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☆ Opinion: What people don’t understand about being bisexual
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Opinion Natalie Schriefer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —In her 2024 Netflix special “Have It All,” stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson has a bit about coming out as bisexual. It can sour otherwise happy events, such as Pride Month in June or Bi Visibility Day in September. I attended my first Pride events, ranging from campus events in 2014 to local parades in 2019, as the straight person I was pretending to be. I continued second-guessing myself, so much so that I could hardly enjoy Pride events. It’s the piece I was missing at my early Pride events, when I was too busy quantifying my behavior and assuming I came up short.

Persons: Natalie Schriefer, CNN —, Taylor Tomlinson, someone’s, ’ ”, Tomlinson, ” Natalie Schriefer, Natalie Schriefer It’s, Hugh Jackman, she’s, —, Privately, unworthiness, Margot Robbie Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Rights, Bisexual Resource, Connecticut Gay, American, of, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Pride, bi.org, U.S

☆ Hot girls love book clubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

All the "It Girl" celebrities have their own book clubs, from model Kaia Gerber to Kendall Jenner. TikTok is flooded with "book recommendations for hot girls," and young women are flocking to apps like Bookclubs to start or join a reading group. But in an age when people are lonelier — and more chronically online — than ever, book clubs have taken on new meaning. Book clubs on the riseBook clubs are nothing new. "We call it book club, but we're not actually doing a traditional book club," Shao said.

Persons: —, Gen, Korn, Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, they'd, Anna Ford, Ford, Isa Tomlinson, Tomlinson, Amylynne Siroin, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Gen Zers, It's, Micaela Primoff, Primoff, it's, Vivien Shao, we're, Shao Organizations: Service, Fan Locations: TikTok, Austin, Brooklyn , New York, New York

☆ Here are the best things you should stream this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hit movies like "Oppenheimer" and "The Color Purple" are now available to stream. Reality TV fans can binge new episodes of "Love Is Blind" this weekend. If you're in the mood for comedy, check out Taylor Tomlinson's new stand-up special or "The Vince Staples Show." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Christopher Nolan hit is newly available to stream this weekend.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Taylor, Vince Staples, —, Christopher Nolan, Jon Stewart's Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business

☆ How to wear the runway — on your own budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

On the agenda today:But first: How to wear the runway — on your own budget. "It's still all about simplicity," "America's Next Top Model" winner Eva Marcille told Business Insider at the Badgley Mischka runway show. And while some will pay a premium for designer fashion, others want to experiment with a dupe first. AdvertisementTens of thousands of young, high-earning professionals abandoned New York City and California during the pandemic, taking their coastal salaries to cities like St. Louis. BI headed to New York Fashion Week, where we asked attendees to name the status symbols they've been seeing and coveting.

Persons: —, Dia Dipasupil, — Beyoncé, Blake Lively, Uma Thurman, It's, Eva Marcille, YouGov, Gen Z, Connie Zhou, Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Tyler Le, Louis, Mary Altaffer, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Van Cleef, — we've, David C Tomlinson, Muhammad Ali, Stevie Nicks, Jim, Jon Stewart's, Joi, Marie McKenzie, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb Organizations: Service, Getty, New York, Vegas, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Dior, Netflix, Warner Bros, Charlotte , North Carolina —, Paramount Locations: Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Sin City, New York City, California, St, New, Dior, Beverly, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise, Beverly Hills of Arizona, Paradise Valley, Charlotte , North Carolina, New York

☆ The 9 best things to stream this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hit movies like "Oppenheimer" and "The Color Purple" are now available to stream. Reality TV fans can binge new episodes of "Love Is Blind" this weekend. If you're in the mood for comedy, check out Taylor Tomlinson's new stand-up special or "The Vince Staples Show." The Christopher Nolan hit is newly available to stream this weekend. Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Taylor, Vince Staples, —, Christopher Nolan, Jon Stewart's, Here's Organizations: Service, Netflix

☆ How Taylor Tomlinson Nailed Her Closing Joke
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Jason Zinoman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

How Taylor Tomlinson Nailed Her Closing JokeWatch the comic as she workshops the final punchlines for her new Netflix special.

Persons: Taylor Tomlinson Organizations: Netflix

☆ 'One Day' author and cast explain why the controversial death scene has to happen
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here's what "One Day" author David Nicholls and the Netflix cast have said about the twist. AdvertisementHere is what Nicholls, Mod, Woodall, and the "One Day" executive producer have said about the shocking ending. July 15 is inititally special because its the day that the pair meet, but it is also the day Emma dies. Emma (Mod) reading "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" to Dexter (Woodall) in episode 14 of "One Day." Woodall told Tudum earlier this week that the series has a hopeful ending despite Emma's death.

Persons: David Nicholls, —, Emma Morley, Ambika, Emma, Dexter Mayhew, Leo Woodall, Dexter, Sylvie, Eleanor Tomlinson, Nicholls, Woodall, Molly Manners, Ambika Mod, Nicole Taylor, Anthony Harvey, Vulture, Thomas Hardy's, Tess, Dexter's, Ludovic Robert, Netflix Taylor, Taylor, Jasmine, Billie Gadsdon, RadioTimes, Tudum, Dex, Em, Woodall didn't Organizations: Netflix, Service, University of Edinburgh, Guardian, Hollywood, Edinburgh Locations: St, Scotland

☆ How to watch the 2024 Grammy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

At Sunday’s 66th annual Grammy Awards, nominees SZA and Taylor Swift are poised for significant wins, while the stage is set for some legendary performances. The hostHost Trevor Noah at the Grammy Awards in 2023. I’m really, really, really not even saying this just to be humble or anything. The nomineesSZA, performing here in 2022, leads this year's Grammy nominees. If her “Midnights” wins album of the year, she will become the first artist to win the category four times.

Persons: CNN —, Taylor Swift, Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs, Joni Mitchell, Trevor Noah, Kevin Winter, Noah, He’s, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, “ I’m, ” Noah, I’m, Jemal Countess, SZA, Lauryn Hill ”, Midnights ”, Olivia Rodrigo, boygenius, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Victoria Monét, Joe Okpako, Meryl Streep, Lenny Kravitz, Christina Aguilera, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Samara Joy, Taylor Tomlinson, Oprah Winfrey, Cindy Ord, MG23, Travis Scott, Burna, Billy Joel, John Locher Organizations: CNN, Hollywood, North, CBS, Paramount, Showtime Locations: Maluma, Samara, North America, Dua Lipa

☆ Trump's legal losing streak continues — a British judge tossed out his lawsuit over the infamous Russia dossier
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A UK judge has thrown out Trump's lawsuit over a 2016 "dirty dossier" compiled by a former spy. Ex-MI6 agent Christopher Steele alleged that Trump's presidential campaign colluded with Russia. AdvertisementDonald Trump's legal troubles are getting worse. The blow to Trump's legal team comes after The New York Times reported that he obtained $50 million towards legal expenses from his supporters in 2023. President Trump's legal team will evaluate the complete judgment as we continue to fight for the truth and against falsehood."

Persons: Christopher Steele, Trump, —, Donald Trump's, Steele, BuzzFeed, Karen Steyn, Judge Steyn, Hugh Tomlinson, — Trump, Jean Carroll, Carroll, Steven Cheung, Trump's Organizations: Service, Trump, Associated Press, FBI, presidential, Orbis Business Intelligence, Business, Republican, New York Times, Court Locations: Russia, British, Moscow, London

LONDON (AP) — A judge in London on Thursday threw out a lawsuit by former U.S. President Donald Trump accusing a former British spy of making “shocking and scandalous claims” that were false and harmed his reputation. Judge Karen Steyn said the case Trump filed against Orbis Business Intelligence should be dismissed. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesTrump sought damages from Orbis for allegedly violating British data protection laws. Tomlinson said the dossier “contained shocking and scandalous claims about the personal conduct of President Trump” and included allegations he paid bribes to Russian officials to further his business interests. Trump’s case “is that this personal data is egregiously inaccurate,” he said.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, ”, Karen Steyn, Trump, Christopher Steele, Trump’s, Hugh Tomlinson, “, Steele, Tomlinson, Trump ”, ” Trump, Orbis Organizations: U.S, Orbis Business Intelligence, Trump, Orbis, Secret Intelligence Service, BuzzFeed Locations: London, British, Russia, Moscow, St . Petersburg, Russian

☆ 5 sources of hidden calories in your food, which could explain why you've put on weight but don't know why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhether you count calories or not, the unit of energy plays a role in weight loss, gain, and maintenance. AdvertisementGraeme Tomlinson , a personal trainer and fat loss coach, shared five examples of "hidden calories" in food and drink that you may not be aware of. A tablespoon of cooking oil contains around 140 calories, but using a smaller amount, about five milliliters, you can still lubricate your pan for around 45 calories, Tomlinson said. High-fat meat"The cuts of meat you regularly consume can also have a huge say on your fat loss progress," Tomlinson said. For example, 200 grams of 20% fat beef mince contains around 504 calories but the same amount at 5% contains 248 calories.

Persons: —, you've, Graeme Tomlinson, Tomlinson Organizations: Service

Surprise: Not every YouTuber edits their own videos. Often a behind-the-scenes gig, the lives and career paths of YouTube editors aren't as public as the stories behind the platform's stars. But like freelance work in media more broadly, many YouTube editors are still figuring out how to structure their payment rates and hours. And unlike in Hollywood where unions often dictate labor terms, YouTube editors are often on their own. Business Insider connected with editors, creators, agents, managers, and other digital-media industry professionals to learn more about the work of editors on YouTube.

Persons: Nicholas Stanley Erhart, Brittany, Broski, Tomlinson, YouTubers, Tony Santos, Thomas Frank, Cam Peddle Organizations: Business, YouTube Locations: Hollywood

☆ Want to avoid crowds while traveling? Here's the 'not hot' list for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-28 | by ( Quek Jie Ann | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel's new "Not Hot" list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The 2024 list calls attention to two destinations in Asia, two in Europe and one in Central America. Source: Intrepid TravelUnlike Italy's tourist-saturated Positano, travelers visiting Corsica can "enjoy a more authentic, tranquil, and immersive experience ... without the overwhelming crowds," according to a press release by Intrepid Travel. Intrepid Travel recommends Panama for those who wish to "immerse themselves in local traditions, folklore, and contemporary arts ... that differs from the more European-centric cultural landscape," the press release stated. Source: Intrepid Travel

Persons: Matt Berna, Nick Lim, Lim, Gonzalo Azumendi, Emberá, David C Tomlinson Organizations: Intrepid, Americas, Intrepid Travel, CNBC Travel, UNESCO, Heritage, Euromonitor International, Japan National Tourism Organization, Korea Tourism Organization, The Travel Corporation, CNBC, Trip.com, La Amistad, Bank, Getty Locations: Asia, Europe, Central America, Corsica Corsica, France, Corsica, Seoul Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Korea, Intrepid Travel Tokyo, Tokyo, Panama Panama, Central American, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Panama Viejo, Casco, Darien, La, Guna, Corfu Greece, Santorini, Mykonos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Greece, Split, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Borneo Borneo, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Indonesian, Sarawak, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysian, Indonesian's Kalimantan

☆ Lowe's sees steeper drop in annual sales as DIY demand stumbles
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Deborah Mary Sophia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Mark Makela/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 21 (Reuters) - Lowe's Cos (LOW.N) on Tuesday projected a bigger drop in annual same-store sales than previously expected, as inflation-hit consumers cut spending on home-improvement projects, hitting the company's key do-it-yourself (DIY) business segment. Lowe's saw a "greater-than-expected pullback in DIY discretionary spending" particularly in categories including appliances, home decor, kitchen and bath where customers even postponed some purchases, CEO Marvin Ellison said. Average spending at Lowe's - particularly on big-ticket items - was under pressure in the quarter, resulting in a 7.4% drop in same-store sales while analysts expected a 5% decline, according to LSEG IBES data. Meanwhile, larger rival Home Depot's (HD.N) bigger customer base of "Pro-customers" like builders and contractors helped the retailer ride out the weakness in DIY spending and beat expectations for quarterly results. It expects full-year comparable sales to decline 5%, compared with its prior outlook for a 2% to 4% drop.

Persons: Mark Makela, Cos, Lowe's, Marvin Ellison, Ellison, John Tomlinson, Deborah Sophia, Anil D'Silva Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S, Lowe's, Bengaluru

☆ This throwaway line in a Stephen Colbert interview should make Google nervous
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Grandpa Google" is being threatened by TikTok, according to late night's new host. Nearly 40% of Gen Z preferred TikTok over Google in 2022. "TikTok is Google for children," she explained to the audience and 59-year-old Colbert. Nearly 40% of Gen Z prefers using TikTok and Instagram to search over Google, according to Google's internal 2022 data. It looks like money may not be enough to buy Gen Z.

Persons: Google, Gen Z, Taylor Tomlinson, —, Stephen Colbert, Colbert, Z, Prabhakar Raghavan, It's, Raghavan Organizations: Google, Service, CBS

☆ What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Douglas Wood | Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Signs of bipolar disorder: ManiaWhen a person with bipolar disorder is “up,” they are often euphoric — intensely happy, excited and full of energy — but unusual irritability can also be part of the swing, according to the Mayo Clinic. Signs of bipolar disorder: Major depressionThe polar opposite of the manic side of bipolar disorder are the periods of depression, often severe or “major” depression that can cause significant problems at work, school, home and in relationships. Different types of bipolar disorderThere are several types of bipolar disorder, which differ by how symptoms present, according to the Mayo Clinic. A long-term study called the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder has found that people “taking medications to treat bipolar disorder are more likely to get well faster and stay well if they receive intensive psychotherapy.”Is bipolar disorder genetic? For example, researchers found that bipolar I disorder is genetically similar with schizophrenia, while bipolar II disorder shares more genetic similarity to major depression.

Persons: Taylor Tomlinson, ” Tomlinson, “ Taylor Tomlinson, Jason Mendez, Mayo, ” NAMI Organizations: CNN, CBS, Netflix, Mount Sinai, National Alliance, Mental, Mayo Clinic, Psychiatric Genomics Consortium Locations: Mount, New York City, Mayo

☆ Donald Trump wants London court to rule 'Steele dossier' sex claims are false
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Sam Tobin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is suing Orbis Business Intelligence for alleged data protection breaches over a dossier written by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, who co-founded Orbis. The Steele dossier, published by the BuzzFeed website in 2017, alleged ties between Trump's campaign and Russia and said Trump engaged in sexual behaviour that gave Russian authorities material with which to blackmail him. Orbis, however, argues that Trump is bringing the claim simply to address his "longstanding grievances" against the company and Steele. 'SHOCKING AND SCANDALOUS'Trump's lawyer Hugh Tomlinson told the court the former president wanted to prove that the "shocking and scandalous claims" in the Steele dossier were false. White said Trump only sued Orbis in London after a similar case brought in Florida against Orbis, Steele and others – including his Democratic opponent in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton – was dismissed.

Persons: Donald Trump, Marco Bello, Christopher Steele, Trump, Steele, Hugh Tomlinson, Tomlinson, Antony White, White, Orbis, Hillary Clinton –, Jean Carroll, Letitia James, Trump's, Mikhail Fridman, Petr Aven, Karen Steyn, Sam Tobin, Ed Osmond, Christina Fincher, Rod Nickel Organizations: REUTERS, Trump, Orbis Business Intelligence, Orbis, Republican, Mr, Democratic, New, Thomson Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, U.S, London, Russia, British, Moscow, St . Petersburg, Florida, New York

Trump has sued the company founded by Christopher Steele, who created a dossier in 2016 that contained rumors and uncorroborated allegations about Trump that erupted in a political storm just before he was inaugurated. Trump is claiming he “suffered personal and reputational damage and distress" because his data protection rights were violated. Tomlinson said it "contained shocking and scandalous claims about the personal conduct of President Trump” and included allegations he paid bribes to Russian officials to further his business interests. Trump's case “is that this personal data is egregiously inaccurate,” he said. Tomlinson said Trump plans to vindicate himself in court by providing evidence that the report's claims were false.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, ”, Trump, Christopher Steele, “, Steele, Tomlinson, Trump ”, Orbis Organizations: Orbis Business Intelligence, London's, Secret Intelligence Service, BuzzFeed Locations: London, British, New York, U.S, Russia, Moscow

☆ Donald Trump wants to give evidence in London court over 'Steele dossier'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Sam Tobin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Trump has previously criticised what he described as Steele's "fake dossier" and his lawyers said in court filings made public on Monday that the report is "egregiously inaccurate". Trump's lawyer Hugh Tomlinson told London's High Court: "President Trump brings this case because he seeks vindication of his legal rights." 'SHOCKING AND SCANDALOUS'Trump wants to prove that the "shocking and scandalous claims" in the Steele dossier are false and "intends to discharge that burden by giving evidence in this court", Tomlinson said. But Orbis' lawyers argue that Trump's lawsuit should be thrown out of court. Steele did attend and sat alongside Orbis' lawyers during the hearing.

Persons: Donald Trump, Marco Bello, Trump, Christopher Steele, Steele, Hugh Tomlinson, London's, Tomlinson, Antony White, Joe Biden's, Sam Tobin, Ed Osmond, Christina Fincher Organizations: REUTERS, Orbis Business Intelligence, Orbis, New, Republican, Democrat, Thomson Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, U.S, London, Russia, British, New York, Washington, United States

☆ Analysis: When, not if, Europe copies Wall Street share trading reform
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Huw Jones | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 9, 2020. A shorter settlement time might increase efficiency, cut collateral needs, and "increase the competitiveness and the attractiveness of EU financial markets", ESMA said. ESMA is seeking views for a cost/benefit analysis of moving to at least T+1, though few believe it will not go ahead given advances in technology, regulatory pressure, and gravitational pull of Wall Street. EFAMA, a European funds industry body, says the move on Wall Street will require changes to existing IT systems for European firms and U.S. investors who trade European shares. There is already talk of moving to the next stage after T+1: instant or simultaneous settlement.

Persons: Carlo Allegri, ESMA, Pete Tomlinson, Richard Knox, Charlie Geffen, Geffen, AFME's Tomlinson, Huw Jones, Alison Williams Organizations: New York Stock, REUTERS, European, EU, U.S, Federal Reserve, Association for Financial Markets, Bankers, SWIFT Institute, CLS, Financial, UK, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S, European Union, Britain, Switzerland, Europe, United States, Canada, London, Brussels, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mainland China

☆ Lying in Comedy Isn’t Always Wrong, but Hasan Minhaj Crossed a Line
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Jason Zinoman | More About Jason Zinoman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

All artists teach their audience how to view them, by the way they tell jokes, their style, the level of absurdity. What makes Hasan Minhaj such a troubling example is that his style, onstage and often off in interviews, suggested we should believe him. Lying in comedy isn’t necessarily wrong. The problem with only considering the standard of emotional truth is that it can blind you to the impact on the actual world outside your emotions. You could say that the emotional truth behind the Patriot Act was that the terrorism of Sept. 11 required extreme tactics to feel safe, but that doesn’t make the legislation right.

Persons: Taylor Tomlinson, Kate Berlant, Hasan, Minhaj, didn’t, ”, It’s Organizations: Patriot

☆ Burned by the European heat, travelers are seeking new destinations this summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

'Scandi summer' trendInterest in visiting the Mediterranean dropped by 10% from June to November this year, according to data published by the European Travel Commission. watch nowA "Scandi summer" trend is evident among summer home renters too, according to Expedia Group. Shifts in SpainSpain is the most popular travel destination in the European Travel Commission's poll of more than 6,000 European travelers. A spring poll of more than 6,000 European travelers showed the No. 1 reason for choosing a travel destination was "pleasant weather conditions," according to the European Travel Commission.

Persons: Tom Marchant, Marchant, Evia, Will Vassilopoulos, Cynthia Nerangis, Peter Tomlinson, Tomlinson, InsureMyTrip, hasn't Organizations: CNBC, European Travel Commission, Expedia Group, Expedia, Costa de Cantabria, Afp, Getty, National Parks, Swiss, Istock, Travelers, LemonLime, CNBC Travel Locations: Europe, London, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Scandinavia, Swedish, Skane, Blekinge, Edinburgh, Scotland, Riga, Latvia, Tallinn, Estonia, Smaland, Tenerife, Rimini, Spain Spain, Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Mallorca, Costa Verde, Costa de, Basque, Greece, Rhodes, Corfu, Lofoten, Croatian, Canada, U.S, Slovenia, Italy, Puglia, Sicily, North Africa, Austrian, Lucerne, Solden, Switzerland, Morocco, Marrakech, France, Athens, Crete

☆ London judge orders confiscation of $130 mln from Nigerian ex-governor Ibori
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Estelle Shirbon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Ibori, who is in Nigeria, said he would appeal against the confiscation order, one of the largest imposed on an individual in recent British legal history. Ibori was governor of oil-producing Delta State from 1999 to 2007 and was extradited from Dubai to Britain in 2011. Judge David Tomlinson, delivering the confiscation order at Southwark Crown Court, said Ibori should pay the sum immediately or face an eight-year jail sentence. Spokespersons for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu did not immediately respond to requests for comment on whether the Nigerian government would cooperate with the British authorities in enforcing the confiscation order. The confiscation process took over a decade after Ibori's conviction because of lengthy court delays and legal wrangling in London.

Persons: James Ibori, Ibori, David Tomlinson, Bola Tinubu, Helen Taylor, Felix Onuah, William Maclean Organizations: Delta State, Southwark Crown, Delta, Thomson Locations: Britain, Nigeria, Nigerian, London, Dubai, Southwark, Delta State, Ibori, Ibori's, Abuja

Getting more cars on the road would help Tesla maintain its dominant U.S. market share in "turbulent times" and give it access to precious usage data needed to train the artificial intelligence models behind its self-driving technology. The billionaire believes full self-driving (FSD) could one day account for most of Tesla's value and give it a cushion rivals lack as they try to turn their EV operations profitable. "They're not an AI play the way Microsoft or Nvidia is an AI play," said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Tesla shareholder Globalt Investments. "They're more of an AI play the way a regular business is an AI play, except that this race to full self-driving has always been an AI issue, and it's always been based on data. Wells Fargo analysts said FSD's adoption could be impeded by its price, which Musk said was low.

Persons: Elon, Musk, Tesla, Gene Munster, Lucy Nicholson, John Tomlinson, Thomas Martin, it's, Wells, Peter Henderson, Aditya Soni, Akash Sriram, Dhanya Ann Thoppil Organizations: Tesla, Deepwater Asset Management, REUTERS, Global, Research, Beta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Globalt Investments, Dojo, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S

☆ Convicted Nigerian politician Ibori faces huge UK confiscation order
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Estelle Shirbon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - A London court should order the confiscation of more than 100 million pounds ($129 million) from Nigerian politician James Ibori, a convicted fraudster who spent years in prison in Britain, a state prosecutor told the court on Thursday. A former governor of oil-producing Delta State in southern Nigeria, Ibori was extradited in 2011 from Dubai to London, where he was charged with laundering a corruptly acquired fortune. He told Reuters by text message he planned to appeal against the confiscation order. In 2021, it returned 4.2 million pounds that had been confiscated from Ibori's ex-wife and his sister, who also served jail time for helping him launder money. ($1 = 0.7745 pounds)(This story has been corrected to say the judge made 'factual findings' not a 'confiscation order' after clarification from judge, in paragraph 6)Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; Editing by Alex RichardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: James Ibori, fraudster, Ibori, David Tomlinson, Jonathan Kinnear, Bola Tinubu, Estelle Shirbon, Alex Richardson Organizations: Delta, Southwark Crown, Thomson Locations: Nigerian, Britain, Delta State, Nigeria, Dubai, London, Southwark, Ibori, Ibori's

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