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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Uber CEO's mom: I will never pay for Starbucks coffee as …
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi In a recent candid interview, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi 's mother Lili Khosrowshahi revealed that she still refuses to buy Starbucks coffee. Her candid admission during a recent CBS Sunday Morning segment offered a rare and endearing glimpse into the family's humble beginnings and enduring values. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the mother-son duo talked about their joinery from fleeing the Iranian revolution to building a life in the US. 'We came from a much better life to a smaller life,' Lili said. 'At the time, coffee was 15 cents and I wouldn't even buy a cup of coffee. In fact, I don't pay for Starbucks coffee to this day.' Dara, laughing, quickly chimed in: 'Mom, Starbucks is a customer of Uber Eats . You got to talk it up. I love Starbucks.' To which Lili replied with a smile, 'I'll let you pay, yes.' The lighthearted conversation highlight the resilience and deep-seated values of the family. During the conversation they also revealed that the Khosrowshahi family lost all of their assets when they fled from Tehran during the Iranian revolution. They first took refuge in southern France and then eventually shipped to Tarrytown, New York. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like La app de IA que está cambiando vidas — ¿por qué de repente está en todas partes? Finanzas y economía Prueba ahora Undo For those unaware, Dara Khosrowshahi became the Uber CEO in 2017. Under his leadership, Uber's market capitalization has grown to $195.79 billion, and his personal net worth is estimated at $250 million. Prior to Uber, he led Expedia Group, an online travel company. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Newsweek
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Gen Z Woman Opens Carry-On for Flight—Can't Believe What Her Mom Packed
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. A Canadian woman could not believe what had been snuck into her carry-on bag by her mom. Liliane Lai (@hardpastrybun) posted a clip on TikTok to reveal what her mother packed for her as a "snack" for a short flight: a boiled turmeric chicken. The 27-year-old—who goes by Lili—was travelling from Montreal (YUL) to Toronto (YYZ) when she made the viral video in the airport. Liliane Lai, 27, opening her light purple carry-on and posing with her thumb up. Liliane Lai, 27, opening her light purple carry-on and posing with her thumb up. @hardpastrybun "It's not the first time, so I wasn't surprised," Lili told Newsweek. "[My mom] actually wanted me to bring two." Lili said her mother, who still lives in Montreal along with the rest of her family, is known for sending her back to Toronto with bags of home-cooked food. She's also the first of her siblings to move out of the family home. "[She] is a silly, goofy Vietnamese mom," Lili told Newsweek. "Since I only had a carry on, she had to limit herself." Vietnamese gà luộc is actually a smart choice for travel food. The traditional dish doesn't contain any perishable sauces or high-risk ingredients that spoil quickly at room temperature. And contrary to what other passengers might think, gà luộc doesn't give off a strong smell either, especially when wrapped well. Lili's clip has been viewed 2 million times and sparked over a thousand comments from many users who understood the gesture. "Asian parents really do show their love in their own special way," one user laughed. "In my culture, when someone visits you from far away and they leave, it's customary to pack them a boiled chicken and rice, so this is very understandable," another wrote. "You never know how hungry you can get in an hour. Food is Asian parents' love language," a third commenter added. It's true. In many Vietnamese households, gà luộc is commonly packed for road trips, train rides or given to children traveling back to university or work. Lili, who goes by @softpastrybun on Instagram, told Newsweek that no other passengers said anything, but her bag did catch the attention of airport security. "My bag did get flagged, but he asked if I had chicken and laughed before saying it was fine and I was free to go," she said. While the clip struck a chord with many, not all feedback was focused on the poultry. "[The reaction has] been hilarious," Lili said. "Everyone is either relating or just laughing along. I did get some criticism on my hair though, lol."
Elle
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Meghan Markle Tucked a Sweet Clip of Lilibet Into Her New As Ever Instagram
THE RUNDOWN Meghan Markle celebrated her lifestyle brand As Ever's second drop selling out with a behind-the-scenes look at the products. At the end of the video, the Duchess of Sussex tucked in a sweet clip of her with her 4-year-old daughter, Lilibet. 'A little behind the scenes of @aseverofficial,' she wrote. 'Hope you enjoy your treats when they arrive this week! 🍯 ' Meghan last shared three tributes to Lili for her fourth birthday on June 4. 'Happy birthday to our beautiful girl!' she wrote in her first post. 'Four years ago today she came into our lives—and each day is brighter and better because of it. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!' In a second post, she shared photos of Lili with Harry. 'The sweetest bond to watch unfold 💕' she wrote. 'Daddy's little girl and favorite adventurer. Happy birthday Lili!' In her final Instagram, Meghan posted a clip of her dancing with Harry in the delivery room. 'Four years ago today, this also happened,' she wrote. 'Both of our children were a week past their due dates…so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work—there was only one thing left to do! 😂' During her recent appearance on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, Meghan addressed the dancing video and explained why she chose to post it online. The clip serves as 'a really great reminder that, with all the noise or whatever people do, there's still a whole life,' she said. 'A real, authentic, fun life that's happening behind the scenes. I'm just grateful that now, being back on social as well, I have a place where I can share it on my own terms.'
Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dave Myers' widow shares his struggles with illness and heartache before death
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, who was previously a makeup artist, died at the age of 66 back in 2024 after being diagnosed with cancer Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers wife has lifted the lid on his tricky early life before finding fame. Dave died when he was 66-years-old in 2024 after being diagnosed with cancer. Now his widow Lili has discussed how he went through a difficult childhood in her new memoir Dave & Me. The pair tied the knot in 2011 and were together up until his death. Lili has talked about her famous husband's childhood in the book where she mentions that he struggled with alopecia and looking after his mother who had multiple sclerosis. Dave's mum Margaret was diagnosed with the condition when he was just eight-years-old which meant he and his father Jim had to become full-time cares. In the memoir, Lili wrote: "Within a year of Margaret's diagnosis, she was in a wheelchair and, in time, became physically and mentally ravaged by illness and medication. Dave and his dad were her full-time carers which was an immense responsibility for a boy not yet ten. "Social services eventually moved them to a ground-floor flat on a new council estate in Barrow and the family lived hand-to-mouth, surviving on Jim's pension money. There were many other challenges to contend with, but Dave found escape in music and painting, two more lifelong loves alongside bikes and food." Both of Dave's parents had died by the time he was just 24 as Jim died from a stroke and Margaret in a care home four years after. Dave also had to deal with his own health issues as he was bullied in school after being diagnosed with alopecia and he lost his hair. Lili said: "Not many people know that Dave Myers, the Hairy Biker, was bald from childhood until his forties. At a very young age he began to suffer with alopecia which made things extremely difficult for him, especially in school where he was already singled out for being a 'poor kid' thanks to his free meal tokens. "He was a target for the bullies and those days were miserable for Dave, sapping his confidence and spirit." Dave thought that his alopecia could have developed as a side effect of the stress of his mother's illness. Dave's hair started to grow bath in his forties which came after another health issue. Dave was working on a film set in 1998 when he collapsed and got taken to hospital where they found an arachnoid cyst on the left side of his brain. It was thought that it had been there since childhood because his brain had grown around it. Dave went for surgery which was a success and he was discharged just five days later on Christmas Eve. Lili explained: "Not long after his op, Dave's hair started to grow in dark and healthy curls. I'm not medically trained and so this is just a hunch, but perhaps that cyst sitting undetected had been pressing on a certain part of the brain ... and maybe a combination of that and the stress of caring for his mum had triggered the alopecia in the first place? We'll never know for sure, but it makes sense to me."
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The troubled early life of Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers: Star's widow Lili reveals how star battled childhood sickness, bullying and messy first marriage before his tragic death
He was beloved by millions of Hairy Bikers fans who expressed an outpouring of love after his death from cancer in 2024 aged 66. Now Dave Myers ' widow Lili has revealed he faced adversity in his early life as she detailed his childhood and early adulthood in her new memoir Dave & Me. Lili, who married Dave in 2011, recounted the late star's early years in the emotional book, including his battle with alopecia and his mother's health struggles with multiple sclerosis. Dave's mother Margaret was diagnosied with MS when he was just eight years old, forcing him and his father Jim to become her full-time carers. Lili wrote: 'Within a year of Margaret's diagnosis, she was in a wheelchair and, in time, became physically and mentally ravaged by illness and medication. 'Dave and his dad were her full-time carers which was an immense responsibility for a boy not yet ten. 'Social services eventually moved them to a ground-floor flat on a new council estate in Barrow and the family lived hand-to-mouth, surviving on Jim's pension money. There were many other challenges to contend with, but Dave found escape in music and painting, two more lifelong loves alongside bikes and food.' Dave had lost both his parents by the time he was 24, with Jim dying of a stroke and Margaret passing away in a care home four years later. The presenter also had to contend with bullying in school which occured after he was diagnosed with alopecia and lost his hair. 'Not many people know that Dave Myers, the Hairy Biker, was bald from childhood until his forties,' Margaret wrote. 'At a very young age he began to suffer with alopecia which made things extremely difficult for him, especially in school where he was already singled out for being a 'poor kid' thanks to his free meal tokens. He was a target for the bullies and those days were miserable for Dave, sapping his confidence and spirit.' Dave even believed his alopecia may have developed as a side effect of the stress of caring for his mother. It wasn't until Dave was in his forties that his hair started to grow back which came after a worrying health scare. Lili told how Dave was working on a film set as a makeup artist in Luxembourg in 1998 when he collapsed. Rushed to a German hospital, a scan revealed an arachnoid cyst on the left side of his brain which was thought to have been there since childhood because his brain had grown around it. 'Against advice from doctors and friends, he travelled in his van (driven by a colleague), back to his home in Aberdeenshire where he was admitted to the Royal Infirmary for an operation to install a shunt to relieve the pressure, plus drains to remove the fluid from the cyst itself,' Lili wrote. 'Thankfully, the surgery was a success and Dave was discharged just five days later on Christmas Eve, but his recovery took some unexpected turns. 'Not long after his op, Dave's hair started to grow in dark and healthy curls. I'm not medically trained and so this is just a hunch, but perhaps that cyst sitting undetected had been pressing on a certain part of the brain ... and maybe a combination of that and the stress of caring for his mum had triggered the alopecia in the first place? We'll never know for sure, but it makes sense to me. 'I could still feel the shunt on the left side of Dave's head when I met him seven years later, a testimony to a past I was not part of. Another life. 'One I only knew from pictures and Dave and his friends' endless stories. Oh, Dave was so proud of his hair once he had it back! He would wash it every day.' Prior to his fame with Simon King as part of the Hairy Bikers, Dave worked as a makeup artist for 23 years. He worked on several film sets and did the makeup of stars including Christoper Lambert, Sir Roger Moore, Dennis Hopper, Helen Mirren, Stephanie Beacham, Timothy West, Michael Parkin-son, Vanessa Redgrave and Jane Seymour. In 1987, Dave was working as a freelancer when he met his first wife Kate. They relocated to the northeast of Scotland, buying an apartment above a small shop in Huntly, Aber-deenshire and setting up an antiques business together. 'I'm not sure how happy those years were, but they must have loved each other and Dave spoke fondly about the fun he had running the shop, with him taking ad hoc makeup artistry work when he could throughout the year,' Lili wrote. But all was not well as Lili told how Dave returned home one weekend from a job in Darlington and found the shop, flat and his bank account emptied and Kate gone. 'Twisting the knife further was the discovery that she'd enlisted the help of Dave's unwitting best friend, Dr Dave Easton, to load the van under the guise of going to an antiques fair,' she wrote. 'Poor Dr Dave had no idea he was aiding and abetting Kate to clean Dave out and he felt terrible, although of course it wasn't his fault. It would be a source of humour between the two Daves throughout all the years that followed. 'Dave never saw Kate again after that and they only spoke once more to agree to an uncontested divorce. From what he told me, she felt unsettled living where they were, but the reality for Dave was now starting his life again from scratch.' Elsewhere in the book, Lili discussed Dave's cancer treatment, which she described as 'debilitating and ugly'. His treatment was so aggressive that he developed sores in his mouth and had to wear gloves due to nerve damage in his hands. 'It got to the point where he was too ill to speak; after each bout, one of the substances he was being given brought on a temporary speech impediment so he could not properly articulate words,' Lili wrote. 'He had sores in his mouth which meant he was unable to eat or drink and was suffering with such severe nerve damage in his hands that he had to wear gloves. 'He had it in his legs too, which affected his balance and ability to walk. I remember Si picked us up from the hospital one day and he was shocked at the state of Dave, who was a shadow of his former self.' Lili also described how difficult it was for Dave to lose his hair again whilst going through chemo. 'Losing his hair as a result of the chemo was incredibly painful for Dave given his history of alopecia and the regrowth following the surgery in 1998 for the arachnoid cyst. 'The decision to shave it all off was our way of taking control, which was psychologically beneficial, although it took him a while to get used to being bald again. 'He felt reduced to being only a cancer patient, stripped of his image, identity and personality, and with a face he no longer recognised.' She added: 'He told me how difficult he found it to love himself when he looked in the mirror because the physical change was so drastic. He thought he was hideous with no hair, no eyelashes and heavily stained teeth from chemo. 'He'd lost a lot of muscle mass which meant his skin sagged, the neuropathy in his hands and feet made them unbearably achy, and some fingernails and toenails had fallen off.' Lili first met the TV personality in 2005, while he was working on location in her native Romania. They became pen pals before establishing a romance, with Dave eventually becoming stepfather to her two children from a former relationship.
