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LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Liz Truss broke her silence on Thursday following nearly a week of chaos in financial markets triggered by her plans for tax cuts, saying she was willing to take "controversial" decisions to reignite growth. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"But I'm prepared to do that as prime minister because what's important to me is that we get our economy moving." Truss became prime minister on Sept. 6 after winning the leadership of the governing Conservative Party with promises to cut taxes. "This is the right plan that we've set out," Truss said, adding it would put Britain's economy on a better trajectory for the long term. Some financial analysts have said the government might have to bring forward that announcement to settle the nerves of investors.

☆ Google adds new search features to try to give users the 'vibe' of a city or neighborhood
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Google launches new "vibe" feature that allows users to show the business, weather and features of a particular location on any given day. Google now says it has enough local data to predict a neighborhood's “vibes" in search results. It's part of the way Google is more tightly integrating maps data as it redesigns its search features to go beyond text and images. The features combine artificial intelligence with local data from Google Maps users who add more than 20 million “contributions” including reviews, photos and videos, the company said. The "immersive view," will be able to combine aerial views with weather, traffic and crowds data.

☆ ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ was plagued with drama. It won the box office this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —It looks like “Don’t Worry Darling” didn’t have that much to worry about. (Warner Bros., like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. The solid box office was propelled by female viewers, who accounted for 66% of the film’s opening weekend totals, according to the studio. Ultimately, “Don’t Worry Darling” did what it was supposed to do, at least in terms of selling tickets. Now, those in Hollywood are wondering if “Don’t Worry Darling” will keep box office momentum going into its second weekend.

☆ KiKi Layne says she and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ co-star were cut from ‘most of the movie’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —KiKi Layne may not appear much in “Don’t Worry Darling,” but the actress says the experience wasn’t a total bust. “They cut us from most of the movie, but we thriving in real life.”In addition to posting a video and a series of photos from onset of the film, she wrote, “Love you Ari” and included #GotMyCheck #GotMyMan #EverythingHappensforaReason. Layne plays Margaret and Statchel plays Ted in the film, which stirred buzz even before its recent box office-topping premiere weekend. CNN has reached out to a representative for Wilde for comment on Layne’s comments about her reduced role in the film. A source close to the project told CNN that Layne’s role was an important one to the film, adding that “movies are edited in service to the story all the time.”

☆ Analysis: 'Abbott Elementary' is back in session
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Three things to watch‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 2(From left) Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti and Sheryl Lee Ralph in a scene from "Abbott Elementary." Gilles Mingasson/ABCNot enough great things can be said about “Abbott Elementary” creator Quinta Brunson. “Abbott Elementary” airs Wednesday nights on ABC; episodes will also be available to stream the following day on Hulu. ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’Evan Peters stars as Jeffrey Dahmer in "Dahmer -- Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." ‘The Kardashians’ Season 2Kim Kardashian in a scene from the second season of Hulu's "The Kardashians."

☆ UK market meltdown? Nothing to see here, minister says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Philp walks outside Treasury building, in London, Britain September 7, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah MckayLONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Britain's deputy finance minister on Saturday played down a historic collapse in the pound and government bonds in response to the country's new economic growth plan, which sent international investors heading for the exit. The pound slumped 3.6% on Friday below $1.09, a new 37-year low against the dollar, while gilts suffered their worst day in decades as the market digested finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng's announcement of a borrowing-funded drive for growth. "Let's be clear, the interest rates payable on government gilts is about the same in the United Kingdom now today as it is in the United States," Chris Philp, Britain's deputy finance minister, told Sky News when asked about the market moves. "(The reason) we're doing this isn't for intraday moves in the currency market, Philp said.

☆ UK market meltdown? Nothing to see here, Treasury minister says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Philp walks outside Treasury building, in London, Britain September 7, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah MckayLONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Britain's deputy finance minister on Saturday played down a historic collapse in the pound and government bonds in response to the country's new economic growth plan, which sent international investors heading for the exit. The pound slumped 3.6% on Friday below $1.09, a new 37-year low against the dollar, while gilts suffered their worst day in decades as the market digested finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng's announcement of a borrowing-funded drive for growth. "(The reason) we're doing this isn't for intraday moves in the currency market, Philp said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Andy Bruce Editing by Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry, Darling” is — on its immaculately, obsessively polished surface — a film about the danger of dreams. Even if you have somehow avoided all publicity for the film, the pop culture reference points should already be clear. Pugh conveys blissful serenity and anguished confusion with equal conviction; her deftness justifies Wilde’s poetic anti-narrative, and vice versa. The real world feels like ghostly and desaturated reflection. “Don’t Worry, Darling” is a movie that airily warns you to watch out for illusions even as it revels in a film’s power to create a world deliberately untethered from reality.

☆ 'Don't Worry Darling' is a new thriller starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh — here's what we know about its streaming release so far
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Jordan Williams | Freelance Writer | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Following its exclusive theatrical window, "Don't Worry Darling" is expected to stream on HBO Max. Check out the trailer for 'Don't Worry Darling'Florence Pugh ("Midsommar") plays the lead role of Alice opposite Harry Styles ("Dunkirk") as Jack. As of September 23, "Don't Worry Darling" has a low "36%" score on Rotten Tomatoes. "Don't Worry Darling" has yet to receive an official streaming release date. "Don't Worry Darling" is not based on a book, but rather a spec script originally written by Shane and Carey Van Dyke.

☆ We're about to see whether all the drama offscreen will help — or hurt — Olivia Wilde's 'Don't Worry Darling' at the box office
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Don't Worry Darling" arrives in theaters this weekend after months of offscreen gossip. For those who haven't been severely online over the last few months, "Don't Worry Darling" has received a lot of attention, largely for behind-the-scenes gossip rather than the movie itself. "Don't Worry Darling" earned $3 million on Thursday (including early Imax showings on Monday), according to Forbes. "We don't get to see that bit, though, because 'Don't Worry Darling' has used up all its tricks." At any rate, "Don't Worry Darling" is still expected to top the box office at a time when studio releases have been scarce and theaters are starving for new content.

☆ Man United set financial goals for year after quarterly loss narrows
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Net debt, a bone of contention for the fan base, grew nearly 23% to 514.9 million pounds, hurt by a weaker sterling. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe 20-time English champions have seen several changes this year, including welcoming CEO Richard Arnold, who effectively replaced Executive Vice-chairman Ed Woodward. The club forecast total revenue for the 2022-23 period to be between 580 million and 600 million pounds and is targeting adjusted core profit between 100 million to 110 million pounds. The English Premier League soccer club reported a net loss of 70.7 million pounds for the three months to June 30, compared with a loss of 107.7 million pounds a year earlier. ($1 = 0.8855 pounds)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Yadarisa Shabong and Chris Peters in Bengaluru Editing by Keith Weir and Toby ChopraOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 'Don't Worry Darling' review: Florence Pugh isn't enough to redeem Olivia Wilde's tabloid-friendly second movie
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Florence Pugh makes the strongest case for seeing the film, but given how in-demand she is, if you miss this one, don’t worry. (The film is being released by Warner Bros., like CNN, a unit of Warner Bros. By that measure “Don’t Worry Darling” feels more like a modest setback than a major disappointment, but ultimately, it’s hard to call this project as a victory. “Don’t Worry Darling” premieres in US theaters on September 23. It’s rated R. The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Studios, which like CNN is part of Warner Bros.

☆ Olivia Wilde says Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

(CNN) Continuing the most headline-producing movie press tour possibly of all time, Olivia Wilde stopped by "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday with her take on what has lovingly been referred to as #spitgate. For those who managed to avoid the details, the controversy stems from footage taken at the Venice Film Festival in which Harry Styles, star of Wilde's film "Don't Worry Darling," was seen making a motion that caused some to believe he had spit on his co-star Chris Pine. "I think it's a perfect example of people will look for drama anywhere they can," Wilde told Colbert . "Harry did not spit on Chris, in fact." Styles has also joked about the rumor.

☆ 'Abbott Elementary' season two explores more of Janine's personal life
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Quinta Brunson, winner of Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for “Abbott Elementary" holds her Emmy at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Aude GuerrucciSept 19 (Reuters) - Season two of American mockumentary sitcom "Abbott Elementary" will navigate the personal lives of several characters in new ways, its creator Quinta Brunson said. The first season of the ABC series recently took home three Emmy wins, including outstanding supporting actress in comedy for Sheryl Lee Ralph, outstanding writing for a comedy series for Brunson, and outstanding casting for a comedy series. Brunson stars as a second grade teacher named Janine Teagues who navigates the obstacles and rewards of being an educator at Abbott Elementary in Philadelphia. I know a lot of women in my life who have had very complicated relationships with their moms unfortunately."

☆ PayPal threatens to sever partnership with Phoenix Suns if owner Sarver returns
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Owner, Robert Sarver of the Phoenix Suns interviews after Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 30, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. PayPal , the jersey sponsor for the Phoenix Suns, warned that it would sever ties with the team if owner Robert Sarver remains affiliated with the organization following his one-year suspension. "In light of the findings of the NBA's investigation, we will not renew our sponsorship should Robert Sarver remain involved with the Suns organization, after serving his suspension." Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned from the league for life after his racist comment surfaced. PayPal joins multiple NBA players and the players' association in saying Sarver's punishment doesn't go far enough, including Suns star Chris Paul.

☆ Some of Congress' youngest members have famously flamed out. Can a candidate be too young to serve?
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Oma Seddiq | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

More youthful representation would better serve the country, young members of Congress say. But members of Congress, political scientists, and strategists generally don't blame age for these downfalls — leaders both young and old are prone to controversy. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history in 2019 as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, at 29. "I was always accustomed to being the youngest," Schatz told Insider at the Capitol. The nation needs "more principled members of Congress," Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, 35, told Insider, adding: "It doesn't matter their age."

☆ Video platform Rumble to go public after successful SPAC vote
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Rumble video platform logo on a laptop computer arranged in Hastings on Hudson, New York, U.S., on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Shareholders of the special purpose acquisition company Cantor Fitzgerald Acquisition Corp. VI voted Thursday to take the video platform Rumble public. The blank check company set to take it public is led by Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick. The Rumble vote comes soon after shareholders of a SPAC seeking to take Trump Media and Technology Group public failed to approve a deadline extension for the deal. Shares of Cantor Fitzgerald Acquisition Corp.

☆ The whistleblower hearing was more of a win for Twitter than Elon Musk in their $44 billion court battle, some experts say
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Experts told Insider the Twitter whistleblower's hearing did little to aid Elon Musk's legal case. Musk's legal team has amended its countersuit against Twitter to include Zatko's claims. Another avenue for Musk's team could be if the FTC imposes a fine or revisits its 2011 settlement with Twitter. But, Zatko appeared to have no firsthand knowledge of FTC compliance issues in his testimony, experts said. Zatko has been subpoenaed for the $44 billion court battle between Musk and Twitter.

☆ The CEO of a plant-science startup that's raised $27 million shares the biggest lessons he learned about pitching investors while at Y Combinator
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Sasha Weilbaker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He was accepted into Y Combinator and adjusted his pitch to focus on a quick business sell. Since Y Combinator, the company has secured $27 million from three funding rounds. This led to the founding of The Supplant Company. Companies like Airbnb, Instacart, Dropbox, and more have gotten their starts through Y Combinator. "One of the hard things I learned at Y Combinator is the difference between doing what's right for the business versus doing what you want to do," Simmons said.

☆ Tanium insiders say the $9 billion startup is trying to cozy up to Microsoft and angle itself to be acquired as cost cutting and a market downturn chill hopes for its long-awaited IPO
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Rosalie Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Current and former Tanium employees say the company has been tightening its belt. Tanium had two rounds of job cuts in the past month as internal hopes for its IPO faded. "Plenty of ink has been spilled over the past few months on this topic," a Tanium spokesperson said of its IPO plans. Even so, many rank-and-file employees are skeptical that either an acquisition or IPO will happen, a current employee said. "All well run organizations look for ways to simplify their structures and adapt to meet changing business requirements and industry shifts," the Tanium spokesperson said.

Chris Parypa Photography/shutterstockThe Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with a companion for only the cost of taxes and fees. Here's everything you need to know about using the Southwest Companion Pass. While the Companion Pass is good for only one companion, you can change who your companion is up to three times per year. Southwest Companion Pass frequently asked questions (FAQ)Is the Southwest Companion Pass worth it? The Southwest Companion Pass lets you bring a travel buddy every time you fly Southwest for just the cost of taxes and fees.

The House of Representatives on Friday voted for the second time on a bill to decriminalize cannabis. US lawmakers just voted for the second time to federally decriminalize cannabis. Among the Republicans who voted for the bill were Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, California Rep. Tom McClintock, and Florida Rep. Brian Mast. Two Democrats voted against the bill: Rep. Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, and Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas. It was updated on April 1, 2022 when the House of Representatives voted to pass the MORE Act a second time.

☆ Here are the 3 House Republicans who voted to legalize marijuana, and the 2 Democrats who voted against it
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-01 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Just 3 Republicans voted for the bill, and 2 Democrats voted against it. Three Republicans voted for it, while two Democrats voted against it. A similar version of the bill passed the House in December 2020, when five Republicans supported it and six Democrats did not. And despite the passage of the House bill on Friday, proponents of federal cannabis legalization may have to wait. Here are the Republicans that voted to legalize cannabis:Rep. Matt Gaetz of FloridaRep. Brian Mast of FloridaRep. Tom McClintock of CaliforniaAnd here are the Democrats that voted against legalizing it:

☆ Day in the life of the founder of Rebundle, a hair-extension brand that closed a $2.1 million pre-seed with Chris Paul and Colin Kaepernick as investors.
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-20 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The business closed a $2.1 million pre-seed round in December, with investors like Chris Paul and Colin Kaepernick. "I needed a solution that would be better for me and my body, but also be better for the environment." The brand's first product, Braid Better — lightweight, comfortable, itch-free, and biodegradable hair extensions — launched its limited product line in January 2021. Since then, Rebundle relaunched DTC and raised a $2.1 million pre-seed round, acquired hundreds of repeat customers, and grown to a seven-person team. As she builds her brand, May told Insider what a day in her life looks like, from meeting with investors to planning social-media campaigns.

☆ Phoenix Suns, primul pas spre titlul de campioană în Liga Nord-Americană de baschet. Gruparea din Arizona a învins Milwaukee Bucks
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Phoenix Suns a făcut primul pas spre titlul de campioană în Liga Nord-Americană de baschet. Gruparea din Arizona a învins în primul meci al finalei pe Milwaukee Bucks cu scorul de 118-105. Starul american a marcat 32 de puncte pentru Suns, dar a oferit și 9 pase decisive. Vedeta echipei din Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo, și-a revenit după accidentare și a făcut un meci onorabil, reușind să înscrie 20 de puncte, dar insuficient ca echipa să obțină victoria. Cea de-a două partidă a finalei se va disputa pe 9 iulie, la fel pe terenul echipei Phoenix Suns.

Persons: Phoenix Suns, Chris Paul, Khris Middleton, Bucks Organizations: Liga Nord - Americană, Milwaukee Bucks, învingătoare, Phoenix Suns Locations: Arizona, Milwaukee, Giannis

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