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☆ Colombia’s Mustard Lovers Grow Desperate Amid Saucy Shortage of Dijon
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Genevieve Glatsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In Colombia, a new illicit product is on the rise. Desperate consumers are sneaking it in suitcases from abroad, hoarding it in their homes, paying outrageous prices online and lining up at clandestine locations to buy it. Dijon mustard. “It’s just pitiful,” said Sylvère Belliot, who owns a bakery in Bogotá, the capital. “Mustard is part of being a French person,” he said.

Persons: “ It’s, ”, Sylvère Belliot Organizations: Pan American Health Organization, Health Ministry Locations: Colombia, Dijon, Bogotá, “, French

☆ Colombian Children Rescued From Jungle Are Said to Be in Good Health
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Genevieve Glatsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Four Colombian children who survived in the Colombian jungle for 40 days after their plane crashed were eager to play and asked for books to read, officials said on Saturday, one day after the group was rescued. The siblings, aged 1 to 13, were recuperating at a military hospital in Bogotá, the capital, and were said to be in good health and spirits on Saturday, when they were visited by President Gustavo Petro and other officials. The country has been captivated by the children’s story, with many eagerly awaiting news of their fate since their plane crashed on May 1. The children, members of the Huitoto Indigenous community, had been traveling with their mother and an Indigenous leader from the tiny Amazon community of Araracuara, Colombia, to San José del Guaviare, a small city in central Colombia along the Guaviare River. When rescuers reached the crash site last month, the bodies of the three adults with whom they were traveling were found, but there was no sign of the children.

Persons: Gustavo Petro Locations: Colombian, Bogotá, Araracuara, Colombia, del

☆ 4 Missing Children Found Alive After 40 Days in Colombian Jungle
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Genevieve Glatsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

After 40 days in the Colombian rainforest, all four children who had been missing since the plane they were traveling in crashed on May 1 have been found alive, according to Colombia’s president. “They achieved an example of total survival that will go down in history,” President Gustavo Petro said in a news conference on Friday night. When rescuers reached the site of the plane’s wreckage last month, the bodies of the three adults on board were found, but there was no sign of the four children known to have been on the plane. In a case that captivated the nation, local Indigenous communities from the remote region, along with the Colombian military, then began scouring the jungle for the children, aged 13, 9, 4 and 1.

Persons: “, Gustavo Petro Organizations: Colombian Locations: Colombian

I know you’re going to hate me for leaving out your favorite place, but Los Angeles is huge. There’s no way to cover its vastness in a weekend — or without a car — but it’s possible to capture its romance by avoiding the 405-10 interchange and sticking to one part of town each day. In this guide, we go west to east and loop back to the middle. Locals know the best spots are hiding in plain sight, and an appreciation for beloved classics and an openness to all that’s new define the City of Angels. Well, that and embracing the drives.

Organizations: of Locations: Los Angeles, Westwood, Hollywood

☆ A 3-Month-Old Baby Was Found Dead Near a Bronx Expressway
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( Maria Cramer | Hurubie Meko | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The police arrested the parents of a 3-month-old girl who was found dead in the woods near a Bronx highway on Sunday night. The baby, whom the police identified as Genevieve Comager, was pronounced dead at the scene, a wooded, trash-strewn area near West 161st Street and the Major Deegan Expressway, the police said. Genevieve’s father, Damion Comager, 23, was arrested on Monday night and charged with murder, manslaughter and concealment of a human corpse. The baby’s mother, Ivana Paolozzi, 20, was also arrested and charged with concealment of a human corpse and obstructing governmental administration, according to the police. A spokeswoman for the medical examiner’s office said the cause of the baby’s death was still under investigation on Monday evening.

☆ Ecuador’s President Dissolves Congress Amid Impeachment Trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Julie Turkewitz | Genevieve Glatsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador disbanded the country’s opposition-led National Assembly on Wednesday, a drastic move as the right-leaning leader faced impeachment proceedings over accusations of embezzlement. The constitutional measure, never before used, allows the president to rule by decree until new elections can be held, marking a moment of extraordinary political turbulence for a country of 18 million already in turmoil. Ecuador has long been a relatively safe haven in the region, but in recent years it has seen rising violence and a skyrocketing homicide rate as increasingly powerful narco-trafficking groups fight for territory. Opposition lawmakers accused Mr. Lasso of turning a blind eye to irregularities and embezzlement in a contract between a state-run shipping company and an oil tanker company that wasn’t delivering on its promises — allegations first made in media reports. The country’s constitutional court later approved a charge of embezzlement against the president but denied two charges of bribery.

☆ Carol Burnett's birthday special' is an elegant (and hilarious) event
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Hulton Archive/Getty Images Burnett peeks at a portrait of herself that was being painted by artist Dmitri Vails in 1963. CBS/Getty Images Burnett interacts with the audience of her new variety show, "The Carol Burnett Show," in 1967. CBS/Getty Images Burnett, left, and Cher perform a skit on "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" in 1972. CBS/Getty Images Burnett poses with her memoir "One More Time" at a book signing in Beverly Hills, California, in 1986. Will Hart/NBC/Getty Images Carol Burnett Square was unveiled in Los Angeles in front of her alma mater, Hollywood High School, in 2013.

☆ 'Jeopardy' champ Amy Schneider's new favorite career tip: It 'kind of blew my mind'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The advice "kind of blew my mind," Schneider says. The simple change shifted how Schneider's friend felt about herself and how other people interacted with her. That mission statement can keep you on track with projects and goals you've set out for yourself. It can also help to stop doomscrolling and seek out stories of achievements within the trans community, Schneider adds. Check out:Meet 6 women changing the world in 2023Amy Schneider is the first woman to win $1 million on 'Jeopardy!'

☆ What’s in Our Queue? Wong Kar-wai and More
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Genevieve Ko | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

What’s in Our Queue? Wong Kar-wai and MoreI’m a deputy editor and columnist for Food and Cooking. Now that my kids are older — and have great taste in books, music and film — I enjoy their recommendations and look for what I know they’ll like too. Here are five things I’ve been enjoying →

☆ How the Supreme Court may approach Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday on Biden's student-loan relief plan. Supporters say the relief is lawful, while opponents say Biden's policy is unconstitutional. The states claim that MOHELA will lose revenue from servicing loans because of Biden's relief. Concerning the constitutionality of Biden's plan, advocates on both sides say they feel confident their respective views will prevail at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decisions by June.

WASHINGTON — The lobster featured on the menu of Thursday’s state dinner comes with caviar, squash ravioli — and a heaping side of controversy. Maine officials would typically be thrilled to have their state’s most famous export featured at such a high-profile White House event. Maine lobstermen have long prided themselves on sustainability and argue the concern about right whales is misplaced. “I am glad President Biden and his State Dinner guests had the opportunity to enjoy Maine lobster,” Democratic Maine Gov. “The administration should make their policy consistent with their culinary preferences.”The Office of the First Lady, which oversees the state dinner preparations, did not respond to a request for comment.

☆ 'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider testifies against Ohio transgender care ban
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

champion Amy Schneider testified before an Ohio House of Representatives committee meeting Wednesday against a bill that would restrict gender-affirming medical care for minors. After receiving gender-affirming care, "for the first time in my life, that alarm went silent, and I knew peace and quiet for the first time." Rep. Latyna Humphrey, a Democrat, asked Schneider if she has ever regretted receiving gender-affirming care or experienced suicidal thoughts after her transition. “We’ve made quite a few concessions, and that’s to bring this to a middle ground,” Click said of the substitute bill. Four states — Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee — passed laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors.

☆ Black Sea deal suspension will drive up grain and meat prices in Asia-Pacific
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Su-Lin Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Asia-Pacific could face higher prices of grains and meat after Russia suspended a U.N.-brokered deal that had allowed safe grain shipments out of the Black Sea. Major Black Sea exporters Russia and Ukraine account for about a third of the world's wheat exports, 15% of the world's corn exports and about 2.1% of the world's soybean exports, the pair said, adding that Asian countries are particularly hit because many import from the region. "For consumers in Asia, expect to pay even higher prices for food, including for meat, due to the prolonged conflict alongside rising energy costs and inflation," Donnellon-May told CNBC. "It's going to get worse in Asia-Pacific with countries impacted by higher [priced] fertilizer, fuel, and food prices, further exacerbating Covid-related disruptions to the supply chains and climate change-induced extreme weather events, which have impacted agricultural production and food security." "Consumers throughout Asia-Pacific should expect to pay more for basic foodstuffs and also for meat."

☆ San Jose State football player fatally struck by bus while riding e-scooter
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A San Jose State University football running back was killed when he was struck by a school bus while riding an electric scooter, officials said Friday. Courtesy San Jose State SpartansThe Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office said could not release any information until relatives had been notified of the death. Police investigate the scene of a school bus accident that killed San Jose State football player Camdan McWright while he was riding an electric scooter, on Friday. San Jose State has said the two-time most valuable league player is both from Sylmar and nearby Panorama City. “We lost a very bright, talented young man too soon,” San Jose State athletic director Jeff Konya said in the school’s statement.

☆ 'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider shares photos of her wedding
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

champion Amy Schneider on Tuesday tweeted photos of her wedding, calling it one of the best days of the last year "by far." Schneider said that a year ago, she was in Los Angeles ahead of her first "Jeopardy!" "The year since has been full of good days, but by far the best one was May 9th, when Genevieve and I got married," Schneider tweeted, alongside photos from her wedding day. "Without her, none of the other good days would have happened. The photos from Schneider's wedding follow her announcement earlier this year that she and Genevieve Davis were engaged.

"Andor," the latest series in the "Star Wars" franchise, hits Disney Plus on September 21. The sci-fi adventure is a prequel to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." How to watch 'Andor'You can watch "Andor" exclusively on Disney Plus. Based on the runtimes of similar "Star Wars" series on Disney Plus, each episode will likely be about 35-45 minutes long. Season one of "Star Wars Rebels" is set within the same year as "Andor," so the two shows have parallel timelines.

☆ Footwear startup Gales nears $4 million raise in a bid to become the Nike for nurses and doctors. 'What Nike has built for the athlete we're looking to build for the standing professional.'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Matthew Kish | Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"What Nike has built for the athlete we're looking to build for the standing professional," he told Insider. It raised a $2.1 million round in September 2021. Kizik, which makes slip-on sneakers and is backed by Nike, raised a $20 million round, and Hilma, which makes running shoes for women, raised a $3 million round. Courtesy GalesA $434 million market rife with opportunityAccording to NPD Group, the market for "occupational footwear" increased by 28% in 2021, to $434.4 million. He also founded and exited the footwear brand Rob McAllan, which sold dress shoes designed to perform more like sneakers.

☆ A part-time virtual assistant making $50,000 a year shares how she schedules a 4-day workweek
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-09 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Genevieve Christianson joined a virtual-assistant course in 2019 and landed a client in three weeks. Now she runs Neon Soul Marketing, a PR and virtual-assistant company, helping other brands grow. She opened her first virtual-assistant business Genevieve Christianson and Co. that same month and provided services like web design and copywriting. In 2021, Christianson rebranded her company, now Neon Soul Marketing, and shifted her services to social-media marketing and public relations. She sticks to a four-day work schedule and clocks about five hours each day.

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