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☆ She Wrote the First Great Perimenopause Novel
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Marie Solis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It was not exactly urgent to get the rug, but the larger question the rug had to answer was urgent enough. She had recently moved out of the large home she shared with her husband and child in Silver Lake and into a small two-bedroom house behind her writing studio in Echo Park. We were just getting acquainted as she carefully merged on and off a series of highways in her blue Toyota Prius. There was going to be traffic — of course there would be traffic — and it began to dawn on us that this was going to be a long drive. In such close quarters, Ms. July suggested we might define the terms of our relationship more clearly.

Persons: Miranda Organizations: Facebook, Toyota, Irvine Locations: Irvine, Calif, Silver Lake, Echo

☆ Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on mysterious empire
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Analysis of ancient DNA recovered from human remains has illuminated the traits and ancestry of historic individuals — be it a mummified iceman, Chinese emperor or legendary composer. The origins of the empire and its people remained obscure until a landmark April 2022 study found they hailed from the Mongolian steppe. Carolyn Kaster/APNaturalists have spotted the first arrivals in this spring’s historic cicada dual emergence. Sign up here to receive in your inbox the next edition of Wonder Theory, brought to you by CNN Space and Science writers Ashley Strickland and Katie Hunt.

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☆ Read Everest-scaling mountaineer George Mallory’s last letters, digitized for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Mindy Weisberger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Nearly a century later, newly digitized letters shed light on Mallory’s hopes and fears about ascending Everest, leading up to the last days before he disappeared while heading for its peak. Mallory’s words, however, are now available to read online in their entirety for the first time. The college will display a selection of Mallory’s letters and possessions in the exhibit “George Mallory: Magdalene to the Mountain,” opening June 20. APThe Everest letters outline Mallory’s meticulous preparations and equipment tests, and his optimism about their prospects. Magdalene College/APOther letters Mallory exchanged with Ruth were written at the time of their courtship, while he was serving in Britain’s artillery regiment during World War I.

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☆ Americans check their phones 144 times a day: How you can break bad digital habits
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The frequent use of them and other tech devices can be draining and distracting and still, it is difficult for us to cut down. Americans check their phones 144 times a day on average, according to a 2023 survey by Reviews.org. Constantly looking at your smartphone can negatively impact the depth of your conversations, Anastasia Dedyukhina, a digital wellbeing expert, tells CNBC Make It. "If I had my smartphone next to me, it would attract my attention, consciously or unconsciously," Dedyukhina says. Here are some tips for practicing digital mindfulness from Dedyukhina who ditched her smartphone for a year and half.

Persons: Anastasia Dedyukhina, Dedyukhina, Gloria Mark, Mark Organizations: CNBC, University of California, Fast Company Locations: Irvine

☆ Beware of these stocks at risk of a major earnings 'blowup'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

First-quarter earnings season is just getting started, but investors may want to keep a close eye on a group of stocks at risk of a profit "blowup," according to Wolfe Research. The basket includes stocks that show up most often in the firm's short screens and filters companies based on earnings quality with 0 the worst and 100 the best. Tesla scores a 2 on Wolfe Research's earnings quality scale, showing up six times on the firm's short screens. Wolfe Research named Pinterest as another short idea, saying it was on four of the firm's short screens. Both stocks appear on four of the firm's short screens and have earnings quality scores in the 20s.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Wolfe, Tesla, J.M Smucker Organizations: Wolfe Research, Bank of America, Elon, Rivian Automotive, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Juniper Networks, L3Harris Technologies Locations: China, Irvine , California

☆ I have 5 income streams and make $142,000/mo from Amazon alone: Top 3 side hustle mistakes I always tell others to avoid
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Dr. Jenny Woo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

This side hustle saw me through the next five years while I completed my Ph.D. When I started, I didn't know much about running a business, but today, I have five income streams. I bring in $142,000 a month from the Amazon business alone. Don't overcomplicate your productWhen I started my side hustle, I had major imposter syndrome. So before you begin any side hustle, ask yourself two key questions: What is the fundamental need that my product or service fulfills?

Persons: I've, hustlers Organizations: University of California Locations: University of California Irvine

☆ Johnson & Johnson tops quarterly profit estimates as medical device sales jump
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An entry sign to the Johnson & Johnson campus shows their logo in Irvine, California on August 28, 2019. Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported first-quarter adjusted earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations as sales in its medical devices business surged. The company reported $21.38 billion in total sales for the first three months of 2024, up more than 2% from the same quarter in 2023. The company now expects sales of $88 billion to $88.4 billion. Separately on Tuesday, J&J said it will increase its quarterly dividend to $1.24 per share, up 4.2% from $1.19 per share.

Persons: Johnson, J Organizations: Johnson, J's, Humana, UnitedHealth, Elevance, LSEG, & $ Locations: Irvine , California

☆ It's not just Jamie Dimon and Wall Street. Local bank branches have big AI ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Naghibi envisions community bank branches with fewer employees and more AI. The bank is also exploring the use of generative AI in software engineering, customer service and ways to boost employee productivity. "Effectively, a small bank's branch will be a wall of screens," he said. But bankers like Naghibi believe AI will allow small banks to become more involved in their communities, and in effect, more human. As a community bank, that is where the edge is."

Persons: Wells Fargo, it's, Christopher Naghibi, Naghibi, Naghibi isn't, Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase, Dimon, Jackie Verkuyl, Slaven Bilac, Smart, Chase, Wells, Bilac, Ken Tumin, Banks, homebuyer, Mickey Marshall Organizations: Foundation Bank, JPMorgan, Security, Community Bank, Independent Community Banking Association Locations: Irvine , California, Stockton , California, San Francisco

☆ Taco Bell's CMO eats at the chain every other day. Here's what he always orders.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery told BI that he eats at the chain "every other day." CEO Sean Tresvant told BI he eats at Taco Bell three to four times a week. The chain's CMO sat down with Business Insider at Live Más LIVE, its first-ever superfan convention, and revealed he eats Taco Bell "every other day." He always opts for one beef and one chicken taco, as well as a bean burrito. While their go-to orders may vary, both Montgomery and Tresvant are huge fans of Taco Bell's Cantina chicken menu, which features five new dishes — the Cantina chicken burrito, the Cantina chicken taco (available soft or crispy), the Cantina chicken bowl, and the Cantina chicken quesadilla.

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☆ 11 U.S. cities where you need to earn over $200,000 to buy a typical home
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

You'll need to earn just over six figures to buy a typical home in the U.S. right now. San Jose is by far the most priciest place to buy a home, even among 10 other metro areas where qualifying income exceeds $200,000. Some of the wealthiest people in the U.S. live in cities like San Jose, San Francisco and Anaheim. In contrast to California's most expensive markets, the qualifying income needed to buy a typical home in the U.S. overall is $103,835. It's even cheaper in the Midwest and the South, where the qualifying income is $74,967 and $95,511, respectively.

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☆ As the Dow nears 40,000, here's what experts say you should do to prepare for a potential pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThe stock market could hit a milestone if the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches 40,000. However, even as stocks have climbed higher, investors are worried there could be a pullback, financial advisors say. For investors who have gravitated toward cash, certificates of deposit, or bonds, a pullback may be an opportunity to deploy those funds in the market, Kourkafas said. "The stock market is a long-term investment," said Jenkin, who is also a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council. That may be done through a fund that reflects global market capitalization, such as the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF.

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☆ Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they're parked. Kia America decided to recall all 2020-2023 model year and select 2024 model year Tellurides earlier this month, NHTSA documents show. Kia America estimates that 1% have the defect. To remedy this issue, recall documents say, dealers will update the affected cars' electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts for free. The Associated Press reached out to Irvine, California-based Kia America for further comment Sunday.

Persons: Kia Organizations: Kia, Telluride, National, Traffic Safety Administration, Kia America, NHTSA, Associated Press Locations: Irvine , California

☆ ‘I am so scared of them now’: Burned from overspending, some ‘buy now, pay later’ users warn others away
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( J.J. Mccorvey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

But the $6,000 in BNPL loans she'd racked up over roughly two years felt frivolous, she said, especially because they're planning to buy their first home. Many are seeking cover from high credit card interest rates. After trimming her discretionary spending and sticking to home-cooked meals, she said she's been able to whittle down her BNPL debt to about $1,200. Klarna said it had responsible spending limits for its users, whose average outstanding balance is $150, compared to the more than $6,000 for credit card users. Baird, for her part, acknowledged BNPL services can make inflation and high interest rates feel "easier" for those who can keep their shopping impulses under control.

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☆ Why do we toss coins into fountains?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —All over the world, and for centuries, people have thrown coins into fountains, wishing wells and rivers for good luck. Some fountains collect thousands, or even millions, of dollars worth of coins each year. George Rose/Getty ImagesWhere the money goesSome well-known fountains can collect thousands of dollars in coins each year. According to an NBC report from 2016, the Trevi Fountain accumulated about $1.5 million in coins that year. A spokesperson for the Mall of America in Minneapolis told CNN the fountains collect about $25,000 each year.

Persons: It’s, “, Trevi, Bill Maurer, Maurer, “ It’s, ”, Stefan Krmnicek —, —, Pen Rhys, Ganesha, George Rose, Basil E, ” Maurer Organizations: CNN, UC Irvine, University of California Irvine’s School of Social Sciences, Century Fox, University of Tuebingen, Bellagio, Casino, NBC, Trevi, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, of, Disney Parks Locations: Rome, England’s Northumberland County, England, Turkey, Rome's, Germany, East Asia, Shanghai, Oxford, Las Vegas , Nevada, New York, of America, Minneapolis, America

☆ The income a family of 4 needs to live comfortably in 20 major U.S. cities
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A family of four needs to make more than $275,000 to live comfortably in some of the most expensive U.S. cities, a recent SmartAsset analysis reveals. "Comfortable" is defined as the income needed to cover a 50/30/20 budget for a family of two adults and two kids. That's followed by other cities known for having notoriously expensive housing costs, including Boston, New York City, Honolulu and Los Angeles. Out of all 99 cities SmartAsset examined, a family of four would need a median of $226,886 to live comfortably. But that's still higher than the median family income in the U.S. of $92,750, according to the most recent U.S. Census bureau data available.

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☆ Utah women’s basketball team switched hotels after experiencing racism, says head coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( George Ramsay | Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Utah women’s basketball team had to switch hotels after experiencing what head coach Lynne Roberts called “racial hate crimes” ahead of its first NCAA tournament game. Roberts issues instructions to Utah players against Gonzaga. Young Kwak/APFollowing the alleged racist incidents, Roberts said that the Utes switched hotels after just one night before their games in Spokane. “For our players and staff to not feel safe in an NCAA tournament environment, it’s messed up, and so we moved hotels,” she explained. With the Utah, UC Irvine (UCI), and South Dakota State women’s teams all staying in the area, hotel space was limited.

Persons: Lynne Roberts, Roberts, “, ” Roberts, ”, Gonzaga . Young Kwak, Gonzaga Organizations: CNN, Utah women’s, NCAA, South Dakota, ” Utah, South Dakota State, Gonzaga, Utah, Gonzaga ., Utes, UC Irvine, South Dakota State women’s, UCI Locations: Utah, Coeur d’Alene , Idaho, South Dakota State, Spokane , Washington, Spokane, Idaho

☆ Conservative Influencer Is Charged in Jan. 6 Attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Livia Albeck-Ripka | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A conservative social media influencer has been arrested on misdemeanor charges related to her involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, including an accusation that she helped to steal a table that the F.B.I. says was used to assault officers, according to court documents. The influencer, Isabella M. DeLuca, 24, of Setauket, N.Y., was arrested on Friday in Irvine, Calif., in Orange County, on several charges, including theft of government property, entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building. After Ms. DeLuca “passed the table out of the window,” according to the complaint, she appeared to use her cellphone to record video or take photographs of rioting. She later deleted several social media posts relating to the attack in a likely “attempt to thwart any subsequent criminal investigation,” according to the complaint, which was prepared by an F.B.I.

Persons: influencer, Isabella M, DeLuca, Ms, DeLuca “ Organizations: U.S . Capitol, Capitol, District of Columbia Locations: Setauket, Irvine , Calif, Orange County, U.S

☆ March Madness: Top seeds for men and women’s 2024 NCAA basketball tournament announced for Selection Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Jacob Lev | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The other top seeds for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament are the Purdue Boilermakers, North Carolina Tar Heels and Houston Cougars. 2 seeds are Iowa State Cyclones, Marquette Golden Eagles, Tennessee Volunteers and Arizona Wildcats. Thirty-two teams automatically qualified in both the men’s and women’s tournament by virtue of winning their respective conference tournaments. Now that Selection Sunday is all but over, there are only two days for fans to fill out their brackets before the men’s tournament begins on March 19 and the women’s tournament begins the day after. Angel ReeseAngel Reese is another of the tournament’s biggest stars, following her crucial role in propelling LSU to its first ever women’s college basketball title last year.

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☆ 10 cities with the lowest salaries needed for a comfortable life — 4 of the top 5 are in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Texas cities Houston, El Paso, and Lubbock require the lowest salaries for comfortable living. New York City has the highest salary to live comfortably, followed by many in California. AdvertisementResidents of Houston, El Paso, and Lubbock, Texas, require the lowest salaries to live comfortably, a new SmartAsset analysis found. Lubbock came in third at $75,739 a year for a single adult. Other cities in the top 10 included Milwaukee, Tulsa, and Cleveland, which all have hourly wages below $40 for a single adult.

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☆ Many women today are looking for 'financial peace,' expert says. Here's how they can achieve it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gorodenkoff | Istock | Getty ImagesMany women today are looking for "financial peace," said Jean Chatzky, founder and CEO of HerMoney. What that means: "It looks like being able to meet my obligations today, while being able to save for tomorrow," said Chatzky, speaking at CNBC's Women & Wealth event on Tuesday. Debt and savings: 'Work it from both ends'Establishing financial security requires tackling debt and saving at the same time, Chatzky said. "When we look at the things that make us most unhappy when it comes to our money, debt rises to the top of the list." However, women need to juggle paying down their debt with preparing for their future, Chatzky said.

Persons: Jean Chatzky, Chatzky, Winnie Sun, Sun, you've Organizations: Istock, Getty, CNBC's, Sun, Wealth Partners, CNBC Locations: Irvine , California

☆ Four reasons Walmart wants to buy smart TV maker Vizio
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The retail giant announced last week that it plans to buy smart TV maker Vizio in a $2.3 billion deal. Here's a closer look at the major reasons Walmart wants to buy Vizio . Walmart can capitalize on Vizio's reachWhen shoppers think of Vizio, they likely envision store aisles filled with giant TVs. Walmart's in-house TV brand, Onn, currently has a licensing deal with smart TV competitor Roku . Plus, Walmart sees how much money its competitor, Amazon , makes from advertising — and wants to run the same play.

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☆ Mark Cuban offered a fellow 'geek' $75,000 on 'Shark Tank': 'I want you to myself'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Cuban and Justin Huang have a mutual love for education — and a mutual hate for killing bugs. The two hit it off on Friday's episode of ABC's "Shark Tank," where Huang pitched his product, Cup-a-Bug, to the show's investor judges. A self-proclaimed "bug sympathizer," Huang created the contraption for a simple reason: "I'm just terrified of bugs, even from [childhood]. The investors encouraged him to take a minute to gather his thoughts and keep going, with Cuban yelling, "You're good!" Mark Cuban checking out the Cup-a-Bug on ABC's "Shark Tank."

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☆ Taco Bell's spin on an empanada is finally available everywhere, and it's one of the chain's best new items this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Taco Bell's delicious new take on an empanada, the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada. The shell had a satisfying crispiness, and it gave way to a warm cheesy middle full of flavor. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAll the way back in March 2023, I went to Taco Bell's headquarters in Irvine, California, and got to try the chain's new spin on an empanada. But now the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada is finally available everywhere, and I can confidently say it's one of the best new menu items Taco Bell is releasing this year.

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☆ 42-year-old spent $1,000 to launch her Amazon side hustle—now it brings in $33,000 a week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jenny Woo, 42, brought in more than $1.71 million in 2023 revenue by selling EQ card games on Amazon. She was working on her master's degree in education at Harvard University, learning about emotional intelligence and child development. Woo spent roughly $1,000 from her savings to launch her side hustle, Mind Brain Emotion, in 2018. A million-dollar ideaWhen budget cuts hit the school, Woo was laid off. A month before graduating from the Harvard program, Woo launched a Kickstarter campaign for the deck with a $1,500 goal.

Persons: Jenny Woo, Woo, —, it'd Organizations: Harvard University, Amazon, CNBC, University of California, Berkley, Cisco, Harvard, Harvard Innovation Labs Locations: Irvine, Southern California, Boston

Former President Donald J. Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination, has repeatedly attacked central elements of the Inflation Reduction Act, including tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles. “Otherwise it’s all going to be on the chopping block.”The Inflation Reduction Act contains various tax credits and other subsidies to incentivize companies to deploy more clean energy projects. It also includes tax breaks for consumers to offset the cost of electric vehicles, heat pumps and other energy-efficient appliances. That could cut the number of eligible vehicles, potentially hindering progress toward the Biden administration’s goal of having electric vehicles make up half of new car sales by 2030. The estimated cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy incentives has effectively doubled since it passed, largely because forecasters believe the legislation will be more popular than they originally expected.

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