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☆ SAG strike: Amid strikes and flops, it's a cruel summer for Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —For Hollywood, 2023 will be remembered as a cruel summer, a dead reckoning of a different kind. The summer’s ostentatious setbacks for studios have included “The Flash” (released by Warner Bros., like CNN, a unit of Warner Bros. The asterisk – and it’s a big one – is that the guilds know precious little about the economic specifics of the streaming business, which aren’t widely shared. Actors and writers who once counted on residual payments could see TV ratings and box-office tallies. Because projects are produced far in advance, consumers won’t see the broader consequences of these strikes for a while.

Persons: –, Ronald Reagan, Disney’s “ Indiana Jones, ”, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller, Indiana Jones, “, Tony Gilroy, Duncan Crabtree, Bob Iger, Iger, Mike Blake, George Clooney Organizations: CNN, Hollywood, Screen, Warner Bros, Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures, Variety, ESPN, SAG, Adobe, Disney, Netflix, Writers Guild of America, Reuters Locations: Sun Valley, Los Angeles

☆ NYC to Consider Indoor Air Quality Regulations Following Covid-19 and Summer’s Smoky Haze
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Erin Ailworth | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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New York CNN —Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the US Food and Drug Administration to investigate the high caffeine content of PRIME Energy drinks, which he claims are being targeted to children as “one of the summer’s hottest beverages for kids.”Schumer said cans of PRIME Energy drinks contain more than double the caffeine of a can of Red Bull and six times more caffeine than a can of Coca-Cola. The company does not recommend the drinks for anyone under the age of 18, according to information on its website. “What this drink is giving you is a caffeine rush, it is a high, followed by a crash,” Dr. Bracho-Sanchez said. On the company’s website, a fact page states, “PRIME Energy contains 200mg of caffeine, per 12 oz. The FDA says 400 milligrams of caffeine a day for healthy adults is “not generally associated with dangerous, negative effects.”CNN has reached out to the FDA for comment.

Persons: Chuck Schumer, ” Schumer, Red Bull, Schumer, haven’t, Edith R, Bracho, Sanchez Organizations: New, New York CNN, US Food and Drug Administration, Energy, CNN, American Academy of Pediatrics, FDA Locations: New York

☆ Concert season is so weird right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Which “hurls” us into this week’s newsletter…Something to sip on…Pink performs on stage during a concert in Vienna, on July 1. ALEX HALADA/AFP via Getty Images“No home training.” – That’s what my late grandmother would have said about people who are throwing things at artists during concerts these days. Because clearly, if you are throwing things during a concert, you want to be a part of the performance. The married couple have a new weekly podcast, “The Best Podcast Ever.” Part of iHeartMedia’s Outspoken series, the project aims to amplify voices throughout the LGBTQ+ community. “The Best Podcast Ever” debuts July 10.

Persons: Pink, ALEX HALADA, ”, Lil Nas, Bebe Rexha, wilding, You’re, Tik tok, don’t, Charlie Puth, Adele, … Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, That’s, ” “ Oppenheimer, Barbie ”, “ Barbie, Miranda Maday, Valerie Macon, Symoné, Miranda Pearman, “, Count, … Andrew Ridgeley, George Michael, Wham, Andrew Ridgeley, It’s, Michael Organizations: CNN, Getty, Lucasfilm, BEST, Netflix, Wembley Locations: Vienna, AFP, Stockholm, New York City, Vegas, Beverly Hills, China, England

☆ The Tour de France’s 140-Pound Heavyweights Wage a Fierce Fight in the Pyrenees
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

When the map geeks and cycling experts of the Tour de France designed the route for this summer’s race, they were well aware they were breaking with convention. The Tour tends to be a slow burn, easing into the drama of the high mountains over the course of three weeks.

Organizations: Tour de France

☆ Review: This ‘Hamlet’ Under the Stars Is No Walk in the Park
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Jesse Green | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For those who remember the 2019 Shakespeare in the Park production of “Much Ado About Nothing” — as I do, fondly — the sight that awaits them at this summer’s “Hamlet” in the same location is disturbing. The flagpole bearing the Stars and Stripes sticks out of the ground at a precipitous angle, like a javelin that made a bad landing. For the director Kenny Leon and the scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, both returning for this “Hamlet” — the Public Theater’s fifth in the park since 1964 and 13th overall — it’s a coup de théâtre, if an odd one. An approach that had been designed to welcome audiences to a new way of looking at Shakespeare in 2019 now seems destined to exclude them. But this “Hamlet” has been placed in a frame that doesn’t match what the production actually delivers, leaving me glad to have seen it but wishing for something more congruent.

Persons: ”, Stacey Abrams, Kenny Leon, Beowulf Boritt, théâtre, Jason Michael Webb, Wood Locations: Black, Atlanta, tatters

☆ Barbie’s DreamHouse available to rent on Airbnb ahead of movie’s release
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Pack your bags Barbie fans, this summer’s holiday destination is clear: The Malibu DreamHouse. The pink pad will be available to rent in California this summer, but the house has been given a twist by Barbie’s beau Ken. “I’ve added a few touches to bring some much-needed Kenergy to the newly renovated and iconic Malibu DreamHouse,” it adds. The DreamHouse is part of promotional efforts for the new “Barbie” movie from Warner Bros. which is set for release on July 21. Warner Bros., like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros.

Persons: Ken, “, Barbie, ”, “ I’ve, BARBIE, Airbnb, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Sarah Greenwood Organizations: CNN, Mattel, Warner Bros, Warner Bros ., Architectural Locations: California, Malibu, Malibu , California, Barbie

Here are the meanings of the least-found words that were used in (mostly) recent Times articles. — When Fashion Becomes a Form of Protest (Aug. 17, 2016)2. botnet — a network of hijacked computers used maliciously:The Dutch responded by launching the H.T.C.U. Since then, it has become one of the world’s leading law enforcement forces in fighting cybercrime. And the reading of the Summer Book can fall effortlessly within the world of the three L’s. — The Ezra Klein Show: The Men — and Boys — Are Not All Right (March 10, 2023)And the list of the week’s easiest words:

Persons: nankeen, — Mercedes, —, — Rafael Viñoly, ’, Abraham Lincoln, Waterston, — Sam Waterston, glia, glia —, zigzaggy, Ezra Klein Organizations: Benz, Safety Technology, ‘ Locations: Nanjing, China, chino, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire

☆ Submersible Expert Raised Safety Concerns After 2019 Trip on Titan
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Jenny Gross | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The next day, Mr. Stanley wrote an email in which he detailed his concerns to Stockton Rush, the chief executive of OceanGate Expeditions, who was also on board the Titan for the dive, urging Mr. Rush to cancel the expeditions to the wreck of the Titanic that were planned for that summer. Would you consider taking dozens of other people to the Titanic before you truly knew the source of those sounds? Rush was piloting the Titan and was among the five people on board who were killed. The Titan’s final voyage would have been its 14th expedition to the Titanic’s wreckage.

Persons: Karl Stanley, Stanley, Rush, ” Organizations: Stockton Rush, OceanGate Expeditions, The New York Times, U.S . Coast Guard Locations: Bahamas, submersibles, U.S

☆ Bud Light rolls out new ad following the Dylan Mulvaney controversy
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Bud Light is trying to revive its slumping brand with a new marketing campaign aimed at – appropriately – overcoming adversity. It shows people enjoying Bud Light despite facing some of summer’s biggest pain points, like sunburn or a sudden thunderstorm during a cook out. Bud Light | Easy to SummerThe new ad is a continuation of its “Easy to Drink, Easy to Enjoy” that made its debut during this year’s Super Bowl. That spot featured actor Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry dancing and relaxing at home with a Bud Light. Bud Light sales plunged 24% during the four weeks ending June 3, according to NIQ data provided to consulting firm Bump Williams.

Persons: Bud Light, Dylan, Bud, Bud Light’s, ’ backyards, Travis Kelce, Dak, It’s, Miles Teller, Keleigh Sperry, Alissa Heinerscheid, Todd Allen, Brendan Whitworth, ”, Marcel Marcondes, “, ” Marcondes, Bump Williams Organizations: New, New York CNN, YouTube, NFL, Anheuser, Busch, CNN, Busch InBev, Human, Cannes Lions International, Modelo Especial Locations: New York, Dak Prescott, Mulvaney

☆ U.S. Women’s World Cup Roster Will Reflect a Team in Transition
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Juliet Macur | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Here’s a sentence you see every four years: The United States is a favorite to win the Women’s World Cup. The United States’ résumé is top of its class: The team will head to this summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand as the No. 1-ranked women’s soccer team in the world and the two-time defending champion. And unlike any other Women’s World Cup team, it has four tiny golden stars sewn above its jersey crest to show the program’s pedigree of four World Cup titles. It’s likely that more than half of the roster will be World Cup rookies.

Persons: Coach Vlatko Andonovski Organizations: United States Locations: United States, States, Australia, New Zealand, United

☆ PPI report: Another key inflation gauge fell sharply in May
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Driven by a decline in energy prices and food prices, this inflation measure has now decelerated for 11 consecutive months. Potential relief for consumersThe PPI is a closely watched inflation gauge, since it captures average price shifts upstream of the consumer. Stripping out the more volatile categories of energy and food, the core PPI index showed that prices increased 0.2% from April and moderated to 2.8% on an annual basis. The May PPI report is the second piece of good inflation news in a two-day span: On Tuesday, the Consumer Price Index showed that inflation eased to 4% on an annual basis in May. “We can’t keep getting inflation data like this and maintain inflation is out of control,” he wrote.

Persons: Price, It’s, ” Kurt Rankin, ”, Chris Rupkey, Rupkey Organizations: Minneapolis CNN, Bureau of Labor Statistics, PNC Financial Services Group, PPI, Federal Reserve, CPI Locations: Minneapolis

☆ May Inflation Report Price Increases Are Expected to Ease Again
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Jeanna Smialek | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Tuesday’s inflation report, which covers May, will offer the latest evidence on how well the fight against inflation is working. The annual inflation rate probably cooled last month, easing to 4.1 percent from 4.9 percent in April, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. That would leave the inflation rate at less than half of last summer’s 9 percent peak. Monthly core inflation is expected to remain at 0.4 percent, a pace that economists at JPMorgan called “uncomfortably high” in a note previewing the release. inflation figures — set for release on June 30 — and offer a more timely snapshot of inflation trends, which is what makes the report so important.

Persons: “ Organizations: Federal Reserve, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Barclays

☆ Barbiecore? Mermaidcore? A Grown-Up’s Guide to Summer’s Viral Trends
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Faran Krentcil | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Barbiecore “ignites my soul,” makeup artist Victoria Lyn recently told her 5.3 million TikTok followers from her Pensacola, Fla., studio. For the uninitiated, Barbiecore is a pink-drenched fashion craze that pranced into the zeitgeist last year after hot-pink collections from Valentino and Versace appeared on celebrities and on-set images from Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” film (out July 21) emerged online. Lyn claimed the trend “is here to slay for the summer.” Considering #Barbiecore currently has over 350 million views on TikTok, her prediction might well come to pass.

Persons: Victoria Lyn, Valentino, Versace, Greta Gerwig’s “ Barbie, Lyn Locations: Pensacola, Fla, TikTok

☆ This Summer’s Outdoor Planter Trends, According to Design Pros
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Catherine Romano | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Right-wing media figures are waging an anti-LGBTQ war on businesses over Pride Month
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

In recent weeks, right-wing media has smeared and incited boycotts against Bud Light and Target, two jumbo American brands that have been thrust into the center of the toxic culture wars. Both companies have been relentlessly attacked over their show of public support for the LGBTQ community. But it is precisely what some of the loudest and most influential right-wing media figures are promoting to their large followings, with new self-generated outrage cycles generated daily. In fact, with Pride Month about to get underway, and more brands showing their support for the LGBTQ community, expect more fronts to open up. As the right-wing media personalities leading this campaign have said: Bud Light and Target were just the beginning.

Persons: Bud Light, “, ”, Matt Walsh, ” Walsh, Bud, ” “ Organizations: CNN, Fox News, GOP, Daily, Pride, Rights Locations: Florida

☆ Strikes, Delays and Lost Luggage: How to Survive Air Travel This Summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Elaine Glusac | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +27 min

Illustration by Yukai Du Strikes, Delays and Lost Luggage: How to Survive Air Travel This Summer With the travel season in full swing, we compiled a guide to help you navigate the year’s most hectic time in the skies. If you don’t care which beach, shop around.” If you haven’t booked summer flights, do it now. For one, avoiding the airports with the highest levels of delays and cancellations last summer may be a good idea. They’re also getting longer inside airport lounges, longtime havens from the masses clogging the terminals at peak times. Standard membership in Priority Pass, a network of 1,300 airport lounges, starts at $99 a year, with each visit costing $35 at that level.

Persons: Yukai Du, we’ve, haven’t, Hopper, What’s, ”, Laura Lindsay, Ted Rossman, Priceline, Mr, Rossman, Charlotte Douglas, Toronto Pearson, it’s, “, Carter Langston, Rhonda Lawson, C.B.P, you’ve, you’re, You’ll, Lawson, Emmanuel Macron, Tomasz Pawliszyn, Jamie Larounis, Larounis, they’re, SITA —, They’re, Eric Goldmann of Atlanta Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google, Miami, JetBlue, Heathrow Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, Gatwick, Air Canada, Labor, Newark Liberty International, La Guardia Airport, Kennedy Airport, Reagan, Miami International, Orlando International, Boston Logan International, Charlotte Douglas International, Toronto Pearson, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington , D.C, Customs, Western, Gulf, Phoenix, Transportation Security Administration, Global, Border Protection, Clear, PreCheck, Heathrow, Air, SNCF, U.S . State Department, Smart, Union, Travelers, New Tech, Airlines, Lufthansa, Siemens, Alaska Airlines, KLM, U.S . Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Apple, The Department of Transportation, American, Venture, Dallas Fort Worth International, JPMorgan Chase, Club, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Americas Locations: Europe, United States, Asia, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Fla, Miami, London, Amsterdam, U.S, La, New York, Washington, Charlotte, N.C, Newark, Orlando, Toronto, Sydney, Jakarta, Frankfurt, Munich, Heathrow, Washington ,, States, Denver, Seattle, Reno, Nev, Gulf Coast, Atlantic, Houston , New Orleans, Atlanta, Luton, T.S.A, ’, noncitizens, France, Britain, Italy, Germany, Berlin, Dutch, Swiss, Delta, United, Hong Kong, Dallas, Boston, North, Central, South America, Dallas , Newark

☆ Gas is almost $1 cheaper than a year ago
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But gas prices are miles away from last summer’s nightmare. At this point last year, gas prices were racing toward $5 a gallon, angering Americans, alarming central bankers and threatening the entire economy. Gas is not cheapTo be sure, gas prices are not nearly as cheap as back in 2020 when the national average crashed below $2 a gallon. Looking ahead, gas prices will probably remain far away from last summer’s peak. “If we return to economic prosperity, we’re going to return to the same gas price explosion as last year.”

☆ Emma Raducanu to miss both French Open and Wimbledon because of surgery on both wrists and ankle
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The 20-year-old explained that as a result, she will miss this summer’s tennis events, including the French Open and Wimbledon. She suffered an ankle injury before the Australian Open earlier this year, while tonsillitis forced her to withdraw from the Austin Open in February. Meanwhile, a recurring wrist injury, which hampered Raducanu last season, came back during the Miami Open, where she exited in the first round. Last month, Raducanu lost in the first round of the Stuttgart Open in less than an hour. Raducanu in action during her round of 32 match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko at the Stuttgart Open.

☆ How Tottenham Hotspur fell into disrepair
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Four years ago, on a warm Spanish summer’s evening in Madrid, Tottenham Hostpur was just 90 minutes away from reaching the pinnacle of European football. Win or lose against Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final, Spurs could be excited about the future of their club. Tottenham was 5-0 down after 21 minutes against Newcastle. Tottenham players offered to reimburse their fans after the Newcastle defeat. “Unfortunately, the mismanagement of Tottenham off the pitch has now transcended to on the pitch to a point where Tottenham are in the biggest mess I’ve known in my lifetime.”Bleak future?

“I hope the Republican Party can muster the courage to oppose late-term abortion like we have done in the past. But after the midterms produced a slimmer-than-expected majority, there now appears to be little appetite inside the House GOP for such a bill. Troy Nehls, a Republican from Texas, told CNN: “it’s up to the states,” when asked about a national ban. The National Right to Life Committee said it is in regular communication with House Republican leadership about possible legislative efforts and educational needs on the issue. “What we’re working on right now is primarily reacquainting members with the abortion issue after the Dobbs decision.

☆ What Do Americans Want in a European Vacation? Fewer Americans
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Jacob Passy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

For some U.S. travelers, this summer’s hottest European destination is one without other Americans. American tourists mobbed Europe last year, and 2023 is looking even busier, travel advisers say. Reservations for European trips rose 8% over last summer, according to data from Hopper, a travel app. Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein said last week that 75% of seats on the carrier’s international flights this summer are already booked, even with added flights and seats.

☆ Thomas revelation fits a broader pattern of nondisclosure
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Joan Biskupic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Washington CNN —The recent revelations of lavish gifts and travel that a Republican megadonor showered on Justice Clarence Thomas reflect a larger Supreme Court culture of nondisclosure, little explanation, and no comment. The incident reflects the broader lack of accountability at the high court regarding off-bench behavior. Justices regularly brush aside reporters’ queries for specifics on travel and gifts, book advances and other extracurricular activities. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin made another such plea to Roberts this week as he also urged the chief justice to open an investigation into Thomas’ conduct. Chief justice on the spotRoberts, who became chief justice in 2005, has continually described the high court as beyond the realm of politics and worthy of public trust.

☆ U.S. Soccer Star Mallory Swanson Injures Knee in Possible Blow to World Cup Hopes
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-09 | by ( Rachel Bachman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Mallory Swanson signals to fans as she is taken off the field after an injury. Mallory Swanson, the hottest scorer this year for the world No. 1-ranked U.S. women’s soccer team, suffered a serious injury to her left knee in a friendly against Ireland on Saturday, a potentially devastating setback that comes a little more than three months ahead of this summer’s Women’s World Cup. Swanson suffered a torn patella tendon, the team announced Sunday. She returned to Chicago, where she plays for the National Women’s Soccer League’s Red Stars, for further evaluation.

☆ Brendan Fraser wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Whale’
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The film was adapted from Samuel Hunter's 2012 play of the same name. The role marked his return to the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence from major roles. The film drew criticism from some reviewers who said its depiction of Charlie relied on tropes of depressed, obese people. Some spoke out against its use of prosthetics rather than casting an obese actor. (Writing by Ben Kellerman; editing by Jonathan Oatis)((benjamin.kellerman@thomsonreuters.com))Keywords: AWARDS OSCARS/ACTOROur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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