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☆ A look at the behind-the-scenes business of Hollywood studio lot tours
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-31 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Hosted by Universal , Warner Bros. , Sony and Paramount , studio lot tours showcase the movie-making process from set design and sound recording to costumes and props. Building facades at the Warner Bros. studio lot. Floor to ceiling shelves filled with marble and faux marble busts at Warner Bros.' studio tour prop house. Studio Tour Hollywood Grand Re-Opening at Warner Bros. Studios on June 24, 2021 in Burbank, California. For the first six months of their employment with the studio, these pages serve as studio tour guides.

Persons: Tama, Robert Thompson, Adam Burke, Burke, Thompson, Mayer, Sarah Whitten, Tony Tasset, Oz, bauer, Foley, Gilmore, Harry Potter, Matt Winkelmeyer, Paul Dergarabedian, Alfred Hitchcock's, Truman, Benjamin Button, Steven Spielberg, Gabriel Bouys, King Kong, Allen J Organizations: Getty, Hollywood, Syracuse University, Universal, Warner Bros, Sony, Paramount, Los Angeles Tourism Board, Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Sony Pictures, Metro, Goldwyn, CNBC, Social, Sony Pictures Entertainment, CNBC Warner Bros, Warner Bros ., Fantastic, Studios, Turner, Paramount Studios, Bloomberg, Universal Studios, Afp, Universal Studios Hollywood, York, Los Angeles Times Locations: New York City, Los Angeles, Culver City, Central, Burbank , California, Los Angeles , California, York, Hollywood, New York

☆ Sports gambling takes a toll on Americans’ checkbooks, research shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Rob Wile | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Researchers have begun measuring the impact of legalized sports gambling on American households, and the initial results paint a worrisome picture about how its expansion has affected bettors' finances. Meanwhile, states that legalized sports betting saw their residents' aggregate credit scores decrease, while bankruptcies increased. North Carolina became the most recent state to offer online sports betting earlier this year. Earlier this year, the major sports betting platforms formed the Responsible Online Gaming Association to address problem gambling. Yet there is likely a limit to how much the platforms will seek to restrict their own activities.

Persons: Scott Baker, Charles Schwab, Baker, It's, Brett Hollenbeck, Nicholas Scutari, Adam Candee, Candee Organizations: Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, of Columbia, Trade, Vanguard, Fidelity, UCLA's Anderson School of Management, Auto, New York, Gaming Commission, Addiction Services, Legal, Online, Association Locations: New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, North Carolina, California, Texas, U.S

☆ Magician Dan Chan shares how he grew his portfolio from $276,000 to over $1 million in under 8 years — without any tricks
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A magician rarely reveals his tricks, but in a recent interview, Chan told BI about his simple but unconventional investing strategy. From breathtaking magic to eye-popping returnsAfter missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Chan took a harder route to striking it rich. Around the same time he joined PayPal, he started performing magic shows. AdvertisementFast-forward a few decades to March 2020, when stay-at-home orders threatened to sideline Chan's business. How to invest like a magician — and the company he's nearly all-in onThere's no smoke and mirrors behind Chan's returns.

Persons: —, Dan Chan, Chan, Merrill Lynch, David Copperfield, David Blaine, Elon Musk, George Lucas, Paula Abdul, Green, he's, He's, Chan's, Chan doesn't, shouldn't, Jensen Huang, Jensen, I've, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: Service, Business, PayPal, Costco, Nvidia, Facebook, Google, YouTube Locations: Bay, what's

☆ 2 reasons why Disney's stock is worth buying despite a theme-park slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

In fiscal 2022 and 2023 combined, Disney's experiences unit, which houses the parks, generated 67.5% of the company's operating income. That represents a significant deceleration in growth from its first and second quarters, when operating income rose 8% and 12%, respectively. Nispel argued that negative sentiment around Disney's theme parks performance could be a reason to have less conviction on the stock in the near term. The more excitement around its movies, the more interest in everything from theme parks to streaming services to branded merchandise. Operating income, in particular, rose more than $350 million year over year to $254 million.

Persons: that's, Disney, we're, Jim Cramer, Jeff Marks, amortization —, Brandon Nispel, Nispel, Bob Iger, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Jim, Romulus, King, KeyBanc's Nispel, Jim Cramer's, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Gary Hershorn Organizations: Disney, Magic, Club, Magic Kingdom, DIS, Comcast, CNBC, KeyBanc, Universal, Americas, —, Hulu, ESPN, Walt Disney World, Corbis, Getty Locations: California, Florida, Magic, Orlando , Florida, Orlando, Animal Kingdom

☆ The TikTok-famous designer behind Ella Emhoff's DNC dress said it was a modern take on a tea party look
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ella Emhoff's DNC look was customEmhoff, an artist, designer, and the internet's beloved "First Daughter of Bushwick," wore a tea-length gown for her DNC appearance. Ando said the dress took over 75 hours to make and that Emhoff crocheted the flower that sat on one sleeve herself. Outside the DNC, Emhoff's presence in the fashion community has been growing in recent years. Emhoff's father, Doug Emhoff, married Harris in 2014, so Harris has been in her life since she was a teen. With her one-of-a-kind look for the convention, Emhoff is likely to sport more fashion-forward looks throughout Harris' campaign.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Harris, Meena Harris, Helena Hudlin, Ella Emhoff, Joe Ando, Ella Emhoff's, Chip Somodevilla, Mary Jane shoes, Ando, Rachel Zegler, Dakota Johnson, I've, Ella, Win McNamee, I'm, Emhoff, Ando's, Helmut Lang, Harris Walz, Thom Browne, Joe Biden's, Miu, Prabal Gurung, Emhoff's, Doug Emhoff, Kamala, She's, she's Organizations: Service, Democratic National Convention, DNC, Business, Convention, Fashion Institute of Technology, IMG Locations: pleats, Emhoff

☆ Tesla's AI supercomputer has a Silicon Valley town rushing to meet surging electricity demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

One of these huge new AI data centers is being built at a Tesla office in the Silicon Valley town of Palo Alto. Related storiesDuring a presentation about Tesla's Dojo AI supercomputer, engineer Bill Chang said the company's testing used so much power that it overwhelmed a nearby Palo Alto substation. A slide from a Palo Alto city presentation The City of Palo AltoThe substation upgrade is being done at unprecedented speed. It doesn't help that on July 1 Palo Alto increased electric bills by 9%, well ahead of inflation. She also stressed that Palo Alto utility rates were not increased to pay for this substation upgrade.

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Alistair Barr, Tesla, Bill Chang, Palo Alto Alistair Barr Organizations: Service, Business, Workers, Palo Alto, Palo, Hanover Substation Locations: Silicon, Palo Alto, CPAU, Palo, Hanover

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with DCLA's Sarat Sethi and EP Wealth's Adam Phillips
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with DCLA's Sarat Sethi and EP Wealth's Adam PhillipsSarat Sethi, DCLA managing partner and Adam Phillips, EP Wealth Advisors managing director, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss their takeaways from Jackson Hole.

Persons: DCLA's Sarat Sethi, Adam Phillips Sarat Sethi, DCLA, Adam Phillips Organizations: Wealth Locations: Jackson

☆ Disney has a price problem. It has ambitious plans to fix that
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-16 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“With 2025 also being the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe, there will likely also be negative impacts on Walt Disney World attendance. Still, the price of Disney tickets today compared to past years prices out some families. The grievance from the fan community is that this used to be free at Disney parks. Transportation from the Orlando airport to Disney World property also used to be included for Disney hotel guests, but that service has been discontinued. Munsil said the Disney parks are “expensive, yes, but there’s nothing else on Earth like them.”

Persons: CNN —, Raymond James, Hugh Johnston, Josh D’Amaro, ” D’Amaro, D’Amaro, ”, “, Gary Hershorn, Tom Bricker, ” Bricker, Bricker, Don Munsil, Munsil, Mindy Marzec, ” Munsil, Victoria Wade, ” Wade, Wade Organizations: CNN, CNN — Disney, Disney, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Pixar, Corbis, “, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, “ Star, Busch, Transportation, Food, Disney Food, Magic, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom Locations: Orlando, Anaheim , California, Wakanda, California, Florida

Ceasar Bacarella v. Prime HydrationThe issue: In this case, Caesar Bacarella, the Florida-based owner of a line of sports supplements and apparel called Alpha Prime and protein brownies called Prime Bites, accuses Prime of trademark infringement. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals v. Prime HydrationThe issue: In a trademark suit filed in June, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, a Kentucky-based company, accused Prime Hydration of "unfair competition" and "infringement." What's next: Prime filed a motion to dismiss, which the judge granted on several technicalities. AdvertisementRefresco Beverages US v. Congo Brands and Prime HydrationThe issue: Refresco Beverages, a bottler for Prime, filed a lawsuit in Delaware against Prime Hydration and its parent company, Congo Brands. US Olympic & Paralympic Committee v. Prime HydrationThe issue: The Olympics committee alleges the company used various Olympic trademarks reserved for its beverage sponsor, Coca-Cola.

Persons: —, Logan, KSI, Refresco, Agrovana, Prime's, Paul, Howard Telford, Read, forbearance, What's, Castillo, Elizabeth Castillo, they're, dink, Ceasar, Caesar Bacarella, Kennedy, mislabeling, hasn't, Kevin Durant Organizations: Service, Business, Bloomberg, Agrovana, Alpha, Tech Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition, Energy, Centers for Disease Control, Refresco, Congo Brands, Google, Paralympic Locations: Massachusetts, NielsenIQ, Euromonitor, United States, California, Florida, Kentucky, New York, Delaware, Congo, Chancery, Philadelphia, Colorado

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Starbucks, Chipotle, Eli Lilly, Target, TJX Companies, Coinbase and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Stifel upgrades Starbucks to buy from hold Stifel upgraded the coffee chain following the management shakeup that included a new CEO. Jefferies upgrades Sportradar to buy from hold Jefferies upgraded the Swiss global sports tech company, saying it's becoming "increasingly attractive." Morgan Stanley reiterates Target as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's sticking with its overweight rating heading into Target 's earnings next week. Berenberg reiterates Eli Lilly as buy Berenberg raised its price target on the drugmaker to $1,050 per share from $1,000. TD Cowen upgrades Ilumina to buy from hold TD Cowen sees revenue growth ahead for the biotech company.

Persons: Wolfe, PulteGroup, rais, Brian Niccol, Baird, Tesla, it's bullish, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Elliott, Wells, Equitrans, ETRN, Jefferies, it's, SRAD, Bernstein, Chipotle, Morgan Stanley, Berenberg, Eli Lilly, Lilly, circumspection, Ross, BURL, ROST, Oppenheimer, TD Cowen, mgmt Organizations: Stifel, RBC, Johnson, underperform RBC, Elliott Management, Barclays, Nvidia, JPMorgan downgrades Emerson, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche, Ball Corp, Ball Corporation, Montrose Environmental, Stock, Intuit, Citi, Palo Alto, Bank of America, TJX Companies, Argus Locations: Florida, Underperform, Swiss, Montrose, QuickBooks, Burlington, Coinbase, China, Hershey

☆ 5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe Cybertruck has changed a lot since Elon Musk first unveiled it in 2019. Here are some of the Cybertruck features that Musk has promised over the years but which failed to materialize:Advertisement1. A $39,900 price tagWhen Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, he said the cheapest version would cost $39,900, with more advanced variants costing $49,900 and $69,900. 500-mile rangeMusk also said in 2019, the most advanced tri-motor version of the Cybertruck would have a 500-mile range. Anadolu/Getty ImagesOne of the most eye-catching promises Musk made about the Cybertruck is that it would be able to float and serve as a boat for short periods.

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Tesla's, Musk, Tesla, It's, Cyberquad Musk, it's, Cybertruck, Wes Morrill Organizations: Service, Elon, Business, Anadolu, Getty

☆ A Tesla fan in India preordered a Model 3 in 2016. He waited 7 years, and the car still hadn't shown up.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTesla fan Vishal Gondal from Mumbai said he preordered a Tesla Model 3 in April 2016, excited about the car's "cutting-edge EV technology." Gondal is one of the Tesla fans in India who preordered the Model 3 in 2016 and were left hanging for years for cars that never arrived. Advertisement"I initially expected to wait one to two years but ended up waiting nearly eight years with no car," Gondal told BI. It lowered import taxes on EVs made by companies that commit to investing at least $500 million and start domestic manufacturing within three years, per Reuters. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

Persons: —, Vishal Gondal, Elon Musk's, Tesla, Gondal, Hemant Suthar, Elon Musk, Musk Organizations: Service, Tesla, Business, Audi, Musk's EV, Associated Press, Reuters, Business Insider Locations: Mumbai, India, Europe, Asia, Pacific

☆ There's a lot of low hanging fruit at Starbucks, says DCLA's Sarat Sethi
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere's a lot of low hanging fruit at Starbucks, says DCLA's Sarat SethiSarat Sethi, DCLA portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday.

Persons: DCLA's Sarat Sethi Sarat Sethi

☆ Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Musk could "sacrifice some of the short-term interest in Tesla," Ward added, "if it'll satisfy the long-term interests of his ambitions." Musk and Tesla didn't respond to requests from Reuters for comment. The growing bond between Trump and Musk could be on display Monday night, when the Tesla boss is scheduled to interview the Republican candidate on X, Musk's social media platform. It's unclear exactly what ambitions Musk could seek to advance through his increasingly vocal rejection of progressive platforms – from EV subsidies to identity politics. A Reuters review of Congressional lobbying records – and Tesla's public comments to federal and state regulators – shows that the company has continued working to shape public policy in favor of such benefits.

Persons: Elon Musk, Samuel Corum, Donald Trump, Tesla, Biden, Trump, –, Elon, Mike Murphy, Andrew Ward, Ward, Musk, Gavin Newsom Organizations: Tesla Inc, Bloomberg, Getty, Tesla, Republican Party, Democratic Party, U.S . Environmental Protection Agency, Republican, Reuters, Lehigh University, Trump, Democratic, U.S . Department of Energy, U.S . Department of, Treasury Locations: Washington , DC, U.S, California, Los Angeles, EVs, Fremont , California

☆ Elon Musk initially said the Cybertruck would cost from $39,900. Now, you can't buy it for much less than $100,000.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The cheapest Cybertruck available right now is $100,000. Tesla quietly removed the option to order planned cheaper versions of the pickup. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen Elon Musk first unveiled Tesla's Cybertruck in 2019, he touted the futuristic pickup as a competitor to the Ford F-150 with a starting price of $39,900. Tesla has quietly removed the option to preorder the rear-wheel and all-wheel drive versions of the Cybertruck, according to an archived version of its website.

Persons: Tesla, —, Elon Musk, Tesla's Organizations: Service, Ford, Business

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Prequels, sequels and pixie dust
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The S&P 500 ended the week just 0.04% lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.18%. At its lowest point on Monday, the S&P 500 was down nearly 10% from its recent high and the Nasdaq entered correction territory. [PRO] Low-volatility stocksDespite a wild week with steep sell-offs and concerns about Fed policy, markets rebounded showing resilience.

Persons: Disney, Indiana Jones, Carlos Tavares, Donald Trump, Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Elon Musk, Elon Musk's, Warren, Tesla, Robyn Denholm, Musk, CNBC's Pia Singh Organizations: CNBC, Wall, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Magic, Hollywood, Inc, Animal Kingdom, Fiat Chrysler, France's PSA Groupe, Trump, Trump Media, SpaceX, Twitter Locations: U.S, Magic Kingdom, Disney's California, Michigan, Friday's

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street rebounds, investors to monitor earnings and inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 31, 2024 in New York City. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Asia markets climb higherAsia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Monday ahead of U.S. economic data later in the week. [PRO] Distinct marketWhile U.S. and Japanese indexes fell sharply amid recent volatility, the MSCI China index rose slightly, reinforcing China's distinct market status despite slower growth.

Persons: Disney, Indiana Jones, Donald Trump, Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Elon Musk, Elon Musk's, Warren, Tesla, Robyn Denholm, Musk, Hai Precision Industry —, —, Australia's, Hong Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, Wall, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Magic, Hollywood, Inc, Animal Kingdom, Trump, Trump Media, SpaceX, Twitter, Hai Precision Industry, SK Hynix, China's CSI, U.S Locations: New York City, U.S, Magic Kingdom, Disney's California, Friday's, Asia, Pacific, Taiwan, Australian, China

☆ Californians are buying fewer Teslas. That could be a bad sign for Elon Musk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewTesla has a California problem — its residents aren't buying as many of Elon Musk's electric cars as they used to. And California isn't the only place where Tesla's chokehold on the EV market is beginning to slip. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has attributed lackluster sales to high interest rates and economic uncertainty in the US. But, while Tesla's sales are dropping, the EV market as a whole is expanding, including in California. Similarly, data from CNCDA shows that EV sales in California hit their second-highest quarter on record in July.

Persons: —, Tesla, Elon, Elon Musk, Gavin Newsom, Newsom, Noam Galai, Musk, Donald Trump, wouldn't, Ivan Drury, Edmunds, California there's, Brian Moody, Moody Organizations: Service, Golden State, Car Dealers, US, Business, Cox Automotive, California, Forbes, Experian Automotive, SpaceX, Democratic Party, Auto Locations: California

☆ From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Disney's classic baddies are getting their own theme park land at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This area will differ from the one at Disney California Adventure, D'Amaro told the audience, and will take place in the wilderness. As part of the Tropical America's land Disney is creating Pueblo Esperanza, which means village of hope. DisneylandThe world of "Avatar" will make its way to Disney's California Adventure, D'Amaro shared Saturday. The Walt Disney World Resort version of the ride opened in June.

Persons: Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Gary Hershorn, Disney, Josh D'Amaro, Parks, Rita Ora, D'Amaro, Shaboozey, Billy Crystal, Mike Wazowski, Crystal, Indiana Jones, Huy Quan, Josh, Quan, Madrigal, Antonio, Ash, Ali Rubinstein, Walt Disney Imagineering, Miguel, Deadpool, King Thanos, King, Scott Trowbridge Organizations: Magic, Walt Disney World, Corbis, Big, Honda Center, Disney, Walt Disney, Disney California, Hollywood Studios, Inc, Pirates, Defense, Stark, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Marvel . Disney Cruises, Disney Cruise Locations: Orlando , Florida, Anaheim , California, California, Florida, Indiana, Orlando, Pueblo Esperanza, New York City, Disneyland Paris, Pride, Shanghai, Hong, Tokyo

☆ Gen Z isn't impressed by Tesla cars. That should worry Elon Musk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A recent survey of Morgan Stanley's 2024 interns found that the "Tesla 'cool factor' is cooling" among Gen Zers in the US. Despite competition in the EV market becoming stiffer than ever, Tesla has not majorly refreshed its aging car models in years. AdvertisementInstead, Musk has been pivoting Tesla's future toward robo-taxis, but Gen Z doesn't seem interested. Robo-taxis will likely not be Tesla's saving grace, as 51% of Gen Z interns surveyed said they thought owning or leasing a car would still be necessary by 2030. AdvertisementAnd, for the Gen Z interns surveyed, it probably won't be an EV at all.

Persons: —, Morgan Stanley's, Zers, Morgan Stanley, Mercedes, Ivan Drury, Elon Musk, Drury, Gen Zers, Tesla, Musk, Z Organizations: Service, BMW, Business, EV, McKinsey Locations: Edmunds, Ukraine

☆ Maduro orders 10-day ban on Elon Musk's X in Venezuela after feud with billionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Contested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered a 10-day ban on social networking site X, cutting off locals' access to the platform after a feud with Elon Musk. And he has violated [the rules], by inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death and confrontations among Venezuelans, [he] has violated all of the laws of Venezuela. And in Venezuela there are laws ... and we will enforce the laws. Venezuela's National Commission of Telecommunications, or Conatel, will "remove the X social network, previously known as Twitter, out of circulation in Venezuela for 10 days," allowing X to respond, Maduro added. Internet monitoring firm NetBlocks confirmed that X is now restricted in Venezuela following Maduro's order.

Persons: Nicolas Maduro, Elon Musk, Maduro, NetBlocks Organizations: National Electoral Council, CNBC, Twitter, National Commission of Telecommunications Locations: Caracas, Venezuela, Venezuelan, NetBlocks

☆ Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after seven years, risking arrest
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont makes his first public appearance since he fled Spain in 2017, speaking at a public rally in Barcelona, Spain on August 08, 2024. Catalan police had the order to arrest him immediately, but Puigdemont managed to speak for several minutes outside of the Catalan parliament. (Photo by Adria Puig/Anadolu via Getty Images)Former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont returned to Spain after seven years of self-imposed exile, defying a pending arrest warrant and igniting a police manhunt. A Catalan Interior Ministry spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that the separatist politician has yet to be captured. Illa's platform won the largest share of the vote in the Catalan elections of May, dethroning Puigdemont's hardline separatist Junts per Catalunya party.

Persons: Carles Puigdemont, Puigdemont, Adria Puig, Salvador Illa, dethroning, Ignacio Garriga —, Pedro Sanchez, Sanchez, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, Bill Organizations: Anadolu, Getty Images, CNBC, Interior Ministry, Reuters, Spanish, Government, Socialist Locations: BARCELONA, SPAIN, Spain, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spanish, Catalan, Catalonian, Catalunya

☆ These are the 5 luxury items China's Gen Z is going nuts for, a retail expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Related storiesThat makes sense because, per Germano, Gen Z Chinese buyers are less logo-orientated than their parents' generations. Saint LaurentGermano's third pick was the Saint Laurent Niki Medium bag, which retails for $3,150. Yves Saint LaurentThe Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Hobo handbag, which retails from $1,750 to $5,100, is another one of Germano's picks. Jeremy Moeller/Getty ImagesMaison Margiela's Replica sneakers are trendy among Chinese Gen Z-ers, Germano said. Like the understated Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Hobo, Maison Margiela's Replica sneakers are simple and discreet enough for everyday use.

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Instead of giving up, Colonel Sanders embraced the changes sweeping society. Even after he sold his company, he scorned the idea of retirement, staying on as a consultant and board member and embodying his Colonel Sanders persona in commercials and more. For decades, as a middle-class wife, mother and secretary living in Queens, she kept the pilot light on by taking tiny parts in tiny plays with tiny audiences. Wilder's "Little House" books, treasured by millions, became an enduring chronicle of family life on the American frontier. Four years later, she reconnected with her junior high crush and high school boyfriend, Harry Kullijian.

Persons: Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, Betty White, Mick Jagger, lopes, Roctogenarians, Harland David Sanders, Sanders —, —, Colonel Sanders, Sanders, they'd, Sophia Petrillo, Henri Matisse, Matisse, Norman Lear, Rita Moreno, Lear, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Frank McCourt, hilariously, Carol Channing, Harry Kullijian Organizations: Social, Bluegrass State, KFC Locations: Corbin , Kentucky, Kentucky, American, York's, Queens, East, Hollywood, Limerick, Ireland

☆ Serena Williams says she was 'denied access' to Paris hotel eatery, hotel says it was fully booked
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Susan Baek | News Associate | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A luxury hotel in Paris has responded after Serena Williams publicly criticized it for refusing service to her and her kids during the 2024 Olympics. On Monday, the tennis star shared a photo of The Peninsula Hotel with a caption describing her experience. "Yikes @peninsulaparis I've been denied access to rooftop to eat in an empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids," Williams wrote. "Dear Mrs. Williams, Please accept our deepest apologies for the disappointment you encountered tonight," the hotel said in a reply to Williams' post. One comment pointed out that the rooftop restaurant did not even take reservations, according to the Peninsula's website.

Persons: Serena Williams, I've, Williams, L'Oiseau, Simone Biles Organizations: Paris Olympics, USA Locations: Paris, L'Oiseau Blanc

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