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☆ Six Flags Has a New Summer Attraction. It’s Not a Roller Coaster.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Will Feuer | Photographs Tyler Dane Hansen For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Three Europeans return home after release by Iran in prisoner swap
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Charlotte Van Campenhout | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

They arrived around 2:45 a.m. (0045 GMT) and were greeted by Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, Belgium's Belga news agency reported. Danish citizen Thomas Kjems flew on to Copenhagen, landing at around 11 a.m. (0900 GMT) on Saturday. Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg tweeted photos of the two Austrians arriving in Vienna. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian tweeted on Saturday that he had told Lahbib that he hoped the prisoners' release would "open a new page" in Iran's relations with Belgium and Europe. Belgian government officials said that officially there were still 22 Europeans in Iranian prisons, but that no more Europeans would be exchanged for Assadi.

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☆ MLB roundup: Marlins rally to beat Josh Hader, Padres
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

With the Marlins trailing 1-0 entering the ninth, Yuli Gurriel worked a walk against Hader (0-1), who has 13 saves this season. Starter Dane Dunning (4-1) gave up three runs and seven hits in five-plus innings with six strikeouts and one walk. Dodgers right-hander Noah Syndergaard gave up five runs on seven hits in five innings, including three home runs. Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 0Tommy Henry tossed seven innings of two-hit ball, Christian Walker homered and Arizona beat Colorado in Phoenix. Atlanta had seven hits in the series finale, with Orlando Arcia getting three and scoring twice.

Persons: Nick Fortes, Rich Storry, Jean Segura, Josh Hader, Yuli Gurriel, Gurriel, Joey Wendle's, Segura, Xander Bogaerts, Diego's Blake Snell, Gary Sanchez slugged, Braxton Garrett, hasn't, Cal Raleigh, Jose Caballero, Ron Marinaccio, Justin Topa, George Kirby, York's Clarke Schmidt, Ohtani, Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, Chad Wallach's, Jaime Barria, Andrew Vaughn, Yasmani Grandal, Clint Frazier's, Jake Burger, Hanser Alberto, Jake Marisnick, Riley Greene, Will Vest, Alex Lange, Nathaniel Lowe, Dane Dunning, Brandon Lowe, Jose Siri, Lowe, Mark Leiter Jr, Taylor Walls, Siri, Leiter, Justin Steele, Luis Garcia, Keibert Ruiz, CJ Abrams, Jeimer Candelario, Joey Meneses, Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Noah Syndergaard, Abraham Toro, Owen Miller, Julio Teheran, Matt Chapman, Manoah, Spencer Steer, Josh Winckowski, Kevin Newman, Newman, Matt McLain, Nick Senzel, Alex Verdugo, Masataka Yoshida, Yoshida, Enmanuel Valdez, Tommy Henry, Christian Walker, Pavin Smith, Corbin Carroll, Jake McCarthy, Nolan Jones, Brenton Doyle, Alan Trejo, Josh Naylor, Naylor, Andres Gimenez, Adley Rutschman, Anthony Santander, Arias, Xzavion Curry, Ronald Acuna Jr, Acuna, Orlando Arcia, Jared Shuster, James Kaprielian, Andrew McCutchen, Connor Joe, Bryan Reynolds, Ji Hwan Bae, Mitch Keller, Patrick Bailey, Wilmer Flores, Alex Wood, McCutchen, Rodolfo Castro, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Carlos Carrasco, Mark Canha, Edmundo Sosa's, Brandon Marsh, Bryson Stott, Kody Clemens, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, Louie Varland, Donovan Solano, Ryan Jeffers, Willi Castro, Hunter Brown, Jake Meyers, Yainer Diaz, Jorge Lopez Organizations: Miami Marlins, gatorade, San Diego Padres, loanDepot, Marlins, Diego, Mariners, Yankees, Cal, Seattle, White Sox, Chicago, Tigers, Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Detroit, Texas, Cubs, Tampa Bay, Rays, Dodgers, Washington, Nationals, Brewers, Blue Jays, Milwaukee, Toronto, Reds, Red Sox, Boston, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Arizona, Colorado, Orioles, Baltimore, Braves, Athletics, Atlanta, Oakland, Orlando, Pirates, Giants, The Pirates, San, Mets, Phillies, York, Philadelphia, Astros, Minnesota, Houston, Twins, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, New York, Rye, N.Y, Los Angeles, Tampa, Cincinnati, Phoenix, Arizona, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, San Francisco

David Solomon has been Goldman Sachs' CEO for over four years since succeeding Lloyd Blankfein. There's been a lot of talk about the morale at Goldman Sachs. Solomon said there were fewer "partner transitions at Goldman Sachs" in 2022 than any year "going back to 2014." Meanwhile, Solomon's expensive foray into consumer banking raised the ire of some longtime Goldman partners, as Insider has previously reported. The fresh faces among the Goldman Sachs executives who took the stage at the bank's investor day highlight the leadership changes under Solomon.

☆ Medvedev says 'unbelievable' Rome triumph among his best wins
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Heading into Rome, Medvedev had won 18 of his 19 titles - including the 2021 U.S. Open - on hardcourts, with his Mallorca Open victory on grass the same year the only exception. The 27-year-old, who previously made no secret of his dislike for clay, was a player transformed at the Italian Open and ended the tournament with a 7-5 7-5 win over rising Dane Holger Rune. Asked where his victory ranked among his many successes, Medvedev told reporters: "In a way, number one, just because it's the first one on clay and it's unbelievable. Medvedev said using new strings this year had helped his clay game as they were softer and aided his deep groundstrokes. Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Djokovic says new generation has arrived after Rome quarter-final exit
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROME, May 18 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic said the long awaited "shift of generations" has finally come to men's tennis after the world number one lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Djokovic, who has now lost two in a row to Rune, said the next generation of players led by world number two Carlos Alcaraz is like a breath of fresh air for the sport. "A new generation is here already," Djokovic told reporters. When asked if Roland Garros would be the most open tournament in years, Djokovic smiled and said: "It depends if Nadal plays or not. "But next to him Alcaraz, Rune - these guys are right there in contention, some of the biggest favourites to win the title."

☆ MLB roundup: Jorge Soler's walk-off HR pushes Marlins past Nats
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Washington's Josiah Gray threw 104 pitches in seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and striking out five. Miami's Jesus Luzardo, who threw 93 pitches in six innings, allowed one run and struck out seven. Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman allowed three runs (two earned), five hits and two walks while striking out 10 in seven innings. Pirates starter Luis Ortiz (0-2) allowed four runs (three earned) and seven hits in three-plus innings. White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn (2-5) allowed three runs (one earned) and seven hits in seven-plus innings.

☆ Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic in rainy Italian Open quarterfinal clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

1 was beaten by Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals. It will be the first time since 2004 that neither Djokovic or Rafael Nadal will be in the final of the Italian Open, according to the ATP. Holger Rune celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic. Huge credit to Novak, I’m a big fan of his. Holger Rune has two consecutive wins over Novak Djokovic.

☆ Rune repeats Djokovic upset to storm into Rome semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

For the first time since 2004, neither Djokovic nor the injured Rafa Nadal will be in the Rome final. Rune outlasted Djokovic in three sets in last year's Paris Masters final and the 20-year-old made the perfect start in search of another upset by breaking the world number one in the opening game of the match. "Obviously, I did it last year in Paris, but every match is a huge challenge when I play Novak. "He's one of the greatest to ever play the game so I knew I had to be at my best. Rune said he hoped to stay humble after another statement win on the ATP Tour.

☆ The market's missing Marvell and its leverage to AI, says Goldman Sachs' Dane
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | 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 EmailThe market's missing Marvell and its leverage to AI, says Goldman Sachs' DaneBrook Dane, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ways to play the AI craze that aren't the apparent move, the thought process behind cloud software companies and much more.

☆ Dane Jackson: 'There's nothing like it,' says kayaker after descending 300 feet down waterfalls
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

This section of the Rio Santo Domingo has been compared to a double black diamond ski slope. Rush Struges, Rafa Ortiz, and Evan Garcia were the first people to run the waterfalls from top to bottom in 2013. Jackson kayaks the Angel Wings falls in the Santo Domingo Gorge. But that doesn’t stop Jackson’s family getting anxious when he embarks on a big project, including his descent in the Santo Domingo Gorge. “My dad’s a pro kayaker, my sister’s a pro kayaker, my mom has been there every step of the way,” says Jackson.

☆ Sony teases 2023 film slate, including R-rated 'Kraven The Hunter'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Tom Holland is Spider-Man in the Sony-Marvel film "Spider-Man: No Way Home." LAS VEGAS — CinemaCon kicked off Monday with a major announcement from Sony Pictures — its upcoming "Kraven the Hunter" would mark the first R-rated Marvel film produced by the studio. "F--- yes, it's rated R," said Kraven himself Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a pretaped teaser for the film before Sony showed the first trailer for the profane and bloody action flick. Sony showed 14 minutes of the film — due out June 2 — to CinemaCon audiences, who laughed and cheered for the uniquely animated feature. Sony also showcased a clip from Jennifer Lawrence's upcoming R-rated drama "No Hard Feelings" to raucous applause.

☆ United up to third after Antony, Dalot goals secure win at Forest
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

United have 59 points from 30 games, three points in front of fourth-placed Newcastle United and six ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who have played 31 matches. Steve Cooper's struggling Forest side, who are now without a win in 10 consecutive league games, are third from bottom, level on 27 points with 17th-placed Everton. Dalot found the net in the 76th minute, scoring his first Premier League goal in his 100th appearance for United, running onto a pinpoint through ball from Antony. UNITED CALM"Inside the dressing room, I think we were calm," added Dalot. Navas ensured the result was not more emphatic with a string of fantastic saves in a game dominated by United.

☆ Rublev gets long-awaited reward with Monte Carlo title
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte-Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 16, 2023 Russia's Andrey Rublev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Denmark's Holger Rune REUTERS/Eric GaillardApril 16 (Reuters) - Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5-7 6-2 7-5 on Sunday, as the Russian's talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title. Rublev, 25, was 4-1 down in the decider but ground his way back into the contest to prevail on his second match point with an ace at a sun-drenched Monte Carlo Country Club. It was Rublev's third attempt in a Masters final after failing at the final hurdle here in Monte Carlo and in Cincinnati in 2021. "I don't know what to say, I'm just happy, I struggled so much to get this title," said Rublev. The Russian then broke to love and levelled the contest on serve as Rune seemed to lose his composure.

Higher rates benefit the dollar by improving its yield and as traders look for safety while global stockmarkets drop. The dollar hit a two-month high against the euro of $1.0524 , extending Tuesday's 1.2% jump. The Australian dollar has weakened for a similar reason as the Reserve Bank of Australia has softened its tone. Having dropped over 2% on Tuesday, the Australian dollar weakened a bit more to hit a four-month low of $0.6568 on Wednesday. China's yuan finished the domestic session at 6.9706 per dollar, the weakest such close since Dec. 29, 2022.

☆ Since David Solomon became Goldman Sachs CEO, more than 80 partners have left. See the running list here.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Carter Johnson | Dakin Campbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

David Solomon has been Goldman Sachs' CEO for more than four years since succeeding Lloyd Blankfein. There's been a lot of talk about the morale at Goldman Sachs. In reality, Solomon said, there were fewer "partner transitions at Goldman Sachs" in 2022 than any year "going back to 2014." "At the moment, year-to-date, our turnover is at a 5-year low, not just for partners, in the whole firm," Solomon added. Here is a running list of Goldman's partners that have retired from the firm — or moved on to roles at other companies — since Solomon became CEO.

☆ The cheapest and most expensive U.S. airports to fly out of—JFK, LAX didn't make either list
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CivMetrics ranked the cheapest and most expensive airports in the U.S. based on average flight costs. Among the busiest airports, Ted Stevens Anchorage International in Alaska was the most expensive, with an average flight price of $540. On the other end, St. Pete Clearwater International in Florida, where flight costs average around $147, ranked as the cheapest airport. Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, came in third place. The Ted Stevens International Airport is a critical supply chain hub.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Goldman Sachs' Brook Dane
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | 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 Goldman Sachs' Brook DaneBrook Dane, Goldman Sachs portfolio manager, joins 'TechCheck' to discuss his thoughts on tech, and why he's interested in the digital advertising space.

☆ There are real opportunities to invest in China, says Goldman's Brook Dane
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | 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 EmailThere are real opportunities to invest in China, says Goldman's Brook DaneBrook Dane, Goldman Sachs Portfolio Manager joins 'TechCheck' to discuss his thoughts on tech, and why he's interested in the digital advertising space.

☆ Recent college graduates create a $500 'human dog bed' going viral on TikTok for taking napping to the next level
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Since going viral on social media, the company has generated over $1 million in revenue, according to ABC7. Videos on Plufl's official TikTok account have garnered several million views and comments from users who are intrigued by the human-sized dog bed. I'll just get an actual dog bed," one user wrote. Plufl met the skepticism with their reasons for the pricing, noting the product is more than just a large dog bed. Amid the online success, Silverman and Kinoshita appeared on "Shark Tank" in October 2022 where they secured a $200,000 deal from Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner.

☆ Trump Aides Planned to Whip up Election Lies While Admitting Biden Won: Audio Leak
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Associated Press obtained audio of Donald Trump's aides discussing the aftermath of the 2020 election. The Wisconsin aides planned to "fan the flame" about baseless election fraud claims, despite admitting Trump lost. Trump won Wisconsin in 2016, but Joe Biden beat him in 2020 by nearly 21,000 votes. The audio provides insight into the inner workings of the Trump campaign and the disconnect between their private conversations about the election and public allegations about election fraud. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung responded to AP: "The 2024 campaign is focused on competing in every state and winning in a dominating fashion.

Hong Kong's new global promotional campaign will "kickstart" the city's reopening to international travelers, the Hong Kong Tourism Board told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" on Friday. As part of the "Hello Hong Kong" campaign, which was launched on Thursday, 500,000 air tickets will be given away over the next six months, starting in March. The tickets will be given out through three Hong Kong's carriers — Cathay Pacific, HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines. "[But] you want to kickstart and … tell the world in a clear message that Hong Kong and then mainland — we have finally reopened." Some 80,000 tickets have also been reserved for Hong Kong residents which authorities aim to give out in the summer.

☆ S Africa's Kapp on compassionate leave after wife van Niekerk dropped from WC squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 1 (Reuters) - The South Africa women's cricket team have given all-rounder Marizanne Kapp compassionate leave after her wife Dane van Niekerk was dropped from the Women's Twenty20 World Cup squad. Hosts South Africa left regular captain Van Niekerk out of the squad on Tuesday after the all-rounder failed to meet fitness requirements. "The leave was granted so she can come back ready to play," South Africa coach Hilton Moreeng told the BBC. "She (Kapp) is part of the World Cup [and] she is committed to the World Cup cause," Moreeng added. South Africa begin their campaign against Sri Lanka in Cape Town on Feb. 10.

☆ Rublev edges wunderkind Rune with lucky net cord on match point
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

He slipped 5-0 behind in the breaker but roared back to lead 9-7 before ninth seed Rune saved two match points in another late twist. It took the net cord to separate them, with Rublev's final return clipping the net and popping over to leave the Danish 19-year-old no chance. After winning the second set to level the match, Rune was unable to run away with it. Rublev hung tough, saved two match points when serving to stay in the match at 6-5 and showed huge grit to stay alive in the tiebreak. "(The net cord) was probably the luckiest moment of my life."

☆ Per Pedersen Aimed to Change the Face of Advertising
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( James R. Hagerty | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Per Pedersen spent most of his career at Grey, an advertising unit of WPP, before launching his by The Network ad cooperative. Per Pedersen ‘s death on Jan. 4, of cancer at age 58, cut short his leadership of an experiment aimed at changing the face of advertising. Mr. Pedersen, a Dane who spent most of his career at Grey, an advertising unit of the global WPP PLC, believed that giant companies were stifling creativity and failing to attract or retain free spirits with fresh ideas. In 2020, he founded a cooperative—known as by The Network—to help small independently owned agencies around the world collaborate. It serves 34 agencies, employing a total of about 750 people, in more than 30 countries.

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