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☆ Disney Heirs Line Up Against Activist Investors
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It’s a classic Disney movie plot: A family comes together to fight an enemy. Only this time it is happening in real life, with the grandchildren of Walt and Roy Disney, who founded the company in 1923, joining forces to oppose Nelson Peltz, the activist investor who is waging a proxy battle for board seats. The heirs — nine in total, including Abigail E. Disney, who has at times been a harsh critic of Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive — publicly lined up behind Mr. Iger and the current Disney board on Thursday. “These activists must be defeated,” Roy P. Disney, 66, said by telephone. Trian invests in great companies like Disney and helps them grow and thrive for the long term — and we have the track record to prove it at companies like P&G, Heinz and Mondelez.”

Persons: Walt, Roy Disney, Nelson Peltz, Abigail E, Robert A, —, Iger, “, ” Roy P, Peltz, Disney, Trian, Heinz, Mondelez, ” Organizations: Disney, Trian Partners

☆ Claressa Shields defeats Kelsey De Santis to make MMA history in Saudi Arabia
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Undefeated boxing champion Claressa Shields made history in another sport on Saturday, as she made her return to mixed-martial arts (MMA). The 28-year-old earned a split decision win over Kelsey De Santis in what was the first professional female MMA bout held in Saudi Arabia. In January, Hattan Alsaif made history as the first Saudi woman to join a global MMA promotion. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman previously said he doesn’t “care” about the country’s investment in sport being described as sportswashing. Shields and De Santis were fighting on the undercard of the PFL vs Bellator event, promoted by Bellator MMA and the Professional Fighters League.

Persons: Claressa Shields, Kelsey De Santis, “, Shields, Abigail Montes, Cooper Neill, De, Hattan Alsaif, LIV, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, De Santis Organizations: CNN, Saudi Pro League, Saudi, MBS, Fox News, PFL, Bellator, Bellator MMA, Professional Fighters League Locations: Saudi Arabia, De Santis, Saudi

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology, warning of the risks to U.S. national security and commercial interests. Bills have been introduced in the House and Senate to bar “foreign adversary biotech companies of concern” from doing business with federally funded medical providers. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesCritics of the legislation warn that restrictions on Chinese companies would impede advances that could bring a greater good. “It’s not just a supply chain battle or a national security battle or an economic security battle; I would submit it’s a moral and ethical battle,” Gallagher said. He said any restrictive U.S. measures should be tailored to address military concerns and concerns about genomic data security.

Persons: walling, ”, Abigail Coplin, Rachel King, Mike Gallagher, Gallagher, “ It’s, ” Gallagher, “ we’re, Biden, Tom Bollyky, Bollyky, Ray Yip, Yip, “, Anna Puglisi, Puglisi, ” Puglisi, BGI, WuXi AppTec, Dake Kang Organizations: WASHINGTON, — U.S, Biotechnology, Bills, Embassy, Biden, Vassar College, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, National Security Commission, Emerging Biotechnology, U.S . Senate, Chinese Communist Party, Wisconsin Republican, “, Bloomberg, Council, Foreign Relations, U.S . Centers for Disease Control, Georgetown University’s Center for Security, Emerging, The Defense Department, Commerce Department, Associated Press Locations: China, U.S, ”, South China, Wisconsin, Boston, United States, WuXi, Beijing

☆ Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin captivated some GOP lawmakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin was greeted with some interest on Capitol Hill. "Putin is a studied man of resolute spirit," said GOP Rep. Clay Higgins. AdvertisementWhen former Fox News host Tucker Carlson released his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, at least a few Republicans on Capitol Hill tuned in with interest. Conservative on one hand, rapidly changing on the other,” said Putin, according to Carlson’s translator. “And we have to be smarter.”AdvertisementAnd Higgins had little time for criticism of Carlson’s interview.

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Johnson isn't buying arguments from the bill's Republican backers that she didn't inspire the proposed change to a longstanding law. Republican state lawmakers who favor the ban have argued that winning twice often means abandoning the lower office, creating a costly special election. Johnson narrowly escaped expulsion last year for her role in a pro-gun control protest inside the Tennessee House chamber. Republican lawmakers are considering changes that target Jones and Pearson, too. In California, a judge ruled Republican state Assemblymember Vince Fong could run for Congress and reelection to his state seat at the same time.

Persons: Johnson, David Hawk, Republican Sen, Marsha Blackburn, “ That’s, Ron DeSantis, Rand Paul, Paul, Sen, Cory Booker, Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's, Joe Lieberman, Al Gore's, Blackburn, Gloria Johnson, ”, Abigail Sigler, Blackburn's, she’s, Randy McNally, Justin Pearson, Justin Jones, Pearson, Jones, Vince Fong, State Shirley Weber, Marc Levy, Adam Beam, Sean Murphy, Amy Beth Hanson, John Hanna Organizations: Republican, National Conference of State Legislatures, Republican Gov, Republican U.S, Sen, Kentucky GOP, Democratic, Former U.S . Rep, statehouse, Covenant, Tennessee, Congress, State, Democrats, Associated Press Locations: Tennessee, Knoxville, Kentucky, Montana , Kansas, Oklahoma, Arizona , Florida, Hawaii, Georgia, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Wisconsin, U.S, Connecticut, Washington, California, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Sacramento , California, Oklahoma City, Helena , Montana, Topeka , Kansas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and amid growing political divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United States abroad. But a bipartisan deal on border security struck by Republican Sen. James Lankford fell apart just days after its unveiling, a head-spinning development that left negotiators deeply frustrated. After the border bill collapsed, the two leaders abandoned the border provisions and pushed forward with passing the foreign aid package alone — as Democrats had originally intended. In an unusually raw back-and-forth, GOP senators who support the aid challenged some of the opponents directly on the floor. Turner posted on X, formerly Twitter, after the trip that “I reiterated America’s commitment to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.”But Speaker Johnson is in a tough position.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, It’s, ”, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, Jeff Merkley, Peter Welch of, Sen, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden's, Schumer, McConnell, “, ” McConnell, Republican Sen, James Lankford, J.D, Vance, Russia's Putin, Putin, Kentucky Sen, Rand Paul, Carolina Sen, Thom Tillis, ” Tillis, ” Sen, Jerry Moran, Moran, Trump, Russia “, Mike Turner, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Turner, Johnson, Kevin McCarthy, ” Johnson, Abigail Spanberger, Zelenskyy, ” Spanberger, Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking Organizations: WASHINGTON, —, Republican Party, Ukraine, Republican, Republicans, Sens, Ukraine —, GOP, U.S . Senate, Trump, Ohio Republican, Kentucky, NATO, House Republicans, House Intelligence, Russia, ”, Senate, Virginia Democrat, Associated Press Locations: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, United States, U.S, Oregon, Peter Welch of Vermont, Russia, Kyiv, China, Gaza, Ohio, Carolina, Europe, America, Virginia

☆ Why the race for the House is the one to watch in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Simone Pathe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

CNN —It won’t suck up anywhere near the oxygen of the presidential election, but the race for the US House of Representatives may be the most exciting campaign to watch in 2024. But in the House, Republicans’ shrinking majority has underscored the importance of the balance of power in Washington. House Republicans currently control 219 seats to Democrats’ 212, with four vacancies. Santos was expelled from the House last year, but he’s not absent from the race. Seats Republicans are targetingThe House GOP campaign arm releases a similar target list, which includes 37 offensive seats this year.

Persons: they’re, Democratic Sen, Joe Manchin’s, –, George Santos ’, Santos, he’s, Joe Biden, Biden, ”, “, Cam Savage, Nathan L, Gonzales, Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Brandon Williams, John Duarte, David Valadao, Mike Garcia, Young Kim, Michelle Steel, David Schweikert, Juan Ciscomani, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Tom Kean of, Lori Chavez, Brian Fitzpatrick, Jen Kiggans, Tom Suozzi, Donald Trump, Mary Peltola of, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Jared Golden of, Matt Cartwright of, Marcy Kaptur, Kaptur, Elissa Slotkin –, Dan Kildee, Kildee –, don’t, Dale Kildee, Abigail Spanberger, Susan Wild, Emilia Sykes, Yadira, there’s, There’s, Ron DeSantis, Savage, Ron Brownstein, Trump, he’ll, Suozzi, Achim Bergmann, Bergmann, Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul, Eric Adams, Roe, Wade, Meredith Kelly Organizations: CNN, US, Democratic, House, Washington . House Republicans, ’, GOP, Santos, PAC, House Democratic, Republican, Congressional, Fund, Blue States Project, Republicans, Biden, New, Democratic Congressional, National Republican, Washington . Rep, –, Democrats, Rep, Independent, GOP Gov, Trump, Democrat, White, California Gov, New York Gov, New York City Locations: West Virginia, Washington, New York, Tuesday’s, York, California, “ California, Republican, Blue States, Michigan, New Mexico , Colorado, North Carolina, Arizona, Tom Kean of New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Arizona , Colorado , Montana , Nebraska , Oregon , Texas, Arizona , California, Florida , Michigan, Wisconsin, Mary Peltola of Alaska, Jared Golden of Maine, Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan’s 8th, –, Texas, Alabama, It’s, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Charleston, Biden, Long, New

☆ Texas woman who threatened judge overseeing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case sentenced to three years in prison
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Josh Campbell | Rebekah Riess | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

In the voicemails, Tiffani Shea Gish threatened to have US District Judge Aileen Cannon assassinated in front of her family for “helping” the former president, as CNN previously reported. Cannon handled the former president’s request for a special master to review documents and other items the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago. Following her prison sentence, US District Judge David Hittner ordered Gish to serve three years of supervised release, the sentencing order reads. Federal officials have seen a dramatic increase in threats since the search at Mar-a-Lago in 2022. In another instance, a Texas woman was charged in August with threatening in a voicemail to kill the federal judge overseeing Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Tiffani Shea Gish, Aileen Cannon, Cannon, “ Donald Trump, You’re, ” Gish, Gish, David Hittner, Hittner, Tiffani Gish, Alamdar, Hamdani, General Merrick Garland, Abigail Jo Shry, Tanya Chutkan, Trump ”, Chutkan Organizations: CNN, Houston, Office, Southern, Southern District of, of Prisons, US, Mar Locations: Florida, Southern District, Southern District of Florida, Mar, Houston, Lago, Texas, Washington , DC

☆ Indonesia election: Young voters will decide the country’s future, here’s what they care about
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Rachel Wilson | Rosa Deacostanoya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

With a majority of the electorate under 40 years of age, the candidates are all vying for young voters to claim victory. On the ground, young voters are struggling to find jobs that suit their aspirations.” Yoes Kenawas, doctoral candidate at Northwestern UniversityIn addition to these economic concerns, more young voters also now worry about climate change. The social media battlegroundNearly 80% of people in Indonesia are connected to the internet and people aged 16 to 64 spend an average of more than three hours a day on social media, according to the We Are Social 2023 Digital Report, which provides global social media insights. Wednesday’s results will potentially offer a verdict on how effective social media campaigns have been in addressing young voters’ worries. There is a concern that young voters could get trapped in “a political campaign that is relying on gimmicks,” Kenawas said.

Persons: Indonesia’s, Joko Widodo, Ganjar Pranowo, Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, — Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Raka, Widodo’s, Subianto, Abigail Limuria, Bijak, ” Abigail Limuria, ”, Yoes Kenawas, ” Yoes Kenawas, Instagram, Kenawas, Muhaimin Iskandar, Mahfud, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Subianto’s, Widodo, He’s, he’s, ’, ” Kenawas Organizations: CNN, Indonesia, Indonesian Defense, CNN Indonesia, Center for Strategic, International Studies, International Labour Organization, Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency, Northwestern University, “, CSIS, Widodo Locations: Central Java, Jakarta, Swiss, Indonesia, policymaking, CNN Indonesia

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of threatening a Florida judge who is overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. Tiffani Gish, 50, of Houston, pleaded guilty in November to threatening U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon. The Justice Department said Gish left voicemails threatening to kill the judge while claiming to be a member of several military combat units. According to prosecutors, he also showed the documents to people without security permission and asked others to help him hide them. Photos You Should See View All 21 ImagesLast year, another Texas woman, Abigail Jo Shry of Alvin, Texas, was arrested and charged with threatening U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who oversees the federal criminal case against Trump for interfering with the 2020 election.

Persons: —, Donald Trump’s, Tiffani Gish, Aileen Cannon, Gish, Alamdar Hamdani, Heather Hughes, Cannon, Trump, Abigail Jo Shry, Tanya Chutkan Organizations: HOUSTON, U.S, The Justice Department, “, Republican, Trump Locations: Texas, Florida, Houston, Alvin , Texas

☆ ‘Moana 2’ coming to theaters. You’re welcome
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The line where the sky meets the sea is calling “Moana” again. Disney announced a sequel to the hit 2016 animated film on Wednesday, and even revealed a release date. The movie is a pivot from original plans, which was going to have “Moana 2” play out in a TV series. “Moana” proved a box office success for Disney, and made over $680 million at the box office. “Moana 2” hits theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.

Persons: “ Moana, Moana, she’s, Dave Derrick Jr, Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, Mark Mancina Organizations: CNN, Disney Locations: Moana, Maui, Oceania, “

Moana and Maui are sailing back to the big screen, very quickly. “Moana 2” is coming to theaters in November, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said Wednesday. “Moana 2” was directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and will feature music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Mark Mancina, and Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i. The first film made over $680 million at the global box office and has been streamed for over 1 billion hours on Disney+. Dwayne Johnson is also at work on a live-action “Moana” for the company.

Persons: Bob Iger, Moana, “, she’s, ” Iger, Dave Derrick Jr, Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Mark Mancina, Opetaia Foa’i, Dwayne Johnson Organizations: Walt Disney Company, “, Disney Locations: Moana, Maui, Oceania

☆ Disney has over 40 movies coming to theaters through 2031 — here they are
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Moana 2" — November 27, 2024Disney unveiled a first look at "Moana 2" in February 2024. Walt Disney StudiosIn February 2024, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that "Moana 2," originally planned as a TV series, would be coming to theaters. "'Moana' remains an incredibly popular franchise," Iger said, "and we can't wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when 'Moana 2' comes to theaters this November." According to Disney's press release, this sequel to the 2016 hit "takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers." The upcoming film is directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and will feature music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.

Persons: Bob Iger, Iger, she's, Dave Derrick Jr, Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'i, Mark Mancina Organizations: Disney, Walt Disney Studios Locations: Moana, Maui, Oceania

☆ I worked at Starbucks for a year. Here are 10 of the best things to order from the coffee chain.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Inga Parkel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I prefer things to be sweet and cold, but you can use these recommendations as a baseline and adjust your order to your own preferences. Read on for my favorite things to order at Starbucks. ShutterstockAn iced caramel macchiato is currently my favorite order when I'm looking for a fancier drink — as long as the barista doesn't skimp out on the caramel drizzle (the most important part). A classic soy-milk latte is the perfect pick-me-upI'll order a soy latte hot or iced. The glazed doughnuts are the perfect companion to a cup of coffeePastries are one of my favorite things to pair with coffee.

Persons: —, I've, Abigail Abesamis, James Andrews1, I'm, Mary Meisenzahl Organizations: Service, Starbucks, Business, creamer Locations: Chicago, scone, Gouda

☆ ‘My Heart Sank’: In Maine, a Challenge to a Book, and to a Town’s Self-Image
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Elizabeth Williamson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Rich Boulet, the director of the Blue Hill Public Library, was working in his office when a regular patron stopped by to ask how to donate a book to the library. “You just hand it over,” Mr. Boulet said. The book was “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters,” by the journalist Abigail Shrier. “If I’m being totally honest, my heart sank when I saw it,” Mr. Boulet recalled. Blue Hill delivered a 35-point victory for Joseph R. Biden Jr. in the 2020 presidential race.

Persons: Rich Boulet, Mr, Boulet, ”, Abigail Shrier, ” Mr, Blue Hill, Joseph R, Biden Organizations: Blue, Public Locations: Blue

☆ The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Long Shadow of 1948
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Emily Bazelon | A Discussion Moderated Emily Bazelon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

In 1948, Jews realized their wildly improbable dream of a state, and Palestinians experienced the mass flight and expulsion called the Nakba, or catastrophe. It’s only in 1948 that the Arabs become Palestinians and the Jews become Israelis. Many Jews became lower-level officers during World War II, and they brought their new military expertise to the 1948 war. Zoltan Kluger/GPO, via Getty Images Palestinian bombers destroyed buildings on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem in March 1948. Bettmann/Getty Images A Palestinian refugee cut off from her home by the border established after the 1948 war.

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I started really young when I was 6. You guys have been very successful and, I think, really strategic about the way you’ve been releasing this album, starting with your single, “Nothing Matters,” almost a year ago. AP: The New York Times did a profile on Måneskin a few months ago, asking if they were the last rock band. ... Every four or five years there’s a different kind of thing that’s à la mode. They like to say things like “last rock band ever” or “first rock band ever,” or “first women to do this.” And it’s not true.

Persons: Gen, ”, Abigail Morris, Emily Roberts, MORRIS, you’re, ROBERTS, We’re, Lizzie, “, Emily, Aurora, they’d, Eric Clapton, Jeff Buckley, I’m, I’ve, Lou Smith, that’s, everything’s Organizations: ANGELES, —, Associated Press, New York Times Locations: Georgia, London, Em

Why did Biden delay consideration of LNG export terminals? Biden's action would not affect those projects, but could delay a dozen or more LNG projects that are pending or in various stages of planning. A public comment period after that will likely delay any decisions on pending LNG projects until after the November election. Environmentalists hailed Biden's decision, saying LNG exports not only pollute communities and add to the climate crisis but also raise energy prices for U.S. families and businesses. A single proposed LNG export terminal in Louisiana would produce about 20 times the greenhouse gas emissions of Willow, activists say.

Persons: —, Biden, Joe Biden, ”, Vladimir Putin, Ali Zaidi, Jennifer Granholm, ″ Zaidi, Granholm, Biden's, Abigail Dillen, Sen, Ed Markey, Mike Sommers, Mitch McConnell, Israel's, “, “ Biden, ″, Bill McKibben, Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt Organizations: WASHINGTON, Democratic, Industry, Republicans, Russia, U.S, Energy Department, Energy, Seven, American Petroleum Institute, U.S . LNG, GOP Locations: United States, Europe, Asia, Ukraine, Alaska, U.S, Russia, Louisiana, Texas, Calcasieu, Coast, Kentucky, Gaza, Willow

☆ Medibank attack: Australia publicly names and sanctions Russian hacker Aleksandr Ermakov over data leak
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Jessie Yeung | Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Brisbane, Australia CNN —Australia has publicly named and imposed cyber sanctions on a Russian hacker for his alleged role in a 2022 ransomware attack, in the country’s first use of the penalty. At the time, the Australian Federal Police said investigators knew the identity of the attackers but declined to name them. On Tuesday, the Australian government revealed the name of the individual sanctioned — Russian national Aleksandr Ermakov, 33, an alleged member of the Russian ransomware gang REvil. When the Medibank attack took place later that year, experts said it could have been perpetrated by a REvil member — which Australian authorities confirmed on Tuesday. An initial ransom demand was made for $10 million (15 million Australian dollars).

Persons: Aleksandr Ermakov, “, ” Richard Marles, GCHQ —, Marles, “ REvil, ” Abigail Bradshaw, Medibank, — Organizations: Australia CNN —, Australian Federal Police, Medibank, Australian Signals Directorate, FBI, National Security Agency, NSA, United Kingdom’s, Microsoft, JBS Foods, Russia’s Federal Security Service, REvil, Australian Cyber Security, ” Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Australia CNN — Australia, Russian, United States

☆ Art dealer George Bergès detailed terms of Hunter Biden deals to House committees
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Katherine Doyle | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bergès said that there was never any conversation with his buyers about political favors from the president or White House. It also counters statements by the White House that Hunter Biden does not know the identity of his collectors. The press secretary later clarified that it was not the White House itself that helped create the arrangement. Hunter Biden last week pleaded not guilty to nine tax-related charges, including three felony counts, related to his business dealings between 2016 and 2020. Bergès said another buyer known to Hunter Biden was Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, a prominent Democratic donor who received a White House appointment last year.

Persons: Hunter Biden, George Bergès, Bergès, Joe Biden, Biden White, Biden's, Hunter, Kevin Morris, Morris, James Comer, Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, Abigail Eden, Hirsh Naftali, Hirsh Naftali's, White, Nancy Pelosi's, — Ryan Nobles Organizations: NBC News, Republicans, White, White House, Hunter, U.S . Commission, America's

☆ I've been taking reformer-Pilates classes for a year. I didn't lose weight but I did get rid of my knee pain.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Abigail Abesamis Demarest | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Since starting classes, I've become flexible and no longer have pain in my knees. Last year, I started having some knee pain, so I figured it was finally time to try reformer Pilates, which uses a reformer machine rather than a mat. AdvertisementIn my experience, reformer Pilates helped to alleviate my knee painI think the low-intensity exercise has benefited my body. In my case, I believe reformer Pilates helped to relieve my knee pain. I still find value and joy in taking Pilates classes because I get to work muscle groups that I'd otherwise skip.

Persons: I've, —, Abigail Abesamis Demarest, They'd, I'm Organizations: Service

"We're going to win Iowa," DeSantis declared on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Dec. 2. NBC News reached out to both the DeSantis campaign and Never Back Down for comment for this piece. 'I knew they were stupid'DeSantis' presidential campaign was a mess from the moment it launched. "What harmed the campaign the most off the bat was that it didn't have a clear purpose and message," a former DeSantis campaign staffer said. "The blunt truth is that DeSantis' presidential campaign was sabotaged through early incompetence in Tallahassee," the person said.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Brendan Mcdermid, DeSantis, Scott Wagner, Wagner, Nikki Haley, Trump, Haley, Jordan Wiggins, Donald Trump, —, Donald Trump —, Elon Musk, Ron, Generra Peck, Ryan Tyson, Christina Pushaw —, Bill Mitchell, Mitchell, Peck, …, Ken, Ken Griffin, Griffin, I'm, Jeff Roe, Roe, Hugh Hewitt, dethrone Trump, it's, Jess Szymanski, we've Organizations: Florida Gov, Republican, Reuters, PAC, Iowa, NBC, New, Trump, NBC News, Gov, DeSantis, Fox News, United Nations, Republican Party, Trump GOP, Twitter, Federal, Commission, Florida GOP, of Justice, Roe, South, Tallahassee Locations: Florida, Iowa, West Des Moines , Iowa, Reuters Iowa, New Hampshire, DeSantis, New York, Tallahassee, South Florida, Iowa , New Hampshire, South Carolina

☆ The life and activism of Abigail Disney, the millionaire heiress who wants to be taxed more and is critical of her family company
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Disney, who is the grandniece of Walt Disney, is one of the most vocal supporters of higher taxes for the wealthy among the wealthy themselves. Disney was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Business Insider. Here's a closer look at the life, career, and activism of Abigail Disney:

Persons: —, Abigail Disney, they're, Disney, Walt Disney, She's, Here's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Bill Gates thinks the super-wealthy should pay more tax – and plenty of rich people agree
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Bill Gates wants ultra-wealthy individuals to pay more tax — and now a growing chorus of billionaires agree. Gates doubled down on his calls to tax the rich in a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. It seems others agree, as more than 250 ultra-wealthy people signed an open letter calling for global leaders to impose a wealth tax. "Our request is simple: we ask you to tax us, the very richest in society," the letter says. The open letter's signatories includes Abigail Disney , whose grandfather Roy O. Disney cofounded The Walt Disney Company.

Persons: Bill Gates, Gates, Abigail Disney, Roy O, Disney, Brian Cox, Valerie Rockefeller, Rockefeller Organizations: Service, Business, Microsoft, Economic, Walt Disney Company, Patriotic Millionaires, Patriotic Millionaires UK, TaxMeNow, Humanity, Oxfam, Boeing, Disney Locations: Davos, California, New York

☆ Abigail Disney regrets that she once flew alone on her family's private Boeing 737 from California to New York
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Abigail Disney expressed regret for flying solo on her family's private jet nearly two decades ago. The Disney heiress made the comments in a report titled "Proud to Pay More." AdvertisementThe Walt Disney Company heiress and filmmaker Abigail Disney said it was "wrong" for her to fly on her family's private Boeing 737 plane alone. Abigail Disney is the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, who cofounded The Walt Disney Company alongside his brother, Walt Disney. AdvertisementShe said that "one of the greatest luxuries" she experienced growing up was her family's private jet, but one of her strongest memories of using the plane was "actually not so fond."

Persons: Abigail Disney, —, Roy O, Walt Disney, Disney, She's, Bob Iger Organizations: Disney, Service, Walt Disney Company, Boeing, Financial Times, SEC Locations: California, New York

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