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☆ Winning images from 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year contest reveal world’s beauty and tragedy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Mist rising from the Tuscan hills, a tiny fish staring at the ocean from inside the neck of a glass bottle, and a pangolin tucked contentedly under the chin of her carer are among the winning entries from the 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year competition. Shot all around the globe, the images illuminate both the beauty and tragedy that arise when humans interact with the natural world. Judges crowned Slovenian photographer AndreJa Ravnak the overall winner for her depictions of dream-like European landscapes, after considering more than 20,000 images submitted by photographers from more than 150 countries. Meanwhile, 14-year-old Caden Shepard Choi won the Young Travel Photographer of the Year award for her black-and-white series of photos depicting the Navajo people of Chinle, Arizona herding sheep, shearing them and then weaving with the wool. All the winning photos can be viewed online, or at an exhibition held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK from March 16-19 and at Xposure in Sharjah, UAE.

Persons: AndreJa Ravnak, “ I’ve, ”, “, Athanasios, Martin Broen, Armand Sarlangue, Shepard Choi, Lilly Zhang Organizations: CNN, Conservation, Young, NEC Locations: Siberia, Mexico, Chinle , Arizona, Pennsylvania, Birmingham, Xposure, Sharjah, UAE

☆ H&M pulls school uniform ad in Australia after complaints it sexualized children
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —H&M has apologized for and removed a school uniform advertisement in Australia after users on social media complained that it sexualized children. “We have removed this ad,” the Swedish fashion giant told CNN. Australian writer Melinda Tankard Reist, who says her work addresses sexualization and the harms of pornography, was among the first on social media to oppose the ad. “What is your intention with this sponsored Facebook ad?” she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Little schoolgirls generally don’t want to ‘turn heads.’ The large numbers I engage with in schools want to be left alone to learn and have fun and not draw unwanted attention to their appearance.”

Persons: “, ”, Melinda Tankard Reist Organizations: CNN Locations: Australia, Swedish

☆ Novak Djokovic drops just three games and equals Roger Federer record as he reaches Australian Open quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-0 6-0 6-3 victory over France’s Adrian Mannarino on Sunday. It is the 58th time the Serb has reached the last eight of a grand slam, equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record. Taylor Fritz reached his first ever Australian Open quarterfinal. Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP“The last three games of the match I really, really turned it on, almost like [I] was in a trance and everything,” Fritz said afterwards, according to the tournament’s website. “Yeah, I definitely do forget my age a lot.”She become the youngest woman to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals since Agnieszka Radwanska in 2008, where she will face Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, France’s Adrian Mannarino, Roger Federer’s, Djokovic, “, I’ve, ” Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Fritz, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, ” Fritz, It’s, Coco Gauff, Poland’s Magdalena Frech, Magdalena Frech, Eloisa Lopez, Reuters Gauff’s, ”, Agnieszka Radwanska, Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk Organizations: CNN, ATP, Australian, Poland’s, Reuters

☆ Jürgen Klopp invites Sven-Göran Eriksson to be Liverpool manager after Swede’s terminal cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has invited Sven-Göran Eriksson to Anfield after the former England boss said he would never be able to fulfil his dream of managing Liverpool following his terminal cancer diagnosis. “You’re invited from the bottom of all our hearts to come here,” Klopp told Sky Sports. During his career, Eriksson managed several club sides including Manchester City, Lazio and Roma, but never Liverpool. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp invited Eriksson to Anfield. Alex Dodd/CameraSport/Getty Images“My father is still alive and he’s still a Liverpool supporter and I’m a Liverpool supporter as well, I’ve always been,” he said in an interview with Sky.

Persons: Jürgen Klopp, Sven, Göran Eriksson, “ You’re, ” Klopp, “ That’s, ” Eriksson, Eriksson, Alex Dodd, I’m, I’ve, ”, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Swede, Eriksson – Organizations: CNN, Liverpool, Anfield, Sky Sports, Manchester City, Roma, Sky, English, Portugal Locations: England, Lazio, Liverpool, China, Mexico, Philippines

☆ Teenage phenomenon Luke Littler wins Bahrain Masters title and throws rare perfect nine-darter
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler etched his name into the history books by capturing his first World Series title at the Bahrain Darts Masters on Friday, just hours after he had become the youngest ever player to throw a perfect nine-darter. “You tell me,” Littler replied when he was asked by broadcaster ITV what he had achieved. Luke Littler celebrates his nine-darter. Official PDC/X“No one probably believes it, but I’ve not thrown a dart since the world final. And he can now count his favorite soccer team, Manchester United, among his many fans after the club congratulated him on winning his first World Series title on X, formerly Twitter.

Persons: Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Littler, Nathan Aspinall, Phil Taylor, ” Littler, Nathan, I’ve, Luke Humphries, Littler’s Organizations: CNN, Bahrain Darts, PDC, World Matchplay, ITV, Darts, kebabs, Manchester United

☆ Winston Churchill’s wartime false teeth are up for sale
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —A set of Winston Churchill’s false teeth is expected to fetch up to £8,000 ($10,000) when it goes on sale in England next month. Winston Churchill had multiple sets of his upper denture. This set was probably made at the start of World War II, the auction house said, and “must be among the most unusual items we have ever sold,” director Liz Poole added in a statement. Designed by Churchill’s dentist, Wilfred Fish, and made by technician Derek Cudlipp, this set was first put up for sale by Cudlipp’s son, Nigel, in 2010, when it fetched £15,200 (then $23,700). Other pieces of World War II memorabilia will also be on sale at the auction.

Persons: Winston, Churchill, Winston Churchill, Liz Poole, Wilfred Fish, Derek Cudlipp, Cudlipp’s, Nigel, Nigel Cudlipp, ” Andrew Bullock, Keys, “ Organizations: London CNN, Cotswold Auction Company, CNN, Museum, Royal College of Surgeons, Royal Air Force Locations: England, Cheltenham, Aylsham, London

☆ ‘Oldest ever dog,’ Bobi, has title suspended amid investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The world’s “oldest ever dog” Bobi, who died in October reportedly aged 31, has provisionally lost his title as Guinness World Records (GWR) investigates his age, a spokesperson for the company told CNN on Tuesday. “While our review is ongoing we have decided to temporarily pause both the record titles for oldest dog living & ever just until all of our findings are in place,” the spokesperson said. Bobi poses for a photo with his owner Leonel Costa and his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog in May 2023. He was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo – a breed of livestock guardian dog – according Costa. The previous record holder for oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever was held by Australian cattle-dog Bluey, who was born in 1910 and lived to be 29 years and five months old.

Persons: Bobi, Leonel Costa, Jorge Jeronimo, Costa, Bluey Organizations: CNN, Guinness World Records, Serviço Medico, Veterinary Medical Service, Guinness, AP, GWR, American Kennel Club Locations: Município, Leiria, SIAC, Portuguese, Alentejo, Costa, Conqueiros, Lisbon

☆ This Louis Vuitton ‘sandwich bag’ costs more than $3000
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Carrying lunch into the office from home can be one way to save money — except, perhaps, when it is stored in Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton sandwich bag costing over $3,000. Model Anna Ewers carried the sandwich bag during Pharrell Williams' debut show for Louis Vuitton in Paris in June 2023. But it’s not the first time that Louis Vuitton has drawn inspiration from everyday (and, traditionally, much cheaper) accessories. In its Spring-Summer 2007 collection, the fashion house paid homage to the budget-friendly checkered plastic laundry bags beloved the world over. In 2022, the brand also released a cross-body bag resembling a paint can (complete with metal handle), “decorated with playful references to Louis Vuitton’s heritage.”In 2007, Louis Vuitton paid homage to the humble laundry bag.

Persons: Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, Williams, Anna Ewers, Louis, Giovanni Giannoni, —, it’s, Louis Vuitton’s, Francois Guillot, Virgil Abloh, ”, Marcel Duchamp —, Ashish Gupta, ” “ It’s, ” Gupta, “, Balenciaga Organizations: CNN, Louis Vuitton, West Hollywood, Getty Locations: Paris, Pont, West, AFP

☆ Patrick Mahomes says Taylor Swift is now part of the ‘Chiefs Kingdom’
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift has become part of the “Chiefs Kingdom” and embraced by the team during her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce, according to Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “For us, there were a couple of jokes here and there at the beginning, but she’s just part of Chiefs Kingdom now. She’s part of the team,” Mahomes told Nate Burleson on “CBS Mornings.”“It’s cool that she’s embraced Brittany (Mahomes’ wife), and they’ve built a friendship as well. And then he started bringing Taylor around when he realised how cool of a person she is,” he added. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes talk before a game.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, ”, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, ” Mahomes, Nate Burleson, Mahomes, they’ve, it’s, Travis, Swift, “, Taylor, David Eulitt, Travis ’, ” Swift Organizations: CNN, “ Chiefs, Kansas City, Chiefs, CBS, Super Bowl, Super, American Football Conference, Las Vegas Raiders Locations: Brittany

☆ Shanghai wants Microsoft to promote AI tech in city - govt
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

A Microsoft sign at the U.S. tech giant's offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Shanghai authorities told Microsoft's (MSFT.O) visiting president on Tuesday they want his company to promote artificial intelligence technology to boost businesses there, the Chinese financial hub's government said. Chen Jining, Shanghai's Communist party Secretary, made the remarks while meeting Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith, the government said. Shanghai was also open to Microsoft collaborating on studying technology-related governance frameworks and standards, Chen said. Reporting by Beijing Newsroom;Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Gonzalo Fuentes, Microsoft's, Chen Jining, Brad Smith, Chen Organizations: Microsoft, REUTERS, Rights, Communist, Beijing Newsroom, Thomson Locations: Issy, Paris, France, Rights BEIJING, Shanghai

☆ LeBron James: Why his incredible 360 layup went viral
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

James enjoyed such a moment on Saturday in his LA Lakers’ 107-97 win over the Houston Rockets, as he pivoted past the defense and pulled off an incredible 360 reverse layup, before falling to the floor where he lost track of the ball. But “the fans let me know that I made it,” he later told reporters. After all, even at almost 39 and in his 21st NBA season, LeBron is still LeBron, his presence on the court still able to transform games and generate column inches. LeBron James controls the ball against Dillon Brooks of the Houston Rockets in the first quarter. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images“That’s right up there, it’s what you come to expect from him,” coach Darvin Ham told reporters afterwards.

Persons: LeBron James, James, ”, Christian Wood, LeBron, Dillon Brooks, Ronald Martinez, Darvin Ham, he’s, ” James, Anthony Davis, ” Davis, Ime Udoka Organizations: CNN, NBA, LA Lakers, Houston Rockets, Lakers, Rockets

☆ Lionel Messi says he is focused on playing at next year’s Copa América but doesn’t rule out appearing at 2026 World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Issy Ronald | Benjamin Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

All I’m thinking about today is getting to the Copa América and being able to play in it,” he said. “Then time will tell whether I’ll be at the World Cup or not. I’m going to be at an age (39) that normally doesn’t allow me to play in the World Cup. That victory, along with a 2021 Copa América trophy, came after international glory had eluded Argentina and Messi for years, as they lost three major finals in a row – the 2014 World Cup, 2015 Copa and 2016 Copa. “Maybe we’ll do well in the Copa América and everything will work out for me to continue.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Ballon, hasn’t, ”, I’ll, “, ” Messi, Messi, Megan Briggs Organizations: CNN, Copa América, ESPN, Argentina, Copa, France, Qatar, MLS, Inter Miami, Leagues, Messi Locations: USA, Argentina

☆ Charlie’s Bar: A little bar in Northern Ireland has won hearts across the world with its moving holiday commercial
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But one little bar in Northern Ireland, Charlie’s Bar, has eclipsed them all this year, producing a heart-warming commercial that has gone viral, as social media users praised its “beautiful message” and “poignant” storyline. The video, which is just over two minutes long, finishes with a quote often attributed to the poet W.B. Its manager, Una Burns, worked closely with Teague to produce the commercial. Teague said Burns and a friend came up with the storyline after encountering several customers who were lonely and came to the bar in search of company. “I think this video has really impacted people in ways that we’d hoped but in some ways that we never imagined, either.”

Persons: John Lewis, W.B . Yeats, ” “, ” Aoife Teague, Una Burns, Teague, Burns, ” Teague, Missy, Martin McManus, ” “ There’s, ”, “, we’d Organizations: CNN, Disney, Charlie’s, Facebook Locations: British, Northern Ireland, Enniskillen, Belfast, ”, Canada, United States, Germany

ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France (AP) — In a high-profile showdown, Rome, Busan and Riyadh are the top contenders to become the host city of the 2030 World Expo, with the organizing body choosing the winner on Tuesday. The meeting started with the candidates' final presentation to be followed by the vote, which will be held behind closed doors. Political Cartoons View All 1267 ImagesThe Rome campaign also hosted BIE delegates at Paris’ luxurious Plaza Athenee hotel. The World Expo has a storied history of bringing together nations to showcase technological innovations and cultural achievements. With the world’s attention turned to Paris, the upcoming vote will set the stage for the next chapter in the rich legacy of the World Expos.

Persons: Russell Crowe, Giampiero Massolo, ” Rome’s, Psy, Emmanuel Macron, Ferris, ___ Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Frances D’Emilio, Colleen Barry Organizations: Expo, BIE, Paris, Michelin, Eiffel, Saudi, Expos, World Expos Locations: ISSY, France, Rome, Busan, Riyadh, Paris, BIE, Issy, Italy, ”, Roman, Saudi Arabian, Elysee, Osaka, Japan, Milan

☆ Ozzy Osbourne opens up about health struggles, saying he will ‘die a happy man’ if he can perform one last show
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne opened up about his health struggles in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, and said he would “die a happy man” if he could perform one more show to express his gratitude to his fans from the stage. The 74-year-old announced in February that his touring career was over as he is no longer “physically capable (of it)” after suffering several health setbacks. Osbourne damaged his spine in a major accident four years ago, has undergone multiple surgeries since, and revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in January 2020. The fall and subsequent surgeries “really knocked me about,” Osbourne said. “I’ve seen Phil Collins perform recently, and he’s got virtually the same problems as me,” he added.

Persons: Ozzy Osbourne, Rolling, ’, ”, Osbourne, ” Osbourne, “, I’d, –, – Osbourne, Martyn Goodacre, it’s, I’ve, Ozzy, “ I’ve, Phil Collins, he’s Organizations: CNN, Games Locations: Birmingham, England

☆ Princess Diana’s ruff-collared blouse, worn in engagement portrait, is going on sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A ruff-collared, pale pink blouse Princess Diana wore in a 1981 engagement portrait is expected to fetch up to $100,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Diana wore the blouse while posing for a portrait taken by Lord Snowdon that several magazines and newspapers, including Vogue, used when her engagement to the then Prince Charles (later King Charles III) was announced. After the blouse was worn by Diana, the designer held onto it until she sold it in 2010. Another of Diana’s outfits, an evening dress she wore in public twice, is expected to sell for up to $200,000 at the same auction. Other items in the auction include memorabilia used or worn by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1950s and 1960s.

Persons: Diana, Lord Snowdon, Prince Charles, King Charles III, Elizabeth, David Emanuel, Elizabeth Emanuel, ”, ” Emanuel, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe Organizations: CNN, Vogue, Beverly, Kensington Palace, CNN’s Royal Locations: Kensington, Beverly Hills

☆ Wrexham takes resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, confirming status as a promotion contender
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Life in League Two had initially proved more difficult but, as the holiday season approaches, Wrexham is establishing itself as a promotion contender again in the next flight up, sitting in second place, five points behind Stockport County. The Red Dragons confirmed those credentials on Saturday with a resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, capped by forward Paul Mullin’s hat trick. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, owners of Wrexham, celebrate with the National League trophy in April. Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesMullin added another two goals for his first hat trick of the season and James Jones completed the rout in extra time as Wrexham moved up to second place in League Two. “You could sense there was a determination in the group and what a way to respond with an emphatic 6-0 victory.

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Paul Mullin’s, Reynolds, McElhenney, ” Joel Senior’s, Mullin, Jacob Mendy’s, Jan Kruger, James Jones, Accrington Stanley, “ We’re, you’ve, Phil Parkinson, “, we’re Organizations: CNN, soccer, Wrexham, Football League, Disney, Stockport, Red Dragons, Morecambe, National League, Getty, League, Accrington, BBC Locations: Welsh, Wrexham, Stockport County

☆ Francesco Camarda becomes youngest ever Serie A player aged 15
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Aged 15 years and 260 days old, Francesco Camarda pulled on the famous black and red striped jersey of AC Milan on Saturday, and made history as the youngest ever debutant in Serie A. The Rossoneri’s victory against Fiorentina stymied their recent drought of wins, and ensured they remained third in the league, five points behind leaders Inter Milan. I could be his grandfather,” Milan manager Stefano Pioli told Sky Sport Italia, according to ESPN. So far this season, Camarda had made nine appearances for AC Milan in the Campionato Primavera 1 TIM, Italy’s under-19 league, and scored one goal. After his history-making Serie A debut, Camarda’s teammates rushed to congratulate him, including France’s all time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud who hailed his “rossonero little brother” on Instagram.

Persons: Francesco Camarda, Luka Jović, Wisdom Amey, “ Francesco, ” Milan, Stefano Pioli, Camarda, Camarda’s, Olivier Giroud, ” Organizations: CNN, Milan, Serie A, Luka, Fiorentina, Bologna, Sky Sport Italia, Inter Milan, ESPN, AC Milan, Primavera, Serie Locations: Instagram

☆ Ava Marie Ziegler enjoys surprise win to lead American 1-2 in major international figure skating competition
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —American teenager Ava Marie Ziegler won her first ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating title, as she sealed victory at the NHK Trophy in Osaka, Japan following a sparkling routine in the free skate. “I really used my fifth-place result yesterday to motivate me because I know that I could do better and I really used it to push me to be the best that I could be,” Ziegler said, according to the International Skating Union. It (this result) definitely helped with my confidence.”Ava Marie Ziegler of the United States reacts to her score. Toru Hanai/International Skating Union/Getty ImagesHer free skate routine yielded a personal best of 138.46 points, and she scored 200.50 points overall, breaking the 200-point mark for the first time in her career. While Ziegler and Thorngren have not qualified for the final, their compatriots Isabeau Levito and Ilia Malinin will represent the USA in the women’s and men’s singles, respectively.

Persons: Ava Marie Ziegler, Lindsay Thorngren, Belgium’s Nina Pinzarrone, Thorngren, axel, “, ” Ziegler, ” Ava Marie Ziegler, Toru Hanai, Ziegler, Isabeau Levito, Ilia Malinin Organizations: CNN, ISU, NHK, International Skating Union, Skating Union, Getty Locations: Osaka, Japan, United States, Beijing, China, USA

☆ Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli, makes long-awaited Longhorns debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Arch Manning’s uncles – Peyton and Eli – have won four Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVP awards between them, were both selected as the No. And Arch, the latest quarterback in the Manning dynasty, made his long-awaited, much anticipated debut on Friday for Texas Longhorns as they dismantled Texas Tech 57-7. “I’ve never seen a quarterback go into the game as a backup … when Arch went in, I mean the crowd was buzzing,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said, according to ESPN. Before committing to Texas, he broke his high school’s records for career passing yards and touchdowns in 2022, which were previously held by his uncles, Eli and Peyton. The Longhorns’ blowout victory on Friday secured a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game on December 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Persons: – Peyton, Eli –, Quinn Ewers, “ I’ve, Arch, Steve Sarkisian, “, –, Eli, Peyton Organizations: CNN, Super, NFL, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech, ESPN, Longhorns, Big, T Locations: Manning, Texas, On3, Arlington , Texas

☆ NFL: Jevon Holland scores astonishing 99-yard interception touchdown as Miami Dolphins defeat New York Jets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“When he threw it in the air, I just thought it’s kind of like a long field goal, like drop. So, I’m a punt returner, and people don’t know that, but I am a punt returner,” Holland told Amazon Prime afterwards, according to the NFL. They had just intercepted Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa twice and had trimmed the Dolphins’ lead to 10-6 after an interception touchdown by Brandin Echols. In the end, Boyle finished with 179 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Fins up.”Per ESPN, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said afterwards that the injury “doesn’t look great, but we’ll find out more tomorrow (Saturday).”

Persons: Jevon Holland, Tim Boyle’s, Mary, Holland, ” Holland, “ Shoutout, Hail Mary, Tua Tagovailoa, Brandin Echols, Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Tim Boyle, Zach Wilson, Boyle, Aaron Rodgers, Achilles, Jaelen Phillips, Jaelan Phillips, Rich Schultz, ”, “ I’ll, Mike McDaniel Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Amazon’s, Amazon, NFL, Hail, ESPN, Jets, Dolphins, Tyreek, AFC East, ”

☆ Deadly green mamba snake on the loose in Dutch city
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Caitlin Danaher | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A highly venomous snake is on the loose after escaping a home in Tilburg, the Netherlands on Monday afternoon, a municipality spokesperson told CNN on Wednesday. Local authorities are warning people to keep their distance and avoid approaching the poisonous green mamba, which is between 1.8 and 2 meters (6 to 6.5 feet) long. In the unlikely event someone is bitten by the snake, they should immediately call the emergency services, the spokesperson said. There are three species of green mamba, all native to Africa – one is found in the east and south of the continent, another in the west and another in the center. The municipality spokesperson did not specify which species the missing snake belonged to.

Organizations: CNN, Wednesday, mamba Locations: Tilburg, Netherlands, Africa

☆ Animatronic model of E.T.’s head expected to fetch up to $1 million at auction
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The animatronic model from “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” is part of a sale organized by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, which, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. The model is expected to sell for up to $1 million. This model comes from Rambaldi’s own collection, as did the animatronic figure of E.T. His daughter, Daniela Rambaldi, recalls her father finding inspiration for E.T.’s expressive blue eyes from their family cat “Kikka,” the auction house said.

Persons: Steven Spielberg’s, E.T, Carlo Rambaldi, Daniela Rambaldi, Elliott, Michael Keaton, “, Harry Potter, Richard Harris, Albus Dumbledore, “ Harry Potter, America’s, America, Robert Downey Jr Organizations: CNN, Julien’s, Turner, Warner Bros ., Marvel, “, America Locations: Beverly Hills , California

☆ Banksy appears to reveal his real name in resurfaced BBC interview
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Anonymity lies at the center of the mythology surrounding the elusive street artist Banksy, but he may have revealed his name in a resurfaced interview. However, all might not be as it seems, as is so often the case with Banksy – an artist known for his satirical humor, subversive methods and anti-authority themes. “A name comes out,” Peak told CNN Tuesday. “If you are a guy making art that sells for ridiculous sums of money and you have this… administration around you, I have often wondered how pure you can be in your intention and art,” Peak added. Asked whether his exhibition was about anarchism, Banksy told Wrench: “I’m interested in injustice.

Persons: Banksy, ”, Nigel Wrench, Robert Banks, “ It’s Robbie, ” Wrench, James, “, Banksy –, Robbie Banks, Alexander Scheuber, Edward Colston, Wrench, Winston Churchill, he’s, didn’t, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, BBC, Independent, US National Public Radio, Metropolitan Locations: Ukraine, England, Paris

☆ Microsoft eyes seat on OpenAI's revamped board - The Information
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes//File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 19 (Reuters) - OpenAI's biggest backer, Microsoft (MSFT.O), is considering taking a role on the board if ousted CEO Sam Altman returns to the ChatGPT developer, the Information reported on Sunday citing two people familiar with the talks. Microsoft could either take a seat on OpenAI's board of directors, or as a board observer without voting power, the report added. Reporting by Urvi Dugar in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi AichOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Gonzalo Fuentes, Sam Altman, Urvi, Rashmi Organizations: Microsoft, REUTERS, OpenAI's, Thomson Locations: Issy, Paris, France, Bengaluru

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