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☆ What life is like in the world’s happiest country, from a 28-year-old who left the U.S. for Finland
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Jade Ventoniemi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

I feel so fulfilled by my life in Finland. I was introduced to cross-country skiing when I moved to Finland five years ago, and now it is one my favorite hobbies." Finland is the first place I lived after college and the first place my husband and I lived together. You can follow her journey and life in Finland on Instagram or TikTok. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Jade Ventoniemi, I've, Ventoniemi, Jade Organizations: Southern, NCAA, CNBC Locations: Finland, U.S, Florida, States, Lapland, Kuusamo, Southern USA, American, Lahti

☆ He had strict instructions from the groom: ‘Stay away from the bridesmaid.’ Here’s what happened next
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

CNN —Ariff Hassan arrived at the wedding under strict instructions: “Stay away from the bridesmaid.”It was August 2018. “Listen,” said Ariff’s friend. But Ariff’s friend’s warning was ringing round his head. Because Liliya was – of course, inevitably – the bridesmaid Ariff had been warned to stay away from. Ariff Hassan and Liliya DauletaliyevaLiliya and Ariff Kazakhstan wedding celebration incorporated a number of Kazakh traditions.

Persons: CNN — Ariff Hassan, “, Ariff, They’d, “ I’d, ‘ I’ve, ”, Ariff’s, –, Liliya Dauletaliyeva, Lili, Liliya, ” Ariff, Ariff Hassan, She’d, she’d, fiancé, who’d, ” Liliya, He’d, “ I’m, ’, ’ ”, he’d “, ’ ” Ariff, ’ ” Liliya, – she’d, he’d, ‘, that’s, they’re, hadn’t, Ariff shrugged, – Ariff, he’s, you’ve, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Kazakhstan –, Kuala Lumpur –, CNN Travel, Facebook, Liliya, Malaysian, University of Oxford, Oxford Locations: Singapore, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Kazakhstan’s, Almaty, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Liliya, Kazakh, Astana, Iceland, Cappadocia, Turkey, Bangkok, London, ’, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

☆ In Dubai, this English teacher ditched the 9 to 5 to lead treks across the desert
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Leah Collins | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A few years later she turned it into a business called UAE Trekkers, running weekend hikes while she continued teach English in the week. A lot of people don’t realize that there’s so much nature here – they’re blown away.”Amy Subaey, founder of UAE Trekkers. From this, UAE Trekkers developed a “student- centered” approach that caters to new hikers, from the classroom to the trails. UAE Trekkers’ hikes include a sunset trek across the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi, a location used in “Dune Part Two.” UAETrekkers FZ LLCPlanning aheadBut even hikes aimed at beginners can require extensive planning. UAE Trekkers’ certified guides provide hikers with coaching on how to prepare for treks, what to bring and how to make the most of the experience.

Persons: Amy Subaey, “, ” Subaey, ” Amy Subaey, Subaey, I’m, “ There’s, ” Organizations: CNN, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Warner Bros, ’, Subaey Locations: Minnesota, Bahrain, Egypt, Dubai, UAE, Dubai Subaey, Hatta, Sharjah, Fujairah, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Lima

☆ 1 in 10 young college graduates is 'idled'—it could affect their earnings long-term
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Just over 65% of recent college graduates — workers ages 21 to 24 — are employed and not enrolled in further education as of March 2024, according to a recent study by the Economic Policy Institute. But not all young graduates are thriving. EPI found 1 in 10 young graduates were "idling" as of March 2024, meaning they were neither employed nor going back to school. It's normal for recent college graduates to take time to figure out their next steps or look for work. EPI cited Schwandt's research on recession labor markets and their long-term impacts in its study.

Persons: EPI, Hannes Schwandt Organizations: Economic, Institute, Workers, Northwestern University, CNBC

☆ Your kids’ ultraprocessed food consumption may put them at higher risk, study shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The ultraprocessed foods your kids eat now may be putting them a greater risk for cardiometabolic problems – like heart attack, stroke and diabetes – in adulthood, a new study suggests. Researchers divided the data from the children into three groups based on the amount of ultraprocessed food they ate. “This particular topic, ultraprocessed food consumptions and risk, is a very important topic in kids,” he said. The ultraprocessed foods kids eat now may have lasting impacts, a new study suggests. In places where fresh food might be harder to obtain, ultraprocessed foods are more accessible and inexpensive, Freeman said.

Persons: ”, Stuart Berger, Andrew Freeman, Berger, Robert H, Lurie, Brendan Smialowski, ” Freeman, …, Freeman, there’s Organizations: CNN, American Academy of Pediatrics, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, Jewish Health, Ann, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Getty, BMI Locations: Spain, Denver, Chicago, AFP

☆ Women are worried about their financial security. That may affect the 2024 presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Hannah Beier | ReutersOlder women are the largest bloc of swing voters — and the biggest concern they have heading into the November election is their financial security, according to the AARP. Gender pay gap leads to retirement income gapNotably, younger women share many of those same retirement concerns, according to recent research from the National Institute on Retirement Security, or NIRS. Women tend to have greater financial concerns about retirement compared with men, according to Tyler Bond, research director at NIRS. "There's still a persistent gender pay gap, which translates into a retirement income gap," Bond said. "In fact, the pay gap and the retirement income gap are almost exactly the same, which is what you would expect, because retirement income is basically a reflection of what you earn while working," he said.

Persons: Hannah Beier, —, Margie Omero, GBAO, Omero, Tyler Bond, Bond, We've Organizations: Rockledge, Reuters, AARP, Democratic, National Institute on Retirement Security Locations: Pennsylvania, Rockledge , Pennsylvania

☆ 1 in 7 Gen Z credit card users are ‘maxed out’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Ariel Barnes plunged into a credit card debt spiral in college, and a decade later she’s yet to escape. Barnes, a manager of gift processing at Jackson State University, has maxed out seven credit cards and is struggling to make minimum payments on $30,000 of credit card debt. Roughly one in seven (15.3%) Gen Z credit card borrowers have maxed out their credit cards, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. For instance, the median Gen Z borrower’s credit limit is just $4,500, compared with $16,300 for Millennials and $21,800 for Gen X, the NY Fed said. There’s never a good time to carry a credit card balance, but right now is arguably the worst time.

Persons: CNN — Ariel Barnes, Barnes, ” Barnes, Baby Boomer, Xers, ”, “ I’ve, Zers, Ted Rossman, Gregory Daco, ” Daco, haven’t, X, it’s, There’s, That’s, Daco, CNN’s Alicia Wallace Organizations: CNN, Jackson State University, Federal Reserve Bank of New, Fed, NY Fed, Bankrate.com, Wall, NY, Federal Locations: Jackson , Mississippi, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ Not finding love is a top worry for 1-in-4 Gen Zers, poll shows: 3 tips for coping with the fear of being single
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A quarter of Gen Zers polled in February noted "not finding love" as their greatest worry, according to an EduBirdie survey of 2,000 participants from the generation. Finding a life partner was one of the biggest perceived challenges for 22% of those polled — a bigger concern for them than finding meaningful career opportunities. Some Zoomers seem to be getting married at younger ages and while they're jumping the broom and starting families, a number of unpartnered Gen Zers are dealing with anxiety about their romantic future. For Gen Zers looking for love, the playing field is a little different than that of Millennials when they were in their 20's. Really assess the quality of the connections in your life because loneliness can affect you even when you're surrounded by people.

Persons: Gen Z, Gen Zers, Zers, Lisa Marie Bobby, Bobby, Anastasiya, Pochotna, It's Organizations: CNBC

☆ A millennial who's been applying to jobs for a year says he's encountered ghost jobs and scammers in his struggle to find a remote role
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Martins said that in the 12 months since his layoff, he'd been actively looking and applying for jobs but hadn't had much luck. In recent years, the rise of remote work and historically high job openings have helped more people with health issues find employment. But remote jobs aren't as common as they used to be — and there's competition to land one. AdvertisementThe share of US remote job postings on LinkedIn fell from more than 20% in April 2022 to about 10% in December 2023. AdvertisementIn part because of his upcoming move, Martins said, he'd focused his job search on remote roles.

Persons: —, Felipe Martins, Martins, He'd, didn't, he'd, hadn't, he's, scammers Organizations: Service, Business, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Bank of San, Social, BLS, LinkedIn, scammers, Federal Trade Commission Locations: Utah, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Washington

☆ A millennial who got laid off says he's encountered ghost jobs and scammers in his struggle to find a remote role
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the 12 months since his layoff, Martins said he's been actively looking and applying for jobs but hasn't had much luck. In recent years, the rise of remote work and historically high job openings have helped more people with health issues find employment. But remote jobs aren't as common as they used to be — and there's competition to land one. AdvertisementThe share of US remote job postings on LinkedIn fell from over 20% in April 2022 to about 10% in December 2023. But without a job, he's had to deal with some financial stresses.

Persons: —, Felipe Martins, Martins, He'd, didn't, he's, hasn't, he'd, He's, doesn't, scammers Organizations: Service, Business, Bureau of Labor Statistics, San Francisco Fed, Social, BLS, LinkedIn, scammers, Federal Trade Commission Locations: Utah, Washington

☆ Why we care so much about the Dow, the stock market’s dumbest index
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The Dow Jones Industrial Average is, at best, an imperfect barometer of stock market activity among a narrow band of very large US companies. It’s clunky, and too limited in scope for any Wall Street pros to pay serious attention to it. “Mention ‘the Dow’ and, to most people, that means the stock market,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Financial, in a note to CNN. It’s just an index that tracks the stock market activity of 30 large US companies, from Amazon to McDonald’s to the Walt Disney Company. Market capitalization measures the total value of a company on the stock market.

Persons: Dow, ”, Hogan, It’s, “ Dow Jones ”, “, Nick Colas, you’re, ” Colas, Daniel Alpert, wasn’t, Goldman Sachs, Colas, I’ve, ” Alpert Organizations: New, New York CNN, Dow Jones, Dow, Riley Financial, CNN, Walt Disney Company, Westwood Capital, Standard Oil, US Steel, Microsoft, Apple Locations: New York, Amazon, Silicon

☆ FDA greenlights self-collection of vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Most cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus or HPV, and screening for HPV can help identify women who may be at risk of developing cervical cancer. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for cervical cancer with cervical cytology every three years for women ages 21 to 29. “Most cervical cancers are found in people who have never had a cervical cancer screening test or who have not had one recently. Screening for cervical cancer remains important because early cases often may not have signs or symptoms. Cervical cancer is treated in many ways, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Persons: Dickson, BD –, Dr, Karen E, Knudsen, “, Jeff Andrews, ”, Roche, ” Dr, William Dahut, Sanjay Gupta, ” Trena Depel Organizations: CNN, US Food and Drug Administration, Roche, Company, BD, FDA, American Cancer Society, US Preventive Services Task Force, National Cancer Institute, US Centers for Disease Control, ”, CNN Health, Health, Teal Health Locations: United States

☆ High inflation harms older households — and two factors determine who is most at risk, research finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

This year, Social Security beneficiaries saw a 3.2% increase to their benefits. The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may also be 3.2% in 2025 based on the latest government inflation data, estimates Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare policy analyst. That estimate may change between now and October, when the Social Security Administration announces next year's cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. The average Social Security COLA has been 2.6% over the past 20 years, according to The Senior Citizens League. Many households tend to cut back on savings and increase withdrawals to try to lift themselves to where they were before inflation picked up.

Persons: Lourdes Balduque, Mary Johnson, Social Security COLA, Laura Quinby, It's, Quinby, Warren Buffett's Organizations: Social, Social Security, Social Security Administration, Senior Citizens League, Center for Retirement Research, Boston College, Center for Retirement, Finance

☆ The pandemic has changed when Americans expect to retire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Most non-retired adults have some type of retirement savings, but only 36% think their savings are on track. New research from economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that this retirement savings deficit hasn’t made a dent in when Americans plan to exit, or partially exit, the workforce. “The pandemic-induced change in retirement expectations may continue to affect the labor market in years to come,” they wrote. Yes, but: This is a survey of expectations, researchers at the New York Fed are quick to point out. Just because Americans say they plan to shift to part-time work or retire early, it doesn’t mean that they’ll be able to.

Persons: Felix Aidala, Gizem Kosar, Wilbert van der, ”, They’re, Alicia Wallace, delinquencies, Joelle, CNN’s Parija, Donna Morris, Morris, ” Morris Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Census, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Social Security, New, Survey, SCE, triannual, Social, Social Security Agency, Lawmakers, New York Fed, Federal Reserve Bank of New, “, Public Policy Research, Credit, Walmart, CNN, San Francisco Bay Area Locations: New York, United States, York, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Bentonville , Arkansas, Walmart’s Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, Bentonville, San Francisco Bay, Hoboken , New Jersey

☆ Blue-collar jobs are booming. White-collar jobs, not so much.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Now, she told me, blue-collar work is an oasis in the fake-email-job desert, with a newfound social cachet. In a survey conducted in late 2021, 67% of blue-collar workers said they believed the pandemic changed how people viewed their jobs, and 75% of white-collar workers agreed. AdvertisementNow, the economy is adding blue-collar jobs at a rapid clip. There is a tendency — particularly among white-collar workers — to look at blue-collar work through rose-colored glasses, to romanticize the hard work and skills it requires. The labor market hasn't completely reversed course; blue-collar jobs may be booming, but a bachelor's degree is still often a prerequisite for roles with high pay and numerous benefits.

Persons: Alyssa DeOliveira, didn't, DeOliveira, Chris Collins, Collins, Steven Kurutz, influencers, Eames, Bernie Sanders, Elise Gould, she's, it's, moratoriums —, Gould, Frankie Giambrone, Giambrone, Biden, Lael Brainard, Scott Gove, Michael Kaye, Gove, there's, he's, Sam Pillar, Jeff Goldalian Organizations: Walmart, UPS, Business, The New York Times, Economic, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Economic Council, Teamsters Union, United Auto Workers, Teamsters Locations: Boston, Tennessee, New York City

☆ Astronomers say we may live at the center of a cosmic void 2 billion light-years wide that defies the laws of cosmology
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jessica Orwig | Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But the kicker is that this giant void shouldn't exist in the first place. For example, some people have correctly argued that such a void shouldn't exist in the standard model, which is true. Cosmologists have a value, called the Hubble constant, which they use to help describe how fast the universe's expansion is accelerating. The Hubble constant should be the same value wherever you look, whether it's close by or very far away. NASA/JPL-CaltechAstronomers can't agree on what's causing this discrepancy in the Hubble constant, and the contention has become known as the Hubble tension.

Persons: —, we're, Claire Lamman, Indranil, Andrews, Hubble, Brian Keating, Keating, Banik Organizations: Service, Business, Harvard, Smithsonian Center, Astrophysics, Indranil Banik, University of St, Banik, Royal Astronomical Society, KBC, Hubble, NASA, JPL, Caltech, ESA, Palomar, Sky, UC San Diego, Sky Survey

☆ Here's how old the stars of 'Bridgerton' are compared to their characters' ages
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In the show, the Bridgerton kids and their friends range from 12 to 32 years old. AdvertisementOne of Netflix's biggest hits of all time is the TV series "Bridgerton," based on the Julia Quinn Regency-era romance novels of the same name. "Bridgerton's" first two seasons were hugely popular for the streamer, as was the spin-off series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story." Now, Netflix's merch store is filled with "Bridgerton" products, including T-shirts, jewelry, tea sets, tiaras, and artwork. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Julia Quinn Regency, Charlotte Organizations: Service, Netflix's, Business

☆ Recent college grads are doing shockingly well. Can it last?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And recent grads aren’t just finding any job, they’re finding good jobs. Not all is well: The EPI study found that racial and gender wage gaps still remain large among recent grads. GameStop shares tripped multiple circuit breakers — a temporary and mandated halt in trading to let investors cool off for a bit. Robinhood denied claims on social media on Monday that it had once again halted GameStop stock purchases on its platform. Robinhood has not shut down the purchase of Gamestop shares,” Robinhood spokesperson Anupriya Ghate said in a statement to CNN.

Persons: it’s, —, Katherine deCourcy, Elise Gould, “, Z, Z’ers, Krystal Hur, Keith Gill, Roaring Kitty, Gill, Robinhood, ”, Anupriya Ghate, ” Shein, Shein, CNN Shein Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Economic Policy Institute, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Employers, GameStop, AMC, Partners, AMC Entertainment, Gamestop, CNN, Workers, Public, Public Eye Locations: New York, Black, Swiss, Guangzhou, China

☆ Madonna says nobody told her as a child that her mom was dying: 'she disappeared and there was no explanation'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Madonna honored her mother, who died from breast cancer at 30, in a Mother's Day Instagram post. "Nobody told me my mother was dying," the singer, 65, wrote in the caption, recounting her childhood. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMadonna paid tribute to her mother, who died aged 30 after a battle with breast cancer, in an emotional Mother's Day post. On Sunday, the pop star uploaded an Instagram post and recalled what it felt like as a child.

Persons: Madonna, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ King Charles III Unveils First Official Painted Portrait Since Coronation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Livia Albeck-Ripka | More About Livia Albeck-Ripka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The 7.5 foot-by-5.5-foot portrait was commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Drapers, a medieval guild of wool and cloth merchants that is now a philanthropy. It will hang in Drapers’ Hall, the group’s baronial quarters in London’s financial district, which has a gallery of monarchs from King George III to Queen Victoria. Mr. Yeo has also painted the king’s wife, Queen Camilla, and his father, Prince Philip. He has said that the best portraits capture visual characteristics that remain relevant even as the person ages. When it came to the king, Mr. Yeo told The Times that he had noticed physical changes in their four sittings together — during which time the king was going through a metamorphosis of stature.

Persons: King George III, Queen Victoria, Yeo, . Yeo, Queen Camilla, Prince Philip, Tony Blair, Dennis Hopper, Nicole Kidman, Rupert Murdoch Organizations: Worshipful Company, Drapers, Times, British Locations: British

☆ Don't call them DINKs. Many childfree adults are ALICEs, living paycheck to paycheck without government assistance
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A growing number of child-free adults, however, are falling through the cracks of the US economy. Many low-income childfree adults fall into the ALICE category — people who are asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed. The majority of these adults don't receive any state or federal rental assistance. AdvertisementMany Social Security and Medicare programs also primarily offer assistance to older adults, excluding adults under 62. He suggested expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit to benefit more adults without children, along with removing the extra qualifications childfree adults must meet to access SNAP benefits.

Persons: —, childfree, Robert Greenstein, Greenstein Organizations: Service, Business, Brookings Institution, Brookings, The Hamilton, Security, SNAP, Social Security Locations: Brookings

☆ Balance omega-3 and 6 intake to cut early death risk, study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, sardines and various nuts including walnuts. Linoleic acid is the most common omega-6 fatty acid. Also, accurately measuring fatty acid intake is difficult, partly due to reliance on participants’ own recollections of their dietary intake. Considered individually, both high levels of omega-6 and omega-3 were linked with a lower risk of premature death. Some patients request it with the goal of improving their mental health, heart health or risk of dementia, she said.

Persons: ”, Yuchen Zhang, Zhang, chia, ” Zhang, Lauren R, Sastre, Sastre wasn’t, ” Sastre, Kristin Kirkpatrick, Kirkpatrick, “, ” Kirkpatrick Organizations: CNN, University of Georgia’s College of Public Health, Omega, National Institutes of Health, Clinic Program, East Carolina University, Cleveland Clinic, Regenerative, Harvard Health Locations: United Kingdom

☆ 4 tips for advertisers to find quality leads and drive sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Most recently, they're evolving to help advertisers drive a high volume of quality leads. They use instant forms that allow customers to share simple information like name, email, and budget to generate quality leads that drive sales. To make the most of Meta's lead generation solutions, consider these four tips. Watch the video to hear more tips from advertisers who are driving quality leads at scale with Meta's instant forms, or learn more here. Conversion from lead to quality lead occurs when a user takes a qualifying, lower funnel action identified by the business, which moves them into a "quality lead" status.

Persons: Aly Gomez, John, John Wai, that's Organizations: John Wai Martial Arts, Meta, Partners, Meta Business, BR, SK, JP Locations: Dallas , Texas

☆ Credit card delinquencies rise as more Gen Z cardholders are maxed out, New York Fed research shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Over the last year, roughly 8.9% of credit card balances transitioned into delinquency, the New York Fed found. Credit card rates top 20%At the same time, credit cards have become one of the most expensive ways to borrow money. As the federal funds rate rose, the prime rate did, as well, and credit card rates followed suit. "With the Fed likely to keep rates higher for longer, credit card rates should remain high for the foreseeable future," Rossman said. What to do if you're in credit card debt

Persons: Bankrate, Ted Rossman, Rossman Organizations: Federal Reserve Bank of New, New York Fed Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ A Night to Remember at the Opera, Complete With a Phantom
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Elisabetta Povoledo | Alessandro Penso | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In the pitch-dark auditorium of Rome’s Teatro Costanzi, a high-pitched lament floated from the top galleries. Dozens of flashlights snapped on, their beams crisscrossing crazily, seeking the source of the sound. The shafts of light homed in on a spectral figure — a slim, dark-haired woman dressed in white, moving at a funereal pace and plaintively singing. In the audience, 130-odd children, ages 8 to 10, let loose squeals, some gasps, and one “it’s not real.” Several called out “Emma, Emma.”The children had just been told that the Costanzi, the capital’s opera house, had a resident phantom. This was said to be the spirit of Emma Carelli, an Italian soprano who managed the theater a century ago, and loved it so much that she was loath to leave it, even in death.

Persons: Emma, ”, Emma Carelli Locations: Italian

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