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☆ America's defeat in Vietnam offers a game plan for Ukrainian victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Ukraine can defeat Russia if it and its Western backers learn from America's failure in the Vietnam War, a Ukrainian security expert argues. Danylyuk attributes America's failure in Vietnam to a "protracted multi-dimensional strategy by the Soviet Union, on whose help it was completely dependent." Crucial ways to defeat Russia's invasion can be found in the Soviet Union's multi-pronged strategy in Vietnam, analyst Oleksandr Danylyuk says. AP Photo/John T. WheelerThe first prong of this strategy would be to "stabilize the frontline and to render any successful offensive actions by Russian troops impossible." "The only explanation for the lack of a mass anti-war movement and large-scale protests is the absence of an organized and popular opposition in Russia," Danylyuk said.

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☆ Millennials Are Raising Pets Instead of Kids. Bad News for Dogs, Cats.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Aimee Pearcy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The generation is leading the way when it comes to pet ownership — almost a third of US pet owners are millennials. Across the board, more pet owners are splurging on their animals. In its annual surveys, the American Pet Products Association has found that pet owners have reported spending more on things like treats, food, toys, and clothing each year. While some millennial dog owners are forgoing having children, others are using dogs as training for parenthood. Dog owners can't be blamed entirely for the changing behavior.

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☆ Why ‘sin taxes’ could play a significant role in Britain’s high-stakes budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Hollie Adams | Afp | Getty ImagesBritain's Labour government appears poised to raise "sin taxes" in its highly anticipated October budget as it seeks to cash-in on lucrative industries to bolster Treasury revenues. Among a litany of measures, including a major change to the government's fiscal rules, Reeves is reported to be considering a sin tax raid. "Sin stocks are a good place to start. Shares of London-listed gambling stocks fell sharply on the news. A Treasury spokesperson was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC about the prospect of sin taxes in the budget.

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☆ Sports betting is the next frontier for Wall Street's smartest quants to conquer
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The space has exploded in the US as dozens of states have legalized online gambling. Just as quant traders have changed equity markets forever, sports betting might be next. AdvertisementThrough the second quarter of this year, online gambling site FanDuel averaged 3.3 million bettors each month. AdvertisementAlready, the smartest Novig users are sanding away the easiest returns. There's demand from Novig users for the exchange to release software that would allow traders to program a bot to trade for them.

Persons: —, Ed Thorp, Jim Simons, Ken Griffin, AQR's Cliff Asness, PDT's Peter Muller, Bill Bentley, Kelechi Ukah, Jacek Dmochowski, Paddy, Dmochowski, Jane, Ukah, sportsbooks Organizations: Service, Renaissance Technologies, MIT, Business, City College of New, Sports, UCLA, Paddy Power, MGM Locations: Dublin, City College of New York, Vegas

☆ Living pollution-free is a ‘fundamental right,’ India’s top court says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

NEW DELHI, India— Living in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right, India’s Supreme Court said Wednesday as it urged authorities to address deteriorating air quality in the north of the country. Swiss group IQAir rated Delhi the world’s most polluted city in its live rankings. The Supreme Court pulled up the governments of both states for taking “selective action” against stubble burning, saying penal provisions were not being properly implemented. Recognizing this, the court on Wednesday directed the federal government and the governments of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the western state of Rajasthan to submit compliance reports. In Pakistan’s most populous province of Punjab, authorities have changed school timings and suspended outdoor activities because of pollution.

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☆ Motorsport is trying to reach Net Zero. Could fuels like this, made from air and water, help accelerate the journey?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“I believe all fuels will be made in this way, and we won’t be using fossil fuels anymore at all. Zero continued its foray into motorsport in April, linking up with 2B Autosport to become the first synthetic fuel partner in rally car racing. Zero PetroleumZero could perhaps seek to emulate P1 Fuels, a synthetic fuel firm that is already an established player in the industry. Porsche announced this year that the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – a one-make stock car series – would run exclusively on synthetic fuels produced at the Haru Oni plant. In addition, some experts suggest that electric power, a significantly cheaper alternative to synthetic fuels, would be a much more efficient way of decarbonizing the sport than synthetic fuel.

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☆ Thai farmer forced to kill more than 100 crocodiles after a typhoon damaged their enclosure
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lex Harvey | Kocha Olarn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

More than 100 were killed at a crocodile farm in Lamphun, northern Thailand, after a typhoon damaged their enclosure. More than 100 crocodiles were killed to prevent them from escaping after a typhoon damaged their enclosure in Lamphun, northern Thailand. Among the crocodiles killed was one named Ai Harn, the eldest male breeder and leader of the pack, at 4 meters (13 feet) long. Earlier this year, 60 Siamese crocodile eggs hatched in Cambodia, the largest recorded breeding event for the species this century. Thai crocodile farmer Natthapak Khumkad owns the biggest crocodile farm in the province of Lamphun, northern Thailand.

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☆ UK's Playtech to sell Italian unit to Flutter for $2.56 bln
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

People walk by a banner outside of the New York Stock Exchange for the initial public offering of Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, on Jan. 29, 2024. British gambling technology firm Playtech has agreed to sell its Italian unit Snaitech for 2.3 billion euros ($2.56 billion), including debt, to the world's largest betting company Flutter Entertainment , the companies said on Tuesday. Flutter - the owner of FanDuel and Paddy Power - said the deal, which is expected to close by the second quarter of 2025, will add to its earnings per share immediately. The deal will see one of Italy's largest gambling companies change hands, leaving Playtech to continue its operations as a business-to-business software provider. The two parties have been in talks regarding Snaitech since August.

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☆ 'Speak No Evil' remake star Scoot McNairy was onboard when he heard James McAvoy was in it. Then he watched the disturbing original.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

How McNairy joined the 'Speak No Evil' remakeAlix West Lefler, Scoot McNairy, and Mackenzie Davis in "Speak No Evil" (2024). He was excited to collaborate with them both, and that prompted his interest in checking out the original movie, which BI reporter Eammon Jacobs previously named one of the best new horror movies of 2022. "I watched the original before I even read the James Watkins script," McNairy told BI. How the 'Speak No Evil' remake came aboutSo, how did the remake, released only two years after the original, come to pass in the first place? "Speak No Evil" is in theaters now.

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LONDON — It was often said that Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed person in history, a face instantly recognizable to billions of people across her former empire and beyond. That’s exactly what’s happened with a bronze statue of the late monarch unveiled last week in Northern Ireland. The local government, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, claims it shows the queen in “a dignified pose, reflecting her grace, steadfastness and lifelong dedication to public service.”The statue has drawn unfavorable comparisons. via Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough CouncilThe scathing reviews beg to differ. “Looks more like Mrs. Doubtfire than our late queen ffs,” said one commenter, Mark Fee, on Facebook, referring to the character played by Robin Williams in the 1993 movie.

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☆ Daemon Targaryen's boring hallucination arc in 'House of the Dragon' season two wastes time and ruins a beloved character
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two. "House of the Dragon" season two has turned Daemon Targaryen, one of the show's most beloved characters, into a joke. At the end of the first season, the complex and charming Daemon (Matt Smith) emerged as one of the show's most popular characters. Related storiesBut in the chapters adapted for season two, Daemon only goes to Harrenhal and unites the Riverlands. But if the show's writers let themselves be constricted by the book's narrative, they risk "House of the Dragon" going stale — just like Daemon's story arc.

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen, bode, Matt Smith, Smith, Daemon, Rhaenyra's, Emma D'Arcy, Sara Hess, i'm Organizations: Service, Business, Entertainment Locations: Harrenhal, luigi's

☆ Here's why Rhaenyra Targaryen may become queen in 'House of the Dragon' season three
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two finale and the book "Fire and Blood." Rhaenyra Targaryen and her biggest rival, Alicent Hightower, form a pact to take over the kingdom in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. AdvertisementRhaenyra takes over King's Landing without Alicent's help in 'Fire and Blood'Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) uses her dragons to take over King's Landing. He and Rhaenyra took over King's Landing with their dragons, their team of dragonriders, and a fleet led by Corly Verlaryon. AdvertisementRhaenyra struggled to raise enough money to look after King's Landing because most of the gold had been sent away.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, George R, Martin, Emma D'Arcy, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn, Carney, Viserys, Rhaenyra, Alicent, Helaena, Phia Saban, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Whiteman, Criston Cole, Daemon, Rhaenyra's, Corly Verlaryon, Ser Gwayne Hightower, Jaehaera, Prince Maelor, Larys, Ser Otto Hightower, Lord Jasper Wylde, Ser Tyland Lannister, Aemond, Harrenhal, Otto Hightower, Tyland, Emma D'arcy, Lord Ormund Hightower, dragonriders, Hugh Hammer, Ulf White, Rhaneyra, Nettles, Addam, Corlys Velaryon, Joffrey Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's, Younger Locations: Martin's

☆ A 'House of the Dragon' cinematographer broke down the dragon rampage in episode seven. He watched 12 stunt people being set on fire with a flamethrower.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode seven of "House of the Dragon." The massacre scene at the end of "House of the Dragon" episode seven may be brutal to watch, but a cinematographer told Business Insider that it was "unpleasant" to film, too. The "scary part" was that the crew didn't have much time to shoot such a crucial scene, Černjul added. Ulf White's dragon scene was filmed on the same bluescreen stageUlf the White (Tom Bennett) was introduced in "House of the Dragon" season two. "He was talking to them in real time, and then he would basically almost turn into a dragon," Černjul said.

Persons: —, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Rhaenyra, Corlys Velaryon's, Steve Touissant, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Vermithor, Ulf White, Tom Bennett, Silverwing, Černjul, Harry Collett, Theo Whiteman, HBO Černjul, Hugh Hammer's, Loni Peristere, Hugh, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Ulf, White, Ollie Upton, Baelon, Daemon, Peristere Organizations: Service, Business, HBO, Warner Bros, Leavesden Studios, Max Locations: Hull, Dragonstone, Watford, England, Rhaenyra

Below, we've put together everything you need to know about how to watch UFC 304, which will see Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad duke it out in a welterweight title fight. UFC 304 heads overseas to Co-op Live in Machester, England. ET / 3 a.m. BST (Sun) / 10 a.m. AWST (Sun)How to watch UFC 304 in the USUFC 304 will take place on Saturday, July 27. UFC PPV + Annual ESPN+ Membership (Bundle) ESPN+ is the home of UFC PPV events, meaning that fans need to purchase a subscription in addition to buying the one-off cards. UFC 304 Fight Card: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2Main card — 10 p.m.

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☆ Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday. The success of her music, with singles like “Nothing Compares 2 U,” combined with her openness about her struggles with addiction and mental illness made her an influential pop culture figure, particularly in her native Ireland. Sinéad O'Connor died last year. Michel Linssen/Redferns/Getty ImagesJohn O’Connor said he “thought (the waxwork) was hideous” and added “a friend of mine said to me last night that he’d seen better in (department store) Shaws, in the window.”“I lost my sister and to me that’s important,” he said. He explained that the waxwork’s sculptor had been feeling unwell and retired after many years of “fantastic work” for the museum.

Persons: Sinéad O’Connor, O’Connor, John O’Connor, RTÉ’s, “, ”, Sinéad O'Connor, Michel Linssen, Paddy Dunning Organizations: CNN, Wax Museum Locations: Irish, Dublin, Ireland

☆ 'House of the Dragon' had another surprise cameo in the latest episode, as Daemon continues to reckon with his past
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. "House of the Dragon" continues to surprise fans with cameos from beloved actors — particularly those who have played a role in Daemon Targaryen's narrative arc. Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Later in the episode, Daemon sees Viserys again, crumpled and moaning in pain over Aemma's dead body. Daemon embraces Viserys in "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six.

Persons: —, Matt Smith, Milly Alcock, Rhaenyra, Nanna Blondell, Laena Velaryon, Alyssa Targaryen, King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy Considine, Viserys, Max Daemon relives, Aemma, Baelon, Daemon, Daemon doesn't, Max Viserys, movingly, Considine, Variety, I've Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Hollywood Locations: Harrenhal, Alys Rivers

☆ Rhaenyra's bisexuality fundamentally changes 'House of the Dragon'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode six of "House of the Dragon." But confirming her sexual identity has a deeper resonance on "House of the Dragon" — let's break it down. Emma D'Arcy and Sonoya Mizuno as Rhaenyra and Mysaria in season two, episode five of "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementSonoya Mizuno and Emma D'Arcy as Mysaria and Rhaenyra in season two, episode two of "House of the Dragon." Sonoya Mizuno and Emma D'Arcy as Mysaria and Rhaenyra in season two, episode three of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ Election Live Updates: Republicans Leave Convention Unified Around Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Jim Rutenberg | Adam Nagourney | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +74 min

And there was great, great sorrow. They’re going to be OK. They’re going to be doing very well. Now he’s going to get on the plane in a little while and he’s going to go back home to his wife. Great, great student at Yale. So many — just so many heroes, so many great, great people.

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We've compiled everything you need to know about how to buy UFC 304 tickets. UFC 304 will see Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad fight for Edwards' welterweight champion title, following their 2021 UFC Fight Night bout that ended in no contest after Muhammad sustained an eye injury, leaving him unable to continue. Below, we'll show you everything you need to know about how to get UFC 304 tickets. How to buy UFC 304 ticketsOriginal standard UFC 304 tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. The cheapest original standard UFC 304 tickets start at £255.70, which comes to about $328.39.

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☆ What's the deal with the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy in 'House of the Dragon'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) discuss the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy at the end of "House of the Dragon," season two, episode three — which is a major reference to "Game of Thrones." what caused their divide: King Viserys (Paddy Considine). Related storiesHowever, Rhaenyra quickly figures out that he was actually trying to talk to her about the Song of Ice and Fire. The Song of Ice and Fire is a nod to "Game of Thrones"Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." So it's entirely possible that future projects might also build more history into Aegon's prophecy in the "Game of Thrones" timeline.

Persons: —, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Alicent, Baelor, Viserys, Paddy Considine, Tom Glynn, Carney, Rhaenyra, Theo Whitman, King, Westeros, it's, Jon Snow, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke Organizations: Service, Business, Aegon, HBO, King Aegon, White Walkers, White

☆ The latest 'House of the Dragon' episode confirms the civil war was started because Alicent got mixed up over some names. The internet is in stiches.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The episode confirms that King Viserys did not want Aegon II to be his successor. Fans are now mocking Alicent Targaryen for starting a civil war over a simple name mistake. AdvertisementThe latest episode of "House of the Dragon" confirms that Westeros' civil war started because two Targaryens have the same name and fans can't stop laughing. The brewing civil war started officially in season one, episode eight, after King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) caused confusion over who should succeed him in episode seven. At the beginning of that episode, Viserys reiterates that his first daughter, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy), is his heir.

Persons: King Viserys, Alicent Targaryen, —, King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy Considine, Viserys, Rhaenyra, Emma D'Arcy, hallucinates Organizations: Aegon, Service

☆ 'House of the Dragon' Blood actor breaks down how the 'horrific' first episode was filmed. He says his character almost met an even grislier end.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe actor who played Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two broke down how the gruesome first episode was filmed in an interview with Business Insider. The child actors on the "House of the Dragon" set weren't involved in the killingMark Stobbart as Cheese and Sam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two. AdvertisementDon't worry, they didn't actually kick the dogBobby the dog in "House of the Dragon." HBOWilson and Stobbart were somewhat upstaged by the cute canine costar who accompanies Blood and Cheese on their mission. AdvertisementBlood's death in episode two was nearly much more gruesomeSam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon."

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☆ Their trip to Bali was going to be a month long. But they fell in love with the island and built a house near the sea, giving up city life for good.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Amanda Goh/Business InsiderInitially, they planned to use Bali as a base to travel around Asia. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"It was very busy, very loud, and a lot of traffic," Lucie said. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderBuilding the home took about four months, and they estimate they spent about $70,000 on the build. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderFor instance, the couple's house is supported by six steel pillars and made from local brick. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"How much material was extracted from the ground, transported, and transformed?

Persons: —, Lucie Yu, Lucie, Tanguy, Amanda Goh, Tony Gwilliam, Gwilliam, R, Buckminster Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bali, Lombok, Paris, Asia, Kerobokan, Canggu, Kediri

☆ Olivia Cooke says it's 'hysterical' that she's 30 and playing a grandmother in 'House of the Dragon'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Olivia Cooke spoke to The Times about the age gap between characters on HBO's "House of the Dragon." Cooke, 30, plays Alicent Hightower. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOlivia Cooke has shared her thoughts about playing a grandmother in "House of the Dragon," despite being 30 years old. The British actor portrays Alicent Hightower in the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, which returns for its second season on June 16.

Persons: Olivia Cooke, Cooke, Alicent Hightower, —, Alicent, King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy Considine Organizations: Times, Service, Business Locations: British

☆ A comprehensive recap of everything that happened on 'House of the Dragon' season 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Palmer Haasch | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead — obviously — for all of "House of the Dragon" season one. "House of the Dragon" season two is finally almost here — but it's been a few years since season one aired on HBO. AdvertisementHere's everything you need to know before diving into "House of the Dragon" season two. Paddy Considine as King Viserys in "House of the Dragon" season one. That's about where things end in season one, leaving plenty of aftermath for "House of the Dragon" to tackle in season two.

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