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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Winpot Names Miroslava Montemayor as Brand Ambassador
MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winpot, Mexico's player-favourite online casino and sports betting brand, has signed popular sports broadcaster Miroslava Montemayor to its growing team of brand ambassadors. Winpot names Miroslava Montemayor as brand ambassador Share Miroslava is a former beauty pageant winner who has become one of the leading sports broadcasters and TV personalities in Mexico. Her TV career began back in 2014, appearing on TV Azteca Noreste's sports show where she covered the 2015 Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl XLIX from Glendale, Arizona. She then left Azteca to join ESPN, where she presented the Spanish-language version of NFL Live, as well as ESPN Mexico's afternoon sports talk show, Los Capitanes. In 2017, she became anchor for the Spanish version of SportsCenter and hosted a show called Otra Ronda, which aired on ESPN2 in Mexico. Today, she hosts the Champions League and Premier League coverage for TNT Sports Mexico. As a Winpot brand ambassador, she will promote the hugely popular online casino and sportsbook to her fans through a range of campaigns and media activations. This includes the brand's latest TV campaign, set to air in August, which is focused on Winpot offering the best odds, guaranteed. Winpot, which is powered by the cutting-edge Wiztech platform, has become the go-to destination for online casino players and sports bettors in Mexico. It offers generous bonuses, localised payment options and a vast game lobby covering slots, table games, instant wins, live dealer and more, as well as the best odds across a huge range of sports. Yoni Sidi, CEO at Winpot, said: 'Miroslava is one of the most loved sports broadcasters in Mexico, combining her deep knowledge of the game with her captivating presenting style. 'This has seen her build a large and loyal fanbase across Mexico, and through this partnership, we can introduce these people to Winpot for the first time. 'We are really excited about our upcoming TV ad campaign, with Miroslava taking centre stage.' Miroslava Montemayor, sports broadcaster and Winpot brand ambassador, added: 'Winpot is one of the most trusted betting brands in Mexico, and I'm delighted to have been announced as a brand ambassador. 'I've had great fun filming the TV ad campaign and look forward to seeing it hit TV screens in August. 'This partnership is the perfect fit – I have a large and loyal fanbase of sports enthusiasts, and Winpot provides the superior sports betting experience they deserve.' About Winpot Winpot Casino is a leading online and retail casino that operates within Mexico, with a core ethos of delivering a vibrant, entertaining experience for players. With 10 years of operations under its belt, Winpot has established itself as a leading force in Latin America, both within the land-based and online spaces. The casino remains committed to offering a wide array of gaming options and amenities across multiple locations.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Bojangles Rolls Out Spanish AI Ordering Across All Platforms with Hi Auto
Bojangles, the beloved Southern food chain known for its flavorful menu and signature hospitality, has expanded its partnership with voice AI leader Hi Auto to introduce Spanish-language AI ordering across drive-thrus, kiosks, and its mobile app. This marks one of the first major bilingual AI rollouts by a U.S. quick-service restaurant, setting a new precedent for inclusive automation at scale. The move builds on the successful launch of Bo-Linda, Bojangles' AI-powered drive-thru assistant introduced in June 2023. Bo-Linda was created to streamline the ordering process and enhance service speed. Now, the latest upgrade brings accessibility to the forefront, offering a more personalized and intuitive experience for the rapidly growing Spanish-speaking population. Expanding Leadership in Multilingual Voice Automation With this milestone, Bojangles joins Checkers & Rally's in embracing Hi Auto's leadership in scalable, multilingual voice automation. However, Bojangles takes it a step further, rolling out Spanish-language ordering across drive-thrus, kiosks, and the mobile app in a single coordinated launch. This strategic expansion underscores a focus on reducing friction in the user experience by supporting multiple languages across key interaction points, aiming to improve accessibility and communication in users' native languages. A Win for Teams and Guests Alike According to Bojangles' Chief Information Officer Richard Del Valle, the impact of the technology has gone far beyond convenience. 'To me, the biggest thing, or the biggest surprise, has been the improvement of the employee experience,' Del Valle said. 'If we can find ways to make their lives easier, which will then translate to a superior guest experience, that's a home run for us.' By offloading complex, multilingual interactions to AI, team members are able to stay focused on their core responsibilities, such as ensuring food quality, maintaining service speed, and delivering the warmth and hospitality that defines the Bojangles brand. An Answer to Growing Economic Power According to the 2025 Latino Donor Collaborative, Latino purchasing power in the U.S. has reached a staggering $4.1 trillion. This surge places Hispanic consumers at the center of the nation's economic growth and highlights the urgency for QSR brands to offer culturally attuned and linguistically inclusive experiences. By enabling a fully bilingual ordering experience, Bojangles is taking direct action to serve this growing demographic with respect and relevance. Technology That Adapts to the Customer Hi Auto's system allows customers to switch between English and Spanish fluidly (even mid-sentence), ensuring that the ordering process remains natural and seamless. The AI boasts 96% order accuracy and nearly instant response times, creating a frictionless experience that adapts in real-time to each guest. Just as importantly, the rollout required no new hardware and minimal operational disruption. Thanks to Hi Auto's hybrid architecture and customer understanding engine, Bojangles was able to implement the new functionality efficiently and without downtime. 'To best serve our communities, restaurants need solutions that speak to all customers, and the United States is the world's second-largest Spanish-speaking country,' said Roy Baharav, CEO of Hi Auto. He adds that 'partnerships like this represent a huge breakthrough for the country's Spanish-speaking and bilingual communities.' Charting the Future of Hospitality Hi Auto currently powers nearly 1,000 drive-thru locations across the U.S., continuing to lead the charge in real-world AI deployment in the quick-service sector. Bojangles' latest rollout demonstrates that advanced technology and human-centric service don't have to be at odds. In fact, they can elevate one another. By investing in AI that empowers rather than replaces, Bojangles is showing how automation can enhance hospitality, not strip it away. It's a bold step toward a future where every guest feels heard, and every order, no matter the language, is served with ease. About Hi Auto Hi Auto is an advanced AI-powered order-taking solution designed specifically for high-volume drive-thru restaurants. Built to streamline operations, it delivers quick, accurate service with over 93% order completion and 96% accuracy consistently and at scale. Hi Auto offers centralized script management and adaptable configurations for franchise operators, helping QSR brands save between 3 to 8 labor hours per location each day. Since its founding in 2019, Hi Auto has earned the trust of top quick-service chains and is now live in nearly 1,000 drive-thru sites across the United States.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Indiana Fever vs Seattle Storm: Live Stream WNBA, TV Channel
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. The current No. 5 and No. 6 seeds in the WNBA playoff race meet Sunday in Seattle as the Indiana Fever face the Seattle Storm. Indiana is ahead in the standings, but with both teams sitting at 16-12, this game will determine which one leaves with an advantage. Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever controls the ball during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 24, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Indiana Fever won 94-86. Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever controls the ball during the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 24, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Indiana Fever won 94-86. Photo byHow to Watch Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm Date: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EDT Channel: ABC, ESPN Deportes Stream: Fubo (Watch now!) The Fever have won four in a row, the best current win streak in the WNBA. Caitlin Clark, being sidelined by injury, has barely been a blip on the radar for the team as Kelsey Mitchell has stepped up. Midseason acquisition Aari McDonald has been a revelation at point guard, setting the Fever up to potentially be a title contender if Clark can come back near 100 percent. The Storm are 5-5 over their past 10 games. While the starting lineup is among the league's best with Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor, Gabby Williams, and Erica Wheeler, depth concerns have really hurt the team. In Friday's 108-106 double-overtime loss to the Sparks, only one starter played fewer than 39 minutes. Fans can watch the English-language broadcast for this game on ABC and the Spanish-language broadcast on ESPN Deportes. You can watch the WNBA all season long on Fubo, where you can watch all nationally televised games on ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, and NBA TV. Do not miss out on catching the stars of the game all summer, including A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers. Live stream the Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm game on Fubo: Start watching now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Veteran federal judge T.S. Ellis III, who presided over trial of Trump aide Paul Manafort, has died
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal judge T.S. Ellis III, whose legal scholarship and commanding courtroom presence was evident in numerous high-profile trials, has died after a long illness. He was 85. Ellis oversaw the trials of former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and former U.S. Rep. William 'Dollar Bill' Jefferson as well as the plea deal of 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh across a judicial career that lasted more than 35 years. His acerbic wit sometimes drew muted complaints at the courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, where Ellis was based, but his legal reasoning was unquestioned. Ellis died Wednesday at his home in Keswick, according to the Cremation Society of Virginia. Thomas Selby Ellis III was born in Colombia in 1940 and frequently found ways in court to utilize his Spanish-language skills. He often told Spanish-speaking defendants who relied on interpreters to speak up as they pleaded for leniency, saying he wanted to hear their words for himself. He joined the Navy after receiving an undergraduate degree from Princeton, and completed graduate studies at Oxford. He received his law degree from Harvard, graduating magna cum laude. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. In a courthouse known as the 'Rocket Docket' for its speedy disposition of cases, Ellis' courtroom reflected his iconoclastic nature. Rarely did his hearings start on time, though when he presided over jury trials his punctuality improved as he zealously guarded jurors' time commitments. He frequently chastised lawyers to cut short long-winded arguments, in what he called 'a concession to the shortness of life.' But he was easily coaxed or diverted into telling stories from the bench recalling episodes from his long legal career. He snapped at lawyers who annoyed him, but would often adopt a more conciliatory tone later in the same hearing, and apologize for his short temper. His penchant for speaking freely drew raised eyebrows at what was arguably the highest-profile trial over which he presided: the prosecution of Manafort, on charges of tax and bank fraud related to his work advising pro-Russia Ukrainian politicians before managing Trump's campaign. Ellis ultimately delivered a 47-month sentence, and said as an aside that Manafort appeared to have lived 'an otherwise blameless life,' a phrase he often used at criminal sentencings. Critics who found much to blame in Manafort's long career working for clients including the tobacco industry and international despots were outraged by the comment. In 2009, Ellis sentenced Jefferson, a former Louisiana congressman, to 13 years in prison for taking bribes, including $90,000 found hidden in his freezer. The case threw multiple curveballs at Ellis, including a sexual relationship between a key witness and an investigating FBI agent. In 2017, Ellis reduced Jefferson's sentence to time served after a Supreme Court case changed the rules for what constitutes bribery of public officials. He made clear, though, that he believed Jefferson's actions were criminal, and called his conduct 'venal.' 'Public corruption is a cancer,' he said at the time of Jefferson's resentencing. 'It needs to be prosecuted and punished.' Ellis' sentencing hearings often followed a familiar script in which he invited defendants to explain themselves 'by way of extenuation, mitigation, or indeed anything at all' that they wanted to say on their behalf. He invariably told defendants before passing judgment that 'you write the pages to your own life story.'
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Veteran federal judge T.S. Ellis III, who presided over trial of Trump aide Paul Manafort, has died
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal judge T.S. Ellis III, whose legal scholarship and commanding courtroom presence was evident in numerous high-profile trials, has died after a long illness. He was 85. Ellis oversaw the trials of former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and former U.S. Rep. William 'Dollar Bill' Jefferson as well as the plea deal of 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh across a judicial career that lasted more than 35 years. His acerbic wit sometimes drew muted complaints at the courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, where Ellis was based, but his legal reasoning was unquestioned. Ellis died Wednesday at his home in Keswick, according to the Cremation Society of Virginia. Thomas Selby Ellis III was born in Colombia in 1940 and frequently found ways in court to utilize his Spanish-language skills. He often told Spanish-speaking defendants who relied on interpreters to speak up as they pleaded for leniency, saying he wanted to hear their words for himself. He joined the Navy after receiving an undergraduate degree from Princeton, and completed graduate studies at Oxford. He received his law degree from Harvard, graduating magna cum laude. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. In a courthouse known as the 'Rocket Docket' for its speedy disposition of cases, Ellis' courtroom reflected his iconoclastic nature. Rarely did his hearings start on time, though when he presided over jury trials his punctuality improved as he zealously guarded jurors' time commitments. He frequently chastised lawyers to cut short long-winded arguments, in what he called 'a concession to the shortness of life.' But he was easily coaxed or diverted into telling stories from the bench recalling episodes from his long legal career. He snapped at lawyers who annoyed him, but would often adopt a more conciliatory tone later in the same hearing, and apologize for his short temper. His penchant for speaking freely drew raised eyebrows at what was arguably the highest-profile trial over which he presided: the prosecution of Manafort, on charges of tax and bank fraud related to his work advising pro-Russia Ukrainian politicians before managing Trump's campaign. Ellis ultimately delivered a 47-month sentence, and said as an aside that Manafort appeared to have lived 'an otherwise blameless life,' a phrase he often used at criminal sentencings. Critics who found much to blame in Manafort's long career working for clients including the tobacco industry and international despots were outraged by the comment. In 2009, Ellis sentenced Jefferson, a former Louisiana congressman, to 13 years in prison for taking bribes, including $90,000 found hidden in his freezer. The case threw multiple curveballs at Ellis, including a sexual relationship between a key witness and an investigating FBI agent. In 2017, Ellis reduced Jefferson's sentence to time served after a Supreme Court case changed the rules for what constitutes bribery of public officials. He made clear, though, that he believed Jefferson's actions were criminal, and called his conduct 'venal.' 'Public corruption is a cancer,' he said at the time of Jefferson's resentencing. 'It needs to be prosecuted and punished.' Ellis' sentencing hearings often followed a familiar script in which he invited defendants to explain themselves 'by way of extenuation, mitigation, or indeed anything at all' that they wanted to say on their behalf. He invariably told defendants before passing judgment that 'you write the pages to your own life story.' Ellis took senior status as a judge in 2007 but regularly worked an extensive docket. In recent years, with his failing health, his cases were reassigned.
