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☆ Jason Kelce wore a custom Rolex at his retirement conference that paid homage to the Philadelphia Eagles' 2018 Super Bowl win — check it out
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jason Kelce's watch at his retirement press conference was an ode to his Super Bowl win. Timepiece website Time and Tide identified it as a now-discontinued yellow gold Rolex GMT Master II. The watch was commissioned after the Eagles' 2018 Super Bowl win, Kelce said during a podcast. AdvertisementJason Kelce paid homage to the Philadelphia Eagles during his retirement press conference on Monday by wearing a Rolex watch in the team's colors. According to the timepiece website Time and Tide, Kelce was sporting a now-discontinued yellow gold Rolex GMT Master II with a green dial and black bezel on his wrist.

Persons: Jason Kelce's, Kelce, —, Jason Kelce Organizations: Super Bowl, Eagles, Service, Philadelphia Eagles, Business

The Browns still have a shot to get more value out of their trade that sent three first-round picks and three lower picks to Houston for Deshaun Watson. Here's a look at some of the worst trades in the NFL over the years:HERSCHEL WALKER TO MINNESOTAPhotos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe Cowboys launched their dynasty in the 1990s when Jimmy Johnson realized the high value of draft picks and turned Herschel Walker into a huge haul of them. The trades helped Dallas acquire draft picks that led to Emmitt Smith, Darren Woodson, Russell Maryland and Kevin Smith, who contributed to three Super Bowl titles. That led the Falcons to cut ties quickly, trading him after the season to Green Bay for a first-round pick. But the Seahawks were able to turn him into a first-round pick from quarterback-starved Chicago in 1997.

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The Washington Commanders are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz, two people with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal had not been announced. One person familiar with the signing said the contract for next season is worth up to $5 million. A Super Bowl champion with Philadelphia, Ertz returns to the NFC East as the first big addition for new Commanders general manager Adam Peters. Ertz has played in 159 NFL regular-season and playoff games since making his debut in 2013 after being a second-round pick of the Eagles.

Persons: Zach Ertz, Kliff Kingsbury, Ertz, Adam Peters, Logan Thomas, Charles Leno, Nick Gates, Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Rob Maaddi, ___ Organizations: Washington, Associated Press, Cardinals, Philadelphia, NFC, Eagles, Pro Football Locations: Arizona, Washington

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal airport security officials unveiled passenger self-screening lanes Wednesday at busy Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, with plans to test it for use in other cities around the country. It already features screening lanes with instruction displays and estimated wait times. “It’s going to take time to educate the public," he said of the TSA screening lanes. I think eventually we’ll see more and more of them.”Harry Reid International Airport was the seventh-busiest passenger airport in the U.S. in 2022, ranked by Airports Council International behind New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. In 2023, the Las Vegas airport handled a new record of 57.6 million arriving and departing passengers.

Persons: Harry Reid, ”, Dimitri Kusnezov, John Fortune, Christina Peach, “ It’s, Carter Langston, Peach, Kusnezov, Karen Burke, ” Burke, Fortune, Keith Jeffries, Jeffries, ” Harry Reid, John F, Rebecca Santana Organizations: LAS VEGAS, —, Harry, Harry Reid International, U.S . Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, Department of Homeland, ”, Los Angeles International Airport, K2, Associated Press, ” Harry Reid International, Airports Council International, New, Kennedy International, Las, NFL, Allegiant, Associated, Washington , D.C Locations: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S, Washington ,

☆ Debate heats up as Singapore prime minister says exclusive Taylor Swift deal isn't 'unfriendly'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday that a closed-door deal for Taylor Swift to perform in the city-state ensured she would not perform in other Southeast Asian countries during her Eras tour. The statement is the first confirmation from the city-state that the agreement for Swift to perform in Singapore contained exclusivity terms preventing her from performing in other countries. He also did not reveal the size of the grant to Swift, but stated the amount is "not anywhere as high as speculated." During her first three concerts in Singapore, Swift asked her audience to applaud — first the locals, then those who had traveled from overseas to come to the show. Edwin Tong Singapore Minister for Culture, Community and YouthSome liken the deal to how cities vie to host major sports events, such as the Olympics, the Super Bowl and the World Cup.

Persons: Lee Hsien Loong, Taylor Swift, Swift, Edwin Tong, Srettha Thavisin, Joey Salceda, Lee, Ashok Kumar, —, Selena Oh, de Boer, Irene Hoe, — haven't Organizations: Singapore, Reuters, Thai, Swift's, Philippine, Getty, Edwin Tong Singapore Minister, Culture ,, Super Bowl Locations: Singapore, Southeast Asia, Melbourne, Bangkok, ASEAN, Tokyo, Asia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Asia — Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Philippines, Cambodia, what's, Edwin Tong Singapore

☆ Taylor Swift Wants You to Vote Today, Though She’s Not Saying for Whom
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Rebecca Davis O Brien | More About Rebecca Davis O Brien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Call it Super Tuesday (Taylor’s Version). After months of anticipation, Taylor Swift made her first foray into the 2024 election on Tuesday morning, encouraging her 282 million followers on Instagram to make a plan to vote in the presidential primaries. The message was brief and nonpartisan, and did not include any endorsements. “I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power,” she wrote. Swift is part of an elaborate plot to spread Democratic propaganda — or rig the Super Bowl, or force people to be vaccinated against Covid-19, or do something else that is not entirely clear.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Instagram, “, ”, Swift Organizations: Fox News, Covid Locations: Tennessee

☆ Is Crypto Back? What to Know About Bitcoin’s Surge.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( David Yaffe-Bellany | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For believers, it was a moment of vindication after a 2022 industry downturn that sent several major companies into bankruptcy and tainted crypto’s reputation. Here’s what to know about the new crypto surge. Crypto executives hung out with celebrities, and their companies conducted giant marketing campaigns featuring Super Bowl commercials. Prices crashed in the spring of 2022, as some of the most prominent crypto firms were exposed as frauds. The decline culminated in November 2022, when the FTX crypto exchange, founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsed after the equivalent of a bank run, costing customers $8 billion.

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☆ Jason Kelce shows us what an involved father can do for his children
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Shannon Carpenter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —At 6’3” and 295 pounds, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce often towers over other people. How a father can affect a sonSo many people now know that Jason Kelce is an all-pro center who had an illustrious 13-year career. But now as a father myself, I understand it in the same way that Jason understands a father’s support. I’ve seen the research that says children with involved fathers do better in school, have higher self-esteem, and just like Jason Kelce, show empathy. While I know those things, watching real-life dads like Jason Kelce and even more so, Ed, is so important to me.

Persons: ”, Jason Kelce, Paul Bunyan, “ C’mon, Ed Kelce, He’s, Travis Kelce, Jason, Taylor Swift, Donna Kelce, Ed, Kylie, Jason's, Tim Nwachukwu, “, Matt Rourke, I’ve, Shannon Carpenter, Dad ” Organizations: CNN, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Southern, Protective Services Locations: Philadelphia, Arkansas, Southern, Texas

☆ Mark Zuckerberg got major timepiece envy over Anant Ambani's Richard Mille watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Zuckerberg says he "never really wanted to get a watch" until he saw Anant Ambani's. "After seeing that, I was like, watches are cool," Zuckerberg said while admiring Ambani's watch. Ambani told Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan that he was sporting a Richard Mille watch. Zuckerberg was seen admiring Reliance Industries' heir, Anant Ambani's luxury timepiece in a video circulating on social media. Mark Zuckerberg & his wife Priscilla was surprised to see Anant Ambani's watch.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Anant Ambani's, Zuckerberg, Ambani, Priscilla Chan, Richard Mille, —, didn't, Anant, Chan, Priscilla, — Nibraz Ramzan, @nibraz88cricket, Ambani's, Bill Gates, Donald Trump's, Ivanka, Rihanna Organizations: Service, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Times, Indian, Business, Microsoft, Business Insider Locations: Asia, Japan, South Korea, India

☆ Even Cookie Monster is complaining about the US economy now
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Washington, DC CNN —Cookie Monster has taken a stance on a very real and controversial trend in the US economy — and he hates it. Me cookies are getting smaller,” Cookie Monster wrote. “Household paper products, like toilet paper and paper towels, are 34.9 percent more expensive per unit than they were in January 2019. The latest Consumer Price Index showed that inflation didn’t ease in January as much as Wall Street was expecting. Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved recently, thanks to slowing inflation, according to consumer surveys, but remain below levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Persons: “, “ Guess, Democratic Sen, Bob Casey, It’s, Sherrod Brown, Cookie, ”, Joe Biden, Biden, shrinkflation, ” Biden, Casey, Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: DC CNN, Democratic, Labor Department, Research, of, Federal Trade Commission, Fed Locations: Washington, Ohio

☆ Jason Kelce: Philadelphia Eagles center announces he is retiring from the NFL
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ben Morse | George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring from the NFL, the 36-year-old announced at an emotional news conference Monday. Likely a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Kelce is a seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro selection. He spent his entire 13-season NFL career with the Eagles, including the team’s 2018 Super Bowl win. “I have been the underdog my entire career and I mean this when I say it, I wish I still was. Jason Kelce spent his entire 13-season NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, including the team's 2018 Super Bowl win.

Persons: Jason Kelce, Kelce, Pro Bowler, “ I’ve, ”, “, Nick Sirianni, Mitchell Leff, Travis –, Travis, Jeffrey Lurie, ” Lurie, “ Jason, ” CNN’s Thomas Schlachter Organizations: CNN, Philadelphia Eagles, NFL, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kelce’s Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, of Famer Locations: Philadelphia, City

☆ Rihanna's first full live show in 8 years split fans. Some called her lazy, while others said she's just a low-energy performer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rihanna gave her first full show in eight years at the pre-wedding party of an Indian billionaire heir. Some critics called Rihanna a 'lazy performer' after the low-energy performance at Anant Ambani's party. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRihanna came out of semi-retirement for her first full live concert in eight years on Friday, sparking a mixed reaction with what was called a low-energy performance. One of the biggest stars of the 2010s, Rihanna stopped performing and releasing music in 2018.

Persons: Rihanna, Anant Ambani's, —, Anant Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant . Organizations: Service Locations: Jamnagar, India

☆ Where Old Vegas is still alive today
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Matt Villano | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

MuseumsMuseums are obvious celebrations of the past, and in Las Vegas, these two museums have direct links to the Vegas of old. At the Neon Museum, Old Vegas is showcased in the form of neon signs. Other attractionsSeveral other sights and destinations around Las Vegas keep the city’s past alive in this modern age. At one point every casino in Las Vegas had a machine like this one; today this is the only coin-operated iteration left. Finally, the most recognizable throwback to Old Vegas might be the neon “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip near Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Persons: upstage Travis, Taylor, Usher, Jackie Gaughan, Kenny Epstein, Epstein, Gaughan, “, ”, you’ve, Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, La Concha, Caesar, Chris Welsch, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Sinatra, Hugo’s, El Cortez, Barbara Streisand’s, Bauer, Griffin, Vegas Vickie, Vickie, Derek Stevens, Vic, Betty Willis, YESCO Organizations: CNN, Sin, Bellagio, Vegas, Eiffel, El, Fremont Street, National Register of Historic Places, Casino, Hotel, Museums, Mob Museum, National Museum of, US Post Office, Commerce, Neon Museum, Las, Virgin Hotels, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Italian American, Four Queens Casino, Las Vegas, Sigma Derby, Fremont Locations: Sin City, Las Vegas, Paris, Vegas, Hotel Nevada, Fremont Street, America, Old Vegas, Sahara, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las, Fremont, Mandalay

☆ Sports Gambling Was a Gateway Drug to Online Gambling and the Lottery
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

As the prevalence of online betting grows, there's plenty of revenue to be had. The more people gamble — and the more culturally acceptable gambling becomes — the more possibility gambling addiction becomes a bigger issue. Of course, as fun as sports gambling is — as is gambling in general — it has some serious downsides for society. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, 2 million Americans have a severe gambling problem, and another 4 million to 6 million a mild or moderate problem. The more people gamble — and the more culturally acceptable gambling becomes — the more possibility gambling addiction becomes a bigger issue.

Persons: Lia Nower, DraftKings, Jason Robins, iGaming, Robins, DraftKings isn't, —, West Virginia —, Chad Beynon, Benyon, they're, Nower, Chris Grove, Grove, There's, let's, I've, legalizes iGaming, Emily Stewart Organizations: Knicks, Sports, Disney, American Gaming Association, NBA, NFL, Center for Gambling Studies, Rutgers University, Golden Nugget, Caesars, MGM, Macquarie, Companies, Atlantic City, Acies Investments, EKG Ventures, Vegas, National Council, Business Locations: Washington, Boston, Dublin, — New Jersey , Connecticut, Delaware , Michigan, Rhode Island , Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Atlantic, New Jersey, Jackpocket, America

☆ I'm far from U2's biggest fan, but watching them perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas was unlike any other concert experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently saw U2 play at the Sphere, the revolutionary new music venue in Las Vegas. While I don't consider myself a huge U2 fan, the immersive visuals and concert really blew me away. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOn night three of a reporting trip in Las Vegas, wearing a fur coat, plastic lei, and four-inch heels during Super Bowl weekend, I unexpectedly found myself watching U2 at the Sphere.

Persons: —, hadn't Organizations: Service, Irish Locations: Las Vegas

☆ The son of Chiefs coach Andy Reid got his prison time reduced for a DWI crash that left a child with a brain injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Missouri's governor cut the remaining prison time for Britt Reid, son of the Kansas City Chiefs coach. Reid pleaded guilty to drunk driving in 2022 after he seriously injured a 5-year-old girl. Mike Parson on Friday shortened the prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid for a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a 5-year-old girl. Reid had been sentenced in November 2022 after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. He is the son of Chiefs coach Andy Reid.

Persons: Britt Reid, Reid, —, Mike Parson, Andy Reid, Parson, Johnathan Shiflett, Prosecutors, Ariel Young, Ariel's, Patricia McCloskey, Louis, Mark McCloskey Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Service, longtime Chiefs, Chiefs, Dodge Locations: Missouri, Kansas City, Arrowhead, St

☆ Rihanna came out of retirement for the Ambani wedding concert and a hefty payday
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt's the concert we all wished we were at but sadly had to watch through grainy phone camera footage: Rihanna's one-night-only comeback. The show also included live renditions of the songs "We Found Love," "Stay," "Rude Boy," and "All Of The Lights," and ended with the whole Ambani family joining Rihanna onstage. Rihanna received a payday somewhere between $5 and $9 million, according to estimatesThere's been rampant speculation on how much Rihanna was paid for her performance. AdvertisementMukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Isha Piramal, Rihanna, Shloka Mehta Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Radhika Merchant react on the stage during pre-wedding celebrations of Anant and Radhika. The Ambani family reportedly spent over $100 million on the pre-wedding ceremony of daughter Isha Ambani and her now-husband, Anand Piramal, according to The Guardian.

Persons: —, Anant Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump, Rihanna, Anant, Radhika, Isha Piramal, Shloka Mehta Ambani, Akash Ambani, Ambani, Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal, Anant's, Beyoncé, Chris Martin, Shloka Mehta's, Adam Levine Organizations: Service, Business, NME, India Today, Daily Mail, Reliance Industries, Reuters, Fortune, Guardian Locations: Jamnagar, India, Switzerland

☆ A garland-wearing Mark Zuckerberg arrives for a glitzy Indian wedding celebration — and boy is he in full vacation mode
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla are attending the lavish Ambani pre-wedding party in India. The Meta CEO appears to be in full vacation mode after being pictured with a floral garland. The event for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is due to feature a performance by Rihanna. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . He appears to be in full vacation mode after flying in with his wife for the Ambani family's extravagant three-day affair.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla, Ambani, Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Rihanna, —, Mukesh Ambani, Anant, He's, Viren Merchant, Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Hillary Clinton, Arianna Huffington, Mukesh, Nita, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, Zuckerberg, he'd, Larry Fink, Murray Auchincloss, Sundar Pichai, Jay Y, Lee, Rihanna hasn't, Abu Organizations: Service, Encore Healthcare, The, Samsung Electronics, Reuters, India Today, Prix Locations: India, Gujarat, The Times

☆ The Cessna CitationJet family was the most popular private aircraft in the US for 2023. See all the varying models that make it so desirable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Cessna CitationJet was the most popular private plane in the US in 2023, according to JetSpy. The ultra-rich prefer private aviation for its convenience and the variety of aircraft available. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. However, Textron Aviation's family of Cessna CitationJet aircraft proved to be the most popular in the US last year, performing a collective 273,522 flights in 2023, according to data from the aircraft-tracking website JetSpy. AdvertisementHere's a closer look at the CitationJet series, which all offer varying ranges, speeds, and cabins to suit the needs of rich flyers.

Persons: — Organizations: Cessna, Service, Bombardier Global, Textron Locations: Sun

A February study from WalletHub examined the 100 largest US cities' levels of "financial distress." A February study from WalletHub, a personal finance company, examined the 100 largest US cities and calculated the level of "financial distress" for each. Interestingly, in an earlier WalletHub study that looked at financial distress at the state level, Arizona ranked just 16th least burdened. These cities' financial woes underscore the broader economic challenges, from unemployment to high living costs, that add stress to the residents' financial difficulties. How some cities are alleviating financial distressArizona's largest cities have become a model for financial stability in a post-pandemic economy, instituting policies designed to address recent financial hardships.

Persons: WalletHub, Gilbert, Chandler, Cassandra Happe, Christian Petersen, Happe Organizations: Arizona, Four Arizona, U.S . Census, Administrative, U.S ., Google, Scottsdale, Glendale, Business, Getty Locations: Chicago, Houston, New York, Arizona's, Four, U.S, Boise , Idaho, Arizona, Glendale, Scottsdale, Glendale , Arizona, Angeles, Dallas

☆ The NFL is gearing up to change team ownership rules in what could be a massive win for Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Team owners will meet at the annual league meeting in March to discuss private equity. The investment ownership model is favored in the NBA, MLB and NHL— but not in the NFL. So, what will a rule change mean for institutional investors and their Wall Street brokers, as well as owners and sports fans? Experts also think NFL team owners' "wealth would increase drastically," said Rotthoff— due to the considerable profits they've already made from team valuations in the past decade. Wall Street investment banks could also benefit in their role as advisors to wealthy investors and sports teams, including helping to connect buyers with sellers.

Persons: —, Josh Harris, Mark Patricof, Carrie Potter, Mellody Hobson, Condoleezza Rice, Sir Lewis Hamilton, Kurt Rotthoff, Dwayne Wade, Venus Williams, Eric Thomas, Gil Fried, Rotthoff, Rob Gronkowski, Spencer Platt, Goldman Sachs, Thomson, Taylor Swift, Jamie Squire, Potter, Fried Organizations: NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, Service, Silicon, Forbes, The, Patricof, Rice, Denver Broncos, Seton Hall, Wall, Kansas City Chiefs, West, Sport Finance, Sports, Group, Wall Street, Chiefs, Dolphins, Getty Locations: The Washington, Crestview, United States, Orlando , Florida, West Florida

☆ Paramount falls short of revenue expectations but posts surprise profit, strong streaming results
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Paramount Global missed revenue expectations for the fourth quarter on Wednesday but posted a surprise quarterly profit and posted strong results from its streaming platform Paramount+. Paramount — home to brands such as CBS, Showtime, BET, Nickelodeon and its namesake movie studio — reported a 6% year-over-year revenue decline but posted notable strides in its streaming segment. Paramount+, its flagship streaming service, reached 67.5 million subscribers during the period, a net increase of 4.1 million, and recorded 69% revenue growth year over year. Subscription revenue in the fourth quarter grew 43%, partially driven by price increases, and revenue across its entire direct-to-consumer segment grew 34%. Paramount saw a 27% jump in global viewing hours across Paramount+ and Pluto TV during the fourth quarter.

Persons: Bob Bakish, we've, CNBC's Alex Sherman Organizations: Paramount Global, Paramount, CBS, Showtime, BET, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, Discovery, CNBC PRO Locations: LSEG

☆ Unilever and Dell have shut down some sustainability marketing initiatives as big corporations embrace 'green hushing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Late last month, computing giant Dell cut part of its marketing team that focused on sustainability and other ESG-related marketing roles, Business Insider has learned. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThis is feeding into a growing trend of "green hushing," where companies stop publicizing their sustainability efforts due to concerns around regulatory scrutiny or a consumer backlash, experts say. Other sustainability agencies have been absorbed into wider offerings, R3 EVP of delivery Sarah Tan told Business Insider. Leo Rayman, head of the sustainability consultancy and venture studio Eden Lab, said that the green hushing phenomenon could suggest a sign of maturity in the space.

Persons: we're, Hein Schumacher, hushing, Pimco, , Harriet Kingaby, Sarah Tan, Kingaby, Bud, Bud Light, influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Guy Parker, — that'll, Parker, Leo Rayman, Rayman, Townsend Organizations: Dell, Business, Unilever, JPMorgan, State, ACT Climate Labs, Media, Advertising Network, Brands, Green Guides, Standards Authority, ASA, BMW, Shell, Etihad Airways, Competition, Markets Authority, Eden, Sustainability

☆ I tried 15 new items coming to Taco Bell's menu in 2024 and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taco Bell announced its 2024 menu lineup at Live Más LIVE, its first-ever superfan convention. I attended the Las Vegas event and tasted everything coming to Taco Bell's menu this year. But food was obviously the highlight, and the crowd roared when we learned over a dozen new menu items were coming in 2024. From the Baja Blast pie (yes, pie!) Here's my ultimate ranking of every new item coming to Taco Bell this year.

Persons: Taco, — Organizations: Taco Bell, Las, Baja, Service, Super Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Watch Travis Kelce belt out Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' while partying it up in Vegas with his teammates
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Travis Kelce was spotted dancing to Taylor Swift's "Love Story" in Las Vegas on Saturday. AdvertisementIn a clip from the video, Kelce can be heard leading the crowd while chanting, "You've got to fight for your right to party," as Marshmello played a remix of "Fight For Your Right" by the Beastie Boys. In a video uploaded to X, the NFL star was also seen attending Swift's concert at Sydney's Accor Stadium on Friday.

Persons: —, Travis Kelce, Taylor, You've, Marshmello, Champagne, Swift, Kelce Organizations: Service, Kansas City Chiefs, Super, XS, Wynn Las Vegas, YouTube, Extra, Beastie, Entertainment, Sydney Zoo, Daily, NFL Locations: Las Vegas, Wynn Las, Vegas, Sydney

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