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☆ MrBeast's $100M Amazon reality show may succeed despite controversy. But it could come back to haunt him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementMrBeast confirmed this week that his upcoming Amazon show, Beast Games, had cost more than $100 million. "They'll still do partnerships with him," Diana D'Angelo, the CEO of Breaking Creatives Agency, told BI. A spokesperson for Donaldson told BI that the lawsuit had not yet been served to him despite being filed two weeks ago. AdvertisementHowever, Chedid told BI these "stonewall tactics" may "come back to bite him," affecting his reputation and future partnerships. D'Angelo told BI Donaldson might decide to speak up if the controversy starts to affect his "bread and butter" — his YouTube channel.

Persons: MrBeast, —, Diana D'Angelo, they'll, he's, Jimmy, Donaldson, YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul, Paul, Rolling Stone, Robyn Abou Chedid, Chedid, Thomas Walters, Ava Tyson, Kevin Mazur, Tyson, Kraft Heinz's Lunchables, Walters, D'Angelo Organizations: Service, Beast Games, Amazon, Creatives, Reuters, The New York Times, Las, Guided Agency, YouTube, Beast Locations: Amazon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto

☆ More than 100 men and women intend to pursue new allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, attorney says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Sean “Diddy” Combs may soon be facing new allegations from over 100 men and women who’ve obtained legal representation and plan to file civil suits against the embattled media mogul in the coming weeks, according to Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee. “As Mr. Combs’ legal team has emphasized, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus. Since last November, Combs has been hit with 12 civil suits, 11 of which directly accuse him of sexual assault. A source previously told CNN that the majority of accusers who filed civil lawsuits had met with federal investigators during their months-long investigation. In March, Combs’ residences in Los Angeles and Miami were searched by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, who’ve, Tony Buzbee, Buzbee, “, Combs, ” Combs, ” Erica Wolff, Wolff, vindicating, ”, ” Buzbee Organizations: CNN, AVA, Metropolitan Detention, Department of Homeland Security Investigations Locations: Houston, Los Angeles , New York, Miami, Brooklyn , New York, Los Angeles

☆ Katy Perry's most personal lyric on her new album is about her daughter Daisy. It's too little, too late to save it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In the 11th and final song, "Wonder," Perry dedicates a succinct pep talk to Daisy, the name of her child with Orlando Bloom. "Stay free, little Daisy," Perry sings in the second verse. AdvertisementHowever, it is the only discernible reference to Daisy on "143" — and it appears to be the album's sole personal detail, period. Perry doesn't sound invested in any of it. Music doesn't need to be confessional or true-to-life in order to be good.

Persons: Katy Perry's, Perry, Daisy, Orlando Bloom, Perry doesn't, wasn't, doesn't, you've, Audacy, It's, Louie XIV, Sabrina Carpenter's, it's, Ava Max, Meghan Trainor, Bebe Rexha's, David Guetta, Daisy's Organizations: Service Locations: Vegas, California

☆ Funeral services held for Kentucky judge allegedly shot by sheriff in courthouse chamber
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Deon J. Hampton | Deon J. Hampton Is A National Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

JENKINS, Ky. — A Kentucky judge who authorities said was fatally shot by a sheriff last week was remembered Sunday as a pioneer who fought opioid addiction and favored treatment over jail for low-level drug offenders. Kentucky State Police said the shooting appears to have followed an argument. Kentucky Court of Justice via APDistrict Judge J. He was first appointed in 2009 to fill a judicial vacancy and served as a District Court judge for 14 years, the obituary said. At the service, District Judge James Craft told a story about a trip he and Mullins took to New York City years ago.

Persons: JENKINS, Kevin R, Mullins, Shawn M, Stines, can’t, ”, Debra Lambert, “, didn’t, Patsy Holbrook Mullins, Judge J, Foster Cotthoff, Mullins “, ” Cotthoff, Kevin, Matt Brown, ” Brown, ” Mullins, James Craft, Craft, “ Kevin, ” Craft, Kimberly, Mya, Ava Organizations: Jenkins High, Authorities, Kentucky State Police, Mental Health, NBC News, Justice, AP, Judge, “, Commonwealth, Addiction, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville Locations: Ky, —, Kentucky, Letcher County, Mullins . Kentucky, Pikeville , Kentucky, New York

☆ What the top 2024 election issues are for these young voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Elise Hammond | Shania Shelton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

Along with the economy, young voters also name abortion, immigration, foreign policy, climate and gun control as other priorities. A recent GenForward survey conducted by the University of Chicago supports what dozens of young voters told CNN. Foreign policyAmerica’s position on the world stage is also top of mind for young voters. The Israel-Hamas war has proved to be a key sticking point for progressive and young voters, as well as Arab American and Muslim communities. Regardless of what issues are galvanizing young voters to head to the polls, many say they think their turnout in November will surprise some people.

Persons: N’Dea Gordon, ” Gordon, Gordon, who’ve, ”, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris –, they’ve, Logan Paul, Adin Ross, Harris, Vivek Rallabandi, Joe Biden, “ I’m, I’m, ” Rallabandi, Trump, Rallabandi, he’s, “, hasn’t, she’s, Vivek, Darius Diggs, Biden, Diggs, –, Darius Dupri Diggs, Darius Dupri Diggs Chaim Birzen, Birzen, “ That’s, Tyler Sands, Beyton Owens, Finn Gaensler, Finn, “ It’s, ” Gaensler, Roe, Wade, Ava Pallotta, Pallotta, Gen, Erin Clark, Kalkowski, Katelyn, Sebastien Ostertag, Sebastien Ostertag That’s, Ostertag, we’re, Jacob Telenko, ” Telenko, Jean Kojali, ” Kojali, Harris doesn’t, Harris ’, Noe Nunez, Nunez, ” Nunez, “ it’s, Jed Lyons, Joseph Yang, Yang, Joseph Yang “, “ We’re, CNN’s Kate Sullivan, Dana Elobaid Organizations: CNN, Western Governors University, University of Chicago, Trump, Federal Reserve, White, Republican, Marquette Law School, Senate, Trump’s, Harvard University, Boston Globe, Young, America, Democratic, US, Republican Party, Immigration, state’s Young Republican, United States Postal Service Locations: Columbus , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rockland County , New York, America, Montana, California, Idaho, Santa Cruz , California, “, Port Chester , New York, Chapel Hill , North Carolina, Dearborn , Michigan, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Henderson , Nevada, United States, Cobb County , Georgia, Mexico, Zebulon , North Carolina, Mexican American, Gilbert , Arizona, Phoenix, Korean, Chandler , Arizona

☆ MrBeast launching a new product amid controversy may be a good PR move, marketing experts say. But it's risky.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTop YouTuber MrBeast is being criticized, but he seems to be focusing on a new product launch instead of making statements. Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is the biggest creator on YouTube, with 316 million subscribers. Advertisement"Generally, launching a new product amid controversy can be a very good strategic move since it shows resilience and shifts the overall predominant narrative," Perlova said. Varbanova said it's hard to know how many of Donaldson's 300 million YouTube subscribers are even following the negative news.

Persons: —, Jimmy, MrBeast, Donaldson, Logan Paul, Kraft Heinz's Lunchables, Paul, he's, hasn't, Katya Varbanova, Ava Tyson, Tyson, X, Zoya Perlova, Perlova, Varbanova, Donaldson's, Pam Lyddon, it's, Lyddon, Natalie Yorke Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business, The New York Times, Dyninno, Bright Star Locations: Turkey

☆ AI is forcing many companies to make difficult, costly hiring decisions
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Barbara Booth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

But Kardes says the challenge lies in "ensuring the external expertise is effectively integrated with the internal team…to prevent long-term dependency." People have been doing machine learning and other parts of AI for a long time, but [generative AI] is somewhat novel." Instead of hiring external AI consultants, he developed a "tiger team" — a specialized internal team dedicated to experimenting with AI. Gen AI resultsBitsight's AI experiment focused on automating a labor-intensive task: leveraging generative AI to process vast amounts of cybersecurity articles produced daily across multiple languages. Today the company has more than 200 AI models embedded in various applications and workflows, driving innovations in senior care.

Persons: Hakan Kardes, Kardes, upskilling, Stephen Boyer, they've, who've, Boyer, Bitsight's, We've, Ryan Sutton, Robert Half, Sutton Organizations: Meta, Health, Tech

☆ MrBeast is in a tough spot. But PR experts say an aggressive 'superlawyer' isn't the fix he needs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

DailyMail.com reported that he hired Alex Spiro, a $2,000-an-hour attorney who has represented Alec Baldwin and Elon Musk. He also claimed Donaldson hired a registered sex offender to be part of his crew. Related storiesHiring a 'superlawyer'In that context, he hired Spiro, who has represented Elon Musk, Megan Thee Stallion, and Alec Baldwin. AdvertisementHowever, experts told BI that if Donaldson had enlisted Spiro, it may just add fuel to the fire. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MrBeast BurgerTrust is vitalTrust is hugely important between influencers and their fans, Perkes said.

Persons: —, Jimmy Donaldson —, Donaldson, DailyMail.com, Alex Spiro, Alec Baldwin, Elon Musk, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart, Sullivan, he's, Ava Tyson, Ava, MrBeast, Dawson French, Spiro, Megan Thee, Haddy, Jemal Countess, Laura Perkes, Perkes, Kellie Whitehead, Whitehead, Folivi, it's, Dave Kotinsky, they've, they're, didn't Organizations: Service, Business, YouTube, The New York Times, Daily, Elon, MrBeast Burger Locations: French, New Jersey

☆ Internet celebrities are facing an era of reckoning — and their fans are tired of forgiving them
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

An era of cancel culture in the late 2010s saw creators rise and fall, most notably with what was dubbed "Karmageddon." Fans feel dupedOver the past few weeks, some major internet stars have come under fire. "Fans are no longer passive consumers of content; they are active participants in holding creators accountable for their past and present actions," she said. This, she said, reflects "a broader cultural fatigue with the constant churn of content creators who appear authentic only to later reveal problematic pasts." AdvertisementRecovery is a delicate balanceCessie Cerrato, a publicist and influencer marketing strategist who founded Cessie C. Communications, told BI that fans are tired of forgiving their favorite online celebrities.

Persons: —, They're, Cody Ko, Tana Mongeau, Ko, cohost Brooke Schofield, Schofield, Katya Varbanova, MrBeast, Jimmy, Donaldson, Ava Tyson, Kevin Mazur, Varbanova, else's, Alix Earle, Natacha Rousseau, influencers, Rousseau, he's, Cessie, Mikayla Nogueira, mascara, Cerrato, Michael Buckner, Jasmine Bloemhof, Bloemhof Organizations: Service, Business, Communications, Brands, PR Locations: LA

An Ohio police officer accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman has been indicted on murder charges, according to court documents. After repeatedly being asked to get out of her vehicle by Grubb and another officer, Young slowly accelerated her car toward an officer, who police said was struck. Ta'Kiya Young. The officer standing in front of Young’s car is then seen pointing his gun toward her. Attorney Sean Walton and Ta’Kiya Young's grandmother Nadine Young react after an Ohio police officer was indicted on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.

Persons: Connor Grubb, Ta’Kiya Young, Grubb, Young, ”, ” Young, “, Sean Walton Jr, John Belford, Belford, Sean Walton, Ta’Kiya, Nadine Young, Patrick Aftoora Orsagos Organizations: Blendon Township Police, Young, Police Locations: Ohio, Blendon Township, Blendon, Belford, Columbus , Ohio

☆ Breaking explodes onto Paris' La Concorde, exciting spectators in its first Olympic showing
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alexander Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Lithuania's Dominika Banevič, known as Nicka, at La Concorde in Paris on Friday. Lithuania's Dominika Banevič known as Nicka, Japan's Ami Yuasa known as Ami, and China's Liu Qingyi known as 671 at La Concorde in Paris, on Friday. Odd Andersen / AFP - Getty ImagesUsually the Place de la Concorde is a busy traffic intersection. Team USA's Logan Edra, known as Logistx, competes in the breaking round-robin at the Olympics in Paris, on Friday. On Saturday, USA's B-Boys Victor and Jeffro will be among the athletes competing in the men's try of Olympic breaking, wrapping the sport's Paris showing.

Persons: Japan’s Ami, Lithuania's Nicka, Ami, Nicka, Dominika, Odd Andersen, Elsa, Getty, India —, Japan's Ami Yuasa, China's Liu Qingyi, La Madeleine, Malik, —, Sunny, Logistx, USA's Logan Edra, It’s, Ava Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Alison Palaia, Eric Quinlan, ”, Quinlan, “ We’ve, Palaia, “, USA's, Boys Victor, Jeffro, Alexander Smith, Rebecca Cohen Organizations: PARIS, La Concorde, AFP, Getty, Team USA, China's, Team United States, Nicka, Concorde, La, U.S, Los Angeles Games, Olympics, Boys Locations: Japanese, Lithuanian, Paris, Bronx, New York City, Netherlands, India, Carlota, Luxor, France, America, Norwalk, Conn, U.S, ”

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin climbs above $56,000 as risk assets look to rebound from sell-off: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, John Wu, CEO of Ava Labs, reacts to the volatile swings in crypto markets and where prices could be headed next.

Persons: explainers, John Wu Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Labs

☆ Bitcoin can soar past $100,000 despite recent sell-off: Ava Labs president John Wu
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin can soar past $100,000 despite recent sell-off: Ava Labs president John WuAva Labs president John Wu weighs in on catalysts contributing to bitcoin's recent sell-off and discusses where he expects crypto markets to head next as the volatile trading week continues. He also discusses utility on the Avalanche blockchain amid new government agency partnerships.

Persons: John Wu Ava, John Wu Organizations: Ava, Avalanche

☆ The internet's love affair with YouTube's biggest star is showing cracks
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Amanda Perelli | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

YouTube's biggest creator has been embroiled in a string of recent controversies. Donaldson, 26, has generally avoided the controversies that have felled some of his peers during his 12 years online. AdvertisementBut recently, that's begun to change, with fans and video participants speaking out against the star. "It's going to be a mess," said one Amazon insider, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the show. Beyond these new controversies, Donaldson has faced further criticism for an old video clip of him making racist and homophobic comments that has recirculated on social media.

Persons: Jimmy Donaldson, . Donaldson, that's, Donaldson, TikTok, Lauren Anderson, Ava Tyson, Tyson, I've, Ava, Jimmy Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business, New York Times, Beast, Amazon, Amazon Prime, AP News, Amazon MGM Studios, MGM Locations: Toronto

Markets in Japan and Europe showed signs of a rebound early on Tuesday following a day of selling worldwide. Credit... Ava Pellor for The New York Times

Persons: Ava Pellor Organizations: The New York Locations: Japan, Europe

☆ Taiwan under pressure to bolster its defense as Trump-Harris presidential race stokes policy concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te claps while he visits a military camp in Taoyuan, Taiwan May 23, 2024. While Biden has, on several occasions, stated the U.S. would come to Taiwan's defense, Trump has opted for "strategic ambiguity," Naggy added. According to analysts, she is expected to remain somewhat consistent with Biden's agenda and foreign policy. As vice president, Harris has expressed support for Taiwan and met with the island's new leader, Lai Ching-te, in 2022. However, she would come into office with significantly less foreign policy experience than President Biden.

Persons: Lai Ching, Ann Wang, Lin Chia, Donald Trump, Trump, Trump's, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, Stephen Naggy, Naggy, Xi Jinping, Lu, Chung Weng, Muhammad Faizal, Richard Heydarian, Harris, Tina Fordham, CNBC's, Dewardric McNeal, McNeal, Lai, Ava Shen, Tsai Ing Organizations: Reuters, International Christian University, Sam Houston State University, Rajaratnam, of International Studies, Trump, CNBC, University of the, Fordham Global Foresight, Longview Global, Biden, Eurasia Group, Democratic Progressive Party Locations: Taiwan, Taoyuan, Reuters Taiwan, China, Taipei, Tokyo, Japan, U.S, Singapore, University of the Philippines, Beijing, Washington

☆ D'Vontaye Mitchell's death is ruled a homicide, from 'restraint asphyxia' and drugs, medical examiner says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Antonio Planas | Ava Kelley | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The "immediate cause of death" for D'Vontaye Mitchell, 43, was “restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine,” according to a final report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner. Courtesy Brenda GilesHis final manner of death was ruled by the medical examiner to be homicide. On June 30, four security guards pinned Mitchell face down on the ground outside the downtown Hyatt Regency hotel. The medical examiner noted Mitchell was “restrained in prone position” by multiple individuals after using drugs. Police said a person had entered the business, “caused a disturbance” and “fought with security guards as they were escorting” him out.

Persons: D'Vontaye Mitchell, Brenda Giles, Mitchell, “, ”, grunting, Ben Crump, George Floyd's, Crump, Mitchell's, Hyatt Organizations: Milwaukee County Medical, Police, ” Hotel, Hyatt, Milwaukee County Locations: Milwaukee, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis

☆ 'Baby Reindeer' Lawsuit: Why Netflix's 'True Story' Dramas Are Getting Them Sued
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

To many, "Baby Reindeer" is known as the Netflix series that swept the internet in the spring of 2024 with its harrowing, seemingly true tale based on creator Richard Gadd's experience of being stalked. Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn and Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in "Baby Reindeer." The drama over "Baby Reindeer," which has been both a boon and a threat to the streamer, reflects a larger reckoning for prestige TV's favorite pastime: adapting true stories. Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix Show less "Baby Reindeer." Harvey's lawyer Roth doesn't think Netflix particularly cared about the risk of legal action when it greenlit "Baby Reindeer."

Persons: Richard Gadd's, Fiona Harvey, Gadd, Donny, he'd, Martha Scott, Martha, Richard Gadd, Donny Dunn, Jessica Gunning, Ed Miller, Piers Morgan, Harvey, Rachel DeLoache Williams, Anna Delvey, Anna Sorokin, Anna, Linda Fairstein, Ava DuVernay, Fairstein, Felicity Huffman, Katie Lowes, Rachel, Julia Garner, Laverne Cox, Duke, Alexis Floyd, Neff, Aaron Epstein, Buster Murdaugh, Alex Murdaugh, Kelly's, Kelly, Richard Roth, Joan of Arc, Victoria Price, Judge Horton, Ruby Bates, Bates, Michael, Bette, Joan ", Olivia de Havilland, we're, they're, Macbeth, Atsushi Nishijima, Griselda Blanco's, Griselda, Harvey's, Roth, There's, Jeff Lewis, there's, Lewis, Netflix hasn't, Jackie Ward, Ward Organizations: Netflix, Business, Former New York, Neff Dav, Lifetime, Hollywood, NBC, Scottsboro, Disney Locations: Scottish, England, California, Former New York City, Tennessee, New York, Los Angeles

☆ Miss Teen USA 2024: Addie Carver of Mississippi wins controversy-hit beauty pageant
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesYear of scandalThe Miss USA organization, which operates both pageants, was thrown into disarray when Voigt stepped down in May. Miss USA president Laylah Rose released a statement at the end of May, reported by the Los Angeles Times, refuting Voigt’s allegations. Unlike in Miss USA, the teen competition’s first runner-up, Stephanie Skinner, declined to take on the title, which instead remained vacant. Mental health strugglesOpen to applicants aged 14 to 19, the annual Miss Teen USA contest celebrates “beauty, brains and confidence,” according to its official website.

Persons: Addie Carver, Carver, ” Georgia’s Ava Colindres, Arizona’s Rachael Mclaen, Utah’s Noelia Voigt, UmaSofia Srivastava, —, Voigt, Srivastava, Savannah Gankiewicz, Rachel Lindsay, Justin Sylvester, Kevin Winter, “, ”, Barbara Srivastava, Laylah Rose, Stephanie Skinner, Francia Raisa, Rylee Arnold, ” Carver Organizations: CNN, Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, Miss Teen, USA, Miss, Peacock, Miss Universe Organization, Los Angeles Times, “ Locations: Mississippi, Los Angeles, Miss USA, Los Angeles , California

☆ One of MrBeast's oldest friends quit his operation in a scandal. It could hurt him too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewOne of MrBeast's oldest friends quit working with him after allegations were made about her messaging a child. YouTube superstar MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been adept at dodging criticism and controversy in his career. AdvertisementTyson has been accused by several YouTubers of messaging a young fan when he was 13 and Tyson was 20. BI asked Donaldson and Tyson for further comment but did not receive a response. Donaldson posted a statement on the night of July 24, saying he was "disgusted and opposed" to Tyson's behavior and had hired a third-party investigator.

Persons: —, MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Ava Tyson, Tyson, Donaldson, Adrox, Prism42, Ava, I've, Don Arnold, Colleen Ballinger, Miranda, Katya Varbanova, Donaldson hasn't, hasn't, Varbanova Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Getty

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson and other top Republicans are calling for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle days after a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. FBI Director Christopher Wray, Deputy Director Paul Abbate, as well as Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe are on the list of briefers. The most critical, perhaps, is why was the roof of a building within 150 yards of Trump was not secured by the Secret Service or local law enforcement. They also want to know why Secret Service snipers on another roof in the area didn't engage the shooter until after Crooks had fired multiple times. I am the director of the Secret Service."

Persons: Mike Johnson, Kimberly Cheatle, Donald Trump, …, Johnson, Steve Scalise, Cheatle, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Trump, Christopher Wray, Paul Abbate, Ronald Rowe, Crooks, Anthony Guglielmi Organizations: Republican National Convention, WASHINGTON —, Fox News, Trump, Democrats, Lawmakers, Service, ABC News, NBC News, SWAT, Secret, Secret Service Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, U.S, Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, Butler , Pennsylvania

☆ ‘Twisters’ chose not to mention climate change. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

CNN —Like its titular tornados, “Twisters” blasts through a lot in its 122-minute runtime. Generally, scientists are the least certain about the connection between tornadoes and climate change as it’s unclear how warming temperatures are changing storms themselves or the outbreaks. Cathy, a local farmer, gripes that storms and floods are becoming more frequent, and the price of wheat more expensive, while stopping short of citing climate change. However, for a film populated by scientists and clued-in citizens to not mention climate change is a little like the twisters themselves: there’s a hole at the center. !”“Making a ‘Twisters’ movie in Tornado Alley during storm season, tornado season, it’s kind of perfect.

Persons: Glen Powell’s brawn, –, “, Lee Isaac Chung, “ We’ve, ”, Javi, Anthony Ramos, Kate, Daisy Edgar, Jones, ” Lee, Maura Tierney’s, Cathy, that’s, Lee, Glen Powell, Mark L, Smith, Joseph Kosinski, it’s, we’re, Kevin Costner, Yorgos, Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel, Anya Taylor, Joy, Max, George Miller, Chris Hemsworth, Samsik, Kang, ’, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Guy, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, David Leitch, stuntmen, Jane Schoenbrun, Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy, Paine, Josh O'Connor, Idris Elba, Adam Pally, Hao Xuande, Sandra Oh, Chan, Henry Cavill, Alex Pettyfer, Guy Ritchie's, Guy Ritchie, Jerry Bruckheimer, Isabella Rossellini, Kristen Stewart, she's, Denis Villeneuve, Frank Herbert's, Jessica Chastain, Austin Butler, Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall, Molly Manning Walker, Bryan Cranston, Matthew Vaughn, Ava DuVernay, Aunjanue Ellis, Taylor, Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, George Clooney, Pedro Alonso, Penelope Cruz, Laura Garello Ferrari, Adam Driver, Michael Mann, Emma Stone, Bella Baxter, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Ncuti Gatwa, Paul King, Hugh Grant's Oompa, Napoleon, Vanessa Kirby, Ridley Scott, Nicolas Cage, Emerald Fennell, Jacob Elordi, Priscilla, Sofia Coppola, Elvis Presley, Kitty Green, Justine Triet, Sandra Hüller, Palme, Ryu Seungryong, Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Margot Robbie, Ken, Greta Gerwig, Mattel, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Wes Anderson, Celine Song, Greta Lee, Halle Bailey, Javier Bardem, Kim Woo, Seung, Cho Ui, seok, Jan de Bont’s, ” Glen Powell, Melinda Sue Gordon, Ramos, Powell, everybody’s weirdly, ” Powell, Tyler Owens, “ I’m, anyone’s Organizations: CNN, ”, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros ., CNN CNN, Ungentlemanly, “ Locations: Midwest, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Korea, Modena, Palme d'Or, “

Featuring an incredible lineup of artists from various musical genres, many are wondering how to get Lollapalooza tickets this year. In addition to the Chicago festival, which is now enjoying its 33rd year, the Lollapalooza shows will now take place in India, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. Lollapalooza 2024 festival scheduleFour main ticket options are available for Lollapalooza Chicago. How to buy tickets for Lollapalooza 2024 music festivalYou can buy original tickets for Lollapalooza 2024 directly through the festival website. Tickets for Lollapalooza Chicago 2024 are also available through verified resale ticket vendors like Vivid Seats and StubHub.

Persons: Tyler, Melanie Martinez, We've, It's, StubHub, Lizzy McAlpine, Fisher, Labrinth, Benson Boone, Kesha, Mochakk, Chappell Roan, Don Diablo, Freyr, Kasbo, Flo, Olivia Dean, Sam Barber, BigXThaPlug, Matt Hansen, Blondshell, Brandi Cyrus, Riovaz, Mette, Abby Holliday, Camden Cox, Chance Emerson, Adam Diaz, Walter, Goldie Bouilier, Reneé Rapp, Zedd, Faye Webster, Victoria Monét, Raye, Megan Moroney, Qveen, Ryan Beatty, Malcolm Todd, Lola Young, Blu Detiger, Rod, Tommy Richman, Ava Maybee, McKenna Grace, Cale Tyson, Kaliii, Fifteen0eight, Brandi Cyrus Saturday, Tate McRae, Mike, Ethel Cain, Skream, Kenny Beats, Briston Maroney, BoyWithUke, Romy, Yoasobi, Josiah, Dora Jar, Nia, Jyoty, Tanner Usrey, Armani White, Natalie Jane, Brigitte, Sam Nelson, Will Linley, Hayes Warner, Tommy Newport, Xandra Skrillex, Conan Gray, Dominic Fike, Pierce, Teddy, Vince Staples, Whyte Fang, Ben Böhmer, Grentperez, Mimi Webb, Knox, Briscoe, Jessica Audiffred, Nico Vega, Willis, Valencia Grace, Scarlet Demore, Eddie, Kyle Dion, Kaitlin Butts, Ryan Trey, Huddy, Carmen Deleon Organizations: Business, Chicago, Grant, Lollapalooza Chicago, Royce, Wolves, Chicago Philharmonic, National Parks, TV, Cannons, Nia Archives, Cinema Locations: Grant, Chicago, India, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, StubHub, D4VD, Saint Levant, Glendale, Savannah Ré, Hanabie, Nostalgix

☆ The influencer-marketing strategies that made brands like Adobe and Google Pixel favorites for creators from underrepresented backgrounds to work with
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Influencer marketing is so personal, it's about the creator," Jenkins said. Several industry experts, including creators, have said this is because brands routinely pay creators of color less than their white counterparts on collaborations. AdvertisementSome companies like Pandora, however, have earned reputations among creators of color for fair compensation, prompting them to develop long-term partnerships spanning years. We also give the creator creative latitude whenever we can and let them co-create the concept based on what is authentic to their experience." "We usually know going into a negotiation where it's going to start and where it's going to end up."

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☆ Taylor Swift fans say you can't put a price on the memories as The Eras Tour hits the UK, injecting a potential $1.2 billion into the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

After the multi-Grammy-winning superstar announced the European leg of The Eras Tour in mid-2023, they started saving, knowing that they had to "travel for Taylor." Corrie (left), KJ (center), and Callie (right) traveled from Gibraltar to Edinburgh to see The Eras Tour. AdvertisementThey estimated that the total cost for their weeklong trip, accommodation, and Eras Tour tickets was just over $2,500 each. Taylor Swift kicked off her 15-stop UK tour at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 7, 2024. AdvertisementAs KJ had said at the start of the day, seeing The Eras Tour isn't "just about the show and the music.

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