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☆ Avio's Vega C rockets to fly again in late 2024 after ESA recommendations
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of the European Space Agency (ESA) is seen during the ESA Council at Ministerial level (CM22) at the Grand Palais Ephemere in Paris, France, November 23, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMILAN, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Italy's Avio (AVI.MI) said on Monday its Vega C rockets would return to flight in late 2024 after implementing fixes recommended by an independent panel set up by the European Space Agency (ESA) following a failed satellite launch. An Arianespace mission on Dec. 20 carrying two Airbus (AIR.PA) Defence & Space satellites failed around two and a half minutes into flight when an anomaly occurred with the Zefiro 40 motor used by the Vega C rockets. A task force led by ESA and Avio is working on implementing the recommendations of the enquiry panel, Avio added. Italy's Vega C rocket is due to play an increasingly crucial role in Europe's access to space after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine forced launch firm Arianespace to stop using Russian Soyuz vehicles.

Persons: Benoit Tessier, Vega, Avio, Italy's Vega, Cristina Carlevaro, Alessandro Parodi, Alvise Organizations: European Space Agency, ESA, Palais Ephemere, REUTERS, Airbus, Space, Guiana Space Centre, Russian Soyuz, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Italian, Ukraine, Russian

☆ National Coffee Day: Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme are giving out free coffee—here's how to claim yours
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The erstwhile donut chain is running a promotion for National Coffee Day on Sept. 29 where customers will receive a free medium iced or hot coffee with with any purchase. But Dunkin' is far from the only restaurant offering a coffee deal on Friday. Krispy KremeThe popular donut chain is pushing its "new and improved" beverage line by offering free medium hot or iced coffee, including espresso-based lattes, with no purchase necessary. Tim Horton'sThe Canadian chain is giving a free iced or hot coffee to anyone who makes a purchase of at least $3. Shipley Do-NutsThe chain with more than 340 locations nationwide is giving away a free medium hot or iced coffee when you make a purchase.

Persons: Dunkin, Tim Horton's, Shipley Organizations: National, Nutty, CNBC

☆ '[My] children don't need $500 million': Mick Jagger says Rolling Stones have no plans to sell music catalog
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jagger said the reason is simple: he doesn't need the money, and his eight children don't either. "The children don't need $500 million to live well. Come on," he told the Journal, conceding that if he did sell he would likely give his share of the proceeds to charity. Jagger's approach towards leaving massive sums of money to his children is similar to that of other wealthy stars. ET to learn how to level up your interview and negotiating skills, build your ideal career, boost your income and grow your wealth.

Persons: Mick Jagger, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Jagger, James Bond, Daniel Craig, you've, Craig, Andrew Carnegie, Warren Buffett Organizations: Wall, CNBC

☆ Airbnb is offering a weekend stay at Shrek's Swamp in the Scottish Highlands: Here’s how to book
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shrek's Swamp will be available for a three night stay from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29. Three months after offering a stay at Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse, Airbnb's latest stunt is a long weekend at Shrek's Swamp. "Ogre enthusiasts can find peace and quiet watching the leaves fall in this mud-laden, moss-covered, murky-watered oasis that is Shrek's Swamp," the listing for the property based on DreamWorks' 2001 hit animated film reads. The bedroom is designed to look exactly how it does in the 2001 animated film. The stay even features Shrek's outhouse.

Persons: Airbnb's, Alix McIntosh Organizations: Malibu, DreamWorks, Scottish Highlands Locations: Scottish

☆ Gavin Newsom got grilled on '60 Minutes' about whether he intends to run for president. This time his answer wasn't 'no.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gavin Newsom didn't rule out running for president when he was asked about it on "60 Minutes." Gavin Newsom has been asked many times if he plans to run for president. "60 Minutes" correspondent Cecilia Vega asked Newsom, in an interview that aired on Sunday. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn September 2022, Newsom insisted, when asked at the Texas Tribune Festival, that he doesn't plan to run for president in 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisementRumblings about a possible Newsom run are coming at an interesting moment in the Democratic Party.

Persons: Gavin Newsom didn't, Cecilia Vega, Newsom, Gavin Newsom, Vega, I've, It's, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, he'd Organizations: Service, Housing, Texas Tribune Festival, Democratic Party, GOP, Politico, Trump Locations: Wall, Silicon, California

☆ You can get paid $2,500 to watch Netflix's most popular shows: Here's how to apply
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

One lucky fan of Netflix's most popular shows will be paid $2,500 to watch them and determine once and for all which one is the most bingeable. The offer has been made by Online Casinos, which wants to fill the role by National Binge Day on Sept. 25. "We want to get to the bottom of a popular debate: which series truly is the most binge-worthy on Netflix?" The winning participant will receive $2,000 in payment, as well as $500 to spend on snacks and a Netflix subscription if they don't already have one. They will then have a month to watch Netflix's three most popular shows: "Squid Game," "Stranger Things" and "Wednesday."

Persons: Max Organizations: Online Casinos, Netflix, Paypal, CNBC

☆ Pringles just unveiled a $140 collab with The Caviar Co.—here's what's inside the limited edition kit
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

You can now eat Pringles like a Real Housewife of New York City. Pringles on Tuesday announced a brand new collaboration with The Caviar Company which will pair the iconic paraboloid chips with high-end caviar. The limited edition partnership was borne out of the popular TikTok trend, which has seen users adding a dollop of caviar onto Pringles. The videos under the trend have been viewed more than 10 billion times. "From TikTok reviews to reality TV housewives, the nation is craving Pringles and caviar," Pringles US marketing lead Mauricio Jenkins said in a statement.

Persons: Mauricio Jenkins Locations: New York City, Pringles

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Derrick Anderson, a U.S. Army combat veteran and attorney, announced plans Monday to again seek the Republican nomination for a Virginia congressional seat that could be a key to determining party control of the U.S. House. The former Green Beret pledged in a statement to run a “tireless, heartfelt, and genuine” campaign to represent the 7th District in the Fredericksburg area, where he grew up. Vega went on to lose to Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who has represented the 7th District since 2018. Speculation has swirled for months that Spanberger, seen by Democrats as a rising star and by Republicans as a formidable opponent, will run for Virginia governor in 2025. The 7th District was overhauled during the redistricting process that ended in late 2021.

Persons: — Derrick Anderson, I’ll, ” Anderson, Yesli Vega, Vega, Abigail Spanberger, Jennifer Wexton, Connor Joseph, Spanberger, she's, Bill Moher, Cameron Hamilton, Jon Myers, Shaliek, Craig Ennis Organizations: U.S . Army, Republican, U.S . House, Green Beret, Democratic U.S . Rep, District, Republicans, Virginia, Democrats, U.S . Rep, Monday, Spanberger, Spotsylvania County, Virginia Tech, Georgetown Law, Democratic Locations: RICHMOND, Va, Virginia, Fredericksburg, Washington, Virginia's, Richmond, it's, exurban Washington, Spotsylvania, Afghanistan, Iraq

☆ Shake Shack switches up fan-favorite fry recipe with new sustainable oil
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shake Shack will pilot the new oil at two New York City locations. Menu items that will be prepared in the sugarcane oil will include the fries, 'Shroom Burger, Chicken Shack and Shack Stack, among others. "We are continuously exploring new ways to reduce our environmental footprint," Shake Shack senior vice president of supply chain Jeffrey Amoscato said in a statement. It's not the first time that Shake Shack has tried something new with its fries. Customers, however, weren't happy with the switch, and Shake Shack quickly switched back to the fan favorite item.

Persons: Jeffrey Amoscato, It's, Shack Organizations: Zero, New, Battery, Shack, CNBC Locations: New York City

☆ Taylor Swift helped lift the US economy this summer with her Eras Tour — she can't get back to the states soon enough
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After five months and 53 shows, the economic impact of Swift's "The Eras Tour" was monumental and non-stop. Consider the following:"Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour is rewriting the playbook of entertainment economics," Chris Leyden, director of growth marketing at SeatGeek told CNN. "It's no surprise that people are flocking to this Eras Tour experience in what is increasingly an otherwise digital environment we live in." AdvertisementAdvertisementOne Swiftie who spoke with Insider called their "Eras Tour" trip "a little bit concert, a little bit vacation." — Taylor Swift, who is releasing a film version of "The Eras Tour."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Swift, Taylor, Chris Leyden, SeatGeek, She's, —, Omar Vega, Alice Enders, Grace Smith, Andrew Heilmann, Robert Douglas, Cork, Oppenheimer, Klaus Vedfelt Piper, Nancy Lazar, Lazar, Barbie, — Taylor Swift, Charlie Harding Organizations: Service, CNN, Bloomberg News, Enders Analysis, World Trade Organization, MediaNews, Denver, Getty, Moody's, Cork Gaines, Bloomberg, Global, Fox News Digital, WGA Locations: Wall, Silicon, Arlington , Texas, LA, —, Hollywood

☆ Costco's iconic $1.50 hot dog combo is now an official Monopoly game piece
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Costco's $1.50 hot dog and soda combo's price tag is "forever." The wholesale giant this week unveiled a Costco-themed Monopoly set, just in time for the Seattle-based company's 40th anniversary. Gone are the classic game pieces like the thimble, iron and boot. Instead, they've been replaced by Costco staples including the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, oversized shopping cart, employee name badge and forklift. Even Costco's famous oversized teddy bear and extra cheesy pizza have been turned into game pieces.

Persons: it's, they've Organizations: Costco, Hasbro Locations: Seattle

☆ McDonald's is selling 50-cent double cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day, Wendy's is giving them out for a penny
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The fast food giant is celebrating Monday's National Cheeseburger Day by discounting one of its most popular menu items: the Double Cheeseburger. Users who open the app will be prompted to take advantage of the National Cheeseburger Day promotion, and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. It's the latest app-based promotion from McDonald's, which in July gave out free fries in honor of National French Fry Day. But the 50 cent burger isn't the cheapest burger being offered by a fast food chain on Monday. Wendy's is one-upping McDonald's by offering a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger from Sept. 18 through Sept. 22.

Persons: McDonald's, Fry, Wendy's, Bacon Cheeseburger, Burger King Organizations: McDonald's, National, CNBC

☆ Lena Dunham will paint you a custom mural for $3,000: Why celebs are auctioning their time and talents on eBay
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For the low price of $3,000, Lena Dunham will paint a mural in your home. Dunham's offer, which is available to residents of New York City, Los Angeles and London, has already received 17 bids as of Tuesday morning. For $590, bidders can get "20 minutes and 20 Questions with filmmaker and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal." "Mr. Show" creators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are offering to get dinner with a bidder in New York or Los Angeles. "The talent has the right to end the experience at any time, for any reason, with no refund," the terms say.

Persons: Lena Dunham, Lena, Dunham, Natasha Lyonne's, Severance, Adam Scott's, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gyllenhaal, Sarah Silverman, Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Saul, celebs, it's, Donald Glover's, Rian Johnson, Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Ayo, Brit Marling Organizations: Hollywood, New York Times, CNBC Locations: New York City, Los Angeles, London, New York, Atlanta

CNN —Players competing in the top-tier of women’s football in Spain – Liga F – have called their strike off after reaching a minimum pay agreement, players’ union FUTPRO announced on Thursday. We cannot compare men’s football dimension with women’s football dimension,” Malabia told CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies. Spain won the Women's World Cup earlier this year. I believe the value of women’s football is so high,” he added. The 2023/24 Liga F season gets underway on Friday with Valencia hosting Real Madrid.

Persons: FUTPRO, ” FUTPRO, ”, Pedro Malabia Sanchis, ” Malabia, Amanda Davies, Catherine Ivill, Keka Vega, Malabia, Luis Rubiales, La Roja, Jennifer Hermoso, Rubiales Organizations: CNN — Players, Spain – Liga, –, Liga F, CNN, La Liga, Spanish Footballers ’ Association, Reuters, Royal Spanish Football Federation, Liga, Valencia, Real Madrid Locations: Spain, Jennifer Hermoso .

NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic stopwatch won't be reset, but for six episodes this fall, “60 Minutes” will become 90 minutes. Political Cartoons View All 1154 ImagesMore than a half century in, “60 Minutes” remains the most popular show in television news. “60 Minutes” has almost completely turned over its correspondent corps since its glory years, with Lesley Stahl remaining as the elder stateswoman. It's almost a defiant normalcy.”Besides Whitaker, Stahl, Vega and Pelley, the current “60 Minutes” correspondent team includes Sharyn Alfonsi, Anderson Cooper and Jon Wertheim. “I think Morley would be proud of this show.”

Persons: “, Bill Owens, George Cheeks, Owens, ”, Bill Whitaker, That's, Lesley Stahl, Cecilia Vega, ” Owens, Vega, Whitaker, Scott Pelley —, Edward R, Murrow, ” Whitaker, Stahl, Alfonsi, Anderson Cooper, Jon Wertheim, Pelley, Morley Organizations: CBS, NFL, Hollywood, Nielsen, ABC, U.S ., “ Locations: Coast, Isle of, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Russian, Europe, U.S

☆ Buying an iPhone 15? These are the trade-in values of your old Apple, Samsung and Google devices
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The tech giant this week unveiled its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models at an event at its Cupertino, California headquarters, finally ditching the 11-year-old Lightning port in favor of USB-C. The iPhone 15 will start at $799 when it hits stores on Sept. 22, while the iPhone 15 Pro will start at $999 for the 128GB model. Prices for the phones will go as high as $1,599 for the most expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max with 1TB of storage, while the iPhone 15 Plus' price tops out at $1,199. Apple will also accept Samsung and Google users who want to convert, offering up to $325 for the newest Samsung phones and $125 for the latest Pixel. If you're thinking of buying the latest iPhone, take a look at what your old device might be worth if it's in good working condition.

Persons: Tim Cook, Taylor Swift, Max, it's Organizations: Apple, Samsung, Google Locations: Cupertino , California

☆ A Tennessee newspaper is hiring a full-time Taylor Swift reporter—here's what the job entails
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift's fans have shelled out thousands of dollars to attend her smash hit Eras Tour this year. The Tennessean is looking for a journalist who can "capture the music and cultural impact of Taylor Swift." "We are looking for an energetic writer, photographer and social media pro who can quench an undeniable thirst for all things Taylor Swift with a steady stream of content across multiple platforms," the newly posted job listing reads. The job won't be focused exclusively on Swift's music, either. Requirements for the job include a degree in communications, journalism or marketing, as well as five years in a digital-first newsroom.

Persons: Taylor Swift's, Taylor Swift

☆ Coca-Cola used AI to create its newest flavor: The Y3000 soda 'from the future'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Artificial intelligence is the future. Coca-Cola Y3000 is billed as "the first futuristic flavor co-created with human and artificial intelligence." First, researchers at Coca-Cola collected "key flavor preferences and trends to understand what consumers imagine and think the future tastes like," a representative for the company told CNBC Make It. Then, that information was crunched by Coke's artificial intelligence system to "help develop flavor profiles and pairings." Coca-Cola doesn't describe what the new flavor tastes like in any of its materials, but the drink comes in regular and zero sugar varietals.

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☆ Disney is releasing a $1,500 blu-ray collection for its 100th anniversary: Here's what's inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The entertainment giant last week announced a commemorative box set containing its most acclaimed animated films from its storied history. The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection features 100 films — one for each year of the House of Mouse's century-long history. Next month, Disney will increase the price of its Disney+ streaming service, where many of these films can be found, to $13.99 per month. That means the new box set will cost the same as roughly nine years of ad-free Disney+, or more than 15 years of the ad-supported $7.99 per month plan. Also in the box is a lithograph poster of "Wish," the company's upcoming animated film which will commemorate its centennial anniversary.

Persons: it's, Mickey, Coco, King, haven't, Warren Buffett Organizations: Disney, Walmart Locations: Disney's

Here is what you need to know about Oculus Link, including how to use it with the Meta Quest 2. And because you might already have the only accessory you need to run Oculus Link — a USB-C cable — that means it's definitely worth it. AdvertisementAdvertisementHow to get started with Oculus LinkUsing Oculus Link is pretty straightforward. Dave Johnson On the Quest Link page, make sure Quest Link is enabled (the button should be swiped to the right) and then choose Launch Quest Link. Depending on what processor and video card you have, you might find that your PC doesn't meet the requirements to run Oculus Link — for example, does an NVidia RTX 3050 work with Oculus Link?

Persons: Dave Johnson Organizations: Meta, Quest, Cable, Air Link, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA

☆ Starbucks is giving away free fall drinks every Thursday through Sept. 28: Here’s how to get yours
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Pumpkin spice season is finally upon us, and Starbucks is wasting no time getting in on the action. Every Thursday from Sept. 7 until Sept. 28, the coffee giant will be running a buy-one-get-one offer on its fall drink lineup. To receive the free drinks, you'll need to download the Starbucks app and create an account. The offer can only be redeemed once per week, and cannot be used on drinks that cost more than $10. Starbucks' iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Persons: Apple Crisp, Peter Dukes, whittle, Dukes, Warren Buffett Organizations: Starbucks Locations: Washington ,, Vancouver

☆ Disney+ cuts price to $2 in limited-time offer—find out if you're eligible
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For the next two weeks, the popular streaming service is offering three months of its ad-supported tier for $1.99 per month. The "Blockbuster September" promotion is available from Sept. 6 until Sept. 20, and can be secured by new and returning subscribers. The timing of the promotion coincides with the streaming release of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" remake, as well as the upcoming streaming release of Pixar's "Elemental" on Sept. 13. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced last month that Disney+ would be raising its prices in October. The company also introduced a Disney+ and Hulu combo bundle for $19.99 per month, while leaving the $9.99 per month price of its existing Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads untouched.

Persons: Bob Iger, Warren Buffett Organizations: Disney, Blockbuster, CNBC

☆ Europe to decide within weeks on when to restart space launches
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Tim Hepher | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

European Space Agency (ESA) General Director Josef Aschbacher speaks during the ESA Council at Ministerial level (CM22) at the Grand Palais Ephemere in Paris, France, November 23, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsPARIS, Sept 4 (Reuters) - European space officials said on Monday they face crucial timing decisions in the coming weeks on the return to flight of Europe's flagship space launchers following a series of delays. Europe's third traditional path to space, the Russian Soyuz programme, was interrupted last year amid the breakdown in East-West relations following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Investigators blamed the launch failure on a faulty engine part and a fresh probe was launched in June after the failure of a ground test. Aschbacher said the timing of Vega C's return to operation would be set after the commission reports later this month.

Persons: Josef Aschbacher, Benoit Tessier, Vega, Elon Musk's, Italy's Vega, Aschbacher, Vega C's, Tim Hepher, Jason Neely, Alison Williams Organizations: European Space Agency, ESA, Palais Ephemere, REUTERS, Rights, Russian Soyuz, Elon, Elon Musk's SpaceX, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Russian, East, Ukraine, Europe, Guiana, Germany

☆ Max just added 7 AMC+ shows to its streaming platform for the next two months: Here's the full list
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Max subscribers will have two months to try out some of AMC's best content. The streaming service last week announced that it would be partnering with AMC Plus to bring a handful of the network's top shows to its platform for a limited time. Beginning this weekend, more than a half dozen AMC shows have made their way to Max, where they will be available to stream for 60 days until Halloween. The AMC Plus shows on Max won't be accompanied by any ads, even if you don't pay for the ad-free tier of Max. Here is the full list of programs that will be migrating from AMC Plus to Max for the next two months.

Persons: Dan McDermott, Max won't, Max, Anne Rice's, Norman Reedus, Warren Buffett Organizations: AMC Plus, AMC, Warner Bros, AMC Networks, CNBC, Max Locations: Max, U.S, Hollywood, London

☆ Taylor Swift is bringing the Eras Tour to movie theaters: Here's how to buy tickets
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The pop star on Thursday announced that the Eras Tour would soon be coming to North American movie theaters in the form of a concert film experience. "The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far," the 33-year-old posted on X. Moviegoers will have access to their own kind of Eras Tour merch, too. Just like the actual Eras Tour, tickets are selling fast. New York City's largest IMAX theater, which previously housed "Oppenheimer's" 70-millimeter IMAX run, was completely sold out by 9 a.m. Thursday.

Persons: Taylor Swift, she's, it'll, you'll, Warren Buffett Organizations: AMC Locations: American, York

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