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☆ JR punches a tunnel through Milan’s central railway station in latest optical illusion
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Leah Dolan | James Imam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Art Newspaper, an editorial partner of CNN Style. CNN —The French street artist JR has unveiled perhaps his most complex Italian trompe l’oeil illusion piece yet, turning a square outside Milan’s Stazione Centrale railway station into a temporary exhibition site of epic proportions. Entitled La Nascita (The Birth), the piece evokes a rugged Alpine terrain with layered black-and-white images. However, while the Florence and Rome projects consisted of flat images mounted onto the fronts of the buildings, in Milan JR has tried to create a sense of depth. “While the exhibition is temporary, even when it’s gone visitors will never see (the station) in the same way,” JR said.

Persons: JR, ” JR, Piazza Duca D’Aosta, Covid, ”, ” Gabriel Bouys, —, Benito Mussolini, King Vittorio Emmanuele III, Palazzo Strozzi, Rome’s Palazzo Farnese, it’s Organizations: The Art, CNN, Art, Getty, Stazione Centrale, Milan JR Locations: Milan’s Stazione Centrale, Piazza Duca, AFP, Italy, France, Milan, Florence, Rome

☆ Pompeii: Stunning frescoes of mythological characters uncovered at archeological site
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown. Archaeologists working at the world-famous site have uncovered a banqueting hall with black-painted walls covered with frescoes of mythological characters associated with the Trojan War. The ornately decorated room provided an elegant setting for entertainment or conversation during banquets, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, which oversees the site, said. The elaborate dining room provided an elegant setting for entertainment, according to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Archaeological Park of PompeiiAnother shows a downcast Cassandra, daughter of Priam, with the god Apollo.

Persons: ” Gabriel Zuchtriegel, “, ”, Helen, Paris, Priam, “ Alexandros, Menelaus, Helen of Troy, Cassandra Organizations: CNN Locations: Paris, Troy, Roman, Pompeii, Vesuvius

☆ A global tax on billionaires is on the G20 agenda. Will it ever happen?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —Finance officials from the world’s biggest economies began talks this week on introducing a global minimum tax on billionaires. According to the EU Tax Observatory, the super-rich in big countries pay a far smaller share of their income in taxes than ordinary people. The world’s current patchwork of tax regimes fails “to properly tax the individuals with the highest ability to pay taxes,” he added. The negotiations on a minimum tax on corporations took years,” Quentin Parrinello, senior policy advisor at the EU Tax Observatory, told CNN. Practical headachesA global minimum tax on billionaires would be more complicated to implement than the one introduced for corporations, says Arun Advani, an economics professor at the University of Warwick.

Persons: ” Gabriel Zucman, ” Quentin Parrinello, ” Parrinello, Arun Advani, “ It’s, ” Advani, “, ’, Advani, ” Organizations: London CNN — Finance, EU, Observatory, Oxfam, EU Tax Observatory, Independent, Climate Finance, European Union, CNN, University of Warwick Locations: São Paulo, Brazil, France, Italy, United States, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, London, New York

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after Japan reported its exports jumped nearly 10% in December, though shares in Tokyo declined. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 2% to 15,569.39, helped by gains in technology companies like e-commerce giant Alibaba, which surged 3.8%. The index rose 0.3% to 4,864.60. United Airlines flew 5.3% higher after it also reported stronger profit for the last three months of 2023 than analysts expected. Among Tuesday’s headliners was Verizon Communications, which rose 6.7% after beating analysts’ profit estimates.

Persons: Wang Jiangjun, Hang Seng, ” Gabriel Ng, India's Sensex, Gamble, D.R, Horton, Brent Organizations: Japan, China Securities Regulatory Commission, Capital Economics, Nikkei, Bank of, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Procter, United Airlines, Boeing, Max, Tesla, Intel, Verizon Communications, General Electric, Analysts, Federal Reserve, Treasury, New York Mercantile Exchange, U.S Locations: BANGKOK, Tokyo, China, Shanghai, Bank of Japan, South Korea, Australia, Bangkok

DALLAS (AP) — Dillon Gabriel knew he couldn’t take a sack as the pocket collapsed around him in the closing seconds of his Red River rivalry debut, the kind of big game he went to Oklahoma to play. 3 Texas on Saturday in their last matchup at the State Fair of Texas as Big 12 members before moving to the Southeastern Conference. Gabriel completed 23 of 38 passes for 285 yards and ran 14 times for 113 yards and a score. And we will.”They could play the Sooners again, if both make it to the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2. UP NEXT Oklahoma has an open date before hosting Big 12 newcomer UCF on Oct. 21.

Persons: — Dillon Gabriel, Nic Anderson, ” Gabriel, Gabriel, Anderson, “, Greg Sankey, Brent Venables, don’t, Dillon, ”, Bert Auburn’s, Drake Stoops, …, Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers, It’s, ” Ewers, ” Jonathon Brooks, Brooks, Xavier Worthy, Zach Schmit’s, Sankey, Texas superfan Matthew McConaughey, Texas ’ Malik Muhammad, Danny Stutsman, Stutsman, Venables Organizations: DALLAS, Oklahoma, State Fair of Texas, Big, Southeastern Conference, SEC, Sooners, Longhorns, UCF, Texas, Mayfield, Tampa, Cotton, College Football, Georgia, NEXT Oklahoma, Southwest Conference Locations: Oklahoma, Texas, Hawaii, ” Texas, Ewers . Oklahoma, . Texas, Houston

He also signed several into law, notably a sweeping mandate requiring large businesses to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions. Here's a look at some of the other bills Newsom signed into law on Saturday:FOOD INGREDIENTS BANCalifornia on Saturday became the first state to ban four chemicals used in well-known candies and other foods and drinks because of their link to certain health problems. 3 chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps, the marshmallow treat most associated with Easter. The law also bans brominated vegetable oil, which is used in some store brand sodas, and potassium bromate and propylparaben, two chemicals used in baked goods. Newsom said in a signing statement that the additives addressed in the bill are already banned in various other countries.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, Newsom, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, ” Gabriel, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, “, ” McKinnor Organizations: — Democratic, European Union, United, United States Food, Drug Administration, Inc Locations: SACRAMENTO, Calif, California, United States, Los Angeles, Inglewood

☆ Miss USA 2023: Noelia Voigt of USA wins pageant
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Alex Rees | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Following a recent rule change implemented by the Miss Universe Organization, this year’s Miss USA featured the first married state titleholder — Juliana Morehouse-Locklear of Maine. (Morehouse-Locklear, the daughter of a contestant in the 1994 Miss USA pageant, did not advance to the top 20.) Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel is crowned the 2022 Miss Universe on January 14 in New Orleans. Gabriel’s win at the 2022 Miss USA pageant was marred by claims made by some of her fellow contestants that the pageant had been “rigged” in her favor. In the weeks after her crowning in October 2022, Miss USA’s parent company, the Miss Universe Organization, opened an investigation and suspended then-Miss USA national director Crystle Stewart — winner of the 2008 Miss USA pageant — and her company, Miss Brands.

Persons: CNN — Noelia Voigt, Voigt, — Voigt, Gankiewicz, Jasmine Daniels of, Lluvia, Alexis Loomans, ”, Vivica, ” Luann, Patrick Starrr, Laylah Rose, — Juliana Morehouse, R'Bonney Gabriel, Jason Kempin, Morgan Romano, Romano, R’Bonney Gabriel, Gabriel’s, Crystle Stewart —, —, Gabriel, Stewart, ” Gabriel, “, Crystle, Miss Brand’s, … Crystle, UmaSofia Srivastava, Stephanie Skinner Organizations: CNN, Miss, Sierra, CW Network, Savannah, Wisconsin —, Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA, Fox, Morehouse, Locklear, USA, Miss Brands, Miss USA Organization, Sierra Resort, Miss Teen USA Locations: Utah, Reno , Nevada, Savannah Gankiewicz, Hawaii, Jasmine Daniels of Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, United States, USA, Locklear, Maine, New Orleans, North Carolina, Miss USA, New Jersey, New York

☆ Beyond the automakers: How the UAW strike may hit the US economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

UAW president Shawn Fain said “we’re not going to wreck the economy. For instance, if all UAW workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis strike for 10 days, it would cost the US economy $5 billion, according to Anderson Economic Group’s estimates. He estimated $440 million worth of income would be lost nationally if all the UAW members strike for two weeks. If the strike lasts eight weeks, he estimates a $9.1 billion hit to incomes nationwide. Cars could get more expensiveAnderson Economic Group estimated that 25,000 vehicles won’t be produced if the strike lasts 10 days.

Persons: ” Gabriel Ehrlich, Shawn Fain, “ we’re, Ehrlich, Tyler Theile, That’s, they’re, Theile, Jonathan Smoke, CNN’s Peter Valdes, Dapena Organizations: New, New York CNN, United Auto Workers, University of Michigan, CNN, UAW, Ford, General Motors, Anderson Economic, Anderson Economic Group, Suppliers, Big, Cox Automotive Locations: New York, what’s, Michigan

Those weaknesses were previously verified by federal cybersecurity officials, who urged election officials across the country to update their systems. Georgia election officials insist it is highly unlikely that the vulnerabilities will be exploited in real attacks. Georgia officials have dismissed the potential for these weaknesses to be exploited. But Georgia has not implemented the recommended security patch and state officials said they are waiting to do so until after 2024. The report was placed under seal by a judge “given the serious election security concerns” raised by its potential release, according to court records.

Persons: Brad Raffensperger, Mike Hassinger, ” Gabriel Sterling, Alex Halderman, ”, Halderman, Mitre Organizations: Washington CNN, Republican, CNN, Dominion, Systems, University of Michigan, Mitre Corp Locations: Georgia

☆ Opinion: From Woody Woodpecker to Mickey Mouse
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. The term is credited to animator Walter Lantz, the creator of Woody Woodpecker. “While I would love to see a progressive in the White House, I am terrified of another Donald Trump presidency. Mickey Mouse warBill Bramhall/Tribune Content Agency“President Franklin Roosevelt launched a war against the Great Depression,” noted Julian Zelizer. “Women still have less access to the internet, with men being 21% more likely to be online than women globally.

☆ Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

NEW ORLEANS — R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night. Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped hands with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, at the moment of the dramatic reveal of the winner, then beamed after her name was announced. Thumping music rang out, and she was handed a bouquet of flowers, draped in the winner’s sash and crowned with a tiara onstage at the 71st Miss Universe Competition, held in New Orleans. In the Q&A at the last stage of the competition for the three finalists, Gabriel was asked how she would work to demonstrate Miss Universe is “an empowering and progressive organization” if she were to win. “It is so important to invest in others, invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference,” Gabriel continued.

☆ Malaysia is braced for major floods. So why is it holding an election?
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Heather Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Santiago believes voter turnout will be low, which would help Ismail’s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) to win a majority of seats in parliament. But critics say holding an election during the monsoon season suggests that pledge has been forgotten. Arif Kartono/AFPGetty ImagesWeather warningMalaysia’s monsoon season has arrived early this year, with bad weather already hitting several parts of the country. “Many locations throughout Malaysia will face possible flood disasters during the monsoon season in November,” the Malaysian Meteorological Department said on October 6. “Low voter turnout due to heavy rains and potential flooding is likely,” Gabriel said.

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