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☆ Morocco, Spain and Portugal confirmed as 2030 World Cup hosts, 2034 edition awarded to Saudi Arabia
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Fans celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2034 Host on December 11, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday. The 2030 and 2034 World Cups each had only a single bid and both were confirmed by acclamation. It actually enhanced the opportunity," Infantino said about the 2030 World Cup. Uruguay held the first World Cup in 1930, while Argentina and Spain have also staged the tournament.

Persons: Gianni Infantino, Infantino Organizations: FIFA, Qatar, Asian Football Confederation, Saudi, Norwegian Football Federation Locations: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Asia, Oceania, Australia, Indonesia

☆ I often travel with my family, but I just went to London by myself for the first time. It's the perfect city for solo travelers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-11 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I decided to take a solo trip without my kids or husband. AdvertisementLondon has always been on my travel bucket list, but flying a family of four to Europe can be pricey. As it turns out, it was a lovely city to visit on a solo trip. AdvertisementBy my last tube ride, I felt like a pro and was so glad I wentThe author recommends London to solo travelers. AdvertisementTraveling to London solo was an incredible experience, and, though it may have taken me 44 years to do it, the trip came at exactly the right time in my life.

Persons: I've, It's, Terri Peters, I'd, Big, Big Ben Organizations: Mexico's, London, Heathrow Airport, Borough Locations: London, Italy, Mexico's Baja California, Europe, Riding, Florida, Olympic, Stratford, Miami, Brick

☆ I gave my 3 and 1-year-olds more independence. Now we have fewer tantrums and more cooperation.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

So I relinquished some of my control and now we have fewer tantrums and a happier household. Yet, I've learned that so much of what causes these tantrums isn't them — it's my mindset as a parent. AdvertisementAs parents, we're wired to protect — protect our kids from harm and protect our home from becoming a war zone of spilled juice and crayon murals. AdvertisementInstead of micromanaging, I decided to let him have more independence — to explore, to try, and even to make mistakes. Fostering independence has not only reduced tantrums in our home but also allowed my kids to gain confidence, build resilience, and take pride in their own choices.

Persons: tantrums, Craig Dennis Let's, I've, micromanaging

☆ NBA execs are betting its in-season tournament will ignite interest after a slow TV ratings start
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The NBA Cup, formerly known as the In-Season Tournament, begins knock-out stage play on Tuesday. NBA ratings are down 17% so far this season, but NBA Cup games have outperformed the general trend. AdvertisementDespite early-season ratings declines, there's been a bright spot: fans seem especially interested in the NBA Cup. "But we're definitely seeing some strength, especially when we have top matchups on — and certainly with the NBA Cup games." The NBA hopes that knock-out round games will draw stronger viewership than group-play games, like they did last year.

Persons: IBM's Jonathan Adashek Cord, NBA execs, Evan Wasch, there's, it's, Wasch, Jenny Whitlock, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, what's, Whitlock Organizations: NBA, League, Business, Nielsen, Disney's ESPN, Comcast's NBC, BI, NFL, Indiana Pacers Locations: Las Vegas, New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Milwaukee, Seattle, Vegas, Sin

☆ Lindsey Vonn on return to skiing: ‘I don’t know how far I can take it. But so far it’s been incredible’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“I always thought (my career) was over,” Vonn, one of the greatest skiers of all time, told NBC on Tuesday. But months after undergoing a successful partial knee replacement surgery and opting to return to the sport, Vonn is encouraged by how she feels. Video Ad Feedback Skiing Icon Lindsey Vonn talks life since retirement 05:04 - Source: CNN“When I got out of surgery, I just felt so good. In a post Saturday on X, Vonn called the results a “solid start,” and that the FIS points she earned are enough to compete in the World Cup circuit. “No one has ever done this with a knee replacement before, so honestly I don’t know how far I can take it.

Persons: Lindsey Vonn, “, ” Vonn, Vonn, –, “ I’m, she’s, CNN’s Ben Church Organizations: CNN, NBC, FIS Locations: Colorado, Cortina

☆ Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Kevin Dotson | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The first contest between the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks went down to the wire with the Bucks winning 114-109 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The eight-time All-Star finished with 28 points and nine assists and the NBA’s leading scorer, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a game-high 37 points. The Bucks lost in last season’s semifinals to the Indiana Pacers, a memory that was fresh in the mind of Lillard. The Thunder attempted an astonishing 31 three-pointers in the first half of the game, connecting on 11 of them. The Thunder will await the winner of that game while the Bucks will face the winner of the Hawks-Knicks tilt.

Persons: Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Nate Billings, Luka Dončić, OKC, Irving, coasted, Gilgeous, ” Gilgeous, Trae Young, Steph Curry Organizations: CNN, NBA, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Eastern, Indiana Pacers, ” Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, AP Thunder, Luka, Oklahoma City Thunder, Thunder, Oklahoma City, Gilgeous, Mavericks, Dallas, The Thunder, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Hawks, Knicks, Mobile Locations: Milwaukee, ”, Gilgeous, Madison, Bucks, Las Vegas

☆ Kylian Mbappé: What’s going wrong for French superstar at Real Madrid?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“I think Mbappé has been given a lot of backing from the team. Mbappé’s struggles are Real’s strugglesBut the French star’s struggles are not unique at Real Madrid this season. “Real Madrid are struggling to essentially link their midfield and their attack,” Barlow explains. Whenever Real Madrid were in trouble, they threw Joselu on. 9 figure.”However, there was one spell this season that will give Mbappé and Real Madrid fans the confidence that he can recapture his best form.

Persons: Mbappé, Germain, Caoimhin Kelleher, Justin Setterfield, Jude Bellingham, Ander Gillenea, ” Mbappé, “, Ruairidh Barlow, who’s, –, ” Barlow, Mbappé’s, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Real’s, Carlo Ancelotti, Mbappe, David Ramos, Ancelotti, tinker, Vinícius Jr, Barlow, it’s, Carlos Benavidez, Santiago Mourino, Denis Doyle, Olivier, Giroud, “ Vinícius, Adam Nurkiewicz, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Blancos, Vinícius, “ Mbappé, ” Organizations: CNN, AS Monaco, Paris Saint, Champions League, Athletic Club Bilbao, Getty, Liverpool, Athletic Bilbao, Athletic, Girona, La Liga, Football, CNN Sport, Real Madrid, Santiago, “, Deportivo Alavés, French national, Liga, – Real, Atalanta, PSG, Bernabéu Locations: Paris, France, Real Madrid, Mbappé, AFP, Madrid, Real’s, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Merengues, “ Real Madrid, Warsaw, Poland, Real

☆ Microplastics are everywhere. 5 tips to cut your exposure
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

We inhale a lot of plastic” in the form of dust, Trasande said. “There are additives that are intentionally added,” Trasande explained. As it turns out, many of these added chemicals (not to mention the unintentional impurities) are not good for our bodies. They break down… whether it’s to microplastics, nanoplastics or the chemicals themselves,” he said. An ounce of common sense goes a long way.”We hope these five tips help you cut back on your exposure to microplastics.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, —, there’s, can’t, nanoplastics, Dr, Leonardo Trasande, Trasande, “, ” Trasande, ”, bisphenol, “ We’ve, That’s, he’s “, Don’t, He’s, “ You’re, You’re, It’s Organizations: CNN, Plastics, NYU School of Medicine, ” CNN, American Chemistry Council, “ Companies, Food and Drug

☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: 'I'm not a fan of Novavax'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

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Persons: We've, Nebius, Smith, it's Organizations: Alliance Entertainment, Nebius, Nvidia, Wesson Brands, UPS

☆ Scottie Scheffler caps famous year with Hero World Challenge win
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Scottie Scheffler capped one of the most dominant seasons in golf history by retaining the Hero World Challenge, cruising to a six-shot victory at Tiger Woods’ invitational event in the Bahamas. His win at the Albany Golf Club marked Scheffler’s ninth title of 2024, giving him a win rate of 43%. The 28-year-old also becomes the first player since Tiger Woods in 2009 to remain the world No. “It’s very satisfying,” Scheffler told NBC after winning the Hero World Challenge. Scheffler also becomes only the third player to win back-to-back Hero World Challenge titles after Woods and Viktor Hovland.

Persons: Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods, hadn’t, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, ” Scheffler, “, “ I’ll, we’ve, Tom Kim, Justin Thomas, Scheffler, Thomas, Woods, Viktor Hovland Organizations: CNN, Woods, Albany Golf, Paris Olympics, FedEx Cup, NBC, “ Locations: Bahamas, Albany, Las Vegas, Vegas

☆ How real is Chelsea’s title challenge? More questions for Man Utd over Ashworth exit? – The Briefing
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Nick Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Those are Chelsea’s next seven Premier League fixtures before they travel to face Manchester City on January 25. At a time when the other challengers are showing real fragility — Arsenal drawing with Fulham, Manchester City dropping points at Crystal Palace this weekend — Chelsea are pretty consistent. Wednesday is a bit juicier: big early 90s vibes with Milan vs Crvena zvezda, but for something a little more contemporary, there’s Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona and Juventus vs Manchester City. That’s the men: the Women’s Champions League is also in town and it’s bringing Valerenga vs Arsenal, Manchester City vs St Polten, Bayern Munich vs Juventus and Chelsea vs Twente. The jumble of fixtures we’ve come to expect of this competition throws up Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United, Rangers vs Tottenham and Ajax vs Lazio.

Persons: Dan Ashworth’s, it’s, They’ve, Maresca, Shaun Botterill, Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, Robert Sanchez, Reece James can’t, Dan Ashworth, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s, Ashworth, Plumb, Ruben Amorim, Erik, Hag, Pep Guardiola, Russell Martin, It’s, Pep, Rico Lewis, Guardiola, Rico Lewis ’, it’s Rico, ” Guardiola, “, Russell Martin’s, Joe, Lumley, Martin, Matt McNulty, he’ll, Gary O’Neil, Julen Lopetegui, Graham Potter, Polten, There’s Organizations: weekend’s Premier League football, Merseyside, Manchester City, Arsenal, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, Ipswich, Bournemouth, Wolves, Premier League, Morecambe, FA, Conference League, Liverpool, Tottenham, Leicester City FC, Getty, BBC, Crystal, BBC Radio, Southampton, Aston Villa, El, It’s Wolves, Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen, Inter, Girona, RB Leipzig, Crvena zvezda, there’s Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Juventus, Women’s Champions, Valerenga, Bayern Munich, Twente, Europa League, Viktoria Plzen, Rangers, Ajax, Lazio, Astana, Legia Warsaw, Swiss, Lugano, Fiorentina, LASK, Sheffield United, Millwall, Burnley, Derby, Leeds, Middlesbrough Locations: Leicester, Southampton, Newcastle, Manchester, Old, Ratcliffe, “ It’s Rico, West Ham, it’s, Kazakhstan

Following their 1-0 victory of the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Final, the LA Galaxy locker room was full of tears and silence. For a record-setting sixth time in their 29-year history, the LA Galaxy are champions of Major League Soccer. Red Bulls defender Sean Nealis cut the deficit in half with a beautiful volley inside the box in the 28th minute. The Red Bulls had rallied from a one-goal deficit in the playoffs before. However, in all their other MLS Cup Playoff matches, the Red Bulls scored first and relied on their durable defense to hold steady.

Persons: Riqui Puig, Gaston Brugman, Puig, Joseph Paintsil, Carlos Coronel, Dejan Jovelic, Coronel, slotting, Sean Nealis, Emil Forsberg, Nealis, LAFC, Greg Vanney, Marco Reus, exultation Organizations: Seattle Sounders, Western, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, Dignity Health Sports Park, Southern California ., City, Major League Soccer, Galaxy, MLS, Red Bulls, Columbus Crew, New England, Columbus, Borussia Dortmund, Champions, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Los Locations: Southern California, Southern California . Los Angeles, Puig, Ghanaian, New York, Los Angeles, dribblers

☆ LA Galaxy 2 New York Red Bulls 1: No Puig, no problem as Vanney’s team win sixth MLS Cup
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Felipe Cardenas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

For mainstream Americans, Red Bull is a drink consumed at parties and nightclubs. The Serbian dribbled untouched into the Red Bull penalty area and finished with his weak foot past New York goalkeeper Carlos Coronel. In the U.S., the former Metrostars are a Red Bull brand that’s still searching for an identity. “I came here to… bring the Red Bulls back to something special,” he said. New York was in an MLS Cup final again, but so many questions remain about the longevity of their success.

Persons: Riqui Puig —, Puig, Greg Vanney’s, Joseph Paintsil, Dejan Joveljic, Emil Forsberg, Sean Nealis, Gabriel Pec, Forsberg, Vanney, Red Bull, They’re, LA’s, Bruce Arena, Ruud Gullit, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Barros Schelotto, Marco Reus, it’s, He’s, Puig —, Mark Delgado, ” Delgado, Delgado, Gaston Brugman, Brugman, Edwin Cerrillo, Lionel Messi, Painstil, Bull, Carlos Coronel, Robbie Keane, They’ve, “, ”, Sandro Schwarz, Frederic J . Brown Organizations: LA Galaxy, MLS, New York Red Bulls, Galaxy, Seattle Sounders, Red Bulls, Galaxy’s, Dignity Health, New Jersey Metrostars, Boca Juniors, Columbus Crew, Toronto, The Galaxy, UEFA Champions League, LA, Uruguayan, Vanney, Ghana international Paintsil, Red Bull, Metrostars, Bull, Swedish, Getty Locations: Carson , California, New York, New, LA, Barcelona, Pec, Brazil, Red Bulls . New York, raptures, Serbian, Los Angeles, Germany, Austria, Red, U.S, York, AFP

☆ Club World Cup: Donald and Ivanka Trump feature in draw, as Inter Miami discovers its fate
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Inter Miami will play Egypt’s Al Ahly in the first match of next year’s revamped Club World Cup, after the draw was made on Thursday. It’s being viewed as a warmup for when the United States hosts the World Cup in 2026, alongside Canada and Mexico. President-elect Donald Trump featured in the often chaotic draw, speaking to the audience via a pre-recorded video message. He was introduced world soccer governing body FIFA President Gianni Infantino as his “very special friend.”“The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can,” Trump said, before praising Infantino and looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup.

Persons: Egypt’s Al, It’s, Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, ”, ” Trump, Infantino, it’s, Trump, Ivanka, Lionel Messi's, Carmen Mandato, Brazil’s, Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia’s Al, Rebecca Blackwell, Sepp Blatter, Germain Organizations: CNN — Inter Miami, United States, FIFA, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, Inter Miami, MLS, Brazil’s Palmeiras, FC Portuguese, Porto, Al Ahly, Champions League, Real Madrid, Saudi Arabia’s, Pachuca, Austria’s RB Salzburg, Manchester City, Juventus, CNN, Palmeiras, FC Porto, Ahly, Inter Miami Group, Paris Saint, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders Group, Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Benfica, D, Flamengo, Espérance, Club León, Urawa, Diamonds, Inter Milan, Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Mamelodi, Juventus Group, Real, RB Salzburg Locations: Egypt’s Al Ahly, Canada, Mexico, Group, Florida, Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, Al, Paris, Atlético Madrid, Auckland City, Tunisie, Chelsea, Monterrey, Ulsan, Wydad, Ain, Real Madrid, Hilal

☆ Starbucks' new CEO wants you to get a brewed coffee in 'less than 30 seconds'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementStarbucks CEO Brian Niccol aims for a brewed cup of coffee to take less than 30 seconds to prepare. Starbucks plans to enhance mobile orders and transparency around pricing, Niccol said. Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol, says he hopes customers will one day be able to get a brewed cup of coffee in less than 30 seconds. "My hope is we can get you a brewed cup of coffee in less than 30 seconds." Niccol joined Starbucks as its CEO in September after spending six years at the helm of Chipotle.

Persons: Brian Niccol, Niccol, We've Organizations: ABC, Starbucks, America, GMA

☆ CNBC Sport: Broadcast TV counting on Trump to accelerate regional sports rights land grab
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Gray Media , owner of local TV stations and digital assets serving 113 TV markets? The bearish sentiment on the industry has been pretty straightforward: as more people cancel traditional pay TV, fewer households watch broadcast TV, opting instead for streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission mandates the total number of TV stations owned by any company can cover a maximum of 39% of the U.S. Tegna now owns local rights for the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the NHL's Seattle Kraken. Gray Media , owner of local TV stations and digital assets serving 113 TV markets?

Persons: Alex Sherman, Donald Trump, Trump, Brendan Carr, Carr, Chris Ripley, Sinclair, Gray, Tegna, Kerry Bubolz, he's, Bubolz, We're, Adam Symson, Symson, We've, Lazard, Stephen Finkel, Finkel, He'll, – Manoel Carvalho, Bryan Tannenbaum, Carvalho, Tannenbaum, Don Garber, Lionel Messi's, Garber, Mark Clouse, Russell Wilson, Wilson, Bo Nix, It's, Jimmy Pitaro, CNBC's Lillian Rizzo, Al Michaels, CNBC's, Andrew Luck, Randall Stephenson, Stephenson, Brandon Bell Organizations: CNBC, Sinclair, Gray Media, Scripps, Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros, Discovery, Paramount Global, Comcast, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, National Association of Broadcasters, Big Tech, NAB, Vegas Golden Knights, Vegas Golden Knights , Utah Hockey Club, Florida Panthers, NBA's Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, Atlanta, Indiana Fever, Utah Jazz, Portland Trailblazers, Golden Knights President, Knights, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, Lazard, Credit Suisse, Rothschild, Guggenheim Securities, Guggenheim, MLS, League Soccer's, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, Apple, NFL, Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC, Broncos, CNBC Sport, ESPN, Football, Sports, FIFA Club, Javits, Golden State, Stanford football, Stanford, AT, University of Oklahoma, OU, SpaceX, Reuters Locations: U.S, Vegas Golden Knights ,, Seattle, Pacific, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Reno, New York, Campbell's, New York City, Brownsville , Texas

The CNBC Sport videocast brings you interviews with the biggest names in the business. In this week's episode, CNBC's Alex Sherman sits down Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber. They talk about the league's unprecedented deal with Apple, Lionel Messi's effect on business, the upcoming MLS Cup final and the growth of soccer in the U.S.Watch the full conversation above, and sign up to receive future editions of the CNBC Sport newsletter straight to your inbox.

Persons: CNBC's Alex Sherman, Don Garber, Lionel Messi's Organizations: CNBC, videocast, Major League Soccer, Apple, MLS, U.S . Locations: U.S

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said the state of soccer in the U.S. is strong and Apple subscriptions are exceeding expectations as the league prepares for the MLS Cup on Saturday. And that enthusiasm translated to watching games outside the stadium, too. We have more people watching our games," Garber said. Yet the soccer commissioner said he's exceedingly happy with the relationship, noting that Apple gives MLS the platform to make every single game a national game. Meanwhile, Garber is preparing for the 2024 MLS Cup to kick off in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Persons: Don Garber, Alex Sherman, Garber, he's, Lionel Messi, Messi Organizations: Major League Soccer, MLS, CNBC, Apple, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, Adidas Locations: U.S, Los Angeles

Camryn Rabideau/Business InsiderSamsung Samsung Bespoke Jet AI Stick Vacuum The Samsung Bespoke Jet AI Cordless Stick has a sleek design with an auto-emptying base that minimizes contact with dust, and its five suction settings make it a powerful cleaning tool for your home. AdvertisementOur review of the Samsung Bespoke Jet AI Stick vacuumTo see how the Samsung Bespoke Jet AI stacks up against other cordless vacuums, I tested it in my home for around a month. AdvertisementCleaning PerformanceThe Bespoke Jet AI has 5 cleaning settings, including an AI mode that adjusts suction based on floor type. AdvertisementBattery LifeThe Samsung Bespoke Jet AI has a countdown timer to set expectations around how long the battery will last. Camryn Rabideau/Business InsiderThe Samsung Bespoke Jet AI Cordless Vacuum has a lot going for it — it's powerful, low-maintenance, and versatile, and more than anything, it's surprisingly attractive for a vacuum.

Persons: it's, Camryn, unboxing, I've, Dyson, Max, There's, Dyson vacuums Organizations: Business, Samsung, Jet, Samsung Samsung, Amazon, Shark, Samsung Care, LG, Samsung Jet

☆ I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are 10 of the best things I bought there this year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Lauren Manaker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementI'm a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet, and I shop for pantry staples at Costco. Costco is my go-to spot for pistachios, salad kits, riced cauliflower, and olive oil. I buy Purely Frozen organic riced cauliflower for my smoothiesThe riced cauliflower blends smoothly. Elizabeth BlasiThe huge bags of Purely Frozen organic riced cauliflower at Costco are a good value for me. Wonderful Pistachios are my go-to snackI like the salt-and-pepper flavor from Wonderful Pistachios.

Persons: I'm, Veronica Thatcher, Lauren Manaker, it'll, Elizabeth Blasi, Pistachios, Lauren Manaker Honey Organizations: Costco, Taylor, Savannah Bee, Savannah Bee Company, Kirkland Locations: Kirkland

☆ Tiger Woods says he’s ‘got a long way to go’ before being ready to return to competitive golf
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The 48-year-old is not playing this week as he continues to recover from a back surgery he underwent in September. “The times I have come back here, I was ready to start competing and playing again. So when I’m ready to compete and play at this level, then I will.”Woods has not played since The Open in July at Royal Troon. Woods says he believes players should get paid $5 million each and then that be donated to charity. It’s their hometowns, where they’re from, all the different junior golf associations or endeavors that the members are involved in.

Persons: Tiger Woods, he’s “, ” Woods, ” “, “, I’ve, “ I’m, I’m, ”, Ross Kinnaird, Woods, Ryder, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, PGA Tour, Royal, Ryder Locations: Bahamas, ’

☆ Lily Yohannes: The making of USWNT’s emerging teenage star
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Considered one of most exciting talents in the women’s game, she is already a regular in Ajax’s first-team and is making waves on the international scene. But her rise to the top of the women’s game has been no accident, and it’s only just getting started. Speaking to CNN Sport, her father recalls Yohannes playing soccer with her brothers in the basement of the house, which he had converted into a small pitch with goals at either side. After joining the club’s academy, she worked up the ranks and earned her first contract with the senior women’s team in 2023. Emerging at AjaxDuring her first season with the senior team, Yohannes struck up a close bond with teammate Ashleigh Weerden – who has since signed for English side Crystal Palace.

Persons: Lily Yohannes, Ajax’s, Yohannes, Daniel ., Daniel Yohannes Yohannes, Yohannes ’, –, “, “ I’m, ”, initally, Johan Cruyff, Dennis Jullens, ” Jullens, Lily, Daniel Yohannes WV, Ajax –, Ashleigh Weerden –, Weerden, you’re, she’s, ” Weerden, She’s, Weerdan, “ She’s, USWNT, ” Lily Yohannes, Gerrit Van Keulen, Emma Hayes, Hayes, Daniel, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, US, National, CNN Sport, Loudoun, Loudoun County FC's, Ivory Coast, of Nations, Ajax, Ajax – it’s, Oranje, South, US Soccer, UEFA Women's, League, Getty, England Locations: Netherlands, Virginia, Loudoun County, Ethiopia, Europe, Amsterdam, duals, South Korea, United States

☆ Mikaela Shiffrin feeling ‘more human’ after crashing out in giant slalom event
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful alpine skier of all time, said she is feeling better after crashing out of the women’s giant slalom during last weekend’s Stifel Killington Cup in Vermont. “I’m starting to feel a little bit more human, which is great,” she said in a social media video post. “This is a really big bummer, not to be able to race Birds of Prey. But on the other hand, I was really lucky and I’m really looking forward to cheering my teammates on recent Beaver Creek.”Shiffrin gave an update on her latest hospital visit. “There was a little bit of original concern about my colon,” she said.

Persons: Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel, “ I’m, ”, I’ll, ” Shiffrin Organizations: CNN Locations: Vermont

☆ Melbourne: The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Joe Minihane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

It’s the great Australian city debate, one which pits the commerce, business and money of Sydney against cultural, arts-loving, coffee-drinking Melbourne. Chris Putnam/imageBROKER/ShutterstockThere’s no better way to start a trip to Melbourne than with a proper cup of coffee. The history of coffee in Melbourne goes back to the years after World War II, when Italian immigrants arrived and brought their machines with them. And it's not just coffee 06:24 - Source: CNNKate Reid is the best person to speak with about Melbourne’s coffee obsession. “Neighbours” is set in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough, although the street is real, as is the connection to the city.

Persons: Chris Putnam, Lane, CNN Kate Reid, Lune Croissanterie, ”, Reid, “, It’s, that’s, Phillip, Phillip Island, Vivien Zajicek, Cyril Callister, Vegemite superfan Gina Gardenal, upsettingly, Gardenal, Sam Tabone, Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Margot Robbie, Robbie, Amazon’s, CNN Lucinda Cowden, “ Melanie, Cowden, “ Melbourne’s, ” She’s Organizations: CNN, croissants, Little Penguins, Kangaroos, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Cricket, Cyril, Neighbours Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, caffeinated Melbourne, Fitzroy, Paris, Phillip, Little, Australian, Uluru, Beaufort, Victoria, England, Champagne, Erinsborough, “, Harold’s

☆ Neale Fraser: Australian tennis icon dies at 91
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Neale Fraser, the icon of Australian tennis who was the last man to win singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at a single grand slam, has died aged 91, Tennis Australia announced on Tuesday. In 1959, Fraser won the triple crown – singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles – at the US National Championships, a run which helped make him men’s singles world No. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear mate and fellow lefty, Neale Fraser,” Laver wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tony Feder/Getty ImagesWhen he eventually did so in 1970, Fraser won a further four Davis Cup titles before retiring in 1993. “He was like a father to me,” said Cash, who won the Davis Cup under Fraser in 1983 and 1986.

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