Author: insighter

Until I earned Hyatt Globalist status for the first time in 2021, I thought the love many other travelers gave to this hotel elite status was overblown. However, once I obtained Hyatt Globalist status and experienced its benefits for myself, I decided requalifying for the status each year was a priority.This guide will outline everything I love about Hyatt Globalist status, as well as how and why you might want to earn it.What is Hyatt Globalist status?Hyatt Globalist status is the highest tier of Hyatt elite status you can earn. I’ll discuss the specifics of earning Hyatt Globalist status later…

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Pro-Trump influencers and supporters raced to put out merchandise featuring the image of Trump with blood on his face and a fist in the air just hours after the deadly shooting and assassination attempt on Saturday.By Sunday afternoon, right-wing activist Candace Owens and former Trump administration official Sebastian Gorka had released shirts with the image. “For God and Country,” Owens’ shirt read. “The President of America,” said Gorka’s.Neither Owens nor Gorka immediately responded to requests for comment from WIRED asking whether they would donate their proceeds to Trump’s reelection campaign or to the families of those who were shot at…

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Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders cheer during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports Alabama landed a commitment from a five-star 2025 prospect for the second straight day Sunday, with offensive tackle Ty Haywood set to play for the Crimson Tide. His commitment follows that of Caleb Cunningham, the No. 2 wide receiver in the class, per the 247Sports composite. From Choctaw County High School in Ackerman, Miss., Cunningham committed Saturday. Haywood is listed by the composite as the No. 2 offensive…

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2 hours agoBy Hannah Price, BBC Eye Investigations BBCWhen two young Brazilian women were reported missing in September 2022, their families and the FBI launched a desperate search across the US to find them. All they knew was that they were living with wellness influencer Kat Torres.Torres has now been sentenced to eight years in prison for the human trafficking and slavery of one of those women. The BBC has also been told that charges have been filed against her in relation to a second woman. How did the former model who partied with Leonardo DiCaprio and graced the cover of international…

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Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who shot and injured former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, briefly appeared in an advertisement for BlackRock Inc., the company said on Sunday.  Crooks was one of several students who appeared in the background of the 2022 ad and was unpaid, BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, said in a statement. The ad was filmed at Bethel Park High School, where Crooks graduated in 2022, and featured a teacher, the company said.  The company did not describe the content of the ad but said footage will be made available to the authorities and that…

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Washington, DC – Eight gunshots have transformed the United States election, casting an already unprecedented race into further uncertainty. On Sunday, a day after the attack at candidate Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania rally, details have continued to emerge, as have early indications of how the violent act would affect US political discourse, campaigning and voter attitudes in the days leading up to the November 8 poll. But for Rina Shah, a US political strategist, one thing was clear in the immediate wake of the attack: “No matter what, everything changes from here on out.” That will be particularly on display,…

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) gets his hand on a deep pass in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17. Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Tee Higgins will not agree to a contract extension by Monday’s deadline, meaning he will be a highly coveted free agent next offseason, NFL Network reported Sunday. Higgins, 25, signed a $21.8 million franchise tag on June 17 and will play…

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Google’s parent company Alphabet might be on the verge of making its biggest acquisition ever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire Wiz for around $23 billion. While the deal isn’t finalized, the WSJ says it could come together soon. Wiz offers an all-in-one approach to cloud security, ingesting data from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other cloud platforms, then scanning it all for security risk factors. Presumably, Alphabet executives see the deal as a way to fortify Google’s cloud business, which grew 28% to $9.57 billion in the first quarter…

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Top corporate leaders denounced political violence and wished a quick recovery for Donald Trump, who was injured during Saturday’s assassination attempt at a campaign rally. That was in line with similar sentiments from heads of state from around the world as well as President Joe Biden’s remarks. And like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who said after the shooting that he is endorsing Trump for president, Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman said he is going to endorse the Republican. Apple CEO Tim Cook “I pray for President Trump’s rapid recovery. My thoughts are with him, the other victims and the Trump…

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39 minutes agoBy Tom McArthur, BBC NewsCBS NewsThe FBI has named the man who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks is alleged to have opened fire while the former US president was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others badly hurt.The 20-year-old was shot dead at the scene by a Secret Service sniper, officials said.In a statement, the FBI said Crooks was the “subject involved” in the assassination attempt on the former president and that an active investigation was under way.Who shot at Donald Trump?Thomas Crooks had not…

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Jul 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jhonkensy Noel (43) celebrates with =with outfielder Tyler Freeman (2) after hitting a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Right-hander Ben Lively, who has allowed more than three runs in only two of his 15 starts this season, will try for his ninth win of the season when he takes the mound Sunday afternoon for the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians in the rubber game of their three-game set with the Tampa Bay…

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Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting, which he said pierced the upper part of his right ear. “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I…

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