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☆ U.S. Olympian cheat sheet: Top athletes to watch in Paris beyond the best-known stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

He won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Judo — Maria LabordeLaborde, 33, is the highest-ranked U.S. judoka qualified for the Paris Games — at No. He won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games and qualified in speed climbing for the Paris Games, his first Olympics. Carissa Moore participates in a training session ahead of the Paris Olympics this week in Teahupo’o, French Polynesia. Knibb obtained quotas in both triathlon and road cycling for the Paris Games, which will make her a rare multi-sport Olympian.

Persons: Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, LeBron James, Barry, Kareem Maddox, Dylan Travis, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick, Hailey Van Lith, Casey Kaufhold, Kaufhold, she’s, Luann Ryon, Dean Alberga, Anita Alvarez Alvarez, Alvarez, Andrea Fuentes, Fuentes, Beiwen Zhang Zhang, She’s, Zhang, Kelly Cheng Cheng, nee Claes, Sarah Sponcil, Cheng, Sara Hughes, They’re, Brazil’s Ana Patricia Silva Ramos, Eduarda “ Duda ” Santos, United States ’ Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss, Jahmal Harvey Harvey, USA’s, Harvey, — Victor Montalvo Montalvo, Montalvo, Boy Victor, ”, Paris Victor Montalvo, He’ll, Kenzo Tribouillard, — Nevin Harrison Harrison, Casey Eichfeld, Jennifer Valente Valente, Valente, Andrew Capobianco Capobianco, Michael Hixon, Capobianco, Carson Tyler, Mike Ruiz, Delaney Schnell, Jessica Parratto, — McLain Ward Ward, Ward, Sapphire, — Lee Kiefer Kiefer, Gerek Meinhardt, Lee Kiefer, Matthias Hangst, Amanda Golini, Ashley Hoffman, Golini, Hoffman, — Maria Laborde Laborde, Laborde, Jess Davis Davis, Meghan Musnicki, Lisa Schlenker’s, Musnicki, Kevon Williams Williams, Williams —, Houston —, Kevon Williams, Yong Teck Lim, Daniela Moroz Moroz, Moroz —, —, — Vincent Hancock Hancock, he’s, Al Oerter, Carl Lewis, Michael Phelps, TeamUSA.com, Jagger Eaton Eaton, Tom Schaar, Eaton, Sam Watson Watson, Carissa Moore Moore, Moore, Carissa Moore, Jerome Brouilett, Lily Zhang It’s, China, — CJ Nickolas Nickolas, Jessica Stevens, — Taylor Knibb Knibb, Knibb, — Jordan Larson Larson, Toru Hanai, Maggie Steffens Steffens, Steffens, Flav, Olivia Reeves Reeves, Reeves, — Aaron Brooks, Brooks, David Taylor, Spencer Lee, Lee, Iran’s Hassan Yazdani, Aaron Brooks, Fabrice Coffrini Organizations: Paris Olympics, Olympic, Paris Games, BYU, Games, Tokyo Games, Getty, Badminton, USA, USC, Trojans, Eduarda “ Duda ” Santos Lisboa, United, U.S, Pan American, USA Boxing, Red Bull, Paris, Madison, U.S . Olympic, Tokyo, Athens Games, Beijing, University of Kentucky, FIH, Team USA, Pan American Games, NBC Sports, Rio, Rugby, rugby, Olympics, Fiji, New Zealand, HSBC SVNS Singapore, USA.com, Los Angeles Games, X, —, Tokyo Olympics, Nebraska, Sydney Games, Beijing Games, Brazil, Team USA’s Locations: Paris, Tokyo, U.S, women’s recurve, Berlin, Russia, Ukraine, Budapest, Barcelona, China, Indonesia, Mexico, United States, Santiago , Chile, Belgrade, Serbia, Florida, AFP, Rio, Japan, Athens, Ranchi, India, Germany, Lima , Peru, Cuba, London, Houston, Wujiang, Hawaii, Teahupo’o, French Polynesia, Beijing, Penn

☆ Their son did well in high school and on his SATs, but got rejected from 30 US colleges. So they set their sights on Europe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jacob applied to Toulouse Business School and received an interview within two days. She had graduated cum laude from high school and had a good chance of getting into colleges in California, Jennifer said. AdvertisementBut Phoebe already had a taste of the European college experience. AdvertisementAccording to U.S. News & World Report, tuition fees at private universities have increased by 40% from 2004 to 2024, while in-state tuition fees for public universities have risen by about 38% over the same time period, adjusted for inflation. Multiple benefits to studying abroadFor the Zeidberg family, the lower tuition fees in Europe were an added bonus.

Persons: —, Lou Zeidberg, Lou, Jacob, Jennifer, Europe Jacob, He's, Phoebe, Isabella Ambrosio, Ambrosio, Dalia Goldberg Organizations: Service, University of California, California State University, Business, Toulouse Business School, IE University, IE, Law, International Relations, U.S . News, College Board, YouGov, BI, UC Locations: Berkeley, San Diego, California, Netherlands, Toulouse, France, Europe, Monterey Bay , California, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Spain, U.S, Chicago, Ireland, American, Philadelphia, Montreal

☆ IBM shares jump on earnings and revenue beat
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

IBM shares rose 5% in extended trading on Wednesday, after the company reported second-quarter results that surpassed analysts' predictions. Earnings per share: $2.43 adjusted vs. $2.20 expected, according to LSEG$2.43 adjusted vs. $2.20 expected, according to LSEG Revenue: $15.77 billion vs. $15.62 billion expected, according to LSEG. Revenue increased 1.9% from $15.48 billion a year ago, IBM said in a statement. IBM said its software business brought in revenue of $6.74 billion, up 7% and more than the StreetAccount consensus of $6.49 billion. That was down 0.9% and below the $5.23 billion StreetAccount consensus.

Persons: Arvind Krishna Organizations: IBM, LSEG Revenue, Revenue, Palo Alto Networks Locations: LSEG, Montreal

☆ Pornhub is awash in lawsuits. Unverified videos still on the site could bring even more, says the author of the new book 'Takedown.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementPornhub, launched in 2007 and based in Montreal, lets users upload amateur and professional porn videos in much the same way users upload to YouTube. "Performers" remain unverified in many thousands of pre-2024 videos, including those that pop up from search terms involving teens and violence, Mickelwait told Business Insider. Lawsuits and monitoringAn ever-growing number of lawsuits by some 300 plaintiffs allege the site knowingly profited from videos of their abuse. An excerpt from a federal judge's November order granting class-action status to one of dozens of Pornhub lawsuits. AdvertisementMost recently, she said, she reported to state authorities the Pornhub video showing a woman shouting in pain and asking not to be filmed.

Persons: —, Laila Mickelwait, She's, Mickelwait, It's, Pornhub, Sarah Bain, Aylo —, Rocky Shay Franklin, Nicholas Kristof, Bill Ackman, MindGeek, Netflix —, Laila, Mike Bowe, I've, Bowe, kG2TK2R8sj, Cormac J, Carney, Serena Fleites, Fleites, Bain, Cherie DeVille, Mike Stabile, Stabile Organizations: Service, Business, Ethical Capital Partners, Random House, Justice Defense Fund, Sunday Times, New York Times, Heinz, Unilever, KY, Pornhub, Netflix, Mastercard, Visa, Capital, US, Free Speech Coalition Locations: Montreal, Pornhub, Alabama, Florida, London, Manhattan, California, Bowe's, Bakersfield , California

☆ President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. What's next?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid . The president ended his reelection campaign on Sunday, the culmination of mounting pressure from his party after a disastrous debate last month. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President." Biden's reelection campaign has quickly pivoted to serve Harris, making it an uphill battle for any Democrat looking to challenge her , writes Business Insider's Brent D. Griffiths. Many have made comparisons to the 1968 Democratic convention , which was a contested convention after President Lyndon B. Johnson ended his reelection campaign earlier that year.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Biden, Alyssa Powell, BI Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Jared Siskin, Biden's, Insider's Brent D, Griffiths, Hillary Clinton, BI's Bryan Metzger, Lyndon B, Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, Humphrey, Richard Nixon, Brent, Here's, Sieg, Merrill Lynch, Abanti Chowdhury, Andy Sieg, Warren Buffett's, Buffett, Paul Chinn, Andrew Caballero Reynolds, Marc Andreessen, he'd, Andreessen, Trump, BI's Adam Rogers, OpenAI, Sam Altman's, slowdowns, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Annie Smith, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Democratic, Madison, Park Conservancy, Citi Wealth, BI Citi Wealth, Bank of Montreal, Buffett Locations: Park, Plenty, Washington, Chicago, Southern, New York, London

☆ My partner grew up rich, and I didn't. We almost broke up over my insecurities, but compassion and honesty have gotten us through.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Geneviève Laforce, a 24-year-old content creator from Montreal, whose partner grew up wealthy. We've learned that managing a relationship with someone who grew up so differently requires constant compassion and open communication. I've been able to broaden her worldview and provoke a deeper sense of compassion for those who are struggling. If money complicates your relationship and you want to tell your story, please email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com.

Persons: —, Geneviève Laforce, It's, We've, isn't, I've, she's, They've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Montreal, tmartinelli@businessinsider.com

☆ Citi Wealth loses 17 bankers to BMO after Andy Sieg replaces the head of its fastest-growing business
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Citi lost 17 bankers from its successful workplace-wealth group to BMO. from its successful workplace-wealth group to The exodus follows the exit of unit head Naz Vahid and at least 24 other senior wealth executives. The best-in-class unit lost 17 bankers on Friday to Bank of Montreal, two former senior executives told Business Insider. The exodus includes the head of the law firm business and interim head of Wealth at Work, Joe Ryan. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Naz Vahid, Andy Sieg, –, —, Joe Ryan Organizations: Citi, BMO, Service, Citigroup, Bank of, Business Locations: Bank of Montreal

☆ I grew up in France and the US but America is the best place for a go-getter like me
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood in Toulon, in the south of France. In France, my sister, who was a year and a half older, and I would walk to school when I was six. I struggled with moving back to FranceOur family moved back to France when I was 14. In France, you're stuck at the bottom if you don't have the right connections. Europe is better for work-life balance and a better quality of life, but the US is the place to be if you're a go-getter like me.

Persons: —, Arthur Begtine, Begtine, we'd, I've Organizations: Service, Business, France Locations: Atlanta, France, Toulon, Tunisia, Nice, Georgia, Ernstein, Spanish, York, Pelham , New York, New York, Europe, Montreal, Canada

☆ History says there's a 100% chance that US stocks will rise in the second half of the year — here are 15 stocks to target for maximum gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sure enough, the S&P 500 rallied another 7.2%, ending 2023 up 24.2%. BMO Capital MarketsInvestors would love a similar outcome after a 14.5% first-half gain, which ranks in the 82nd percentile historically, according to BMO. History is on stocks' side in the second halfIn the last seven-and-a-half decades, the S&P 500 has risen 10% to 15% a dozen other times. Chances are, the relatively tame 5.5% slide the S&P 500 experienced in March and April won't be the biggest pullback of the year. Advertisement"Extended valuation remains a hot topic, but a closer inspection reveals that levels may not be as severe as are being advertised," Belski wrote.

Persons: —, Goldman Sachs, Brian Belski, Belski, Stocks, Oppenheimer Organizations: Service, BMO Capital Markets, Business, BMO Capital, BMO, UBS, Markets, Tech, Trade Locations: The Montreal, New York, US

☆ Two men plead guilty to helping send electronics found in weapons to Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jack Forrest | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

A co-defendant in the case, Kristina Puzyreva, pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to launder the proceeds of the export scheme, prosecutors said, and she now awaits sentencing. Authorities seized around $1.68 million dollars in connection with the scheme, prosecutors say. The components the trio sourced have been found in seized Russian weapons that included guided missiles, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and battle tanks, with some of the components needed for Russia’s precision-guided weapons systems being used against Ukraine, according to prosecutors. “The defendants were aware of the potential military applications of the electronics that they exported to Russia,” prosecutors said in the release. “Goltsev responded, ‘happy holiday to you too my friend, we are defending it in the way that we can [smile emoji].’”CNN’s Devan Cole contributed to this report.

Persons: Salimdzhon Nasriddinov, Nikolay Goltsev, “, Lisa Monaco, “ Mr, Goltsev, ” Todd, Kristina Puzyreva, Ivan J, Arvelo, Nasriddinov, ’, “ Goltsev, ‘, ” CNN’s Devan Cole Organizations: CNN, of, Nasriddinov, SH Brothers Inc, SN Electronics Inc, United, United Arab Emirates, Homeland Security Investigations, York, Authorities, Fatherland, Soviet Union Locations: Montreal, Russia, Ukraine, Eastern, of New York, Brooklyn, Turkey, Hong Kong, India, China, United Arab

☆ A brain expert explains the cognitive test used to assess a president's mental fitness. It's not easy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

There are also concerns about 78-year-old Republican nominee Donald Trump's fitness for office — registered voters are split on whether he still has the cognitive skills for this job. "I have a cognitive test every single day," he added, alluding to the requirements of his job. Trump continues to boast that he "aced" the basic cognitive tests he took over four years ago, when he was president. These cognitive tests only rule out disease. Doctors themselves have resisted mandatory cognitive tests for older physicians — in part because it's ageist, but also because memory tests don't tell you whether someone is good at their job.

Persons: —, Biden, Donald Trump's, neuropsychologist Joel Kramer, might've, Trump, Kramer, Dusan Stankovic, he's, There's, Biden's, George Stephanopoulos, Sanjay Gupta, Stephanopoulos, it's Organizations: Service, Republican, Business, University of California, SAGE, The Ohio State University, telltale, FDA, White Locations: San Francisco, Montreal

☆ Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Stephane De Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images Merchandise featuring Beijing mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, the 2022 Winter Olympics mascot, has been extremely popular. MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/AFP via Getty Images Rio 2016 Olympic mascot Vinicius was selected four years before the Games kicked off. Rudi Blaha/AP Syd the platypus, Millie the echidna and Olly the kookaburra, helped represent the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Amicar de Leon/AP The Albertville Olympic Games in 1992 was cheered on by a star-shaped gnome-looking character. International Olympic Committee In pictures: Olympic Mascot History Prev NextTo find a worthy representative, each host country will typically organize a submission call-out or contest.

Persons: snowmen, Aline Lafargue, “, Lafargue, Stephane De Sakutin, Bing Dwen Dwen, Lintao Zhang, Maja Hitij, MARTIN BERNETTI, Vinicius, Alex Ferro, Andrej Isakovic, Mo Farah, Adrian Dennis, Jeff Vinnick, Amy Sancetta, Michael Sohn, Rudi Blaha, Syd, Olly, Claro, Eric Draper, Izzy Whatizit, Ross Kinnaird, Michel Euler, Amicar de Leon, Nicolas Le Corre, David Cannon, Sam, Eagle, Tony Duffy, Howdy, Dieter Endlicher, Misha, Armin Weigel, AP Shuss, Iris, ”, Millie Organizations: CNN, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Grenoble Winter, Getty, Tokyo, Games, Reuters, Sochi, Getty Images Beijing, Winter Games, Sydney, Lillehammer Games, Albertville Olympic, Disney, International Olympic, Moscow's, AP, Dachshund, Olympics, Olympic, International, Sochi Winter Games, Angeles Summer, London Games, Soyuz Locations: France, Paris, AFP, Beijing, Vancouver, Canada, China, Turin, Italy, Athens, Salt Lake, Snowbasin , Utah, Claro Cortes, Japan, EMPICS, Barcelona, Barcelona's Port, South Korea, Sarajevo's Yugoslavia, Calgary , Alberta, Lake Placid, Munich, Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel, Austria, Algonquin, Russia, Sydney, Australia

☆ What we do — and don't — know about Biden and Trump's health
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Look, I have a cognitive test every day," he said in an interview on Friday with ABC News. Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesCompared to Trump, Biden has released far more comprehensive medical information, with the most recent update coming in February of 2024. One cognitive test is not sufficient to detect issues, doctors told the Wall Street Journal. In it, Dr. Bruce Aronwald said that he has conducted "several comprehensive examinations" and called Trump's cognitive exams "exceptional." Like Biden, though, Trump has made significant public gaffes, such as when he called the president of Egypt the "president of Mexico."

Persons: —, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump, Biden, Joe Biden, Biden hasn't, doesn't, Samuel Corum, Kevin O'Connor, O'Connor, It's, Biden doesn't, Donald Trump Trump, Scott Olson, Bruce Aronwald, Aronwald, Trump, Alzheimer's Organizations: Service, Business, ABC News, Harvard, Trump, New York Times, House, The Times, Wall Street, White House, White, Biden, Getty Locations: Fulton, Montreal, Egypt, Mexico

☆ Opinion: It’s time to find out whether Biden has cognitive impairment or not
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Opinion Jonathan Reiner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

In June, 51 million people tuned in to watch the much-anticipated debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump. Biden later told ABC that he “just had a really bad cold” on debate night and said he was distracted by Trump “still shouting” over his muted microphone while Biden was speaking. Last November, Dr. Bruce Aronwald, Trump’s personal physician since 2021, issued a meager, three-paragraph, data-devoid note attesting to Trump’s physical and cognitive fitness for office. While the USPSTF review is noncommittal on the use of dementia screening in ostensibly asymptomatic people, there’s no ambiguity in the use of testing in adults where dementia is a concern. There are a variety of screening exams such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) or Mini-Mental State Examination that are used to detect signs of cognitive decline.

Persons: Jonathan Reiner, CNN —, “, ” Dr, Jonathan Reiner CNN, Joe Biden, George Stephanopoulos, demurred, Biden, Donald Trump, Jake Tapper, Trump, Trump “, ”, Bruce Aronwald, Biden’s, Kevin O’Connor, O’Connor, Facebook Trump, aced Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, ABC, Trump, Medicare, United States Preventive Services Task Force, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Montreal

☆ Biden says the debate was a bad night. Here’s how doctors would evaluate if it was something more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —President Joe Biden said Friday that his poor performance in last week’s debate was a bad night but not evidence of a serious condition. When asked on Friday whether he’s had cognitive tests and an exam by a neurologist, Biden said no. Biden gave no indication he would be willing to have such tests conducted in the aftermath of his debate performance. “So, again, pretty important for a job like president,” Ranganath added. “Part of those evaluations will look at the overall health of the individual, from neurologic health to also cognitive health,” she said.

Persons: Joe Biden, ” Biden, George Stephanopoulos, “, “ you’re, ”, Sanjay Gupta, ” Gupta, he’s, Biden, …, Charan Ranganath, — doesn’t, “ It’s, ” Ranganath, John Rowe, —, Rowe, ” Rowe, Donald Trump, aced, they’ll, Emily Rogalski, ” Rogalski, what’s, Brad Dickerson, Dickerson, ” Dickerson, Dr, Ranganath, Nadia Kounang, John Bonifield Organizations: CNN, ABC News, University of California, Columbia University, Mini, University of Chicago’s, Alzheimer’s Research Care, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Aetna, Mount, Mount Sinai NYU Health, Get CNN, CNN Health Locations: Davis, Montreal, Massachusetts, Mount Sinai

☆ Dr. Sanjay Gupta: It’s time for President Biden to undergo detailed cognitive and neurological testing and share his results
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Biden was examined by his physician after the debate to check on a cold, the White House said, but it was a “brief check” and not a physical. Biden and his aides have said it was a “bad night.” The White House press team said Biden had a cold but did not take any medications to treat symptoms. The White House has rejected requests from the press to release more medical records and question Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor. PoolWe often hear that observing a candidate on the campaign trail is the best assessment of the individual’s physical and cognitive health. Back in 2020, Biden said he was “constantly tested” by the work of running for president.

Persons: Joe Biden, Lewy, Biden, Karine Jean, Pierre, it’s “, Donald Trump, Trump’s, he’d, Trump, Bruce Aronwald, ” Trump, Jay Olshansky, Jean, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “, Nancy Pelosi, Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s, O’Connor, Sen, John McCain —, —, John McCain, you’ve, ”, Amanda Sealy Organizations: CNN, United States, White, Trump, School of Public Health, University of Illinois, White House, Democratic, CNN Health Locations: Montreal, Chicago

☆ ‘I’m really proud of our team’: Lewis Hamilton praises England’s Euros resilience ahead of his final British GP with Mercedes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Amanda Davies | Aleks Klosok | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Lewis Hamilton and the England men’s soccer team share a thing or two in common. “I’m really, really proud of our team just with all the difficulties that they’ve experienced, and they’ve faced just time and time again, just continuing to get up and the resilience. Fortunately, though, his home race has proved to be a very happy hunting ground with Hamilton winning a record eight times at the circuit. “I think when we were winning all the time, it was just, ‘Yeah, we’re winning.’ That’s where I think that was. What chance then of a win this season to cap off his 12th and final season at Mercedes?

Persons: CNN — Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton, Niki Lauda, he’d, Michael Schumacher’s, Gareth Southgate, “, Amanda Davies, Antony Dickson, I’m, they’ve, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, John Sibley, “ We’ve, …, ”, don’t, you’re, peerless, George Russell, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Ollie Bearman who’ll, Haas, Bryn Lennon, we’re, We’re, I’ve, Mercedes, ” Hamilton, Clive Rose, Mercedes ’, Red Bull, Ferrari, – Hamilton, Russell, you’ve, everyone’s, ’ That’s, hasn’t Organizations: CNN, England, IWC, Prix, South China Morning, Lions, Real, Premier League, Southgate, Bellingham, Slovakia, Ferrari, US, Sao Paulo, Silver Arrows, Brit, Mercedes, Silverstone, Austrian, Constructors, Hamilton Locations: Melbourne, England, Germany, IWC Schaffhausen, British, Macau, South, European, Slovakia, Hamilton, Austin, Silverstone, Sao, Montreal, Spain, Austrian, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi

☆ I'm an American who went to college in Canada. I'm debt-free — and I have no plans to move back to the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Dalia Goldberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My parents took me on college visits, where we attended presentations that I listened to halfheartedly. But I couldn't quite give up my dream of moving further away and having an adventure. Not all the colleges in the book were American; some were overseas, and those were cheaper, a lot cheaper. I'd be leaving all the friends I'd made in the last few years and starting completely from scratch. Some friends thought it was cool that I was moving to Canada, but others found it odd.

Persons: —, I'd, Dalia Goldberg Organizations: Service, Business, University of Miami, NYU, Trinity College Dublin, McGill University, McGill, McGill . Locations: Philadelphia, South Beach, Europe, Montreal, Old City, Canada, France, Quebec, Berlin, Spain

☆ Celine Dion says she 'could've died' from taking high dosages of Valium to manage Stiff Person Syndrome on tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCeline Dion breaks down in tears in her new Amazon Prime documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion," while reflecting on her final concerts before she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. Dion revealed her diagnosis in 2022, although she says in the doc that she began experiencing symptoms 17 years ago. The documentary includes footage from performances in 2018 and 2019, including clips when Dion was struggling to hit certain notes. Related storiesAt one point on tour, she says she was taking up to 80 or 90 milligrams of Valium every day. I needed medicine to function," Dion continues.

Persons: —, Celine Dion, Dion, could've, they're, she's Organizations: Service, Amazon, National Institute of Health, Business Locations: Montreal

☆ A day in the life of someone who lives in Montreal — the 'Paris of North America'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Mira Miller | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I live in Montreal an idyllic Canadian town in Quebec known as the Paris of North America. A typical weekend day for me consists of great food, shopping, and catching up with friends. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen you think about a world-class city where most locals speak French, Paris is likely the first place that comes to mind. Plus, unlike Paris — which is one of the most expensive places to live — Montreal has struck an ideal balance between a low cost of living and a high quality of life.

Persons: — Organizations: Paris of, Service, Business Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Paris, Paris of North America, Canadian

☆ Princess Anne hospitalized with minor injuries following incident at her home
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Max Foster | David Wilkinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

London CNN —Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles III, has been hospitalized as a precaution after she sustained minor injuries and a concussion in an “incident” at her home, Buckingham Palace has said in a statement. A royal source told CNN that Anne, 73, was walking near horses in her Gatcombe Park estate, in Gloucestershire, western England, when she suffered minor injuries to her head. While the exact cause of these injuries is unconfirmed, Princess Anne’s medical team say that her head injuries are consistent with a potential impact from a horse’s head or legs. “The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening,” the statement said Monday. The royal source said the princess’s upcoming royal engagements have been postponed on her doctors’ advice.

Persons: Anne, King Charles III, Anne’s, Princess Royal, “, Buckingham, King “, ” Anne, King Charles ’, Queen Elizabeth II’s, Princes Andrew, Edward Organizations: London CNN, CNN, Southmead Hospital Locations: Gatcombe, Gloucestershire, England, Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Montreal

☆ Insider Today: Making junk food healthier
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Kylie Kelce and her husband, y'know, the former Philadelphia Eagles power player Jason Kelce, are outnumbered at home. Now, he's on a mission to develop new recipes for ultra-processed meals in the hopes they'll be healthier. Combine two steps with these 10 face moisturizers with SPF — and skip burned lips with a good SPF lip balm. More of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

Persons: —, Kylie Kelce, y'know, Jason Kelce, Ronnie Chua, Skip, Noah K, Murray, Michael Conroy, Jose A, Bacete, Tyler Le, Caitlin Clark, Clark, she's, Eminem, Darren Robb, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Chelsea Jia Feng, Kevin Hall, Hall wasn't, they're, Abanti Chowdhury, Taylor Swift, Scooter Braun, Max docuseries, Swift, Braun, Rebecca Zisser, Joi, Marie McKenzie, Jordan Parker Erb, Dan DeFrancesco, Lisa Ryan, Grace Lett, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Philadelphia Eagles, Business, Mount, Getty, BBC Locations: Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Venice, Mount Fuji, Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Paris, Montreal, Idaho, Maryland, Iowa, BBC America, New York, New York City, Chicago

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

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

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☆ Stanley Cup Final: The Edmonton Oilers look to take the Florida Panthers to the limit in Game 6
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Edmonton Oilers aren’t done with their quest to end Canada’s decades-long Stanley Cup drought when they face off against the Florida Panthers in Game 6 on Friday. The Oilers defeated the Panthers 5-3 Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena, forcing the Stanley Cup Final back to Canada. The Oilers were 0-3 down in the best-of-seven series series, but arguably have the momentum after successive wins as the scene shifts back to Edmonton. If the Oilers secure a win at home on Friday, they would take the series to a winner-takes-all Game 7 in Sunrise, Florida. If they manage to come back and win the series, the Oilers will finally end a three-decade Stanley Cup drought for Canadian teams – the Montreal Canadiens were the last to lift the Cup back in 1993.

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☆ At 7’9", Olivier Rioux is about to become the tallest college basketball player ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

And now, as an incoming college freshman, he’s listed at 7’9’’ — and poised to be the tallest college basketball player ever. Olivier Rioux, once the record holder as the tallest teenager in the world, is now listed on the University of Florida’s men’s basketball roster after committing to the Gators last fall. And, if Rioux makes it to the NBA, he’ll become the tallest NBA player ever, too. He sees everything from a higher angle, he said, which “gives me an advantage during a game.”Rioux has said his towering height is likely due to genetics. Yet even at his lofty height, Rioux still isn’t the tallest man in the world.

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