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CNN —Soccer players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup will on average earn just 25 cents for every dollar earned by men at their World Cup last year, a new CNN analysis found. In addition to prize money, FIFA committed to paying $42 million to the federations and players’ clubs for Women’s World Cup preparations. Havana Solaun (R) and Jamaica are appearing at their second ever Women's World Cup. But for the players, equal pay encompasses more than simply closing this gap to the salaries enjoyed by male footballers. June 2023 A record $110 million prize pot negotiated for the Women’s World Cup, at least $30,000 guaranteed for every player.

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☆ Queen’s: Carlos Alcaraz wins first grass-court title, set to reclaim world No. 1 spot from Novak Djokovic
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Carlos Alcaraz is set to reclaim the world No. 1 spot from Novak Djokovic after winning his first-ever grass-court title at Queen’s in London on Sunday. Playing at Queen’s for the first time and in only his third-ever grass-court tournament, Alcaraz lost just one set all week. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur to win the title at Queen's. “Being the number one, the top seed in such a great event as Wimbledon, for me, it’s amazing,” Alcaraz said afterwards.

Persons: CNN — Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Australia’s Alex de Minaur, ” Alcaraz, “ I’ve, Minaur, Alcaraz, Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur, Clive Brunskill, “, Jannik Organizations: CNN, Djokovic, cramp, Wimbledon Locations: Queen’s, London, Wimbledon, Queen's

☆ Los Angeles Angels break franchise records in 25-1 annihilation of Colorado Rockies
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a historic night on the road Saturday at Coors Field, setting new franchise records for both runs and hits in a game as they dismantled the Colorado Rockies 25-1, scoring 25 runs on 28 hits. We attacked pitches in the zone and hitting gets contagious sometimes,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said afterwards. Dustin Bradford/Getty ImagesThe Angels scored 13 runs in the third, tying a franchise record which had previously been set in 1997 and 1978. It was a less auspicious record-breaking night for the Rockies as they succumbed to their worst defeat in franchise history, according to Reuters. “Today was just one of those days, where everyone was feeling good and we were getting the right pitches to hit,” Moniak added, according to ESPN.

Persons: Phil Nevin, “, Mike Trout, Brandon Drury, Matt Thais, David Fletcher, Mickey Moniak, Dustin Bradford, ” Moniak, Hunter Renfroe, Chase Anderson, Matt Carasiti, Moniak, ” Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Angels, Coors Field, Colorado Rockies, Angels, MLB, Getty, Rockies, Reuters, “, ESPN

☆ Princess of Wales wins point against Roger Federer while playing tennis at Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tennis royalty met British royalty at Wimbledon this month as Roger Federer and Catherine, Princess of Wales, met the tournament’s ball boys and girls, took part in their training, and played a game of doubles. Kate even managed to win a point against the eight-time Wimbledon champion, hitting a passing shot while he was standing at the net. As a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Kate is often seen watching the tennis from the Royal Box at Wimbledon, which this year begins on July 3. At one point, however, Kate took an impressive one-handed catch, only to be told by Federer that ball girls and boys weren’t allowed to catch the ball at Wimbledon. “You’re meant to let it bounce and then get it,” a ball girl standing next to her added.

Persons: Roger Federer, Catherine , Princess of Wales, Kate, ” Federer, Federer, “, ” Kate, Thomas Lovelock, I’m, ”, weren’t Organizations: CNN — Tennis, Wimbledon, Lawn Tennis Club Locations: Basel, Switzerland

☆ San Antonio Spurs unveil No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama at welcome party in the city
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The city of San Antonio has big expectations for Victor Wembanyama. 1 NBA draft pick emerged from a private plane on Friday, and the welcome party has lasted all weekend. “The last 72 hours have been really tiring but I’m really enjoying the moment,” the 7-foot-4 Frenchman told reporters on Saturday. He enjoyed dinner on Friday night with NBA champions and San Antonio Spurs legends Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Manu Ginobili. “It’s so comforting to see these people who are so important to the city of San Antonio and to the franchise are such kind people and generous.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, “, I’m, Frenchman, I’ve, ”, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, ” Wembanyama, They’ve, It’s, ove, eason Organizations: CNN, NBA, San Antonio Spurs Locations: San Antonio

London CNN —Prince William believes you can have zero homelessness and he’s using Finland as a case study. Over the next two days, William will travel to each of the six locations to formally kickstart the program. Over the next two days, William will travel to each of the six locations to formally kickstart the program. William has long used his platform to spotlight homelessness, ever since his mother, Princess Diana, first took him to homeless shelters as a child. Last year, William attempted to go undercover on the streets of London and sell The Big Issue to “experience the other side and see what it was like to be a Big Issue vendor,” he wrote in the magazine afterwards.

Persons: London CNN — Prince William, Prince, “, ”, Wales, ” Matt Downie, Princess of Wales, William, ’ ” William, Andrew Parsons, Princess Diana, Diana’s Organizations: London CNN, “, Crisis, Royal Foundation, British, Sunday Times, CNN’s Royal Locations: Finland, Wales, Kensington, London

☆ Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Nick Kyrgios comments were ‘misinterpreted’ after some ‘insinuated racism where none exists’
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Stefanos Tsitsipas has said that his comments made on Netflix’s “Break Point” docuseries about Nick Kyrgios were “misinterpreted” after some individuals on social media perceived them as racist. Tsitsipas hit a ball into the crowd, for which he later apologized, and admitted to trying to hit Kyrgios with a body shot. Both players were fined afterwards, Tsitsipas for unsportsmanlike conduct and Kyrgios for an audible obscenity. They continued to trade barbs off the court – the Greek fourth seed calling his opponent “evil” and a “bully,” while Kyrgios said Tsitsipas is “not liked” in the locker room. After defeating Tsitsipas 6-7(2) 6-4 6-3 7-6(7), Kyrgios continued his Wimbledon run and reached the final where he succumbed to Novak Djokovic.

Persons: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nick Kyrgios, Tsitsipas, “, ”, ” Tsitsipas, ” Kyrgios, “ We’ve, Hannah Mckay, Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, NBA

☆ Sarah Snook: 'Succession' star to play 26 characters in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' stage show
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After playing Shiv Roy in “Succession,” the critically acclaimed TV series that satirically portrayed the uber-rich but morally bankrupt Roy family grappling for control of a media empire, Sarah Snook will star in another production that skewers society. She will play all 26 roles in the “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” which will run for 12 weeks at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket from January 2024. Directed by Kip Williams, the artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, the play will combine live performance and video “in an astonishing collision of form,” Theatre Royal Haymarket said. “I am elated to return to the London stage in such an astonishing piece of theatre,” Snook said, according to theater site WhatsOnStage. Snook’s “Succession” on screen parents are also returning to the London stage.

Persons: Shiv Roy, satirically, Roy, Sarah Snook, Dorian Gray, Kip Williams, Oscar Wilde’s, “, ” Snook, Kip Williams ’, Williams, Eryn Jean Norvill, ” Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, Tom Wambsgans, Claudette Barius, Henrik Ibsen’s “, Ralph Fiennes, Snook’s, Brian Cox, Logan Roy, Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer, Harriet Walter, Caroline Collingwood, Alba ” Organizations: CNN, London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket, Sydney Theatre Company, ”, Royal, London, Guardian, Old Vic Theatre Locations: “, Sydney, London

☆ Rubens painting ‘lost’ for centuries could sell for $7.7 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A Rubens painting lost to history and misidentified for almost 300 years has re-emerged with the help of X-ray analysis and could now fetch up to £6 million ($7.7 million) at auction next month. Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens completed “Saint Sebastian Tended by Two Angels” more than 400 years ago. X-Ray analysis revealed Rubens' changes to the painting. Sotheby'sAnalysis revealed changes beneath the final painting as Rubens sculpted and molded his design to perfection for the first time. Initially, for example, Rubens painted Saint Sebastian facing the other way while he omitted another arrow piercing the saint’s right thigh in the painting’s final form.

Persons: CNN —, Rubens, Peter Paul Rubens, “, Sebastian, George Gordon, Sotheby’s, ” Gordon, Ambrogio Spinola, “ Ambrogio Spinola, …, Spinola, ”, Gordon, Laurent de la, Saint Sebastian, “ Rubens Organizations: CNN Locations: Flemish, Italian, Italy, Antwerp, Missouri, French, Rome, London

☆ Harry and Meghan: Spotify executive Bill Simmons calls the Sussexes 'grifters'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Spotify executive and popular podcaster Bill Simmons has hit out at Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, labeling them “grifters,” after their multi-year partnership with Spotify ended on Friday. “I wish I had been involved in the ‘Meghan and Harry leave Spotify’ negotiation,” Simmons said on his self-titled podcast Friday. I have got to get drunk one night and tell the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to try and help him with a podcast idea. John Nacion Imaging/ShutterstockCNN has reached out to both Archewell and Spotify for comment on Simmons’ remarks. Simmons previously criticized Harry in a January 2023 episode of his podcast, saying that he was “so embarrassed” to share Spotify with him.

Persons: Bill Simmons, Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of, “, Harry, ” Simmons, ’, ”, Serena Williams, Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Trevor Noah, Archewell, John Nacion, Simmons ’, Simmons, Montecito, Forbes Organizations: CNN, Spotify, Archewell, John, John Nacion Imaging, Simmons, CNN’s Royal Locations: Duchess of Sussex, ”

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Fueled by the FOMO momentum
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks' streak snappedU.S. stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite snapping their six-day winning streak. Asia-Pacific markets mostly dropped Monday as well, with markets in China, Japan and South Korea trading lower. Tesla's self-driving ambitionsElon Musk said the value of Tesla depends on whether it can crack the code to self-driving vehicles.

Persons: Antony Blinken, Qin Gang, Biden, China Goldman Sachs, Elon Musk, Tesla, Bull, Michael Hartnett, Hartnett, it'll Organizations: U.S ., Microsoft, CNBC, Nasdaq, China U.S, Foreign, Qin, Bears, Bank of America Chief Investment Locations: U.S, Issy, France, Asia, Pacific, China, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Wall

☆ Los Angeles Country Club: One of the world’s most exclusive golf clubs is opening its doors to host the US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Now, the club is opening its doors to a curious public and media as the host of the US Open, the first individual event to visit the famed Los Angeles County Club since 1940, though it hosted the Walker Cup in 2017. It’s mythic in some ways.”But even if its exclusivity prevents stars from playing on the golf course, the club is surrounded by them. Lionel Richie’s mansion is a stone’s throw away while Hefner’s famous Playboy Mansion, and zoo which he reportedly built as revenge after being refused entry to the Los Angeles Country Club, sits next to the 14th hole. Whatever Hefner’s intentions, even today golfers say they can still hear the monkeys, parrots and peacocks from the golf course. The Los Angeles Country Club is hosting this year's US Open.

Persons: CNN —, Bing Crosby, Groucho Marx, Hugh Hefner, “, Gene Sykes, Lionel Richie’s, Hefner’s, Harry, ” Patrick Cantlay Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Country Club, Daily Telegraph, Los Angeles County Club, Walker, LA Times Locations: Los, Beverley Hills

☆ Novak Djokovic wins record-breaking 23rd grand slam title, defeating Casper Ruud in French Open final
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Clive Mason/Getty ImagesIt is not just the grand slam records that he now holds. Victory at this year’s French Open moves him back to his familiar spot of world No.1. He also became the oldest ever French Open champion. After coming so close to landing a blow during the long opening set, Ruud seemed deflated when he walked back onto court and lost the opening three games.

Persons: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud, Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Ruud, Tom Brady, Kylian, Zlatan Ibrahimović, – Djokovic, ” Nadal, ”, Clive Mason, Steffi Graff, – Federer, Roland Garros, Victory, Emmanuel Dunand, groundstrokes Organizations: CNN, Covid, Wimbledon, Nadal, Djokovic, US, Sunday, Getty Locations: Australia, AFP

☆ 2023 French Open men's final: Novak Djokovic on cusp of historic 23rd grand slam as he faces Casper Ruud for title
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Now, with Federer retired and Nadal injured, Djokovic has an opportunity to stake his own claim in that unending debate and win a record 23rd grand slam title on Sunday at the French Open, surpassing the mark he currently holds with Nadal. Standing in Djokovic’s way is Casper Ruud, who has now reached three of the last five grand slam finals, including last year’s final at Roland Garros where he was dismantled 6-3 6-3 6-0 by Nadal. If Djokovic can win on Sunday, he will also return to the top of the world rankings and become the first male player to win each grand slam tournament at least three times. Casper Ruud was defeated by Nadal in last year's French Open final. That semifinal performance will galvanize Ruud ahead of the final, as he seeks to upset the odds and take a first grand slam title.

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☆ French Open: Iga Świątek wins second successive title wth thrilling victory over Karolína Muchová
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Iga Świątek won her third French Open in four years with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory against the unseeded Karolína Muchová in the women’s final on Saturday. For much of the match, it seemed as if the world No.1 would dominate in the same fashion as she had done to win her other three grand slam titles. After all, Świątek had never lost a set in a grand slam final and she began by displaying all the power and consistency that has made her such a force on clay ever since she won her first French Open title as a 19-year-old in 2020. A set up, and with a 3-0 lead in the second set, Świątek was cruising to victory but Muchová began finding her rhythm, making shots that had previously flown wide or collapsed into the net, and seemingly breaking the Pole at will. After Świątek somehow lost the second set, the match lost any semblance of shape in the third, as break followed break and both players scrabbled for that decisive moment that could carry them to a title at Roland Garros.

Persons: Iga Świątek, Karolína Muchová, Świątek, Muchová, Roland Garros Organizations: CNN

☆ Safran confirms talks with Raytheon over flight control assets
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The logo of Safran is seen outside the company's headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, January 2, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File PhotoPARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - French aero engine maker Safran (SAF.PA) said on Monday it was s in discussions with U.S. aerospace company Raytheon Technologies (RTX.N) for the potential acquisition of certain flight control and actuation activities, confirming earlier media reports. As appropriate, detailed information on a possible transaction would be given in due course," Safran said in a short statement. Safran shares ended down 1.3% at 137,24 euros on the French stock market while Raytheon shares were up 0.4% at around 15:40 GMT. Earlier, Bloomberg reported that Safran was in talks with Raytheon over flight control assets for a deal worth one billion dollars.

Persons: Safran, Gonzalo Fuentes, SAF.PA, Benoit Van Overstraeten Organizations: REUTERS, French, Raytheon Technologies, Raytheon, Bloomberg, GV, Thomson Locations: Issy, Paris, France

☆ Elton John serenaded by Manchester City players at airport in FA Cup celebrations
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“This boy’s too young to be singin’ the blues,” Elton John sings in one of his biggest hits “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”And on Saturday, the legendary singer found himself singing with the sky blue side of Manchester as he was serenaded by Manchester City shortly after the team had won the FA Cup. Pep Guardiola’s side had defeated its bitter rival Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley to keep its hopes of a ‘treble’ still standing, before players and staff bumped into John at Manchester Airport on the tarmac by a plane. “Look who I ran into at Manchester Airport,” John posted on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself holding the FA Cup with some of City’s staff, including a grinning Guardiola. “Congratulations on an incredible double. Fingers crossed for the treble.”Videos posted by Manchester City showed John hugging each of the players in turn as they walked past him, while Phil Foden even posed for a selfie with the singer, before the team serenaded John with a rendition of his famous “Your Song.”“You can tell everybody, we’ve won the FA Cup,” City quipped.

Persons: ” Elton John, Pep Guardiola’s, John, ” John, Guardiola, “, Phil Foden, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Manchester City, FA, Manchester United, Wembley, Manchester Airport, ” Locations: Manchester

☆ Lewis Hamilton lauds ‘amazing result’ for Mercedes with first double podium of the year, as Max Verstappen wins the Spanish Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Mercedes secured its first double podium of the year as Lewis Hamilton finished second and George Russell third at the Spanish Grand Prix, another race once again won by a dominant Max Verstappen. “What a result for our team,” Hamilton told Sky Sports afterwards. “A sign of things to come hopefully,” Russell told Sky Sports afterwards. Really pleased to be on the podium.”Russell and Hamilton finished on the podium behind Verstappen. While Red Bull has exerted its dominance since, Hamilton finished sixth in the drivers’ championship last year and Russell finished fourth.

Persons: CNN — Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Max Verstappen, ” Hamilton, “, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, Russell, Sergio Perez, ” Russell, we’re, Hamilton, Verstappen, Hasan Bratic, Red Bull, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari, ” Mercedes ’, Toto Wolff, Bull, ” Organizations: CNN, Spanish, Sky Sports, Bulls, Prix, Aston, Ferrari, Getty Locations: Red, Abu Dhabi, British

Playing in a Champions League is the pinnacle for any player in club soccer and when asked what this moment would mean to his grandfather, Lukaku is almost unable to answer. He was my biggest fan.”As a child growing up in Belgium, Lukaku missed 10 years of watching the Champions League. “I couldn’t watch (the Champions League final), but now, by the grace of God, I can play one,” he adds. Manchester City has swept all before it in a light blue wave this season and sits on the cusp of a ‘treble,’ fresh from winning the Premier League title and the FA Cup. “Man City is a well-drilled team…Guardiola is such a good coach because every game is a different game plan,” Lukaku observes.

Persons: “, ” Lukaku, Darren Lewis, ”, Lukaku, …, Erling Haaland, Lexy Ilsley, Messi, Ronaldo, … Guardiola, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Belgian, Anderlecht, Chelsea, Serie, Inter Milan, Champions League, League, ’, FC Milan, Coppa Italia, ” Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Porto, Benfica, AC Milan, Manchester City, Premier League, FA Locations: Belgium, Barcelona, Manchester

☆ Coco Gauff defeats Mirra Andreeva at French Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It wasn’t too long ago that Coco Gauff exploded onto the scene as a 15-year-old, defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. Andreeva won the first set against Gauff. Christophe Ena/APDespite her age, Gauff has already played in numerous French Open tournaments and reached the final last year. Armed with that experience, she reset, shored up her second serve, and harnessed her powerful backhand to ultimately outmaneuver Andreeva. 4 Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open citing an upper respiratory illness.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Venus Williams, Gauff, ” Gauff, ” Andreeva, Roland Garros, Andreeva, Christophe Ena, outmaneuver, Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, Swiatek, China’s Wang Xinyu, Elena Rybakina Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, American, Guardian, WTA, Gauff Locations: Andreeva

☆ Barcelona banishes past disappointments with dramatic Women’s Champions League victory
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Barcelona Femení overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Wolfsburg 3-2 in a dramatic Women’s Champions League final and banish its disappointment from last year. The only blemish on Barcelona’s all-conquering record these past few seasons was last year’s Champions League final, as it succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Lyon, despite otherwise marauding through records and later becoming the first ever football team to win 50 consecutive league games. Saturday’s final against Wolfsburg in Eindhoven, Netherlands was a chance for redemption, but 2-0 down at half time, it seemed that Barcelona would have to wait at least another year to secure a second Women’s Champions League trophy. Legendary forward Alexandra Popp timed her run to perfection as she headed in Pajor’s pass into the box for a record-equaling fourth goal in Women’s Champions League finals. Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images/Getty ImagesParalluelo almost pulled one back for Barcelona just before halftime but for a brave, brilliant save Merle Frohms.

Persons: CNN — Barcelona Femení, Ewa Pajor, Lucy Bronze, – Irene Paredes ’, Caroline Graham Hansen, Alexandra Popp, Alex Gottschalk, Merle Frohms, Patri Guijarro, Dazn, “, Fridolina Rolfö Organizations: CNN — Barcelona, Wolfsburg, League, Lyon, Champions League, Barcelona, Women’s Champions League, women’s Locations: Eindhoven, Netherlands, Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Pajor’s

☆ Epsom Derby: Police make 19 arrests as animal rights protesters plan to disrupt one of UK's most prestigious horse races
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Jockey Club, which runs the Epsom racecourse, won a High Court injunction last month to stop animal rights protesters from disrupting the event. Animal Rising, an animal rights group, had planned to demonstrate at the Derby, calling on “as many animal lovers as possible to peacefully descend on Epsom” in a post on Twitter. The Jockey Club said it had offered Animal Rising an area near the entrance to protest. Animal Rising had said that it would protest at the event. According to animal rights organization PETA UK, 36 horses have died at the festival since 2010.

Persons: ”, Victoria Jones Organizations: CNN — Police, Epsom Derby, Epsom, Derby, Twitter, Surrey Police, CNN, Victoria Jones / Press Association, AP, Office, ” CNN, Home Office, National, PETA, Animal, British Horseracing Authority, Kentucky Derby Locations: Surrey, England, Epsom, “, Wales, Aintree, Liverpool, United Kingdom, United States, Churchill Downs

☆ Paul Newman: Hundreds of Hollywood star's items to go on sale in Sotheby's auction
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Several watches are being sold as part of the auction. “My parents shared a passion for antiques and vintage items, the quirkier the better,” their daughter Melissa Newman said in a Sotheby’s auction catalog. The couple’s personalities also emerge in some of the more unusual furniture showcased in the auction. “Dad loved to pull pranks on his friends,” his daughter Clea Newman said a Sotheby’s auction catalog. “One of his favorite bits was making everyone who arrived late sit on the pig bench for their meeting.

Persons: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Richard Nixon’s, Newman –, George H.W, George H.W . Bush, Bill Clinton, “, Melissa Newman, It’s, ” Newman, Sotheby's Newman, Luke, ”, Woodward, Eve ”, Joanne ”, Newman, –, “ Dad, Clea Newman Organizations: CNN, Rolex Locations: Hollywood, Washington, George H.W .

☆ Bruce Willis: Daughter Tallulah opens up about father's dementia diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Bruce Willis’ daughter, Tallulah, has revealed her difficulties coming to terms with her father’s frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis and shared details about its impact on her family’s life. “I keep flipping between the present and the past when I talk about Bruce: he is, he was, he is, he was. She recalled the first signs of her father’s illness, which the family initially announced was aphasia, a condition that can hinder communication. He had had two babies with my stepmother, Emma Heming Willis, and I thought he’d lost interest in me. Though this couldn’t have been further from the truth, my adolescent brain tortured itself with some faulty math: I’m not beautiful enough for my mother, I’m not interesting enough for my father.”Tallulah Willis is the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore.

Persons: Bruce Willis ’, “, Bruce, I’m, Demi Moore, ”, Emma Heming Willis, he’d, ” Tallulah Willis, Bruce Willis, Leon Bennett, Tallulah Willis, weren’t, ” Bruce Willis, Angela Weiss Organizations: CNN, Vogue, Mayo Clinic, Getty Locations: Tallulah, Texas

☆ UK castle could be yours for $37,000, but there’s a catch
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A sprawling Scottish castle is on sale for offers over £30,000 ($37,000), but there is a catch; its current owners estimate that it requires an additional £12 million ($14.8 million) for restoration. Situated on Fetlar, the fourth largest of the Shetland Islands, Brough Lodge is in one of the most remote parts of the UK. The island is home to around 69 people, according to the Fetlar Community Association website – an increase from its lowest population of 48 in early 2009. Nestled into the hillside, the castle overlooks Fetlar’s grassland and rugged cliffs stretching down to the sea, as well as the surrounding islands. It has been empty since the 1970s, although it was made wind and watertight about 10 years ago by its current owners, the Brough Lodge Trust, following a fundraising campaign.

Persons: Arthur Nicolson, ”, Drew Ratter Organizations: CNN, Fetlar Community, “ Locations: Scottish, Fetlar, Shetland, Brough, Edinburgh, London, Scotland

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