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☆ Rory McIlroy and the U.S. Open he will never escape — even though he tried
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Brody Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

But Rory McIlroy did not win the 2024 U.S. Open. Bryson can win the U.S. Open with a par on 18. pic.twitter.com/lSk0ZzzZK2 — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2024He parred No. Rory McIlroy had a two-shot lead with five holes to play Sunday. Rory McIlroy choked. Rory McIlroy sped off out of the Pinehurst Resort parking lot early Sunday evening not just a man in heartbreak.

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☆ Election Updates: Biden goes to Hollywood, Trump surrogates go to the Sunday shows.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Maggie Astor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

“He was the one with the super predators,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Biden. A New York Times/Siena College poll of battleground states in May showed 23 percent of Black voters supporting Mr. Trump, a record level. In Detroit, Mr. Trump highlighted the funding bill that he signed for Black higher education institutions, which Congress passed. At the church, Mr. Trump stuck to the themes that have animated his outreach to Black voters. He again tried to seize on pessimism over the economy by blaming Mr. Biden for inflation and high rents.

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☆ Meet the Professors Whose Porn Careers Cost Them Their Jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Hallie Lieberman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +28 min

The porn videos had titles like "Juicy Anniversary" and "Bedroom Shenanigans." In search of a man for Wilson, Gow sought advice from his therapist, who suggested joining a swingers club. In the background, Video Gow is moaning "Oh yeah" as IRL Gow says, "I've always had some ED issues." As the video ends with the big finale — the money shot, as it's known in the industry — Video Gow stands above kneeling Video Wilson, arms outstretched. The termination letter said he had failed to properly report his income from the porn videos and had violated "prohibitions for using one's public position for private benefit."

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☆ Catherine Reappears, in White
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On Saturday morning Catherine, Princess of Wales, tiptoed back onto the public stage for the first time since announcing her cancer diagnosis last year in her signature color-coordinated way, joining the rest of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the traditional finale flyover of King Charles’ birthday parade. She wore a white knee-length Jenny Packham dress with a black-and-white striped belt and a jaunty bow at the neck, topped off with a Phillip Treacy hat, angled just so. As a family unit, on the balcony, it created the image of a tightly controlled, unmistakably harmonic, unified front for a photo op set to go ’round the country. Nothing anxiety-provoking to look at here, the picture seemed to say. Everything’s going to be fine.

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☆ Trump's attempt to rally Gen Z continues — with Logan Paul
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Trump's out to charm Gen Z, and that demographic might already be souring on BidenFreshly convicted of 34 charges of falsifying business records, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee seems to have a new campaign strategy — appealing to younger Gen Z voters. Appealing to Gen Z could work for Trump, especially if one accounts for the "Trump amnesia" effect among Gen Zers. Now aged between 12 and 27 — some Gen Zers may have been too young during his presidency to be politically in tune with Trump-era policies. And Gen Zers who vocally backed Biden during his 2020 run may also be souring on him in 2024. Representatives of Trump, Paul, and Biden didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

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☆ Hollywood trainer Tracy Anderson's famous 'method' is 'uncopyrightable,' a judge ruled
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Katie Warren | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIn a blow to celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, a federal judge ruled this week that the fitness pioneer's famous exercise "method" is "uncopyrightable." The high-profile fitness guru said in the lawsuit that Roup copied her signature workout, the "Tracy Anderson Method" or "TA Method" — a dance-based workout routine. The order added, "And because the TA Method is uncopyrightable, the Court need not reach the issues of whether the TA Method could be considered choreography and if TAMB [Tracy Anderson Mind and Body] actually owns the copyrights." "We are pleased with the Court's ruling unequivocally rejecting Tracy Anderson's copyright claim, finding that the TA Method is not copyrightable, full stop," Bach said. AdvertisementAnother former trainer said that while she was still working at Tracy Anderson, she was reprimanded by management for merely liking former instructors' Instagram posts.

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☆ In CEO meeting, Trump promised more tax cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

During his meeting on Thursday with CEOs in Washington, Trump told the executives he wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 20%, down from 21% currently, the source said. Trump has previously said that one of his core issues for a second term would be extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, one of his signature achievements in office. Those tax cuts, widely criticized by Democrats, are set to expire at the end of 2025 and extending them could cost $4.6 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. An even deeper cut to the corporate rate could add to the cost. Trump’s comments on tax cuts were previously reported by The New York Times and other outlets.

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☆ Dyson spheres: Could alien megastructures exist in the Milky Way? Scientists found 7 places to look
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Now, a new study that looked at 5 million stars in the Milky Way galaxy suggests that seven candidates could potentially be hosting Dyson spheres — a finding that’s attracting scrutiny and alternate theories. If Dyson spheres really exist, what could they be used for? “Freeman Dyson said that we should dismantle Jupiter — the whole planet (for the raw materials).”That supercolossal scale probably means that Dyson spheres, if they exist at all, are very rare. “However, contamination by circumstellar debris disks, which mimic Dyson Sphere infrared signatures, remains a concern,” he added in an email. However, he added, the radiation fingerprint of the seven Dyson sphere candidates might be explained by natural phenomena as well.

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☆ I ate all 29 Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Dairy Queen's Blizzard is made with thick, soft serve and a range of customizable mix-insAs of June, I've had 29 Blizzards from the menu, including seasonal and limited-edition flavors. I've ranked the Blizzards from worst to best, and the best is still the seasonal s'mores. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDairy Queen is one of Warren Buffett's most famous businesses — he bought it in 1997 — and it's worth millions. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Who were the victims of Maya sacrifice? Ancient DNA reveals an unexpected finding
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But the impact of ancient DNA, which has revolutionized archaeology in Europe and higher latitudes, has been more limited in tropical areas because DNA degrades more easily in warm conditions. However, recent advances in ancient DNA technology are expanding its reach, she said. And suddenly, we now have the ability to do these large-scale genomic studies and apply ancient DNA as a tool to help us understand the past in Mesoamerica,” Warinner said. The team compared the ancient DNA with that of 68 residents of the present-day Maya community of Tixcacaltuyub. “They were super happy to learn that they were related to the people that once inhabited Chichén Itzá,” Barquera said.

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☆ I'm a Costco forklift driver. My job is essential to the warehouse's success.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a Chicago-area Costco forklift driver who requested anonymity as they are not authorized to speak with the media. I was a supervisor in the warehouse and then ultimately settled down as a forklift driver. Typically, Costco forklift drivers are seen kind of like supervisors, because you designate the flow of the building. I also make more as a forklift driver now than I did ten years ago as a supervisor. You can't keep it on the floor, so you're gonna have to rack it on tall steel shelves, and you're gonna eventually have to bring that stuff down.

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☆ How the economy will change under Trump vs Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

And yes, a former president, Donald Trump, has been found guilty on felony charges. The US economy is expected to grow at double the rate of its G7 peers, according to the International Monetary Fund. Trump loved touting new Wall Street records; under Biden, the Dow hit over 40,000 for the first time. The president proposed hiking the corporate tax rate to 28%; billion-dollar companies would also face a higher corporate minimum tax. Some of the stock market and unemployment records that were set under Trump pre-COVID-19 have been surpassed by Biden.

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☆ Nathan's hot dog contest parts ways with champion Joey Chestnut over plant-based frank partnership
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest will be down one dog this year. Major League Eating announced Tuesday that it's parting ways with 16-time champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut ahead of this year's competition, hosted by Nathan's Famous . Joey Chestnut holds the Guinness World Record for eating the most hot dogs in 10 minutes, a title he won at the annual hot dog eating contest in 2021. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, is a Fourth of July tradition and broadcast nationally on ESPN. It's also a marketing strategy for Nathan's Famous, whose signature offering, the hot dog, is on a decline.

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☆ Every summer I live at camp with my kids. As a working mom, I don't have to think about logistics as much.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Brianna Bell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Last year, my husband was offered a job as a Camp Director at a small children's camp in remote Southwestern Ontario. Instead of worrying about paying for summer activities, our kids will spend leisurely summer days at the camp. Our kids sleep so much better at campOne of the most unexpected bonuses of summer camp life is our sleep habits. I'll gladly jump into the lake on a hot summer day with my girls or play a game of beach volleyball. When I go to bed at night, my pillow smells like a campfire, sunscreen, and sweat — all signs of a perfect day at summer camp.

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☆ A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play. Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When the sun sets in Hong Kong, the sprawling urban metropolis transitions from work to play. Arguably the world's best "bizcation" destination, Hong Kong offers endless activities once business travelers close their laptops for the day. Hong Kong Tourism BoardTo add a bit of mystery into your bizcation, consider exploring Hong Kong's speakeasies. Hong Kong Tourism BoardBut that's not the only attraction lighting up Hong Kong. A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play — and Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.

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☆ One potential reason Costco's Kirkland Signature products win over shoppers? The CEO signs off on every new item
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kirkland Signature, Costco's private label brand, has won the company some die-hard fans. Non-fuel sales reached $56 billion last year, or nearly a quarter of Costco's annual revenue. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But some customers are even more enthusiastic about a brand they can only get from the warehouse club: Kirkland Signature. For nearly 30 years, Costco's private label brand has been winning the company some die-hard fans with products that are easily as good — or better — than their national brand competitors, and priced as much as 20% less.

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☆ Interior designers reveal 13 things worth splurging on in your living room
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Cheyenne Lentz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Aspects and Angles/ShutterstockThe sofa is the most important piece of furniture in the living room, according to Rachel Street, an interior designer who hosted DIY Network's "Philly Revival." "This is a good place to spend your budget," Street told BI. "The ideal sofa will provide a comfortable place to sit as well as add to the overall design of the room." A bar is great when you're entertaining guestsWhether it be a wet bar or a wine cabinet, having a little bar area in the living room is convenient for when you have guests over. "When designing a living room, I pay special attention to all the light fixtures, including recessed fixtures and decorative table lamps," Maynard told BI.

Persons: —, Rachel Street, Samantha Orley, Robbie Maynard, Robbie Interiors, Maynard, Orley, John Keeble Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Russia was scared to fly its Su-57 in combat, fearing a loss. Ukraine scored a hit on one anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewRussia has tried to keep its very limited number of Su-57 fighter jets hidden from the war in Ukraine, fearing that a combat loss would be a blow to the aircraft's reputation, according to Western intelligence and aviation experts. AdvertisementThe aircraft first saw combat in Syria in 2018 and was delivered to the Russian military in 2020. Kremlin officials have claimed that the Su-57 has seen combat in Ukraine, although the evidence supporting the claims is extremely limited. A Russian Su-57 fighter jet makes a demonstration flight during the opening of the MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow on July 20, 2021. He said that the strike demonstrates that Ukraine has a "relatively mature low-cost long-range harassment capability" that it can use to strike military bases deep inside Russia.

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☆ African elephants address each other with name-like calls, study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Wild African elephants may address each other using individualized calls that resemble the personal names used by humans, a new study suggests. These elephants learn, recognize and use individualized name-like calls to address others of their kind, seemingly without using imitation, according to the study published Monday in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution. Caregiver rumbles are used by an adolescent or adult female toward a calf she is caring for, according to the study. All the elephants could be individually identified by the shape of their ears, as they had been monitored continuously for decades, according to the study. The study authors were not able to conclusively determine whether different elephants used the same name to refer to the same individual, or if they addressed the same individual with different names.

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☆ Arizona Republicans are bypassing the state's Democratic governor to get hot-button measures on the ballot just in time for November
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Arizona Republicans are turning to ballot measures to get some of their top priorities on the books. Controversial immigration and voter signature measures are set to appear before voters in November. The ballot measures could turbocharge turnout in a state already knee-deep in ideological battles. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Given the high-stakes nature of immigration policy in the United States, the measure is almost certain to encounter legal challenges should voters approve it in November.

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☆ ‘Bad Boys’ Ticket Buyers Toss Will Smith a Career Lifeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Moviegoers sent Will Smith a clear message over the weekend: We forgive you. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the Sony Pictures franchise — and Mr. Smith’s first wide release since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in 2022 — arrived to roughly $53 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada, according to Sony. 1 result was a career milestone for Mr. Smith: He now has 15 first-place debuts as a leading man on his résumé. “Ride or Die,” which returned Mr. Smith to one of his signature roles, cost an estimated $100 million to make, not including marketing. The Rotten Tomatoes audience score stood at 97 percent positive on Saturday.

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☆ Saratoga’s Crowning Moment
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Victor J. Blue | Melissa Hoppert | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Broadway, the city’s central thoroughfare, bustled. Lines for picnic tables at the track formed before dawn. A new color — Belmont green — blended with the track’s signature red-and-white trimmings. Owners, trainers, horseplayers and the cooler-toting faithful all hailed the break from tradition for the race’s 156th running. The 17-1 longshot Dornoch, ridden by Luis Saez and trained by Danny Gargan, held off Mindframe and Sierra Leone for a stunning victory.

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☆ The forgotten racial history of Red Lobster
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Red Lobster cultivated Black customers. Red Lobster did not respond to CNN’s request for comment on current customer demographics. Red Lobster was not a “place we frequented a whole lot” in its early days, said Harold Dwight, who graduated two years after Boatwright in 1968. Red Lobster later named one of its signature dishes after King: “Walt’s Favorite Shrimp.” King died last year. Red Lobster brought the “outdoor fried fish experience” indoors, Autry said.

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☆ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is given the rockstar treatment in AI-powerhouse Taiwan
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Wayne Chang | Will Ripley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Taipei, Taiwan CNN —When Nvidia surpassed Apple this week to become America’s second most valuable company, its CEO Jensen Huang was being feted like a rockstar in his birthplace Taiwan. Taiwan media has dubbed the phenomenon “Jensanity.”He’s not the only celebrity CEO in town. The United States has imposed a number of restrictions on the export of AI chips to China. Late last year, Chinese tech giants like Tencent were rushing to stockpile AI chips before those curbs took hold. “Taiwan in particular is very important to the semiconductor ecosystem.”People attend Computex 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 4, 2024.

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