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☆ Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy went missing in unknown circumstances for decades. Now it’s expected to sell for millions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy from the 1986 World Cup, which had gone missing in contested circumstances for decades, has reappeared and is anticipated to sell for millions of dollars at auction next month. Argentina went on to defeat West Germany 3-2 in the final and win the second of the country’s three World Cup titles. Maradona controls the ball during the 1986 World Cup final against West Germany. Colorsport/ShutterstockThe history of the Golden Ball trophy awarded to Maradona in Paris after the tournament is shrouded in mystery. Maradona was unquestionably a household name before the 1986 World Cup, but after leading Argentina to the title, he became a global superstar.

Persons: CNN — Diego Maradona’s, ” François Thierry, “, ” Maradona, God, ”, Maradona, Thierry, there’s, didn’t, Aguttes, Asif Kapadia’s Organizations: CNN, England, CNN Sport, West, Maradona, Italian, Napoli, Argentine Locations: Paris, Argentina, Argentine, West Germany, Buenos Aires

☆ India wants to become the top manufacturing alternative to China. But first it needs to beat Vietnam
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | In Charmainemariajacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The Biden administration has encouraged American companies to move electronics and technology manufacturing operations out of China and into friendlier countries, particularly Vietnam and India in Asia-Pacific. Vietnam's head startIndia and Vietnam are attractive manufacturing alternatives for foreign investors and companies, due in part to low labor costs. Import taxes remain highOne hurdle for India's manufacturing hub ambitions is the country's 10% import duty for information and communication technologies. India's import taxes were intended to protect domestic manufacturers, but lowering those duties will be part of the government's efforts to attract foreign firms to manufacture goods within the country. For example, India in January lowered import taxes for certain metal and plastic parts used in manufacturing mobile phones from 15% to 10%.

Persons: Biden, Mukesh Aghi, Samir Kapadia, Narendra Modi's, Aghi, Nari Viswanathan, Viswanathan, Tim Cook, Narendra Modi, Andy Ho, Modi, Kapadia, Pankaj Mahindroo, VinaCapital's Ho, Ho Organizations: Hindustan Times, Getty, Republicans, U.S ., India Strategic Partnership, India Index, Vogel Group, U.S, White House, Washington, Financial Times, Apple, Indian, Google, Dixon Technologies, Samsung, Motorola, India Cellular and Electronics Association, CNBC, corporates Locations: Noida, India, Asia, China, Vietnam, The U.S, U.S, United States, Singapore

☆ U.S. firms prefer India over China for supply chain needs despite risks
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. firms are increasingly viewing China as a risky bet for their supply chains — neighbor India is set to benefit as companies look elsewhere to set shop. As many as 61% of the 500 executive-level U.S. managers surveyed by UK market research OnePoll said they would pick India over China if both countries could manufacture the same materials, while 56% preferred India to serve their supply chain needs within the next five years over China. The survey showed that 59% of the respondents found it "somewhat risky" or "very risky" to source materials from China, compared with 39% for India. At least a quarter of the executives who participated in the independent, third party survey, commissioned by marketplace India Index in December, do not currently import from either China or India. "Companies are seeing India as a long-term investment strategy as opposed to a short-term pivot to avoid tariffs," said Samir Kapadia, CEO of India Index and managing principal at Vongel Group, in an exclusive interview with CNBC.

Persons: OnePoll, Samir Kapadia, Joe Biden, Narendra Modi Organizations: India Index, Vongel Group, CNBC, U.S, White House Locations: China, India

NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuters) - Walmart Inc (WMT.N) plans to have its own network of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to tap into the growing adoption of EVs in the United States. Walmart's more than 5,000 stores and Sam's Club warehouses are located within 10 miles of about 90% of Americans. As EV charging infrastructure ramps up in the U.S., there are widespread concerns over uptime, performance, ease of use and high installation costs of the machines. Owning its chargers, instead of partnering with a network operator, will help Walmart address reliability and cost issues, Kapadia said. Walmart's plan comes as U.S. President Joe Biden has committed to building a network of 500,000 public EV chargers by 2030.

☆ Walmart will add thousands of EV charging stations to stores by 2030
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

(Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Walmart announced Thursday it plans to add electric vehicle charging stations to thousands of U.S. stores by 2030. The company announced it would expand its EV fast-charging network to Walmart and Sam's Club locations across the country, adding to the nearly 1,300 EV stations currently in operation at 280 of the company's locations. It plans to own and operate the EV charging stations in its national network. The Biden Administration recently announced an over $7.5 billion investment to launch a national charging network particularly in lower-income and rural communities. This will likely boost EV sales, which accounted for 7% of new U.S. vehicle registrations in January.

☆ Actor Marisa Abela to portray Amy Winehouse in new biopic
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Marie-Louise Gumuchian | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - British actress Marisa Abela will portray Amy Winehouse in a biopic about the late singer, with filming due to begin in London on Monday, production and distribution company Studiocanal has said. The six-time Grammy Award winner died from alcohol poisoning at her north London home on July 23, 2011. Winehouse, who struggled with drink and drug problems through much of her career, was 27 years old. Considered one of the most talented singers of her generation, Winehouse's untimely death shook the music world. "We are thrilled that Studiocanal, Focus Features and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves," The Amy Winehouse Estate said on Friday.

I was continuously berated with various comments.”A spokesperson for the UNC Board of Governors declined to comment on the lawsuit. Justin CookLeigh, Younge, Kapadia and Long painted a different picture from Brown’s of the professors in their open letter. Neither Leigh nor Younge, who were both at the university during Brown’s time there, reported having negative interactions with Brown, they said. “We acknowledge the fact that our experiences are unique to ourselves and not everybody shares those same experiences,” Younge added. In response to the letter on Brown's behalf, Brown’s attorney, Artur Davis, said: “While we respect the experiences of these individuals two things come to mind.

☆ (foto) Un scurtmetraj românesc, selectat în secțiunea „Cinefondation” la Festivalul de Film de la Cannes 2021
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-16 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

(foto) Un scurtmetraj românesc, selectat în secțiunea „Cinefondation” la Festivalul de Film de la Cannes 2021Scurtmetrajul românesc „Prin oraș circulă scurte povești de dragoste”, regizat de Carina-Gabriela Dașoveanu, studentă la Universitatea Națională de Artă Teatrală și Cinematografică „I.L. Juriul va avea misiunea de a atribui trofeul Palme d’Or pentru scurtmetraj unuia dintre cele 10 filme incluse în competiție și de a decerna cele trei premii ale secțiunii Cinefondation pentru cele mai bune pelicule dintre cele 17 filme selectate și realizate de studenți ai unor școli de film. La fel ca anul trecut, juriul nu va avea un președinte, iar componența sa este paritară: trei femei și trei bărbați. Juriul va acorda premiile secțiunii Cinefondation într-o ceremonie care va preceda proiecția filmelor câștigătoare, joi, 15 iulie, în sala Bunuel din Palais des Festivals et des Congres din Cannes. Cea de-a 74-a ediție a Festivalului de Film de la Cannes se va desfășura în perioada 6-17 iulie.

Persons: Gabriela Dașoveanu, Ben, Alice Winocour, Carlos Muguiro, Nicolas Pariser, ., Palme, Emmanuelle Bercot, Cătălin Mitulescu, Corneliu Porumboiu, Asif, Dani Rosenberg Organizations: Universitatea Națională de Artă Teatrală și Cinematografică, I.L, Caragiale Locations: Cannes, Bucureşti, Tunisia, Tuva, Suedia, Franța, Egipt, Spania

Nearly 80% of American parents financially support their adult children, according to a 2018 Merrill Lynch survey. A 2018 Merrill Lynch survey revealed that 79% of US parents provide financial support to their adult children, contributing to $500 billion spent annually. According to the Merrill Lynch survey, parents today are largely helping out with food and groceries, cell phone bills, and car expenses. Many parents surveyed would make various financial sacrifices for their adult children. When it comes to homebuying, 26% of parents told Merrill Lynch they would help their child with a down payment.

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