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☆ WindRunner: Gigantic new aircraft design aims to create the largest plane ever to fly
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Larger wind turbines produce more power than standard ones, but the components are too big to be transported by road. Meet the WindRunner airplane, whose mission will be to deliver gigantic 300-foot-long blades directly to wind farms. So WindRunner will have a cargo bay volume of 272,000 cubic feet, enough to hold three Olympic swimming pools. That’s 12 times the volume of a Boeing 747-400 and – at 356 feet in length, it’s 127 feet longer too. Currently, turbine blades today are ordinarily 230 feet or less (70 meters), but Radia wants to deploy blades of up to 104 meters (341 feet).

Persons: CNN —, Radia, Mark Lundstrum, Energy Ernest Moniz, Malcolm Turnbull, It’s Organizations: CNN, Boeing, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Bloomberg, XXL, MIT, Radia, Royce, Energy, Beluga XL, Airbus Locations: Colorado, Ukraine

☆ They Promoted Body Positivity. Then They Lost Weight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Katie J. M. Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tianna James used to love looking at the photographs Dronme Davis posted of herself on Instagram. Ms. Davis, a plus-size model, included pictures from her modeling campaigns alongside selfies of her stretch-marked stomach with captions like “fat belly saggy tits Sunday.”For Ms. James, 22, Ms. Davis’s feed was a revelation. “I wanted to feel comfortable in my body, and she was like me in so many ways, so it made it easier to be myself,” Ms. James said. She still posted the artsy selfies Ms. James loved, but photos of soft belly rolls were replaced by sharp cheekbones and clavicles. But Ms. Davis stopped posting her habitual rants against fatphobia, and she didn’t explain why or how she had lost so much weight.

Persons: Tianna James, Dronme Davis, Davis, selfies, James, “, ” Ms, Ms, fatphobia Locations: California

☆ Amazon holds an exclusive meeting at its cloud conference to give 'XXL' customers like Salesforce a forum to air grievances
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

One in particular is open only to very important cloud customers: a meeting for "XXL" or "extra-extra-large" AWS users. Roughly 50 people attended the meeting, they said, including about a dozen AWS representatives and employees from eight large AWS customers, including Salesforce and Adobe. Not all of the largest AWS customers attended the meeting. Though the meeting is for important customers, AWS CEO Adam Selipsky did not attend, the people said. Do you have information or insight to share about AWS or other large cloud providers?

Persons: Adam Selipsky, Ellen Thomas Organizations: Web Services, AWS, Business, Venetian Convention, Expo, Adobe, FinOps Foundation, Microsoft, Google Locations: Las Vegas, ethomas@insider.com

☆ Britain to ban American XL bully dogs by the end of the year
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Andrew Macaskill | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

An American Bully XXL is pictured at a veterinary clinic in Utrecht, Netherlands June 20, 2023. He said a man was killed on Thursday in central England in an attack involving a suspected XL bully dog. According to campaign group Bully Watch, which advocates for a ban on selling and breeding large XL bully dogs, the breed was responsible for more than half of all fatal dog attacks in Britain last year. XL bully dogs were originally bred from American pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers and first appeared in the UK "around 2014 or 2015", with the numbers growing rapidly in recent years, the campaign group said. Sunak has asked the police and experts to define XL bully dogs, a first step he said before he hopes they can be banned by the end of the year.

Persons: XXL, de Wouw, Rishi Sunak, Sunak, Andrew MacAskill, Michael Holden, Andrew Heavens Organizations: REUTERS, British, XL, Police, Staffordshire, RSPCA, Thomson Locations: Utrecht, Netherlands, English, Birmingham, England, Britain

☆ Dutch designer shows adjustable fashion for all
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] A model presents a creation by designer Ruben Jurrien from his collection "Super Femboyant", during Amsterdam Fashion Week, Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 1, 2023. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw Acquire Licensing RightsAMSTERDAM, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Dutch fashion designer Ruben Jurrien showed his take on size diversity on the catwalk at Amsterdam Fashion Week on Friday with not only different sized models but adjustable garments that fit all body types. Going beyond the trend of showing models who are more than a size zero Jurrien made his entire collection either one size fits all or adjustable. "Your body should not be a barrier to participating in the world of fashion," Jurrien told Reuters. Reporting by Stephanie van den Berg and Piroschka van de Wouw; Editing by Alison WilliamsOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ruben Jurrien, de Wouw, Jurrien, Stephanie van den Berg, Piroschka van de, Alison Williams Organizations: Amsterdam Fashion, REUTERS, Rights, XXL, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Dr. Gert ter Haar, a specialist in short-muzzled animals at the AniCura veterinary hospital, widened her nostrils and performed other procedures to improve her breathing. Dogs are being bred for their looks, but people tend to forget about their health, said Ter Haar, who recommended potential pet owners should consult a vet before buying. On many, many organs", Dr. Ter Haar said. Dr. Ter Haar said pugs and French bulldogs are mostly affected, although larger dogs such as boxers and chows can also suffer from overbreeding. Dutch Minister of Agriculture and Nature Piet Adema has drafted a legal change to ban harmful characteristics after a transitional period during which owners of overbred pets will be exempt.

Persons: XXL Pablo, Read, Katja, Ilia, Abby, Gert ter Haar, Ter Haar, pugs, Nature Piet Adema, Charlotte Van Campenhout, Bart Biesemans, Anthony Deutsch, Barbara Lewis Organizations: French bulldogs, Agriculture, Nature, Thomson Locations: Utrecht, UTRECHT, Netherlands, Dutch

☆ The Best Men’s Bathing Suits for Swimming and Sunning
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

There’s no shortage of options out there—that’s why we polled a handful of style pros on the best suits to shop. Stretch swim trunksKeep it classic with another favorite of Singh’s: These 6-inch inseam shorts from J.Crew. He considers these Banana Republic swim shorts worthy of water and land, given their zip fly and fade-proof fabric. Fun and flashyLet’s say you’re in the market for a playful bathing suit, something that feels as liberating as a summer Friday. And at $50 a pair, there’s no harm if you want to get a second suit that’s a little less leggy.

Persons: Erika Veurink, Steve Cole, Arjan Singh, Jolie, Singh, ”, “, Leo Chan, Chan, Chris Xaviar, Xavier, Carrie Birdwell Mann, Cole Habersham, Vilebrequin, Cole, Xaviar, Habersham Organizations: XXL, Banana, Newport, Abercrombie, Nike Locations: New York City, Los Angeles, oxford, Newport Beach, Calif, California, Toronto

☆ 15 Best Dress Shirts for Men, According to Style Experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Since dress shirts are a closet staple, there are also hundreds to pick from, making a trusted recommendation invaluable. “Hands down, it’s my top selling button-up dress shirt,” she says. Though it has the appearance of a traditional dress shirt, it’s actually made of a sweat-wicking cotton-polyester blend with four-way stretch. “Without a doubt, this is a favorite of each client that tries it,” Alexander says of the dress shirt he recommends most often. Soft silk pickAs an alternative to cotton or synthetic blends, silk is a luxurious option that’s lightweight and soft on the skin.

☆ Former NBA star Zach Randolph & Marcus 'Head' Howell on building NLess Entertainment and the rise of Moneybagg Yo
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

NLess Entertainment co-founders Zach Randolph and Marcus Howell spoke to Insider about the trajectory of their independent record label. After signing with NLess in 2016, Moneybagg Yo released his debut studio album, "Reset," and steadily built momentum with each subsequent LP. "Man, staying in the studio," Howell reinforced. "Bagg work hard. I asked Randolph and Howell what separates Memphis from the rest of the US in their minds.

☆ ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ Review: Few New Moves
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Kyle Smith | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

If anyone was clamoring for a third Magic Mike vehicle, I missed it. It has been 11 years since the movie of that name about surprisingly complex male strippers and eight years since its sequel, “Magic Mike XXL.” Each of them deployed cinematic sleight of hand: Although they beckoned audiences with the erotic dancing of men who were carved in granite and yet as flexible as licorice, both films offered in-depth character studies within finely observed portraits of an intriguing subculture. With “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” however, the series reverses course. Those who turn up expecting more sharp writing will find that the third installment has almost nothing to offer except sexy dancing. It may be cheaper than a trip to see the gentlemen of Chippendales but, artistically speaking, it’s on roughly the same level.

☆ Abercrombie & Fitch is cool again
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —Abercrombie & Fitch has shed its perfume-filled mall stores, shirtless models and logo sweatshirts to win over Millennials and Gen Z.It’s working. Abercrombie (ANF) said Monday that its women’s segment was on track to deliver its highest holiday sales period ever, and its men’s division was growing, too. “Abercrombie was a key destination for holiday shopping,” Neil Saunders, an analyst at GlobalData Retail, said in a note to clients Monday. “This a further sign that the brand has successfully ditched the baggage of its past.”The brand, which has about 225 stores, plans to open around 10 Abercrombie stores a year over the next three years. Today, Abercrombie’s stores are lighter than they once were and its clothes are looser.

☆ Allison Holker mourns husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss in new Instagram post: ‘Oh how my heart aches’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Becca Wood | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

One week after announcing the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, his wife shared her heartbreak Wednesday in a new Instagram post. We miss you so much,” Holker wrote, sharing a photo of the couple together. Boss was pronounced dead just before 11:30 a.m. local time on Dec. 13 in Encino, a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner spokesperson said. “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,” Holker said. “Happy anniversary my love @allisonholker #9years,” Boss wrote in a post that included several red heart emojis.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss was a thoroughly modern dancer. He lit up the stage of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for nearly a decade. He was so classy," Boss told The Associated Press in 2014, the year he joined the "Ellen" show. Stephen "tWitch" Boss on "Ellen's Game of Games." Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Ellen DeGeneres on "Ellen's Game of Games".

☆ tWitch tributes: Friends honor dancer who was 'loved by everyone'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The late Stephen “tWitch” Boss was a man who wore many hats. He was hungry, eager, and willing to do the work that would lift him in spirit and means,” she wrote. Murphy shared that the first time she met Boss, “there was something about him. Other celebrities to mourn Boss’s passing included Questlove, who wrote on Instagram, “I have no words man. Ciara continued in her missive to Boss that she always knew him “as joy, laughter, good times, and a big smile!

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☆ Channing Tatum shows Salma Hayek his moves in trailer for ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Channing Tatum is hoping the third time’s a charm with the upcoming “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” which debuted its steamy first trailer on Tuesday. The trilogy-completing entry in the “Magic Mike” franchise, coming a little over a decade after 2012’s first film of the same name, revisits Tatum’s stripper-with-a-heart-of-gold Mike Lane, who this time takes off to London with Salma Hayek. The teaser clip, set fittingly to Donna Summer’s classic track “Last Dance,” shows the pair in somewhat wistful moods at the outset, with Tatum bartending at a ritzy event seemingly thrown by Hayek. “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” sees the return of director Steven Soderbergh, who helmed “Magic Mike” and acted as executive producer on the second film, 2015’s “Magic Mike XXL.” It comes from Warner Bros. Pictures. (CNN and Warner Bros. are both part of the same parent company, Warner Bros.

☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has entered its second and final day and deals are still going strong. In fact, we're seeing excellent all-time low prices that beat out the best deals we found during the first Amazon Prime Day in July. For more deals, check out our main Prime Day deals liveblog, deals under $50 roundup, and up-to-the-minute Prime lightning deals coverage. Currently down to just under $100, this is the best price we've seen for it in months. Amazon Luna ControllerAmazon$39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

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This morning Amazon kicked off its second Amazon Prime Day of 2022, which it's calling the Prime Early Access Sale. Right now, our picks for the best overall, the Philips Premium Digital Air Fryer, and the best multi-tasking air fryer, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp are on sale. Deal T-Fal Easy Fry XXL Air Fryer and Grill At 50% off, this T-fal air fryer is the biggest air fryer deal we've seen so far for Amazon Early Access Sale. Deal Oster Air Fryer Oven The Oster Air Fryer is 21% for Amazon's Early Access Sale, saving you $40. Amazon Prime Day FAQsWhat is Amazon Prime Day?

☆ 50 Cent is suing a Florida med spa owner — hip-hop mogul says she used his photos to promote penile enhancement
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-18 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

50 Cent is suing a Florida plastic surgery clinic for using his photos in promotional posts. Kogan posed for a photo with 50 Cent in 2020 and has posted it multiple times since then, suit says. In the caption of the now-deleted post, Kogan thanked the star — real name Curtis Jackson III — for "stopping by," the report says. According to a report by Complex Magazine, the article used the photo of Kogan and 50 Cent from 2020 and listed him as one of her celebrity clients. A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent)The star commented on the lawsuit in a Saturday post to his Instagram.

Hainele și obiectele la mâna a doua, sau second hand (SH), devin tot mai populare în întreaga lume. Din fericire, există câteva metode prin care poți cumpăra haine SH fără a te pierde în întrebări legate de etică. De fapt, asta ne face și mai dependenți de haine”, spune Fitzpatrick. „Odată ce economiile subdezvoltate s-au deschis către importul de haine SH, întregi industrii locale s-au prăbușit”, scrie Brooks. Și pentru că pe rafturile magazinelor SH ajung aceleași haine, cantitatea din care pot alege oamenii care au nevoie de mărimi mari este infimă.

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