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☆ Rare Editions of Pushkin Are Vanishing From Libraries Around Europe
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Rachel Donadio | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In April 2022, soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, two men arrived at the library of the University of Tartu, Estonia’s second-largest city. They told the librarians they were Ukrainians fleeing war and asked to consult 19th-century first editions of works by Alexander Pushkin, Russia’s national poet, and Nikolai Gogol. Police are now investigating what they believe is a vast, coordinated series of thefts of rare 19th-century Russian books — primarily first and early editions of Pushkin — from libraries across Europe. Since 2022, more than 170 books valued at more than $2.6 million, according to Europol, have vanished from the National Library of Latvia in Riga, Vilnius University Library, the State Library of Berlin, the Bavarian State Library in Munich, the National Library of Finland in Helsinki, the National Library of France, university libraries in Paris, Lyon and Geneva, and from the Czech Republic. The University of Warsaw library was hardest hit, with 78 books gone.

Persons: Estonia’s, Alexander Pushkin, Russia’s, Nikolai Gogol, Eager, Krista Aru, “, ”, Pushkin Organizations: University of Tartu, Police, National Library of Latvia, Vilnius University Library, State Library of Berlin, Bavarian State Library, National Library of Finland, National Library of France, The University of Warsaw Locations: Russia, Ukraine, United States, Europe, Riga, Munich, Helsinki, Paris, Lyon, Geneva, Czech Republic

☆ The 10 best movies coming to Netflix in May
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

“The Edge of Seventeen” (May 1)Hailee Steinfeld and Haley Lu Richardson star in "The Edge of Seventeen." Murray Close/STX ProductionsHailee Steinfeld is fantastic in this coming-of-age comedy in which she plays high schooler Nadine, who hates everything about school other than hanging out with her best friend, Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). But when Krista suddenly begins to date Nadine's older brother (Blake Jenner) things go from bad to worse. Woody Harrelson also gives a great performance as the teacher Nadine leans on for support.

Persons: Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Murray, Nadine, Krista, Blake Jenner, Woody Harrelson

☆ At the Time 100 Gala, Glamour Meets Influence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Jacob Bernstein | Krista Schlueter | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

“This line is crazy,” said the broadcast journalist Don Lemon, as he walked toward the red carpet crush at just after 7 p.m. on Thursday night. He was bound for the Time 100 Gala, the annual black tie schmoozefest in Manhattan where a 100-person smorgasbord of luminaries — tech titans, activists, Oscar winners, pop stars, athletes and artists — was celebrated by the magazine as the most important people of the year. And the celebrities who were feted at the event included Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson, Dev Patel, Patrick Mahomes and Dua Lipa. Lemon, who arrived with his husband, the real estate broker Tim Malone, was not among the honorees. Still, he took questions from the journalists at the barricades who wanted details from his recent wedding, including which designer had made the suit he had worn for the occasion.

Persons: ”, Don Lemon, Oscar, —, Colman Domingo, Taraji P, Henson, Dev Patel, Patrick Mahomes, Lemon, Tim Malone Organizations: titans Locations: Manhattan, Dua Lipa

☆ The allure of fasting diets for successful people — and where it falls short
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Intermittent fasting diet plans, meal kits, fitness trackers, and biological age tests can all offer something to busy people who want to feel in control. More than one in 10 Americans (12%) tried intermittent fasting in 2023, according to one food and beverage industry-backed survey. The business of intermittent fasting phone apps is blossoming and is on track for more growth in the next five to 10 years. There are many ways to do intermittent fasting — from skipping breakfast to whole days without foodPeople have been fasting for as long as people have been people. AdvertisementThe case against fasting to lose weight and live longerFirefighters in San Diego tried intermittent fasting out during the pandemic, with good results.

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☆ From Miami to Melbourne, a quiet revolution is underway to fend off a silent and invisible killer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Javier Torres | Afp | Getty ImagesA quiet revolution is underway to address a widely underestimated climate challenge: extreme heat. Myrivili said she believes that extreme heat is often overlooked because it lacks the visible drama of roofs being ripped from homes or streets being turned into rivers. Most people wouldn't know that in Australia, extreme heat kills more people than bushfires and floods and storms. Tiffany Crawford Co-chief heat officer of Melbourne, AustraliaThe CDC defines extreme heat as summertime temperatures that are significantly hotter and/or more humid than average. Melbourne, AustraliaTiffany Crawford, co-CHO of Melbourne, told CNBC that extreme heat kills more people in Australia than bushfires, floods and storms.

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☆ New Florida bill lets parents sue social media companies for $10K for failing to remove the account of a child under 14
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ron DeSantis signed a Florida bill prohibiting children under 14 from joining social media. Parents can sue social media companies for $10k for not promptly deleting an account of a child under 14. AdvertisementA new Florida bill could open the floodgates for parents to sue for up to $10,000 if social media companies fail to remove flagged accounts of their underage children in a timely manner. AdvertisementNetChoice is a major coalition of social media platforms opposing these restrictions and it includes TikTok, Meta, Google, and X among others. The latest bill follows a series of legislative attempts from the government to place restrictions on social media.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, —, Paul Renner, DeSantis, Stacey Lee, Johns, Lee, Krista Chavez, NetChoice, Chavez, Carl Szabo, Szabo, It's Organizations: NetChoice LLC, Service, Florida Gov, Florida House, Companies, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Google, BI, Gov Locations: Florida, California , Utah , Ohio, Arkansas, California, Ohio, Utah hasn't

☆ Madison Tevlin, star of the Down Syndrome awareness ad, smashes assumptions about her condition
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —What happens when others assume people with Down Syndrome can’t hit hard, aim high or drink a darn margarita? A new Down Syndrome awareness ad cuts right to the philosophical heart of this often-misunderstood condition, reminding us that the way we treat people with Down Syndrome can help smash false limits — or reinforce them. So you serve me a margarita, so I drink a margarita,” says actress Madison Tevlin in the now-viral ad. ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024The ad, created by an Italian Down Syndrome organization called Coor Down, was released in recognition of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, March 21. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, one in 772 babies in the US is born with Down Syndrome.

Persons: margarita, ”, Madison Tevlin, —, ” Tevlin, I’m, Caleb Prewitt, it’s, Tevlin, “, ” CNN’s Taylor Galgano, Krista Bo Organizations: CNN, Down, Syndrome Society, YouTube, Hijinx Theatre, Syndrome Locations: margarita, Wales

☆ A controversial study says intermittent fasting may shorten your lifespan. It shows how little we really know about the long-term effects.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A new study links intermittent fasting to a higher risk of early death instead of longevity. While there's not yet enough evidence to say intermittent fasting is risky, the findings suggest we may have a lot more to learn about whether it's good for our health in the long run. However, some rigorous studies on intermittent fasting have found mixed results: some suggest it's no better for you than other diets, and isn't worth the side effects like hunger. people who follow the 16:8 diet — would have a lower risk of dying during the study, and better heart health. Advertisement"Overall, this study suggests that time-restricted eating may have short-term benefits but long-term adverse effects," Gardner said in a press release.

Persons: —, there's, Victor Wenze Zhong, Krista Varady, Varady, David Spiegelhalter, Christopher D, Gardner, Zhong Organizations: Service, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, American Heart Association, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Cambridge Locations: Shanghai, China, Chicago, Stanford

☆ The founder of the movement Techism says 'art will save us from ourselves'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Tania Bryer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe founder of the movement Techism says 'art will save us from ourselves'Ten years ago, Krista Kim founded the tech-focused art movement, "Techism." Speaking at the World Economic Forum 2024, she explains to CNBC's Tania Bryer why the movement is so important and why we all need to rethink our relationship with technology.

Persons: Techism, Krista Kim, CNBC's Tania Bryer

☆ Helen Mirren gets her own Barbie for International Women’s Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Actress Helen Mirren has said she is “blown away” by a new Barbie created in her likeness. The glamorous doll, complete with its own Academy Award, is one of a series of eight launched by toymaker Mattel to mark International Women’s Day on Friday. Mirren, the 78-year-old star who narrated last year’s hit “Barbie” movie, said she regards the creation of the doll as a “huge compliment.”The new dolls were created to mark International Women's Day. And the cherry on top of the cake is my doll having a miniature Oscar. Thank you @barbie @barbiestyle @Mattel”Previous role model dolls have included TV producer Shonda Rhimes, professional skateboarder Sky Brown and Sarah Gilbert, who developed the Covid-19 vaccine.

Persons: Helen Mirren, toymaker Mattel, Mirren, ”, Barbie, “ Elizabeth I, Golda, “, –, Del, I’d, Kylie Minogue, Shania Twain, Viola Davis, Maira Gomez, Lila Avilés, Nicole Fujita, Enissa Amani, Minogue, Kylie, Shonda Rhimes, Sky Brown, Sarah Gilbert, Aude, Krista Berger, she’s Organizations: CNN, Cannes, Mirren, Mattel, Hollywood, Reuters Locations: ”, British, Mexican

☆ UNESCO Says $9 Billion Needed to Revive Ukraine Tourism
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS (Reuters) - Ukraine will need $9 billion over 10 years for its tourism sector to recover, the United Nations' cultural agency said on Tuesday, adding that the two-year war had so far cost the country over $19.6 billion in tourism revenue. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022 triggered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, with no sign of an end to the war in sight. In an assessment ahead of the war's two year anniversary, the UNESCO estimated the cost of damage to cultural property at about $3.5 billion, up 40% from 2023. The Latest Photos From Ukraine View All 91 ImagesIt said 340 buildings had been damaged, including museums, monuments, libraries and religious sites. Photos You Should See View All 22 Images"International solidarity will be essential to meeting these needs," the report said.

Persons: Krista Pikkat, Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish, Ros Russell Organizations: PARIS, United Nations, UNESCO Locations: Ukraine, Europe, Kyiv

☆ I made new friends in my 50s by finding common interests. We play pickleball, see live music, and have dinner parties.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Shelley Karpaty | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here's how I ended up making a great group of friends, and what we do together. She used to live in Los Angeles, and had some friends who had also recently made the move to the desert. Soon, we met their other friends, Chris and Kelly, who were planning to relocate from San Jose — then our group became six. Krista and Colin were also working toward relocating to Palm Springs full-time. We hike, have house party dinners, celebrate birthdays, play pickleball, hear live music, and keep in touch over a group text during the week.

Persons: Kirsten, Erik, Chris, Kelly, San Jose —, Shelley Karpaty, Mike, Kristen, Krista, Colin, It's, Joshua Tree, Israel Nash, Harriets Organizations: Springs Art Museum Locations: Springs, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Arizona, San Jose, Palm

☆ If millennials want to dress more like Gen Z, they need to stop being stuck in the 2010s
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMillennials, take note — it's actually pretty easy to dress like a trendy member of Gen Z. In an interview with Business Insider, Lavrusik said that while Gen Z often finds inspiration in '90s styles, millennials "are stuck" between 2010 and 2016. AdvertisementLavrusik describes herself as a millennial mom with Gen Z style. While Gen Z embraces baggy, low-rise pants in fun prints, millennials cling to their high-waisted, skinny-fit denim . "A great alternative to try for mom jeans since they're not as trendy right now would be high-waisted, wide-leg jeans," she said.

Persons: —, Krista Lavrusik, Lavrusik, Gen, Edward Berthelot, it's, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Instagram

☆ Trump’s avalanche of dishonesty: Fact-checking 102 of his false claims from this fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +111 min

Below is a fact check of 102 of Trump’s false claims from the 12 speeches. But contrary to Trump’s claim, it’s not true that people had been attempting for decades to create such an initiative. Trump’s aid to farmersIn speech after speech, Trump claimed that he had given US farmers $28 billion from China. Even if the poll result is off, it’s clear that Trump’s claim that “nobody wants them” is not true. He said he was an airline pilot.”Facts First: Trump made a false claim while mocking Biden for making false claims.

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The total of $26,000 that WHO has provided to the victims equals about 1% of the $2 million, WHO-created “survivor assistance fund” for victims of sexual misconduct, primarily in Congo. “There is nothing we can do to make up for (sexual abuse and exploitation)," Gamhewage told the AP in an interview. The WHO has also helped defray medical costs for 17 children born as a result of sexual exploitation and abuse, she said. Gamhewage received $231 a day during her three-day trip to the Congolese capital Kinshasa, according to an internal travel claim. The U.N. health agency continues to struggle with holding perpetrators of sexual abuse and exploitation to account in Congo.

Persons: Gamhewage, didn't, Paula Donovan, “, ”, Donovan, ” Gamhewage, Alphonsine, ” Alphonsine, Melinda Gates, Denise, Krista Larson, Jamey Keaten Organizations: Health, WHO, The Associated Press, AP, Melinda Gates Foundation Locations: Congo, Gaya, Congolese, —, Beni, Kinshasa, Dakar, Senegal, Geneva

There is no simple solution to America’s unique problem of relentless gun violence. Each captures the twin realities of the subjects in the way only a double exposure photograph could, creating dueling focal points to which the eye cycles back and forthIt’s a surreal view of a nation unable to move on from its own cycle of gun violence. Krista’s son Christian was killed in a drive-by shooting in Louisville, Ky., in 2019; Victoria survived a shooting two years later. She survived a school shooting in 1997 in Paducah, Ky., that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Navada Gwynn in two images: standing for a portrait, and working on her tablet at her Louisville, Ky., home.

Persons: Krista, Navada Gwynn, Krista’s, Christian, Victoria, Missy Jenkins Smith, Jimmie Hardaway Jr, Stephen Cady, Hollan Holm, Janet Paulsen, Lonnie, Sandy Phillips, Sylvia Holm, Barbie Rohde Locations: Navada, Victoria, Louisville, Ky, Paducah, Niagara Falls, N.Y, Rochester , N.Y, Acworth, Aurora, Colo, Dallas

In a country shadowed by the threat of mass shootings and neighborhood violence, courts have embraced an increasingly absolute reading of the right to guns. In the wake of school shootings and neighborhood violence, how can parents and children feel safe? More than 25 years after Hollan Holm survived a school shooting in a small Kentucky town, he struggles to reassure his own children. “Jessi’s dead!”In the months after her daughter was killed in a mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater, the darkness was all consuming. But as the drumbeat of mass shootings continued with little hope of resolution, the couple confronted a painful reality.

Persons: ”, Jimmie Hardaway Jr, Stephen Cady, “, Barbie Rohde, Rohde, Janet Paulsen’s, Paulsen, Hollan Holm, ” Holm, Krista Gwynn, Gwynn, Sandy Phillips, ” Phillips Organizations: Associated Press, New York, Pew Research Center Locations: U.S, Hardaway’s, Texas, Acworth, Kentucky, Colorado, Newtown, Buffalo, Highland

☆ Counting time instead of calories also controls blood sugar and belly fat
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Controlling blood sugar is more important for those with type 2 diabetes, but losing weight (specifically visceral fat) usually leads to better blood sugar control,” she added. However, there was no loss of lean muscle mass in the new study, Varady said. “I definitely lost weight when I did it,” said Weiss, who is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of California, San Francisco. Cavan Images/Cavan Images RF/Getty ImagesEveryone is differentThe best route to weight loss can differ from person to person, experts say, which is one reason why there are so many dietary options. Time-restricted eating is right for some, but not for others, Katz said.

Persons: ”, Krista Varady, Varady, ” Varady, “, David Katz, Katz, ” Katz, Ethan Weiss, Weiss, ” Weiss, they’re Organizations: CNN —, University of Illinois, A1C, True Health Initiative, Cardiovascular Research, University of California Locations: University of Illinois Chicago, San Francisco, Cavan

☆ Canada to deploy military in British Columbia to tackle fast-spreading fires
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Nia Williams | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Summary British Columbia declares state of emergency after wildfiresFlames have led to evacuation orders for more than 35,000 peopleAQI of some British Columbia cities at 'hazardous' levelsREVELSTOKE, British Columbia, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Canada is sending the military to tackle fast-spreading wildfires in British Columbia, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday, as the western province deals with flames that have led to evacuation orders for more than 35,000 people. In some cities in British Columbia, the air quality index (AQI), which measures major pollutants including particulate matter produced by fires, was above 350, a "hazardous" level, IQAir, a real-time air quality information platform showed. West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund said he saw some hope after battling "epic" fires for the past four days. Since 2009, Canada has been spending more on fighting and suppressing wildfires than on maintaining its firefighting personnel and program. In British Columbia, the TransCanada highway was closed near Chase, about 400 km (250 miles) northeast of Vancouver.

Persons: Justin Trudeau, Jason Brolund, that's, Brolund, Trudeau, Krista Flesjer, Kip Lumquist, Lumquist, Nia Williams, Dan Whitcomb, Nilutpal, Denny Thomas, Mark Porter, Matthew Lewis, Lisa Shumaker, Gerry Doyle, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: Columbia, Flames, British Columbia, Kelowna College, ., Canadian Broadcasting Corp, Reuters, U.S ., Canadian, REUTERS Acquire, Government, Thomson Locations: Columbia, REVELSTOKE, British Columbia, Canada, British, Kelowna, U.S, U.S . Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon, Squilax, Kamloops, New York, U.S . East Coast, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Chase, Vancouver, Craigellachie, Los Angeles, Bengaluru

☆ As fires rage in British Columbia, more residents prepare for evacuations
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

By Saturday, more than 35,000 residents were under an evacuation order and another 30,000 were under an evacuation alert. Ministers and government officials urged residents living in evacuation order zones to take immediate action, in the interest of their own lives and that of the firefighters. British Columbia Premier Daniel Eby also imposed a ban on non-essential travel on Saturday, in order to free-up accommodation for evacuees and firefighters. Forest fires are not uncommon in Canada, but the spread of blazes and disruptions underscore the severity of its worst wildfire season yet. The fires have drained local resources and drawn in federal government assistance as well as support from 13 countries.

Persons: Columbia Premier Daniel Eby, Krista Flesjer, Kip Lumquist, Denny Thomas, Kim Coghill Organizations: U.S ., U.S . Pacific Northwest, Ministers, Columbia Premier, Authorities, Government, REUTERS Acquire, Thomson Locations: British Columbia, Kelowna, Vancouver, U.S, U.S . Pacific, Canada, New York, U.S . East Coast, Squilax, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Chase, Hope, Lytton, Craigellachie

☆ Shein accused of RICO violations in new lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Ellie Stevens | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Three graphic designers are suing Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein over what they allege is “egregious” copyright infringement and racketeering. In the lawsuit, which was filed in a California federal court Tuesday, the designers allege Shein produced and sold exact copies of their designs. Rather, there is a mysterious tech genius, Xu Yangtian aka Chris Xu,” the suit claims. According to their “About us” page, Shein says the company only produces 100 to 200 pieces of each model at launch. Those small quantities are intentional, the suit alleges: That way, before making more pieces, Shein can see if anyone complains about a stolen design.

Persons: Shein, “, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Xu Yangtian, Chris Xu, “ SHEIN, ” Krista Perry, Shein.com, shein.com Organizations: CNN, BBC Locations: California

☆ Shein accused of using a mind-boggling mix of shell companies and algorithms to steal clothing designs, new RICO lawsuit alleges
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Azmi Haroun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Fast fashion retailer Shein was accused in a federal lawsuit of directly copying designers' work. The lawsuit also accuses Shein of racketeering and claiming copyright infringement is central to the business model. The suit went on to allege that Shein's practice of using a conglomeration to facilitate the copyright infringement amounts to racketeering. They also offered her $500, an offer that the lawsuit claimed was consistent with other designers' experiences. It's hardly the first time that Shein has faced legal action related to allegations of copyright infringement.

Persons: Shein, Krista Perry, It's, Oakley, Ralph Lauren Organizations: Service, Street Locations: Wall, Silicon, Los Angeles

☆ How 'Birkin Bandit' George Mickum Infiltrated NYC Society
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Kate Taylor | Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

"He would know people's weaknesses and what they wanted and somehow always have something to offer," a former close friend said. Another close friend said Mickum once gave her a $1,000 loan "within minutes" when she needed it because of a credit-card crisis. He never "let the truth get in the way of a good story," a former close friend said. Hermès bags, like the Birkin and the Kelly, have always been symbols of unattainable luxury. There wasn't even a dust bag; Mickum claimed his mom's assistant would drop it off later.

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☆ Ticketmaster has a total stranglehold on the live event industry. Here's how some states are trying to break that.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesA California legislator is trying to strike back at Live Nation Entertainment's grip on the live events space. It was actually the ticket-buying experience for a minor-league hockey game that could lead to a large legislative setback for Live Nation Entertainment. The extent of Live Nation Entertainment's graspIn June, the American Economic Liberties Project released a report detailing the extent of the stranglehold Live Nation Entertainment has on the live events industry. Brown explained to Insider that Live Nation Entertainment has been able to become so powerful in the industry as it's vertically integrated very effectively. Live Nation Entertainment is under federal pressureThe federal government is also cracking down on Ticketmaster's reign in the entertainment industry.

Persons: Rafael Henrique, California Sen, Scott Wilk, Sen, wasn't Taylor, Wilk, Pat Garafolo, Krista Brown, Brown, Joe Biden, Samuel Corum, Amy Klobuchar, Richard Blumenthal, Klobuchar, It's, Blumenthal Organizations: Getty, California State Senate, Service, Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster, California Senate, American Economic Liberties, Entertainment, Department of Justice, DOJ, Federal Trade Commission, Live, New York Times, Live Nation Entertainment Locations: California, Wall, Silicon, United States, AFP, Minnesota

☆ Emma Stone is at the center of rumors about a song on Taylor Swift's 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —As Swifties and others rejoice at the release of Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” a reissue of the star’s third studio album from 2010, one previously unreleased track has some scratching their heads. “When Emma Falls in Love,” one of the “from the vault” songs in the album rerelease, is gaining traction online as being about Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone, a known friend of Swift’s from the time “Speak Now” was initially written, around 2008-2010. Emma Stone (left) and Taylor Swift seen at the premiere of "Easy A" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on September 13, 2010 in Hollywood, California. David Livingston/Getty ImagesOther slightly more vague clues come with a lyric referencing how Emma in the song “calls up her mom” to talk about her love life. Stone notably has taken her mother Krista to various awards shows and public events, per Entertainment Weekly.

Persons: Swifties, Taylor Swift’s, “, Emma Falls, Oscar, Emma Stone, Swift’s, ”, Sunshine, Natasha Bedingfield’s “, Swift, Stone, Taylor Swift, David Livingston, Emma, Krista, , John ” Mayer Organizations: CNN, Theatre, Getty, Entertainment Locations: Love, Hollywood , California, New York, L.A, Los Angeles, New York City

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