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Private aviation entrepreneur Kenny Dichter is getting phygital on his new journey to reinvent the sports and lifestyle experience space, announcing partnerships with FanDuel and BetMGM this afternoon. Dichter helped broaden access to private jets via jet card start-ups Marquis Jet Partners in 2001 and then Wheels Up in 2013. For private flyers, the guaranteed availability jet cards made booking private flights as easy as an email, phone call or tapping on an app. As a thank you for spending hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars, both offered hospitality at top sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Masters golf championship. Those events, where high net worth members mixed with each other, star athletes and performers, created longstanding friendships and even business partnerships. It also inspired his newest venture. After exiting Wheels Up last year, he launched REAL SLX this past September. Phygital is described as leveraging digital and physical experiences to create a more robust customer experience and, in the process, gaining a bigger share of wallet. Via REAL SLX, partners like FanDuel and BetMGM, both digital businesses, will now be able to reward key customers with money can't buy access and experiences during marquee sporting events. According to Dichter, who appeared with Scott Wapner on CNBC this afternoon, REAL SLX will hold what he describes as its 2025 tent-pole events during the Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Women's Collegiate Basketball Final Four in Tampa, the Masters golf tournament week in Augusta, the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York City and the Ryder Cup, being held at Bethpage State Park on Long Island. Previous Dichter events enabled his millionaire next-door private jet clients to rub elbows with top entertainers, athletes, coaches and executives from the worlds of music and sports. They included the likes of Hall of Fame NFL superstar Deion Sanders, now the head football coach at the University of Colorado and four-time Super Champion Joe Montana to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Deputy Commissioner Noah Garden and often ended up in Page Six . Pollster Frank Luntz on CNN said of Dichter's latest endeavor, "There's a company in the process of being founded that's going to offer real people a real opportunity to get behind the scenes, to jump the ropes, to get in the front row of the things that matter most to them and is being led by somebody I'm calling the Willy Wonka of 2024, and he's got a whole bunch of golden tickets to give to anyone tired of politics and just wants to have fun." Rao's, the New York City eatery where you must know a regular to get a reservation, and its Chef Dino Gatto will be part of the events. In addition to the famous meatballs, Dichter events typically featured Q&A sessions with famous athletes and musical performances in a setting that provided a convivial atmosphere, something he says not only created memories and friendships but also a host of business deals. Dichter says there are no plans to sell individual memberships this time, meaning access will be via his corporate partners. The start-up's debut will be next month at the PGA versus LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, where Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will face off against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Dichter says, "As the official experience partner, we'll provide special access and hospitality for our members and partners."1978 Formula One Champion Mario Andretti will still be a part of the Cadillac F1 entry, as a director on the board. Formula One confirmed earlier today that it had provided General Motors with an "agreement in principle" to join the Formula One grid in 2026 under its Cadillac branding. However, it was not clear how the Andretti name might fit into this. The racing legend has since spoken out on still being involved in the team. Mario Andretti commented : "My first love was Formula 1 and now – 70 years later – the F1 paddock is still my happy place. "I'm absolutely thrilled with Cadillac, Formula 1, Mark Walter, and Dan Towriss. "To still be involved at this stage of my life — I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming." Andretti Global had partnered with General Motors to bolster its F1 bid which had originally been approved by the FIA in the October 2023. However, the American team was later rejected by Formula One Management in January 2024. Despite this, Andretti continued pushing to join the grid by unveiling a UK headquarters in Silverstone, England, hiring former F1 technical director Pat Symonds, and continuing with the development of an F1 car under the 2026 regulations. After Michael Andretti, Mario's son, recently stepped down as Andretti Global CEO, rumors began to intensify surrounding an F1 entry for General Motors/Cadillac. Michael explained at the time: "Many of my best memories have come at the wheel of this organisation, and I am so proud of what we have built," he said at the time. "But decades of running flat out doesn't come without sacrifice and, after much thought and reflection over the past several months, I came to the decision to take a step back." Speaking about the "agreement in principle" Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali commented: "General Motors and Cadillac's commitment to this project is an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport. We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this application, certain of the full collaboration and support of all the parties involved." Michael Andretti has also broken his silence after the news today, posting to social media: "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team. I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!" The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team. I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder. Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from a patrol car, spun toward reporters and shouted something partly unintelligible while deputies pushed him inside Tuesday. At the brief hearing, the defense lawyer informed the court that Mangione would not waive extradition to New York but instead wants a hearing on the issue. Mangione was denied bail. Brian Thompson, who led the United States’ largest medical insurance company, was killed last Wednesday as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turn Luigi Nicholas Mangione was apparently living a charmed one: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-od Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy.” Pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators are working to piece together why Mangione diverged from a path of seeming success to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. Key details about the man accused of killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO The 26-year-old man charged in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City has appeared in a Pennsylvania courtroom. Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested Monday after a worker at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, notified police that he resembled the suspect in last Wednesday's killing of Brian Thompson. While being led into court to be arraigned Tuesday, Mangione shouted something that was partly unintelligible but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” During the hearing in Hollidaysburg, Mangione was denied bail and his attorney said Mangione would not waive extradition. DA suggests unusual idea for halting Trump’s hush money case while upholding his conviction NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are trying to preserve President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as he returns to office, and they're suggesting various ways forward. One novel notion is based on how some courts handle criminal cases when defendants die. In court papers made public on Tuesday, the Manhattan district attorney’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books. The proposals included freezing the case until he’s out of office, or agreeing that any future sentence wouldn’t include jail time. Another idea: closing the case with a notation that acknowledges his conviction but says that he was never sentenced and that his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. There's no immediate response from Trump's lawyers. Middle East latest: Israel bombs hundreds of sites across Syria as army pushes into border zone Israel says it bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours, targeting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the wave of strikes was necessary to keep the weapons from being used against Israel following the Syrian government’s stunning collapse. Israel also acknowledged its troops were pushing into a border buffer zone inside Syria, which was established after the 1973 Mideast war. However, Israel denied its forces were advancing Tuesday toward the Syrian capital of Damascus. Life in the capital was slowly returning to normal. People celebrated for a third day in a main square, and shops and banks reopened. Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his visit to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral were not just exercises in policy and diplomacy. For Trump, they were also prime trolling opportunities. Throughout his first term in the White House and his recent campaign to return there, the Republican has dished out provocative, antagonizing and mocking statements. Now that’s he’s preparing to return to the Oval Office, Trump is back at it, and his trolling is attracting more attention — and eyerolls. Report on attempts to kill Trump urges Secret Service to limit protection of foreign leaders WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional task force looking into the assassination attempts against Donald Trump during his presidential campaign is recommending changes to the Secret Service. These include protecting fewer foreign leaders during the height of the election season and considering moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security. The 180-page report was released Tuesday. It constitutes one of the most detailed looks so far into the July 13 assassination attempt against Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and a second one in Florida two months later. South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's previous defense minister has been formally arrested over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week. Kim Yong Hyun resigned last week and has been detained since Sunday. He is the first person arrested in the case. Prosecutors have up to 20 days to determine whether to indict him. A conviction on the charge of playing a key role in rebellion carries the maximum death sentence. Kim is accused of recommending martial law to Yoon and sending troops to the National Assembly to block lawmakers from voting on it. Homes burn as wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in Malibu, California MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu. The flames burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students sheltering at the school’s library on Monday night watched as the blaze intensified. Officials on Tuesday said a “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn’t immediately known. More than 8,100 homes and other structures are under threat, including more than 2,000 where residents have been ordered to evacuate. Pepperdine University on Tuesday morning said the worst of the fire has pushed past campus. It was not immediately known how the blaze started. More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables. That's advice from a panel of nutrition experts charged with counseling the U.S. government about the next edition of the dietary guidelines. The panel did not weigh in on the growing role of ultraprocessed foods that have been linked to health problems or alcohol use. But they did say people should continue to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat in pursuit of a healthy diet. Tuesday’s recommendations now go to federal officials, who will draft the final guidance set for release next year.NHL Predictions: Nov 27 Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets
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Kids Don't miss out on the headlines from Kids. Followed categories will be added to My News. Each year, influencer and business owner Roxy Jacenko shares her children’s extravagant Christmas wish lists, causing parents everywhere to collectively gasp when they see the eye-watering total. And this year is no different, with her 10-year-old son Hunter Curtis’ list being as luxe as ever. “Every year I look forward to seeing what he comes up with, and this year was my favourite yet,” Jacenko told news.com.au. “The best bit, technology in the classroom has taken what used to be pen-and-paper wishlists to PowerPoint, but this year Hunty was proud of his writing skills, so wrote it, which was nice to see.” The 44-year-old mum took to Instagram on the weekend to share his handwritten list, which included items that are worth over $4500 in total. Roxy Jacenko has shared her son's $4500 Christmas wishlist. Picture: Instagram MORE: Trophy homes of Roxy and other Aussie celebs In addition to several soccer shirts and balls, the pre-teen included the latest models of Nike sports shoes and clarified that he’s happy for them to be in “any colourway”, flexing his fashion lingo. He also asked for a pair of LeBron James XXII basketball shoes, $280, Nike Jr Mercurial Vapor Pro shoes, $200, and Giannis Immortality 4 shoes, $110. The pre-teen then listed several soccer jerseys he wanted from West Ham United, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Barcelona, each valued between $100 and $150. The cheapest item on the list was a Nike Pro basketball, priced at $50, which he asked for alongside an Adidas soccer ball and a Nike soccer ball. Hunter Curtis, 10, pictured alongside his mum. Picture: Instagram Also on the list was an iPad Pro, $2929 , which his mum says he has done his homework on. “He knows me well,” she laughs. “I am hopeless when it comes to technology, so he did a good job and was so very specific regarding the iPad Pro specs. “He even wrote ‘TB – short for Terrabyte’ and I suppose it’s good that he added Applecare but didn’t overdo it by requesting an Apple pencil or keyboard!” “Hunter is thorough – his mother’s son,” Jacenko captioned the post online. He made sure to specify the exact specs of the $2929 iPad he wanted. Picture: Instagram It comes just days after Jacenko took to Instagram to share her custom $15,000 Christmas decorations as she got into the festive spirit last week. The floor-to-ceiling 11-metre fairy lights covered the entire facade of her house as she joked, “There’s nothing extra about me.” Jacenko, who splits her time between Sydney and Singapore, employed the Australian lighting company, Mr & Mrs Hill, to install the decorations and spared no expense when decking her house out with the dazzling display. Jacenko’s mansion is located in Sentosa Cove, known as “Millionaires’ Row”, which boasts a range of luxury mansions valued at over $25 million. It’s believed that the installation took two days to complete. Jacenko really got into the Christmas spirit this year and decked out her Singapore mansion with custom fairy lights. Picture: Instagram Jacenko and her husband Oliver Curtis moved to Singapore with daughter Pixie, 13, and son Hunter, 10, last year. They relocated when Curtis got a job, and Jacenko subsequently closed some of her Australian businesses to join him. However, the entrepreneur has announced she was back doing PR after announcing in November 2022 that she was closing down her PR company, Sweaty Betty. “Thrilled to be back doing what I know and love,” she told news.com.au. More Coverage Popular drink that’s worse than a Big Mac Star pregnant by stepbrother in undies horror Rebekah Scanlan Originally published as Roxy Jacenko reveals her 10yo’s lavish $4500 Christmas wish list More related stories Kids ‘Stingy’: Influencer thrifts kids’ Xmas gifts A mummy blogger has responded to critics who called her out for wearing an $80 T-shirt while showing off her op-shop hauls for her children. Read more Kids ‘Critical’: Aussie kids are ‘being robbed’ Children around the nation are increasingly being put at risk from this one common act, with an expert warning we must take action now. Read moreBy MICHELLE L. PRICE and ROB GILLIES NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his visit to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral were not just exercises in policy and diplomacy. They were also prime trolling opportunities for Trump. Related Articles National Politics | Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina Khan National Politics | Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television Throughout his first term in the White House and during his campaign to return, Trump has spun out countless provocative, antagonizing and mocking statements. There were his belittling nicknames for political opponents, his impressions of other political figures and the plentiful memes he shared on social media. Now that’s he’s preparing to return to the Oval Office, Trump is back at it, and his trolling is attracting more attention — and eyerolls. On Sunday, Trump turned a photo of himself seated near a smiling first lady Jill Biden at the Notre Dame ceremony into a social media promo for his new perfume and cologne line, with the tag line, “A fragrance your enemies can’t resist!” The first lady’s office declined to comment. When Trudeau hastily flew to Florida to meet with Trump last month over the president-elect’s threat to impose a 25% tax on all Canadian products entering the U.S., the Republican tossed out the idea that Canada become the 51st U.S. state. The Canadians passed off the comment as a joke, but Trump has continued to play up the dig, including in a post Tuesday morning on his social media network referring to the prime minister as “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.” After decades as an entertainer and tabloid fixture, Trump has a flair for the provocative that is aimed at attracting attention and, in his most recent incarnation as a politician, mobilizing fans. He has long relished poking at his opponents, both to demean and minimize them and to delight supporters who share his irreverent comments and posts widely online and cheer for them in person. Trump, to the joy of his fans, first publicly needled Canada on his social media network a week ago when he posted an AI-generated image that showed him standing on a mountain with a Canadian flag next to him and the caption “Oh Canada!” After his latest post, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Tuesday: “It sounds like we’re living in a episode of South Park.” Trudeau said earlier this week that when it comes to Trump, “his approach will often be to challenge people, to destabilize a negotiating partner, to offer uncertainty and even sometimes a bit of chaos into the well established hallways of democracies and institutions and one of the most important things for us to do is not to freak out, not to panic.” Even Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a trolling-free zone for Trump’s adversaries. On Thanksgiving Day, Trump posted a movie clip from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” with President Joe Biden and other Democrats’ faces superimposed on the characters in a spoof of the turkey-carving scene. The video shows Trump appearing to explode out of the turkey in a swirl of purple sparks, with the former president stiffly dancing to one of his favorite songs, Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” In his most recent presidential campaign, Trump mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, refusing to call his GOP primary opponent by his real name and instead dubbing him “Ron DeSanctimonious.” He added, for good measure, in a post on his Truth Social network: “I will never call Ron DeSanctimonious ‘Meatball’ Ron, as the Fake News is insisting I will.” As he campaigned against Biden, Trump taunted him in online posts and with comments and impressions at his rallies, deriding the president over his intellect, his walk, his golf game and even his beach body. After Vice President Kamala Harris took over Biden’s spot as the Democratic nominee, Trump repeatedly suggested she never worked at McDonalds while in college. Trump, true to form, turned his mocking into a spectacle by appearing at a Pennsylvania McDonalds in October, when he manned the fries station and held an impromptu news conference from the restaurant drive-thru. Trump’s team thinks people should get a sense of humor. “President Trump is a master at messaging and he’s always relatable to the average person, whereas many media members take themselves too seriously and have no concept of anything else other than suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” said Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director. “President Trump will Make America Great Again and we are getting back to a sense of optimism after a tumultuous four years.” Though both the Biden and Harris campaigns created and shared memes and launched other stunts to respond to Trump’s taunts, so far America’s neighbors to the north are not taking the bait. “I don’t think we should necessarily look on Truth Social for public policy,” Miller said. Gerald Butts, a former top adviser to Trudeau and a close friend, said Trump brought up the 51st state line to Trudeau repeatedly during Trump’s first term in office. “Oh God,” Butts said Tuesday, “At least a half dozen times.” “This is who he is and what he does. He’s trying to destabilize everybody and make people anxious,” Butts said. “He’s trying to get people on the defensive and anxious and therefore willing to do things they wouldn’t otherwise entertain if they had their wits about them. I don’t know why anybody is surprised by it.” Gillies reported from Toronto. Associated Press writer Darlene Superville contributed to this report.
Over the last couple of years, abnormally high inflation in combination with rising borrowing costs inspired some businesses to focus more on internal efforts and push off any ideas about acquisitions or special projects. But now that inflation is cooling and the Federal Reserve has begun to taper interest rates, corporate balance sheets are strengthening. Moreover, I think it's only a matter of time until the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairwoman, Lina Khan, resigns before President-elect Trump is sworn into office. One of my main predictions for 2025 is that mergers and acquisitions will see a comeback amid an improving macroeconomic picture and the high likelihood that leadership at the FTC changes under the incoming administration. One company that I see as an attractive acquisition candidate is SoundHound AI ( SOUN 12.60% ) , which specializes in voice-recognition assistants powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Below, I'm going to detail why speech recognition is an important component of the AI ecosystem, and explore why SoundHound AI looks like a logical acquisition prospect. Why is voice-powered AI so important? Voice-enabled AI uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to train devices to understand and process words and phrases. Common applications of this technology include Internet of Things ( IoT ) appliances such as smart thermostats or assistants like Amazon 's Alexa. The AI embedded in these tools can help you set reminders, obtain general information by asking a question, or even change the temperature throughout your home -- all by leveraging your voice and removing any manual or physical steps in between. According to Statista, the global total addressable market (TAM) for speech recognition is estimated to reach $15.9 billion by 2030 -- slightly more than double what it is worth today. While there is clear demand for AI-powered speech recognition, which businesses are actually investing in this technology? The answer may surprise you. What companies are investing in voice assistants? In addition to Amazon, the companies listed below have invested significantly into AI voice assistants over the last several years: Alphabet: Similar to Amazon, it also has a line of smart-home products. The company's Google Home devices are essentially a direct competitor to Amazon's Alexa, while the company's smart-home products -- including speakers, thermostats, doorbells and locks, and much more -- are sold under its Nest brand. Microsoft: A couple of years ago, the company acquired a developer of AI voice recognition called Nuance for nearly $20 billion. Nuance gained traction in a few crucial end markets, but mainly focused on healthcare. For Microsoft, the deal represented an opportunity to leverage a new type of technology while also allowing the company to cross-sell its various services -- particular its Azure cloud computing infrastructure -- to major organizations already working with Nuance. Its partner OpenAI has also been experimenting with voice-powered AI tools . Although it's still early days, Microsoft appears to be well positioned in the speech recognition segment of the AI landscape. Apple: The company's primary foray into speech recognition is through its AI assistant, Siri. It's integrated throughout Apple's hardware products and can understand users' voices to answer questions and perform basic tasks such as scheduling. Several years ago, Apple also acquired Shazam, an app that can process musical lyrics and generate information including the artist, album, and song name. Nvidia: The company is perhaps the most peripheral player among big tech when it comes to voice recognition software. According to its 13F filings , Nvidia owns a small equity stake in SoundHound AI through an investment it made in the company when it was still private. Why SoundHound AI makes a logical acquisition candidate I see a few reasons SoundHound is an attractive acquisition candidate. First, the market for AI speech recognition is expected to grow considerably over the next several years. Furthermore, many of the world's most influential businesses have already invested significantly into this type of technology. To me, SoundHound AI represents another stitch in the broader AI voice fabric -- and one that comes with some unique features. It primarily focuses on business-to-business ( B2B ) end markets such as restaurants, hospitality, and automaking. However, the company also developed an app that competes with Shazam, and so it also has products that tackle a more business-to-consumer ( B2C ) opportunity as well. SOUN revenue (quarterly) data by YCharts. I find the trends detailed above quite interesting. SoundHound AI is witnessing impressive demand, but the company is yet to reach the scale needed to grow profitably. Considering that big tech is already investing heavily in voice-powered AI, I think it's safe to say that SoundHound AI is going to have trouble competing with these businesses given its limited financial horsepower. The one drawback with SoundHound AI is valuation. At a price-to-sales multiple (P/S) of 46, the stock is far from a bargain. But with that said, the company's market cap is roughly $5 billion. For most logical acquirers, such a price tag isn't a problem. These factors have me thinking it would be better off functioning within a larger organization with a more robust balance sheet. In other words, having access to the resources of larger businesses could potentially speed up SoundHound AI's progress considerably.
Back in 2019, Shiza Shahid set out to transform the cookware market forever. According to the Pakistani entrepreneur and social activist, the $23 billion category was “tired” and urgently needed “design and innovation.” And so, she launched Our Place, a brand specializing in aesthetically pleasing, multifunctional, nontoxic cookware. Nearly six years later, the company is a certified hit: It’s a social media sensation (largely because of its sleek designs and multiple color ways) and just recently, the new titanium version of its now-iconic Always Pan was named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2024. @shiza | Instagram RELATED: Is Enamel Cookware Non-Toxic? Our Top Picks According to Shahid, the key to Our Place’s continued success is its commitment to forward-thinking innovative designs in a great-looking package. “It was very important for us to bring joy and inspiration to the kitchen,” she told Forbes recently. “That’s what beautiful design is—it inspires you. Before Our Place, everything in the kitchen looked the same—black and stainless steel—and was hidden in the back of our cluttered cabinets.” She added: “We say our Always Pan is 10-in-1, but it’s really 11-in-1—enchantment is the eleventh function!” If you want to add a little bit of that enchantment to your kitchen, we’ve picked some of our favorite products from the brand below—from Always Pans to tableware to ovens and more. What is the Our Place pan made of? Our Place offers a wide range of pans and other cookware and bakeware items in a variety of materials. Its classic Always Pan design, for example, features a proprietary long-lasting ceramic non-stick coating called Thermakind, which is entirely free of PFAS. The pan is also available in “heirloom-quality” enameled cast iron , and as of 2024, the ultra-durable Titanium Always Pan Pro is available, too. Our Place BECOME A VEGNEWS VIP : Get exclusive product deals, freebies, and perks galore! 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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday called for no new tax cuts in 2025, setting the Democrat on a collision path with Republicans who have vowed to take action on property taxes after voters bolstered the party’s supermajority in the Legislature. The conflict’s outcome will influence how much Kansas homeowners pay in future property taxes, one of the most hated forms of taxation that helps pay for city and county government and public education. Some Republican lawmakers want to cut the statewide mill levy, which helps fund schools, while others favor a constitutional amendment that would limit annual property valuation increases. Whatever the specific proposal, GOP lawmakers say they must deliver homeowners some form of property tax relief. The Democratic governor wants them to hit pause. “I’ve been pretty consistent on saying we need to just take a breath and wait,” Kelly told reporters at Cedar Crest, the governor’s residence in Topeka, on Monday. The Legislature passed, and Kelly signed into law, a package of tax cuts earlier this year that included a modest reduction in income tax rates with expanded tax deductions and exemptions. They included only a single substantial property tax provision, which exempted the first $75,000 value of a home from the statewide mill levy. Previously, the first $40,000 was exempt. “You know, we don’t know the full impact of the tax cuts that we implemented last year. We know it will be about a billion dollars,” Kelly said. “We’ve got to see how that all washes out, and we won’t know what the real bottom line is until sometime in 2026. We’ll have a much better idea going into that budget when we can figure out if we can afford to do anything.” Kelly, who is entering her final two years as governor, has appeared wary in recent months of new tax cuts next year. Her comments on Monday demonstrated that election results hadn’t changed her stance. Democrats, with help from a political action committee formed by Kelly, had hoped to break the GOP supermajority in the Legislature. Instead, Republicans gained seats, including in Johnson County, which has become a Democratic stronghold in the Republican-leaning state. Republicans may have an easier time overriding a Kelly veto than in the past. In addition to the larger majority, two state senators who also voted to uphold the governor’s vetoes – Sens. Rob Olson and Dennis Pyle – won’t be returning to the Senate, removing potential obstacles for GOP leaders. “During this election season, the number one thing we heard about at the doors was property tax relief,” Payton Lacey, a spokesperson for House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican, said in a statement earlier this month. “Although the lion’s share of property taxes are collected at the local level, it’s a top priority for us to do what we can to deliver relief at the state level,” Lacey said. “It’s past due that Kansans felt much-needed relief from ever-increasing property tax costs, so we will do everything in our power to pass this legislation.” In Kansas, property taxes are determined by three core variables. The first is the appraised value of a property, based on its fair market value. The second is the assessed value of the property, or the percentage of the appraised value that is taxed. In Kansas, the assessment ratio for different categories of property is set in the state constitution. Residential property is assessed at 11.5% of appraised value. The third is the mill levy. Counties, cities, and school districts each set their mill levy, with one mill constituting $1 per $1,000 of a property’s assessed value. Kansas also has a statewide levy of 20 mills that helps fund public education, which generates upwards of $800 million annually. Rep. Adam Smith, a Weskan Republican who chairs the House Tax Committee, has said he favors reducing the statewide mill levy and then making it revenue-neutral in future years. He said general fund dollars would backfill any lost revenues for education, a promise education advocates view skeptically. Some lawmakers want to advance an amendment to the state constitution that would limit annual valuation increases. The Senate has previously passed an amendment, but critics say it would distort home values within neighborhoods over time because the valuations would typically reset to market value whenever a property is sold. “Next session, there will be legislation to provide property tax relief and to reign in the out-of-control property tax increases,” Sen. Caryn Tyson, a Parker Republican who chairs the Senate Tax Committee, said in a statement earlier this month. -------- The Star’s Matthew Kelly contributed reporting ------- ©2024 The Kansas City Star. Visit at kansascity.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.