At the end of 2025, Warren Buffett stepped down from his longtime position as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB). Over the 61 years he ran the company, the stock produced incredible returns for shareholders, rising by more than six million percent. Over the same span, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 46,000%.
Clearly, Buffett earned the nickname the "Oracle of Omaha." But can you still benefit from his investment wisdom now that the 96-year-old investor is no longer with Berkshire Hathaway? You sure can!
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Buffett's investment approach is deceptively simple to explain. He liked to buy well-run businesses while they were attractively priced. Then he liked to hold for the long term, so he could benefit from the growth of the businesses in which he invested. That's something that any investor can do. And while all investment approaches go in and out of favor over time, this one has clearly proven itself to be a long-term winner.
That said, Buffett was also highly selective. He once described investing as a baseball game where they don't call ******* and strikes. His point was that you don't have to swing at every pitch, even though you should have a diversified portfolio. The Motley Fool recommends 50 stocks as a good portfolio size, but there are thousands of investments you could choose from. Once again, Buffett's advice is very good: Be selective.

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Prince William has a strong one-word nickname for Prince Harry and Charles Spencer. As per reports, the Prince of Wales was blindsided by the claims and allegations his uncle levied against King Charles and the royal family in his recent Princess Diana memoir. Spencer reportedly insists that he had informed William and Harry at the same time. However, multiple sources have alleged that the future king was furious upon learning the contents of the book.
Prince William is reportedly angry after learning that Prince Harry had prior knowledge of Charles Spencer's book. According to a source attached to Heat World, William has branded Harry and Spencer as "traitors". The source elaborated: "William is seeing this alliance that Harry has formed with their uncle and it's got him incensed and calling both Harry and Earl Spencer traitors."
The source explained that the Duke of Sussex has sided with his uncle amid his ongoing rift with the royal family. However, Harry has not publicly expressed support for Spencer or commented on the memoir. His silence has reportedly fueled William's frustration, according to the source.
The Prince of Wales reportedly suspects Harry had read the book and knew what Spencer planned to reveal. While Charles reportedly wants to move past the issue, William is said to be willing to confront his brother. According to Rob Shuter's report, both King Charles and William were surprised by the memoir's contents. Neither reportedly received an advance copy. However, a source claimed that Harry received a copy weeks before its official release.
William and King Charles reportedly learned about the memoir's more controversial claims as excerpts emerged publicly. Rob Shuter's source alleged that Spencer gave Harry preferential treatment over William. The source said: "Harry had the book weeks ago. Charles Spencer wanted Harry to understand exactly what he was going to say about Diana before the world read it. Harry was brought inside the circle. William was kept outside it."

#harry #however #book

A family friend of Chad Lowe's late daughter, Fiona, is sharing some insight into the teen's mindset ahead of her tragic death.
Music executive Mykesha Robinson, whose daughter Faith was best friends with Fiona in elementary school, told the Daily Mail that "something happened" to the 13-year-old after the devastating fires ravaged Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood in January 2025, killing at least 28 people and destroying more than 16,000 structures, including the Lowe family home.
"They lost everything," Robinson added.
Robinson claimed that Faith and Fiona met on the first day of school at Palisades Charter Elementary School in the Pacific Palisades, California, and quickly became "two peas in a pod," earning the nickname "FiFi" among their friends.
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#school #faith #elementary

Pete Davidson is sharing rare comments about facing drama from his former girlfriend Kim Kardashian's ex-husband, Ye, whom she was divorcing when they briefly dated.
Davidson, 32, dated Kardashian, 45, from October 2021 to August 2022 after meeting on the set of "Saturday Night Live." Their short-lived romance came on the heels of Kardashian filing for divorce from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, in February 2021. Kardashian and Ye share four children together, and their divorce was finalized in November 2022.
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While Davidson and the reality TV star were together, Ye, 49, repeatedly took aim at the comedian via violent music lyrics, social media posts and derogatory nicknames. Ye released a claymation music video for his song "Eazy," in which he kidnapped, buried alive and decapitated a figure resembling Davidson, in March 2022.
Speaking with Variety, Davidson recalled how Ye's wrath pushed him.

#divorce #october #august

Linda Evangelista—the iconic Canadian supermodel famously known for her ultra-short hairstyle nicknamed "the Linda" and the phrase "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day"—has officially strutted away from her New York City penthouse.
Celebrated for her work as one of the original supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s alongside Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, and Cindy Crawford, the Ontario-born Evangelista, now 61, appeared in multimillion-dollar campaigns for Revlon and Versace. She was also named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" during her heyday.
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Bettors on Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction market, put the chance of Bitcoin dropping to $75,000 before the end of September at about 51%.
The same market gives the world's largest cryptocurrency a 70% chance of climbing back to $80,000 within the month, pointing to a choppy few weeks rather than a clear trend.
Bitcoin was trading just below $77,000 on Friday, down more than a third from the record high near $126,000 it set last October.
The wagering reflects a bruising September, a month traders nickname "Rektember" for its habit of delivering losses.
Prices have fallen steadily since 4 September, slipping below $80,000 and then $76,000 as investors braced for tighter monetary policy.

#Cryptocurrency #month

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Amega-viralKATSEYE music video cameo and appearances at New York Fashion Week have confirmed a new 'It' girl: Vivian Wilson. Last week, the 22-year-old trans model went viral again with "Born to Disobey," a campaign for the Spanish fashion brand Desigual.
In it, Wilson squares off against a robot and conquers it in iconic and theatrical ways, from turning a sprinkler system on it to smashing its head with a golf club.
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While many online have speculated that this campaign is a jab at artificial intelligence, it's also clearly a jab at Wilson's biological father, Elon Musk.

#wilson #musk #campaign #huffpost

The fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, whose glittering creations have been worn by Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner and Miley Cyrus, has died at age 87, according to his social accounts.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do," read a post on his Instagram account. "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Mackie became known for his glamorous designs after collaborating with Cher, dressing her on television and on tour. He also served as the costume designer for "The Carol Burnett Show," responsible for Burnett's entire wardrobe. Nicknamed the Sultan of Sequins, the Rajah of Rhinestones and the Guru of Glitter, Mackie's ostentatious, flattering looks became instantly recognizable over the course of his career. His popularity continued into the modern day, with his archive coveted by a new generation of stars.
For his stage and screen work, Mackie has been awarded nine Emmys, an induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and three Academy Award nominations. In 1999, he received a retrospective at the Museum at FIT. More recently, he won a Tony Award for the musical "The Cher Show" and a lifetime achievement award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Fern Mallis, former executive director of CFDA and founder of New York Fashion Week, credited him with many of the red carpet trends we continue to see today.

#costume #show #academy #television

Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress" is heading back to auction. Meghan Markle is reportedly interested in buying it, but she could face some serious competition. A source claims Kim Kardashian is among several high-profile names determined to own the famous gown. With its royal history and emotional significance, the upcoming sale could become a closely watched battle.
Meghan Markle is reportedly hoping to get her hands on one of Princess Diana's most famous looks. The black Christina Stambolian dress is set to return to the auction block in December. Sotheby's expects it could sell for up to £220,000 (approxiamately $2,96,000).
The dress has a story almost as famous as its design. Diana wore it to a 1994 fundraising gala, on the same night then-Prince Charles allegedly admitted to infidelity. She stepped out in the daring off-the-shoulder number instead of following the more restrained royal style expected of her. The look soon earned its now-famous "revenge dress" nickname.
Now, according to New Idea, Meghan is supposedly considering a bid. However, she may have to beat some serious competition to take it home. A source claimed that Kim Kardashian is "determined to own this dress." The insider also named Salma Hayek and Lady Gaga as potential contenders. Several collectors from Qatar and Saudi Arabia are allegedly interested, too.
With that kind of competition, the final price could climb quickly. The source claimed Prince Harry and Meghan's budget could become "a huge problem" when the bidding begins. And apparently, the couple may not even agree on whether the dress should be theirs.

#several

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This weekend marks a historic return to Madrid for Formula 1, with the Spanish Grand Prix taking place at the brand new Madring on Sunday.
The Madring marks the first all-new venue to be added to the F1 calendar since the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in 2023, meaning drivers have no idea what to expect. The layout features a combination of public roads and new purpose-built sections, as well as an intense Turn 12 nicknamed 'La Monumental', which is officially the longest banked corner in the sport.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli returned to winning ways at his home race in Monza last week, even with a grid penalty that started him in the 19th position. The 19-year-old is still holding strong at the top of the Drivers' Championship standings, with teammate George Russell 66 points behind.
F1 hasn't competed in the Spanish capital in 45 years. Who will become the inaugural champion at the Madring?

#madring #grand #marks #preferred

Gateway is paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch by introducing the track's new trophy prior to Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race. Busch, who passed away suddenly on May 21, earned his 63rd and final Cup Series win at Gateway, also known as World Wide Technology Raceway, back in June 2023.
Gateway is calling it the "Rowdy" trophy, an homage to Busch's signature nickname he earned during his illustrious NASCAR career. The trophy will be presented to the winner of Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, which is the second race of the Chase.
In the media center at WTT Raceway sits the new "Rowdy Trophy" dedicated to the late Kyle Busch. Engraved on the trophy is a special message that reads:
"The Rowdy Trophy … In recognition of his contribution to the sport and his final win at WTT Raceway"
Jeff Gluck, motorsports writer for The Athletic, shared an up-close look at the trophy in a social media video.

#nascar

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyler Murray became a superstar athlete as a kid growing up in Texas, won the Heisman Trophy with Oklahoma, was the first overall pick by Arizona in the NFL draft in 2019, and made the Pro Bowl after his second and third seasons in the league.
Since then, with a floundering Cardinals team and two major lower-body injuries contributing to the slide, Murray's career has veered off course. He can't hide it: His first game as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon will be a big deal for him.
"Out of how many years I've played football, this has got to be right up there for most anticipated. I can't tell you how ready I am and excited to be on the field again," said Murray, who was sidelined last October by a foot injury and cut by the Cardinals in March.
The storyline gets even better: The Vikings host the division rival Green Bay Packers, and their new defensive coordinator is Jonathan Gannon, who was Murray's head coach in Arizona the last three years.
"He's in a really good offense with some elite players. Obviously I've got nothing but love and respect for 'K1,' Gannon said, using Murray's longtime nickname. "He's competitive. He's smart. He can make all the throws and beat you with his legs, so it's a big-time challenge."

#cardinals #can 't #years #last

Charlie Puth and his wife, Brooke Sansone, are celebrating two years of marriage
The "See You Again" singer marked their anniversary on Monday, Sept. 7, by sharing highlights from their 2024 wedding
Sansone posted a series of wedding photos and referred to Puth by the nickname "melon" in the caption
Charlie Puth and Brooke Sansone are celebrating two years of marriage.
The "See You Again" singer, 34, marked their anniversary on Monday, Sept. 7, by sharing highlights from their 2024 wedding, which took place at his family's home in Montecito, Calif. Resharing some of their wedding photos on his Instagram Stories, Puth wrote, "Happy Anniversary to the love my life sweet Booklet." On a picture of Sansone, 27, in her wedding gown, he declared her "one of one."

#charlie #sept

Warren Buffett, the former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB), is one of the world's most famous investors. In fact, his long-term success as an investor earned him the nickname the Oracle of Omaha. So investors should pay attention when he issues a warning about elevated risk, as he recently did by suggesting there's a gambling mentality on Wall Street today. However, Wall Street's long-term history still has an important story to tell, too.
Buffett lamented that "we've never had people in a more gambling mood than now," in an interview with Fortune. He even invoked the notion of religious fervor, opining that Wall Street is like a church with a casino attached. That is a very negative view of the market environment, but it isn't unrealistic.
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After rushing headlong into cryptocurrencies, droves of people have now taken up prediction markets. Cryptocurrencies have no intrinsic value and are worth only what their owners are willing to pay. And prediction markets, by definition, have binary outcomes based on time-limited events. That predicting the outcome of a sports event (effectively gambling) can now take place at the same broker a person uses to buy stock in a company should be pretty shocking. And yet it is the norm today for many discount brokers.
However, even if you are as worried as Buffett, that doesn't mean you should dump your long-term investment approach. As the chart above highlights, the market has recovered after every bear market in history. In fact, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gone on to achieve new highs after every single downturn in history so far. It is highly likely that this trend will continue, even if investment risk is high today.

#wall #signal #long #even

Darlington Raceway doesn't need much of an introduction to longtime NASCAR fans.
For everyone else, the South Carolina track can take some explaining.
Why does it look like an egg? Why do drivers talk about earning a "Darlington Stripe"? Where did "The Lady in Black" come from? And what exactly makes a 1.366-mile oval so difficult that NASCAR has spent decades calling it "The Track Too Tough to Tame"?
With the Cup Series returning to Darlington this weekend for the Cook Out Southern 500 and the opening race of the 2026 Chase, consider this your Darlington Raceway 101.
From the track's unusual dimensions and famous nicknames to its history, records and quirks, here's everything NASCAR fans need to know about one of the sport's most recognizable race tracks.

#track #stripe

Paige Bueckers amused a lot of the Dallas Wings fans after she gave a witty nickname for her tandem with Jessica Shepard, who's been on a continuous rise this season.
With all the teams in the WNBA taking a break over the next few weeks because of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, Germany, it will allow plenty of players to just chill out and take a break.
That's when Shepard shared her August photo dump on Instagram on Monday, where Bueckers couldn't resist poking fun at their tandem in the comments.
"PB&J," Bueckers wrote, reacting to their photos together off the court.
Bueckers has been making life easy for Shepard this season thanks to her exquisite court vision and playmaking abilities that make her a worthy court general for the Wings.

#court #paige

Sports media is filled with different types of personalities. Some are more performative than others. Often, you'll find differences between a person's on-camera persona and their off-camera nature. Marcus Spears prides himself on being comfortable in his own skin at ESPN. A native son of Baton Rouge, he found his calling at ESPN after a nine-year career in the NFL. Not by being the next man up, but by being authentic to who he truly is.
"The way I am on television is the way I am in life. I don't know any other way to be," says Spears, who's entering his 13th year with ESPN. "I have fortunately ended up in a place around people who embrace me being myself. The truth and the honesty is when that's not accepted anymore, I'll go do something else."
Nicknamed "Swagu" after his playful flair and abundance of "swag," Spears has been a rising star with ESPN since arriving in 2014. From his beginnings at SEC Network to now being one of the network's top NFL ***** ysts, Spears' approach has never changed.
Provide perspective, teach the game and have a great time doing it. The vibes from his appearances are infectious, as his authentic self resonates with the everyday viewer. Spears' tact is intentional. He never wants to talk over the viewer's head, but he also isn't competing for the shine of being the best person at the desk.
"The most important thing is to entertain and make whatever show I'm on something they want to watch with their full attention and having a good time doing it," explained Spears. "The everyday person should feel like they're talking to their friend. That matters. There's so much of this faux competition about who's the best. I don't subscribe to that. The people will determine what they like and don't like."

#camera #people #something

Over a 14-year NBA playing career, Harrison Barnes' polished and erudite demeanor has earned him the moniker "The Senator" from teammates.
This offseason, Barnes has perhaps required a new nickname: "The Banker."
That appellation is a literal one.
In the months since the Spurs ended their run to the NBA Finals, their 34-year-old veteran forward went out and bought himself a whole entire bank.
Barnes committed $25 million to purchase Community State Bank in Paton, Iowa, a community bank located 40 minutes outside his hometown of Ames, Iowa.

#barnes #year #banker #SPURS

If you are just starting out as an investor and looking to generate a reliable income stream, you should begin your search with companies such as Realty Income (NYSE: O), PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). In fact, these three stocks could offer new investors a highly diverse portfolio with a relatively small investment of even $5,000. Here's a look at each of these high-yield dividend stocks and why they work so well together.
Realty Income is the largest net-lease real estate investment trust (REIT). That means that it owns properties and leases them to tenants, but the tenants agree to pay most property-level operating expenses. This reduces Realty Income's costs and risk because it doesn't have to handle day-to-day operations at its properties. The company owns over 15,500 properties across the retail and industrial sectors, including unique property types such as casinos and data centers. And its portfolio spans both North America and Europe.
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The big story here, however, is Realty Income's commitment to the dividend, which has been increased annually for 31 years. It is paid monthly, which is why the company trademarked the nickname "The Monthly Dividend Company." The REIT is built from the ground up to be a reliable dividend payer, with a diversified foundation that it has gradually expanded over time, building on the company's strengths to enter new markets and property niches. For example, it recently started offering institutional ***** et management services, generating a new fee-based income stream for shareholders. The key is that the services it provides are essentially built on what it is already doing. More revenue, little extra work.
With a well-above-market 5.1% dividend yield, Realty Income is a solid foundation for a diversified dividend portfolio.

#income #signal #Portfolio #property

Kevin Durant spoke frankly about the legendary status of his initials being his nickname, claiming it's more iconic than Michael Jordan's MJ or Allen Iverson's AI.
NBA players are often given unique nicknames that fans refer to them as, but some simply choose to go by their initials.
Chris Paul became CP, Paul George became PG, and most memorably, Kevin Durant became KD. Durant would even bet that no player-initial combo comes close to him in terms of a nickname.
Durant spoke to Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on his podcast, where he explained why he, as KD, is more memorable than Jordan as MJ or Iverson as AI, primarily because there is no other famous KD.
"But AI is in hard competition with A.I. I don't have a competitor. Mine is just like standalone; MJ is also Michael Jackson. KG would be up there, but I edge him out because I am just… Better." "

#michael

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Boston is known as "Titletown." That nickname will ring true when ******* le fights headline Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship's upcoming event at Fenway Park.
Here's all you need to know about BKFC 92, including streaming options to catch the main card, start time and more.
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BKFC 92 will be available on DAZN.

#sporting #stream

The third preseason game for the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots did not include a lot of players who will play a lot of snaps in Week 1, but it did include a lot of roster bubble guys. The amazing Browns fans were planning to tune in, with QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green taking the snaps this week:
The biggest stories coming out of the game will be any injuries and how those bubble players perform with the chances that they are given. Some of the evaluation is tougher given the level of talent on the other side of the field, with the Patriots also not playing their top guys. Take everything within that perspective.
A few takeaways from Thursday Night Football off the shores of Lake Erie:
Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson have locked up the top of the depth chart, but Raheim Sanders still has to secure his spot as the third guy. A few carries in the first few series looked like Sanders, nicknamed "Rocket," is on his way to having that role.
One of Shedeur Sanders' favorite targets, Floriea just keeps making plays, including this touchdown from Gabriel:

#Browns #Patriots #week

Tom O'Brien was a college basketball ***** istant at Bradley in 1967 when the opportunity arose to come back to coach at Cathedral, his alma mater.
O'Brien would leave a couple different times as coach, but never really did give up his connection to the school where he graduated from in 1949. O'Brien died on Aug. 17 at age 95.
"Tom had such a history with Cathedral, graduating from there and all the changes the school went through in good times and bad times, Tom was always part of it," said Steve Hodgson, who coached with O'Brien and then later succeeded him. "It goes even beyond that. There are so many families in the Catholic and Eastside community and people that I've heard from in the last week through Tom's passing that he touched."
O'Brien not only coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, he later returned as a substitute and earned the nickname "Super Sub."
"Tom left a profound impact on Cathedral, both as a student and when he returned as an educator and coach," Cathedral shared on its social media accounts. "'Coach OB' coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, leaving a lasting legacy on thousands of Cathedral students. During the final years of his tenure at Cathedral, he was affectionately known as 'Super Sub,' and students were always thrilled to see him walk through the classroom door."

#cathedral #o 'brien #Basketball #times

Tom O'Brien was a college basketball ****** istant at Bradley in 1967 when the opportunity arose to come back to coach at Cathedral, his alma mater.
O'Brien would leave a couple different times as coach, but never really did give up his connection to the school where he graduated from in 1949. O'Brien died on Aug. 17 at age 95.
"Tom had such a history with Cathedral, graduating from there and all the changes the school went through in good times and bad times, Tom was always part of it," said Steve Hodgson, who coached with O'Brien and then later succeeded him. "It goes even beyond that. There are so many families in the Catholic and Eastside community and people that I've heard from in the last week through Tom's passing that he touched."
O'Brien not only coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, he later returned as a substitute and earned the nickname "Super Sub."
"Tom left a profound impact on Cathedral, both as a student and when he returned as an educator and coach," Cathedral shared on its social media accounts. "'Coach OB' coached football, basketball and baseball at Cathedral, leaving a lasting legacy on thousands of Cathedral students. During the final years of his tenure at Cathedral, he was affectionately known as 'Super Sub,' and students were always thrilled to see him walk through the classroom door."

#school #always

Adorned in rhinestones and elevating her 5-foot stature with sky-high heels and voluminous blonde wigs, Dolly Parton often joked, "it costs a lot of money to look this cheap!"
Parton's looks on stage and off reflected both her Tennessee roots and her embodiment of over-the-top feminine glamour, an aesthetic articulated in her album **** le and self-anointed nickname "Backwoods Barbie." She was rarely seen without long acrylic nails, a full face of makeup, and heapings of glitter.
The prolific musician, actor and philanthropist, who died on Tuesday at 80 years old, always had a tongue-in-cheek response to criticisms about her larger-than-life sense of style. She quipped about her hair being a fire hazard, would play her hit '9 to 5' with nothing but her fire red acrylic nails as the instrument, and she unabashedly loved flashy clothes: shoulder pads, plunging necklines, a cinched waist, lace were all sartorial non-negotiables for the singer. But she paired it with a keen sense of self-awareness that only made her devout fanbase love her more.
Parton's massive, voluminous blonde wigs were classic Dolly — and, she once joked, a "fire hazard." - Richard McCaffrey/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
"When I moved to Nashville in 1964, I already had some ideas about what I wanted to look like onstage — and off," she wrote in her book "Behind the Seams" in 2023. "Country stars had to have big hair and some sparkles, and you had to have a Cadillac. I had the big hair but not yet the Cadillac — or enough sparkles." She related to the clothes worn by famous fixtures on stage of the Grand Ole Opry, like Jean Shepard and didn't shy away from the unconventional things that influenced her, telling People she even took inspiration from the famously risqué Frederick's of Hollywood catalogs she flipped through when she was young.

#FIRE #voluminous #look

Belgian comedian Noel Godin, who made a name throwing custard pies at celebrities from French film legend Jean-Luc Godard to tech ******* an Bill Gates, has died at the age of 80, his partner told AFP Monday.
Nicknamed "the Glooper" for his cries of "Gloop! Gloop!" after each strike, Godin spent more than three decades lobbing pies at rich and famous targets he felt needed bringing down a notch.
He died on Sunday morning, his partner Sylvie Broodthaers told AFP.
Describing himself as an "anarcho-confectioner," Godin began his campaign with a pie in the face of author Marguerite Duras in 1969.
His high-profile targets went on to include the future French president Nicolas Sarkozy in 1997 -- although in that case he had an accomplice lob the actual pie for fear of being recognised.

#pies

In one of the wealthiest enclaves in South Florida, even a billionaire fortune reportedly is not enough to secure entry.
Indian Creek Country Club, set within the gated island community nicknamed "Billionaire Bunker," reportedly has not admitted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, media personality Lauren Sánchez, and Ivanka Trump.
According to the Daily Mail, joining the Indian Creek club can be exceptionally difficult, even for people who can cover its reported costs: a $1 million initiation fee and $44,000 in monthly dues.
In February, Bezos and Sánchez reportedly turned up at the club's dock party as part of an apparent bid to make a favorable impression on the board. The pair, owners of three properties on the island, reportedly received a warm response from many members, but no invitation had been extended when the report was published.
Membership has also reportedly proved elusive for Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, whom the report described as owners of a $30 million island home.

#Indian #even

Last month, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham ignited a furious debate about whether or not transgender women have a place in women's sports. Since then, Cunningham has received a lot of pushback.
During Saturday night's game against the New York Liberty, the Barclays Center video board showed a message that seemed to be in direct opposition to Cunningham's stance. Now, one right-wing commentator has taken notice and he's not happy about WNBA teams deciding to "taunt" Cunningham.
During an interview for the ESPN profile that was published last month, Cunningham was asked about her political views, including the "MAGA Barbie" nickname that she has recently been given, and she openly shared her controversial stance on transgender athletes.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" she told ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Cunningham later doubled down on her comments, describing her views as "common sense."

#views #think

Let's get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …
Eagles notebook: Their star of joint practices, a great nickname and more – NBCSP
Bowling ball of knives. Eagles second-year offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has become a fan favorite this summer. But the 5-foot-11 offensive lineman has also become a favorite in the locker room. Well, maybe not when his teammates have to face him. "Love Willie," Jordan Davis said. "I call him a bowling ball of knives. Because he's so short, he's so small, he's so stubby but he is so quick and powerful and precise with his hands that it's really, for a taller guy like me, it gives me a lot of trouble, it gives me a lot of fits. That's one of the things that keeps me up at night with Willie. "But he's a tremendous player. He has a certain tenacity about him when he goes and plays a game, especially at center, and he commands that line. It's really special to see and I'm excited to see where his game goes."
The Eagles need to win back the fourth quarter in 2026 – BGN
This is the time of year when everything new is being installed, and training camp darlings are created. There will be a ton of things to look at this Saturday night when the Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens, and Sean Mannion's offense, or what small portion of it is shown, will get scrutinized. But the real reality of the Eagles' 2026 season will not arrive until around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13 at Lincoln Financial Field. It's about the time when the Eagles will be in the throes of their first fourth quarter of the season, in the season opener against the Washington Commanders. Winning the fourth quarter will be a big key to the Eagles' 2026 success. In 2025, the Eagles did not win the fourth quarter. Last season, the Eagles wilted offensively and defensively.
Five things to watch in the Eagles' second preseason game vs. the Patriots – PhillyVoice
4) Can Darius Cooper separate from Makai Lemon? Makai Lemon began practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday. He will be returning to practice full-time soon. The Eagles' WR1 (DeVonta Smith) and WR2 (Dontayvion Wicks) spots are spoken for, but the WR3 spot remains wide open. Cooper is challenging for that role, and I imagine he'll be given the opportunity to play against the Patriots on Saturday night. In the first preseason game against the Ravens, Cooper had 2 catches on 5 targets for 21 yards. Can he improve on that performance, and at least get the Eagles' staff to consider starting him Week 1? If not, Lemon will have a golden opportunity to swoop in at the tail end of camp and claim that spot.
Eagles-Pats Day 2 – Iggles Blitz
It is great that Hurts and the offense came through this time around. We know that there will be a learning curve for the offense this season. There will be ups and downs. Hurts isn't afraid of adversity so I think he'll be able to work his way through issues. The offense was up and down from an overall perspective. Hurts got picked off a couple of times. While I

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has recently spoken out about Sophie Cunningham, who has become a divisive figure in the WNBA.
After Cunningham's comments in regard to transgender athletes, there were some who came out to give her the nickname 'MAGA Barbie'.
However, some people have shown support for the Indiana Fever player, including holding rallies.
Now, Texas Attorney General Paxton has suggested people should be admiring Cunningham's courage instead of criticising her.
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