
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American teen Ashlyn Krueger didn’t lose a set the entire tournament in capturing her first WTA Tour title with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) upset of top seed Zhu Lin on Sunday at the Japan Open in Osaka.
Ranked No. 123 in the world, Krueger, 19, entered the week without a main-draw win on hard court this year and had never advanced past a quarterfinal of a WTA event.
China’s Zhu, ranked No. 35, became just the second top-50 player to lose to the Dallas resident in her young career. This was the pair’s first meeting and Krueger’s 11th main-draw appearance.
Krueger had the edge in aces, 7-3, and never had to save a break point in the 96-minute match. She broke Zhu on her first service game of the match, and Zhu was 1-for-2 in saving break points.
“I think I was very aggressive today, playing a lot of really aggressive tennis and using my serve,” said Krueger, who recorded 28 winners to 13 for her opponent. “I think I just stayed mentally tough the whole time. Lots of aggressive shots and trusting in myself.”
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All four seeded players who were in action posted first-round victories in Mexico.
Twelfth-seeded Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine faced the least resistance among that group of winners, losing only two games in beating Grace Min of the United States 6-2, 6-0 in 61 minutes.
In a matchup of Belgians, 13th-seeded Elise Mertens survived a first-set tiebreaker to defeat Yanina Wickmayer 7-6 (4), 6-2. Mertens had eight aces and won 25 of 35 first-service points.
No. 15 Jasmine Paolini of Italy had a harder time in the second set than the first, defeating Louisa Chirico of the U.S. 6-0, 7-6 (3).
The Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova, who is seeded 16th, knocked off Ena Shibahara of Japan 7-5, 6-2.
Elsewhere, Sloane Stephens of the U.S. edged countrywoman Ann Li 7-5, 6-4, and Canada’s Leylah Fernandez breezed past American Asia Muhammad 6-1, 6-3.
Other winners were Taylor Townsend, Hailey Baptiste and Alycia Parks of the U.S.; Eugenie Bouchard of Canada; Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine; Martina Trevisan of Italy; Cristina Bucsa of Spain; and Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus.
Unbeaten in their last three league matches, Charlotte FC will continue their hunt for the MLS playoffs on Saturday when they host D.C. United.
Well rested, Charlotte (7-9-10, 31 points) hasn’t played since Sept. 2, when it drew 1-1 with Nashville SC thanks to a goal in the 93rd minute from Scott Arfield.
Acquired from Scottish club Rangers FC in June, Arfield has appeared in 11 matches for Charlotte across all competitions, scoring three times. His strike against Nashville was his second goal in MLS play.
D.C. United (9-12-7, 34 points) are just above the playoff line at ninth place in the Eastern Conference, with Charlotte and Chicago (32 points) looming within striking distance. The Black and Red are unbeaten in their last two matches, most recently playing the San Jose Earthquakes to a 0-0 draw last weekend.
A win for Charlotte in this match would move it into a tie with D.C. United with seven matches left to play in the regular season. D.C., meanwhile, has just five matches left in the regular season after Saturday, leaving it less time to make up ground in the playoff race.
“It’s a huge match and I know we’ve opened up the top bowl. So, hopefully (Charlotte fans) come out in their numbers,” Charlotte captain Ashley Westwood said this week. “It’s going to give us a great chance if we win on Saturday to really push for playoffs.”
While D.C. United are also jockeying for playoff positioning, they are also grappling with rumors that coach Wayne Rooney might not be long for the job. A recent report in the Guardian suggested that second-tier English side Birmingham City is targeting Rooney to be their next manager. Rooney’s contract with D.C. United expires in December.
“Contract situation, it is what it is, and that can wait till the end of the season,” Rooney told the Washington Post. “Unfortunately, I can’t stop speculation.”
Christian Benteke leads D.C. United into this matchup as the club’s leading scorer with 10 goals and four assists. Karol Swiderski continues to be the leading creator for Charlotte, tallying seven goals and three assists.
The Seattle Seahawks lost their Week 1 game and now are hoping they haven’t lost their starting offensive tackles for Week 2.
Charles Cross, selected No. 9 overall by Seattle in the 2022 draft, and Abe Lucas, a third-rounder in 2022, suffered injuries in the Seahawks’ 30-13 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Cross has a toe injury and Lucas was dealing with “an old knee injury.” Carroll said during a radio interview that both players would be monitored this week in advance of the team’s Sunday game at Detroit.
Both players left the game and did not return. Cross was carted to the locker room.
Cross started all 17 games last season as a rookie while Lucas played in and started 16.
Denver coach Sean Payton was “pleased” with the decision making of quarterback Russell Wilson in the Broncos’ 17-16 season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Wilson was 27-of-34 passing for 177 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He did not throw an interception but was sacked twice while posting a 108.0 passer rating.
“I was pleased with the decision making. The key is to be able to run the ball and have the sustained success. We were able to do that at times,” Payton said Monday. “Part of that where the ball went was a byproduct of what we were seeing. Teams will be in and out of different coverage looks.”
The Broncos were without No. 1 wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring), while tight end Greg Dulcich left the game with a leg injury. Wilson threw at least one pass to 11 different players, but his longest completion was only 21 yards.
Payton chalked up some of Denver’s modest offensive numbers (including 94 rushing yards) to each team having just six possessions.
“Points then become at a premium. Generally speaking, you’re between 10 and 12 possessions a game,” he said. “Part of it was a result of both teams having long, sustained drives, overcoming some third downs, maybe some penalties to keep drives moving. It was a little unusual that way.
“If you told me we were going to win the turnover battle (or) we were going to win the rushing battle against that team, I would’ve been really happy and said that more than likely we were going to win the game. But it wasn’t the case.”
Denver is 0-1 along with Kansas City and the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West. The Broncos will play host to Washington in Week 2 before road games at Miami and Chicago ahead of a Week 5 showdown in Denver against the New York Jets.
Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns will miss the rest of the season with a torn patellar tendon, NFL Network reported Monday.
Sterns left Sunday’s season-opening 17-16 loss to the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter with an injury to his left knee.
The backup to starting strong safety Kareem Jackson, Sterns played two snaps on defense and three more on special teams before the injury.
A fifth-round pick by Denver in 2021, Sterns has recorded 49 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks in 21 career games (five starts).
On Monday, Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed that Sterns was having an MRI on his knee. “I’m not going to be early on any updates,” he said.
Payton also said tight end Greg Dulcich is getting an MRI to determine the extent of a leg injury that occurred early in Sunday’s setback.
Dulcich, 23, had two catches for 22 yards against the Raiders. The 2022 third-round pick caught 33 passes for 411 yards and two scores in 10 games (six starts) as a rookie.
