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WASHINGTON: Donald Trump learned a long time ago that photo opportunities could get him attention and that slapping his name on everything from skyscrapers to steaks could make him money. As a second-time presidential candidate and now the president-elect, he is marrying the two concepts faster than ever, tying the high-profile visuals of his political life to perfumes, watches, sneakers and digital trading cards. Everything around Trump has become something to monetize, including a moment of comity with Jill Biden, the first lady, at Notre Dame over the weekend. “Here are my new Trump Perfumes & Colognes!” Trump wrote on social media Sunday, along with a picture of his interaction with the faintly smiling first lady. “I call them Fight, Fight, Fight, because they represent us WINNING. Great Christmas gifts for the family.” Under the photo was another caption, an apparent dig at Biden: “A FRAGRANCE YOUR ENEMIES CAN’T RESIST!” Trump, in essence, used a civil moment with the first lady, a frequent critic, to sell fragrances that are “curated to capture the essence of success and determination,” according to the perfume website. 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(Trump still maintained more 50 licensing deals in his name, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.) This time, there is no such presumption of distance, only the churn of a conveyor belt spitting out one Trump product after another. On Monday, officials working for Trump did not immediately reply to a question about whether Trump would continue promoting products after being sworn in. With weeks until he takes office, Trump is capitalizing on the attention of his election victory, hawking fragrances and footwear to supporters who are in the mood to celebrate. There have been $299 “Trump Crypto President” sneakers on offer, along with $119 “Victory” cologne and $299 “First Lady” shoes. There is little information available about what materials the products are made from or where they are manufactured. And according to the products’ website, sales are final. When Trump ran in 2016, several of his branded products sold through the Trump Organization were made overseas, including sport coats made in India, suits made in Mexico and neckties made in China — business practices that were and are at odds with his current embrace of tariffs against economic competitors like Beijing. Trump’s daughter Ivanka was also criticized for selling products manufactured overseas. Trump does not appear to be a manufacturer of the perfumes, watches, sneakers and other items he has lent his name to. The playbook goes like this: Trump creates companies that function like bank accounts, allowing the people or companies making the products to pay him royalties for the cost of licensing his name. On his 2023 financial disclosure form, for example, a company Trump owns called “CIC Ventures LLC” reported income of $4.5 million for a book published by conservative publishing company Winning Team, which is owned, in part, by his son Donald Trump Jr. Also according to the disclosure, the elder Trump made $300,000 from a licensing partnership with LMA Productions, a company that produced a Bible endorsed by “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood. But unlike some of Trump’s earlier efforts, the identities of his current merchandise business partners are shielded through the creation of limited liability companies, which are structured to allow those partners to remain anonymous. At least two of the companies selling recently created Trump products were formed in Wyoming, a state home to strict privacy laws that shield the identities of LLC owners. 45Footwear, the company behind the $499 “Trump Won” sneakers and the “Fight Fight Fight” fragrances, was set up in January by Cloud Peak, a law firm based in Sheridan, Wyoming, that has formed more than 100,000 such businesses around the world. In July, Cloud Peak also set up a Sheridan-based LLC called TheBestWatchesOnEarth, which hawks gold-plated watches. For $899, supporters can buy one with an etching of the president-elect’s face. Reporters who have visited the Sheridan addresses for those companies have reported finding rural strip malls or buildings populated by unrelated businesses. Jordan Libowitz, vice president of communications for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said that this practice posed several ethical issues. “It’s a bit of a black box where the money’s coming in from,” he said, adding that people hoping to influence Trump could dump money toward one of his products. “We worry a lot about all the time he spends at Mar-a-Lago, around people trying to influence policy,” Libowitz said. “You show up and show him like, ‘Hey, I spent $100,000 on Trump watches.’ That’s going to get his attention.” Another concern is the speed and frequency with which Trump has unveiled new products before he assumes the presidency in just over a month. Without more information from the president-elect and his team, there is no way to know if Trump will try to monetize big moments in his presidency and where the money to produce those goods will come from. “Whatever norms he was responsive to before,” Libowitz said, “he does not seem particularly interested in them now.” (This article originally appeared in The New York Times) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )None

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black Friday is around the corner, but several WIRED-approved Amazon devices are already on sale, from Kindle e-readers to Fire tablets . If your holiday gift list includes one of those or maybe even a Fire TV Stick, you can start shopping (and saving) early. Many of these products are brand-new, like the Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) or the Fire HD 8, and it's unlikely you'll see even steeper discounts during the big sale event, though don't completely rule it out. WIRED Featured Deals Our new favorite Kindle: Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Gen) for $130 ($30 off) A powerful Fire tablet: Amazon Fire Max 11 for $140 ($90 off) A great streaming stick: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $33 ($27 off) A kid-friendly e-reader: Kindle Paperwhite Kids (2024, 12th Gen) for $140 ($40 off) Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today . Kindle Deals Photograph: Brenda Stolyar; Getty Images The 12th-gen Paperwhite ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is our favorite Kindle (it was also very new, announced in October). It has all the important features that make for a great reading experience including a large display with high resolution, smooth performance, warm lighting, and an IPX8 water-resistance rating. The latest version has the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle (for sharper text and images) and up to three months of battery life. It's the thinnest it's ever been too. The Signature Edition is also on sale for $155 ($45 off) , which comes with auto-adjust brightness, double the storage (32 gigs), and wireless charging support. Photograph: Brenda Stolyar The basic Kindle is an excellent choice for a compact and affordable e-reader. The latest 2024 model doesn't offer many new features compared to the 2022 version, but it has a higher contrast ratio, a 25 percent brighter front light, and a faster page-turn rate. As the smallest Kindle, it's super comfortable to hold one-handed and travel with if you're the type who reads on the go often. For a fun pop of color, I suggest snagging the Matcha color. For under $100, you can't go wrong with this one. Photograph: Adrienne So If you're raising a bookworm, the kid-friendly Kindle makes for a wonderful gift this holiday season. Although it's more expensive, we prefer the Paperwhite Kids because it has a larger display (which is better for reading graphic novels) and it's waterproof so you don't have to worry about those accidental spills. The basic Kindle Kids is also on sale for $95 ($35 off) which is smaller, more compact, and comes with fun covers to choose from. Both models also include six months of Amazon Kids+ , a subscription service for age-appropriate books, and a two-year warranty. Fire Tablet Deals Photograph: Amazon The Fire Max 11 ( 5/10, WIRED Review ) is Amazon's most powerful tablet . But its high price, especially paired with the Productivity Bundle, put us off. Now that its price is well below $200, it's a much better value. Like all Fire tablets, it's ideal if you're all in on Amazon's content and services. It packs good performance, a bright and sharp screen, solid speakers, and an all-metal build, plus the 1080p cameras are nicer than what you'll find on the rest of Amazon's tablets. Photograph: Best Buy This Fire tablet launched late last year but it's still the best option in the lineup, especially at this sale price. It comes with a speedy octa-core processor, a large screen Full HD (1080p) screen, and 3 gigabytes of RAM for smoother performance when browsing the web with several tabs open. It supports Show Mode, which turns the tablet into an Echo Show smart display if you set it on a stand. You'll have the choice between 32 GB or 64 GB configurations, with a microSD card slot that can add up to 1 TB of storage on both models. If you want to use the tablet to get work done, you can also buy the Keyboard Case bundle for $100 ($90 off). Photograph: Amazon The 2024 Fire HD 8 tablet only comes with a few improvements. Amazon increased the RAM from 3 GB (up from 2 GB), which was likely added for smoother performance when using the company's new AI features . The rear camera has been upgraded to 5 megapixels (up from 2 MP). Aside from that, it has the same design, size, and 13-hour battery life (we hit about 11 hours in our testing) as its predecessor. You'll also get 32 GB or 64GB storage options with the ability to expand it up to 1 TB with a microSD card. It's a better option if you want all the features that come with the HD 10 but in a smaller size. The display isn't as nice, but the tablet is more travel-friendly. Photograph: Amazon This is the best kids' tablet for younger children. It sports all the same features as Amazon's standard Fire tablets, but you'll also get a rugged case and a two-year worry-free guarantee. Amazon will replace it for free if your kids accidentally break it. It also comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+ , which gives you access to kid-friendly movies, books, apps, and games. You can manage the parental controls on the device as well. Fire TV Stick Deals Photograph: Best Buy If you primarily watch Amazon Prime shows and movies, the second-generation Fire Stick is our top recommendation . You can still access major streaming apps like Netflix and Max, but a Fire TV Stick is tailored to Amazon Prime content. As with the last version, Alexa is built into the remote, there's an “Ambient Experience” feature that displays and cycles through nature or art scenes when you're not using it, and you'll have access to picture-in-picture mode for controlling smart home devices or pulling up security camera feeds. Amazon doubled the storage to 16 gigabytes in this model and added support for Wi-Fi 6E , future-proofing it a bit.Jeju Air crash that killed 179 prompts South Korea to probe country's airline operation system

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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara released a statement Friday slamming the "100% false" media reports that suggested he had thrown his final pass for the Hawkeyes. McNamara has been sidelined since sustaining a concussion during the Oct. 26 win against Northwestern. Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan has started the last two games for the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) but is out with an ankle injury for Saturday's game at Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said earlier this week that Jackson Stratton will be the likely starter against the Terrapins if McNamara is unavailable. McNamara's cloudy status prompted speculation on a podcast this week that he was "not mentally ready to play." The podcast hosts from the Des Moines Register and The Athletic also suggested that McNamara -- who played three years at Michigan (2020-22) before transferring to Iowa -- is not "fit to play quarterback in the Big Ten right now." "We don't want to bury his career yet, but it does seem like that interception against Northwestern was his last snap as a Hawkeye," Leistikow said. McNamara, who passed for 1,017 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games this season, released a statement updating his current status. "My status is the same as it's always been -- a proud member of this football team," he said. McNamara said he has not yet been cleared to play. He said he was cleared to practice on Sunday but suffered an "adverse reaction" and was unable to practice this week and therefore unable to travel with the team to Maryland. "I have been working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequently as possible," McNamara said. "I have every intention to play versus Nebraska next Friday night and I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win." Including his time with the Wolverines, McNamara has completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 4,703 yards with 31 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 34 games. --Field Level MediaThe state government will commission a new mobile filtration plant to clean up tap-water supplies in the Blue Mountains that have been tainted by a plume of cancer-linked “forever chemicals”. The additional filtration is already being installed at the Cascade Water Filtration Plant in Katoomba, which supplies drinking water to nearly 50,000 residents across the area on the World Heritage List. A new mobile water filtration plant will be installed at Katoomba to remove cancer-linked PFAS contaminants from tap-water supplies. Credit: Wolter Peeters The plant will deploy granular activated carbon and ion exchange resin technology to purify the water. The per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) were discovered at elevated levels in Blue Mountains drinking-water supplies after the state government was pressured into testing by a Herald investigation in June. The article challenged authorities’ assumptions there were “no known PFAS hotspots in our drinking-water catchments” . After initially dismissing the Herald’s reporting, authorities quietly commissioned tests that revealed the true extent of contamination. Levels have been detected in the Cascade Water Filtration Plant that would breach Australia’s proposed new drinking-water guidelines for forever chemicals, set to be finalised by April next year. The new filtration technologies are expected to significantly reduce PFAS levels and ensure Sydney Water can comply with the new guidelines. “It is important that communities are confident in the knowledge that they have access to safe and secure water, and this new technology will help us in those efforts,” NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson said.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—After readers submitted hundreds of nominations in more than two dozen categories, it’s time for the public to weigh in on who deserves to win a 2024 Sloopy Award. Voting for Capitol Letter’s annual Ohio politics award is now open, with readers being able to choose the winner from the top nominees in more than two dozen categories, including: Biggest Windbag Most Power-Hungry Lawmaker Funniest Politician Biggest Political Surprise And more! Cast your votes here in as many categories as you wish. We will accept votes until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. We’ll then announce the winners in the Friday, Dec. 20 edition of Capitol Letter. Thanks to everyone who submitted the 666 (!!!) nomination forms we received this year. We’re grateful for our readers, and we remind this year’s award nominees that the Sloopys are intended (by us, anyway) to be in good fun. Here are the previous Sloopy Award winners by year: 2023 2022 2021 2020 RECOMMENDED • cleveland .com Proposal making it easier to sue police, government workers moves a step closer to Ohio voters: Capitol Letter Dec. 5, 2024, 8:00 a.m. Ohio House poised to pass bill requiring cities to pay millions more for police pensions Dec. 3, 2024, 2:40 p.m. 2019 2018 Jeremy Pelzer covers state politics and policy for Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer.Carter's single White House term still stirs controversy after more than 40 years