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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Shares Prince Harry's Unique Royal Parenting Style With Prince Archie & Princess Lilibet
Prince Harry is a hands-on father. That's what Meghan Markle is making sure royal fans know — his best role in life is as Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet's, 4, dad. His proactive role in his children's lives was seen in the Duchess of Sussex's sweet Father's Day tribute to her husband on Instagram. The adorable moments were captured in a tender video and gave her followers a more intimate look at their personal lives — and they look happy! Meghan shared her love for Harry by captioning the video, 'The best. Happy Father's Day to our favorite guy.' She added a two-pink-heart emoji and added Jason Mraz's single, 'Have It All (Acoustic) to the clip. More from SheKnows Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly Reveal Their Newborn Daughter's Name - & It's Both Poetic & Edgy Most of the footage was from Archie and Lilibet's younger years (probably to protect their privacy), but we can't help but smile at the dad milestones Harry has been able to witness — from teaching his son how to ride a bike to taking a father-daughter beach walk with his daughter. It's the everyday activities his late mother, Princess Diana, appreciated despite her royal title. She tried to give Princes William and Harry a normal childhood even though they were very famous young boys. In the last year, the Duke of Sussex has doubled down on his decision to move to the U.S. after exiting the royal family – it was the right move for his family. 'I enjoy living [in the U.S.] and bringing my kids up here,' Harry at The New York Times' DealBook Summit in December 2024. 'It's a part of my life that I never thought I was going to live, and it feels as though it's the life that my mom wanted for me. I want my kids to grow up with the opportunity to be themselves.' Princess Diana's parenting style was imprinted on Harry at a young age even though she passed in 1997, he has never wavered from her teachings. 'My main goal is to be the best dad and husband I can be,' he added. It's not much different from what Diana told the press in her years as a royal. 'I will fight for my children on any level so they can reach their potential as human beings, and in their public duties,' she said in her BBC interview with Martin Bashir in 1995. Instead of having a household of staff raising her children, she made sure she was entrenched in William and Harry's lives. Harry has never doubted his mother's love and he's making sure Archie and Lilibet experience every ounce of that care through him — it's a way for Diana's legacy to live on. 'I can still feel the hugs that she used to give us,' Harry said in the 2017 TV documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy. 'I miss that feeling. I miss having that mother to give you those hugs and that compassion that everyone needs.'Best of SheKnows Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About These Podcasts for Parents of Teens Will Make You Feel Seen
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Prince Harry dances and cuddles with Lilibet, Archie in Meghan's Father's Day tribute
Prince Harry dances and cuddles with Lilibet, Archie in Meghan's Father's Day tribute Show Caption Hide Caption Prince Harry addresses Meghan Markle divorce speculation Prince Harry recently addressed online rumors about his and Meghan Markle's alleged divorce at the New York Times' 2024 DealBook Summit. unbranded - Entertainment Duchess Meghan celebrated Father's Day with a sweet tribute to Prince Harry. "The best," the duchess captioned a June 15 video compiled of rare family videos and photos over the years. "Happy Father's Day to our favorite guy." The couple shares children Lilibet, 4, and Archie, 6. The video captured touching moments, including those of the kids as infants and children, at home and during family outings, many of which have never been seen. Harry, 40, is seen dancing, cuddling and reading with their kids. In one clip, he helps one of their kids feed a horse a carrot, and in another, he's helping teach Archie how to ride a bike. The video opens and ends with Harry and their children looking through an archway into a yard, with a banner reading, "Happy Father's Day." The tribute comes after Meghan, 43, posted candid photos of Harry and Lilibet for their daughter's birthday earlier this month. Meghan has been sharing more photos of Lilibet and Archie lately since returning to Instagram in January, while attempting to maintain their privacy, only sharing side profiles or photos and videos from behind. Prince William's kids share cute 'before and after' photos for Father's Day Meghan has shared several personal photos as of late, allowing a glimpse into family life and peeks at Lilibet and Archie's stunning red hair. In May, the duchess celebrated her son's birthday with a shot of Archie overlooking a balcony, silhouetted by the sun.
The Star
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Netflix co-founder and former CEO Reed Hastings joins Anthropic board
FILE PHOTO: Reed Hastings, founder and Co-C.E.O. of Netflix, arrives at the DealBook Summit in New York City, U.S., November 30, 2022. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo (Reuters) -Anthropic has appointed Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to the board of directors, the artificial intelligence startup said on Wednesday. Hastings, 64, is also a board member at Bloomberg. He has previously held director positions at Microsoft and Facebook, and served as the CEO of Netflix for 25 years. "Anthropic is very optimistic about the AI benefits for humanity, but is also very aware of the economic, social, and safety challenges. I'm joining Anthropic's board because I believe in their approach to AI development, and to help humanity progress," Hastings said. At Anthropic, Hastings will help the company navigate its rapid growth while maintaining its commitment to safety and minimizing AI's potential negative impacts on society. Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997 and transformed from a fledgling DVD mail-order service into a global streaming platform. He recently contributed $50 million to Bowdoin College to establish an AI and Humanity research initiative, focusing on AI's impact on work, relationships and education. In addition to Hastings, the board includes Daniela Amodei, her brother and Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei, investor Yasmin Razavi, and Confluent CEO Jay Kreps. (Reporting by Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jeff Bezos Says The 'Hardest Thing' Was Landing Amazon's First Million, Says He Warned Potential Backers Of A '70% Chance' They'd Lose Their Money
Jeff Bezos says the toughest test of his career wasn't building a trillion‑dollar tech empire — it was scraping together Amazon's first million dollars. What Happened: Speaking at The New York Times DealBook Summit in December 2024, the Amazon founder recalled 1995, when "to raise the first $1 million of seed capital for Amazon, I [Bezos] sold 20% of the company at a $5 million valuation... to 22 angel investors, roughly $50,000 each." Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — He said it took 60 pitches to secure those checks. "The 40 'no's were hard‑earned 'no's... The whole enterprise could have been extinguished then." Potential backers' first question: "What's the Internet?" Bezos even warned prospects that there was a "70% chance they would lose their investment." 'It was the hardest thing I've ever done," he added. The gamble aged well. Amazon's market capitalization hovers near $1.99 trillion today, according to TradingEconomics, making that early 20 percent stake, had it survived dilution, worth roughly $400 billion. A single $50,000 slice would be about $18 billion. Bezos told moderator Andrew Ross Sorkin that the ordeal shaped Amazon's culture of persistence. "Conviction matters," he said, adding that overcoming early skepticism was "the hardest thing I've ever done." Amazon, launched from a Seattle garage to sell books online, now spans cloud computing, streaming, groceries and artificial intelligence. Yet Bezos noted that success began with convincing two dozen believers when the Internet itself was a curiosity. "If those 22 had said no," he said, "none of this would exist."What To Know: Bezos, in the same talk, told DealBook that founders often "overestimate risks and underestimate opportunities," so he deliberately tilts the other way. What looks like confidence, he said, is really "compensating for that human bias." Thinking small, he added, is "a self‑fulfilling prophecy" — act modestly and your results will match. Bezos, at the time, also sounded upbeat about Donald Trump's second term as president, saying lighter regulation could spur business. He urged Washington to pair spending restraint with faster growth, aiming for 3‑5 percent annual GDP gains so the national debt rises more slowly than the economy. Image via Shutterstock Read next: Invest Where It Hurts — And Help Millions Heal: Invest in Cytonics and help disrupt a $390B Big Pharma stronghold. Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.30/share! Send To MSN: Send to MSN UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Jeff Bezos Says The 'Hardest Thing' Was Landing Amazon's First Million, Says He Warned Potential Backers Of A '70% Chance' They'd Lose Their Money originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the 'Hardest test' he has ever faced
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that raising the company's first $1 million was the hardest thing he had ever done. Speaking at The New York Times DealBook Summit in December 2024 with moderator Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bezos recalled that in 1995, to raise the first $1 million in seed funding for Amazon, he sold 20% of the company at a $5 million valuation to 22 angel investors, each contributing around $50,000. It took him about 60 pitches to secure those investments. At the time, many potential investors did not even know what the Internet was, Bezos said. He added that he warned them that there was a 70% chance they would lose their money. "If those 22 had said no," he said, "none of this would exist." Bezos said the early struggle shaped Amazon's culture of persistence. 'Conviction matters', explaining that overcoming skepticism in the beginning was crucial. Amazon was founded by Bezos in 1994. He started the company in a garage in Seattle, Washington, originally selling books online. Over time, Amazon expanded into other areas like cloud computing, streaming, groceries, and artificial intelligence. The early gamble turned out to be very successful. Today, Amazon's market value is close to $1.99 trillion, according to TradingEconomics. If the original 20% stake had not been diluted over time, it would be worth about $400 billion today. A single $50,000 investment from 1995 would now be worth around $18 billion. Jeff Bezos shares advice for founders Bezos also spoke about how founders often "overestimate risks and underestimate opportunities." He said he tries to think differently by focusing more on the possibilities than the dangers. What appears as confidence, he explained, is actually "compensating for that human bias." He added that thinking small leads to small results because it becomes a "self-fulfilling prophecy." Amazon founder on Trump's second term During the conversation, Bezos also talked about Donald Trump 's second term as US president. He said that lighter regulations could boost business activity and suggested that Washington should focus on controlling spending while encouraging faster economic growth. He said the goal should be to grow the economy by 3% to 5% each year, so the national debt grows more slowly than the economy itself. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
