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Instead, she estimates she’s lost upward of $15,000 since Hurricane Helene hit her Bryson City, North Carolina, bakery and vacation rental a week ago. Floodwaters receded quickly this week from downtown Bryson City, N.C. Courtesy Gianna CarsonA view of Bryson City shortly after Helene swept through, swamping local storefronts. The Folkestone Inn, a 10-room hotel in Bryson City, lost more than $10,000 within three days as at least 32 people canceled reservations through October, said co-owner Toni Rowe. Isaac Herrin lost most of the inventory in his boutique retail shop, Selah Collection, to flooding last week.

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☆ Judalon Smyth was involved in the Lyle and Erik Menendez murder trial, as seen in Netflix's 'Monsters' season two. Here's what happened to her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" is about two brothers who killed their parents in the '80s. Judalon Smyth played a key role in the brothers' trial. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" revisits one of the biggest murder cases of the 1990s, when two brothers were convicted of killing their parents.

Persons: Lyle, Erik Menendez, Judalon Smyth, —, Ryan Murphy, Jeffrey Dahmer, J, Simpson, Gianna Versace Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business

LATTINGTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — The wife and daughter of John Gotti Jr., the namesake son of the notorious New York mob boss John “Dapper Don” Gotti, are facing assault charges stemming from a fistfight with a woman at a high school basketball game on Long Island. Kimberly Gotti, 55, and her daughter Gianna Gotti, 25, are accused of assaulting the woman after she asked them to stop cursing at players from the bleachers. John and Kimberly Gotti's son Joseph was on the court playing for Oyster Bay High School against rival Locust Valley High School on Thursday night. The Gottis, who were each charged Friday morning with third-degree assault, disputed the woman's account. John Gotti Jr. told reporters on Thursday the woman assaulted his wife first.

Persons: John Gotti Jr, John “ Dapper Don ” Gotti, Kimberly Gotti, Gianna Gotti, Kimberly Gotti's, Joseph, Kimberly, Gianni Gotti, “, ” Organizations: New, Oyster Bay High School, Locust Valley High School, Nassau District Court Locations: New York, Long, Nassau District

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant on Thursday, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena. The 4,000-pound statue depicts Bryant in his white No. The first statue was unveiled at a ceremony attended by dozens of Lakers greats and hundreds of season ticket holders. Vanessa Bryant spoke at the ceremony after remarks from owner Jeanie Buss, former teammate Derek Fisher, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and longtime Lakers coach Phil Jackson. “But today, I'm filled with joy.”Photos You Should See View All 21 ImagesThe statue's base reads: “Kobe Bean Bryant,” with his nickname, “Black Mamba,” carved below.

Persons: Kobe Bryant, Bryant, Bryant's, Vanessa, Gianna, Vanessa Bryant, Jeanie Buss, Derek Fisher, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Phil Jackson, “, Gigi, ” Buss, Kobe Bean Bryant, ”, Larry O'Brien, ” Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Chick Hearn, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Lakers, Staples, Elgin Baylor Locations: Kobe, Star Plaza

☆ I quit Disney Cruise Line after just 4 months because of intense burnout. Here's what working on a cruise is actually like.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Aria Yang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Gianna Alexis worked for Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Dream ship when she was 24. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gianna Alexis, a former crew member of Disney Cruise Line. I was three years old when I sailed on my first Disney cruise, and I thought it was the coolest thing. I had always been excited about working for Disney, so I applied for a job at Disney Cruise Line in 2017. Working on the cruise ship wasn't all badWorking at the boutique was so much fun.

Persons: Gianna Alexis, Alexis, —, Disney, I've, David Roark, jalapeno, Matt Stroshane, I'd, you've, Aria Yang Organizations: Disney Cruise Line, Disney, Service, Disney Cruise, Buena Vista Theatre, ESPN, ABC Locations: Portugal, ayang@insider.com

☆ Managers say Gen Zers aren't getting work done and lack basic social skills – and it's driving them crazy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some Gen Z managers told Insider they're fed up with their young workers. While Gen Z employees struggle to fit in at work, some bosses aren't sure how to lead them. In a public callout, Insider asked managers to share their experiences overseeing Gen Z workers. More than 20 people, ranging from millennials to baby boomers, sent emails describing their experiences managing Gen Z. India-based career coach Abhijit Bhattacharya told Insider that many Gen Z employees are looking for more meaningful work over higher pay.

Persons: aren't, Gen, they're, Gen Zers, Zers, Jeff Elkins, Elkins, Amber Forrest, Forrest —, Sean Cusack, he's, Cusack, Abhijit Bhattacharya, Bhattacharya, Gianna Driver, Michael Yan, Z Organizations: Service, Wall Street Journal Locations: Wall, Silicon, Florida, India

☆ Kobe Bryant: Los Angeles Lakers announce date for NBA legend’s statue unveiling
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Ben Morse | David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Vanessa Bryant, the late Kobe Bryant’s wife, announced the date on Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue honoring the former NBA superstar. “As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Laker,” Bryant said while sitting in front of the now iconic jersey numbers in a video posted at 8:24 a.m. on Thursday morning. “Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here, playing in the City of Angels. The Lakers also said the statue “is the first in a series of physical tributes to honor his legacy.”“Kobe Bryant was one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, and one of the most iconic individuals in the history of Los Angeles,” Jeanie Buss, Los Angeles Lakers Governor, said. Bryant was an 18-time NBA All-Star over his legendary career during which he won five NBA titles.

Persons: Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s, Bryant, Kobe, ” Bryant, Gianna Maria Onore Bryant, Kobe Bryant, ” Jeanie Buss, Chick Hearn, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Earvin, ” Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry West Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Los Angeles Laker, Lakers, City of, Star Plaza, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles Lakers Governor, Elgin Baylor Locations: Kobe, City, City of Angels, Los Angeles, Calabasas , California

☆ Lakers announce plans to honor Kobe Bryant with bronze statue
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant, CEO of Kobe Inc, speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 3, 2016. Acquire Licensing RightsAug 24 (Reuters) - A bronze statue honoring late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant will be unveiled outside the team's arena in February, the NBA club announced on Thursday with his widow Vanessa. "As you know, Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Laker," Vanessa said in a video on the team's social media accounts. The Lakers said Bryant participated in the initial planning of the anticipated statue that will be the first in a series of physical tributes to honor his legacy. "Kobe Bryant was one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, and one of the most iconic individuals in the history of Los Angeles," said Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.

Persons: Kobe Bryant, Lucy Nicholson, Vanessa, Gianna, Kobe, Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Earvin, Johnson, Jerry West, Chick Hearn, Jeanie Buss, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: NBA, Kobe Inc, Milken Institute Global Conference, REUTERS, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe, Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Laker, City of, Laker, Elgin Baylor, of Fame, Thomson Locations: Beverly Hills , California, U.S, City, City of Angels, Los Angeles, Kobe, Toronto

A fountain at Hermon High School in Maine is taped shut after the water tested over the state's safety limit for PFAS chemicals. The school's water recently tested above the state's safety limit for PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as "forever chemicals." According to the Environmental Protection Agency, even tiny exposure to PFAS in drinking water could pose a serious health risk. Hermon High School is just one example of PFAS contamination currently affecting the community, according to Maine's attorney general, Aaron Frey. The company also expressed a commitment to remediate PFAS contamination, invest in water treatment and collaborate with communities.

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☆ Our family loved living out of a converted van and bus so much that we started a business so others can share in the joys of #vanlife
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Jake and Gianna Bachowski spent years traveling the country and living on the road with their kids. The couple lived in a van when their oldest child was a baby and a bus when they had their second. As van and bus conversion experts, they help others do the same with their business Our Van Quest. Gianna: Before the van, we'd been trying to figure out how to spend more time together as a family. The Bachowskis' oldest child, Luna, sitting in the van her family lived in while traveling across the country.

☆ Facial workouts and peels: A look at red carpet skin care routines
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

NEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) - From facial workouts to laser peels, celebrities will be turning to a range of skincare routines to look their best for the Oscars red carpet on Sunday. Among the regimens celebrities like actor Kerry Washington and comedian Chelsea Handler apply is FaceGym, which describes itself as "the home of facial fitness." Dermatology office Weiser Skin offers the popular Hollywood Laser Peel, in which liquid carbon is applied. "I would want to bring them in and do something like this first," she told Reuters while performing a Beauty Peel facial to remove dead skin. "These are stainless steel pattern tubes that are filled with glycerin to hold their temperature and to mimic ice on the client's skin," she said.

☆ Vanessa Bryant Reaches Nearly $29 Million Settlement Over Kobe Bryant Crash Photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Alyssa Lukpat | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s widow, had sued county officials in 2020 over photos taken of the helicopter crash. Los Angeles County agreed to pay nearly $29 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Kobe Bryant ’s family over pictures sheriff’s deputies had taken at the scene of a fatal helicopter crash, according to lawyers and court records. Vanessa Bryant sued county officials months after Mr. Bryant, the basketball star, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, died on their way to a basketball tournament in January 2020. Some first responders had taken pictures of their bodies at the crash site in the hills near Calabasas, Calif., which she alleged were shared. The crash, which killed all eight passengers and the pilot, stunned basketball fans around the world.

REUTERS/Lucy NicholsonFeb 28 (Reuters) - Los Angeles County will pay the wife of late basketball star Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million to settle a lawsuit over allegations that sheriff officers and firefighters shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. "Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant's courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this grotesque conduct," said Luis Li, attorney for Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's wife. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people died in the crash in Calabasas, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2020. Kobe Bryant was 41 when he died. The Los Angeles Lakers great and 18-time All-Star won five NBA championships and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2020.

☆ Vanessa Bryant reaches $28.85 million settlement with L.A. County over helicopter crash photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Phil Helsel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has reached an almost $30 million settlement with Los Angeles County over photos taken of the scene of the deadly 2020 helicopter crash, an attorney for the county said. The settlement is for $28.85 million and resolves all claims involving the county, Mira Hashmall, lead trial counsel for Los Angeles County in the case, said in a statement. Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, 41; his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant; and seven other people died in the crash in Calabasas, near the Southern California coast, northwest of Los Angeles. The almost $30 million settlement includes the $15 million awarded to Vanessa Bryant by a jury in August, Hashmall said. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the settlement, she said.

☆ This timeline shows everything we know — and what we don't — about the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 8 other people
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Alexandra Ma | Ashley Collman | Rosie Perper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Thursday marks the three-year anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant. The eight others in the helicopter, including Bryant's daughter Gianna, also died in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash. The retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26, 2020. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration investigated the crash.

☆ How Vanessa Bryant became 'Queen Mamba'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Ellen Cranley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Vanessa Bryant was the "Queen Mamba" to Kobe's "Black Mamba," and they were married for nearly 20 years. He and Vanessa met when she was in high school and he was a young NBA star. At a public memorial service held at the Staples Center a month after the accident, Vanessa offered a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter and her "soulmate" Kobe. Vanessa and Kobe Bryant were married for 19 years before the basketball star's sudden death. Her classmates were stunned when she caught the eye of then-20-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

☆ The incredible life of Kobe Bryant, the 41-year-old basketball legend who died in a helicopter crash three years ago
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Ben Gilbert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash three years ago, on January 26, 2020, in Calabasas, California. Bryant and his daughter are survived by his wife, Vanessa, and three children: Bianka, Natalia, and Capri. Kobe Bryant was known for his impressive work ethic and devotion to basketball, but he also found time to enjoy life and pursue ventures off of the court in his retirement. Bryant was among nine people killed, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, when the helicopter collided with a mountainside. Here's a look back at the incredible life of Kobe Bryant.

☆ Kobe Bryant's final game floor sold for $800,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The buyer purchased the floor from Rally, which sells shares of collectibles. The floor was valued at $800,000 when shares first sold. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA buyer purchased a piece of the game floor from Kobe Bryant's final game for $800,000 earlier this month. The piece of game floor was the 43rd collectible sold through Rally. Rally listed shares of the floor for sale in March 2021 with an $800,000 valuation.

☆ A piece of Kobe Bryant's final game floor just sold for $800,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The buyer purchased the floor from Rally, which sells shares of collectibles. The floor was valued at $800,000 when shares first sold. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyA buyer has purchased a piece of the game floor from Kobe Bryant's final game for $800,000. The piece of game floor was the 43rd collectible sold through Rally. Rally listed shares of the floor for sale in March 2021 with an $800,000 valuation.

☆ A bidder wants to buy a piece of Kobe Bryant's last game floor for $800,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A bidder has offered $800,000 for a piece of the floor from Kobe Bryant's last game. The piece is owned by Rally Road, which sells fractional ownership of collectibles. People who own shares of the floor have 48 hours to accept or reject the bid. The piece is owned by Rally Road, which owns collectibles and offers shares of them to the public. The company first sold shares of the floor in March 2021, based on a valuation of $800,000, meaning investors who purchased shares when the floor first listed will break even.

☆ TikTok users protest Balenciaga's holiday campaign by destroying bags and shoes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Morgan Sung | Morgan Sung Is A Trends Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Some TikTok users are destroying Balenciaga purses, shoes and other luxury products in protest of the fashion house's holiday campaign, which portrayed children holding plush bears dressed in leather harnesses. The campaign was criticized as inappropriate and harmful to children because the teddy bears appeared to be dressed in kink gear. Balenciaga apologized for the campaign last month, suggesting on Instagram that it hadn’t approved the images before the campaign went live. “Our plush bear bags should not have been featured with children in this campaign,” the company said. On TikTok, creators who were formerly loyal to Balenciaga posted videos admonishing it.

☆ Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia, 19, seeks restraining order against alleged stalker
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Natalia Bryant, the daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has filed a request for a restraining order against an alleged stalker in Los Angeles, court records show. The 19-year-old University of Southern California student filed for a civil harassment restraining order on Monday against Dwayne Cortez Toliver Kemp, 32, of Sun Valley, California. The filing states that Kemp allegedly started to harass her on social media in 2020 when she was just 17-years-old and he was 30. "Thankful For Him Birthing You, Hopefully We Can Birth Him… ‘Kobe,’” he wrote, the filing said. Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant with daughters Natalia Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, right, at a 2018 premiere in Los Angeles.

Attorneys for George Floyd's daughter and her mother have sent rapper Kanye West a cease-and-desist letter, demanding that he refrain from commenting publicly about Floyd's death as he did recently. Chauvin also pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating Floyd's civil rights. regarding" Floyd, his estate, his family and the circumstances surrounding his death, including, but not limited to, his manner of death. Video of Floyd's death recorded by bystanders spurred global protests against racism and police brutality. He was sentenced in July 2022 to just more than 20 years for violating Floyd's civil rights.

CNN —Roxie Washington, acting on behalf of her daughter with the late George Floyd, has retained attorneys after Kanye West made a claim about fentanyl and Floyd’s death. The artist, designer and entrepreneur, who has changed his name to Ye, spoke about Floyd’s death during a recent episode of the podcast “Drink Champs.”“I watched the George Floyd documentary that Candace Owens put out. While that’s not legally possible because George Floyd is deceased, Merritt said, there are other legal avenues to pursue, including the Floyd family possibly suing for intentional infliction of emotional distress. “I have put together a working team to investigate [West’s] statements and to investigate the source of those statements,” Merritt said. CNN has reached out to Merritt for comment on the cease-and-desist letter.

☆ Remote work didn't erase the risk of sexual harassment in corporate America. It made it more difficult to police, HR leaders say.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | Marguerite Ward | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sexual harassment might become a bigger threat to the well-being of US workers, HR pros say. Harassment hasn't gone away because of the #MeToo movement or because of the pandemic and remote work, Driver, the chief HR officer at the cybersecurity company Exabeam, said. "The #MeToo movement didn't have time to mature," Alexandra Zea, a client partner and team lead at the HR consultancy Leapgen, said. Remote work changed harassment — it didn't eliminate the riskMaggie Smith, who has more than two decades of experience in HR, said she'd noticed some employers getting complacent around harassment. Some workers aren't aware that these behaviors can constitute harassment, Driver said, so they don't report the incidents.

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