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☆ Amazon named its new chatbot Rufus after a Welsh corgi that a couple often took to the office
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon has named its latest AI chatbot after a dog that belonged to two of the company's earliest workers. The e-commerce giant launched a new AI-powered shopping assistant called Rufus on Thursday — and the chatbot shares a name with Amazon's first four-legged "employee." Rufus belonged to Susan Benson, Amazon's former editor-in-chief, and her husband Richard, who was an engineer. pic.twitter.com/DsXElz0fht — Amazon (@amazon) February 20, 2020Amazon named one of the buildings in its Seattle headquarters after the corgi, which died in 2009. There are pictures of him throughout its offices , including one hailing Rufus as Amazon's "official switch thrower."

Persons: Rufus, Amazon's, Susan Benson, Richard, corgi, Brad Stone's, Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy Organizations: Amazon, corgi Locations: Seattle

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Iowa star Caitlin Clark moved into second on the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring list on Wednesday night, finishing with 35 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in the No. Hannah Stuelke had 17 points and nine rebounds for Iowa (20-2, 9-1 Big Ten), which earned its second straight win since a 100-92 overtime loss at Ohio State on Jan. 21. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesClark finished the night with 3,424 points, departing to a big ovation with 4:23 remaining. Next up is Kelsey Plum, who starred at Washington from 2013-17 and tops the women’s scoring list with 3,527 points. While Clark moved closer to Plum's record, it was her passing ability that sparked the Hawkeyes in the runaway win.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Ryan, Clark, Hannah Stuelke, Kate Martin, Melannie Daley, Hailey Weaver, Jackie Stiles, Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell, Kelsey Plum, Sydney Affolter, ___ Organizations: NCAA, Hawkeyes, Northwestern, Welsh, Iowa, Ohio State, Wildcats, Big, Sydney, NEXT Iowa, AP, womens Locations: EVANSTON, Ill, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, Maryland, Wisconsin

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Iowa star Caitlin Clark has moved into second place on the career scoring list for NCAA women's basketball. Clark converted a layup with 4:58 left in the first half at Northwestern on Wednesday, giving her 14 points on the night and 3,403 for her career. Kelsey Plum, who starred at Washington from 2013-17, tops the women's scoring list with 3,527 points. By passing Mitchell, Clark became the career scoring leader for the Big Ten Conference. Sign up here AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell, Jackie Stiles, Kelsey Plum, Pete Maravich, Mitchell, Ryan Arena Organizations: NCAA women's, Northwestern, Big Ten, AP, womens Locations: EVANSTON, Ill, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Washington

☆ Wall Street firm hit by cyberattack that has knocked systems offline
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —EquiLend, a Wall Street firm that processes trillions of dollars of securities transactions a month, was hit by a cyberattack that has knocked some of its systems offline, the company said Wednesday. The financial technology firm, owned by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and other major Wall Street firms, said in a statement to CNN that it could take “several days” before services are fully restored. “We immediately launched an investigation and have identified a cyber security incident involving unauthorized access to our systems,” Gohlke said. EquiLend, owned by a consortium of Wall Street firms including BlackRock and Bank of America, is a significant player in the securities-lending industry through its NGT trading platform. Last week, EquiLend announced a deal to sell a majority stake in itself to private-equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe for an undisclosed sum.

Persons: New York CNN —, Goldman Sachs, Christopher Gohlke, ” EquiLend, ” Gohlke, “, Christopher Hayden, EquiLend, Anderson, Stowe Organizations: New, New York CNN, Street, JPMorgan, CNN, Treasury, Wall, BlackRock, Bank of America Locations: New York, Carson

☆ Louis Rees-Zammit: Getting a foothold in the NFL is almost impossible – even if you’re a professional athlete
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

‘Big NFL fan’Rees-Zammit is a Welsh international rugby union player and one of the sport’s biggest talents. Gray recalls being amazed when he first learned of the off-field work NFL players and coaches were doing. He imitates holding a chunky playbook – staggered by the sheer number of plays that NFL players need to become fluent in. According to the NFL, 37 international players have joined teams – allocated, drafted or signed as a free agent – since the IPP’s inception. “He’s a big NFL fan, he’s young … he’s right at the beginning of his journey.

Persons: you’ve, Louis Rees, Zammit, Rees, ‘, ’ Rees, ”, “, ” Rees, Warren Little, Ben Kay, CNN’s Don Riddell, ” Peter O’Reilly, Richie Gray –, –, ” Gray, Gray, there’s, Zammits, Damien Meyer, “ Rees, Warren Gatland, haven’t, Scot applauds, he’s, Frederic Dides, Jordan Mailata, Jakob Johnson, Efe Obada, Sammis Reyes, David Bada, Mailata, Mailata’s, Philadelphia . Gray, Jeff Stoutland –, Andy Lewis, Christian Wade, ” Wade, Wade, Will Rees, Kay, …, let’s, he’ll Organizations: CNN, NFL, National Football League, Welsh, rugby, Wales, Gloucester, British & Irish Lions, Lions, Lion, Gloucester Rugby, Six Nations, England rugby, TNT Sports, Netflix, IMG Academy, Rugby, CNN Sport, Toulon –, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, NCAA, Dolphins, “, Getty, Zammit’s Wales, American, –, Las Vegas Raiders, Washington, IPP, 233rd, Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Racing Locations: Britain, Ireland, Bradenton , Florida, Scottish, Zammit’s, Zammit, Australia, Philadelphia ., ”, France

The website, beloved for being one of modern music’s true centers of gravity and renowned for its daily record reviews scored 0.0 to 10.0, will be folded into GQ, parent company Condé Nast announced Wednesday. Schreiber sold Pitchfork to Condé Nast in 2015. Says Snapes: “Music is so much more than a ‘men’s interest’ or leisure pursuit. Pitchfork paid close, longform critical attention to so many different types of music, and so many different niches. “It’s the independent, experimental artists that are going to suffer.”___ Maria Sherman writes about music for The Associated Press.

Persons: Condé Nast, Anna Wintour, ” Wintour, Ryan Schreiber, Pitchfork, Schreiber, ”, Laura Snapes, ” Snapes, “, ” Ann Powers, ” Powers, Wintour, Melissa Consorte, Condé, P4K, Consorte, Joanna Melissakis, Gareth Paisey, Yasmin Williams, Sam Sodomsky, Williams, Paisey, “ We’ve, Taylor Swift, ” ___ Maria Sherman Organizations: ANGELES, Pitchfork, GQ, Associated Press, Napster, “, SPIN, Blender, PITCHFORK, AP, Condé Nast, The Associated Press

☆ Saoirse Ronan shares details on her scrapped 'Weird Barbie' cameo: 'I think I'd be the strange girl who talked to herself'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She told Variety she was going to play a Barbie "who talked to herself and always had her pet dog." It sounds an awful lot like she was supposed to play the recalled Barbie doll that came with a pooping dog. AdvertisementSaoirse Ronan has shared some details about the "Weird Barbie" role she almost played. "I don't know what he was going to be, but I was definitely going to be a Weird Barbie. Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie with Tanner the dog in "Barbie."

Persons: Saoirse Ronan, Variety, Barbie, —, Wonka, Chalamet, Ronan, Kate McKinnon, didn't, Tanner, Mattel, Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Khalique, Brown, Ken, Rob Brydon, Greta Gerwig's, Dan Levy Organizations: Service, Variety, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Warner Bros Locations: Welsh

☆ Six-legged dog abandoned in Welsh car park undergoes surgery to remove extra limbs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Heather Chen | Morayo Ogunbayo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A six-legged dog found abandoned in a supermarket car park in Wales has undergone surgery to remove her extra limbs. She was named after the Disney princess because her extra back legs were partly fused together, resembling a mermaid’s tail. She was taken in by Greenacres Rescue, a non-profit group based in the town of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The group arranged Ariel’s surgery and set her up with a foster family. Ariel is recovering and walking normally, Greenacres Rescue said in a post shared on Facebook.

Persons: Ariel, “, “ Ariel, ”, Mikey Lawlor, ” Lawlor, who’s Organizations: CNN, Disney, Greenacres, Facebook, Animal Referral, Vets University of Bristol, Press Association Locations: Wales, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Australia

Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesThe news is a major blow to Port Talbot, a town of about 35,000 people whose economy has been built on the steel industry since the early 1900s. At its height in the 1960s, the Port Talbot steelworks employed around 20,000 people, before cheaper offerings from China and other countries hit production. More than 300,000 people worked in Britain’s steel industry in 1971; by 2021 it was about 26,000. Last year the U.K. government gave Tata up to 500 million pounds ($634 million) to make the Port Talbot steelworks greener. “We saw it with the coal industry and now it is happening again with the steel industry.

Persons: ”, T.V, Narendran, Port, Tata, “, Tata's, Anthony Slaughter Organizations: Tata Steel, Tata, ” Tata Steel, Unions, Port Talbot, Commons Library, Community, Green Party Locations: Port Talbot, Wales, China, Port

☆ Whisky From Wales? Believe It, Say the Welsh.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Stephen Castle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It is famed for a love of singing and a passion for rugby. It has a distinctive Celtic language and is the birthplace of the poet Dylan Thomas. But few would claim that Wales, a nation of three million people outnumbered by sheep, is well known for whiskey, or whisky, as it is known in Wales. That was how the problems began in Abergwyngregyn (pronounced ABER-gwin-gregin), in the shadow of the ice-capped Snowdonia mountain range, where Aber Falls single-malt whisky is produced in a distillery filled with the strong malty aroma of barley. Made with exclusively Welsh grain and water from a picturesque nearby waterfall, the light, slightly fruity, single-malt whisky distilled by Aber Falls was the first in more than a century to be produced in North Wales.

Persons: Dylan Thomas Locations: Wales, Abergwyngregyn, gwin, Aber, Aber Falls, North Wales

☆ Celebrities are having full-blown golf complexes built in their gardens. Here’s how they’re doing it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

From putting greens and par-three holes to full-blown course replicas, the sport is increasingly taking up residence in gardens and backyards as golf enthusiasts of all levels look to shorten their travel time to the tee. California in particular is especially prone to drought, with state officials encouraging its citizens to cut their water usage. Yet “the number one” factor that can hike prices for larger greens, Nappi explains, is — ironically — drainage. Though they don’t require watering, greens sculpted in areas susceptible to heavy rain — such as Florida or Georgia — invite the threat of standing water, which can lead to mold and ruin the playing experience. “You can make it look pretty and beautiful and they love it, but it better play right,” Nappi said.

Persons: Mark Wahlberg, Cindy Crawford, DJ Khaled, Josh Allen, ”, Dominic Nappi, Tim Venturi, Ken Venturi, Nappi, ” Nappi, “, Wahlberg, Los Angeles Times — Nappi, Tim Jackson —, Jackson Kahn, I’ve, “ There’s, Crawford, Rande Gerber, Allen, Jim Nantz’s, Courtney Richards, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter, Tony Romo —, Dave Pelz’s, SYNLawn, Augusta National’s, Gareth Bale’s, —, Tiger Woods, ‘ Organizations: CNN, Back Nine Greens, Business, Nine Greens, Greens, British, Nine Greens Star, Hollywood, Los Angeles Times, Malibu, Bills, Wall Street, NASA, Welsh, Real Madrid, Tiger Locations: Southern California, Palm, California, backyards, Florida, Georgia, Beverly, Scottsdale, Buffalo, Miami Beach, American, Austin , Texas, Glamorgan, South Wales, Island, South Dakota

Song’s quietly romantic film, starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo as childhood friends who reconnect later in life, earned nominations for her direction, script and for both actors. “May December,” about an actress preparing to play a Mary Kay Letourneau-like role got nods for Natalie Portman, Charles Melton and screenwriter Samy Burch. MGM’s “American Fiction,” featuring Jeffrey Wright as a frustrated novelist, got recognition for Wright, Erika Alexander and Sterling K. Brown. Josh Welsh, the president of Film Independent, said the spirit awards look for films and shows that, “demonstrate the uniqueness of vision, original, provocative subject matter, economy of means and diversity, both on screen and off.”The Spirit Awards also recognize television series. Billie Eilish was also nominated for “Swarm.”Saturday Night Live’s Aidy Bryant is hosting the show, which will take place on Feb. 25 in Santa Monica, California.

Persons: Song’s, Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, “, Mary Kay Letourneau, Natalie Portman, Charles Melton, Samy Burch, MGM’s, Jeffrey Wright, Wright, Erika Alexander, Sterling K, Brown . Jefferson, ”, ” Kelly Reichardt’s, Robert Altman, Michelle Williams, André Benjamin, Hong Chau, Judd Hirsch, Amanda Plummer, Alexander Payne's “, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Payne, Giamatti, Andrew Haigh, Ira Sachs, William Oldroyd, Eileen, Haynes, Song, “ Oppenheimer, Maestro ”, Lee, Yoo, Portman, Jessica Chastain, Monica, Judy Reyes, Andrew Scott, Franz Rogowski, Teyana Taylor, Noah Galvin, Anne Hathaway, Glenn Howerton, Marin Ireland, Catalina Saavedra, Ben Whishaw, Brown, Alexander, Marshawn Lynch, Sandra Hüller, Justine Triet’s “, Jonathan Glazer’s, Iceland’s, Wata, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Welsh, Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Bella Ramsey, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, Billie Eilish, Live’s Aidy Bryant Organizations: NFL, ”, Film, “, YouTube Locations: Hong, Melton, Randolph, Poland, Denmark, Santa Monica , California

At the very end of another tiring duel with Zach Edey, the fifth-year guard was the last man standing — again. Buie scored seven of his 31 points in OT to help the Wildcats beat Edey and the top-ranked Boilermakers for the second straight season, winning 92-88 in the Big Ten opener for each school. Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20. Edey had 35 points, 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, but Purdue (7-1, 0-1) had trouble with Northwestern's guards all night. Fletcher Loyer scored 17 points for Purdue, and Braden Smith had 12 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.

Persons: — Boo Buie, Zach Edey, —, Buie, “, ” Buie, Ty Berry, Ryan Langborg, Boo, Chris Collins, he's, ”, Edey, Ryan, Matt Painter, Blake Preston, Berry, Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith, ” Painter, “ You've, Luke Hunger's, ” Collins, ___ Organizations: Northwestern, Purdue, Wildcats, Edey, Boilermakers, Big, Welsh, ” Purdue, Camden, NEXT Purdue, Detroit Mercy, AP Locations: EVANSTON, Ill, Northwestern

☆ Insight: Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Richard Valdmanis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The ongoing investments in the U.S. reflect a long-running rift between U.S. Catholic bishops and the pope on how to address global warming. The pope's Laudato Si encyclical urged immediate action against climate change, declaring that "highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay." The Vatican bank, which is separate from APSA, also does not invest in fossil fuels, a bank official said. A CCF official said energy and fossil fuels stocks make up between 3.5% and 6% of archdiocese investment funds, and that CCF uses its shareholder status to press for corporate environmental improvements. He called the enormous financial gains by oil companies "immoral profits."

Persons: Pope Francis, Dan DiLeo, Peter Marlow, Remo Casilli, Anne, Marie Welsh, William Lori, Bernard Hebda, Saint, Joshtrom Kureethadam, Chieko Noguchi, Noguchi, USCCB, Sabrina Danielsen, Danielson, Richard Valdmanis, Philip Pullella, John Mair, Suzanne Goldenberg Organizations: Catholic, drillers, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church, Reuters, Justice, Peace, Creighton University in, Vatican, Opportunity Fund, Collective Investment, Archdiocese, Minneapolis, Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, CCF, Development, American Petroleum Institute, Christian Brothers Investment Service, Investment, BP, Shell, Creighton University, U.S, Thomson Locations: United States, Dubai, Creighton University in Nebraska, U.S, APSA, Vatican, Ireland, Germany, Archdiocese, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Erie , Pennsylvania, Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth . Erie, Erie, Baltimore, Saint Paul, Paris, Saudi Aramco, PetroChina, India, Vatican City, Berlin, Sydney

☆ Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Richard Valdmanis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The ongoing investments in the U.S. reflect a long-running rift between U.S. Catholic bishops and the pope on how to address global warming. The pope's Laudato Si encyclical urged immediate action against climate change, declaring that "highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay." The Vatican bank, which is separate from APSA, also does not invest in fossil fuels, a bank official said. Notably absent are any dioceses in the U.S.Reuters reviewed the financial reports published by two dozen of the nation's more than 170 Catholic dioceses, including several of its largest, and found that few provide details on specific investments. He called the enormous financial gains by oil companies "immoral profits."

Persons: Pope Francis, Remo Casilli, Dan DiLeo, Peter Marlow, Anne, Marie Welsh, William Lori, Joshtrom Kureethadam, Chieko Noguchi, Noguchi, USCCB, Sabrina Danielsen, Danielson, Richard Valdmanis, Philip Pullella, John Mair, Suzanne Goldenberg Organizations: Catholic, drillers, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church, Reuters, Justice, Peace, Creighton University in, Vatican, Opportunity Fund, Collective Investment, Archdiocese, Development, American Petroleum Institute, Christian Brothers Investment Service, Investment, BP, Shell, Creighton University, U.S, Thomson Locations: United States, Dubai, Creighton University in Nebraska, U.S, APSA, Vatican, Ireland, Germany, Archdiocese, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Erie , Pennsylvania, Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth . Erie, Erie, Baltimore, Paris, Saudi Aramco, PetroChina, India, Vatican City, Berlin, Sydney

☆ Wrexham takes resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, confirming status as a promotion contender
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Life in League Two had initially proved more difficult but, as the holiday season approaches, Wrexham is establishing itself as a promotion contender again in the next flight up, sitting in second place, five points behind Stockport County. The Red Dragons confirmed those credentials on Saturday with a resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, capped by forward Paul Mullin’s hat trick. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, owners of Wrexham, celebrate with the National League trophy in April. Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesMullin added another two goals for his first hat trick of the season and James Jones completed the rout in extra time as Wrexham moved up to second place in League Two. “You could sense there was a determination in the group and what a way to respond with an emphatic 6-0 victory.

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Paul Mullin’s, Reynolds, McElhenney, ” Joel Senior’s, Mullin, Jacob Mendy’s, Jan Kruger, James Jones, Accrington Stanley, “ We’re, you’ve, Phil Parkinson, “, we’re Organizations: CNN, soccer, Wrexham, Football League, Disney, Stockport, Red Dragons, Morecambe, National League, Getty, League, Accrington, BBC Locations: Welsh, Wrexham, Stockport County

☆ The 29 Best Holiday Gifts to Shop This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. One thing I have my eye on is this Nyx Butter Gloss Holiday Gifts Set with 14 full-size lip glosses in a variety of colors. She loves color, but she also has a goth streak, so I wasn’t surprised she asked for black nail polish. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

Persons: We’ve, I’ll, Harry Potter, ” — Aly J, Barbie Dreamhouse, I’d, Barbie, Don’t, Emily Welsh, ”, Emily Schwartzberg, Matte Black, Matte White, Madeline Diamond, Tween, Olive, Jessica Woodbury, cocotte, Staub, Astrid Stawiarz, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Cashmere, I’ve, PJs, ” — Emily Welsh, Charming, Mario, ‘, Cozy, it’s, Susan “, Susan, Anaya, There’s, ” — Leslie Yazel, we’ll, Philip Asquith, It’s, ” — Bellamy Richardson, I’m, Buddy, nutcrackers, Luxe, Augustinus Bader, Rich Cream, ” — Irma Sahinovic, they’re, Brittany Nguyen Organizations: Side, Black, Yale, Bluetooth, Apple, Mario Kart, PlayStation, Target, Saks, Olive Oil, Amazon, Chic Locations: Ulta, Pima, Los Angeles, Olive, Ojai , Calif, Europe, The

☆ Wales miss automatic Euro 2024 place after draw with Turkey
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

CARDIFF, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Wales will have to take their chances in the playoffs for Euro 2024 after the country's automatic qualifying hopes were dashed following a 1-1 draw with Turkey in their final Group D game on Tuesday. Needing to beat Turkey to have a chance of qualifying at the expense of Croatia, who were hosting Armenia, Wales made a dream start as Neco Williams fired them ahead after seven minutes. Hope then ebbed further away when Yusuf Yazici equalised for Turkey from the penalty spot after 70 minutes. "We're disappointed we haven't qualified automatically, but I'm off tomorrow to find out who we've got in the draw for the playoff. Turkey improved in the second half though and were awarded a soft-looking penalty when Wales skipper Ben Davies was harshly-adjudged to have fouled Kenan Yildiz.

Persons: Neco Williams, Hope, ebbed, Yusuf Yazici, Brennan, we'll, Robert Page, We're, haven't, we've, We'll, Williams, Johnson, Ben Davies, Kenan Yildiz, Yazici, I've, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: CARDIFF, Cardiff City, Wales, Croatia, Thomson Locations: Wales, Turkey, Croatia, Armenia, Germany, Ukraine, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Estonia

☆ Llechwedd slate mine is home to the world’s deepest underground mini-golf course
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Fasten your mining helmet and plunge 152 meters (498 feet) below ground into a disused cavern at Llechwedd slate mine, home of the world’s deepest underground mini-golf course. Run by outdoor adventure activity company Zip World, the quarry has transformed into a thrill-seeker’s paradise. Opened in July 2022, it’s not the world’s only below-ground golf experience, but it is comfortably the deepest. Diving closer to Llechwedd’s record is the Turda Salt Mine in Romania, which stages a six-hole mini-golf venue 120 meters (394 feet) into the Transylvanian soil. Zip WorldBounce BelowBut the Llechwedd mines offer more than just mini-golf.

Persons: it’s, Trampolining, tightropes Organizations: CNN, Welsh, Caernarfon Creameries Locations: North Wales, Illinois, Romania, St Paul’s Cathedral

☆ The Holiday Gifts Buy Side Staffers Are Buying This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +12 min

By Buy Side StaffThe Buy Side staff shops for a living, which also means we spend an inordinate amount of time scrutinizing gift options. To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. She asked for compression socks, so I’m buying her these pretty ones in blue chevron to help her with recovery. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

Persons: We’ve, cocotte, Staub, ”, Astrid Stawiarz, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Cashmere hoodie, I’ve, Jessica Woodbury, PJs, ” — Emily Welsh, Charming, Madeline Diamond, ‘ Broom ’, I’ll, Samantha Sharf, Mario, ‘, Cozy, she’s, ” — Leslie Yazel, it’s, Susan “, Susan, Anaya, There’s, we’ll, Philip Asquith, It’s, ” — Bellamy Richardson, Buddy, I’m, nutcrackers, ” — Aly J, they’re, Brittany Nguyen Organizations: Side, Black, Bluetooth, Apple, PlayStation, Mario Kart, New, Olive Oil, Amazon, Yale, Walmart Locations: Naadam, New York City, Los Angeles, Olive, Ojai , Calif, Europe, The

☆ Reynolds makes Alpine F1 investment more visible
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Reynolds, whose various interests include co-owning Welsh soccer side Wrexham with fellow-actor Rob McElhenney, last June joined a group of investors taking a 24% equity stake in the F1 team. The Canadian-born actor is the chief creative officer of MNTN and invested in Alpine through his Maximum Effort Investments. Alpine said the MNTN logo would be on their cars at this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix and at key races in future seasons. "A few years ago, if you had said I’d be bringing together my performance marketing software firm and Alpine F1 Team, I would have told you to get out of my living room -- after asking you to explain what some of those words meant," Reynolds said in a statement. French driver Esteban Ocon will be wearing a Deadpool-themed helmet for Saturday night's race, showing it off to a suitably-impressed Reynolds.

Persons: Milton Keynes, Ryan Reynolds, Ed Sykes, Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, I’d, Esteban Ocon, Alan Baldwin, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, England, Wrexham, Milton, Milton Keynes Dons, Formula, Renault, Las Vegas, Alpine F1, Thomson Locations: Wrexham, Britain, London

☆ Jimbo Fisher out as Texas A&M head football coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jimbo Fisher has been relieved of his head football coaching duties at Texas A&M University, the school announced Sunday. “We appreciate Coach Fisher’s time here at Texas A&M and we wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Bjork added. He was hired in December 2017 after spending eight seasons as head coach at Florida State University where he led the Seminoles to a national championship. When Fisher was first named head football coach at Texas A&M, the university said he had agreed to a 10-year contract worth $75 million, adding no “state-appropriated funds” would be used toward his salary. In 2021, Texas A&M extended Fisher’s contract for an additional four years through the 2031 season, giving him an annual salary of more than $9 million.

Persons: Jimbo Fisher, “, Mark, John, Sharp, ” Ross Bjork, ” Bjork, Fisher, Bjork Organizations: CNN, Texas, M University, Aggie, Florida State University, Seminoles, Aggies, Southeastern Conference, Abilene Christian Wildcats, LSU Tigers Locations: Texas, ” Ross Bjork , Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Patrick Mahomes “jumped” at the the chance to invest in a Formula One team when he was asked to join a group of celebrity backers behind the Alpine team. It'll be cool to see some of the events, maybe some of the other races other than Miami," Mahomes said. Asked if he thinks it could buy him a chance drive an F1 car some time, Mahomes said: “I don't know if that's in my contract. I know (Chiefs general manager Brett) Veach is a big F1 guy. “Passion for excellence on the golf course has led me to admire the same pursuit in Formula 1," McElroy said.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes “, Travis Kelce, Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua, ” Mahomes, “ I’ve, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Mahomes, “, Brett, Veach, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, McElroy, ”, Dave Skretta Organizations: Formula, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Otro, Netflix, United States, Prix, Austin, Otro Capital, Hollywood, Welsh soccer, Wrexham, English Locations: AUSTIN, Texas, “, Miami, Kansas City , Missouri

☆ Gavi strike sends Spain to Euro 2024, Turkey and Scotland also qualify
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Philip O'Connor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Spain striker was the centre of attention again when midfielder Gavi fired home four minutes after the break and another VAR offside check ensued, but this time he was in the clear and the goal was allowed to stand. Norway set up to hit Spain on the break but struggled to create much in attack as the visitors kept striker Erling Haaland shackled to reach the finals with two games to spare. A brilliant volley from Yunus Akgun just before the hour put Turkey on course for a comprehensive win against Latvia that ensured they will take their place at next year's tournament. The Turks top their group with 16 points, six points ahead of Wales and Croatia after the Welsh beat the Croats 2-1 in Cardiff to keep their qualifying hopes alive. Reporting by Philip O'Connor, Tommy Lund and Anita Kobylinska; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ How F1 and ‘Drive to Survive’ are changing way we watch sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“Hard Knocks” is a docuseries that focuses on a single NFL team as it prepares for the upcoming NFL season. F1 is already a dangerous and exciting sport on its own, but “Drive to Survive” transforms it into a soap opera. By the end, hopefully, they’re consuming the product; in this case, actually watching the live sport. But his strength on the field isn’t why Travis Kelce is a household name. In last season’s Super Bowl, Travis Kelce went head-to-head against brother Jason Kelce, when the Chiefs faced the Philadelphia Eagles.

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