Author name: Carolina Myer

Carolina Myer is a writer, editor, and digital media strategist who's been working in the news industry since she was 21. She writes about sports, education, and tech—and she's a huge geek.

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Morgan Wallen offers a no-frills defense for his awkward 'SNL' exit back to 'God's country'

When Morgan Wallen abruptly sauntered offstage during the curtain call that closed his most recent “Saturday Night Live” appearance in March, he quickly sparked online backlash and was accused of disrespecting the comedy institution. Now months since the viral moment, the country music star says he has no bad blood with “SNL.” The Grammy-nominated “Last […]

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Johnny Rodriguez, Mexican American country star, dead at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, the pioneering singer-songwriter widely regarded as the first Mexican American country star, has died. He was 73. His death on May 9 was confirmed in a social media post from his daughter Aubry Rodriguez. It did not list a cause of death. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions

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Video of the Week: The AGROS II Autonomous Greenhouse Project

Greenhouse Grower occasionally highlights a video that shines a spotlight on the controlled-environment industry, from crop protection advice to insider views on plant production at greenhouse operations across the country. Have you recently produced a video that you want us to highlight? If so, please send a link to Greenhouse Grower Multimedia Specialist Nick Matysik at [email protected]. In 2024, the Greenhouse Horticulture business

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'White Rabbit Red Rabbit,' with a new star every night, has its L.A. premiere at the Fountain

“White Rabbit Red Rabbit” by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour is having its L.A. premiere at the Fountain Theatre, and the less I tell you about it, the better. Soleimanpour is known for his “cold read plays,” which are performed by an actor immediately after receiving the script in front of an equally unprepared audience. Mystery

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AFE Grow Pro Webinar Advancing Substrates and Growing Media

Learning Opportunity: How to Overcome Current Growing Media Challenges

The current growing media industry is facing countless challenges impacting growers, including emerging geopolitical issues and new regulations. So, how can growers adapt to these challenges and find opportunities for growth amidst difficult times? American Floral Endowment‘s upcoming webinar on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, as part of its ongoing Grow Pro series, will cover the

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COMPANY PROFILE Charlotte Tilbury

As Charlotte Tilbury hosts an immersive fragrance pop-up in London’s Shoreditch, running until 19 May 2025, the RetailX Consumer Packaged Goods report looks at the brand’s philosophy of “enhancing what you already have”. Charlotte Tilbury products are known for their luxurious textures and high-performance formulas, but mostly for their celebrity connections. Many products are named

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Commentary: An AI Agatha Christie? The bestselling novelist of all time deserves better than that

There are very few recorded interviews with Dame Agatha Christie, the world’s bestselling novelist and generally acknowledged doyenne of crime, for one simple reason: She hated speaking in public. She often described herself as cripplingly shy — she agonized for days when a celebration for the 10th anniversary of her play “The Mousetrap” required her

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As L.A. resident sues zoo over Billy and Tina, Cher says elephants have 'served their time'

The decades-long controversy over the Los Angeles Zoo’s elephants is intensifying, even after officials announced that Billy and Tina will be moved to a zoo in Oklahoma where they will have more room to roam. On Friday, an L.A. resident sued to halt the transfer of Billy and Tina to the Tulsa Zoo, arguing that

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Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser

TL;DR: Today we’re releasing a new episode of our Thought Leaders podcast that unpacks the practical side of growing a values-led agency. Dion Besser explains how he stabilised a team that tripled overnight, balanced culture with accountability, and kept clients loyal through volatile markets. Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify—and sign up to get

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