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19-07-2025
- Entertainment
Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play
INDIANAPOLIS -- Caitlin Clark dribbled, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday. It may be the most demanding action anyone sees from Clark this weekend. Indianapolis' big midseason weekend wasn't supposed to play out this way, with Clark patrolling the sidelines instead of impressing her home fans with more nifty passes or trademark logo 3-pointers. But as she sits this one out because of yet another injury, Clark remains the center of attention. From the 30-story, larger-than-life image covering Indianapolis' JW Marriott Hotel to the wraps around the city's maze of skywalks, last season's Rookie of the Year seems every bit as in demand — maybe even more — as All-Star teammates with the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, or anyone else in town. 'Oh, yeah. I am going to be there,' Clark told 'Good Morning America' on Friday, referring to Saturday night's game. 'I am going to be there, active on the sideline. I'm going to cheer these two on.' Clark did not speak during Friday's scheduled interviews with reporters or following the 3-point contest and skills challenge. For a league that has seen ticket sales and television ratings soar since Clark's arrival last season, her absence comes at the worst possible moment. Indianapolis was selected as the All-Star host last summer, and Clark was set to make her debut in the 3-point contest in her adopted hometown. The contest may have featured the strongest field ever — the last two contest winners, Sabrina Ionescu of New York and Allisha Gray of Atlanta; former NCAA Division I scoring champ Kelsey Plum of Los Angeles and Washington rookie Sonia Citron — if Clark was in it. Instead, Fever guard Lexie Hull replaced Clark but did not make the finals despite Clark's cheers. 'I think Lexie deserves it,' Mitchell said. 'I think that C.C. is dope for making sure that happened or the WNBA, for that matter, I don't know, and I think for the Fever it's just a good way to represent us and have someone the that this city loves.' Ionescu won her second title in three years, defeating Gray 30-22, giving the defending champion Liberty a Friday night sweep. Natasha Cloud edged out Seattle guard Erica Wheeler, a former Fever player, to win the skills challenge. Of course, everyone wanted to see Clark, who remains quite active off the court. In addition to the morning interview and a midday practice with the team she 'drafted,' the coach she acquired in a trade and the team that bears her name, Clark was scheduled to appear on Sue Bird's podcast, WNBA Live and with two sports brands — Nike and Wilson — before returning for Friday night's festivities. It's also a good bet Clark's schedule includes some injury treatment time. Ionescu's advice: Take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities. 'I went through something similar in my career,' Ionescu said. 'My first year, I didn't play due to injury and then second year, I had like three to four soft tissue injuries. You look back and it's a blessing in disguise because you're able to learn and grow and understand it's all part of your journey, continue to figure out what you need in a pro career.' Clark won't have much down time Saturday, either. There's a morning shootaround, a 15-minute interview session with reporters and then she'll have to navigate the newly constructed stage inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse before testing her coaching skills. And that may not be all. 'Obviously, unfortunate about Caitlin, but she's going to still have a great impact on this team,' said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. 'I will give the coaching hat to her as much as she wants, to be quite honest. We're going to play around with it a little bit. It'll be fun.' Clark never missed a game in college or her first pro season because of injury but already has missed 10 this season with three muscle injuries. Boston and Mitchell have seen how their teammate has responded in all 10 and expect nothing different this time, a contest that doesn't count in the standings. "Caitlin will still be Caitlin, trust me guys," Mitchell said, drawing laughter. 'She's going to be in a coaching uniform, like you'll definitely see the competitive nature. But I think for her, her body deserves what it deserves from a break standpoint. I think this weekend will still be about what her and other individuals have brought to our league.' So while the league's biggest stars compete on the court, Clark will return to her role as promoter. It's a role she must embrace if she hopes to play Tuesday when the regular season resumes with a home game against the defending champion Liberty — even if it's a disappointment for the women's basketball fans. "I am feeling good,' Clark told GMA. 'Obviously, a lot of this cheers me up. It's fun to see everybody out here having such a good time.'
NBC Sports
18-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday. It may be the most demanding action anyone sees from Clark this weekend. Indianapolis' big midseason weekend wasn't supposed to play out this way, with Clark patrolling the sidelines instead of impressing her home fans with more nifty passes or trademark logo 3-pointers. But as she sits this one out because of yet another injury, Clark remains the center of attention. From the 30-story, larger-than-life image covering Indianapolis' JW Marriott Hotel to the wraps around the city's maze of skywalks, last season's Rookie of the Year seems every bit as in demand — maybe even more — as All-Star teammates with the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, or anyone else in town. 'Oh, yeah. I am going to be there,' Clark told 'Good Morning America' on Friday, referring to Saturday night's game. 'I am going to be there, active on the sideline. I'm going to cheer these two on.' Clark did not speak during Friday's scheduled interviews with reporters. For a league that has seen ticket sales and television ratings soar since Clark's arrival last season, her absence comes at the worst possible moment. Indianapolis was selected as the All-Star host last summer, and Clark was set to make her debut in the 3-point contest in her adopted hometown. The contest may have featured the strongest field ever — the last two contest winners, Sabrina Ionescu of New York and Alisha Gray of Atlanta; former NCAA Division I scoring champ Kelsey Plum of Los Angeles and Washington rookie Sonia Citron — if Clark was in it. Instead, Fever guard Lexie Hull will replace Clark in Friday's contest. 'I think Lexie deserves it,' Mitchell said. 'I think that C.C. is dope for making sure that happened or the WNBA, for that matter, I don't know, and I think for the Fever it's just a good way to represent us and have someone the that this city loves.' Of course, everyone wanted to see Clark, who remains quite active off the court. In addition to the morning interview and a midday practice with the team she 'drafted,' the coach she acquired in a trade and the team that bears her name, Clark was scheduled to appear on Sue Bird's podcast, WNBA Live and with two sports brands — Nike and Wilson — before returning for Friday night's festivities. It's also a good bet Clark's schedule includes some injury treatment time. Ionescu's advice: Take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities. 'I went through something similar in my career,' Ionescu said. 'My first year, I didn't play due to injury and then second year, I had like three to four soft tissue injuries. You look back and it's a blessing in disguise because you're able to learn and grow and understand it's all part of your journey, continue to figure out what you need in a pro career.' Clark won't have much down time Saturday, either. There's a morning shootaround, a 15-minute interview session with reporters and then she'll have to navigate the newly constructed stage inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse before testing her coaching skills. And that may not be all. 'Obviously, unfortunate about Caitlin, but she's going to still have a great impact on this team,' said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. 'I will give the coaching hat to her as much as she wants, to be quite honest. We're going to play around with it a little bit. It'll be fun.' Clark never missed a game in college or her first pro season because of injury but already has missed 10 this season with three muscle injuries. Boston and Mitchell have seen how their teammate has responded in all 10 and expect nothing different this time, a contest that doesn't count in the standings. 'Caitlin will still be Caitlin, trust me guys,' Mitchell said, drawing laughter. 'She's going to be in a coaching uniform, like you'll definitely see the competitive nature. But I think for her, her body deserves what it deserves from a break standpoint. I think this weekend will still be about what her and other individuals have brought to our league.' So while the league's biggest stars compete on the court, Clark will return to her role as promoter. It's a role she must embrace if she hopes to play Tuesday when the regular season resumes with a home game against the defending champion Liberty — even if it's a disappointment for the women's basketball fans. 'I am feeling good,' Clark told GMA. 'Obviously, a lot of this cheers me up. It's fun to see everybody out here having such a good time.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emirates to hold its recruitment open day to those aspiring to be cabin crew
Welcome to the airline's open day in Macao MACAO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For all those aspiring to be cabin crew at Emirates, the world's most profitable and the largest international airline is holding its recruitment open day on 30 July at JW Marriott Hotel Macao, located in Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Macao. All cabin crew candidates are required to be at the venue at 9am sharp with a digital copy of their CVs in English. They can pre-register for the event here. Emirates is looking to hire those who are passionate about delivering personalised and impeccable service, while creating memorable moments for its customers. Emirates' truly global cabin crew team represents 148 nationalities, reflecting its customer mix and international operations to 143 cities on six continents with a modern fleet of over 254 all wide-body aircraft. The airline is the largest global operator of the Boeing 777s and the A380s and has recently welcomed its first eight A350s to its growing fleet. New cabin crew recruits undergo an intense seven and a half weeks of training in the highest standards of hospitality, safety and service delivery in Emirates' state-of-the-art facility in Dubai. They learn leadership and life-saving skills in Safety & Emergency Procedures, essential first aid in Group Medical Training, observational and industry insights in Security sessions, skincare, nutrition and wellbeing advice in the Image and Uniform training, and finally the pillars of hospitality and the airline's award-winning onboard food and beverage offering in Service training. All Emirates crew are based in the exciting cosmopolitan city of Dubai and enjoy a competitive, tax-free salary and flying pay, eligibility for profit share, hotel stays and layover expenses, concessional travel and cargo, annual leave, annual leave ticket, furnished accommodation, transportation to and from work, excellent medical, life and dental insurance coverage, and other benefits. Cabin crew also enjoy attractive concessional travel benefits for self, their families and friends, enabling them to enjoy and explore destinations together across the airline's network spanning 6 continents. Cabin crew also have access to the Emirates Platinum card for themselves and their dependents. With this they can enjoy discounts across thousands of brand and retail stores, clubs, clinics, hospitality outlets, locally and globally. The open day will take place on 30 July 2025 and will start at 9am sharp at the JW Marriott Hotel Macao, Galaxy Macao, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança, S/N, COTAI, Macao. Those who wish to join Emirates, the opportunity is one click or one recruitment day away. Check out the website regularly for more details – About Emirates From its global hub in Dubai, Emirates serves customers on six continents, providing high quality air transport services that facilitate tourism and trade. The airline has earned customer recognition for its industry-leading services on the ground and in the sky, delivered by a passionate workforce representing over 140 nations. Apart from the newly entered A350, Emirates also operates the world's largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. Emirates offers spacious cabins and iconic inflight features such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and its ice inflight entertainment system available in all seats across its fleet, which has topped "best in sky" awards for 17 consecutive years. Emirates is committed to environmentally-responsible operations and focusses on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and protecting wildlife and habitats. View original content: SOURCE Emirates Airline
Cision Canada
07-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
26th Edition Global Family Office Investment Summit Held in Cannes Under the Patronage of Cannes Mayor H.E. David Lisnard
CANNES, France, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ -- The 26th Edition Global Family Office Investment Summit, held under the Patronage of H.E. David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, concluded this week at the JW Marriott Hotel on the French Riviera. Centered around the theme "Connecting Minds & Creating the Future," the Summit welcomed over 200+ family offices, private investors, royal families, and visionary entrepreneurs from across the globe. Summit Host Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain, opened the event with a gracious welcome and powerful opening remarks that set a tone of unity, vision and purpose. He then introduced Cannes Deputy Mayor Thomas de Pariente, whose inspiring Welcome Address energized the room. The momentum continued with an Opening Keynote by Alan Smithson, Founder of Unlimited Awesome, who challenged family offices to lead the charge in shaping the future of AI, education, and clean energy. "Several entrepreneurs have already received investor funding commitments and strategic support, which underscores the Summit Series' reputation as a powerful platform for capital deployment and collaboration," said Hadi Al Alawi. "Our Summits are always popular with forward-thinking leaders who are dedicated to uncovering groundbreaking investment opportunities. Together, we are dedicated to setting the stage for growth and success for generations ahead," said Anthony Ritossa, Founder of the Global Family Office Investment Summit Series. "What an amazing experience. The setting, fellow family offices and the content were fantastic!" said Wendy Craft, CEO, Elle Family Office. Gordon Einstein, founder of CryptoLaw partners, served as the Summit's Master of Ceremonies. Gordon attended the event with his wife Iryna and infant son Joseph. "These Summits always provide huge value for the speakers and participants. I love that they seamlessly join solid investment insight, current family office trends, a view on future technology, and audience interaction. I also applaud Anthony and Hadi on their selecting Cannes as the venue. This was a breath of fresh air." Attendees engaged in lively fireside chats and panel discussions covering a wide range of timely topics such as: Artificial Intelligence & Web3 Innovation Sustainable Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Healthcare, Biotechnology & Longevity Philanthropy, Family Legacy & Governance Real Estate, Private Equity & Global Markets Cross-border co-investment opportunities The evolving digital asset and crypto landscape Breakthroughs in healthcare, biotech, and longevity Purpose-driven philanthropy and impact investing A rare look inside the operations of iconic family offices The Summit also highlighted the growing role of women and next-generation leaders in shaping global investment priorities. Influential speakers such as Katie Hilborn, Sofia Romanoff, Rosemary Sagar, Wendy Craft and Aria Oh led conversations on empowering women, advancing inclusion, and redefining the future of purpose-driven capitalism. In a special ceremony, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to distinguished leaders: H.E. David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes (Special thanks to Deputy Mayor Thomas de Pariente for accepting the award on the Mayor's behalf) Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain Wendy Craft, CEO, Elle Family Office Rosemary Sagar, Principal & CIO, Sagar Family Office Ziad Atrissi, JW Marriott Executive Anthony Ritossa, Global Family Office Investment Summit Series Founder Following the success in Cannes, the Global Family Office Investment Summit Series will continue with upcoming events in Miami, Dubai and also back to Cannes - further reinforcing its commitment to global collaboration, sustainability, and investor leadership.
Mint
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why Gen Z loves fake weddings
The world may be breathlessly watching all the drama surrounding the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding in Venice, but in India, a new trend is unfolding: the non-wedding wedding party. In cities like Pune, Delhi and Bengaluru, event managers, clubs and bars are organising 'wedding-themed parties" (some are brashly calling them fake weddings, no cap) and they are a hit with Gens Z and Alpha. More than 1,500 people turned up over the course of a few hours for his 'big fat fake wedding", says Rahul Avadhani, a Bengaluru-based events curator who recently 'hosted" a mega wedding party at the JW Marriott Hotel. Most of the attendees were between 21-30 years old, and it was put together by a private members club that organises experience-based events across cities in India, inspired by similar events that became mega popular at locations such as Ballr Club in Pune, which was among the first event venues to kick off the trend. Yes, people paid to be there: while women could enter for free, 'stag entry' was at a cover charge of ₹5000, fully redeemable against food and drinks. 'The vibe was like a typical Indian wedding, with mehendi wallas, dhol, wedding decor, photo booths, a DJ… only the bride and groom were missing," says Avadhani. 'The idea is why wait for someone to get married to have fun and dance till you drop? This way, the pressure is off and everyone gets to have fun." It was such a hit that 8club is planning to replicate the event in Delhi at Bel-La Monde, a posh wedding venue in Chhattarpur. As part of the promotions, a ghodi (horse) dressed in Punjabi wedding finery has been filmed around Gen Z-friendly spots in the Capital, such as the mysteriously popular Faqir Chand Bookstore in Khan Market. Without clutching our pearls and going into 'everything is a photo op for Gen Z of course they love fake weddings!" lamentations, the popularity of these events is a bit puzzling to someone not from the generation, at least initially. As someone who gets literal nightmares about weddings—losing one's entire wardrobe, turning up under or over-dressed, landing up at the wrong venue —it seems almost masochistic to do this voluntarily, without the spectre of family obligation and rashly sent RSVPs hanging over one's head. And yet, maybe that is the trick—being able to enjoy a wedding without feeling like a misfit, wondering if everyone's judging your clothes, and having people come up to you wagging a finger and going 'you're next!". I can sort of see the appeal—Indian weddings are hella fun if you can leave all that baggage behind. You get to hang out with friends, a chance to air all those outfits you wore just one time for a cousin's wedding, eat, drink and dance, take some lovely photos for Instagram, and go home without worrying if your gift will be deemed good enough. Who wouldn't want them? Are there any fake weddings for Gen Xers? Apparently, there are. The trend has advanced so rapidly in such a short time that now there are spin-offs of the same idea, such as more traditional fake wedding parties—think Hum Aapke Hain Kaun rather than Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Your Third Place, a Bengaluru-based events company that promotes 'curated IRL experiences that spark real connections", is organising a Sober Sangeet Social in July. Founder Anurag Pandey calls it a 'begaani shaadi" (someone else's wedding) and says guests can expect 'flowers, food, mehendi, and some classic shaadi games" including a Sangeet Social Antakshari. As a child of the 1990s with bona-fide antakshari-winning credentials, I could see myself at one of these parties. Maybe Gen Z has got it right, after all. Maybe weddings should not be about managing egos, expectations and stress, the way I grew up experiencing them (hence the nightmares), but having one hell of a good time.
