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Boston Globe
12 hours ago
- General
- Boston Globe
And for the bride, a tractor
'I had never taken anybody there, and I always knew that it was a place that was really special,' he says. Advertisement Emma was the smart, attractive, 23-year-old PhD student enrolled in the UMass Amherst resource economics program where he was starting his master's degree. When she had agreed to go out, he knew cancelling wasn't worth the risk. Emma packed turkey sandwiches from the campus dining hall (consistently Emma said she was too excited to notice anything strange about Andrew's behavior. The two had flirted for weeks in the computer lab, getting to know each other while doing homework. While quickly smitten, she wasn't impressed by Andrew at first; he skipped their cohort's pre-semester summer math camp session without notice. Advertisement 'It was like, 'Oh, you think you're better than us?'' remembers Emma, who had moved from her native Albuquerque to Amherst that August. 'It turns out that he was literally working in the hayfields because it's summer time, and when you're a farmer, you can't not do that.' His father owns After they met, Emma's initial skepticism dropped as he asked, in earnest, about her travels and studies. They helped each other with school work and discussed their shared passion for their subject area. Andrew was drawn to economics in an entrepreneurial sense — 'I enjoy the level of pragmatism' — while Emma was interested from an academic and policy standpoint. The commonality translated into a shared lens as they began to date. 'Whenever we experience anything or we go to something cool, on the drive home, it's always like, 'How does that business work?'' she says. 'Like, I wonder how they make money doing that.' Being together felt natural; they were an official couple by that winter. Andrew was enrolled in Emma's PhD program consisted of two years of coursework and three of independent research. One year of distance was doable, he remembers thinking. As they approached year three, he hoped they could find a home base somewhere in the middle. But when the Covid-19 pandemic shut down campus, Emma traded her Amherst apartment for a family farmhouse with Andrew and his two roommates and high school friends, Jack Ritchie and Jessica DiLorenzo. Advertisement They raised baby goats and brought his GoPro to the Crane Estate. They'd hop into their cars to show Emma the places from their childhoods. Andrew grew his company, When restrictions lifted, their roommates moved out; a tabby cat, Frida, had moved in. The couple remained, as Andrew likes to say, 'parallel lines.' When they had first discussed a shared future, Andrew took out a piece of paper and drew 'stick figure Emma and Andrew' with two parallel lines. 'It really threw me because I'm super literal,' says Emma, who is now an economist for a consulting firm in Cambridge. 'I went to the math definition of parallel — 'two planes moving towards infinity, never shall they meet.' I thought he was trying to say, 'We're just too different.'" His intent, however, was metaphorical: 'I wanted us to be intensely independent people and have our own agency to do things,' Andrew explains. 'There's never an assumption that either one of us was going to deeply compromise without talking it through.' 'We're together because we're parallel. We're not diverging,' adds Emma. The concept drove the relationship onward and would appear in Emma's vows when they wed years later. On Dec. 22, 2023, Andrew proposed at 36,000 feet on a connecting flight from Denver to Albuquerque. He made arrangements with the airline, and when the seatbelt sign went off, a flight attendant announced: 'On this trip to Emma's hometown to see her family, Andrew has a special question.' Advertisement The couple maneuvered to the aisle and their fellow passengers cheered as Andrew took a knee, pulling a ring from a Husqvarna earplugs case. 'I was surprised ... [but] this is so Andrew," says Emma. 'Andrew curates really fun, surprising things for everyone in his life.' Emma, now 31, and Andrew, 30, wed on May 2 in a ceremony at Guests sipped lavender gin and tonics and green chile margaritas as they roamed exhibits and the museum's theater that screened home movies Andrew had captured over the years — including the mid-flight proposal, courtesy of the Southwest Airline staff. Emma's father, Mark, is an engineer and he and his partner, Tera, had constructed a colorful stained glass archway for the ceremony. They then transported the arch to Massachusetts, where a second reception was held at On June 7, it was a family meal for 200 : sugar cookie ice cream sandwiches from Andrew gave closing remarks that he coordinated with his father, Gary, beforehand. Advertisement About a year before the wedding, he bid on a 1939 Allis-Chalmers model B tractor at an estate sale. Emma's grandfather, a Pennsylvania farmer, was an antique tractor hobbyist, Allis-Chalmers being his favorite. (The Shepherds are a John Deere family.) The family fixed up the persimmon-colored model B, and when Andrew neared the end of his speech, he texted Gary: 'Go.' 'You could hear him start up in the distance,' remembers Andrew. As his father drove by the tent, the groom delivered it home: 'Emma, you know, if you're going to be part of the family, you're going to need your own tractor.' The newlyweds rode off into the field — Emma laughs, 'very slowly.' Rachel Kim Raczka is a writer and editor in Boston. She can be reached at
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GoPro (GPRO) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect
Action camera company GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) will be reporting results this Monday after market close. Here's what to expect. GoPro beat analysts' revenue expectations by 7.8% last quarter, reporting revenues of $134.3 million, down 13.6% year on year. It was a strong quarter for the company, with a decent beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. Is GoPro a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. Adjusted loss is expected to come in at -$0.06 per share. The majority of analysts covering the company have reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. GoPro has only missed Wall Street's revenue estimates once over the last two years, exceeding top-line expectations by 3.9% on average. Looking at GoPro's peers in the consumer electronics segment, some have already reported their Q2 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Sonos's revenues decreased 13.2% year on year, beating analysts' expectations by 5.1%, and Apple reported revenues up 9.6%, topping estimates by 5%. Sonos traded up 3% following the results while Apple was down 2.6%. Read our full analysis of Sonos's results here and Apple's results here. Investors in the consumer electronics segment have had steady hands going into earnings, with share prices flat over the last month. GoPro is up 64.6% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $0.50 (compared to the current share price of $1.30). Today's young investors likely haven't read the timeless lessons in Gorilla Game: Picking Winners In High Technology because it was written more than 20 years ago when Microsoft and Apple were first establishing their supremacy. But if we apply the same principles, then enterprise software stocks leveraging their own generative AI capabilities may well be the Gorillas of the future. So, in that spirit, we are excited to present our Special Free Report on a profitable, fast-growing enterprise software stock that is already riding the automation wave and looking to catch the generative AI next. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's powerful shot nearly sends camera crew to the hospital
Vaibhav Suryavanshi "See the ball, hit the ball!" — that's been the simple yet deadly effective mantra of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Whether it's in first-class cricket, representing India Under-19, or donning the Rajasthan Royals jersey in the IPL, the 14-year-old prodigy from Samastipur, Bihar has captured attention with his fearless and explosive batting style. On Thursday, Suryavanshi was part of a promotional video shoot for Rajasthan Royals — and what was supposed to be a casual session turned into an unforgettable moment for the crew. Fitted with a GoPro camera on his helmet, Suryavanshi walked into the nets while five crew members were stationed at the non-striker's end, recording the session from close quarters. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! As the bowler charged in and delivered the ball, Suryavanshi launched into a blistering straight drive. The ball flew back like a missile, clearing the bowler and racing towards the filming crew. Startled and unprepared, the camera crew scattered, diving for cover. Some even lost their balance and fell in an attempt to avoid being hit. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the sheer power of the strike left everyone stunned. Had the ball struck any of them, it could have resulted in serious injury or even hospitalisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Knee Pain Keeping You Up at Night? This Trick Could Help Instantly Learn More Undo A visibly shaken Suryavanshi immediately rushed to apologize. 'Sorry!' he was heard saying to the crew members, genuinely concerned about what could have been a dangerous accident. It was a moment that encapsulated both his raw power and humility. Suryavanshi had already made headlines earlier this year when he smashed a record-breaking 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium — the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history and the second-fastest overall. That knock put him on the national radar, and he has only gone from strength to strength since. On his debut India U-19 tour to England this summer, Suryavanshi lit up the youth ODIs with breathtaking performances. He began the series with a blazing 48 off just 19 balls in the opening match. He followed it up with a 34-ball 45 in the second game. Then, in the third ODI, he notched up a half-century off just 20 balls — the third-fastest in India U-19 history. However, his most iconic innings came in the final Youth ODI at Worcester. There, Suryavanshi scripted history by smashing the fastest-ever Youth ODI century in just 52 balls. He went on to score a magnificent 143 off 78 deliveries, cementing his place as the highest run-getter of the series with 355 runs at an astonishing average of 71. While his red-ball numbers from the two Youth Tests on that tour were modest — 90 runs in four innings at an average of 22.50 — there's no denying that Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already made a mark as one of India's brightest emerging batting talents. At just 14, his journey is only beginning — and the cricketing world is watching closely. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Couple Get Engaged, They Can't Believe What Their Golden Retriever Captures
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Many couples hire a photographer to capture the special moment when they get engaged, but that wasn't necessary for two childhood sweethearts who got their golden retriever to film the entire proposal instead. As you can imagine, the footage is a mixture of joy, excitement, and the zoomies. On July 4, paramedic Emily Ward and her now fiancé Jacob Oxlade, both 27, headed over to Horseshoe Bay on their boat. They went for a gorgeous sunset walk with their golden retriever, Murphy, who had a GoPro camera attached to him so they could capture as much footage as possible. Ward, of Brisbane, Australia, told Newsweek that she "didn't question it too much" as her partner said he needed camera footage to share with their photographer friend. But as the evening unfolded, there turned out to be a very different reason for the camera—as Oxlade got down on one knee. Jacob Oxlade and Emily Ward getting engaged on the beach with Murphy beside them. Jacob Oxlade and Emily Ward getting engaged on the beach with Murphy beside them. @ / TikTok "We went for a walk as the sun set, and that's when Jacob proposed," Ward said. "It was quiet, thoughtful, and perfect—I couldn't have dreamed it better. Jacob was so thoughtful—I had only ever said I didn't want it to be in a busy place. I just wanted it to be the two of us, and Murphy of course." With the camera on his back, 4-year-old Murphy had a very integral role to play as the engagement photographer. The adorable footage shows just how happy Murphy was for his owners, who have been together since they were 14 years old. He sat in the middle of them during the proposal, and then when Ward started to jump around excitedly, he instantly got the zoomies. Would you expect anything less? Ward was left speechless when she watched the footage back, and it's become something she will "treasure forever." She continued: "I couldn't have imagined anything more special, and I feel incredibly lucky to have a partner who knows me so well. That video is a keepsake I'll always hold close. I never would've pictured something like that for myself, but now I can't imagine it any other way." Indeed, her favorite part of the video (aside from the proposal itself, obviously) is when Murphy turns around and realizes there's a camera attached to him, and then immediately starts zooming around once again. He ran straight past his owners and ran towards the boat instead. No matter how many times she watches it, that particular moment leaves Ward in hysterics every time. Ward shared the footage on TikTok (@ and it's delighted social media users, leading to more than 644,100 views and 116,900 likes at the time of writing. TikTok users have hailed Murphy's cinematic masterpiece, and many even suggested that he should film the wedding too. He will certainly have a role to play on the big day, as Ward told Newsweek that he will get to enjoy "his special moment" walking down the aisle. Murphy the golden retriever filming the proposal. Murphy the golden retriever filming the proposal. @ / TikTok "Every couple has their own path, and ours led us to this time and this proposal. We've been together since we were 14, and for a long time, neither of us really wanted a wedding or marriage. We both come from families where marriage didn't always work out, and that shaped our thinking early on. But as we've grown up together, we've realized we're not our parents. We're us, and I wouldn't change anything about our story," Ward said. In just a matter of days, the TikTok video has generated over 900 comments as social media users praised Murphy's Oscar-worthy directorial debut. One comment reads: "This is a cinematic experience. Camera work 100/10. Good boy 1,000/10." Another TikTok user wrote: "Surely he's filming the wedding." Another person replied: "I think this is my favorite proposal video ever." While one commenter joked: "He's watched their whole love zoomie was his standing ovation." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Business Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Meme stocks are back. Should you care?
[SINGAPORE] Just when you thought the meme-stock mania had faded into financial history, it's back: louder, faster, and perhaps even more absurd. Last month, a familiar frenzy erupted as share prices of Opendoor Technologies, Kohl's, GoPro, and Krispy Kreme skyrocketed – some by over 70 per cent in a single session. But before you join the rush in hopes of catching the next GameStop, it's worth pausing and asking: If this all feels like 2021 again, why does it keep happening? And more importantly, does it ever end well? When they first emerged, meme stocks were a cultural moment. Locked indoors during the pandemic, retail investors — many of them first-timers — turned to online forums like r/WallStreetBets to coordinate bets on downtrodden companies. Many users based in the US were also flush with cash having just received stimulus payouts. Fast forward to 2025, and meme stocks are ripping again. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 3 pm Thrive Money, career and life hacks to help young adults stay ahead of the curve. Sign Up Sign Up 'I've been seeing signs of a 'flight to crap' recently,' Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, told Bloomberg . 'The recent rally, which was largely powered in its initial phase by individual investors buying large-cap stocks and major indexes, has emboldened many to engage in more risky types of investing.' 🤡 What makes a meme stock? Like the episode four years ago, amateur traders are piling into stocks with volatile swings in share prices that aren't based on the underlying business fundamentals. Often, these stocks are cheap. They're typically also heavily shorted, meaning investors are betting that the price of the stock will fall in the future. When investors short a stock, they borrow shares of a stock and sell it on the market: You borrow a share of Company A's stock from your broker You sell that share for $10, expecting its stock price to drop Company A's stock price drops to S$5, and you buy back the stock for S$5 You return that share you bought back, and pocket the S$5 difference as profit That only works if the stock price falls after you short it. If share prices go up, there's no limit to how much you can lose because you'll need to buy back the stock no matter the price to return it to your broker. So the meme stock strategy (also known as a short squeeze) works like this: Many people have borrowed shares of Company B to short it You convince thousands of people to buy shares of Company B, which causes a spike in price Investors who shorted Company B panic and buy back shares of Company B to return to their broker. This way, they cut their losses in case share prices go up further. As these investors buy back their shares, that drives up stock prices even more Often, meme stocks are brands that are recognisable to investors (think Krispy Kreme or GoPro). That makes it easier to get people excited about jumping on a bandwagon than a relatively unknown stock, because the strategy works only if enough people join in on the action. ⚖️ Are meme stocks risky? Trading meme stocks can be very risky because the reasoning behind buying them has almost nothing to do with the performance or prospects of the underlying business. They're also highly volatile, swinging up to double-digit percentages within hours, which can lead investors to make bad emotional decisions. While meme-stock spikes can lead to eye-watering gains for a lucky few, they often leave latecomers holding the bag. For instance, GameStop stock has lost more than 70 per cent of its value from its peak in January 2021, while AMC has plunged nearly 99 per cent since its June 2021 high. Those who bought near the peak in hopes of a community-fuelled rally saw their investments evaporate. Because when high stock prices are not being supported by strong business fundamentals, the only thing keeping prices up is other investors hoping for a quick buck. And when the crowd disperses, the gains vanish. The ones who almost always benefit from the mania are the company employees who get to sell their stock holdings at high prices or the company itself when it issues new shares . It's tempting to think you can outsmart the crowd. But when a stock becomes a meme, the smart money has usually already moved on. The best investors don't chase short-term trends. They build long-term portfolios based on strong companies, solid earnings, and sustainable growth. Meme stocks offer the illusion of easy money, but more often than not, they're a shortcut to disappointment. TL;DR
