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☆ I just don’t get the ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ obsession
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And people love them some “Game of Thrones.” Like seriously love it. (I also have to read book series in strict order, but I digress). The first book is titled “A Game of Thrones” and I settled in fully expecting to be engrossed by all 694 pages. Ollie Upton/HBOWih this weekend’s premiere of the second season of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon” I decided to try again. So sorry “House of the Dragon,” it doesn’t appear we’re meant to be.

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☆ Insider Today: Travel agents are back
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This week's dispatchRob McElhenney is Business Insider's June 2024 digital cover star. Edmon de Haro for BITravel agents are backFollowing the pandemic-era lockdowns, people are hungry for travel. The interest in having someone else plan a vacation is returning travel agents to their '90s glory. How travel agents came roaring back. Art Wager/Getty ImagesEveryone's moving to TexasMovers from all corners of the US are flocking to Celina, Texas, a small town about 41 miles north of Dallas.

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☆ U.S. Open analysis: 10 things to know on Bryson DeChambeau’s win
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Justin Ray | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Bryson DeChambeau’s brilliant bunker shot at 18 and winning putt that followed capped off a remarkable week at Pinehurst No. His second U.S. Open win comes at age 30, another rare accomplishment. Bryson must get up and down from the bunker to win the U.S. Open. This is arguably the most painful in the disappointing decade-long run of major championship Sundays for Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau will try to become the first player since Woods in 2000 to win The Open and U.S. Open in the same season.

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☆ Father’s Day: 4 pop culture dads worse than you
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Whether you’re a new or seasoned father, the anxieties of raising children can pop up anywhere, anytime. “Also, just every dad I spoke to was like, ‘I’m worried that I’m gonna roughhouse too hard (and) they’ll get hurt,’” Boozan said. And “as a comedy writer, I’m biased, but I’m a big proponent of laughter as medicine. “That’s a great example of a workaholic dad who thinks that amassing a trove of riches in order to pass that along to your child is the way of being a good dad,” Boozan said. “The best thing my dad ever did … is he was a chill dad,” Boozan said.

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☆ When I quit my job, the CFO came to my house and kissed me. We've now been married for over 25 years.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Pauline Milner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. When I worked as an insurance agent for a brokerage, David was the CFO. A knock at the door changed everythingI liked my job, but I knew a good deal when I saw it. As he reached the door, David turned around, and his car keys slipped out of his hand.

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☆ Opinion: For all the fuss about Polin, ‘Bridgerton’s’ relatable subplots moved me the most
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Opinion Holly Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Holly Thomas Holly ThomasIt’s not that Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton (or Polin, as the internet insists on calling them) don’t make an arresting couple. The first deliciously familiar moment comes in episode 5, when Eloise Bridgerton offloads to Cressida Cowper, her cynical replacement for her estranged best friend, Penelope, about Penelope. As Eloise finally draws breath, Cressida mentions that she’s “had a shock of my own,” actually. In keeping with Season 3’s somewhat aromantic vibe, its most touching relationship isn’t between Penelope and Colin, but Penelope and her mother. While the series’ attempt to paint Penelope’s Lady Whistledown column as a feminist outpost feels a bit forced, Lady Featherington’s belated appreciation of her daughter’s abilities is far more affecting.

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☆ 'Yoga Teacher Killer' tells the true story of a woman who murdered her boyfriend's lover before going on the run. Here's what happened to Kaitlin Armstrong.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Yoga Teacher Killer" is about Kaitlin Armstrong, who murdered her boyfriend's lover, Anna Moriah Wilson. Armstrong shot Wilson dead in May 2022. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPlease add a BI moment"Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story" is based on a murder that happened in May 2022 in Austin, Texas. The true crime drama tells of how yoga teacher Armstrong (Caity Lotz) discovered that her boyfriend, Colin Strickland (Kyle Schmid), was having an affair with pro-cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson (Larissa Dias).

Persons: Kaitlin Armstrong, Anna Moriah Wilson, Armstrong, Wilson, —, Caity Lotz, Colin Strickland, Kyle Schmid, Larissa Dias, Strickland Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Costa Rica, Austin , Texas

☆ A timeline of the kissing scandal between Harry, Jessica, and Melinda in 'Perfect Match' season 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewThe strongest couple in "Perfect Match" season two is under threat in the latest episodes after Harry Jowsey was accused of kissing another contestant. The next day, Melinda tells Jessica that she and Harry kissed, causing a big fight between the three contestants. 'Perfect Match' season two, episode eight: Melinda and Holly say the kiss happened off-screenIn "Perfect Match" season two, episode eight, Stevan Ditter, Harry Jowsey, Chris Hahn, Kaz Bishop, Justin Assada are separated from their female partners. Advertisement'Perfect Match' season two, episode nine: Melinda says Harry also said he wanted to have sex with herMelinda Berry in "The Perfect Match" season two. 'Perfect Match' season two, episode nine: Jessica confronts HarryJessica Vestal and Harry Jowsey competing in a "Perfect Match" couples challenge.

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☆ Nvidians Reveal Jensen Huang's Leadership Style: Admit Your Mistakes
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Eight current and former Nvidia employees spoke to Business Insider about Huang's leadership style and what it's like to be grilled by him. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThree former senior-level employees said Huang's leadership style is based on this focus on continuous improvement and learning from mistakes. The 'Jensen grilling'Senior-level employees often experience what some have referred to as a "Jensen grilling"— intense questioning by Huang. One employee likened Huang's grilling to an attorney's interrogation, noting that he wouldn't back down until he'd made his point.

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Because the event is a festival and not just a one-off concert, buying Electric Forest tickets is a bit more complex than simply picking a seat. Electric Forest 2024 festival scheduleElectric Forest 2024 begins June 20 and continues through June 23 in Rothbury, MI. Date City Vivid Seats prices StubHub prices June 20 Rothbury, MI - $466 June 21 Rothbury, MI - $412 June 22 Rothbury, MI - $1,166 June 23 Rothbury, MI - - June 20-23 Rothbury, MI $433 $332How to buy tickets for Electric Forest 2024 festivalWhile original tickets are sold out, some Electric Forest tickets are still available from verified resale outlets, including Vivid Seats and StubHub. While original Electric Forest tickets are sold out, as of this writing, StubHub has general admission tickets starting at $332 for the four days. Check out Electric Forest's full lineup, schedule, campground map, and more at the Electric Forest website.

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☆ Elon Musk's payday drama comes to a head today
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

It's always sunny at Business Insider when "Welcome to Wrexham" star Rob McElhenney is around. In today's big story, we're looking at the drama between Tesla shareholders over Elon Musk's bumper pay package that gets decided on today . As funny as that sounds, the battle over Elon Musk's pay package is no joke. One longtime Tesla investor said the EV maker is " kind of the bottom of the pecking pole of Elon's companies ." Vote here on if you're for or against Musk's pay package .

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☆ HBO Could Use a Hit. Enter the Dragons.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( John Koblin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The dragons are back. On Sunday, “House of the Dragon,” the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, will return to HBO for its second season. There have been disappointments (the music drama “The Idol” and the Kate Winslet-starring limited series “The Regime,” for instance), and delayed premieres because of the double Hollywood strikes last year. According to one widely used industry metric, Max, the 13-month-old streaming service that houses HBO’s shows, has plateaued during that time. But in contrast to previous years, shows from HBO and Max will not be favorites in some of the major categories, including drama, a category that HBO dominated at the most recent Emmys.

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☆ HBO renews 'House of the Dragon' for season 3 ahead of season 2 premiere
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

HBO is betting on "House of the Dragon" season two's success. The network just renewed the "Game of Thrones" prequel for another season ahead of Sunday's premiere. AdvertisementFrancesca Orsi, HBO's head of drama, praised the team behind the hit fantasy series in the renewal announcement. "George, Ryan, and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew, have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of 'House of the Dragon,'" Orsi said in a press release. "We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivaled by its heart."

Persons: Francesca Orsi, George, Ryan, Orsi Organizations: HBO, Business

☆ Why Donald Trump loves his Boeing 757 private jet even though almost everyone else ditched the plane
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThere's a common saying in the business-aviation industry: The private jet isn't a luxury; it's a time machine. The point of a private jet is to save its occupant time and increase their productivity. AdvertisementThe old (top) and new (bottom) paint jobs on Trump's Boeing 757 private jet. AdvertisementTrump aboard his Boeing 757 private jet. But what stands out the most about the Boeing 757 is that it's the muscle car of the airline world.

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☆ Russia accused of using hunger as a weapon of war in Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Sophie Tanno | Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Mariupol, a port city on the Sea of Azov, was encircled and captured by Russian forces at the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This included the establishment of ad hoc distribution points for food, water and other basic necessities. They were attacking food distribution points.”There were numerous opportunities for Russian forces to alleviate civilian suffering, he said, but they failed to do so. Ukrainian authorities and some international officials have previously accused Russia of robbing the country of grain and other commodities in areas it occupied. Accusations that Russia is using food as a weapon of war have been mounting ever since the first reports emerged in the spring of 2022 of grain being stolen by Russian troops.

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☆ Trump's Boeing 757 isn't the perfect private jet, but it's perfect for him
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The point of a private jet is to save its occupant time and increase their productivity. AdvertisementThe old (top) and new (bottom) paint jobs on Trump's Boeing 757 private jet. AdvertisementTrump onboard his Boeing 757 private jet. But what stands out the most about the Boeing 757 is that it's the muscle car of the airline world. Trump's Boeing 757 before receiving a new livery in 2022.

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☆ Hunter Biden conviction shatters Trump’s persecution narrative
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In his first reaction to the verdict, Hunter Biden didn’t attack the judge or prosecutors, simply saying he was grateful for the love and support of his family and blessed to be clean again. The Hunter Biden verdict also contradicted the central rationale of Trump’s multiple legal defenses in his four criminal cases, several civil matters and his entire presidential campaign. “So much for the weaponization of the Justice Department to go after just the enemies of the other side,” Michael Zeldin, a former senior Justice Department official and federal prosecutor, said on CNN Max on Tuesday. Stephen Miller, Trump’s former White House domestic policy adviser, argued that the Justice Department had actually shown favoritism toward Hunter Biden by not charging him with 50 felonies over foreign influence peddling. “Hunter Biden just became the Deep State’s sacrificial lamb to show that Justice is ‘balanced’ while the other Biden crimes remain ignored,” she wrote on X.

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☆ Why Shari Redstone called off talks with David Ellison’s Skydance on Paramount deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

After weeks of endless speculation about the future of Paramount Global, and more than half a year of grueling negotiations, the heiress called off talks with David Ellison’s Skydance Media, astonishing the industry and raising questions about the future of her family-controlled media empire. Why Redstone ultimately vetoed the deal is now up for discussion. Chief among them was whether the deal should have been subject to approval from a majority of the minority shareholders. And tried they did over the last several months, with the negotiations claiming several high-profile casualties along the way. Over the course of the last few months, Bob Bakish was ousted as chief executive of Paramount Global and four directors resigned from the company’s board.

Persons: Shari Redstone, David Ellison’s Skydance, Sumner, Skydance, Ellison, Charles Phillips, “ Shari, Bob Bakish, ”, Brian Robbins, George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, NAI Organizations: New York CNN, Paramount Global, Amusements Inc, CNN, Redstone, Redbird Capital, Paramount’s Office, Company’s, Directors, Paramount, “ Locations: New York

☆ Elon Musk dropped his Open AI lawsuit, but he isn't done with Sam Altman and the AI race yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewElon Musk might have withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI and its cofounders on Tuesday, but he certainly isn't giving up on winning the AI race just yet. Musk cofounded OpenAI with its current CEO, Sam Altman, but left its board in 2018. Shortly after the announcement, Musk threatened to prohibit Apple devices at his companies. "If Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, then Apple devices will be banned at my companies," Musk wrote in an X post. Related storiesRepresentatives for Musk and OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment from BI sent outside regular business hours.

Persons: —, Elon, OpenAI, Musk, Sam Altman, Altman, David Hoffman, BI's Grace Kay, Tesla, it's Organizations: Service, OpenAI, Microsoft, Business, Apple, Musk, BI, University of Pennsylvania, Tesla Locations: Altman's court

☆ Years of scrutiny for a president’s son culminate in guilty verdict
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, his ex-girlfriend, his brother’s widow – with whom he had an affair – and his daughter all testified. Hunter Biden was administratively discharged, which is standard procedure when an officer fails a drug test. Did Joe Biden profit from his son Hunter’s career? It is a trade-off Hunter Biden has been experiencing for years. When Joe Biden was tapped as Barack Obama’s running mate in 2008, they made a point about not consorting with lobbyists.

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☆ Hunter Biden was always doomed to lose his trial. His best bet is appealing a 'vindictive prosecution.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Related VideoIn his opening statement at the trial, Biden's lawyer Abbe Lowell urged jurors in the Wilmington, Delaware, federal court to acquit his client. "They know how to put on a tight gun case." Biden's trial was not necessarily a lost cause. Hunter Biden's lawyers have argued this arrangement has perversely allowed Weiss to politicize the proceedings unchecked. This story was updated following the jury verdict in Hunter Biden's gun trial.

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☆ Joe Biden’s agonizing wait as a jury deliberates his son’s fate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The Hunter Biden and Trump cases are vastly different, as is the way the former and current first families have responded to the trials. This is especially significant since Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted, although a sentence for a first-time offender is unlikely to be that severe. The Hunter Biden trial is the latest cruel twist in the story of a family that has endured more tragedies than most could bear. The infringements on the Biden family’s dignity and privacy cut deep during the trial, which saw discomforting testimony about Hunter Biden’s former cocaine addiction. Media organizations, meanwhile, played an excerpt from Hunter Biden’s audio book that chronicles his spiral into addiction that was used in the prosecution case.

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☆ Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Marshall Cohen | Holmes Lybrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced, concluding that he violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms. Leaving the courthouse after the verdict, Hunter Biden shuffled his family members into an elevator as he held hands with his wife. The weeklong gun trial featured intensely personal and gut-wrenching testimony about Hunter Biden’s well-known struggles with alcoholism and crack cocaine addiction. Hunter Biden’s defense team argued, unsuccessfully, that he didn’t view himself as a user or addict when he bought and possessed the gun. Defense attorney Abbe Lowell had implored the jury to acquit Hunter Biden on those grounds.

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☆ ‘Practical Magic 2’ is in the works
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Get those midnight margaritas ready, a sequel to the 1990s hit movie “Practical Magic” is officially in the works. Practical Magic 2 is in development and coming soon,” wrote Warner Bros. Pictures in a post on Instagram on Monday. Warner Bros. is part of Warner Bros. CNN has contacted Warner Bros. Pictures for further details, including whether Bullock and Kidman will be reprising their roles as the witch sisters. Meanwhile, in May Bullock said she would be keen to work on a third “Speed” movie alongside co-star Keanu Reeves.

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☆ Biden heralds his efforts to strengthen gun laws hours after son convicted on firearms charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Michael Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Speaking at an Everytown for Gun Safety event under a banner that read “Gun Sense University” in large block letters, the president did not reference his son’s conviction. Hunter Biden was pronounced guilty earlier in the day of three felony charges after a jury found he lied on a form by saying he was not abusing drugs when he purchased a firearm in 2018. Nothing will ever change that.”The painful moment for the Biden family comes a day before President Biden is expected to leave for a three-day trip to Italy for the G7 summit. As the trial was underway last week, Biden was in France commemorating D-Day. He also frequently touts signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was the first significant gun safety legislation in a quarter-century when it was passed.

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