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☆ Disney's wildest ride: Iger, Chapek and the making of an epic succession mess
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +88 min

Iger told Chapek that he lived for those "two-shower days," according to people familiar with the conversation. In January 2020, Iger told Chapek the plan was back on. During his 27 years at the company, Chapek had only attended one annual meeting — as a guest in the audience. Bob Iger, Disney CEO, during a CNBC interview, Feb. 9, 2023. WATCH: Disney CEO Bob Iger's exclusive July 2023 CNBC interviewTake the 'A'During Chapek's tenure as CEO, Disney lost more than a quarter of its market value.

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☆ 'Jawan': Shah Rukh Khan fans pack India cinemas for latest movie release
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Jubilant movie fans thronged Indian cinemas before the crack of dawn on Thursday, bursting fire crackers and dancing on the street to welcome the latest release by one of the country’s biggest stars. Some screenings began at 5 a.m. as die-hard fans of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan packed into theaters to see the nationwide premiere of “Jawan,” his latest Hindi-language action thriller. In a social media post, Khan thanked his fans and said he stayed up late to watch the commotion unfold. Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai, on January 30, 2023. “I was never trying to be a movie star, I became one by chance.”Jubilant Shah Rukh Khan fans wait for his latest movie, "Jawan," to open in Mumbai on September 7, 2023.

Persons: Shah Rukh Khan, “, ”, Khan, ” Khan, Khan’s, Gauri Khan, Atlee, Khan ”, Indranil Aditya, Indranil Mukherjee, ” –, Raj, Simran, Le, “ Pathaan Organizations: CNN, Getty, Office Mojo Locations: India, Mumbai, Delhi

☆ Lea Salonga on the groundbreaking representation of Broadway’s ‘Here Lies Love’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Ann Bindot | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“Here Lies Love” arrives onto Broadway, though, at a moment of greatly increased visibility, representation and empowered Filipino identity. Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images“Here Lies Love” is an immersive experience that invites show-goers to the dancefloor, literally, imbuing the proceedings with a fun, nightclub-meets-karaoke vibe. That’s what I remember.”When the Marcoses fled to Hawaii in 1986, having been granted asylum by the United States, Salonga was celebrating her 15th birthday in Manila. The cast of "Here Lies Love" performing onstage. Watching “Here Lies Love” over two decades later, the emotion returned, packing an even stronger punch.

Persons: —, Lea Salonga, Kim, Salonga, Tony, ”, Imelda Marcos, Ferdinand Marcos, Aurora Aquino, Benigno “ Ninoy ” Aquino, Corazon Aquino, Marcoses, Corazon’s, Benigno “ Noynoy, Corazon III, Imelda, Andy Hernandez, Conrad Ricamora, Ninoy Aquino, she’s, “, ’, ’ ”, I’ve, ” Salonga, …, “ I’m, Willa Kim, Will Rogers, ” Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Sonia Moskowitz, Marcos, “ Laban, John Nacion, Jose Llana, ‘ We’ve, I’m, Ferdinand “ Bongbong ” Romualdez Marcos Jr, Ferdinand, Moses Villarama, Apl.de.Ap, H.E.R, Jo Koy, Jose Antonio Vargas, David Byrne —, Fatboy Slim, Moammar Gadhafi, Fidel Castro, Ronald Reagan, Castro, Gadhafi, Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman Organizations: CNN, New York, Broadway, San Francisco Bay Area, Manila International, Getty Locations: United States, Miss, ”, New, London, American, San Francisco Bay, Philippines, Manila, Mindoro, New York, ‘ Miss, New York City, Hawaii, “, Virginia

☆ Hollywood Contemplates a Fake Tom Cruise - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Maureen Dowd | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON — In the 2002 movie “Simone,” Al Pacino plays a director whose star, played by Winona Ryder, walks out on him after saying her trailer on set isn’t grand enough. Simone is a perfect-looking blonde, named after the computer program that crafted her, Simulation One. But Simone is so successful — lavished with Oscars, adored by fans — that she overshadows her director, who becomes jealous and gets rid of her with a computer virus. Be careful what you wish for, Hollywood studios, as you mess with the primal force of A.I. Hollywood’s century-old business model was upended by Covid and also by streaming, which swept in like an occupying army.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, “ Simone, ” Al Pacino, Winona Ryder, Simone, Tinseltown Organizations: Hollywood, Covid, Netflix Locations: WASHINGTON

☆ Translating Tolstoy While Inciting Revolution
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Jennifer Wilson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Over time, Garnett’s detractors would make her out to be a prim and proper smotherer of the wild (male) Russian soul. In Russia, the abolition of serfdom was part of a series of reforms meant to stave off revolution. Stepniak wrote a profile of Zasulich for his book “Underground Russia” (1882), a study of the country’s new revolutionaries. In England, “Underground Russia” was a smash hit, going through three printings the year it was translated. In a 1991 biography of Constance, Richard Garnett, the pair’s grandson, writes that “the young lovers had a row about Land Nationalization.”

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☆ The conspiracy candidate: What RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusade could look like in the White House
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brandy-Zadrozny-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Brandy Zadrozny | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

It’s a dark notion, one Kennedy believes that he, as president, can save the country from. As Kennedy speaks, his dogs remain at attention. Kennedy shows his command of his dogs, who obediently sit at attention, waiting for a treat. He disappeared from most networks and news organizations years ago — when his anti-vaccine activism became unpalatable to most Americans. But Kennedy doesn’t want to talk about vaccines — at least not from the campaign trail.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy —, Gordon, Kennedy, ” Kennedy, “, Mark Abramson, NBC News Kennedy, he’s, Kennedy shrugs, misciting, it’s, ”, Cheryl Hines, Jeremy Zogby, Zogby, Joe Biden, It’s, spasmodic dysphonia, haven’t Organizations: ANGELES, Democratic, NBC News, CNN Locations: Mandeville, Kyoto, Japan

☆ Sri Lanka readies ailing Thai elephant for flight home
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"But he is very gentle and obedient, which has made it easier to try and get him used to the process." Since he was gifted to Sri Lanka in 2001, the elephant, often used to carry Buddhist relics in processions, has spent most of his time at a Buddhist temple in Kalutara, about 75 km (47 miles) from Colombo, the commercial capital. Perera, who oversees his care, along with a mahout and other staff, said he would probably need hydrotherapy facilities that Sri Lanka lacks to restore full movement. Thailand will pay for the elephant's journey home, while Sri Lanka has footed the cost of his medical care and food, which runs into about 400 kg (882 lb) a day. The pachyderm is expected to return to Sri Lanka after treatment, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has said, and animal welfare activists hope he will be sent to a sanctuary.

Persons: Read, Sak Surin, Madusha Perera, Muthu Raja, Chiang Mai, Perera, Dinesh Gunawardena, Uditha Jayasinghe, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: Sri, Thomson Locations: Sak Surin, Sri Lanka, Thai, Thailand, Colombo, Sri, COLOMBO, Sri Lankans, Chiang, Kalutara, Lanka

☆ Kremlin says Ukrainian NATO membership would cause problems for many years
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and urged the alliance to provide security guarantees if membership were not possible for now. "Ukraine's membership in NATO, of course, is one of the main irritants and would be a potential problem for many, many years," Peskov said. NATO leaders agreed at a summit in Bucharest in 2008 that Ukraine and Georgia would one day become members of NATO. So far, however, no concrete steps or timetable has been published that would actually bring Ukraine closer to NATO. "The Russian Federation... will ensure its interests and its security," Peskov said.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Dmitry Peskov, Peskov, Guy Faulconbridge, Gareth Jones Organizations: Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Kremlin, EU, Russian Federation, Thomson Locations: MOSCOW, United States, Ukraine, EU, Bucharest, Georgia, Europe, Russia

☆ Tucker Carlson, with help from Kevin McCarthy, tries to sanitize the very real violence of the January 6 attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“Taken as a whole the video record does not support the claim that January 6th was an insurrection,” Carlson claimed. McCarthy, of course, knew precisely what he was doing when he handed over the footage to Carlson while denying it to actual news organizations. So when McCarthy bows and grovels at the feet of Carlson, it is worth paying close attention. McCarthy, like the rest of his flock in Congress, knows that Carlson is the real boss inside the Republican Party. And it appears to have worked for the moment, with Carlson on Monday night offering some praise for McCarthy.

☆ A laid-off Twitter exec who went viral for sleeping on the office floor says people who are afraid of being 'dunked on' should stay 'small and invisible'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A laid-off Twitter exec said people who are afraid of criticism should stay "small and invisible." Esther Crawford had become known for her commitment to Elon Musk's "Twitter 2.0." During her time at Twitter, Crawford was seen as an embodiment of Musk's "hardcore" work culture. "If you can't take being publicly dunked on then be sure to avoid taking any risks and stay away from all leadership roles," Crawford tweeted. Stay small and invisible and most of all, be silent and afraid of what others think."

☆ As a kid, I died my hair blonde to fit in. As an adult, I've made it my mission to help Asian women boost their confidence.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sheena Yap Chan is an author and podcast host who helps Asian women improve their confidence. She shares three steps Asian women should take to break these stereotypes. I made it a mission to learn about my culture deeply and formed a community of Asian women who could look out for one another. Now, 34 years later, I'm on a mission to help Asian women gain the courage to embrace our identities. My first book, "Women Who Boss Up", profiles over a dozen Asian women who excel in industries like STEM and finance, despite the many challenges they faced.

☆ Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the Man Challenging Putin for Power - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Mikhail Zygar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

According to my sources close to the Russian administration, Mr. Putin then perceived Mr. Prigozhin solely as a counterweight to the generals. The Russian president saw Mr. Prigozhin as his man, an obedient tool and easy to use. Those achievements alone guaranteed Mr. Prigozhin responsibility for Mr. Putin’s most delicate assignments. But this year, Mr. Prigozhin moved into another league, surpassing all of Mr. Putin’s other friends in power. Mr. Prigozhin bypassed all of them and appears to be the most important player in Russia.

Persons: Putin, Alexander Lapin, Prigozhin, Robert Mueller’s, Wagner, Putin’s, Sergei Shoigu, Nikolai Patrushev, Sergei Chemezov, Yury Kovalchuk Organizations: Internet Research Agency, Defense, Russian Security Locations: Ukraine, Russian, Africa, Syria, Russia’s, Russia

☆ Elon Musk gambled big on Twitter. Tesla is going to pay the price.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Vicki Bryan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Whatever you might think of Twitter, it's hard to watch Elon Musk clumsily flay it alive to "save it." Having observed Musk in action for years there is one troubling option I suspect he may pursue: raid Tesla. But siphoning cash from Tesla, Musk's only profitable company, just as serious competition is toppling its dominance, should concern Tesla's investors. And given his obsession with Twitter, they may well ask: How far will Elon go to save Twitter at Tesla's expense? Tesla's stock is down more than 50% this year — evaporating nearly $700 billion in market-cap value since its peak in late 2021.

☆ How Elon Musk Could Use Money From Tesla to Prop up Twitter
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Vicki Bryan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Whatever you might think of Twitter, it's hard to watch Elon Musk clumsily flay it alive to "save it." But siphoning cash from Tesla, Musk's only profitable company, just as serious competition is toppling its dominance, should concern Tesla's investors. And given his obsession with Twitter, they may well ask: How far will Elon go to save Twitter at Tesla's expense? How Musk could use Tesla to try and save TwitterMusk cobbled together his Twitter funding primarily by selling off a major chunk of his stock in Tesla and taking out huge loans. Saving Twitter won't kill Tesla anytime soon, and Twitter might not survive unless it does, but Musk is draining Tesla's capacity to weather what could be its toughest challenges ahead.

☆ 7 best dog harnesses to shop in 2022, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Dog harnesses versus collars: Which one is best? Best dog harnesses to shopBelow, we compiled expert-recommended back- and front-clip dog harnesses that can work with your dog’s training, demeanor and size. Best dog harness overall: Wild One“This harness looks good, is well constructed and comes with really nice matching leashes,” Haussmann said. Best adjustable dog harness: WildebeestWildebeest’s no-pull dog harness — which Haussmann said is both functional and durable — offers four highly adjustable straps along with a single buckle to easily get it on or off, according to the brand. , a certified dog trainer and co-founder of dog training service Dogboy NYC.

The baby fox they spawn will automatically be tamed, but will follow its parents until you lead it away. Here's how to tame foxes in "Minecraft," whether playing in Survival mode or Creative mode. How to tame a fox in 'Minecraft'To tame a fox, you'll need to make two wild foxes have a child. Get the baby fox to stop following its parentsWhile the new baby fox might fall far from the tree in terms of attitude, if you leave it be, it'll always stay with its parents. To keep track of your new tame foxes, it's also a good idea to give the tame ones Name Tags.

☆ Porn and gambling sites are being used to tell Russians the truth about Putin's war
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Ukrainian woman uses porn and gambling sites to tell the truth about Putin's war in Ukraine. Baydachenko told Insider that advertising on these sites made sense because it was easy and affordable and increased the chance of Russians and Belarusians seeing them. "Adult and gambling sites have a Russian audience, and ad platforms can sell us this traffic." Baydachenko said using porn sites was a good way to reach Russians, but did not exclude much larger platforms operated by Meta and Google even if their stricter policies made them more difficult to do so. Indeed, Russia criticized Facebook for "restricting the official accounts of four Russian media outlets," Roskomnadzor, Russia's tech and communications regulator, said the day after Putin's forces invaded Ukraine.

☆ The 6 common signs of a sociopath: 'They can be harder to spot than a psychopath,' says psychotherapist
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( David J. Lieberman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Sociopaths can wreak havoc in your life, and they can be harder to spot than a psychopath. Here are some of the most common signs to look for:1. They know right from wrong but couldn't care less. When it comes to delineating right and wrong, to the sociopath, what is right is simply what is in their own best interest. Sociopaths know how to push the right psychological buttons to gain control in a relationship.

☆ Uniunile de creație: Dodon încearcă să destabilizeze și să divizeze societatea pe criterii etno-lingvistice
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-07 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

„Președintele în exercițiu Igor Dodon care a suferit o înfrângere zdrobitoare la recentele alegeri, încearcă să destabilizeze și să divizeze din nou societatea pe criterii etno-lingvistice. Pentru a se salva electoral pe sine și partidul său, președintele în funcție Igor Dodon vrea să dea foc la casă, să ridice cetățenii Repulbicii Moldova pe baricade. Era democratic și firesc ca, înainte de a lua asemenea decizii, să consulte și minoritățile etnice, dar și majoritatea vorbitoare de română. În loc să se contribuie, așa cum prevede și Constituția, la renașterea culturilor și limbilor etniilor conlocuitoare, se preferă rusificarea acestora, în interesul Rusiei și în detrimentul statului moldav. Declarația este semnată de Uniunii Scriitorilor din R. Moldova, Centrul PEN din RM, Filiala Chișinău a Uniunii Scriitorilor din România, Uniunea Jurnaliștilor din Moldova, Uniunea Teatrală din Moldova, UniuneA Compozitorilor şi Muzicologilor din Moldova, Uniunea Muzicienilor din Moldova, Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici din Moldova ȘI Uniunea Cineaştilor din Moldova.

Persons: Igor Dodon Organizations: Uniunii Scriitorilor, Filiala, Uniunii Scriitorilor din România, Uniunea Jurnaliștilor, UniuneA Compozitorilor şi Muzicologilor, Uniunea, Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici Locations: Republica Moldova, Moldova, Rusiei, obedient, RM, Filiala Chișinău, Uniunea Teatrală

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