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☆ A new Netflix docuseries unravels what it calls a ‘cult’ for TikTok dancers
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Over two years ago, a 40-minute-long public plea made on Instagram Live rippled across social media. Melanie and Miranda had performed together as the Wilking Sisters, but the family said Derrick had disappeared from their lives. Until then, it’s unlikely that Derrick’s millions of followers would have noticed anything amiss, based on her social media accounts. Melanie Wilking and Miranda Derrick (formerly Wilking) built up a following together on social media platforms including YouTube and TikTok as the Wilking Sisters. They have maintained through social media posts that Miranda's issues with her family are a personal dispute.

Persons: Melanie Wilking, Miranda —, Miranda Derrick —, Melanie, Miranda, Derrick, James Derrick, Ellen DeGeneres, Miranda Derrick, James " BDash, Robert Shinn —, Kevin “ Konkrete ” Davis, BDash, Aubrey Fisher, Kylie Douglas, Davis, Fisher, Douglas, Instagram, Shinn, —, Isaiah Shinn, ”, Hannah, “, Derek Doneen, we’d, Priscylla Lee, Priscylla, Leigh, Melanie Lee, Jessica Acevedo, — Priscylla, Lee, ” BDash, it’s, Robert, Hannah Shinn, James, Matt Winkelmeyer, ” Shinn “, ” Doneen, you’re, God ”, Amy Carlson, Max, God, LHW, Jane Schoenbrun, Caleb Organizations: CNN, YouTube, Netflix, 7M Films, 7M, Internet, Shekinah Church, The Recording, Warner Bros ., Blair, The New York Times Locations: Los Angeles, TikTok, Shekinah, Korean

☆ NYU Nurse Is Fired After Calling the Gaza War a ‘Genocide’ in Speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Joseph Goldstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Earlier this month, NYU Langone Health bestowed an award on a labor and delivery nurse for providing compassionate care to mothers who had lost babies. But shortly after, the nurse said, the hospital fired her over the speech she gave when she accepted the award. In it, she spoke of the suffering of Palestinian women amid the Israel-Hamas war, which she called a “genocide.” The nurse, Hesen Jabr, is not the first medical worker to be fired at NYU Langone, a major New York hospital system, over commentary about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A young doctor-trainee was also “removed from service” at an NYU Langone hospital on Long Island, according to the hospital, after being accused of posting a message on Instagram defending the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel — though he was later quietly reinstated. In her speech, according to a video she posted on social media, Ms. Jabr drew a connection between her work with grieving mothers in New York and the war in Gaza.

Persons: Hesen, Israel —, Jabr Organizations: NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone, NYU Locations: Israel, New York, Long, Gaza

☆ Sia has given over $1 million to her favorite 'Survivor' contestants. She's stopping after 8 years and no one knows why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Since 2016, Sia has been handing out money to her favorite "Survivor" contestants as an unofficial prize for the hit reality show. "It's the end of one of the most unique eras in the history of 'Survivor,'" Probst wrote. "After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players and over $1,000,000 awarded, 'Survivor' is officially bringing the Sia Prize to a triumphant end!" If they also win Sia's unofficial prize, contestants stand to make a lot of money from the show. Neither Probst nor Sia have commented on whether contestants from the most recent season will receive money from the singer.

Persons: —, Sia, Jeff Probst, Probst, Tai Trang, Jonny Fairplay, Tai, Evan Agostini, I'm, She's, Topps Organizations: Service, Business, CBS, TMZ, Survivor, Fame

☆ Lizzo reveals how she really feels about that ‘South Park’ obesity episode
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lizzo appeared to be left stunned after “South Park” referenced the singer in an episode satirizing the increasing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The “About Damn Time” singer posted a live reaction video on Instagram and TikTok of her watching a scene from “South Park: The End of Obesity.”In the scene, Sharon and Sheila are discussing the “amazing” new drugs that Sharon has been taking to manage her weight. “Lizzo helps you eat everything you want and keep physical activity to a minimum… Ask about the power of not giving a f**k, with Lizzo,” the commercial added, along with a series of side effects. In her reaction video, Lizzo said, “that’s crazy, I just feel like damn, I’m really that b***h.”Lizzo attended the 2024 Met Gala. Lizzo has long advocated for body positivity and spoken out about the body shaming she faces on social media.

Persons: CNN — Lizzo, Sharon, Sheila, “, Lizzo, ”, “ Lizzo, ” Lizzo, Dimitrios Kambouris, Trey Parker, Matt Stone Organizations: CNN, University of Colorado Boulder Locations: Colorado, Lizzo, “

☆ Opinion: The real reason people are talking about Emma Corrin’s armpit hair
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Opinion Patricia Grisafi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Making changes to our body hair is a near-constant element of stylistic transformation that is central to our self-presentation and expressions of individuality. Why then does the perception of armpit hair remain a constant — seen by many as so primally disgusting? When I talk about armpit hair, I’m talking mostly about women’s armpit hair. Corrin’s recent cover look has brought out more vitriol — this time, with the focus on their armpit hair. Corrin’s armpit hair was visible, but their gender preference was virtually erased.

Persons: Patricia Grisafi, Mary Sue, CNN —, Emma Corrin, Princess Diana, “, Miu Miu, ” Corrin, it’s, ”, Rachel McAdams, ” McAdams, Emily Ratajkowski, Corrin Organizations: Guardian, Salon, NBC, Los Angeles, Daily, CNN, Globe Locations: “ The

☆ Tennis has a hot summer coming, fueled by Zendaya, ‘Challengers’ and luxury sponsors
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Elsa/Getty Images“We say no a lot,” admits Evan Zeder, director of global sports marketing for New Balance’s tennis and baseball units. Lacoste, the French luxury brand, was born with tennis in mind since its start in 1933. Lacoste’s polo shirts have become a major part of the “tennis aesthetic,” or the luxury athleticism #tenniscore trending on social media. Alcohol brands trying to crack the US market see the growing popularity of tennis as an opportunity to introduce themselves to drinkers. Dobel became the US Open’s official tequila sponsor last year, bringing alongs its Ace Paloma cocktail that it sells at other tennis tournaments it sponsors.

Persons: New York CNN — It’s, ”, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Serena Williams, they’re, Bob Lynch, ” Lynch, Roger Federer, Anne Hathaway, Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal, Christophe Petit Tesson, Novak Djokovic, Williams, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, “, outfitter, Gauff, she’s, Aryna, Elsa, Evan Zeder, Tommy Paul, it’s “, Lacoste, René Lacoste, “ Lacoste, Catherine Spindler, Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, ” Novak Djokovic, Mike Stobe, ” Zendaya, ” Spindler, Maestro Dobel, Dobel, Paloma, Lander Otegui, Otegui, ” Otegui, Charlize Theron, Arthur Ashe, Katie Holmes, “ It’s, it’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, luxe, Vogue, ESPN, ABC, Tennis, United States Tennis Association, Brands, MLB, MLS, NBA, Tennis Channel, Netflix, CNN, YouTube, That’s, Wimbledon, Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Australian, US, USTA Locations: New York, “, Swiss, Paris, Poland, Australia, London, Chambord, Mexico, Miami, Indian Wells, Cincinnati

☆ Veteran Survives Grizzly’s Attack After It Bites Into Can of Bear Spray
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Amanda Holpuch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Shayne Patrick Burke was on a short hike this month to photograph owls in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming when he spotted a grizzly bear cub about 50 to 70 yards in front of him. Instantly, Mr. Burke knew that the cub’s presence signaled trouble, he wrote on Instagram. Moments later, Mr. Burke, 35, was attacked by the cub’s mother. He turned his back, got on his stomach and locked his hands behind his neck, following advice he had read about grizzly bear attacks, he said. During the attack, on May 19, the bear repeatedly bit Mr. Burke and picked him up and slammed him to the ground, before, he wrote, one of his screams “unfortunately, but fortunately, turned her attention to my head.”

Persons: Shayne Patrick Burke, Burke, ” Locations: Grand, Wyoming

☆ Bruce Springsteen postpones concerts in Marseille, Prague and Milan due to ‘vocal issues’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Heather Chen | Dave Alsup | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Bruce Springsteen has postponed concerts in three European cities over the next two weeks due to vocal issues. The legendary rocker, 74, was due to perform with E Street Band in Marseille, Prague and Milan. He canceled two US shows in March and August over other health issues. He accepted the honor in a hoarse voice, which he attributed to an evening spent singing in the quintessentially British rain. “I’m gonna sound really weird up here because I sang in the rain all night last night,” he said in a speech.

Persons: CNN — Bruce Springsteen, Bruce, ”, “, Springsteen, Ivor Novello, Paul McCartney Organizations: CNN, Ivor Locations: Marseille, Prague, Milan, U.S.A, Philadelphia, London

☆ I'm the first person to receive Neuralink's brain-chip implant. Here's how it's helped me reconnect with the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first human patient to receive its brain-chip implant. I wasn't scared going into the surgery to get Neuralink's implant inserted in January. I know it's a long day, but it's fun for me, so it doesn't really feel like work. I didn't know what I was doing for a few months and didn't feel like I was being very productive. AdvertisementSince getting Neuralink's implant inserted in January, the quality of my life has improved significantly.

Persons: Noland Arbaugh, It's, I've, that's Organizations: Service, Bluetooth Locations: Maryland

☆ 6 in-demand freelance skills, according to Upwork—one pays up to $250 an hour
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Approximately 2 million people are expected to graduate from college in 2024, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Data analysts on Upwork charge as much as $167 per hour. Given the constant development of technology, demand for full stack development "isn't going away," says Lilani. Like full stack development and given the prevalence of these platforms, "social media marketing is another one that's not going away," Lilani says. Accountants on Upwork charge as much as $125 per hour.

Persons: Margaret Lilani, Vicki Salemi, they're, Salemi, Lilani, That's Organizations: National Center for Education Statistics, Microsoft, Social

☆ Opinion: The ‘senior assassin’ game is all good fun — until it isn’t
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Opinion Kara Alaimo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. Unsurprisingly, the game has resulted in many calls to 911, car crashes, a school evacuation and dangerous confrontations with actual gun owners. Of course, it’s easy to see why kids are playing “senior assassin”: they’re trying to connect with one another. Their generation spends less time with friends and more on social media. As police have warned, someone who thinks they’re in danger from an actual gun might meet a kid playing this game with deadly violence.

Persons: Kara Alaimo, ”, —, “, Kaylin Gillis, It’s, shouldn’t, what’s, I’ve, toymakers Organizations: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Women, Press, Facebook, CNN, USA, YouTube, University of Michigan’s, Pew Research, Twitter Locations: New York

☆ Nicki Minaj apologizes to fans for postponing concert after arrest in the Netherlands
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Dan Heching | Mitchell Mccluskey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Rapper Nicki Minaj apologized to fans outside her hotel in Manchester early Sunday morning for postponing a UK show after she was stopped by Dutch authorities on allegations she was carrying drugs. “I love you and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in a video posted on social media. Minaj had earlier revealed the name of her Manchester hotel in a post on X, and invited fans to see her. In this still from Nicki Minaj's Instagram Live, the rapper is ushered out of her vehicle by police at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Another Nicki Minaj concert is scheduled at the Co-op Live, Manchester, for Thursday, May 30.

Persons: Nicki Minaj, ” Minaj, Minaj, “ I’m, I’ll, ”, “, Nicki Minaj's Instagram, Tanya Maraj, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, CNN’s Caitlin Danaher Organizations: CNN, Amsterdam’s, Airport, Royal, Schiphol Airport, Public, Office Locations: Manchester, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Royal Netherlands, Birmingham

☆ After years of legal issues, Hayley Paige and JLM Couture finally reached a settlement that gives the designer her name back
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Hayley Paige Gutman and JLM Couture have been in a legal battle since 2020Gutman started working with JLM Couture in 2011, selling her designs under the company's umbrella. AdvertisementDesigner Hayley Paige Gutman was in a legal dispute with JLM Couture for years. AdvertisementMost importantly, the settlement gives Gutman ownership of all intellectual property associated with Hayley Paige that JLM previously owned, including the trademarks and lookbooks for the bridal lines Hayley Paige Bridal, Blush By Hayley Paige, and Hayley Paige Occasions, as well as the social-media accounts associated with her name. Hayley Paige. AdvertisementShe also plans to keep designing shoes and accessories under She Is Cheval as a "sister brand" to Hayley Paige.

Persons: —, Hayley Paige, Hayley Paige Gutman, JLM Couture, Hayley Paige Bridal, Gutman, JLM, Joe Murphy, allthatglittersonthegram Gutman, Conrad Clevlen, Cheval, JLM hadn't, Clevlen, Nancy Pauline, Dia Dipasupil Organizations: Service, Business, JLM, BI, New, Appeals Locations: Delaware, New York, JLM

☆ And just like that… Has the tide turned on Carrie Bradshaw’s style?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Carrie Bradshaw, the lead character played by Sarah Jessica Parker in the 1998-2004 TV series “Sex and the City,” has always been more of a fashion daredevil than a fashion darling. Parker spotted in one of her character's more outlandish looks while filming for the new season of "And Just Like That." “Definitely too much,” read one critique under @everyoutfitonsatc’s post of Jessica Parker in the latter look. So has Bradshaw’s style really changed, or have we? It seems like a ripe topic for the character’s newspaper column, and one Jessica Parker has thoughts on too.

Persons: Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker, ”, Bradshaw’s, Carrie, could’ve, Bradshaw, Betsy Johnson, Simone Rocha, Ossie Clark, Parker, Jason Howard, Bauer, Griffin, Jessica Parker, florals, Ralph Lauren, Patricia Field, ’ wardrobes, “, Molly Rogers, Danny Santiago Organizations: CNN, City, HBO, Max, Warner Bros ., Guardian, Vogue Locations: New York City, Irish, YSL

☆ 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

☆ These AI plays are still cheap even after this year's incredible Nvidia-driven bull run
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

That said, there are still some opportunities to buy AI stocks on the cheap. The stock's current forward price-to-earnings multiple at 20.1 is only slightly below its five-year average of 21.20. It is also cheap — the stock's current forward price-to-earnings multiple at 150.08 is significantly below its five-year average of 761.17. The stock is also trading at a discount to its five-year average, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16. Other favored AI plays that meet the aforementioned criteria include Equinix , Adobe and Western Digital Corp .

Persons: Wall, Morgan Stanley, Snowflake, Tyler Radke, Joseph Moore, FactSet Organizations: Nvidia, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, CNBC Pro, Meta, Facebook, Citi Research, Micron Technology, Micron, Adobe, Western Digital Corp

☆ Publisher of Call of Duty, maker of AR-15 style rifle and Meta named in wrongful death lawsuits by families of Uvalde victims
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Michelle Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Three companies are facing wrongful death lawsuits in the Uvalde school shooting of 2022, according to complaints filed in California and Texas. “The Defendants bear responsibility for this profound corruption of our children,” the suit filed in California Superior Court in Los Angeles says. Just 23 minutes after midnight on his 18th birthday, the Uvalde shooter bought an AR-15 made by a company with a market share of less than one percent. Because, well before he was old enough to purchase it, he was targeted and cultivated online by Instagram, Activision and Daniel Defense. Millions of people around the world enjoy video games without turning to horrific acts.”CNN has reached out to Meta and Daniel Defense for comment.

Persons: ”, Daniel Defense –, Salvador Ramos, Ramos, Daniel Defense, Ramos “, Daniel Defense’s, “, —, Ramos ’, Sen, John Whitmire, Daniel, Josh Koskoff, CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz, Samantha Delouya Organizations: CNN, Robb Elementary, Meta, Activision, “, Robb Elementary School, Daniel, Court, Instagram, Daniel Defense, ” CNN Locations: California, Texas, Instagram, “, Houston, Los Angeles, Uvalde , Texas, Koskoff

☆ Uvalde Families Sue Instagram and Activision Over Promotion of Guns
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( J. David Goodman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The families of schoolchildren who were shot at Robb Elementary School in 2022 filed two lawsuits on Friday accusing Instagram, the publisher of the popular “Call of Duty” video game and a manufacturer of semiautomatic rifles of helping to train and equip the teenage gunman who committed the massacre. The unusual lawsuits were filed on the second anniversary of the elementary school shooting, in which 19 fourth-graders and two teachers were killed in their classrooms by an 18-year-old gunman who had purchased his weapon — an AR-15-style rifle — a few days before, as soon as he was legally able. Each company, the lawsuits claim, took part in “grooming” the teenager to become a mass shooter. Together, the suits are among the most far-reaching actions to be filed in response to the escalating number of mass shootings in the United States. The California suit, which names the publisher Activision, appeared to be one of the first to go after a video game maker for helping to promote weapons used in mass shootings.

Persons: Instagram Organizations: Robb Elementary School, Activision Locations: California, Texas, United States

☆ I'm 89 and a huge Taylor Swift fan. I didn't let my age stop me from flying to Paris to see her in concert.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We were going to Paris to see Taylor on May 9, 2024. AdvertisementStrong enjoyed every moment of the Taylor Swift concert in Paris. When Jennifer asked if I wanted to see Taylor with her in Paris, it was a no-brainer. Five of us went to the concert, including Jennifer, 32, another granddaughter, Brianne Pattison, 36, and my daughter-in-law, Kay Strong, 66. I'm happy that the younger generation knows there are older people like me who love to have fun in their life.

Persons: —, Nancy Strong, Jennifer, Taylor Swift's, We've, — I, Taylor, I've, Taylor Swift, she'd, Asa, Strong, Jennifer Strong, Brianne Pattison, Kay Strong Organizations: Service, Business, MTV, Kanye West Locations: New York, Europe, Paris, Dallas, Reading , Pennsylvania, Reading, Antarctica, South America, Amsterdam, Anthropologie

☆ A woman rented out her $1.7M LA home — then her tenant left the country and turned it into an illegal Airbnb: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"He seemed like the perfect tenant until he turned into a nightmare," Sriram told the outlet. When confronted, Jarzabek denied subletting the property, but Sriram found listings for it on Airbnb, the Times reported. AdvertisementInitially, the Airbnb account was hosted by someone named Rich Jacobs. Sriram told the Times she eventually resorted to showing up at the property to warn guests about the situation. According to the Times, Jarzabek stopped paying rent after Sriram filed the eviction notice.

Persons: —, Nikeeta Sriram, Sriram, Nicholas Jarzabek, Jarzabek, Rich Jacobs, Monthier, Airbnb, Jacobs, Nick Diver, Diver Organizations: Service, Los Angeles Times, The Times, Business, Times, Police, Los Angeles Superior Court Locations: Angeles, United Kingdom, Los Feliz, LA, London, Airbnb

☆ Bella Hadid makes a statement with her keffiyeh-inspired dress at Cannes Film Festival
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Bella Hadid stepped out in a red keffiyeh-inspired dress at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, in a nod to her Palestinian heritage. Bella Hadid is seen during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Hadid’s dress is from the archives of Michael and Hushi, a New York-based brand founded by Michael Sears and Hushidar Mortezaie. Some on social media were quick to point out that Hadid’s dress was not technically a Palestinian keffiyeh, with the colors more closely resembling those used in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Hopefully we can all learn to stand in unity and love against genocide,” he wrote on Instagram.

Persons: CNN — Bella Hadid, Mohamed Hadid, Michael, Hushi, ”, Bella Hadid, Jacopo Raule, Hadid, Michael Sears, Hushidar, Carrie Bradshaw Organizations: CNN, Cannes, Cannes Film, Mortezaie, Google, City Locations: Palestinian, American, “, Palestine, Gaza, Bella, New York, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

☆ Chelsea Manalo: First Black Filipina crowned as Miss Universe Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Filipino American Chelsea Manalo became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines on Wednesday. Chelsea Manalo will be representing the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in September. Over 100 countries will be represented at Miss Universe 2024. The Miss Universe organization has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, as the parent company of the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned from their roles earlier this May, amid allegations of mismanagement, a toxic work environment, and conditions that impacted their mental health.

Persons: Chelsea Manalo, “, ”, Manalo, Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, Pia Wurtzbach, Steve Harvey, Catriona Gray Organizations: CNN, Chelsea, Miss, Philippines, Miss Universe Philippines, SM, Asia Arena, Miss Universe, TV, YouTube, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Locations: Filipino, African American, Bulacan, Manila, Asia, Pasay, Philippines, Mexico, TV Philippines, Miss USA

☆ 48-year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina’s Olympic dream and history bid ended by injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Uzbekistan gymnast Oksana Chusovitina had been aiming to compete at her ninth consecutive Olympic Games later this year, but the 48-year-old’s hopes of securing a spot in Paris have been dashed by injury. “Yesterday, while training on the podium of the Asian Championships, which is taking place in Tashkent and is a qualifying event for the Olympic Games in Paris, I was injured during the floor exercise. She won a gold medal in the team all-around competition that year and has competed in every Summer Games since then. However, even if she had qualified for Paris 2024, she would not have been a record holder for very long. The title currently belongs to Georgian shooter Nino Salukvadze, who has competed at every Summer Games since first appearing in Seoul in 1988, where she won a gold medal on debut.

Persons: Oksana Chusovitina, old’s, Chusovitina, Per, “, ”, I, William West, Chusovitina’s, –, Lobar Amrillaeva, Nino Salukvadze, Salukvadze Organizations: CNN, Olympic, Paris, Asian, Olympic Games, Getty, “ Unified, Games, Summer Games Locations: Uzbekistan, Paris, Instagram, Tashkent, Hangzhou, China, AFP, Barcelona, Baltic, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Soviet Union, Beijing, London, Georgian, Seoul

☆ Kabosu: The dog who inspired Dogecoin has died
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Kabosu, the dog that launched a thousand “doge” memes, has died, her owner announced Friday. The Japanese shiba inu “fell into a deep sleep” on Friday morning at 18 years of age, Atsuko Sato wrote in a blogpost. As I was touching her, she gently passed away,” wrote Sato, a kindergarten teacher in the Japanese city of Sakura. The popularity of “doge” memes was cemented in December 2013, when Kabosu became the face of alternative cryptocurrency Dogecoin — a tongue-in-cheek response to Bitcoin that reflected the internet’s love of animal memes. An X post by Dogecoin Friday called Kabosu the community’s “inspiration.” “The impact this one dog has made across the world is immeasurable,” the post read.

Persons: London CNN — Kabosu, shiba inu “, Atsuko Sato, ”, Sato, ” Kabosu, Kabosu, shiba, Tesla, cryptocurrencies, Mai Nishiyama Organizations: London CNN, Elon, Twitter, Dogecoin Locations: “, Sakura

☆ Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt says Bella Hadid told her she was 'inspired' by her decision to give up the crown
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt met Bella Hadid at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. Hadid told Voigt she was "inspired" by her resignation as Miss USA, the former queen said on Instagram. Voigt stepped down as Miss USA on May 6, citing her mental health. AdvertisementFormer Miss USA Noelia Voigt added Bella Hadid to her list of supporters on Thursday. Voigt was crowned Miss USA in September 2023, but she resigned on May 6, citing her mental health.

Persons: Miss USA Noelia Voigt, Bella Hadid, Hadid, Voigt, Miss USA, Instagram, —, USA Noelia Voigt, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, couldn't, NDAs Organizations: Miss USA, Cannes, Miss, Service, USA, Miss Teen USA, Business

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