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☆ Alessandra Ferri’s Next Act: Running the Vienna State Ballet
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Roslyn Sulcas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The ballerina Alessandra Ferri has had many dance lives. On Tuesday, the Vienna State Ballet announced that Ferri, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theater, would be its next artistic director, succeeding Martin Schläpfer when his contract ends in August. “It does feel to me like a natural progression.”Ferri will have a big job in Vienna. The 102-dancer company gives around 80 performances a year of its own repertory at both the Vienna State Opera and the Volksoper theaters, as well as appearing in opera productions. And Ferri’s job will also include running the affiliated Ballet Academy, which was hit by allegations of abuse in 2019.

Persons: Alessandra Ferri, Ferri, Martin Schläpfer, Martha Clarke, Lars Lubovitch, Wayne McGregor’s “, ”, Juliet, “ Romeo, ” Ferri Organizations: Vienna State Ballet, Ballet, Spoleto, Ballet Theater, Vienna State Opera, Ballet Academy Locations: Italian, Italy, London, Vienna

☆ Perez to feel the love even if the dream is dashed
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I don't think Max is going to get the warmest reception in Mexico," commented team boss Christian Horner after Verstappen won to boos in Austin last Sunday. Perez, with 'Never Give Up' prominent on a specially-designed helmet for the occasion, remains positive despite a run of poor form. Perez, a winner twice this year, has been off the podium in his previous four outings and beaten by Verstappen in the last 14. Verstappen has won four of the last five Mexican Grands Prix while Perez has been third in the last two. Denmark's Frederik Vesti will take George Russell's Mercedes and Britain's Oliver Bearman replaces Kevin Magnussen at Haas for FP1.

Persons: Sergio Perez, Greenlee Beal, Bull, Max Verstappen, Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Max, Christian Horner, Verstappen, Austin, Perez, Alain Prost, McLaren's Lando Norris, German Nick Heidfeld, Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton, Jack Doohan, Mick, Isack Hadjar, Theo Pourchaire, Denmark's Frederik Vesti, George Russell's Mercedes, Britain's Oliver Bearman, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: United, Prix, Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos, Verstappen, Grands Prix, Alpine, FP1, Thomson Locations: United States, Americas, Austin , Texas, U.S, Mexican, Mexico, German, Austin, London

☆ Formula One statistics for the Mexican Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/3] Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 22, 2023 Red Bull's Sergio Perez in action during the race REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 25 (Reuters) - Formula One statistics for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix at Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, round 19 of the 22-race season. CHAMPIONSHIPRed Bull and Verstappen have won both championships already, Verstappen his third and Red Bull their sixth. Red Bull have won 17 of 18 races, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz winning in Singapore. Red Bull have also had a team record six one-two finishes in 2023. PODIUMSix teams and 11 drivers have made a podium appearance this season: Red Bull, Alpine, Aston Martin, McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari.

Persons: Sergio Perez, Brian Snyder, Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Max Verstappen, Red, MEXICO Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hamilton, Bull, Verstappen, Red Bull, Alain Prost, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Singapore . Red Bull, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Sainz, Aston Martin, McLaren, Mercedes, Michael Schumacher, Alonso, Alfa Romeo's, Zhou, Perez, Mercedes's George Russell, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda, Satoru Nakajima, Kamui Kobayashi, McLaren's Lando Norris, Nick Heidfeld's, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: United, Prix, Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos, MEXICO Red, Mercedes, Red, WINS Verstappen, Ferrari, Aston, Thomson Locations: United States, Americas, Austin , Texas, U.S, Netherlands, MEXICO, Mexico, Singapore, Singapore . Red, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Austin, Hamilton, Hungary, Italy, Verstappen, Brazil, Australia, China, London

☆ NFL roundup: Patriots shock Bills for Bill Belichick's 300th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Ravens racked up 355 yards before the break, including 255 passing yards by Jackson. Mark Andrews caught a pair of touchdown passes for Baltimore (5-2). Giants 14, Commanders 7Tyrod Taylor tossed two touchdown passes and the defense held firm as New York earned a win over Washington in East Rutherford, N.J. Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo in the first half and Seattle held on to defeat visiting Arizona. Justin Herbert completed 17 of 30 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Chargers (2-4).

Persons: Bill Belichick, Bob DeChiara, Mac Jones, Jones, Mike Gesicki, Belichick, Don Shula, George Halas, Josh Allen, Allen, Stefon Diggs, Kareem Hunt's, Walker, Hunt, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Kevin Stefanski, Koo, Desmond Ridder, Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Baker Mayfield, Chase, Lamar Jackson, Jackson, Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff, Amon, Ra St, Brown, D'Onta Foreman, Tyson Bagent, NCAA Division II Shepherd, QBs, Bagent, Foreman, Brian Hoyer, Davante Adams, Tyrod Taylor, Daniel Jones, Taylor, Leonard Williams, Darren Waller, Saquon Barkley, Sam Howell, Kenny Pickett, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris, Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Royce Freeman, Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, Jake Bobo, Smith, Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf, Arizona's Joshua Dobbs, Emari Demercado, Wil Lutz, Locke, Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Javonte Williams, Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Marquez Valdes, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Justin Herbert, Joshua Kelley Organizations: New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Gillette, New, Buffalo, Bills, Browns, Colts, Indianapolis, The Browns, Cleveland, Seattle Seahawks, Falcons, Buccaneers, Atlanta, Tampa, Ravens, Lions, Baltimore, Bears, Raiders, NFL, Chicago, Las Vegas, NCAA Division II, Giants, New York, Washington, Steelers, Rams, Pittsburgh, Los, Seahawks, Cardinals, Seattle, Arizona, The Seahawks, Broncos, Packers, Denver, Chiefs, Chargers, Kansas City, Thomson Locations: Foxborough , Massachusetts, USA, Foxborough, New England, Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, New, East Rutherford, N.J, New York, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Seattle, Green, P.J, Denver, Green Bay, Kansas

☆ Sargeant ends a 30-year wait for US driver to score in F1
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sargeant was classified 10th at Austin's Circuit of the Americas after Mercedes' Hamilton was stripped of second place and Ferrari's Leclerc lost his sixth place when their cars failed post-race checks. The last U.S. driver before the 22-year-old Florida native to score in a grand prix was Michael Andretti with McLaren in 1993. "It’s amazing to score my first point in F1 on home turf after the challenging weekend I’ve had," said Sargeant, who failed to finish the previous race in Qatar after suffering exhaustion in the heat. The team are seventh out of 10 in the constructors' standings, 10 points clear of eighth-placed Alfa Romeo with four races remaining. Australian Daniel Ricciardo, returning from injury at AlphaTauri, is now the only driver on the starting grid yet to score this season.

Persons: Williams, Logan Sargeant, Greenlee Beal, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Sargeant, Mercedes, Hamilton, Ferrari's Leclerc, Michael Andretti, I’ve, we’ve, Alex Albon, Romeo, Daniel Ricciardo, Alan Baldwin, Michael Perry Organizations: United, Prix, REUTERS, Williams, Formula, Austin's Circuit, McLaren, Thomson Locations: United States, Americas, Austin , Texas, U.S, , Texas, Florida, Qatar, AlphaTauri, London

☆ In South Texas, Border-Wall Plans Meet Resistance: ‘This Is My Backyard’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Nadya Alvarez | A Teacher Whose Family Has Lived Along The River In The La Rosita Community At The Northern Edge Of Rio Grande City For At Least Five Generations | Leonel Romeo Alvarez | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

“This caught me off guard. But it’s not the first time [the government] has tried to take my land.”—Nadya Alvarez, a 52-year-old teacher whose family has lived along the river in the La Rosita community at the northern edge of Rio Grande City for at least five generationsYears ago, Alvarez painted a message on her rooftop for Trump and anyone else to see.

Persons: it’s, — Nadya Alvarez, Alvarez Organizations: Trump Locations: Rosita, Rio Grande City

☆ Philippines sees no current, future engagements with Taiwan - military chief
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks to the media during a press briefing at Western Command in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, August 10, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMANILA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The Philippines has no military engagements with Taiwan and it does not see future engagements with the democratically-governed island, Manila's armed forces chief Romeo Brawner told foreign correspondents on Thursday. The Philippines sees risk of conflict over Taiwan as a major concern amid geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States. The military is ready for any eventuality, though it has not monitored reports on any intended attacks on Taiwan in particular, Brawner said. The Philippines adheres to the "One China Policy", and also has ties with Taipei, with its Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan serving as a de facto embassy.

Persons: Romeo Brawner, Eloisa Lopez, Brawner, Karen Lema, Neil Jerome Morales Organizations: Forces, Western Command, REUTERS, Rights, Philippine, Office, Thomson Locations: Philippines, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Rights MANILA, Taiwan, China, United States, Mavulis, Taipei, Manila

☆ Philippines to recruit 'cyber warriors' for online defence
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. walks past honor guards during the arrival ceremony at Western Command, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, August 10, 2023. Several government agencies, including the lower house of Congress, have recently reported cyber attacks and the chief of the armed forces said some of the almost daily attacks on the military came from abroad. "Instead of recruiting soldiers for infantry battalions, this time we will recruit cyber warriors," General Romeo Brawner told reporters. "There is this general realisation that this new breed of warriors does not have to be muscle strong." Cyber defence training was part joint exercises this year with U.S. forces, Brawner said, highlighting the growing importance of cyber resilience in defence strategy.

Persons: Romeo Brawner Jr, Eloisa Lopez, Romeo Brawner, Brawner, Karen Lema, Robert Birsel Organizations: Forces, Western Command, REUTERS, Rights, coastguard, U.S, China Telecom, Thomson Locations: Philippines, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Rights MANILA, Philippine, China, South China, Japan

That adds to tech-related tensions between the West and China, which is one of Europe’s biggest trading partners and the world’s biggest auto market. Chinese EV makers are drawn to Europe because auto import tariffs are just 10% versus 27.5% in the U.S., independent auto analyst Matthias Schmidt said. MG — owned by SAIC Motor, China’s biggest automaker — is the largest Chinese EV player in Europe. One reason Chinese companies can offer high-quality cars at affordable prices stems from the rules to enter the Chinese market. Chinese EV makers, meanwhile, are trying to stand out in a crowded field.

Persons: Laima Springe, Janssen, “, ” Springe, I’m, ”, Matthias Schmidt, John Kirkwood, —, Kirkwood, Warren Buffett, Ursula von der Leyen, Alfa, China’s EVs, Carlos Tavares, we’re, Alexander Klose, ” Klose, Schmidt, Justin Nicholls, Nicholls Organizations: Volvo, Nissan, Skoda, Union, EV, Volkswagen Passat, Kia, MG, SAIC Motor, China’s, —, Lotus, Chinese Commerce Ministry, EU, World Trade Organization, Tesla’s, Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Global, Wall Motors Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe, China, West, U.S, British, Western, France, Germany, Beijing, Shenyang, Shanghai, Israel

☆ Philippines denounces China for 'dangerous and offensive' actions in South China Sea
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A Chinese navy ship is seen sailing in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMANILA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The Philippine military has called out China to stop "unsafe actions" in the South China Sea, after a Chinese navy ship shadowed and attempted to cut off a Philippine navy vessel conducting a resupply mission late last week. A Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel came as close as 350 yards as it tried to cross in front of the Philippine ship near Thitu island, Manila's biggest and most strategically important outpost in the South China Sea, according to armed forces chief Romeo Brawner. It was the latest in a series of attempts by China to monitor and block Philippine resupply missions to personnel in Manila-occupied features in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. China's claims sovereignty to almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than $3 trillion of trade passes each year.

Persons: Adrian Portugal, Romeo Brawner, Brawner, Ferdinand Marcos, Neil Jerome Morales, Gerry Doyle Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Philippine, Liberation Army Navy, PLAN, China's PLAN, Washington, Thomson Locations: South China, Rights MANILA, China, Philippine, Thitu, Manila, Philippines, Beijing

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's dueling contests of presidential nominees have split the field of Republican contenders, with Florida Gov. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday filed as a candidate for the Feb. 6 primary, run by the state. Nevada holds a prominent place in the 2024 nominating contests as the third state to weigh in on the GOP field next year. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesThe Nevada GOP says it will only award delegates to the Republican national convention based on the results of its caucuses. President Joe Biden and eight others, including self-help author Marianne Williamson, have filed to run in the Democratic presidential preference primary Feb. 6 in Nevada.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Andrew Romeo, ” Romeo, Hfowever, ’, Joe Biden —, ”, Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum, Joe Biden, Marianne Williamson Organizations: Republican, Florida Gov, GOP, Nevada Republican Party, Trump, Floridian, Former United Nations, Super Tuesday, South, Nevada GOP, Republicans, ” Former New Jersey Gov, North Dakota Gov, Democratic Locations: RENO, Nev, South Carolina, Nevada

☆ New Zealand election winner will face defence spending decisions
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWELLINGTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Whoever wins New Zealand’s election on Saturday is going to have to make some difficult decisions on investment and staffing for a defence force struggling with aging equipment and personnel shortages. The centre-right National Party led by Christopher Luxon is expected to emerge as the largest party in the Saturday vote with Prime Minister Chris Hipkin’s Labour Party coming second. Both Labour and the National Party have said they'd like to increase defence spending but have not promised to do so. Underspending on the military and the challenges it faces are well documented and it is becoming increasingly difficult to postpone costly decisions, defence analysts say. The Labour Party has campaigned on a policy of introducing an authority to set pay rates.

Persons: Te, Romeo Ranoco, Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkin’s, “, ”, Anna Powles, Lucy Craymer, Robert Birsel Organizations: Royal New Zealand Navy, REUTERS, Rights, New Zealand Defence Force, National Party, Chris Hipkin’s Labour Party, Labour, National, ACT, Gross, Centre for Defence, Security, Massey University, New Zealand, Labour Party, Thomson Locations: Manila, Philippines, New Zealand, Pacific, South Pacific

Stellantis and SDI said their second joint battery factory in Indiana is scheduled to open in 2027, and could employ 1,400 workers. The two companies would have a combined annual production capacity of 67 gigawatt hours (GWh) at the Indiana production site, Samsung SDI said in a statement. The first joint plant is set to start production in the first quarter of 2025. For Stellantis, a second U.S. battery plant would help the company comply with U.S. Inflation Reduction Act domestic content rules that govern federal EV subsidies. Last month, Samsung SDI said it plans to invest 2.7 trillion won ($2.01 billion) to build its second joint battery plant with Stellantis.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Fain, Stellantis, Ram, Alfa Romeo, 1,340.6500, Heekyong Yang, Sharon Singleton Organizations: South Korea's Samsung SDI Co, United Auto Workers, Detroit Three, SDI, Samsung SDI, Chrysler, Jeep, UAW, General Motors, Ford, EV, GM, U.S, Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Thomson Locations: SEOUL, South, KS, Kokomo , IN, Indiana, Toledo , Ohio, United States, Kokomo, Lordstown , Ohio, U.S, Europe

☆ Verstappen adds race win to Qatar title weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

But pace was OK. Another win, unbelievable," said Verstappen, who finished 4.8 seconds clear of Piastri. The relatively slim gap flattered the Australian, with Verstappen never looking like he was under any pressure and also setting fastest lap. Verstappen, now 209 points clear of Perez at the top of the standings, led cleanly from pole position and raced away unchallenged. After that I could just manage my pace and make sure that the tyres were always in a good window," Verstappen said. Four drivers collected time penalties for repeated track limits violations -- Perez, Aston Martin's Lance Stroll, Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Williams' Alex Albon.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Hamad, Mohammed, Piastri, Norris Mercedes, Bull, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Verstappen, Christian Horner, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Mercedes, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton, Russell, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Alfa Romeo, Guanyu Zhou, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Perez, Aston, Lance, Pierre Gasly, Williams, Alex Albon, Albon, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: Qatar, McLaren, Pirelli, Alfa, Thomson Locations: Lusail, Qatar, DOHA, Singapore

☆ Paris Fashion Week: Highlights from the Spring-Summer 2024 runways
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Samantha Tse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Meanwhile over at Miu Miu, it was a heartfelt adieu to Fabio Zambernardi after more than four decades with the Prada Group; as in Milan, Miuccia Prada came out and took a bow with him one last time. Pamela Anderson attended fashion week shows sans makeup, as shown here at Vivienne Westwood. At Miu Miu, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlain, Zaya Wade and Mia Goth made for an eclectic, très-trendy front row; Cate Blanchett appeared at Louis Vuitton alongside Zendaya, who wore a dramatic white double-zipper dress that has gone viral. Issey Miyake continues to explore movement in its runway shows, this season with musicians imitating chirping and other sounds found in nature. Peter White/Getty ImagesOne of the most joyful moments on the Miu Miu runway was the accessory styling.

Persons: Milan —, Peter Do, Helmut Lang, Francesco Risso, Marni, Stefano Gallici, Ann Demeulemeester, “, Sarah Burton’s, Alexander McQueen, Burton, Lee McQueen’s, Magdalena Abakanowicz’s, McQueen, Sarah Burton, Ik Aldama, Alexander McQueen Naomi Campbell, Aldama, Anna Wintour, Tim Blanks, Gabriela Hearst, Chloe, Miu Miu, Fabio Zambernardi, Miuccia Prada, Paris Hilton, Angela Bassett, Fan Bingbing, Jared Leto, Sigourney Weaver, Cher, Usher, Chanel, Riley Keough, Jennie Kim, Blackpink, Pamela Anderson, Vivienne Westwood, JM Haedrich, Pamela Anderson forewent, Issa Rae, Francesco Risso’s, Mugler, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlain, Zaya Wade, Mia Goth, Cate Blanchett, Louis Vuitton, Zendaya, Jun Takahashi, Victor Virgile, Junya Watanabe, Casey Cadwallader, chiffon, corseted, Rick Owens, Zimmermann, charmeuse, Van Noten, Karl Lagerfeld’s, Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Issey Miyake, chirping, Valentino, FKA, Demna, Cathy Horyn, Guram Gvasalia, Amanda Lepore, Emmanuel Grégoire, Victor Lochon, Glenn Martens, Tweed, Virginie Viard, Bertrand Guay, Gabriela Hearst's, Ik, Hearst, Aitor Rosas Sune, WWD, Isidore Montag, Victoria Beckham Kendall Jenner, David, Romeo, Harper, Peter White, Bingbing, Daniele Oberrauch, Jonas Gustavsson, Karl Lagerfeld's, Miyake, Isabel Marant's, Filippo Fior, Isabel Marant, Jun, Valerio Mezzanotti, Ann Valerio Mezzanotti Junya Watanabe, Miu, Jane Birkin, Julien De Rosa, Gigi Hadid, Caliee Spaeny, Priscilla Organizations: France CNN, Milan, Paris, Prada Group, SAG, Givenchy, Champs Elysee, Louis, LVMH, Getty, Washington Post, Rugby Locations: Paris, France, New York, London, “ Paris, Polish, Brazil, Milan, Hollywood, Balenciaga, AFP, Brooklyn, Van

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign said Wednesday it will move about a third of its staff to Iowa, underscoring the do-or-die importance the Florida governor is placing on the leadoff caucuses. Sending about a third of the 56 Tallahassee-based staff to Iowa gives DeSantis by far the biggest organizational footprint in Iowa, where he has had four staff. “If we’re able to beat Donald Trump in Iowa, that's a huge problem for him,” DeSantis campaign spokesman Andrew Romeo said. The $15 million DeSantis' team plans to report for the quarter is less than his $20 million second quarter fundraising total. The Iowa campaign moves and fundraising total were first reported by The New York Times.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Donald Trump, Trump, David Polyansky, ”, Andrew Romeo, Bruce Rauner, Nikki Haley Organizations: DES, Iowa Republicans, Iowa, Iowa Republican, Trump, Former Illinois Gov, South Carolina Gov, The New York Times Locations: DES MOINES, Iowa, Florida, Tallahassee

☆ Why French fleur de sel costs 230 times more than table salt
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Claudia Romeo | Sarah Elkasaby | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Fleur de sel is a rare, unrefined salt that is made by evaporating seawater slowly in 2-centimeter-deep ponds. It's made in western France using centuries-old methods. Just locally, it can cost 230 times more than table salt. But for salt producers in the area to make a profit, winds need to constantly blow in their favor — literally. So, what are the right conditions for fleur de sel to form?

Persons: Fleur, It's Locations: France

“This whole process has been like an emotional rollercoaster,” Beckham said of the “Beckham” series in an exclusive video interview with The Associated Press. Despite the full support of Manchester United fans and club manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham said there wasn’t the same knowledge or concern about mental health that exists now. It had always been his father’s dream that his son play in the premiership for Manchester United and it soon became their shared dream, turned reality. She was already a global superstar as “Posh Spice” and he was a rising talent with Manchester United. “Do I wish things hadn’t happened?

Persons: — David Beckham, ” Beckham, Beckham, “ I’ve, “, hadn’t, ”, Diego Simeone’s, David Gardner, Sir Alex Ferguson, ’ ”, I’d, ‘, “ I’m, Ferguson, Cruz, Harper Seven, Victoria Adams, Gary Neville, “ Beckham, weren’t, “ Brand Beckham Organizations: Netflix, Associated Press, Argentina, AP, Manchester United, League, Brooklyn, Real Madrid, Adidas, Armani, Inter Miami Locations: Argentina, London, Chingford , Essex, Hackney, Manchester, Romeo, America

It also shows the despair of some Republican establishment donors looking for a viable candidate who is not Trump. Reuters also spoke to a half dozen Haley donors, advisers to donors, and even supporters of other candidates who said more donors are looking at Haley. The Haley campaign did not respond to requests for comment about donor support. Even if more donors do line up behind Haley, it may be in vain, as so many Republican voters appear set on Trump. Rob Godfrey, a Republican strategist who advises some donors, said he has also seen an uptick in support for Haley in South Carolina.

Persons: Nikki Haley, Sam Wolfe, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, DeSantis, Trump, Haley, Joe Biden, Ronald Lauder, Andrew Romeo, John Yates, Yates, Frayda Levin, Tim Scott, Fred Zeidman, I've, Rob Godfrey, Godfrey, Alexandra Ulmer, Gram Slattery, Ross Colvin, Grant McCool Organizations: U.S, United Nations, Republican, REUTERS, Reuters, South, Trump, White, Democratic, Thomson Locations: Land, South Carolina, U.S, Florida, California, DeSantis, New Hampshire, New Mexico, China, Israel, New Jersey, Texas, San Francisco, Washington

☆ The marriage of sports and technology can help narrow the gender gap
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Tata Communications | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When F1 took over the city recently, Tata Communications hosted a community event with experts from the worlds of gender equality, technology, and sports. Men may have long dominated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and careers, but in Singapore women's employment in science-based fields is climbing fast. The jobs of the future are digital, and a strong base will give these young women a leg up in STEM careers." Tan was speaking at Amp It Up, an event hosted by Tata Communications for STEM students during the Singapore Grand Prix in September. She added: "It's about companies working with these initiatives to make sure that young women are aware of the available opportunities."

Persons: there's, UWS, Georgette Tan, Tan, Oriel Morrison, Rosanna Tennant, Tri Pham, Amitabh Sarkar, Sarkar, We've, Monisha Kaltenborn, Hannah Schmitz, Red, Ruth Buscombe, Christina Teo Organizations: Tata Communications, United Women Singapore, Prix, Tata Communications Community, APAC, Asia, F1 Media & Technology, Team Sauber, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, European Union, Insider Studios Locations: Singapore, Asia Pacific, Japan, United States

☆ Hawkins becomes first woman in five years to test an F1 car
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Aston Martin driver ambassador and former W Series racer Jessica Hawkins has become the first woman in nearly five years to test a Formula One car, the Silverstone-based team announced on Tuesday. She alternated in the car with Brazilian test and reserve Felipe Drugovich. She joined Aston Martin as a driver ambassador in 2021. Formula One has not had a woman driver start a grand prix since Italian Lella Lombardi in 1976 but a number have tested the machinery. The last female driver to test before Hawkins was Colombia's Tatiana Calderon with Sauber, now Alfa Romeo, at Mexico City's Hermanos Rodriguez track in October 2018.

Persons: Aston Martin, Jessica Hawkins, Hawkins, James Bond, Felipe Drugovich, I’m, Mike Krack, Jessica, Lella Lombardi, Colombia's Tatiana Calderon, Mexico City's Hermanos Rodriguez, Alan Baldwin, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Silverstone, Aston Martin, Sauber, Mexico City's, Thomson Locations: British, Budapest, Mexico

☆ NFL roundup: Dolphins score 70 points in routing Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Broncos (0-3), who lost three turnovers. Justin Herbert completed 40 of 47 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns for the Chargers (1-2). Kirk Cousins completed 32 of 50 passes for 367 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota (0-3). Desmond Ridder, under constant pressure from the Lions defense, completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 27 of 40 passes for 279 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars.

Persons: Achane, Nathan Ray Seebeck, Raheem Mostert, Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Russell Wilson, Kenneth Murray Jr, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Cousins, Murray, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Jonathan Gannon, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Kyzir White, Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, Cleveland's Myles Garrett, Tannehill, Jared Goff, Goff, Lions wideout Amon, Ra St, Brown, Sam LaPorta, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Love, Love, Rashan Gary, Carr, Blake Grupe, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Andrew Beck, Stroud, Tank Dell, Brevin Jordan, Dameon Pierce, Blake Cashman, Will Anderson, Trevor Lawrence, Tank Bigsby, Christian Kirk, Travis Etienne Jr, Sam Howell, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Terrel Bernard, Howell, Matthew Judon, Mac Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Zach Wilson, Judon, Mekhi Becton, Wilson, Matt Gay's, Lamar Jackson's, Zack Moss, Moss, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Mahomes, Jerick McKinnon, Travis Kelce, Justin Fields, Fields, Kenneth Walker III, Jason Myers, Walker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jake Bobo, DK Metcalf, Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Dalton, Adam Thielen Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Miami, Broncos, Chargers, Vikings, Minnesota, Cardinals, Cowboys, NFL, New York Giants, New York Jets, Browns, Tennessee, Lions, Falcons, Detroit, Atlanta, Packers, Saints, Green, New, Lambeau, Texans, Jaguars, Jacksonville, AFC, Houston, Bills, Buffalo, Patriots, Jets, The Patriots, AFC East, Denver, New York, Colts, Ravens, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chiefs, Bears, Kansas City, skidding Chicago . Kansas City, Chicago, Seahawks, Panthers, Seattle, Carolina, Thomson Locations: Miami Gardens , Florida, USA, Miami Gardens, Fla, Miami, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, T.J, Arizona, Dallas, Glendale, Ariz, Cleveland, Tennessee, New Orleans, Green, C.J, Houston, Washington, New England, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Kansas, Indianapolis, skidding Chicago .

☆ Russia's desperate need for weapons in Ukraine could be a big win for the North Korean military
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The partnership could be big for North Korea, and experts told Insider both sides would benefit while standing against the West. Both sides stand to gain, but a partnership could be a big win for North Korea. North Korea could also receive petroleum products and food, which, according to a United Nations Security Council meeting this past August, North Korea desperately needs as its people starve. A 2010 North Korean artillery strike on Yeonpyeong Island, for instance, saw an estimated 20 of 80 rounds fail to detonate. Although North Korean production efforts would likely need additional resources of raw materials and/or energy to be increase output in substantial quantities," Town told Insider.

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SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Runaway series leader Max Verstappen returned to dominant form on Sunday, winning the Japanese Grand Prix and moving a step closer to securing his third consecutive Formula One drivers’ championship. The Red Bull driver, who missed out on the podium a week ago in Singapore, started from pole and held on for his 13th win of the season. McLaren driver Lando Norris was second, 19.4 seconds back of Verstappen, while his teammate Australia rookie Oscar Piastri was third for his first F1 podium. With Verstappen’s win, Red Bull secured this year’s constructors’ title, their sixth overall and second in a row. Verstappen increased his lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to 177 points.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Red Bull, McLaren, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Perez, Haas, Kevin Magnussen, Norris, Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc, Mercedes ’ Lewis Hamilton Organizations: Australia, Red, Red Bull, Prix, Alfa, Ferrari Locations: SUZUKA, Japan, Singapore, Verstappen, Qatar, Marina Bay, Piastri

☆ Verstappen completes Japanese GP practice sweep
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - September 23, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the pits during practice REUTERS/Issei Kato Acquire Licensing RightsSUZUKA, Japan, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen completed a sweep of Japanese Grand Prix practice on Saturday with McLaren closest on the timesheets and emerging as the main challengers. McLaren's Lando Norris was second-fastest, 0.240 off the pace, in the final session before qualifying with Australian team mate Oscar Piastri third. Red Bull's Sergio Perez was fourth-fastest and a further half a second behind. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who looked Red Bull's closest challengers on Friday, were fifth and sixth, with the Mercedes pairing of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell seventh and eighth. Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London; Editing by William MallardOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Issei Kato, McLaren's Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Verstappen, Perez, Red Bull, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Alfa Romeo's, Zhou, Alan Baldwin, William Mallard Organizations: Suzuka, McLaren, Singapore, Alfa, Thomson Locations: Suzuka, Japan, Singapore, Qatar, London

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