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And now, as Trump continues to fill out the upper echelons of his transition and administration, some key donors appear to be in the fray. Chris Wright, the Liberty Energy CEO tapped to be Trump’s energy secretary, gave the campaign and affiliated committees more than $235,000. Marc Rowan, the billionaire CEO of Apollo Global Management, gave $1 million to Right for America, a pro-Trump super PAC. The super PAC also ran a controversial program that gave away $1 million checks to swing-state voters who signed Musk's petition. (His father, Charles Kushner, who was pardoned by Trump, gave that same amount, plus another $1.2 million to a pro-Trump super PAC).

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☆ A 'spite house' said to have been built by a man for his ex became an icon. Now it's the center of a demolition battle.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A "spite house" in Massachusetts was set to be torn down until residents stepped in. The US Fish and Wildlife Service, which owns the home, wants to remove it to better support wildlife. A resident donated up to $1 million to make necessary repairs to the Pink House. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Locals told Business Insider that for almost 100 years, the Pink House had been a roadside sign of a good day to come at the beach.

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☆ Trump loyalists spew racist, vulgar attacks at Harris and Democrats at New York City rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday began with a series of profane attacks on Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, other Democratic leaders, Puerto Rico and migrants sheltering in the city. “I think it’s called Puerto Rico.”The line was well-received by Trump supporters who filled Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan. Harris’ campaign seized on the attacks on Puerto Rico, quickly clipping the video and posting it on social media channels. The vice president on Sunday visited a Puerto Rican restaurant in North Philadelphia, where she discussed her vision for the island along with plans to lower costs and create opportunity in Puerto Rican communities on the mainland. Puerto Ricans are amazing people and amazing Americans!”Hinchcliffe, also on social media, addressed the furor, saying that his critics “have no sense of humor.”“I love Puerto Rico and vacation there.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Harris, ”, Tony Hinchcliffe, “, Trump, ” Hinchcliffe, Harris ’, Bad Bunny, Hinchcliffe, Republican Sen, Rick Scott of Florida, …, Tucker Carlson, Carlson, David Rem, ” Rem wailed, Sid Rosenberg —, Don Imus, —, Clinton, ” Rosenberg, New York City –, illegals Organizations: CNN, Madison, Sunday, Democratic, Local Trump loyalists, Republican, Puerto Rico –, Puerto Ricans, Trump, US, Puerto Rico, Fox News, Malaysian, WFAN, – Locations: New York, Puerto Rico, Local, Puerto Rican, Puerto, Pennsylvania, Madison, Midtown Manhattan, North Philadelphia, California, New York City, Central Park

As recently as 2005, more than half of all automobiles on the road were painted a color other than black, white, silver, or gray. Today, less than 20% of vehicles listed in our database of 1.7 million cars are a color other than black, white, silver, or gray. "Simplifying the production process — with fewer trim options and fewer paint options — is always going to be a winner." Today, car colors are going the way of checked airline bags — you pay extra for something you used to get free. Offering fewer options to average car buyers — and more to the wealthy — enables automakers to bask in the color they care about most: green.

Persons: carmakers, Ivan Drury, Edmunds, Drury, Mark Healy, Andrew Thompson, Dan DeLorenzo, Kim Nguyen, Randy Yeip Organizations: GM, Chrysler, Flipturn Creative Studios

☆ Kamala Harris stars in her second Vogue cover — and the two couldn’t be more different
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

At least that seems to be the message — both symbolically and stylistically — embedded in Kamala Harris’ second ever Vogue cover. It's the vice president's second cover for the title. Annie Leibovitz/VogueThe image, by fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, is a far cry from Harris’ first Vogue cover back in November 2021. Annie Leibovitz/VogueThis time around, though, neither Vogue nor Harris’ team seemed concerned with signposting her authenticity and approachability (Harris’ viral meme-ridden campaign seems to have handled that). But for most Harris’ fans, the second Vogue cover is something of a full circle moment — righting the perceived “wrongs” of the first.

Persons: Kamala Harris ’, Harris, Gabriela Hearst, Annie Leibovitz, It's, Harris ’, ”, Tyler Mitchell, “, Misan Harriman, Leibovitz, Black, Brown, Chuck Taylor Organizations: CNN, Vogue, Converse, The New York Times, Hollywood Reporter, Biden, Redford Fire Department, Electoral College Locations: mocha, Michigan, British

☆ Breanna Stewart seeks redemption in second straight WNBA Finals apperance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a golden opportunity to complete her redemption tour as the franchise aims for its first championship when the WNBA Finals tip off Thursday. The Liberty lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals last year, Stewart’s first season with the team. 1 overall pick, struggled during the postseason run, averaging career playoff worsts in points per game and field-goal percentage. She especially struggled in the championship round, averaging only 16.3 points per game on 36.2% shooting from the field. “No matter what, it’s a really tough time,” Stewart said the night New York clinched a Finals berth.

Persons: Breanna Stewart, Stewart’s, Stewart, Becky Hammon, ” Hammon, Las, Kelsey Plum, it’s, ” Stewart, Marta, ”, Stewart —, Napheesa Collier, Collier, A'Ja Wilson, “ We’re, “ Organizations: New York Liberty, WNBA, Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, New, Las, Aces, York, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Lynx, Connecticut Huskies, Paris Olympics Locations: Las Vegas, Minnesota Lynx . New York, Minnesota

☆ How did the pussy-bow blouse became a political staple?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Vice President Kamala Harris wore a plum-hued pussy-bow shirt to speak with 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker. A slew of newly employed women in the ‘70s and ‘80s agreed, and the pussy-bow blouse’s sudden ubiquity in offices cemented it as a symbol of corporate, second-wave feminism. Melania Trump wore a pink Gucci pussy bow blouse at the presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri on October 9, 2016. Rick Wilking/Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesPeople gather at Stortorget square in Stockholm showing support for Sara Danius by wearing make-shift pussy-bow blouses with scarves and neck-ties. A ‘loaded garment’But still, the pussy-bow blouse continues to divide opinion.

Persons: ” Margaret Thatcher, Miriam Stoppard, “, Thatcher, Margaret Thatcher, Tim Graham, ”, Duchess Louise de La, — King Louis XIV’s, it’s, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Oprah, Bill Whitaker, Harris, John T, Malloy, Richard Nixon, Helen Thomas, Ik, Meg Whitman, Proctor, Gamble’s, I’m, Nina McLemore, ’, Hilary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Maxine Waters, Elena Kagan, Melania Trump, Kate Moss, Johnny Depp’s, Sara Danius —, Swedish Academy —, Danius, Rick Wilking, Sara Danius, Jonas Ekstromer, Jenny Sundén, Trump, Moss, Sundén, It’s, ” McLemore Organizations: CNN, British, Democratic National Conference, CBS, Milan Fashion, PBS, Democratic Rep, Supreme, Swedish Academy, Washington University, Getty, Södertörn University, “, Stock Exchange, Fortune Locations: British, Newburgh, ” New York, Sweden, St, Louis , Missouri, Stockholm, AFP, America

☆ 18 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care in 2024, According to Experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Macaela Mackenzie | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +32 min

SKIP AHEAD The best pregnancy-safe skin care products in 2024 | How to shop for pregnancy-safe skin care | Why trust NBC Select? How I picked the best pregnancy-safe skin care productsI asked board-certified dermatologists about common pregnancy skin concerns like dryness and sensitivity and for their recommendations on pregnancy-safe formulas. The best pregnancy-safe skin care products in 2024When you’re pregnant, it may feel like you have to abandon your skin care routine and start new, but experts say that is not always the case. The fragrance-free formula has broad-spectrum protection, which means it keeps your skin safe from both UVA and UVB rays. How to shop for pregnancy-safe skin careWhen shopping for pregnancy-safe skin care, experts say the best approach involves assessing your skin’s changing needs and talking with your doctor about what ingredients you feel comfortable using.

Persons: Sejal Shah, ”, Rachel Nazarian, Erum Ilyas, you’re, Shah, La, Mili Godio, It’s, niacinamide, EltaMD, Posay’s, ceramides, Ilyas, Nazarian, “, Squalane, “ It’s, dullness, There’s, Melasma, you’ve, they’re, retinoids, it’s, “ it’s, Oxybenzone, clary, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Dermatology, Neutrogena’s Hydro, La Roche, American Academy of Dermatology, OB, American College of Obstetricians, Alpha, National Institutes of Health, NIH, Facebook, Twitter Locations: New York, Pennsylvania, erring

☆ WNBA Playoffs: Las Vegas Aces stave off elimination, Minnesota Lynx take 2-1 series lead
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Las Vegas Aces staved off elimination but still have to overcome a 2-1 series deficit. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJackie Young scored 24 points and Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, while league MVP A’ja Wilson tallied 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Lynx now hold a 2-1 lead in the series and can advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017 if they win Game 4 on Sunday. Napheesa Collier scored 26 points for the Minnesota Lynx. Sometimes you have an off night,” she told ESPN, afterward, referring to her Game 2 performance where she scored nine points.

Persons: Napheesa Collier, Becky Hammon, “, I’ve, Ethan Miller, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, ”, Collier, Anthony Nesmith Organizations: CNN, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Connecticut Sun, WNBA, romped, Liberty, Vegas, ” Aces, Aces, ESPN, “, Aces hadn’t, Los Angeles Sparks, Sacramento Monarchs, Lynx Locations: Vegas, –, Connecticut

Consulting firms have faced increased employee turnover after layoffs and delayed start dates. For decades, business students and MBAs looked to consulting because the work was high in pay and prestige. AdvertisementThe lure of other industriesThe declining appeal of the consulting industry is most evident in the number of employees leaving. That's different from when he left in 2022, when there was a pandemic-fueled boom for consulting work. "When I was transitioning out of consulting, consulting was actually still all the rage.

Persons: —, MBAs, Jason Saltzman, Lightbank, Ezra Gershanok, Gershanok, Gorick Ng, Ng, Matt Sternberg, Sternberg, he's, who've, Consulting hasn't, Ernst, Young, Irmgard Naudin, Cate, Atli Thorkelsson, Thorkelsson Organizations: Service, Accenture, Technologies, McKinsey, Harvard University, Boston Consulting Group, BI, Big, Consulting, Redpoint Ventures, Business Locations: —, London

☆ WNBA Playoffs: New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu and league MVP A’ja Wilson set up semifinal clash
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu tied a franchise playoff record after scoring 36 points in the No. The victory sees the Liberty advance to the WNBA playoff semifinals where they will meet the Las Vegas Aces, led by league MVP A’ja Wilson. But, you know, every single game is a championship game to get to that final goal,” she said, per the Associated Press (AP). Las Vegas will now travel to New York to face the Liberty on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five series. “New York is a lot better team than they were last year,” Plum said after Tuesday’s win, per ESPN.

Persons: Sabrina Ionescu, A’ja Wilson, Ionescu –, –, ”, Gray, Ionescu, Wilson, A'ja Wilson, David Becker, NBAE, Kelsey Plum, she’s, Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker, “, ” Plum Organizations: CNN, New York Liberty, Atlanta, Liberty, WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, Associated Press, Aces –, Aces, Seattle Storm, The Aces, Houston Comets, Seattle, Las, ESPN Locations: New York, Las Vegas, “ New York

☆ Doing this for 20 seconds a day can relieve stress and anxiety
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jocelyn Solis-Moreira | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Self-compassionate touch, which can be practiced anywhere, can include stroking the upper arms like a hug. Milko/E+/Getty ImagesThe study showed a single 20-second session of self-compassionate touch significantly reduced stress, increased kindness to the participant and improved mental well-being. However, Hafeez noted that while self-compassionate touch showed similar mental health benefits to long-term therapy, it is not a complete substitute for it — especially among those with diagnosed mental health conditions. Instead, she advised people to think of self-compassionate touch as an added tool for their mental health toolbox. The study results showed the more people make self-compassionate touch a habit, the greater the mental health benefits.

Persons: Eli Susman, Susman, ” Susman, ”, “, —, Sanam Hafeez, Susan Evans, ” Evans, Hafeez, It’s, “ It’s, Jocelyn Solis, Moreira Organizations: CNN, University of California, Research, College, Weill Cornell Medical College Locations: Plum, France, Berkeley, New York City, New York

☆ WNBA Playoffs: A’ja Wilson sparks comeback in three-peat hunt, Alyssa Thomas downs Fever with triple-double and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Wilson, quiet for so much of the contest, finished with a game-high 21 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. Newly crowned 2024 MVP A'ja Wilson drives to the basket in Game 1 against the Seattle Storm. Thomas also recorded a triple-double against Indiana in the first game of this year’s regular season. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas looks for the open pass against the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of their first-round series at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Fever would never recover and now Indiana has to win Game 2 on Wednesday to keep its postseason alive.

Persons: A’ja Wilson, Becky Hammon’s, Tiffany Hayes, Wilson, Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Lauren Jackson, Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson, Barry Gossage, ”, Becky, Hammon, Sun’s Alyssa Thomas, Caitlin Clark, Caitlin Clark’s, Alyssa Thomas, Thomas, Joe Buglewicz, I’ve, Marina Mabrey, DeWanna Bonner, Bonner, “, doesn’t, Clark, ” Clark, Stephanie White –, Leonie Fiebich, Napheesa Collier, Sandy Brondello’s, Courtney Vandersloot, Brondello, “ Leo, We’ve, ” Brondello, she’s, Breanna Stewart –, Sabrina Ionescu, Haley Jones, Breanna Stewart, Corey Sipkin, Diana Taurasi, Collier –, –, Natasha Cloud, Taurasi Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Aces, Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces, Las, Las Vegas, Storm, Seattle, Seattle Times, Houston Comets, Indiana Fever, Indiana, Connecticut Sun, Mohegan Sun Arena, AP, Fever, AP WNBA, Liberty, Lynx, Atlanta, New York, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Phoenix Mercury, Mercury, New York Liberty Phoenix Mercury, Minnesota Lynx Indiana, Connecticut Sun Seattle Storm Locations: Las Vegas, Connecticut, Stephanie White – Indiana, Indiana, New York, New

☆ Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announce birth of their second child
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Rebecca Cohen Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child together, a daughter. Méi June Mulaney was born on Sept. 14, Munn wrote on Instagram Sunday. "I had so many profound emotions about not being able to carry my daughter," Munn wrote on Instagram Sunday. Munn said she is "proud of my little plum, my little dragon, for making the journey to be with us." Munn and Mulaney have one other child together, a son named Malcom.

Persons: Olivia Munn, John Mulaney, Méi, Mulaney, Munn, " Munn, Malcom

☆ John Mulaney and Olivia Munn welcome baby girl
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are now parents of two. On Sunday, the couple announced on Instagram that they welcomed a daughter named Méi June Mulaney on September 14. “My heart has exploded,” Munn wrote, adding that their daughter’s name means “plum” in Chinese. Mulaney and Munn wed in July and previously welcomed their son, Malcom, in 2021. Munn shared that she and Mulaney welcomed their daughter via surrogate.

Persons: Olivia Munn, John Mulaney, Méi, Mulaney, ” Munn, Munn, Malcom, “, ” Organizations: CNN, Vogue

☆ I lost my sight as a child. Makeup gave me back my sense of self
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Freya Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Today, makeup is part of everyday life, part of how we see ourselves and how others see us. As I grew up and my vision became more impaired, my relationship with makeup, and myself, started to crumble. Smoky eyes ‘til I dieI used to avoid eye makeup because precision was never my strong suit. Embrace your faceMy relationship with makeup has taught me many things, but the most important lesson is that it’s okay to embrace your face. Though my sister and I no longer live together, we still bond over our shared love of makeup.

Persons: kohl, JIA, Freya Rogers, —, Charlotte Tilbury’s, I’ve Organizations: CNN, kohl Locations: Egypt

WASHINGTON — As president, Donald Trump slashed a lucrative tax break enjoyed by coastal donors and suburban swing-state voters. What shifted more than the economy is Trump's needs, said Caroline Bruckner, managing director of American University's Kogod Tax Policy Center. The reversal is one of a flurry of freebies that Trump and his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, are offering voters in the stretch run before Election Day. Trump’s proposal to repeal the SALT cap, which is set to expire next year if Congress takes no action, would reduce federal revenue by $1.2 trillion over a decade, according to CRFB’s estimate. But many voters in those counties would stand to benefit considerably from a repeal of the SALT cap.

Persons: Donald Trump, he's, Trump, ransoming, Caroline Bruckner, Bruckner, Kamala Harris, Peter Zay, Harris, She’s, “, ”, Charlie Dent, ” Dent, ” Donald Trump, Jeff Kowalsky, Marc Goldwein, ” Goldwein, ” Harris, —, Donald Trump won’t, James Singer, Joe Biden’s, I’ve, it’s, Mark Cuban, Jackson, Biden —, Dent Organizations: WASHINGTON, Trump, Getty, Social, Foundation, Social Security, Democratic, CNBC, Tax Foundation, NBC News, Tax Locations: Washington, Anadolu, AFP, South Carolina, Mississippi, Harris, Manhattan, San Francisco, Silicon, Valley , Idaho, Aspen , Colorado, , Wyoming, Westchester County , New York, Fairfield County , Connecticut, Maricopa County, Arizona's, Philadelphia, Wilmington , Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Allegheny County

With a plum position atop many "Best Places to Travel" lists, Japan is on track to welcome a record-breaking number of travelers in 2024. Summer trips are up too, with inbound bookings doubling since last summer, a representative from the travel website Trip.com told CNBC Travel. In 2019, China welcomed some 49.1 million travelers — as of July this year, around 17.25 million foreigners had arrived, according to Chinese state media. "The USD/JPY exchange rate [moved] from approximately 140 in January 2024 to over 160 by July 2024, making Japan more affordable," said Chakraborty. But a Pew Research Center report shows that, among 35 surveyed countries, more than half have unfavorable views of China.

Persons: Trip.com, Joydeep Chakraborty, Chakraborty, Jasmine Leung Organizations: National Immigration Administration, CNBC Travel, Japan, Japan Federation of Service & Tourism Industries Workers ' Unions, East Asia, Pew Research Center, France — Locations: Japan, China, Kiyomizu, dera, Kyoto, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Saharan Africa, Asia, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, South Korea

☆ Democrats grant special convention access to more than 200 content creators
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-19 | by ( Zach Vallese | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

More than 200 digital content creators will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week with dedicated "creator credentials" that will grant these influencers special access to the party's convention. The convention committee is providing these creators with exclusive access to the week's events and guests. Creators will not be paid to attend the convention or to produce content while they are there. Like journalists, the content creators will also be responsible for their own transportation and housing expenses. The DNCC is also working with creators who can't attend in person, to grant them remote access to engage with the convention.

Persons: Cayana Mackey, Nance, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Harris, Elizabeth Booker Houston, Houston Organizations: Democratic National Convention, CNBC, Democratic, Pew Research Center, DNC, Congressional Black Caucus PAC, United Center Locations: Chicago

☆ 5 phrases smart people always use to get noticed and succeed at work—without being the loudest in the room
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Jessica Chen | In Jessicachenpage | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

As a global communications expert, I work with a lot of smart and talented people. Here are five phrases the most successful people use every day to help them get noticed and get ahead. DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to becoming a master communicator and public speaker Then preface your comments with, "I hear what you're saying." Smile when you're speaking or raise your eyebrows to magnify the impact. But smart communicators know it's not just about saying those two words; it's about saying what you're thankful for and why.

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PARIS — Two-time WNBA champion A'ja Wilson scored 21 points as the United States survived an unexpectedly close contest from host France, winning 67-66 for their eighth straight Olympic gold medal in women's basketball on Sunday. The U.S. women last lost in Olympic play when they failed to bring home gold in 1992. But after France drew a foul and Cooper made both free throws, a last-minute shot by Williams was not enough. "The dynasty we've built here at USA Basketball has been incredible," Wilson said in a postgame interview. For the first time in Olympic history, the gold medal games in both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments were between the same nations.

Persons: A'ja Wilson, Kahleah Cooper, Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, Gabby Williams, Cooper, Williams, Williams —, —, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, David K, Li, Susan Baek Organizations: PARIS, France, Bercy Arena, U.S, Fauthoux, Chicago Sky, Seattle Storm, USA Basketball, WNBA, Team USA Locations: United States, U.S, France, Paris, New York

☆ Team USA holds off France for the women’s basketball gold in a game that was decided by inches
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Paris CNN —Team USA’s women’s basketball team only just held off France to win the gold medal on Sunday, escaping with a 67-66 win that was just inches away from being sent into overtime. Team USA takes home its eighth straight gold medal in Olympic women’s basketball. But the stars on Team USA fought back to level the game heading into halftime. But when Team USA wanted to get going, it could. The French fans celebrated – but then the Team USA bench began to jump and hug.

Persons: USA’s, France’s, Gabby Williams, Williams, Emmanuel Macron, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson, Plum, Wilson, USA’s sloppiness, Breanna Stewart, Fauthoux, Johannes, Cooper Organizations: Paris CNN —, Team USA, Bercy Arena, USA, France, Las Vegas Aces, WNBA Locations: France, USA, Barcelona

☆ UConn basketball's Paige Bueckers to sign NIL deal with Unrivaled league, receive equity stake
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers will sign a name, image and likeness deal with the new women's basketball league Unrivaled, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Unrivaled was founded last year by Women's National Basketball Association players Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. In February, Bueckers announced she would forgo the 2024 WNBA Draft to return to UConn for her senior season. Unrivaled was started as a way to allow WNBA basketball players the option to play in the U.S. during their offseason. Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky was the first player from this year's WNBA rookie class to join the league.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Bueckers, Stewart, Collier, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Geno Auriemma, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, John Skipper, David Levy, Ashton Kutcher Organizations: UConn Huskies, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mortgage, University of Connecticut, CNBC, Women's National Basketball Association, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, UConn, Las Vegas Aces, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Bueckers, National Basketball Association Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, U.S

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Biles and U.S. go for gold, surfers chase waves — and medals — in Tahiti
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

A gold medal in the team event would be the fifth of Biles’ career. Sign UpSurf’s up for goldAmerican Carissa Moore is looking to defend her gold medal. And don’t forget about Canadian Kylie Masse, a two-time world champion seeking her first Olympic gold. The U.S. will play New Zealand, the reigning gold medal team, in the first semifinal. The winner moves on to the gold medal match against the winner of Canada versus Australia, who play in the other semifinal.

Persons: Simone Biles, —, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee —, Jade Carey, Biles, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick, Hailey Van Lith, Jimmer, Barry, Kareem Maddox, Dylan Travis, Carissa Moore, Ed Sloane, Getty, Brazil’s Ítalo Ferreira, Tahiti Smith, McKeown, Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, United States ’ Regan Smith, Kylie Masse, Summer McIntosh, Jason Kelce, Ilona Maher, @ilonamaher, Stephen Nedoroscik Organizations: NBC, Biles, —, Tokyo Olympics, United States, Germany, Serbia, BYU —, United, U.S, USA, rugby, New Zealand, Canada, Rugby, Former Philadelphia Eagles, Team USA Locations: U.S, Italy, China, Brazil, Tahiti, Paris, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Biles, United States, Rio, Great, Tuesday’s, Australia

☆ Plum, a fintech using AI for money management, just raised a $17.3 million Series B using this 16-slide pitch deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Callum Burroughs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Plum raises $17.3 million in Series B funding to expand fintech services. Founded in 2017, Plum offers AI-automated saving, bill switching, and investment tools. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPlum, a British fintech startup has raised $17.3 million in Series B funding. Founded in 2017 by Victor Trokoudes, who previously worked at listed fintech Wise, London-based Plum offers AI-automated services like saving, bill switching, and investments directly to users' existing bank accounts.

Persons: Plum, —, Victor Trokoudes, fintech Wise, Eurobank Organizations: Eurobank, Service, Business Locations: Greece, British, London, Europe, Plum

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