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☆ Liam Payne funeral: One Direction bandmates attend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — Liam Payne’s funeral was taking place Wednesday in south-east England, just over a month after the One Direction star died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires. Girls Aloud star Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s seven-year-old son Bear, was also expected to join the funeral proceedings. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul." In a joint statement, his One Direction bandmates said they were "completely devastated." Pallbearers carry the coffin of the singer Liam Payne into the church ahead of his funeral on Wednesday.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, — Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles —, Payne’s, Kate Cassidy, Cheryl, Bear, Liam’s, Liam, Pallbearers, Liam Payne, Justin Tallis, Payne Organizations: Getty Locations: England, Argentina’s, Buenos Aires, Britain

☆ Liam Payne: Funeral for former One Direction member to be held in England
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Sana Noor Haq | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Mourners will gather to remember Liam Payne in England on Wednesday, according to PA Media, after the British singer died last month. Close family of Payne, 31, and his former One Direction band members are among those expected to attend the funeral, PA Media reported. The British singer died on October 16 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system, according to the country’s public prosecutor’s office, which launched an investigation. Payne soared to global fame as part of One Direction, the group that was created on the British talen show “The X Factor” in 2010.

Persons: Liam Payne, Payne, Bear, Cheryl Tweedy, – Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson –, “, ” Malik, Styles, Horan, Tomlinson, Liam, ” Organizations: London CNN, PA Media Locations: England, British, London, Buenos Aires, Argentina

☆ A man hid 5 boxes across the US with more than $2 million worth of treasure inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementJon Collins-Black has hidden five treasure chests across the US for a public hunt. Now, he's hidden five treasure boxes in locations around the US — and he wants people to find them. He wrote all the clues one needs to find these treasure chests into a book, "There's Treasure Inside." AdvertisementAll five treasure chests are also puzzle boxes, Collins-Black said — but if one finds the chest, instructions are placed with it outlining how to open the boxes, so people don't have to destroy them. "I don't have this desire for me to be long gone, and they're to be the 'Legend of the John Collins-Black treasures,'" he said.

Persons: Jon Collins, Collins, Black, they'll, George, Forrest Fenn, —, John Collins Organizations: BI, Collins Locations: California, Rocky

☆ Trump plan to 'end all taxes' on overtime pay would benefit millions of Americans, but it's going to be uphill battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Details on the proposal are scant and some Democrats have called the overtime tax promise "as fake as his tan." "As part of our additional tax cuts, we will end all taxes on overtime," he said at a rally in Tucson, Arizona. Among these, 82.1 million were hourly workers and 15.6 million were salaried workers, the report said. Meanwhile, about 7% of hourly workers and 70% of salaried workers do not qualify for FLSA, the report said. For example, would it be designed as just an income tax or would it be a payroll tax exemption as well?

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Vance, There's, Russ Fulcher, Joseph Rosenberg, FLSA, John Ricco, Alex Muresianu, Muresianu, Rosenberg Organizations: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Republican, President, Trump, Fair Labor, Brookings Tax, Department of Labor, FLSA, Yale, Lab, Tax Foundation, Social Security Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, U.S, Tucson , Arizona, Idaho, Alabama, Wisconsin, DOL

On the campaign trail, he said Taiwan should pay the US for protection. But a second term for President-elect Donald Trump raises uncomfortable questions for Taiwan at a moment of mounting risks. Advertisement"I think, Taiwan should pay us for defense," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek in June. Advertisement"There could well be a demand for Taiwan to 'pay' more for its own protection and perhaps to invest in the United States. "The good news for Taiwan is that Taiwan has bipartisan support in the US Congress," Chin said.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Lai Ching, Lai, Trump, Tsai Ing, Wen, Xi Jinping, he's, Chong Ja Ian, Biden, Abrams, Benjamin Blandin, Blandin, James Chin, Chin, Zhu Fenglian, Zhu, Taiwan's, Ting Yeh Organizations: Service, Taiwan, US, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street, National University of Singapore, Pentagon, Air Missile Systems, Patriot, Yokosuka Council, Pacific Studies, Trump, University of Tasmania, China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Taiwan Watch, Nikkei, China Locations: Taiwan, Beijing, Taipei, China, United States, Yokosuka, Asia, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, Nikkei Asia, Ukraine

As Americans across the country voted early in record numbers ahead of Tuesday's election, it has become clear that they are motivated, arguably like never before. But it was my daughter's vote I placed inside the envelope," wrote David Frum on X (formerly known as Twitter) last week. She told NBC News that she had voted Democrat for many years before switching parties during the pandemic and will vote for Trump this year. Other issues she said are motivating her decision to vote for her daughter’s future are inflation and the price of groceries as well as her stance against mandatory vaccination policies during the Covid pandemic. “I chose freedom, decency and democracy — along with a bright, just and prosperous future for my five children and future grandchildren,” he wrote.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, David Frum, Frum's, Miranda, Frum, George W, Bush, Miranda “, ”, can’t, David Frum Audra Worlow, ” “, ” Worlow, Worlow, “ It’s, Cheryl Mooney, Mooney, “, Mark Lyon, Jon Cooper, Harris, Tim Walz, Cooper Organizations: Twitter, Atlantic, NBC News, Trump, Democratic, Minnesota Gov Locations: Broadview Heights , Ohio, Hendersonville , Tennessee, Republican, Port Jefferson, Long, New York, ” Lyon, Suffolk County

☆ How the Houston teacher certification scheme worked
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Ramon Sanchez | Ray Sanchez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Robert “Boo Lee” Williams was still seething days after a popular basketball coach and two assistant principals at Houston’s first two historically Black high schools were arrested in an alleged teacher certification scheme. “In fact, when he was caught red-handed in February of 2024 he was logged into one test,” Levine said. A pattern of long drives helps unravel schemeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, left, and felony chief prosecutor Mike Levine announce arrests in teacher certification scheme. They then drove sometimes four or more hours to the Houston area and suddenly they were passing the test,” Levine said. “This ain’t just a Black school in Houston.

Persons: Robert “ Boo Lee ” Williams, ”, Williams, Jack Yates, … I’m, Kim Ogg, “, Vincent Grayson, Booker T, Nicholas Newton, LaShonda Roberts, Yates, Ogg, ” Ogg, Tywana Gilford Mason, Gilford Mason, Grayson, Black, Cheryl Irvin, Irwin, It’s, Mike Levine, ” Levine, Levine, Newton, Feroz Merchant, Roberts ’, Brandon Leonard, we’ve, Roberts, Kirk Sides, Texas Education Agency “, Alexandra Elizondo, ” Elizondo, Houston Jon Shapley, Pearson VUE, ” Pearson, Allison Bazin, “ They’re, Jackie Anderson, KHOU, ” Williams, Roland Martin, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen, Vincent Grayson’s Organizations: CNN, Jack Yates Senior High School, Houston Independent School District, Washington High, Prosecutors, Wilhite, HISD, Booker, Washington, Tuskegee Institute, KHOU, Houston Chronicle, Texas Education Agency, Investigators, Washington High School, State, “, Houston Federation of Teachers, Yates, ” Locations: Ward, Texas, …, ” Harris County, Harris County, Harris, Houston, ”, Dallas

☆ 8 shows and movies like 'Woman of the Hour' to watch next for your true crime fix
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Woman of the Hour" is based on real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala's appearance on a dating show. AdvertisementNetflix's vast collection of true crime shows and films continues growing with its latest addition, "Woman of the Hour." Unbeknownst to her, one of the three bachelors competing for her heart is a serial killer named Rodney (Daniel Zovatto). The wild premise is actually rooted in the real-life story of a woman named Cheryl Bradshaw's brush with murderer Rodney Alcala on the ABC dating show. If you've already watched "'Woman of the Hour" and are eager to consume more, here are eight other shows and movies to check out.

Persons: Rodney, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, —, Anna Kendrick, Sheryl, Daniel Zovatto, Cheryl Bradshaw's, Rodney Alcala, you've Organizations: Netflix, Service, ABC

☆ Nick Bosa: 49ers lineman crashes teammates’ interview to show support for Donald Trump with MAGA hat
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa crashed his teammates’ postgame interview on Sunday to show his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election with a hat emblazoned with Trump’s slogan: Make America Great Again. “All right, Nick Bosa with a message there,” Stark said as Bosa jogged off camera. I apologize for that.”Kaepernick started the movement of NFL players kneeling for the “Star-Spangled Banner” to protest police brutality and racism. Upon Bosa being drafted into the NFL, Trump offered his support for the defensive end. “Congratulations to Nick Bosa on being picked number two in the NFL Draft.

Persons: Nick Bosa, Donald Trump, Bosa, Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Isaac Guerendo, NBC’s Melissa Stark, ” Stark, “ I’m, Pro Bowler, Kamala Harris, Cheryl, Cheryl Bosa, ”, Trump, Colin Kaepernick, ” Bosa, “, ” Kaepernick, Kaepernick, ” Trump Organizations: CNN, San Francisco 49ers, 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Trump, Republican, Democrat, NFL, Ohio State, 49er, “, ESPN, San Locations: Purdy, San Francisco

☆ Chris Brown’s history of violence revisited in new documentary
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Chris Brown’s history of violence is back in the spotlight with a new documentary focusing on years-old accusations against the singer, including his 2009 assault of Rihanna. The report prompted a police investigation that could have threatened Brown’s probation, but no charge was ever filed. In July 2013, Brown’s probation was revoked after he was accused of hit-and-run driving and driving without a license. It is produced with the global domestic violence initiative, No More, and is airing as part of the network’s “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign and commitment to domestic violence survivors. Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence, there are resources available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Persons: Chris Brown’s, Rihanna, Brown, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Chris Brown, Jane Doe, ”, ” Doe, Doe, Combs, Levi McCathern, McCathern, ” Combs, “, he’s, “ Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Brown’s, —, Cheryl Dorsey, Brown “, Mark Geragos, Paul Buck, Karrueche Tran Organizations: CNN, Investigation, Miami Beach Police, Miami Beach, Los, Superior Court of, Los Angeles Police Department, Anaheim, Los Angeles Court, Violence Locations: Angeles County, Anaheim , California, Washington, DC, Malibu , California, Los Angeles

☆ Elon Musk took the stage at a Trump rally to talk about taxes and the 'Department of Government Efficiency'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk briefly spoke at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in New York on Sunday. Musk said he'd save the US $2 trillion through a department of government efficiency. AdvertisementAt a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in New York on Sunday, Elon Musk said he'd save the United States $2 trillion through a department of government efficiency. "I think we can do at least $2 trillion," Musk replied. Musk and representatives for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, —, Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick, Tesla, Harris, Trump, he'd, Musk's, Kamala Harris Organizations: Service, Sunday, SpaceX, Biden, Department of Government Efficiency, Trump, Social Security, Small, Budget, Street, Trump Musk, America PAC, The New York Times, Siena College Locations: New York, United States, Pennsylvania, Trump's

☆ 49ers lineman Nick Bosa fined by NFL for crashing teammates’ interview with MAGA hat
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“I haven’t got one yet, but if it comes, it comes, It was well worth it,” Bosa said. #BOSAFORTRUMP.”When Bosa came out after the game to speak to the media, he was no longer wearing the 'Make America Great Again' hat. Trump railed against Kaepernick and other protesting players and called on the NFL to take punitive measures against them. Upon Bosa being drafted into the NFL, Trump offered his support for the defensive end. “Congratulations to Nick Bosa on being picked number two in the NFL Draft.

Persons: Nick Bosa, Donald Trump, Bosa, Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Isaac Guerendo, NBC’s Melissa Stark, hadn’t, haven’t, ” Bosa, “, ”, Cheryl, Cheryl Bosa, Eakin Howard, Trump, Colin Kaepernick, ” Kaepernick, Kaepernick, ” Trump, De la Fuente Organizations: CNN, San Francisco 49ers, NFL, 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, League, Trump, Ohio State, 49er, “, ESPN, San Locations: Purdy, San Francisco

☆ Can 70 Moms Save the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Catrin Einhorn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

There are only about 370 North Atlantic right whales left. Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, photographed under NOAA permit #20556The birth of Squilla’s calf was a momentous event for their species, the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. For decades, North Atlantic right whales were slowly recovering after being devastated by centuries of whaling. PEAK 483 400 North Atlantic right whale population 372 The population has declined by about 23 percent in the last decade, according to estimates. Seventeen North Atlantic right whales would be found dead, about 4 percent of the estimated population.

Persons: Squilla, Marco Hernandez, you’re, ”, Erin Meyer, Lawrence, hadn’t, Gina Lonati, She’d, Bob Lynch, “, Lynch, Amy Knowlton, Patrice McCarron, NOAA Marco Hernandez, lobstermen, Janet Mills, Billy Hickey, The New York Times Sarah Sharp, Dr, Sharp, Cheryl Andrews, it’s, McCarron, Michael Moore, ” Dr, Moore, Caroyln Miller Organizations: Atlantic, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, NOAA, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research, NOAA Fisheries, University of South, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, University of New, University of New Brunswick Saint, Oceans Canada, Aerial Survey, Center for Coastal Studies, for Coastal Studies, New, Maine Lobstermen’s Association, Gov, Vineyard, The New York Times, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Tribe, Oceanographic Locations: Georgia, Atlantic, United States, East, University of South Carolina, New York, New England, Fundy, Canada, Gulf, St, Lawrence, Florida, U.S, University of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick Saint John, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, Cape Cod, “, Maine

☆ SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts taken to medical facility ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ NASA says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The four-person crew, which spent nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station before landing in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday at 3:29 a.m. However, the astronauts “were taken to a local medical facility for additional evaluation,” NASA news chief Cheryl Warner said in a statement from the space agency shared at 8 a.m. “Out of an abundance of caution, all crew members were flown to the facility together.”Warner confirmed at 9 a.m. ET that the crew was still at the medical facility, but did not provide details about the nature of the medical checks. Additional weather delays also pushed the Crew-8 astronauts’ return into late October.

Persons: Cheryl Warner, ” Warner, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, Alexander Grebenkin, Roscosmos —, ”, Richard Jones, NASA’s, “ They’ll, ” Jones, ’ Organizations: CNN, NASA, SpaceX, Space, International Space, Boeing Locations: Florida, Houston , Texas, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf, Houston

☆ Critical Role's 8 co-founders say this is how they turned their 'Dungeons & Dragons' home game into an Amazon hit
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

'The Legend of Vox Machina' season 3's final batch of episodes dropped on Thursday. "The Legend of Vox Machina" has had three seasons of 12 episodes apiece so far. But it was based on a 115-episode-long "D&D" campaign, where each livestreamed episode clocked runtimes of three to four hours. "The Legend of Vox Machina" Prime Video animated series was based on Critical Role's first "D&D" campaign. Riegel told BI ahead of the third season's launch that the crew still has more stories to tell.

Persons: Vox, Sam Riegel, —, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Travis Willingham —, Mercer, Vax'ildan, O'Brien, Ray, Percival de Rolo, Taliesin Jaffe, Jaffe, Riegel, Anna Webber, CR's, Ronin Willingham, Travis Willingham's, Willingham, Jon Kopaloff, Amazon Studios Riegel, Percival, " O'Brien, CR, hasn't, we're Organizations: Service, Business, CR, Getty, Amazon Studios, Prime Locations: Whitestone —

☆ Liam Payne’s tragic death reflects an industry that has too often failed young talent
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Will Ripley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Now, his untimely death is reigniting urgent conversations about the mental health and addiction struggles that so often afflict young stars thrust into the limelight. Christopher Polk/Getty Images Payne takes a selfie with fans at the 2014 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Terence Patrick/CBS/Getty Images Payne poses for photos with his then partner Cheryl Cole at the 2018 BRIT Awards in London. Joe Maher/FilmMagic/Getty Images Payne performs on "The Today Show" in 2019 to promote the release of his first solo album. Kate Green/Getty Images Payne warms up before Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023 charity match in Manchester, England.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, Payne rocketed, ”, Sharon Osbourne, Osbourne, Payne, Guy Chambers, Robbie Williams, “, Robbie, ” Chambers, Payne ”, I’m, Payne’s, Liam Payne, James Shaw, Shutterstock Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken McKay, Shutterstock, Dave Hogan, Christopher Polk, Cameron Spencer, James Corden, James Van Der Beek, Jim Gaffigan, Terence Patrick, Cheryl Cole, Bear, Joe Maher, FilmMagic, Kate Green, Will Matthews, Marc Piasecki, Luis Robayo, Singer Liam Payne, Williams, Demi Lovato Organizations: CNN, Observer, “, Men’s Health, Disney, Party, Fremantle Media, Getty, CBS, NBC, Soccer Aid, UNICEF Locations: Buenos Aires, London, Wolverhampton , England, Barbados, Los Angeles, Sydney, Manchester, England, Paris, AFP

☆ How 2 key characters in 'Woman of the Hour' are based on people who had brushes with Dating Game killer Rodney Alcala
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Woman of the Hour" is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala appearing on a dating show. AdvertisementNetflix's new movie "Woman of the Hour" takes inspiration from the wild story of serial killer Rodney Alcala competing on a dating show, but recenters the narrative on a woman who narrowly evaded becoming one of his victims. Here's how two key secondary characters in "Woman of the Hour," Amy and Laura, are inspired by real-life people. Related storiesIn 'Woman of the Hour,' teen runaway Amy outsmarts Rodney and is instrumental in him getting arrestedAutumn Best as Amy in "Woman of the Hour." Laura's experience reflects the way the real Alcala was reported to law enforcement multiple times but didn't face consequences until much later in life.

Persons: Rodney Alcala, Amy, Monique Hoyt, Laura, —, Anna Kendrick, Sheryl, Daniel Zovatto, Rodney, Cheryl Bradshaw's, Rodney's, Alcala, Tali Shapiro, Morgan Rowan, Amy outsmarts Rodney, Netflix Amy, she'd, Hoyt, Nicolette Robinson, Leah Gallo, Alison, Ken, Max Lloyd, Jones, Kendrick, Tudum Organizations: Service, ABC, Alcala, Netflix Locations: Alcala, Here's, San Gabriel , California, Corcoran

☆ Investigators not yet ready to release Liam Payne’s body to his family
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Artemis Moshtaghian | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Investigators looking into the death of singer Liam Payne said they are not yet ready to release his body to his family, pending further toxicology reports, according to a statement from prosecutors in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Geoff Payne, father of the former One Direction singer, arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday. The circumstances surrounding the former One Direction star’s fatal fall from a third floor balcony at CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires last week remain under investigation by authorities. “Everything indicates that the musician was alone when the fall occurred,” the public prosecutor’s office in Argentina said Thursday. Payne’s father, Geoff Payne, traveled to Buenos Aires on Friday, visiting the hotel where his son died.

Persons: Liam Payne, Geoff Payne, “, ”, Payne, – Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik –, Marcelo Roma, Bear, Cheryl Cole Organizations: CNN, Prosecutor’s Office, Public Prosecutor’s Office, Associated Press, Todo Noticias Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Payne’s

☆ Sam's Club's CTO is leaving following parent company Walmart's return-to-office mandate
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sam's Club CTO Cheryl Ainoa is leaving following a return-to-office mandate, a company spokesperson confirmed. The company earlier this year required US corporate employees to work at one of three office hubs. AdvertisementA top Sam's Club executive is leaving their role following parent company Walmart's return-to-office mandate. Last week, Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas told BI that in-person work is helping the company innovate more quickly. If you are a Walmart or Sam's Club employee who wants to share your perspective, please contact Dominick via email or text/call/Signal at 646.768.4750.

Persons: Cheryl Ainoa, —, Walmart's, Cheryl Ainoa —, Chris Nicholas, Ainoa, Dominick Organizations: Sam's, Walmart, Service, Sam's Club, Business, Bloomberg, Amazon Locations: Bentonville , Arkansas, Walmart's Arkansas, New York, Bay, Bentonville, San Jose

New York Magazine announced Monday that it is parting ways with star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi, whose previously undisclosed personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. led to an investigation into her work during the 2024 campaign. This investigation, conducted by the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, “reached the same conclusion as the magazine’s initial internal review of her published work, finding no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias,” New York Magazine said in a statement on its website. Kennedy’s spokesperson, meanwhile, wrote that the former presidential candidate “only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece.”Nuzzi wrote a profile on Kennedy in November 2023, headlined: “The Mind-Bending Politics of RFK Jr.’s Spoiler Campaign.” Its subheading read: “He’s a conservative. And he could turn the presidential race upside down.”Kennedy dropped out of the race in late August and endorsed Donald Trump. He is the son of the late Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and is married to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star actress Cheryl Hines.

Persons: Olivia Nuzzi, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Davis Wright Tremaine, “, ”, Ari Wilkenfeld, ” Nuzzi, Kennedy, Nuzzi, Kennedy’s, He’s, ” Kennedy, Donald Trump, Cheryl Hines Organizations: New York Magazine, ” New York Magazine, Washington Correspondent, New York Times, RFK Jr

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had some strong words for the referees after the team lost the WNBA championship in overtime against the New York Liberty on Sunday night. "I know all the headlines will be 'Reeve cries foul' ... bring it on, because this s--- was stolen from us," Reeve said. She criticized officials for failing to call multiple fouls to the detriment of the Liberty team. "If we're getting hit, that's a foul," Brondello said. "If they foul you, embellish it because that's a foul," Brondello said in in the broadcast.

Persons: Cheryl Reeve, Alanna Smith, Breanna Stewart, Stewart, Reeve, umbrage, Smith, Sheryl Brondello, Elsa, Brondello Organizations: Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, New York Liberty, Lynx, Liberty, entire Lynx, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs

☆ Nerdworld powerhouse Critical Role's 8 cofounders are taking their show on the road for a multi-city international tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Critical Role is set to embark on a multi-city tour across the US and Australia in 2025. Ten years later, the crew behind "Critical Role" and the nerdworld business of the same name are taking their show on the road — for a multi-city tour. In 2023, they filled London's Wembley Arena and followed up with two other live shows in Los Angeles. "Embarking on a global journey to bring 'Critical Role' to the stage in brand new cities with our ragtag group of adventurers is nothing short of a dream," said Marisha Ray, cofounder and creative director at Critical Role. AdvertisementThe cast of Critical Role got famous playing "D&D" on Twitch, and now they're hitting the road for a multi-city tour.

Persons: —, Vox, Marisha Ray, Lavorre, CR's, Brennan Lee Mulligan, They'll, Travis Willingham, Willingham, Liam O'Brien, we've Organizations: Radio City Music Hall, Service, CR, Wembley, Chicago, Indianapolis, Gen Con, New York Comic Con, Hollywood Bowl, MGM, Garden Locations: Australia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Fishers, Indianapolis, Sydney, Melbourne, New York, New Jersey, York, Seattle, Las Vegas, South America, Singapore

☆ What to expect in Game 5 of the unpredictable WNBA Finals between the Liberty and Lynx
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Ben Pickman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

The Minnesota Lynx coach has participated in five of the last seven Game 5s in the WNBA Finals. AdvertisementMinnesota’s 82-80 Game 4 win Friday night was the series’ closest game from start to finish. Everyone Watches Womens Sports 💪 #WNBAFinals @WCCO pic.twitter.com/32ERUzKzty — Marielle Mohs (@MarielleMohs) October 17, 2024What will decide the first Game 5 of a WNBA Finals since 2019 remains an open question. Just be fair.”AdvertisementThe Liberty took 11 fewer free throws than the Lynx in Game 4, but they had taken eight more free throws heading into Friday night. “I think that what I’m just thrilled about is that this group gets to experience the Game 5,” said Reeve, who is 3-2 in her prior finals Game 5 appearances.

Persons: Cheryl Reeve, isn’t, ” Reeve, hird, ange F riday, rove, hough, eason Organizations: MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, Lynx, New York Liberty, New, ince, ff., ust Locations: Brooklyn

☆ Everything to know about the true story of the 'Dating Game Killer' who inspired Netflix's new movie 'Woman of the Hour'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Netflix's new film "Woman of the Hour" is based on a true story about serial killer Rodney Alcala. In real life, Alcala competed on "The Dating Game" and won a date with bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw. AdvertisementHere's what happened to the real Bradshaw and how she narrowly escaped being one of Alcala's victims. He later got the nickname "The Dating Game Killer." Since appearing on "The Dating Game," Bradshaw has kept a low profile and little is known about where she ended up.

Persons: Rodney Alcala, Alcala, bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw, Bradshaw, —, Anna Kendrick, Sheryl, Daniel Zovatto, Rodney, Cheryl Bradshaw's, Ryan Murphy's, Lyle, Erik Menendez, Tali Shapiro, Shapiro, Michael Metzger, Metzger, Ellen Metzger, I'm, Alcala's, Ellen, Jed Mills, Mills, Ted Soqui, Robin Samsoe, Samsoe, Jill Barcomb, Georgia Wixted, Charlotte Lamb, Jill Parenteau Organizations: Service, ABC, Netflix, ABC News, Alcala, Sunday Telegraph, Getty, California Supreme, Associated Press Locations: Alcala, California, San Quentin, Georgia, New York . California, Corcoran

☆ Cheryl Cole pays tribute to Liam Payne, condemns ‘abhorrent’ reports about his death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Liam Payne’s former partner, Cheryl Cole, paid tribute to the late singer in a statement on Friday in which she pleaded for sensitivity in coverage of his death. Payne and Cole, a recording artist and former judge on the UK version of “The X Factor,” were in a relationship between 2016 and 2018. In a video shared on YouTube in 2023, Payne shared his appreciation for Cole and talked about the love and affection he felt for Bear. He’s growing up far too quickly,” Payne shared at the time. He’s a wonder.”Cole wrote of her concern their son someday seeing media reports about his father’s death.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, Cheryl Cole, Payne, Cole, Bear, ” Cole, Liam, “ Liam, “, ” Payne, ” Organizations: CNN, YouTube Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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