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☆ Elon Musk explains why Tesla's Robotaxi event is delayed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewElon Musk has seemingly confirmed Tesla's Robotaxi event has been delayed and revealed one reason the company needs more time before the big reveal. AdvertisementThe apparent reveal event delay isn't a complete shock — Musk often underestimates how long it will take to bring the ideas he has to market, saying he tends to be optimistic about product timelines. The same happened with the Cybertruck, Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, and Starlink's high-speed internet access in remote areas. Not much is known about Tesla's Robotaxi event aside from that the public will get a glimpse at whatever the company has been working on. Tesla has yet to officially announce a new date for the Robotaxi event.

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Musk, Warren Redlich, Tesla, Rosalie Nathans, she's Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, Tesla, EV

☆ Wimbledon final analysis: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic for second Wimbledon title
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Matthew Futterman | Charlie Eccleshare | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +17 min

Follow live coverage of the 2024 Wimbledon men’s final and mixed doubles final hereWIMBLEDON — Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final at the All England Club 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 on Sunday. That’s any match, against any ailing opponent — let alone a Wimbledon final against a 24-time Grand Slam champion. By the time he had raised his level to where it needed to be to hang with Alcaraz, Djokovic was down two sets. In Sunday’s final, Wimbledon got a glimpse of how irresistible he is when this area of his game clicks. As they were watching my final, I have to watch their final and support them.”What did Novak Djokovic say after the final?

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☆ What happened at the Trump rally? A look at the assassination attempt from start to finish
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Jeremy Herb | Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Forty-three seconds after the first shot was fired, a Secret Service agent said the shooter was down. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. McCormick was whisked into the venue through a private entrance manned by members of the Secret Service. “This is a big crowd — this is a big, big, beautiful crowd,” Trump said at the start of his speech. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesCrooks had climbed onto the flat rooftop of a light beige, single-story commercial building roughly 150 yards to the north of the rally stage.

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☆ They fell in love on vacation but went their separate ways. Four years later, he called her out of the blue
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

“When he gave me his card, he didn’t really have time to talk to me because he had to catch the bus. Susan and Tom GiulianiFor Susan and Tom, timing seemed to have finally aligned. “He arranged for the ring to be put on top of my dessert after dinner at the castle,” recalls Susan. Susan and Tom GiulianiToday, Susan and Tom are retired and living in New Jersey, focused on family and travels. They can’t imagine a world in which they didn’t cross paths in Ireland, didn’t spot one another in JFK airport, didn’t reconnect four years later.

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☆ What it’s like to go to summer camp in North Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Will Ripley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Yuri’s fascination with North Korea began with a TV documentary that portrayed the country as besieged by capitalist neighbors. This curiosity led him to join a “Solidarity with North Korea” group on VKontakte, Russia’s Facebook equivalent. Before the pandemic, the largest source of inbound tourists to North Korea wasn’t Russia – it was China. Video Ad Feedback Student who visited a North Korea children's camp reveals what happens there 03:02 - Source: CNNThe camp offered typical summer activities like beach outings and sandcastle-building competitions but also included peculiar rituals. Yuri Frolov’s story is a powerful reminder of the lengths to which North Korea will go to shape perceptions and cultivate loyalty.

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☆ ‘It was magical:’ Remembering Greece’s miracle triumph at Euro 2004
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

One of those stars was Stelios Giannakopoulos, who walked out for the Euro 2004 final knowing he was on the verge of something incredibly special. It was unbelievable.”Stelios Giannakopoulos celebrates on the pitch after lifting the Euro 2004 title. George Tsitsonis is a Greek-American writer who has penned a book about the team’s incredible performances at Euro 2004. Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Euro 2004 triumph came shortly before the country hosted the summer Olympic Games, an event that further united the population. For Giannakopoulos, the team’s Euro 2004 victory was further proof of what the Greek people can do when they come together.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Stelios Giannakopoulos, “, I’m, ” Giannakopoulos, Alain Gadoffre, George Tsitsonis, Tsitsonis, Luís Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Giannakopoulos, – Angelos Charisteas, Angelos Charisteas, Vincenzo Pinto, ” Tsitsonis, ”, Otto Rehhagel, – Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Greece, Russia, English Premier League, Getty, Aris Messinis, Greek, Georgia Locations: Greece, It’s, Lisbon, Portugal, Athens, France, Czech Republic, Greek, AFP, Spain, England

☆ Buckingham Palace is opening up the room behind its famous balcony to the public for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Buckingham Palace’s famous balcony room, where the monarch and other members of the royal family gather on special occasions before waving at cheering crowds in the streets below, is opening to the public for the first time. Final preparations are made in the Centre Room on July 8, where members of Royal Collection Trust staff tend to a chandelier. Victoria and Prince Albert were the first royals to use Buckingham Palace as a family home, following their marriage in 1840. The East Wing was built shortly after, between 1847 and 1849, to accommodate their growing family. Today, Buckingham Palace is mainly used for official meetings and events.

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☆ South Korea to mass produce lasers that can take out drones at $1.50 a hit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Yoonjung Seo | Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Seoul, South Korea CNN —South Korea is beginning the mass production of a low-cost laser weapon that has successfully shot down small drones during testing, the country’s key arms agency said Thursday. The release did not give a cost for the weapon, but said each shot fired would only cost about $1.50. In Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere, small drones - some available off the shelf - have shown the ability to disable or destroy multimillion-dollar pieces of military hardware, including tanks. The agency said South Korea is the first country to publicly acknowledge it will deploy a mass-produced laser weapon. In 2022, the US Navy successfully tested a high-energy laser system against a target representing a cruise missile.

Persons: DAPA, ” James Black, ” Organizations: South Korea CNN, Korea’s, Administration, RAND, Korea Institute for Defense, Hanwha Aerospace, US Navy Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Ukraine, RAND Europe, Britain

☆ These 3 stocks are set to bounce once the Fed finally lowers interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. "This CPI is really in control today," Jim Cramer said. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Morgan Stanley, Stanley Black, Decker, Morgan, toolmaker Stanley, Wells, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Federal Reserve, Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Street Locations: NII

Learn moreThe Real Housewives that started it all are back, and the new season promises lots more of the OC's signature drama. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County, no matter where you are. The Real Housewives of Orange County, or RHOC as it's known by fans, returns for Season 18 tonight. Where to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County in the USSeason 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County will air on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Season 18 main castShannon Storms BeadorHeather DubrowTamra JudgeGina KirschenheiterEmily SimpsonJennifer PedrantiKatie GinellaThe Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 trailerBravo released a three-minute sneak peek of Season 18 last month, wherein viewers can glimpse some of the shenanigans the ladies get up to this season.

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☆ ‘Even Jordan doesn’t have his face on a sneaker’: How Stan Smith became both a tennis and fashion icon
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Depending on your age, the name Stan Smith probably means one of two things. Even Jordan doesn’t have his face on a sneaker.”Stan Smith during his victorious 1972 Wimbledon run. The rise in popularity of the Stan Smith sneaker coincided with a slump towards the end of his tennis career and it began permeating a wide array of cultures in the UK and US. “It was one of my goals to win that tournament,” Smith says. Stan Smith, Ilie Năstase and Tom Okker at a meeting of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in London, 20th June 1973.

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☆ You can now pay $95 to peer out over the UK's most famous royal balcony — but you still can't stand on it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAt seemingly every major state event in the UK, key figures from the British royal family line up on a balcony at Buckingham Palace to wave to the public. Princess Diana and Prince Charles kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding on July 29, 1981. Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty ImagesBut you won't be able to give a royal wave from it yourself, according to the BBC. Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty ImagesMany objects on view are Chinese-themed, reflecting King George IV's love of the country's art and design. Building work takes place on the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, on June 21, 2021.

Persons: —, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's, Diana, Tim Graham, Buckingham, Jonathan Brady, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Caroline de Guitaut, King Charles, Harry, Meghan, King George IV's, Queen Elizabeth II, Yui Mok, Sovereign Grant Organizations: Service, It's, Business, Getty, Sky News, Wing, Guardian, BBC, East, East Wing, Sovereign Locations: Buckingham, Buckingham Palace's

☆ Why the Fed is stressed about presidential elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York CNN —Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent investors mixed messages on Tuesday during his semiannual testimony to Congress. Powell is stressed about the election: Powell was asked by multiple senators about White House politics, which he dodged. While the Fed head noted that policy decisions are data dependent, “elevated inflation is not the only risk we face,” he said. The September Fed meeting will be “live”: Powell noted multiple times that every Fed policy decision is made “live” using the latest available economic data – in other words, decisions aren’t made in advance. About 75% of investors think the Fed will cut rates, and about 25% think they’ll remain the same.

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A CNN investigation found that Airbnb consistently fails to protect its guests despite knowing hidden cameras are a persistent concern within its industry. Video Ad Feedback A woman describes the moment she realized her Airbnb host had placed a hidden camera in her room. And, while hotels can be held legally responsible for guests harmed on their property, Airbnb frequently is not. In January, CNN began reaching out to former Airbnb employees to ask about hidden camera concerns within the industry. “Less than a month for every victim,” said Wyzynajtys, the guest who found Allee’s hidden camera.

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☆ The White Party That Brought Kim Kardashian, Drake and Tom Brady to the Hamptons
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Rachel Sherman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It’s hard to name just one noteworthy guest who attended the Fourth of July White Party hosted by the business mogul Michael Rubin and his fiancé, the model Camille Fishel, this year. Tom Brady, Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Megan Fox, Drake and Emily Ratajkowski were only some of the celebrities in bright white outfits who flitted about the couple’s sprawling Long Island estate on Thursday, rubbing elbows and generating content galore. It was the fourth edition of Mr. Rubin and Ms. Fishel’s annual Independence Day bash in the Hamptons where bodycon dresses reign supreme. “Imagine walking into Liv Miami,” Ms. Fishel, 33, said in an interview. The property is flanked by views of Mecox Bay on one side, and ocean vistas on the other.

Persons: Michael Rubin, Camille Fishel, Tom Brady, Kim, Khloé Kardashian, Megan Fox, Drake, Emily Ratajkowski, Rubin, Liv Miami, Ms, Fishel, “, ”, Mr Organizations: White, Hamptons, The New York Times, Real Locations: Long, fraternize, Water Mill, N.Y, Mecox

☆ Opinion | Doing Nothing About Biden Is the Riskiest Plan of All
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Nate Silver | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

After last week’s debate disaster, some Democrats are trying to circle the wagons to protect President Biden, noting that Barack Obama lost his first debate as an incumbent president, too. Mr. Obama wasn’t 81 years old at the time of his debate debacle. And he came into the debate as a strong favorite in the election, whereas Mr. Biden was behind (with just a 35 percent chance of winning). A 35 percent chance is not nothing. But Mr. Biden needed to shake up the race, not just preserve the status quo.

Persons: Biden, Barack Obama, Obama, he’s, Donald Trump, Biden’s Organizations: Democratic Senate

☆ Google's ambitious plan to replace tracking cookies is going from bad to worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Several adtech companies have been in deep testing mode with Google's Privacy Sandbox for several months, since Chrome turned off third-party tracking cookies for 1% of its users. Criteo, a demand-side platform that helps advertisers place their ads, was also a Privacy Sandbox grant participant. Criteo forecast that if cookies were switched off now, publishers' Chrome ad revenue would decline by about 60% on average. AdvertisementStill, he added, the Privacy Sandbox already seems to be working better than a completely cookieless environment, "which is promising for an early-stage technology." To be sure, the Privacy Sandbox isn't the only alternative to the advertising ecosystem once cookies are discontinued.

Persons: —, they've, Chrome, Criteo, Todd Parsons, Criteo's, Anthony Katsur, Katsur, It's, James Colborn, Michael Lamb, RTB Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Exchange, IAB Tech Lab, IAB Tech, Chrome, Tech, CMA Locations: CPMs

☆ A luxury Viking cruise ship helped scientists encounter the rarely-seen giant phantom jellyfish
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The submersible rides were part of a Viking Expedition trip. Hopping in one right from Viking's cruise ship makes things a little easier. AdvertisementSix passengers can ride in Viking Expedition submersibles and witness Antarctica from under the water. An expedition ship built for luxury and discoveryViking Expedition cruises to Antarctica typically have nine scientists aboard doing research and instructing passengers. Stanwell-Smit said this capability is cutting-edge for any research vessel, not a cruise ship.

Persons: —, Antony Gilbert, Damon Stanwell, Smith, Viking's, Octantis, Viking Expedition submersibles, Gavin Newman, Alastair Miller, Smit Organizations: Service, Viking Expedition, Business, Geographic, Viking, Polar Research, Polaris Locations: Viking, Antarctica

☆ A Guide to Ismail Kadare’s Books
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Ismail Kadare, the most celebrated Albanian author in a generation, was a prolific writer who often found ways to criticize the country’s totalitarian state, despite the risks involved. He died on Monday in Tirana, Albania’s capital, at 88. Kadare rose to international fame during one of Albania’s darkest chapters: the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha, the Communist tyrant who died in 1985. He walked a careful line, alternately criticizing and placating the regime. In the mid 1980s, he had to smuggle his manuscripts out of the country.

Persons: Ismail Kadare, Kadare, Enver Hoxha Locations: Albanian, Europe, Tirana, Communist

“It’s not defensible.”Yet, even as he seeks to keep the spotlight on Biden’s debate shortcomings, Trump is also entering a critical three-week stretch full of potential race-defining moments that could further alter the stakes of the election. The Republican convention in Milwaukee will kick off a mere four days later. Leveraging these moments presents opportunities for Trump to seize media coverage beyond the debate and further bolster his campaign coffers. Before the debate had even ended, Trump’s campaign sent supporters a text message declaring he had “obliterated” Biden along with a link to purchase new apparel. “I’ve always been of the opinion that this decision would come before the convention,” one Trump ally said.

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☆ Oslo could become a top travel destination after an unconventional but hilarious tourism ad goes viral
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The video follows a 31-year-old resident named Halfdan, played by Bendik Aunan, who doesn't understand why anyone would want to visit Oslo. "Oslo has in recent years emerged as a truly exciting destination but is probably still a well-kept secret for many," she said. The ad suggested so when Halfdan compares Oslo to Paris, Istanbul, and New York City. Karaburun said that if Oslo continues to attract travelers with unique ads, the city could emerge as a coveted destination. "If they keep on doing these very creative destination marketing ads, I think they're on the right path to being well known like Istanbul, Paris, and New York."

Persons: —, VisitOSLO, Halfdan, Bendik Aunan, Kenyeres, Anne, Signe Fagereng, Richie Karaburun, Karaburun Organizations: Service, Business, NYU's, of Hospitality and Tourism, Oslo Opera House, Getty Locations: Oslo, That's, Norway, Europe, Paris, Istanbul, New York City, New York

☆ Real-estate agents are now TV stars as big as the homes they sell, according to 2 men who saw potential 20 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementBut the process sparked an idea: Real-estate brokers might be stars who are just as big as the homes they sell. Real estate was not an easy sell to TV executives at firstThe cast of Barbato and Bailey's new show, "Owning Manhattan," on Netflix. For "Owning Manhattan," the duo said they filmed 20 different sales listings represented by Serhant and his fellow brokers, but only seven resulted in deals. In the first episode of "Owning Manhattan," Serhant shows off a listing atop the world's tallest residence, the three-story penthouse at Central Park Tower, asking $195 million. Viewers will follow Serhant in "Owning Manhattan" as he attempts to make his namesake brokerage firm the No.

Persons: —, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Debby Berg, Berg, Barbato, Bailey, Tracy Tutor, Altman, Ryan Serhant, Theo Wargo, he's, Gore, That's, dealmaking, Serhant, We're, They're Organizations: Service, Business, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Bravo, Netflix, Gore Vidal's, Tower Locations: Angeles, Los Angeles, New York City, LA, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, New York, Miami, San Francisco, Manhattan, Los Angeles and New York, Gore Vidal's Los Angeles, Real

☆ Here's what the cast of 'The Bear' would actually make working at their restaurant
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Season 3 of "The Bear" premiered this week, giving fans a glimpse of life working at a restaurant. Business Insider analyzed wage data to see how Carmy, Sydney, and the staff would fare in the US economy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSeason 3 of "The Bear" premiered June 26, meaning fans finally got to devour new episodes of the viral kitchen drama. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Carmen, Berzatto, Jeremy Allen White Organizations: Business, Service Locations: Sydney, Chicagoland

“Julian plans to swim in the ocean every day. He plans to sleep in a real bed, he plans to taste real food, and he plans to enjoy his freedom.”Stella Assange wed the WikiLeaks founder while he was incarcerated at London’s Belmarsh prison in 2022 and they have two children together. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange kisses his wife, Stella Assange, as he arrives in Canberra, Australia, June 26, 2024. “But they were very excited when they found out that daddy was coming home,” Stella Assange said. Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, speaks as lawyers Barry Pollack and Jennifer Robinson look on during a press conference at East Hotel in Canberra, Australia on June 26, 2024.

Persons: Julian Assange, Stella Assange, ”, “ Julian, ” Stella Assange, Edgar Su, Assange, “, Barry Pollack, Jennifer Robinson, Lisa Maree Williams Organizations: CNN, WikiLeaks, Justice Department, East Hotel Locations: United States, Canberra, Australia, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Iraq, Afghanistan

☆ Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Tierney Sneed | John Fritze | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

At issue in the case was a state law that banned abortions except for the life of the pregnant woman. The Biden administration argued that a federal law required hospitals to also provide abortions in cases where the health of a pregnant woman is at stake. “Today’s decision is not a victory for pregnant patients in Idaho,” Jackson wrote. Earlier this month, the court dispensed with another abortion case, an appeal challenging expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Bloomberg spotted the opinion and posted it online Wednesday before the court removed it.

Persons: Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson, “, ” Jackson Organizations: CNN, Bloomberg Locations: Idaho

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