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Where does the story pick up this season on HBO’s fantasy epic “House of the Dragon”? “So,” the actor Tom Glynn-Carney told a reporter on Monday night at the Season 2 premiere at Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom, everything “hits the fan.”His character in the “Game of Thrones” prequel, the newly crowned King Aegon II Targaryen, holds a grip on the throne that is tenuous at best. His brother has just killed their nephew in what could best be described as death by dragon chomp. And his sister Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen is on the brink of going nuclear — as Targaryens tend to do — likely with more dragon chomping. Even as Mr. Glynn-Carney, Matt Smith and other “Dragon” actors laid out the violence in store for the new season — which returns June 16 — the show’s impending civil war stood in stark contrast to the evening’s cocktails and joviality, with not a single silvery wig in sight.
Persons: Tom Glynn, Carney, Manhattan’s, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Glynn, Matt Smith Organizations: King Aegon
Editor’s Note: The CNN Original Series “Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game” examines the tenuous global geopolitics during the Cold War through the lens of two notorious double agents: Oleg Gordievsky and Aldrich Ames. CNN —Russia’s brutal ongoing invasion of Ukraine has provided US intelligence services with a rare opening to recruit Kremlin insiders furious with the handling of the war. “Disaffection creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us,” said CIA Director Bill Burns last year during a speech in the United Kingdom. Russian Foreign Ministry building is seen behind a billboard showing Z, a tactical insignia of Russian troops in Ukraine, on October 13, 2022. As the documentary underscores, the espionage lessons of the Cold War could very well determine future global stability.
Persons: Oleg Gordievsky, Aldrich Ames, CNN —, , Bill Burns, , David McCloskey, Alexander Nemenov, James Schlesinger, Douglas London, Edgar Hoover, Stefani Reynolds, Jim Sciutto, Tim Naftali, , Sarah Moon, Alex Marquardt, Donie O’Sullivan Organizations: CNN, Kremlin, CIA, Russian Foreign Ministry, Getty, FBI, BBC, Edgar Hoover FBI Locations: Ukraine, United Kingdom, Moscow, AFP, Virginia, Russia’s, Washington, Washington ,, Soviet Union, Europe
What Donald Trump Didn’t Say After His Trial
  + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( A.O. Scott | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
The way to evaluate a political speech — I mean as a literary critic, not as a pundit or a partisan — is to examine how the rhetoric rises to the occasion. In the case of Donald J. Trump’s 33-minute address in the lobby of Trump Tower on Friday, the occasion was both bizarre and momentous. Mr. Trump has never been an orderly orator or a methodical builder of arguments; he riffs and extemporizes, free-associates and repeats himself, straying from whatever script may be at hand. The matter was also curiously flat: a rehash of the trial, with a few gestures toward the larger political stakes. The persona Mr. Trump presented on Friday was that of an aggrieved New York businessman — a Trump that seemed like a throwback to an earlier, pre-MAGA era.
Persons: Donald J, Trump, , MAGA Organizations: Trump Locations: New York
CNN —The Indiana Fever’s early season struggles continued on Tuesday with an 88-82 defeat to the Los Angeles Sparks, but Caitlin Clark produced her most scintillating performance so far. She is now also the fastest rookie in WNBA history to record 100 points and 50 assists. “Honestly, I think I just played with an aggressive mindset,” Clark told reporters. Despite the Fever’s difficult start to the season, Clark continues to draw huge crowds with more than 16,000 again in attendance for Tuesday’s game, including Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. I think I’ve done a better job as well of understanding who’s guarding me.
Persons: Caitlin Clark, , , ” Clark, Sparks, Christie, they’ve, Clark, Cameron Brink, Kia Nurse, Tyrese, , – I’ve Organizations: CNN, Indiana Fever’s, Los Angeles Sparks, Sparks, LA, Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Seattle Storm, Gainbridge Locations: Indiana
download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewHenrik Fisker had grim news for his staff when they logged on to a short all-hands meeting Wednesday morning. Related storiesAt least one Fisker employee took to the company's internal Microsoft Teams channel to criticize Henrik Fisker's comments, according to a screenshot viewed by Business Insider. The recent layoffs represent the latest in a series of cuts at Fisker, including a round last week. AdvertisementFisker has repeatedly warned over the past few months that the company may go out of business within the year.
Persons: , Henrik Fisker, John DiDonato, Fisker, Henrik, they'd, Henrik Fisker's, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Huron Consulting Group, Securities and Exchange Commission, Microsoft, BI, Worker Locations: Fisker
We have everything you need on where to watch a Sparks vs. Fever live stream tonight. ET / 4 p.m. PT on NBA TVHow to watch Sparks vs. Fever in the USThe Sparks vs. Fever game airs tonight at 7 p.m. You can watch NBA TV on a live TV streaming service like Fubo if you don't have cable. Shop at FuboHow to watch Sparks vs. Fever from anywhereIf you'll be traveling outside the US when the game airs, you can still tune in to your subscriptions using a VPN. Sign up for a live TV streaming package if you don't already have one.
Persons: Cameron Brink, Los Angeles Sparks, Caitlin Clark, Brink, Clark, It's, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Los Angeles, Indiana, Sparks, WNBA, NBA, PT, ION Locations: ExpressVPN
I was once told that the challenge of making successful feminist porn is that the thing women desire most is freedom. If that’s the case, one might consider my life over the past few years to be extremely pornographic — even without all the actual sex that occurred. It definitely has the makings of a fantasy, if we allowed for fantasies starring single, childless women on the brink of turning 50. It’s that I’ve exempted myself from the central things we’re told give a woman’s life meaning — partnership and parenting. The world is more available to me than it’s ever been.
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Learn moreTonight's Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks game will see a can't-miss rookie-on-rookie match-up. Below, we'll show you everything you need to know about where to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks game, whether you have cable or are seeking a live streaming alternative. Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark will face off with Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink, with both rookies fresh off their standout college basketball careers. With five games under their belt, the Indiana Fever has been having a slow season so far with no wins. ET / 7 p.m. PT on IONHow to watch Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks in the USThe Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks game will air on Friday at 10 p.m.
Persons: Los Angeles, Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, Angeles Sparks, Cameron Brink, Clark, Brink, Rickea Jackson, Sparks, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Indiana Fever, Los, Los Angeles Sparks, Angeles, Sparks, ION, Indiana, WNBA Locations: ExpressVPN
Gas prices trending lowerOil prices surged last month as Israel and OPEC member Iran stood on the brink of war, raising concern at the White House that gasoline prices could jump heading into the summer. When adjusting for inflation, pump prices are about 2% lower compared to last year, according to the Energy Information Administration. Even in costly California, gasoline prices are down about 27 cents over the past four weeks, he said. But de Haan said gasoline prices will likely edge lower through the Fourth of July holiday as refiners increase output, which should keep downward pressure on pump prices. "Since the pandemic, the summer driving season has not seen a surge in demand, which can push pump prices higher," said Gross, the AAA spokesperson.
Persons: Kevin Carter, Biden, Patrick de Haan, It's, de Haan, Andrew Gross, De Haan, Superstorm Sandy, Donald, Trump, Brent, Gross Organizations: Getty, The Department of Energy, Northeast Gasoline Supply, AAA, Energy Information Administration, Congress, Reserve Locations: San Diego, San Diego , California, Israel, Iran, California
If you follow the news, you know that tensions between the United States and China are high and that the commercial relationship between the two biggest trading nations on the planet has been fraying. Yet, amid the ominous headlines about a possible “decoupling” of the United States and China, you may be surprised by how strong and binding their financial ties remain. The two economies are closely linked, and, as an old China hand, I think that’s a good thing. Consider that while the publicly traded U.S. companies in the S&P 500 obtain almost 60 percent of their revenue domestically, the biggest source of their foreign sales is China. The second-largest foreign source was Japan, with 2.6 percent; followed by Germany and Britain, with 2.2 percent each; and then Taiwan, with 1.8 percent.
Locations: United States, China, Japan, Germany, Britain, Taiwan
Bhutan's governing philosophy of "Gross National Happiness" has been heralded the world over for balancing economic growth with the well-being of its citizens. But recent discussions of "Gross National Happiness 2.0" by its newly elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay suggest that change on some level is underway as the country struggles with an economic crisis that's left it — as Tobgay has said— "teetering on the brink of collapse." But with youth unemployment rates of nearly 30% and about one in eight people living in poverty, has Bhutan reached a point where its quest for national happiness must change? Seen from the successes of the social progress area, we have failed economically." But seen from the successes of the social progress area, we have failed economically."
Persons: Tshering Tobgay, Tobgay, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, we've, We've Organizations: CNBC Locations: Bhutan, Asia
The price of ether could rise 60% if spot ETFs are approved, QCP Capital wrote. The previous success of spot bitcoin ETFs serves as an example of potential upside. Eyes are currently on the second-biggest cryptocurrency as US regulators are deciding on whether to approve the first ether spot ETFs in the country. That token's stellar run was set off in mid-January when the SEC similarly greenlit spot bitcoin ETFs. What's more, head of FX Research Geoff Kendrick wrote that the spot ether ETFs are unlikely to stumble on the same issues that tormented bitcoin, such as heavy inflow volatility.
Persons: , bitcoin, QCP, Geoff Kendrick Organizations: QCP, SEC, Service, BlackRock, [ Depository Trust, Clearing Corporation, Chartered, FX
America's power grid is old and stressed. The main problem: It takes way too long to build towering high-voltage power lines that carry electricity across state lines and to hook up new power to the grid. AdvertisementBut upgrading the power grid gets bogged down by several issues. A new rule issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this month is aimed at tackling some of the problems. If the US doesn't invest in regional transmission lines, customers will pay the price in the form of congestion and more life-threatening outages.
Persons: Brett White, Larry Gasteiger, Allison Clements, West Virginia —, Jeffrey Shields, PJM, Shields, Manu Asthana's, Asthana, Mark Christie, Neil Chatterjee, Chatterjee, Christine Powell, Chuck Schumer, Gasteiger Organizations: Service, Business, Energy, Princeton University, Federal Energy Regulatory, Democrat, Sierra Club, Republican, Department of Energy, DOE, FERC, Earthjustice's Clean Energy, University of Chicago, wouldn't Locations: Pine, States, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, California
The 61-year-old Silicon Valley veteran running Nvidia has overseen a $2 trillion surge in its value since the start of last year. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe hype behind Nvidia's chips is no joke. But competitors have been busy developing AI chips of their own to reduce reliance on Nvidia's increasingly expensive offerings. AMD CEO Lisa Su, who's Huang's cousin, is aiming to pry Nvidia customers away with a chip named the MI300X that costs between $10,000 and $15,000. If they succeed in using Triton, they could be one step closer to a future in which alternatives to Nvidia's chips are easier to use.
Persons: , Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Matt Bryson, Huang, isn't, Justin Sullivan, Taylor Swift, Nvidia's, Blackwell, Zuckerberg, Lisa Su, who's, Jensen, AMD, CUDA, OpenAI Organizations: Service, Silicon, Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Business, GTC, AMD, Google, Meta, Financial Times Locations: San Jose , California, Woodstock
The Biden administration will release 1 million barrels of gasoline from reserves held in the Northeast to reduce prices at the pump ahead of the Fourth of July holiday and summer driving season. Rising energy prices stirred speculation in April that the Biden administration might tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Texas and Louisiana ahead of the November presidential election. Though gasoline prices have come down over the past month, broader inflation has remained stubborn, irking consumers. The barrels will be sold from storage sites in New Jersey and Maine that are part of the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve, which was established after Superstorm Sandy knocked out refineries in 2012. The Biden administration released 180 million barrels from the SPR in 2022 as energy prices spiked in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Jennifer Granholm, Lael Brainard, Superstorm Sandy Organizations: Eisenhower, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, White, National Economic, AAA, Retailers, Department of Energy, DOE, Northeast Gasoline Supply, Superstorm Locations: Washington ,, Israel, Texas, Louisiana, Iran, New Jersey, Maine, Ukraine
Companies that manufacture small, quickly deployable natural gas turbines and generators are poised to benefit as surging electricity demand from data centers creates major delays in adding new capacity to the power grid, according to Morgan Stanley. "We believe this greater appreciation for the current grid connectivity challenges will heighten investor interest in/focus on emerging 'time to power' solutions," the analysts told clients. Power projects waiting for connection to the Lone Star state's grid have surged from 17 gigawatts to about 40 gigawatts in less than two years, according to the analysts. There is also an extensive wait time for diesel-powered, backup generators for new data center projects, according to Morgan Stanley. Companies such as Cummins and Caterpillar are also poised to benefit because they manufacture natural gas-powered generators that provide backup power onsite, according to Morgan Stanley.
Persons: Morgan Stanley, Cummins Organizations: Lone Star, GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Cummins, Caterpillar, GE Locations: U.S, Texas
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke to the Times journalists Andrew Kramer, Philip P. Pan and Bill Brink for 50 minutes at the presidential office in Kyiv on Monday. This transcript of the interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. This is very important, and what we have always asked of President Biden — and not only President Biden, but the leaders of many countries — is that we want to use the weapons for defense. We don’t have long-range shells. You must understand that for the last year and a half, Ukraine hasn’t had any long-range shells.
Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, Andrew Kramer, Philip P, Pan, Bill Brink, Biden, Biden —, Ukraine hasn’t Organizations: Times Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Russia
CNN —Andy Murray has seen a lot during his glittering career, but even he looked confused at what took place during his match against Yannick Hanfmann at the Geneva Open on Monday. The three-time grand slam champion was trailing by a set and two breaks when the umpire stopped play due to an impending storm. High winds had already disrupted the match, with white pollen from the nearby park blowing over and showering the players during the second set. Having already lost the first set 7-5, Murray was irked by the conditions and complained to umpire Greg ­Allensworth during a change of ends about the decision to keep playing. Yannick Hanfmann had taken a commanding lead over Murray in the match.
Persons: Andy Murray, Yannick Hanfmann, Murray, Greg ­ Allensworth, , ” Murray, Novak Djokovic, Fabrice Coffrini Organizations: CNN, Geneva, Miami, Hanfmann Locations: AFP
Who Is President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran?
  + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Emma Bubola | More About Emma Bubola | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
Ebrahim Raisi, 63, a hard-line religious cleric, was elected president of Iran in 2021. In his tenure as president, he has overseen a strategy to expand his country’s regional influence — backing militant proxies across the Middle East, expediting the country’s nuclear program and bringing the country to the brink of war with Israel. But in the same period, Iran experienced its largest antigovernment protests in decades and a severe economic downturn driven by international sanctions and high unemployment. Mr. Raisi has been seen as the likely successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, the highest political and religious position in the Islamic republic. Mr. Raisi, born in the eastern city of Mashhad in 1960 to a devoutly religious family, was swept up in the fervor of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, which toppled the country’s monarchy in 1979.
Persons: Ebrahim Raisi, Raisi, Ali Khamenei Locations: Iran, Israel, Mashhad
A Would-be Assassin Stirs Europe’s Violent Ghosts
  + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Roger Cohen | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
Dmitri A. Medvedev, the former Russian president and regular forecaster of a third World War, had no hesitation in comparing the would-be assassin of Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia to the young man who ignited World War I. Europe, he suggested, was once more on the brink. It was on many levels a wild association to make. The Europe of empires that unraveled between 1914 and 1918 is long gone, as is the Europe that replaced it and produced Auschwitz. In their place the painstakingly constructed European Union of 27 members, including Slovakia, has been put in place with the overriding goal of making war impossible on a long-ravaged continent. Yet, with elections to the European Parliament just three weeks way, ominous indications of brewing violence go well beyond the shooting of Mr. Fico, whose condition remains serious.
Persons: Dmitri A, Medvedev, Robert Fico, Fico, Mr, Princip, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Churchill Organizations: Bosnian Serb, of Locations: Russian, Slovakia, Europe, Russia, Bosnian, Sarajevo
Ray Dalio sees up to a 40% chance that political division in the US escalates into civil war. The hedge fund billionaire has repeatedly warned about US debt and internal and external conflicts. Dalio half-jokingly endorsed Taylor Swift for president, citing her ability to unite people. AdvertisementRay Dalio warned the probability of a US civil war is as high as 40% — and said he might back Taylor Swift if she ran for president. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Ray Dalio, Taylor Swift, Organizations: Service, Financial Times, Bridgewater Associates, Business
It has been operating a postal service in England since the reign of Henry VIII. EP Group has until May 29 to convert its £3.5 billion ($4.4 billion) non-biding offer into a formal bid for IDS. The likely sale would come after a difficult few years for Royal Mail, which was privatized in 2013. ‘As British as it gets’The potential buyout of Royal Mail has stirred anxieties about the consequences of the iconic British institution coming under foreign ownership. “Royal Mail is an important national asset that would benefit from being able to take a longer-term view,” the firm said.
Persons: Henry VIII, Daniel Křetínský, Křetínský, Patrik Tkáč, Rishi Sunak, Kemi Badenoch, Dave Ward, , ” Ward, Jonathan Reynolds, ” Ivana Kottasová Organizations: London CNN — Royal Mail, Distribution Services, IDS, Royal Mail, UK Department for Business, Trade, CNN, Bloomberg, Equity Investment, Newsweek, West Ham United Football Club, Reuters, Communication Workers Union, Labour Party, Royal, Labour Locations: England, Czech, British, United States, FNAC, France, United Kingdom, West
People are spending almost every dollar they have to keep up with rising prices and interest costs. They're cutting back wherever they can, paving the way for an economic slump, Stephanie Pomboy said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "They're spending every dollar they have, and then some, just to keep up with the basic necessities." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Stephanie Pomboy, Organizations: Service, Business
Republican Mark Christie opposed the rule, dismissing it as a gift to solar and wind power operators. Many power companies and Republican-led states don't want to spend money on new transmission lines or upgrades for renewable energy, creating conflicts with Democratic states that have ambitious clean-energy goals. The rule is intended to streamline how power lines are sited and how costs are shared between states. It could accelerate construction of new transmission lines for wind, solar and other renewable power and add huge amounts of clean energy to the grid. The new rule "will improve regional transmission planning, break down barriers to grid buildout and support the delivery of more affordable and reliable power,″ Zaidi said.
Persons: Joe Biden's, Willie Phillips, Allison Clements, Republican Mark Christie, Phillips, Christie, , Biden, Ali Zaidi, ″ Zaidi, Clements, Heather O'Neill, Chuck Schumer, Schumer Organizations: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Democratic, Republican, Energy Department, FERC, Advanced Energy Locations: Washington, U.S
CNN —Never before has there been such anticipation ahead of a WNBA season. It’ll be a busy opening day of action, with four games on the slate – including Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever debut at 7.30 p.m. 1 pick in April’s 2024 WNBA draft. But now Clark will lace up her shoes for her WNBA debut when she and her Indiana teammates travel to Connecticut to face the Sun. Angel Reese will look to impress in her debut season for the Chicago Sky.
Persons: Caitlin Clark’s Indiana, Clark, TickPick, Caleb Williams, ” Clark, , Gregory Shamus, Lin Dunn, Los Angeles Sparks –, , Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Sparks, Jackson, Angel Reese, Melissa Tamez, Kamilla Cardoso, Reese, Cardoso, A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Alysha Clark, Candance Parker, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot, Jonquel Jones, Sandy Brondello, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, Leila Lacan Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Washington Mystics, New York Liberty, Entertainment, Sports Arena, Mystics, Liberty, ESPN3, ESPN, Amazon Prime, ION, NBA, ABC, CBS Sports Network, CBS, Paramount, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, Sun, Mohegan Sun, Aliyah, Los Angeles Sparks, Los, Chicago Sky, LSU, Aces, Las Vegas Aces, Las, Barclays Center . The Liberty, Vegas, Connecticut Sun Locations: Washington , DC, Indiana, Connecticut, Aliyah Boston, Boston, Clark, Boston , Indiana, Brink, Los Angeles, Chicago, Illinois, South Carolina, Las Vegas, New York, Angers, France
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