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When Katja Vogt considers a Jaguar, she pictures a British-made car purring confidently along the Italian coastline — a vision of familiarity that conveys "that dreaming, longing feeling we all love." She's not sure what to think about Jaguar now after the 89-year-old company announced a radical rebranding that featured loud colors and androgynous people — but no cars. Jaguar, the company says, will now be JaGUar. It will produce only electric vehicles beginning in 2026. Bad attention is good attention, Jaguar execs would appear to believe. The car brand has prompted mockery online for posting a glitzy ad without a single car in it. Say goodbye to British racing green, Cotswold Blue and black. Its colors are henceforth electric pink, red and yellow, according to a video that sparked backlash online. Its mission statement: "Create exuberance. Live vivid. Delete ordinary. Break moulds." "Intrigued?" @Jaguar posted on social media. "Weird and unsettled" is more like it, Vogt wrote on Instagram. "Especially now, with the world feeling so dystopian," the Cyprus-based brand designer wrote, "a heritage brand like Jaguar should be conveying feelings of safety, stability, and maybe a hint of rebellion — the kind that shakes things up in a good way, not in a way that unsettles." Jaguar was one of several iconic companies that announced significant rebrandings in recent weeks, upending a series of commercial — and cultural — landmarks by which many modern human beings sort one another, carve out identities and recognize the world around them. Campbell's, the 155-year-old American icon that artist Andy Warhol immortalized in pop culture decades ago, is ready for a new, soupless name. Comcast's corporate reorganization means there will soon be two television networks with "NBC" in their name — CNBC and MSNBC — that will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News, a U.S. legacy news outlet. CNBC One could even argue the United States itself is rebranding with the election of former President Donald Trump and Republican majorities in the House and Senate. Unlike Trump's first election in 2016, he won the popular vote in what many called a national referendum on American identity. Are we, then, the sum total of our consumer decisions — what we buy, where we travel and whom we elect? Certainly, it's a question for those privileged enough to be able to afford such choices. Volumes of research in the art and science of branding — from "brandr," an old Norse word for burning symbols into the hides of livestock — say those factors do contribute to the modern sense of identity. So rebranding, especially of heritage names, can be a deeply felt affront to consumers. "It can feel like the brand is turning its back on everything that it stood for — and therefore it feels like it's turning its back on us, the people who subscribe to that idea or ideology," said Ali Marmaduke, strategy director with the Amsterdam-based Brand Potential. He said cultural tension — polarization — is surging over politics, wars in Russia and the Mideast, the environment, public health and more, creating what Marmaduke said is known as a "polycrisis": the idea that there are several massive crises converging that feel scary and complex. Campbell's soups "People are understandably freaked out by that," he said. "So we are looking for something that will help us navigate this changing, threatening world that we face." Trump's "Make America Great Again" qualifies. So did President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" slogan. Campbell's soup itself — "Mmm Mmm Good" — isn't going anywhere, CEO Mark Clouse said. The company's new name, Campbell's Co., will reflect "the full breadth of our portfolio," which includes brands like Prego pasta sauce and Goldfish crackers. None of the recent activity around heritage brands sparked a backlash as ferocious as Jaguar's. The company stood as a pillar of tradition-loving British identity since World War II. The famous "leaper" cat Jaguar logo is pictured in 2019 at the Auto show in Paris, France. Jaguar said its approach to the rebrand was rooted in the philosophy of its founder, Sir William Lyons, to "copy nothing." What it's calling "the new Jaguar" will overhaul everything from the font of its name to the positioning of it's famous "leaper" cat. "Exuberant modernism" will "define all aspects of the new Jaguar world," according to the news release. The approach is thought to be aimed at selling fewer cars at a six-figure price point to a more diverse customer base. The reaction ranged from bewilderment to hostility. Memes sprouted up likening the video to the Teletubbies, a Benetton ad and — perhaps predictably — a bow to "woke" culture as the blowback intersected with politics. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.I’ve started admiring other men’s bodies at the pool and it makes me wonder if I’m gay7xm xyz alamy downloader 。

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Noel Radford of Britain's largest family has roasted a swanky Dubai restaurant for serving "the worst ever" Sunday Roast, declaring his preference for the homely Toby Carvery instead. While taking a luxury break in Dubai with his wife Sue, Noel couldn't hide his dismay at the posh eatery's subpar roast, especially when compared to the hearty and budget-friendly British classic back home. Sharing their culinary misadventure with their fans, the Radford duo, who gained fame appearing on 15 Kids and Counting (now boasting 22) and chronicling their bustling household on YouTube, expected more from their anniversary meal as they prepare for daughter Millie's wedding. During their stay at an upscale resort in the United Arab Emirates, Noel expressed his grievances in a vlog on their channel, showcasing the disappointing dishes and labeling the meal "the worst one we ever had". Morecambe-based baker Noel vented, "I hate complaining, never complain about anything but we went out for a meal today, for a Sunday roast, and it's the worst one we ever had." He slammed the dish as "awful" and vastly inferior to a Toby Carvery, while Sue diplomatically remarked on the overly thin and bacon-like beef. Cautious not to disclose the establishment's name, Noel was baffled by its celebrity endorsements, bemoaning the fatty cuts of meat and the gravy that didn't tickle his taste buds. Noel Radford's got into a "rant" over a potential £41 per person meal cost that wasn't part of their package deal, while Sue simply found it disappointing. The couple, who have been giving updates on their food experiences during the holiday, enjoyed everything else apart from the Moroccan tea. The couple are parents to a whopping 22 kids and have nine grandkids as well. They all live together in a huge 10-bedroom Victorian townhouse, which they bought back in 2004 for £240,000, a building which used to be a care home. They're not just stars of the small screen - the Radford family also runs Radford's Pie Company, a bakery in Heysham, and they make ends meet with the business, their telly gigs, and their presence on social media platforms. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads.

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Alexander: Is diminished USC-UCLA game another reminder of what we’ve lost?Earlier this week, Jay Leno was injured after he took a tumble down a 60-foot hill outside a hotel in Pennsylvania. Allegedly the former Tonight Show host was trying to find his way to a restaurant to order some food. However, not everything adds up in this story about an aging comedian falling down a dirt path. On November 19, Inside Edition caught up with the very bruised and battered Jay Leno in Beverly Hills, California. He told the outlet that while staying at a Hampton Inn outside of Pittsburgh, he tried to take a shortcut to a restaurant down a steep hill instead of walking a “mile and a half down the road.” He lost his footing and rolled down the hill, hitting several rocks on a small dirt path on his way down. As a result of his fall he broke his wrist, lost a fingernail, gave himself a big shiner on his left eye and bruised much of his face. Three hours later, Leno—now wearing an eye patch—did his comedy show as planned, then went to a hospital after arriving back in Los Angeles, he says. Jay Leno did in fact fall down a small but steep hill and got injured. That much is true. And if that’s good enough for you, then you can stop reading right now. But I have questions about everything else. Questions about Jay Leno’s Fall For starters, Inside Edition later reported that after his fall, Leno arrived at a restaurant near the hotel called The Boulevard and ordered a chicken parm. The manager of the restaurant told Inside Edition that Leno arrived at the place without a reservation for lunch, ordered the dish with some garlic bread and then left. However, The Boulevard is a restaurant located about 750 feet away from the hotel. That’s not too far away, but Leno told Inside Edition he didn’t have a car at the time. (Which is very ironic considering how many cars this dude owns .) Meanwhile, down that hill where Leno took his fall, there is a sports bar that specializes in selling wings. And according to a Reddit post , this is actually where Leno was heading when he fell. They suggest that Leno was craving some Buffalo wings and took the dirt path that had been cut into the hill by other people taking that same shortcut, didn’t realize how steep it was, and fell. And this makes sense because in a different interview with TMZ , Leno says that someone at the hotel told him that there was a a good place to eat at “the bottom of this hill.” That sounds like someone pointing Leno to the sports bar at the bottom of the small hill, and not the restaurant up the road for some chicken parm. Adding credence to this theory is the fact after his tumble, Leno visited a local CVS and bought an eye patch, as documented by a worker via a selfie. The nearest CVS is just up the road from the sports bar . And yet, there’s the small problem that nobody at the sports bar remembers Leno entering and ordering anything that day. Local news site Triblive reports that the manager on shift that day doesn’t remember Leno showing up, and nobody he asked could recall seeing the comedian eat some wings. So that seems to indicate that the manager at The Boulevard was telling the truth and that Leno walked down to the joint, had some chicken parm, and then left short after falling down the hill and hurting himself. But it’s also possible that someone is trying to spin a good story so a major news outlet will highlight the location for some free publicity. What (Probably) Happened, Maybe... I’ve tried to piece together the stories and comments from Leno and everyone else, and I think this is what happened. Leno was told he could get some food at a place down the hill from the hotel. He walks out, tries to take a shortcut, and falls. Injured, he likely calls someone (or someone is with him and sees it happen) and they grab a car. At this point, someone points out that the restaurant is actually down the road and not in the parking lot near the hotel. So they head over to The Boulevard, Leno orders his chicken parm, eats it, and they drive back up that same road to the CVS at the intersection. He gets what he needs, takes a selfie, and then they continue back on East Pittsburgh street and arrive at the theater so he can do his show. Or, Leno got mixed up as to when or where he fell and not everyone remembers what happened clearly and he did eat some wings at that sports bar but nobody noticed because, I mean, how big a star is Jay Leno in 2024? And maybe later Leno had chicken parm at that other place for dinner and the manager is confused about the timing. Now I’m going to put away my maps and red string and stop thinking about this. Enjoy your Friday and the rest of the weekend. And be careful walking down hills. .

Stock futures were calm on Sunday evening, with Dow riding a seven-day losing streak into a week highlighted by a key central bank meeting. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 31 points, or less than 0.1%. S&P 500 futures were also up less than 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures dipped by less than 0.1%. The stock market is coming off a sluggish week. The Dow lost 1.8% last week and has lost ground in each of the last seven sessions. The S&P 500 dipped 0.64%, and has retreated in four of the past five sessions. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, grinding out a gain of 0.34% for the week. After a broad rally following President-elect Donald Trump's November win, the stock market appears to have reverted to a narrow tech-led move in recent days. "The breadth that we're seeing is really starting to dissipate a bit. It's becoming a much more concentrated rally within a few names. And I don't know how long that can sustain, but there's a chance that carries forward through at least the end of the year," Joe Mazzola, Charles Schwab's head trading and derivatives strategist, said on Friday's " Closing Bell: Overtime ." The main draw of this week is the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, when Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to lower the benchmark interest rate again. On Monday, investors will get some updated economic data, with preliminary purchasing managers index readings due out before the bell. And on the individual stock level, shares of MicroStrategy could be on the move after the bitcoin proxy was announced as a new addition to the Nasdaq 100 index. Nasdaq Composite up more than 32% year to date With less than three weeks left in 2024, the three major market averages are on track for a banner year. The Nasdaq Composite leads the way, with a gain of 32.74% year to date. The S&P 500 has jumped 26.86%, while the Dow is trailing but still up 16.29%. All 11 sectors are positive for the year, led by a 43.10% gain for communications services. — Jesse Pound, Christopher Hayes MicroStrategy, Palantir to join Nasdaq 100 Three new stocks are set to join the Nasdaq 100 one week from Monday. Palantir Technologies , MicroStrategy and Axon Enterprise will all join the index prior to the market open on Dec. 23, Nasdaq announced on Friday. The stocks will also be added to the holdings of the Invesco QQQ Trust , which has more than $300 billion in assets. Of those three, MicroStrategy is the most volatile. The stock has become a bitcoin proxy for investors as the former enterprise software company has added the cryptocurrency to its balance sheet, financed in part through debt sales. Illumina , Super Micro Computer and Moderna will all be removed from the index. — Jesse Pound Stock futures open little changed Stock futures were little changed at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, with the contracts for the three major averages marginally lower. — Jesse Pound

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