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☆ Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Russia's defense ministry said it would hold military drills including practice for the preparation and deployment for use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. "During the exercise, a set of measures will be carried out to practice the issues of preparation and use of non-strategic nuclear weapons," the ministry said. Russia and the United States are by far the world's biggest nuclear powers, holding more than 10,600 of the world's 12,100 nuclear warheads. No power has used nuclear weapons in war since the United States unleashed the first atomic bomb attacks on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Major nuclear powers routinely check their nuclear weapons but very rarely publicly link such exercises to specific perceived threats in the way that Russia has.

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☆ A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewGeorge, a full-time Uber driver in Cleveland, was once quite satisfied with his ride-hailing gig. The 40-year-old, who has been driving for Uber since 2017, is considering quitting and becoming a truck driver, he previously told Business Insider via email. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. George is one of several Uber and Lyft drivers who have told Business Insider their gigs are less profitable than they were a few years ago. AdvertisementMany ride-hailing drivers are actively tracking their income and expenses to make sure driving is worth their time.

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☆ A 'Shark Tank' beauty brand was criticized for lacking deep foundation shades. It tried to fix it and made it worse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

So, when Youthforia launched 10 new makeup shades in March, George gave the new darkest option — shade 600 — a chance. Widespread beauty backlashFollowing George's video, beauty fans and creators across the internet have criticized Youthforia and its attempt to make its foundation range more inclusive. George posted another TikTok video on Wednesday, which she captioned: "It's biologically impossible to be PURE black. Shade 600 seems to have no undertone, but it looks like they had more of a red undertone. Specifically, Rihanna's Fenty Beauty changed the game with its massive foundation range — it now boasts 51 shades — and the foundation from Halsey's brand About Face has become a new favorite.

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☆ Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Win the trophy. That’s what we can achieve,’ says Liverpool star of England’s chances at Euro 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Zayn Nabbi | Darren Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold says that the England squad will head to Euro 2024 believing it can win the European Championship in Germany this summer. Speaking to CNN’s Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis, the Three Lions defender was bullish about England’s chances at the Euros. That’s what we can achieve,” said Alexander-Arnold. It’s the furthest thing from arrogance, but you have to have confidence and believe you can win it, otherwise you can’t. “I would say midfield, I think, in an England shirt,” said Alexander-Arnold, who usually plays for Liverpool in defense as a right-back.

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☆ King Charles III will return to public duties next week
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London CNN —Britain’s King Charles III will resume public duties next week following “a period of treatment and recuperation,” Buckingham Palace announced Friday, two months after revealing that he was being treated for cancer. But the palace spokesperson did clarify that Charles was not expected to carry out a full summer program. Charles’ last public appearance was on Easter Sunday when he went to church in Windsor with several family members. Throughout his treatment, the King has continued to carry out his constitutional duties, receiving his daily red boxes and paperwork. Charles announced his cancer diagnosis and that he would step back from public-facing duties while undergoing treatment in early February.

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☆ 'Mary & George': the Scandalous True Story Behind the Starz Series
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"Mary & George" takes viewers inside the raucous 17th century court of Britain's King James I. AdvertisementNicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Tony Curran as King James and Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." "Mary & George" is released weekly on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app and the Starz linear channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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☆ The cast of the new queer historical drama 'Mary & George' and who they're playing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Mary & George," Starz's latest raunchy historical drama, premiered on April 5. The series focuses on how a scheming, social-climbing mother-and-son seduced Britain's King James I. Advertisement"Mary & George," Starz's latest steamy historical drama, premiered on April 5. Prodding him in the direction of the King's bedchamber was his ambitious mother, Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore), who was determined to get her family name in the history books at any cost. AdvertisementHere's the main cast of "Mary & George" and who they play.

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☆ 'Mary & George' bosses say one of the biggest challenges was finding a period home that would allow them to shoot the premiere's orgy scene
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Mary & George," Starz's latest raunchy historical drama, premiered on April 5. Executive producer Liza Marshall told BI that they faced issues finding filming locations. Speaking to Business Insider, executive producer Liza Marshall revealed that the production struggled to find a period home to shoot a steamy scene that appears in the premiere episode of "Mary & George." AdvertisementTony Curran and Nicholas Galitzine in "Mary & George." AdvertisementNicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George."

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☆ Prince Andrew is trying to stage a comeback amid Kate Middleton's absence, royal commentator says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Prince Andrew is making public appearances with the royal family after stepping down in 2019. AdvertisementAs Kate Middleton stepped out of the public eye for cancer treatment, Prince Andrew was seemingly making his way back in. Andrew, 64, has attended several high-profile events with the royal family in recent months. Princess Beatrice and Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are photographed with members of the royal family before the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine.

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Hogan's political ascendency resulted in large part from his criticism of tax increases that resonated with a tax-weary electorate in his upset victory in 2014. And Hogan, who was originally elected governor by railing against tax increases endorsed by the Maryland General Assembly, has already made the Maryland race unusually competitive in the heavily Democratic state. The Maryland Senate this month largely kept his budget plan intact, despite a drop in revenue estimates announced after the governor submitted his plan. The Senate has been mostly unreceptive to the House plan, with Ferguson ruling out the corporate tax component. He's also ruled out legalizing internet gambling this year, another part of the House plan.

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☆ King Charles shakes hands, chats with crowd at most significant public outing since cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

King Charles III shook hands and chatted with onlookers after attending an Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday in his most significant public outing since being diagnosed with cancer last month. "Keep going strong," one member of the crowd shouted as Charles and Queen Camilla walked by. The king has continued fulfilling his state duties, such as reviewing government papers and meeting with the prime minister. The service itself was smaller than usual as Kate, the Princess of Wales, is also being treated for cancer and has paused public duties. "He knows that being seen by the public and having public goodwill is really what's at the core of a successful monarchy,'' royal commentator Jennie Bond told the BBC.

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☆ King Charles attends Easter church service in first major public appearance since cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

King Charles made his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis last month. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKing Charles III has made his first public outing since his cancer diagnosis last month, attending the Easter Sunday church service in Windsor. He was accompanied by Queen Camilla, who has taken over some of the King's public engagements in recent weeks. The King, 75, has continued some work since his diagnosis, but all engagements so far have taken place in private.

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☆ Prince William and Kate Middleton's family didn't attend Easter Sunday service alongside King Charles, but here are all the royals who did
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Prince and Princess of Wales didn't attend Easter Sunday service with the royal family. AdvertisementThe Prince and Princess of Wales' family did not attend the Easter Mattins Service on Sunday. A few British royals attended the service at St. George's Chapel, but Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 42, and their three children were not among them. The family appeared at the service last Easter but decided to step back following Middleton's health announcement this month. AdvertisementThe service also marked King Charles III's first major public outing since his own cancer diagnosis this year.

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☆ Nike shouldn't mess with England flag, UK PM says after new soccer kit design
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Racks of England's new Nike designed football shirt, with the controversial St George's cross, are displayed for sale in a central London store on March 22, 2024. LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday said Nike was wrong to "mess with" the design of the flag on the England soccer team's new shirt, as a controversy that began on social media broadened into the political sphere. They feature a small version of the St. George's Cross — which appears on the England flag in red on a white background — on the collar in different shades including purple and blue. The design was criticized by a large number of people on social media who said a national flag should not be altered, while others argued the debate was being overblown. The hashtag #BoycottNike was shared by a significant number of accounts on social media platform X.Sunak on Friday said he "prefers the original," the BBC reported.

Persons: Rishi Sunak, Nike, BoycottNike, Sunak Organizations: Nike, St, LONDON, England soccer, England Football, England, BBC Locations: London, U.S

☆ The final scenes of 'The Crown' uncannily predicted the current state of Britain's royal family
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

One scene showed a conversation between the Queen and Prince Philip about the next generation of royals. The royal family suffered several setbacks after King Charles took the throne in September 2022. AdvertisementThe final moments of Netflix's "The Crown" seemingly predicted the state of the royal family in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth's death. The royal family is in chaosIn January 2023, Prince Harry's bombshell memoir, "Spare," was published, revealing previously unreleased details about his fallout with the royal family. The most recent Sovereign Grant report showed that the royal family cost British taxpayers £86.3 million, or about $110.5 million, during the 2022-23 financial year.

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☆ Britain's royal family is a mess, and things are about to get worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But for Britain's royal family, that may be the least of its problems. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is back in the limelight and Prince Harry's relationship with his brother remains uncertain. AdvertisementAnd things are likely to get worse unless a drastic change is made, according to Royston and Kristen Meinzer, a royal expert and podcast host. Gabriella — second cousin to King Charles — and Kingston tied the knot at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are photographed with members of the royal family before the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine.

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☆ Prince William missed a royal engagement because of a 'personal matter' as King Charles and Kate Middleton remain absent from the public eye
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

William was scheduled to attend the ceremony but missed it because of a personal matter, Kensington Palace said. AdvertisementKing Charles and Kate Middleton did not attend the service either, as both are abstaining from public-facing duties as they manage their health. The royals were already missing King Charles and Kate Middleton at the eventIn January, Kensington Palace announced that Kate underwent a "planned abdominal surgery." On the same day, Buckingham Palace shared that King Charles underwent a successful procedure for a benign prostate enlargement. Prince William returned to public duty following his wife and father's medical issues on February 7, attending an investiture ceremony.

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(AP) — Republicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in deep blue Maryland have the most competitive candidate they've fielded for decades. She supports abortion rights unequivocally and said she probably will back a candidate who doesn't hedge. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesHogan has said he does not support taking abortion rights away, even though he personally opposes abortion. “For eight years, we proved that the toxic politics that divide our nation need not divide our state," Hogan said. The state approved legislation in 1991 to protect abortion rights if the Supreme Court were to allow abortion to be restricted.

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(AP) — The driver of a stolen tow truck led police on a chase through Maryland on Friday, using the vehicle to break through a barricade of law enforcement vehicles and ram private cars that got in its way. Troopers from the College Park barrack responded to a report of a stolen State Highway Administration truck shortly before 5:15 p.m., according to Maryland State Police. The suspect jumped in the truck and took off when the tow truck operator got out to assist with an incident in Prince George's County where the Interstate 495 beltway intersects Interstate 95, Maryland Department of Transportation spokesperson Shantee Felix said in a text message. Officers smashed the vehicle’s windows and pulled the driver out, helicopter footage from WUSA-TV shows. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesThe suspect was arrested shortly before 6:30 p.m., according to state police.

Persons: Shantee Felix Organizations: Administration, Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of Transportation, Officers, WUSA, Officials Locations: Md, Maryland, Prince George's County, Montgomery County

☆ JetBlue resets with new CEO, industry veterans to run airline on time, and profitably
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTA JetBlue Airways plane prepares to depart New York's LaGuardia Airport. Leslie Josephs | CNBCIn the 24 years since JetBlue Airways ' first flight, the New York-based airline has pushed the envelope for a carrier of its size. And, until a judge blocked the deal last month, it planned to buy budget airline Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. Last week, JetBlue said it has hired back the airline's former chief commercial officer, Marty St. George, 59, as president. A JetBlue Airways plane sits on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Larry Hogan, who left office as one of the few prominent Republican critics of former President Donald Trump, will run for U.S. Senate in his home state. Hogan announced his plans in a video posted to social media Friday, hours before the filing deadline in the race. Hogan won two terms in the blue state, including a 12 point win in 2018, two years after Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state at the presidential level by almost 27 points. Moore, the state's Senate president Bill Ferguson, the state's Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones and Sens. Seven other Republicans have filed to run for Senate in Maryland.

Persons: Larry Hogan, Donald Trump, Hogan, Democratic Sen, Ben Cardin, Wes Moore, Hillary Clinton, David Trone, Hakeem Jeffries, Trone, Angela Alsobrooks, Moore, Bill Ferguson, Adrienne Jones, Sens, Chris Van Hollen, Cory Booker of, Kirsten Gillibrand, Raphael Warnock of, Van Hollen, —, Richard Nixon's, Ronald Reagan, Nikki Haley, Trump, Haley, I'm Organizations: Maryland Gov, U.S, Senate, Republican, Democratic, Democratic Gov, Prince George's, New, GOP, Republicans, NBC, Trump Republicans Locations: Maryland, Cory Booker of New Jersey, New York, Raphael Warnock of Georgia

“My fellow Marylanders: you know me," Hogan begins in a video released by his Senate campaign. When he announced his decision not to run for Senate two years ago, Hogan expressed confidence he could win. The rarely open Maryland Senate seat already has drawn U.S. Rep. David Trone into the Democratic primary, as well as Angela Alsobrooks, the county executive of Prince George's County in the suburbs of the nation's capital. Hogan was only the second Republican governor to ever win reelection in Maryland, a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. Running on fiscal concerns as a moderate Republican businessman, Hogan tapped into voter frustration over a series of tax and fee increases to defeat then-Lt. Gov.

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☆ Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks wants to boost 'first chances' so the economy can thrive. She'd also like to see the filibuster gone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

For Angela Alsobrooks, the county executive of Prince George's County and a leading Senate candidate, focusing on economic matters is key. AdvertisementAlsobrooks, who previously served as the Prince George's County state's attorney and was first elected as county executive in 2018, is running to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, an institution in Maryland politics. The county executive, who has been endorsed by Gov. AdvertisementCounty Executive Angela Alsobrooks: It is my strongly held belief that people deserve first chances in our country. AdvertisementAs county executive, I opened the first of its kind mental health and addiction care facility in the county.

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☆ This is the world’s rarest passport
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Lola Méndez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The Sovereign Military Order of Malta – also known as the Knights of Malta – isn’t just a religious Catholic order with nearly 1,000 years of history. After World War II, the use of the diplomatic passport took on characteristics of passports used in other countries. Today, there are only around 500 of the diplomatic passports in circulation – making it the rarest passport in the world. robertharding/Alamy Stock Photo“The Order grants passports to members of their government for the duration of their mandate,” de Petri Testaferrata says. Once when I arrived at the Bangkok airport, a crowd of operators at passport control wanted to see my rare passport and take a selfie with it,” Balfour tells CNN.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Naithan George scored a go-ahead layup with 7.7 seconds remaining and Georgia Tech beat No. 3 North Carolina 74-73 on Tuesday night to end the Tar Heels' 10-game winning streak. North Carolina called a timeout with 4.6 seconds remaining, but Davis missed a last-second jumper, prompting Georgia Tech fans to celebrate by rushing onto the court. Georgia Tech claimed its third home win over a Top 25 team after beating No. Georgia Tech: Visits North Carolina State on Saturday.

Persons: — Naithan George, RJ Davis, George, Davis, Georgia Tech's Ebenezer Dowuona, Kyle Sturdivant, Miles Kelly, Cormac Ryan, Kelly, Sacko, Elliot Cadeau, Harrison Ingram's, Jalen Washington, Harrison Ingram, Baye, Dowuona, Duke, ___ Organizations: ATLANTA, Georgia Tech, Carolina, North, Atlantic Coast Conference, ACC, Mississippi State, Heels, Jackets, North Carolina, Southern Conference, Saturday . Georgia Tech, North Carolina State, AP Locations: North Carolina, Georgia, Carolina

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