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Delta Air Lines will begin shaking up its menu by serving Shake Shack cheeseburgers on flights departing from Boston this December, part of a new partnership with the New York-based burger chain. Only first-class fliers on routes over 900 miles will be able to pre-select a Shake Shack cheeseburger as their meal option starting Dec. 1, Delta Airlines said Tuesday in a press release. Passengers will be served a Caesar salad, chips and a dark chocolate brownie in addition to their cheeseburger, the release stated. "At Shake Shack, we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to meet our guests where they are, even at 35,000 feet," said Michael Kark, President of Global Licensing at Shake Shack. "Taking our beloved cheeseburger to new heights, Shake Shack is proud to partner with Delta as we elevate the in-flight dining and hospitality experience for travelers across the country."

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Mike DeWine, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and other city leaders condemned the neo-Nazis in statements and on social media. But Black locals like Holmes wanted to do more and send a message of solidarity, they said. A group of Black leaders and locals marched through Columbus, Ohio, in a “unity” rally. Dozens of men walked, many side by side, down North High Street, many dressed in all black. He said the atmosphere among Black Columbus residents was one of fear and anxiety, with many wondering if they were safe in the city.

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☆ 7 key details from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE plan
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( John L. Dorman | Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

On Wednesday, Musk and Ramaswamy outlined their vision for DOGE, which Musk previously said would cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. Ron DeSantis' Presidential Announcement with Elon MuskTheir opinion piece, published in the Wall Street Journal, is lengthy and dense, filled with Supreme Court rulings and decades-old statutes. Musk and Ramaswamy wrote that their goal for deep reform will be rooted in two Supreme Court rulings. Musk and Ramaswamy make it clear that by eliminating federal regulations, there should also be "mass head-count reductions across the federal bureaucracy." Musk and Ramaswamy note that Trump has implied that the statute is unconstitutional and predict that the Supreme Court would agree.

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☆ Billy Bob Thornton on His Movie & TV Roles: 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Landman'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

But for his latest role starring in the Paramount+ drama "Landman," Thornton was tasked with a new, unique challenge: playing a version of himself. On ad-libbing his famous 'Friday Night Lights' speechThornton in "Friday Night Lights." Universal Pictures2004's "Friday Night Lights" is a beloved sports movie, and a big reason for that is the locker room speech your character, Coach Gary Caines, delivers. AdvertisementIn the pilot episode of "Landman," you film a scene at the high school football stadium in Odessa, Texas, where you filmed "Friday Night Lights." I ran into extras who were the children of extras on "Friday Night Lights."

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Soccer players Kristie Mewis and Samantha Kerr announced Monday that they’re expecting their first child. Mewis played for the U.S. women’s national soccer team as a midfielder more than 50 times and now plays for West Ham United FC. Kerr is a forward for the Australia women’s national soccer team and for Chelsea FC. The official Instagram account of the FIFA Women’s World Cup predicted Baby Mewis-Kerr would inherit athletic prowess, writing: “Baby baller incoming. Professional soccer team West Ham United shared the “heart-warming” news on its website.

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Now, Fonsi is making his debut as a lead actor in the film “Say a Little Prayer,” which opens at AMC and other theaters nationwide Friday. The movie, which features a nearly all-Latino cast, follows the romantic adventures of three best friends in San Antonio. “And to be able to do that in a film is great.”A poster for “Say a Little Prayer,” opening Friday. Luis Fonsi performs the theme song from “Say a Little Prayer” in San Antonio. The cast and crew of “Say a Little Prayer” in San Antonio in October.

Persons: Luis Fonsi's, “, ”, I’d, Anthony, Rafael, It’s, valentine, Fonsi, ” Fonsi, Vannessa Vasquez, Jackie Cruz, Vivian Lamolli, Angélica María, Chris Kattan, Luis Fonsi, Patrick Perez Vidauri Vasquez, Adela, Vasquez, ” Vasquez, carne, Selena, ’, Latinas, Cristina Nava, ” Nava, ” Vivian Lamolli, Nava, Jeff Valdez, Sol Trujillo, Edward James Olmos, Olmos, El Viaje, It's, Daddy Yankee, That’s, “ I’m Organizations: NBC News, AMC, Productions, westside, Centro de Artes, San, San Fernando Cathedral, “, Hulu, Cadence Productions, McKinsey & Company, El, YouTube Locations: Miami, Madrid, San Antonio, San Fernando, Mexican, Houston, Los, Latina, Antonio, Hollywood, “, America, U.S, Spain, Puerto Rico

☆ Survivor of suicide attempt receives innovative face transplant: ‘It was just a miracle’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

At the time, she said, a doctor told her: “The only option for Derek is a face transplant.”Derek Pfaff with his mother, Lisa, before his face transplant procedure. Mayo ClinicPfaff, 30, is now one of just several dozen people in the world who have successfully received a life-changing face transplant. Among them are Aaron James, who received the world’s first whole-eye and partial face transplant, and Katie Stubblefield, who was the youngest person to receive a face transplant in the United States. Before his face transplant surgery, Derek Pfaff was missing several parts of his face. You are restoring, bringing in fully formed facial parts.”Dr. Samir Mardini led the medical team that performed Pfaff's face transplant in February.

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☆ Harry Kane statue becomes latest sports sculpture to face criticism
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A shiny metal likeness of England soccer captain Harry Kane has become the latest statue of a sports star to face criticism for failing to capture the essence of its subject. “A real proud moment for me to go back to where my life in football began and unveil a statue. The juxtaposition makes the differences between the real life Kane and his bronze likeness amusingly apparent, with many questioning whether Kane could truly be impressed by the work. Harry Kane next to his statue at the unveiling on Monday. As it turns out, this is not the only modern statue unveiled recently that has seemingly failed to live up to ancient standards.

Persons: Harry Kane, ”, Kane, Zac Goodwin, Estelle Lovatt, “, wouldn’t, Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, Cristiano Ronaldo Organizations: CNN, Bayern, “, Sky News, NBA, Miami Heat, Hall of Famer Locations: London, Waltham Forest, Bayern Munich, Madeira

WASHINGTON — An ex-Army soldier who was previously court-martialed for shooting a handcuffed Iraqi civilian was sentenced to over four years in federal prison on Monday for assaulting officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Richmond was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty earlier this year to a felony count of assaulting, resisting or impeding an officer with a deadly weapon. Both the prosecution and defense agreed that Richmond's sentencing guidelines were between 51 and 63 months in federal prison. Another Jan. 6 rioter, Christopher Maurer, was sentenced to 50 months in prison on Monday after pleading guilty earlier this year to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon. President-elect Donald Trump has described Jan. 6 defendants as "warriors," "unbelievable patriots," political prisoners and “hostages," and said he would "absolutely" pardon some, if not all, of the Jan. 6 defendants.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Edward Richmond , Jr, Richmond, sleuths, “ Buff, herder, Zade, Prosecutors, John D, Bates, Christopher Maurer, Mauer, “, Enrique Tarrio, Donald Trump, Vance Organizations: WASHINGTON — An ex, Army, U.S . Capitol, Capitol, FBI, Prosecutors, District, Boys, Trump, NBC, White Locations: WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON — An, Washington

☆ I earn $200,000 at Google after starting my career earning under $40,000. The reality is that money does buy happiness.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She started with a $39,000 salary in NYC, facing financial challenges and strict budgeting. I graduated in 2013 with a degree in biology and landed my first job in NYC as a sessions assistant, making $39,000. I learned financial discipline, thinking ahead for unforeseen expenses, and developing a method for organizing my money. I was proud of myself, but I still had recurring anxiety about losing the job and the money. A high-paying job came with the benefit of having peace of mindWhen I started at Google, my base salary was $132,000.

Persons: McCoy, Khayla McCoy, I've, I'm Organizations: General Assembly, BlackRock, Google Locations: Madisonville , Tennessee, NYC, Ellevest

☆ Dave Coulier debuts shaved head with a little help from his friend John Stamos
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —As Dave Coulier continues to go through cancer treatment, he is getting some support from his friend John Stamos. Coulier debuted his newly shaved head in a photo posted to his “Fuller House” co-star’s Instagram page on Monday, five days after he publicly shared that he was recently diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a blood cancer. In a third photo, Stamos and Coulier’s wife Melissa Coulier are seen kissing his head. “You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity— it’s inspiring,” Stamos wrote in the caption. “In that time I’ve had three surgeries, I’ve had chemo, I’ve lost a little bit of hair,” he said, patting his head in an interview with NBC.

Persons: Dave Coulier, John Stamos, Coulier, House ”, bro, ”, shaver, Melissa Coulier, ” Stamos, ” Coulier, Uncle Joey, “, I’ve, patting Organizations: CNN, House, NBC

☆ Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After a year fraught with personal and professional turbulence, Rory McIlroy ended 2024 in his much-frequented happy place: the winner’s circle. I’ve been through a lot this year professionally, personally,” McIlroy told Sky Sports. “Their support means the world to me,” McIlroy told reporters. “I think everyone knows what Seve means to European golf and to Ryder Cup players,” McIlroy said. We had a changing room with Seve’s shirt from ‘95, the last Ryder Cup he played,” he continued, wiping away tears.

Persons: Rory McIlroy, I’ve, ” McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, McIlroy, Erica Stoll, “, I’m, “ It’s, everything’s, Richard Heathcote, Rasmus Højgaard, Seve Ballesteros, Colin Montgomerie’s, Seve, ”, Monty Organizations: CNN, Sunday, Dubai, Northern, Golf Estates, Sky Sports, Pinehurst, Getty, Merit, Ryder Cup, Ryder Locations: Dubai, Spanish

☆ Meet the Press – November 17, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +58 min

And by the way, I do believe that President Trump has the ability to pick some really, really good people. We've seen what they've done to President Trump, we've seen the attacks that they continue to go after him with. That's - that’s being taken completely out of context. And President Trump hasn't been the one that weaponized the DOJ to go after his political enemies. I think that's a pretty controversial pick, from whatever pronoun that he or he - he or she decides to use.

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☆ Costco's founder met Jeff Bezos for coffee—his advice helped turn a near-death Amazon into a $2 trillion business
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

After 30 years in business, Amazon is a $2 trillion behemoth and one of the world's largest retailers. Some critics believed Amazon was doomed to never recover, but founder Jeff Bezos turned things around — with some helpful advice from Jim Sinegal, founder of rival retailer Costco. Amazon, Bezos added, would always aim to be the second type of company. Bezos credited the rebound to lower prices and promised to eliminate unnecessary costs in order to make more discounts possible, the Times reported — a similar strategy to Costco's. And what really drove it was lower prices for customers…" Bezos told Fox News in January 2002.

Persons: Amazon, Jeff Bezos, Jim Sinegal, Bezos, Barnes & Noble, Brad Stone, Sinegal, Stone, Jeff, We've Organizations: Costco, Barnes &, Amazon, The New York Times, Sales, Times, Fox News, Amazon Prime, CNBC Locations: Amazon's, Bellevue , Washington

☆ My daughter is transgender, but she's also just like any other kid
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Noah Berlatsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

As a kid, our daughter was about as easy to deal with as it is possible for a kid to be. And, of course, many parents of trans kids feel that their children have, well, transformed. AdvertisementPublic discussions of trans kids often tend to focus on how they're different from cisgender kids, and on how parents face different challenges in supporting them. And trans kids are different from cis kids in some ways. We like her girlfriend, who is more willing to chat with us than our daughter, perhaps because we're not her parents.

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☆ I raised my kids across 5 countries before they turned 10. Now, we're going through reverse culture shock in Minnesota.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Kate Stockinger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The couple raised their two daughters in five cities across four continents before deciding to settle in Minnesota. AdvertisementIn Minnesota, new kids rarely show up, and when they do, they're usually coming from nearby. My family moved to Minnesota in July, and it's taking time for my two daughters and me to settle down. Over the next 10 years, we had two daughters, moved five times, and lived in five cities across four continents. We are proud that our kids started their lives as global citizens and hope to continue their experience by enjoying family vacations once we have our feet firmly on the ground.

Persons: Kate Stockinger, Freya, I've, she'd, Andy, —, it's Organizations: Big Apple, Target Locations: New York, Minnesota, India, Egypt

☆ Top pollster Ann Selzer to retire after bombshell Iowa poll ended in historic miss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Top pollster J. Ann Selzer will retire from the Des Moines Register’s famed Iowa Poll and the survey will “evolve” after it failed to accurately capture former President Donald Trump’s strong support in the 2024 election, resulting in a 16-point miss. Trump ultimately swept to victory over Harris in the state by a 13-point margin, winning the actual vote 56-43%. Prior to the 2024 survey, the Iowa Poll under her stewardship had been considered by many to be the methodological gold standard. As of June 2024, election forecaster Nate Silver gave Selzer an A+ rating. In an op-ed for the Register, Selzer said that her decision to part ways with the poll predated the erroneous results.

Persons: Ann Selzer, Donald Trump’s, Selzer, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Trump, ’, ” Kristin Roberts, ”, ” Roberts, “, John Kerry, Republican George W, Bush, Barack Obama, Nate Silver, ” Selzer, I’m, Carol Hunter, ” Hunter, Iowans Organizations: New, New York CNN, Des Moines Register’s, Iowa, Trump, Republican, Gannett Media, Des Moines Register, CNN, ”, Iowa Poll, Selzer Locations: New York, Des, Iowa, West Des Moines

☆ She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

“Italian Guy No. 2, so that I could have a friend to hang out with in Italy…”Ambika didn’t really expect Italian Guy No. Italian Guy No. And that’s how, a couple of weeks later, Ambika found herself cooking pasta at the Neapolitan home of Italian Guy No. And as Ambika fell slightly in love with Naples, she also fell all the more in love with Marco.

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☆ I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementWinnie Thompson got pregnant at 16 and gave birth to her son at 17. Her son left for college in a different state, and she finds herself in a unique life transition. AdvertisementI got pregnant when I was 16 and gave birth to my son two weeks after I turned 17 years old. Now he's off to college, and I'm trying to figure out what to do next with my life. By the time my son was in high school, I had become an entrepreneur.

Persons: Winnie Thompson, —, St . Louis, Marwin, it's Organizations: High, American University Locations: Atlanta, St ., Washington ,

☆ I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He wasn't present for his son as he grew up since he could only think about his next drink. The granddad finally got sober at 50 by getting monthly shots of a drug that manages his cravings. I wasn't present for my son, Joel, when he was growing up. AdvertisementIn high school, I'd drink at parties and friends' houses. I told Suzanna to get rid of my distilling equipment in the basement.

Persons: Jeff Horton, Joel, let's, I'd, I've, Suzanna, We'd, It's, Harley, Nora, —, I'm Organizations: Sinai Wellness, XXL, Business Locations: Tucker , Georgia, We'd, Florida, Jamaica, Dahlonega , Georgia

☆ Jorge Martin: Swashbuckling bike racer poised to make history in MotoGP season finale
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jonathan Hawkins | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In April 2021, he was on a roll following a stunning introduction to life in the premier class of bike racing. Fresh from a pole position and a third place in only his second ever MotoGP race, Martin arrived at the third round of the championship in Portugal believing the world was at his feet. “When I arrived in MotoGP in 2021, I started too good, let’s say,” Martin tells CNN, smiling. Prima Pramac RacingA month later, however, Martin was back on a bike and has steadily improved ever since. Jorge Martin has had three race wins this MotoGP season.

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The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards are here — and it's a milestone anniversary. This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese. More than 700 artists were nominated across 58 categories this year, according to Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy. Latin music icon Marc Anthony will also executive produce a special segment, with salsa great Sergio George, to pay homage to the tropical music genre. Puerto Rican artist Kany García performed during the pre-show and won best singer-songwriter song with "García."

Persons: — it's, Manuel Abud, Bad, Anitta, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, Pitbull, Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, Marc Anthony, Sergio George, Edgar Barrera, Barrera, Nathy Peluso, Amar, Peluso, Kany García Organizations: Kaseya, Latin Recording Academy, Shakira, Latin, Grupo Frontera, Miami Beach Convention, Juventud, Univision Locations: Miami, U.S, Colombian, Mexican American, Spanish Argentine, Puerto Rican

☆ Aldis Hodge takes on the newest version of detective Alex Cross for TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Three attempts to capture author James Patterson’s massive Alex Cross thriller franchise flopped on the big screen. But Prime Video is betting that the small screen will be the right home for the titular detective with the new series “Cross,” starring Aldis Hodge, debuting Thursday. Keri Anderson / Prime VideoTelling the Cross story through a TV series gives the producers more space to explore the world and the character. Tyler Perry starred in “Alex Cross” in 2012. “I also wanted to bring in the fact that there’s some sexiness to this character,” Watkins added.

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At the time, Hochul said congestion pricing at that rate would be a hardship on New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet in the post-pandemic economy. Now the race is on to get congestion pricing approved before President-elect Donald Trump, who opposes it, takes office in January. The revised congestion pricing plan is expected to go before the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for approval next week. After the expected MTA approval, the state and city will then ink an agreement with transportation officials in the Biden administration, who have been supportive of congestion pricing. They also predicted that congestion pricing would generate $15 billion that could be used to modernize subways and buses.

Persons: Kathy Hochul, Hochul, ” Hochul, “, Donald Trump, Phil Murphy, Murphy, Biden Organizations: New York Gov, Yorkers, New, New Jersey Gov, America, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, NBC News, Manhattan's Central Business District, Financial Locations: New York City, Manhattan, New York, New Jersey, Hudson

☆ Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of the 'TODAY' show
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb after the beloved co-anchor announced in September that she was leaving “TODAY” after nearly two decades. Melvin, a news anchor of “TODAY” and a co-host of the 3rd hour of “TODAY,” made the announcement on the show Thursday morning. He will co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours beginning Jan. 13. “You are the right person for it.”Kotb will remain as co-anchor until Jan. 10, calling it a "party day." Melvin went on to call Kotb and Guthrie his "sisters."

Persons: Craig Melvin, Hoda, Melvin, ”, Savannah Guthrie, “, “ I’ve, ” Kotb, Kotb, Guthrie, Al Roker, I’ve, ” Melvin, “ You’ve, ’ ” Libby Leist, Craig, Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer Organizations: Savannah, Zoom, “, Jenna, NBC News, Bowl Locations: Roker

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