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☆ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tapped to work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as new DOGE subcommittee chair
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., attends a roundtable discussion with members of the House Freedom Caucus on the COVID-19 pandemic at The Heritage Foundation on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been tapped to lead a new House subcommittee that will work with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Greene and House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., have met with Ramaswamy and his team and are "already working together," a source familiar with the matter told CNBC on Thursday. "I'm excited to chair this new subcommittee designed to work hand in hand with President Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the entire DOGE team," Greene said in a statement to CNBC. It aims to investigate government waste, and seek out ways to reorganize federal agencies and cut red tape, the source said.

Persons: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Greene, James Comer, Ramaswamy, Comer, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Caucus, Heritage Foundation, Government, CNBC, President, DOGE, Fox News Locations: Ky

☆ Kashmir: This disputed region of India has bread that rival France’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Smitha Menon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

While rice is the staple that’s cooked in households across Kashmir, bread is what drives the local community and economy. With so much traditional knowledge guarded and passed down through generations, Kashmir’s bread culture could qualify for a UNESCO intangible heritage listing and possibly rival France’s boulangerie tradition. Her father hailed from Kashmir so for her, summertime equals Kashmir, and Kashmir equals a warm, pillowy girda. When she returned years later, to learn more about Kashmir’s bread culture from her neighborhood baker, she was promptly told off. “Bread is really sacred in Kashmir and that relationship that a family has with their local kandurwan is really special.

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☆ Political and social division is driving interest in ‘golden visas’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Interest in so-called “golden visas” has skyrocketed among US citizens since the election, according to consultants that help the wealthy migrate. Golden visas allow people to effectively buy foreign citizenship or residence through sizable investments, including in real estate, government bonds or startups. Jc Milhet/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty ImagesInquiries about golden visas from Americans have increased 33% so far this year compared with the same period last year, with programs in Europe the most sought after. Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program tops the popularity list because it is relatively affordable, requiring a minimum outlay of €250,000 ($265,000) in support of the arts or national cultural heritage. With golden visas out of reach for most Americans, social media platforms are ablaze with chatter about other avenues for moving abroad.

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☆ I'm an Iraq War vet who left the US for a life in Europe. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She said moving to Europe was the best decision for her family and she has no regrets. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Michelle B. Dallocchio, an Iraq War veteran of Pacific Islander heritage who left the US for Europe. Moving back to the US is a hard noUltimately, I have no regrets about moving abroad. Michelle Dallocchio has no regrets about moving abroad. For us, moving abroad and ending up in Italy was the right move.

Persons: Michelle B, Dallocchio, honking, Trump, I've, Michelle Dallocchio Organizations: Pacific, US Army, Westin Locations: London, Italy, Iraq, Europe, Las Vegas, LA, Los Angeles, EU, Dallocchio, Florence, Milan, Portugal

☆ Stained-glass Tiffany window sells for record $12.48 million at auction
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A stained-glass Tiffany window originally designed for an Ohio church has sold for $12.48 million at auction. This is the first time the window has come to auction in 24 years and the sale sets a new auction record for Tiffany Studios. It sold for $2 million back in 2000, which was a world record for a Tiffany window at that time. That was the “thematic precursor” for the Danner Memorial Window 10 years later, Sotheby’s said in a press statement. The museum acquired Garden Landscape, designed in 1912, a three-part window designed by Northrop, last year.

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☆ Catastrophic damage closed swaths of the Appalachian Trail. Now thousands are working to restore it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Graham Hurley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The Appalachian Trail extends for almost 2,200 miles across 14 states – from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Portions of the trail in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest suffered the most severe damage and remain closed. Towns and businesses need the trail’s trafficThe Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath for many people. Every year thousands of people attempt to hike the entire trail or “thru-hike” it, and about 3 million people visit portions of the trail, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The total cost of the repairs along the trail remains unclear while officials continue assessing the full extent of the wreckage, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy said.

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☆ Burberry shares are down 40%. One hedge fund manager says the stock offers 'good value' right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Luxury retailer Burberry 's shares present an attractive investment opportunity after the company revealed a new turnaround strategy, according to hedge fund manager David Neuhauser. The stock, which is also traded in the U.S. and Germany, remains down around 40% year-to-date, however. UBS said Burberry was the only luxury retailer not to report "weak organic sales growth" in the latest quarter. "I think Burberry has a good turnaround in place with a new CEO," Neuhauser added, while cautioning that the recovery might take longer than expected. "I think over some time, a good turnaround by Burberry, with strong leadership, could really see the stock price increase.

Persons: David Neuhauser, Neuhauser, CNBC's, Livermore, they're, Zuzanna Pusz, Burberry, –, Joshua Schulman, Rogerio Fujimori, Adam Cochrane, FactSet, — CNBC's Karen Gilchrist Organizations: Burberry, Livermore Partners, UBS, Deutsche Bank, Stifel Locations: London, U.S, Germany, Asia, Swiss

☆ Bose buys McIntosh, storied maker of high-end luxury audio equipment
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bose Corp. will purchase the McIntosh Group, a deal that will give the Massachusetts-based company control of one of the most storied names in high-end audio. McIntosh will continue to manufacture the high-end audio equipment it is known for out of its longtime headquarters in New York, Bose CEO Lila Snyder said. The deal also includes Sonus Faber, a company that makes high-end speakers by hand in Italy. The purchase of the two audio workshops provides Bose access into the high-end luxury audio market, Snyder told CNBC in an interview. McIntosh has been making high-end amplifiers and other audio equipment since 1949, and one of its devices can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Persons: McIntosh, Bose, Lila Snyder, Sonus Faber, Snyder Organizations: Bose Corp, McIntosh, CNBC, Highlander Partners, Forbes Locations: Massachusetts, New York, Italy, Dallas

☆ Trump's picks are giving Big Tech plenty of reasons to be nervous
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump has selected several Big Tech critics for top roles in his second administration. A number of his picks have been harsh critics of the Big Tech industry. Tom Williams/CQ Roll CallTrump's pick for attorney general, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, has for years criticized Big Tech companies. Anna MoneymakerVice President-elect JD Vance cut his teeth in venture capital, and has long been a proponent for breaking up Big Tech. AdvertisementVance said that his experience in Silicon Valley taught him to be weary of Big Tech.

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The number was higher among young adults, with 37% of people ages 18 to 29 saying they turn to influencers for news. Pew surveyed 10,000 adults and analyzed 500 news influencers, which it defined as individuals who regularly post about current events and have over 100,000 followers on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X or YouTube. “And these influencers have really reached new levels of attention and prominence this year amid the presidential election.”The rise of social media influencers, and in particular news-focused creators, has been slowly embraced by politicians in recent years. The Republican convention in Milwaukee hosted more than 70 influencers as part of a content creator program. Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both appeared on podcasts hosted by popular online personalities ahead of the election.

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The late, beloved "Golden Girls" actor Betty White will be memorialized on a new postage stamp next year. Postal Service announced Friday that one of its 2025 Forever Stamp offerings will include an illustration of White. The collection has honored a man one year and a woman the next, according to the Postal Service. The stamp includes a photo of Toussaint taken by Bill Tompkins in 2007, according to the Postal Service. Other 2025 stamp offerings include a love-themed stamp featuring art by Keith Haring, a Lunar New Year stamp for the year of the snake and a baby wild animal stamp collection.

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The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces Israeli airstrikesRubble and destruction caused by an Israeli airstrike near the historic Roman temple in Baalbek, Lebanon, on Nov. 7. The war in Lebanon has killed more than 3,200 people and displaced more than a million others, according to Lebanese officials. The conflict has also taken a toll on the nation’s unique heritage at the crossroads of ancient Phoenician, Egyptian, Greek, Persian and Roman civilizations. The Israel Defense Forces’ latest attacks on northern Gaza’s besieged city of Beit Lahiya killed “about 100” people, Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, told NBC News on Sunday.

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BYBLOS, Lebanon — The anguish in Lebanese archaeologist Nader Siklaoui’s voice is clear as he films Israeli missiles slamming down near ancient Roman columns he has spent much of his life protecting. But the conflict is also taking a devastating toll on Lebanon’s unique and ancient heritage, with airstrikes wiping out centuries-old villages and endangering fragile, millenia-old archaeological sites, like the celebrated Roman ruins of Baalbek, a United Nations world heritage site. First responders evacuate an injured person following an Israeli airstrike near Tyre, Lebanon, on Oct. 30. What can we do?” said Siklaoui, who oversees heritage sites in southern Lebanon, speaking to NBC News at the national museum in the capital Beirut. Israel’s military says it only targets Hezbollah, but accuses the group of embedding itself in and near civilian infrastructure, including heritage sites.

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☆ How different a commander in chief will Trump be?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Peter Bergen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

On the face of it, there are sizable differences in foreign policy between Trump and President Joe Biden. In October, the Biden administration again helped to intercept a barrage of around 200 Iranian ballistic missiles, which also caused minimal damage to targets in Israel. Bringing US troops homeIn 2020, the Trump administration signed a US withdrawal agreement from Afghanistan with the Taliban. But after McMaster was pushed out of office in 2018, the Trump administration negotiated with the Taliban the withdrawal agreement of all US forces from Afghanistan. Nonetheless, the incoming Trump administration seems intent on resurrecting Schedule F, an executive order issued in the last months of the first Trump term.

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☆ USS Edsall: Wreck of US Navy’s heroic ‘dancing mouse’ WWII warship found off Australia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Known as the “dancing mouse” due to its slippery movements in that final, fatal fight with the Imperial Japanese Navy, the destroyer USS Edsall went down off the coast of Australia in 1942, under the command of Lt. Joshua Nix. Speaking alongside Kennedy, Australia’s chief of navy, Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, said the wreck was found with the help of advanced hydrographic survey capabilities aboard naval support ship MV Stoker. “Nix’s position was hopeless from the moment Edsall was sighted,” Cox wrote. At least one hit Edsall, and the ship began to lose its ability to maneuver. The discovery highlighted the current AUKUS partnership, between the US, Australia and the United Kingdom, she said.

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☆ What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Katie Lobosco | Devan Cole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Here are some of the things Trump has pledged and how or whether they could become reality:Abolishing the Department of EducationPledge: Trump has repeatedly said he will close the federal Department of Education, sending authority over education back to the states and saving taxpayer dollars. Trump has distanced himself from the policy paper, but a CNN review found that at least 140 people who worked in the first Trump administration were involved. How it could be done: It’s not clear how the Trump administration could achieve these goals. But the new Trump administration could set certain requirements that schools must meet to receive federal funding. The Trump administration could decide to rescind the repayment plan, which was created by a regulatory process.

Persons: Donald Trump, ”, “, Trump, Joe Biden, Betsy DeVos, Robert Enlow, Brian Snyder, ” Trump, Derrell Bradford, Biden, it’s, It’s, Vanessa Kelly, Thomas Toch, Georgetown University’s, ” Toch, Gene J, –, doesn’t, Congress –, Trump’s, Obama Organizations: Washington CNN —, ”, Department of Education, of Education, Education, Labor, Department of Health, Human Services, Heritage Foundation, CNN, of Education’s, Civil Rights, Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, Base Andrews, Reuters Universal, Trump, Vance, “, Fox Business, Republican, Children, IX, GOP, Biden, Department, Justice, Georgetown, Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public, Penn State University, 8th, Public, Congress Locations: Maryland, Washington

☆ King Arthur left an ancient trail across Britain. Experts say it offers clues about the truth behind the myth
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

Today, he is best associated with Tintagel Castle, where remains of a settlement dating back to the fifth century perch strikingly on an islet off the wild coast of Cornwall. Bettmann Archive/Getty ImagesFor Stoyle, it’s likely that the myth of Arthur has at least its roots in fact. This Arthur was played by Clive Owen in the 2004 film, “King Arthur,” alongside Keira Knightley as Guinevere. The sixth-century “Artognou stone," discovered in 1998, has linked Tintagel with King Arthur for some scholars, though others dismiss it. Of course, medieval history writers were fast and loose with the facts.

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☆ Inside the conservative hunt for partisans in the federal government before Trump takes over
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Steve Contorno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The requests were like thousands of others sent in the past two years by Trump-allied groups seeking to identify perceived partisans within the federal government. Dominic Gwinn/AFP/Getty Images/FileHowell estimates his group has submitted around 65,000 requests to federal agencies under the Freedom of Information Act, a law that governs public access to records produced by the government. Timothy D. Easley/AP/FileTrump as a candidate vowed to reinstate a 2020 executive order known as Schedule F, which gave him power to commence mass firings of federal employees who could be impediments to his agenda. America First Policy Institute also has close ties to Trump’s transition. However, it so far has not published a list of federal employees for the Trump administration to target, though Howell did not rule it out.

Persons: CNN —, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Trump, “, ”, Mike Howell, “ We’ve, Dominic Gwinn, Howell, Tom Jones, Jones, ” Jones, Timothy D, Linda McMahon, McMahon, “ Trump, ” Everett Kelley, “ It’s, ” Howell, Rene Marsh Organizations: CNN, Department of Transportation, Trump, White, Heritage Foundation, National Conservative Conference, Getty, Policy Institute, American, Foundation, Department of Homeland Security, Democratic, Capitol Hill, Policy, Easley, America, Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, The Department of Transportation, EPA, American Federation of Government Employees Locations: Washington ,, AFP, Bardstown , Kentucky

☆ Luxury brands forgot about Gen Z. They can't afford to make that mistake again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But now it appears that some luxury brands have forgotten that aim. Dukas/Getty ImagesRay of Buttermilk said that some luxury brands have been hesitant to explore collaborations as a means of engaging Gen Z consumers because they fear losing their luxury allure. The future is vintageLuxury players might be kicking themselves for alienating Gen Z consumers, but Gen Zers never forgot about luxury. But secondhand's success isn't bad news for primary luxury brands, Escribano said. Bar certain luxury products like Hermès Birkins handbags, secondhand luxury is by and large cheaper and retains a level of exclusivity, she said.

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☆ She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

“Italian Guy No. 2, so that I could have a friend to hang out with in Italy…”Ambika didn’t really expect Italian Guy No. Italian Guy No. And that’s how, a couple of weeks later, Ambika found herself cooking pasta at the Neapolitan home of Italian Guy No. And as Ambika fell slightly in love with Naples, she also fell all the more in love with Marco.

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☆ Taiwan is fast becoming a hub for outdoor adventure and wellness seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But rather than one of the more obvious outdoor wellness and adventure hubs, it’s actually Taiwan. “Several factors have contributed to the rapid growth of outdoor sports in Taiwan,” says Kate Chen of the Taiwan Tourism Administration. “There was a huge spike in young adults wanting to go hiking or cycling.”But it’s not just locals discovering the island’s outdoor opportunities. Floating in the South China Sea between Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines, Dongsha Marine National Park offers an entirely different take on outdoor adventure. They also provide a venue for more than 100 nature trails that are part of a national trails network created in 2002.

Persons: CNN —, Topping, ”, Kate Chen of, Michael McCreesh, it’s, Krathon, Chen, Thao, Zhong, Nick Kembel, Taiwan's, “, There’s, Xiao Baiyue Organizations: CNN, Taiwan Tourism Administration, Taiwan, Wellness, Scenic Area, Recreation, Villa, Taiwan Music, Dongsha, Park, MTB, Taiwan Surf Travel, Amis Locations: Chile , New Zealand, California, it’s, Taiwan, Belgium, Massachusetts, Taroko, Te, lakeview, Taipei, Wulai, Neidong, Beitou, Kenting, Fuji, Canadian, South China, Hong Kong, Philippines, “, County, Hualien City

☆ Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle gives insight into Roman celebrity culture
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new light on the celebrity status of the ancient Roman combatants. The secutor gladiator depicted on the knife handle wears a helmet, holds a big shield and has his left hand out, which would have been holding a sword. The knife handle was discovered in a river at Corbridge Roman Town on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England. The 2,000-year-old knife handle was found in the Tyne River at Corbridge Roman Town on Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive barrier built by the occupying Romans in northeast England. “This beautifully made knife handle is a testament to how pervasive this celebrity culture was, reaching all the way to Hadrian’s Wall at the very edge of the Roman Empire,” she added.

Persons: ”, ” Frances McIntosh, ” McIntosh, McIntosh, ” “, “, Ridley Scott’s Organizations: CNN, Heritage, East, English Heritage Locations: England, Rome, Corbridge, Hadrian’s, Northumberland, Tyne, Britain, Roman, United States

☆ Inside the secretive operation helping manage billionaire Steve Schwarzman's vast fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Schwarzman has called Blackstone his family office, but he has another family office, BI has learned. Inside Schwarzman's secretive family office with a name that harkens back to his childhood. The concept of the family office can be traced to the 1838 founding of the House of Morgan to handle J.P. Morgan's fortune. Every family office, however, is just as unique as the wealthy family that's spawned it, he said. Advertisement"The term family office," Sharpe said, "is possibly the most misused, overused, and poorly used term in finance today."

Persons: Steve Schwarzman, Schwarzman, Blackstone, —, Averell Harriman, Harriman, Brown, Harry Truman, Donald Trump, Christine Hearst Schwarzman, Gwen Stefani, Theo Wargo, Pennypack, Steve Schwarzman's, Blackstone Schwarzman, Pete Peterson, Marc Sharpe, Michael Dell, Sharpe, they're, Stephen A, John Magliano, Magliano, Paul A ., LLCs, tony Easton, Hearst, Alexi Rosenfeld, Trump's, Stephen Schwarzman, Jabin, Tim Sheehy, Montana, Sheehy, Morgan Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Ford Motor Co, White, New York Public Library, Metropolitan, Bank of America Securities Financial Services, Blackstone, Vanguard, Family Office Association, Dell Computer, BI, Getty, Schwarzman, LinkedIn, Hearst Schwarzman, Art, Federal Communications Commission, MIT, Humanities, Oxford, New York Public, Schwarzman Education Foundation, Tsinghua University, Policy, Washington, Getty Images Locations: New York, Vietnam, Manhattan, Philadelphia, Blackstone, Schwarzman, Pennypack, Delaware, Nantucket , Massachusetts, Nantucket, Schwarzman's, Newport , Rhode Island, Miramar, Wiltshire, England, Newport ., Beijing, China, North America

☆ I was Twitter's head of content strategy. Bluesky has the edge over Threads to be the new Twitter as people leave X.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementUsers and brands, like former CNN anchor Don Lemon and The Guardian, have been leaving X.Gordon MacMillan, ex-head of content strategy at Twitter, says Bluesky is most like the old Twitter. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gordon MacMillan, who was previously the head of content strategy at Twitter. Bluesky feels familiar to Twitter usersBluesky, I think, is the most like the old Twitter and feels more familiar than Threads, which doesn't have Twitter-style lists and can be hard to organize content on. They have tweaked Threads and made improvements, but Bluesky feels more familiar, even beyond the use of the color blue. It feels like BlueSky and Threads have a much better environment.

Persons: Don Lemon, Gordon MacMillan, Bluesky, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, X, it's, Jack Dorsey, BlueSky, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: CNN, Guardian, Twitter, Facebook, Elon, Trump, Business Locations: Israel

☆ Miss Universe 2024: See all the best national costumes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday evening. Raquel Cunha/ReutersThe first person of First Nations heritage to represent Canada at Miss Universe, Ashley Callingbull wore a multi-tiered gown equipped with flashing lights. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMiss Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, paid homage to the female pioneers of dancehall music. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMiss Malta, Beatrice Njoya, became the first ever Miss Universe contestant to reach the finale in their 40s, after the pageant lifted a longstanding age limit of 28. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMiss Ukraine, Alina Ponomarenko, came in an armored outfit symbolizing "the courage of Ukrainian defenders," the pageant host said.

Persons: Geyssell García, Irene Mukii’s, Chile, Emilia Dides, Sábado Gigante, ”, Miss Ivory Coast Marie, Emmanuelle Diamala’s, Thet San Andersen, Christina Chalk, Sheynnis Palacios, Faith Landman, Hector Vivas, Miss Argentina, Magalí Benejam, Selvinique Wright, Elena Hidalgo, Ky Duyen Nguyen, Fernando Llano, ” Hector Vivas, Juliana Barrientos, Images Miss Kenya, Irene Mukii, Raquel Cunha, Ashley Callingbull, Miss Italy, Glenany Cavalcante, Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, Davin Prasath, Malta, Beatrice Njoya, Sakhile Dube, Alma Cooper, Sam, Alina Ponomarenko Organizations: CNN, Miss, Miss Bangladesh, Anouk, United, Images Miss, Reuters, Nations, Images, Cambodia, San, Santo Locations: Mexico City, Miss Nicaragua, León Cathedral, Kenyan, Miss Ivory Coast, Miss Myanmar, United Kingdom, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua, Delft, Miss Bahamas, Costa Rica, Miss Aruba, Miss Vietnam, Miss Great Britain, Chile, Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, Tema, San Francisco, Santo Domingo, Colombia, Mexico, Miss Zimbabwe, Miss United States, Images Miss Nicaragua, León

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