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☆ Obama jumps in to help Biden defeat Trump again
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Mj Lee | Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Washington CNN —Barack Obama spent several hours last Friday in the family dining room of the White House, visiting his former vice president, Joe Biden. Obama’s biggest embrace of Biden’s reelection effort comes Thursday at a star-studded Manhattan fundraiser featuring Biden, Obama and former President Bill Clinton. As president, Biden has also been in frequent touch with Clinton, sources familiar say. “President Obama once said to me that every president is a reflection of the previous president, and he’s right,” Messina said. “Trump was the complete opposite of Obama, and Biden is the complete opposite of Trump.

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☆ People were quick to label Rose Hanbury the 'other woman.' It says more about their own insecurities than the royals, therapists said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But some have been quick to label Hanbury Camilla 2.0, claiming she had an affair with Prince William — an unsubstantiated rumor the 40-year-old noblewoman denied to Business Insider via her lawyers. AdvertisementBut if people found themselves easily buying into the prospect of another royal cheating scandal, relationship experts said it has nothing to do with Kate, William, or Hanbury. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Rose Hanbury at Houghton Hall on June 22, 2016. Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesLundquist also said the ease with which people were quick to associate Hanbury with the "other woman" trope demonstrates how pervasive misogyny is. "In the case of both Camilla and Rose, the bad object in these instances is a woman," he said.

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☆ Hugh Grant says he’s considered a career in politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —British actor Hugh Grant has admitted that he thought about embarking on a career in politics before reconsidering due to the abuse faced by politicians. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about his role in political satire miniseries “The Regime,” Grant, who has played politicians on screen, was asked whether he had ever entertained the thought of entering politics in real life. I never know if they’re real or if they’re bots. And it was absolutely terrifying,” said Grant. The abuse “was really extreme and shocking and threatening to one’s family,” he added.

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☆ Target's collection with Diane von Furstenberg is another step in the right direction for the brand as it leans into luxury for less
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewDiane von Furstenberg has been a household name since the '70s. Despite her place in the luxury world, von Furstenberg partnered with Target and her granddaughter, Talita von Furstenberg, to create a limited-edition collection for the store. Samantha Grindell/Business InsiderThe store has also been leaning into celebrity and top brand-name partnerships to level up its offerings. After seeing it in person, Target's collaboration with von Furstenberg seems like a natural progression of its brand strategy as it continues to offer products that feel luxurious for less. Shop the Diane von Furstenberg x Target collection.

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☆ King Charles' nephew says the monarch is 'hugely frustrated' amid his cancer treatment
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Peter Phillips gave an update on King Charles' cancer during an interview with Sky News Australia. Phillips said his uncle was "frustrated" that his cancer and treatment were preventing him from working. Buckingham Palace announced the king was undergoing treatment for cancer in February. AdvertisementKing Charles is impatient to get back to work amid his cancer treatment, a royal family member has said. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Mauricio Umansky has a complicated relationship with the Hiltons. Here's a timeline of their 3-decade saga.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

March 2024: Paris Hilton calls out Umansky on Instagram for talking about her dad. Paris Hilton at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesMauricio elaborated on his departure from Hilton & Hyland in season two of "Buying Beverly Hills." "I think I got kind of f--ked by Hilton & Hyland," Umansky said. The Queen of Bravo Instagram account posted about Mauricio's comments regarding Hilton & Hyland—and Paris Hilton, Rick and Kathy's daughter, left a comment.

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☆ Olivia Colman says if she were a man, she’d be earning ‘a f**k of a lot more’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —British actress Olivia Colman has hit out at the gender pay gap, declaring that she would be paid “a f**k of a lot more” if she were a man. There to discuss her current film, “Wicked Little Letters,” together with the movie’s director, Thea Sharrock, Colman, 50, suggested there could be no justification for paying women less than men. Olivia Colman hit out at the gender pay gap in an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about her new movie, "Wicked Little Letters." But they still like to use that as a reason to not pay women as much as their male counterparts. When asked if there was a lot of swearing on set, Sharrock said: “Olivia is incredibly potty-mouthed,” before adding “We all are.”“I think it’s a nice seasoning of language,” said Colman, who added that she tended to swear more when nervous.

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☆ Republican leaders are worried that basic income programs will give Democrats an edge during the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Members of the GOP have expressed their opposition to the guaranteed basic income programs that are popping up in cities and counties nationwide. Guaranteed basic income programs grant select participants cash with no strings attached for a period of time. They are a more targeted version of universal basic income programs, which grant funds to an entire population. In Hudson, a town of about 6,000 people, a privately funded basic income program grants recipients $500 monthly for five years. Even so, some experts say guaranteed basic income won't make it on the federal level because of ongoing problems with existing programs, such as Supplemental Security Income.

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☆ These are the concert residencies that helped define the Las Vegas strip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Las Vegas is a city brightly lit by it’s rich history, extravagant hotels, luxurious dining experiences, perpetually rolling dice and, of course, one-of-a-kind musical residencies. Here’s a look at some of the most influential musical residencies that have helped define Las Vegas as the entertainment capital of the world. Usher previously performed his “Usher: The Las Vegas Residency” through 2021 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Known as Mr. Las Vegas, the performer has become such a local icon that streets are named after him. Marco Piraccini/Mondadori/Getty ImagesThere was a time where Las Vegas residencies were considered something best suited for artists of yesteryear.

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☆ Catherine, Princess of Wales, has become an increasingly important member of the British royals
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | Sophie Tanno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Catherine, Princess of Wales, has revealed she has cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after weeks of speculation over her health and absence from the public eye. She has become all the more important to the British royals since Harry and Meghan quit as senior royals, Prince Andrew became engulfed in scandal, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It was there that she met Prince William, then the 19-year-old son of Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and Princess Diana. Around 1,900 guests attended the ceremony while the British public were granted an extra public holiday to mark the occasion. However, she apologized earlier this month after Kensington Palace released an edited photo the princess took to mark Mother’s Day.

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☆ ‘Just a Human’: Londoners Offer Sympathy on Princess’s Cancer Diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Megan Specia | More About Megan Specia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The morning after Britain finally got some answers about what had kept Catherine, Princess of Wales, away from public view — that she is receiving treatment for cancer — the handful of news cameras set up on Saturday outside Kensington Palace were the only suggestion that anything was amiss. The sun shone as Londoners went out for their morning runs in the surrounding park, children biked under budding trees and tourists waited for the famed palace, where Catherine and her family live, to open its doors to visitors. As news of her illness filtered out after weeks of speculation and suspicion, many expressed their shock and concern for a well-liked member of the British royal family who is in line to one day be queen. Many also seemed to want to throw a protective arm around a woman whose every move has been scrutinized in her marriage to Prince William. “I just hope for the best for her,” said Helen Mercer, 68, who was reading a book on a bench near the palace.

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☆ Kate’s cancer revelation throws royal family into fresh turmoil
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | Max Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Yet again, the royal family could face some difficult questions about what they chose to reveal to the public, and when. Kin Cheung/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Kate Middleton, seen here at age 3, was born on January 9, 1982, in Reading, England. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Kate and Prince William pose for photographers during an event to mark their engagement in 2010. Hannah McKay/Reuters From left, Prince William, Kate, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wave to a crowd outside Windsor Castle ahead of the Queen's funeral in 2022. Yui Mok/WPA Pool/Getty Images Kate attends the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph in London in November 2023.

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☆ Meet Prince William and Kate Middleton's inner circle who may be part of the team helping them navigate her cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Maria Noyen | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kate Middleton and Prince William may lean on their inner circle following her cancer diagnosis. AdvertisementWhoever gets the job will join a team dedicated to guiding Prince William and Princess Kate through Kate's diagnosis. Kate's private secretary is a palace veteranA month after Kate underwent surgery, she hired a new private secretary: Lieutenant Colonel Tom White. Meanwhile, William's private secretary is relatively new to the royal sceneLike Kate, William also hired a new private secretary recently. Natalie Barrows, an assistant private secretary, to Kate Middleton, has been pictured with her at several public events over the years.

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☆ King Charles and Kate Middleton both have cancer, but they shared the news with the public differently
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Princess of Wales made her announcement through a video posted on social media, speaking directly to the public. Her announcement comes less than two months after Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III is also being treated for cancer. The king's announcement was formal and promptBuckingham Palace announced the king has cancer in a statement shared with Business Insider on February 5. Related storiesThe statement did not specify the type of cancer the king has, what stage of cancer he has, or what kind of treatment he will receive. But she followed in her father-in-law's footsteps by not revealing the type or stage of cancer she was diagnosed with.

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☆ Kate Middleton's cancer announcement should put a stop to the swirling conspiracy theories, royal commentators say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The announcement comes after a lengthy public absence, sparking numerous conspiracy theories. Her last public engagement was alongside the royal family on Christmas Day. Ever since announcing her abdominal surgery in January, conspiracy theories about the princess' absence and her overall health have flooded social media. AdvertisementKristen Meinzer, a royal commentator based in the US, told Business Insider that Kate's statement should end the conspiracy theories. "The royal family is usually more direct with its messaging," she said, referencing how Buckingham Palace shared news of King Charles' cancer diagnosis .

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☆ King Charles said he 'remained in the closest contact' with Kate Middleton while they were in the hospital together
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewKing Charles III is staying close with Kate Middleton as both royals grapple with cancer. Just last month, King Charles was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a prostate procedure. Related storiesThe king and princess were both treated during the same period at The London Clinic in January, according to the BBC. "This of course came as a huge shock," Kate, 42, said in her video message, which was filmed on Wednesday by BBC Studios. AdvertisementThe Buckingham Palace spokesperson added that King Charles is "so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did," according to People.

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☆ Another Heavy Blow for the British Royal Family
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Mark Landler | More About Mark Landler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For the royal family, the news of a cancer diagnosis for Catherine, Princess of Wales, was another heavy blow, sidelining one of its most visible figures at a time when its ranks were already depleted. In addition to King Charles III, who has canceled public appearances to undergo his own cancer treatment, the family has been adjusting to the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who died in 2022; the departure of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan; and the exile of Prince Andrew, disgraced by his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Harry and Meghan issued a statement saying they wished “health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.”Since Harry and Meghan, who are known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, withdrew from royal duties in 2020 and left Britain for Southern California, Harry has been estranged from his father, Charles, and his brother, Prince William. He visited his father briefly after Buckingham Palace announced the king’s cancer diagnosis in February.

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☆ 14 people were thrown in prison for cyberbullying an influencer. Her lawyer says it shows keyboard warriors can face justice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-21 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But over the last two years, she's been the subject of online abuse, spurred on by a French rapper, according to BBC News. AdvertisementFourteen individuals received immediate custodial sentences, according to BFM TV, which reported that the defendants must also pay a total of 54,000 euros, about $58,800, in damages. Related storiesThe news outlet reported that David-Olivier Kaminski, part of Berdah's legal team, said it showed that keyboard warriors will face justice. AdvertisementIn a statement on X, Berdah's legal team said the bullying campaign consisted of death threats and antisemitism, incited by a string of posts by the rapper Booba. AdvertisementIn an interview with BFM TV, Berdah said she felt "very relieved" by the verdict, adding that it sends a strong message to the victims of cyberbullying that justice can prevail.

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Learn moreAmazon's Prime Day-style event called the "Big Spring Sale" is still on until March 25. Below is our style editors' guide to the 30 best Amazon clothing and shoe deals to score during the Big Spring Sale. AdvertisementTop 5 Amazon Spring Sale fashion dealsThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals on shoes and accessoriesThe Drop Square Toe Two-Strap High Heeled Sandal $32.94 $54.90 Save 40% Reviewers say that these are incredibly comfortable — and they have 4.2 stars and nearly ten thousand reviews to prove it. Shop at AmazonAdvertisementThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals on clothingPumiey Square Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress $31.44 $56.99 Save 45% This dress is a great dupe for the Skims dress that you've probably seen all over the internet. These compression short-shorts are on sale for half off and are great for lounging, exercise, or wearing under a mini skirt.

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☆ Kate’s photo of late Queen was doctored, agency says, as princess spotted in public for first time in months
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —Another official photograph involving Catherine, Princess of Wales was digitally manipulated, according to a leading photo agency, sparking a second royal retouching controversy just as Kate was spotted in public for the first time in months. On Saturday, Prince William and Kate were spotted and photographed at a farm shop near their home, easing questions over her health. The princess was also photographed earlier this month inside her private car departing Windsor Castle, as she attended a private appointment on March 11, Kensington Palace previously told CNN. Getty said in an editor’s note that the image “has been digitally enhanced at source.” CNN has contacted the agency; Kensington Palace declined to comment when contacted Tuesday. Getty in particular has long had a close relationship with Kensington Palace; they have often been invited to conduct shoots of royals, and have sponsored royal events.

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☆ As U.K. Royals Struggle to Calm Rumors, Agency Flags Older Edited Photo
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Mark Landler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, confessed last week to digitally altering a photo of her with her children, news agencies began examining Catherine’s gallery of royal family photos for other examples of doctoring. It didn’t take long: On Monday, Getty Images placed an editorial advisory on a second photo taken by Catherine, of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, saying the image had been altered before it was released by the palace. In a statement, the news agency said that “in accordance with its editorial policy it has placed an editor’s note on a handout image stating the image has been digitally enhanced at source.”The second altered photo raises further thorny questions about how Britain’s royal family communicates with the public. It also piles more scrutiny on Catherine, who has been caught in a maelstrom of rumors and speculation since she underwent abdominal surgery in January and receded from the public eye.

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☆ The royals' old creed of 'never complain, never explain' is a relic of a bygone era
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The royal family's PR strategy is in need of an update, experts say. The stoicism of the royal family's unofficial motto, "never complain, never explain," was a hallmark of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. But it's just a motto," Prince Harry told Anderson Cooper during a January 2023 episode of "60 Minutes." Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales in February 28, 2023.

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☆ A career coach explains why the Kate Middleton saga is resonating with women online: 'I don't want to be your trad wife'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The rumors became larger than life after American TV host Stephen Colbert speculated that Prince William had an affair. Women imagine Middleton had taken a stand against the monarchyMany women shared their theories about Middleton online in recent weeks. Some of those hinged on the belief that her relationship with Prince William and the monarchy had fractured. Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2023. AdvertisementAs rumors spread, sources and friends of Middleton told The Times of London that she may soon share details about her health.

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☆ The best and most daring looks celebrities wore to the 2024 NAACP Image Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The NAACP Image Awards, which honors the accomplishments of Black creatives, was held on Saturday. Winners, including Usher and "Queen Charlotte" star India Amarteifio, wore eye-catching looks. 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 . AdvertisementThe NAACP Image Awards' weeklong celebration came ended on Saturday with a live awards show hosted by Queen Latifah, who returned to emcee the ceremony after taking on the role for the first time last year.

Persons: Black creatives, Usher, Charlotte, India Amarteifio, —, Queen Latifah Organizations: Service Locations: India, Los Angeles

☆ 'Scoop' stars say new Netflix film offers fresh 'perspectives' on Prince Andrew's infamous 'Newsnight' interview
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview"Scoop," Netflix's upcoming drama about Prince Andrew's infamous "Newsnight" interview, offers up new "perspectives" about the royal's links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, actor Rufus Sewell said. The interview that followed with Emily Maitlis was dubbed a "car crash" by many and did little to clear his name. Peter Mountain/NetflixBut Sewell said he didn't accept the role until he had "worked on it on my own for a little while." Rufus Sewell transforms into Prince Andrew in the upcoming Netflix film, "Scoop."

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