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☆ Without A Fight wins Melbourne Cup as jockey Zahra triumphs again
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/3] Horse Racing - Melbourne Cup - Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia - November 7, 2023 Jockey Mark Zahra reacts after riding Without A Fight to victory in race 7, the 2023 Melbourne Cup, during Melbourne Cup Day Joel Carrett/AAP Image via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsMELBOURNE, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Without A Fight won the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, with jockey Mark Zahra celebrating back-to-back triumphs in Australia's most prestigious race. Zahra became the first jockey to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups since Glen Boss rode Makybe Diva to a hat-trick of wins from 2003-05. Gold Trip, carrying the top weight of 58.5kg on a firm track, slumped to 17th under replacement jockey James McDonald. 'EXTRAORDINARY RIDE'Prepared by British duo Simon and Ed Crisford, Without A Fight ran 13th in last year's Melbourne Cup. Three-times Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Damien Oliver rode Alenquer to 21st in his final Melbourne Cup, the gelding cleared by stewards in the morning after reported for foot bruising.

Persons: Mark Zahra, Joel Carrett, Zahra, Anthony, Sam Freedman, I'm, He's, Glen Boss, Maher, David Eustace, James McDonald, Simon, Ed Crisford, hinds, Anthony's, Lee Freedman, It's, it's, Chris Waller, Vauban, Ireland's Willie Mullins, Damien Oliver, Alenquer, Eustace, Kris Lees, Cleveland, Ian Ransom, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Melbourne, Flemington, REUTERS Acquire, Rights MELBOURNE, Caulfield, Stewards, Thomson Locations: Melbourne, Australia, Australia's

☆ Texas transplants are coming from these 10 states
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Over 668,300 people moved into Texas between 2021 and 2022, according to new Census data. Those moving in are coming from states like California, Florida, and New York. Texas has maintained a long-standing reputation for its favorable cost of living, making it a magnet for transplants. Californians are moving to Texas in drovesOf all states, Texas is receiving the most transplants from California — a state facing a severe housing affordability crisis and widening political division. Many Californians who arrived in Texas during the pandemic also realized the state's climate was less than ideal.

Persons: —, Rogelio Saenz, Saenz, Redfin, Hailey Eustace, San Francisco who've, Jackie Burse, Nicole Nabulsi Nosek, Danielle Fountain, she's, Fountain, Alcynna Lloyd Organizations: Service, Lone Star State, University of Texas, USA, Conservative, Liberal, Republican, Texans, Reasonable Solutions Locations: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Texas . Texas, San Antonio, Austin, San Francisco, Orange County, San Antonio , Texas, Texas . California, Oklahoma, alloyd@insider.com

☆ The US went from having 356 to 10,000 roundabouts in 2 decades, and a transportation engineer explains why they're so much better than traffic lights
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Deogratias Eustace | The Conversation | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Experts say that this road feature reduces traffic and car crashes. I research transportation engineering, particularly traffic safety and traffic operations. The birth of the modern roundabout came with yield-at-entry regulations, adopted in some towns in Great Britain in the 1950s. The first modern roundabout in the U.S. was built in Summerlin, on the west side of Las Vegas, in 1990. Ever since, the construction of modern roundabouts in the U.S. has picked up steam.

Persons: —, you've, Pierre Longnus, Charles de Gaulle, Pierre L'Enfant, Eugène Hénard, William Phelps Eno, Orbon Alija, Deogratias Eustace Organizations: Service, Engineers, Federal Highway Administration, Getty Images Engineers, Federal, Administration, Civil, Engineering Mechanics, University of Dayton Locations: United States, East Coast, Europe, Bath, England, France, U.S, Washington, DC, French, Paris, American, New York City, Great Britain, United Kingdom, Australia, North America, Summerlin, Las Vegas, Coast, West Coast, Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, New York, Virginia

☆ Space Perspective's balloon-like spacecraft is floating toward a 2024 commercial launch. See new photos of the high-altitude luxury vehicle — including its fancy space toilet.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Aerospace startup Space Perspective teamed with Mercedes-Maybach to design a luxury space experience. Space Perspective aims to take guests 100,000 feet above Earth's atmosphere by 2024. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Space Perspective hopes to take travelers up in the air by the end of 2024 in a craft known as Spaceship Neptune, a pressurized capsule with panoramic views. A space balloon will lift Neptune 100,000 feet into the upper stratosphere, where guests can witness the earth's curvature.

Persons: —, Alan Eustace Organizations: Aerospace, Mercedes, Maybach, Service

☆ Does ambition die in Austin? These tech workers don't think so.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementAn aerial view of a Union Pacific train entering downtown on April 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. "Now it seems like there's a ton of really, really impressive people," Entwistle told Insider in July. Austinites still feel connected to the tech scene, but aren't ruled by it. AdvertisementAdvertisement"One of the things that we were so grateful for is access to outdoor activities," she told Insider. "Austin was one of the last places towards the end of my time traveling around that I had visited," he told Insider.

Persons: —, Brandon Bell, Hailey Eustace, Evan Baehr, Austin, Alicia Teagle, Austin —, Teagle, it's, John Andrew Entwistle, John Andrew Entwistle John Andrew Entwistle, talent's, Entwistle, Eustace, Austinites, aren't, San Francisco who've, Austin wasn't oversold, White, Sarah Hollingsworth, Robert Johnson, Robert Johnson Robert Johnson Organizations: Service, Austin Chamber, Union Pacific, Health, Learn, Apple, Google, Austin, Austin —, Lone Star State Locations: Austin, San Francisco, New York, Texas, Austin ., Austin , Texas, Francisco, Germany, Miami, Savannah, New York City, San Antonio, Lake Austin

☆ Wayne Rooney named manager of Birmingham City, the club part-owned by Tom Brady
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Soccer legend Wayne Rooney has been announced as the new manager of Birmingham City, the English club that NFL icon Tom Brady owns a minority stake in. Earlier this year, Brady joined a partnership to become a minority owner of Birmingham City and was named the chairman of a new advisory board. We believe, with the support of his coaching staff, the Club, and our supporters, he will take Blues forward on the next stage of our journey,” Birmingham City co-owner Tom Wagner said in a statement. Birmingham City co-owner Tom Brady at a game in August. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started.”Since becoming a minority owner in the club, Brady was spotted at a Birmingham City game in August and even visited a local pub to meet fans.

Persons: Wayne Rooney, Tom Brady, Rooney, Brady, Ashley Cole, John O’Shea, “ Wayne, Tom Wagner, “, John Eustace, Mike Egerton, ” Rooney Organizations: CNN, Soccer, Birmingham City, NFL, Major League Soccer, D.C, United, English Premier League, Manchester United, Club, ” Birmingham, Derby, DC United, Birmingham Locations: England, ”, Derby County

☆ Rooney appointed new manager at Birmingham City
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 9, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney looks on from the sidelines during the second half against San Jose Earthquakes at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 11 (Reuters) - Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday. Former DC United coach Rooney replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday with the Midlands side sixth in the standings -- 12 points behind runaway leaders Leicester City. Rooney, 37, stepped down as manager of Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United last week after they missed out on the MLS Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. As a player, Rooney scored 253 goals for United, won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Old Trafford club.

Persons: Wayne Rooney, Amber Searls, Rooney, John Eustace, " Rooney, Ashley Cole, John O'Shea, Wayne, Tom Wagner, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: District of Columbia, United, San Jose Earthquakes, Audi Field, Manchester United, Birmingham City, Former DC United, Midlands, Leicester City, Blues, England, Ireland, Major League Soccer, DC United, MLS, Birmingham, Premier League, Champions League, Old, England's, Middlesbrough, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, England, Derby County, Old Trafford, Bengaluru

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — First Tom Brady, and now Wayne Rooney. Rooney, a Manchester United great who previously held the record for most goals for England's national team, was appointed manager of the second-division team on Wednesday — only weeks after Brady came onboard as a minority owner. The club parted ways with former manager John Eustace on Monday, leading to some criticism on social media. Rooney was manager of English club Derby from 2020-22. In a stellar playing career, Rooney won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with United, along with a host of other trophies.

Persons: Tom Brady, Wayne Rooney, Rooney, Brady, “ Wayne, ”, Tom Wagner, “, John Eustace, Harry Kane, Garry Cook, Abu Dhabi's, Cook, ” ___ James Robson Organizations: Birmingham, Manchester United, England's, Birmingham City, MLS, United, Premier League, Derby, D.C, Champions League, Blues, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Robinho Locations: MANCHESTER, England, ” Birmingham

☆ Robert Gottlieb, Eminent Editor From le Carré to Clinton, Dies at 92
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Robert D. Mcfadden | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Unlike his revered and formal predecessor, who wore jackets and ties, saw people by appointment and was addressed as “Mr. Easing the apprehensions of many New Yorker aficionados, he made few and mostly minor changes over five years. New critics were hired, and Talk of the Town commentaries were opened to more writers and were no longer written anonymously. In 1992, Tina Brown, the British editor of Vanity Fair, replaced Mr. Gottlieb in an amicable transition and introduced splashy changes. “I can write perfectly well — anybody who’s educated can write perfectly well.

Persons: Mr, Shawn, ” Mr, Gottlieb, “, ”, Raymond Bonner, Judith Thurman, Diane Ackerman, Robert Stone, Richard Ford, Tina Brown, Eustace Tilley Organizations: Yorker, Knopf, The New York Observer Locations: Central, British

☆ FA to investigate alleged racial abuse of Birmingham keeper
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 28 (Reuters) - The Football Association said it would investigate alleged racist abuse aimed at Birmingham City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as a matter of urgency following an incident in their FA Cup game at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. Birmingham manager John Eustace said Etheridge was abused by fans after he celebrated his side's stoppage time equaliser in the 2-2 draw in the fourth round. After the goal Etheridge went to referee Keith Stroud on the halfway line to complain about comments directed to him. The FA said: "We are aware of an alleged incident of racial abuse that was reported to the match official. "We take allegations of discrimination extremely seriously and we will be investigating as a matter of urgency."

☆ Mitchell Miller: Victim of adolescent bullying by Boston Bruins signee denies he gave player his support
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A man described how he was bullied for years by NHL prospect Mitchell Miller, three days after Boston Bruins president Cam Neely said the team failed by signing Miller to an entry-level contract. The statement by Isaiah Meyer-Crothers acknowledged that Miller had repeatedly reached out to him last month by text and social media platforms. But Meyer-Crothers’ account contradicted Miller’s agent, who said the hockey player had received Meyer-Crothers’ “blessing” and support before signing the now-rescinded contract. This happened my whole time in school.”In his statement, Meyer-Crothers alleges that Miller would spit in his face and call him the N-word. Boston Bruins president Cam Neely addresses the media after the team signed and then cut Mitchell Miller in the span of two days.

☆ Mitchell Miller: Boston Bruins president says team 'failed' in signing controversial prospect
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Boston Bruins president Cam Neely apologized and said the team “failed” by signing prospect Mitchell Miller. The National Hockey League (NHL) deemed Miller ineligible to join the team due to a bullying incident the player participated in when he was a teenager. Boston signed Miller to an entry-level contract on Friday, then rescinded it on Sunday. “I’m extremely upset that we have made a lot of people unhappy with our decision,” Neely said at a Monday news conference. “I take pride in the Bruins organization and what we stand for, and we failed there.

☆ Felix Baumgartner: 10 years on, the man who fell to Earth is still awed by experience
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —After six years of preparation, struggle and sacrifice, Felix Baumgartner found himself quite literally on the edge of the world. “I’m standing there on top of the world outside of a capsule in space and in the stratosphere. "The only thing that I didn't know when I landed was: did I break the speed of sound," says Baumgartner. “Once I was on my way, I slowly started to spin in one direction, then I start spinning in the opposite direction, and then I really started spinning faster and faster and faster,” Baumgartner explained. I was reconnected to the outside world, and that was a very happy moment.

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