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☆ A Year of Upheaval on Abortion’s Front Lines
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Kate Kelly | Marisa Schwartz Taylor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

Erica’s pilots that day were volunteers with Elevated Access, a nonprofit set up last year to help people obtain abortions, often across state lines. In North Carolina, an anti-abortion, church-backed pregnancy center called Mountain Area Pregnancy Services confronted a harassment incident. Before Dobbs, the group’s abortion services operated on a budget of $20,000 per month. But the dearth of pharmacies willing to offer abortion medication meant that Honeybee soon became the main provider of the online-ordered, home-delivered pills. Abortion medication — which now accounts for more than half of abortions in the United States — produces roughly 40 percent of Honeybee’s revenue.

Persons: Wade, Health “, ”, Maren Hurley, Hey Jane, Jenice Fountain, Julia Rendleman, The New York Times Erica, ” Erica, Erica, Andy, “, Gabriela Bhaskar, Dobbs, Kelsea McLain, Roe, —, McLain, Yellowhammer, Fountain, Mike Belleme, Court’s Dobbs, Jeff Porter, Porter, ” Michelle Fenton, Ms, Fenton, Sharon Chischilly, Paddy, Rachael Lorenzo, Tracy Nguyen, Honeybee, Jessica Nouhavandi, Nouhavandi Organizations: Jackson, Health, Private, Yellowhammer Fund, The New York Times, Maryland —, D.C, Cessna, Fund, Birmingham, Pregnancy Services, The New York, Services, The New York Times Indigenous, Roe, Los Angeles Locations: Dobbs v, North Carolina, Hurley’s, Alabama, Louisiana, America, Minnesota, Twin Cities, Illinois, Maryland, Washington, Wisconsin, Birmingham, Ala, Asheville, N.C, Waynesville, New Mexico, Oklahoma , Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Culver City, Calif, Roe United States, United States

☆ Three killed in Auckland shootout ahead of World Cup kick off
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

AUCKLAND, July 20 (Reuters) - At least two people and an armed attacker were killed and six others wounded in a shooting in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland on Thursday, hours ahead of the opening match of the Women's soccer World Cup in the city. [1/4]Police vehicles are seen near the location of a reported shooting in Auckland, New Zealand on July 20, 2023. REUTERS/Nathan FrandinoHipkins is travelling to Auckland later in the day and is expected to provide more updates. The shootout occurred close to where several soccer players were housed. Norway plays New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament at Eden Park in Auckland later on Thursday.

Persons: Chris Hipkins, Hipkins, Nathan Frandino Hipkins, Maren Mjelde, Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, Renju Jose, Praveen Menon, Sandra Maler, Stephen Coates Organizations: AUCKLAND, Police, REUTERS, Norwegian, Verdens Gang, New Zealand, Eden, Auckland Mayor, Thomson Locations: Zealand's, Auckland, Auckland , New Zealand, Norway, New, Italy, U.S, New Zealand, Sydney

☆ JPMorgan just killed Wall Street's WFH dreams
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But do you think execs will be OK with their subordinates working remote while they are stuck in the office? Plenty of others, most notably Goldman Sachs' David Solomon, have touted the importance of being in the office (blah blah mentorship model blah blah). Now JPMorgan just laid the blueprint for everyone else to force their own employees back in. Here are more details, including the internal memo, on JPMorgan forcing MDs back into the office. Salt Labs wants to help low- and medium-income workers build wealth via an app that operates like a frequent-flyer program.

☆ She Trains for Ultralong Runs With Marathon Pool Sessions
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Jen Murphy | Photographs Cooper Neill For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A broken ankle didn’t stop Maren Wiseheart ahead of her first ultramarathon. Determined to race, she logged her training miles in a pool. Now water workouts are central to her exercise routine. A self-described “average” runner, Ms. Wiseheart, 41, had previously completed a handful of half-marathons and two full marathons.

☆ Amazon workers press company on climate change response after Pakistan floods
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Eli M. Rosenberg | Eli Rosenberg Is An Investigative Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The employees say the aid is a way for Amazon to take greater responsibility for its role in producing the greenhouse emissions that cause climate change. Scientists have said the flooding that killed more than 1,700 people and displaced millions in Pakistan was much more likely to occur because of climate change. And it is attracting some Amazon workers not previously involved in workplace activism. One letter received 8,700 signatures from Amazon employees. “It definitely had an effect on people,” said Eliza Pan, a former program manager at the company who left in 2019 to go work on climate change issues, but is still involved with Amazon Employees for Climate Justice.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" season 15 premieres January 6 on MTV at 8 p.m. How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15You can watch "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 15 on MTV. Who is competing in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15? Is 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15 on Paramount Plus? Season 15 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is not expected to stream on Paramount Plus while the season is still airing on MTV.

The critically acclaimed movie stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet. You can rent "Bones and All" to watch at home from Amazon, Apple TV, Google, and Vudu for $20. The new horror-romance film costs $20 to rent from digital retailers like Amazon, Apple TV, Google, and Vudu. How to watch 'Bones and All'You can watch "Bones and All" at home by renting it from digital retailers like Amazon, Apple TV, Google, and Vudu. Apps for digital retailers are available on most mobile devices, smart TVs, and streaming players from major brands, including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Chromecast.

☆ Uber Eats report reveals wild delivery cravings for 2022 – from Choco Taco to celery juice. Here are the wackiest trends and requests.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Uber Eats noted this uber-specific delivery request from a butter fanatic: "Hi there. This is going to sound insane, but would you be so kind and put a disturbing amount of butter on my grilled cheese? Like, you're going to need the Red Cross Emergency Rapid Response team on site and provide me with astronaut diapers — just in case." Double cheddar and tomato jam grilled cheese. Maren Caruso/Laura Werlin

☆ American Music Awards 2022: See the winners list
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The 50th American Music Awards are taking place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Elton John, first nominated for an AMA in 1974, is now regarded as the longest-recognized artist in the awards show’s history. Taylor Swift led the pack with three AMA wins ahead of broadcast, including best female country artist. Below is a list of nominees for this year’s American Music Awards. The list will be updated with winners in bold throughout the broadcast, along with the winners from non-televised categories.

☆ 'Bones and All' review: Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell star in Luca Guadagnino's tale of fine young cannibals
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

A road movie about youthful flesh-eaters finding love (the title “Fine Young Cannibals” comes to mind), it’s a strange and intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying stew. There’s an unavoidably episodic quality to the pair’s travels, and strictly in terms of screen time, Chalamet plays a significant but relatively modest role. It’s that rare movie that despite its flaws leaves you wanting more, where the limited series version would potentially be more rewarding. Russell nevertheless delivers a breakthrough performance, anchoring the movie in Maren’s uncertainty and vulnerability, which provides necessary ballast given the florid nature of the characters around her. “Bones and All” just takes that dynamic more literally than most, while narratively speaking, feeling more like an appetizer than a meal.

☆ Factbox: Key nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 15 (Reuters) - Nominations for the music industry’s Grammy Awards were announced during a livestreamed program at the Grammy Museum on Tuesday. The following is a list of nominations in key categories. RECORD OF THE YEAR“Don't Shut Me Down” - ABBA“Easy On Me” - Adele“BREAK MY SOUL” - Beyonce“Good Morning Gorgeous” - Mary J. Blige“Woman” - Doja Cat“Bad Habit” - Steve LacyALBUM OF THE YEAR“Voyage” - ABBA“30” - Adele“Un Verano Sin Ti” - Bad Bunny“RENAISSANCE” - Beyonce“Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)” - Mary J. Blige“In These Silent Days” - Brandi Carlile“Music Of The Spheres” - Coldplay“Mr. (Let's Go)” - Hitkidd & GloRilla“The Heart Part 5” - Kendrick LamarBEST ROCK PERFORMANCE“So Happy It Hurts” - Bryan Adams“Old Man” - Beck“Wild Child” - The Black Keys“Broken Horses” - Brandi Carlile“Crawl!” - Idles“Patient Number 9” - Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck“Holiday” - TurnstileBEST COUNTRY ALBUM“Growin' Up” - Luke Combs“Palomino” - Miranda Lambert“Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville" - Ashley McBryde“Humble Quest” - Maren Morris“A Beautiful Time” - Willie NelsonThe 2023 Grammy’s will take place in Los Angeles at the Crypto Arena on Feb. 5. Reporting by Danielle Broadway Editing by Bill BerkrotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ In a tech downturn, breakout stars of venture capital are going abroad to hunt for funding. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The flow of capital motivated more investors to split from established firms and raise their own funds, but it hasn't always been easy. For years they've gone abroad to raise capital from limited partners, mostly wealthy individuals and family offices. This isn't new territory for international investors. He continues to use his personal wealth to back startups and venture funds mostly stateside, including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Brianne Kimmel's Worklife Ventures. Even those with ties to international investors may struggle to raise funds as fears of a global recession escalate.

☆ CMA Awards 2022: See the full list of winners
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Country music threw a party on Wednesday night as the CMA Awards were presented. First-time nominee Lainey Wilson topped the list of nominees going into the show and ended the night with major wins, including new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year. The emotional Wilson declared in one acceptance speech: “I know I’m new to a lot of folks, but I won’t let y’all all down. I promise you.”Luke Combs also had a big night, taking the stage both as a performer and winner. Other performers included Kelly Clarkson, who performed with Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce, and Luke Bryan, who pulled double duty as host alongside Peyton Manning.

☆ Bad Bunny dominates American Music Award nominations
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Lisa Richwine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Bad Bunny performs during his World's Hottest Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, U.S., September 30, 2022. Bad Bunny received a total of eight AMA nominations and will compete for artist of the year against British singers Adele and Harry Styles and Canadian musician The Weeknd. Bad Bunny's other nods included favorite male pop artist, favorite music video and favorite touring artist. If Bad Bunny wins all eight awards he is eligible for, he would tie 1980s superstars Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMA wins in a single year. In country music categories, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen are among the nominees for favorite male country artist.

☆ Factbox: Key nominees for the 2022 American Music Awards
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Nominations were announced on Thursday for the 2022 American Music Awards. Fan votes will determine the winners, and the awards will be presented at a televised ceremony in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Following is a list of key nominations:ARTIST OF THE YEARAdeleRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBad BunnyBeyonceDrakeHarry StylesTaylor SwiftThe WeekndNEW ARTIST OF THE YEARDove CameronGAYLELattoManeskinSteve LacyCOLLABORATION OF THE YEARCarolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast -- "We Don’tTalk About Bruno"Elton John & Dua Lipa -- "Cold Heart"Future featuring Drake & Tems -- "Wait for U"Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow -- "Industry Baby"The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber -- "Stay"FAVORITE TOURING ARTISTBad BunnyColdplayEd SheeranElton JohnThe Rolling StonesFAVORITE MUSIC VIDEOAdele -- "Easy On Me”Bad Bunny featuring Chencho Corleone -- "Me Porto Bonito"Harry Styles -- "As It Was"Lil Nas X featuring Jack Harlow -- "INDUSTRY BABY"Taylor Swift -- "All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)"FAVORITE MALE POP ARTISTBad BunnyDrakeEd SheeranHarry StylesThe WeekndFAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTISTAdeleBeyonceDoja CatLizzoTaylor SwiftFAVORITE POP DUO OR GROUPBTSColdplayImagine DragonsManeskinOneRepublicFAVORITE POP SONGAdele -- "Easy On Me"Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast -- "We Don’tTalk About Bruno"Harry Styles -- "As It Was"Lizzo -- "About Damn Time"The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber -- "STAY"FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTISTChris StapletonCody JohnsonLuke CombsMorgan WallenWalker HayesFAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTISTCarrie UnderwoodLainey WilsonMaren MorrisMiranda LambertTaylor SwiftFAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUPDan + ShayLady AOld DominionParmaleeZac Brown BandFAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTISTDrakeFutureKendrick LamarLil BabyLil DurkFAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTISTCardi BGloRillaLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajFAVORITE ROCK ARTISTImagine DragonsMachine Gun KellyManeskinRed Hot Chili PeppersThe LumineersFAVORITE K-POP ARTISTBLACKPINKBTSSeventeenTomorrow X TogetherTwiceRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Robert BirselOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ American Music Awards 2022: See the full list of nominees
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Puerto Rican performer is the most-nominated artists for the 2022 American Music Awards, earning eight nominations, among them his first-ever for artist of the year. Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift each earned six nominations, while Adele, Harry Styles and The Weeknd came in with five a piece. And elsewhere, Elton John made history for what the show called being “the longest-recognized artists” in the show’s history. The show also boasted about the addition of a new category dedicated to the K-Pop genre, favorite K-Pop artist. The American Music Awards will air Sunday, November 20 at 8 p.m.

☆ Chelsea beat Man City after Arsenal and Spurs set WSL crowd record
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chelsea bounced back from an opening-day loss to beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Women's Super League on Sunday, while on Saturday Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur set a new WSL attendance record as 47,367 watched the Gunners take a comfortable 4-0 win. That crowd figure was dwarfed at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as Arsenal and Spurs clashed, with Vivianne Miedema scoring twice as the Gunners registered their second straight 4-0 league win to top the standings. They are level on six points with Arsenal and Aston Villa, who continued their good start to the season by beating Leicester City 2-0. Liverpool host Everton in the season's first Merseyside derby later on Sunday. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Walmart plans cautious holiday hiring amid slowing U.S. economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Siddharth Cavale | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationNEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Walmart Inc (WMT.N) sounded a cautious note about holiday retail sales on Wednesday, planning to hire fewer workers than last year as it prepares for the critical season in the midst of a slowing economy. Amazon.com (AMZN.O) , Target , Macy's (M.N), Kohl's have not yet announced their holiday hiring plans. Holiday retail sales are expected to rise between 4% and 6% year over year from November to January for total sales of about $1.45 trillion to $1.47 trillion, according to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast released on Sept 13. Holiday shopping is also expected to start earlier than ever this year as "stretched wallets create urgency," Salesforce said in its report. Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette echoed those comments, saying he expects holiday shopping to start in October.

☆ Jobs will be harder to find at Walmart this holiday season. Here's why, and here's how you can get one.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

That number marks a decrease from the 150,000 workers Walmart sought to hire for holiday 2021. This year, the company has slashed its holiday hiring goal – to a little over a quarter of the workforce that it's aimed to bring on in past years. In its announcements, Walmart directed prospective workers to its jobs portal, which lists roles by type and location. For prospective workers looking to stand out from the crowd, a customer-centric attitude is one thing that can bolster an applicant's chances. "We are looking for associates who are passionate about serving customers and helping our customers create special moments this holiday season," Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield told Insider.

☆ Maren Morris may not attend the CMA Awards after social media dispute with Jason Aldean's wife
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Megan Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

(CNN) Country music star Maren Morris is nominated for album of the year at the upcoming CMA Awards, but right now she wouldn't feel "comfortable" attending the November ceremony. "I'm very honored that my record is nominated," Morris said of her CMA nomination. But as of right now, I don't feel comfortable going." Morris described feeling a need to stand against bigotry in the country music community. "I hate feeling like I need to be the hall monitor of treating people like human beings in country music," Morris told the publication.

☆ (video) Top 100 cele mai bune filme regizate de femei. Lista a fost realizată de 368 de experți din 84 de țări
▼ + stars: | 2019-12-03 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +6 min

(video) Top 100 cele mai bune filme regizate de femei. Lista a fost realizată de 368 de experți din 84 de țăriÎn fiecare an, BBC, cu ajutorul a sute de experți în cinematografie, realizează topuri cu filme. „Top 100 cele mai bune filme străine”, „Top cele mai bune 100 de filme din toate timpurile”, „Top 100 cele mai bune filme ale secolului XXI”. Pornind de la această idee, jurnaliștii BBC și-au pus drept scop ca în acest an să descopere 100 cele mai bune filme regizate de femei. The Silences of the Palace (Moufida Tlatli, 1994)87.

Persons: Lista, experți, Pornind, în, directori, academicieni, femei, Lisa Cholodenko, Joanna Hogg, Sofia Coppola, Mészáros, Anna, Chantal Akerman, Deren, Andrea Arnold, Julia Ducournau, Claire Denis, Amy Heckerling, Agnès Varda, Tlatli, Haifaa Al, Mansour, Jason, Shirley Clarke, Nora Ephron, Ana Lily Amirpour, Penny Marshall, Lois Weber, Makhmalbaf, Céline Sciamma, Sciamma, Kelly Reichardt, Enyedi, Agnieszka Holland, Germaine Dulac, Niki Caro, Kasi Lemmons, Margarethe von Trotta, Ratcatcher, Lynne Ramsay, Debra Granik, Chloe Zhao, Marie Antoinette, Kathryn Bigelow, Marguerite Duras, Kira Muratova, Susan Seidelman, Jennifer Kent, Ava DuVernay, Patty Jenkins, Jane Campion, Lucrecia Martel, Alice Rohrwacher, Barbara Kopple, Ida Lupino, Mira Nair, Leni Riefenstahl, Honey, Prince Achmed, Lotte Reiniger, Capernaum, Nadine Labaki, Kimberly Peirce, Jennie Livingston, Wendy, Lucy, Lilly Wachowski, Morvern Callar, Porter, Liliana Cavani, Le Bonheur, Selma, Sarah Polley, Farrokhzad, Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig, Kevin, Winter’s Bone, Sally Potter, Mary Harron, Lina Wertmüller, Wanda, Barbara Loden, Larisa Shepitko, Julie Dash, Toni Erdmann, Maren Ade, Chytilová, Beau Travail, Jeanne Dielman Organizations: BBC, filme, Times, Apple, Europa, League, Bright, Salaam, du Locations: femei, Rezultatul, jos, Agnes, Seattle, Meek’s, Kasi, Harlan County, USA, Salaam Bombay, Paris

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