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☆ UAE is the land of opportunities today, UAE entrepreneurship minister says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | 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 EmailUAE is the land of opportunities today, UAE entrepreneurship minister saysAlia Bint Abdulla al Mazrouei, UAE's minister of state for entrepreneurship, says there's a huge future for entrepreneurship and startups in the Emirates.

Persons: Alia Bint Abdulla al Mazrouei, there's Organizations: UAE Locations: UAE, Emirates

☆ What to know about the twisted ending of Zoë Kravitz's new thriller 'Blink Twice,' starring Channing Tatum
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Blink Twice." "Blink Twice," a new psychological thriller cowritten and directed by Zoë Kravitz, is stuffed with twists and turns. Naomi Ackie as Frida and Adria Arjona as Sarah in "Blink Twice." Just as Stan is about to shoot Frida, Sarah hits him in the head with a massive rock and kills him. "Blink Twice" is in theaters now.

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☆ Dubai crown prince appointed UAE defense minister
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Modern architecture, Dubai central business district and car traffic are seen from Sky Views Observatory on Dec. 13, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The crown prince of Dubai has been appointed as minister of defense for the United Arab Emirates as part of a broader cabinet shuffle, Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum posted on X. The 41-year-old Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who has served as Dubai's crown prince since 2008, was also named as one of the UAE's deputy prime ministers. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE foreign minister, was also appointed as a deputy prime minister in the reshuffle. Other new appointments include Alia Abdulla AlMazrouei as minister of state for entrepreneurship, Sarah Al Amiri as minister of education, Abdulrahman Al Awar as acting minister of higher education and scientific research, Sheikh Mohammed's post said.

Persons: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al, Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al, Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Alia Abdulla AlMazrouei, Sarah Al Amiri, Abdulrahman Al Awar, Sheikh Mohammed's Organizations: Views, United Arab Emirates, United, Dubai Locations: Dubai, United Arab, UAE, Instagram

☆ Industry experts discuss the prospects for art collectors and investors at Art Basel 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Tania Bryer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIndustry experts discuss the prospects for art collectors and investors at Art Basel 2024CNBC’s Tania Bryer moderates a panel discussing the prospects for art collectors and investors. The panelists are Anita Zabludowicz, founder of the Zabludowicz Collection, Simon de Pury, auctioneer, curator and founder of de Pury, and Princess Alia Al-Senussi, cultural strategist and Art Basel’s UK and MENA representative.

Persons: Tania Bryer, Anita Zabludowicz, Simon de Pury, de, Princess Alia Al Organizations: Email Industry, Art Basel, Basel’s Locations: de Pury

☆ The Ambanis are reportedly throwing another lavish pre-wedding party, this time on a cruise ship
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewThe Ambanis are continuing their glitzy pre-wedding celebrations with another set of festivities. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump also turned up for the events. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan at the March pre-wedding party. Representatives for the Ambanis at Reliance Industries did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, Anant Ambani, India's, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, Zuckerberg, Chan, Alexander McQueen, Gautam Adani Organizations: Service, Business, Meta, Microsoft, Fortune, Reliance Industries, Bloomberg Locations: Italy, France, Deccan Chronicle, Gujarat

☆ Summer movie preview 2024: Sequels, some superheroes and more sequels are upon us
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

‘Summer Camp’ (May 31)Kathy Bates, Diane Keaton and Alfre Woodard in "Summer Camp." The movie, costarring Vanessa Hudgens, follows 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” (it seems that title’s promise didn’t quite stick). The film looks dutifully creepy, and stars the talented Dakota Fanning (“Ripley”) as an artist who finds herself in a strange forest in Ireland. ‘Cuckoo’ (August 2)Hunter Schafer in “Cuckoo.” NEONStarring “Euphoria’s” Hunter Schafer in her first lead film role, this horror film looks positively creepy and a bit, well, cuckoo. ‘Blink Twice’ (August 23)A scene from “Blink Twice.” MGMJam packed with a starry cast, “Blink Twice” looks like a perfect late summer movie – attractive people, elaborate action sequences, and mindless mayhem.

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☆ Israeli guards strapped wounded Palestinian detainees to their beds wearing diapers and fed them through straws, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewAn Israeli detention center is subjecting Palestinians to abuse, strapping detainees down to their beds, blindfolding them, and holding them in diapers, a new CNN report alleges. It has been the site of abusive conduct against some of the 70 Palestinian detainees, three Israeli whistleblowers told CNN. One whistleblower told CNN that beatings were "not done to gather intelligence. In a field hospital, wounded detainees were strapped to beds, dressed in diapers, and fed through straws, CNN reported. In November, Business Insider's Alia Shoaib reported on graphic videos appearing to show IDF soldiers abusing Palestinian detainees in the West Bank.

Persons: —, Mohammed Al, Insider's Alia Shoaib, Adnan Al Organizations: Service, CNN, Business, Medical, Israel Defense Forces, Hamas, of Health, Guards, Shifa, Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, Anadolu, Getty, West Bank, BBC, Military Locations: Israel, Gaza, Aqsa, Deir Al Balah, Negev, al

CNN —Hundreds of armed Israeli settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank on Friday, setting fire to several homes and cars in one of the largest attacks by settlers this year, according to Palestinian officials. According to Abu-Alia, Israeli security forces had informed Palestinian officials that the settlers were looking for an Israeli teenager who had gone missing earlier in the day. Videos obtained by CNN show parts of the village burning, with smoke billowing over several buildings and settlers lobbing rocks. Israeli settlers wearing headscarves are seen near billowing smoke. Abu-Alia told CNN settlers stole approximately 70 sheep from the Palestinian village.

Persons: Amin Abu, Alia, Abu, Al Mughayyir, Daniel Hagari, ” Organizations: CNN, West Bank, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Palestinian, Israel Defense Forces, Security, Israel Border Police, Crescent, IDF, Israel Police, Brigade Locations: Al, Ramallah, Turmusayya, Abu

☆ Rebel Wilson says she was contractually obligated to remain overweight while she filmed the 'Pitch Perfect' movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rebel Wilson told The Sunday Times she was contractually required to stay overweight for "Pitch Perfect" movies. The actor chose to "get healthy" at the end of 2019, and her weight loss was highly publicized. Despite her successful career, Wilson said she received more attention for her weight loss than any of her movie roles. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRebel Wilson said she was contractually obligated to remain overweight while filming the "Pitch Perfect" movies.

Persons: Rebel Wilson, Wilson, —, Amy, Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Leon Bennett, I'd Organizations: Sunday Times, Service Locations: Australian

☆ 22 Indian crew members stranded on the ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge could be on board for weeks, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe crew of the container ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge five days ago are still trapped on board the stricken vessel, a report says. The crew, all Indian nationals, are likely continuing to work to maintain the ship as they remain stranded, the Times said. The container ship Dali collided with a key bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday. Those onshore have devised inventive ways to contact the crew members who do not have consistent internet access on board. AdvertisementThe crew members seem to be faring well, given the circumstances.

Persons: —, Dali, Francis Scott Key, Michael A, McCoy, Wes Moore, Chris James, James, Joshua Messick, Andrew Middleton, I've, Grace Ocean Organizations: Service, Business, The New York Times, Times, Washington Post, Getty, Synergy, National Transportation Safety Board, Coast Guard, Baltimore International, Maersk Locations: Baltimore, Patapsco, Singapore, Danish, Colombo, Sri Lanka

☆ Russia's Black Sea Fleet has 1 'loser' missile ship left in Crimea that has not launched a single missile, Ukrainian captain says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Ukrainian navy captain claimed Russia has only one missile ship left in the Black Sea. He said that most of the Black Sea Fleet had relocated after a series of Ukrainian strikes. A senior UK Royal Navy officer said that 25% of Russia's Black Sea warships had been sunk or damaged. Pletenchuk noted that the Black Sea Fleet was once considered Russia's main force in Crimea but had almost entirely been chased away and relocated. The UK's defense minister said on March 25, after the latest Ukrainian attack, that the Black Sea Fleet was "functionally inactive."

Persons: —, Dmytro Pletenchuk, Pletenchuk, Ivan Khurs, Konstantin, Russia's Adm, Viktor Sokolov, Adm, Sergei Pinchuk Organizations: Black Sea Fleet, UK Royal Navy, Service, Ukrainian, Cyclone, Gerashchenko, Black Locations: Ukrainian, Russia, Crimea, Russian, Novorossiysk, Gerashchenko Ukraine, Sevastopol, Russia's, Ukraine

☆ Elon Musk says Russia 'will certainly gain more land' in Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk predicted Russia would gain more land in the ongoing Ukraine war. Musk's SpaceX initially sent thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine, but relations have since cooled. AdvertisementElon Musk weighed in on the Russia-Ukraine war on Saturday, saying that he believed Russia would "certainly gain more land than they have today." "There is no chance of Russia taking all of Ukraine, as the local resistance would be extreme in the west, but Russia will certainly gain more land than they have today," Musk wrote. Elon Musk's SpaceX sent Ukraine "thousands" of terminals for the company's Starlink satellite internet service when Russia first invaded.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, —, Elon Musk's, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: SpaceX, Service, Elon Musk's SpaceX, Reuters, Russian Government, Democrats Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Dnipro, Russian, Crimea

☆ US Marines train for war with China on an island-hopping battlefield, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

New US Marine formations are learning to battle adversaries like China on remote islands. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementUS Marines are learning how to battle adversaries like China on remote islands in response to rising tensions in the Pacific, a report says. Pentagon experts expect that US satellites will be jammed or destroyed by China in the event of a potential war, the Post noted. In 2021, The Washington-based think tank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, conducted war games to imagine how a war between China and the US over Taiwan would play out.

Persons: —, John Aquilino, We've, Col, John Lehane, Lehane, Lewis B, Puller, Sarah Stegall, Mark Cancian Organizations: The Washington Post, Service, US Navy, US Armed Services House, China US, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd, Littoral, Pentagon, Marine, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, Marines, Center for Strategic, International Studies, US Air Force Locations: China, Pacific, Beijing, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Inner Mongolia, Sarah Stegall China, South, The Washington, United States

☆ Russia's ammo supply is outgunning Ukraine at a rate of 6 to 1, Zelenskyy warns of retreat
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "We are trying to find some way not to retreat"President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks on February 25, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Syrsky said that the Ukrainian military has begun rotating military units on the front line in order to restore combat capability and allow soldiers to rest and recover. Syrsky took over as commander in chief in February after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removed Valery Zaluzhny from the top position.

Persons: Oleksandr Syrsky, —, Ukraine's, Syrsky, Ukrinform, Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Larin Dmytro, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Volodymyr Zelensky, Valery Zaluzhny Organizations: outguning, Service, Russia, Getty, Washington Locations: Russia, outguning Ukraine, Ukraine, Kyiv

☆ Women in New York City are getting randomly punched in the face, and no one knows why
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Several women in New York City have made TikTok videos about being randomly punched in public. AdvertisementWomen in New York City are getting randomly punched in the face, and no one knows why. The random punching attacks have unsettled women in New York CityNew York City at dusk. AdvertisementPsychological impactThe spate of random punching attacks has unsurprisingly unsettled women in New York City. AdvertisementDespite the recent influx of alarming stories, data shows that crime rates in New York City have decreased in 2024 compared to last year.

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☆ Donald Trump Jr. says he's lobbying his father to pick a 'fighter' like Tucker Carlson or Vivek Ramaswamy to be his running mate
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump Jr. said he is lobbying for his father to choose a "fighter" as his running mate. He said he is suggesting people like Tucker Carlson, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Sen. JD Vance. Donald Trump is still unsure about who will be his vice presidential pick, reports say. AdvertisementDonald Trump Jr. said he's lobbying his father to pick a "fighter" like Tucker Carlson or Vivek Ramaswamy to be his running mate. "What I want in that role is I want a fighter," Trump Jr. told The New York Post, "I understand what they are going to throw at us."

Persons: Donald Trump Jr, Tucker Carlson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen, JD Vance, Donald Trump, —, Trump Organizations: Service, New, Business Locations: New York

☆ Captain of Holland America ship wept said cruise passengers when he announced 2 crew members died on board in an 'accidental steam release'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Holland America said that two crew members died on board due to an accidental steam release. The ship's captain "broke down crying" and held a moment of silence for the deceased crew members. AdvertisementCruise company Holland America has said that two unnamed crew members died on board due to "an accidental steam release in an engineering space." She said that the captain "broke down crying" and held a moment of silence for the deceased crew members. Holland America said: "All of us at Holland America Line are deeply saddened by this event.

Persons: Holland, —, Laine Doss, We've Organizations: Service, Cruise, Holland America, Business, Nieuw Amsterdam, America, Bahamas Maritime Authority, Dutch Safety, US Coast Guard, Holland, NBC News Locations: Nieuw Amsterdam, The Bahamas, Bahamas, Holland

☆ Russia is preparing 100,000 soldiers for a possible summer offensive, Ukraine says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ukraine's ground forces commander warned that Russia is amassing 100,000 troops. Ukraine is preparing by starting to withdraw some brigades to restore combat capability. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRussia is amassing 100,000 troops ahead of a potential summer offensive, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces said on Friday.

Persons: —, Oleksandr Pavliuk Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Russia, Ukraine

☆ The son of Stewart Rhodes, founder of the extremist Oath Keepers, has decided to enter politics as a Democrat
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Dakota Adams, son of Oath Keepers militia founder Stewart Rhodes, is running as a Democrat. Adams described growing up in a "toxic" household and living in "extreme isolation." AdvertisementDakota Adams, the son of a right-wing Oath Keepers militia leader, is running as a Democratic candidate in a local election. A difficult childhood with his conspiracy theorist fatherStewart Rhodes, founder the Oath Keepers speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington. AdvertisementRhodes graduated from Yale with a law degree before going starting the Oath Keepers in 2009 after Barack Obama was elected president.

Persons: Dakota Adams, Stewart Rhodes, Rhodes, Adams, —, Susan Walsh, Tasha Adams, Sequoia, Barack Obama, Ryan Busse, Scott Rodich Organizations: Democrat, Service, Democratic, Capitol, Republican Party, Associated Press, Montana's, Republican, AP, Yale, Democratic Central Committee Locations: Washington, Montana, Rhodes

☆ Treasure-hunter using a faulty metal detector discovered England's 'largest' gold nugget worth $38,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A metal detectorist found what he believes is the largest gold nugget ever found in England. AdvertisementA metal detectorist in England found what might be the biggest gold nugget ever found in the country, worth an estimated £30,000 or around $38,000. Richard Brock unearthed the gold nugget, which weighs 64.8 grams, in England's Shropshire Hills — despite turning up to the search late and using faulty equipment. The most expensive metal detector can cost $15,000, but starter models are available for a few hundred dollars. While Brock celebrates his gold nugget find in England, it pales compared to one of the greatest discoveries with a metal detector.

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☆ Poland activates its air force after a Russian cruise missile violated its airspace during a huge attack on Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Poland said it activated its air force after Russia violated its airspace during missile attacks on Ukraine. Russia has been intensifying aerial attacks on western Ukraine. AdvertisementPoland said it has activated its air force after Russia violated its airspace while carrying out a major missile attack on western Ukraine. AdvertisementPoland's army spokesperson, Jacek Goryszewski, said the missile traveled about 2 km, or 1.2 miles, into Polish airspace before returning to Ukraine, per Reuters. Russia has conducted a major campaign of aerial attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv in recent days.

Persons: —, Jacek Goryszewski, Jacek Siewiera, Kryvyi Rih, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: Service, Polish Armed Forces Operational Command, Command, Reuters, Polish National Security Bureau, NATO, Infrastructure, Kyiv Independent Locations: Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, Oserdów, Polish, Kyiv, Lviv, Kryvyi, Western

☆ Trump claims he has $500 million in cash — despite not being able to secure $454 million bond
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Trump claims he has nearly $500 million in cash despite being unable to pay a $454 million judgment. Trump, his sons, and employees were found liable for the penalty for inflating the value of Trump Organization assets. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump has claimed that he has almost $500 million in cash despite saying he can't cover a $454 million judgment in a New York civil fraud case. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Trump, —, Donald Trump Organizations: Trump Organization, New, Service, Business Locations: New York

☆ Stormy Daniels claims that Trump supporters came to her home and shot her horse with a rubber bullet
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Stormy Daniels claimed that Trump supporters shot her horse with a rubber bullet at her home. Daniels said she has faced violent threats since Trump was indicted over a hush-money scheme. AdvertisementAdult film actor Stormy Daniels claimed that Donald Trump supporters shot her horse with a rubber bullet as retribution for her claims that she had an affair with the former president. In her new documentary "Stormy" on Peacock, Daniels said that the supporters traveled to her Louisiana home and attacked her horse. "They shot him with the rubber bullet," she said.

Persons: Stormy Daniels, Daniels, Trump, —, Donald Trump, Peacock Organizations: Trump, Service, Business Locations: Louisiana

☆ High maintenance 'prima donna' F-16 jets will be hard work for Ukraine, former US Marine pilot says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine is due to receive much-anticipated F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies. He said the jets are much more "high maintenance" than the Soviet-era aircraft Ukraine is used to. AdvertisementAs Ukraine awaits the long-anticipated delivery of F-16 jets from its Western allies, experts warn that it may face challenges operating the "high maintenance" aircraft. AdvertisementYuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, told Politico that some changes would be needed for Ukraine to operate the F-16 Fighting Falcons. AdvertisementA cohort of Ukrainian pilots began training on the F-16 in Denmarks's Skrydstrup Air Base last August, Reuters reported.

Persons: —, Tom Richter, Yuriy Ihnat, Lockheed Martin, Troels Lund Poulsen Organizations: Marine, Service, US Marine, National Guard, Politico, Ukrainian Air Force, Fighting Falcons, Falcons, US Air Force, Lockheed, Air Force's, US, Air Base, Reuters, New York Times, Ukrainian, Royal Air Force, French Air Force, The Times, Nokia, Times Locations: Ukraine, Soviet, Denmark, Netherlands, Ukrainian, Kyiv, Russian

☆ YouTubers said they pranked Tucker Carlson by pretending to be a royal employee behind the Kate Middleton photo fiasco
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTwo YouTubers said they pranked right-wing TV host Tucker Carlson by pretending to be the royal employee behind the Kate Middleton photo fiasco. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, the two YouTubers said they faked employment paperwork to dupe Carlson's producers of the Tucker Carlson Network (TCN) into setting up an interview. Related storiesBy the end of the interview, Carlson appears to be thrilled with the exclusive. Kensington Palace announced in January that she had undergone "planned abdominal surgery" and was expected to be recovering until Easter.

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