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☆ Pumpkin pie or sweet potato? How two pies divided our Thanksgiving tables
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But if she had to pick between sweet potato and pumpkin — the two autumnal pies that have come to define the Thanksgiving season — the choice is a simple one: Sweet potato. But in many homes, particularly African American ones, sweet potato pie remains supreme. This abundance of sweet potatoes, both in pastry and other forms, led to sweet potato pie entering the soul food canon. Illustration by Leah Abucayan/CNNThe importance of sweet potato pie to African Americans has continued through generations. A few decades later, Georgia Gilmore sold sweet potato pies, and other food, to help fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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☆ 'ACDC,' 'T2K,' and the Middle East: Leaked documents reveal Amazon's top cloud growth initiatives
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementInternal AWS documents obtained by BI lay out the cloud giant's growth priorities next year. Amazon Web Services recently laid out new growth initiatives that include a focus on healthcare, business applications, generative AI, and the Middle East region, according to internal documents obtained by Business Insider. These are part of the AWS sales team's priorities for next year and Amazon refers to them internally as "AGIs," short for "AWS growth initiatives," one of the internal documents shows. That was slower than Microsoft's and Google's cloud business, on a percentage basis. Generative AI Innovation CenterLast year, AWS launched a $100 million program called Generative AI Innovation Center, which connects customers with AWS's AI scientists and experts to help launch generative AI solutions.

Persons: Greg Pearson, AWS's, Patrick Neighorn, Matt Garman Frederic J . BROWN Organizations: BI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services, Business, AWS, Synergy Research, Amazon, Services, Getty, Data Centers, Forbes, Adobe, Gulf Cooperation Council, Center, Accenture, Tata Consultancy Locations: East, AFP, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar

Amazon workers in more than 20 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, plan to hold protests or go on strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the marquee shopping promotions of the year, according to organizers. ‘Make Amazon Pay Day’ is becoming a global act of resistance against Amazon’s abuse of power,” said Christy Hoffman, general secretary of UNI Global Union. In at least six German towns, thousands of Amazon workers are set to strike. In New Delhi, hundreds of Amazon workers are expected to rally to demand fair treatment. “Amazon is everywhere, but so are we,” said Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, co-general coordinator of Progressive International.

Persons: ”, Christy Hoffman, Eileen Hards, we’re, Jeff Bezos, Varsha Organizations: Black, UNI Global Union, Progressive, International Labour Organization, United, Seattle, Progressive International, “ Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, U.S, Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, New Delhi, United Nations, Staten Island , New York, Alabama, New York, Spain, Italy

☆ Alyssa Naeher: USWNT goalkeeper announces retirement from international soccer
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Long-time US Women’s National Team (USWNT) goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has announced that she will soon be retiring from international soccer. Human being and player!”Naeher has made 113 appearances for the USWNT, the third-most for a goalkeeper behind Hope Solo and Briana Scurry. She was the backup to Solo during the team’s 2015 Women’s World Cup victory and then played every minute of the title defense four years later, conceding only three goals during the tournament. Naeher makes a save during the 2019 Women's World Cup semifinal. Naeher also produced a heroic shootout performance against Canada in the semifinals of this year’s W Gold Cup, saving three penalties and scoring her own.

Persons: CNN —, Alyssa Naeher, “, Sofia Huerta, Crystal Dunn, ” Naeher, Hope, Elsa, Naeher, Lina Hurtig’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Women’s National, England, US, Tokyo, Canada, Sweden, Chicago Red Stars Locations: Europe, Netherlands, Brazil

☆ Dick's Sporting Goods posts robust holiday guidance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Dick's Sporting Goods logo is displayed on the floor of a store on September 04, 2024 in Daly City, California. Dick's Sporting Goods raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday after what CEO Lauren Hobart called an "excellent" back-to-school shopping season and better-than-expected comparable sales for its third quarter. The sporting goods giant is now expecting fiscal 2024 same-store sales to grow between 3.6% and 4.2%, up from a previous range of 2.5% to 3.5%. Dick's said the strong quarter led it to also raise its full-year sales and earnings guidance. It's now expecting full-year earnings per share to be between $13.65 and $13.95, ahead of previous guidance of $13.55 to $13.90.

Persons: Lauren Hobart, Hobart, StreetAccount, Dick's, It's Organizations: Dick's Sporting Goods, LSEG Locations: Daly City , California

☆ Ravens vs. Chargers: John Harbaugh beats brother Jim as Baltimore overcomes Los Angeles on Monday Night Football
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Ravens head coach John Harbaugh beat his brother and Chargers head coach Jim as Baltimore outlasted Los Angeles 30-23 on Monday Night Football. That’s the downside, but the upside or the thought is that I really thought that we’d get it,” John said afterwards. Hill's long touchdown run in the fourth quarter extended the Ravens' lead. Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesThe victory sees the Ravens leapfrog the Chargers in the AFC playoff standings, with Baltimore moving up to fifth and the Bolts falling to sixth. The Chargers travel to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 while the Ravens host the Philadelphia Eagles.

Persons: John Harbaugh, Jim, Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman –, Hill, Gus Edwards, John, Jim’s, “, ’, ‘, ” John, Jackson, it’s, ” Jackson, Gary A, Vasquez, Justin Herbert, Cameron Dicker, Andrews, Bateman, Mark, Tyler, Pat Ricard, Daniel Faalele, –, Derrick Henry, Hill's, Sean M Organizations: CNN — Ravens, Chargers, Monday, Football, Ravens, Baltimore, SoFi, John’s Ravens, Jim’s San Francisco 49ers, ” Ravens, Reuters, AFC, –, JK Dobbins –, Bolts, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles Locations: Baltimore, Los, Angeles, Jackson

☆ Tish Cyrus-Purcell says her divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus was 'tough on everyone' — even her adult kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTish Cyrus-Purcell says her divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus was difficult even for her kids, who are now adults. "For me, I never wanted to be divorced," Cyrus-Purcell said on a podcast. Tish Cyrus-Purcell says she wanted her marriage to Billy Ray Cyrus to end. Cyrus-Purcell has three kids — Miley, Braison, and Noah — with Cyrus. And a parental divorce can leave adult kids feeling "like that last security blanket is being ripped out from under them," Sussman said.

Persons: Tish Cyrus, Purcell, Billy Ray Cyrus, Cyrus, Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, — Miley, Braison, Noah —, Brandi, Dominic Purcell, he'll, Brandi —, —, Noah, Hudson, Susan Moss, Moss, it's, " Moss, Rachel Sussman, " Sussman, Sussman, Gabby Landsverk Organizations: Business, CDC Locations: NYC

☆ British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

This luxury is set to be taken to new heights on British Airways superjumbos, as the airline just unveiled a fresh design for its first class airplane seat, set to launch on BA’s A380 planes in 2026. CNN Travel was among the first to try out British Airways’ new cabin product during an unveiling at the airline’s London headquarters. British Airways suggests the wardrobe eliminates the need for overhead storage, which (perhaps controversially) won’t be a component of these new first class cabins. Each first class seat also features a 32-inch 4K inflight personal entertainment screen and adjustable mood lighting, including a “cinema” mode. Future of first classWhile British Airways is investing in its premium cabins, some airlines are moving away from first class.

Persons: United Kingdom CNN —, won’t, Calum Laming, “, ” Laming, Laming, you’re, there’s, ”, CNN’s Tamara Hardingham, Gill Organizations: CNN, United Kingdom CNN, Airbus, British Airways superjumbos, CNN Travel, British Airways, British Airways British Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines, Singapore Airlines Locations: London, United Kingdom, Concorde, Emirates, Johannesburg, Miami, Singapore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston

☆ Harris campaign leaders blame abbreviated campaign and headwinds for loss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Gregory Krieg | Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The leaders of Harris’ presidential campaign in an interview released Tuesday defended their decisions and blamed a variety of external factors for the Democrat’s defeat three weeks ago. Harris’ top aides did not reveal any notable regrets and suggested that, with more time, the vice president might have fared better. Though she seemed less inclined to pass along the blame, the vice president also suggested the short campaign hamstrung her chances. President Trump is for you.” The spot used Harris’ own words, highlighting support for taxpayer-funded sex reassignment surgeries for transgender prisoners. “I think that it made her seem out of touch.”Yet the architects of the Harris campaign dismissed suggestions that some Democrats have made since the election that not responding to the ad played a major role in Harris’ defeat.

Persons: CNN —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, ”, David Plouffe, Joe Biden, Plouffe, Biden, Harris ’, Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, ’, ” Dillon, “, ” Harris, Kamala, Trump, ” Plouffe, ” Quentin Fulks, ” Fulks, Dan Pfeiffer, Barack Obama, “ You’ve, Stephanie Cutter, Joe Rogan, Cutter, Dillon, “ Trump, ” Pfeiffer, ” Cutter, CNN’s Ebony Davis Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Trump

International bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford died peacefully at her home on Thursday at age 91, her publishing house confirmed. More than 91 million copies of her books have been sold to date, published in more than 40 languages and in 90 countries, according to HarperCollins UK. Bradford started writing at just 7 years old and sold her first short story to a magazine at age 10, HarperCollins UK said. She met and fell in love with her husband, Hollywood film and television producer Robert Bradford, in 1961. Bradford will be buried alongside her beloved husband Robert at Westchester Hills Cemetery, New York after a private funeral, HarperCollins UK confirmed.

Persons: Barbara Taylor Bradford, Charlie Redmayne, —, Bradford, Barbara, Lynne Drew, Barbara’s, Robert Bradford, Robert, Jenny Seagrove, Liam Neeson, Seagrove, Queen, Jennifer Enderlin Organizations: HarperCollins, Facebook, New York Times, Yorkshire Evening, National Literacy Trust, of Literacy Partners, HarperCollins UK, HM, St, Martin’s Press, Westchester Hills Locations: Leeds, Yorkshire, London, New York, Bradford, U.S, Buckingham, Westchester, Westchester Hills Cemetery , New York

☆ Warren Buffett speaks out against creating family wealth dynasties, gives away another $1.1 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Buffett believes family wealth dynasties could have negative consequences such as eroding personal growth and complicating relationships. "I've never wished to create a dynasty or pursue any plan that extended beyond the children," Buffett wrote in a lengthy letter Monday. He has appointed three trustees of his charitable trust to potentially succeed his children in disbursing his wealth. They are also somewhat younger than my children," Buffett wrote. He said he's built strong trust in his children's managerial ability and philanthropic ambition through years of observation.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Buffett, I've, Susie, Howie, Peter, disburse, he's Organizations: Oracle, BNSF Railway Locations: Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire, Omaha , Nebraska, Omaha, Buffett's Berkshire

☆ Three-time Grammy nominee Raye says she's not making money in music: 'We're breaking even'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am," she said. Raye is a multi-platinum singer and three-time Grammy nominee who has worked with Beyoncé and opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour. And yet, as of this summer, she said her music career still isn't making her money. And trust me when I tell you, I'm not taking those ways," Raye told me in June following a performance at the Conrad hotel in downtown Manhattan. "If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am."

Persons: Raye, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lizzie Widhelm, I'm, Rachel Keen, she'd, She's, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Lucky, Jeff Spicer, WireImage, Donald Passman Organizations: Conrad, Polydor, Century, Brit, Music Locations: Manhattan, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Ghanaian, Swiss

☆ Warren Buffett Publishes Letter on Giving Away Wealth, Kids, and Luck
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Warren Buffett surprised shareholders on Monday with a near-1,500-word letter alongside his usual Thanksgiving gift to four of his family's foundations. The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO said he would shortly convert 1,600 of his Class A shares into 2.4 million Class B shares, worth about $1.2 billion. Buffett picked more trustees to share his wealthIn his unexpected missive to Berkshire shareholders, Buffett said the gifts would reduce his personal stockpile to 206,363 A shares, worth $149 billion. Buffett said his late wife's estate was worth about $3 billion, and 96% of that went into the pair's foundation. They are also somewhat younger than my children," Buffett said, adding those individuals are "on the waitlist" and he hoped his children disbursed all his assets.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Buffett, Elon Musk, Susan Thompson Buffett, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation —, —, Howard G, He's, — Howard, Susie, Peter —, curt, — Buffett, Bertie, Morgan, Rockefeller, didn't, they're Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Buffett Foundation, NoVo Foundation, Oracle, Elon, Bloomberg, Berkshire, Ford, Carnegie Locations: Berkshire, Omaha

☆ State Farm signs JuJu Watkins and increases investment in women's sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

State Farm has signed USC star JuJu Watkins to an NIL deal as it increases its investment in women's sports. State Farm is furthering its investment in women's sports with two new deals. State Farm will kick off the NIL partnership with Watkins starring as a "new neighbor" in a co-branded ad spot with mascot/spokesman Jake from State Farm. State Farm's investments in women's sports now include the National Women's Soccer League, the Women's National Basketball Association, National Collegiate Athletics Association basketball regular season and women's Olympic basketball and volleyball. State Farm saw an additional 28% boost in effectiveness when the spots aired during her Iowa Hawkeyes games.

Persons: JuJu Watkins, Kristyn Cook, Watkins, Jake, they've, Caitlin Clark, Sue Bird, Cook, Clark Organizations: USC, Farm's, Farm, University of Southern, State, National Women's Soccer League, National Basketball Association, National Collegiate Athletics Association, WNBA, EDO, Iowa Hawkeyes Locations: Watkins, University of Southern California

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first openly transgender person elected to serve in Congress, on Sunday called House Republicans’ moves to ban her from using women’s bathrooms in the Capitol “mean-spirited” and an “attempt to misdirect” from other policy priorities. Every single time, every single time we hear them say the word ‘trans,’ look what they’re doing with their right hand. Look at what they’re doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare,” McBride added. I’m here to fight for Delawareans and to bring down costs facing families.’ And we agree with her.”And on Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused House Republicans of “bullying” McBride. “This incoming small House Republican Conference majority is beginning to transition to the new Congress by bullying a member of Congress,” Jeffries told reporters.

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☆ Chess’ next move: The future looms over the game's world championship, once again missing its biggest star
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Leon Watson | Leon Watson Is A Veteran Chess Journalist Based In London | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

“Normally, the world championship is very successful at finding and celebrating the best player in the world. It’s still got a lot of prestige, but this year it’s a bit of a strange one.”In some ways, this should be the biggest world championship yet. Howell noted that it’s not particularly rare for the world chess championship to be without the game’s top player. “There have been several cases of a player being world champion, but maybe not being the strongest on paper. The FIDE World Chess Championship is presented by Google, with online coverage and commentary provided by FIDE and Chess.com.

Persons: Ding Liren, Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, David Howell, Carlsen’s, it’s, ” Howell, It’s, That’s, “, Magnus Carlsen Carlsen, Ding, Carlsen, Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, ” Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Howell, ”, Max Euwe, Vasily, Smyslov, Tigran, Petrosian, Vladimir, Kramnik, Viswanathan Anand, India’s, Ding’s, Gukesh, Arkady Dvorkovich, Bobby Fischer, Anand, They’re Organizations: NBC News, International Chess Federation, Nepomniachtchi, Norway Chess, FIDE, Russian, Google Locations: India, China, Norway, Singapore, Norwegian, Budapest, Russian, Ukraine, Moscow, Russia, Asia

☆ My kids wanted to donate toys to other kids after a hurricane hit our town. I'm so proud of them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Katrina Donham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementWe live in Asheville, and after Hurricane Helene, my kids wanted to donate toys. After watching the episode "Making Room for a Baby," I desperately wanted to "clean up my life," both metaphorically and physically. The labor of tossing out items that no longer "sparked joy" unironically did just that: sparked joy and gave me a renewed sense of hope for the future. To help our daughters better understand the scope of the damage, we drove through the decimated areas of town. AdvertisementI explained the basic idea: We would go through each individual item one by one and ask ourselves if it sparked joy.

Persons: Hurricane Helene, Marie Kondo, cranny, unironically, let's, Let's Organizations: Netflix Locations: Asheville, Sunnyside , Queens, Hurricane, Asheville , North Carolina

☆ Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Max Verstappen claimed his fourth consecutive Formula One World Drivers’ Championship at a breathless Las Vegas Grand Prix that saw George Russell take victory for Mercedes. Verstappen came into the weekend knowing that all he needed to do to win the title was finish in front of his championship rival Lando Norris. The reigning champion snatched the advantage in qualifying, starting the race in fifth ahead of the McLaren driver in P6. Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images“Congrats to Max, I’m disappointed I’m out of it, but Max deserved to win it,” said Norris. “He drove a better season than I did, he deserved it more than anyone else, Max just doesn’t have a weakness.

Persons: Max Verstappen, George Russell, Mercedes, Verstappen, Lando Norris, Red, Norris, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel, Mike Blake, Hamilton, “ It’s, ”, Max, I’m, “, he’s, Vegas Russell, Charles Leclerc, Russell, Rick Scuteri, “ I’m, we’ve, Lewis, ” Russell, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, Red Bull Organizations: CNN, Las Vegas, McLaren, Red Bull, Reuters, Prix, Brit, Mercedes, Sky Sports, Constructors, Ferrari Locations: Vegas, Austria, Sin City, Qatar, UAE

☆ Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

2024 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship on Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman started fifth but was already up to second by the 10th lap around the street circuit that includes the famed Las Vegas Strip. Verstappen asked at the Bellagio what time it was, noting he was in Las Vegas and "I'm very thirsty." The trio of races in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Las Vegas are more than any other country.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Verstappen, Lando Norris, McLaren, Red Bull, Norris, Christian Horner, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton, Sylvester Stallone, Carlos Sainz Jr, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Max, he's, Verstappen's, Terry Crews, Russell, he'd, Crews, Verstappen wasn't, Sainz, Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel, Sainz's, Vegas, Michael Andretti, Andretti, Dan Towriss, Mark Walter Organizations: Oracle Red Bull, Las Vegas, Circuit, Red, Ferrari, McLaren, Bellagio, Sainz's Ferrari, General Motors, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cadillac F1, Liberty Media Locations: Netherlands, parc ferme, Las Vegas , Nevada, Brazil, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Las Vegas, United States, Miami, Austin , Texas, Vegas, American, Indiana

☆ I chose not to have kids. I need to make a bigger effort to stay friends with those who did.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( April Zimmerman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sometimes, I wonder if I'd fit better in society if I had just chosen to have kids. I didn't always know I didn't want kidsI didn't always know that I didn't want kids. Then, a month before a wedding that never happened, during a final argument with my ex, he blurted out, "You don't even like kids!" Whenever I tell people my partner and I don't want kids, I often hear, "You might change your mind." With my mom friends, I'm grateful for the mutual support and happiness we share, knowing we're each living the life we've chosen.

Persons: Christa, we'd, I'd, it's, meltdowns, —, She's, We're, she's, I'm Locations: Annapolis, London

☆ I wanted to have kids but my wife didn't. I chose my relationship over becoming a mom.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Brooke Havrilla | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhen we started dating eight years ago, my now-wife said she didn't want kids. I wanted to have kids, but I chose to put my focus on our relationship and it paid off. When starting a relationship, the topic of kids will come up at some point. I wanted to have a child, but she didn't. It was then up to me to decide if I wanted a child more than I wanted to continue loving her.

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☆ Former Elphaba and Glinda actresses remember the magic of ‘Wicked’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Eden Espinosa, an original “Wicked” cast member who played Elphaba on Broadway over seven years and inspired some of the score’s famous riffs. Becoming Elphaba and GlindaKristin Chenoweth (left) and Idina Menzel originated the roles of Glinda and Elphaba on Broadway. It was Dearman's second time performing in the show — she played Glinda before returning as Elphaba. Some “Wicked” journeys are more winding: Espinosa played Elphaba on and off for seven years. No matter how long they spent with their characters, the actresses agreed — they’d grown with Elphaba and Glinda.

Persons: ” Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Glinda, Gregory Maguire’s, Frank Baum’s “, Oz, ”, —, Elphaba, who’ve, Nicky J Sims, Jessica Vosk, Eden Espinosa, McKenzie Kurtz, Louise Dearman, Saycon Sengbloh, Willemijn Verkaik, Teal Wicks, Stephanie J, Idina Menzel, Glinda Kristin Chenoweth, Elphabas, Menzel, Tony, Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, “, I’ve, Kristin Chenoweth, Bruce Glikas, Saycon, I’d, Gina Beck, Dan Wooller, ” Espinosa, Shoshanna Bean, Everybody’s, Jamie McCarthy, Espinosa, Glindas, you’re, who’s, Kurtz, Sebastian Arcelus, Fiyero, “ Idina, Sebastian, ” Sebastian Arcelus, Nicholas Hunt, Ben Vereen, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Madame Morrible, Lindsay Mendez, Brandi Chavonne Massey, Alyssa Fox, Alexia Khadime, Brittney Johnson, Dearman, Block, Wicked’s, Lawrence, I’ll, that’s, Wicks, Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Mazur, they’re Organizations: CNN, Getty, Broadway, ITV, Social, New York City Hall, Los Angeles Times, Erivo Locations: London, New, Grande

☆ I was proud to have an amicable $500 divorce. I didn't realize managing the finances of co-parenting would be much harder.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementSheri Atwood was proud that she managed to divorce amicably for just $500. However, navigating co-parenting expenses with her ex eventually led to animosity. I felt we had dodged a bullet by having a cheap, amicable divorce despite having significant assets, including multiple homes and a boat. After the divorce, we started fighting about moneyAfter the divorce, I felt like we were constantly discussing — or arguing over — money. I realized everyone talks about an amicable divorce, but no one talks about what comes after that.

Persons: Sheri Atwood, Atwood, I'd, nannies, I've, It's Locations: Tijuana

☆ University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The University of Texas System announced Wednesday it will expand its free tuition program for lower-income families to include all families making $100,000 or less a year. The free tuition for undergraduate students will begin in the fall of 2025 and will cover tuition and fees. “The combination of these actions today will ensure that average student debt at UT academic institutions continues to decline. UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken said in a statement: “Across UT institutions, enrollment is growing, and student debt is declining, indicating success in both access and affordability. Further, families with an income below $100,000 will have tuition as well as housing, dining fees and allowances for books and personal expenses covered.

Persons: James B, Milliken, ”, Sally Kornbluth, Don’t Organizations: University of Texas System, Regents, UT, UT Austin, Texas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Locations: U.S

☆ Whoopi Goldberg talks to CNN about her launch of the All Women’s Sports Network
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Don Riddell | Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Whoopi Goldberg’s latest venture, the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), has been a long time in the making. It took 16 years, but what the hey!”With AWSN having launched in the US last week, Goldberg has finally achieved a long-held ambition. Available in 65 countries and running 24/7, it is the first global network dedicated entirely to women’s sports. The channel will show live and delayed broadcasts of action from the likes of the UEFA Women’s Nations League, the Women’s Tennis Association and the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series. Whoopi Goldberg partnered with Chicago-based hospital chain CommonSpirit to launch AWSN.

Persons: Whoopi Goldberg’s, “ I’ve, CNN Sport’s Don Riddell, “, I’ve, Goldberg, AWSN, we’re, ”, ’, Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Shotwell, ’ ” Goldberg, Emma, Clyde Organizations: CNN, Women’s Sports, UEFA Women’s Nations League, Women’s Tennis Association, FIBA, WNBA, ESPN, USC, Purdue University Locations: Saudi Arabia, Chicago, Black

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