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☆ Daughter of missing Seattle woman Barbara McClure on a mission for answers 46 years later
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Anna Turning | Anna Turning Is An Associate Producer With Dateline Nbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Jamie was only 2 years old when her mother, 24-year-old Barbara McClure, vanished in Seattle, following a night out with friends. Barbara McClure and Jamie Jamie StupeyJamie’s parents separated shortly after she was born and later divorced. “Barbara was reported missing the next day by her roommate.”Barbara McClure Jamie StupeyAt the time, Barbara and her daughter were living with a friend. “There’s a side that, you know, she just went walking,” Jamie said. I think it would tell a lot.” Detective Free told KING 5 that he had no information about Barbara being followed by anyone.

Persons: Jamie Stupey, “, ”, Jamie, Barbara McClure, Jamie Jamie Stupey, ” Jamie, “ Barbara McClure, Barbara, “ Barbara, ” Barbara McClure Jamie Stupey, she’s, Jamie doesn’t, John Free, Free, Barbara Annette McClure, ’ ”, ” Barbara Organizations: King County Sheriff’s, Center, Dateline, NBC, KING, Facebook, King County, County Sheriff’s Locations: Seattle, King, Forest, King County

Most Americans who moved to Texas came from California and Florida, followed by New York and Illinois. AdvertisementMichelle Clifford and her family moved from California to Texas. Where people from Texas move toThere are also plenty of people who leave Texas in search of greener pastures. Between 2022 and 2023, about 38,700 people moved from Texas to California, a slight decrease from the 42,300 who did so the previous year. Courtesy of Ty JoergerTexan native Ty Joerger, 25, and about a dozen of his friends moved from Texas to the Pacific Northwest over the past two years.

Persons: —, Arielle Francois, Madison Hoff, Arielle Francois California, Francois, Michelle Clifford, Michelle Clifford Take, Clifford, It's, Bella Hadid, VALERY HACHE, Adan Banuelos, Emma Stone, Joe Rogan, Batts, Batts Flora Batts, Michael Dell, Austin, Ty Joerger, Ty, Joerger Organizations: Lone Star State, Service, Business, American Community Survey, Texas, Getty, Austin, Texans, Tech, Dell, Seattle Mariners Locations: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Illinois, Miami, Dallas, PMG, South Florida, Miami ., Arielle, Florida for Texas . Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana , Colorado , Illinois, Washington, Michelle Clifford Take California, Celina , Texas, Celina, Cannes, AFP, Fort Worth , Texas, New York City, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Batts Flora, Austin, Erie, Cleveland, Seattle, Pacific Northwest

☆ Here's where every major 'Yellowstone' character ended up ahead of season 5, part 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Paramount drama "Yellowstone" is making its long-awaited return to screens this Sunday. Find out where all the major characters ended up the last time audiences saw them. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! The series, co-created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, is making its highly-anticipated return to screens on Sunday, November 10. Here's a reminder of where every major character ended up at the end of the last episodes.

Persons: —, Taylor Sheridan, John Linson, John Dutton, Kevin Costner Organizations: Paramount, Service, Paramount Network

☆ Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

He added a note to his new addition: “Welcome to our world, you’re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side.”“Wicked” stars singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo star as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. (From left) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Wicked' in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesChu may not have been able to physically attend the premiere but his presence was felt. According to footage from inside the theater posted online, a video of Chu speaking from the hospital was played before the movie began.

Persons: Jon M, Chu couldn’t, ” Chu, Kristin Hodge, ”, Hodge, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Oz ”, Amy Sussman, Chu, “ I’ve, I’ve, ” Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Organizations: CNN, Broadway, Los Angeles Locations: Los Angeles, Oz

☆ Still-stunned Democrats begin to squint toward their future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Edward-Isaac Dovere | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

CNN —Pick one word to describe Republicans and Donald Trump, the focus group moderator asked, and one word to describe Democrats and Kamala Harris. “Donald Trump is a uniquely more popular figure, but what is it about him that makes him that way? Former President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on March 25, 2023. But what Democrats face is much deeper than the usual finger-pointing by a losing campaign or speculation about the next set of presidential primary candidates. It goes beyond easy comments about talking more to the working class when Democrats lost ground among nearly every demographic in the presidential race.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, “, ”, hadn’t, Harris, Joe Biden, she’d “, what’s, Hillary Clinton, JB Pritzker, “ Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Obama, Leah Millis, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders, David Plouffe, Biden, Jen O’Malley Dillon, Stephanie Cutter, ’ ”, Pat Ryan, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Republican she’d, “ It’s, ” Gluesenkamp Perez, ” Harris, Hannah McKay, weren’t, Joe Rogan, Rogan, Trump, Sanders, – Pritzker, Tim Walz, Gavin Newsom, Hakeem Jeffries, Angie Craig, we’ve, Craig, She’s, ’ ” Craig, Gluesenkamp Perez, Joe Morelle, Josh Shapiro’s, Chris Deluzio, Democratic Sen, Bob Casey, ” Deluzio, David Goldman, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, hasn’t, George W, Bush’s, Levi Strauss, Daniel Lurie, London Breed, Harris ’, Oprah Winfrey, Ryan Organizations: CNN, Trump, Democratic, Gov, Biden, Lone Star, Electoral, Reuters, New York Democrat, Republican, Howard University, Tuesday, Trumpism, California Gov, Minnesota, Twin, Democrats, New York Rep, Pennsylvania Gov, Pennsylvania, London, Democratic Party Locations: Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Lone Star State, Washington, ”, Texas, Waco , Texas, Vermont, Hudson Valley, “, Wilmington , Delaware, America, Minnesota, Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, Dearborn , Michigan, Grant Park, New York

☆ ‘The Piano Lesson’ is about legacy — for the family at its center and the Washingtons bringing it to theaters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

But it is Washington’s kids — John David Washington, Malcolm Washington and executive producer Katia Washington — who have taken the baton for “The Piano Lesson,” one of Wilson’s two Pulitzer Prize-winning works. Skylar Smith as Maretha in “The Piano Lesson.” Brian Douglas / NetflixJohn David told NBC News he was pulled to “The Piano Lesson” because “I needed to find myself. And where I was at that time, ‘The Piano Lesson’ was the salve for that,” he said. Malcolm Washington, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson with students after a screening of “The Piano Lesson” at Morehouse College in Atlanta. It’s just beautiful to do that.”“The Piano Lesson” is in theaters now and will begin streaming on Netflix Nov. 22.

Persons: Denzel Washington, John David Washington, Malcolm Washington, Katia Washington —, John David, “ Till, Danielle Deadwyler, Malcolm, John David’s, Willie, he’s, Berniece, Deadwyler, Skylar Smith, ” Brian Douglas, Netflix John David, “, ” Malcolm, ‘, ’, ”, Julie Dash’s, Barry Jenkins ’ Oscar, ” Deadwyler, ” Danielle Deadwyler, Boy Willie, Ray Fisher, Samuel L, Jackson, Doaker Charles, ” David Lee, Jackson’s Doaker, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Doaker, Lloyd Richards, Isaiah Gunn, Young, Michael Potts, Wilson, Denzel, Viola Davis, Oscar, Washington, Davis, Chadwick Boseman’s, Charles Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Katia, Pauletta, Olivia Washington, Weeks, Spelman Organizations: Globe, Netflix, NBC News, Yale Repertory Theatre, Broadway, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Morehouse Locations: Pittsburgh, Mississippi, Denzel Washington, Washington, Pauletta Washington, Atlanta, John David’s alma, ”

☆ Menendez family Los Angeles mansion is the new ‘dark tourism’ hot spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —This week in travel news: why true crime buffs are heading to Beverly Hills, a look at the world’s only Michelin-starred ice cream restaurant and the reaction to a “makeunder” of one of Italy’s star attractions. Ice, ice babyThis -40 °C pastry dessert at Minimal is served with a side of gelato. MINIMALWe all scream for ice cream — and “we” includes the Michelin guide, which recently awarded one of its coveted stars to Minimal, an ice cream restaurant in Taiwan. Not-so-bella vistaVideo Ad Feedback They replaced the Trevi fountain and tourists are ‘disappointed’ 01:17 - Source: CNNThe Trevi fountain might be the most famous tourist attraction in a city packed to the brim with tourist attractions. However, recent visitors to the famous fountain were less than impressed with what they found.

Persons: Menendez, Lyle, Erik Menendez, Jose, Kitty, “, I’m, Toni Ricci, “ We’re, Arvin Wan, ”, gua bao, Trevi, you’ve, Haggis, Moo Deng, There’s, George Clooney, Alicia Park Organizations: CNN, Michelin, Netflix, Beverly Hills, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Locations: Beverly Hills, Beverly, Argentina, Guatemala, Colombia, Sweden, United States, Taiwan, Taichung, Rome, India, Costa Rica, It’s, Lake Como, Jaywalking, New York City

☆ Tony Todd, 'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' star, dies at 69
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Tony Todd, an American actor known for leading the “Candyman” horror franchise as its eponymous hook-wielding ghost, died Wednesday at his home in Marina Del Rey, California. The film starred Virginia Madsen as a Chicago graduate student preparing a thesis on the legend of Candyman by investigating inner-city Chicago. “The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As the sympathetic slasher, Todd reprised the role of Candyman several times. Todd reprised his role in the new entry, which starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an artist who becomes drawn into the Candyman legend.

Persons: Tony Todd, Alex Proyas, ” Michael Bay’s, Oliver Stone’s Oscar, ” Todd, Worf, Michael Dorn, Todd, Bernard Rose’s “, ”, Clive Barker, Daniel Robitaille, Virginia Madsen, Candyman, “, ” Madsen, Oscar, Bill Condon, Nia DaCosta, DaCosta, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Yahya Abdul, Mateen, Wilson’s “ King Hedley II, ” Variety, Alex, Ariana Organizations: “, Klingon Defense Force, Toronto, Universal, Universal Pictures, NBC Universal, NBC, Washington , D.C, University of Connecticut, Eugene O’Neill National Theatre Institute, Boston, PlayStation Locations: American, Marina Del Rey , California, Chicago, Washington ,, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Boston

☆ Trump's election win fuels hope of a peace deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump's US election win is fueling hope for an end to the rift between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The launch of the Saudi-backed LIV tour has led to significant disruption in the sport. Golf star Rory McIlroy said he thinks Trump and Musk could help broker a peace deal. AdvertisementDonald Trump's return to the White House is fueling hope of an end to the divide between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League. Feuds between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which is funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, had broken out over the huge amounts of money being thrown at LIV recruits and questions over their eligibility for major tournaments and international competitions.

Persons: Donald Trump's, LIV Golf, LIV, Rory McIlroy, Trump, —, Elon Musk, McIlroy, He's, it's, he's, Bill Belichick's Let's Organizations: PGA, Service, PGA Tour, LIV Golf League, Trump, Elon, Sky Sports News, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Locations: Saudi, Saudi Arabia, United States

☆ Let's call it the YouTube election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

And I'm very confident — based on my non-scientific poll of my teenage sons, who inhale YouTube — that those numbers are way, way bigger for young people. But what was most interesting about the election was the way the Trump campaign spent the summer embracing YouTube personalities. Edison Research says YouTube — including both regular, free YouTube and YouTube's paid YouTube Music service — is the most popular way for people to listen to (or watch) podcasts. And, unlike platforms like Instagram and TikTok — podcasters can get a meaningful share of the advertising revenue generated by their YouTube audiences. We should think about it as a podcast plus a YouTube election," he says.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Rogan, Rogan, he's, Trump, —, you've, Isn't Joe Rogan, YouTube's, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Theo Von, Chris Balfe, Carlson, Kelly, Bari Weiss, Taylor Lorenz, Balfe Organizations: YouTube, Service, Fox News, Trump, Pew Research, Facebook, Edison Research, Fox, Red Seat Ventures, The Free, Crooked Media, Save

☆ Caligan picks up a stake in Verona Pharma, seeing an opportunity to generate more value
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Kenneth Squire | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

It invests in a concentrated portfolio of small and midcap life sciences companies, using activism as a tool to unlock value. A successful drug like Ohtuvayre would not just increase the life expectancies of patients with COPD, but it would lower costs for both health-care providers and COPD patients. Currently, there are over 8.6 million U.S. COPD patients with over 4 million remaining symptomatic despite treatment from the current commercial therapies. In early pooling analysis, Ohtuvayre showed a 41% reduction in exacerbations in COPD patients, almost double brensocatib. When Caligan announced its Verona position last month, the stock was trading at $33.40 per share or a $2.5 billion enterprise value.

Persons: Caligan, David Johnson, Ohtuvayre, Verona's, Verona, MorphoSys, bode, Ken Squire Organizations: Verona Pharma, Caligan Partners, Carlyle Group, FDA, MorphoSys AG, Novartis, pharma, 13D Locations: Verona, London, MorphoSys, Caligan's

☆ Coco Gauff becomes youngest player in 14 years to reach final of WTA Finals after stunning world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Friday, becoming the youngest player since 2010 to reach the final of the tournament. Already, Gauff has become the youngest player to defeat the reigning world No. Gauff is also the youngest player to beat the reigning world No. “I asked (about the record) as soon as I got the match,” Gauff said, per the WTA. The Chinese star defeated Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková in the semifinals, becoming the youngest player to reach the final in her debut appearance at this tournament since 2011.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen, Maria Sharapova, Gauff, Lindsay Davenport, Aryna Sabalenka, Matthew Stockman, Zheng, Sharapova, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, “, ” Gauff, ‘, ’, I’ve, ” Sabalenka, Barbora Krejčíková Organizations: CNN, WTA, Sky, American, Wimbledon Locations: American, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Belarusian

☆ Kate Winslet had a surprising ‘Titanic’ reunion while producing her latest film ‘Lee’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Winslet recounted that while she had previously executive produced a number of her projects, “Lee” was the first movie where she served as a full-on producer. That required her involvement from “beginning to end,” including when the film was scored in post-production. “I’m looking at this violinist and I thought, ‘I know that face!’” she said. Jonathan Evans-Jones as Wallace Hartley in 1997's "Titanic." CBS/Getty Images“It was that guy!” Winslet exclaimed this week, later adding, “it was just wonderful” to see him again.

Persons: Kate Winslet, ”, Graham Norton, “ Lee, Lee Miller, Winslet, “ Lee ”, Norton, “, ‘, nag, James Cameron’s, Jonathan Evans, Jones, Wallace Hartley, ” “ Lee ” Organizations: CNN, CBS, Getty Locations: London

☆ Jalen Milroe, Alabama send LSU to brink of CFP elimination in rout: Where does SEC race stand?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( The Athletic College Football | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

15 LSU its second consecutive double-digit loss Saturday night, effectively knocking the Tigers out of the College Football Playoff race with a 42-13 blowout in Baton Rouge. When Milroe plays how he did on Saturday — confident, decisive, efficient — Alabama is incredibly hard to defend. — Kennington Smith IIISEC race remains jumbledThe simplest immediate consequence of Saturday night’s blowout in Death Valley is that LSU’s SEC championship hopes have taken a major hit with the Tigers’ second SEC loss, while Alabama’s aspirations remain alive. AdvertisementBut it’s also easy to see a scenario where six teams tie for second with two SEC losses: LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee and the loser of Texas/Texas A&M. Back in September, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers ran for 88 yards and two scores in a game LSU was lucky to escape unscathed.

Persons: Jalen Milroe, Garrett Nussmeier, Caden, Kalen, Brian Kelly’s, Milroe, — Kennington Smith, Ole, Matt Baker, Matt Baker LSU defense’s, Marcel Reed, LaNorris Sellers, Blake Baker’s, — David Ubben, Austin, Kane Wommack, they’re, hasn’t, DeBoer, — Smith Garrett Nussmeier’s, LSU’s, Nussmeier, Deontae Lawson, — Ubben, Jonathan Bachman Organizations: Alabama, LSU, Tigers, College Football, Crimson Tide, Tiger, Milroe, Bayou Bengals, SEC, Georgia, Aggies, Texas, Volunteers, Ole Miss, Matt Baker LSU, Tide, Getty Locations: Baton Rouge, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Auburn, Atlanta, Athens, Georgia, Mercer, Oklahoma

☆ Will Kevin Costner appear in the final episodes of 'Yellowstone' season 5? Here's everything we know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Despite cutting ties, it appears that fans will see Kevin Costner in the new episodes of "Yellowstone." AdvertisementOver the last year, Kevin Costner made it clear that he had cut ties with "Yellowstone." Will Kevin Costner appear in the second half of "Yellowstone" season 5? Kevin Costner's character wasn't expected to appear in the episodes, given his highly-publicized fallout with creator Taylor Sheridan. Why did Kevin Costner leave "Yellowstone"?

Persons: Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan, —, John Dutton, Costner, It's, Will Kevin Costner, he'd, Costner's, Will Kevin Costner's, John, Kevin Costner's, Sheridan, Frederick M, Brown, it's, Reilly, Hauser, Puck Organizations: Service, Paramount Network, Hollywood Reporter, MTV Entertainment Studios, Business, Paramount, Hollywood Locations: Yellowstone, Sheridan

☆ Tony Todd, veteran actor behind the ‘Candyman’ horror movie franchise and more, dead at 69
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Tony Todd, the actor who played the eponymous phantom killer in the original “Candyman” horror franchise and other notable roles, has died at 69. The news was confirmed to CNN on Saturday by Todd’s talent agent, Dede Binder, of the Defining Artist agency. Todd portrayed the character, originally based on a 1985 Clive Barker short story, in the original film franchise starting with the 1992 movie, and reprised the role in the 2021 reboot directed by Nia DaCosta. Moviestore/ShutterstockRegarding his status as Black horror royalty, Todd told The New York Times in 2020 that he didn’t “mind” it. I know who I am.”“I didn’t get my master’s saying, ‘I want to be a horror film star.’ I just wanted to be a good actor,” he said, adding, “Horror fans are the most ferocious fan base there is.

Persons: Tony Todd, Dede Binder, Todd, Daniel Robitaille, Clive Barker, Nia DaCosta, Warren, Oliver Stone, Clint Eastwood’s, Charlie Parker, “ Bird, Bludworth, ” Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen, ”, ‘, ’, ” Todd, Chuck Organizations: CNN, New York Times, Fox, CBS, “, Trinity Repertory Company, Eugene O’Neill Theater

☆ James Van Der Beek reveals the first symptoms of colon cancer that he initially dismissed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Scott Stump | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the “shock” of learning he has colorectal cancer and the “trickiest thing” he’s faced since being diagnosed. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 55 like Van Der Beek have been increasing by 1% to 2% a year since the mid-1990s, according to the American Cancer Society. “I’d always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles,” Van Der Beek told People. Van Der Beek underwent a colonoscopy, which is when he learned he has cancer. “The trickiest thing is there are so many unknowns with cancer,” Van Der Beek said.

Persons: James Van Der Beek, he’s, Van Der Beek, ” Van Der Beek, Kimberly, “, “ I’d, ’ ”, —, ”, I’ve, Instagram, “ I’ve, It’s Organizations: American Cancer Society Locations: “, Texas

Carpenter and Roan are favored for nominations in the best new artist category. Two of the industry's most prolific artists — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé — are expected to snag nominations this year again. She also could be nominated in the best country album category after she was shut out of the Country Music Awards this year. Post Malone, who released his first country album this year, could also get nods in the country music categories. Fans also expect nominations in the album of the year and pop genre categories for Charli XCX, whose album “Brat” inspired some of the biggest trends of the year.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Carpenter, Roan, — Taylor Swift, Swift, Beyoncé, Post Malone, XCX, ”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, “, Harry Belafonte, recategorized, Belafonte Organizations: Recording Academy, Poets Department, Country, CBS Locations: urbana

☆ Almaty, Kazakhstan: How a drab Soviet metropolis became Central Asia’s capital of cool
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Almaty, Kazakhstan CNN —Several cities around the globe have reinvented themselves in recent years, but none more successfully than Almaty. Since the collapse of the USSR, Kazakhstan’s largest city (population 2.2 million and growing) has evolved from a drab, run-of-the-mill Soviet metropolis into the urban star of Central Asia. “It’s an incredibly livable city,” says long-time American resident Dennis Keen, a historic preservation advocate and founder of Walking Almaty. Over and underground artThe Abilkhan Kasteev State Art Museum is filled with more than 20,000 works of art. Other good collections include the Ihlas Museum of Folk Musical Instruments (in a Russian-style wooden mansion built in 1908) and the ethnographic artifacts of the Almaty Museum.

Persons: It’s, “, ”, Dennis Keen, ” Keen, “ It’s, Jama Nurkalieva, Charles O, Cecil, Alamy, Auyl, James Talalay, Lukas Bischoff, Keen, Roshcha Organizations: Kazakhstan CNN, Walking, Central, Cathedral, Astana, Tselinny Center of Contemporary, Dynamo, Prix Versailles, Park, Art, Louvre, Art Museum, Ihlas Museum, Folk, Almaty Museum, Eiffel, of Contemporary, Academy of Science, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Ritz, Carlton Locations: Almaty, Kazakhstan, USSR, Kazakhstan’s, Central Asia, Walking Almaty, “, Central Asian, China, Europe, Russian, Soviet Union, Shan, Lower Kolsai Lake, There’s, Soviet, Zholy, Almaty Metro, Almaly, Auezov, Istanbul, Beijing, Seoul , New Delhi, Bangkok, Arasan, Otrar, Lanzhou, Novotel, Darejani, Ascension

☆ Rashida Jones breaks her silence about father Quincy Jones' death
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Liz Calvario | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Rashida Jones is paying tribute to an icon, culture shifter, genius and, most importantly, her late father, Quincy Jones. Quincy Jones, who worked with a slew of iconic singers like Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, died Sunday at 91. Days after the legendary music producer’s death, his 48-year-old daughter penned an emotional and heartfelt message about life with her dad. “All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. Your love lives forever.”Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones’ mom, Peggy Lipton, were married from 1974 to 1990.

Persons: Rashida Jones, Quincy, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, “, ”, ” Rashida Jones, “ I’ll, ” Quincy Jones, Peggy Lipton, Kidada Jones Organizations: Recreation Locations: Quincy Jones, Parks, “ Quincy, ”

☆ The best fried chicken shop in every state, according to Yelp
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In honor of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, we've listed Yelp's top fried-chicken spots. AdvertisementWith National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day coming up on November 9, there's no better time to celebrate this crispy, savory sandwich. However, if you're on the hunt for some local fare, Yelp's list of the top fried chicken shops in every state is worth checking out. Fried chicken remains a favorite in the US, both for dining out and for enjoying at home. AdvertisementFor Yelp's list, which it released in August, it rounded up the best spots to get fried chicken by identifying businesses in its "chicken shop" category and ranking them based on ratings and the number of five-star reviews.

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☆ Why the election felt like the 2021 meme stock rally — but way bigger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The US election showed shades of the meme stock mania of early 2021. Ron DeSantis' Presidential Announcement with Elon MuskSimilarly, in February 2021, Cuban thanked members of Reddit's WallStreetBets forum for "changing the game" and "taking on Wall Street." Wall Street traders watched the swings in election betting markets to assess the state of the presidential race and inform their investments, Malek added. Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social which counts the president-elect as its majority shareholder, unites several of these ideas. AdvertisementThere are clear parallels between the meme stock mania of early 2021 and the social-media chatter and betting-platform activity going into the election.

Persons: Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, —, Musk, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Cuban, Reddit's, dogecoin, Kamala Harris, It's, Neil Wilson, Keith, Gill, Young, Joe Rogan, Mark Malek, Siebert, Malek, Naeem Aslam, Tesla, Dan Coatsworth, AJ Bell Organizations: Service, GameStop, Florida Gov, Elon, Democratic, Trump, WSB, Wall Street, titans, Wall, Zaye, Markets, Trump Media & Technology Group, Truth, White Locations: America, Florida, Polymarket, WallStreetBets, . Washington

☆ I've flown on Singapore's world's longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.

Persons: I'm, —, Taylor Rains, I've, Goh Choon Phong, Skytrax's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Boeing 777X, Air India, Air, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Locations: Singapore, Qatar

☆ Bestselling author Minda Harts just adapted her book to the screen. Here are her tips for succeeding in Hollywood.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Author Minda Harts said that stars like Issa Rae inspire her as she steps into Hollywood. Harts, whose debut novel was recently adapted into a short film, said that networking is key to her success. That book led to a short film adaptation, an upcoming psychological thriller about the workplace starring "The Proud Family" actor Kyla Pratt as Harts. Like Rae, Harts wants to diversify her portfolio. If we all can ask ourselves that in every part of the production process, then I think we'll have a more equitable Hollywood," Harts said.

Persons: Minda Harts, Issa Rae, Harts, it's, —, Kyla Pratt, Rae, Marla Aufmuth, Valeisha Butterfield, Johnny Nunez, WireImage Harts, Dalvin Adams Harts, Reese Witherspoon, Witherspoon, Daisy Jones, She's, Reese Organizations: Hollywood, Service, YouTube, America, Seed Media, Arts Productions, Texas Conference, Women Locations: Vegas, Hollywood, Harts

☆ The NFL is heading to Germany – and the country has fallen for American football
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Eduardo Tansley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The German balances punditry with his role as the commissioner of the European League of Football, a professional American football league founded in 2020 which has 18 teams split into three conferences. Paid options with increased coverage are now available through DAZN, the NFL League Pass, and RTL+. According to the NFL, there are approximately 19million fans in Germany, with 3.6m (18.9 per cent) following the NFL closely. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has 500 registered football teams with more than 70,000 members, according to sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. There are 14 German players in the NFL Academy, based at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

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