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☆ Sports streaming venture Venu priced at $42.99 a month
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Venu Sports, the sports streaming joint venture between Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros. The high-end pricing — common in direct-to-consumer sports streaming services — was expected in part so it wouldn't shake up any carriage agreements with traditional pay TV distributors. Live sports remain the highest rated TV programming and are the most costly part of the pay TV bundle. Users who sign up for Venu at $42.99 a month will have access to that entry pricing for 12 months, Venu noted Thursday — signaling there could be price increases ahead. The upcoming bundle will be priced at $16.99 a month with ads, and $29.99 a month ad-free.

Persons: Venu Sports, Venu, Pete Distad, Distad Organizations: NFL, ESPN, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Soldier, Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros . Discovery, Fox Corp, Venu Sports, Fox, Sunday NFL, Monday, Football, CNBC, Apple, Hulu, NBA, NHL, MLB, ABC, TNT, TBS, Disney, Warner Bros, Max Locations: Chicago, U.S

CNN —The flight attendant involved in an incident that led to Terrell Davis’ removal from a United Airlines plane in handcuffs “is no longer employed” and the NFL Hall of Famer’s “no fly” ban has been lifted, the airline told CNN Tuesday. Additionally, the airline said the flight attendant involved in the controversy is no longer an employee. It was not immediately clear if the flight attendant’s employment status is a result of the incident involving Davis. The letter “was generated due to the report of the flight attendant - who is no longer employed by United,” Leslie Scott, a spokesperson for United Airlines, said in a statement to CNN. I did not see or interact with him further for the duration of the flight,” Davis wrote July 15, two days after the incident.

Persons: Terrell Davis, “, Davis, United, Parker Stinar, ” Stiner, ” Davis, ” Leslie Scott, ”, Stinar, CNN’s Erin Burnett, ‘ Don’t Organizations: CNN, United Airlines, NFL, United Express, United, Mr, Davis ’, John Wayne Airport Locations: California, @united, Denver, Orange County , California

☆ Diamond Sports, Comcast reach a deal to return Bally regional sports to cable customers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bally Sports regional channels are returning to Comcast cable TV customers. Diamond Sports — the owner of Bally Sports-branded regional sports networks — reached a deal with Comcast on Monday that will see its networks go live for cable customers on Aug. 1. Pay TV companies such as Comcast have been bleeding customers in recent years as customers opt for cheaper streaming options. Comcast said last week it lost 419,000 domestic cable customers during the second quarter and now has roughly 13.2 million subscribers in total. Once a lucrative business, regional sports networks have been particularly squeezed by customers leaving the cable bundle.

Persons: Diamond, David Preschlack, expeditiously, Preschlack Organizations: Bally, MLB's Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Target, Bally Sports, Comcast, Diamond Sports, —, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and National Hockey League, MLB, Detroit Tigers, Charter Communications, DirecTV, NHL, NBA, Bankruptcy, Southern, Southern District of, Diamond, Pay, CNBC Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, Xfinity, U.S, Southern District, Southern District of Texas, NBCUniversal

☆ We rented our house on Airbnb for 15 years. It was so much work that we had to stop.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Dana Mcmahan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Renting your home to strangers for money wasn't even on the horizon when my husband and I bought our first house almost 20 years ago. I thought renting our house to race-goers would be an easy way to make a quick paycheck. We were early Airbnb adoptersIt didn't go well at first, though, with our first guests writing us a bad check. Courtesy of the auhorAlthough it's commonplace now, in those early days, friends thought we'd lost it when we let strangers stay in our house. A beautiful house that just needed some work, with a third floor guest suite and a carriage house, it had tons of potential as a short-term rental rental.

Persons: wasn't, Airbnb, we'd, Vertigo, COVID didn't, we're, aren't, it's, Diane Deaton, who's, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Kentucky Derby, Business, Realtors, House Locations: Louisville , Kentucky, Vertigo Louisville, Detroit, Louisville

☆ 'Bridgerton' finally confirmed its season 4 lead — here's everything we know about the next season
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementBenedict's love story will be the focus of season 4Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode one of "Bridgerton." The official logline for next season reads: "The fourth season of 'Bridgerton' turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). AdvertisementLuke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will reprise their roles as Colin and Penelope Bridgerton in season 4Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan on season three of "Bridgerton." Ashley told reporter Josh Rom during a "Bridgerton" season three screening premiere on Wednesday that she will return for season four. 'Bridgerton' season 4 won't come out until 2026Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton."

Persons: —, Benedict Bridgerton's, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Penelope Featherington's, Nicola Coughlan, Polin, Benedict, Luke Thompson, Benedict Bridgerton, Liam Daniel, Thompson, Eloise Bridgerton, Claudia Jessie, Francesca Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd, John Stirling, Victor Alli, Michaela Stirling, Masali, she'd, Julia Quinn's, Sophie Beckett, Sophie, Araminta Gunningworth, Brownell, loath, Silver, Colin, Penelope Bridgerton, Netflix Coughlan, TheWrap, Newton, Jess Brownell, Whistledown, he's, Simone Ashley, Kate, Jonathan Bailey, Anthony, Anthony Bridgerton, Ashley, Bailey, Josh Rom, Kate Sharma, Cressida Cowper Jessica Madsen, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen, Lady Whistledown, Penelope, Cressida, Cowper, we've, Martins Imhangbe, Will Mondrich, room's, We've, Adjoa Andoh, " Brownell, It's, there's Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, coy, Entertainment, Teen Vogue, Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, Danbury, LA Times Locations: Scotland, India, Kanthony, Wales

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery notifies NBA it will match Amazon’s $1.8 billion offer to carry league games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

A person familiar with the matter confirmed WBD’s matching offer Monday was for Amazon’s bid, which includes regular season and playoff games. It’s unclear if the NBA will accept or reject WBD’s offer, which the league intended for a streaming partner. The showdown over the NBA rights comes as legacy media companies struggle to retain audiences, with viewers opting to leave cable bundles behind in favor of cheaper, on-demand content. The cable channel TNT has built a programming slate around the NBA games, most notably the highly rated “Inside the NBA” show featuring Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal. Asked last week about the fate of WBD’s broadcast rights, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told reporters, “I don’t know yet.”“Much of it is outside my control,” he added.

Persons: ’ signoff, WBD, “ We’ve, ”, Turner Sports ’, Charles Barkley, ” Barkley, “, I’m, Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, Adam Silver Organizations: New, New York CNN, Warner Bros, Discovery, TNT Sports, NBA, Disney, NBC, Amazon Prime, NBA’s, Governors, TNT, Amazon, Turner Sports, ESPN, Football, Netflix, NCAA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR Locations: New York

☆ Here's what will happen to Alicent Hightower on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows her fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) get caught up in a revolt in the sixth episode of "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Three years after Rhaenyra's death, Alicent is placed under house arrest because she fails to persuade her granddaughter to kill Rhaenyra's last surviving son. AdvertisementAlicent's death is a lonely one, but at least she isn't killed in battle, or eaten by a dragon.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Helaena, Phia Saban, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent, Rhaenyra, Theo Whitman, Rhaenyra's, what's, it's, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Criston Cole, Fabien Frankel Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Hollywood, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's

☆ King’s Speech: Charles unveils Keir Starmer’s plans for Britain, in state opening of parliament
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The speech sets out the agenda of Keir Starmer, who defeated Rishi Sunak's Conservatives in this month's election. Starmer also formalized plans to renationalize Britain’s rail network in the coming years, and to create a publicly-owned renewable energy company. At home, a number of institutions were targeted for modernization – most awkwardly, the very room in which Charles gave his speech. “The party opposite has successfully tapped into the public’s desire for change, but they must now deliver change,” Sunak said. Those arguments will intensify in the coming weeks, as Labour introduces its first bills to Parliament – beginning with three priority measures from the speech later this week.

Persons: CNN — Keir Starmer, ”, King Charles III, ” Starmer, Starmer, Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak's, Dan Kitwood, Camilla, Black Rod –, Rishi Sunak, Kirsty Wigglesworth, Charles, Bill, –, Theresa May, ” Sunak, Sunak Organizations: CNN, Commons, Labour, Tory, Conservative, Reform UK, Getty, Border Security Command, National Health Service, NATO, – Locations: nationalize, Britain, Europe, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Rwanda

☆ What two assassination attempts in two violent elections in the 1870s warn about today
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Dana Bash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The Civil War was over, and Black men were legally allowed to vote and helped Republicans win in 1870. Two years later, Louisiana Democrats were determined to take back the state by preventing Black men from voting through intimidation and voter suppression. On Easter Sunday morning, White supremacists stormed the building and went on a killing spree, brutally murdering some 150 Black men. Another disputed election, more political violenceAs for the gubernatorial election dispute in 1872, it happened again in 1876. And while violence should never be the answer, it has occurred more than any of us would want to admit.

Persons: William Pitt Kellogg, Charles R, Railey, “, scoundrel, ” Railey, Kellogg, David Fisher, Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, James A, Garfield, William McKinley, John F, Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry S, Truman, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, John D, McEnery, McEnery’s, ”, wasn’t, White supremacists, Stephen Packard, Francis T, Nicholls, Packard, Ulysses S, Grant, William Weldon, Frank Hudson, Weldon, ” Packard, Jim Crow Organizations: CNN, Louisiana Gov, American, Republican, Black, Republicans, Louisiana Democrats, Blacks, The White League, Philadelphia Press Locations: Louisiana, New Orleans, Colfax, Grant Parish , Louisiana, Washington

☆ CNN chief Mark Thompson announces sweeping overhaul of news network, cuts 100 jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Mark Thompson, the CNN chief executive appointed last year to modernize the news network, unveiled a set of sweeping changes to the iconic outlet Wednesday, announcing plans to build a billion-dollar digital business, experiment with artificial intelligence and overhaul key newsroom structures. Mark Thompson officially started on October 9 as CNN's chief executive and chairman and will also act as the network's editor-in-chief. Thompson, who is widely credited for revitalizing The Times, was appointed CNN chief executive last summer, after Licht’s tumultuous run in the job. Since then, Thompson has spoken consistently about the need to transform CNN’s business but has largely avoided offering specifics. Whether Thompson can successfully create a billion-dollar digital news business at CNN remains to be seen.

Persons: Mark Thompson, Thompson, ”, Art Streiber, ” Thompson, “, CNN Max, Max, Ted Turner, CNN’s, Charlie Moore, “ Anderson Cooper, Jeff Zucker, Chris Licht, Zucker, Licht Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Warner Bros, Discovery, Inc, Warner Bros ., The New York Times, The Times Locations: CNN’s Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles

☆ I booked the cheapest accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I spent 12 hours in a regular seat on an overnight train from Berlin, Germany, to Vienna, Austria. AdvertisementIn October 2022, I spent 12 hours traveling in a sleeping carriage on an overnight train from Berlin, Germany, to Vienna, Austria. But this was my first time on a sleeper train in Europe — and my first time in an accommodation shared with other guests. I thought an overnight train would be the best way to travel through Europe and maximize my time exploring during the day. And at $40, it was the cheapest overnight train ride I've ever booked.

Persons: I've, —, I'd Organizations: Amtrak, Service Locations: Berlin, Germany, Vienna, Austria, Europe

☆ Netflix threw a 'Bridgerton' themed wedding for 2 superfans. Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury turned up at the reception.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Rae said the fact it was a "Bridgerton" wedding was the "cherry on top" of the opportunity. Liam Daniel / Netflix"On and off camera, they really had such a genuine connection with us," Rae told BI. Advertisement"Bridgerton" stars Adjoa Andoh and Golda Rosheuvel also turned up during Hinton and Rae's wedding reception to congratulate the married couple. AdvertisementTori Kelly was a special guest at Shanti Hinton and Tiffany Rae's "Bridgerton" wedding. Katie Julia / NetflixAfter their dream wedding, the couple is trying to find the right time to go on their honeymoon.

Persons: —, Shanti Hinton, Tiffany Rae, Little, Penelope, Colin, Hinton, Rae, Hinton's, Shondaland.com, Katie Julia, ", Alice Wilkes, Shanti Hinton's, Liam Daniel, they'd, Wilkes, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Kathryn Drysdale, Queen Charlotte, Danbury's, Andoh, Netflix Hinton, Simon Basset, Jean Page, didn't, Tiffani, Netflix Rae, Drysdale, Tori Kelly, Tiffany Rae's Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Queensborough Community, YouTube, Gardens Locations: New York, North Carolina, " Hinton, London, Chiswick House, Hinton

☆ His wife died. Then he unexpectedly found a second chance at love on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“This was no normal train,” John recalls. Back home in the UK, John thought about Judy fondly from time to time. In the UK, John’s friends loved it when this glamorous American woman visited town. John Nears and Judy CurtisAs John and Judy haven’t been able to meet this year, they’ve both been spending time reflecting on past adventures. Thinking back on his life, John says he feels inordinately lucky to have enjoyed two great love stories.

Persons: John’s, Pam, “, ” John, John, Chris, marveling, Judy Curtis, Judy Malody, Judy, they’d, John –, ”, –, “ I’d, Coast –, Judy Curtis Judy, John she’d, she’d, ‘, ’ ”, Jack, She’d, “ Judy, Judy Curtis John, Madeira’s, who’d, Peru –, “ John, It’s, Judy doesn’t, he’s, “ We’ve, ’ John, Judy Curtis It’s, Cunard Queen Mary, she’s, “ It’s, Judy haven’t, they’ve, ” John’s, you’ve, who’ve, Pam’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Orient Express, Coast, San Diego International, San Diego, ”, “, Health Locations: South America, England, Bolivia, Peru –, Cusco, Puno, “, Peru, San Diego , California, New York, California, West Coast, United States, East Coast, San Diego, Madeira, Funchal, Istanbul, Turkey, British, ”, Antarctica, Yosmite , California, Iceland, Kenya, Tanzania

☆ Some disgruntled 'Bridgerton' fans are turning on the showrunner
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

A two-part release schedule sidelined Colin and Penelope's story for other character arcsLuke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." "I'm so disappointed honestly by 'Bridgerton' season three, part two," TikToker @lightfrommars said in one video that's been viewed over 770,000 times. Complaints from 'Bridgerton' fans could affect the show — though it's probably safe for nowDoes this spell doom for the Bridgertons? "Bridgerton" season three also topped Nielsen's streaming chart, with 2.19 billion viewing minutes. AdvertisementSo no matter how mad the "Bridgerton" fans are — and how much some factions may insist they're not watching anymore — I'd put my money on the romantic drama's continuation.

Persons: —, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Jess Brownell, Chris Van Dusen, Francesca Bridgerton's, Hannah Dodd, Julia Quinn, Phoebe Dynevor, Jean Page, Colin, Liam Daniel, Simon Basset, Daphne Bridgerton, Anthony Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey, Kate Sharma's, Simone Ashley, Breadcrumbing Penelope, TikToker @lightfrommars, …, John Stirling, Victor Alli, Benedict Bridgerton's, Luke Thompson, Lady Tilley Arnold, Hannah New, Anthony, Kate, Violet Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell, Danbury's, Lord Anderson, Daniel Francis, it's, we've, Penelope, Bridgerton, Brownell, Eloise Bridgerton, Colin doesn't, he's miffed, Colin's, Polin, Kanthony, Tom Verica, TikToker notwildlin, Maia Douglas, Douglas, Coughlan, Francesca, Michaela Stirling, Michael Stirling, Marie Soledad, fatphobia, she's, Masali Baduza, Netflix There's, Michael, Abbie Mills, We're, Van Dusen, Jenna Ortega, they're, — I'd Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Instagram

☆ How 'Bridgerton' Merch, Brand Collabs, and Marketing Made Regency Era Cool Again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Advertisement'Bridgerton' provided escapist entertainment during a period of isolationPhoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset in season one of "Bridgerton." Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Luke Thompson, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Newton, and Nicola Coughlan in "Bridgerton" season three. Not only did "Bridgerton" fans read the novels, but they showed off the books themselves — original editions, newer covers, and limited edition variant box sets — on BookTok. Bath & Body Works teamed up with "Bridgerton" to create a 36-piece collection of candles, body care, and more. Not only did Bath & Body Works' "Bridgerton" products sell well, Cooper said, but they helped attract younger customers to stores thanks to promotional efforts on social media, where the "Bridgerton" campaign was the company's "most engaged" effort of the year.

Persons: Jonathan Bailey, he'd, Anthony Bridgerton, Bailey, Julia Quinn's, It's, That's, Charlotte, Phoebe Dynevor, Daphne Bridgerton, Jean Page, Simon Basset, Liam Daniel, Bridgerton, Chris Van Dusen, Rhimes, Cat Quinn, Quinn, Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Luke Thompson, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Newton, Nicola Coughlan, Netflix Julia Quinn's, Penelope Featherington, Shondaland, Cassandra Morales Thurswell, Daphne Bridgerton's, Tea, Colin Bridgerton, Eloise Bridgerton, Francesca Bridgerton, Earl Grey, Kristina Tucker, Maurice Cooper, —, Cooper, Kendall Coleman, Williams, Mary McNamara, Melody Morton, Lush, Penelope Featherington cleanser, Hannah Dodd, Jessica Madsen, Bryan Bedder, Ladurée, Kiko Milano, influencers, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish's, Lady Whistledown's, Madsen, Dodd Organizations: Business, Netflix's, Netflix, Quinn's New York Times, New York Times, Republic of Tea, Body Works, Body, Williams, Los Angeles Times, Bath Locations: Morocco, England, COVID, BookTok, Republic, New York, Bath, New York City

☆ King Charles III takes the reins at Royal Ascot
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

London CNN —Arriving in a horse-drawn open carriage, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended Royal Ascot in style this week. “We wish all the participants this week the very best of luck in seeking that unique thrill of a Royal Ascot winner.”Last year’s Royal Ascot saw an unlikely win for Charles, with his horse, Desert Hero, overcoming odds of 18 to 1 to land first place. This love of horses has bound together multiple generations of the royal family, from the time of Queen Anne in the 18th century, when Royal Ascot was created, to the present day. Queen Elizabeth II and John Warren cheer on her horse Estimate to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on June 20, 2013. Getty ImagesAnd given Charles’ good fortune at last year’s Royal Ascot, it seems Queen Elizabeth’s lucky streak has passed down to her son.

Persons: King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Camilla, Charles, King George V, ”, Francis Brooke, Charles ’, ” Brooke, “, Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth II, Anne, Elizabeth, John Warren, Mark Cuthbert, ” John Warren, wasn’t, Princess Anne, Queen, Queen Victoria, Grey, CNN’s Max Foster, Lauren Said, Moorhouse, Ben Church, Aly Vance Organizations: CNN’s Royal, London CNN —, Royal Ascot, Ascot, Hero, Jockey, Central Press, Getty, Royal, Press, CNN, British, Montreal Olympic Games, Jockey Club, Epsom Downs, Windsor , Windsor Greys Locations: London, Berkshire, England, Epsom, Windsor, Quebec, Canada, Windsor , Windsor

☆ Kate Middleton's reappearance could save the royal family
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewKate Middleton attended King Charles III's birthday parade this weekend — her first royal engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis in March. The princess's tentative return to royal duties comes after a difficult period for the royal family, which included the "Katespiracy" theories and the slimmed-down monarchy seemingly threatening the family's future. The royal family at King Charles III's birthday parade. The royal family carried out a collective 4,000 engagements in 2014, including Prince Harry's trip to Brazil and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's engagements in France and Italy. "The royal family has a strange position in our society, where everyone, to an extent, feels like it's an extension of our own families."

Persons: —, Kate Middleton, King Charles III's, Kate, Jenny Packham, Prince William, King Charles , Queen Camilla, Richard Fitzwilliams, Chris Jackson, Charles, Fitzwilliams, Catherine, Phil Dampier, who's, Prince Harry's, Duke, Jack Royston, Kate's, Royston, She's, Robert Hardman, Charles III, Hardman, Buckingham Organizations: Service, Business, Royal, Guardian, New Locations: Buckingham, Brazil, France, Italy, Kensington

☆ West Bengal, India: Train collision kills at least five in eastern India, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Five passengers have died and 25-30 injured in the accident,” Darjeeling police superintendent Abhishek Roy told reporters from the crash site. People gather around the wreckage of a train after a collision in West Bengal, India on June 17, 2024. But decaying infrastructure is often cited as a cause for traffic delays and numerous train accidents. More than 16,000 people were killed in nearly 18,000 railway accidents across the country in 2021, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Most railway accidents were due to falls from trains and collisions between trains and people on the track.

Persons: Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Roy, ” Roy, Banerjee, ”, Narendra Modi Organizations: CNN, West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee . Disaster, Kanchenjunga Express, India, National Crime Records Locations: India, Kolkata, Silchar, Assam, Siliguri, Darjeeling, New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Odisha

☆ Where every major character ends up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington get married and have a baby. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in season three, episode seven of "Bridgerton." But Penelope's Lady Whistledown secret threatens their relationship. Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen), who pretends to be Lady Whistledown for the reward, also finds out Penelope's secret and attempts to blackmail her. The finale ends with Penelope retiring her literary persona, and formally introducing herself as Penelope Bridgerton in her column.

Persons: Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Liam Daniel, Colin, Colin's unkind, Penelope, Whistledown, Cressida Cowper, Jessica Madsen, Queen Charlotte, Golda Rosheuvel, Lady Whistledown, Penelope Bridgerton Organizations: Netflix

☆ Princess of Wales Appears in Public for First Time Since Cancer Diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Stephen Castle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Catherine, Princess of Wales, appeared in public on Saturday for the first time since her cancer diagnosis, smiling while riding in a carriage with her three children, as she took part in a ceremonial parade to celebrate the birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles III. Crowds gathered in central London to watch as the princess and her family participated in an event full of military tradition, music and pageantry, dampened only slightly by a light rain. “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Catherine, 42, said in a statement released to the media. “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting,” she added. “But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”

Persons: Catherine, Princess of Wales, King Charles III ., King Charles, “, ” Catherine Locations: London

☆ trooping the colour princess kate: Catherine, Princess of Wales to attend King’s birthday celebration
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Catherine, Princess of Wales is to take part the Trooping the Colour celebration on Saturday - the King’s official birthday parade - in what will be her first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnoses. The Princess of Wales - also known as Kate - will watch the rest of the parade with her family nearby, and is expected to join fellow royals on the balcony. The event - one of the highlights of the royal calendar - is a tradition marking the official birthday of the British sovereign for more than 260 years. Britain’s Kings and Queens have doubled up on their festivities since the 18th century, holding both a public celebration – the official birthday – and a more private event on the real date. Three of the British Army’s horses which bolted across in London in April have returned to duty and are expected to take part in this weekend’s birthday parade.

Persons: London CNN — Catherine, Princess, “, ” King Charles III, Britain’s, King George II, Charles III, George, King Charles, Ascot landau, Queen Camilla . Three Organizations: London CNN, Guard’s, Queens Locations: Wales, London, Buckingham Palace, British, Britain’s Kings, Ascot

☆ Catherine, Princess of Wales, making ‘good progress’ against cancer and is set to make first public appearance in months
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Rob Picheta | Max Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she is making “good progress” in her recovery from cancer, and will make her first public appearance in months at the King’s official birthday celebration on Saturday. “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” the Princess, who is often known as Kate, said in a personal message released on Friday. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months,” Kate wrote. It represents a significant moment in the Princess’s recovery, marking her first public appearance since Christmas Day – weeks before her cancer diagnosis. Neither royal has specified the type of cancer they are receiving treatment for, or revealed details about their progress.

Persons: London CNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales, Catherine, King Charles III’s, Kate, “, ” Kate, ”, William, Charles, Prince William, King Charles III Organizations: London CNN Locations: Buckingham, Kensington, Windsor, “, France

☆ King Charles' birthday isn't until November. So why is it being celebrated in the summer?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewKing Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, so you likely wouldn't expect him to be thinking about his birthday in the summer. According to the royal family's website, Trooping the Colour has been the British sovereign's official birthday celebration for over 260 years. AdvertisementTrooping the Colour is the monarch's official birthday celebrationThe annual celebration occurs in the summer, regardless of when the reigning monarch's actual birthday is. King Charles and Queen Camilla at Trooping the Colour 2023. Nowadays, the event typically takes place on a Saturday in June.

Persons: —, Charles III, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Chris Jackson, King George II, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth, Anwar Hussein, Buckingham, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Charles, Ben Stansall, Kate Middleton, Kate Organizations: Service, Business, Horse Guards, BBC, Ministry of Defence, RAF, Buckingham Palace, Irish Guards, Irish Guard Locations: British, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, London, Buckingham, Queen, Windsor

☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 changes how Penelope's Lady Whistledown identity is revealed — and it's so much better this way
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part two, and the book "Romancing Mister Bridgerton." Penelope Featherington's secret identity as Lady Whistledown is finally revealed in part two of "Bridgerton" season three. Since season one, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) has secretly published a gossip column about London's high society under the pseudonym Lady Whistledown. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Colin Bridgerton discovers Penelope's Whistledown secret before their engagement and is the first person to find out. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn both "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" and "Bridgerton" season three, London's high society decides to hunt down Lady Whistledown.

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☆ Does New York City Really Need These Giant 5G Towers?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Dodai Stewart | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

This is Street Wars, a weekly series on the battle for space on New York’s streets and sidewalks. A thrilling glimpse of New York City history is on display at the intersection of West 12th Street and Washington Street in Manhattan. The three-story Federal-style brick building on the southeast corner was built in 1842. So when the city proposed placing a shiny new 5G tower on a corner there, neighbors were not happy. “There is a harm to having these 32-foot tall futuristic towers, often with large video display terminals on them, in residential neighborhoods in historic districts,” he said.

Persons: ”, Andrew Berman Organizations: Washington, Village Preservation, Greenwich Village Locations: New York City, Manhattan, Greenwich, ”

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