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☆ Analysis: Trump mug shot is stark in its simplicity
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The mug shot of Donald Trump instantly became one of the most iconic images of anyone who served as commander in chief. Video Ad Feedback Haberman: This is the message Trump wanted to convey in his mug shot 01:08 - Source: CNNFor those who revile Trump for his autocratic instincts, demagoguery, vulgarity and self-obsession, the mug shot may offer feelings of vindication. For any other politician, a mug shot would be the end. Even though he’s no longer in office, Trump’s mug shot will now enter the historic record of the select band of those who’ve called the White House home. The same will be true of Trump’s mug shot.

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☆ Opinion: Prigozhin seemed to be living on borrowed time
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Opinion Daniel Treisman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin — who the Russian aviation agency confirmed was a passenger on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday evening — seemed to be living on borrowed time. Video of the plane debris taken at the purported crash site in the western Tver region of Russia matches the plane registered to Prigozhin. Investigations were started within the armed forces, and probably within the security forces as well. Any effort to paint Prigozhin as wealthy and corrupt stopped almost immediately, and no new financial investigations were announced. And in what might have been the last straw for Putin, Prigozhin released a video on Monday of himself standing in what looked like an African desert, boasting of his men’s exploits.

Persons: Daniel Treisman, “, CNN — Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin —, Wagner, Vladimir Putin, Prigozhin, Alexander Lukashenko, Putin, William Burns, “ I, Alexander Zemlianichenko, –, —, Sergei Surovikin, Surovikin, Viktor Afzalov Organizations: University of California, CNN, Belarus, CIA, Kremlin, Central African, Investigations, Washington, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Los Angeles, Russian, Russia, Tver, Kuzhenkino, Tver region, Moscow, Africa, Mali, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Sudan, Ukraine, Petersburg, Sahel, St . Petersburg

☆ What caused the Embraer plane reportedly carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin to crash near Moscow?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The plane was a private Embraer jet carrying seven passengers and three crew members, according to Russia’s emergency services ministry. The bodies of eight people have been found at the crash site, according to Russian state media. Video published by Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti showed a plane plummeting with one wing missing. It’s not yet clear what caused the plane to crash. Video Ad Feedback Why Russia expert thinks Putin could be behind plane crash 01:30 - Source: CNNWhat’s the public reaction so far?

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☆ Opinion | To Fight Climate Change, We Need a Better Carbon Market
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Something like Gresham’s Law is at work in the carbon offset market, which was set up to fight climate change. Bad carbon credits are driving out good carbon credits. The Barclays report focused on the voluntary carbon market. That’s the one that companies such as Microsoft and Salesforce are using to help reach their goals of net-zero carbon emissions. The voluntary carbon market can be a valuable mechanism for directing investment to developing nations that need help in the fight against climate change.

Persons: Gresham’s Organizations: Barclays, Microsoft Locations: British, Brazil

☆ Black holes can speed through the universe at 17,500 miles per second, scientists say — and the discovery could reveal new laws of physics
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Sonam Sheth | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Black holes can move through the universe at 17,500 miles per second, scientists have calculated. That's why black holes appear black. The scientists estimate the recoil speed limit for black holes is around 63 million miles per hour. They calculated that the maximum speed limit that recoiling black holes could reach was around 63 million mph. What if astronomers observe black holes that break this speed limit, recoiling at speeds greater than 63 million mph?

Persons: Carlos Lousto, Imre Bartos Organizations: Service, Rochester Institute of Technology, NASA, JPL, Caltech, University of Florida Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Why Russia and India both crashed on the moon's south pole before India nailed the first soft landing there
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The feat comes just days after Russia crash-landed there, and four years after India's first attempt crashed into the lunar south pole. AdvertisementAdvertisementIt was the country's first bid at the lunar south pole, which is especially valuable space real estate because of its frozen-water reserves. Both the US and China also hope to land on the lunar south pole before the end of the decade. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe lunar south pole is uniquely hazardousThe very thing that makes the moon's south pole so desirable — the permanently shadowed regions that harbor water ice — also makes it more difficult to land on. AdvertisementAdvertisementAlso, nobody has ever been to the moon's south pole.

Persons: India's, Robert Braun, Braun, It's, Luna, Kailasavadivoo Sivan, Aijaz, it's, you've, Rajanish, landers Organizations: Service, Space Exploration, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, NASA, Vostochny, Space Corporation, AP, European Space Agency, Space Research Organization, ISRO, India, Soviet Union, Operation, India's Bharatiya Janata Party Locations: Wall, Silicon, Russia, India, Russia's Far, Soviet Union, China, Europe, Ukraine, Bangalore, Mumbai

☆ ‘Frasier’ reboot teaser includes reworking of show’s classic theme music
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Frasier has reentered the building. More than two years after a reboot of the hit 90s sitcom “Frasier” was announced, a teaser for the new show, featuring a reworking of the classic theme music, was released by Paramount+ on Tuesday. Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane is joined by new cast members Jess Salgueiro and Jack Cutmore-Scott in the upcoming "Frasier" reboot. Toks Olagundoye will play Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university psychology department; Jess Salguiero will play Freddy’s roommate, Eve; and Anders Keith will appear as Frasier’s nephew, David. “Frasier” premieres on Paramount+ on October 12.

Persons: CNN — Frasier, Frasier ”, Kelsey Grammer, Frasier Crane, Frasier, Grammer, “ Frasier ”, Martin, Niles, Jess Salgueiro, Jack Cutmore, Scott, Chris Haston, ” Grammer, ITV’s, Frasier’s, Freddy, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Alan, Toks, Olivia, Alan’s, Jess Salguiero, Freddy’s, Anders Keith, David Organizations: CNN, Paramount, Boston Locations: Boston, Seattle, British

☆ 10 affordable dinner party recipes to help you plan a fabulous meal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Laura Denby | Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s why we love these simple, affordable recipes that help you curate an impressive dinner party without breaking the bank. Tara Donne / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: White SangriaWarm Marinated OlivesWhen it comes to affordable appetizers, it doesn’t get much easier than a plate of marinated olives. Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Stuffed MushroomsGoat Cheese Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are perfect for a party—they’re irresistible, affordable and a total crowd pleaser. Either way, they’re easy and affordable to make, and your guests won’t be able to resist a second helping. Matt / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Chicken EnchiladasMini Cheese BallsThese cheese balls make an adorable appetizer.

Persons: Tara Donne, you’re, Renee Comet, Johnny Miller, Pasta, Charles Masters Organizations: Buffalo, Food Locations: Kalamata, Worcestershire

☆ How Bob Iger's big plan to shrink Disney could pay off and how it could backfire, according to industry insiders
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

After a run of acquisitions during his first tour as Disney CEO, Bob Iger is looking to shrink the company. "They are our film studios, our parks business, and streaming, all of which are inextricably linked to our brands and franchises." Verizon has reached out to Disney about partnering on a new ESPN streaming service, The Information reported. 2024 will bring some clarity to Disney's streaming business. "The streaming business with ESPN going direct to consumer can generate a lot of subscriptions and hopefully be a positive earnings contributor.

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☆ Trump seeks to steer attention away from first 2024 GOP debate as rivals make final preparations for Milwaukee
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

As his rivals prepare for the two-hour showdown on Fox News, Trump’s campaign is attempting to counter-program the debate. But Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. and other surrogates planned to travel to Milwaukee, where they would have had opportunities to weigh in on national broadcasts before and after the debate in the spin room. Ahead of the debate, some candidates are offering previews of their lines of attack – including criticizing Trump for choosing not to participate. “Every one of us who have qualified for that debate stage ought to be on the stage willing to square off and answer those tough questions,” Pence said. Overall, 42% say Trump is their first choice, followed by 19% supporting DeSantis.

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☆ 3M names Bryan Hanson as CEO of its health care business
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 22 (Reuters) - 3M Co (MMM.N) said on Tuesday that Bryan Hanson would be the chief executive officer of the healthcare company it plans to spin off. 3M last year disclosed plans to spin off its healthcare business into a listed company, in which the U.S. industrial giant would retain a 19.9% stake. The health care unit, which focuses on wound care, oral care and healthcare technology, accounted for about 25% of 3M's $34.23 billion in sales last year. Hanson joins 3M from Indiana-based medical equipment maker Zimmer Biomet (ZBH.N), where he was president and CEO since 2017, and chairman since 2021. Hanson would join 3M on Sept. 1 as CEO of Health Care Business Group, the company said.

Persons: Nicholas Pfosi, Bryan Hanson, Hanson, Zimmer Biomet, Carrie Cox, Kannaki, Shilpi Majumdar Organizations: REUTERS, Health Care Business Group, Humacyte Inc, 3M, Thomson Locations: Maplewood , Minnesota, U.S, Indiana, Bengaluru

☆ Trump Allies May Be Kept Out of Fox News Spin Room After Trump Shuns Debate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Maggie Astor | More About Maggie Astor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The memo, which was first reported by Axios, does not mention Mr. Trump, and the restrictions apply to all candidates who aren’t participating — a category that also includes those who didn’t meet the donor and polling thresholds to qualify. In practice, though, it will affect Mr. Trump more significantly than anyone else, since he is the front-runner in the Republican primary and is actively trying to snub the debate while still getting its benefits. Mr. Trump’s decision to skip the first Republican National Committee-sanctioned debate of the 2024 race was a slap in the face to both the party and Fox News. Mr. Trump has frequently complained about Fox News’s coverage of him. At least three senior members of Mr. Trump’s campaign — Chris LaCivita, Jason Miller and Steven Cheung — plan to attend the debate in person, The Times has reported.

Persons: Axios, Trump, Tucker Carlson, Chris LaCivita, Jason Miller, Steven Cheung —, Kari Lake, Trump’s, Donald Trump Jr, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds of, Fox, ”, Caroline Wren Organizations: Republican, Republican National Committee, Fox News, Fox, Twitter, Times, Trump, NBC Locations: Arizona, Trump’s, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Florida, Byron Donalds of Florida

☆ Jeff Bezos' Fiancee Flaunts 'Loud Luxury' Vacation Style
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Grace Mayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancee, has traded in quiet luxury for "loud luxury." Sanchez's vacation style has included vibrant colors, loud patterns, and flashy sequined ensembles. Sanchez and Bezos have been galavanting across Europe this summer aboard the Amazon founder's $500 million megayacht, and Sanchez has packed a variety of 'loud luxury' pieces. Instead of donning neutral color palettes and label-less attire, two crucial components of quiet luxury dressing, Sanchez's summer Yacht style has included an array of colorful and flashy ensembles that broadcast brand names. Another white dress she wore in Spain was entirely encrusted in pearls, writes the Daily Mail.

Persons: Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sanchez, Pucci, Piana, Kendall, Louis Vuitton, logoed Chanel, Daniela Gregis, Mimi Liberté Organizations: Service, Daily Mail, Daily, GQ, Wall Street Locations: Europe, Wall, Silicon, Saint, Portofino, Ibiza, Spain

☆ China's Honor stages India return with local manufacturing plans in early 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Indranil Sarkar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBENGALURU, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Chinese smartphone brand Honor will relaunch in India through a licensing deal with a local company and is aiming to start domestic manufacturing by early next year, its country head told Reuters. Honor had stopped selling its smartphones in India and reportedly retreated last year amid limited marketing budget and less prudent portfolio management. It will launch three variants of Honor phones in India, with the mid-ranged Number series expected by September. The company, wholly owned by local shareholders, will make, sell and service Honor-branded smartphones in India. Honor Tech aims to capture a 5% share of India's smartphone market by sales volumes in 2024, with a revenue of at least 100 billion rupees ($1.20 billion), Sheth said.

Persons: Magic, Nacho, Neil Shah, Madhav Sheth, Realme, Sheth, Indranil Sarkar, Dhanya Skariachan, Dhanya Ann Thoppil Organizations: Congress, REUTERS, Rights, Reuters, Huawei Technologies, Counterpoint Research, Tech, Samsung Electronics, Vivo, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Spain, India, Bengaluru

☆ 37-year-old launched a bank specifically for Black-owned businesses—to help fix 'a problem for everybody'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ifill — who is Black — watched businesses in her Brooklyn community struggle to stay afloat, their frustrations with traditional banks front and center. In January, she launched Guava, an online banking platform aimed specifically at Black small-business owners. For context, Mercury — another online bank for startups — topped 100,000 customers in three years, according to TechCrunch. Many large banks boast millions of small-business customers each. "Especially for Black people [and] especially for immigrants in this country."

Persons: Kelly Ifill, Ifill —, Black, Ifill Organizations: CNBC, TechCrunch Locations: Brooklyn , New York, Brooklyn

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☆ Fresh look at Ötzi the Iceman reveals his true appearance and other surprises
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Viking arrows, an Iron Age tunic and prehistoric wooden skis are some of the artifacts recovered from melting ice patches. This week, learn more about Ötzi the Iceman, a scientific celebrity. A long time agoA 2016 reconstruction of Ötzi the Iceman is shown on display at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy. South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology/OchsenreiterHikers found the mummified body of Ötzi in a gully high in the Italian Alps in 1991. Now, a new analysis of DNA extracted from Ötzi’s pelvis has revealed fresh details, including his true appearance — and it’s not what scientists first thought.

Persons: Edgar Lehr, Harrison Ford, —, Lehr, Ford, Indiana Jones, Samuel Peralta, Cornelia Sattler, NASA’s James Webb, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt Organizations: CNN, South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, NASA, Illinois Wesleyan University, BMC, National Museum Wales, NASA’s James Webb Space, CNN Space, Science Locations: Bolzano, Italy, Tyrol, Italian, deadwood, New York, Alabama

Tickets for the Leagues Cup final are going fast, and prices are skyrocketing. If you suddenly feel messy for soccer and can't make it in person, we'll show you how to watch Messi and Inter Miami vs. Nashville in the Leagues Cup final live stream. Deal Apple TV Plus (Monthly Plan) New and returning subscribers can enjoy seven days of Apple TV+ for free! How to watch Messi and Inter Miami vs. Nashville Leagues Cup Final live stream from anywhereApple TV's MLS Season Pass add-on is available in nearly every country Apple TV Plus is available in. MLS Leagues Cup Final scheduleA third-place matchup will precede the Leagues Cup Final.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Read, We've, FuboTV, ExpressVPN, CEST, AEST Organizations: MLS, Inter Miami, Leagues, Nashville, Apple TV, Apple, Miami, TV, Plus, Insiders, Philadelphia Locations: Miami, Philadelphia, United States, Turkey, Jamaica, Iceland, Albania, Romania, Russia, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Singapore, China, Monterrey

☆ Bob Iger is moving to shrink Disney — here's how industry insiders see his playbook and its potential pitfalls: 'Everything is not OK'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

After a run of acquisitions during his first tour as Disney CEO, Bob Iger is looking to shrink the company. He's looking to Disney's IP-driven parks, streaming, and film studios to drive growth. "They are our film studios, our parks business, and streaming, all of which are inextricably linked to our brands and franchises." 2024 will bring some clarity to Disney's streaming business. "The streaming business with ESPN going direct to consumer can generate a lot of subscriptions and hopefully be a positive earnings contributor.

☆ Outback Steakhouse owner's stock rises after activist Starboard Value buys stake
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An Outback Steakhouse truck sits parked outside a restaurant in New York. Shares of Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin' Brands rose 7% in morning trading Friday after an activist investor disclosed its interest in the restaurant company. Starboard Value now owns 9.9% of Bloomin's shares, according a regulatory filing. In addition to Outback, Bloomin' also owns Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. Starboard Value has a proven track record of successful turnarounds at restaurant companies.

Persons: Bloomin, Jana Partners, Garden's breadsticks, Papa John's, John Schnatter, Jeff Smith Organizations: Fleming's, Wine, Bloomin, Barington Capital Group, Darden Restaurants Locations: New York

CNN —Russia has barred 54 more British citizens from entering the country, in response to the UK’s sanctions against its citizens and enterprises, according to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The sanctions list includes several government ministers as well as journalists from public broadcaster the BBC, the Guardian newspaper and the Daily Telegraph newspaper. “We would like to emphasize again that any efforts by London to further spin the anti-Russian sanctions flywheel will inevitably receive a decisive response from our side,” the Russian ministry said in a statement. Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan. Vanessa Jimenez/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesIn February, Khan submitted applications to the ICC for warrants of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova.

Persons: “, Karim Khan, Vanessa Jimenez, Khan, Vladimir Putin, Rights Maria Lvova, Lucy Frazer, Frazer, Goldie Organizations: CNN, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BBC, Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Criminal, Anadolu Agency, ICC, Russian, Rights, State for Culture, Media, Sport, Olympic, State, British Ministry of Defence Locations: Russia, ”, London, Belarus, Ukraine

There are plenty of great options for a free Women's World Cup Final live stream on Sunday. That's right; we can help you watch England vs. Spain online for free and in various languages too. In the US, you'll find the game on Fox, but you could use one of these free live streams instead. If you're opting for one of the free Women's World Cup Final live streams on the list below from the UK or Australia, you must sign in to watch England vs. Spain online for free. AESTWomen's World Cup FinalSunday, August 20England vs. Spain - 6 a.m.

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☆ Swiatek powers by Vondrousova to reach Cincinnati semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAug 18 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek overcame a tricky opening set before racing to a 7-6(3) 6-1 victory over Czech 10th seed Marketa Vondrousova on Friday in a clash between the last two Grand Slam winners to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals. "It wasn't easy to adjust to her spin because she's a lefty," French Open champion Swiatek said during her on-court interview. But she was denied both times by Swiatek before the Pole ran away with the tiebreaker. "I tried to learn from that first set, and in the second set I knew exactly what to do and I think that's why it was such a good performance," Swiatek said. Muchova now awaits the winner of the quarter-final clash between Tunisian fifth seed Ons Jabeur and Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka.

Persons: Iga Swiatek, Danielle Collins, Carter Skaggs, Marketa Vondrousova, Swiatek, Vondrousova, Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Czech Karolina Muchova, Marie Bouzkova, Muchova, Aryna, Frank Pingue, Hugh Lawson Organizations: & Southern, Lindner, Tennis Center, USA, Czech, Cincinnati, Wimbledon, Swiatek, ., Aryna Sabalenka, Thomson Locations: Mason, OH, USA, Poland, United States, Czech, Belarusian, Toronto

☆ Novartis plans Sandoz spin-off around Oct. 4, proposes share
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Novartis on Friday proposed to offer shareholders one Sandoz share for every five Novartis shares as it said it planned to spin off the generic medicines division on or around Oct. 4. The Swiss drugmaker invited shareholders to an extraordinary general meeting on Sept. 15 after its board of directors unanimously endorsed and recommended the proposed spin-off, the company said in a statement. "If Novartis shareholders approve the proposed special distribution at the EGM, the Spin-off will be implemented through the distribution of a dividend-in-kind of Sandoz shares to Novartis shareholders, and of Sandoz ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) to Novartis ADR holders," it said. Sandoz, which accounted for about 10% of group core operating profit of $16.7 billion in 2022, was put under a strategic review by Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan in 2021 following mounting pricing pressures in the U.S. off-patent drug sector. Novartis announced plans for the spin-off in August 2022.

Persons: Sandoz, Vas Organizations: Novartis, EGM, Sandoz, Sandoz ADRs Locations: Swiss, U.S

☆ Chicken sandwich wars revived by new creative offerings at the nation’s largest chains
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Carly Breland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Chick-fil-A’s first foray into the chicken sandwich wars was so successful that it’s launching a second entry, marking the first time the chain has altered its well-known fried chicken sandwich. That sense of urgency comes as competition in the chicken sandwich wars is escalating. Less than three months ago, chicken chain competitor Popeyes expanded its sandwich selection to permanently include the blackened chicken sandwich. The seasonal sandwich is the first time Chick-fil-A has experimented with their original fried chicken sandwich recipe. As both Chick-fil-A and Popeyes venture beyond the basic buttered bun and fried chicken, it will be consumers who will decide who rules the roost in this ever-expanding chicken sandwich market.

Persons: CNN —, It’s, Popeyes, —, ” Stuart Tracy, Will Herbert, it’s, ” Herbert, “, Josh Jordan, ”, Chick Organizations: CNN, Edison Locations: Atlanta, Oakland , California

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