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☆ GOP lawmakers and candidates race to distance themselves from Alabama court decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Lauren Fox | Melanie Zanona | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A number of congressional Republicans running in 2024 are swiftly distancing themselves from a controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling seen as infringing on IVF, the latest obstacle for GOP candidates in the post-Roe era. IVF allowed me, as it has so many others, to start my family,” California Republican Rep. Michelle Steel, who represents a district carried by Biden, said on X. On the campaign trail though, the National Republican Congressional Committee is trying to help candidates navigate what is emerging as a tricky political moment. The memo tells candidates to “express support for IVF” and “oppose restrictions” on the procedure. Even some conservatives are going out of their way to express support for IVF and distance themselves from the Alabama ruling.

Persons: Michelle Steel, Biden, “, Don Bacon, Republicans ’, Roe, Wade, Mike Berg, Larry Hogan, Dave McCormick, ”, Sen, Tommy Tuberville, Mike Lawler, Nick LaLota, Nancy Mace, Matt Gaetz, CNN’s Abby Phillip, Kat Cammack, ” Cammack Organizations: Democratic, GOP, ” California Republican, ” Republican, Republicans, National Republican, National Republican Senatorial Campaign, CNN, Republican Senate, Maryland Gov, US, NBC, ”, Republican, New York Republican, Biden, Republican Party, Women’s Caucus, Florida Republican Locations: Alabama, ” California, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, Florida

☆ Kim Kardashian seems to be the latest celebrity to join the ranks of Cybertruck owners
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Grace Kay | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kim Kardashian posted a photo of a Tesla Cybertruck on her Instagram. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The billionaire reality-star-turned-mogul showed off a Tesla Cybertruck on her Instagram story on Tuesday with the caption "Cool Carpool Mom." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, Tesla, —, she's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Hollywood

☆ How Bethenny Frankel grew her influencer business to $3.2 million a year after leaving reality TV behind
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In 2023, her first full year of embracing the status of "influencer," Frankel earned $3.2 million in endorsement deals, according to documents reviewed by BI. Bethenny Frankel, the "accidental influencer"Despite her path to that success through reality TV, she calls herself an "accidental influencer." Photo by Heidi GutmanFrankel's path from reality TV to Skinnygirl to actingFor the unfamiliar, Frankel wasn't just in reality TV — she made Housewives history when she founded Skinnygirl Cocktails and then sold it in 2011. The deal was big enough to prompt networks to include so-called "Bethenny Clauses" in reality TV contracts, which require reality stars to give the networks a cut of businesses promoted on air. "I left reality TV and honestly thought the faucet would turn off because that's what happens, and I was fine with that," she said.

Persons: —, Bethenny Frankel, Thomas, Frankel, Fred Flinstone, — Frankel, she's, She's, Dunkin, TikTok, CoverGirl, Frankel doesn't, Heidi Gutman, Frankel wasn't, Frankel haven't, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae, that's Organizations: Service, Business, Housewives, New, Bravo, BI, Brands, L'Oreal, YouTube, SEC Locations: New York, TikTok

☆ World Court Holds Hearings on Israel's Occupation of Palestinian Territories
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

By Stephanie van den BergTHE HAGUE (Reuters) - A record 52 states will present arguments about the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the U.N.'s highest legal body. The ICJ's six days of hearings starting on Monday come after the U.N. General Assembly asked the court in 2022 for an advisory, or non-binding, opinion on the occupation. It is the second time the U.N. General Assembly has asked the ICJ, also known as the World Court, for an advisory opinion related to the occupied Palestinian territory. “The International Court of Justice is set for the first time to broadly consider the legal consequences of Israel’s nearly six-decades-long occupation and mistreatment of the Palestinian people,” said Clive Baldwin, senior legal adviser at Human Rights Watch. While Israel has filed a written statement with the court, it has not asked to participate in the hearings.

Persons: Stephanie van den Berg, Omar Awadallah, Israel’s, ”, Clive Baldwin, Josie Kao Organizations: HAGUE, Reuters, International Court of Justice, General Assembly, Palestinian Foreign Ministry, Israel, West, General, West Bank, Court of Justice, Human Rights Watch, Governments, Court, United Nations Locations: Palestinian, Israel, Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem, Palestine, Egypt, West, Africa, Holy City, Jerusalem, United States, Russia, China, South Africa

☆ Jeff Bezos' move to Miami shows just how hard it is to tax the rich
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementEarlier this month, Bezos announced plans to unload 50 million Amazon shares , worth about $8.5 billion, over the next year. Last week, he sold 12 million shares worth more than $2 billion, per SEC filings. But he stopped in 2022 — the same year Washington state imposed a 7% capital gains tax on gains of over $250,000 for those domiciled there. Florida, in contrast, has a capital gains tax rate of zero. In fact, it is one of the eight states that does not have a capital gains tax.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, he's, —, Rich, Lauren Sanchez, Blue, Sanchez, Miami, Bezos, It's, Ken Griffin, Carl Icahn, Daniel Och, Josh Harris, Griffin —, it’s, it's, Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, MacKenzie Scott Organizations: Miami, Service, SEC, CNBC, Sunshine State, Evergreen State Locations: Washington, Florida, Miami, Canaveral, Texas

☆ How much is Usher earning from his Super Bowl halftime show performance?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

More than 100 million people tune in to the Super Bowl yearly, but the halftime show performers are not typically paid any more than SAG-AFTRA's minimum union rate. AdvertisementFirst are the checks for endorsement deals, particularly for ads and campaigns around the Super Bowl. Lady Gaga saw album and song sales skyrocket 1,000% on the day of her Super Bowl gig in 2017, Billboard reported. In past years, StubHub has reported that search traffic has jumped as high as 50% for halftime show acts following the Super Bowl. So, Usher, go get that money, money, money.

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☆ I made slider recipes from Eddie Jackson, Bobby Flay, and Ina Garten. The best had the simplest seasonings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Ted Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made sliders using recipes from Ina Garten, Eddie Jackson, and Bobby Flay. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen I'm in need of crowd-pleasing party food, I immediately think of reliable, delicious sliders. To find the best recipe, I made sliders from celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Eddie Jackson, and Bobby Flay. I don't have access to an outdoor grill, so I cooked all of the sliders on a skillet.

Persons: Ina Garten, Eddie Jackson, Bobby Flay, — Organizations: Service

☆ From million-dollar private boxes to carpooling on private jets, here's how billionaires are doing the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Super Bowl has always been a draw for billionaires and powerful executives. Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch at the Super Bowl on Sunday. For an extra $10,000 to $250,000, Carrega arranges in-suite meet-and-greets, pre-game huddles, and photo ops with former Super Bowl champions or commentators. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesWhen it comes to accommodations, Vegas is proving easier than many other Super Bowl destinations, Brown said. Charter service VistaJet , whose private flights cost between $14,000 and $25,000 an hour, recorded a 25% increase in flight bookings over last year’s Super Bowl.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Hunt, Denise York, Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, ’ Michael Rubin's, Josh Harris, Robert Kraft, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Caitlin O’Hara, ” Elisabeth Brown, Barnabas Carrega, they're, Brown, “ Price, ” Carrega, Carrega, ” Brown, ” She’s, Savage, Kevin Mazur, Wynn, Leona Qi, you’re, ” Qi, “, ” Organizations: Service, Business, Chiefs, 49ers, Forbes, Patriots, Reuters, “, Knightsbridge, Super, Vegas, Davos Locations: Las Vegas, Sin City, Las, Tampa , Florida, Vegas, “

☆ The big business of the Super Bowl, from competing advertisers to the ultrawealthy networking
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, we're looking at the big business of the Super Bowl, from advertisers to the ultraweal thy . Developing and filming a Super Bowl ad typically runs 50% to 60% more than a regular one. AdvertisementFor some first-time Super Bowl advertisers, the commercial is a jumping-off point for a bigger campaign, writes BI’s Lauren Johnson. The Super Bowl is also a calendar staple for the ultrawealthy, writes BI’s Madeline Berg. A record 68 million Americans are projected to bet $23.1 billion on the Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Patrick Smith, Emily Stewart, that’s, Ryan Joe, Lara O’Reilly, Ryan, BI’s Lauren Johnson, RYU, BI’s Madeline Berg, Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch —, VistaJet, BI’s Taylor Rains, Grace Kay, it’s, BI’s Juliana Kaplan, Cork Gaines, Usher, David Rosenberg, Quants, Getty, David Butow Here’s, Tesla, Sissie Hsiao, Bard, Gemini, Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, Lucas Jackson, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Jordan Parker Erb, George Glover Organizations: Business, Service, ign, Super, Elon, Private, American Gaming Association, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Renaissance Technologies, Man, AHL, UBS, Google, Reuters, Merchants, Conference, PepsiCo Locations: Sun Valley, YOLO, New York, London

☆ Nicaragua Seeks to Join South Africa in World Court Genocide Case Against Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Nicaragua has filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel, the ICJ, also known as the World Court, said on Thursday. The court said in a statement that Nicaragua considers that the conduct of Israel is in "violation of its obligations under the Genocide Convention". South Africa and Israel have been invited to furnish written observations on Nicaragua's application for permission to intervene as a party. Several other states have signalled they might want to intervene in the Gaza genocide case but none have formally done so before Nicaragua. Last month the World Court ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians and do more to help civilians, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire as requested by South Africa.

Persons: Stephanie van den Berg, Charlotte Van Campenhout, Angus MacSwan Organizations: International Court of Justice, Israel, Hamas, Court Locations: AMSTERDAM, Nicaragua, South Africa, Israel, Gaza, Africa, Palestinian

☆ Nelson Peltz and Bob Iger are still throwing punches despite Disney's killer start to 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Jordan Hart | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Disney CEO Bob Iger and activist investor Nelson Peltz are still sparring despite stellar earnings. All signs point to the fact that Peltz's second Disney proxy fight is still on. AdvertisementDespite what one analyst has called Disney's "epic quarter," tensions between CEO Bob Iger and activist investor Nelson Peltz seem to be running as high as ever. And the verbal jabs both sides threw at each other indicate the proxy fight is still on. Peltz has specifically lamented Disney's streaming losses, a pause in dividends, and the lack of a comprehensive succession plan.

Persons: Bob Iger, Nelson Peltz, Peltz's, —, Taylor Swift, Disney's, hasn't, Iger, Trian, Peltz, Peltz hasn't Organizations: Disney, Peltz's Trian, Service, Epic, Fund Management, CNBC

☆ I tried Buffalo-chicken-dip recipes from Pat Neely, Trisha Yearwood, and Claire Robinson. The best uses a whole rotisserie chicken.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Ted Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Yearwood's dip took a surprisingly long time to make. I simmered the chicken in hot sauce for about an hour, but after trying a piece, I didn't think this gave the meat that much flavor. All the work seemed a little redundant when the recipe called for adding more hot sauce to the mayo mixture anyway. Once the chicken had simmered, I combined this mixture with the sour cream, mayo, cheddar, and a quarter cup of blue cheese. I thought the directions took an odd turn when they said to serve the dip "with the chicken" in step four.

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Disney's fiscal first-quarter earnings per share beat expectations and it said its full-year EPS will rise at least 20% from 2023. Iger also unveiled his strategy and timeline for bringing Disney's flagship sports network ESPN into the streaming era. AdvertisementThe company will launch a stand-alone streaming service with ESPN and its sister networks in the fall of 2025, something Iger called "inevitable." Even if there's consumer demand, the JV faces several hurdles, from challenges brought by existing distributors to antitrust opposition, LightShed Partners wrote in a note published ahead of Disney's earnings release. Challenges aside, the new sports streaming strategy is a big step forward for Iger and Disney.

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☆ It’s National Plan for Vacation Day. Here are 4 big ways to save on your next trip
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Travelcouples | Moment | Getty ImagesJan. 30 is National Plan for Vacation Day — and travelers mapping out their next excursion have a few reliable money-saving hacks at their disposal. Avoid peak seasonTraveling during a destination's shoulder or off season — and avoiding its busiest periods — is a surefire way to save big bucks, experts said. "Shifting away from the peak, peak months, even weeks, is key," said Hayley Berg, lead economist at Hopper, a travel app. June through August are generally among the busiest months for domestic and overseas trips — and that often means higher prices. watch nowFor example, on average, travelers can save 32%, or $112, on round-trip domestic airfare by going during September and October instead of peak summer months, according to Hopper data.

Persons: Hayley Berg, Hopper, Berg, Sally French Organizations: —, Savings, Finance, Google Locations: New Europe, Oceania, Las Vegas, Miami, Cancun

☆ Activist investors in Gildan Activewear will have chance to bring back fired CEO at special meeting
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Browning West's move is unusual in the activist world, where investors are more often focused on replacing CEOs than backing them. Browning West, a long-time shareholder, points to Chamandy's success in an increasingly competitive industry as one reason why he should be CEO. Berg has served on Gildan's board since 2015 and has been chair since 2019. Browning West seeks to replace Berg and seven other directors with their own nominees, including Chamandy and Browning West's Lee. Last week, Gildan applied to a Quebec court to nullify Browning West's request and to cancel the meeting.

Persons: Gildan, Glenn Chamandy, Gildan's, Vince Tyra, Chamandy, Browning, It's, Browning West's, Peter Lee, Usman Nabi, Anson, Janus Henderson, Broder Brothers, Donald Berg, Forman, Berg, Browning West, Browning West's Lee, Bill Ackman Organizations: Asset Management, Brown, Coliseum Capital, CNBC Locations: Barbados, Montreal, Los Angeles, Connecticut, Quebec

☆ Factbox-Key Takeaways From the World Court Decision in Israeli Genocide Case
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

The top United Nations court for handling disputes between states was ruling in a case brought by South Africa. The court ordered Israel to refrain from any acts that could fall under the Genocide Convention and to ensure its troops commit no genocidal acts in Gaza. WHAT HAS BEEN THE REACTION TO THE ICJ RULING? "The ICJ judges assessed the facts and the law, they ruled in favour of humanity and international law," Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said the ruling helped to isolate Israel on the world stage.

Persons: Israel, Joan Donoghue, Judge Julia Sebutinde, Aharon Barak, Barak, Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Itamar Ben, Gvir, Friday's, Riyad al, Maliki, Sami Abu Zuhri, Cyril Ramaphosa, Anthony Deutsch, Stephanie van den Berg, Gareth Jones, Angus MacSwan Organizations: HAGUE, Reuters, Court of Justice, United Nations, ICJ, National, Palestinian Locations: Israel, Gaza, South Africa, United States, Uganda, Nazi

We have everything you need to know on how to buy U2 Sphere tickets. We've got you covered if you're still looking for tickets to U2's Sphere concert tour. U2 Sphere 2024 tour scheduleU2 kicks off their 2024 leg at the Las Vegas Sphere on January 26. Date City Prices from Time 1/26/24 Las Vegas, NV $669 8 p.m. 1/27/24 Las Vegas, NV $700 8 p.m. 1/31/24 Las Vegas, NV $481 8 p.m. 2/2/24* Las Vegas, NV $551 8 p.m. 2/3/23 Las Vegas, NV $522 8 p.m. 2/7/24 Las Vegas, NV $374 8 p.m. 2/9/24 Las Vegas, NV $365 8 p.m. 2/10/24 Las Vegas, NV $414 8 p.m. 2/15/24 Las Vegas, NV $530 8 p.m. 2/17/24 Las Vegas, NV $564 8 p.m. 2/18/24 Las Vegas, NV $449 8 p.m. 2/23/24 Las Vegas, NV $370 8 p.m. 2/23/24 Las Vegas, NV $400 8 p.m. 3/1/24 Las Vegas, NV $454 8 p.m. 3/2/24 Las Vegas, NV $576 8 p.m.How to buy tickets for U2 Sphere concert tourU2's Sphere residency tickets have been on sale for several months, so the remaining available quantity is limited. The U2 Sphere residency is confined to the venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, so no international tour dates will be associated with this concert series due to the unique nature of the venue.

Persons: Bono, Adam Clayton, Bram van den Berg, Larry Mullen, Jr, We've, you'll, Pauli, Lovejoy Organizations: Ticketmaster Locations: Vegas, Time, Las Vegas, Las Vegas , Nevada

☆ Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Christine Chung | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024 At the start of what promises to be a very busy year, we look ahead at what you’re likely to encounter. With 2023 in the rearview mirror, we look ahead at what travelers will face in 2024. At United Airlines, for example, smarter software can offer rebooking options and issue food and lodging vouchers when a flight is canceled, rather than just rebooking a flight. United Airlines has suspended its flights indefinitely, said Josh Freed, a United spokesman. This year, travelers are expected to choose faraway places and board small ships, according to Virtuoso, the consortium of luxury travel agencies.

Persons: Chanelle, Hayley Berg, ” Ms, Berg, “, Robert W, Mann Jr, ”, Chad Burt, Oren Etzioni, Gilbert Ott, Hopper, Greg Forbes, Delta’s, Neville Pattinson, Mr, Pattinson, biometrics, Laura Lindsay, Joshua Smith, Smith, Laurel Brunvoll, Michael Zeiler, Airbnb, We’ve, Jamie Lane, ‘, ’ ”, Jan Freitag, “ We’ve, David Whiteside, Brian Kelly, Guy, Leigh Rowan, “ There’s, Kelly, Rowan, ” Mr, James Thornton, Sharm el Sheikh, Khaled Ibrahim, Harry Rubenstein, Rubenstein, Eyal Carlin, Josh Freed, Jack Ezon, Tom Marchant, Beth McGroarty Organizations: World Tourism Organization, International Air Transport Association, Analysts, Express Global, ”, airfare, University of Washington, United Airlines, Transportation, Administration, Salt Lake, International Airport, Denver International Airport, Delta Air Lines, U.S . Customs, Border Protection, La Guardia Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, biometrics, Thales, Air, American Airlines, Global, “, —, MidX Studios, LivSmart Studios, Hilton, Hyatt Studios, Accor Hotels, Boston University, Visa, Mastercard, Walmart, Target, Savanti, Chase, Intrepid Travel, Amisol Travel, East Travel Alliance, United, Consumers, Ki’ama, Wellness, Global Wellness Institute Locations: United States, Point.me, Salt, North America, London, Rome, Tokyo, Cancún, Las Vegas, Cayman Islands, Polynesia, Europe, Norway, Denmark, Air Canada, Bergen, Flam, Scandinavia, Italy, France, Malta, Slovenia, Maryland, Spain, Portugal, Britain, Egypt, India, Mexico ; Cape Girardeau, Mo, Niagara Falls, N.Y . Texas, Burnet, Sulphur Springs, New York, Vienna, Marriott, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Oman —, Tunisia, Northern Africa, Sharm, Cairo, Amisol Travel Egypt, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramle, Kimberley, Western Australia, Mitre, Patagonia, Ki’ama Bahamas, Bahamas, South Africa, Hudson, Tuxedo Park, N.Y, Malibu , Calif, Mexico

☆ Men are turning to OnlyFans for emotional connection amid a loneliness epidemic
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Marta Biino | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

"They can go to Pornhub and get naked people and sexual videos," Rae Richmond, another content creator, said. And when he chats with Farrah, an OnlyFans creator, things rarely get sexual. Some think the OnlyFans relationships help, while others think they can make people lonelier. LiensueGenuine connection can be an unintended consequence for creators, tooDespite the transactional nature of OnlyFans relationships, a real sense of companionship can develop on both ends. Sweetheart said she hadn't been on any dates since she began creating OnlyFans content over three years ago.

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ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Some of the most contested real estate for Iowa's Republican caucuses is a vast, wind-swept plain where hogs outnumber people by the millions. Ron DeSantis have invested in appealing to politically influential evangelicals, making the fight for northwest Iowa a microcosm of the race to win Monday's caucuses. DeSantis has spent long hours courting voters here, stopping Thursday in Rock Rapids, population 2,600, before heading to Le Mars, about four times larger. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, with his social conservative brand, competed strongly for northwest Iowa in 2016 and edged Trump in the region on his way to a narrow caucus victory. Ambassador Nikki Haley, aiming for a surprise second-place finish in Iowa, has campaigned in northwest Iowa, but less often and to smaller audiences.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, that's, he’s, ”, John Vermeer, “, ” Vermeer, Trump, Texas Sen, Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Sen, Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee’s, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Randy Vande Berg, Roe, Wade, He's, Vande Berg, Republican underperformance, “ It's, There's, Heidi Kock Organizations: ROCK, Republican, telltale, Florida Gov, Trump, Reformed Church, Texas, Arkansas Gov, Sioux Center, U.N, Biotech, U.S, Supreme Locations: ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, Rock Rapids, Le, Netherlands, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa's, Sioux, Sioux County, Monday's

☆ Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming for Europe's economy after boosting the US's this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Europe is already experiencing an economic boost as Swifties prepare for The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift's record-breaking tour will go to 18 European cities this summer. Swift's US tour boosted hotel revenues across the country and affected the economy. Taylor Swift is taking her Eras Tour to 18 European cities this year, and the continent is already seeing financial gains. Hotels and short-term rentals in the European cities where Swift is performing this summer are already filling up.

Persons: Taylor Swift's, —, Taylor Swift, Swift Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Europe

Tiger Woods and Nike are splitting up. Woods thanked the Nike cofounder Phil Knight in his statement on the departure. Woods and his son, Charlie Woods, sport matching Nike apparel at the 2022 PNC Championship. AdvertisementDespite the incredibly lucrative nature of its deal with Woods, Nike has increasingly moved out of the golf business in recent years. Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesKnight's company has continued selling golf clothing and shoes — including Woods' apparel line — in the years since.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Woods, Phil Knight, —, he's, Forbes, Charlie Woods, Mike Ehrmann, Knight —, Andrew Redington Organizations: Nike, Service, Business, Oregonian, Carnegie Mellon, Riviera Country Club Locations: Los Angeles, LA

☆ Bill Ackman wants more college presidents to be business people. But that's not the way it works.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Advancing through academia to the role of president is still the traditional route, with 54% of college presidents in the US taking this path. That's according to the American Council on Education's 2023 American College President Study, which surveyed more than 1,000 presidents. AdvertisementA 2017 Deloitte survey of sitting college presidents found they "overwhelmingly agreed" that campus leaders need academic experience. Business people aren't a popular choice for the position for several reasons, many of which have to do with a president's responsibilities. AdvertisementCautionary tales of presidents with business backgroundsWhile it's unfair to write off university leaders from business backgrounds, some recent experiments do provide a cautionary tale.

Persons: —, Bill Ackman, Claudine Gay, isn't, Ackman, Ackman doesn't, doesn't, Benjamin Ginsberg, it's, Ginsberg, Harvard's Gay, he's, Gay, Tim Wolfe, Simon Newman Organizations: Service, Harvard, Business, American Council, Study, Deloitte, Bloomberg, Johns Hopkins University, Faculty, IBM, Novell, University of Missouri, Mary's University, Education's, Futures Lab Locations: Mount St

☆ How plagiarism by Claudine Gay, Harvard's former president, compares to that of Neri Oxman, an academic and Bill Ackman's wife
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"Part of what makes her human is that she makes mistakes, owns them, and apologizes when appropriate," he wrote in a post on X following Business Insider's report on Oxman's plagiarism. That's a starkly different approach from the one he took toward Gay after she stepped down as president earlier this week. At the time, Ackman said she should be fired from Harvard's faculty entirely because of what he called "serious plagiarism issues." However, the instances of Oxman's and Gay's plagiarism have more similarities than differences, according to experts and an internal analysis. "It indicates a bad process to drafting this stuff, and I would say that's true for both Gay and Oxman," he said.

Persons: Neri Oxman, MIT who's, Bill Ackman, Ackman, Claudine Gay —, —, Gay, Jonathan Bailey, Bailey, Oxman, Steve Weiner, Daniel Wagner, Christopher Rufo, Christopher Brunet, Lawrence Bobo, Franklin D, — Lawrence Bobo, Gilliam, Jr, Bobo, — Claudine Gay, Anne R, Williamson, Peder Anker, Carol Swain, Swain, Claus Mattheck, Mattheck, David Covin, It's, Peder Anker's Organizations: MIT, Harvard, Gay, American Conservative, The New York Times, Miami University, Harvard Crimson, Vanderbilt University, National, of Struggle, O Movimento, Centers of Struggle Locations: Harvard, German, Luta, O, afoxés

Mendes' account is one of seven given to Reuters by first responders or others dealing with the dead that attest to alleged sexual violence. VICTIMS DEAD, TRAUMATIZEDIn Israeli criminal law, sexual violence includes rape, but also indecent acts, harrassment and sexually demeaning a person – including forced nudity – among other offences. Some of those purporting to show sexual violence could not be authenticated – one seen by Reuters appeared to date to 2021. The news agency verified the locations of two other videos that suggest sexual violence, shared on social media within a day of the attack. Israeli lawyers say its evidentiary requirements on sexual violence are less challenging than Israel's.

Persons: Ronen, Shari Mendes, Mendes, It's, Deen al, Beeri, Taher al, Nono, Orit Soliciano, Neubach, Shelly Harush, Chen Kugel, Kugel, Dana Pugach, Rabbi Israel Weiss, Nachman Dyksztejn, Rami Shmuel, Shani Louk, Yael Vias Gvirsman, Vias Gvirsman, Geert, Jan Knoops, Israel, Peter Hirschberg, Anthony Deutsch, Stephanie Van Den Berg, Edmund Blair, Sara Ledwith, Daniel Flynn Organizations: Nova Festival, REUTERS, Rights, Shura, Reuters, Israel's Association, Association, Authorities, Israel National Center of Forensic Medicine, Ono Academic, Zaka, Police, Criminal Court, ICC, Israel's, Israeli Defence Force, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Israel's, Israel, Israeli, The Hague, Tel Aviv, Shura, Amsterdam, London

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