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Nicholas Kristof has spent his career reporting on difficult topics: genocide, war, famine. But decades in the field have not weakened his belief in humanity. In this audio essay, Kristof reflects on his life as a reporter and makes the case for hope. “Yes, there are very real challenges ahead,” he says. And yet, he argues, the United States “has a dynamism and inner strength that will allow America to survive.”(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

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☆ Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels weighs in on Hims & Hers offering weight-loss drugs
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCelebrity Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels weighs in on Hims & Hers offering weight-loss drugsHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

Persons: Jillian Michaels, Brian Sullivan, “ Organizations: CNBC

☆ Dublin-New York Portal Reopens After Flashing and Other Shenanigans
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Claire Moses | Jillian Rayfield | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Portal is back. In less than a week since its unveiling on May 8, the Portal had “attracted tens of thousands of visitors,” the installation’s organizers said in a statement. Then, on Sunday, at 2 p.m. local time in Dublin, the Portal returned, without much fanfare. Located just off O’Connell Street, next to a statue of the Irish writer James Joyce, the big round screen sits close to a busy thoroughfare in the center of Dublin. What the crowd saw seemed to be equal parts exciting and underwhelming: an empty street in the Flatiron district with the occasional commuter or dog walker.

Persons: Irish, James Joyce, —, Bruce Springsteen Organizations: World Trade Locations: Dublin, Dublin’s, Flatiron, Manhattan, New York

☆ Scottie Scheffler arrested outside PGA Championship and charged with assault on police officer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Jillian Martin | Michelle Krupa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

1 golfer and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is facing four charges following his arrest outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, Friday morning. Video from Darlington shows police walking with Scheffler, who was in handcuffs, and placing him into a police vehicle. When Scheffler exited the vehicle, the officer shoved Scheffler against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs,” Darlington posted on X. Scheffler was in a marked player courtesy vehicle, Darlington said on ESPN. PGA Championship organizers announced Friday’s second round would be delayed “due to an accident near the course” and said general public shuttles to the course have resumed. Scheffler last week stepped away from competitive action to be with wife Meredith as she gave birth to the couple’s first child, Bennett.

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☆ AI-generated influencer ads are having a moment. But they won't replace humans, industry insiders say.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe first time he saw a short-form video ad made entirely using AI, Will Sartorius thought it was "mind-boggling." Sartorius is the CEO of the agency SelfMade, which works primarily with direct-to-consumer brands on social advertising. In March, Sartorius came across a viral ad in the style of user-generated content that was made using the AI tool Arcads. AdvertisementPatricia Redulla is a user-generated content creator. This includes sentences that warn against using generative AI for anything from idea generation to scripts to editing.

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And like everyone else, I’m trying to read the tea leaves on whether this will be the first jury to convict an American president. We know that in the presidential race, some swing voters could be swayed by a Trump conviction. So this trial may play an influential role in the election this November. And what I want to know at this point in the trial is, how effective has the prosecution been? And what will and what should Trump’s defense do next?

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Derek Arthur andGovernor Ron DeSantis of Florida recently signed a bill that bans both the production and the sale of lab-grown meat. In this audio essay, the columnist Paul Krugman argues that DeSantis’s actions represent a window into the modern Republican Party, a party in which “politics is about displaying what kind of person you are and what your allegiance is, as opposed to actually getting policies that work in place.”(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Derek Arthur, Ron DeSantis, Paul Krugman Organizations: Republican Party Locations: Florida

☆ Dating a celebrity is the ultimate fantasy. A PR expert and a therapist explain if it can actually work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

But being in a relationship with a celebrity isn't all it's hyped up to be in the movies. "It's not the people in the relationship," Anderson said. AdvertisementThis persistent surveillance can be exhausting and strain a relationship, Anderson said. To work, these relationships need time out of the spotlightEven though the odds might seem stacked against a celebrity and civilian couple, these relationships aren't necessarily doomed. AdvertisementIn a public setting, Anderson said that the normal person has to accept that they'll be sidelined by their famous partner.

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Sarah Wildman: I’m Sarah Wildman, a staff editor and writer for Times Opinion. Newsreel: (Protest chants)Campus protests and rallies have been percolating since Oct. 8, but in the past week, something shifted. Newsreel: New York City police used force last night to zip-tie the hands of dozens of student protests and hauled them away in buses. Newsreel: Protests against Israel’s assault on Gaza have rocked campuses from coast to coast over the past week. They should be focused on granting equal access, equal rights to various sides of campus disputes.

Persons: Sarah Wildman, I’m Sarah Wildman, David French, David, He’s, Sarah, … Locations: York City, Gaza

☆ Donald and Melania Trump are keeping a united front through the former president's criminal trial. Here's a timeline of their 26-year relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Jillian Selzer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Donald and Melania Trump met in 1998 and dated on and off until getting married in 2005. The couple was the center of attention when Donald was president from 2016 to 2020. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, met back in 1998 and have been married since 2005. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship, from their first meeting to their time together in the White House.

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In 1968, protests against the Vietnam War reached a climax in Chicago outside the Democratic National Convention, where the police beat and arrested demonstrators — and most likely contributed to Hubert Humphrey’s loss in the general election that November. In this audio essay, the columnist Charles Blow draws a parallel between those events and this year’s convention, which will also take place in Chicago and where protesters are again planning demonstrations. Blow warns the Biden campaign that the growing campus protest movement signals what could come and that the campaign ignores history at its peril. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Hubert Humphrey’s, Charles Blow, Blow, Biden Organizations: Democratic National Convention Locations: Vietnam, Chicago

Nvidia Eddie George picked chipmaker darling Nvidia for its long-term prospects. Oracle shares are up roughly 9% this year. Apple George selected Apple for his second pick. Faced with waning demand and rising competitive pressures, Apple stock has shed nearly 12% this year, making it a weak link among the "Magnificent Seven" tech cohort. The company's legacy of sustainable excellence has also paved the way for cutting-edge technology like Apple Pay and the Apple Watch.

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☆ CNBC's 2024 Stock Draft: Fitness guru Jillian Michaels picks Microsoft in first-round
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCNBC's 2024 Stock Draft: Fitness guru Jillian Michaels picks Microsoft in first-roundCNBC’s annual stock draft is underway. Celebrities, athletes, and financial gurus join ‘Power Lunch’ to make their picks.

Persons: Jillian Michaels Organizations: Microsoft

☆ Baltimore bridge collapse: City files legal claim against owner, operator of ship that rammed Key Bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Jillian Sykes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Atlanta CNN —Baltimore filed a legal claim on Monday against the owner and manager of the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, causing it to collapse. The Dali, a 213-million-pound ship carrying cargo containers, is owned by Grace Ocean Private Limited and managed by Synergy Marine PTE LTD. As this matter is now the subject of active litigation, we will reserve further comment for the appropriate judicial forum,” the Baltimore City Law Office told CNN. Earlier this month, Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine filed a petition in federal court asking for a $43.6 million limit on potential liability payouts. In its Monday court filings, Baltimore asked the court to deny the companies’ petition to limit liability.

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☆ Victoria and David Beckham have been married for nearly 25 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Jillian Selzer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

1997: Victoria and David met for the first time. Victoria Beckham said it was love at first sight. Mark Mainz/GettyImagesThe two first crossed paths in the Manchester United players' lounge in early 1997. According to Victoria, she knew David was the one right away. It will happen to you in the Manchester United players' lounge — although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy."

Persons: David, Victoria Beckham, Mark Mainz, Victoria Organizations: Manchester United, Spice, British Vogue Locations: Victoria, British

They used to call this waterlogged city the Most Serene Republic, but there is nothing serenissima about the opening days of the Venice Biennale. The world’s longest-running and most extravagant festival of contemporary art opens to the public on Saturday after a preview biathlon of fine art and financial profligacy that has grown more hectic than ever. You exchange tips on shows not to miss. You judge, you gossip, you wash it all down with Prosecco. Have you seen the Uzbekistan pavilion?

Organizations: Venice Biennale, Prosecco Locations: Serene, Venice, Uzbekistan

☆ Representing the U.S. and Critiquing It in a Psychedelic Rainbow
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Jillian Steinhauer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

There, they’ll climb atop and surround a large red sculpture composed of pedestals of different heights and perform. The jingle dress dance, which originated with the Ojibwe people of North America in the early 20th century, typically takes place at powwows. In Venice, it will inaugurate the exhibition in the United States Pavilion on April 20. “How do I relate to the United States?” mused Gibson, 52, who in conversation slips effortlessly between earnestness and flashes of playful, dry wit. “I have a complicated relationship with the United States,” he said.

Persons: Jeffrey Gibson, ” mused Gibson, Gibson, ” Organizations: United States Pavilion, Cherokee Locations: Venice, Oklahoma, Colorado, Italian, North America, powwows, United States, New York

[TAPE OF ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.] We need to sit with each other and listen to the feelings and not walk away. And learn to love each other, even through that anger and vitriol. I witnessed one interesting exchange outside, where somebody was collecting signatures to try to reinstate California’s three-strikes laws, basically to make criminal penalties stricter in California. And he went up to these two white-haired men, who really blanched, and they were like, “No, we’re from the left. We have no interest in law-and-order crackdowns.” One of them was wearing a button that said, “Ask me about 9/11,” which I actually didn’t because I didn’t have that much time.

Persons: ROBERT F, KENNEDY JR, Michelle Goldberg, Henry J, California’s, “ Organizations: Kaiser Convention Locations: California, ”

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Compounding the problem is that Trump is facing a lot of legal troubles, which have been quite expensive. And let’s be clear, Trump is not paying this out of his own pocket. [MUSIC PLAYING]So there’s been a lot of discussion as to how these legal bills are going to get paid going forward. And Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law, has basically been installed as the co-chair at the Republican National Committee, because, of course, it’s a family business, whatever. [MUSIC PLAYING]And she was asked whether she thought that Republican voters would be cool with the party paying her father-in-law’s legal bills, and she was like, “absolutely.”

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Peter Beinart andIn this interview with the Times Opinion editor Max Strasser, the journalist Peter Beinart explores what he calls the twin pillars of American Jewish life: Zionism and liberalism. Beinart argues that the two are fundamentally in conflict with each other, a longstanding tension that has become even more fraught since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated in Gaza. In this conversation, Beinart makes the case for liberalism over Zionism and calls on the American Jewish community to see that “Palestinian equality doesn’t need to be a threat to Jewish safety.”Below is a lightly edited transcript of the conversation. “The Opinions” is a collection of audio essays from Times Opinion. To listen to this piece, click the play button below.

Persons: Peter Beinart, Max Strasser, Beinart, Israel Locations: Israel, Gaza

In America, it’s the president who decides whether the country goes to nuclear war. In this audio essay, W.J. Hennigan argues against the United States’ sole decision-making authority on nuclear weapons. The country’s nuclear power structure, he says, is “too much power for one person to have, to decide whether or not the world as we know it will exist.”(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: Hennigan Organizations: United States ’ Locations: America

☆ New AI and 5G advancements will usher in the era of edge computing on smartphones, autonomous cars, and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The AI boom is breathing life into edge computing, which moves data processing away from the cloud. Artificial intelligence is driving us into the era of edge computing — two words you should expect to hear more in the coming months and years. Now they're expanding to edge computing, which refers to moving more of the computation closer to the user (the "edge" of the network). Amazon had eyed edge computing as a billion-dollar business, Business Insider previously reported. Jillian Kaplan, the head of global 5G at Dell, said during an MWC panel that edge computing will be a "huge energy saver."

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☆ How, when and where you can watch the 2024 Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Tom Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Yes, it’s Oscars weekend. Comparisons are already being made to 1998 and 2004, when “Titanic” and “The Return of the King” steamrolled their respective competition on their way to a record 11 Oscars each. Emily Blunt (as Kitty Oppenheimer) with writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer) on the set of "Oppenheimer." The host and presentersJimmy Kimmel on stage at the Oscars in 2023. Gladstone and Stone split the Golden Globes, Stone won the BAFTA and Glastone won the SAG award, leaving this contest finely poised.

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Michigan is home to the largest percentage of Arab American voters of any state. On Tuesday, Democratic voters there are heading to the polls for the primary — and the Listen to Michigan movement is encouraging them to vote “uncommitted” rather than for President Biden. The movement’s activists want Biden to call for a cease-fire and end military funding to Israel. The columnist Michelle Goldberg traveled to Dearborn, Mich., and in this audio essay meets with Layla Elabed, Listen to Michigan’s campaign manager, hoping to understand the activists’ aims and what Democrats need to do to win back their support. (A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Persons: uncommitted, Biden, Michelle Goldberg, Layla Elabed Organizations: Michigan, Arab, Democratic Locations: Michigan, Israel, Dearborn, Mich

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