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☆ Celebrities who revealed their pregnancies on the red carpet in stunning fashion
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Blake Lively has debuted her baby bump on the red carpet twice now. Blake Lively in May 2019. Mark Sagliocco/FilmMagicFirst in 2019, the actor revealed she was expecting Betty, her third child with husband Ryan Reynolds, while walking the yellow carpet at the premiere of Reynolds' film "Detective Pikachu." She wore a yellow, sequined midi dress designed by Retrofête, with thin straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a daring slit on the side of its skirt. There was also a matching belt tied loosely above her bump.

Persons: Blake Lively, Mark Sagliocco, Betty, Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, Pikachu, neckline

☆ I moved to Finland after reading it was the happiest place on earth. Here are 6 things that surprised me living and working here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved to Helsinki without ever visiting Finland because I read that it was the happiest place on earth . Finnish people don't wear shoes in the officeWhile it's not unusual to take off your shoes before entering someone's house, most Finnish offices also have a no-shoe policy. Some offices will have "indoor shoes," but for the most part, colleagues will wear socks. Reindeer meat tasted good to me, very tender and rich earthy flavor. I see reindeer meat mostly sold in local markets throughout the city.

Persons: —, Jorge Reyes, it's, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bogotá, Colombia, Finland, Helsinki, someone's, saunas

☆ I moved to Finland after reading it's the happiest place on earth. Here are 6 things that surprised me living and working here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I moved to Helsinki without ever visiting the country because I read that it was the happiest place on earth . Finnish people don't wear shoes in the officeWhile it's not unusual to take off your shoes before entering someone's house, most Finnish offices also have a no-shoe policy. Some offices will have "indoor shoes," but for the most part, colleagues will wear socks. Reindeer meat tasted good to me, very tender and rich earthy flavor. I see reindeer meat mostly sold in local markets throughout the city.

Persons: Jorge Reyes, Reyes, —, it's, I've Organizations: Service Locations: Finland, Bogota, Colombia, Helsinki, Bogotá, someone's, saunas

☆ A comic book you could buy for 12 cents in 1962 is being sold for $44,000 today
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Canadian comic book store hopes to sell a copy of Marvel's "Amazing Fantasy #15" for $44,300. The comic book was the first-ever issue to feature Spider-Man, and retailed for 12 cents in 1962. AdvertisementA comic book store in Canada is seeking around $44,300 for a 1962 Spider-Man comic book that originally retailed for 12 cents. The "Amazing Fantasy #15" was originally sold in stores for 12 cents, according to its cover. The 1938 comic book was graded with an 8.0 rating, per CGC.

Persons: —, Hunter, Rémi Vienneau LeClair, Vienneau LeClair, they're, Mickey Mantle, YouTuber Logan Paul, Michael Jordan's Organizations: Service, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Certified Guaranty Company, CBC, Heritage Locations: Canada

☆ Tiffany is coming out with a Pokémon ball. One big question: How much will it cost?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Wealthy Pokémon fans can splurge on a gold Pikachu necklace in an iconic Tiffany blue Poké Ball. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe collection includes an 18-karat yellow gold Pikachu necklace accented with diamonds, and five other Pokémon featured in different jewelry styles. The yellow gold Pikachu necklace is the only piece sold in the Tiffany Blue Poké Ball case. Tiffany & CoIf you want the Tiffany blue Poké Ball, you'll have to shell out for the golden Pikachu rather than the sterling silver options. YouTuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul may be the ideal customer for Tiffany's Pokémon launch.

Persons: Tiffany, —, millennials, Gen, Daniel Arsham, Pokémon, they've, Arsham, Tiffany's, Logan Paul, Paul Organizations: Service, MediaNews, Orange, Getty, Nike Locations: Japan, Tokyo

It was hard to miss Mark Aaron Polger, Alexi Pappas and Masashi Kondo at the New York City Marathon on Sunday. With energy gels and bodega coffees in hand, the crowd made its way to Fort Wadsworth, where thousands of runners congregate each year before running the New York City Marathon. Speed demons wearing Nike Vaporflys and short-shorts mingled with casual runners wearing “Monsters, Inc.” onesies. That’s the record I’m going for. Running is therapeutic, even though I’m going to be running really, really slowly.

Persons: Mark Aaron Polger, Alexi Pappas, Masashi Kondo, ”, “, Adam Tjolle, Simon Waterhouse, Malina Roberts, we’ll, they’re, they’ve, Stephen Zachensky, Marlinda Francisco, Mika Shaw, Maansi Srivastava, It’s, I’ve Organizations: New York City Marathon, Nike, Inc, New York Times, York Locations: Fort Wadsworth, Edinburgh, Scotland, Newmarket, England, Brooklyn, York City, Tokyo, Berlin, New York, Westchester, N.Y, How’d, New York Times Tucson, Ariz, Ogden , Utah, Japan, Los Angeles, Manhattan

NEW YORK (AP) — Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar can be the opening act when it comes to Santa. Organizers of this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have nabbed the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner for their 97th annual event. Cher will make her appearance just before the parade's end, signaled by the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, parade organizers said. This year’s parade will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups. Other marching bands this year will represent Alabama, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, New York, Illinois, New Jersey and Texas.

Persons: Cher, It's, Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, ENHYPEN, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Drew Holcomb, Jessie James Decker, Ashley Park, ” Pentatonix, Paul Russell, Amanda Shaw, Alex Smith, Manuel Turizo, Jordan Chiles, Ezra Frech, Jessica Long, Grace Stanke, Kung, Panda’s, ” “ Leo, ”, ” “, ” “ Pillsbury Doughboy ”, Uncle Dan, “, Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, ” “ Ronald McDonald, Stuart, SpongeBob, Mariah Carey, Marjory Stoneman, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Carlos Adyan, Andrea Meza, ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: En, Miss, ” “ Pillsbury, “, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, NBC, Telemundo Locations: Brandy, Chicago, Manuel Turizo ., U.S, In Ohio, Parkland, Florida, Alabama, Indiana , Wisconsin , Michigan, Washington , New York , Illinois , New Jersey, Texas, Peacock, Savannah, “, Spanish

☆ Pokémon teams up with Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Pokémon is partnering with the Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam as part of a new collaboration to teach youngsters about the work of one of the Netherlands’ most famous artists. A number of Pokémon-themed exhibits will run at the Van Gogh Museum from Thursday as part of the museum’s 50th anniversary celebrations, according to a press release published Wednesday. Courtesy Van Gogh Museum“This collaboration will allow the next generation to get to know Vincent van Gogh’s art and life story in a refreshing way. The Van Gogh Museum and The Pokémon Company have drawn on many years of educational expertise to create a special experience for children, their supervisors, and we hope many others at the Van Gogh Museum,” said Emilie Gordenker, general director of the Van Gogh Museum, in the release. Courtesy Van Gogh MuseumThe collaboration will run until January 7 and a regular ticket to the museum is required for entry.

Persons: Pokémon, Vincent van Gogh, Vincent van Gogh’s, Van, ”, Emilie Gordenker, Van Gogh's, Theo, Vincent, ‘, Mathieu Galante, Galante, Pikachu Organizations: CNN, Van, Van Gogh Museum, Pokémon Company Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Van Gogh, Gogh, Japan

☆ The ‘Mandela Effect’: How a psychological phenomenon took over the internet
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But you might also be experiencing the so-called Mandela Effect. Ken Drinkwater, a fellow researcher at Manchester Metropolitan, added that the effect might be connected to a condition called false memory syndrome. Jon Elswick/AP; Scott Olson/Getty ImagesSome common examples of the Mandela Effect have perhaps logical explanations, such as Mr. “Advocates of the Mandela Effect think it’s a genuine effect. These people had this false memory right after learning about the characters!

Persons: Ash, Fiona Broome, Nelson Mandela, Mandela, Broome, “ Luke, ”, Wilma Bainbridge, hadn’t, Deepasri Prasad, Bainbridge, Prasad, Stan, Jan Berenstain, ” Bainbridge, Neil Dagnall, Dagnall, “, ” Dagnall, Roediger, McDermott, Ken Drinkwater, they’ve, Drinkwater, they’d, you’ve, Jon Elswick, Scott Olson, David Adkins, Sinbad, Dennis Van Tine, Shaquille O’Neal, Clara Nellist, Lionel Flusin, hasn’t, ” Drinkwater, University of Chicago’s Bainbridge Organizations: CNN, “, Bears, University of Chicago’s, Science, UChicago, Dartmouth College, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Metropolitan, Monopoly, Fox Television Network, European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN, Collider Locations: South Africa, “, Hanover , New Hampshire, United Kingdom, New York City, Switzerland —, Geneva

☆ They quit their jobs and sold the house. Now this family of four is touring the US in an RV
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Since leaving their jobs last year, the couple has sold their home and is now living in a comfy 45-foot RV as they tour the US. Before setting out on the road, the family trialed camper life for a full year in Phoenix to allow the children to finish elementary school. Coming home late from work every day, she says she was no longer able to spend quality time with her family. They are now spending much less than when they had a house, roughly $1,200 per month for gas, food and basic needs. We have no schedule, no agenda.”Last stop: Latronico, ItalyAfter their RV adventures come to an end, the family plans to head for the Italian village of Latronico, where they purchased an old house.

Persons: Wendy McGrath, – Brady, Ainsley –, Steve McGrath “, ”, Steve, “ Wendy, ” Wendy, they’ve, it’s, We’ve, Steve McGrath, Brady, Ainsley, Wendy, “, ” Brady, Little Ainsley, McGrath, Shephard, Latronico, “ It’s Organizations: CNN Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, German, Phoenix, They’ve, Maine, American, Illinois, Italy, Latronico, Italian, Basilicata, Germany, iPhones

☆ ‘Zelda’ sales breakout juices Nintendo’s aging Switch
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Tokyo CNN —Japan’s Nintendo on Thursday said it sold 3.91 million units of its Switch console in the April-June quarter, exceeding sales in the same period a year earlier, boosted by the runaway success of its latest “Zelda” title. Nintendo (NTDOF) said it sold 18.51 million units of “Tears of the Kingdom” in the first quarter. The Kyoto-based gaming firm maintained its full-year forecast for the console of 15 million units. It sold 17.97 million units in the previous financial year. Nintendo’s shares have delivered a more than three-fold return, including dividends, since the Switch went on sale in major markets in March 2017, outperforming the benchmark Nikkei’s 91% return over the same period.

Persons: Zelda, Mario, ”, Serkan Toto, Pikachu Organizations: Tokyo CNN —, Nintendo, Mario Bros, Kantan Locations: Kyoto

☆ 'Zelda' sales breakout juices Nintendo's aging Switch
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Sam Nussey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Attendees use a Nintendo Switch game console while playing a video game at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, October 29, 2019. Nintendo said it sold 18.51 million units of "Tears of the Kingdom" in the first quarter. The results underscore Nintendo's success in extending the life of the aging Switch system, which has sold almost 130 million units, and using its roster of popular characters to boost revenue beyond the core gaming business. The Kyoto-based gaming firm maintained its full-year forecast for the console of 15 million units, which would be a 16.5% decline on a year earlier. First-quarter operating profit leapt 82% on a year earlier to 185.4 billion yen with sales of first-party software at record highs.

Persons: Benoit Tessier, Mario, Zelda, Serkan Toto, Shuntaro Furukawa, Pikachu, Sam Nussey, Christopher Cushing Organizations: Nintendo, Paris Games, REUTERS, Mario Bros, Kantan, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, TOKYO, Kyoto

☆ 'The Russians were waiting for us': Ukraine troops describe tougher fight than expected
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Vladyslav Smilianets | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

In the end, they recaptured the ruined village of Staromaiorske, claiming Ukraine's biggest advance for weeks. Troops at the spearhead of Ukraine's counteroffensive say a battle last week along the front in the southeast proved to be tougher and bloodier than expected, with plans going awry and an enemy that was well-prepared. "The Russians were waiting for us," said a 29-year-old soldier using the call-sign Bulat, from a unit sent into battle in armoured vehicles during last week's assault. My vehicle drove over an anti-tank mine, but everything was ok, the vehicle took the hit, and everyone was alive. The Russian defenders had set up "pre-sighted zones" in anticipation of the attack, said a 24-year-old Ukrainian marine with the call-sign "Dub".

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Staromaiorske, Kyiv's, Nobody, Vladyslav, Peter Graff, Jon Boyle Organizations: Troops, ”, Reuters, NATO, Thomson Locations: Staromaiorske, Donetsk region, Ukraine, DONETSK PROVINCE, Kyiv

LOS ANGELES, July 25(Reuters) - Fans who play Pokemon late into the night have a new incentive to get to bed in the form of a sleep app that rewards them with the franchise's signature monsters. Pokemon Co, Niantic and Nintendo (7974.T), the companies behind the wildly popular Pokemon Go augmented reality mobile game, released Pokemon Sleep this month. The app monitors sleep through the user's phone, placed on the bed. Originating in Japan in the 1990s, Pokemon, named for "pocket monsters," spawned a global multi-billion dollar media franchise spanning trading cards, games, TV shows and movies. “Pokémon Sleep provides another opportunity for anyone with a smart device to interact with Pokémon and provides an opportunity to look forward to waking up in the morning and also to get lots of sleep,” said Yuri Horie, product marketing manager at The Pokémon Co.

Persons: ”, Yuri Horie, Danielle Broadway, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: Nintendo, Thomson Locations: ANGELES, Japan

☆ Weird and wonderful trains that break the rules
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Ben Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Here’s a selection of unusual railways that break the rules in order to reach the places other trains can’t roll. The single rails carrying the trains are supported by a series of 486 steel portals weighing almost 20,000 tonnes in total. It is the oldest continuously operating pier railway in the world. Six miles of the route are along a rural railway line, with the rest in bus mode. Katoomba Scenic Railway, AustraliaNot far from the wonderful city of Sydney is a railway experience unlike anything else in the world.

☆ The voice behind Pokémon's Ash Ketchum was only 18 when she was cast
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Sarah Natochenny has voiced Pokémon protagonist Ash Ketchum since 2006, when she was just 18 years old. For many actors, landing a career-defining role is the culmination of years of hard work and grinding. Sarah Natochenny was cast as the voice of Pokémon's Ash Ketchum in 2006 as an 18 year old, just a year after graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School in New York City. Sarah Natochenny Voice of Pokémon's Ash Ketchum"My goal was never to be a famous actor," she tells CNBC Make It. "I wanted to be just a working class actor and support myself and always be working.

☆ Elon Musk tweeted another photo of his bedside table, saying the US Constitution is the 'most treasured' item on it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk said the US Constitution was the "most treasured item" on his bedside table. Musk tweeted the image in response to an account that tweets reported quotes from the billionaire. Musk said the books were the "most treasured item on my bedside table." The first November tweet of his bedside table drew scrutiny for its bizarre collection of items. The November tweet inspired public figures and influencers, like Logan Paul, to post their own parody pictures of their bedside table.

☆ Why is Trump calling NY AG Letitia James 'Peekaboo?' Michael Cohen has a theory, and it isn't X-rated or racist
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Donald Trump coined a nickname for New York's AG after she sued him: Letitia 'Peekaboo' James. Trump had already called Letitia James "racist" for months prior to her suing him, in a not-so-veiled allusion to the AG being African American. "Racist A.G. Letitia "Peekaboo" James, the failed Gubernatorial candidate," Trump called the AG in a new Truth Social post. Trump fixer-turned-critic Michael Cohen doesn't like the odds on either of the leading peekaboo nickname-origin theories, one of which is X-rated and the other of which is deeply racist. Cohen didn't think much of the X-rated theory, floated around AG circles, which references some of the more graphic definitions of "peekaboo" from Urban Dictionary.

☆ What school buses look like in 12 countries around the world
▼ + stars: | 2018-05-22 | by ( Mark Abadi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

School buses look different from country to country. They vary in size, shape, and durability, although in most places, school buses are required to be yellow. In some countries, school buses are a service reserved only for private school students. The same goes for school buses, which depending on the part of the world you're in, can be small, crowded, and even sometimes shaped like Pikachu. Here's what school buses look like in 12 countries around the world:

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