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☆ Liam Payne funeral: One Direction bandmates attend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — Liam Payne’s funeral was taking place Wednesday in south-east England, just over a month after the One Direction star died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires. Girls Aloud star Cheryl, the mother of Payne’s seven-year-old son Bear, was also expected to join the funeral proceedings. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul." In a joint statement, his One Direction bandmates said they were "completely devastated." Pallbearers carry the coffin of the singer Liam Payne into the church ahead of his funeral on Wednesday.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, — Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles —, Payne’s, Kate Cassidy, Cheryl, Bear, Liam’s, Liam, Pallbearers, Liam Payne, Justin Tallis, Payne Organizations: Getty Locations: England, Argentina’s, Buenos Aires, Britain

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces five new lawsuits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Five new lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs have been filed by both male and female accusers who allege they were drugged and sexually assaulted by the embattled music mogul, who now faces more than 30 civil complaints. The majority of the new lawsuits allege that plaintiffs were sexually assaulted at parties hosted by Combs, with one incident allegedly taking place at the producer’s White Party in 2004. One accuser claims in his lawsuit that he was assaulted by Combs and his associates at a casting call for a music video. Attorneys for Combs denied the claims, but did not respond to specific allegations in the lawsuits. Last month, the lawyers said at a press conference that they were representing more than 100 plaintiffs with allegations against Combs.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Jane Doe ”, John Doe, ”, “, Tony Buzbee, Andrew Van Arsdale, Buzbee, Combs ’, Jane Doe, ‘, ’ ”, ” John Doe Organizations: CNN, Hamptons, White Party, Metropolitan Detention, Prosecutors Locations: New York City, Miami, New York, Brooklyn , New York

☆ Meta is helping brands reach more audiences across social media — and it's all thanks to AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Generative AI helps brands build more engaging ads with creative variations. Using Meta's AI tools, ObjectsHQ simply loaded lifestyle photos of its best-performing products, along with a few captions. AI for advertisingObjectsHQ is just one of many brands harnessing the power of AI-powered ad tools. AI — particularly generative AI — gives businesses of all sizes the tools to connect with the right people and create diverse, engaging content. With AI tools that save time and complement human creativity, marketers can create ad campaigns that reach audiences everywhere.

Persons: Alfred Chehebar, Justin Osofsky, ObjectsHQ, Chehebar, Meta, Osofsky Organizations: ObjectsHQ, SMB Group, Global, Meta, Meta's, Business, Insider Studios

☆ Australia tables bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Brisbane, Australia CNN —The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service. “The legislation places the onus on social media platforms, not parents or children, to ensure protections are in place,” Rowland said. Many parents and pro-ban campaigners have lauded the bill as a long overdue measure to impose accountability on tech companies for tools Australian children use online. Both sides agree about the risks of children spending too much time online, and the need for tech companies to do more to safeguard their products. The Australia government’s also commissioned the UK consortium Age Check Certification Scheme to trial age verification technology, to aid efforts to keep children off social media platforms.

Persons: Michelle Rowland, ” “, ” Rowland, we’ve, ”, “, Australia government’s, it’s Organizations: Australia CNN, Communications, Albanese Government Locations: Brisbane, Australia

☆ Who is Cher's boyfriend Alexander Edwards? The 38-year-old music executive has a son with Amber Rose
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementCher is dating Alexander Edwards, a music executive and producer. Cher rose to fame alongside her first husband Sonny Bono, who was 11 years her senior. AdvertisementEdwards is a music-industry executive who has worked with Def Jam RecordsTyga and Alexander Edwards at the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementAs for his future plans, Edwards told Stoned Fox that he's also interested in acting. "Slash Electric Alexander Edwards.. the world is urs now," he wrote in the caption, per People.

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☆ Jim Gaffigan lost 50 pounds and says gardening helps him eat healthier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBesides taking Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, Jim Gaffigan found that gardening benefited his health. He said gardening encouraged him to eat healthier and helped him achieve his fitness goals. Advertisement"I've always been kind of a compulsive eater," he said in the magazine's "Eat Like" video segment. "Big thing that made me eat healthier is I started gardening," he added. Since his doctor suggested taking the drug two years ago, Gaffigan has lost 50 pounds.

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☆ Rafael Nadal says he doesn't want to retire from tennis — it's his body that 'doesn't want to play anymore'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementRafael Nadal announced that his 20-year career in professional tennis has come to a close. The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-4, 6-4 to Team Netherlands at the Davis Cup. Rafael Nadal has confirmed his plan to officially retire from professional tennis. His two-decade career came to a close following his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, from the Netherlands, at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. "I'm not tired of playing tennis, but it's my body that doesn't want to play anymore, so I have to accept the situation."

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☆ Catastrophic damage closed swaths of the Appalachian Trail. Now thousands are working to restore it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Graham Hurley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The Appalachian Trail extends for almost 2,200 miles across 14 states – from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Portions of the trail in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest suffered the most severe damage and remain closed. Towns and businesses need the trail’s trafficThe Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath for many people. Every year thousands of people attempt to hike the entire trail or “thru-hike” it, and about 3 million people visit portions of the trail, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The total cost of the repairs along the trail remains unclear while officials continue assessing the full extent of the wreckage, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy said.

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☆ New Diddy accuser says he threatened to 'ruin her' at 17 after she was sexually assaulted at one of his famed July 4 white parties
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Madeline Berg | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One lawsuit alleges Combs sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl at one of his famed white parties. Combs' attorney denied the allegations, calling the lawsuits "publicity stunts" by attorney Tony Buzbee. AdvertisementThe lawsuit alleges that at some point Combs and two of his bodyguards approached the then-teen and threatened her. "As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process," said Wolff. "In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor."

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☆ Liam Payne: Funeral for former One Direction member to be held in England
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Sana Noor Haq | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Mourners will gather to remember Liam Payne in England on Wednesday, according to PA Media, after the British singer died last month. Close family of Payne, 31, and his former One Direction band members are among those expected to attend the funeral, PA Media reported. The British singer died on October 16 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant in his system, according to the country’s public prosecutor’s office, which launched an investigation. Payne soared to global fame as part of One Direction, the group that was created on the British talen show “The X Factor” in 2010.

Persons: Liam Payne, Payne, Bear, Cheryl Tweedy, – Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson –, “, ” Malik, Styles, Horan, Tomlinson, Liam, ” Organizations: London CNN, PA Media Locations: England, British, London, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Soccer players Kristie Mewis and Samantha Kerr announced Monday that they’re expecting their first child. Mewis played for the U.S. women’s national soccer team as a midfielder more than 50 times and now plays for West Ham United FC. Kerr is a forward for the Australia women’s national soccer team and for Chelsea FC. The official Instagram account of the FIFA Women’s World Cup predicted Baby Mewis-Kerr would inherit athletic prowess, writing: “Baby baller incoming. Professional soccer team West Ham United shared the “heart-warming” news on its website.

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Now, Fonsi is making his debut as a lead actor in the film “Say a Little Prayer,” which opens at AMC and other theaters nationwide Friday. The movie, which features a nearly all-Latino cast, follows the romantic adventures of three best friends in San Antonio. “And to be able to do that in a film is great.”A poster for “Say a Little Prayer,” opening Friday. Luis Fonsi performs the theme song from “Say a Little Prayer” in San Antonio. The cast and crew of “Say a Little Prayer” in San Antonio in October.

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The Oura Ring, one of our favorite fitness trackers and award winners, is currently at its lowest price ever. When we tested the Oura Ring, we put it through its paces. 4.3-star average rating from 2,318 reviews on AmazonIf you’re on the fence about the Oura Ring, NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says, “The Oura Ring is best for anyone who doesn’t want to wear something bulky on their wrist, but still wants to track some health and fitness habits. The Oura Ring is an incredibly accurate sleep tracker. You can currently get the Oura Ring 3 on sale for $249, its lowest price ever.

Persons: you’ve, It’s, Harry Rabinowitz, I’ve, TikTok Organizations: Apple Watch, Giftable Tech, NBC, Facebook, Twitter

Instagram users will soon be able to manually reset the recommendation algorithm that determines what they see in their feeds. “We want to make sure everyone on Instagram — especially teens — has safe, positive, age-appropriate experiences and feels the time they’re spending on Instagram is valuable,” the company said. A mock-up from Meta showing a new feature that allows people to reset their content recommendations. This summer, Instagram announced it would automatically put teens into separate private accounts with increased controls and restrictions. Instagram users can already partially control their recommendation algorithm through a widget that allows them to market content as “interested” or “not interested.” In February, said it had stopped recommending political content altogether.

Persons: Instagram, —, “, personalize, ” Instagram, Meta, ” Organizations: Facebook, Meta

☆ Paul Teal, actor on ‘One Tree Hill,’ dies at 35
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C. Teal’s death was confirmed by a representative for the actor, with the cause of death revealed as cancer. “You were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future,” Torello wrote in a post on Instagram. “Later, I was giddy to be directing an episode of One Tree Hill where I’d get to cast a new recurring character, Josh-the sleazy movie star. Teal was also known for his theater roles, playing leads in “Newsies,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Rent” at opera and theater houses across the country.

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The family of a 30-year-old Hawaii resident is searching for her in Los Angeles after she missed a connecting flight, sent unusual text messages and then went silent, the relatives said. The next day, she sent concerning text messages to loved ones, family members said. The three were part of a larger group of family members and loved ones who gathered in Los Angeles in recent days to launch a search effort. Family members said they couldn't speak about it in detail because they don't want to hinder investigators. The group gathered in Los Angeles is focusing its own search on the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Hill Street, near the Convention Center, LA Live and Crypto Arena, family members said.

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☆ Unnamed celebrity files extortion lawsuit against attorney representing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accusers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —An anonymous male celebrity says he is the victim of an extortion scheme and is suing a high-powered Texas attorney who is representing several people in civil lawsuits that accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. Buzbee has said he is representing at least 120 alleged victims of Combs. The lawsuit filed by the anonymous celebrity claims that Buzbee’s firm is trying to capitalize off the “explosive allegations against Sean Combs” by roping in public figures who have been acquainted with Combs. In an interview with CNN last month, Buzbee explained that his firm initially files cases anonymously in an effort to protect the safety of his clients. “It is a cynical extortion scheme that is dressed up in vindicating victims of actual sexual abuse,” the lawsuit states.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, ”, John Doe, Tony Buzbee, “, Quinn Emanuel, Doe, Buzbee, Combs, Sean Combs, ” Buzbee, applauds Combs, Jane Doe ”, we’ll, “ I’ve, Combs ’ Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Superior Court Locations: Texas, Los Angeles, Houston, Houston , Texas

☆ I thought I preferred texting to phone calls. While in a long-distance relationship, I realized how much I missed talking on the phone with friends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Hannah Wilkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementMy partner and I started dating while we were long-distance and communicated through phone calls. I realized that I missed talking to my friends this way, and started calling them more often. He preferred talking on the phone over texting, and over time I grew to prefer it, too. AdvertisementWe built our relationship through phone calls, and despite now living together full-time, it's still our preferred way to communicate when we're apart. But interestingly, 45% of men prefer phone calls, compared to only 29% of women.

Persons: There's, it's, I'd, I've, It's Locations: London, Australia, Greece

☆ Influencing boomed to a $250B industry — and many small creators feel pushed out
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

According to a Goldman Sachs estimate, the industry is worth around $250 billion and could grow to $500 billion by 2027. "The market may be expanding, but competition is fierce," Tachat Igityan, the CFO and founder at Destream, a payment platform for content creators, told Business Insider. Advertisement"The algorithm, it gets really frustrating," Tufte told BI. "The $250 billion influencer economy might sound huge, but it doesn't mean all influencers are raking it in," Murray said. She said she thinks this is the way most content creators will go.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Julia Montgomery, Marisa Kay, Ruby Tufte, Tufte, she's, Dominic Smales, Kim Murray, Murray, Smales, —, influencers Organizations: BI, YouTube, Gleam, GloMotion Studios, Virality, Brands Locations: TikTok

☆ Tired of your Instagram algorithm? You'll be able to reset it soon for a 'fresh start'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementMeta has good news for Instagram users unhappy with their recommendations algorithm. The company is testing giving users the ability to wipe the slate clean and get new recommended content. Meta is gearing the feature toward teens but it'll soon roll out globally to all users. Sick of the recommended content in your Instagram feed? AdvertisementMeta positioned the feature toward its teen users in its blog post, though it isn't age-specific.

Persons: it'll, Meta, you'll, Instagram, –, Adam Mosseri, TikTok Organizations: Meta, Piper

☆ Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson's relationship timeline, from kids to breaking up
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Palmer wrote about their "unhealthy relationship" in her new memoir, "Master of Me." Keke Palmer is reflecting on her "unhealthy" relationship with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson and why it had to end. In August 2023, Palmer seemingly referenced Jackson's comments in Usher's music video for 'Boyfriend'In Usher's music video, Palmer was seen wearing a white bathrobe and getting glammed up for a night out with friends. Later in the video, Palmer and Usher bumped into each other at a casino, wearing the same outfit. Palmer wrote about her relationship with Jackson in her memoir, 'Master of Me'In her book, Palmer writes about Jackson's reaction to her appearance at Usher's concert, calling it "unexpected."

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☆ Paul Mescal played a trivia game about his life against his biggest fan… and lost
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Paul Mescal’s biggest fan has certainly proven herself worthy of the title. This became evident when the “Gladiator II” star played a cheeky trivia game against a woman identified only as Larissa, who runs the popular @paulmescalpics fan account on Instagram. Larissa is cited in the clip – posted to Instagram from both the @paulmescalpics account as well as the official account for the “Gladiator” movie franchise on Wednesday – as “Paul’s biggest fan,” and she is seen schooling Mescal on several details about his own life when the pair were put to test with some basic biographical questions about the actor. “I got my own life wrong there,” Mescal said. “I lost that comfortably.”Turning to Larissa, Mescal, with sincerity, said that even though he hates losing, “I lost to a better Paul.”“I played a little game of “Who Knows Paul Best?” With Paul Mescal and I actually won,” Larissa wrote in the caption for her 175K followers.

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☆ Airbnb's idea to hold gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum isn't going down well with some local lawmakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementAirbnb is planning to host gladiator fights in Rome's Colosseum. Some local lawmakers, meanwhile, aren't happy about Airbnb's event idea. Airbnb is attempting to kick off gladiator fights in Rome's historic Colosseum after 2,000 years, but local lawmakers in the Italian city are not impressed. The event is happening because of a $1.5 million tie-up between Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park, per CNN. However, some local lawmakers are not pleased.

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☆ LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“He grabbed me from behind, tore my clothes apart and raped me,” Sohrab – whose name has been changed for security reasons – told CNN in October. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are being “consistently” targeted at Taliban checkpoints due to their choice of clothing, human rights groups said. “I will never forget when the Taliban came to our house,” Samiar Nazari, a 22-year-old transgender man, told CNN. Other human rights groups have documented instances of extrajudicial detention, conducted out of the public eye. With little sign that the Taliban will improve their record on human rights, many in the country feel abandoned by the international community.

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The number was higher among young adults, with 37% of people ages 18 to 29 saying they turn to influencers for news. Pew surveyed 10,000 adults and analyzed 500 news influencers, which it defined as individuals who regularly post about current events and have over 100,000 followers on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X or YouTube. “And these influencers have really reached new levels of attention and prominence this year amid the presidential election.”The rise of social media influencers, and in particular news-focused creators, has been slowly embraced by politicians in recent years. The Republican convention in Milwaukee hosted more than 70 influencers as part of a content creator program. Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both appeared on podcasts hosted by popular online personalities ahead of the election.

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