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☆ I've saved thousands and traveled to dozens of countries using a home-swapping website
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The website helps facilitate accommodation exchanges between 150,000 users in 145 countries. Then HomeExchange sent me an offer, and I said to my husband, "Shall we give it a go?" The way it works is you subscribe to the website, make a profile, and list your home. We've stayed in places in Australia that are totally off the grid in conservation areas that don't have electricity. I think we've saved well over £100,000 using HomeExchange.

Persons: Julie Williams, HomeExchange, We've, That's, we've, John, I've, Martin, Mia, Monkey Mia, I'm Organizations: Service, NASA Locations: Devon, England, HomeExchange, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean, St, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Tasmania, Singapore, Nevis, Cook, Bali, Hong Kong, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, Western Australia

☆ Billionaire's million-dollar Nantucket beach house has officially been swept away
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Madeline Berg | Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementA representative for Sternlicht told Business Insider the house was to be demolished but did not provide further comment. The tony island of Nantucket is a favorite among billionaires like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Blackstone leader Steve Schwarzman. "Erosion takes out houses, roads, infrastructure, sewer beds, even airport runways," he told Business Insider. Despite the island's propensity for natural destruction, the town has strict rules regarding what structures owners can take down.

Persons: Barry, Sternlicht, Forbes, Shelly Lockwood, tony, Eric Schmidt, Steve Schwarzman, James Pallota, Pallota, Lockwood, Brendan Maddigan, Steven Cohen, Cohen Organizations: Service, Billionaire, Business, Sternlicht, Nantucket Current, Blackstone, Celtics, Boston Globe Locations: Nantucket

☆ A millennial couple who reached financial independence by their mid-30s but don't want to retire early share how they still save 80% of their income
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lindsey and David Barber save 75% to 80% of their income for retirement and their son's future. Despite having enough to retire early, the millennial couple plans to keep working. AdvertisementLindsey Harrison Barber, 34, and her husband, David Barber, 35, have enough to retire early, but neither intends to slow down. Lindsey owns a marketing agency, while David owns an insurance agency, which bring in a combined eight figures in top-line revenue. Some are part of the FIRE movement — financial independence, retire early — though others are moving away from early retirement, whether to continue building generational wealth or transitioning to lower-stress roles that still give them something to do.

Persons: Lindsey, David Barber, they've, —, Lindsey Harrison Barber, David, we've, we're, he's, hasn't, they're, she'll, they'll Organizations: Service, Business, North Carolina Locations: North Carolina , Texas , Kentucky, Ohio, Lindsey, North Carolina

☆ How much Bill Gates pays in property taxes on his pricey real estate portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Bill Gates has amassed an extensive — and high value — real estate portfolio. Last year, the homes owned by Gates and his former wife, Melinda French Gates, racked up a $2.7 million property tax bill last year. That's more than 700 times as much as the average American pays in property taxes each year. Gates' highest property tax bill is in Washington state, where he has a 10.5-acre property in the tony Seattle suburb of Medina along Lake Washington. While high by most standards, Gates' property tax bill represents less than 0.01% of his $148 billion net worth — and a fraction of his total tax bill.

Persons: Bill Gates, Gates, —, Melinda French Gates, French Gates, ProPublica Organizations: Service, Yellowstone Club Locations: French, Seattle, Washington, tony Seattle, Medina, Lake Washington, California, Del Mar, Florida, Wellington, Montana

☆ As Iran attacks Israel, Biden confronts an escalating Middle East crisis he had hoped to avoid
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Kevin Liptak | Mj Lee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —For President Joe Biden, an attack on Israel launched from Iranian soil amounts to a scenario he’d greatly sought to avoid since the start of the current Middle East conflict. In the immediate aftermath of Iran’s attacks, American officials acknowledged they were entering uncharted territory, with the extent of Iran’s attacks initially unclear. One significant question mark is how proxies might potentially join Iranian efforts to target Israel and add a new layer of unpredictability. Administration officials saw Iran’s attacks on Israel Saturday as disproportionate to Israel’s strikes in Damascus that prompted the retaliation, a US official told CNN. As Iran’s plans to attack Israel grew clearer, American officials increasingly assessed that Tehran was not seeking direct conflict with the United States.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden —, Biden, areexpected, Benjamin Netanyahu, Lloyd Austin, Yoav Gallant, Netanyahu, Erik Kurilla, Israel, CNN’s Oren Liebermann Organizations: CNN, Israel, United, White, Israeli, Iran, US Central Command, US Locations: Israel, United States, Gaza, Delaware, Damascus, Syria, Iran, Tehran, Jordan

☆ To get $9 million in pandemic aid, Lil Wayne pledged to operate a 'drug-free workplace.' The feds believed him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lil Wayne loves weed. But in 2021, Lil Wayne — whose real name Dwayne Carter — told the government that his touring company was a "drug-free" workplace. No one at the Small Business Administration appeared to question it, and the government cut a $8.9 million check to Lil Wayne's company Young Money Touring Inc. Representatives for Beach House didn't respond to a request for comment, nor did press contacts for Lil Wayne or Post Malone. The feds could claw the money backThe SBA told grant applicants that they could be sued or even prosecuted for lying.

Persons: Malone, Lil Wayne, —, Lil Wayne —, Dwayne Carter —, Lil Wayne's, Post Malone, Post, Joe Rogan's, they're, Carter, , Harold Pollack, Josh Schiller, Schiller, Dan Meyer, Andrew Preble, should've, Day Organizations: Service, Small Business Administration, Inc, Austin Post, Post, SBA, Touring Inc, University of Chicago, Elon, SpaceX, Beach House, NME, Beach Locations: people's, San Francisco, Angeles, New Orleans

☆ 10 best places in the U.S. to buy a winter vacation home based on rental performance, cap rate and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Buying a vacation home, whether it's a beach house or a spot on a lake, can prove to be a smart investment. You, your family or friends can use the home whenever you want and you can rent out the space if you need some extra income. In February, vacation rental management platform Vacasa released a report on the best places to buy a winter vacation home in the U.S. based on the highest cap rates. To determine its ranking of the top vacation rental markets, Vacasa did the following:Analyzed home sales and vacation rental performance data and projections from the last 12 monthsUsed actual performance data for the market as a whole, where available, to determine average gross rental incomeConsidered the averages of the following in each market: property taxes, utilities, HOA fees, insurance, and property management fees to calculate the average cap rateVacasa suggests prospective buyers check current local regulations before buying a winter vacation house because different areas have their own set of rules about renting out a property.

Persons: Vacasa Locations: U.S

☆ A 79-year-old and her 86-year-old husband moved from New York to a retirement community in North Carolina. They're more social, but services in the area are lacking.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

It’s allowed them to be more social and take life easier, though it has taken some time to adjust to North Carolina. The cost of living was not a major consideration, though they figured North Carolina would be comparably cheaper. They paid about $600,000 for the 2,400-square-foot home in North Carolina with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. She’s noticed the food in North Carolina is not as fresh, with smaller produce sections and lots more frozen and pre-prepared foods. She added that there’s also a tax on grocery food in North Carolina and none in New York, and she estimates she’s paying more in North Carolina on groceries.

Persons: —, Linda Beyer, It’s, “, ” Beyer, there’s, ”, York Beyer, Beyer, “ It’s, we’re, hasn’t, we’ve, it’s Organizations: Service, Raleigh, Business, Bureau, Survey, New York, York, IBM, Rotary Club, Duke University Hospital Locations: New York, Hudson, Durham, North Carolina, New York State, Poughkeepsie, Ohio, Washington, Carolina, “, Virginia

☆ Brazil Army Colonel Arrested in Military Coup Probe on Return From US
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Lisandra ParaguassuBRASILIA (Reuters) - A Brazilian army colonel wanted by police in an investigation into am attempted coup by associates of Brazil's former far-right president was arrested on Sunday when he returned from the United States. Colonel Bernardo Correa Neto was arrested at Brasilia's airport when he arrived and put in detention at an army garrison after a custody hearing. The Federal Police on Thursday raided Bolsonaro's beach house and political party office, confiscated his passport and accused him of editing a draft decree to overturn the election result as part of an alleged plot for a military coup. Thursday's police operation included search warrants against four former ministers, three of them retired army generals, and the arrest of four former aides, including Colonel Correa Neto. The president of Bolsonaro's right-wing political party, Valdemar Costa Neto, was also arrested on Thursday when a search of his Brasilia home turned up an unregistered firearm.

Persons: Bernardo Correa Neto, Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro, Lula, Donald Trump, Correa Neto, Bolsonaro's, Valdemar Costa Neto, Alexandre de Moraes, Lisandra Paraguassu, Anthony Boadle, Mark Porter Organizations: Reuters, Inter - American Defense College, Federal Police, Supreme Locations: Paraguassu BRASILIA, United States, Brasilia's, Washington, Florida, Bolsonaro's, Brasilia

☆ I'm a travel expert and often travel with my family. These 5 romantic destinations are surprisingly great for families.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Taryn White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In fact, the world is brimming with destinations that effortlessly cater to both lovebirds and jet-setting families, merging fine dining, lavish lodging, and kid-approved activities. Go adventuring in St. LuciaSt. Lucia holds a special place in my family's hearts, as one of our first international destinations. Taryn White says that while CrossKeys Vineyard is great for couples, families with kids can also enjoy the atmosphere. Courtesy The Trip Wish ListFor those seeking a luxurious family retreat, there are many options, like Salamander Middleburg in Loudoun County. It also has family suites complete with bunk beds or twin beds, ensuring that everyone has plenty of space to unwind after a day of sightseeing.

Persons: —, I've, Lucia St, Lucia, Bean, there's, Walsh, Taryn White, CrossKeys, Paris isn't, Gigi, Angelina Organizations: Service, des Pitons, Gros, Petit, Resorts, Aurora, Aurora Entertainment, Virginia Wine, Veritas, Keswick Hall, Michelin, Jardin du, Jardin des, Louvre Museum, Fish Locations: Maldives, French Polynesia, Caribbean, St, Sulphur Springs, New Jerusalem, Morne, des, Anguilla, Little Bay, Sandy Islands, Zemi, Aurora, Morais, Salamander Middleburg, Loudoun County, Albemarle County, Clifton, Paris, Jardin, Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin des Tuileries, Hana, Makena

“How to Have Sex” is not didactic, however, which is what makes it so effective. And it starts out so fun, like a more innocent and realistic “Spring Breakers.”Parties on screen rarely feel as fun as they’re supposed to — the joy often looks a little forced. This is something Skye makes her feel self-conscious about while also trying to push her to get rid of on the trip. There is a hard turning point when things stop being fun in “How to Have Sex,” when one morning Tara is missing from both hotel rooms. “How to Have Sex,” a MUBI release in select North American theaters Friday, has not been rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Persons: Molly Manning Walker, Mia McKenna, Bruce, Enva Lewis, Lara Peake, Walker, Romeo, Badger, Shaun Thomas, Tara, He’s, Skye, Paddy, Samuel Bottomley, you’ve, she’s, McKenna Organizations: MTV Beach, Motion Locations: Skye, Greece

☆ The tallest building in the US could be in... Oklahoma
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Hana R. Alberts | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewThings are looking up — way up — for Oklahoma City. A California real-estate development firm said it wants to build the tallest tower in the US on an L-shaped plot in the Sooner State capital that currently holds a mundane parking lot. In December, Matteson Capital filed plans for an already eye-popping 1,750-foot-tall building for the site, located in a downtown Oklahoma City neighborhood called Bricktown. The current tallest building in the US is New York City's One World Trade Center, which stands at a patriotic 1,776 feet. AdvertisementDon't get too excited: To build a structure this big in Oklahoma City — where the current tallest building is the 844-foot-tall Devon Tower, home to a regional oil and natural gas company — Matteson will need to get city approval.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Oklahoma City, Sooner State, Business, Matteson, Trade Center, Oklahoma City —, Oklahoma City Free Press, Free Press Locations: —, California, Sooner, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, New York, Devon, Bricktown

☆ Naples: 2000 year-old Roman beach house discovered during building work
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Naples, Italy CNN —A three-year project to build a children’s playground and recreation area south of the Italian city of Naples has unearthed the ruins of a 2000-year-old clifftop beach house. Experts believe it could have once been the opulent residence of Pliny the Elder, the legendary author, naturalist, and commander of the Roman navy fleet stationed there. Courtesy Comune Di BacoliAs well as acting as a lookout point, Pliny’s beach villa would have also likely been used for leisure. On the beach neighboring the newly-discovered villa walls, a large brick ruin had been dubbed the “talking wall” by local residents as, in their view, it proved the one-time existence of a large residence. “The ruins of the Roman villa will be cleaned and cordoned-off with wooden fences,” said Bacoli’s mayor Josi Gerardo Della Ragione.

Persons: Italy CNN —, Pliny the Elder, Bacoli, Simona Formola, “, ”, Formola, tufa, Josi Gerardo Della Ragione Organizations: Italy CNN, Roman, CNN, ” Locations: Naples, Italy, Italian, Ischia, Procida, Bacoli, Misenum, Roman, Vesuvius

☆ A millennial couple who moved from Baltimore to Florida explain why they bought a $65,000 mobile home as their starter house
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Mobile homes — a type of manufactured house — are a more affordable option for many. Jess Carpenter and her family are living in and renovating their mobile home in Sarasota, Florida. Housing advocates want to get rid of many regulations that bar manufactured homes from communities. AdvertisementJess Carpenter and her husband had never considered living in a mobile home when they moved from Baltimore to Florida in April 2022. In many states, mobile homes are categorized like cars or boats and don't qualify for home mortgages.

Persons: Jess Carpenter, —, Carpenter, Ringling, They've, Andrew Justus, Biden Organizations: Housing, Service, Carpenters, Sarasota, Sunshine State, Niskanen, of Housing, Urban Locations: Sarasota , Florida, Baltimore, Florida, Sarasota, Levittown

☆ Lawyers place lien on Ye's Malibu home: 'If someone wants to buy Kanye's Malibu home, they'll have to deal with us first.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The lawsuit also alleged that Ye fired Saxon after raising concerns about some of the artist's demands and still had yet to pay Saxon's wages. In December, The Wall Street Journal reported that Ye was selling the Malibu property for $53 million. "So in this case, if someone wants to buy Kanye's Malibu home, they'll have to deal with us first. Ye's employees slept on the floor of his Malibu beach house, according to a lawsuit.

Persons: —, Tony Saxon, Ye, Ron Zambrano, doesn't, there's, Zambrano, Tony, Saxon, Jason Oppenheim Organizations: Service, Business, Street Journal, BI, Malibu, Oppenheim Group Locations: Malibu , California, Malibu, California

☆ The newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents have Donald Trump's name all over them. He had been secretly disguised as 'Doe 174.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementAn exhaustive review of the documents by Business Insider points to one no-longer-anonymous Doe who checks all the boxes: Doe 174. The newly unsealed documents include new excerpts of deposition transcripts and other legal filings where Trump's name is now revealed. AdvertisementVictims talked about Trump as one of Epstein's friendsThe unsealed documents are not all damning for Trump. The three other unsealed documents are motions and letters from lawyers representing Epstein and Alan Dershowitz, where Trump is mentioned in passing. While three of the nine documents naming Doe 174 have not yet been fully unsealed, the public docket includes versions with some redactions.

Persons: Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, —, Virginia Giuffre, Ghislaine Maxwell, Doe, Loretta Preska, Preska, Epstein, Maxwell, Trump, Eric, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Johanna Sjoberg, Prince Andrew of groping, Sjoberg, massaging Trump, Jeffrey, we'll, — we'll, Alan Dershowitz, Mario Tama, Dershowitz, Sarah Ransome, Ransome, Ghislaine, Giuffre, Juan Alessi, Alessi, Judge Preska's Organizations: Trump, Service, US, Business, Mar, British, Atlantic City, York Locations: Virginia, Atlantic, Palm Beach, Epstein's Manhattan, Beach

☆ My family has traveled to 20 states and 20 countries. My young kids have been everywhere from Colombia, to Turks and Caicos, to Florida.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Taryn White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My parents introduced me to traveling with road trips, and I've done the same with my kids. AdvertisementAs a child, I eagerly awaited the annual road trips across the US with my parents and two siblings. On our trips, we've learned everything from the art of lei-making in Maui to the Black history of Cartagena. In 2018, Taryn White and her family went to Medellin, Colombia, and stopped to enjoy some colorful street art. Taryn White and her family have been all over the world together, from Aspen to Turks and Caicos.

Persons: I've, —, we've, they're, Taryn White, it's, We've, Hvar's Organizations: Service, Virginia, Virginia Aquarium Locations: Myrtle Beach, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Maui, Cartagena, Portugal, Bahamas, Medellin, Colombia, Aspen, Bend, Shenandoah, Virginia Beach, Bradenton , Florida, Caicos, Grace Bay, Douro, Algarve, Turks, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Prague, Budapest, Hvar

☆ Meet a baby boomer who made a career change to substitute teacher. She loves the work-life balance and freedom to travel.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She currently works as a substitute teacher and enjoys the flexibility. She recalled her first teaching job at an alternative education school and being able to help students beyond the classroom. AdvertisementDonna described herself as a strict substitute teacher but believes school should be a joyful experience. AdvertisementShe did sales in the senior care industry before moving into operational leadership work in the industry. However, she did return to the senior care industry and held a job in senior care during the pandemic.

Persons: Donna, —, they're, it's Organizations: Service Locations: Florida, California

☆ Trump said he has a 'much better body' than Biden and claimed that he could beat him in a physical fight
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden's physical fitness while speaking at a rally in Iowa. Trump said he has a "much better body" than Biden and that he would easily take him in a fight. AdvertisementAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump said he has a "much better body" than President Joe Biden and claimed he could take him in a fight. AdvertisementAdvertisementTrump mocked Biden for being "very, very old" and claimed he could not carry lightweight beach chairs meant for "a child" to carry. Biden said he would have beaten up Trump at high schoolFormer president Donald Trump playing golf at his course in Doonbeg, Ireland.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe, Trump, Biden, —, Joe Biden, He's, I'm, it's, Brian Lawless Organizations: Biden, Service, Trump Locations: Iowa, Waterloo , Iowa, Delaware, Doonbeg, Ireland

☆ Dianne Feinstein survived several assassination attempts by terrorists, including a failed flower-pot bomb attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dianne Feinstein survived multiple assassination attempts in the 1970s. In one incident, a terrorist group planted a bomb in a flower box outside her daughter's window. AdvertisementAdvertisementCalifornia Senator Dianne Feinstein survived multiple assassination attempts during her long career in politics. The left-wing, anti-capitalist terrorist group carried out a series of bombings throughout the state over the decade in the 1970s. In a 2008 interview with SFGATE, Feinstein said that the assassination attempts "helped form who I am and what I believe."

Persons: Dianne Feinstein, Feinstein, —, Dan White, Harvey Milk, Mother Jones, Bert Feinstein, SFGATE Organizations: New, Service, San Francisco, of Supervisors Locations: California, Monterey

☆ Robert Klane, Writer of ‘Weekend at Bernie’s,’ Dies at 81
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Richard Sandomir | More About Richard Sandomir | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Robert Klane, a comic novelist, screenwriter and filmmaker with a taste for gleeful vulgarity who wrote the screenplay for “Weekend at Bernie's,” the 1989 cult film about two young insurance company employees who create the illusion that their murdered boss is still alive, died on Aug. 29 at his home in Woodland Hills, Calif. His son Jon said the cause was kidney failure. Mr. Klane wrote “Weekend at Bernie’s” more than two decades into a career that began with the publication of two humorous novels: “The Horse Is Dead: A Tasteless Novel” (1968) and “Where’s Poppa?” (1970). He adapted “Where’s Poppa?” into the screenplay for a twisted comedy about a single lawyer (played by George Segal) who dreams of scaring to death or institutionalizing his aged, maddening mother (Ruth Gordon). Ted Kotcheff, who directed “Weekend at Bernie’s,” wrote in his 2017 memoir, “Director’s Cut: My Life in Film,” that Mr. Klane had been inspired to write it by his time as an advertising copywriter in the 1960s, when the top executives at one of the agencies where he worked invited employees to their beach houses on Long Island.

Persons: Robert Klane, Jon, Klane, George Segal, maddening, Ruth Gordon, Ted Kotcheff, ” Locations: Woodland Hills, Calif, Long

Christie spent the bulk of a Tuesday town hall in Bedford answering policy questions on topics ranging from unions to Taiwan, engaging audience members in back-and-forth conversations. “The fact is that there are no perfect candidates in this race, as I said before,” Christie said at the Bedford town hall. I’m not even under one criminal indictment.”Another person who attended the town hall in Bedford, New Hampshire voter Gary Johnson, 64, asked Christie a question banning assault weapons. After Christie could see Johnson was unsatisfied with his answer, Christie allowed Johnson to express his opinion. “You’re not going to fix mental health.”Nevertheless, Johnson, an independent, told NBC News he plans to vote for Christie in the primary.

Persons: Chris Christie’s, Donald, Christie, Beachgate ”, Sean Cullen, “, ” Christie, wasn’t, George Washington, Christie lounging, ”, Sean Cullen’s, Trooper Cullen, you’ve, Donald Trump, Trump, I’m, Gary Johnson, Johnson, ” Johnson, “ You’re, “ Chris Christie Organizations: —, George Washington Bridge, Trump, New England College, NBC News, Republican Locations: BEDFORD, N.H, New Hampshire, Bedford, Taiwan, New Jersey, Monmouth, New, Bedford , New Hampshire, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ On Sale Now: My Stylish Patio Table That Survived Sun, Sleet and a Fallen Tree Branch
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Leslie Yazel | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

By Leslie YazelHow hard could it be to find a stylish patio dining table that could withstand the weather and look great for years? So let me save you some time: Go straight to the Loll Designs Alfresco Dining Table, which is on sale now. We had an epic ice storm that resulted in a branch the size of a Mini Cooper crashing onto our Loll table. Loll Designs furniture was a bit more than I wanted to spend. The price feels worth-it considering it’s so durable that I’ll never have the hassle or expense of buying another patio dining table ever again.

Persons: Leslie Yazel, I’ve, Cooper Locations: New, Duluth, Minn

☆ Tosin Oshinowo on building a sustainable house in one of the world’s most exclusive neighborhoods
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Lamide Akintobi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Lagos, Nigeria CNN —Architect Tosin Oshinowo is no stranger to versatility. She has designed one of the largest malls in Lagos, Nigeria, beach houses on the city’s coast and homes for internally displaced people in the north of the country. That exclusivity was one of the main challenges for the Lantern House project, says Oshinowo, with strictly enforced restricted working hours that made looming deadlines difficult to meet. Designed by Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo, the "Lantern House" is a private residence in the elite Banana Island community in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lantern House features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, and large wardrobes such as this one.

Persons: Tosin Oshinowo, ” Oshinowo, ”, Tolulope, Oshinowo, “, you’ve, ” cmDA, cmDA Organizations: Nigeria CNN —, Sharjah Architecture Triennial, United, United Arab Emirates, House Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, Nigerian, Sharjah, United Arab, Lagos State, Banana, Europe, Africa, West Africa

☆ Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Kat Tretina | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +12 min

Trip cancellation and interruption coverage is the most common form of travel insurance, making up nearly 90% of travel protection plans sold. Travel medical: When you travel to another country, typical health insurance plans — including Medicare — don’t cover you. Like all forms of insurance, travel insurance policies don’t cover every event that can impact your vacation. “When you travel using airline miles and hotel points, most credit card travel insurance policies won’t cover the trips,” says Huffman. “If you do not get travel insurance, you are rolling the dice,” says Hines, who adds she always recommends travel insurance to her clients.

Persons: Kat, we’ve, it’s, ”, Tiffany Hines, Mark Friedlander, ” What’s, Friedlander, Lee Huffman, Huffman, Kevin Payne, Payne, Hines, “ We’ve, won’t Organizations: Global, Travel, Insurance Information Institute, Disease Control, Prevention, World Health Organization, Spirit Airlines, Delta, Allianz Travel Locations: Athens , Georgia, Europe, U.S

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