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☆ Is Daphne Bridgerton going to show up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) is the eldest of the Bridgerton sisters and the fourth-eldest Bridgerton sibling. Unfortunately, Dynevor confirmed in January 2023 that she was not returning for "Bridgerton" season three. Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset in "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/BridgertonDaphne is mentioned several times in 'Bridgerton' season threeDaphne doesn't make an appearance in the first four episodes of season three of Bridgerton, though all of her siblings do. But In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," the Julia Quinn novel that this season of "Bridgerton" loosely follows, Daphne hosts a ball toward the end of the season.

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☆ What to know about 'Bridgerton' season 3, part 2 — including its release date
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Bridgerton" season three, part one is out now on Netflix. Fans who binged the new episodes have to wait a month for the rest of the season. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In the new season, longtime friends Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) are the lead couple as their relationship is taken to new heights. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Penelope, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan Organizations: Netflix, Service, Business

☆ One of the sexiest moments in the 'Bridgerton' season 3 carriage scene was actually improvised
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. "Bridgerton" star Luke Newton improvised a move described as one of season three's most "insane" moments. Since "Bridgerton" season three, part one, came out last Friday, fans have obsessed over the long-awaited sex scene between Colin Bridgerton (Newton) and Penelope Featherington in episode four. In the scene, Colin puts his hand underneath Penelope's dress as they make out in a carriage. We have Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton reacting to THE CARRIAGE SCENE.

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☆ I live in a Texas city that's one of the fastest-growing in America. I see why so many Californians are moving here — and the impact they have on home prices and traffic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eric Newland, a 56-year-old retired Medical Service Corps officer who is now a real-estate agent in New Braunfels, Texas. The city is about 32 miles northeast of San Antonio and roughly 40 miles southwest of Austin, within the Texas Triangle." The city is growing but retaining its identityDespite its growth, the city maintains its small-town charm, with quaint shops and restaurants. Moving towards San Antonio and Austin, the city begins to feel like a larger town with several strip malls and new homes. An upside is that there have been a lot of new businesses, more income to the city, and even live music.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell breaks down Polin's future, the return of Kanthony, and 'more conflict to come' in part 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Season three of "Bridgerton" centers on Polin, the ship name of Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton on season three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementClaudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementLuke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part one is now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ Is Lord Debling in the 'Bridgerton' books? Here's what to know about the new season 3 character courting Penelope
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything you need to know about Lord Debling and how he influences Polin's love story on the show. Lord Debling isn't part of Julia Quinn's novelsPenelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Lord Debling (Sam Phillips) on season three of "Bridgerton." But Lord Debling doesn't appear anywhere in the novel or the book series as a whole. On 'Bridgerton,' Lord Debling courts Penelope Featherington but stops once he realizes she has feelings for Colin BridgertonLord Debling (Sam Phillips) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) on season three of "Bridgerton." When Lord Debling meets Penelope, they bond over being perceived as outsiders because of their uniqueness.

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☆ The end of 'Bridgerton' season three, part one features a book fan-favorite carriage scene between Penelope and Colin. Here's how the TV show compares.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the new season of "Bridgerton," one of Netflix's most popular franchises, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is moving on from her hopeless crush on her close friend Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Even ahead of the season, "Bridgerton" fandom was freaking out when a teaser clip hinted at a mirror sex scene from the book. Though Lady Whistledown has retired, London's society, the Ton, is trying to reveal her identity to win Lady Danbury's bounty of £1,000. AdvertisementThis change may mean there's a rocky road ahead for PolinNicola Coughlan stars as Penelope Featherington in season three of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part two, premieres on June 13.

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☆ Cressida Cowper is getting a redemption arc in 'Bridgerton' season 3. Here's how it differs from the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Bridgerton" season three is making a big change to the former villain Cressida Cowper. AdvertisementIn the books, Cressida marries before Penelope and Colin's love storyJessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in "Bridgerton" season three. Liam Daniel / NetflixCressida appears in two "Bridgerton" books: "The Viscount Who Loved Me," which was source material for season two, and in "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," which underpins season three. In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," Cressida is a vain, mean bully of London society. Cressida pretends to be Lady Whistledown and later blackmails PenelopeJoanna Bobin as Lady Cowper and Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper in "Bridgerton" season 3.

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AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers for the first four episodes of "Bridgerton" season 3 and the book "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" ahead. AdvertisementHannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." Season 3 should've built on 'Queen Charlotte' moreQueen Charlotte and Lady Danbury are underutilized so far in season three. Cressida's story is one of the best parts of the season so farCressida Cowper is given more depth in "Bridgerton" this season. "Bridgerton" season three, part two premieres June 16 on Netflix.

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☆ Putin wants 3 things from Xi as he seeks to deepen Russia-China ties, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in China this week is the latest sign of deepening strategic ties between both sides. Putin will make a two-day state visit to China from Thursday at the invitation of Xi, it was announced on Tuesday. This will be the Russian leader's first overseas trip since Putin kicked off his fifth term in office last week. Putin also wants access to Chinese financial markets and to use the "Chinese currency to further Russia's trade," Hess said. "So, it's really Putin going to China seeing what he can get."

Persons: Vladimir Putin's, Xi Jinping, Putin, Xi, Max Hess, CNBC's, Hess, it's Organizations: Foreign Policy Research Institute Locations: China, Russian, Beijing, Siberia, Ukraine

☆ Russia's economy can't avoid a crisis forever and it's becoming more vulnerable to shocks, think tank researcher says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRussia's economy is fragile and policymakers won't be able to stave off a crisis for very long, a think tank researcher argued in a post on Tuesday. AdvertisementRussia's economy has flashed key signs of weaknesses since the West first began imposing sanctions on the nation in 2022. And high interest rates, necessitated by all that inflation, stifle investment in productivity and further distort the economy," Kolyandr said. AdvertisementOther experts have noted that Russia faces a dilemma as it juggles managing its economy and prolonging its war against Ukraine. According to one European economist, the nation has become dependent on war for economic growth, and it can't afford to win or lose the war.

Persons: —, Alexander Kolyandr, Kolyandr, Putin Organizations: Service, Centre for, Kremlin, Business Locations: Russian, Ukraine, Central, Russia, West, Europe

☆ US jamming technology is significantly worse than Russia's, ex-Pentagon officials warn
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe US has been outclassed by its rivals, such as Russia, in its capacity to remotely take out enemy weapons using jamming technology, according to former US military officials. He called on the US to get more creative to regain its dominance in electronic warfare. AdvertisementLast year, Ukraine's outgoing senior commander, Valery Zaluzhnyi, in an interview with The Economist, said Russia's electronic warfare capability had given it an important edge. The US is closely studying the conflict for information on how to improve its electronic warfare systems. In May, Defense News that the Pentagon is spending millions on developing new electronic warfare systems and technology to evade GPS jamming.

Persons: —, Mike Nagata, Nagata, they've, Valery Zaluzhnyi, Mark Cancian, Grant Shapps Organizations: Service, US Army, Business, Russia, US, Defense News, Pentagon, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Department of Defense Locations: Russia, Ukraine, United States, Tampa , Florida, Europe

☆ MDMA therapy could be legalized by summer. Why are so many advocates sounding the alarm?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

Last summer, thousands of tie-dyed Burners and Patagonia-clad tech founders converged on the MAPS Psychedelic Science conference in Denver. The experience "broke the spell of this trauma, and she was able to rebuild her life," Doblin told The Guardian . The video team's job was to store recordings of every MDMA therapy session performed in the clinical trials. Grof believes in something called an "inner healing intelligence," an innate capacity for self-healing that psychedelic therapy helps unleash. Another time, a patient who had come to an MDMA therapy session later acknowledged they had been under the influence of LSD during treatment.

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☆ A Ukrainian recon commander in Kharkiv said its first line of defense was missing, in a 'betrayal' that allowed Russian troops to just walk in
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"There was no first line of defense," Denys Yaroslavskyi told the BBC, which reported from Vovchansk on Sunday. Jonathan Beale, a defense correspondent at the outlet, wrote that Yaroslavskyi showed him drone footage of Russian troops walking past Ukraine's northeastern border without resistance. Lying on Kharkiv's northeastern border, Vovchansk is one of Ukraine's closest cities to the Russian region of Belgorod. Related storiesDays earlier, Ukrainian military observers reported that between 30,000 to 35,000 Russian troops had gathered for the push. The Kremlin has since 2022 been accusing Ukraine of shelling Belgorod, though this also comes amid repeated reports of Russian troops misfiring or dropping bombs by mistake on civilians there.

Persons: —, Denys Yaroslavskyi, Jonathan Beale, Yaroslavskyi, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Syrskyi, Vladimir Putin, Vovchansk Organizations: Service, BBC, Business, Reconnaissance Unit, Armed Forces, Ukraine's General Staff, Russian Federation, Kyiv, Russian, NATO Locations: Ukrainian, Kharkiv, Russia, Vovchansk, Ukraine's, Russian, Belgorod, Moscow, Ukraine, The Washington, Kyiv

☆ Russia saw its oil revenue double in April despite Western sanctions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Yuheng Zhan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia's oil revenue soared by 90% in April compared to the previous year, Bloomberg reported. The rise comes as sanctions have struggled to curb Russian energy flows since the war in Ukraine began. AdvertisementThe major funding sources for Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine — the country's oil and gas revenues —doubled in April despite sanctions. Bloomberg data also indicates Moscow will see approximately $126 billion in oil and gas tax revenue in 2024. That said, Bloomberg reported that April's oil and gas revenue to Russia's budget still dropped by about 6.4% compared to March, primarily due to substantial subsidies to the nation's fuel producers.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin's, Bloomberg Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Russia's Federal Tax Service, Bloomberg Economics Locations: Ukraine, Russia's, Russia, Moscow, China, India, Persian

☆ A NATO country said it could join Ukraine's war with Russia if 2 conditions are met
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

His remarks about French soldiers defending Ukraine are among the most hawkish by a Western leader. AdvertisementFrance's President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that he would consider sending French troops to Ukraine, and spelled out the conditions in which this could place. He added that if Russia defeats Ukraine it would then likely seek to attack another European country. Related storiesMacron's remarks about sending French troops to defend Ukraine were among the most hawkish by a Western leader. The Kremlin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, in response to Macron's earlier remarks, said that deploying NATO troops to Ukraine would lead to war between Russia and the alliance.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, —, Macron, Vladimir Putin, I'm, Dmitry Peskov, Peskov, Ruth Deyermond Organizations: Service, NATO, Ukraine, RFE, RL, Business Locations: Ukraine, France, Russian, Europe, Russia

☆ A NATO country says it could join Ukraine's war with Russia if 2 conditions are met
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementFrench President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that he'd consider sending French troops to Ukraine and spelled out the conditions in which this could place. He added that if Russia defeated Ukraine, it would then probably seek to attack another European country. Related storiesMacron's remarks about sending French troops to defend Ukraine are among the most hawkish by a Western leader. In response to Macron's earlier remarks, the Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said deploying NATO troops to Ukraine would lead to war between Russia and the alliance. Analysts recently discussed with Business Insider the likelihood of Russia attacking NATO, with the Russian-military expert Ruth Deyermond saying Putin's regime was too weak militarily to risk a direct confrontation with NATO.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, —, Macron, Vladimir Putin, I'm, they've, Dmitry Peskov, Peskov, Ruth Deyermond Organizations: Service, NATO, Ukraine, Russia, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, Analysts, Business Locations: Ukraine, France, Russian, Europe, Russia, Radio Free Europe

☆ A 17-year-old high schooler began a side hustle on Amazon with $3,500 and scaled it to almost $700,000 in revenue over 3 years. Here's how she did it, plus the steps she's taking to turn it into a ful
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She wanted to customize her own product and thought it could be a good business idea. Profits for growthTo date, Lin's sales on Amazon since 2022 are at $688,000 according to records of her Amazon account viewed by Business Insider. Despite those astronomical sales, Lin says she's still breaking even. She's now able to pay her team in China, but she's not yet paying herself a salary. She realized that not everything is a good business idea.

Persons: Bella Lin, Lin, she's, She's, Lin doesn't, TLeggings Organizations: Service, Business, Amazon Locations: China, Amazon

☆ How Berlin's techno scene came to define the post-wall city and earn UNESCO cultural heritage status — with a little help from Detroit
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Berlin's techno scene was recently added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in Germany. The impact on Berlin's identity has been so significant that it has now received official recognition, with the city's techno scene recently added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list in Germany. Dimitri HegemannWhen Dimitri Hegemann first entered the space that was to become the original site of Tresor, now one of Berlin's most iconic techno clubs, he was silent. A DJ performing during the Rave The Planet techno parade in Berlin, 2023. Lutz Leichsenring, a board member at the Clubcommission, told BI that the recognition was a "milestone for Berlin techno producers, artists, club operators and event organizers."

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☆ Audacious Ukrainian drone attacks keep doing massive damage to Russia's oil industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The strikes are doing serious damage to Russia's oil and gas sector. Bloomberg reported that Russia's oil refining is at an 11 month low. AdvertisementBloomberg earlier this week reported that Russia's oil refining is at an 11-month low because of flooding and Ukraine's drone campaign. Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil depots are one of the few bright spots in its war in recent months. "Future Ukrainian drone strikes may disable and disrupt more of Russia's refining capacity and inflict critical constraints on Russian refining that begin to substantially impact Russia's production of distillate products," the analysts said.

Persons: —, Joe Biden's Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, AFP, Metallurgical, The Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Russia's Smolensk, Lipetsk, Russia's, Ukraine's, US

☆ Russian courts saw hundreds of AWOL cases in March alone, a record high since the war began: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In March, Russia dealt with its highest-ever number of AWOL cases since the war began, Mediazona reported. AdvertisementRussian courts assessed 684 absences without leave in March, the highest-ever monthly count since the war in Ukraine began, independent Russian media reported. Citing public records, independent outlet Mediazona reported on April 12 that a daily average of 34 AWOL sentences were carried out in military courts that month. Related storiesRussian courts have dealt with some 2,300 AWOL cases since the start of 2024, and about 7,400 total cases since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to Mediazona. This spring, Russia is set to call up some 150,000 men for routine, statutory military service, which typically lasts about one year.

Persons: Mediazona, —, Christopher Cavoli Organizations: Service, UK Defence Ministry, Russian Ministry of Defense, Business, US Army, NATO Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, Europe

CNN —Hamas released a video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday, the first proof that he survived being badly wounded during his capture on October 7. He is shown in the undated video with part of his left arm missing several inches above the hand. Video filmed on October 7 showed Goldberg-Polin with his arm severely injured. Hersh Goldberg-Polin's mutilated arm could be seen a still from the video, as he told his parents he loved them. He criticizes the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as other Israeli hostages in Hamas propaganda videos have done.

Persons: CNN —, Hersh Goldberg, Goldberg, Polin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hersh, ”, Rachel, Jonathan, Rachel Goldberg, Maya Alleruzzo, ” Rachel Goldberg Organizations: CNN, CNN — Hamas, Nova, Hamas Locations: Israel, Gaza, Jerusalem, Washington

☆ I raised my son in Germany until he was 6. Now, we're back in the US, and my family is going through reverse culture shock.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Liz Humphreys | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Liz Humphreys moved to Europe with her husband and raised her son in Berlin until he was 6. AdvertisementMy family has been back in New York City for a year and a half, and we're still struck by all the "rules" surrounding kids here. JF GrossenBerlin was affordable for raising a family and had great childcareIn 2012, my husband and I moved to Europe from New York City for work. He also had difficulty adjusting to all of the structure around the school day. In the 2024 Safety Index by Global Residence Index, Berlin ranked 46, while New York City was 107.

Persons: Liz Humphreys, —, Prenzlauer Berg, resignedly, we're, JF Grossen, it's, I've Organizations: Service, JF, London —, Berlin, New Locations: Europe, Berlin, New York, Prenzlauer, playdates, New York City, Amsterdam, London, Germany, Manhattan, Kita, Germnay

☆ Ukraine was in trouble already — now it openly admits it's on track to lose
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Tom Porter | Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

On the front line in east and south Ukraine, reports say the situation is increasingly desperate, with Russia outfiring Ukraine at a rate of three to one. Senior Ukrainian military officials, talking to Politico, said that Russia could break through wherever it focuses its anticipated summer offensive. AdvertisementThe role of the WestUkraine is on a "starvation diet" for aid, George Barros, an expert at the Institute for the Study of War, told BI. Anadolu/Getty ImagesAnalysts also say that weaknesses in Russia's military are limiting the Kremlin's ability to take advantage of the situation. "For Ukraine to suffer total defeat, we'd need to see a major collapse in Ukrainian lines and morale," he said.

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☆ Netflix is shifting strategy away from big-budget action flicks and big-name stars. Here's its new plan.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dan Lin, Netflix's new film chief, wants to diversify its movie offerings. Dan Lin, the company's new film chief, now wants to change that, according to The New York Times. Netflix's previous film chief, Scott Stuber, left the company in January following clashes with bosses over what kinds of films to produce. AdvertisementLin quickly went to work reorganizing the company's film department, laying off 15 of its 150 film department staff, and reorganizing the department by budget rather than genre, according to the outlet. Lin also "indicated that Netflix is no longer only the home of expensive action flicks featuring big movie stars."

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