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"House of the Dragon" finally returned on Sunday night, two years after season one aired on HBO and became a smash hit. Rhaenyra, in mourning, needs to see her dead son for herselfRhaenyra discovers the remains of Arrax, her son Lucerys' dragon, in the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon." Daemon makes an oopsieDaemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon" season 2. Back in King's Landing, the assassins that Daemon sent after Aemond close inEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent in season two of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ How the season 3 finale of 'Bridgerton' addresses one of the most scandalous storylines from 'Queen Charlotte'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The season three finale of "Bridgerton" addresses one of the biggest unresolved storylines from the prequel spin-off "Queen Charlotte" involving Lady Agatha Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) and Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) — and the result is a heartwarming scene that solidifies their friendship. Here's how the season three finale provides a satisfying resolution for Lady Danbury and Violet. AdvertisementIn 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,' young Lady Danbury has an affair with Violet's dad, Lord LedgerArsema Thomas as young Lady Agatha Danbury and Keir Charles as Lord Ledger in season one, episode five of "Bridgerton." Lady Danbury and Violet Bridgerton acknowledge the affair in the season 3 finale of 'Bridgerton,' but harbor no hostilityAdjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury and Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton in the season three finale of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementAll episodes of "Bridgerton" season three are streaming on Netflix.

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☆ Where every major character ends up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington get married and have a baby. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in season three, episode seven of "Bridgerton." But Penelope's Lady Whistledown secret threatens their relationship. Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen), who pretends to be Lady Whistledown for the reward, also finds out Penelope's secret and attempts to blackmail her. The finale ends with Penelope retiring her literary persona, and formally introducing herself as Penelope Bridgerton in her column.

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☆ Father’s Day: 4 pop culture dads worse than you
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Whether you’re a new or seasoned father, the anxieties of raising children can pop up anywhere, anytime. “Also, just every dad I spoke to was like, ‘I’m worried that I’m gonna roughhouse too hard (and) they’ll get hurt,’” Boozan said. And “as a comedy writer, I’m biased, but I’m a big proponent of laughter as medicine. “That’s a great example of a workaholic dad who thinks that amassing a trove of riches in order to pass that along to your child is the way of being a good dad,” Boozan said. “The best thing my dad ever did … is he was a chill dad,” Boozan said.

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☆ U.S. Open analysis: 10 things to know on Bryson DeChambeau’s win
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Justin Ray | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Bryson DeChambeau’s brilliant bunker shot at 18 and winning putt that followed capped off a remarkable week at Pinehurst No. His second U.S. Open win comes at age 30, another rare accomplishment. Bryson must get up and down from the bunker to win the U.S. Open. This is arguably the most painful in the disappointing decade-long run of major championship Sundays for Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau will try to become the first player since Woods in 2000 to win The Open and U.S. Open in the same season.

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☆ Everyone's talking about running and rucking right now. How to decide which one to add to your fitness routine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewRunning and rucking are hot in the fitness world right now. Running, a mainstay in the fitness world, only continues to grow in popularity. Meanwhile rucking, which involves walking or jogging with a weighted backpack, has become one of the buzziest trends in fitness. urbazon/Getty ImagesCarrying weight is good for bone healthThe biggest difference between rucking and running is the weight-carrying component. Walking with an additional load requires more work from the cardiovascular system and some of your muscles than unloaded walking, Zielinski said.

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Even hours later, few people could agree on what, exactly, former President Donald J. Trump said about Milwaukee when he met with House Republicans in Washington on Thursday. According to various people in the room, Mr. Trump, during his meeting with House members at the Capitol Hill Club, complained that the pop music megastar Taylor Swift would support President Biden over him. Mr. Trump has previously argued that Ms. Swift, who endorsed Mr. Biden in 2020 but has not done so this year, should back him instead. One of Ms. Pelosi’s daughters pushed back on social media, calling Mr. Trump’s reported remark a lie.

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☆ Everything to know about 'Bridgerton' newcomer Masali Baduza
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

South African actor Masali Baduza joins the cast of "Bridgerton" as Michaela Stirling. Baduza makes her first appearance in the season three finale. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season three of "Bridgerton" and the book "When He Was Wicked." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ The B in 'Bridgerton' actually stands for bisexual
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dearest readers, rejoice: Benedict Bridgerton is finally bisexual. Lucas Aurelio and Luke Thompson as Paul Suarez and Benedict Bridgerton in season three of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/Netflix'Bridgerton' has been hinting at Benedict's queerness for a whileBefore season three, Benedict Bridgerton had yet to kiss another man. Luke Thompson and Hannah New as Benedict Bridgerton and Lady Tilley Arnold in season three of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/NetflixUltimately, Benedict isn't ready to settle down when Lady Tilley confesses that she's developed romantic feelings for him.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 changes how Penelope's Lady Whistledown identity is revealed — and it's so much better this way
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part two, and the book "Romancing Mister Bridgerton." Penelope Featherington's secret identity as Lady Whistledown is finally revealed in part two of "Bridgerton" season three. Since season one, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) has secretly published a gossip column about London's high society under the pseudonym Lady Whistledown. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Colin Bridgerton discovers Penelope's Whistledown secret before their engagement and is the first person to find out. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn both "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" and "Bridgerton" season three, London's high society decides to hunt down Lady Whistledown.

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☆ Goldman Sachs' Luke Barrs on Nvidia: In the short term, we remain very optimistic
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoldman Sachs' Luke Barrs on Nvidia: In the short term, we remain very optimisticLuke Barrs, Goldman Sachs global head of client portfolio management, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss how other central banks will influence the Federal Reserve, whether the commentary from the week's Federal Reserve meeting will be important, and how Barrs advises clients.

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☆ Watching British movies and TV with the subtitles on? It’s not just you
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —One of the benefits of streaming has been an increased flow of series and movies from around the globe, as services try to keep their shelves filled with fresh alternatives. Perhaps that’s one reason why data indicate more people – especially young adults, who are more prone to second-screen viewing and multitasking – are watching shows in their primary language with the subtitles on. The survey found that those using subtitles cite two primary factors in equal measure: Subtitles enhance their comprehension, and they help them understand accents. The service has increased the number of films and series that support audio descriptions (AD) and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). The trend suggests viewers are actively sampling internationally produced material as they seek (and often stumble upon) options via streaming platforms.

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Members of European Parliament attend a plenary session in Brussels on April 10. John Thys/AFP/Getty ImagesThe European Parliament is the legislative branch of the European Union and one of the bloc’s three main institutions, along with the European Commission, which is the executive branch, and the European Council, which is made up of ministers from the governments of the 27 member states. In order for any legislation to be implemented, both the council and parliament have to agree. It often has the final word on major policy issues such as the budget, trade and sanctions on foreign nationals. For example, A comprehensive mutual investment agreement between the EU and China is effectively on hold while some MEPs are under sanctions from China.

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☆ Europe’s center ground is shifting further to the right
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Luke Mcgee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And while the far right is on course to make large gains, the center parties remain ahead. For those on the center right, domestic political shifts to the hard right could make working with the hard right increasingly attractive at a European level. The deadline for this is months away, which leaves a lot of time for horse-trading, which could see elements of the center right and hard right cooperate. It’s not implausible that the center right could vote with the left on issues like support for Ukraine, but then work with the hard right on immigration and climate policy. That was the result of years of domestic politics shifting in the UK, the center right shifting to fend off the hard right, ultimately leading to that rupture.

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☆ Insider Today: Why we don't exercise
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But they don't want to have to limit their opportunity to see the world due to their sexual orientation. Oxygen/Getty Images, Abanti Chowdhury/BIGentle parenting goes bye-byeWhether you call it gentle parenting, intentional parenting, or mindful parenting, the concept remains widely the same. Father's Day sales : Time's running out to get dad a gift — check out our roundup of the best Father's Day deals for great prices on thoughtful presents. : Time's running out to get dad a gift — check out our roundup of the best Father's Day deals for great prices on thoughtful presents.

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☆ Look of the Week: Nicola Coughlan matches steamy “Bridgerton” season in red-hot couture
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. (CNN) — “Bridgerton” fans haven’t been able to stop talking about that long-awaited carriage scene that closed out the first half of the hit Regency-era romance series’ third season on Netflix. At the Toronto red-carpet premiere earlier this week, Coughlan stepped out in a structured lavender mini dress rippling with petal-like silk organza, paired with a voluminous red gathered cloak fit for early 19th-century yearning. Andy Kropa/Invision/APThis season has been a milestone for her character Penelope, who takes the spotlight at court, and Coughlan. At the Dublin premiere, she was asked about her “bravery” in showing her body on screen.

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☆ FDA approves GSK's RSV vaccine for high-risk adults ages 50 to 59, expanding shot's reach
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

But the virus can also cause severe illness in adults 50 and up — or even younger — with underlying chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and congestive heart failure. GSK's shot won't reach that new patient population just yet. Safety data in adults ages 50 to 59 was also consistent with data in adults 60 and above, according to GSK. Regulatory agencies in Europe, Japan and other areas are currently reviewing GSK's application to expand Arexvy's approval to high-risk adults ages 50 to 59. GSK's shot is approved in nearly 50 countries, a spokesperson for the company told CNBC.

Persons: Phil Dormitzer, Dormitzer, Luke Miels, Arexvy, GSK's Organizations: Drug Administration, GSK, FDA, Centers for Disease Control, CNBC, CDC, Pfizer, Moderna, U.S Locations: British, Europe, Japan

☆ European elections 2024: What’s at stake in the world’s biggest multi-country vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Luke Mcgee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —One of the world’s largest democratic exercises gets underway this week, with some 373 million people across the European Union eligible to vote in elections for the next European Parliament. Pedestrians walk past a banner displayed on the building of the European Parliament in Brussels on May 17, 2024. The European Parliament sits primarily in Brussels, Belgium, but moves roughly once a month to Strasbourg, France. National elections are set to take place in France in 2027, in which right-wing populist Le Pen could emerge victorious. There are EPP members (and certainly ECR members) who will agree with ID members on matters such as immigration and climate change.

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☆ Johnson Names Hard-Right Trump Allies to Intelligence Panel, Prompting Concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Luke Broadwater | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed two outspoken hard-right allies of former President Donald J. Trump with major ethical and legal issues to the House Intelligence Committee, prompting criticism from members of both parties. Mr. Johnson on Wednesday installed Representatives Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, the former chairman of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus, and Ronny Jackson of Texas, Mr. Trump’s former White House doctor, on the panel. Mr. Perry played a major role in Mr. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and has faced legal issues over his actions. The panel has historically operated in a bipartisan manner, and is largely composed of serious-minded lawmakers rather than strident partisans. The break with tradition prompted fears that the intelligence community might pull back on the sensitive national security information it shares with Congress.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Donald J, Johnson, Scott Perry, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, Ronny Jackson of, Trump’s, Perry, Jackson, Michael R, Turner, Jim Himes Organizations: Trump, House Intelligence, Wednesday, Caucus, White House, White, Republican Locations: Scott Perry of, Ronny Jackson of Texas, Ohio, Jim Himes of Connecticut

☆ Fed should follow ECB on rate cuts soon, says Wilmington Trust's Luke Tilley
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed should follow ECB on rate cuts soon, says Wilmington Trust's Luke TilleyCNBC's Steve Liesman and Luke Tilley, Wilmington Trust chief economist, join 'The Exchange' to discuss the European Central Bank's rate policy, the timing of a potential US rate cut, and more.

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☆ UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was fact-checked by his own government before election debate with Keir Starmer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Independent Treasury officials have costed Labour’s policies and they amount to a £2,000 tax rise for every working family,” Sunak said. The Conservative Party leader later repeated the claim. But Bowler’s letter could undermine Sunak’s claim to lead with integrity — a pledge made when he became prime minister in October 2022 — as he battles a high-stakes election. In a statement Wednesday, Labour said Sunak had “lied eleven times to the British people” about the party’s tax plans. During the debate Tuesday, Starmer dismissed the £2,000 ($2,560) figure as “nonsense” and said it was based on “pretend” Labour policies.

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☆ The Great Concert Ticket Bust
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

There are a combination of factors that are dragging down some artists' ticket sales. Just having the big song doesn't necessarily always translate into ticket sales. But there are no guarantees that any of that will translate to hard ticket sales. "Just having the big song doesn't necessarily always translate into ticket sales." Hiccups are not all about ticket sales, either.

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☆ House Republicans Issue Criminal Referrals of Hunter and James Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Luke Broadwater | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

House Republicans on Wednesday urged the Justice Department to charge Hunter and James Biden, the president’s son and brother, with making false statements to Congress in the impeachment inquiry against President Biden. The chairmen of three House committees recommended the action in a criminal referral sent less than a week after the conviction of former President Donald J. Trump on 34 felony counts in New York. Their allegations, which assert that both men made false statements to Congress about President Biden’s involvement in his family’s business dealings, appear to include misrepresentations of Hunter Biden’s testimony. They also accused Hunter Biden of perjury. The referrals carry no force of law, but House Republicans are hoping to influence the Justice Department, particularly if Mr. Trump takes it over, to carry out more prosecutions of the Biden family.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' actor Jessica Madsen would 'love' to see Eloise and Cressida have a friends-to-lovers story
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview"Bridgerton" actor Jessica Madsen and fans of the show want one thing: for Cressida Cowper and Eloise Bridgerton to fall in love with each other. AdvertisementSpeaking to Business Insider ahead of the "Bridgerton" season three, part one premiere, Madsen said she would love to see Cressida and Eloise have a friends-to-lovers storyline. Calls for Cressida and Eloise to become a couple grew after fans became aware that Madsen is in love with a woman. Benedict (Luke Thompson) (right) and Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) in "Bridgerton" season three. Advertisement"I've always loved that there's this coding that people have with Eloise," Jessie said.

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