Bridgerton‘s stars Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, and showrunner Jess Brownell have teased that Season 4 will include a “kite scene.”
While fans gear up for the latest chapter, a mystery surrounds this kite scene, which isn’t featured in the book An Offer From a Gentleman.
What is the kite scene? We dig into what has been said about the moment as Season 4 of Bridgerton approaches.
Bridgerton‘s fourth season is on the way, and while we already know it will center around the love story between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), there’s one thing we aren’t as sure of, and that’s the “kite scene,” showrunner Jess Brownell teased in February 2025 during the show’s Season of Love live stream event.
During the Q&A portion of the event with Thompson, Ha, and Brownell, the stars were asked about their first day filming together, and as Brownell attempted to recall the scene, she asked the actors, “Can I ask — this isn’t a spoiler — was it kite?”
“I couldn’t possibly say, Jess, ” Thompson responded, worried about revealing too much.
“It’s not something from the book,” Brownell confirmed, “so I think you could say the word. Was that the first scene you shot?”
“Yeah, yeah, it is the first,” Thompson finally answered, to which Ha added, “Kite scene.”
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“But yeah, I think it’s always nice for the first day, ’cause it’s like… Well, the whole point of it is having an adventure, right? It’s really nice to feel like you’re on the first day of an adventure,” Thompson added.
So, what is this all-mysterious kite scene they refer to? When it comes to big Benophie moments book fans are looking forward to, the kite scene is not among them, as Brownell explained, it’s not from Julia Quinn’s book, An Offer From a Gentleman, which chronicles Benedict and Sophie’s romance.
Clearly, the context of the conversation above implies this kite scene is a moment between Benedict and Sophie, but where it will pop up in the show remains uncertain. However, we imagine an instant classic is soon to join fan-favorite Bridgerton moments. And this aforementioned kite scene is only one of the buzzy moments, as Ha previously revealed to Swooon, the lake scene plucked from Quinn’s pages is something fans can anticipate.
When asked about what book moment she was excited to see onscreen, Ha shared, “I don’t know if it is [a spoiler], but I’m going to say the lake scene.” Additionally, the highly teased masquerade ball is also certain to excite, as it plays a major role in the book. How these moments will be adapted for the screen remains to be seen, though, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for any signs of this mystery kite scene in particular, heading into Season 4.
Stay tuned for official updates in the months ahead, and let us know your predictions for the scene in the comments section below.
Bridgerton, Season 4, Part 1 Premiere, Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bridgerton, Season 4, Part 2 Premiere, Thursday, February 26, 2026
When it comes to price, the fact you can pick up the same machine I tested for $1,799 makes these Macs an absolute steal. Yes, I know that amount isn’t peanuts, it’s a lot of money – more than I can afford on the ever-shrinking pittance I make in journalism. But if you’re a professional user doing professional tasks that require this much horsepower, the price seems plenty attractive.
Given that the Mac consistently delivers significantly higher Geekbench test results than its PC brethren, Windows laptops with Snapdragon X Elite and Intel Core Ultra 7 200 processors can’t match these devices. Indeed, by the time PCs carrying the next-gen Snapdragon/Intel chips appear next year, Apple will answer back with an even more performant M5 Pro. Apple Silicon really is winning the processor wars, and even high-end gamers will see the benefit of the performance, power, and flexibility of these machines, with much better battery life.
And a better OS
Skip the eye candy and think about it. Apple’s OSes consistently generate the highest user satisfaction scores in the business. More secure, built with privacy inside, easy to use and much-loved by consumers (your employees), Macs are cheaper to run over time, cost less in tech support, and you can swap them for real hard currency once they reach EOL in your company.
If you clicked on this story because you don’t know what a fabric shaver is, you’re not alone. That was me not too long ago when I started searching for something that could get rid of the pilling on some of my most loved pieces of clothing. Blessedly, I stumbled upon the Philips Fabric Shaver, a type of device I didn’t even know existed, and decided to give it a shot. It’s now an essential piece of tech in my house, and you don’t have to pay as much as I did for it thanks to this Black Friday deal that knocks it down to $13.
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Sure, it may not seem revolutionary — especially if you already knew of the wonders of such devices — but it was for me. I have a lot of T-shirts, joggers, sweaters and more that I’ve had for at least three years and wear regularly. We also have a bunch of throw blankets around the house, partially because I love a good throw, and partially because my cat demands soft spots on which to sleep. All of those well-worn, well-loved fabrics have pilled over time, and I was tired of picking at the pills myself.
This Philips Fabric Shaver makes it so I never have to do that anymore. It runs on two AA batteries, has a simple on-off switch and a shaving head with three sized holes that, as you glide it over your sweater or blanket, catches the pills and shaves them right off. It’s literally as simple as that; after I tried it the first time on a pair of joggers, I spent far too much time running around my house and through my closet de-pilling as many things as I could. All the little fabric bits collect in a removable chamber that you simply empty as often as you need into the trash. If you’re like me and try to make the most of the wardrobe you have and not buy new clothing all the time, this little gadget will keep the pieces in your closet looking fresh.
Montenegro is considered to be one of the frontrunners to join the European Union, and it hopes to enter the bloc and the eurozone in 2028. The Western Balkans country of around 620,000 people began accession talks in 2012. Six years earlier, in 2006, it had emerged as an independent state after the end of the former Union of Serbia and Montenegro. We host the country’s president, Jakov Milatović. He is a young pro-European reformer who says he is determined to follow the Euro-Atlantic path. Milatović is an Oxford-trained economist and was minister of economic development before being elected president of Montenegro in 2023.
People who lost homes in the Palisades and Eaton fires can now go online to pick vetted residential templates that could save them money and be ready as early as next year.
Builders Alliance, a nonprofit organization formed in response to the fires, on Friday launched a portal that offers survivors a selection of homes, filtered by lot size, price range and other preferences.
“We’re trying to create an ‘easy’ button for homeowners,” said Lew Horne, the chairman of Project Recovery, a group of academics and real estate industry experts who had created a road map for recovery.
Construction crews work on rebuilding a home and properties after the federal cleanup in Altadena on Sept. 10.
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Project Recovery’s March report — which was compiled by professors in the real estate graduate schools at USC and UCLA, along with the Los Angeles chapter of the Urban Land Institute, a real estate nonprofit education and research institute — said an alliance of builders could work together for economies of scale to speed up reconstruction and make it more affordable and predictable.
The web portal is the latest stop on the report’s road map. It makes it easy for those who lost their homes to pick templates and receive competing bids from builders who have been vetted by Project Recovery.
“We’re keeping a close eye” on the builders, Horne said. “Buyers are going to have a quality home at a quality price in a time frame they can count on.”
Horne is head of the Los Angeles chapter of the Urban Land Institute and president of real estate brokerage CBRE for Southern California. Other leaders of Project Recovery include Stuart Gabriel, director of the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate, and Richard Green, director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate.
Homeowners using the portal can match their address to home choices that include pre-designed turnkey residences at costs equal to or below average insurance proceeds, Horne said. Owners can also choose more custom builds.
The new Builders Alliance consists of 10 licensed homebuilders, ranging in size from small boutique firms to larger companies such as Richmond American Homes and Brookfield Residential.
Brookfield built more than 200 homes in the La Vina gated community in Altadena, 52 of which burned down, Chief Executive Adrian Foley said.
“Obviously, we were devastated by all of the loss that’s taken place here,” he said. “We wanted to lean in and do anything we could to help out.”
Foley said the consortium was devised to get large and small builders working together to “procure the right material costs and procure plans and specifications that would be appealing to the end user so we could collaborate to beat down costs, be more efficient, and hopefully drive a higher percentage of rebuilding.”
The consortium expects to complete some homes by the third quarter of 2026.
The foundation of the Builders Alliance portal is a digital representation that maps every residential parcel in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas. It uses AI technology and is powered by Canibuild, which provides site-planning software for the residential construction industry.
The portal’s map is trained on local zoning regulations and pairs each lot with extensive menus of designs and costs. Property owners enter their address and can filter options by preferences such as square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms and price.
Just over a year ago, I bought Aston Martin (LSE: AML) shares. Given what they’ve put me through, it feels like I’ve been holding them for a lifetime.
The luxury car maker is by far the worst performer in my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), crashing 50% to just 60p in the last year. I shouldn’t complain. That makes me one of the lucky ones. Investors who bought when the company floated in October 2018 at £19 are down almost 97%.
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Still, hope springs eternal. The Aston Martin share price may recover one day. Canadian billionaire owner Lawrence Stroll seems hopeful, as he keeps emptying his pockets into the business to keep it on the road.
Investing is a long-term game, and patience is required. Holders will need plenty of that, so here are seven things investors can do while they wait for the shares to mount a comeback.
1. Stop kicking themselves. We all make mistakes. The key is to learn from them. I bought the stock as a bit of fun, but there’s nothing funny about losing money. So I won’t do that again.
2. Find someone else to blame. It’s not all the investors’ fault. They weren’t to know the Chinese economy would slow or that the US would slap import tariffs on foreign cars, and all the other shocks that have battered Aston Martin. Buying any stock exposes investors to shocks like these. Happily, there are lots of positive surprises too. Just not in this case.
3. Remember the joys diversification. Every investor should build a balanced portfolio of shares, to spread the risks. It also allows me to ease my personal pain by focusing on my winners and doing my best to ignore the smaller band of losers, headed by Aston Martin.
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4. Keep reading the company reports. One day some good news might arrive. Sadly it didn’t on 29 October, when Aston Martin posted a third-quarter loss of £112m, far worse than the £12.2m it lost a year earlier. Revenue for the first nine months dropped 26% to £740m. In its defence, these are tough times. Aston Martin is a strong brand and its models often get rave reviews. Brokers haven’t succumbed to despair. Consensus forecasts suggest the shares could hit 69.65p in 12 months, up 16% on today if correct. Two out of 11 analysts rate it a Buy. Although I do wonder what they’ve been drinking.
5. Learn from history. It often repeats itself. Aston Martin has gone bust seven times in its 110-year life. This is a volatile operation. New investors should only consider buying if they think the potential rewards will make it worthwhile.
6. See what else to do with the money. Anyone who put money into Aston Martin won’t have much of it left. Yet they should still ask themselves whether it could work harder elsewhere. Yet I won’t sell. I leave it sitting in my SIPP, to remind me of all the valuable lessons I’ve learned from this stock. And who knows, one day it may hit the road.
7. Go see a movie. Investing requires patience. Beaten-down stocks can recover, but they need time. Sometimes, it’s best to think about something else. Take a break. Go to the flicks. Just don’t see a James Bond movie. It’ll open old wounds.
A workman has issued a stark warning about the state of the UK’s water supply, urging people to reconsider drinking tap water.
Currently involved in the removal and replacement of an old cast iron water supply at his site, TikTok user, The Ground Worker shared a disturbing insight into what many water pipes look like on the inside. “Do not drink water from your tap,” he cautioned in a video, before showing viewers the inside of a recently removed pipe filled with corrosion and sludge.
“That [pipe] was live not that long ago,” The Ground Worker added “This is why its important to have filtered water in your house. “
He concluded: “I’m a big believer in filtration systems – trust me I have seen a lot of that [pipes in that condition] and it’s not good for you – get a filter system on your tap.”
Writing in response, one TikTok user expressed their disbelief: “I’m paying 92 pounds every month for that.” Another person exclainmed: “Best thing I ever did was buy a water distiller, never drink straight from the tap.”
A third concurred: “Not touched tap water in six years, drank distilled water and is soo much better, highly recommend buying a distiller.” Whilst a fourth TikTok user shed additional light on the issue, stating: “I work in a water filter company and the amount of s*** that gets clogged in the filter in London area is mental.”
According to a Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report from July 2023, however, British tap water supplies rank amongst the finest globally. In fact, overall adherence to standards for English public water supplies stands at 99.97%.
Nevertheless, the DWI has warned those with lead pipes, noting: “Lead from pipework can dissolve into the water whilst it stands in the pipe. Therefore, if you have lead pipework, the chances are there will be some lead in your drinking water.”
It adds: “The concentration of lead may depend on the following:
How long the water has been standing in the pipe
The condition of the lead pipework
The temperature of the water; more lead will dissolve during the summer and autumn months
Water hardness; harder water tends to form a protective scale over the surface of the pipe which can reduce the concentration of lead in the water.”
The DWI also observes: “Where a risk of lead exists, water companies treat the water with orthophosphate to reduce the problem significantly. Nonetheless, particles of lead may build up in these older pipes and intermittently appear in tap water.”
Heading into the episode, all we knew was that Harmon, who provides voice-overs in each “Origins” episode, would reprise his role on screen as Leroy Gethro Gibbs, and that the episode would see Harmon’s Gibbs talking to mystery person in his Alaskan cabin. Some fans speculated that the beloved NCIS agent might be having a conversation with an older version of Lala (Mariel Molino), young Gibbs’ (Austin Stowell) love interest in “Origins” Season 1.
Once the crossover actually aired, it turned out Gibbs was talking to no person at all. He was speaking to another of his greatest loves: a dog. “NCIS: Origins” co-showrunners David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal told TVLine it was simply “too soon” to share Lala’s story. Though some of us were disappointed we didn’t get the reunion we so desperately wanted, it ultimately made sense that Gibbs would be pouring his hear out to a canine instead of a human; both Harmon and his character share a long history with four-legged companions.
Mark Harmon and Gibbs both have a lot of love for their canine pals
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Gibbs’ love of dogs was worked into plenty of storylines during Harmon’s run on “NCIS.” In Season 3, the NCIS agent sheltered a dog from the rain — even if it meant getting soaked himself — before going on to bond with a service dog in Season 10. In Season 18, he even got suspended from the force after attacking someone who abused several dogs, including a pitbull named Lucy, for whom Gibbs developed a soft spot.
The actor’s own personal affinity for dogs may have even caused a behind-the-scenes rift when co-star Pauley Perrette alleged that Harmon’s dog bit a crew member. Perrette’s ultimate exit from the series reportedly stemmed from the incident.
It’s clear that both Harmon and Gibbs are willing to go the extra mile for their dogs, so Harmon’s scene alongside his latest canine companion in the crossover event was the perfect way to revisit his iconic character: mostly alone, but not without any company at all, embracing a loyal furry friend in his remote Alaskan cabin.
What did you think about Gibbs’ appearing alongside a dog in “NCIS: Origins”? Sound off in the comments below!
Marriott Bonvoy is currently the only major hotel chain with a co-branded credit card in Canada. Both credit cards offer solid value propositions with reasonably low annual fees, as well as some very desirable perks and benefits.
If you’ve got your eye on one of these cards, read on to find out which one is best for you.
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card vs. Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card Basics
We’ll begin with some of the cards’ key characteristics: the bonuses, fees, and earning rates.
1. Annual Fee
Both cards have very reasonable annual fees, especially when you consider the perks and benefits that come along with them, which we’ll describe in detail below.
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card has an annual fee of $120, while the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card has an annual fee of $150.
Verdict: The difference of $30 makes the personal Amex Bonvoy Card the winner here.
2. Welcome Bonus
Currently, the personal Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card offers up to 55,000Bonvoy points when you apply via a refer-a-friend link.
On the other hand, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card offers up to 60,000Bonvoy points.
Historically, the minimum spending requirement for the personal version of the card has hovered around $3,000, with a welcome bonus of between 50,000–70,000 Bonvoy points, up to a historical high of 105,000 points.
For the business version of the card, the spending requirement has fluctuated from a low of $1,500 to a high of $5,000, with some time in between at $3,000. Similar to the personal card, the welcome bonus has ranged between 50,000–80,000 Bonvoy points, up to a high of 105,000 Bonvoy points.
Verdict: The Bonvoy Business Card tends to have a slightly larger welcome bonus than the personal variant, giving it a slight edge in this measure.
3. Earning Rates
Both credit cards have an excellent earning rate of 5 Bonvoy pointsper dollar spent at Marriott hotels, including room charges, food and beverage, and incidentals.
Additionally, both cards earn 2 Bonvoy points per dollar spent on all other purchases.
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However, the Bonvoy Business Card has one advantage that we don’t see with the personal Bonvoy card, as it earns 3 Bonvoy points per dollar spent on gas, dining, and travel.
Verdict: The additional earning rate for the Bonvoy Business Card makes it the clear winner. Gas, dining, and travel purchases can make up a significant amount of everyday spending (especially for business owners), unlocking the possibility of earning plenty more points with the Bonvoy Business Card.
Perks and Benefits
In general, a travel credit card’s ongoing perks and benefits help to justify its annual fee year after year. As you’ll see, the personal and business Bonvoy cards are largely similar in this criterion.
1. Elite Qualifying Nights
15 elite qualifying nights are rewarded to cardholders of both products, automatically qualifying members for Silver Elite status. This status earns additional benefits such as 10% bonus points on stays and priority late check-out.
Elite qualifying nights are beneficial in the pursuit of more meaningful levels of status, such as Marriott Platinum Elite or Titanium Elite status.
Upon reaching these tiers at 50 and 75 elite qualifying nights respectively, you’ll enjoy a suite of perks when staying at hotels under the Marriott umbrella, including free breakfast, complimentary suite upgrades, and 4pm late check-out.
The 15 elite qualifying nights rewarded from both cards drop the requirements down to 35 and 60 nights for Platinum and Titanium, respectively. Unfortunately, unlike the US-issued versions of these cards, holding both the personal and business cards won’t stack to 30 elite qualifying nights.
2. Anniversary Free Night Award
Cardholders will receive an annual Free Night Award each anniversary date, valued at 35,000 Bonvoy points.
Based on our current valuation, we’d value 35,000 Bonvoy points at $280 (CAD), far outweighing both cards’ annual fees. This makes it quite compelling to add both cards to your “keeper card” portfolio, to be kept and held for the Free Night Award year after year.
If you’re tactical in planning your award redemption, you can easily redeem the Free Night Award for a hotel night that would otherwise cost more than $315.
Verdict: Since both cards offer the exact same perks and benefits, they remain deadlocked in this category of comparison.
Other Factors
Beyond the basic card features and ongoing benefits, what else sets these two Marriott Bonvoy credit cards apart?
1. Ease of Getting Approved
Fortunately, neither card has a minimum income requirement for approval. In addition, approval for the Amex Bonvoy Business Card is more straightforward than you may think.
Both the personal and business cards offer practically identical insurance benefits.
Both cards offer a fairly basic package flight and baggage delay insurance, hotel burglary insurance, lost or stolen baggage insurance, car rental theft and damage insurance, and $500,000 in Travel Accident Insurance.
More robust insurance types like emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation, and trip interruption or not found on either card.
As a product geared towards business owners, the Bonvoy Business Card also offers coverage of up to $10,000 in case of permanent total disability as a sole proprietor due to accidental injury.
Verdict: This additional business-oriented insurance coverage gives the Bonvoy Business Card a slight edge, although neither card ranks among the best choices for travel insurance in the market.
3. Supplementary Cards
The personal Bonvoy card offers free supplementary cards, up to a maximum of nine per account.
Meanwhile, the business version charges $50 per supplementary card, also allowing up to a maximum of nine cards per account.
Verdict: The personal card wins in this category, with no additional charges for supplementary cards.
4. Referral Bonus
The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card earns 15,000 Bonvoy points per referral, up to a maximum of 150,000 Bonvoy points per calendar year.
On the other hand, the personal Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card earns 10,000 Bonvoy points per referral, up to a maximum of 150,000 Bonvoy points per calendar year – although some cardholders are occasionally targeted for a higher referral bonus of 15,000 Bonvoy points.
Verdict: The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is the winner in this category, offering the superior referral bonus on an ongoing basis.
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5. Visual Appearance
Both cards are identical with a clean, grey, and sleek design, featuring Marriott Bonvoy’s logo in the top-right corner.
Conclusion
Overall, it’s a fairly close race between Marriott Bonvoy‘s two co-branded credit cards in the Canadian market.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card a higher earning rate of 3 Bonvoy points per dollar earned on gas, dining, and travel, as well as a superior referral bonus structure. In exchange, however, there’s a higher annual fee of $150 compared to the personal card’s $120.
Ultimately, both the personal and business credit cards are worth applying for and holding in the long run, given their strong ongoing benefits in the form of 15 elite qualifying nights and an anniversary Free Night Award that outweighs the annual fee every year.
If you had to pick one card, I’d recommend the business version for a slight edge or the personal version to save on annual fees. However, if you’re looking to truly maximize Bonvoy points, then picking up both cards would be the wisest move.
The Trump administration will cut tariffs on bananas in order to lower the cost of groceries, a White House official said. Helayne Seidman
The deals will remove tariffs on bananas and coffee from Ecuador, as well as coffee, textiles and apparel from Guatemala, the official told reporters Thursday.
Overall tariff rates on the four countries will remain in place — 10% for Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina and 15% for Ecuador.
The administration expects retailers to pass the savings on to shoppers, the official said.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at the announcement on Wednesday, saying the administration planned “substantial” announcements that would cut costs on coffee, bananas and other fruits as part of a broader push to reduce the cost of living.
Americans buy nearly all their coffee from abroad, with 99% of the beans coming primarily from Brazil and Colombia, according to the National Coffee Association.
Trump slapped Brazil — the world’s top coffee producer — with a 50% tariff over the summer in response to a criminal case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The administration is also reportedly having “quite constructive” talks with other Central and South American nations, as well as Switzerland and Taiwan.
The Argentina deal will open that country’s markets to US beef and poultry. It also prohibits Argentina from discriminating against American digital services.
The White House reached framework trade agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina that will eliminate levies on products that cannot be grown or produced in sufficient quantities in the US. AP
The overall inflation rate in September was up 3% from the same point in 2024.
Trump has zeroed in on affordability since the losses, though he continues to blame former President Joe Biden’s spending for high prices.
A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Post.
The administration official said the deals maintain overall tariff levels while providing relief on specific products and opening foreign markets to US goods in ways they have not been before.
The agreements also include commitments from the countries to refrain from imposing digital services taxes on US tech companies.
