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☆ Usher walked the Met Gala red carpet in a dramatic cape, but his $5 million watch stole the show
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewThis year, the Met Gala red carpet was full of innovative fashion, glamorous gowns, and sharp suits. Usher attends the 2024 Met Gala. Usher attends the 2024 Met Gala. A close-up of the $5 million watch Usher wore to the 2024 Met Gala. Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesOf course, he wasn't the only star to wear standout jewelry at this year's Met Gala.

Persons: —, Alexander McQueen, Usher, Dimitrios Kambouris, Arturo Holmes, Jacob, Brooklyn Beckham, Matt Damon, Pamela Anderson, Sudha Reddy Organizations: Service, Business, Jacob &, Brooklyn, Pandora

☆ Say goodbye to Ruby Tuesday and Chili’s. These are the hot new restaurants at the mall
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

As anchor department stores left malls, so did some name-brand chains like Ruby Tuesday, Chili’s, Applebee’s and others. What’s taking their place illustrates a large shift in US tastes: There’s a boom in smaller and regional restaurant chains with a local following. At the same time, many national chains are prioritizing drive-thru locations over their sit-down restaurants in malls. Chick-fil-A restaurants were only located in mall food courts for the company’s first 20 years. “Traditional mall restaurants were casual dining chains like Chili’s, TGI Fridays, and quick-service restaurants in food courts.

Persons: Ruby, What’s, Paul Hennessy, ”, Chris Simms, Simms, Gabby Jones, Mark Hunter, CBRE, RJ Hottovy, ” Hottovy, David Kim, ” Kim, It’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Anadolu Agency, Getty, “, Food, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Green, Westfield Garden, Bloomberg, Deloitte, NV Locations: New York, Applebee’s, Orlando , Florida, Paramus , New Jersey, United States, Greenbriar, Atlanta, Korean, Henderson

☆ Notorious far-right blog The Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy over 2020 election-related lawsuits
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Oliver Darcy | Marshall Cohen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Gateway Pundit, the notorious far-right blog and prolific publisher of conspiracy theories, said Wednesday that it had filed for bankruptcy protection as it grapples with litigation related to its coverage of the 2020 election. Another lawsuit, filed by a former Dominion Voting Systems executive, accuses the outlet of defamation. The Gateway Pundit denies wrongdoing in both cases. Over the years, The Gateway Pundit has become infamous for its publishing of hyper-partisan blog posts, many of which advance dangerous lies and conspiracy theories. The Gateway Pundit is one of several right-wing media outlets grappling with the fallout stemming from its promotion of 2020 election lies.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Ruby Freeman, Wandrea, ” Moss, Jim Hoft, Trump, MAGA, Hoft, ”, ” Hoft Organizations: CNN, Dominion Voting Systems, Republican, Fox News, America News Locations: Georgia, Smartmatic, Dominion

☆ Coachella fashion: The performers’ best and most stand-out looks
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —As the dust settles on Coachella for another year, it’s clear the most memorable fashion moments happened on stage. Tyler the Creator wore Golf le Fleur for his Coachella set during the second weekend. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for CoachellaAt the Mojave Tent during the second weekend, Tems performed in a embellished ruby-red dress with fringe detailing. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for CoachellaGwen Stefani arrived at her latest Coachella set in a custom Dolce & Gabbana tartan look and glittering Doc Marten boots. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for CoachellaDuring the festival's first weekend, Lauryn Hill sang in a Balmain suit from the brand's menswear Spring-Summer 2024 collection.

Persons: Doja, Charlie Le Mindu, Grimes, Dion Lee, Nikita Replyanski, Tyler, Joshua, Frazer Harrison, Theo Wargo, Tems, Natasha, Coachella Emily Roberts, Strada, Gwen Stefani, Marten, Lauryn Hill, Arturo Holmes, Coachella Grimes, DJ Anyma, Matt Winkelmeyer Organizations: CNN, New York City, Coachella, Getty, North, New York, Balmain Locations: Coachella, New York, North America, New

☆ Fossil found on a beach by tween reveals massive marine reptile
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN —As Earth Day approaches and the Wonder Theory newsletter celebrates three years of arriving in your inboxes, I look to the future with hope. “And it’s up to you to choose what sort of impact you make.”Ocean secretsDr. Dean Lomax, (from left) Ruby Reynolds, Justin Reynolds and Paul de la Salle are shown with the fossil discovery in 2020. Dean LomaxIn May 2020, Ruby Reynolds, then 11, and her father, Justin, were searching for fossils on a Somerset beach along the English coast when she spotted something unusual. And when it came to sheer size, the marine reptile likely rivaled the blue whale, currently the largest living animal.

Persons: Jane Goodall, Goodall nurtures, Goodall, ” Goodall, Dean Lomax, Ruby Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, Paul de, Justin, ”, Gaia BH3, Nigel Raine, Dr, Matt Kasson, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt Organizations: CNN, Paul de la Salle, Indian Institute of Technology, ESA, West Virginia University, Explorations, NASA, International, CNN Space, Science Locations: Somerset, India, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Guatemala, France, Australia, Naples , Florida, what’s, Canada

☆ Ancient fossils lead to discovery of largest known marine reptile
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Dr. Dean Lomax, Ruby Reynolds, Justin Reynolds and Paul de la Salle (from left) are shown with the fossil discovery in 2020. “To think that my discovery in 2016 would spark so much interest in these enormous creatures fills me with joy,” de la Salle said. I am overjoyed.”Together, the Reynoldses, Lomax, de la Salle and others returned to Blue Anchor to search for additional fragments. The nearly complete giant jawbone is shown along with the jawbone (middle and bottom) found by Paul de la Salle in 2016. Sergey KrasovskiyThe discovery made by the Reynoldses and de la Salle will soon be displayed at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK.

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☆ Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ‘We can’t even mourn’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Mj Lee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Weinstein Haggai and her three siblings did not participate but watched the recordings of the Zoom gatherings afterward. Three American hostages have been confirmed dead so far: Judi Weinstein Haggai, Gadi Haggai and Itay Chen, all dual Israel-American citizens. I need to make sure that they have a respectful burial; they’re laid to rest,” Weinstein Haggai said. After receiving the devastating news, the Chen family opened up their home for several days for family and friends to stop by. Like Chen, Weinstein Haggai is sickened by the idea of her parents’ bodies being stuck somewhere in Gaza.

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☆ What putting up a bird feeder can lead to
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Blame the bird feeders — all three of them (plus a bird bath and a hummingbird feeder, of course). It’s hard to describe what happens, but it comes upon you like a cascade of feathered dopamine: You get a bird feeder. Then, the birds start to come to your bird feeder! While you can certainly outfit your bird community with top-of-the-line accoutrement, it’s not that expensive — and just as satisfying — to just have a single feeder. Even the most humble sparrow or house wren has its own little personality, its own little dramas and peculiarities.

Persons: can’t, I’ve, Cardinal, I’m, It’s, birdsong, you’re, it’s Organizations: CNN, Bravo

At an event in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Tuesday, Mr. Trump described Ruby Garcia, 25, and her killing at length. She faulted Mr. Trump for framing her sister’s death as a border issue. Mr. Trump recently derailed a bipartisan border deal in the Senate by urging Republicans not to support it, in a move that prevented a political win for President Biden and allowed Mr. Trump to continue campaigning on the issue. During the event, Mr. Trump described Ms. Garcia as an “incredible young woman,” though at one point mistakenly said she was 17 years old. Local Democrats pre-emptively criticized Mr. Trump for planning to make Ms. Garcia part of his campaign rally.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Ruby Garcia, Garcia, ”, Mavi Garcia, “, ” Mavi Garcia, Mr, “ It’s, I’ve, —, ” Ruby Garcia, Brandon Ortiz, Ortiz, Vite, Laken Riley, Biden, Justin Barclay, emptively, Debbie Stabenow, Garcia’s, Trump’s Organizations: Michigan, Republicans, NBC, West Michigan, New York Times, Washington Post, ABC News, . Immigration, Customs, Augusta University, University of Georgia, Local Democrats Locations: Grand Rapids, Mich, United States, Grand, Mexico, Georgia, Athens, Venezuela, Michigan, Detroit

The visits come amid a notable lull in Trump’s campaign activity in the weeks since he became the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. Along with Pennsylvania, Trump’s stunning 2016 victories in Michigan and Wisconsin produced a seismic crack in the so-called blue wall of states Democrats had relied on in every election going back to 1992. Early polls suggest Michigan and Wisconsin pose a challenge for Biden and an opportunity for Trump to mine for electoral votes in the upper Midwest. The former president attacked Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in 2022 for refusing to decertify the state’s presidential result, which he did not have the power to do. However, Trump’s campaign has yet to air a single ad in the state.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden, Trump’s, Biden, Robin Vos, Brianna Johnson, ” “ Trump, –, ”, Johnson, Wisconsin Democrats “, Republican Sen, Ron Johnson, Chris LaCivita, Biden’s, Ruby Garcia, “, ” Trump, Pete Hoekstra, MAGA, ” Alyssa Bradley, ” CNN’s Kate Sullivan Organizations: CNN, Republicans, Badger State, White, Democratic, Democrats, Biden, Michigan, Republican, Trump, Wisconsin State, Wisconsin Democrats, Southern Locations: Michigan, Wisconsin, Grand Rapids , Michigan, Mexico, Green Bay , Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, stoke, ” Though Michigan, West Michigan

☆ From Pizzagate to the 2020 Election: Forcing Liars to Pay or Apologize
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Elizabeth Williamson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Michael J. Gottlieb can never remember the exact amount — it’s $148,169,000— that a jury ordered Rudolph W. Giuliani to pay the Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. “Don’t waste your time being angry at those who did this to me and my daughter,” said Ms. Freeman 65, who with her daughter Ms. Moss, 39, was falsely accused by Mr. Giuliani of aiding an imagined plot to steal the 2020 presidential election. “We are more than conquerors.”Less than a decade ago, the two women would have struggled to find a lawyer. But Mr. Gottlieb, a partner at the firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and a former associate counsel in the Obama White House, represented them for free. Mr. Gottlieb has also represented the owner of the Washington pizzeria targeted by “Pizzagate” conspiracy theorists as well as the brother of Seth Rich, a young Democratic National Committee staff member whose 2016 murder ignited bogus theories implicating his family.

Persons: Michael J, Gottlieb, Rudolph W, Giuliani, Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss, ”, Freeman, Moss, “, Willkie Farr, Gallagher, Obama, “ Pizzagate, Seth Rich, Meryl Governski Organizations: House, Washington, Democratic National Committee, Protect Democracy Locations: Georgia

☆ Dazzling selection of the world’s biggest, finest and most unusual gems unite in a single exhibition
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Julia Carmel | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“It’s really personal.”It’s easy to understand why: As the curator of mineral sciences for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Celestian oversees the Gem & Mineral Hall. The 125-carat "Jonker I" diamond, one of the most storied gems of its kind in history. “The story goes: It was raining one day… and then because all the rain just washed away the sediment, they found a 726-carat rough diamond,” Celestian said. Courtesy the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles CountyA view inside the Hixon Gem Vault, featuring highlights from the "100 Carats" exhibition. Though nothing else is quite as rare, the other gems in this exhibition are unique, vividly colored, and mostly unseen.

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☆ Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. Gossett became the third Black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983. "More than anything, it was a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor," he wrote in his 2010 memoir, "An Actor and a Gentleman." "I knew too little to be nervous," Gossett wrote. Gossett went to Hollywood for the first time in 1961 to make the film version of "A Raisin in the Sun."

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The canary in the coal mine for Republicans on the issue of abortion is becoming a full symphony in this cycle's elections. In a stunning turn, a Democrat handily won an Alabama race in a blowout Tuesday night after campaigning almost entirely on reproductive rights. Marilyn Lands, a licensed mental health counselor, emerged from the special election for a state legislative seat with 62% of the vote, compared with 37% for Republican Teddy Powell. Typically with IVF, multiple embryos are created to improve the chances of conception, and unused ones can be destroyed. After the IVF ruling, Alabama lawmakers moved quickly to protect patients and doctors from legal liability for destruction of embryos.

Persons: Marilyn Lands, Republican Teddy Powell, Republican David Cole, doesn't, Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Powell, Kay Ivey, Roe, Wade Organizations: Republicans, Democrat, Alabama, Republican, Republican Gov, U.S, Supreme Locations: Alabama, Montgomery, California, Michigan, Vermont, Kansas , Kentucky, Montana and Ohio

☆ 2 Holland America crew members die after 'incident' on cruise ship in the Bahamas
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an "incident" in the engineering space. In a statement, the cruise line said it was "deeply saddened" by the incident. AdvertisementTwo crew members aboard a Holland America cruise ship died during an 'incident' in the ship's engineering space. AdvertisementAuthorities were notified and the cause of the deaths is being investigated, the cruise line said. Statistics also show that 97 passengers and crew members died due to cardiac issues, 72 died due to accidentally falling overboard, and 60 died due to jumping overboard.

Persons: —, Holland America Organizations: Bahamas Maritime Authority, Service, Holland America, Nieuw, Holland, Statistics, Princess Cruises, Carnival Corporation Locations: Holland America, Nieuw Amsterdam, Bahamas, Holland, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Sydney

☆ Momfluencer Ruby Franke wrote in her journal that it was 'a big day for evil' as she detailed how she tortured her children
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Franke and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt will each serve up to 30 years in prison for their crimes. In one entry from July 11, 2023, the disgraced momfluencer wrote that it was a "big day for evil." The disgraced YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke was sentenced in February. Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke. In a case summary, the Washington County Attorney's Office said that Franke and Hildebrandt were motivated by religious extremism.

Persons: Ruby, Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt, —, Ruby Franke, vlogger, momfluencer, YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt —, Kevin Franke, Hildebrandt Organizations: Attorney's, Service, YouTube Locations: Washington, Utah, Ivins , Utah

☆ The Foreign Language That Changed My Teenage Son’s Life
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Paul Tough | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Max was always a shy kid, slow to warm up to new people and content to spend long stretches on his own. But when he got to school in the morning, it was like a curtain came down between him and the world. A new subject came along in those pandemic years to once again capture his imagination: birds. Maybe creatures that could fly and soar were an appealing notion during endless lockdowns, or maybe birds were just another vast universe for him to map. Max borrowed bird books from the library and lay in bed reading them, absorbing facts and patterns, gathering arcane knowledge.

Persons: Max, didn’t Locations: Texas

☆ Creditors are coming after Rudy Giuliani's $3.5 million Florida condo in bankruptcy filing
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Hannah Getahun | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rudy Giuliani may have to sell his Palm Beach condo to settle his bankruptcy debts. Creditors pointed out the $3.5 million property is not exempt in his Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Then there is his $3.5 million Florida condo, which is not exempt. However, Giuliani has not taken any steps to sell the Florida home, the filing says. Lawyers for Giuliani and creditors did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

Persons: Rudy Giuliani, Giuliani, —, Giuliani's, Politico's Kyle Cheney, he's, Georgia —, Ruby Freeman, Moss Organizations: Service, New, CNN, Florida and Locations: Beach , Florida, New York, Giuliani's New York, Florida, New York City, New York State, Florida and New York, Georgia

☆ Renters face a competitive spring market: What to know about 3 kinds of properties you may see
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"In a condo or co-op building, upfront costs and fees are determined at the building level and they can vary significantly," Romero said. To compare, for a typical rental building, according to New York state law, the application fee is capped at $20, and the security deposit is limited to one month's rent, Romero said. Rhode Island has a new state law that prohibits landlords, rental agents and property managers from charging application fees to rental applicants beyond the actual cost of conducting certain background checks if needed. What to know about renting a condo or co-opTo be sure: condos and co-op properties are primarily targeted to people who want to buy. If you come across condos or co-ops in your rental search, here are a few things to consider: 1.

Persons: " Romero, Romero, Frank Dong Organizations: Getty, Rhode, Ruby Locations: New York, . Wisconsin

☆ U.S.-Israeli Citizen Itay Chen Was Killed in Oct. 7 Attack, Parents Say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Gaya Gupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Itay Chen, a 19-year-old U.S. and Israeli citizen thought to have been a taken hostage on Oct. 7 was in fact killed that day, his parents said on Tuesday. The couple, Ruby and Hagit Chen, said that the Israeli military told them that it had intelligence indicating that their son, a service member, was killed while defending civilians on the border of Gaza during the Hamas-led invasion. A middle child, Mr. Chen said, Itay was multitalented and fun-loving, a Boy Scout who, played basketball and, like many young people, loved his PlayStation. Itay grew up in Israel, in the city of Netanya, just north of Tel Aviv, but his father said the family would frequently visit his own hometown, New York. “I want to take him back to Madison Square Garden.”

Persons: Itay Chen, Hagit Chen, “, Itay’s, Ruby Chen, Chen, Itay, ” Organizations: Times, Boy Scout Locations: Gaza, Israel, Netanya, Tel Aviv, New York, Coney Island, Madison

☆ Kyrsten Sinema’s exit puts the spotlight on the Senate’s shrinking pool of dealmakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Lauren Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

For months, the two of them had worked tirelessly alongside Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma to craft a bipartisan deal on immigration. “The base of each party wants individuals who will fight, but not individuals who will reach across the aisle to get things done,” Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah said. “I’ve seen a shift towards basically really not wanting to do anything,” West Virginia Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said. Last cycle alone saw the retirement of Ohio Republican Sen. Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, another GOP pragmatist, retired after the 2022 election, replaced by Sen. Eric Schmitt.

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☆ The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets Are Lame. Go Digital.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Brian X. Chen | Yiwen Lu | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

To a growing number of youths, a wallet stuffed with cash and cards is as unfashionable as the millennial tuck, no-show socks and skinny jeans. Iykyk — that’s “if you know, you know,” for those who don’t know. I, Brian Chen, a graying 39-year-old tech columnist, am not one of those in the know. It’s unfathomable to me to part with my wallet, which holds crucial items like my driver’s license. “If a store doesn’t accept Tap to Pay, I won’t give them business,” Ms. Hegab said.

Persons: Iykyk, Brian Chen, unfathomable, Yiwen Lu, Ruby Hegab, Ms, Hegab Organizations: Apple Locations: Fremont , Calif

☆ Alabama Democrats Swarm to a Rare Chance to Increase Their Power
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Emily Cochrane | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alabama’s congressional map last year as an illegal dilution of Black voting power, the decision set in motion a heated redistricting battle. Now, voters on Tuesday will head to the polls for the first time in a newly reshaped Second Congressional District, which was redrawn to give Black voters a fair opportunity to elect a representative of their choice. The shake-up has drawn a field of nearly two dozen candidates, underscoring the rare political opportunity on offer: a primary without an incumbent, and because Black voters historically favor Democrats, a suddenly competitive race in ruby-red Alabama.

Organizations: U.S, Supreme, Congressional, Black Locations: Alabama

☆ High-Stakes Capers Starring Low-Wage Workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Alexandra Chang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Waldman focuses on members of “Team Movement” at Store No. 1512, who unload trucks, organize the warehouse and stock shelves before the store opens. Diego, an immigrant from Honduras, prides himself on being competent at work, but struggles in his personal relationships. Multiple Movement members struggle with alcohol, are single parents, live with parents or grandparents and have challenges in their intimate relationships. “Help Wanted” is structured around the collective, depicting the toll of capitalism on low-wage workers.

Persons: Waldman, Will, ” There’s Nicole, Diego, ’ Organizations: “ Locations: Honduras

☆ How Johnson wooed Trump to back a GOP congressman targeted by Gaetz
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Manu Raju | Melanie Zanona | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“Seeing as how President Trump endorsed Mike Bost, Matt always finds himself on the wrong side of history,” Miller told CNN. After the GOP leadership’s candidate, Craig Riedel, was caught on tape criticizing Trump, multiple Republicans pulled their endorsement, including Miller and House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik. And now, Miller is inserting herself into another incumbent primary race in Illinois: She also is backing Bailey over Bost, her House GOP colleague. But this time, Miller and Gaetz are on the opposite side of Trump in the race. “Darren Bailey proudly stands with President Trump despite disagreeing with him on this endorsement,” a campaign spokesman said.

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