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☆ My dad sacrificed everything to retire early — only to die before he could enjoy it. I'll never recommend early retirement to anyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Rebekah Sanderlin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But his plan had always been to retire early. At 50, he could retire early, and have plenty of time to do whatever he wanted. AdvertisementThe author wearing the diamond studs her father bought for her, which she almost never takes out. That old designer diaper bag now serves as my laptop bag, a reminder of everything I learned from my dad. I plan to slow down as I age, but I don't plan on ever retiring.

Persons: —, I've, Rebekah Sanderlin, would've, hadn't, wouldn't, he'd, Christal Marshall, I'm, Jane Zhang Organizations: Service, Business, Sam's Club, Affordable, Medicare Locations: Hawaii

☆ Chasing work-life balance can 'lead to anxiety,' Harvard professor says—try the 'pendulum lifestyle' instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The constant pursuit of work-life balance is admirable, but can be daunting. Fortunately, there is a new outlook that offers a more realistic and attainable way to live. "It ends up being very frustrating and can lead to anxiety, because we're constantly feeling like we're not in balance. Karp noticed in his own life that even when he was trying his best, always having balance in life just wasn't sustainable. Here are some practical ways you can use the ebbs and flows of life to your benefit.

Persons: Jeff Karp, Karp, we're Organizations: Harvard Medical School, MIT, LIT, CNBC

☆ Disneyland half marathon runner dies after voicing concern about the heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Ramon Sanchez | Ray Sanchez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Graves’ death may ultimately be part of a disturbing jump in the number of heat-related deaths, which have doubled across the country in recent years. Another child, a 10-year-old, died of a “heat-related medical event” in July while hiking in an Arizona park. ‘Attempted to save his life for about an hour’The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon started at 5 a.m. last Sunday. “We’re sort of entering a new era of risk perhaps associated with these increasing temperatures,” Howard said. Before Sunday’s half marathon, Graves posted another TikTok video under his popular @calebtravels user name about the arrival of Disney race weekend.

Persons: Bobby Graves, Graves, Caleb, ”, “, ” Graves, Matt Sutter, Jeffrey Howard, Howard, ‘, Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Jacob Boyer, “ It’s, Jeff Gritchen, ” Sutter, Frank Gonzalez, Jessica Good, Sutter, Boyer, messaged, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich, ” Wilson Sonsini, ” Howard, CNN’s Jen Christensen, Natasha Chen, Deidre McPhillips, Mary Gilbert, Jillian Sykes, Dalia Faheid, Taylor Galgano, Zenebou Sylla, Laura Paddison, Amy O’Kurk, Angela Dewan Organizations: CNN, Disney, Anaheim Police, University of Texas, National Weather Service, ”, MediaNews, Orange, Register, Paramedics, Anaheim Fire, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Georgetown University, Rosati, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: Southern California, Garden Grove, Orange County, Orange, Maine, California, Arizona , Georgia, Nebraska, Arizona, San Antonio, Anaheim, Sutter, “, Austin, Washington, – California, Arizona , Nevada, Texas, Santa Clara County , California

☆ As a single mom, having 3 kids makes it hard to get work done. I wouldn't trade them for all the productivity in the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Allison Langer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Yesterday, I got to my desk, ready to put the last touches on the book I'm writing with my friend Clifton Jones, who is in prison in Florida and goes by the name "Too Tall." I'm not that mom who heads to the pediatrician the second my kid complains. Even when I carve out time for work, the universe has other plansFor a second, I considered sending her there alone. I really thought I'd be ready to push my firstborn out the door, but it turns out I'm not that mom, after all. He's ready, I know that, but I'm still sad he's leaving.

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SAN ANTONIO — In the three weeks since Texas’ attorney general executed raids at the homes of several Latino election activists, the state’s oldest civil rights organization has been marshaling members to step up voter registration for what they say is a stand against voter suppression. A voter at news conference to respond to allegations by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Aug. 26 in San Antonio. A contingent of LULAC members and other Hispanic activists attended the hearing in support of Medina. Texas LULAC President Gabriel Rosales said in a phone interview that along with the fear, the raids “kind of lit a fire from Hispanics around Texas. “Councils have been doubling their efforts to engage Latino voters across Texas and across the country,” Proaño said.

Persons: ANTONIO —, “, ”, Juan Proaño, Paxton, Ken Paxton, Eric Gay, Juan Manuel Medina, Geoffrey Goldstein, ” Medina’s, Medina, Lidia Martinez, Martinez, ” Martinez, Gabriel Rosales, ” Rosales, Houston, LULAC, Proaño, ” Proaño, Lidia Organizations: ANTONIO, League of United Latin American, Texas, NBC, Tejano Democrats, LULAC, American GI, Latinos Locations: Texas, South Texas, Frio County, county's, San Antonio, Medina, America, “, Mexican

☆ GM's new EV charging hubs look exactly like gas stations
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

GM's new EV charging hubs look exactly like gas stations. The joint venture with EVgo will produce 400 new charging stalls nationwide. Improving the charging experience is key for EV adoption. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Several large hubs of roughly 20 fast chargers each are being installed in major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, and Texas, for a total of 400 new charging stalls.

Persons: —, Wade Sheffer Organizations: EVgo, EV, Service, GM Energy, Business Locations: Arizona , California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, Texas

San Salvador, El Salvador CNN —For decades, life choices were bleak for many in El Salvador: Leave or die. El Salvador, once synonymous with violence and waves of emigration, saw a dramatic drop in crime. We are not stupid.”Villatoro’s words echo the brutal reality El Salvador has faced for years. Unlike in places like Cuba or China, where residents can seem nervous to criticize repressive regimes, in El Salvador the optimism appears real. Evelio Contreras/CNNTeresa Lilian Gutierrez is caught in the middle, and her experience shows the many complexities of life in El Salvador today.

Persons: Nayib Bukele, Victor Bolaños, Blanca, “, ” Victor, ” Blanca, Evelio Contreras, Bukele, Victor, Diego Morales, ”, El, ” Diego, Salvadorans, Diego, Jairo, “ We’ve, … it’s, ” Jairo, ‘, El Salvador, —, Cecot, Gustavo Villatoro, they’ll, Bukele’s, Donald Trump, ” Trump, ” Villatoro, Juan Carlos Cornejo, Juan Carlos, Socorro Jurídico, Juan Carlos ’, Critics, CNN Teresa Lilian Gutierrez, San Salvador . “, “ He’s, …, they’re, René Merino, Merino, Blanca Bolaños Organizations: San Salvador , El, San Salvador , El Salvador CNN —, New, New York City, CNN, El, Central, Rights Watch, Northern, Customs, Border Protection, World Bank, Houston, La Libertad, Barrio, El Salvador Presidency Central, ”, Republican National Convention, Salvadoran, Officials Locations: San Salvador ,, San Salvador , El Salvador, El Salvador, New York, Denver, San Salvador, Central American, Central America, Honduras, Guatemala, El, Houston, Florida, Austin, Hawaii, Tamanique, Salvadoran, United States of America, Santa Ana, “, Socorro, Cuba, China, La Campanera, San Salvador ., Mariona, America, Bukele

☆ The strategic way Taylor Swift shut down fan backlash, endorsed Kamala Harris, and won
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Last night, left-leaning Swifties everywhere breathed a sigh of relief: Taylor Swift finally endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for president. Two officials told NBC News they had no idea Swift's endorsement was coming — her running mate, Tim Walz, even found out on live TV — but they were definitely ready for it. (A representative for Swift didn't respond to a request for comment from BI.) Swift didn't officially endorse Biden until October 7, less than one month before the 2020 election. As Swift herself said in her endorsement post, "The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Harris, Tim Walz, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Biden, Swift, she's, Walz —, Trump, Brittany Mahomes, Donald Trump, Swift could've, she'd, would've, Swifties Organizations: Service, Democratic, NBC News, Business, Republican Party, BI, Biden, DNC Locations: Vienna

☆ VMAs top moments from Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry and Carson Daly
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Taylor Swift’s 9/11 tribute and call to actionTaylor Swift took a moment to honor victims of the September 11 attacks of 2001 while accepting the first award of the evening. (L-R) Post Malone and Taylor Swift accept the best collaboration award for "Fortnight." Swift’s message to young voters comes after she made a splash on Tuesday when she endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential run. Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter kissed an alien onstage during her hotly-anticipated performance. “It was the best, best show.

Persons: Taylor Swift’s, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Eminem, “ Houdini, Lenny Kravitz, Megan Thee, Taylor Swift, “, I’ve, ”, ” Swift, Post Malone, Swift, Manny Carabel, Travis Kelce, Kamala Harris ’, Carpenter, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Mackie, Madonna –, ” Lauper, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry Katy, Perry, Bloom, ” Perry, Daisy, ” Chappell, Chappell Roan of Arc, Roan, Babe, Joan of Arc, Noam Galai, ” Carson Daly, Carson Daly –, –, Lisa, ” Daly Organizations: CNN, VMA, Post, Poets Department, ”, Moon, MTV Locations: New York, New York City

☆ What is ‘founder mode?’ The meaning behind the latest Silicon Valley buzzword
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The battle over “founder mode” versus “manager mode” is one of those manufactured dramas that only a small segment of the world cares about — like going to Davos or Cannes or the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The idea is that a founder knows their company the way a parent knows their child. Graham doesn’t really define founder mode because every founder and every firm is different. I’ll offer another: Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater, one of the world’s biggest hedge funds. The most successful “founder mode” guys (they’re almost all male, as far as I can tell) seemed to always have a trusted manager by their side.

Persons: CNN Business ’, Paul Graham, Graham, ” Graham, Brian Chesky, Chesky, Steve Jobs, It’s, Graham doesn’t, Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Ray Dalio, narc, Rob Copeland, ”, Rich Hagberg, Ashley Herd, Jessica Lessin, “, Tim Cook Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Bridgewater, New York Times, LinkedIn Locations: New York, Davos, Cannes, Silicon Valley

CNNOver the last few decades, a growing number of Christians have left traditional, predominantly White evangelical churches. The post-evangelical movement predates former President Donald Trump’s political rise, but has been accelerated by his alliance with White conservative evangelical leaders. White evangelicals have been a key part of the Republican coalition since the 1980s. The exit polls estimated that 26% of 2016 voters and 28% of 2020 voters were White evangelicals. Still, Trump has maintained overwhelming support among White evangelicals since consolidating their support during the 2016 Republican primary.

Persons: North Carolina CNN — Larissa Miller, Billy Graham, Graham, she’d, ’ ” Miller, Miller, She’s, Larissa Miller, Donald Trump’s, It’s, who’ve, –, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, ”, Matt O’Neil, Christian, Donald Trump's, Jordan Gale, Randall Balmer, “, I’ve, David Gushee, Flamy Grant, televangelists, Shawn Bowers Buxton, ” O’Neil, MAGA, they’re, Critics, Karoline Leavitt, Joe Biden, ” Trump, Ralph Reed, Jimmy Carter, ” Reed, Ronald Reagan, “ There’s, Jesus, James Talarico, we’re, Donald, Doug Pagitt, God, ” Miller Organizations: North Carolina CNN, CNN, Fox News, Trump, –, Watershed, Republican, Public Religion Research, New York Times, Episcopal, Dartmouth College, Mercer University, Trump –, News Service, Trump ”, & Freedom Coalition, Republicans, Democratic, White, Texas Democrat Locations: Charlotte, North Carolina, White, American, Cedar Rapids , Iowa, ”, Charlotte’s, Chantilly, Watershed, Charlotte , North Carolina, Independence, Israel, Texas, Georgia, Michigan , Wisconsin, Pennsylvania

☆ It's no wonder Taco Bell is winning the fast-food wars. Just look at how they treat their biggest fans.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-02 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

When Taco Bell announced the event back in July, it invited hundreds of fast-food lovers to slow down and enjoy "early retirement" with all-you-can-eat Taco Bell meals and "senior-inspired recreation." Hanging among the racks were limited-edition Taco Bell merchandise, vintage T-shirts, basketball shorts, hot pants, and many, many hats. I opted for the Cantina chicken burrito and soft taco, my favorite new menu items at Taco Bell. Tim revealed he was an avid runner who had trekked two miles to grab a single taco from Taco Bell for 97 days in a row. Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderWhen I asked Rotter why Taco Bell was so important to him, he recalled a trip to the only Taco Bell in Hawaii that sells kalua pork, where the staff lit up over his Hawaiian Taco Bell shirt.

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☆ Turkmenistan’s flaming ‘Gates of Hell’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Darvaza, Turkmenistan CNN —Rarely does an industrial accident develop into a major tourist attraction. Mysterious originsNo one is quite sure when the gas crater opened, apparently because the Soviet-era reports are missing, incomplete or still confidential. Reaching DarvazaThe gas crater lies a four-hour drive north of Ashgabat, the national capital. Located around a five-minute walk from the crater rim, the camp features yurts with beds and chairs, a shaded dining area and porta-potty/outhouse-style toilets. Garagum lies about a 10-minute walk from the crater rim and even closer to a small rocky mount where visitors can snatch a bird’s-eye-view of the Gates of Hell.

Persons: Hell, Joe Yogerst “, ”, Ged Gillmore, Dylan, wasn’t, George Kourounis, who’s, Kourounis, I’ve, Garagum, “, there’s Organizations: Turkmenistan CNN, Central, Geographic, NASA, futon, CNN Travel Locations: Darvaza, Turkmenistan, Soviet, Central Asian, “, Central Asia, Canadian, Ashgabat, Iwanami_Photos, Bokurdak, Darwaza, porta, Hell

☆ How Trump was 'orange-pilled' by three bitcoiners in Puerto Rico and the promise of $100 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-26 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

Earlier this year, Bailey promised to turn out $100 million and 5 million votes for Trump. Hoyos-López, Bailey's neighbor, had been recently orange-pilled, and was anxious to help out any way she could in getting Trump to Nashville. At the conference, Hoyos-López, Fabiano and Bailey worked to stage a second roundtable with Trump. To Fabiano, Bailey, and Hoyos-López, the stakes couldn't possibly be higher, as Democratic nominee Kamala Harris gains momentum in the polls. Less than a week after leaving Nashville, Fabiano, Hoyos-López and Bailey were back together closer to home to process all that had happened.

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☆ US stocks are overvalued because of unrealistic expectations for AI-powered economic growth, Vanguard says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Investors are too optimistic about the near-term prospects of AI, Vanguard said. "This is double the annualized rate of the 1920s, when electricity lit up the nation," Vanguard wrote. AdvertisementBut Vanguard global chief economist Joe Davis thinks expectations are too high, and says that stocks are overvalued even if the AI boom plays out as anticipated. For context, the S&P 500's trailing one-year earnings growth rate through the second quarter of 2024 was 10.9%, according to FactSet data. That's probably not going to happen, which means we're unlikely to experience an AI-driven economic boom in 2025," he said.

Persons: —, Joe Davis, It's, Davis, BlackRock Organizations: Vanguard, Service

☆ Can a robot give a decent massage? We tested one at a luxury hotel in New York City
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Tracy Kaler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

But a recent appointment at ila Only Spa at the luxurious Lotte New York Palace hotel didn't resemble past spa experiences. Litman secured $80 million in funding and spent seven years on research and development before launching the world's first customizable robot massage in March. What a robot massage feels likeFor those who are uncomfortable stripping down in front of a stranger, Aescape solves the problem. I lay face down on the massage table, which was firmer than a typical spa table. I typically request moderate pressure from massage therapists, but Aescape's middle setting felt intense.

Persons: I'm, Eric Litman, It's, Aescape, Litman, Tristina Damico, massages, Aescape massages Organizations: Lotte New, Lotte, Massage, New Yorkers, Global Wellness Institute Locations: ila, Lotte New York, New York, York, New York City, Union Square, Midtown Manhattan, U.S, Aescape, Aerwear

☆ Gen Z Is Fighting Loneliness With Social Events, Clubs, Dinner Parties
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The next day after work, Nagel-Mayberry made her way to the run club's local meeting point. Kong started looking for chess clubs near her in Los Angeles, but they were all for older men or younger children. Now, roughly 300 people between 21 and 35 attend LA Chess Club each Thursday evening. According to Eventbrite, book-club listings were up 24% in 2023 from the prior year, and themed book clubs, such as queer book clubs, saw an 82% increase in attendance. "The first book club was on a Wednesday, so I wasn't able to go to my run club," she told me.

Persons: Julia Nagel, Mayberry, Nagel, I've, Sheila Liming, Zers, Gen, Z, Michelle Kong, Kong, livestreaming, hankering, Liming, —, we're, Ben Bradbury, Eventbrite, Maya Aristimuño, aren't, Casa, Gen Zers, Mills Organizations: Electric Athletic Club, Friendship, Gallup, American Survey Center, LA Chess, Maristi Creative, Soho, GGA Partners, Soho House Locations: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, New York, Vicente, Soho

☆ Adam Neumann's new startup Flow faces trouble in Nashville
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-20 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewAdam Neuman's post-WeWork venture Flow was launched with a $350 million check and stakes in six buildings. Now, one of those buildings is struggling, and equity investors risk being wiped out. Crowdfunding platform Yieldstreet, which has helped raise money for the property, recently told its equity investors that their investments could be wiped out. Flow launched in 2022 with investments in six apartment buildings, including the now-troubled Nashville property, and a $350 million check from venture firm Andreessen Horowitz. A Flow spokesperson sought to distance the Miami-based startup from the 2010 West End property, saying that Flow has never managed the building and is only the minority equity owner.

Persons: —, Adam Neuman's, Andreessen Horowitz, Neumann, WeWork, Neumann's, Yieldstreet, Nazare, Adam Neumann, They're, they're Organizations: Service, Business, Nazare, Yieldstreet, BI, SEC Locations: Nashville, Miami, Denver, Fort Lauderdale

☆ Cairns, Australia: Helicopter pilot in fatal DoubleTree hotel crash was ground crew who’d attended a party the night before
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Police tape near the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel after a helicopter crashed into its roof, in Cairns, on August 12, 2024. It disappeared from her sight for a few minutes, and she started walking home before spotting the helicopter flying back. She said the helicopter had passed over trees and another taller building before hitting the roof of the hotel. In a statement to CNN, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns said all of its guests – 421 adults and 50 children, plus two staff – were safely evacuated. The bureau asked witnesses with any photos or videos of the helicopter to contact authorities through its website.

Persons: Veronica Knight, Shane Holmes, Angus Mitchell, “, ”, Knight, Hilton Cairns, – Organizations: Australia CNN, Nautilus Aviation, Hilton Hotel, Flames, Police, Hilton, Queensland Police, Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Cairns Airport, ”, CNN, DoubleTree Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Cairns , Australia, Cairns, Queensland, Sydney

☆ Glorious farewell to the Paris Olympics and the U.S. rushes firepower to the Middle East: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Elizabeth Both | Elizabeth Both Is An Associate Platforms Editor For Nbc News | Based In New York. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

A spectacular closing ceremony hands the Olympic Games over to Los Angeles. And a false JD Vance rumor sparks a misinformation row. A glorious farewell to Paris OlympicsGetty ImagesAu revoir to the Paris Games. Kamala Harris pledged to eliminate taxes on tipped wages for service workers, matching a proposal from former President Donald Trump. Politics in BriefTrump campaign: Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has said it was hacked by an Iranian group.

Persons: Vance, Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead, Tom Cruise, Ledecky, Simone Biles, Suni Lee, dazzled, ” Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Guy ” Stephen Nedoroscik, Yusuf Dikeç, Read, JD, Vic e, tol, stu, ord, ami, Flo, bui, Ken Bak, roa Organizations: Olympic Games, Paris, Paris Games, Stade de France, Team USA, U.S, acc, Uni, NBC Locations: Los Angeles, The U.S, American, U.S, Turkish

For the last two weeks, Paris completely lost its cool. The rain that had doused the opening ceremony had ceased by then, and Paris felt like a city en fête. “What happened four weeks ago — with the election and everything that came afterward — was a real shame. They wanted to forget about it for a while.”It is fair to say they embraced their opportunity. More than anything, though, there have been French tricolors.

Persons: —, Teddy Riner, Marie, José Perec, ”, Anne Brion, Tricolors, Richard Salandre Organizations: Games, Tuileries, United Locations: Paris, French, fête, United States, “

☆ Cairns, Australia: Helicopter crashes onto roof of DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, killing pilot
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Brisbane, Australia CNN —A helicopter crashed onto the roof of a seaside hotel in Cairns, Australia, in the early hours of Monday, killing the pilot, authorities said, as video showed flames and smoke billowing into the night sky. Police tape around an area in Cairns, Australia, after a helicopter crash on August 12, 2024. As she pulled out her phone to film it, the helicopter veered and headed straight towards the nearby well-lit buildings. Witness Veronica Knight heard two explosions when the helicopter hit the hotel – the first on impact followed by a smaller explosion a short time later. Knight said the helicopter had passed over trees and another taller building before hitting the roof of the seven-story hotel.

Persons: Australia CNN —, Veronica Knight, Knight, “, ”, –, Hilton Cairns Organizations: Australia CNN, Hilton Hotel, Police, Nautilus Aviation, CNN, . Police, DoubleTree, Australian Transport Safety Bureau Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Cairns , Australia, Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Cairns, Sydney

☆ Olympics closing ceremony: 5 takeaways from an extremely memorable party
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The volunteers of Paris 2024 deserved a huge thank you and they got one to start off the closing ceremony. Karaoke sets off a party as the athletes are ‘Freed From Desire’The closing ceremony’s parade of nations was a celebration from the start. After most of the athletes entered the stadium, it was time for a little karaoke with 80,000 people all singing together. But for one incredible moment, there was nearly a mosh pit in the center of the Olympics’ closing ceremony. Cruise was handed the Olympic flag and gave it a wave before he went back into the crowd of athletes.

Persons: Denis, ‘, Rizzatto’s “, ”, wristbands, lister, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Simone Biles, Tom Cruise –, –, Cruise, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Dre Organizations: France CNN, Stade de France, Volunteers, Olympic Games, Paris, Olympic, Bluetooth, International Olympic Committee, Los Angeles Mayor, Hollywood, City of Angels Locations: France, Paris, City

☆ Lionel Richie’s outfit at the 1984 Olympic Games was one of the most ’80s outfit ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Remember when Lionel Richie, flanked by 1984’s finest pyrotechnics, closed out the LA Olympic Games wearing an entirely beaded jacket? The unforgettable blue and silver beaded jacket he wore to the 1984 Olympics was cropped at the hips, with a silver piping around the collar and sleeves. “When I came into the business the only man in a beaded jacket was Liberace,” Whitten told the LA Times in 1990. “At that particular time, I was launching ‘All Night Long,’ and it just happened to be at the 1984 Olympics, and of course, you just can’t beat the color. Stood atop a shimmering gold podium in his luminous beaded jacket, it’s clear Richie was also going for gold.

Persons: Lionel Richie, ’, Richie’s, “, Anthony Thomas Melillo, Richie, Bill Frank Whitten, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Whitten, Michael Jackson’s, Billie Jean ”, Liberace, ” Whitten, Tina Turner, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, ”, let’s Organizations: CNN, LA, Games, Commodores, Associated Press, Vegas, American Idol, Getty, LA Times, Hall of Fame, Coveteur Locations: Cleveland , Ohio

Unlike the ambitious opening ceremony, the closing ceremony will take a more traditional route. Rather than the open-air venue of the Seine River, the closing ceremony will be held in the 80,000-seat Stade de France. What time does the Olympic closing ceremony start? Similar to the opening ceremony, many details about the closing ceremony have been kept under wraps. Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead will be the flag bearers during the closing ceremony.

Persons: Peacock, Thomas Jolly, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Mike Tirico, Jimmy Fallon, Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, Johnny Weir, Snoop Dogg, H.E.R, Billie Eilish, Thierry Reboul, Tom Cruise, Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead, Ledecky, Mead, Liam Corrigan, Michael Grady, Justin Best Organizations: Stade de France, American women’s rugby, Los Angeles Games, NBC, U.S, NBC Olympics, NBC News, Records, Paris Mayor, Los Angeles Mayor, Paralympic Games, Olympic Games, Stoke, Olympics, Beijing Games, ., Phoenix, Games, USA Locations: Seine, Paris, Los Angeles, Los, Stoke Mandeville, France, Tokyo, California, Europe

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