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☆ McDonald's has a value perception problem, says Evercore's David Palmer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | 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 EmailMcDonald's has a value perception problem, says Evercore's David PalmerDavid Palmer, Evercore ISI analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss McDonald's as the company rolls out a $5 value meal from today, the state of the fast food industry, and more.

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☆ As a gay Black man living in a conservative small town, wrestling and drag helped me find the courage to be myself
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementGrowing up in Murfreesboro, being this out, proud gay Black man was kind of just frowned upon. And Princey was just kind of this quiet individual who never really went around too much, and just did my own little thing. I just saw so much pageantry there, and so much charisma, and I was like, "This is kind of drag." Related storiesI thought my wrestling name was going to be "Princey," but my coaches were like, "Nah, not really." It was kind of like having a wrestling coach, but it was just my drag mom.

Persons: Princey, Priyanka, —, Brian Maxwell, Kerry Awful, Brian, Greg Endries, you've, that's Organizations: Service, Max, Business, Wrestling, Crux Wrestling, HBO Locations: Murfreesboro, Alabama

☆ There's one more Targaryen kid we haven't seen yet in 'House of the Dragon' — and the latest episode just name-dropped him
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Someone finally mentioned Daeron Targaryen "House of the Dragon." Daeron is Alicent and Viserys' youngest son, sent as a ward to Oldtown — the seat of House Hightower. AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode two and for the book "Fire and Blood." On this week's "House of the Dragon," Alicent and Otto Hightower finally remember that there's one more Targaryen/Hightower child floating around in Westeros. In both "Fire and Blood" and "House of the Dragon," Daeron was sent off as a ward to Oldtown, the seat of House Hightower.

Persons: Viserys, Oldtown, Hightower, —, Alicent, Otto Hightower, Daeron, Otto, Tyrell Organizations: Service, Alicent, Aegon, Business Locations: Westeros, Oldtown

AdvertisementAyomikun Adekaiyero: The series does a great job of showing how this toxic masculinity among the men — particularly Aegon, Daemon, and Criston — escalates this conflict. I think he's a character that — don't get me wrong, I love Daemon — got a little bit muddied in season one. Ayomikun: Also, though I do believe both Aegon and Daemon want war for the wrong reasons, they're kind of right? Ayomikun: Criston and Aegon are really like that "It's always two dumb people telling each other exactlyyyyy" meme. Ayomikun: The fight was a truly brilliant scene, especially since we as the audience can't really tell which twin is which.

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen, Aemond, Lucerys Velaryon, Jaehaerys, Helaena, she's, Eammon Jacobs, Palmer Haasch, Ayomikun Adekaiyero, Caralynn Matassa, Theo Whitman, Palmer, Alicent, Otto, Phia, Criston, Tom Glynn, Carney, Rhaenyra, Tom, I've, Lucerys, Olivia, Rhaenys, Hugh Hammer, Ollie Upton, we've, Westeros, Hugh, Clinton Liberty, Abubakar Salim, Addam, Alyn, Corlys, it's, Poor, Ewan, It's, Daemon, She's, HBO Palmer, Jace, Baela, Ser Harwin, Bethany Antonia, Harry Collett, Hightower, Rhaenyra Rhaenyra's, Theo Whiteman, they're, Daemon —, Matt, Emma, Viserys, imbeciles, Arryk, Hand, Daeron, Erryk Organizations: Service, Aegon II, Business, Greens, Aegon, HBO, Costco Locations: Driftmark, Westeros, Westerostco, Hull, Aemond, King's, Alicent, Oldtown, Rhaenyra

☆ The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' dropped a major clue about why Addam and Alyn of Hull are going to be important characters
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"House of the Dragon" has introduced Addam and Alyn of Hull, brothers affiliated with the Velaryon fleet. AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode two, and for the book "Fire and Blood." Viewers met Alyn of Hull in episode one. Corlys Velaryon approaches Alyn, who gives him a report on the status of his ship. But there's one more crucial piece of information Corlys gives us: Alyn was the one who saved his life, and Corlys feels that he owes him a debt.

Persons: —, Alyn, Lucerys, Corlys Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Hull

What is Will and Alice Mondrich's next goal after losing the club? Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich and Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich in "Bridgerton" season three. Liam Daniel / NetflixA prominent storyline in season three, part one, is Will (Martins Imhangbe) and Alice (Emma Naomi) Mondrich's promotion to nobility. But the promotion means Will must give up the Gentleman's club he built up in the previous season. However, after this, the pair are forced to the sidelines again and not given much to do for the rest of the season.

Persons: Alice Mondrich's, Emma Naomi, Alice Mondrich, Martins Imhangbe, Will Mondrich, Liam Daniel, Martins, Alice, Mondrich's, Will Organizations: Netflix

☆ Teamsters President Sean O’Brien to speak at Republican National Convention
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Chris Isidore | Arit John | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

York CNN —Teamsters President Sean O’Brien will speak to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, a sign that former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hoping to peel off the support of union members from President Joe Biden. But unlike other speakers at the RNC, O’Brien’s appearance does not represent an endorsement of Trump, according to Teamsters union spokesperson Kara Deniz. O’Brien has requested the opportunity to also speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. “Our GREAT convention will unify Americans and demonstrate to the nation’s working families they come first,” Trump wrote. “This is truly unprecedented since it will be the very first time a Teamsters General President has addressed the RNC,” she said in an email.

Persons: Sean O’Brien, Donald Trump’s, Joe Biden, Trump, Kara Deniz, O’Brien, Deniz, ” Trump, “, ” Deniz, ”, ” “, John Palmer, Biden, Sen, Markwayne Mullin, Bernie Sanders, Matt Hill, – CNN’s Gregory Krieg, Kristen Holmes Organizations: York CNN, Republican National Convention, RNC, Teamsters, Democratic National Convention, DNC, United Auto Workers, National Labor Relations Board, AFL, UAW, National Education Association, Democratic, Republican Locations: York, Milwaukee, Chicago, Lago, Oklahoma

We put together a guide for all the children, with photos of all the actors who played them. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"House of the Dragon" is finally back — and so is its wildly expansive Targaryen brood . By season two, Westeros is coalescing around two potential rules: Aegon II, King Viserys' eldest male descendant, and Rhaenyra, his eldest daughter and chosen heir. Furthermore, some of the Targaryen children are finally coming of age, making them players in the war themselves.

Persons: —, King Viserys, Rhaenyra Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business

☆ Casual dining has held up pretty well despite fast food's struggles, says Evercore's David Palmer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | 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 EmailCasual dining has held up pretty well despite fast food's struggles, says Evercore's David PalmerDavid Palmer, Evercore ISI senior managing director, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss if the consumer is beginning to fold in some areas, cohorts beginning to show momentum in spending, and if value menus and promotional deals will help McDonald's and Starbucks.

Persons: Evercore's David Palmer David Palmer Organizations: Starbucks

☆ Tiger Woods: PGA Tour creates special exemption for US golfer to play in events for ‘lifetime achievement’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The PGA Tour announced on Tuesday it had created a special exemption for Tiger Woods alone, allowing for qualification to certain events on its schedule. The 15-time major champion is tied for the most ever PGA Tour victories with Sam Snead. The eight ‘Signature Events’ on the PGA Tour are the marquee tournaments on the tour’s schedule, boasting increased prize money and more FedExCup points up for grabs. The 48-year-old has played in only four tournaments this year: The Genesis Invitational and the three majors. The other change which the PGA Tour announced on Tuesday was that all ‘Signature Events’ would have a minimum field of 72 players.

Persons: Tiger Woods, ’ Woods, Sam Snead, Woods, Arnold Palmer Organizations: CNN, PGA, Tiger, PGA Tour’s, Enterprises Boards, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage, Wells, Travelers, Masters Locations: Hartford , Connecticut, Wells Fargo

☆ Willie Mays, supreme baseball talent among the best to ever play, dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( David K. Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays waves his hat as he rides around the track of Oracle Park, Friday, May 7, 2021, in San Francisco,. Focus On Sport | Getty ImagesA 1981 song and ode to America's pastime by Terry Cashman was appropriately titled "Talkin' Baseball: Willie, Mickey & The Duke." "I can't believe that Babe Ruth was a better player than Willie Mays," all-time pitching great Sandy Koufax once said. Willie Mays Hays here: Play like Mays and I run like (Olympic gold medal sprinter Bob) Hayes. Outfielder Willie Mays #24 of the San Francisco Giants rounds second base during a circa early 1970's Major League Baseball game.

Persons: Willie Mays, Santiago Mejia, Barack Obama, of Famer Willie Mays, Chip Somodevilla, Mays, Bobby Thomson, Thomson, Scot, Bobby, — Mays, Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, Terry Cashman, Willie, Mickey, Willie Howard Mays, steelworker William Howard, Anna Mays, Eddie Montague, Montague, Leo Durocher, Barry Bonds, —, Babe Ruth, Bonds, Sandy Koufax, Ruth, Arnold Palmer, Deron Johnson, Reggie Jackson —, Hall, Hall of famer Willie Mays, Jamie Squire, Yogi Berra, James Hirsch, Joan Payson, Payson, Payson wouldn't, Mantle, Bowie Kuhn, Peter Ueberroth, Ueberroth, Mantle's banishments, Kuhn, Charles Schultz, Charlie Brown, John Fogerty's, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Wesley Snipes, Willie Mays Hayes, Willie Mays Hays, Bob, Hayes, Sisko, Donna Reed Organizations: San Francisco Giants, Oracle, San Francisco Chronicle, Hearst Newspapers, Getty, Baseball, of Famer, National, Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, National League, New, Armed Forces Radio, Dodgers, Yankees, New York, York City, Apple, New York City, Hall of Fame, New York Mets, Shea, Los Angeles Dodgers, Birmingham Black Barons, Negro League, Barons, Mets, Oakland A's, Hall of famer, Kansas City Royals, Oakland, Thomson, New York Giants, GQ, MLB, Hotel, Claridge, Olympics, Los Angeles Times, Houston Astros, Bettmann, Major League Baseball Locations: San Francisco, Washington ,, New York, U.S, Korea, New, Flushing , New York, Westfield , Alabama, Mays ', York, America, Flushing , Queens, Atlantic City, Southern California, Northern California

☆ Amazon hit with $5.9 million fine for violating California labor law
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

California's labor regulator on Tuesday said it fined Amazon nearly $6 million for violating a state law aimed at curtailing the use of onerous warehouse productivity quotas. The California Labor Commissioner's Office said it investigated two Amazon facilities in Moreno Valley and Redlands, both located east of Los Angeles, and found 59,017 violations of the state's Warehouse Quotas law, officials said. The Warehouse Quotas law went into effect in 2022 and requires employers to disclose productivity quotas to employees and government agencies, as well as any discipline workers may face for not meeting them. The law also prohibits employers from requiring warehouse employees to meet unsafe quotas preventing them from taking state-mandated meal and rest breaks or using the bathroom. The Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has also cited Amazon numerous times for safety violations.

Persons: Lilia Garcia, Brower, Sen, Ed Markey, It's, Maureen Lynch Vogel, they're Organizations: Amazon, California Labor Commissioner's Office, Labor, Occupational Safety, Health Administration Locations: California, Moreno Valley, Redlands, Los Angeles, Washington, New York, Minnesota, U.S

☆ Amazon Labor Union votes to join forces with Teamsters
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, left, speaks next to Christian Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), during an ALU rally in the Staten Island borough of New York, U.S., on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Members of the Amazon Labor Union, the first group of company workers to organize at a U.S. warehouse, have voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the groups said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Roughly 98% of ALU members voted in favor of joining up with the Teamsters, the groups said. The Teamsters is one of the largest labor unions in the U.S., and it has long sought to organize Amazon delivery and warehouse workers. The union launched an Amazon division in 2021 to support and fund workers at the company in their unionization efforts.

Persons: Bernie Sanders, Christian Smalls, ALU, fearlessly, Sean O'Brien, Chris Smalls Organizations: Amazon Labor Union, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters, Amazon, Brotherhood of Teamsters Locations: Vermont, Staten Island, New York, U.S, Staten Island , New York, York's

☆ The best scene in 'Bridgerton' season 3 proves why Kanthony needs their own spinoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Marriage takes hard work," Kate tells Colin. "Our marriage is not hard work," Anthony quips. Luckily, "Bridgerton" has just given us the perfect set-up for a potential Kanthony spinoff — one that feels like it could generate another story. Simone Ashley as Kate and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on the season three premiere of "Bridgerton." All episodes of "Bridgerton" season three are now streaming on Netflix.

Persons: —, Kate, Anthony's, they've, Simone Ashley, Jonathan Bailey, Anthony, Colin, they're, Colin's, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Rhimes, Liam Daniel, Charithra Chandran, Edwina —, Ashley, Jess Brownell, Bailey Organizations: Service, Business, Town, Netflix Locations: India

☆ The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 premiere just subtly introduced a pivotal new character — but you might have missed him
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"House of the Dragon" just teased a major character in its season two premiere. But in "Fire and Blood" he plays a major role — read ahead if you want to be spoiled! AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon" and the book "Fire and Blood." "House of the Dragon" is already keeping us on our toes in season two — and the premiere briefly introduced an important figure from George R.R. In the season two premiere, Aegon II Targaryen hears petitions from common folk.

Persons: Hugh, —, George R.R, Targaryen, he's, Otto Hightower Organizations: Aegon, Service, Business

☆ 'House of the Dragon' director reveals why they 'tamed down' one Rhaenyra scene in the season 2 premiere
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rhaenyra Targaryen comes to terms with her son Lucerys' death in "House of the Dragon" season two. Director Alan Taylor revealed that they had to tone down one of Rhaenyra's scenes in the premiere. AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode one of "House of the Dragon." One of the "House of the Dragon" season two premiere's most emotionally cutting moments could have been even more heart-wrenching, according to director Alan Taylor. During a scuffle in the skies between Vhagar, Aemond's dragon, and Arrax, Lucerys' dragon, Vhagar takes a bite of Arrax and Lucerys and sends their remains tumbling to the sea below.

Persons: Rhaenyra Targaryen, Lucerys, Alan Taylor, Taylor, Emma D'Arcy, —, Jacaerys, Harry Collett, Elliot Grihault, Stark, Arryn, Aemond Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell Organizations: Service Locations: Vhagar

☆ Here's what will happen to Aemond Targaryen on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows his fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Aemond Targaryen starts "House of the Dragon" season two fresh off the murder of his nephew. Here's what happens to him in the book — and potentially the show, though that's not confirmed. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers for the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon," the book "Fire and Blood," and potential spoilers for future episodes of "House of the Dragon." Aemond Targaryen is off to a rough — or excellent, depending on how you look at it — start on "House of the Dragon" season two.

Persons: Aemond Targaryen, that's, —, Lucerys Velaryon, King Organizations: Service, King Aegon, Business

"House of the Dragon" finally returned on Sunday night, two years after season one aired on HBO and became a smash hit. Rhaenyra, in mourning, needs to see her dead son for herselfRhaenyra discovers the remains of Arrax, her son Lucerys' dragon, in the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon." Daemon makes an oopsieDaemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon" season 2. Back in King's Landing, the assassins that Daemon sent after Aemond close inEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent in season two of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ Where every major character ends up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington get married and have a baby. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in season three, episode seven of "Bridgerton." But Penelope's Lady Whistledown secret threatens their relationship. Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen), who pretends to be Lady Whistledown for the reward, also finds out Penelope's secret and attempts to blackmail her. The finale ends with Penelope retiring her literary persona, and formally introducing herself as Penelope Bridgerton in her column.

Persons: Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Liam Daniel, Colin, Colin's unkind, Penelope, Whistledown, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen, Queen Charlotte, Golda Rosheuvel, Lady Whistledown, Penelope Bridgerton Organizations: Netflix

☆ A comprehensive recap of everything that happened on 'House of the Dragon' season 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Palmer Haasch | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead — obviously — for all of "House of the Dragon" season one. "House of the Dragon" season two is finally almost here — but it's been a few years since season one aired on HBO. AdvertisementHere's everything you need to know before diving into "House of the Dragon" season two. Paddy Considine as King Viserys in "House of the Dragon" season one. That's about where things end in season one, leaving plenty of aftermath for "House of the Dragon" to tackle in season two.

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☆ U.S. Open analysis: 10 things to know on Bryson DeChambeau’s win
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Justin Ray | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Bryson DeChambeau’s brilliant bunker shot at 18 and winning putt that followed capped off a remarkable week at Pinehurst No. His second U.S. Open win comes at age 30, another rare accomplishment. Bryson must get up and down from the bunker to win the U.S. Open. This is arguably the most painful in the disappointing decade-long run of major championship Sundays for Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau will try to become the first player since Woods in 2000 to win The Open and U.S. Open in the same season.

Persons: Bryson, Dustin Johnson, Tiger, DeChambeau, Angel Cabrera, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Nicklaus, Woods, Ernie Els, Brooks Koepka, Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Raymond Floyd, Jerry Pate, Johnny Miller, Dave Stockton, Tom Watson, Hubert Green, WsOg54UKWR, Rory McIlroy, putts, McIlroy, Jim Furyk, Jack Hobens, Hale Irwin, Julius Boros, Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau, It’s, Neal Shipley, Luke Clanton, Shipley, Phil Mickelson, Matt Kuchar, Viktor Hovland, Ken Venturi, Matthieu Pavon, Pavon, Gregory Havret, Louis Tellier, Wunderkind Ludvig Åberg, Francis Ouimet, Åberg, Gregory Shamus, Scheffler, couldn’t, Henrik Stenson, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Ross Kinnaird Organizations: Pinehurst, U.S, Amateur, U.S ., Valhalla, Congressional, Masters, Royal Troon, Getty Locations: U.S, Oakmont, Pebble, Pinehurst, DeChambeau, France, bookending

☆ Jared Kushner's post-White House deal-making included badly timed bet on Amazon aggregator
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

Kushner started Affinity in 2021, shortly after leaving his advisory role in the White House alongside his wife, Ivanka Trump. Neumann, who was ultimately ousted from WeWork by top SoftBank execs, introduced Kushner to Unybrands early the following year. Affinity's investment in Unybrands, which hasn't previously been reported, was one of the private equity firm's earliest deals. Following a continued slide, the company laid off roughly 10% of its staff in November 2022, according to people familiar with the matter. The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into the investment in 2022, looking into whether Kushner's financial interests influenced Trump's foreign policy.

Persons: Jared Kushner, Alex Brandon, Kushner, Weeks, Ivanka Trump, Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Jamal Khashoggi, WeWork, Adam Neumann, Neumann, Unybrands, hasn't, —, Catterton, Jason Somerville, Somerville, it's, didn't, headcount, Donald Trump, Gary Cohn, Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, Jonathan Ernst, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Carolyn Maloney, Ron Wyden, Kushner didn't, Ulrich Kratz, Goldman Sachs, Kratz, Kushner's, Ian Brekke, Asad Naqvi, Bret Pearlman, Roger McNamee, Max Fink, Neumann's, Brekke, Naqvi, Pearlman, Fink, Shahar Azran, Eugen Miropolski, Robyn Laguette, Mark Goldfinger, Joe Biden, Lex, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Ye, I've Organizations: U.S . Capitol, Capitol, Reuters, Affinity Partners, Companies, White House, Affinity, Saudi Crown, Unybrands, WeWork, CNBC, Amazon, BlackRock, Khosla Ventures, GW Partners, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, United Arab, Saudi Arabia's, Crown, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Saudi, Republicans, Crayhill Capital Management, Barclays, Goldman, Kushner, Investments II, Blackstone, Partners, Financial Services, CNBC it's, Israeli American Council, IAC, Getty, Kanye Locations: Washington, Amazon's, South Florida, Miami, Silicon Valley, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Unybrands, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Riyadh, Yemen, American, Austin , Texas, Gulf, Israel

☆ The B in 'Bridgerton' actually stands for bisexual
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dearest readers, rejoice: Benedict Bridgerton is finally bisexual. Lucas Aurelio and Luke Thompson as Paul Suarez and Benedict Bridgerton in season three of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/Netflix'Bridgerton' has been hinting at Benedict's queerness for a whileBefore season three, Benedict Bridgerton had yet to kiss another man. Luke Thompson and Hannah New as Benedict Bridgerton and Lady Tilley Arnold in season three of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/NetflixUltimately, Benedict isn't ready to settle down when Lady Tilley confesses that she's developed romantic feelings for him.

Persons: —, Benedict Bridgerton, Charlotte's footman, Benedict isn't, Francesca, we've, Jess Brownell, Lucas Aurelio, Luke Thompson, Paul Suarez, Liam Daniel, Henry Granville, Benedict, Granville, Lord, Benedict hasn't, he's, Lady Tilley Arnold, Paul, Tilley, Eloise, Colin, Lady Tilley's, We'll, Hannah New, Lady Tilley, she's, Sophie Organizations: Service, Business, Los Angeles Times, Netflix Locations: Granville, Lord Wetherby

☆ 'Bridgerton' just made its boldest book change yet — but how will it play out on the show?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Bridgerton" season three wrapped up Penelope and Colin's love story — but its finale set up a revelatory future for Francesca Bridgerton that's a major divergence from the books. For those who have been praying for one of the Bridgerton siblings to get a queer storyline, season three delivered. Francesca Bridgerton marries John Stirling in the season three finale of "Bridgerton." Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich and Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich in "Bridgerton" season three. Brownell told Glamour that despite the change from Michael to Michaela, she still plans to "honor" the book on television.

Persons: —, Penelope, Francesca Bridgerton that's, Benedict Bridgerton, Lady Tilley Arnold, Francesca, John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin, Penelope Featherington's, Michaela Stirling, Masali Baduza, Michaela, Michael, John's, Francesca's, He's, John, Francesca Bridgerton, Liam Daniel, Jess Brownell, Glamour, " Brownell, Benedict befriends, Henry Granville, who's, Granville, Benedict, Queen Charlotte, queen's footmen, Reynolds, Sam Clemmett, Freddie Dennis, Brimsley, Young Reynolds, Nick Wall, Hugh Sachs, Brownell, Francesca miscarries, he's, congrats, Kent, Lady Kent's, Emma Naomi, Alice Mondrich, Martins Imhangbe, Will Mondrich, Netflix Michaela, sequester, she'll, it's heartening Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix Locations: London, Queen, England, India, John's

☆ Tyler Boebert finally has a lawyer in his theft case
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewLauren Boebert's teenage son, Tyler Boebert, has finally hired an attorney for his Colorado criminal theft case after months without any representation. Tyler Boebert had been without an attorney during his last two court appearances, first telling the judge that he was having trouble affording a lawyer. "I wish you'd turned in that application a little sooner," Neiley told Tyler Boebert at the time. But Tyler Boebert did not go with a public defender, after all. Police say Tyler Boebert was spotted in a Colorado store where a stolen credit card was used.

Persons: —, Lauren Boebert's, Tyler Boebert, William Trent Palmer, John Neiley, Neiley, you'd, Palmer, Tyler Boebert's, Boebert, Lauren Boebert, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, Business, Judicial, DA, WTP, Rifle Police Department Locations: Colorado, Garfield, Carbondale , Colorado, , Colorado, Rifle , Colorado, New York City

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