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☆ Trump asked top oil execs for $1 billion campaign cash in exchange for environmental policy rollbacks, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The transactional campaign promise indicates what a second Trump presidency would mean for the White House's environmental agenda. Pornsak Na Nakorn/EyeEm/GettyWhile Biden has positioned the climate crisis as an existential threat and championed aggressive environmental regulations, Trump has dismissed it as a hoax and systematically dismantled environmental protections during his tenure. Related storiesSince taking office in 2021, Biden has swiftly reversed many of Trump's environmental actions, including blocking future oil drilling in the Alaskan Arctic. However, despite oil industry grievances over Biden's policies, the US has experienced record oil production, leading to substantial profits for major energy companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron, said The Post. As the campaign trail heats up, Trump's message to the oil industry remains clear: support him, and he'll deliver on their demands.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Joe, Trump, Getty, Biden, BI's Benji Jones, he'll Organizations: Service, Lago Club, The Washington Post, Business, Democratic, Post, Keystone XL, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Trump, Fox News, Iowa Locations: Gulf of Mexico

☆ Opinion | I’m a Young Conservative, and I Want My Party to Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Benji Backer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Not that long ago, Republican presidents were carrying out the Clean Air and Water Acts, creating the Environmental Protection Agency, expanding the National Park System and even initiating the country’s most authoritative report on climate change, the National Climate Assessment. Many of today’s Republican leaders stoke fear and anger by mocking the most divisive climate activists while claiming that every environmental solution is a radical one. If they’re not doing that, Republicans can often be found on the sidelines and disengaged from the issue completely. Instead of continuing the environmental legacy they were once known for, they have ceded the fight against climate change to Democrats, putting themselves on the wrong side of history. In other words, Donald Trump’s denial of climate change probably cost him the White House.

Persons: they’re, Biden, Donald Trump’s, Gavin Newsom Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, Park System, Republican, stoke, University of Colorado, Democratic Party, Green Locations: Boulder, California

☆ Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome baby boy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden’s family is growing. The couple announced on Friday that they’ve welcomed a baby boy, their second child, writing, “We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden.”The photo that accompanied their post includes text that reads, “A little bird whispered to me,” nodding to their baby boy’s name. Sending much love from our fam to yours,” it read. Diaz and Madden are parents to daughter Raddix, whose birth they announced in January 2020 in a similar Instagram post. At the time, they wrote that their new little one had “instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.”The actress and the Good Charlotte band member married in 2015.

Persons: CNN — Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden’s, they’ve, Cardinal Madden, ” Madden, Diaz, he’s, Madden, Raddix, ” Organizations: CNN, fam, Charlotte

☆ A Christian pop-up nightclub in Nashville plays Jesus rap and forbids twerking, drinking, and smoking
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewThe young crowd at a Nashville nightclub was ready to dance under the strobe lights to a throbbing mix of hip-hop, rap and Latin beats. The last unspoken rule seemed obvious by then: No secular music — the playlist would be all Christian. Word quickly spread around that a couple had traveled 9,000-plus miles from their home in Brisbane, Australia, to the Christian club in the Tennessee capital known as Music City. Whispering, someone in a small group asked God "to keep away negative suicidal thoughts." "It sounds oxymoronic — a Christian dance club," said Nicholas Oldham, who manages the club's business.

Persons: —, Eric Diggs, Jordan Diggs, Jesus, Jade Russell of, Jessie Wardarski, Aaron Dews, Benji Shuler, Garrett Bland, Donald Lawrence, God, Nia Gant, Gant, Kim Posala, Darin Starks, Haynza Posala, Jessie Wardarski Mic, Carlton Batts Jr, Batts, Caleb Gordon, Kirk Franklin, don't, Shem Rivera, Noah Moon, Rivera, Nicholas Oldham, Oldham Organizations: Service, Business, Ivy League, Nike, Adidas, Pepsi, Jordans, Christian, Club Locations: The, Jade Russell of Louisville , Kentucky, Grand Rapids , Michigan, Brisbane, Australia, Tennessee, Music, Kansas, Nashville

☆ SpaceX launches first Turkish astronaut aboard private European space mission
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A SpaceX rocket took off for the International Space Station on another trailblazing mission operated entirely by the private sector. On board is a group of European astronauts, including the first person from Turkey to visit outer space. Thursday’s flight is the first Axiom mission in which a government or space agency has purchased all the seats. Courtesy of Axiom SpaceThe European Space Agency and the Swedish National Space Agency arranged Wandt’s ticket. Axiom is one of several companies that has plans eventually to build its own private space station.

Persons: NASA —, Benji Reed, NASA’s, Walter Villadei, Marcus Wandt, Michael López, ”, Alegría, Frank De Winne, —, Michael Suffredini, Matt Ondler Organizations: CNN, SpaceX, International, NASA, United, International Space, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Agency’s, Private, European Space Agency, Swedish National Space Agency, Villadei’s, ESA, European Astronaut Centre, ISS, Space, Research Locations: Turkey, United States, Florida, Houston, Cologne, Germany

☆ ‘The Kitchen’ Review: No Direction Home
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jeannette Catsoulis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The vitality and bonhomie that characterize many scenes in “The Kitchen,” a dystopian drama set in a near-future London, might seem at odds with the film’s focus on deprivation and persecution. Inside this vibrant warren of market stalls and cell-like living spaces, though, the air hums with the punchy energy of people pulling together against a common enemy. Standing alone is Izi (a fabulous Kane Robinson), a selfish striver saving for a deposit on an upscale apartment. Izi sells burial packages at a futuristic funeral home, spinning fabricated tales of personal loss to juice his commission. His plans are soon compromised when he encounters Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman), a recently orphaned mourner who proves difficult to dislodge.

Persons: Kane Robinson, Benji, Jedaiah Bannerman Locations: London

☆ Here's what AI startup founders say recent grads should know to land a job in the field
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AI startup CEOs gave Business Insider their top tips for recent grads. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The speed at which the industry moves can be daunting for anyone trying to land a job in AI . Here are the top tips that founders and CEOs of fast-growing AI startups have for recent grads who want to jump into the field.

Persons: —, Ian Cairns, Cairns, Benji Barash, you've, it's, Henry Scott, Green, David Hsu, Navrina Singh, Sam Altman, Singh Organizations: Business, Service Locations: OpenAI

☆ Dire wolves, camels, and other extinct giant mammals that used to live in North America
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

North America used to be crawling with giant mammals, from dire wolves to big cats. In North America, "you only get the woolly mammoths up in the north, starting around the Great Lakes," Lindsey said. AdvertisementOnce thought to be the cousins of gray wolves, dire wolves evolved separately over 5 million years ago in North America. AdvertisementThe ancient bison, Bison antiquus, was 25% larger than those living today. A recent study suggested modern bison — Bison biso — evolved from this species.

Persons: —, wasn't, Emily Lindsey, Markus Matzel, Lindsey, Mike Kemp, mastodons, Benji Paysnoe, Camelops, Spencer, scotti, Daniel Eskridge, Andrew Milligan, scimitars, Jeffrey Greenberg, priscus, Katherine Frey, it's Organizations: Service, National Park Service, National, South America, AP, Universal, Washington Locations: America, Asia, Australia, South America, Alaska, North America, Africa, Bering, Mexico, Costa Rica, Great, Canadian Yukon, of Panama, North, South, Eurasia, Americas, Spanish, Canada, Florida, Yukon, Gulf, Central, South Asia, China, California

Travelers are flocking to airport lounges in search of complimentary food, drinks and perhaps most importantly, a chance to relax away from the hordes of travelers at the gate. Delta's new Sky Club at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport Benji Stawski / CNBCDelta Air Lines Sky Club lounges — and the credit cards that grant entry to them — became so popular that customers complained about the long lines and crowds at many locations. More spaceDelta, United Airlines and American Airlines are racing to build more lounges and spaces and larger ones to fit high demand. The carrier separately operates a network of Polaris lounges for travelers booked in its highest cabin class, usually on long-haul international routes. United Airlines Polaris lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Persons: John F, Benji Stawski, —, Delta, Allison Ausband, Leslie Josephs Organizations: Sky Club, New, Kennedy International, CNBC Delta Air Lines Sky, —, CNBC, John, Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, Denver International Airport, Polaris, United Airlines Polaris, Newark Liberty International Airport Locations: U.S, New York, Delta

☆ Tom Cruise discusses 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One' and that stunt: 'I don't mind being scared'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Tom Cruise – he’s just like us. Speaking in London ahead of the release of “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One,” Cruise shared that, yes, he feels fear. “It’s more fun to finish a ‘Mission Impossible’ movie, for sure,” he said. “It’s a huge relief when it’s all behind you and everybody’s safe.”Tom Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson in "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One." “I think he’ll be jumping off things when he’s 100.”“Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One” is released in cinemas worldwide starting July 12.

Persons: Tom Cruise –, ” Cruise, “ It’s, “, Cruise, Ethan Hunt he’s dangled, Christopher McQuarrie, ”, Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, CNN’s Becky Anderson, McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Benji Dunn, Pegg, Tom, he’s, ” Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Pom, Hunt, Atwell, ” Esai Morales, ’, ” McQuarrie, “ We’ve, we’ve, we’re, “ There’s, there’s, “ I’m, I’m, Ethan Hunt Organizations: CNN, Paramount, Paramount Pictures Locations: London, Norway, Abu Dhabi, Venice, Italy, Paris, Africa

☆ ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review: Bouncing Off the Rim
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Glenn Kenny | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

And Walls, while appealing, can’t get within striking distance of Snipes’ intensity. The script by Barris and Hall, both veterans of the television sitcom “black-ish,” does the actors no favors. The basketball action is similar to the script, that is, indifferently staged and shot. This movie not only doesn’t jump, it barely gets off the couch. White Men Can’t JumpRated R for, what else, language.

High-yield savings accounts reward you with higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts and allow your money to grow faster thanks to compound interest — which lets you earn interest on interest. While rates can fluctuate over time, high-yield savings accounts generally offer APYs over 10 times greater than the national average on savings accounts. To determine which high-yield savings accounts are the best overall, CNBC Select analyzed and compared dozens of savings accounts offered by online and brick-and-mortar banks, including large credit unions. (See our methodology for more information on how we choose the best high-yield savings accounts.) Our methodologyTo determine which high-yield savings accounts offer the best return on your money, CNBC Select analyzed dozens of U.S. savings accounts offered by online and brick-and-mortar banks, including large credit unions.

While rates can fluctuate over time, high-yield savings accounts generally offer APYs over 10 times greater than the national average on savings accounts. To determine which high-yield savings accounts are the best overall, CNBC Select analyzed and compared dozens of savings accounts offered by online and brick-and-mortar banks, including large credit unions. (See our methodology for more information on how we choose the best high-yield savings accounts.) Find the best savings account for you: Help your money grow by finding the savings account that offers the best rates and features for you. Our methodologyTo determine which high-yield savings accounts offer the best return on your money, CNBC Select analyzed dozens of U.S. savings accounts offered by online and brick-and-mortar banks, including large credit unions.

Kids develop habits around money early, so we give our 3-year-old an allowance of $3 a week. We choose not to tie his allowance to chores to avoid turning chores into an optional thing. When I started reading books by authors such as Clifton Corbin, Beth Kobliner, Doug Nordman, and Ron Lieber about how to teach kids money concepts, I was shocked by how early they recommended starting. To me, an allowance gives my 3-year-old son the chance to practice handling money and make his own decisions about how to use it. As soon as he has the money to buy the item, we ask if he still wants to buy it.

☆ With mortgage rates dropping and fee changes in the pipeline, now may be the time to buy that home
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Jason Stauffer | Benji Stawski | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Is now a good time to lock-in your mortgage rate? As long as the Federal Funds rate stays high, so will mortgage rates. Today's 30-year mortgage rates are currently 0.93% lower than they were last fall, when rates hit 7.08%. The upcoming FHFA fee changes affect conforming conventional loans, which can be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac by lenders. The future fee changes will add an additional layer of complexity to a process that already causes heads to spin.

Here's how the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card stacks up against the Capital One Venture X. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card vs. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Learn More Information about the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Learn More Information about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication. Annual feeThe Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has a $95 annual fee while the Capital One Venture X comes in at $395. Capital One Venture Rewards vs. Capital One Venture X Benefits Capital One Venture Rewards Capital One Venture X Annual Fee $95 $395 Rewards 2X miles on every purchase, 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, and 5X miles on Turo bookings through May 16, 2023.

To combat the issue of employees forgetting their old 401(k) accounts, Capitalize finds your old account(s) and coordinates the IRA rollover for you. If you indicate that you don't already have an IRA, Capitalize will walk you through opening one. While Capitalize can help you roll your old 401(k)s into a new IRA or an existing IRA, the platform can't help you roll your old account into your current employer's 401(k) account. Bottom lineOverall, Capitalize provides an accessible way for finding old 401(k) accounts and rolling them into an IRA. The platform's features account for some common hang-ups when it comes to 401(k) management, such as not knowing who holds their old 401(k) account or not having an IRA account to serve as a destination for the old 401(k) account's funds.

You can also get a rewards credit card to get cash back or travel miles on everything you buy. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Learn More Information about the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is one of the more affordable cards in this category. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Learn More Information about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication. There are many types of coverage you can get with credit card travel insurance.

On the bright side, the very same rate hikes have resulted in much higher yields on savings accounts. How to pick between high-yield savings accounts and CDsHigh-yield savings accounts High-yield savings accounts grant you the advantages of accessibility and liquidity. When it makes sense, you can always combine high-yield savings accounts and CDs to maximize your down payment saving strategy. You get the best of both worlds — the flexibility of a high-yield savings account and the security of a CD. Fortunately, savings rates have also increased, making it a little easier to save for a down payment.

Most personal loan lenders give you up to five years to repay the balance. CNBC Select rounded up six of the best personal loan lenders that offer longer loan terms. Not all personal loan lenders allow co-applicants but SoFi does — especially for those who are DACA recipients. A long-term personal loan is simply a personal loan that offers a longer amount of time to repay the loan balance. Common personal loan definitions you should knowHere are some common personal loan terms you need to know before applying.

To determine the best debt consolidation loan offers for bad credit, Select compared dozens of lenders by credit score requirements, interest rates, fees, repayment terms and other factors. The best debt consolidation loans for bad creditBest overall: AchieveAchieve Best for people without a credit history: UpstartUpstart Best for flexible repayment terms: UpgradeUpgrade Best for fast approval: LendingPointLendingPoint Best for low origination fees: AvantSubscribe to the Select Newsletter! Most debt consolidation loans for bad credit can charge interest of up to 36%, but Achieve's highest interest rate is considerably lower. It's possible to qualify for a debt consolidation loan with bad credit (a credit score of under 670). Our methodologyTo determine which debt consolidation loans are the best for consumers with bad credit, Select analyzed dozens of U.S. personal loans offered by both online and brick-and-mortar banks, including large credit unions.

☆ The best ways to book domestic flights using Amex Membership Rewards points
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Jason Stauffer | Benji Stawski | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +18 min

Below, CNBC Select details the best ways to redeem Amex points to fly for free (or nearly free) across the U.S. Best Amex cards for earning Membership Rewards pointsAmerican Express has a strong lineup of both personal and business cards that earn transferrable Membership Rewards points. How to use Amex points for domestic flightsYou can only transfer Amex points to two U.S.-based airline programs: Delta SkyMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue. Booking United flights with Amex points Amex Membership Rewards points don't transfer to United MileagePlus, but you can book United award flights through United's Star Alliance partners, such as Avianca LifeMiles and Air Canada Aeroplan. By strategically transferring Amex points to partner airlines, you can use Amex points to book flights with United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and others.

☆ More than two-thirds of Americans’ financial situation did not improve or stayed the same in 2022 — here's how to better your finances in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Jasmin Suknanan | Jason Stauffer | Benji Stawski | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

With a higher credit score, you can qualify for better interest rates on your credit card, mortgage, or loan, better loan terms and sometimes even higher funding amounts. One of the most important ways to increase your credit score is to continue making on-time payments on any existing debt. So if you've spent $5,000 on a credit card with a credit limit of $10,000, your credit utilization rate is 50%. Keep in mind that it can take some time to see drastic improvements in your credit score, however, every little score bump helps. Another way to put a little extra money in your pocket is by using a cash-back or rewards credit card.

Between out-of-control inflation and the Federal Reserve's attempts to temper it with rate hikes, just about everything in America became more expensive in 2022 — including credit card debt. Credit card interest rates soared in 2022, and they did so with mind-boggling speed. According to Bankrate, credit card rates had the steepest single-year increase since the company began tracking them in 1985. This means that if you have any credit card debt, it's become more expensive than ever. Get a balance transfer credit cardA balance transfer allows you to move debt from a high-interest credit card to one with a promotional 0% APR period.

Find the best credit card for you by reviewing offers in our credit card marketplace or get personalized offers via CardMatch™. Credit card issuers will typically pull your personal credit when you apply for a business credit card. Don't miss: How to check your business credit score for freeHow long does it take to get a business credit card? With time and patience, you'll be able to qualify for more rewarding business credit cards, such as the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card and The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express. Our methodologyTo determine which business credit cards are the best picks for business owners with bad credit, Select analyzed the most popular credit cards available to U.S. business owners with poor or average credit.

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