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☆ Meet Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper, the Army officer who hopes to become the 10th American woman to win Miss Universe
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Alma Cooper always dreamed of competing at Miss USA. Alma Cooper competing at the Miss USA 2024 pageant. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images"Pageants were like the Super Bowl in my household," Cooper told Business Insider after she won the Miss USA title in August. When Cooper decided to compete at Miss Michigan Teen USA, she followed her mother's example. Cooper bought her dress for Miss Michigan Teen USA 2016 on Facebook Marketplace.

Persons: Alma Cooper, Alberto E, Rodriguez, Cooper, Auntie Anne's Organizations: Miss USA, Miss, Miss America, Miss Michigan Teen USA, Miss Michigan Teen, Facebook

☆ 25-year-old spent $300 on a sewing machine in high school—now her seven-figure denim brand is worn by Taylor Swift
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Elena Bonvicini didn't set out to start a multimillion-dollar denim brand worn by the likes of Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Even charging her friends and classmates just $10 or $30 for a pair of jeans, Bonvicini turned a nice profit. Elena Bonvicini Founder, EB DenimAt college, Bonvicini worked diligently to expand EB Denim. This exposure also got EB Denim into high-end retailers like REVOLVE and Selfridges. By the time she was a junior, she says EB Denim was bringing in over $1 million in revenue and had a small handful of employees and interns.

Persons: Elena Bonvicini didn't, Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Bonvicini, Elena Bonvicini, EB, Chiara Ferragni, Danielle Bernstein, Kylie Jenner of, —, seamstresses, couldn't, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid Organizations: CNBC, Denim, EB, Melrose Trading, Flea, USC Locations: Southern California, Wisconsin, influencers, Kylie Jenner of Italy

☆ Mike Tindall says joining the royal family was 'pretty easy.' It's a stark contrast to Kate and Meghan.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Mike Tindall says marrying into the royal family was pretty smooth. Tindall, a former rugby player, married Zara Tindall, who is not a working royal. AdvertisementPrincess Anne's son-in-law, Mike Tindall, said marrying into the royal family was an "easy" experience for him. Tindall is a former professional rugby player and husband to Zara Tindall, King Charles' niece. AdvertisementPrince Harry pictured with Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall in 2014.

Persons: Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, —, Anne's, Tindall, King Charles, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princess, Wales, Duchess, Sussex —, Kristen Meinzer, Danny Martindale, Meinzer, aren't, they're, Mike, James Haskel, Alex Payne, Prince Harry, Harry, Chris Jackson, Sovereign Grant, Zara, Marlene Koenig, Koenig, Kate, Meghan, Richard Fitzwilliams, Meghan's, Prince William, Prince George, Oprah Winfrey, Sussex, Buckingham Organizations: Service, Rugby, The Telegraph, Sovereign, Sovereign Grant, London, Pueris, Amazon Prime Locations: Domino's, Buckingham

☆ Anne Hathaway showed Blake Lively just what to do to swerve public backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Anne Hathaway apologized to journalist Kjersti Flaa for being difficult in a 2012 interview. AdvertisementAnne Hathaway just gave a masterclass in swerving public backlash — and Blake Lively should take notes, according to PR experts. PR experts told BI that Hathaway's swift response will minimize potential backlash and strengthen her reputation as a relatable and genuine celebrity. Advertisement"A lot of people wouldn't give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online," Hathaway told Vanity Fair back in March. Blake Lively could learn from Hathaway, experts sayHathaway's response to Flaa was a complete contrast to Blake Lively, who remained silent after her 2016 interview with the same journalist went viral in August.

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Kjersti Flaa, Flaa, Blake Lively, Lively, —, Lively —, Hathaway, Jake Holyoak, Anne, Cindy Ord, Yely, Kopan, Les Misérables, Dave M, Charly Triballeau, It's, Holyoad, Blake, Hathaway's, Zoe Mumba, Mumba, Colleen Hoover's Organizations: Service, Input Communications, Playbill, Forbes, Getty, Hollywood Reporter Locations: Flaa, AFP

☆ How Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' was inspired by creator Erin Foster's real-life love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" centers on the relationship between a rabbi and an agnostic podcast host. The show is loosely inspired by creator Erin Foster's relationship with her husband, Simon Tikhman. Erin Foster got the idea for 'Nobody Wants This' in 2019 while converting to JudaismSimon Tikhman and Erin Foster in September. Stefania Rosini/Netflix"It's kind of a love letter to our relationship," Foster said of "Nobody Wants This" on her podcast. "I intentionally made the characters really different than the people are in real life because I didn't want to get divorced," Foster told Today.com.

Persons: Erin Foster's, Simon Tikhman, Foster, Tikhman, —, Netflix's, Noah, Adam Brody, Joanne, Kristen Bell, Erin Foster, Charley Gallay, Netflix Foster, Harper's, Sara, Oly Obst, Tudum, Bell, Brody, Noah aren't, Stefania Rosini, Simon, Noah's, Morgan, Justine Lupe, Today.com, Saeed Adyani Organizations: Service, Netflix, Los Angeles Times

☆ Kristen Bell says Adam Brody did one key thing to take their kiss scene in 'Nobody Wants This' to the next level
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" stars Adam Brody and Kristen Bell as love interests. "Nobody Wants This" stars Adam Brody as Noah Roklov, a newly single rabbi, and Kristen Bell as Joanne, an agonistic host of a sex podcast. Adam Brody levelling up to a place of hotness that I didn’t think could be possible. Kirsten Bell as Joanne and Adam Brody as Noah on "Nobody Wants This." "And I was like, 'You guys gotta look at Adam Brody because he's gonna be the one.

Persons: Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Bell, —, Noah Roklov, Joanne, It's, Noah, they've, Noah assertively, Biene__B, NobodyWantsThis, ager, ‼ ️, Jo Organizations: Service

☆ Saera Targaryen may be related to Hugh Hammer on 'House of the Dragon' — here's what to know about the estranged princess
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode seven of "House of the Dragon," and "Fire and Blood." But it does sound like one of King Jahaerys' children — Princess Saera Targaryen. AdvertisementKieran Bew and Ellora Torchia as Hugh and his wife in "House of the Dragon" season two. Ollie Upton/HBOSaera Targaryen was Jahaerys and Alysanne's ninth childSaera was one of King Jaeharys I and Queen Alysanne's children. Hugh Hammer was introduced in the first episode of "House of the Dragon" season two.

Persons: —, it's, Hugh Hammer, Ulf, Baelon, Viserys, King Jahaerys, Saera Targaryen, Kieran Bew, Ellora Torchia, Hugh, Ollie Upton, Targaryen, Saera, King Jaeharys I, Alysanne's, George R.R, Martin, King Jaehaerys, Alysanne, Queen Alysanne, Jaehaerys, Essos, Ryan Condal, Bew, we'll, he's Organizations: Service, Business, HBO Locations: Lys, Westeros, Volantis, Essos

☆ A Hawaii judge ordered the demolition of a house after a California woman bought a vacant plot, only to discover the building on her land
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Grace Dean | Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Related storiesReynolds had also asked for the court to order Keaau Development and PJ's Construction to restore the plot of land to its original state. To build the house, PJ's Construction had bulldozed the lot, which "removed all of the previously standing native vegetation," Kim wrote. AdvertisementAs well as building the house, PJ's Construction also installed a septic tank and a catchment water system. The companies had "seriously disturbed the peaceable use, enjoyment, and possession of real property," Kim wrote. AdvertisementBusiness Insider was not immediately able to contact lawyers for PJ's Construction, and did not immediately receive a response from Keaau's attorney.

Persons: —, Anne, Reynolds, Patrick John Lawrence , Jr, Robert D, Kim, Anne Reynolds, James D, DiPasquale Organizations: Service, Business, Keaau, BI, PJ's Locations: Hawaii, California, Paradise

☆ One private equity firm controls more than a dozen of the biggest restaurant chains
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThere's a good chance that just one private equity firm owns one of your favorite restaurant chains. Over the last quarter-century, Roark Capital Group has bought up nearly 20 restaurant brands in the US. Its latest acquisition happened last year when it acquired Subway, which operates the most stores out of any restaurant chain in the US. AdvertisementThe private equity firm also has investments in The Cheesecake Factory, which is publicly traded, as well as midwestern burger chain Culver's. AdvertisementWhile Roark owns a lot of restaurant brands, it's hardly the only private equity player in the industry.

Persons: —, Carl's Jr, Dunkin, Tyler Le, Roark, Jimmy John's, Auntie Anne's, Howard Roark, Ayn, TriArtisan Organizations: Buffalo Wild Wings, Roark Capital Group, Service, Business, Roark Capital, Hooters, TriArtisan Capital, Bay Capital Locations: Subway, Arby's, Carl's, Atlanta, Ayn Rand's, Nestle, Mars

☆ This one private equity firm owns over a dozen of your favorite restaurants
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThere's a good chance that just one private equity firm owns one of your favorite restaurant chains. Its latest acquisition happened last year when it acquired Subway, which operates the most stores out of any restaurant chain in the US. But Roark's holdings include other restaurants that you've probably visited before:Roark Capital owns almost 20 restaurant brands, from Carl's Jr. to Dunkin'. AdvertisementThe private equity firm also has investments in The Cheesecake Factory, which is publicly traded, as well as midwestern burger chain Culver's. AdvertisementWhile Roark owns a lot of restaurant brands, it's hardly the only private equity player in the industry.

☆ Diners are cutting back on weekday meals out so that they can spend more on the weekends instead, a restaurant CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDiners are cutting back on meals out during the week and saving the money for the weekends instead, a restaurant executive says. Jim Holthouser, CEO of GoTo Foods, formerly known as Focus Brands, said that some diners had been limiting their spending. GoTo Foods owns Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Schlotzsky's, and Carvel. The data only compares restaurant spending in 2019 and 2023, and doesn't show how this has changed in recent months. Estimated retail sales from GoTo Foods' licensing partners totaled about $1.5 billion in 2023, or just over a quarter of total sales across its brand portfolio.

Persons: —, Jim Holthouser, Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Holthouser, Wendy's, GoTo, Anne's pretzels Organizations: Service, GoTo Foods, Focus Brands, Business, Subway

☆ The women in my family are all connected by names. We have middles names from previous generations.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Anne Roderique-Jones | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I am Anne Marie and she is Alice Marie, named after one of her mother's eight sisters, Anna Marie. The women in my family have been named after prior generationsThis long line of sisters kicked off what would be names linking generations of women in my family. The oldest daughter of Alice and Jack was named Anne Marie after the two beloved sisters, Phyllis Anne and Alice Marie. Mary Lou had a daughter named Shawn Marie, who would become my mother's cousin and best friend–and like a second mother to me. Her hair, a natural auburn not unlike her sister's, has always been dyed blonde, not unlike Aunt Mary Lou.

Persons: Anne Marie, Alice Marie, Anna Marie, Olga Margret, Elsie Meta, Wanda May, Irene Lucille, Jean Clyde, Helen Dawn, Shirley Jean, Phyllis Anne, Phyllis, Jack, I'd, she'd, Alice, Sally Lou —, Sally Lou's, Mary Louise, Mary Louise our Grandma Louise, Grandma Louise, —, Mary Lou, Shawn Marie, –, Sally Lou, Anne Marie . Standing, She's, Roderique, John James Roderique, James Otis Roderique, James Hamlin Roderique, selflessly Organizations: Service Locations: auburn

☆ From Burger King to Panda Express, 7 places you can get Mother’s Day freebies and discounts this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and restaurants across the U.S. are offering up freebies and discounts to help you celebrate. This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 12. You can join Burger King's "Royal Perks" program online at bk.com/royalperks, or by downloading the BK app. At Friendly's, you can treat mom to a free scoop of ice cream on Mother's Day at participating locations. Insomnia CookiesWhen you buy 12 classic cookies online or in store from Insomnia Cookies, you'll get four more classic cookies for free.

Persons: Mother's, Auntie Anne's, Anne's, Burger, you'll, Robin, Margarita, King Organizations: Sunday, BK, Panda Locations: U.S, Friendly's

☆ Cunard added a 4th luxury cruise ship to its famous fleet — see what it'll be like on the new Queen Anne
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cunard welcomed its fourth ship and newest in 14 years, the 2,996-guest Queen Anne. Queen Anne's 2024 itineraries, primarily in Europe, start at $300 per person for a two-night cruise. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementCunard has operated 249 ships throughout its 184 years in operation, including the famous Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2. It's Cunard's latest 2,996-guest ship, replete with 4,300 art pieces, archery, and the company's signature high-end flair.

Persons: Cunard, Queen Anne, —, Queen Mary and Queen Mary, it's, It's Organizations: Service, Cunard, BBC Locations: Europe

☆ Here are 5 ways fast-food restaurants in California are cutting costs to cover the new minimum wage
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFast-food franchisees in California are desperately looking for ways to cut costs as the state's $20 minimum wage for workers at limited-service restaurants kicks in. Mendelsohn, the El Pollo Loco franchisee, told NPR that her preemptive price increases had already deterred some customers. William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia expects some restaurants in California to turn to digital kiosks as labor costs rise. Spending less on operationsBeyond labor, restaurants are looking for other ways to save on their operating costs. Alex Johnson, the Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Cinnabon franchisee, told the AP that he wasn't looking at opening any more locations in California.

Persons: —, Michaela Mendelsohn, Alexi Rosenfeld, Alex Johnson, Anne's Pretzels, he'd, Marcus Walberg, Mendelsohn, Brian Hom, Walberg, Sharon Zackfia, William Blair, Grace Dean, Kris Stuebner, Scott Rodrick Organizations: Service, Business, El, Loco, NBC Los Angeles, Associated Press, El Pollo Loco, NPR, Wall Street Journal, CNN, KFC, Management Corporation, ABC, Fox News, AP Locations: California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Jose

☆ What’s it like to dine at Asia’s ‘best’ restaurant?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Chris Dwyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But his career and trajectory have always been defined by global experience, exposure and a passion for embracing other cultures and cuisines. Back in 2006, Australian Chef Shane Osborn of Hong Kong’s acclaimed Arcane hired Calvert to work at his two Michelin-starred Pied à Terre restaurant in London. The culinary Holy Grail of Paris followed, with a stint at Epicure, which like Per Se is also a three Michelin-starred restaurant. His global culinary journey continued with a move to Hong Kong and the contemporary Parisian bistro Belon, where he earned the restaurant a Michelin star and reached fourth place on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Calvert is happy to modestly take the considerable accolade of the best restaurant in Asia with a pinch of salt, as it were.

Persons: Daniel Calvert, “, ”, It’s, Shane Osborn, Hong Kong’s, Arcane, Calvert, who’ve, ” Osborn, Daniel Calvert's, Chef Thomas Keller’s, Paris, “ I’ve, ” Calvert, Hong, André Fu, morel, SÉZANNE Calvert, Ashley Caley, shima, botan ebi, there’s, sommelier Nobuhide Otsuka, “ I’m, ” Chris Dwyer Organizations: CNN, Champions League, Michelin, Sézanne Locations: Sézanne, “ Tokyo, Marunouchi, Tokyo, London, British, London , New York, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Epicure, France’s Champagne, Hokkaido, France’s Jura, Yamaguchi Prefecture, morel, bouillon, Asia, @chrismdwyer, Instagram

Fast food was her full-time job until last year. “Because I would not have been looking for so many other jobs in different places.”The law was supported by the trade association representing fast food franchise owners. For many fast food restaurants, this means the jump to $20 per hour will be smaller. At first, it appeared the bread exemption applied to Panera Bread restaurants. Also, Flynn has announced he would pay his workers at least $20 per hour.

Persons: Ingrid Vilorio, ” Vilorio, Alex Johnson, Anne's Pretzels, Johnson, “, ” Johnson, ”, Michael Reich, ” Reich, Reich, Greg Flynn, Newsom, Flynn, ___ Organizations: San Francisco Bay Area, University of California, Bloomberg News Locations: LIVERMORE, Calif, California, United States, San Francisco Bay, Berkeley, Sacramento , California

☆ Fast-food restaurants in California are laying off workers to prepare for the $20 minimum wage hike
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Californian fast-food restaurants are cutting workers to prepare for the $20 minimum wage. AdvertisementFast-food restaurants in California are laying off hundreds of workers to cut back on costs as they prepare for the state's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers that comes into force in April, a new report by The Wall Street Journal details. Franchisees are worried about higher prices spooking dinersCalifornia is raising the state's minimum wage for workers at limited-service restaurants to $20 an hour from April 1 — 25% higher than its general minimum wage. AdvertisementThe franchisees generally set prices, and some are concerned that higher prices could scare off diners. "I can't charge $20 for Happy Meals," Scott Rodrick, owner of 18 McDonald's restaurants in Northern California, told the Journal.

Persons: —, Alexander Johnson, Anne's, Scott Rodrick, Brian Hom, He's, Hom, Roy Gilad Organizations: Pizza, Service, Wall, Southern California Pizza Company, Business, KTLA Locations: California, Southern, West, Northern California, Los Angeles, San Jose

☆ A mom got $192,000 in student debt wiped out last year. But her servicer just told her the relief was a mistake — and she has to figure out how to afford monthly payments again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Anne, 46, received notice in June that her loans were forgiven thanks to her years of public service. But in late February, MOHELA told her the relief was an error, and her balance was reinstated. AdvertisementAnne breathed a sigh of relief in June when she received the notice she waited years for: her nearly $200,000 student-loan balance was forgiven. I really can't believe this is true," Anne told Business Insider. BI previously spoke to another borrower, Okwara, who MOHELA told that the loan forgiveness he received last year was a mistake.

Persons: Anne, MOHELA, —, She's, Anne isn't, I'm, Okwara, she's, it'll, I've Organizations: Service, Public, Business, PSLF, BI, Education Department

☆ My grandmother lived to 95. The secrets to her longevity were daily exercise, moisturizing, and a healthy diet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Sophie Katzman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Three of my grandparents lived past the age of 90. My paternal grandmother, Mimi, lived the longest, to the age of 95. Sophie Katzman's paternal grandmother, Grandma, in her 80s. This is her grandfather, Papa, and her grandmother, Mimi, when they were younger. Sophie Katzman's paternal grandparents, Mimi and Papa, both took daily walks.

Persons: Mimi, —, Mimi —, Grandma, Snacking, Sophie Katzman's, Sophie Katzman, Papa, Jack LaLanne's, Shakespeare Organizations: Service, Oil Locations: Florida, Japan, Israel

☆ Shaquille O’Neal says this advice from Jeff Bezos got him to invest in a $29 million education startup backed by Sam Altman
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When you're considering investment advice, taking a tip from one of the world's wealthiest people is probably a good place to start. That's why Shaquille O'Neal says he turned to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for inspiration before deciding to invest in Campus, the online community college startup that's already raised more than $29 million from investors like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Discord founder Jason Citron. "I heard Jeff Bezos say, if you invest in things that's going to change people's lives, you'll always get a great return on your investment," O'Neal said. And, O'Neal has long touted Bezos' advice to seek out investment opportunities that he truly believes can "change people's lives." "If something comes across my desk and I don't believe in it, I don't even look at it," O'Neal told The Wall Street Journal in 2019.

Persons: Shaquille O'Neal, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, O'Neal, Fortune, he'd, you'll, Tade Oyerinde, Oyerinde, It's, Bezos, Matt Isbhia, Papa John's, Auntie Anne's, it's Organizations: Amazon, Princeton, Vanderbilt, Spelman College, of Famer, Phoenix Suns, Bezos, Wall Street, Google

☆ For the 1st time in 7 years, Subway opened more stores than it closed
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In 2023, for the first time since 2016, Subway opened more stores than it closed. Subway has closed thousands of stores, resulting in years of decline in net restaurant count. AdvertisementFor the first time since 2016, after years of store closures, Subway finally opened more sites than it shuttered. AdvertisementBut Subway has also been closing thousands of stores, resulting in years of net restaurant-count decline. Restaurant Business previously reported that Subway had closed more than 6,500 restaurants between 2015 and 2022.

Persons: —, Gerardo Mora, It's, Roark Capital, Jimmy John's, Dunkin, Roark, Anne's Organizations: Subway, Service, Business, . Subway, Getty, Subway Subway, North, American, Roark Locations: Mainland China, North America

☆ A woman created a list of service workers she refuses to tip in 2024, saying that tipping has gotten 'out of control'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Kieran Press-Reynolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

@Antidietpilot began the video by saying that tipping culture has gotten "out of control." AdvertisementShe said she wouldn't tip for to-go orders, drive-thru service, frozen yogurt shops, or the pretzel store Auntie Anne's. She said she wouldn't tip people who set their own wage, like beauty service professionals. She also said that if someone needs a medical qualification or license to perform their job, she wouldn't tip them. AdvertisementAs tipping screens become increasingly prevalent throughout the US, tipping culture continues to be a hot debate on TikTok.

Persons: —, @Antidietpilot, I'm, Anne's, @antidietpilot, @hopscotchproductions, I've Organizations: Service Locations: TikToker, TikTok

More than 8,000 people, mostly Native Hawaiians, perished at Kalaupapa, including Damien, who eventually contracted leprosy, later called Hansen’s disease. Damien’s love for Kalaupapa’s people was unconditional, said Barbara Jean Wajda of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. “They keep me like this, make me strong.”She enjoys when people visit and when the church brings pilgrims, she said. The walls of the sisters' house, Kalaupapa’s largest dwelling, are filled with photos of the sisters who worked on the settlement after Marianne. “And we both feel connected to the patients, to the land, to the saints who were here, declared and undeclared,” Wajda said.

Persons: Saint Damien of Molokai, Kalaupapa’s, Damien’s, ”, Lance Toyofuku, ” Kalaupapa, Father Damien, Mother Marianne —, Alicia Damien Lau, Damien, Joseph De Veuster, Saint Marianne, Patrick Killilea, “ Fr, Paddy, “ It’s, Philomena, Barbara Jean Wajda, Francis, Lau, ” Marianne Cope, Marianne, Tonata Lolesio, ” Lolesio, “, Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva’s, Silva, didn’t, that’s, Wajda, Francis Church, she’s, Watanuki, ” Bishop Silva, ” Keani Rawlins, Fernandez, Mother Marianne, Marianne . Lau, Alicia, ” Wajda, ” They’ve Organizations: Toyota, National Park Service, St, Neumann, Sacred Hearts School, Honolulu Bishop, “, Associated Press, Maui County Council, Lilly Endowment Inc, AP Locations: KALAUPAPA, Hawaii, Kalaupapa, Molokai, Belgian, Hawaii’s, Honolulu, Belgium, Germany, Maui, Lahaina, American Samoa, Maui County

☆ Maryanne Trump Barry, sister of Donald Trump, dead at 86
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tycoon Donald Trump with sister Maryanne Trump Barry, at a press conference after visiting the house in Tong, on the Isle of Lewis, where his mother was brought up before she emigrated to the United States. Maryanne Trump Barry, a federal appellate judge and the older sister of former President Donald Trump, has died at age 86. In 2020, Maryanne's niece, Mary Trump, revealed she had secretly recorded audio of Barry criticizing her brother Donald for his "lying" and "cruelty" as president. Donald Trump, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and middle sister Elizabeth Trump Grau are Maryanne's only surviving siblings. Robert Trump, Donald's younger brother, died in 2020 at age 71.

Persons: Donald Trump, Maryanne Trump Barry, Barry, Bill Clinton, Maryanne's, Mary Trump, Donald, Roy Cohn, Reagan, Mary, Elizabeth Trump Grau, Fred Trump Jr, Robert Trump Organizations: New York Police Department, CNBC, U.S ., Appeals, Third Circuit, New York Times, The Washington Post Locations: Tong, Lewis, United States, Manhattan, Philadelphia

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