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Sydney Morning Herald
05-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Billionaire's wedding a marriage of exhibitionism and excess
I would go further than Jacqueline Maley (' The Bezos-Sanchez wedding party proves we live in an age of vulgarity ', June 29). The Bezos-Sanchez wedding surpassed vulgarity. It was an obscenity. If there were ever an argument against a wealth tax on billionaires, it was dispelled by that single event. Tony Judge, Woolgoolga Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. You look at the positives and negatives of Bezos' nuptials. Jeff Bezos apparently pays a 1.1 per cent tax currently, substantially lower than the average American pays, which is likely to decrease further once the Trump bill passes through the US Congress and Senate. Having said that, Bezos has contributed to the Venice economy in the past few days in a way they could only dream of. But he can't beat Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son's wedding last year - apparently Ambani spent over $US$1.1 billion, which supported the local economy in India, and he also invited the world's who's who, including Tony Blair and many other influencers. In both cases, it's their own wealth they are spending or showing off, though it might look vulgar and obscene to an average punter in the street. That's life, as Derryn Hinch used to say. Mukul Desai, Hunters Hill Jacqueline Maley sums up glaring divide between the so-called rich, famous and powerful and a society desperately struggling to survive. The excess and blatant display of wealth and self-importance is all about those who telegraph to the world that despite global uncertainty, exhibitionism is of greater importance. For those of us whose love brought them to a wedding ceremony in a time and place very different to that of today, the simplicity of the occasion is something to be cherished. While we wish the newlywed couple well for their future happiness, our hope is that they retain an everlasting love that transcends the extravagance. Allan Gibson, Cherrybrook According to the long-held view 'the more expensive the wedding, the quicker the divorce', this marriage will be very short indeed. Heather Johnson, West Pennant Hills Creepy AI friends It is concerning that many young children and teenagers (or adults, for that matter) have no human confidant and must rely on an AI chatbot for interaction (' Her best friend wasn't real, but they still spoke every day ', June 29). 'Invisible friends' and diaries have always provided a safe haven for thoughts and creative play, but AI bots deliver a menacing undertow where control is limited and information flow is indeterminate. Many of our children and the vulnerable are at risk, and safeguards need to be calculated to allow safe interaction both in the 'now' and the future use of personal and confidential information. Janice Creenaune, Austinmer Shut up and shop I sympathise with Thomas Mitchell's aversion to insincere retail bonhomie (' Does the customer want to chat? Since you asked, no ', June 29). But far worse than shop assistants who chattily probe the details of one's social calendar is the irritation of having a fellow shopper insist on amiably blathering on to said assistant, with both of them oblivious to the growing queue. Maybe the 'dreaded manager' lurking somewhere offstage could 'offer feedback' to the assistant that those of us who just want to get in and get out as quickly and efficiently as possible would appreciate a timely acknowledgement of our existence as a polite nudge to the bottlenecker to keep it moving. Adrian Connelly, Springwood Degrees of toxicity
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Can eating McDonald's fries make you pregnant during IVF? Here's the truth behind bizarre theory
There has long been a rumor on social media that eating McDonald's fries might increase the effectiveness of IVF. Consuming McDonald's fries following an embryo transfer, a critical stage in IVF, may be the key to getting pregnant, as per new claim. (Unsplash) Consuming McDonald's fries following an embryo transfer, a critical stage in IVF, may be the key to getting pregnant, as per new claim. According to this theory, eating salty snacks after egg extraction may help prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), a possible side effect of IVF. Dr. James Hopkisson, Medical Director at TFP Fertility, stated that there is no scientific evidence that fast food improves the chances of IVF success or helps with implantation, even if it could satisfy a person's cravings, Irish Star reported. He warned against falling for online trends or disinformation and promoted a healthy, balanced diet both during and after IVF therapy. 'There's no evidence that eating fries, McDonald's or otherwise, has any impact on embryo implantation. While it's easy to see how small rituals might help people feel more in control during an emotional time, these kinds of myths can create false hope or misplaced pressure,' the doctor stated. Also Read: Bezos-Sanchez wedding: A-Listers show vulnerabilities as they share 'Oops' moments in Venice Few tips for IVF patients Dr. Hopkisson has advised IVF patients to follow their doctor's recommendations instead of following online fads. The NHS claims that a number of variables, including the state of the embryo, the well-being of the uterus, the age and timing of the mother, and not the nutrition on the day of the transfer, affect the outcome of the procedure. After embryo transfer, TFP Fertility recommends patients to lead as regular a life as possible, without depending on any specific diet, supplement, or daily schedule. It's important to distinguish between emotional comfort and health benefits. Although 'implantation diets' are still popular on the internet, according to the HFEA recommendations, there isn't enough proof to conclude that supplementary methods like acupuncture or dietary modifications significantly influence IVF results. What should IVF patients consume TFP Fertility advises patients to follow their clinic's recommendations for a healthy, nutrient-dense diet, take breaks when necessary, abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and excessive caffeine, and to contact your reproductive team for any problems. Moreover, dietitians frequently suggest snacks like roasted chickpeas, mildly salted popcorn, olives, or small servings of feta to those seeking better methods to control cravings after a transfer. These foods help sate desires without consuming excessive amounts of processed food.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Wedding of the Year: How much did Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez star-studded 3-day event cost? Final figure is out here
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos finally got married in a lavish Venetian ceremony despite the ongoing protests. The duo's wedding saw an attendance of renounced celebrities and businessmen. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez got married in Venice. The Amazon founder and award-winning journalist hosted a lavish wedding ceremony on Friday, June 27, following several days of celebrity-filled nuptial festivities. A-list attendees included Bezos' fellow billionaire Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, model Brooks Nader, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom and his model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, Kim and Khloé Kardashian, their youngest sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and family matriarch Kris Jenner. Bezos' wedding plans in Venice sparked outrage both online and offline, with demonstrations in the area demanding that the owner of Blue Origin pay more in taxes as a result of growing dissatisfaction with wealth and class disparities worldwide. Also Read: Bezos-Sanchez wedding: A-Listers show vulnerabilities as they share 'Oops' moments in Venice Bezos-Sanchez wedding: What was the expenditure of Hollywood's wedding of the year? The Italian wedding cost Bezos tens of millions of dollars. The grand wedding, which concludes on Saturday, June 28, the third official day of celebrations, is projected to have cost around $50 million and concludes on Saturday. The wedding's actual expenditure is unknown, Reuters reported on June 24 that Venice regional governor Luca Zaia first put the price range between 20 and 30 million euros, or $23 and $34 million. The estimate subsequently rose to 40 million to 48 million euros, or $46.5 million to $55.6 million, after a location was changed due to security concerns. Music legends Lady Gaga and Elton John are scheduled to play at a vibrant finale celebration in a former medieval shipyard on Saturday night, which will mark the culmination of the multi-day activities. According to a Vogue magazine, Sánchez wore a high-necked Dolce & Gabbana silhouette costume with 180 silk chiffon-covered priest buttons and a tulle-and-lace veil for the ceremony. Bezos-Sanchez wedding: A look at their kids Sánchez, 55, and Bezos, 61, were initially linked together in 2019, the same time when both of them announced their separations from their former spouses. Bezos got separated with his his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children. Sanchez and Patrick Whitesell, with whom she shares two children, were also going through a divorce. She also has a child with Tony Gonzalez, a former NFL tight end who was supposed to be present at the wedding with her new wife, October "Tobie" Gonzalez.
Business Insider
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Italians in Venice told me how they really feel about Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding
On the morning of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding ceremony, I wanted to ask Venetians what they thought of the spectacle dividing the city, so I headed to the one place I knew I'd find locals: a cafe. Two things surprised me. First, rather than being drawn into conversation by a nonna at the next table, I learned that Italians drink their morning espresso like a shot at the counter. They don't hang around — certainly not for interviews (I suppose the clue is in the name). Second, for some locals, the Bezos-Sanchez wedding isn't exactly the talk of the town. I was in the branch of the cafe and patisserie Rosa Salva, near the Rialto — the central and most touristic part of Venice. Outside, tourists lounged with drinks and pastries, sunning themselves in "Venezia" straw hats and t-shirts bearing the names of other European cities. Inside, apart from the conveyor belt of Venetians drinking espresso, a few patrons had a leisurely drink while taking advantage of the air conditioning. A waitress confirmed speculation that the other branches of the Venetian patisserie, founded in 1870, had made gift bags for the wedding. When I asked staff at another branch the day before, they were clueless about it — or at least feigned knowing nothing until Bezos' guests had received the bags. Rosa Salva, she said, was one of many local vendors involved in the lavish celebration. (Later, when I bumped into the owner of Rosa Salva after much hunting, he confirmed they'd provided goods to a high-profile wedding, but wouldn't say which one). By the restroom, a mother, with her two young boys on kiddie leashes, waited for her husband to return. They were visiting from Rome, she told me. I asked her what she thought about the "big wedding." As she stumbled over her English, her husband appeared, and overhearing the end of the conversation, responded cheerfully: "We got married nine years ago. It was a lovely day." Sure, there may have been a language barrier, but perhaps his reaction was more a sign that the "big wedding" isn't necessarily on everyone's lips here. His wife corrected him. "Not our big wedding," she explained, laughing, but the Bezos-Sanchez wedding. Francesca Babolini, a Venetian photographer doing some work on her laptop at the cafe, joined the conversation. I asked her what she thought about the Bezos-Sanchez wedding celebrations, which have been both highly anticipated and also highly protested. "It doesn't affect us," she said matter-of-factly. Later on Friday, a ceremony is being be held on a separate island, San Giorgio Maggiore. In this part of Venice, it will have little effect, she added, other than the presence of Ivanka Trump, more yachts than usual, and the occasional protest. For Babolini, she said it's just another ordinary day in Venice. At least, in this part of the city.
The Herald Scotland
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Bezos, Sanchez deserve this luxury Italian wedding, actually
It's as if people who can't afford a $500 million yacht on which to have a pre-Venice wedding foam party think it's wrong for the world's third-richest person to lavishly celebrate his second marriage when, according to the Rome-based United Nations World Food Programme, "A total of 1.9 million people are in the grips of catastrophic hunger." It's rude to make Bezos think about inequality on his wedding weekend If I were Mr. Bezos, I'd hop in one of my rockets and fly the more than 300 miles from Venice to Rome just to give those bullies at the World Food Programme a piece of my mind, and definitely not something like a donation at least equal to twice the cost of my wedding. It's outrageous to suggest income inequality is a thing when a perfectly nice billionaire who might one day give his delivery drivers time to pee is out here planning a celebrity-studded three-day event showcasing a lifestyle few could imagine. Which part of "this is his special weekend" do you not understand?, I ask while not checking my previously empty bank account to make sure Bezos has deposited the money I'm not being paid. Opinion: Why is Trump focused on dropping bombs while I drop $6 for ground beef? Those mad at Bezos' wedding haven't been paid $1 million to not be mad The reality is this, which I'm pretty sure is in the Bible: People who already have nice things deserve more nice things. And I'm not just saying that because I currently use Scotch tape for wound care and Bezos has promised me a lifetime supply of Band-Aids from Amazon. Rude nonbillionaire protesters went so far as to unfurl a massive banner in St. Mark's Square in Venice that read: "IF YOU CAN RENT VENICE FOR YOUR WEDDING YOU CAN PAY MORE TAX." While that is technically true thanks to the tyranny of math, it's an outrageous and hurtful thing to suggest about a noble and fantastic man who has in no way purchased my praise. Make 'eat the rich' Great Again: Musk, Trump and Bezos have led me to reconsider my stance on eating the rich | Opinion Just because a multibillionaire doesn't need multibillions and could devote a large swath of his wealth to making the world a better place without impacting his lavish lifestyle even a little ... I forgot where I was going with that. The overarching point is, "Shut up, protesters! That banner might have hurt Mr. Bezos' feelings, and I will defend his feelings at any cost, or, more specifically, at the cost of the $1 million I was DEFINITELY NOT given to write this." Bezos-Sanchez wedding will be perfect, just like my free yacht Some are looking at the sure-to-be wondrous and totally justified Bezos-Sanchez wedding and decrying the rise of oligarchs. But I ask you, if we didn't have oligarchs, wouldn't we have to remove that word from all the world's dictionaries and rewrite books like F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"? Do you know what it would cost to fix all that? Probably less than the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, but still ... a lot. So when you look at photos of celebrities like Oprah or Kim Kardashian or Ivanka Trump snacking on Venetian crostinis topped with lightly braised Amazon-worker meat, or when you feel inclined to envision the good that could come from such wasted largesse, I implore you to cram it and get back to your poor, wretched life. And so help me, I'm not just saying that because Bezos promised me a mega yacht he's no longer using, $1 million and an Amazon Prime Video licensed documentary about my life of impeccable integrity. Follow USA TODAY columnist Rex Huppke on Bluesky at @ and on Facebook at
