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☆ Harvard expert shares the No. 1 lesson to learn from Warren Buffett’s career: 'You can't be really successful' without it
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway raised its stakes in Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui & Co., Itochu, Marubeni and Sumitomo — all to 7.4%. "To be truly successful, to do anything great, you have to use your strengths,. "So I think you need both to be truly successful," he says. Find what motivates youThere are two types of motivation, George says: extrinsic motivation, like a comfortable salary, and intrinsic motivation, like enjoying a job where you get to help people every day. Becoming more successful can start with figuring out your own intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, says George.

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☆ Opinion | Killing Dogs. Taunting the Homeless. Praising Al Capone. This Is Trump’s Party.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Michelle Goldberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

John McEntee — who started out carrying Donald Trump’s bags and rose to become, in the chaotic final days of Trump’s presidency, his most important enforcer — has a TikTok account. In a video he published last week, he explains how he likes to keep “fake Hollywood money” in his car to give to homeless people. Kristi Noem, thirsty for a bigger role in MAGA world, might have thought she could ingratiate herself by bragging about killing a puppy. Partly in response, they’ve developed what’s sometimes called vice signaling, the defiant embrace of cruelty and disdain for social norms. And no one, of course, does vice signaling like Trump, who keeps comparing himself to the gangster Al Capone.

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☆ MDMA therapy could be legalized by summer. Why are so many advocates sounding the alarm?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

Last summer, thousands of tie-dyed Burners and Patagonia-clad tech founders converged on the MAPS Psychedelic Science conference in Denver. The experience "broke the spell of this trauma, and she was able to rebuild her life," Doblin told The Guardian . The video team's job was to store recordings of every MDMA therapy session performed in the clinical trials. Grof believes in something called an "inner healing intelligence," an innate capacity for self-healing that psychedelic therapy helps unleash. Another time, a patient who had come to an MDMA therapy session later acknowledged they had been under the influence of LSD during treatment.

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☆ Jamaal Bowman may be the most endangered Squad member. He doesn't seem alarmed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Advertisement"He was recruited by AIPAC to run against us because we called for a permanent cease-fire," Bowman said of Latimer. In January, Bowman lost the support of the liberal pro-Israel group J Street over his rhetoric on Israel. Like Bowman, Latimer has a blunt and direct speaking style that sometimes leades to gaffes, such as his invocation of the racist lynching of Emmett Till when commenting on the sexual misconduct allegations against then-Gov. When asked about Bowman's charge of racism, Latimer pointed to his appointment of Ken Jenkins, a Black man, as his deputy county executive. Bowman and Latimer have known each other for nearly four years, first meeting for coffee after the congressman's 2020 primary victory.

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☆ Why did early presidents not campaign? It’s all modern presidents seem to do
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

I talked to Brendan Doherty, a professor of political science at the United States Naval Academy and author of the books, “The Rise of the President’s Permanent Campaign” and “Fundraiser in Chief: Presidents and the Politics of Campaign Cash,” about why early presidents stayed off the trail and how this became the permanent campaign. Our conversation, conducted by email, is below:WOLF: Why didn’t early presidents personally campaign? DOHERTY: In the early decades of the republic, presidential candidates adhered to the norm that they should not actively campaign for office. DOHERTY: While early presidential candidates didn’t actively campaign, their supporters got the word out on their behalf. DOHERTY: Modern presidents campaign for themselves and for their fellow party members throughout their term in office.

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☆ Opinion | After College Presidents, Republicans Are Coming for Liberal Donors
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Michelle Goldberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland this week, the Republican senator Josh Hawley demanded a federal investigation into dark money groups subsidizing “pro-terrorist student organizations” holding anti-Israel protests on college campuses. He cited Politico reporting linking big liberal philanthropies to some pro-Palestinian organizers. Open Society Foundations, for example, founded by the oft-demonized George Soros, has given grants to the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace, which has an active university presence. That’s one reason I fear that the backlash to the pro-Palestinian campus movement — which includes lawsuits, hearings and legislation — could help Republicans wage war on progressive nonprofits more broadly. If they do, the right would be following a well-worn authoritarian playbook.

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☆ Jim Simons, billionaire quantitative investing pioneer who generated eye-popping returns, dies at 86
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Jim Simons, a mathematician who founded the most successful quantitative hedge fund of all time, passed away on Friday in New York City, his foundation announced on its website. Pioneering mathematical models and algorithms to make investment decisions, Simons left behind an otherworldly track record at Renaissance Technologies, that bested legends such as Warren Buffett and George Soros. Its flagship Medallion Fund enjoyed annual returns of 66% during a period starting in 2018, according to Gregory Zuckerman's book "The Man Who Solved the Market." Simons received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from MIT in 1958, and he earned his PhD in mathematics from University of California, Berkeley at the age of only 23. He was active in the work of the Simons Foundation until the end of his life.

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☆ How $65 billion Marshall Wace is turning into the hedge funds it's criticized
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

There's a split internally at $65 billion Marshall Wace. The 27-year-old London-based hedge fund, founded by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace, has prided itself on its collaborative culture. Multi-strategy mightThe culture shift at Marshall Wace is just the latest ripple effect to come from the vast expansion of power, assets, and clout of the largest multi-strategy hedge funds. For Marshall Wace, that looks like a charge that can be up to 0.75% of the $22.4 billion Eureka fund's value — more than $150 million — on top of the set management fees and variable performance fees the firm already charges. A person close to the firm said that certain people still have access to aggregated positions, but the restriction helps Marshall Wace manage "complexity and confidentiality" as the manager continues to grow.

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☆ Opinion | The Part of the Kristi Noem Saga That I Can’t Shake
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Michelle Cottle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

And yet I think many of us now feel we know a little too much about Kristi Noem, one of the more aggressive contestants in the MAGA pageant to be Donald Trump’s running mate. Second, when it comes to reminiscing about meeting world leaders, Ms. Noem has a touch of George Santos about her. But what was Ms. Haley really up to? According to Ms. Noem, Ms. Haley told her: “I’ve heard many good things about you. It was weird,” Ms. Noem recalls in her book telling her assistant.

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☆ Waste-management facilities are using AI to turn trash into recycled treasure
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Leila Jordan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The company's software, installed at waste-management sorting facilities, uses artificial intelligence to identify misplaced materials in waste streams. Greyparrot devices also catalog what enters the facility so that waste-facility managers can better understand what they're collecting. Data is transforming the way waste-management facilities operateSince 2020, the UK waste-management company Grundon has been using Greyparrot devices in three of its facilities. GreyparrotGrundon's feedback also led to updates in the Greyparrot device's capabilities. AI development is also promising a brighter future for waste-management facilities and their perception.

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☆ Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment has the GOP comparing him to George Santos. Here's what to know about the Texas Democrat's bribery scandal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The growing scandal is drawing some comparisons on the right to George Santos. AdvertisementRep. Henry Cuellar is in the midst of a growing bribery scandal involving Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank. Cuellar is the third sitting lawmaker to be indicted this Congress, following former Republican Rep. George Santos of New York and Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New York. AdvertisementThe George Santos comparisonIt's only been a few days, but so far, Democrats have largely held off on calling for Cuellar to resign. Former Rep. George Santos at the State of the Union in March.

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☆ Has the US cracked the code on avoiding recessions? It would be great news for your job security and stock portfolio.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But some economists have argued that flawed historical economic data puts this claim in question. The further back you go — the NBER data goes to about 1850 — the more common recessions were. He said the NBER's pre-1914 recession data, in particular, is "very poor," and that only economic data collected after World War II is of good quality. "So the growing share of services also means you're going to have more stable economic growth." AdvertisementTo be sure, while a stable economy has its benefits, it's not the only indicator of a healthy economy.

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☆ A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewGeorge, a full-time Uber driver in Cleveland, was once quite satisfied with his ride-hailing gig. The 40-year-old, who has been driving for Uber since 2017, is considering quitting and becoming a truck driver, he previously told Business Insider via email. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. George is one of several Uber and Lyft drivers who have told Business Insider their gigs are less profitable than they were a few years ago. AdvertisementMany ride-hailing drivers are actively tracking their income and expenses to make sure driving is worth their time.

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☆ Youthforia: ‘Shark Tank’ Makeup brand faces backlash over shade compared to ‘black face paint’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Kaila Nichols | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In her series, “The Darkest Shade,” George reviews the darkest shade in a brand’s lineup to see if it could match her complexion. The darkest Youthforia shade, she claimed, was lighter than what was advertised online and didn’t match her skin tone. In March, the beauty brand added 10 new shades to its “Date Night” collection, many for darker complexions. “Which side of my face is the black face paint or the Youthforia foundation?” she asked in a Tiktok video posted April 30. Last week, Youthforia replied to a comment about the brand’s darkest shade by resharing the video from March.

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☆ A millennial couldn't afford the Mounjaro weight-loss drug so he started secretly working 2 remote jobs. He's on track to make $166,000 this year and says he's lost 45 pounds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A millennial in California is secretly working a second remote job so he can afford weight-loss drugs. AdvertisementLast August, George decided he wanted to try to work a second remote job — and not tell his employers he was job juggling. He was able to afford Mounjaro and said he's dropped 45 pounds — from 220 lbs to 175 lbs — since he started taking it in October. AdvertisementAfter a roughly monthlong search, he started his second job and was able to afford Mounjaro. Are you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to discuss details about your pay and schedule?

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☆ A 'Shark Tank' beauty brand was criticized for lacking deep foundation shades. It tried to fix it and made it worse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

So, when Youthforia launched 10 new makeup shades in March, George gave the new darkest option — shade 600 — a chance. Widespread beauty backlashFollowing George's video, beauty fans and creators across the internet have criticized Youthforia and its attempt to make its foundation range more inclusive. George posted another TikTok video on Wednesday, which she captioned: "It's biologically impossible to be PURE black. Shade 600 seems to have no undertone, but it looks like they had more of a red undertone. Specifically, Rihanna's Fenty Beauty changed the game with its massive foundation range — it now boasts 51 shades — and the foundation from Halsey's brand About Face has become a new favorite.

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Learn moreChris Stapleton's hit tour runs through the rest of 2024 and early 2025, but tickets are selling out fast. The All-American Road Show has been ongoing since 2017 and serves as Chris Stapleton's first solo headlining tour. We've got you covered if you're looking for how to get tickets to Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show concert tour in 2024. According to Chris Stapleton's website, Single Barrel VIP tickets start at $379, and Small Batch VIP tickets begin at $169. Who is opening for Chris Stapleton's tour?

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☆ Disgraced former Congressman George Santos says he's bringing his drag queen alter ego 'out of the closet' on Cameo
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

George Santos will be making Cameo videos as his drag persona, Kitara Ravache, he said. After being expelled from Congress, Santos has used Cameo to earn money. AdvertisementDisgraced former Congressman George Santos announced on Monday that he is bringing his drag persona Kitara Ravache "out of the closet" for a limited time. AdvertisementRochard said that she had known Santos as a drag queen and that he'd competed in drag in a beauty pageant as Kitara Ravache in 2008. AdvertisementFollowing his expulsion from Congress, Santos turned to Cameo as a source of income.

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☆ ‘Should have been done yesterday’: Rural, older Americans could get hurt as affordable internet program runs out of cash
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Brian Fung | Jason Carroll | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

But in just a few weeks, her internet bills, and those of other Americans like her, could skyrocket by hundreds of dollars a year. The program is heavily used by Americans over age 50, military veterans and low-income working families nationwide, according to FCC data. Amira Karaoud/Reuters/FileRural and older usersThe ACP has quickly gained adoption since Congress created the program in the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. Large swaths of the ACP’s user base trend older; Americans over 65 account for almost 20% of the program. The FCC’s Lifeline program, which dates to the Reagan administration, similarly gives low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service.

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☆ A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but took home only $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A Cleveland Uber driver made over $109,000 in gross earnings last year but took home only $17,000. He said Uber driving had become less profitable but that he wasn't sure he could find a better job. AdvertisementGeorge, a full-time Uber driver in Cleveland, wants to quit his ride-hailing gig. Last year, George made more than $109,000 in gross earnings as an Uber driver, according to documents viewed by BI. But after Uber's commissions, car maintenance, gas, and miscellaneous driving expenses were accounted for, he took home roughly $17,000, about 16% of his gross earnings.

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☆ Is Driving for Uber Worth It? One Driver Says His Pay Is Declining.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A Cleveland Uber driver made over $109,000 in gross earnings last year but only took home $17,000. He said Uber driving has become less profitable but that he's not sure he can find a better job. AdvertisementGeorge, a full-time Uber driver in Cleveland, wants to quit his ride-hailing gig. In 2023, George made more than $109,000 in gross earnings as an Uber driver, according to documents viewed by BI. Many ride-hailing drivers, like George, are actively tracking their income and expenses to make sure driving is worth their time.

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☆ Opinion: Winds of fate confront Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. To Trump’s delight, the top court’s session dimmed the chances the federal case will go to trial before the election. (Trump has denied the affairs with Daniels and McDougal and has pleaded not guilty to the hush money charges. Here’s why we should tune in anyway 04:27 - Source: CNNAs SE Cupp noted, “Trump and Biden debated twice in 2020. Chris Pizzello/Invision/APCNN anchor Victor Blackwell is a fervent Beyoncé fan but her foray into country music didn’t initially grab him.

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Nvidia Eddie George picked chipmaker darling Nvidia for its long-term prospects. Oracle shares are up roughly 9% this year. Apple George selected Apple for his second pick. Faced with waning demand and rising competitive pressures, Apple stock has shed nearly 12% this year, making it a weak link among the "Magnificent Seven" tech cohort. The company's legacy of sustainable excellence has also paved the way for cutting-edge technology like Apple Pay and the Apple Watch.

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☆ George Santos' bid for Congress flopped after he raised $0
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Former New York Rep. George Santos suspended his campaign to return to Congress. The disgraced politician, running as an independent, said he didn't want to siphon off Republican votes. But he also reported zero campaign finance contributions and no spending. AdvertisementFormer New York Rep. George Santos announced that he was dropping out of his bid to return to Congress, saying he didn't want to siphon off Republican votes by running as an independent. But Santos may have been motivated by another factor: his campaign has reported zero fundraising and zero expenditure with the FEC.

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☆ George Santos ends congressional bid for New York’s 1st District
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Rashard Rose | Piper Hudspethblackburn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing his bid for Congress in New York’s 1st District. The future holds countless possibilities and I am ready willing and able to step up to the plate and go fight for my country at anytime,” Santos said. The announcement comes roughly a month after Santos said he was leaving the Republican Party and would make his congressional comeback bid as an independent. The former congressman became the sixth lawmaker ever to be expelled from the House in December 2023. It’s only goodbye for now, I’ll be back,” Santos said.

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