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☆ Opinion: We Germans are making Trump ‘thunderstorm’ plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Opinion Anna Sauerbrey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

That’s scary.” If Trump is elected, Jörg is convinced, he would withdraw American troops from Europe and stop aid to Ukraine. Jim Bourg/AFP/Getty ImagesSix months ahead of the vote, this soccer field conversation reflects the German view of the US elections quite well. Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty ImagesIt’s an optimistic view, based on the assumption that Trump will act rationally, as a deal-maker, if elected. What if Trump tries to take America out of NATO or creates a “dormant NATO,” a NATO existent only in name? Another Trump presidency would not only put Germany’s security at risk, but also manifest this view of the US for another four years.

Persons: Thomas Ernst Editor’s, Anna Sauerbrey, Read, ’, ”, Jörg, Miguel, Donald Trump, “, “ Trump, Trump, “ I’m, Piero, Joe Biden, Jim Bourg, Europe’s, Russia “, Olaf Scholz, Michael Kappeler, ” Scholz, mums, Annalena Baerbock, Greg Abbott, Biden, Kirill Kudryavtsev, George H, Bush’s, Barack Obama, Obama, Heinz M, Schahina Gambir, Gambir, Roe, Wade, Bob Parent Organizations: Zeit, Berlin CNN —, Köpenicker FC, CNN, Biden, Trump, Getty, NATO, Republican, European Union, European Central Bank, EU, ”, Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks, LA Clippers, NBA, Green, Bundestag Locations: Berlin, America, Taiwan, Europe, Ukraine, Italy, AFP, Gaza, Germany, Russia, United States, Trump, Texas, China, Poland, France, Frankfurt, Kabul, New York City, New York

☆ US comedian Arj Barker engulfed in row over mother and baby ejected from show
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —What should a comedian do when a baby cradled in its mother’s arms starts making noises in the middle of a set? American comedian Arj Barker was faced with that awkward situation during a show in Australia on Saturday night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Barker has repeatedly defended his decision to ask Trish Faranda and her baby, Clara, to leave the event, which specified a minimum age of 15 for attendees. “All I could see was a woman likely holding a baby – the breastfeeding was never part of it. A witness who spoke with Nine News said a few people in the crowd heckled the mother to leave.

Persons: Arj Barker, Barker, Trish Faranda, Clara, ” Barker, ”, –, ” ‘, ’ Faranda, Faranda, “, ” Faranda, 3AW, ” –, I’ve, Ellen Sandell, Sandell, you’re, mums aren’t, It’s Organizations: CNN, Melbourne International Comedy, Athenaeum Theater, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC, Nine, Seven News, Nine News, Facebook, Melbourne, Comedy, Festival Locations: Australia, Melbourne, Australian

☆ Opinion: What gun laws can’t stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Opinion Latika Bourke | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“The videos (of the attack) speak for themselves don’t they?” Webb told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Steven Saphore/AAP/ReutersCauchi’s father Andrew Cauchi — who appeared devastated — believes his “monster” son may have deliberately set out to kill women, he told Australian media. He enacted strict gun control laws and initated a massive buyback scheme. “The evidence consistently shows that the underlying causes of violence directed toward women are rigid gender stereotypes, sexism and disrespect. Joel Cauchi had a fixation with blades and kept a collection of them, his father told the newspaper The Australian.

Persons: Latika Bourke, ”, Read, Latika Bourke Louis Douvis “, Julia Hartley, Brewer, Hartley, Karen Webb, Joel Cauchi, ” Webb, Webb, Steven Saphore, Reuters Cauchi’s, Andrew Cauchi —, —, John Howard, Australia’s, Julia Gillard, Bondi, Patty Kinnersly, Patty Kinnersly “, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, Roman Quaedvlieg, “, X Quaedvlieg, they’d, Howard Organizations: Sydney Morning Herald, Love, CNN, New South Wales Police, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC, Reuters, Port, Conservative, Global Institute, Women’s Leadership, Good Shepherd, Australian Jewish Association, X Locations: Australian, India, Sydney, British, Bondi’s, Westfield, Bondi, Port Arthur, London, Australia, United States

☆ What an isolated community in Africa may be able to teach about child care
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The children had a high degree of physical contact and care for most of time they were observed. Nikhil ChaudharyResponses to cryingWhat was notable, Chaudhary said, wasn’t necessarily the amount of care children received, but that mothers weren’t responsible for all of it. Other caregivers — fathers, older siblings and nonrelatives — were responsible for 38% to 46% of close care, according to the study. The mean number of caregivers other than a child’s mother was 14.4, but these weren’t all adults. “How representative would a day care center with 18 children in inner-city London be of childhood … anywhere?” he asked.

Persons: “, ”, Nikhil Chaudhary, ” Chaudhary, Chaudhary, ’, —, reexamine, wasn’t, nonrelatives —, …, Jennifer Lansford, Malcolm Gillis, ” Lansford, Carlo Schuengel, ” Schuengel, ” Marc Bornstein, we’re Organizations: CNN, Leverhulme, University of Cambridge, “, Central African, Center for Child, Duke University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Locations: Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, North Carolina, London

☆ Parenting tips from a traditional British 'Mary Poppins' nanny — from handling tantrums to limiting tablet time
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Lucy Handley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

For every nanny who graduates, there are around 8 to 10 permanent jobs available via the Norland Agency. Knowing that she wanted to work with children, Alice explored teaching via a school internship, but felt a less structured setting would better suit her. Students at Norland College, whose uniform has been likened to Mary Poppins' outfit. Prince George's nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, in a formal Norland uniform, talks to Queen Elizabeth II at the Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on July 5, 2015. "But really, you're you're saying [these are] the warm weather outfits that you can wear, so you're keeping them safe, while so allowing them to be in control," she added.

Persons: Princess Charlotte of, Prince, Princess, Wales, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, Queen Elizabeth II, nannies —, —, Mary Poppins, Alice, Norland, Emily Ward, Friedrich Fröbel, Norland nannies, they're, Prince George's, Chris Jackson, that's, I'm, you've Organizations: Norland, Norland Agency, CNBC, Norland College, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Getty Locations: Bath, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, London, Afghanistan, New York City

☆ An Australian couple bought land on an Indonesian island and built a luxury hotel. Here's how they did it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Two Australians, Jess and Daniel Baldock, bought a plot on the Indonesian island of Sumba. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn April 2018, Jess and Daniel Baldock flew from their native Australia to the Indonesian island of Sumba — and never left. He encouraged Jess Baldock to buy a plot of land, sight unseen, in the beachside village of Kerewe, which is surrounded by mangroves and waterfalls. "The only time we left the site was on everyone's lunch break or after work," Jess Baldock said. Some walls were built, knocked down, and rebuilt until workers reached the standard that Daniel Baldock knew they needed to achieve.

Persons: Jess, Daniel Baldock, —, Jess Baldock, who'd, Jess Baldock's, You'd, Alamayah Jess Baldock Organizations: Service, Investors Locations: Indonesian, Sumba, Australia, beachside, Kerewe, Melbourne, Mongol, kayaked, England, France, Tasmania, Indonesia, Bali, Java

☆ Hong Kong's leader will deliver his policy address this week. Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Vivian Kam | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

An aerial view of a residential district in Hong Kong. He expects domestic demand will continue to be the key driver to Hong Kong's expansion. A nurse examines new born chinese childs with their mums at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 30 April 2012 in Hong Kong. That's compared to 1.1 in Singapore and 1.7 in the U.S. To tackle the problem, local media reported the Hong Kong leader may consider giving 20,000 Hong Kong dollars ($2,556) to the family of every newborn baby in the territory, if at least one of the parents is a permanent resident. By offering attractive incentives ... Hong Kong can re-establish itself as an attractive destination for both local and international talent.

Persons: Chunyip Wong, John Lee, Hong, Eddie Kwok, Kwok, Thomas Shik, Shik, childs, Victor Fraile Rodriguez, Wise Lam Organizations: Hong, Hang Seng Bank, CNBC, Gross, Labor, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Corbis, Bank Locations: Hong Kong, Asia, Singapore, Hong, PwC, U.S

☆ I Didn't Go to College and Saved Money; No Regrets
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementAt 18, I was finishing my level-three media-production qualification — similar to a high-school diploma — at Ashton College in Manchester. But I didn't want to put that kind of pressure on my family, and I wanted to be independent. AdvertisementAdvertisementI don't feel like I'm missing out on the university experienceI've got friends who are or have been in university, and I feel I'm in a better position than them. I wasn't interested in the university nightlife scene, so didn't feel I was missing out on this. But for project management, the experience and qualification I'm getting is what's essential.

Persons: Lewis Potts, Potts, —, you'd, I'd, I've, I'm Organizations: Service, Ashton College, Virgin Media O2, Virgin Media, Virgin Locations: Manchester, Glossop

☆ Crayola, beloved for its crayons, is getting into selling flowers with a purpose
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The crayon maker, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, on Tuesday announced the launch of Crayola Flowers, an online flower shop selling bright bouquets and boxed flowers. Crayola is getting into the flower business with the launch of Crayola Flowers, an online marketplace for fresh flowers. Crayola announced it has launched Crayola Flowers, a retail and fundraising platform. Crayola Flowers partnered with Mrs. Bloom's, an importer and distributor of fresh cut flowers. Schorr said Crayola Flowers’ launch was three years in the making.

Persons: Crayola, Bloom’s, ” Warren Schorr, ”, Schorr, Bloom's Organizations: New, New York CNN, Hallmark Cards, Tuesday, Crayola, Nonprofit, Footwear, CNN, American Heart Association, Autism, Brothers, Sisters, America, Humane Society, St, Research Locations: New York

☆ United States chase more glory at expanded Women's World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

MELBOURNE, July 18 (Reuters) - Bigger, bolder and breaking new ground, the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday with the United States bidding to extend their golden era by winning an unprecedented third straight title. Four years on from dominating in France, the top-ranked Americans remain favourites to secure a record-extending fifth World Cup triumph with a new generation of players. However, the landscape has changed irrevocably through the World Cup cycle, with money, talent and professionalism shifting to the sport's traditional European heartlands. Olympic champions Canada, who upset the U.S. in the Tokyo Games semi-finals, also cannot be discounted as they look to give 40-year-old Christine Sinclair a first title at her sixth World Cup. Other players say the money is not nearly enough, given the $440 million prize pool for the men's World Cup.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Christine Sinclair, Prizemoney, mums, Megan Rapinoe, Alexia Putellas, Ghizlane Chebbak, Ian Ransom, Peter Rutherford Organizations: MELBOURNE, United, U.S, New Zealand, Norway, Sydney's, Ireland, Sydney, England, Olympic, Canada, Tokyo Games, FIFPRO, FIFA, France, Thomson Locations: Australia, New Zealand, United States, China, New, Eden, France, Germany, Sweden, Rich, Morocco, Melbourne

☆ Svitolina comes out on top in battle-of-the-mums with Azarenka
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Pritha Sarkar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 9, 2023 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates after winning her fourth round match against Belarus' Victoria Azarenka REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - It turned out to be the mother of all battles and Victoria Azarenka produced some telling blows in an electrifying contest but in the end she lacked the chutzpah to prevent Elina Svitolina securing a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Sunday's 2-6 6-4 7-6(11-9) win handed the Ukrainian wildcard a first win over Azarenka in a battle between the last two mums left standing out of the six who started in the singles draw as she snapped a five-match losing run against the Belarusian 19th seed. After soaking up all the tension for close to three hours, world number 76 Svitolina finally toppled Azarenka with an ace on her second match point and promptly collapsed onto her back in her moment of triumph. She will next face world number one Iga Swiatek for a place in the semi-finals. Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, Victoria Azarenka, Toby Melville LONDON, Elina Svitolina, Svitolina, Azarenka, Pritha Sarkar, Ken Ferris Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Belarus, Victoria, Victoria Azarenka REUTERS, Wimbledon, Azarenka, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Belarusian

☆ Azarenka booed off court for failing to offer Svitolina obligatory handshake
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Pritha Sarkar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Asked in a press conference if she felt that she was being victimised by the crowd, Azarenka snapped: "Victim? "She doesn't want to shake hands with Russian, Belarusian people. But this conversation about shaking hands is not a life-changing conversation." While it seemed everyone was only focussing on the events that unfolded after Svitolina had sealed her place in the last eight with an ace, Azarenka felt the on-court duel deserved more plaudits. Svitolina thought such situations could be avoided if tournament organisers issued a statement to fans to make clear that "there will be no handshake between Russian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian players."

Persons: Victoria Azarenka, Elina Svitolina, Azarenka, Svitolina, I'm, It's, Elina, I've, Pritha Sarkar, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Ukrainian, Belarusian, Ukraine, Moscow, Belarus

☆ Svitolina comes out on top in blockbuster battle with Azarenka
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Pritha Sarkar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

After soaking up all the tension for close to three hours, world number 76 Svitolina finally toppled 19th seed Azarenka with an ace on her second match point and promptly collapsed onto her back in her moment of triumph. Bizarrely, the crowd booed Azarenka as she left the court, obviously not realising the reason why the Belarusian did not offer Svitolina the obligatory post match handshake. "I thought it was a great tennis match. Svitolina frustrated Azarenka for over 11 minutes in the fourth game of the match which dragged on for five deuces, with the Ukrainian missing a break point chance in the process. Seconds later she had levelled the contest after Azarenka swiped a forehand long to surrender her serve.

Persons: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, Victoria Azarenka, Toby Melville LONDON, Elina Svitolina, Svitolina, Martina Navratilova, Azarenka, misfiring, Azarenka swiped, Skai, trickled, Pritha Sarkar, Ken Ferris Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Belarus, Victoria, Victoria Azarenka REUTERS, Wimbledon, Azarenka, Belarusian, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Belarusian, Ukraine, Moscow, Belarus

If Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan goes ahead, London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will become one of the world's largest to tackle air pollution, encompassing 5 million extra people in the capital's leafier and less-connected outer boroughs. London's transport authority says only one in 10 cars in outer London are not ULEZ-compliant. But Khan, who was diagnosed with asthma and wrote a book this year on air pollution and climate change, says he is determined to face down his critics. "But the further away from the city centre you go, the less you can improve air quality," Verbeek added. "It's absolutely critical that even in a cost-of-living crisis we do not kick the can of air pollution down the road and let more children grow up unhealthy and unwell," she said.

Persons: Toby Melville, Sadiq Khan's, Carl Cristina, Cristina, Khan, Thomas Verbeek, Verbeek, Jemima Hartshorn, Teresa O'Neill, I've, Gavin Jones, William James, Andrew Heavens Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Delft University of Technology, Thomson Locations: Marble, London, Britain, Europe, Rome, Netherlands

"I'd love to work more hours," Sharples told Reuters at the home in northern England she shares with her children and web-developer husband. The Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) think tank has estimated that around 1.5 million British mums would work more hours if childcare permitted. Business groups and researchers argue that acting on childcare in his March 15 budget would do more to unlock greater economic growth. The government says it has spent more than 20 billion pounds in the last five years helping with the cost of childcare. "Childcare unlocks not just the potential of children, but also the potential of parents," Labour leader Keir Starmer said last month.

☆ In the largest-ever experiment of its kind, 33 companies adopted a four-day workweek. The results were conclusive: It's time for everyone to take Fridays off.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Molly Lipson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The results of the new report were unequivocal: The four-day workweek was better for everyone. And nearly all of the 495 employees involved in the trial wanted to maintain the four-day working week. The 4 Day Week trial found that participants spent an hour less time commuting than before the trial. A four-day week also provides vast improvements in well-being, life satisfaction, and sleep for women. As companies continue to grapple with attracting and retaining staff, the four-day week could be a relatively simple solution.

Almost three years of pandemic restrictions have been especially hard for Zu, who has autism spectrum disorder, but thanks to Chen's Studio, music has become his saving grace. REUTERS/Tingshu WangBEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Almost three years of pandemic restrictions have been hard for 23-year-old Chinese villager Zu Wenbao, but thanks to Beijing-based Chen's Studio, music has become his saving grace. All that changed when he started learning music free of charge at Chen's Studio, which started lessons for people with autism just as the pandemic began. Chen says he knew very little about autism before he started teaching a bass player with the disorder in 2020. When COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions on movement curtailed his regular music lessons, Chen started the free-of-charge lessons for people with autism.

☆ Rebel Wilson announces birth of baby via surrogate
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Gina Vivinetto | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Rebel Wilson announced the birth of her first child, welcomed via surrogate, on Instagram Monday“Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this past week via surrogate. I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!” Wilson, 42, wrote next to a picture of baby Royce in a onesie. The Australian actor went on to thank her “gorgeous surrogate” for helping her become a mom. Wilson concluded her post by saying she can’t wait to dote on little “Roycie.”“I am ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable. “Thanks for the well-wishes, but we are NOT engaged,” Wilson wrote in her Instagram Story, alongside a now-vanished photo of the couple at Disneyland in California.

☆ Rebel Wilson announces birth of her first child
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —Actress Rebel Wilson is a mom. The “Pitch Perfect” star announced on Monday the birth of daughter Royce Lillian, who was “born this past week via surrogate,” according to her verified Instagram account. “I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle!” Wilson wrote. “I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, (you know who you are), this has been years in the making…but particularly wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care.”Calling the birth of her child “the best gift,” the actress also wrote that she is “ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable.”“I am learning quickly…much respect to all the Mums out there,” Wilson wrote. “Proud to be in your club.”In June, Wilson went public with the fact she was in a relationship with fashion designer Ramona Agruma.

☆ New Zealand zoo more than doubles its population of endangered lemurs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WELLINGTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Wellington Zoo has more than doubled its population of endangered ring-tailed lemurs after its four females gave birth to twins, the zoo's primate manager said on Tuesday. Ring-tailed lemurs, endemic to Madagascar, are on the endangered list. Wellington Zoo has only had ring-tailed lemurs for 18 months and got Zeus, their male, at the beginning of 2022 with the hope they might be able to add to their population. The population of ring-tailed lemurs, made famous by King Julien in the 2005 movie "Madagascar", is declining in the wild. One of the challenges is female ring-tailed lemurs are only sexually receptive for one or two days a year.

☆ Vegemite and more: An A to Z of the top foods and drinks Australians love most
▼ + stars: | 2018-01-20 | by ( Brooke Chenoweth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

“During the Second World War, Vegemite captured the Australian market. Marmite was unobtainable and the Australian Army supplied Vegemite to its troops,” says the museum in a post highlighting defining symbols of Australia. “In the 1950s and 60s, despite acquisition by the American company Kraft, Vegemite became a distinctively ‘Australian’ food. 🥳No round-up of Aussie foods would be complete without this ubiquitous salty brown spread, which turns 100 on October 25. For those living in countries where it’s not yet exported, Vegemite comes in massive 560 gram jars and travel-sized tubes.

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