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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I need a break': Country star taking time to ‘figure out what's next'
Kelsea Ballerini is manifesting a chill summer. After wrapping up her first arena tour and finishing her first season as a judge on 'The Voice,' the country music star wants to take some time to relax and regroup. 'I need a break, and I've never been able to say that before, but I really think that it's time for me to just pump the brakes, figure out what's next, take the time to just have a summer,' Ballerini said during her recent interview on 'Today with Jenna and Friends.' 'Every time I say I have time off, something happens,' the platinum-selling singer joked. 'But I'm very open to whatever is out there.' Ballerini hopes her summer itinerary includes going to the beach, learning to cook a new meal and spending time with her dogs, Dibs and Milo. Aside from a performance this Friday at the CMA Fest, Ballerini doesn't appear to have any upcoming performances or appearances scheduled, according to her website. This year has been a particularly eventful year for the 'Peter Pan' singer. Her tour, which ran from January to April, supported her fifth studio album, 'Patterns,' which she released in October. In March, Ballerini released a deluxe edition of 'Patterns,' which featured five additional songs. She also signed on for her first season as a judge on 'The Voice,' which wrapped last month. During her 'Today' appearance, she explained that it was a completely different experience than what she was used to. 'It's been such a beautiful season of doing things that are out of my comfort zone and bigger than I've ever done, and it's been really fulfilling. I love being in that seat,' she said. As for whether she'd ever return to 'The Voice,' Ballerini said, 'Never say never. I think it's all about timing.' Country music star's wife has had it with IVF treatments after 'hellacious' side effects Major country music star plays first show in year after series of surgeries 'Our hearts are shattered': Country star's husband dies at 72 from mouth cancer 'Let's not twist the message': Country music star clears up viral AMAs moment Country music power couple calls it quits after two years of marriage Read the original article on MassLive.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CCPA issues advisory to e-commerce platforms for self-audit within 3 months to detect dark patterns
The Central Consumer Protection Authority ( CCPA ) has issued advisory to all e-commerce platforms to take necessary steps to ensure that their platforms do not engage in deceptive and unfair trade practice which are in the nature of Dark Patterns . In a release on Saturday, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said that all e-commerce platforms have been advised to conduct self-audits to identify dark patterns within 3 months of the issue of the advisory and take necessary steps to ensure that their platforms are free from such dark patterns. The e-commerce platforms, based on the self-audit reports, have also encouraged to give self-declarations that their platform is not indulging in any dark patterns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe What These Celebrities Studied in College Learn More Undo The self-declarations by the platforms will enable fair digital ecosystem along with building trust between consumers and e-commerce platforms, the release added. CCPA has also issued notices to e-commerce platforms in some cases that have been found violating the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns. Live Events All e-commerce platforms are therefore, advised to refrain from deploying deceptive design interfaces that mislead consumers or manipulate their decision-making. The Authority has been keeping a close watch on the violation of the Guidelines issued for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns. Instances of Dark Patterns have been noticed on E-Commerce platforms. The Department of Consumers Affairs, Government of India constituted a Joint Working Group (JWG) comprises of representatives from concerned Ministries, regulators, Voluntary Consumer Organisations and NLUs. The mandate of this JWG is examine and undertake measures to identify violations of Dark Patterns on e-commerce platforms and share the information with the Department of Consumer Affairs on regular intervals. The JWG shall also suggest appropriate awareness programmes for creating awareness amongst the consumers. As part of the Government's broader strategy and ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer protection in the digital era and curb unfair practices in e-commerce and online services, Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India had notified the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns in 2023 and specified 13 dark patterns, namely: False urgency, Basket Sneaking, Confirm shaming, forced action, Subscription trap, Interface Interference, Bait and switch, Drip Pricing, Disguised Advertisements and Nagging, Trick Wording, Saas Billing and Rogue Malwares.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CCPA protection directs E-Commerce platforms for self-audit within 3 months to detect Dark Patterns
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued advisory to all e-commerce platforms to take necessary steps to ensure that their platforms do not engage in deceptive and unfair trade practice which are in the nature of Dark Patterns. All e-commerce platforms have been advised to conduct self-audits to identify dark patterns, within 3 months of the issue of the advisory, and take necessary steps to ensure that their platforms are free from such dark patterns. The e commerce platforms, based on the self-audit reports, have also encouraged to give self-declarations that their platform is not indulging in any dark patterns. The self-declarations by the platforms will enable fair digital ecosystem along with building trust between consumers and e-commerce platforms. CCPA has also issued notices to e-commerce platforms in some cases that have been found violating the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns. All e-commerce platforms are therefore, advised to refrain from deploying deceptive design interfaces that mislead consumers or manipulate their decision-making. The Authority has been keeping a close watch on the violation of the Guidelines issued for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Instances of Dark Patterns have been noticed on E-Commerce platforms. The Department of Consumers Affairs, Government of India constituted a Joint Working Group (JWG) comprises of representatives from concerned Ministries, regulators, Voluntary Consumer Organisations and NLUs. The mandate of this JWG is examine and undertake measures to identify violations of Dark Patterns on e-commerce platforms and share the information with the Department of Consumer Affairs on regular intervals. The JWG shall also suggest appropriate awareness programmes for creating awareness amongst the consumers. As part of the Government's broader strategy and ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer protection in the digital era and curb unfair practices in e-commerce and online services, Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India had notified the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns in 2023 and specified 13 dark patterns, namely: False urgency, Basket Sneaking, Confirm shaming, forced action, Subscription trap, Interface Interference, Bait and switch, Drip Pricing, Disguised Advertisements and Nagging, Trick Wording, Saas Billing and Rogue Malwares.
Elle
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Kelsea Ballerini Delivers an Acoustic Set to Celebrate ELLE's Women in Music Issue
To celebrate ELLE's Women in Music issue, some of music's brightest stars came together for an intimate dinner at Chez Margaux in New York City. The evening was co-hosted by ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia and Fendi Chief Communication Officer Cristiana Monfardini, and attendees included Ryan Destiny, Dora Jar, Charlotte Lawrence, Muni Long, Grace VanderWaal, Maria Zardoya of The Marías, Blu DeTiger, Frawley, and more. '[Our Women in Music issue] is one of my favorites to put together,' Garcia said in her toast at the beginning of the night. 'It's really about identifying and celebrating the women whose music and voices are changing the industry and influencing our culture.' Guests were then invited to enjoy a family-style meal featuring a delicious assortment of dishes from chef Jean-Georges, including fresh salads, gourmet pizzas, prime tenderloin, crispy French fries, and classic rigatoni pomodoro. For the perfect nightcap, ELLE's digital cover star Kelsea Ballerini performed a cover of 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac. Garcia praised the country singer, who just finished a tour and wrapped up a season of The Voice. 'She's not only talented and beautiful, but also an incredibly gifted musician and writer,' she said. 'We are so happy to have you here.' A known advocate for women's and LGBTQ+ rights, Ballerini was natural fit for ELLE's Women in Music issue. On her album Patterns, she worked with an all-female songwriting team, and even brought drag queens onstage for her performance at the CMT Music Awards. In her cover story, the country star said, 'I never really was loud about anything for a really long time, because I just had to get my footing. And then I was like, 'At the end of the day, I want the people who listen to my music to know what I stand for and hopefully align with it.'' Dessert brought the evening to a sweet close, featuring rich chocolate cake, fresh fruit, and coffee. Click through the gallery below for exclusive photos from inside the event. Samuel is the Content Strategy Manager at Hearst. Prior to this role, he was an Associate Editor and the Assistant to ELLE's Editor-in-Chief, Nina Garcia. Raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Samuel attended Northwestern University and currently resides in New York City. He is probably humming a tune at his desk right now.
Business Upturn
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Dreamers Investment Guild Commemorates 15 Years With Founding Speech by Sterling Preston
New York, NY, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dreamers Investment Guild today hosted a commemorative event marking its 15th year as a leader in cognitive investment education. The focal point of the ceremony was a keynote speech delivered by founder Sterling Preston, offering a rare behind-the-scenes narrative on the platform's original purpose, strategic challenges, and long-term mission to redefine how investment knowledge is understood and taught. Preston's address, delivered before an audience of Guild members, global educators, and institutional partners, traced the journey from a single curriculum prototype in 2010 to today's multi-continent education infrastructure spanning 42 countries and thousands of learners. He emphasized that the Guild was never intended to be a financial product company, but rather an 'engine for thinking clarity under market pressure.' 'When Dreamers Investment Guild was founded, most people were chasing hot tips and headlines,' said Preston. 'What was missing—and still is in many places—is the ability to structure information, judge relevance, and hold conviction under uncertainty. That's what we set out to build—a place where investment is taught as a cognitive responsibility.' During his remarks, Preston outlined three defining stages in the Guild's history: Disruption by Discipline (2010–2014): Launch of the first structured investment logic curriculum, focusing on market cycles, risk asymmetry, and probability judgment. Systematization and Global Access (2015–2019): Expansion into modular learning architecture, translation into six languages, and onboarding of institutional learners. Strategic Deepening and Identity (2020–2025): Emphasis on layered thinking, real-time feedback models, and the development of decision calibration tools rooted in behavioral data. He also used the occasion to announce the release of a founder's essay collection titled 'Patterns, Pressure, and Patience: Notes from the Cognitive Edge', which includes unpublished reflections, early drafts of Guild frameworks, and insight into the platform's long-term educational design logic. As part of the commemorative event, members were invited to participate in live forums exploring personal reflections on their own investment learning evolution. The event concluded with the symbolic unveiling of the Guild's updated mission statement: 'To make clarity a skill and strategy a structure, in every investment mind that seeks to understand.' The speech was broadcast live across the Guild's global hubs and will be archived on its institutional portal along with subtitled translations and a downloadable transcript. About Dreamers Investment Guild Founded in 2010, Dreamers Investment Guild is a global cognitive investment education platform that emphasizes structured learning, behavioral analysis, and long-term reasoning. Under the direction of Sterling Preston, the Guild continues to redefine investment education by helping individuals build clarity, strategy, and cognitive resilience in complex market environments. Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
