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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An appeals court Monday upheld the conviction of a Minnesota man in a gun and drug case that put him back in legal trouble following the commutation of his life sentence in a high-profile murder case.The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that a search that followed a traffic stop and led to Myon Burrell’s conviction on the gun and drug charges was legal.The court rejected defense arguments that police lacked probable cause to expand their investigation beyond the scope of an initial traffic stop into an impaired driving investigation, and that the ensuing search of his vehicle…

Some people seem to be effortlessly likable. It’s not because they’re always agreeable. It’s not because they go out of their way to compliment everyone. And it’s definitely not because they’re trying to be liked.Here’s the rule they follow: They make others feel seen.Whether it’s a colleague, client, barista, or neighbor, highly likable people consistently show genuine interest and curiosity in other people. They don’t throw around big gestures or declarations — they do it through small, everyday habits that signal warmth, attentiveness, and respect.As a keynote speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and author of “Unforgettable Presence,” I’ve worked with ambitious…

Bayer Leverkusen have appointed Kasper Hjulmand as head coach after the sacking of Erik Ten Hag, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.Ten Hag was sacked just two league games into the season, with Hjulmand signing a contract until 2027 at the club as his replacement.Hjulmand has enjoyed spells as head coach of Denmark’s national side as well as a year in the Bundesliga with Mainz 05 in the 2014-15 season, where he took over from Thomas Tuchel.”We are delighted to have brought in Kasper Hjulmand, whose work we have followed closely over a long period of time,” Leverkusen managing director…

Isak completed a transfer to the Reds from Newcastle United on deadline day and therefore joins fellow summer arrival Ekitike among Arne Slot’s attacking ranks.Ekitike has enjoyed an impressive start to his Anfield career, scoring three goals in four appearances prior to the ongoing international break, during which he has made his senior debut for France.When asked about Isak’s arrival, the 23-year-old said: “It’s fun. When you play for the best teams, you expect to be competing with the best players. Isak is a player I’ve watched too, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure.“It’s going to be tough competition,…

My top 10 things to watch Monday, Sept. 8 1. Wall Street was looking to open slightly higher this morning after a rocky start to September. The S & P 500 declined on Friday but still managed to eke out weekly gains. This week, we get consumer and wholesale inflation data. 2. The market expects a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve interest rate cut at next week’s meeting. But still up for debate is whether central bankers cut once more or twice more before year-end. 3. The conundrum of President Donald Trump is one I try to stay away from, as I…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensSep 8, 2025, 09:00 AM ETFormer Spain midfielder Thiago Alcântara has returned to Barcelona as part of Hansi Flick’s coaching staff, the Catalan club have confirmed.ESPN first revealed in July that Thiago, who came through Barça’s academy, would rejoin the club once there was the necessary salary space to bring him back on board.Thiago, 34, previously spent two months working under Flick in 2024 having previously got to know the German coach when he played under him at Bayern Munich.After helping Flick get to grips with life in Barcelona as part of the manager’s team when he first…

For the first time since 2022, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will open on its regularly scheduled Oct. 1 date, the Department of Education announced on Aug. 27.Students looking to receive financial aid, including federal student loans and grants, for the 2026-27 school year need to fill out the FAFSA to be considered. The federal deadline isn’t until June 30, 2026, but your school likely has an earlier deadline — which could be as soon as January — to receive institutional aid.After a successful first round of beta testing in August, the department began a second phase, allowing…

From finding its place in the global world order to wrangling business competitiveness, Europe is facing a growing spate of challenges it’s struggling to address, political and business leaders told CNBC on the sidelines of the Ambrosetti Forum. “In a way, I see a Europe suffering from cholesterol,” Arancha González Laya, the dean at the Sciences Po University and former Spanish foreign affairs minister, told CNBC on Saturday. “The problems accumulate. None of these problems break your health today, but the problems accumulate, and one day you will discover that you have a heart attack,” he added. Others struck a…

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Robinhood , AppLovin — The stock trading app and advertising technology company both surged 8% after S & P Global said the two will join the S & P 500 index , effective before trading opens Sept. 22. Passive index funds must buy shares of companies added to benchmark indexes in order to mirror their performance. Robinhood will replace Caesars Entertainment , while AppLovin replaces MarketAxess Holdings . Nutanix , TransUnion — Cloud software stock Nutanix climbed 3% after S & P Global added it to the S & P MidCap…

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. Help wantedLast week’s salvo of job market data was weaker-than-expected across the board. While that raised some investors’ hopes for a forthcoming interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, it also bolstered fears about the health of the economy.Here’s what to know:2. Paying the billsUS Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks as US President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on September 5,…