Troy Warren

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NATIONAL FORTUNE COOKIE DAY – July 20

NATIONAL FORTUNE COOKIE DAY – July 20

Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL FORTUNE COOKIE DAY We see a time when you will enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat on National Fortune Cookie Day! Each year on July 20th, Americans celebrate the cookie that is a traditional part of Chinese take-out. These crisp, folded cookies have a hint of buttery sweetness. Break them open, and you will find a slip of paper tucked inside with a message on it. The phrase will range from profound words of wisdom or tricky riddles to simple bits of common sense. Some fortunes include quotes from famous philosophers. While these nuggets of…
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Krispy Kreme Turned Classic Carnival Snacks into Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Turned Classic Carnival Snacks into Doughnuts

By Adam Campbell-Schmitt Troy Warren for CNT Step right up and try a cotton candy, caramel popcorn, or caramel apple doughnut. Whether or not you'll be making your way to a state or county fair this summer, you can still get a taste of some of your favorite sweet and salty carnival treats at home ... in doughnut form, at least. Today, Krispy Kreme launched its Carnival Collection, a trio of new doughnuts that evoke memories of ferris wheels, blue ribbons, and trying to knock over suspiciously sturdy milk bottles. The three snack-food flavors are as follows (with descriptions provided by Krispy Kreme): Cotton Candy: An…
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Atlanta residents spent this much on home renovations last year

Atlanta residents spent this much on home renovations last year

By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Homeowners were busy with DIY projects during pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves wanting to switch things up at home, whether that meant creating a new home office or finally tackling a project from their to-do lists. Recently, Houzz released a report of U.S. home renovation in 2020 and 2021. It found that the median home renovation spend has increased in 27 of the top 50 metro areas around the nation. “Home renovation spend has grown 15% in the last year to a median $15,000. Higher-budget projects (with the top…
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John Mayer returns to Atlanta for 2022 ‘Sob Rock’ Tour

John Mayer returns to Atlanta for 2022 ‘Sob Rock’ Tour

By Giana Levy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT The former Atlanta resident is back at State Farm Arena in spring. Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer will be returning to Atlanta for one night only. The ‘Sob Rock’ Tour, named for his latest album, kicks off in February 2022 and will make its way to State Farm Arena where Mayer will perform April 8, 2022. Registration is required for access to presale tickets, which are available until 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 20. Registrations can be made via johnmayer.com/#dates. The seated ticket presale begins 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, and ends at…
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Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin set for historic space launch

Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin set for historic space launch

By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Oldest, youngest persons set to fly into space VAN HORN, Texas — Jeff Bezos is about to soar on his space travel company’s first flight with people on board. The founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon on Tuesday will become the second billionaire to ride his own rocket. He’ll launch from West Texas with his brother, an 18-year-old from the Netherlands and an 82-year-old female aviation pioneer from Texas — the youngest and oldest to ever hurtle off the planet.  Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is set to blast off with…
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Cox Communications chief Esser retiring at end of year

Cox Communications chief Esser retiring at end of year

By Matt Kempner, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Cox executive Mark Greatrex to lead cable company Patrick Esser, the longtime president and chief executive officer of Atlanta-based Cox Communications, will retire at the end of the year, the company announced Monday. Mark Greatrex, currently Cox Communications’ executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, will succeed Esser. Greatrex will have the title of president. Esser has served in his current role for 15 years, leading a company that describes itself as the largest private telecom company in the nation. It serves nearly seven million homes and businesses with…
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Instagram Asks Court to Delete Users’ Suit Over Embed Feature

Instagram Asks Court to Delete Users’ Suit Over Embed Feature

BY ASHLEY CULLINS | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The social media giant argues embedding “is not direct copyright infringement” and therefore no one can be secondarily liable for enabling it. Instagram users unhappy that their images have been embedded on third party sites can’t sue the app over it, at least that’s what the social media giant is trying to convince a California federal judge. Two photographers in May sued Instagram on behalf of a proposed class of users who from July 1, 2013 to present uploaded content to the app that was embedded elsewhere without permission. They claim the feature flouts copyright…
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CNN+: A Superfan Service or Main News Destination?

CNN+: A Superfan Service or Main News Destination?

BY ALEX WEPRIN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT “Interactive” fare and access to talent will be a critical differentiator when consumers compare news streaming services, a source says. Better late than never. In early 2022, CNN plans to launch its entrant into the streaming news wars, CNN+, betting that its global reach, iconic brand and interactive features will help differentiate it in a crowded marketplace that already includes free streaming options from CBS News, ABC News, NBC News and MSNBC, and multiple subscription offerings from Fox News. It also will likely arrive in time for the expected merger of CNN parent company…
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