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☆ 'Hacks' Stars on Playing Deborah Vance's Most Devoted Associates
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) has finally hit it big in the wake of her comedy special. That means ending their long-standing professional relationship and coming to terms with the way Deborah has treated him as a business partner and one of her most ardent fans. Toward the end of the season, when he decides to step away from Deborah, what's going through his head? It feels really, really safe. I've said this before, but if you're not a queer person on "Hacks," you're an ally in every sense of the word.

Persons: Deborah Vance, Jean Smart, Ava, Hannah Einbinder, Deborah, Marcus, Carl Clemons, Hopkins, Damien, Mark Indelicato, Deborah's, Clemons, —, Indelicato, Hilary Bronwyn Gayle, Max Marcus, Tony, Tony Hale, Gary, Damien's, there's, Jake Giles Netter, Carl, Deborah —, he's, what's, Deborah Vance Inc, Vance, Max I'm, We're, it's, Lucia, Jen, Paul, we're, Max, That's, Hunter Green, that's, It's, Betty, I've Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Hopkins Locations: Deborah's, Deborah

☆ Amazon to expand drone delivery service after clearing FAA hurdle
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An Amazon delivery drone is on display at Amazon's BOS27 Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Massachusetts, on Nov. 10, 2022. The company said it will expand its delivery area in College Station, Texas, one of the cities where it has been conducting tests. The technology has been a key tool for other drone delivery companies, such as Zipline, looking to operate beyond visual line of sight, or BVLOS. The e-commerce giant's drone delivery service, Prime Air, has struggled since Amazon founder Jeff Bezos laid out his vision for the program more than a decade ago. Last month, Amazon said it would end its drone operations in California and begin deliveries in Phoenix, Arizona, later this year.

Persons: Amazon, Jeff Bezos Organizations: U.S, Amazon, Federal Aviation, College Station ,, Prime Air, Station ,, Prime Locations: Westborough , Massachusetts, College Station, College Station , Texas, Station, Station , Texas, Houston, Sacramento, California, Phoenix , Arizona

☆ Amazon Prime now includes a Grubhub food-delivery subscription
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon is offering Prime members free Grubhub subscriptions in its latest effort to sweeten the perks of the $139-a-year loyalty program. The e-commerce giant previously gave Prime members a yearlong subscription to Grubhub, which includes free delivery on orders over $12. As part of the move, people without Prime can also place Grubhub orders directly through Amazon's website and mobile app. It launched Amazon Restaurants in 2015, allowing Prime members to order meals from local restaurants, which were then delivered by its fleet of drivers. The company shuttered Amazon Restaurants four years later to focus on grocery delivery.

Persons: Uber Organizations: Walmart, Target, U.S ., Amazon Locations: New York, Grubhub

☆ Trump embarks on a fundraising juggernaut after his conviction on 34 felony counts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

But while Trump's small-dollar donors mobilize amid new Trump campaign ads labeling the former president a "political prisoner," Trump himself is gearing up to raise big money from wealthy Republicans. Trump campaign aides said late Thursday that it was unclear exactly how much the campaign had raised that day from small-dollar donors, but it was enough that the campaign's donation website crashed intermittently. Banks, a veteran Trump ally, told CNBC that Helberg is bridging the gap between Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C., and the defense industry. "I hope he'll play a big role in President Trump's second term and I look forward to seeing him in Milwaukee," Banks said. Helberg recently told The Washington Post that he gave $1 million in support of Trump after years of backing Democrats.

Persons: David Sacks, Chamath, Trump, Donald Trump, Joe Biden's, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Biden, Jacob Helberg, Alex Karp, Helberg, Palmer Luckey, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty, Jim Banks, Banks, Trump's, Hagerty Organizations: CNBC, Trump, Republicans, Hamptons, Republican, Madison, Republican National Convention, Garden, MSG, Radio City Music, NBC News, Democratic Party, Anduril Industries, D.C, Press, Anduril, Republican National Committee, Washington Post, Biden, Fund, Commission, America Locations: San Francisco, Texas, California, New York, New York City, Manhattan, Milwaukee, Sens, Ohio, Silicon Valley , Washington, United States, China, Israel

☆ Where is Miranda Wilking, the dancer accused of being in a TikTok cult?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

TikTok and social media star Miranda Derrick (née Wilking) is at the center of the story. She and her younger sister, Melanie Wilking, are both dancers who previously branded themselves together as The Wilking Sisters. However, Miranda became involved with 7M via her boyfriend, James Derrick — and her family says in the series, distanced herself from her. Here's where Miranda Derrick is today. "Miranda Derrick is a successful businesswoman and a loving wife and daughter who cares very much about her family.

Persons: —, Robert Shinn, Miranda Derrick, née, Melanie Wilking, Miranda, James Derrick —, Here's, Melanie, Dean, Kelly, James, BDash, Derrick, videographer Isaiah Shinn, Robert Shinn's, Aubrey Fisher, Robert, Miranda didn't, Miranda's, Instagram, I've, we've, Isaiah Shinn, Robert's, Jake Gyllenhaal Organizations: Service, Netflix, Shekinah, Business, 7M, Instagram, YouTube, UFC Locations: Los Angeles, Detroit

☆ Gaten Matarazzo shares 'upsetting' encounter he had with a woman in her 40s who said she had a 'crush' on him when he was 13
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Gaten Matarazzo recounted an uncomfortable fan interaction at a recent convention. The actor said a woman in her 40s told him she had a "crush" on him when he was 13 years old. Advertisement"Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo recalled an "uncomfortable" interaction with a fan at a convention, saying that a mother told him that she liked him as a child in front of her own daughter. Matarazzo appeared on the "Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum" podcast on Tuesday, chatting with the host about "Stranger Things" and his career. During a segment on the podcast, Rosenbaum asked a question submitted by one of his listeners: Did Matarazzo have any funny convention stories?

Persons: Gaten Matarazzo, —, Matarazzo, Michael Rosenbaum, Rosenbaum Organizations: Service, Business

☆ What we know about the Americans arrested for bringing ammo to Turks and Caicos
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Alisha Ebrahimji | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The father of two pleaded guilty to possession of 20 rounds of ammunition, according to the Turks and Caicos government. The Virginia resident was fined $9,000, said Kimo Tynes, director of communications for the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands in a news statement Tuesday. Tyler Scott Wenrich The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police ForceThe Hon. Watson pleaded guilty at a hearing on Tuesday, Tynes, with the communications office of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, confirmed to CNN. Sharitta Shinese GrierSharitta Shinese Grier The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police ForceGrier was arrested two weeks ago and is awaiting trial after making bail, according to Tynes.

Persons: Michael Lee Evans, Sharitta Grier, Bryan Hagerich, Ryan Tyler Watson, Tyler Wenrich, Caicos Premier Washington Misick, Dileeni Daniel, Selvaratnam, ”, “, ” Misick, Misick, Bryan Hagerich Hagerich, Hagerich, Johnathan Franks, ” Hagerich, They’ve, Palmer, Matt Freed, ” Tyler Wenrich Wenrich, Kimo, , won’t, Tyler Scott Wenrich, Davidson Baptiste, ” Wenrich, Michael Lee Evans Evans, Oliver Smith, Ryan Tyler Watson Ryan Tyler Watson, Caicos Islands Police Force Watson, Watson, Sharitta Shinese Grier Sharitta Shinese Grier, Caicos Islands Police Force Grier, Tynes, ” Grier, can’t, Grier’s, Oklahoma Republican Sen, Markwayne Mullin, Guy Reschenthaler, “ It’s, ” Reschenthaler, CNN’s Manu Raju, Mullin, it’s “, Akbarzai, Michael Rios, Holly Yan, Fabiana Chaparro, Amanda Musa, AnneClaire Stapleton Organizations: CNN —, Caicos, British Overseas, Transportation Security Administration, Caicos Island Government, Gov, United, Pittsburgh International Airport, CNN, WTAE, Pittsburgh International, America, Government, Turks, Royal, Caicos Islands Police, Caicos Islands Police Force, WFTV, Oklahoma Republican, ABC, Republican, UN, TCI Locations: Caicos, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Virginia, Bahamas, Caicos Premier, British Overseas Territory, Caicos Island, Turks, United States, Caroline, Pittsburgh, “, Royal Turks, Tynes, Caicos Islands

☆ An airline kicked a family off the plane after they made their own no-peanut announcement when the crew refused to
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A family was removed from a flight over their daughter's peanut allergy. Cabin crew refused to ask other passengers not to eat nuts, so the family made their own announcement. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA family was kicked off a flight for orchestrating an announcement over their daughter's peanut allergy, according to multiple reports. Palmer's daughter, Rosie, has a severe peanut allergy that can result in a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction, she told the outlet.

Persons: —, Georgie Palmer, SunExpress, Rosie Organizations: Airlines, Service, Business Locations: London, Dalaman, Turkey

☆ RIP Kabosu, the celebrity canine who became the face of Dogecoin
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became the face of Dogecoin, has died at the age of 18. Her quizzical expression went viral in 2010 and was later used as the cryptocurrency mascot. Elon Musk was one of Dogecoin's biggest fans, and Kabosu briefly became the Twitter logo in 2023. AdvertisementA diminutive Japanese dog who became the face of Dogecoin has died. The billionaire joked about Dogecoin on "SNL" and even briefly changed the Twitter home button to an image of Kabosu after buying the site in 2022.

Persons: Shiba Inu, Elon Musk, Kabosu, —, Dogecoin, Kabosu —, Atsuko Sato, Sato, Billy Markus, Jackson Palmer, Shiba Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Japan

☆ What it’s really like to live in Antarctica
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The Minnesota native first went to the White Continent in 2007 to work as a janitor at McMurdo Base, one of the three US outposts there. She was one of half-a-dozen people staffing the world’s southernmost post office, UK-administered Port Lockroy. Counting penguins is one of the roles Port Lockroy staff have during their time in Antarctica. Once you get the Antarctica bug, Long and Nelson say, it’s pretty hard to get rid of. In a fast-paced globalized world where everyone is on their phones all the time, Antarctica offers a rare opportunity to live a different kind of life.

Persons: United States –, Keri Nelson, Amundsen, ” Nelson, “, McMurdo, Palmer, Evan Townsend, ” Keri Nelson, ”, Nelson, Scott Base, –, Scott, Keri Nelson “, Chris Long, Long, Laura Bullesbach, Bridie Martin, Laura Bullesbach doesn’t, you’re, You’re, Port Lockroy, Bullesbach, Clare Ballantyne, ” Long, Keri Nelson Long, he’s, vacationer, ” Klaus Dodds Organizations: CNN, United, Antarctic, Minnesota, Base, Scott, Palmer, grownups, McMurdo Base, McMurdo, US, Geographic, Pole, Ocean, Scott Base, Port, Lockroy, Port Lockroy, Electronics, University of London Locations: Antarctica, Chile, Japan, Australia, United States, McMurdo, New, Ross, Amundsen, New Zealand, Russian, South America, Port Lockroy, Lockroy, Port, Denver, China

☆ Ape Expert Rates 10 Monkey and Ape Attacks in Movies and TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Margaret Guzman | Korey Isbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Primatologist Mireya Mayor breaks down 10 monkey and ape attacks in movies, including "King Kong," based on realism. Mayor also breaks down the evolution of ape and monkeys, such as the common ancestor of humans and apes, the hominin, in "2001: A Space Odyssey"; the Gigantopithecus in "The Jungle Book" (2016); and the capuchin monkey in "Night at the Museum," with Ben Stiller. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

Persons: Primatologist, King Kong, debunks, King, Jack Black, Naomi Watts, Gordy, Daniel Kaluuya, Steven Yeun, Keke Palmer, James Franco, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Ben Stiller Organizations: Business Locations: King, King Kong, Awkwafina

☆ Amazon’s new cloud boss inherits a business under pressure to keep pace in AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

"It's very early days in generative AI," said Jassy, who succeeded Jeff Bezos as CEO in 2021. Davidson, told CNBC that Amazon was "caught flat-footed" by the generative AI boom. During a Q&A session on Wednesday, Jassy was asked twice about the status of Amazon's generative AI efforts. He said the company is "seeing a lot of momentum" in generative AI within AWS to where it's now a multibillion-dollar business based on annualized revenue. Amazon has previously said it intends to use generative AI to make Alexa more conversational.

Persons: Noah Berger, Andy Jassy, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Adam Selipsky, Jassy, Jeff Bezos, Matt Garman, Gil Luria, Davidson, Luria, Bezos, Selipsky, Casey McGee, McGee, Anthropic, Dario Amodei, OpenAI, it's, Garman, Amazon, wasn't, Dilip Kumar, Kumar, Swami Sivasubramanian, Jamie Meyers, Meyers, Matt, Jordan Novet, Kate Rooney Organizations: Web Services, Getty, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, D.A, CNBC, Amazon Web, Alexa, AWS, Nvidia, ChatGPT, Accenture, Toyota, Nasdaq, Investments Locations: Las Vegas, Vegas, Bezos, Anthropic

☆ A former Netflix and Uber exec's next move? Joining 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bozoma Saint John is joining the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" season 14. Saint John is a former chief marketing officer for companies like Uber and Endeavor. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Or at least, that's the case for legendary marketing exec Bozoma "Boz" Saint John. Bravo announced on Wednesday that Saint John would join the cast of season 14 of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alongside returning cast members Garcelle Beauvais, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, and Sutton Stracke.

Persons: John, Saint John, She's, —, Bozoma, Boz, Bravo, Garcelle Beauvais, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Sutton Stracke Organizations: Housewives, Beverly, Uber, Endeavor, Service, Netflix Locations: Beverly Hills

☆ Chelsea players react to Mauricio Pochettino’s surprise sacking as manager
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Chelsea’s players have been full of praise for departed manager Mauricio Pochettino, who somewhat surprisingly left his position by mutual consent on Tuesday after only 11 months in the job. Pochettino also took Chelsea to the League Cup final, where it lost to Liverpool, and the semifinals of the FA Cup. The majority of the players Chelsea have purchased in the Boehly era have been young and inexperienced, while key senior players – including César Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kanté, Mateo Kovačić and Mason Mount – left before the season started. Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesDespite Chelsea’s rollercoaster season, Pochettino clearly remained well-liked among the squad, with several players expressing their thanks to the Argentine, as well as surprise at his departure. “Gaffer, thank you for everything you have done for me & making my dreams come true,” Palmer wrote on Instagram.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, Pochettino, Mauricio, Laurence Stewart, Paul Winstanley, “, ” Chelsea, Todd Boehly, César Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kanté, Mateo Kovačić, Mason Mount –, Chelsea's, Henry Nicholls, Nicolas Jackson, ”, Moises Caicedo, ” Cole Palmer, ” Palmer, Marc Cucurella, emojis, Cole Palmer, Justin Setterfield Organizations: CNN, Chelsea, Europa League football, League, Liverpool, FA, Stamford, Argentine, Premier League’s, Mister, Premier League and Europe Locations: AFP, Ecuadorian, Manchester City

☆ Over 100 basic-income pilots have run in US cities. Now states are getting creative to fund no-strings-attached cash payments.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Basic income has become a trending strategy to combat poverty in cities nationwide. ARPA funds have been used to partially or fully fund most US basic-income pilots so far, but funds are set to expire. While philanthropy and nonprofit work have been central to basic-income pilots, they are not always a long-term or large-scale funding solution. More GBI programs are electing to focus on specific groups of participants, like low-income parents with children and foster youth. The program is funded through the Temporary Aid to Needy Families Program (TANF), an existing federal cash assistance program for low-income families.

Persons: —, Michael Tubbs, Tubbs, It's, Tubbs —, GBI —, Marcela Díaz, let's, Díaz, Teri Olle, Olle, John Gillette, Ken Paxton, Dustin Palmer, GiveDirectly, Palmer, Shafeka Hashash, Hashash, Hashah, GBI Organizations: Service, Business, SNAP, Medicaid, Somos Un, Somos Un Pueblo Unido, Economic Security, New, New Mexico House, California Senate, Republican, South Dakota Republicans, ARPA, Pew Charitable Locations: Stockton , California, Durham , North Carolina, Birmingham, Chicago, Antonio, San Antonio, Denver, Seattle, California, New Mexico, State, Mexico, Somos, Somos Un Pueblo, Economic Security California, Arizona, Iowa, Harris County , Texas, Flint , Michigan

☆ England’s Euro 2024 squad: Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze included, Marcus Rashford misses out
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Omar Garrick | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Gareth Southgate has named his 33-man provisional England squad for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been left out of Southgate’s squad. Rashford and Henderson won’t be part of the England squad this summer (Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)“Hendo has given himself every chance,” Southgate said. I have talked with him and the medical team are liaising with Manchester United very closely. Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) Declan Rice (Arsenal).

Persons: Gareth Southgate, Marcus Rashford, Southgate, Marcus, ” Rashford, “ Gareth, Jordan Henderson, Henderson, Henderson won’t, Hendo, ” Southgate, hasn’t, Rashford, Mainoo, J ames, juri, Oliver Glasne, siti, ned 82 sen, It w, sid, ter City), Kier, ber, Jack G, Gordon (Newca, o ney, Brent, atkin Organizations: England, Manchester United, ”, Ajax, UE, nsa, Aston Locations: Germany, England, Jordan, Brazil, Bowen, ayer, Munich, Bosnia, Serbia

☆ 'Bridgerton' star Claudia Jessie thinks there's 'room to play' with Eloise's love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Three seasons in, Claudia Jessie still thinks that Eloise Bridgerton is cool. Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. There's room for play as well. Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in season three of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part two premieres June 13.

Persons: Claudia Jessie, Eloise Bridgerton, Jessie, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, she's, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen, Eloise, Penelope, Liam Daniel, Netflix Eloise, Lady Whistledown, it's, Nicola, we've, isn't, Cressida, Theo, Jess Madsen, We've, Jess, we'll, Daphne, Francesca, Benedict, I've, There's, there's, who's, doesn't, that's, Nothing's, I'm, I'd Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, Guardian Locations: London

☆ 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.

Persons: —, Daphne, Daphne Bridgerton, Phoebe Dynevor, Simon Basset, Duke, Hastings, Jean Page, she's, Colin, Penelope Featherington, Dynevor, Liam Daniel, Bridgerton Daphne, Daphne doesn't, Duchess, Anthony, Kate Sharma, it'll, She's, Violet, Francesca, I'm, Bridgerton, Julia Quinn, Penelope, We'll Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Hastings House Locations: Pall, Hastings

☆ I didn't know what 'MILF' meant until a few years ago, but I embraced the label when I started dating younger men on reality TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christina Best about her experience as a contestant on TLC's "MILF Manor," one of 2023's most talked-about new reality shows. A younger guy came up and was like, "You're such a MILF," and I'm like, "What is that?" I did my audition for "MILF Manor" and they loved it. I did not really know much about what it entailed, but I was asked if I had dated younger. Hot guy, hot girl, there's chemistry, why not?

Persons: Christina Best, TLC's, who's, I'm, —, She's, I've, it's, Joey, Christina, he's Organizations: MILF Locations: I'm, Canada

☆ Billionaire defense entrepreneur Palmer Luckey has a home like a Bond villain's lair — complete with helicopters, a giant fish tank, and an underground missile base filled with video games
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Palmer Luckey's startup Anduril is producing futuristic weapons of war. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe defense tech startup Anduril is making some of the most futuristic autonomous weapons on the market as it tries to reinvent the military's wheelhouse. But the company's forward-thinking vision hasn't stopped founder Palmer Luckey from amassing his own collection of older military-grade vehicles and boy's toys.

Persons: Palmer, James Bond, Luckey, —, hasn't, Palmer Luckey Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, US Navy, Marine Corps, Business

☆ Former Augusta National Golf Club employee pleads guilty to stealing millions worth of Masters memorabilia and merchandise
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) in Georgia has pleaded guilty to stealing millions worth of Masters Tournament merchandise and memorabilia. A view of a Members Only sign outside of Augusta National Golf Club prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament on April 7. The 11th green is prepared prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6. CNN has contacted Augusta National for further comment. Unlike the other majors, The Masters is played at the same course every year, with Augusta National hosting the event since the year it was founded.

Persons: CNN —, Richard Globensky, Globensky’s, Arnold Palmer, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Globensky, Bobby Jones, Andrew Redington, “, Maddie Meyer, Tom Church, Scottie Scheffler Organizations: CNN, Augusta National Golf, District of Illinois Eastern, Masters, Augusta National, United States Attorney’s Office, Prosecutors, Augusta National Golf Club, PGA, U.S . Locations: Georgia, Chicago, Augusta, Florida

☆ Lord Kilmartin courts Francesca in 'Bridgerton' season 3 — here's what happens to them in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Francesca Bridgerton's story begins in season three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season three, part one of "Bridgerton," and "When He Was Wicked," the sixth Bridgerton book. This season, "Bridgerton's" romantic subplot is almost as compelling as its main storyline. While Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) get their act together, another character also makes romantic inroads: Francesca (Hannah Dodd), the sixth Bridgerton sibling. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Francesca Bridgerton's, Julia Quinn's, John Stirling —, —, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Francesca, Hannah Dodd Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Scottie Scheffler: The new father and man of faith with the golfing world at his feet
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Scottie Scheffler is a man well-accustomed to making global headlines, but almost never for events beyond the confines of the golf course. In 2014, at 17, as an amateur he made a hole-in-one and the cut on his first PGA Tour start. Without a PGA Tour victory heading into 2022, by April of that year he was a four-time victor, the world No. 1’s image as the self-effacing star of the PGA Tour, a perception he is content to endorse. His 10th PGA Tour title, it made him the first golfer since Woods in 2006 to win a PGA Tour event the week after triumphing at a major.

Persons: Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods, Scheffler, Ryder, Scheffler coasted, “, Meredith, ” Scheffler, Ted Scott, ” Scottie Scheffler, David J, Phillip, Mary, Grandma, CNN Sport’s Don Riddell, Jared C, Tilton, Scheffler’s, Riddell, ”, I’m, I’ve, golf’s, Jamie Squire, Arnold Palmer, Andrew Redington, Bennett, Woods, triumphing, Rory McIlroy, Scott Organizations: CNN, Dallas, PGA, Augusta National, University of Texas, TPC, PGA Tour, Cowboys, Team USA, Ryder, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage, Northern Locations: Ridgewood , New Jersey, Augusta, Ponte Vedra Beach , Florida, Dallas, Rome, Valhalla, Louisville

☆ 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.

Persons: Scottie Scheffler, Scheffler, –, He’s, ” Scheffler, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, ”, “ Scheffler, ” Darlington, Darlington, Friday’s, Dave Flemming, Jeff Darlington, Arnold Palmer, Augusta –, Meredith, Bennett, “ Organizations: CNN, PGA, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, Scheffler, America, “, Valhalla Golf, Darlington, ESPN, WAVE, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage Locations: Louisville , Kentucky, Jefferson County, Valhalla, Scheffler, Louisville

☆ Putin wouldn't have invaded Ukraine when he did if he'd had AI tools, says Anduril founder Palmer Luckey
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey believes the technology will lead to better decision-making and fewer blunders. Putin wouldn't have invaded Ukraine when he did if AI had helped him strategize, Luckey told Bloomberg. But Anduril founder Palmer Luckey believes the technology will improve war for everyone. "AI is going to be a tool to put all the cards on the table for everyone," Luckey told Bloomberg's Emily Chang in the latest episode of "The Circuit." "My hope is that you're going to have dictators who make better decisions because even they have better information from AI."

Persons: Palmer Luckey, Putin wouldn't, strategize, Luckey, —, Emily Chang Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Business Locations: Ukraine

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