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☆ Spriha Srivastava to speak at London Future of News Summit
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Business Insider Press Room | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Earlier this year, Stagwell shared the results of its groundbreaking 50,000-respondent survey in the United States analyzing brand safety, proving that it is safe for brands to advertise adjacent to quality journalism, regardless of topic. This week, Stagwell is announcing new research in the United Kingdom, and Spriha Srivastava, international executive editor, will join a panel of journalists in London to discuss being a journalist today. Additional participants include:Moderator: Joanna Gosling, author, broadcaster and journalistKamal Ahmed, director of audio and presenter, The Daily TelegraphMatt Barbet, anchor at Sky NewsJames Harding, founder and editor, Tortoise MediaSam McAlister, author, executive producer and senior fellow at the London School of EconomicsJerome Starkey, defense editor, The SunRegister for the event here.

Persons: Stagwell, Spriha Srivastava, Joanna Gosling, Kamal Ahmed, Matt Barbet, Sky News James Harding, Tortoise Media Sam McAlister, London School of Economics Jerome Starkey Organizations: Daily, Sky News, Tortoise Media, London School of Economics, Sun Register Locations: United States, United Kingdom, London

☆ The Fed's biggest interest rate call in years happens Wednesday. Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The meeting wraps up Wednesday afternoon, with the release of the Fed's rate decision coming at 2 p.m. "I hope they cut 50 basis points, but I suspect they'll cut 25. Here's a breakdown of what's on tap:The rate waitThe FOMC has been holding its benchmark fed funds rate in a range between 5.25%-5.5% since it last hiked in July 2023. The 'dot plot'Perhaps just as important as the rate cut will be the signals meeting participants send about where they expect rates to go from here. In June, FOMC members penciled in just one rate cut through the end of the year.

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☆ Elon Musk is an imperfect mascot for free speech — but he's got a point on Brazil
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Musk's commitment to the issue of free speech, however, is otherwise spotty, if not outright hypocritical. The battle in BrazilIn Brazil, the battle got real for Musk. Starlink backed down, eventually complying with legal demands to block X in Brazil, but Musk hasn't given up. AdvertisementMusk argues in memesFor now, Musk seems to be defending free speech (and X's presence in Brazil) by publicly attacking de Moraes. "But if Elon Musk doesn't act differently, I think X or Twitter will be blocked in Brazil for a long time."

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☆ Mike Lynch won a dramatic 12-year legal battle over his tech company. Weeks later, he and his top lawyer are dead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Hailed as Britain's Bill Gates, Lynch sold Autonomy, his groundbreaking data-management company, to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion. Shareholders and business commentators were puzzled about what HP, a hardware company, would do with Autonomy, a software company — and why the latter was worth $11 billion. A year after the acquisition, HP wrote down $8.8 billion of the purchase value and accused Lynch of lying about Autonomy's finances. Lynch said HP stifled Autonomy with mismanagement and bureaucracy that pushed out employees and stymied sales. "This verdict closes the book on a relentless 13-year effort to pin HP's well-documented ineptitude on Dr. Lynch," Morvillo said in a joint statement with his attorney colleague Brian Heberlig.

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Thierry Breton, France's European Union commissioner for internal market and consumer protection, industry, research and energy. Billed as an unscripted conversation by Musk, the Spaces session will be one of the few campaign events Trump does this week. Breton warned Musk that the EU was prepared to "make full use of our toolbox" to protect EU citizens from "serious harm." Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSince then, Musk has made a series of incendiary comments about the situation in the U.K. on X. Riot police officers push back anti-migration protesters outside on Aug. 4, 2024 in Rotherham, U.K. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images

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☆ Elon Musk's battle with Mark Zuckerberg is looking like a lost cause
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewElon Musk might just be losing any hopes he had of one-upping his arch nemesis, Mark Zuckerberg. A lost battleElon Musk is facing a tougher battle with Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire. Beata Zawrzel/Getty ImagesOne of Musk's biggest challenges in turning X into a legitimate rival to Zuckerberg's social media platforms is generating revenue. In Musk's own words, it's a declaration of "war" with the very people he needs to boost falling revenue at X. But none of this helps Musk in its effort to outdo Zuckerberg at his own social media game and widen X's appeal.

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michelle goldbergI mean, I’m a huge Walz fan, and I was worried. ross douthatSo, yeah, I mean, I’m having made the case that this pick makes sense in vibes terms. michelle goldbergYeah, I don’t think that he necessarily overperforms among conservative voters strictly defined. You don’t think that there’s a part of the country that just finds joy like a really refreshing change? I’m going there.

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☆ A woman won gold at the Olympics by eating more and exercising less to gain 22 pounds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA British athlete won an Olympic gold medal by eating more food and exercising less to gain 22 pounds. AdvertisementAldridge won the first ever gold medal in women's Olympic kitefoiling. Owing to the stigma around weight gain, it may seem counterintuitive that Olympians, at the peak of human performance, should put on weight to be successful. But kitesurfing isn't the only sport where athletes gain weight to be more competitive. Related storiesWhen she first started kitefoiling, Aldridge consumed a lot of beer and ice cream, she wrote on Instagram earlier this year.

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☆ British Airways' new Bridgerton-style safety video features actors in period dress. One safety expert says it's 'excellent' — but it has drawbacks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Paige Bruton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewBritish Airways released its newest in-flight safety video in late July, styled as a classic British period drama, along the lines of "Bridgerton" and "Pride and Prejudice." It includes over 40 British Airways staff and was filmed in grand country houses across the UK. Courtesy of British Airways. However, the video does have drawbacks. Courtesy of British Airways.

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☆ How ‘cat lady’ became an insult for women of a certain age
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —The stereotypical “cat lady” is one of pop culture’s most bizarre characters — and easiest punching bags. And though Vance’s description of “cat lady” didn’t include “crazy,” madness has been associated with “cat ladies” for over a century. “There is something about the independence of cats, something I like about them, which can be linked with a suspicion of independent women,” said Alice Madicott, whose book “Cat Women” prods the “crazy cat lady” stereotype. Many women proudly reclaim ‘cat lady’So-called cat ladies have been reclaiming the term for more than a century. And since Vance’s comments resurfaced this week, “childless cat lady” is now appearing on new merchandise including bumper stickers and yard signs.

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☆ Russia's efforts to copy Ukraine's wildly successful sea drones won't achieve much, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewRussian efforts to copy Ukraine's naval drone success won't help its invasion and may be a waste of resources, a drone warfare expert told Business Insider. Ukraine's homemade naval drones have been instrumental in helping contain Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Patton said Ukraine's drones have been successful as they've been launched against crewed Russian naval assets. AdvertisementA sea drone during a presentation by Ukraine's Security Service in Kyiv region, Ukraine. Even so, it's not clear how much of an advantage naval drones would be in such a war.

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☆ Everyone hated Hugh Jackman's first solo Wolverine movie in 2009. Now critics say 'Deadpool & Wolverine' could save the Marvel Cinematic universe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewFans and critics alike hated "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" starring Hugh Jackman when it hit theaters back in 2009. Now, the first reviews for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggest that the highly anticipated sequel could save the Marvel Cinematic Universe after several middling releases. AdvertisementIt's a far cry from the reaction to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which has a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the hugely positive reception to "Deadpool & Wolverine" shows just how far both characters have come since "Origins." Fans will be pleased to know that critics are impressed with the story in the 2024 film, its violence, and crowd-pleasing cameos.

Persons: —, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, Dexerto's Cameron Frew, Nick Schager, Tom Jorgensen, Wade Wilson's, Magazine's Olly Richards, Kate Walsh, Robbie Collin Organizations: Service, Marvel, Business, Rotten, Los Angeles Times

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☆ I've been to all of the Canadian provinces. Forget Ontario — these are the 3 you really must visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Claire Bradbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

British Columbia is Canada's second-most-visited province for a reason. Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved channel between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island, is especially beautiful — and you might even see a humpback whale in the water if you visit at the right time. One of my favorite experiences on the province's Vancouver Island is kayaking around the shores in the morning. I watched Steller sea lions glide through the water, and a river otter play on a nearby dock. Once you're done with the water, venture along to visit some of the nearby picturesque communities like Telegraph Cove and Hanson Islands.

Organizations: Getty Images Locations: British Columbia, British, Johnstone, Columbia, Vancouver, Hanson, Haddington, Tlowitsis

☆ Keegan Bradley appointed surprise Ryder Cup captain after Tiger Woods turns down role
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Keegan Bradley was unveiled as Team USA’s 2025 Ryder Cup captain on Monday, a surprise turn of events after Tiger Woods was widely tipped to assume the role. The Ryder Cup is unlike any other competition in our sport, and this edition will undoubtedly be particularly special given the rich history and enthusiastic spectators at this iconic course. “I am proud and excited to name Keegan Bradley as Captain of the 2025 United States Ryder Cup Team,” said Lindert. “Keegan’s past Ryder Cup experience, strong relationships and unwavering passion for this event will prove invaluable as he guides the U.S. Despite a positive 4-3-0 record at Ryder Cups as a player, Bradley has never tasted victory at the event.

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☆ Meet the ex-Goldman Sachs partner behind the scenes of the Skydance-Paramount deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAfter months of negotiations, Paramount has inked a merger agreement with film studio Skydance Media, owned by David Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle founder Larry. The Ellison family and RedBird will invest $6 billion and $2 billion, respectively, to take over Paramount and bolster its balance sheet. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Advertisement"I think it's my biggest competitive advantage that I don't get emotionally attached," Cardinale told Business Insider in 2022. Business Insider spoke with 27 of Cardinale's colleagues and peers to learn more about his winning strategy.

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☆ A passenger who slipped on a puddle of liquor at the airport could get millions for his injuries
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A passenger is suing British Airways for $6.4 million over a brain injury from a fall. Andreas Wuchner slipped on a puddle of Bailey's liquor at Heathrow Airport in 2017. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA passenger who slipped on a puddle of liquor as he rushed to catch his flight could receive up to $5 million in compensation, according to multiple reports. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ North Koreans have a new fashion accessory — Kim Jong Un lapel pins. Here's what they mean for the supreme leader's legacy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNorth Korean officials have been spotted wearing lapel pins featuring the image of the country's supreme leader, Kim Jong Un. A pin on a North Korean state cameraman showing Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. While Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il have been immortalized by national holidays marking their birthdays, statues, and portraits across North Korea, relatively few images featuring Kim Jong Un have been found in public since he came to power in 2011. North Korea, Kim, and PutinNorth Korea was founded in 1948 under Kim Il Sung as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In recent years, the country's current leader, Kim Jong Un, has sought to develop increasingly strong ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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☆ The UK is expecting to get a new prime minister — one that Obama has been mentoring for months
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementKitty Donaldson, a political journalist in the UK, told Business Insider that this interview marked a turning point in Starmer's public display of emotion. Obama could advise Starmer on how to deal with TrumpObama's and Starmer's relationship is likely to continue if Starmer wins the election on Thursday. Speaking to Politico's Power Play Podcast in September, Starmer said Obama was the US president that he spoke to "most frequently." Packer said Obama and Starmer's relationship made sense, given the decadeslong ties between the UK's Labour Party and the US Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Donaldson suggested Starmer may seek advice from Obama on dealing with Donald Trump, if the former president is reelected in November.

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☆ 162 Years Later, a Medal of Honor for Two Civil War Train Raiders
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( John Ismay | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The plan was bold, but ultimately doomed. But the stolen train, called “the General,” ran out of fuel 18 miles from Chattanooga, according to a U.S. Army account of the heist, which became known as the Great Locomotive Chase. The Union soldiers and civilians who took part in the mission fled, but all were captured after less than two weeks on the run. Most were sent to prisoner of war camps. In 1863, six survivors of the raid were the first American soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest decoration for valor in combat, which had been authorized by President Abraham Lincoln the year before.

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☆ Netflix's 'The Man with 1000 Kids' is about a prolific Danish sperm donor. Mothers who say he tricked them 'just want him to stop.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some mothers who have used Jonathan Jacob Meijer's sperm claim the number is much higher. Released on July 3, it features five couples who used Meijer as a sperm donor to start families after finding him on a website called "Longing for a Child." Natalie, who also appeared on the Netflix documentary, highlighted the possible ramifications for future generations because of the number of children Meijer has fathered. Netflix/YouTubeWhen asked about the claims that he has donated globally, Meijer told Business Insider: "As a bank donor doing regular visits, I only was active in the Netherlands for Cryos. Responding to Meijer's decision not to appear in the documentary, Natalie said: "He was given a right to respond.

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President Biden should do the same,” Doggett said in his statement Tuesday. “There’s a large and increasing group of House Democrats concerned about the president’s candidacy, representing a broad swath of the caucus,” another House Democratic lawmaker told CNN on condition of anonymity to speak candidly. They have held off going to Biden directly, hoping he would make the decision himself, but patience is wearing thin, multiple Democrats told CNN, amid signs that Biden has taken no steps to seriously consider the mounting concerns. President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and their granddaughters Finnegan and Natalie Biden head to Camp David on June 29, 2024. House Democrats are deep into their own polling, assessing how much damage has been done.

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☆ ‘Kinds of Kindness:’ Playing a sex cult leader, Willem Dafoe dons a pair of bright orange Speedos
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Caitlin Chatterton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

In the first, “The Death of R.M.F.,” Jesse Plemons plays Robert, the hapless puppet of his boss Raymond (Willem Dafoe). Eats a Sandwich,” Stone and a now-shaven headed Plemons are the disciples of a purity cult led by Dafoe, tasked with locating someone able to revive the dead. Emma Stone plays three characters across three stories in Yorgos Lanthimos's "Kinds of Kindness," and her wardrobe journey reflects that. “Willem is such a great example: you are a CEO, and then you’re (Stone’s) father, and now you’re a leader of a sex cult. Yorgos Lanthimos/Searchlight PicturesIn the third chapter Dafoe plays a cult leader, freed from Raymond’s designer suits and instead sporting little else besides eyeliner and orange Speedos.

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☆ Andy Murray, Battling Injuries and Age, Is Bidding Farewell to Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Christopher Clarey | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“I guess I’ll just need to win Wimbledon to shut everyone up.” — Andy Murray to The Daily Telegraph in June 2004Mission accomplished, although it took nearly a decade for Murray to manage it. He had to scrap and scream through all sorts of tennis trouble before finally putting a halt to all the annual chatter about when a British man might finally win Wimbledon again. Now, at 37 and at the end of his career — win or lose (or forced to withdraw because of recent back surgery) — he is saying goodbye to a tournament he conquered not once, but twice. Three years elapsed between his first victory in 2013 and his second in 2016, when his proud country rewarded Murray with a knighthood. In that same year, he won his second Olympic gold.

Persons: ” — Andy Murray, Murray, Fred Perry Organizations: Wimbledon, The Daily Telegraph Locations: British

☆ UK's Farage accused of 'Kremlin propaganda' after claiming the West provoked Ukraine invasion
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON — Populist British politician Nigel Farage doubled down on claims that the West provoked Russia's war in Ukraine despite facing backlash from Westminster in the crucial final weeks of the U.K. election campaign. Clarifying his comments Saturday, Farage said he was not and never has been "an apologist or supporter of Putin," but claimed that he "saw the war coming" and that the West has "played into Putin's hands." "As I have made clear on multiple occasions since then, if you poke the Russian bear with a stick, don't be surprised if he responds. And if you have neither the means nor the political will to face him down, poking a bear is obviously not good foreign policy." He also recalled comments made to the European Parliament in 2014 — shortly after Russia's annexation of Crimea — in which he questioned NATO's military exercises in Ukraine.

Persons: Nigel Farage, Vladimir Putin's, Putin, Farage, —, NATO's Organizations: LONDON, Populist, Telegraph, Reform, NATO, European Union Locations: Populist British, Ukraine, Westminster, Crimea

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