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☆ Covid may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths for three years after an infection, a new study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Covid-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an infection, a large new study suggests. What’s more, for people who needed to be hospitalized, Covid appeared to be as potent a risk factor for future heart attacks and strokes as diabetes or peripheral artery disease, or PAD. A finding unique to Covid-19The elevated heart risks from infection did not appear to diminish over time, the study found. People who were hospitalized for Covid but who were also taking low-dose aspirin had no increase in the likelihood of a subsequent heart attack or stroke. “If you’ve had Covid, we have to be especially attentive to making sure that we’re doing everything possible to lower your cardiovascular risk,” Hazen said.

Persons: CNN —, Covid, “, ”, Stanley Hazen, “ That’s, Patricia Best, ” Best, Hooman, Allayee, James Hilser, Hazen, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, you’ve, ” Hazen Organizations: CNN, Covid, Cardiovascular, Metabolic Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern, CNN Health Locations: Rochester , Minnesota, University of Southern California

☆ BET Awards 2024: See who won
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The BET Awards kicked off on Sunday night with an electric performance by the one and only Megan Thee Stallion. The event, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, celebrates the best in Black entertainment, across music, film, television and sports. Nicki Minaj follows closely with six nods, including album of the ear for “Pink Friday 2,” best female hip-hop artist two best collaboration nominations, one with Lil Uzi Vert on “Everybody” and another for “Barbie World” with Ice Spice and Aqua. Will Smith, Lauryn Hill and Childish Gambino are among the scheduled performers.. ET on Sunday on BET and BET.com.

Persons: Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P, Henson, Drake, ”, J, Cole, “ Rich, Daddy, Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi, “, Will Smith, Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Usher, Chris Brown, Victoria Monét Michael, Mike Pink, Beyoncé Coco Jones, Muni, Brent Faiyaz Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown Drake, London Usher, Ty Dolla, Lil Wayne, FLO, Lil Durk, Cole “, Kendrick Lamar “, Megan Thee, Rich, Lola Brooke, Latto, Yung Miami, Uzi, Summer Walker, Savage, Daddy ”, Sexyy, Cardi, Gunna J, Cole Kendrick Lamar Lil Wayne, Cole “ Barbie, ” – Drake, ” – Usher, Monét, Boom Child, Cole Bennett Dave Meyers Janelle Monáe, Alan Ferguson, Tyler, 4Batz Ayra Starr, Dlow, BOBBY JONES, Shirley Caesar “, Kirk Franklin, Angel ”, Halle Bailey “, CeCe Winans, Erica Campbell, Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Jack Harlow “, Davido, Lojay, Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr, Cleo Sol, Karol Conká, RAYE, Holly G, Seyi, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Missy Elliott “ Hiss, Bob Marley, Beyoncé ”, Clarence ” “, Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Damson Idris Denzel Washington Donald Glover Idris Elba Jeffrey Wright, Stanfield, Angela Bassett Ayo Edebiri Coco Jones Danielle Brooks Fantasia Halle Bailey Issa Rae Regina King YOUNGSTARS, Akira Akbar Blue Ivy Carter Demi Singleton, Diana Harris JaBria, Jalyn, Leah Jeffries Van Van, Wilson Angel Reese Coco Gauff Flau’jae Johnson Juju Watkins Naomi Osaka Sha’Carri Richardson Simone, Anthony Edwards Gervonta Davis Jalen Brunson, Irving LeBron James Patrick Mahomes Stephen Curry Organizations: CNN, BET, “, Spice, Kanye, BEST, OF, BOBBY JONES BEST, Maverick City, ACT, BK ’ Locations: London, Texas, Africa, France, Brazil, Tyla, Jungeli, Makhadzi

☆ The Actor Who Played Jar Jar Binks Is Proud of His ‘Star Wars’ Legacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Carlos Aguilar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Ahmed Best is a futurist, an educator, a martial artist, a writer-director and the actor behind Jar Jar Binks, the most hated character in the “Star Wars” universe. Long-eared Jar Jar is a bipedal amphibianlike creature with an ungainly walk and a winning attitude. The groundbreaking, computer-generated goofball debuted in the first installment of George Lucas’s prequel trilogy, “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” and instantly set off widespread criticism from both fans and the press. “It was the first time in my life where I couldn’t see the future. Here I was at 26 years old, living my dream, and my dream was over.”

Persons: Ahmed, George Lucas’s, ” Organizations: “

☆ Lowe’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s predict weak holiday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Best Buy, Lowe’s and Kohl’s all reported sales declines during their most recent quarter Tuesday and are forecasting holiday sales to drop from a year ago. In 2021, Holiday shopping sales spiked by 14% and grew by a healthy 5% last year. But Moody’s Investors Service said in a report today that consumers are “losing spending steam” and holiday sales will grow by just 1% to 3% this year. “Retailers offering a combination of value and non-discretionary essentials will see their sales outperform the broader retail industry this holiday season,” according to Moody’s. “One trend that’s sticking is a longer holiday season.

Persons: Corie Barry, TJ Maxx, Moody’s, ”, Berna Barshay Organizations: New, New York CNN, Shoppers, Consumer, Moody’s, Service, Walmart, Costco, “ Retailers, Retailers, Sporting Goods Locations: New York

Aldean and Anthony's dominance wasn't long — and Combs did earn a 2024 Grammy nomination for best country solo performance — but Wallen stands out as an obvious exclusion. While “Last Night” is nominated for best country song, a songwriter's award, Wallen himself isn't despite his successful year. Monét has also picked up record of the year and best R&B song nominations for her glossy, brassy “On My Mama,” best R&B performance and best traditional R&B performance. Her 2023 release, “Jaguar ll,” is up for best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical. IT'S RAINING WOMEN, HALLEJUAHThe best story of the 2024 Grammy nominations, of course, is just how many women are represented in the major categories.

Persons: “ Barbie, Reneé Rapp, Rapp's, ”, Rapp, PinkPantheress, Eslabon, Ella Baila Sola, Bunny, Natanael Cano, Karol G's, Jason Aldean's “, Morgan Wallen's “, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman's, Oliver Anthony Music's, Combs, Wallen, isn't, he's, NewJeans, Barbie, PRINCE HARRY, Michelle Williams, Britney Spears, Prince Harry, Meryl Streep, William Shatner, Rick Rubin, Sen, Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama, WHO'S, There's, Travis Scott's, Scott, Cole’s, Uzi Vert’s “, Victoria Monét's, Monét, Ariana Grande’s, Chloe x Halle, she’s, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste Organizations: ANGELES, música Mexicana, Grupo Frontera, Fuerza, North Locations: Será Bonito, ”, Richmond

☆ Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million Insignia pressure cookers over burn risks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Best Buy is recalling nearly a million pressure cookers because they pose burn risks. About 930,000 Insignia Multi-Function pressure cookers sold between October 2017 and June 2023 have inaccurate volume markings, meaning that some users may fill them beyond their intended capacity, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a post Thursday. In the United States, Best Buy has received 17 complaints of burn injuries from these appliances, some of which were second-degree and other severe burns, according to the CPSC. “Nothing is more important to us than our customers’ safety,” Best Buy told CNN in a statement. Affected customer should contact Best Buy for a free replacement of the inner pot, as well as a new valve that signals when the pot is locked and pressurized.

Persons: ”, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, US Consumer Product Safety, CNN Locations: New York, United States, Canada

☆ Best Buy will soon stop selling DVDs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Now Best Buy will stop selling DVDs and Blu-ray discs at the end of the 2023 holiday season, too. Best Buy says that streaming has made DVDs obsolete and it can use physical space in its stores and warehouses for tech products in higher demand. “To state the obvious, the way we watch movies and TV shows is much different today than it was decades ago,” Best Buy said in a statement. Best Buy does not break out its sales from DVDs, but Best Buy currently has 24,000 DVDs listed on its website. Best Buy’s exit from the market will leave Walmart, Amazon and Target as the top retailers stocking DVDs, according to Digital Bits.

Organizations: New, New York CNN, Netflix, Walmart, Amazon, Target, Blockbuster Locations: New York

☆ School is back, and so is ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Since it was made available in late November, ChatGPT has been used to generate original essays, stories and song lyrics in response to user prompts. Students are already using AIAccording to a study conducted by higher education research group Intelligent.com, about 30% of college students used ChatGPT for schoolwork this past academic year and it was used most in English classes. Jules White, an associate professor of computer science at Vanderbilt University, believes professors should be explicit in the first few days of school about the course’s stance on using AI and that it should be included it in the syllabus. Courtesy Diane GayeskiDiane Gayeski, a professor of communications at Ithaca College, said she plans to incorporate ChatGPT and other tools in her fall curriculum, similar to her approach in the spring. Some schools are hiring outside experts to teach both faculty and students about how to use AI tools.

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☆ Iron Sheik, professional wrestler and WWF Champion, dies at age 81
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Artemis Moshtaghian | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Professional wrestler and World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik has died, according to an announcement on his Twitter page. The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was born in Iran where he first began his wrestling career. The Iron Sheik became champion of then-World Wrestling Federation in 1983 and held the title for just under a month before losing to Hulk Hogan, according to WWE. “Throughout his career, The Iron Sheik became a cultural phenomenon, transcending the realm of professional wrestling to become a pop culture icon,” the announcement on his Twitter reads. He left an indelible mark on the industry, and his influence can still be felt in the world of wrestling today.”

Persons: Sheik, Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, ”, Hulk Hogan, “ Organizations: CNN —, Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer, WWE, World Wrestling Federation Locations: “, Iran

☆ Studio A24 captures Oscar spotlight with big wins for best picture, acting
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

LOS ANGELES, March 13 (Reuters) - Independent studio A24 was the big winner at Sunday's Academy Awards, taking nine awards out of its 18 nominations, including best picture and all four acting prizes. The studio's "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won seven Oscars, the most of the evening, including best picture. However, Brendan Fraser took the best actor prize for A24's "The Whale," which also won for best makeup and hairstyling. Not since the heyday of Miramax in the 1990s has an independent studio garnered such attention, talent and box office success, entertainment industry insiders say. EVERYTHING EVERYWHEREThe first film A24 produced and financed, together with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, was “Moonlight,” which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017.

☆ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ studio A24 captures Oscar spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

LOS ANGELES, March 10 (Reuters) - A24, the independent studio behind such films as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and "The Whale," is poised to dominate this year’s Academy Awards, eclipsing Hollywood’s established studios and awards-hungry streamers that are spending millions on Oscar campaigns. Not since the heyday of Miramax in the 1990s has an independent studio garnered such attention, talent and box office success, entertainment industry insiders say. EVERYTHING EVERYWHEREThe first film A24 produced and financed, together with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, was “Moonlight,” which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017. The studio has garnered 53 Oscar nominations in less than a decade, including best picture nods for “Lady Bird, “Minari” and “Room.”A24's film slate has grown at the pace of its cash flow - starting with three movies in 2016 to 15 in 2022. This year, it’s on track to produce about 15 films for theatrical release, eight documentaries and 10 television shows.

☆ Target, Macy's and Best Buy say consumers are strained
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Big retailers say consumer demand is starting to buckle from the strain of inflation and customers are making changes in how they shop. Target (TGT), Best Buy (BBY), Macy’s (M) and other chains say shoppers have pulled back on discretionary goods like clothing, electronics and home improvement. The slowdown could mean consumers will see more discounts on shelves as stores look for ways to entice shoppers and work down their inventory. “The consumer electronics industry continues to feel the effects of the broader macro environment and its impact on consumers,” Best Buy finance chief Matt Bilunas said. Best Buy predicts its comparable sales will decline 3% to 6% this year.

CNN —Bob McGrath, an original cast member of the beloved children’s program “Sesame Street,” has died, according to statements from his family and Sesame Workshop shared on social media. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. The Sesame Workshop paid tribute to McGrath’s nearly five decades on the show in a thread on Twitter. “A founding cast member, Bob embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like no one else, and his performances brought joy and wonder to generations of children around the world,” the statement read in part. “Sesame Street” cast member Alan Muraoka paid tribute to his “role model.”“Words cannot begin to express what Bob meant to me: a role model, a mentor, a friend.

☆ Some YouTube creators are dropping their sponsorships with Established Titles after company accused of being a ‘scam’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Daysia Tolentino | Daysia Tolentino Is A Culture | Trends Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Established Titles said it stands by its conservation contributions, citing its donations to One Tree Planted and TREES. A spokesperson for TREES confirmed its partnership with Established Titles. Some creators are keeping their sponsorshipsSome creators, including equestrian content creator Raleigh Lilith and commentary channel Paige Christie, said they’ve kept their Established Titles sponsorships. In an effort to understand what happened, Christie interviewed Established Titles CEO Katerina Yip and made a video “debunking” Shafer’s video. She said she received harassment over her association with Established Titles.

☆ 31+ best deals from Best Buy's Black Friday sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Best Buy is one of several retailers offering Black Friday deals now, alongside Amazon, Target and Walmart. SKIP AHEAD Best sales from the Best Buy Black Friday sale | Best deals from the Best Buy Black Friday saleIf you’re looking to take advantage of early Black Friday deals, we have compiled some of the best deals and sales Best Buy is offering during its early Black Friday sales, based on previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best sales from the Best Buy Black Friday saleWe’re highlighting some of the best sales we think Select readers will want to know about. Sales include multiple deals, and not every product listed in a sale is going to be the best deal around. Best products to consider from the Best Buy Black Friday saleBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Best Buy's Black Friday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows.

☆ 27+ best deals from Best Buy's Black Friday sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

☆ Jimmy Kimmel returns as host for the 95th Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Jimmy Kimmel is back as host of the 95th Oscars in 2023, marking the late-night star’s third time fronting the ceremony — which he last did five years ago. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host previously led the 2017 and 2018 telecasts, the former of which produced the famous “La La Land” and “Moonlight” best picture screw-up. “Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap,” Kimmel said in a statement. “Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement. Added Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals: “Having Jimmy Kimmel return to host ‘The Oscars’ is a dream come true.

☆ Jimmy Kimmel to host the 2023 Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the Academy Awards for a third time, the Academy announced Monday. “Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap,” Kimmel reportedly said in a statement. The next Oscars ceremony will follow another famous controversy - Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. It was announced in September that Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment had been named executive producers for the upcoming Oscars telecast. The 95th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 12.

☆ 15+ best deals from Best Buy's early Black Friday sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Best Buy is one of several retailers hopping in on offering Black Friday deals now, with the retailer announcing the start of the sale on Oct. 24. Best Buy does offer a Price Match Guarantee, with more specifics available on the retailer’s website. SKIP AHEAD Best deals from the Best Buy Black Friday sale | Best products to consider from the Best Buy Black Friday saleIf you’re looking to take advantage of early Black Friday deals, we have compiled some of the best deals and sales Best Buy is offering during its early Black Friday sales, based on previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best deals from the Best Buy Black Friday saleWe’re highlighting some of the best sales we think Select readers will want to know about. Best products to consider from the Best Buy Black Friday saleBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Best Buy's Black Friday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows.

☆ How to be a smart holiday shopper
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN Business —It’s only October, but holiday shopping promotions are here with retailers bringing out the Christmas trees, turning on the holiday music and dangling sales from now until January. Soon will come way-too-early Black Friday promotions weeks before the actual shopping holiday, then the December-long sales events and post-holiday clearance deals. Shopping smart may feel more challenging in this environment, but retail analysts and researchers have tips for deciding when and what to buy. Many major stores have extended their holiday price match policies to cover a longer time period. So make sure to be a smart shopper even after you buy.

☆ Dollar General’s newest shoppers: People making $100,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN Business —Middle-income and wealthier shoppers, pinched by inflation, are shopping more at Dollar General for essentials and discretionary items. Dollar General (DG) CEO Todd Vasos this week said the retail giant has been attracting customers earning $100,000 a year in recent weeks. Inflation has pushed up prices for groceries and gas, and now these shoppers are turning to Dollar General (DG) and others to try to save money. Some of these customers first shopped at Dollar General earlier in the pandemic and have now returned, he added. Dollar General has been a lifeline for lower-income shoppers, particularly in rural areas with few other retail options.

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