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Five years ago, while playing for the Copper Hills High School football team, Thompson met Marcel Malanga, the son of Christian Malanga. He proclaimed himself president of the United Congolese Party and railed against what he saw as vast government corruption in the DRC. On May 19, he assembled a ragtag band of a few dozen paramilitaries, leading them in an extraordinarily ambitious yet ultimately amateurish attempt to unseat Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi. Among them were Thompson, Malanga's son Marcel, and 36-year-old Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, a convicted drug trafficker from Maryland. Videos taken in Kinshasa after the aborted coup showed Thompson being hit with the butt of a rifle by security forces.
Persons: Tyler Thompson, Miranda Thompson, Marcel Malanga, Thompson, Malanga, , Brittney Sawyer, Matt Miller, , Christian Malanga, Felix Tshisekedi, Vital Kamerhe, Malanga's, Marcel, Benjamin Reuben Zalman, Polun, Tyler, he’s, , Marcel Malanga's, Brittany Sawyer, ” Sawyer, Zalman Organizations: Democratic, BBC, , State, Embassy, High School football, New, United Congolese Party, U.S . State Department, Associated Press Locations: Utah, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese, DRC, U.S, British, Belgian, Canadian, Salt Lake City, American, Brussels, New Zaire, Maryland, Kinshasa, West Jordan , Utah, Congo
Honolulu (AP) — Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year’s wildfire that killed 102 people on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency didn’t immediately respond with comment. Maui fire commanders discussed the forecast, but “no evidence of pre-event preparedness plans by the MFD were produced,” the report said. Maui County and the state use private contractors to help fight fires with water tankers and heavy equipment. And despite the warnings, the heads of the county emergency management agency and the Maui Fire Department were off-island that day, attending conferences in Honolulu.
Persons: , Anne Lopez, Maui’s, Richard Bissen, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency didn’t, weren’t, Firefighters, ” Derek Alkonis Organizations: — Investigators, National Weather Service, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Maui Fire Department, Maui Police, Hawaiian Electric Co, Firefighters, Fire Safety Research Institute, Maui Police Department Locations: Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Lahaina, State, Maui County, West Maui
CNN —In travel news this week: odd room service requests, the cruise passengers stranded for months at their departure port, plus how a rogue bag of Cheetos caused havoc in a New Mexico cave. Unusual guest requestsFar be it from us to say folks are getting a little entitled, but a new report from Hotels.com has revealed the oddest room service requests made to its hotel partners around the world. There’s the separate requests that were fielded for burnt toast, fresh goat milk and 2 kilos of bananas. And finally there’s the demand for a high-five from a team member to ensure their room service request was read. The nine-month itinerary of Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise was considerably less ambitious, but at least it successfully completed its journey this week.
Persons: Hotels.com, it’s, there’s, , CNN Anne Marie Hagerty Organizations: CNN, Service, Atlanta, Delta Airbus Locations: New Mexico, York, Carlsbad, Hawaii, Oahu, Georgia, England, Argentina, British, Italy,
He remembers the way she walked down the beach, recalls noticing her immediately, wanting to talk to her. “We’d download songs and listen to the album at the same time,” recalls Vlad. “The emotion was really, really intense. Iga OlszakWhile Vlad and Iga were together in Germany, they talked about the potential of Iga visiting Vlad in the US. “He created that space for me where it felt really good and I finally felt okay to say the truth,” she says.
Persons: Iga Olszak, Vlad Dimovski, Iga, Vlad, , Skotina, , ” Vlad, ” Iga, , wasn’t, , that’s, ’ ”, Vlad’s, She’d, he’d, Iga –, weren’t, they’d, Olszak, I’d, who’d, ​ ”, “ I’d, Will, ’ ” Vlad, Luca, Klara, They're, – he’d, “ I’m, we’ve Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, , Facebook Locations: Skotina, Greece, Poland, North Macedonia, Mount Olympus, Iga, Germany, Chicago, Republic of Macedonia, Europe, Bielefeld, , Florida, Macedonia, pouting
30A is an up-and-coming beach area in Florida that's being called "the Hamptons of the South." 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 . AdvertisementI've lived in Florida for eight years but only recently heard of 30A, a growing travel hot spot in the Florida panhandle. 30A is known for its white-sand beaches, stunning views of the blue-green Gulf of Mexico, and charming little beach towns.
Persons: , I've Organizations: Hamptons, Service, Business Locations: Florida, Panama City, Destin, Mexico
The one time she didn't join me was the honeymoon I spent with my former husband in 2008. I never went on vacation with girlfriendsBefore and after my marriage, I spent every break with the people who raised me. Around his mid-50s, he decided he didn't like traveling much and generally preferred to stay at home. But Mom went ahead and enjoyed herself, thinking it was funny. Meanwhile, I'm turning 44 in November and have decided to celebrate with a trip to Bali.
Persons: , Minreet Kaur, I'd, I've, Kaur, We've, Mom, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Sri Lankan, Kandy, North Wales, Canada, India, Europe, Valencia, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Japan, Bali
Kinshasa, Congo AP —A military court in Congo handed down death sentences Friday to 37 people, including three Americans, after convicting them on charges of taking part in a coup attempt. Malanga was fatally shot while resisting arrest soon after live-streaming the attack on his social media, the Congolese army said. Malanga’s 21-year-old son Marcel Malanga, who is a US citizen, and two other Americans were convicted in the the attack. Thompson’s family maintains he had no knowledge of the elder Malanga’s intentions, no plans for political activism and didn’t even plan to enter Congo. The reading out of the verdict and sentencing before the open-air military court were broadcast live on television.
Persons: Christian Malanga, Felix Tshisekedi, Malanga, Marcel Malanga, Brittney Sawyer, Tyler Thompson Jr, Benjamin Reuben Zalman, Polun, Thompson’s, Col, Innocent Radjabu Organizations: Congo AP, Briton, Belgian, Africa Intelligence Locations: Kinshasa, Congo, Congolese, Africa, Utah, Mozambique, South Africa
Yesterday, I got to my desk, ready to put the last touches on the book I'm writing with my friend Clifton Jones, who is in prison in Florida and goes by the name "Too Tall." I'm not that mom who heads to the pediatrician the second my kid complains. Even when I carve out time for work, the universe has other plansFor a second, I considered sending her there alone. I really thought I'd be ready to push my firstborn out the door, but it turns out I'm not that mom, after all. He's ready, I know that, but I'm still sad he's leaving.
Persons: Clifton Jones, texted, hadn't, I'm, It's, puffy, Bond, he's, I've, Allison Langer, it's, he'd, I'd, We're, Fleisher Organizations: Service, Business, Walgreens, Nice Locations: Florida, Hood River , Oregon
As a frequent traveler, I get a lot of value out of reaching elite status with Delta. Maximizing my points and miles with my travel credit card means I can travel more. You can earn $1 MQD per $1 spent on Delta flights, but you can earn more with a Delta credit card. Rewards Credit Cards The best rewards credit cards can be a great way to earn cash back or travel rewards on your everyday purchases. Popular cards include the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and the Bank of America Travel Rewards card.
Persons: , we're, I've, Felipe Carrillo Organizations: Delta, Service, Diamond, Delta Medallion, American Express, Delta Sky Club, Delta Reserve, Chase, Bank of America, Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport Locations: Tulum, New Zealand, Delta, New York, Hawaii, Yucatan
She also traveled the world for two years and learned to make money without a day job. AdvertisementShortly after returning from Europe, Tseung began investing and using her skills to build multiple sources of passive income. She now teaches others how to manage their finances, invest, and build passive income through on her blog and her accounts on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. This book taught her to make money work for her instead of working for money. For me, it's to continue being impactful and building my brand, teaching people how to build passive income and become financially free.
Persons: Sharon Tseung didn't, , Sharon Tseung, Tseung, doesn't, Timothy Ferriss, Rich Dad, Robert T, it's Organizations: Service, University of California, Business, YouTube Locations: Berkeley, Europe
Read previewI am in the middle of what I'm calling Stay Home September. After my trip, I calculated I spent nearly $3,000 for six days and five nights at the parks — far more than I could afford. AdvertisementFood is my biggest expense and my biggest obstacleEvery month, my biggest expense (beyond my New York City rent) is food. I'm a terrible cook, so I am not looking forward to this change, but I hope this measure will cut my biggest expense in half. I'd rather spend money, have adventurous experiences, and explore new cultures than stay home and count my dollars.
Persons: , I've, I'm, extrovert, I'd Organizations: Service, Disney, Business Locations: New York City, Costa Rica, Italy, Orlando, Airbnbs
Between 2021 and 2022, average annual grocery prices were up 11.4%, the highest increase since 1979. In this episode of "Just the Facts," the US Economy and your Pocketbook. Let's take a look at the economy and how it is working or not working for you. To measure inflation, let's start by looking at the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. Between 2021 and 2022, average annual grocery prices were up 11.4%, the highest increase since 1979, and they grew another 5% between 2022 and 2023.
Persons: Steve Ballmer, USAFacts, COVID, it's, There's Organizations: Insider Studios, LA Clippers, Consumer, Federal Reserve, Real, Social Security Locations: America, United
After living on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years, I've learned which activities are worth doing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen deciding to vacation on the Amalfi Coast, many travelers hope to experience the area like a local. About 5 million visitors make their way to the Amalfi Coast every year — which makes running into tourist traps seem inevitable. Having lived on the Amalfi Coast for the past 17 years, I've learned what's worth visiting and what activities travelers can probably skip.
Persons: I've, Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Amalfi Coast
Disney Vacation Club is a timeshare-like program, but you don't have to be a member to use it. Non-members can rent DVC points to stay at deluxe hotels for a fraction of the list price. Disney allows renting points, and there are even third-party companies that make it easier. AdvertisementYou don't need to be a member of Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, to reap some of its benefits — including the ability to book coveted resorts for a lower price. But travelers without memberships can rent DVC points to help them save big on resort stays.
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When you're passionate about something, you might want to dedicate all your time to it. While researching the topic, Jachimowicz interviewed 200 high achievers from athletes and artists to Fortune 500 CEOS. Within a year, the passion was overtaken by cynicism and low self-efficacy, and he felt rudderless and adrift, he said. Twenty percent of Americans say that they're truly passionate about their jobs, according to a 2023 Zippia report. "People feel like it's more permissible, more legitimate to assign additional unpaid tasks to more passionate employees," he said.
Persons: Jon M, Jachimowicz, LinkedIn's Organizations: Harvard Business School, Fortune, Columbia University Locations: United Kingdom, New York
The vehicle was parked outside Hernandez-Cazares’ apartment in Anaheim, southeast of Los Angeles, and temperatures at the time were roughly 104 degrees, the prosecutor’s office said. She is being held in lieu of $150,000 bail and faces a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison, according to the DA's office. The family members broke the Expedition's window and found Hernandez-Cazares passed out, the DA's office said. She was later found to have a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit, the prosecutor’s office said. The toddler was pronounced dead after efforts to resuscitate her failed, the prosecutor’s office said.
Persons: Sandra Hernandez, Hernandez, Cazares, Todd Spitzer, Spitzer, Organizations: mom’s Ford Expedition, Attorney’s, Hernandez, Orange County Public, Office, Medical Locations: California, Orange County, Anaheim, Los Angeles, North Dakota
Read previewThe woman who alleges she was wrongfully portrayed in "Inventing Anna" is trying to get her hands on the confidential notes and sources of the journalist whose article inspired the Netflix show. Rachel Williams, who was friends with the real-life Anna Sorokin, sued Netflix last year. In court filings this week, Netflix lawyers revealed that Williams' lawyers want to obtain Pressler's private journalistic notes. AdvertisementNetflix waived reporter's privilege once it used the notes for 'Inventing Anna,' Williams' lawyers argueOn October 4, Sorokin — who sold her life adaptation rights for "Inventing Anna" — is scheduled to testify for a deposition in Williams's suit against Netflix. AdvertisementJulia Garner as Anna Sorokin and Katie Lowes as Rachel Wiliams in Netflix's "Inventing Anna."
Persons: , Anna, Rachel Williams, Anna Sorokin, Shonda Rhimes, Jessica Pressler, Williams, Pressler, Anna Delvey, Sorokin, she'd, Pornhub, reporter's, Sorokin —, Colm Connolly, Julia Garner, Katie Lowes, Rachel Wiliams, Alexander Rufus, Isaacs, Davis Wright Tremaine, didn't Organizations: Service, Netflix, York, Business, American Express, Fair, HBO, Immigration, Customs, New, Fashion, Journalists, BI, New York, Vox Media Locations: Morocco, Manhattan, Germany, Delaware, United States, New York, Netflix's
Preparing for the endJoe and Audrey Martucci say they are grateful for the nine-month cruise experience, but at times they found the schedule tiring. A trip of a lifetimeGen Z traveler Little Rat Brain says Antarctica, pictured here, was her world cruise highlight. Little Rat Brain, passenger on board the nine-month cruiseThe TikTok-famous passengers are now considering how to pivot their online presences. “I don’t think anything’s ever going to have the virality of the nine-month cruise,” Fletcher says. “I’m not really sure if it will ever occur again,” agrees Little Rat Brain.
Persons: Royal, , Angie Linderman, Linderman, Ale Kenney, Shannon Marie Lake, Anthony McWilliams –, Joe, Audrey Martucci, Joe Martucci, Bobbi Waterman, Tam, Julian Mendoza, Daniele Salvatore Arbisi, , they’re, , Beth Anne Fletcher, ’ Fletcher wasn’t, you’re, ” Fletcher, Joe Martucci didn’t, TikTok, ” Oosthuizen, … ” LRB, itineraries, LRB, there’s, someone’s, Anthony McWilliams, Amike, Oosthuizen, Drake, ’ ”, McWilliams, y’all, Anthony Antoine McWilliams Fletcher, Fletcher, “ Beth Anne’s, Audrey, Shannon Lake, ” McWilliams, “ We’re, it’s, “ Truman, Brandee, aunties, It’s, , can’t, “ I’m, influencer Marc Sebastian, Sebastian, they’ve, ” LRB, ” Linderman, haven’t, There’s, Princess Cruises –, she’s, “ Everything’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Royal, NASA, Seas, New York City, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Vie Locations: Royal Caribbean, Miami, Shannon, American, British, South Africa, Halifax, Canada, Southampton, , California, China, New York, LA, Antarctica, India, Portofino, Italy, Iguazu, , Caribbean, Belfast , Northern Ireland
Tuesday’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is the culmination of 75 days of utter and unprecedented campaign chaos — and the beginning of a 55-day race to Election Day through equally uncharted waters. The best-polling third-party candidate in a generation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saw his numbers collapse, and he is out of the race and supporting Trump. The sides even flipped on the debate rules, with the Harris campaign (unsuccessfully) pushing for open microphones during the whole debate after Biden’s team favored turning candidates’ mics off when it is not their turn. Harris’ campaign put a policy page on her website only on Monday. For making it through the past 75 days of chaos, America now gets 55 days of unpredictability with little precedent in modern history.
Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, , , Jared Leopold, Joe Biden, Sen, JD Vance, Tim Walz, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Harris, , Craig Snyder, Snyder, Haley, Nikki Haley, Matt Gorman, “ Kamala, Trump, Caitlin Legacki, Legacki, Biden, Walz, Harris ’, Richard Czuba Organizations: Trump, Minnesota Gov, Republican, Democratic, Democrats ’, Biden, Detroit, Michigan Locations: R, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Covid, Gaza, Lansing, America
Read previewVilla Vie Residences' highly anticipated residential around-the-world cruise has been delayed yet again from its original May target date, it told waiting customers on Monday. Villa Vie acquired Odyssey, formerly the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Braemar vessel, in December. Villa Vie Odyssey is currently docked in Belfast, Ireland. Angela and Stephen TheriacSince May, more than 100 Villa Vie buyers have stayed in the UK in anticipation of the ship's departure. Since the initial delay, Petterson told BI that Villa Vie had paid almost $2 million for its buyers' hotels.
Persons: , Fred Olsen Cruise, Villa Vie, Lanette Canen Mikael Petterson, Vie, Petterson, Villa, Angela, Stephen Theriac, they've Organizations: Service, Residences, Business, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Vie, YouTube Locations: Belfast , Northern Ireland, Braemar, Belfast, Ireland
Read previewWhitney Leavitt blamed the edit for looking bad on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," after fans called her the villain of season one. It's unclear if Whitney is done with the other Mormon MomTokersAt the end of season one, Whitney seems to leave the Mormon MomTok group. Whitney told Distractify last week: "I don't really know, and I don't really feel welcomed in, like, the whole group as a whole. Taylor told Distractify last week that she's friends with Whitney, but added "you never know if she has mixed feelings." Advertisement"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" season one is available to stream on Hulu.
Persons: , Whitney Leavitt, Whitney, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikura, Demi Engemann, she's, i’ve, whitney, belittled, eason, heth, Jess, yon, kayla, Li Organizations: Service, Business, itn, pti, emi Locations: ife
However, inflation-weary consumers might be taking their money elsewhere when it comes to theme parks. In its 2024 third-quarter results, Disney blamed a "softening consumer environment" for sliding demand in its theme parks. A one-day, single-park ticket for Walt Disney World has climbed on average 5% per year over the past 10 years. On the other hand, the price of Disney World and Disneyland's cheapest ticket has remained steady since 2019. A Disney World one-day, one-park, off-peak ticket will cost a park-goer $109, and its equivalent at Disneyland is $104.
Persons: Disney, Walt, Ken Potrock, Peter Supino Organizations: Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Comcast, Disneyland Resort, Disney, Wolfe Research, Magic, CNBC Locations: U.S
After my son was born, getting him out of the house felt like an insurmountable task. Once I'd mastered what I needed to bring with me to keep him happy, I took my son to the Lake District for a weekend without my partner. It's a bonding experienceMy son is now 3, and I've just taken him away on vacation for four days without my partner. Now, I find more peace and satisfaction than I ever thought possible in watching him throwing stones into a lake. There's a real joy to be had in slow travel, and solo adventures with my son have helped me to achieve that.
Persons: I'd, Jennifer Sizeland, I've, tantrums, Taj Organizations: Service Locations: Lake, Machu Picchu, Angkor
She focused on this gig early in the morning, in the evening, on the weekends, or during working hours on the days her full-time employer allowed her to work from home. While overemployment has increased Olivia's work-related stress, it's reduced her financial stress — something she said has helped her pursue a healthy romantic relationship. That's because the long working hours can take a toll, and remote job opportunities can be difficult to land. As long as she lives in her area of California, she's not sure she'll ever buy a home. Are you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to provide details about your pay and schedule?
Persons: , Olivia, What's, Doxo, jugglers, she's, overemployment, Overemployment, it's Organizations: Service, Business, New York Times, BI Locations: California's Bay, San Francisco, San Jose, Bay, California
George Kinder Kinder Institute'You should be focused on your dream of freedom'Greg Iacurci: What is the basic premise of the life planning movement? George Kinder Kinder InstituteGI: But that's not necessarily to say that the way that people are saving is wrong, right? Maybe you're doing more remote work. Maybe you're already looking at where it is you want to stay, and figuring out how, in a year or two, you can spend three months there. So you're moving actively toward the freedom as part of the program of financial planning, of your financial life.
Persons: George Kinder, Greg Iacurci, I've, they've, It's, you've, it's, they're Organizations: George Kinder Kinder Institute, GK, Street, Kinder Institute of Life Locations: West Virginia, Ohio
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