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☆ Daily habits like the 'Power Nine' support a long, healthy life, expert says—whether or not 'Blue Zones' are real
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

He deemed them blue zones — a term that first appeared in an academic paper about longevity in Sardinia, Italy published in 2004. I found that the centenarians in the blue zones were missing or dead when the study was conducted. "They were falling in regions that had terrible health, and surprisingly that was the shared characteristic of most blue zones. In the letter they state that Buettner's claims about four of the blue zones, Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria and Nicoya, "have been fully validated by strict demographic criteria." Buettner told The New York Times that he frequently visits the blue zones to make sure birth records are accurate.

Persons: Loma, Dan Buettner, Buettner, Saul Justin Newman, Newman, There's, bing, Newman's Organizations: National Geographic, Costa Rica Loma, University College London Centre for Longitudinal Studies, Vox Media, NPR, New York Times, Geographic Locations: Okinawa, Japan, Loma Linda, California, Sardinia, Italy, Japan Ikaria, Greece, Costa Rica, Calif, U.S, Ikaria

HONG KONG — For at least three centuries, it grew in secret on the seabed of the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Now, the largest coral ever recorded has been discovered, scientists said Thursday, and it’s so big it can be seen from space. It was found by a National Geographic team conducting an expedition in the Solomon Islands in October to study ocean health. From the surface, “it looked like a shipwreck,” said Molly Timmers, lead scientist of the Pristine Seas expedition. But the team’s cinematographer dove to take a closer look and found a “mega coral hiding in plain sight.”“It was a very exciting discovery,” Timmers told NBC News in an email Thursday.

Persons: ”, Molly Timmers, ” Timmers Organizations: National Geographic, NBC News Locations: HONG KONG, Solomon Islands

☆ Scientists discover the world’s largest coral — so big it can be seen from space
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The world’s largest coral has just been discovered in the southwest Pacific Ocean, scientists announced Wednesday. It’s three times larger than the previous record-breaker in American Samoa, according to Pristine Seas, and longer than a blue whale, the planet’s biggest animal. Steve Spence/National Geographic Pristine SeasA diver swims alongside the mega coral, which is made up of nearly 1 billion polyps. “Making a discovery of this significance is the ultimate dream,” said Paul Rose, a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition leader. Yet while the mega coral remains vulnerable, he believes its health and longevity do provide a glimmer of hope.

Persons: CNN CNN —, “, ”, Enric Sala, Manu San Félix, It’s “, Steve Spence, Féliz, it’s, Paul Rose, Dennis Marita, Sala, Derek Manzello, Manzello, Emily Darling, Darling, ” Sala Organizations: CNN CNN, National Geographic, Geographic, Ministry of Culture, Tourism, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, International Union for Conservation, Reef, CNN, Wildlife Conservation Society, COP29, UN Locations: Ocean, Solomon Islands, American Samoa, Solomon, Indonesia, Philippines, Baku, Azerbaijan

☆ Whoopi Goldberg says she thinks Sardinia is a 'Blue Zone' because people don't have 'a lot of BS' to deal with
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Whoopi Goldberg, 68, has a vacation home in Sardinia, Italy, the first designated "Blue Zone." Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, was the first designated "Blue Zone." Related storiesLiving in a "Blue Zone"Dan Buettner made the term "Blue Zones" a household phrase in a cover story for National Geographic. In addition to Sardinia, the five original "Blue Zones" are in parts of California, Japan, Greece, and Costa Rica. Although the premise of living in a "Blue Zone" sounds promising, critics have questioned its legitimacy.

Persons: Whoopi Goldberg, Goldberg, —, Whoopi, Jimmy Fallon, cohost, We're, there's, Dan Buettner, Buettner, Nir Barzilai Organizations: Service, CBS, Business Insider, Geographic, Netflix, NBC, BI, Institute for Aging Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York Times Locations: Sardinia, Italy, Italian, California, Japan, Greece, Costa Rica, Singapore

☆ With ‘Endurance,’ an Oscar-winning duo meet their toughest subject to date
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Tom Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Jimmy Chin has done many memorable things in his time, but the adventure athlete and Oscar-winning filmmaker is still more used to documenting big stories than becoming the story itself. (credit: Jimmy Chin) Jimmy Chin/National Geographic/PA Media“It was like finding a needle in a thousand haystacks,” Chin added. They, along with Natalie Hewit, directed “Endurance,” a thrilling retelling of the discovery of the lost ship Endurance. CNN: Why do you think Shackleton remains such an enduring figure of fascination and inspiration? Chin: I think there’s some consensus that this is one of the greatest stories of survival ever told.

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☆ These are the most exciting travel destinations for 2025, according to National Geographic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

National Geographic has just released its "Best of the World 2025" list of the top global destinations, curated by a team of travel experts and international editors. "It is not only to celebrate these locations but also inspire adventure and promote responsible and meaningful travel," National Geographic editor Starlight Williams tells CNBC Make It. Though the list includes far-flung locations around the globe, including Greenland, Japan and India, National Geographic also highlighted some places closer to home. But the National Geographic's guide isn't just about vacation destinations. These are National Geographic's top destinations for 2025.

Persons: Starlight Williams, Williams Organizations: Geographic, CNBC, Ocala National Forest Locations: Greenland, Japan, India, United States, Boise , Idaho, Ocala, Florida, Los Angeles , California

☆ 33-year-old voiceover artist bringing in over $200,000 a year: I started with ‘really low prices and really long hours’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Start with 'really low prices and really long hours'Carroll recommends putting in long hours and keeping prices minimal at first. She also kept her prices low to attract customers — sometimes she even did work for free to build up her portfolio. She's in touch with other successful Fiverr freelancers "and we all started the same way," she says, "really low prices and really long hours." 'Deliver really good work'Carroll also advises making sure your customer service is top notch. "You want to deliver really good work."

Persons: Victoria Carroll, Carroll, here's Organizations: Google, Apple, Nike, National Geographic, Adidas, Pepsi, Coke, CNBC Locations: Czech Republic, Fiverr

☆ Tommy Caldwell: He lost a finger and survived a kidnapping. Then, this pro climber took on a 9,000-foot ‘death-trap’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But after an agonizing Achilles injury that resulted in numerous surgeries, bolts in his foot and two years off climbing, Caldwell, then in his 40s, was worried about his future. Caldwell explains that the cycling portion of the trip helped with his rehabilitation and contributed to the adventure. You remove all expectation, it gives you the chance to do better than you think you’re going to do, and everybody else thinks you’re going to do. Tommy Caldwell climbing above Lake Louise in Banff National Park in Canada. Taylor Shaffer/National Geographic“You become addicted to it, but then, eventually, you’re going to come across things like adversity that you don’t plan.

Persons: Tommy Caldwell, –, Caldwell, Alex Honnold, Yosemite’s El, Ryan Valasek, Honnold, Taylor Shaffer, ” Caldwell, “, we’ve, Matt Pycroft, Alex, it’s, Beth Rodden, Caldwell grappled, Beth Radley, Jason Smith, John Dickey, ”, Rodden, Kevin Jorgeson, Wall, El, you’re, Achilles, We’re, ’, “ That’s Organizations: CNN, Alaska -, CNN Sport, Geographic, Islamic, of, El Capitan Locations: Yosemite’s, Alaska, Alaska - British Columbia, you’re, Colorado, of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz, Patken, Lake, Banff, Canada

☆ Airline cracks down on ‘gate lice’ who skip the line
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. There’s a not-very-flattering term for those exhibiting the behavior: “gate lice.”It might feel harmless, but swarming the gate can lead to congestion, confusion and longer wait times. To tackle the problem, American Airlines is trialing new technology at airports in New Mexico, Arizona and Virginia. Passengers who attempt to board before their assigned group is called will set off an error beep, alerting the gate agent — and also rule-abiding fellow passengers. Of course, you might prefer to organize your trip around another list that dropped this week: the world’s best bars for 2024.

Persons: you’re, —, “ We’ve, ”, “ Max, Mike Grossman, CNN “, ” Erin Tridle’s, Jordan, “, Vlad Dimovski, Iga Olszak Organizations: CNN, American Airlines, Geographic, Airlines, Passengers, ” AA, Heathrow, National Geographic, Electricity, Disney Locations: New Mexico, Arizona, Virginia, New Zealand, Europe, Thailand, Italy, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Barcelona, London, Australia, Greece, Istanbul, Turkish, American, United States

☆ National Geographic reveals its top destinations for 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The hottest revival trend in travel for 2025? That would be “fun,” according to National Geographic editor-in-chief Nathan Lump, who spoke exclusively to CNN ahead of the Tuesday reveal of Best of the World 2025, the brand’s annual list of the most thrilling and purposeful travel experiences for the year ahead. Cork has “always been a fun city with a vibrant culture … and an incredibly warm local population,” says Lump. Big-hitters with new attractionsThere are also some destinations on the list that are never short of a visitor or two, such as Bangkok and Los Angeles. In the Thai capital, National Geographic is highlighting the ongoing restoration work at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a 17th-century Buddhist temple and one of the country’s most important monuments.

Persons: Nathan, ”, That’s, It’s, “ Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy, George Lucas, “, “ we’ve, it’s, Kanazawa Organizations: CNN, National Geographic, Teatro, Basque Block, Geographic, Wat, Lucas Museum, “ Star, Oriental Express, Malaysia, Malayan Locations: Guadalajara, Mexico, Boise , Idaho, Basque, United States, Cork, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Thai, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, “, …, Crenshaw, Exposition, British Columbia, Guatemala, India, Antigua, Ladakh, Greenland, North America, Japan, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Florida, Sweden, Tunisia, Indonesia

☆ My kids finally convinced me to go on a cruise. The typical megaships aren't for me, but I found a way better alternative.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

After my kids begged to go on a cruise, we took two within a couple of months. I preferred our smaller expedition trip over the traditional megaship cruise. 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 . Eventually, I relented and booked a weeklong voyage on Royal Caribbean, which owns the largest cruise ships in the world.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Royal, National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions Locations: Iceland

☆ Maine shooting survivors claim Army negligence and FDA's weight-loss drug decision: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Supporters of then-President Donald Trump bang on glass where election absentee ballots are counted at Detroit's TCF Center on Nov. 4, 2020. Jeff Kowalsky / AFP via Getty Images fileNearly four years later, the mayhem at the TCF Center is burned into the minds of many election officials, lawyers and poll watchers. An NBC News investigation can now report the extent of the Republican Party and Trump campaign’s involvement in the TCF Center ordeal in 2020. ➡️ Former President Bill Clinton said the election will come down to whether there is a fair and transparent vote tally. ➡️ House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the election will reflect “a demographic shift” showing larger blocs of voters helping elect Republicans.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, “, Jeff Kowalsky, ➡️ Harris, ”, Harris, ➡️, Bill Clinton, Mike Johnson, Robert Card, Card’s, Lilly’s, Mounjaro, wouldn’t, Eli Lilly, Bao Li, Qing Bao —, Jimmy Chin, — Elizabeth Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: FDA, Trump, Democrat, TCF Convention, Detroit's TCF Center, Getty, TCF Center, NBC, Republican Party, RNC, Democratic, of Defense, Army, Keller Army Community Hospital, Secret Service, Zoo, Canada, Indiana, ”, Geographic, Ikea Locations: Detroit, AFP, Michigan, Erie , Pennsylvania, Maine, U.S, Lewiston , Maine, West Point , New York, North Carolina, China, Irvine, Everest

☆ 33-year-old brings in an average of $20,910 a month as a voiceover artist: Some days ‘I'm working 4 hours’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

She'd never considered voiceover work but "I have sort of a policy in my life," she says, "which is, if something is interesting, I say yes to it." She ended up booking the role, which covered the cost of her rent, she says, and realized voiceover work could be a good moneymaking avenue. Carroll has since built up a robust, full-time career as a freelance voiceover actor. "In my first year on Fiverr," Carroll says, "I think I made, like, $60,000. 'Minimum every day I'm working four hours'Carroll has now made nearly $1 million on Fiverr through her work.

Persons: Victoria Carroll, Carroll, Theresa, She'd, I've, Coke, who's, She's Organizations: Apple, Nike, National Geographic, Adidas, Pepsi, Google, Shure, Victoria, Victoria Carroll Demand Locations: London, New York, L.A, Czech Republic, Prague, Fiverr

A National Geographic documentary crew may have found partial remains of the foot of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, the famed mountaineer who disappeared on Mount Everest 100 years ago. The climbers were trekking Everest in late September when they spotted a disembodied foot inside of a boot that appeared perfectly preserved yet undeniably old. It is not known whether the pair ever reached the summit — an important Everest mystery among climbers and historians alike. Fisher’s documentary team, which included photographer and director Jimmy Chin and filmmaker Erich Roepke, came across the boot while exploring the Central Rongbuk Glacier on the northern side of Mount Everest. “We haven’t done DNA tests yet, so we can’t 100% say with certainty that this is indeed Irvine’s boot, but like I said, the nameplate is perfectly stitched on there.

Persons: Andrew “ Sandy ” Irvine, “, A.C, Mark Fisher, ’ ”, George Mallory, Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, Irvine, Mallory, Jimmy Chin, Erich Roepke, Mount Everest, Fisher, ” Fisher, we’re Organizations: Geographic, Mount Everest, AP Locations: A.C Irvine, ’ ” Irvine, Mount, Irvine, Idaho, British, “

☆ 'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold often sees melted glaciers on his climbs. It's changed the course of his career.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

'Free Solo' climber Alex Honnold witnessed the effects of climate change throughout his career. It inspired him to start the Honnold Foundation in 2012, a non-profit that builds renewable energy resources around the world. He's seen 'dramatic' landscape changes on his climbsHonnold and Caldwell previously planned an ice climb in Patagonia, Argentina. Related storiesHis foundation focuses on communitiesIn 2023, the Honnold Foundation helped launch the first community-led microgrid project in Puerto Rico. "The Devil's Climb" premieres October 17 at 9pm EST on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Persons: Alex Honnold, He's, Tommy Caldwell, Caldwell, Renan Ozturk Honnold, Honnold, Matt Pycroft, Hurricane Maria, Adam Skolnick, Skolnick Organizations: Honnold Foundation, Service, Geographic, Hurricane, Disney Locations: Patagonia, Alaska, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Detroit, Memphis, Hulu

☆ New 3D scan resurrects a legendary sunken Antarctic expedition ship
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Crews encountered obstacles that entrapped ships or submerged them beneath ice-covered waters, creating an enduring mystique about what went wrong. Ocean secretsThe 3D scan of HMS Endurance makes it appear as though the ship was lifted from the bottom of the ocean. Falklands Heritage Maritime Trust/National GeographicAn awe-inspiring 3D scan has brought the shipwreck of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s HMS Endurance, found in 2022, back to life. Meanwhile, a more somber finding gleaned from DNA identified the cannibalized remains of James Fitzjames, captain of the HMS Erebus. Other worldsAstronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope watched the shape of Jupiter's Great Red Spot change over 90 days.

Persons: Crews, Ernest Shackleton’s HMS, Shackleton, James Fitzjames, Sir John Franklin, Fitzjames, Trailblazers, David Baker, Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton, Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun, Matthew Dominick, John Henry Patterson, Thomas Gnoske, Joseph DePasquale, —, Indiana Jones, ”, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt Organizations: CNN, Heritage Maritime Trust, University of Washington, Google, Princeton University, University of Toronto, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Harvard Medical School, NASA, International Space, Space, Chicago’s Field, Hubble, European Space Agency, CNN Space, Science Locations: Antarctica, Weddell, Canada’s Nunavut, London, North America, Europe, Kenya, Civil, Petra, Jordan

☆ These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The CDC randomly inspects and scores cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. The 11 dirtiest ships this year so far scored 89 or less, including one that received 62 points. For cruise ships, scoring an 85 out of 100 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program review is considered a failure. The CDC has reported 10 bacterial and viral outbreaks on cruise ships since the start of 2024. The CDC checks cruise ships for details such as how frequently the pool's hair and lint strainer is disinfected.

Persons: —, Sergi Reboredo, Brittany Chang, Jens Büttner, Lloyd Organizations: CDC, Service, Centers for Disease Control, Getty, Cruises, Seas, Caribbean International, Expeditions, Magnifica, MSC Cruises, — Ritz, Carlton, Lloyd Cruises, MSC Seaside, Rederij, Hanseatic, Getty Images, Sanitation, MSC, Lindblad Expeditions, Ritz Locations: norovirus, Hanseatic, Amsterdam, Royal Caribbean

☆ Sandy Irvine: Human foot found on Everest may hold key to one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Irvine,” revealing that it probably belonged to British climber Andrew “Sandy” Irvine. Irvine’s disappearance on Everest in 1924, alongside his compatriot George Mallory, is one of mountaineering’s biggest mysteries – with a solution that has the potential to change history. That is, until this latest expedition, when the National Geographic team, which included “Free Solo” co-director Jimmy Chin, discovered a foot inside what they believe is Irvine’s boot. Irvine was 22 years old when he disappeared on Mount Everest. “I have lived with this story since I was a seven-year-old when my father told us about the mystery of Uncle Sandy on Everest,” she added.

Persons: Andrew “ Sandy ” Irvine, George Mallory, ”, Jimmy Chin, Sandy, ” Chin, Sandy might’ve, Erich Roepke, Chin, Irvine, Irvine’s, Julie Summers, Summers, “, Uncle Sandy Organizations: CNN, Geographic, Everest, National Geographic, Tibet Mountaineering Association, Mount, Mount Everest Foundation, Geographical Society, Getty, PA Media Locations: Irvine, British, . Irvine, China, Mount Everest, Everest

☆ Shackleton’s Endurance: Incredible new details of sunken ship revealed in 3D scan
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A new 3D scan has revealed previously unseen details of the wreck of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s HMS Endurance, which was found in 2022 – more than a century after the ship sank. A boot believed to have possibly been worn by Frank Wild, Shackleton's second-in-command, can be seen. Falklands Maritime Heritage TrustThe 3D images have been released as part of a new documentary film “Endurance,” which will premiere at the London Film Festival on Saturday before being released in UK cinemas from Monday and on Disney+ later in the year. It tells the story of Shackleton’s ill-fated voyage, as well as that of the expedition that discovered the wreck of the Endurance in 2022. The crew of the Endurance eating a meal on board, four months before they were forced to abandon ship.

Persons: Ernest Shackleton’s HMS, Frank Wild, Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Natalie Hewit, Frank Hurley, Shackleton, ”, Donald Lamont, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, CNN’s Barry Neild, Lilit Marcus Organizations: CNN, Maritime Heritage, London, Disney, National Geographic, RGS, Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Locations: Weddell, Antarctica, South Georgia

☆ Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: See the winning images
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. London CNN —A magical underwater image of western toad tadpoles has won the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. “A photographer attempting to capture this moment not only brings great skill, but incredible attention to detail, patience and perseverance,” Moran said in the statement. An exhibition of 100 awarded images will open at the museum on Friday.

Persons: Shane Gross, “ Shane, Kathy Moran, Alexis Tinker, ”, ” Moran, “, Doug Gurr Organizations: CNN, Initiative, London CNN, Geographic, Young Wildlife Locations: Lake, Vancouver, British Columbia

☆ Alec Baldwin fired a gun on the set of 'Rust,' killing its cinematographer. Here's a timeline of the shocking incident.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Tom Murray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

On October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin fired a gun while rehearsing a scene for the movie "Rust" that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Prop masters union said the gun Baldwin fired contained live roundsAn email from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 44 to its members revealed that the gun Baldwin fired had a live round, according to Indiewire. The email from the union also confirmed that the shot Baldwin fired hit both Hutchins and Souza. The Times also reported that a search warrant was issued of the "Rust" set and that a judge has ordered that all equipment be searched for evidence. AdvertisementPrevious reports from the "Rust" set say two accidental gun discharges happened the weekend before the fatal shooting of Hutchins.

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☆ DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney amid blackout
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Robert Ilich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —DirecTV filed a complaint Saturday with the Federal Communications Commission alleging Disney did not negotiate in good faith as the two sides remain at an impasse on a distribution deal. ESPN owns the broadcast rights to “Monday Night Football,” which will be blacked out for DirecTV subscribers unless a deal is reached. “We continue to negotiate with DirecTV to restore access to our content as quickly as possible,” a Disney spokesperson told CNN on Sunday. The opening game for “Monday Night Football” features the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers. The blackout also includes ESPN’s suite of channels and the Disney Channel, Disney Jr., FX and National Geographic.

Persons: Disney, “ Disney, Venu ’, ’ ”, Venu Sports, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, “, San Francisco — Organizations: CNN — DirecTV, Federal Communications Commission, Disney, DirecTV, CNN, Fox Corporation, Warner Brothers Discovery, ABC, ESPN, NFL, Monday, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Jets, Disney Channel, Disney Jr, Geographic Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, San, Fresno , California, Raleigh , North Carolina

☆ Turkmenistan’s flaming ‘Gates of Hell’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Darvaza, Turkmenistan CNN —Rarely does an industrial accident develop into a major tourist attraction. Mysterious originsNo one is quite sure when the gas crater opened, apparently because the Soviet-era reports are missing, incomplete or still confidential. Reaching DarvazaThe gas crater lies a four-hour drive north of Ashgabat, the national capital. Located around a five-minute walk from the crater rim, the camp features yurts with beds and chairs, a shaded dining area and porta-potty/outhouse-style toilets. Garagum lies about a 10-minute walk from the crater rim and even closer to a small rocky mount where visitors can snatch a bird’s-eye-view of the Gates of Hell.

Persons: Hell, Joe Yogerst “, ”, Ged Gillmore, Dylan, wasn’t, George Kourounis, who’s, Kourounis, I’ve, Garagum, “, there’s Organizations: Turkmenistan CNN, Central, Geographic, NASA, futon, CNN Travel Locations: Darvaza, Turkmenistan, Soviet, Central Asian, “, Central Asia, Canadian, Ashgabat, Iwanami_Photos, Bokurdak, Darwaza, porta, Hell

A British crocodile expert was sentenced Thursday to more than 10 years in prison in Australia after admitting to sexually abusing, torturing and killing dozens of dogs. He filmed videos of himself torturing dogs to death and then shared the videos online under pseudonyms, the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in Australia heard. The “unalloyed pleasure” Britton took in torturing the animals was “sickeningly evident,” the BBC quoted Grant as saying. According to the court documents, Britton sexually abused his own pets, Ursa and Bolt, for years but sought out other dogs as well. “My own dogs are family and I have limits,” he said in a Telegram message cited in the documents.

Persons: Adam Britton, Britton, Richard Grande, Michael Grant, ” Britton, Grant, ”, “, I’ve, David Attenborough Organizations: BBC, National Geographic, Getty, NBC News Locations: British, Australia, Northern Territory, Philippines, AFP, Britain, Darwin

☆ Disney falls on concerns about its theme park business. Here's why we'd buy the stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Shares of Disney fell Wednesday as concerns about attendance at its theme parks overshadowed streaming profits and better-than-expected headline results. The combined streaming business — encompassing Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ — turned in its first-ever quarterly profit slightly ahead of schedule. Then, about two weeks ago, CNBC parent Comcast issued weak April-to-June results for its Universal theme parks business, which weighed on Disney's stock in that session . And, at this point, getting to profitability in the combined streaming business, which adds ESPN+ into the mix, was the biggest focus. "So, I do believe the parks business is in fundamentally good shape.

Persons: LSEG, —, Jim Cramer, Jim, we're, Hugh Johnston, Johnston, Disney, Bob Iger, Jim Cramer's, Walt, Gary Hershorn Organizations: Disney, Revenue, ESPN, Comcast, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global, Hulu, CNBC, PepsiCo, Wall Street, ABC Network, Geographic, Management, Magic, Walt Disney World, Corbis, Getty Locations: U.S, India, Orlando , Florida

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