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☆ 'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. Fans are lauding season 3 for its representation of people with disabilitiesZak Ford-Williams as Lord Remington on season three of "Bridgerton." — Michelle Birkby (@michelleeb) May 16, 2024Today is Global Accessibility Awareness day and @bridgerton season 3 premier day. Francesca Bridgerton is autistic. Francesca isn't explicitly stated as being on the autism spectrum in Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' novels or on the TV seriesHannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton."

Persons: —, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Colin Bridgerton's, Luke Newton, Francesa Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd, Francesca, Dodd, Jess Brownell, Zak Ford, Williams, Lord Remington, Dolores Stowell, Kitty Devlin, Queen Charlotte, Golda Rosheuvel, Dolores, Lady Stowell, Sophie Woolley, Penelope, Colin ., Whistledown —, Michelle Birkby, — Chanel 🏒, emington,, ady, ord, J, ady V, eason, ord J ohn, ong, ohn, tirling, ove, ike Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, ust Locations: isible

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with IG North America CEO JJ KinahanIG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss why meme stock mania is fading, how investors see this, and more.

Persons: JJ Kinahan Organizations: IG North, North

☆ Meme stock mania fades
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMeme stock mania fadesIG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss why meme stock mania is fading, how investors see this, and more.

Persons: JJ Kinahan Organizations: North

☆ 2024 NFL Draft: 5 quarterbacks taken in the top 10 of the NFL Draft for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Earlier Thursday, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said on X 150,000 fans are in attendance at the draft. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft. How to watchThe 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit across three days in the downtown area surrounding the Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Pass-catching game-changersAccording to the NFL’s draft expert Daniel Jeremiah and his rankings of the 2024 draft prospects, three of the four best players are wide receivers, and 12 of the top 50 play the position.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Williams, Roger Goodell, Brian McCarthy, USC’s Williams, Kyler Murray, Tom Pennington, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, Daniels, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Maye, Lance Zierlein, shouldn’t, ” Daniels, Jonathan Bachman, Michael Penix Jr, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, Daniel Jeremiah, Marvin Harrison Jr, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, Harrison Jr, Pro Bowler, Carmen Mandato, Zierlein, Rome, LSU’s Malik Nabers, Odunze, Larry Fitzgerald, Nabers, Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr, Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Worthy, Georgia’s Ladd McConkey Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Bears, Hart, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL, Heisman, USC, The Bears, Washington, LSU, New England Patriots, UNC, LSU Tigers, Atlanta Falcons, University of Washington, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Michigan, Denver Broncos, Oregon, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals, Ohio State, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, of Famer, Getty, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, New, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Detroit, Baton Rouge, Texas, Carolina, New Orleans, Cleveland, Houston

☆ Selling volatility has paid off for traders over the last few years: IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSelling volatility has paid off for traders over the last few years: IG North America CEO JJ KinahanJJ Kinahan, IG North America CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, the impact of last night's attack by Israel on Iran, and more.

Persons: JJ Kinahan JJ Kinahan Organizations: IG North, IG North America Locations: Israel, Iran

☆ Wall Street wants answers from big banks about the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —Big banks kick off earnings season Friday. “Earnings season just became significantly more important,” said JJ Kinahan, chief executive of IG North America, in a Wednesday note. On one hand, lofty rates could help pad banks’ net interest income, since they can charge a higher borrowing rate for loans and mortgages. Inflation has been a bane on Biden’s presidency, with voters consistently giving him low marks for his handling of the economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said that policymakers want to see more evidence that inflation is headed toward their 2% goal.

Persons: ”, JJ Kinahan, JPMorgan, Wells, You’ll, Carol Schleif, Wall, Jamie Dimon, “, Alicia Wallace, Friday’s, Joe Biden, ” Biden, Bryan Mena, Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, IG North America, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Citigroup, PNC Financial Services, BMO Family Office, Federal Reserve, Wall, Traders, Bureau of Labor Statistics, —, Federal, Fed Locations: New York, Wells Fargo, pare

☆ NFL owners vote to ban ‘hip-drop tackle.’ Not everyone is happy about the decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —NFL owners officially voted to ban the ‘hip-drop tackle’ from the sport on Monday, after an annual league meeting in Florida. The tackle has long been a topic of debate and was cited as the reason behind multiple injuries in the NFL. Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland also criticized the decision, posting on X: “Breaking news: Tackling Banned.”CNN has reached out to the NFL for comment about the criticism. Baltimore Ravens star Mark Andrews was one victim of the tackle last season, suffering a serious ankle injury after being brought down by the controversial technique in November. If they want to ban the tackle, fine.

Persons: “, ”, “ unweights, swiveling, JJ Watt, Jevon Holland, Mark Andrews, Andrews, “ I’m, Organizations: CNN, NFL, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens Locations: Florida

☆ State of retail investors: IG North America CEO on the top bullish and bearish bets
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailState of retail investors: IG North America CEO on the top bullish and bearish betsJJ Kinahan, IG North America CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of retail investors, why he believes the current market rally is one that most investors don't like very much, the top bullish and bearish bets, and more.

Persons: JJ Kinahan Organizations: State, IG North America

☆ Opinion: Kristen Stewart thriller is also a reminder of what queer kids are up against
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Opinion Noah Berlatsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The biggest threat to queer kids is too often their own homophobic parents. Noah Berlatsky Noah BerlatskyRose Glass’ “Love Lies Bleeding” wrestles with issues of queerness and parental cruelty with unusual and admirable directness. The couple at the center of “Love Lies Bleeding” are Lou (Kristen Stewart), a chain smoking, depressive gym manager and Jackie (Katy O’Brian), a would-be bodybuilding champion. Writer-director Rose Glass and actor Kristen Stewart in discussion on the set of "Love Lies Bleeding." Lou Sr.’s abuse is analogous to homophobic abuse and parallel with homophobic abuse, but it isn’t quite actually homophobic abuse.

Persons: Noah Berlatsky, Noah Berlatsky Noah Berlatsky Rose, doesn’t, Lou, Kristen Stewart, Jackie, Katy O’Brian, Lou Sr, Ed Harris, That’s, Rose Glass, Anna Kooris, It’s, Beth, Jena Malone, JJ, Dave Franco, Jackie’s, David Lynch’s, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert’s, ”, Tofilska Organizations: CNN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Locations: Chicago, Jena

☆ Instacart to lay off 250 employees, or about 7% of the company, as part of restructuring
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Instacart on Tuesday announced it would lay off about 250 employees, or roughly 7% of the company, as part of a restructuring. The news came as the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell roughly in line with analysts' revenue estimates. Three top executives are also departing the company for personal reasons, according to Instacart: Chief Operating Officer Asha Sharma, Chief Technology Officer Varouj Chitilian and chief architect JJ Zhuang. The company posted fourth-quarter revenue of $803 million, roughly in line with the $804 million that Wall Street expected, according to analyst estimates from LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv. In September, Instacart went public in one of the first significant venture-backed tech IPOs since December 2021.

Persons: Instacart, Asha Sharma, Varouj Chitilian, JJ Zhuang Organizations: Google, CNBC PRO Locations: LSEG

☆ Colorectal cancer is killing more younger people than ever. 3 people under 50 diagnosed with it shared their first symptoms.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

People under 50 in the US are dying from colorectal cancer at an increasing rate. AdvertisementMore people under the age of 50 are dying of colorectal cancer than ever before, according to the American Cancer Association. The disease is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where it starts. When colorectal cancer is caught early, before it has spread, the chance a person will live for another five years is about 90%. AdvertisementShe now visits her gastroenterologist regularly, eats healthy, exercises, and raises awareness of the signs of colorectal cancer.

Persons: —, Kimmie Ng, you've, JJ Singleton, Singleton, Lynch, Tom McKenna, Paula Chambers Raney, Doctors, gastroenterologist, Kim Schewitz, kschewitz@businessinsider.com Organizations: Service, American Cancer Association, Dana, Farber Cancer Institute, NBC Locations: Boston

☆ Appetite for stocks drives VIX options as investors guard portfolios
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Laura Matthews | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

VIX options contracts averaged nearly 760,000 daily, surpassing the record set in 2017, according to Cboe Global Markets (CBOE.Z), data as of Nov. 27. Such investors are "looking at trading VIX options as a way to potentially monetize their thinking", he said. Reuters GraphicsThe rise in VIX options trading is a change from 2022 when investors were reducing equities exposure and hoarding cash, according to CBOE data. With the VIX averaging 17 this year, VIX options' trading volume as a share of overall options volume is at 1.76%, the highest since 2020 - a much more volatile year when the VIX averaged 29, according to a Reuters analysis based on Trade Alert data. Timing profit-taking on VIX options in an environment where jumps in the volatility index are fleeting can be difficult, said Roni Israelov, chief investment officer at NDVR.

Persons: Carlo Allegri, Mandy Xu, That's, Joe Ferrara, JJ Kinahan, Seth Hickle, Roni Israelov, Laura Matthews, Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Megan Davies, Chizu Organizations: New York Stock, REUTERS, . Federal, Cboe Global, Gateway Investment Advisers, Reuters, Trade, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S, Indiana, New York

☆ No. 11 Gonzaga runs past Syracuse in Maui consolation bracket
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

November 21 - Nolan Hickman scored 19 points and two of his teammates recorded a double-double Tuesday as No. 11 Gonzaga defeated Syracuse 76-57 in a consolation semifinal at the Maui Invitational in Honolulu. Graham Ike (16 points, 14 rebounds, four steals), Anton Watson (12 points, 13 rebounds) and Ryan Nembhard (11 points, seven assists) also were key contributors for Gonzaga. Syracuse trailed by 14 at halftime and still faced a 10-point deficit with less than 11 minutes remaining. Syracuse responded with seven straight points -- a 3-pointer by Bell and consecutive buckets by Mintz -- to get within 27-19.

Persons: Nolan Hickman, Monday's, Graham Ike, Anton Watson, Ryan Nembhard, Judah Mintz, JJ Starling, Chris Bell, Justin Taylor, Mintz, Maliq Brown, Hickman, Ben Gregg, Nembhard, Gonzaga, Ike, Watson, Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff's, Bell Organizations: Gonzaga, Syracuse, Maui Invitational, Purdue, Bulldogs, Orange, Thomson Locations: Honolulu, Orange, Syracuse

☆ Helmets Off, Mics Up: N.F.L. Players Discover the Power of Podcasts
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Emmanuel Morgan | More About Emmanuel Morgan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The phenomenon of active athletes hosting podcasts largely started in the N.B.A., where players can command more attention because there are smaller rosters and more frequent games. Early entries included JJ Redick’s “The Vertical” in 2016 and Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye’s “Road Trippin’” in 2017. Podcasting is particularly attractive to players who are still generating N.F.L. Hill said he started his podcast, “It Needed to Be Said,” partly to prepare for a potential broadcasting career. Brands such as Bleacher Report, which works with Parsons and Miller, have increasingly signed up athletes.

Persons: JJ Redick’s, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye’s, Taylor Lewan, “, ”, Will Compton, Hill, Said, Pat McAfee, Miller, Josh Pyatt, LeBron James, Peyton Manning, ” Miller, Damar Hamlin Organizations: Tennessee Titans, Boys, Indianapolis Colts, ESPN, Brands, Parsons, WME Sports

☆ NHL roundup: Leafs rally past Wings in Sweden
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Nov 17, 2023; Stockholm, SWE; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) takes a shot against the Detroit Red Wings during a Global Series NHL hockey game at Avicii Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 18 - John Tavares scored with 5:33 remaining to complete a Toronto comeback as the Maple Leafs downed the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in the NHL Global Series Sweden on Friday in Stockholm. William Nylander, one of five Swedes on the Leafs' roster, had the tying goal and assisted on two others as Toronto erased a 2-0, third-period deficit. Alex Lyon, in his first start of the season, stopped 26 shots for the Red Wings, who got goals from Daniel Sprong (on a penalty shot) and Lucas Raymond. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Eetu Luostarinen each scored goals for the Panthers, who won for the sixth time in the past seven games and completed a 2-1-0 road trip through California.

Persons: William Nylander, John Tavares, Red Wing Tyler Bertuzzi, Tavares, Bertuzzi, Nylander, Ilya Samsonov, Alex Lyon, Daniel Sprong, Lucas Raymond, Connor Hellebuyck, Jimmy Howard, Cole Perfetti, Mason Appleton, Nikolaj Ehlers, Nino Niederreiter, Vladislav Namestnikov, Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka, Eric Comrie, Anthony Stolarz, Anton Lundell, Oliver Ekman, Larsson, Eetu Luostarinen, Frank Vatrano, John Gibson Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, NHL, Avicii, Maple Leafs, NHL Global, Sweden, Leafs, Red, Wings, Toronto, Red Wings, Jets, Sabres, Winnipeg, Buffalo, Panthers, Ducks, Anaheim, Thomson Locations: Stockholm, SWE, Toronto, Hellebuyck's, Florida, California

☆ Walgreens Wants the Corner Drugstore to Be an Online Delivery Hub
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Liz Young | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Amazon is the king of fast delivery—it pioneered the two-day shipping model customers have come to expect. But to stay ahead of Target and Walmart, it’s overhauling its distribution network. WSJ visits a same-day facility to explore the company’s fast-shipping strategy. Photo illustration: JJ LinWalgreens Boots Alliance is betting its 8,700 bricks-and-mortar stores, and not a network of fulfillment centers, hold the key to speeding up delivery of online consumer orders and increasing sales. The pharmacy giant recently closed a warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill., dedicated to filling e-commerce orders for household items such as toothpaste and nail polish, signaling that it is going all-in on the idea that its stores will do double duty as both retail outlets and hubs for home deliveries.

Persons: JJ Lin Organizations: Target, Walmart, JJ Lin Walgreens Boots Alliance Locations: Edwardsville, Ill

☆ Syracuse avoids third straight loss to Colgate with strong comeback
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/43] Nov 14, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Benny Williams (13) warms up prior to the game against the Colgate Raiders at the JMA Wireless Dome. They nearly completed the hat trick Tuesday before Syracuse recovered from a 24-point deficit in the second half. Jeff Woodward made a layup to give Colgate its biggest lead, 54-30, with 16:32 left in the contest. Soon thereafter, Mintz scored all of Syracuse's points during an 8-2 run that brought the Orange within 66-62 with about five minutes left. Starling contributed 13 points and seven rebounds for the Orange, while Mintz rounded out his productive evening with eight assists and three steals.

Persons: Benny Williams, Rich Barnes, Chris Bell, Judah Mintz, Jeff Woodward, JJ Starling's, Mintz, Bell, Starling, Maliq Brown, Nicolas Louis, Jacques, Braeden Smith, Smith, Justin Taylor Organizations: Syracuse Orange, Colgate Raiders, JMA, USA, Colgate, Central New, Raiders, Syracuse, Keegan Records, Records, Thomson Locations: Syracuse , New York, USA, Syracuse, Central New York, Orange

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with IG North's JJ Kinahan and Societe Generale’s Subadra Rajappa
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with IG North's JJ Kinahan and Societe Generale’s Subadra RajappaIG North America CEO JJ Kinahan and Subadra Rajappa, Societe Generale head of U.S. rate strategy, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, upcoming retail earnings, and more.

Persons: North's JJ Kinahan, JJ Kinahan, Subadra Organizations: North, Societe Generale

☆ NHL roundup: William Nylander extends streak, Leafs edge Flames
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] Nov 10, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) goes after a loose puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. William Nylander scored twice and had an assist for Toronto to extend his points streak to 14 games -- a team record to open a season. Calle Jarnkrok and John Tavares also scored for the Maple Leafs, who had lost five of their previous six games (1-3-2). Connor Zary, Nikita Zadorov, A.J, Greer and Martin Pospisil scored for the Flames, who had won their two previous games after losing six straight. Panthers 5 Hurricanes 2Rookie defenseman Uvis Balinskis scored his first NHL goal, leading host Florida over Carolina in Sunrise.

Persons: Max Domi, John E, William Nylander, Calle Jarnkrok, John Tavares, Joseph Woll, Connor Zary, Nikita Zadorov, Greer, Martin Pospisil, Dan Vladar, Alec Martinez, Adin Hill, Alex Pietrangelo, William Karlsson, Brett Howden, San Jose, Michael Amadio, Kaapo Kahkonen, Owen Tippett, Travis Sanheim, Cam Atkinson, Sean Couturier, Louie Belpedio, Sam Ersson, Joel Farabee, Leo Carlsson, Uvis Balinskis, Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov, Kevin Stenlund, Sam Reinhart, Sergei Bobrovsky, Devon Levi, Jeff Skinner, JJ Peterka, Levi, Skinner, Filip Gustavsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nicolas Aube, Beck Malenstyn, Tom Wilson, Charlie Lindgren, Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer, Vitek Vanecek, Akira Schmid Organizations: CAN, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Scotiabank Arena, Calle, Maple Leafs, Toronto, Flames, Golden Knights, Sharks, Vegas, San, Flyers, Ducks, Philadelphia, Panthers, Hurricanes, NHL, Eastern, Devon, Buffalo, Minnesota, Sabres, Capitals, Devils, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Toronto, A.J, San Jose, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Florida, Carolina, Sunrise, Washington, New Jersey, Newark, Nicolas, Kubel

☆ Inside Amazon’s Strategy to Redefine Fast Shipping, Again
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Inside Amazon’s Strategy to Redefine Fast Shipping, AgainAmazon is the king of fast delivery—it pioneered the two-day shipping model customers have come to expect. But to stay ahead of Target and Walmart, it’s overhauling its distribution network. WSJ visits a same-day facility to explore the company’s fast-shipping strategy. Photo illustration: JJ Lin

Persons: JJ Lin Organizations: Fast Shipping, Target, Walmart

☆ This South African skydiver’s expertise attracts attention from around the world – including Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Daniel Renjifo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jean Jacques “JJ” Wallis spends a lot of his time searching for his next extreme adventure in his home country of South Africa. But as a professional skydiver, BASE jumper, and wing flyer, adventure usually finds him first. Wallis founded BASE Jump Africa in 2017, an online community where adrenaline junkies and fellow international air sports professionals go looking to connect with him for his expertise. He recently assisted with parachutes on the “Mission: Impossible” film franchise with actor Tom Cruise. “Man has always been intrigued by seeing the world from a different perspective,” he says.

Persons: Jean Jacques “ JJ ” Wallis, Wallis, “, ” Wallis, ”, Wallis ’, Tom Cruise Organizations: CNN Locations: South Africa

☆ Russia’s Wagner Group May Provide Air Defense Weapon to Hezbollah, U.S. Intel Says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Michael R. Gordon | Vivian Salama | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

After the death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin is putting a new power structure in place that will take over the group’s sprawling operations in Africa, which have advanced Russian influence on the continent for almost a decade. Photo illustration: JJ LinThe U.S. has intelligence that the Wagner Group, the Russian paramilitary group, may provide an air defense system to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia, U.S. officials say. The system in question is the SA-22, which uses antiaircraft missiles and air defense guns, to intercept aircraft.

Persons: Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, JJ Lin The Organizations: Wagner Group, Russian, Lebanese, SA Locations: Africa, JJ Lin The U.S, U.S

☆ How Russia Is Restructuring Wagner Group’s Africa Operations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

How Russia Is Restructuring Wagner Group’s Africa OperationsAfter the death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin is putting a new power structure in place that will take over the group’s sprawling operations in Africa, which have advanced Russian influence on the continent for almost a decade. Photo illustration: JJ Lin

Persons: Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, JJ Lin Locations: Russia, Africa

☆ Russia’s Wagner Group Plans to Send Air Defenses to Hezbollah, U.S. Says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Michael R. Gordon | Vivian Salama | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

After the death of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin is putting a new power structure in place that will take over the group’s sprawling operations in Africa, which have advanced Russian influence on the continent for almost a decade. Photo illustration: JJ LinWagner Group, the Russian paramilitary organization, plans to provide an air-defense system to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia, U.S. officials say, citing intelligence. The Russian SA-22 system they plan to send uses antiaircraft missiles and air-defense guns to intercept aircraft.

Persons: Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, JJ Lin Wagner Organizations: JJ Lin Wagner Group, Lebanese, Russian SA Locations: Africa, Russian, U.S

Judge Kathleen M. Lewis denied Deputy District Attorney George Modlin's request to raise Williams' bail to $500,000. Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesIt was the second time Modlin requested an increase in bail. The post was made a few hours after Williams' preliminary hearing on Oct. 10, when he was ordered to stand trial on what were then six charges. In declining to raise bail, she said: “I don’t think it’s a sufficient change of circumstances. On3.com once estimated his NIL valuation at $3.6 million, but Williams’ name no longer appears in the rankings.

Persons: Mikey Williams, Kathleen M, Lewis, George Modlin's, Williams, Troy Owens, Modlin, Rylo Rodriguez, “, Owens, ” Owens, overreach, hasn't, ” Williams, Melissa Garbayo, Uber, JJ Taylor, Sherry M, Thompson, Taylor, Tesla Organizations: CAJON, Memphis, Tigers, Jackson State, Puma, San Ysidro High, AP Locations: Calif, San Diego, Memphis, Jamul, San Diego County

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