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Jul
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
Atlanta residents spent this much on home renovations last year

Atlanta residents spent this much on home renovations last year

Home & Garden, ,
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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Jul
20
2021
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John Mayer returns to Atlanta for 2022 ‘Sob Rock’ Tour

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

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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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Jul
20
2021
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Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin set for historic space launch

Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin set for historic space launch

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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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Jul
20
2021
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Cox Communications chief Esser retiring at end of year

Cox Communications chief Esser retiring at end of year

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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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Jul
20
2021
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Instagram Asks Court to Delete Users’ Suit Over Embed Feature

Instagram Asks Court to Delete Users’ Suit Over Embed Feature

Digital, Technology, ,
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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Jul
20
2021
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CNN+: A Superfan Service or Main News Destination?

CNN+: A Superfan Service or Main News Destination?

Business, In The News,
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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Jul
19
2021
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986-HP Ferrari SF90 Stradale Breaks Our 60-MPH Acceleration Record

986-HP Ferrari SF90 Stradale Breaks Our 60-MPH Acceleration Record

Cars,
BY DAVID BEARD | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT It took seven years, but the Ferrari's 2.0-second rip to 60 mph has finally dethroned the Porsche 918 Spyder as the king of acceleration. We tested a 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and it rocketed to 60 mph in 2.0 seconds and eviscerated the quarter-mile in 9.5 seconds at 148 mph. The 887-hp 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder’s 2.1-second sprint to 60 mph held the title for seven years. The SF90 Stradale starts at $511,250 and is powered by three electric motors and a 769-hp twin-turbo V-8. All champions eventually…
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Jul
19
2021
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Mat George, Arizona podcaster and ASU grad, killed in Los Angeles hit-and-run, co-host says

Mat George, Arizona podcaster and ASU grad, killed in Los Angeles hit-and-run, co-host says

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Monica D. Spencer | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT   Podcaster and Arizona State University graduate Mat George died in a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles early Saturday morning, according to his co-host. City News Service reported that George, 26, was struck by a white BMW at approximately 2:20 a.m. while walking in an unmarked crosswalk in the Beverly Grove neighborhood. George was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the vehicle did not stop or notify emergency services, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, which identified the victim simply as a 26-year-old Arizona resident.  “Mat was killed in a hit and run…
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