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BEIRUT — Islamist rebels breached neighborhoods in Syria’s second-largest city of Aleppo and clashed with government military forces after detonating two car bombs Friday. The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights, the monitoring organization, said fierce clashes were underway between the attacking insurgents and regime troops. Syrian armed forces were repelling attacks, the Syrian Defense ministry said Friday, adding government forces involved in combat operations were able to regain control over some areas. "Our armed forces have inflicted heavy losses on the attacking organizations, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries among the terrorists," Syria's general command of the army and armed forces said in a statement translated by NBC News. The Syrian civil war started in early 2011 with a wave of protests against the authoritarian rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

Persons: Bakr, Witnesses, Bashar al, Assad, Assad's, Matt Bradley, Daniel Arkin Organizations: Associated Press, Syrian Observatory of Human, Fighters, Getty, AP, Syrian Defense, NBC News, Syrian Observatory, Human Rights Locations: BEIRUT, Syria’s, Aleppo, Russia, Iran, Rashidin, AFP, Syrian, Beirut, Atlanta

SEOUL, South Korea — Starbucks, one of the world’s most recognizable, if sometimes tedious, symbols of global capitalism, has a knack for choosing unique spots to open coffee shops. As of Friday, visitors to Aegibong Peace Ecopark near Gimpo, South Korea, can take in the views across the demilitarized zone and the North Korean border. “People used to think of this area near the North Korean border as a dark and gloomy place,” Kim Byung-soo, mayor of Gimpo, told NBC News. The coffeehouse’s patrons can see a North Korean village on Songaksan Mountain, as well as the environmental preservation area that the civilian-free DMZ is home to. An observation deck at a Starbucks in Gimpo, South Korea.

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Like rural communities across the country, Celina is seeing a housing boom that made it America’s fastest growing city in 2023. With more than 200 people moving there each week, the city projects it will have more than 100,000 residents by 2029. “Southern Collin County is just getting really, really, really expensive. Keeping Celina relatively affordable has also been a challenge for local officials with the typical home now selling for around $550,000. As land prices go up in Celina, developers like Plute’s Swindell are looking even further north to be able to build homes in the $300,000 price range.

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Kaitlin Sonday, 25, Lincoln, Nebraska Works mainly in the beauty section at Target, making $16.50 an hour. Even so, Sonday, 25, of Lincoln, Nebraska, prefers retail to a job that would put her animal science degree to use. And if retail works for you, that’s OK, too. Kaitlin Sonday, Lincoln, Neb. “And if retail works for you, that’s OK, too.

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The FBI is investigating several bomb threats targeted at several Connecticut Congress members and a pint-size pup wins the National Dog Show. Getty ImagesFive of Connecticut’s lawmakers say they were targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving day, though no bombs were ultimately found. Pug love at the National Dog ShowPug at The National Dog Show. National Dog Show contestants are judged based on overall appearance, temperament and structure according to their breeds’ official standards. Staff Pick: Why the 1978 Village People song “YMCA” is topping the chartsThen-President Donald Trump dances to the song "YMCA" following a campaign rally at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pa, on Oct. 20, 2020.

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☆ Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Chris Lau | Yoonjung Seo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The 30-seat cafe is located at the Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo city, about 20 miles north of the capital Seoul. Reuters“I wish I could share this tasty coffee with the people living in North Korea right in front of us,” local resident Baek Hea-soon, 48, told Reuters. North and South Korea are technically still at war, as no treaty to end the 1950 to 1953 Korean War was ever signed. South Korean veterans drink coffee at an observation deck of the Starbucks Coffee in Gimpo. In January, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea.

Persons: South Korea CNN —, Reuters “, Baek Hea, Lim Jong, ”, Kim Byung, SeongJoon Cho, hyeon Kim, Kim Jong Un, Kim Organizations: South Korea CNN, Starbucks, American, Korean, Reuters, Gimpo, Bloomberg, Getty, South Koreans, Korea Tourism Organization, South Locations: Seoul, South Korea, North Korea, Gimpo city, It’s, Kaepung, Vietnam, Gimpo

☆ At Pitch and Run, VC Nihal Mehta is creating a community for founders and investors to connect over exercise.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementNew York-based investor Nihal Mehta of Eniac Ventures created Pitch and Run in 2019. The group hosts weekly fun runs across the country for tech founders and investors. For Nihal Mehta, running is, first and foremost, a way to decompress from the fast-paced lifestyle of building a startup. His brainchild is Pitch and Run, a bona fide run club for founders, investors, and other members of the tech community to connect over their shared love of startups as well as running. Mehta himself completed his fifth New York City marathon earlier this month, sharing the course with 25 other Pitch and Run members.

Persons: Nihal Mehta, —, Mehta, there's, they've, Dee Murthy, Murthy, Kevin Weatherman's, Shahn Christian Andersen, he's, – Mehta Organizations: Eniac Ventures, LA, Eniac, Weatherman, PNR Ventures, New York Tech, New York City Locations: York, decompress, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco, New York's Chelsea, Brooklyn, Manhattan, VCs

☆ Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In a world where sentiment drives purchasing decisions, these differences in opinion could shape how much people end up spending this holiday season. "It's very hard being a millennial and having to worry about buying a house, affording groceries, rent, all that stuff. Meanwhile, Trump voter Armando Duarte, a 62-year-old retired utility worker from Fort Lee, New Jersey, told CNBC he's feeling a lot better about the holiday shopping season since Trump won. In GOP-won states, shipping volumes increased by 50.4% after the election, while Democrat-won states saw volumes decrease by an average of 11.2%. Only two blue states — Illinois and Minnesota — saw shipping volumes increase after the election, while all others saw rates fall.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Amanda Davila, I'm, Davila, Trump, Armando Duarte, Duarte, Jobs, Meir Statman, University's Organizations: CNBC, Trump, Santa, University's Leavey School of Business, Shipping, GOP, Democrat Locations: Texas , Michigan , New Jersey , New York , Connecticut, North Carolina, Virginia, New York City, Fort Lee , New Jersey, — Illinois, Minnesota

☆ Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Sam Roberts | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Alice Hudson, who, after enrolling in a mandatory geography course in college, took a detour from her plan to become a professional translator and went on to devote her career to building one of the world’s premier public map collections, died on Nov. 6 in Manhattan. Her death, in a senior living facility, was apparently caused by complications of kidney disease, said Robert Trager, her nephew. Ms. Hudson was chief of the Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division of the New York Public Library from 1981 to 2009, presiding over what has been called the most heavily used public map room in the world. She oversaw the doubling of the collection, to more than 400,000 maps and 24,000 atlases, rivaling the holdings of the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the British Library. She mounted exhibitions on how topography influenced history on the American frontier and along New York City’s shoreline, and illuminated the overlooked contribution of women to cartography.

Persons: Alice Hudson, Robert Trager, Ms, Hudson, Lionel Pincus Organizations: Princess, New York Public Library, of Congress, National Archives, British Locations: Manhattan, Princess Firyal, New York

Deir al-Balah, Gaza CNN —Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who have been displaced multiple times from Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip are now facing another threat – the arrival of harsh winter weather. On Sunday, the first strong storm to hit Gaza this winter was felt in all parts of the enclave. Winter in Gaza means more people will die shivering because of the cold, especially among the most vulnerable including older people + children,” Philippe Lazzarini said. Mohammed Alkhatib, deputy director of programs for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in Gaza said the suffering of displaced Palestinians in Gaza had “many faces” in a statement shared with CNN by MAP. Damaged temporary shelters for displaced Palestinians are seen after bad weather on a beach near Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Persons: Deir, shoveled, “, ”, ” Philippe Lazzarini, Israel, ” Mohammad Younis, Younis, Um, “ We’re, ’, Israel’s, Mohammed Alkhatib, Ahmad Salem, ” Louise Wateridge, Sami Salehi, Salehi, he’d Organizations: Gaza CNN, Journalists, CNN, United Nations Relief, Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UN, UNRWA, United Nations, Norwegian Refugee Council, UN Office, Humanitarian Affairs, Israel Defense Forces, Medical Aid, MAP, Bloomberg, Getty, United Nations Population Fund Locations: Gaza, Deir al, Israel, Al, Yarmouk, Gaza City, COGAT

☆ Timeline of Hawaiian woman Hannah Kobayashi’s disappearance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Artemis Moshtaghian | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Hannah Kobayashi’s disappearance remains a mystery as her family and friends desperately search for answers piecing together what happened to her and what may have led to her radio silence. Described as an artistic and creative soul, Hannah Kobayashi was headed to New York where she planned to take pictures at a DJ’s mid-November show in Brooklyn. Below is a timeline of the series of events after Kobayashi’s disappearance:November 8: Hannah Kobayashi flies from Maui to Los Angeles International Airport with plans to fly to New York City. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office rules his death a suicide. “After tirelessly searching Los Angeles for 13 days for Hannah, Ryan Kobayashi tragically took his own life,” the Kobayashi family said in a statement.

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☆ Why airlines are all-in on new single-aisle planes for transatlantic flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

New single-aisle planes offer cost efficiency, smaller capacity, and flexible cabins. This evolution has been largely propelled by the Airbus A321neo family, smaller planes that can flyer further than previous single-aisle aircraft. In 2024, 39,000 flights between North America and Europe are scheduled on single-aisle planes made by Boeing and Airbus, according to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company. AdvertisementAirbus is pioneering this narrow-body shiftSuch a focus on single-aisle planes that can tackle long flights has been a boon for Airbus. Plus, single-aisle flying allows for quicker boarding and deplaning, which may be welcome time-savings for some customers — especially during tight layovers.

Persons: A321XLR, Patrick Quayle, Widebodies Organizations: Boeing, Airbus, JetBlue, United Airlines, Newark Liberty, WOW, Boston, Tap Air, Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines, Wizz Air, Compagnie Locations: North America, Europe, That's, New York, Malaga, Spain, Chicago, Shannon, Ireland, Iberia, Madrid, Tap Air Portugal, Los Angeles, Hungarian, Boston

☆ Tired of Chicago winters, this Gen Xer retired at 46 and moved to Bangkok. It cut his monthly spending by half.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIn 2018, at 46, Chris retired and left Chicago for Bangkok. He enjoys the affordability of living in Bangkok and how easy it is to make friends. As he soaked in the pool of his Airbnb in Bangkok, Chris wondered, "How can I make this my home permanently?" Describing his lifestyle as "semi-luxury," Chris said he'd increased his budget year after year to adjust to his changing circumstances. ChrisFor Chris, being able to live any type of lifestyle is his favorite part of living in the city.

Persons: Chris, he'd, —, feverishly, He'd, pickleball, it's, Chris isn't, John Walker, Chiang Mai, It's, Jeffrey Odgen, who's, he's Organizations: Thai, for Community, Economic Research, World Bank Locations: Chicago, Bangkok, Illinois, Asia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Thonglor, Australia, Hua Hin

The stowaway didn’t have a boarding pass but completed a security screening and bypassed two identity verification and boarding status stations to board a Delta aircraft, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Here’s what we know:‘Exhaustive investigation’ underwayThe stowaway was not carrying any prohibited items, according to a TSA spokesperson. “Nothing is of greater importance than matters of safety and security,” a Delta spokesperson said in a statement. Stowaway is a US green card holderThe stowaway is a woman between 55 and 60 years old and has a Russian passport, according to an airport official in Paris. The woman applied for asylum in France a few years ago, the official told CNN.

Persons: Charles de Gaulle, Rob Jackson, ” Jackson, “, ‘, ’ ” Jackson, Jackson, –, ”, CNN’s Lex Harvey, Saskya Vandoorne Organizations: CNN —, New, JFK International Airport, Delta, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, CNN, FBI, Customs, Protection Locations: Paris, US, Russian, United States, Europe, France, New York, York City, JFK

☆ Emma Hayes: Why USWNT’s match against England means so much to head coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Amanda Davies | Samuel Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Saturday’s friendly between the England Lionesses and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is much anticipated for a number of reasons, but it holds extra significance for Emma Hayes. The 48-year-old was named as USA head coach in 2023 and began working in the role in May this year. The upcoming match at Wembley Stadium sees her return to her home city, where she made history in English soccer with west London side Chelsea. “I think it will be tricky when the national anthem plays,” Hayes told CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies. ‘I’ve always wanted to create these situations’Hayes started her coaching career in New York before serving as an assistant coach at Arsenal and a stint in charge of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Chicago Red Stars.

Persons: CNN —, Emma Hayes, ” Hayes, Amanda Davies, “, ‘ I’ve, ’ Hayes, Hayes, Chelsea, Molly Darlington, Sarina Wiegman, ”, “ I’ve, Claudio Villa, Brit Organizations: CNN, England, US, National, Wembley, Chelsea, American, USA, TNT Sports, Arsenal, Soccer, Chicago Red Stars, Super League, Reuters, FIFA, Paris Olympics, Germany, Paris Locations: USA, London, New York, England

☆ MBB explained: How hard it is to get hired and what it's like to work for the prestigious strategy consulting firms, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | Lakshmi Varanasi | Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementMcKinsey, Bain, and BCG are top strategy consulting firms with low acceptance rates. McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group — collectively referred to as MBB — are widely considered the top three strategy consulting firms in the world. Sometimes referred to as the Big Three, MBB firms are among the most prestigious consulting firms and their clients include many Fortune 500 companies as well as government agencies. MBB firms typically offer highly competitive salaries, generally paying more than other consulting firms, and often come with demanding work responsibilities and expectations. The MBB firms are strategy and management consulting firms.

Persons: Jessica Apotheker, Jobs, It's, Bob Sternfels, Christoph Schweizer, Rich Lesser, Amber Grewal, Alicia Pittman, BCG's, Bain & Company Bain, Bain, Christophe De Vusser, Davis Nguyen Organizations: McKinsey, Bain, Fortune, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Big, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Company McKinsey, Business, Boston Consulting, Financial Times, undergrads Locations: New York City, undergrad, Boston

If you've been eyeing the brand's buttery-soft leggings, ubiquitous colorful belt bag (which we consider the best belt bag), or high-quality yoga wear, you're in luck. The best Black Friday lululemon belt bag specialsIf we had to choose just one product to scoop up from lululemon, it would be one of the brand's belt bag. The best Black Friday lululemon women's apparel findsLululemon is beloved for its women's apparel line, especially cult favorites like the Scuba Half-Zip and Wunder Train leggings, both of which are down to great prices during the Black Friday event. The best Black Friday lululemon men's apparel findsWhile primarily known for its women's apparel, lululemon also makes stellar men's styles with the same thoughtful technical design. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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☆ How photographer Ryan Daniel wins over total strangers when taking their impromptu portraits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Ryan Daniel had no prior professional photography experience when he decided to buy his first camera. Under the alias Pale Blue Wave, Daniel launched an Instagram account several years ago to share his work with a wider audience. Ryan DanielDaniel’s social media handle Pale Blue Wave carries a deep personal significance for him. The “Pale Blue” part of the name is a nod to Carl Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot,” a book that profoundly impacted him in his early twenties. Since then, Pale Blue Wave has served as a lifeline for Daniel, allowing him to tap into his true passion.

Persons: Ryan Daniel, Daniel, “, ”, “ I’m, Daria Eliuk, Ryan Daniel Eliuk's, Daria —, I’ve, …, Daria, ” Daniel, Eliuk, Maxwell, Ryan Daniel Erika, Ryan Daniel Daniel’s, Carl Sagan’s, Sagan’s, rediscovering, it’s Organizations: CNN, Portland State University Locations: Portland , Oregon, Southeast Hawthorne, Cuba, Portland

☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say Waymo's robotaxis are hurting their earnings in Phoenix and LA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementUber and Lyft drivers in Phoenix and LA have said driverless taxis are hurting their earnings. Some Uber and Lyft drivers have said the driverless taxis operating in their markets are driving down their earnings. Some drivers told BI this was already happening. AdvertisementRestrictions on robotaxis could help reduce competitionJohn, a 43-year-old Uber and Lyft driver in Phoenix, said he thought Waymo One's robotaxis had hurt his earnings. He sometimes asks his passengers about their experiences using driverless taxis to get a better understanding of his competition.

Persons: Jason D, Jason, Uber, Carl Benedikt Frey, Frey, Waymo, didn't, Mobileye, John, Waymo One's robotaxis, Brad, aren't, Nicole Moore, who's Organizations: Phoenix, Austin, Oxford Internet Institute, Drivers United Locations: Phoenix, LA, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Las Vegas, —, Waymo, robotaxis

☆ WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jessica Iredale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Deep in the canyons of New York’s financial district, there is an office tower that matches the cultural moment, for better and for worse. Known as the WSA building (short for Water Street Associates), the 31-story structure, at 175 Water Street, has become a nexus for the kind of people who might not otherwise set foot in this neighborhood of bankers and brokers. Built in 1983, the tower was the longtime global headquarters of the insurance giant A.I.G. sold the building for about $270 million in 2019, it sat all but empty during much of the pandemic, when scores of companies, including A.I.G., left the financial district. In late 2022, an LLC under the name 99c bought the building for $252 million and announced a bold plan to “reinvent” the property.

Organizations: WSA, Water Street Associates Locations: New York City

☆ NFL Thanksgiving review: Disastrous missed timeout costs Bears against Lions, Cowboys continue improbable playoff push, Packers blitz past Dolphins
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —While people tucked into their turkey, there was plenty of football for fans to also enjoy on Thanksgiving. Three Jake Bates field goals and a Sam LaPorta touchdown catch had it looking like Detroit would comfortably roll to an 10th-straight win. Carlos Osorio/APCowboys continue improbable playoff pushThe Dallas Cowboys continued their improbable late-season playoff push as they beat their NFC East division rivals, the New York Giants, 27-20 in Thanksgiving’s second game. “Well, where we are, I haven’t really had time to think past even the quarter, as far as can we get us a win,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters afterwards. The win improves the Packers to 9-3 and sets up a huge NFC North clash with the Lions next week at Ford Field.

Persons: Matt Eberflus, Jake Bates, Sam LaPorta, Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, Williams, Mike Mulholland, would’ve, Williams hustled, Eberflus, ” Eberflus, “, they’ve, David Montgomery chowed, David Montgomery, Carlos Osorio, Dak Prescott, Dallas, Micah Parsons isn’t, ’, it’s, ’ ” Parsons, Fox Sports ’ Erin Andrews, Cooper Rush, Rico Dowdle, Rush, Dowdle, Sam Hodde, Tyrone Tracy Jr, Drew Lock, Brandon Aubrey, Jerry Jones, We’ve, We’ll, Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, Josh Jacobs, Brandon McManus, Jacobs, Eddie Lacy, Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson, Morry Gash, Tua, Tagovailoa, Matt LaFleur, ” Organizations: CNN, NFL, Lions, Bears, Chicago, Detroit Lions, Ford Field, Detroit, AP Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys, NFC East, New York Giants, Cowboys, ‘ America’s, Fox Sports, Giants, “, NFL.com, Dallas, Rico, ” Cowboys, Cincinnati, ” Packers, Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Lambeau Field, Green, Packers Locations: Detroit, Dallas, Green, Thanksgiving’s, Motor City, Chicago, Rome, Wisconsin

☆ Rebels in Syria Reach Outskirts of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years, Monitor Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Raja Abdulrahim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Syrian rebels reached the outskirts of the major city of Aleppo on Friday, according to the fighters and a war monitor, raising fears that the nation’s long-running civil war is reigniting with an intensity not seen in years. The Russian government confirmed that it was bombing Syrian rebels, but did not specify where. On the ground, the rebel fighters did not appear to meet much resistance from government forces, according to the rebels, Syrian media and the Observatory. The rebel offensive launched on Wednesday is the most serious challenge to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in years. And the timing of it has raised questions about whether the rebels are trying to take advantage of weakness across an alliance with Iran at the center, and groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Syrian regime closely aligned with it.

Persons: Bashar al Organizations: Government, Human Rights Locations: Aleppo, Russian, Idlib, Syrian, Iran, Lebanon

☆ I put my dreams on hold for a stable career in finance. 6 years in, I gave up my 6-figure salary to move to Hawaii and start over.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAdam Knorr left a lucrative finance career to pursue writing in Hawaii in 2022. Related VideoI graduated with a journalism degree, but my brother worked in finance in Nashville. AdvertisementI spent day after day locked in my bedroom in Hawaii — just me and the geckos — sending cold emails and LinkedIn messages. AdvertisementI started writing a book in Hawaii before moving to MichiganWhile in the work-stay program, I wrote some email copy for the farm. Worst-case scenario 2: I try to write, fail, and get another finance job.

Persons: Adam Knorr, Knorr, I'd, I've, it's, —, Tim Ferriss, could've Organizations: Dodge Challenger, I'm Locations: Hawaii, Nashville, Hawaii —, Michigan

☆ Crypto investor eats banana art after buying it for $6.2 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementCrypto investor Justin Sun bought a duct-taped banana for $6.2 million in a Sotheby's auction. Sun ate the banana at a news conference where he compared the conceptual artwork to NFTs. One week after paying $6.2 million for a duct-taped banana, crypto investor Justin Sun ate the pricey snack at a news conference in Hong Kong. The banana displayed at Sotheby's was purchased for 35 cents from a New York City fruit vendor. Advertisement"This conceptual artwork can be assembled and disassembled anywhere and at any time conveniently and in any place in the world," he said.

Persons: Justin Sun, Sam Bankman, Maurizio Cattelan, Sun, David Datuna, Donald Trump's Organizations: Sun, Art Basel Fair Miami, Sotheby's, Gros Michel, South, Liberty Financial Locations: Hong Kong, New York, Italian, New York City, Gros, South Korean

CNN —Syrian armed rebels have entered Aleppo just three days into their surprise offensive, marking the first time they have set foot in the country’s second largest city since government forces recaptured the city in 2016. Rebel forces launched a surprise attack this week, sweeping through several villages outside the city and reigniting conflict that had been largely static for years. “Our forces have begun entering the city of Aleppo,” said the newly formed rebel coalition, the Military Operations Command. Earlier Friday, the rebel group said it seized control of the Syrian government’s Military Scientific Research Center on the outskirts of Aleppo city after “intense clashes with the regime forces and Iranian militias.” It later shared a video of Syrian regime tanks leaving Aleppo as rebel forces advanced. Syrian opposition fighters enter the village of Anjara, west of Aleppo, on Thursday.

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