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☆ Trump just tried to pick another fight with Rihanna, saying the pop icon had the 'single worst' Super Bowl halftime show in history
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump flung another insult at Rihanna after her performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Trump wrote that Rihanna gave "the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history." This is the second time in a week that Trump has tried to pick a fight with Rihanna. "EPIC FAIL: Rihanna gave, without question, the single worst Halftime Show in Super Bowl history," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday. Trump also criticized Rihanna's fashion choices at the Super Bowl, writing: "Also, so much for her 'Stylist!'"

☆ Twitter suffered an outage during Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show — its 2nd in a week — despite Elon Musk's directive to maximize stability
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance coincided with nearly 1,000 reports of a Twitter outage. It came just four days after "a massive outage" saw users left unable to tweet. Nearly 1,000 users reported on Downdetector that they were having problems with Twitter, peaking as the Super Bowl halftime show started around 8:30 p.m. The apparent outage came just four days after Wednesday's "massive" one left users unable to tweet. The platform did not suffer any outages then, despite a larger viewership and Musk's similar emphasis on keeping Twitter running.

☆ The Kansas City Chiefs' lead dietitian explains how she sneaks nutrients into players' junk food, from fried chicken to pizza
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Rachel Hosie | Jackson Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to the 2023 Super Bowl after narrowly missing out the previous year. In each of those last eight years, the Chiefs' diet plan has been carefully curated by head dietitian Leslie Bonci. AdvertisementMost of the players eat breakfast and lunch in the canteen, and they have the option to stay for dinner or take a meal home, Bonci told Insider. Fried chicken: For one, fried chicken and other fried foods aren't deep-fried but rather air-fried. Pasta: For pasta dishes, Bonci will design a medley of veggie-based noodles, bean-based noodles, and whole wheat noodles to mix with pasta sauce.

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☆ Hip-Hop, Still Fly at 50
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Guy Trebay | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“Everything is a flashback,” Syreeta Gates said last week. “That’s the way it always is with our culture. It was a dizzying convergence, musically and visually. Decades afterward, the rap scholar Tricia Rose would note in “Black Noise: Rap Music and Black Culture in Contemporary America” how skeptical the mainstream initially was to music most thought was a fad. That is, until the indie producer Sylvia Robinson released the hit song “Rapper’s Delight” in 1979.

☆ Adani Group's a key player in Modi's push to transform India into $5 trillion economy, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | 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 EmailAdani Group's a key player in Modi's push to transform India into $5 trillion economy, analyst saysAlim Remtulla of Medley Advisors says the Adani Group might not be "systemically important" for India's financial markets, but it's an important part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic push.

☆ Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro applies for 6-month U.S. visitor visa
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a request for a six-month visitor visa to stay in the U.S., indicating he may have no immediate intention of returning home, where legal issues await. The application was first reported by The Financial Times, citing Bolsonaro's immigration lawyer, Felipe Alexandre. Bolsonaro left Brazil for Florida on Dec. 30, two days before the inauguration of his leftist rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. It has been widely assumed — though not confirmed — that Bolsonaro entered the U.S. on an A-1 visa reserved for sitting heads of state. The processes will continue, but maybe he thinks he can at least avoid some sort of revenge punishment."

☆ I used to work as a chef in Philadelphia. Here are the 12 restaurants I always recommend to first-time visitors.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Grace Kennedy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

I'm a Philadelphia native who used to work as a chef and baker in restaurants around the city. Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, but it also has great Mexican, Italian, and Thai food. There are too many restaurants in Philadelphia worth trying to list them all here. However, these 12 restaurants are my tried-and-true favorites that every first-time visitor should try during a trip to Philadelphia. In my opinion, it serves some of the best Thai food in the country.

☆ Top Brazilian court authorizes investigation into whether Bolsonaro incited riot
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday authorized an investigation of whether former president Jair Bolsonaro incited the Jan. 8 riot in the nation’s capital, as part of a broader crackdown to hold responsible parties to account. The video claimed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wasn’t voted into office, but rather was chosen by the Supreme Court and Brazil’s electoral authority. Security forces arrest supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro after retaking control of Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Jan. 8. Dino told reporters Friday morning that no connection has yet been established between the capital riot and Bolsonaro. The federal district’s former governor and former military police chief are also targets of the Supreme Court investigation made public Friday.

☆ A map shows the most popular Christmas dishes around the world
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

To see who's eating what this weekend, the culinary website Chef's Pencil created a map showing what it says are the most popular Christmas dishes around the world. Those headed to parts of South America can too — the map shows turkey is a top Christmas food in Brazil, Chile and Peru. Source: Chef's PencilItalians traditionally eat veal, while Rwandans grill both beef and goat for Christmas, the map shows. Carp, a freshwater fish, is popular in Central and Eastern Europe, while saltwater cod tops holiday menus in Italy and Portugal, the map shows. In a post about Christmas in Portugal, the travel website Portuguese for a Day states, "Christmas is not Christmas without codfish on the table!"

☆ Justin Bieber slams H&M "trash" merchandise featuring his image
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Justin Bieber performs a medley of songs at the 2016 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File PhotoCOPENHAGEN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Pop singer Justin Bieber lashed out at H&M (HMb.ST) over clothes featuring the Canadian artist's image and lyrics, saying the Swedish fashion giant had not obtained his approval. "The H&M merch they made of me is trash and I didn't approve it," Bieber wrote in an Instagram story on Monday, encouraging his 270 million followers not to buy it. "As with all other licensed products and partnerships, H&M followed proper approval procedures," an H&M spokesperson said in a written comment to Reuters. ($1 = 7.0100 Danish crowns)Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Terje Solsvik and Kirsten DonovanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Taunted for being Black, a student fought back, civil rights complaint says. The 30-second fight derailed her life.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Mike Hixenbaugh | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

The threat didn’t seem to dissuade the boy who told Autumn he runs her block, she said. A moment later, Autumn said, one of the boys said the first syllable of the N-word, and the other student said the rest. “She is a breath of fresh air,” JaQuatta told them. Autumn told Medley it was becoming harder to keep up the facade. Mary Pegues, a former Slaton school board member and longtime teacher’s aide in a neighboring district, was furious when she saw the clip.

☆ 2022 People’s Choice Awards: The winners list
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The fans have spoken about what they found to be the best in movies, television, music and pop culture. “Saturday Night Live” cast member and comedian Kenan Thompson hosted the 2022 People’s Choice Awards from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, which aired on NBC and E! Award-winning actor, producer, screenwriter and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds was honored with the People’s Icon Award, while Emmy and Grammy award-winning performer Lizzo was presented with the People’s Champion Award. Lizzo is seen performing at the Citi Concert Series for the 'Today' show at the Rockefeller Plaza on July 15, 2022 in New York City. Shania Twain performs on stage during the 2022 People's Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on December 6, 2022 in Santa Monica, California.

☆ HBO is No. 1 as 14 TV insiders rank the streamers where they want to sell shows: Apple's a big spender and 'there's a sheen when you're a Hulu show,' but there's 'fear in the air' at Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Elaine Low | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

"It's definitely been not the most exciting and robust year," said one TV agent at a major agency. Around 70 people at HBO and HBO Max have been let go this year, and their comedy development teams have merged. While WBD doesn't break out streamer-specific figures, it said on Thursday's earnings call that HBO Max, HBO, and Discovery+ have a combined 94.9 million subscribers, ensuring that any show on HBO Max has the chance to get a lot of eyeballs. They'll also take smaller swings in the genre department, do things at a lower budget," said the second TV agent. Echoed the first TV agent: "You pitch and sell to them if no one else wants it."

☆ Taylor Swift dominates at American Music Awards as Colorado Springs shooting victims honored
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Superstar singer and songwriter Taylor Swift won all six trophies she was contending for on Sunday at the American Music Awards, including the night’s top prize: artist of the year. The new AMA accolades lifted Swift’s lifetime total to 40, breaking her own record for most wins at the world’s largest fan-voted awards ceremony. “I have the fans to thank essentially for my happiness,” Swift said to a cheering crowd at the ceremony in Los Angeles. Colorado Springs shooting victims honoredDove Cameron, a former Disney Channel actress who reached the Billboard charts this year with the pop single “Boyfriend,” was named best new artist. Comedian and host Wayne Brady also paid tribute to the victims and their families, saying: "We have to stop this senseless and terrible gun violence."

☆ 14 TV insiders rank the streamers where they want to sell shows now as Apple TV+ closes in on HBO Max amid turmoil at Warner Bros. Discovery
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Elaine Low | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

☆ World’s best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s hottest peppers to thank, along with incredible layers of flavor and a long, spice-loving human history. Peppers – a headliner for heat – are rated on the Scoville Heat Units scale, which measures capsaicin and other active components of chile peppers. And it’s the perky red pepper of the same name that brings the spiciness to this complex, layered and delicious dish. “The peperoncino (red chile pepper) is what makes this sauce ‘angry’ (arrabbiata) or spicy,” Chris MacLean of Italy-based Open Tuesday Wines said via email. FomaA/Adobe StockThe fiery Ethiopian spice blend called berbere – aromatic with chile peppers, basil, cardamom, garlic and ginger – is instrumental to the flavor chorus that’s doro wat, Ethiopia’s much-loved spicy chicken stew.

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☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

☆ Expect more volatility in the UK market, says strategist
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | 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 EmailExpect more volatility in the UK market, says strategistBen Emons of Medley Global Advisors says British Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation means the U.K. won't get an "unorthodox" fiscal policy anymore, and old issues like Brexit are likely to return.

☆ Low-key 'fixer' Giorgetti named Italy's economy minister
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Gavin Jones | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

read moreTim Jones, euro zone analyst for market consultancy firm Medley Advisors, said "long-time League fixer" Giorgetti was a better fit. I don't know if I'd be able to be economy minister." As industry minister, he helped block a number of Chinese takeover bids in strategic sectors of Italy's economy. "He backed Maroni when he got rid of Bossi, he backed Salvini when he got rid of Maroni and then he backed Draghi who undermined Salvini," said the source, asking not to be named. Tellingly, when Meloni proposed Giorgetti as economy minister, Salvini said he should be counted as an external figure, rather than part of the League's quota of ministers, a party source said.

☆ Emons: We're in a technical bear market, but there's still room for a near-term rally on the S&P 500
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | 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 EmailEmons: We're in a technical bear market, but there's still room for a near-term rally on the S&P 500Ben Emons of Medley Global Advisors discusses the latest reversal by the UK government on tax policy and whether that can provide more calm to the markets, and offers ways to play defensively in a high inflation environment.

☆ NFL roundup: Bills edge Chiefs in AFC Divisional round rematch
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Allen passed for 329 yards and three touchdowns for the Bills, who have the best record in the AFC. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterButker booted a 44-yard goal to give the Chiefs a 20-17 lead with 9:49 remaining in the fourth quarter. Jimmy Garoppolo threw two first-half touchdown passes to Brandon Aiyuk, but also mixed in a pair of interceptions on a 29-for-41, 296-yard day. Bengals 30, Saints 26Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes as visiting Cincinnati came from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat New Orleans. The two connected on a scoring strike with 9:55 left in the fourth quarter to help the Steelers snap a four-game losing skid.

☆ Consumer discretionary stocks today's top performers
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | 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 EmailConsumer discretionary stocks today's top performersBen Emons, Medley Global Advisors managing director of global macro strategy, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss stocks rebounding in a bear market bounce, earnings season's influence on market activity and the positive performance of consumer discretionary stocks.

☆ Best Chinese food: 32 must-try dishes
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

Dan dan noodlesIt’s nearly impossible to dislike China’s soul-comforting dan dan mian, or dan dan noodles. Dan dan noodles are named after the way they were originally sold more than 100 years ago – on a dan dan, a carrying pole, by street hawkers. Some think dan dan noodles should contain a dry mix of noodles, made with minced meat, chopped scallions, spices, crushed peanuts and various sauces. Others disagree, preferring dan dan noodles in a hot, spicy, salty and nutty broth albeit with similar ingredients. Similar to Hainanese chicken rice, the Wenchang version is often served with yellow chicken fat rice and chicken soup.

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☆ Emons: Rising interest rates may lead to a retesting of the June lows or a market sell-off
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | 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 EmailEmons: Rising interest rates may lead to a retesting of the June lows or a market sell-offBen Emons, Managing Director of Global Macro Strategy at Medley Global Advisors, joins Worldwide Exchange to discuss growing interest rates, rising currencies, and the possibility of a global recession.

☆ 'Love Island' stars and Web3 enthusiasts mingled at New York Fashion Week, where some new looks got the metaverse treatment
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

At New York Fashion Week, blockchain gaming company ChainGuardians debuted its first line of 'phygital' clothing. Web3 enthusiasts and 'Love Island' stars Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti attended the event. The unlikely medley of people was brought together earlier this week for a New York Fashion Week runway show that blended real-life fashion with Web 3 couture. "When you're wearing your t-shirt, your avatar in the metaverse will be wearing the same thing," Liu said. "Those are opportunities we can get women into the space, and make it easy to understand — starting with fashion."

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