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☆ I once dissed Journey in a concert review. Man, was I wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Brandon Griggs | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

This last scene in the June 2007 finale of "The Sopranos" featured almost the entirety of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'." For such a massive hit, “Don’t Stop Believin’” is sort of a curious tune. A scene from the pilot episode of "Glee," where the singers did an a capella version of "Don't Stop Believin'." ‘Don’t stop believing, Jon.’”Over the past 15 years “Don’t Stop Believin’” has become a karaoke staple and a sing-along favorite. What I wrote in that review wasn’t fairIs “Don’t Stop Believin’” a good song?

Persons: CNN —, ”, Journey “, ” Oof, … Def Leppard, hadn’t, Steve Perry, David Chase, Journey’s, Tony Soprano, Carmela, Anthony Jr, Tony glanced, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Robert Iler, “, Fox’s, Glee ”, Chris Colfer, Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Cory Monteith, Jenna Ushkowitz, Carin Baer, Jonathan Cain, ” Cain, ‘, Jon, ’, I’ve, It’s, it’s, Def Leppard, what’s, Neal Schon, Jeff Scott Soto, Tim Mosenfelder, Journey, Arnel Pineda, Forbes Organizations: CNN, HBO, Everett, Chicago White Sox, Century Fox, CBS News, Salt Lake Tribune, Def, Roll Hall of Fame, YouTube Locations: Salt Lake City, British, Europe, San Francisco, Meadow, Detroit, ”, Canada, Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, I’m, Salt, Mountain View California, Philippines

☆ Opinion | Flau’jae and Wyclef Jean Are Rapping About Personal Finance. Good.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Flau’jae, the 20-year-old star of basketball and hip-hop, does not manage $1.3 trillion in assets for clients. She also does not have an army of financial advisers and economists at her disposal. Listen to “Paper Right,” a recently released hip-hop track recorded by Wyclef Jean, a founding member of the Fugees, with guest appearances by artists including Flau’jae, Pusha T, Lola Brooke and Capella Grey. I wrote on Monday about a program that teaches math through personal finance and personal finance through math. You have to keep your eyes on the prize — and to know that there’s a prize you should want in the first place.

Persons: ”, Wyclef Jean, Pusha, Lola Brooke, Capella Grey, TIAA’s, there’s, Jean Organizations: Teachers Insurance

☆ Disney star turned space CEO: Bridgit Mendler launches satellite data startup backed by major VCs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bridgit Mendler is no stranger to reaching millions of people — now she wants to change how satellite data reaches the ground. "The vision is a data highway between Earth and space," Mendler told CNBC. "Space is getting easier along so many different dimensions but still the actual exercise of sending data to and from space is difficult. Rather than build rockets or satellites, Northwood aims to mass produce ground stations. Also known as teleports, ground stations are the typically large and often circular antennas that connect to satellites in space.

Persons: Bridgit Mendler, The Beverly Hilton, Bridgit, —, Charlie, Mendler, Andreessen Horowitz, Griffin, Luthra, Lockheed Martin Organizations: The Beverly, Disney Channel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard Law School, Federal Communications, Space Bureau, CNBC, Northwood, Founders Fund, Lockheed, Mitre Corporation, Space Locations: Beverly Hills , California, Waverly, El Segundo , California

☆ World’s 50 best hotels for 2023 revealed
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

London CNN —It opened just over a year ago, but a luxurious 24-key Italian property has already been named the best hotel in the world. Passalacqua, which overlooks Lake Como, beat off stiff competition to receive the top spot on the first-ever edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels list, which was announced at an awards ceremony in the UK on Tuesday night. The highly-anticipated list honored 50 hotels from 35 destinations across the world. “After seeing the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry, it’s been especially fulfilling to see so many hoteliers from around the world gather in London to celebrate each other’s achievements under one roof for the first-ever awards ceremony of The World’s 50 Best Hotels,” Tim Brooke-Webb, managing director for the World’s 50 Best Hotels, said in a statement. The World’s 50 Best Hotels: Full list1.

Persons: –, Aman Tokyo, ’ Capello, Aman, Rosewood São, ” Valentina De Santis, Passalacqua, Silvio Vettorello, Vincenzo Bellini, ”, De Santis, it’s, Tim Brooke, Webb, Soneva, Chablé, Aman Venice, Le Sirenuse, Borgo, Royal Mansour, São, Cheval Blanc, Soneva Jani, Eden, Oberoi, Hôtel de Crillon Organizations: CNN, London CNN, Firenze, Rosewood, ’ Capello Bangkok, Capella, Hudson Yards, NoMad, CNN Travel, Somerset, Park, Eco, Hospitality, Lodges, Hotel Academy, Singita, Raffles, Madrid, Capella Singapore, Le Bristol Paris, Hyatt Kyoto, Hoshinoya, Atlantis, Equinox Locations: London, Lake Como, Europe, Florence, Asia, Rosewood Hong Kong, Bangkok, Chao Phraya, Hong Kong, Capella Bangkok, Aman New York, York, Hudson, Connaught, Rosewood São Paulo, Brisbane, South Africa, Scotland, Bruton , Somerset, Utah, Italy, Aman Tokyo, Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco, Soneva Fushi, Maldives, Puerto Vallarta , Mexico, Australia, Chocholá, Mexico, Claridge’s, Raffles Singapore, Wanokaka, Indonesia, Tulum, France, São Paulo, Brazil, Kyoto, Japan, Réserve, Paris, Auchterarder, Du, Antibes, Somerset, Bruton, United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Hoshinoya Tokyo, Bali, Barths, Siam, Badrutt’s, Moritz, Switzerland, Dubai, Agra, India, Spain

☆ Rocket Lab stock drops 25% after first launch failure in over two years
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Rocket Lab stock fell in premarket trading after the company suffered its first launch failure in over two years early Tuesday morning. "We are deeply sorry to our partners Capella Space for the loss of the mission," Rocket Lab said in a statement. Shares of Rocket Lab fell as much as 26% in premarket trading from its previous close at $5.04. But Rocket Lab warned it will be postponed while it resolves the launch failure. After its previous launch failure, Rocket Lab launched its next Electron mission 70 days later.

Persons: Space – Organizations: Rocket, Space, Federal Aviation Administration, Capella Space, Elon, SpaceX, Lab Locations: New Zealand, Acadia, San Francisco, U.S

☆ Rocket Lab's latest mission ends abruptly after lift-off, shares tank
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Rocket Lab USA (RKLB.O) slumped around 26% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the space company's latest mission ended about 2-1/2 minutes following launch due to an undisclosed issue. Mission failures weigh heavily on smaller rocket companies that carry payloads for space exploration startups. Virgin Orbit, founded by billionaire Richard Branson, filed for bankruptcy in April after its rocket failed to reach orbit in January. Its Electron rocket was carrying satellites for American space tech company Capella Space, which provides radar and Earth observation technology. Rocket Lab said last week it signed a deal for four launches with defense contractor Leidos (LDOS.N), scheduled across 2024 and 2025.

Persons: Richard Branson, Leidos, Zaheer Kachwala, Devika Organizations: Lab, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Orbit, Capella Space, Thomson Locations: Bengaluru

☆ I'm 5'8" and for years, I struggled to find clothes that fit me in Asia. A $66-a-month clothing rental service helps me serve looks without breaking the bank.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Nidhi Pandurangi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I discovered a clothing rental service in Singapore after the lockdown. You can stretch six outfits over four weekends with careful planningStyle Theory clothing rental box Nidhi PandurangiIn August 2020, I decided to sign up for Style Theory. Style Theory clothing rental box Nidhi PandurangiIt turned out to be a good thing because while both the dresses were tagged as "large," the one on the right fit me better. Style Theory clothing rental box Nidhi PandurangiSadly, the other dress I'd ordered was not to my liking. Style Theory clothing rental box Nidhi PandurangiThough I've had some goof ups and misfits with the rented outfits, I think I'll continue renting.

Persons: it's, I've, I'd Organizations: Service, —, Capella Singapore Locations: Singapore, Wall, Silicon, London, Indonesia

☆ This education stock can rally more than 20% as pandemic recovery continues, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors want to get ahead of a potential rally on shares of Strategic Education as the company's earnings strengthen, Bank of America said. Analyst Heather Balsky upgraded the education stock to buy from neutral while pulling back her price target by $9 to $90. "We see upside to sales and margins driven by its post-COVID recovery, improved marketing effectiveness, and tight cost control," she said in a note to clients Friday. STRA YTD mountain Strategic Education, year to date Balsky said recovery has been hurt by processing delays for international students at its Australian college. And Balsky added that margins should also beat expectations if sales growth comes in better than expected.

Persons: Heather Balsky, Balsky, Torrens, Strayer, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Strategic Education, Bank of America, Capella Locations: U.S, Strayer, New Zealand, Australia

☆ Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer following sexual harassment allegations
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Jakarta, Indonesia Reuters —The Miss Universe Organization said Saturday it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and canceling this year’s Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment. Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants filed complaints with police accusing organizers of sexual harassment, saying they were subjected to topless “body checks,” their lawyer said on Tuesday. Capella said in a statement on Instagram she does not condone any form of sexual harassment. The Jakarta contest was held to select Indonesia’s entry for the annual Miss Universe competition, to be held in El Salvador late this year. The Miss Universe Organization said it was evaluating its policies and procedures to avoid similar occurrence in the future, adding that there are no measurement or body dimensions requirement to join their pageant worldwide.

Persons: Indonesia Reuters —, Poppy Capella, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Capella, ” Organizations: Indonesia Reuters, Miss Universe Organization, Capella, Miss Universe Malaysia, Miss Universe Indonesia, Miss Universe Locations: Jakarta, Indonesia, Malaysia, Miss Universe Indonesia, El Salvador

☆ Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A general view during the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/ File PhotoJAKARTA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The Miss Universe Organization said it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and cancelling this year's Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organisers of sexual harassment. Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants filed complaints with police accusing organisers of sexual harassment, saying they were subjected to topless "body checks", their lawyer said on Tuesday. "I emphasise that I, as the national director and license owner for Miss Universe Indonesia, was not involved at all and have never known, ordered, requested or allowed anyone who plays a role and participated in the process of organising Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 to commit sexual harassment through body checking as reported," she said. The Jakarta contest was held to select Indonesia's entry for the annual Miss Universe competition, to be held in El Salvador late this year.

Persons: Jonathan Bachman, Poppy Capella, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Capella, Fransiska Nangoy, Stanley Widianto, William Mallard Organizations: Miss Universe, REUTERS, Miss Universe Organization, Capella, Miss Universe Malaysia, Miss Universe Indonesia, Thomson Locations: New Orleans , Louisiana, U.S, JAKARTA, Malaysia, Jakarta, Miss Universe Indonesia, El Salvador

☆ Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organizer accused of sexual harassment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Miss Universe Organization said Saturday it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and canceling this year’s Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment. Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants filed complaints with police accusing organizers of sexual harassment, saying they were subjected to topless “body checks,” their lawyer said on Tuesday. “I emphasize that I, as the national director and license owner for Miss Universe Indonesia, was not involved at all and have never known, ordered, requested or allowed anyone who plays a role and participated in the process of organizing Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 to commit sexual harassment through body checking as reported,” she said. The Jakarta contest was held to select Indonesia’s entry for the annual Miss Universe competition, to be held in El Salvador late this year. The Miss Universe Organization said it was evaluating its policies and procedures to avoid similar occurrence in the future, adding that there are no measurement or body dimensions requirement to join their pageant worldwide.

Persons: Poppy Capella, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Capella, ” Organizations: CNN, Miss Universe Organization, Capella, Miss Universe Malaysia, Miss Universe Indonesia, Miss Universe Locations: Malaysia, Jakarta, Miss Universe Indonesia, El Salvador

☆ Miss Universe Indonesia contestants claim they were subjected to topless ‘body checks’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Heather Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —Six finalists in this year’s Miss Universe Indonesia beauty pageant have lodged police complaints accusing organizers of making them strip for “body checks” and topless photographs. “It was enough to humiliate and degrade her,” the lawyer said in comments aired by CNN affiliate CNN Indonesia. The Miss Universe pageant takes place every year in a different host country, and sees dozens of national pageant winners competing for the global title. In a statement shared with CNN, Miss Universe organizers said they were aware of the allegations made against the Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 pageant, which is operated by a local franchisee. “Miss Universe takes allegations of sexual abuse and impropriety extremely seriously,” the statement read.

Persons: Mellisa, ”, Anggraini, Yuliansyah, Poppy Capella Organizations: Hong Kong CNN —, Miss, Indonesia, CNN, CNN Indonesia, Reuters, Police, Miss Universe, ” CNN Locations: Hong Kong, Jakarta, Miss Universe Indonesia, Indonesian

☆ Miss Universe Indonesia contestants complain of sexual harassment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

JAKARTA, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Six contestants of a Miss Universe Indonesia pageant have filed complaints with police accusing organisers of sexual harassment after they alleged they were subjected to topless "body checks", their lawyer said on Tuesday. The Miss Universe Organization said in a statement on Tuesday that it had been made aware of the allegations and it was looking into this matter. "Miss Universe takes allegations of sexual abuse and impropriety extremely seriously. Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate Jakapong “Anne” Jakrajutatip bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million last year. The contest run by the Miss Universe Organization, which was co-owned by Donald Trump between 1996 and 2002, has been running since 1952.

Persons: Mellisa, Poppy Capella, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Jakapong, Anne ” Jakrajutatip, Donald Trump, Stanley Widianto, Ananda Teresia, Kate Lamb, Robert Birsel, Alex Richardson Organizations: Miss Universe Indonesia, . Police, Miss Universe Organization, Miss, Capella, Reuters, Thomson Locations: JAKARTA, Indonesian, Jakarta, Indonesia, El Salvador

☆ North Korea threatens nuclear retaliation over U.S. displays of military force
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Hyunsu Yim | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The comments raise the stakes as each side steps up displays of military force in a standoff over the isolated country's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes. "The ever-increasing visibility of the deployment of the strategic nuclear submarine and other strategic assets may fall under the conditions of the use of nuclear weapons specified in the DPRK law," the statement said. The report comes after a U.S. soldier crossed the border into North Korea on Tuesday at a time of heightened tension between the two Koreas and the United States. North Korea has yet to comment on the incident involving the U.S. soldier. "The utmost significance of legislating nuclear weapons policy is to draw an irretrievable line so that there can be no bargaining over our nuclear weapons," North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un was quoted as saying at that time by KCNA.

Persons: Jonathan Ernst, Kang Sun Nam, Kim Jong Un, Hyunsu Yim, Bernadette Baum, Mike Harrison Organizations: North Korean, Capella, REUTERS, DPRK, Democratic People's, U.S, U.S ., KCNA, Thomson Locations: Sentosa, Singapore, SEOUL, North Korea, U.S, South Korea, United States, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Ohio, Busan

☆ North Korea threatens nuclear retaliation over US displays of military force
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Hyunsu Yim | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] U.S. and North Korean national flags are seen at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. The comments raise the stakes as each side steps up displays of military force in a standoff over the isolated country's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes. The KCNA report came after a U.S. soldier crossed the border into North Korea on Tuesday at a time of heightened tension between the two Koreas and the United States. North Korea has yet to comment on the incident involving the U.S. soldier. Last year, the reclusive state codified a new, expansive nuclear law declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state "irreversible".

Persons: Jonathan Ernst, Kang Sun Nam, Ankit, Panda, Hyunsu Yim, Josh Smith, Bernadette Baum, Mike Harrison, Tom Hogue Organizations: North Korean, Capella, REUTERS, U.S, Nuclear Consultative, DPRK, Democratic People's, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, USS, Korean, U.S ., Carnegie Endowment, International, South, Thomson Locations: Sentosa, Singapore, SEOUL, North Korea, South Korea, United States, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Ohio, Busan, USS Kentucky, Korea, U.S, Washington

☆ Michelin starred hotels around the world, from Italy to Vietnam
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Chris Dwyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

Courtesy CoteArgentinian maestro Mauro Colagreco was the first ever non-French chef to earn three Michelin stars in France, at Mirazur on the famed French Riviera. Gastronomic restaurant Plénitude by chef Arnaud Donckele marked an extraordinary debut by being awarded the pinnacle of three Michelin stars just six months after opening. Since 2021, they have held three Michelin stars for their cuisine, which celebrates peerless produce from their sustainable farm just seven miles away. Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hong KongLung King Heen was the first Chinese restaurant to hold three Michelin stars. Capella Hotels & ResortsFinally to Vietnam, where Michelin published its first ever guide in June 2023.

Persons: Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, it’s, Heiko Nieder, carne ”, Ben Benoliel, Alex Nietosvuori, Ally Thompson, Hjem, morel, Cigliutti Enrico Crippa, Piazza, Crippa, Ferran Adrià, Mauro Colagreco, Côte, Raymond Blanc, Paul Wilkinson Chef Raymond Blanc, Lady Gaga, Queen Elizabeth II, ”, ” Blanc, Luke Selby, Plénitude, Cheval Blanc, France Plénitude, Sylvie Becquet, Blanc Paris, chef Arnaud Donckele, Chopin, Maxime Frédéric –, Aled Williams, Gareth Ward, Il Ristorante Niko Romito, Ristorante Niko Romito, Niko Romito, Romito, Giacomo Amicucci, Kyle, Katina, Michel Bras, Le Saint, Martin, Château Saint, France Le Saint, Chef Jean, Luc Lefrançois, Saint, –, sommelier Vincent Arhuro, King Heen, Hong Kong Lung King Heen, Heen, who’s, Chan Yan Tak, Rome Cavalieri, Pergola, Heinz Beck, Hatta, Ushikubo, Raby Hunt, Raby Hunt's Michelin, James Close, Maria, Chef Maria, Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, Germany Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, Lorenz, Young, Reto, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John D, Waku, Ghin, Tetsuya Wakuda, There’s, Tetsuya, they’re, kinome, It’s, Denmark There's, Jean Marchal, Maria Coppy, Jakob de Neergaard, iberico, Sven Wassmer, “, Lumnezia, Douglas, Koki, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Bill Bensley, Chris Dwyer Organizations: CNN, Michelin, Duomo, Capella, Rosewood, of, Notre Dame, Resorts, Dubai Michelin, Resort Dubai, Reale, peerless, ”, Le Saint, Hong, Hong Kong Lung, Seasons Hong, Rockefeller, Sands, Royal Suite, Royal, Swiss, Koki, Capella Hotels, Capella Hanoi Locations: Bangkok, Piedmont, Hanoi, Tokyo, Zurich, Switzerland, Northumberland, Hadrian's, Swedish, England, Wall, Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy, Japan, Spanish, Capella Bangkok, Thailand, France, Mirazur, Thai, Rosewood Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Chaat, Oxfordshire, ”, Cheval Blanc Paris, of Light, City of, Powys, Wales, Bulgari, Dubai, UAE, Italy’s Abruzzo, SingleThread, California, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Toya, Le, Provence, French, Vence, Marseille, Seasons Hong Kong, Yunnan, Peking, La, Rome, Eternal, County Durham, Darlington, romaine, Berlin, Germany, Brandenburg, Young Swiss, Europe, Marina, Sands, Singapore, Australia, Shizuoka, Hokkaido, d’Angleterre, Copenhagen, Denmark, Marchal, Hibana, Capella Hanoi, Vietnam

Modi, a strict Hindu who follows a vegetarian diet, will be served a first course that includes a grilled corn kernel salad and tangy avocado sauce, the White House said. With the slightly Indian-accented dinner, the Bidens are following a White House tradition of serving guests from abroad food that has faint echos of home with a strong American bent. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 2009 state dinner featured basmati rice, but also White House grown arugula and pumpkin pie tarts. The tables will be adorned with lotus blooms, revered in Indian design and a symbol of Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. Reporting by Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose; Editing by Heather Timmons and Sonali PaulOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jill Biden, Narendra Modi's, Evelyn Hockstein WASHINGTON, Joe Biden, Narendra Modi, Modi, Manmohan Singh's, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Raj Subramaniam, Joshua Bell, Jeff Mason, Nandita Bose, Heather Timmons, Sonali Paul Organizations: Indian, White, REUTERS, Modi, Apple, Google, Microsoft, FedEx, Entertainment, Penn Masala, University of Pennsylvania, Bharatiya Janata Party, Thomson Locations: United States, Washington , U.S, Gujarat, portobello, American, Asian, U.S

☆ South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol shocked Biden and a White House state dinner audience by performing 'American Pie'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol performed "American Pie" at the White House on Wednesday. President Joe Biden then presented Yoon with a guitar signed by Don McLean. Sure enough, the South Korean president launched into an a capella version of "American Pie." Biden then presented Yoon with one of McLean's signed acoustic guitars, which Yoon showed off to a cheering crowd. "The next state dinner we have, you're looking at the entertainment," Biden joked, pointing to Yoon.

☆ Russia digs in as Ukraine prepares to attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Tom Balmforth | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

And in the case of Polohy, Russia has constructed two distinct defensive lines, one to the north and one to the south. Musiyenko estimated that Ukraine would have a force of between 100,000-110,000 for an attack, including eight assault brigades with a total of 40,000 troops. Russia has not said how many troops it has in Ukraine, or within its borders ready to deploy. A leaked U.S. intelligence document dated Feb. 28 seen by Reuters said the West had committed 200 tanks to Ukraine. Army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi said in December he needed 300 to defeat Russia, along with other vehicles and artillery.

☆ Rocket Lab quarterly revenue stays steady as space company doubles order backlog
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( Michael Sheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Rocket Lab conducted two successful launches of its Electron vehicle during the quarter, generating $12 million in revenue. Rocket Lab began production of the first Neutron tank structures, as well as construction of the launch pad for the rocket. Alongside its results, Rocket Lab announced a contract for four Electron launches from satellite company Capella Space. Shares of Rocket Lab are up 19% so far this year, as of Tuesday's close at $4.50. For the first quarter of 2023, Rocket Lab expects to see launch revenue of about $18 million, and between $32 million to $35 million in Space Systems revenue.

☆ I tried to see the green comet and totally failed. I needed more planning and equipment than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I tried to see the famous green comet in the night skies, far from the city, last weekend. The moon outshined most of the stars, and I couldn't locate the faint comet, even with binoculars. I've heard (and written) a lot of hype about this comet, called C/2022 E3 (ZTF), or Comet ZTF for short. Morgan McFall-JohnsenIf I had spotted the green comet, there's no way I would've been able to capture it on my iPhone X. Who knows, maybe I looked right at the green comet and didn't recognize it because it was too faint.

☆ A Russian graveyard reveals Wagner’s prisoner army
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +18 min

The resting places were adorned with simple wooden crosses and brightly coloured wreaths that bore the insignia of Russia’s Wagner Group - a feared and secretive private army. The news agency matched the names of at least 39 of the dead here and at three other nearby cemeteries to Russian court records, publicly available databases and social media accounts. He said gravediggers told him the bodies had come from the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, close to Russia’s border with Donetsk region. According to Russian court documents, Kochas and another man burst into the apartment of an acquaintance while drunk in an attempted robbery. But he refused, so he’s a fool.”A Russian graveyard reveals Wagner’s prisoner army By Felix Light and Filipp Lebedev in Tbilisi and Reade Levinson in London Photo editing: Simon Newman Graphics: Fielding Cage Art direction: Eve Watling Edited by Janet McBride

☆ Capella Space raises $60 million from fund run by billionaire entertainment exec Thomas Tull
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Michael Sheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

San Francisco-based satellite imagery specialist Capella Space raised $60 million in fresh capital, the company announced on Tuesday. Capella raised the equity from the U.S. Innovative Technology Fund, a recently established private investment vehicle of billionaire Thomas Tull. Capella is the fund's first space investment, Tull told CNBC. The latest raise brings Capella to about $250 million in total equity and debt financing since its founding in 2016.

☆ What do hotel 'star' ratings really mean? Here's a breakdown
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

And to add to the confusion, Frommer's website states its star ratings only go from one ("recommended") to three stars ("exceptional"). The non-profit organization Hotelstars Union uses common criteria to unify star ratings across Europe. A project called "World Hotel Rating" was meant to standardize hotel ratings around the world. What do star ratings mean? Secondly, a true five-star hotel must employ people who understand that "everything revolves around the guest," he said.

☆ What does it take to be a five-star hotel? Here's what star ratings really mean
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Ever notice that the same hotel can be rated three-, four- and even five-stars? That's the case with Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands. The reason is because companies — from guidebooks to websites — use different standards to evaluate hotels, with some relying solely on online reviews to set their star rating. CNBC Travel sat down with Capella Singapore's Yngvar Stray and HotelPlanner's Tim Hentschel to talk about which star ratings matter, and what travelers can expect from a 1-star to a 5-star stay.

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