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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard: A Recipe for Disaster or a Recipe for Success?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has recently launched her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. While the brand's potential products and expansion plans have been revealed, a royal commentator, Jack Royston, believes that Meghan's latest venture would make more sense as a members-only

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

The Hype is High, But Can Meghan Markle Deliver?

Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has been shrouded in mystery since its unexpected launch in March. The public is eagerly awaiting the "delivery" of the brand's products, but the longer the wait, the greater the expectation. According to Mark Borkowski, a PR consultant,

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Stripmedals from Commanders: A Critical Look at War Crime Allegations in Afghanistan

It's disturbing to hear that several serving and former Australian military commanders have had their medals stripped due to allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war. The findings of Maj. Gen. Paul Brereton's investigation revealed that around 25 Australian Special Air Service

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jack Reacher's Weirdest Spinoff Book Series Would Never Work As A TV Show - But Here's Why You Should Still Read Them!

The Jack Reacher franchise has seen its fair share of spinoff book series over the years, each one taking the beloved character in a different direction. While some of these spin-offs have the potential to make for great television, others are so out-there that they would never work as live-action

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Sep 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Is $900,000 a Fair Price for This Chicago Home?

Emmy-winning entertainment reporter Dean Richards, known for his film reviews on WGN-Channel 9, has listed his North Side home for just over $900,000. Richards, who has been with the station since 1991, is clearly ready for a change. But is this asking price reasonable for the Chicago real estate

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meghan Markle's Brand Stumbles: Trademark Troubles and a Questionable Name

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is facing some serious hurdles before it even hits the shelves. The brand has been denied a trademark for its name by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) because, well, 'American Riviera' is basically synonymous with Santa Barbara, C

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Toucher, Hardy, and the Sports Hub Shake-Up: Who's In, Who's Out, and What It All Means

The morning drive program at 98.5 The Sports Hub has been through quite a few changes lately. First there was the departure of Rich Shertenlieb, then the arrival of Rob 'Hardy' Poole as Fred Toucher's new co-host. Now, behind-the-scenes shake-ups are underway too. On Wednesday night, two long-time

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Struggling Lifestyle Brand: A Tale of High Hopes and Hard Hires

When Meghan Markle unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, hopes were high that it would be the next big thing. But six months later, the launch has been delayed while the Duchess struggles to find a suitable CEO. Questions abound: Is this just growing pains for any new venture? Or a

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard:A Royal Dip into the Lifestyle Market?

Meghan Markle is set to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, later this year. The Duchess of Sussex, known for her fashion sense and previous blog, 'The Tig,' will offer a range of products from tableware and drinkware to jellies and cookbooks. Sounds delightful, right? But before

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