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The no-confidence resolution was introduced by the campus chapter of the American Association of University Professors, a professional faculty organization. The group that brought the no-confidence resolution against Dr. Shafik does not “represent many faculty and students at Columbia University,” the letter stated. On Wednesday, Dr. Shafik wrote a conciliatory note to students and published it in the school newspaper in lieu of a graduation speech. Of the 899 faculty members eligible to vote, 709 completed a ballot. There are about 4,700 full-time faculty members at Columbia, of which the Faculty of Arts and Science represents about 20 percent.

Persons: Nemat, Shafik, “, ” Ben Chang, David Ahmed Ali, ”, Robert Newton, ” Dr, Newton, Liset Cruz Organizations: of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University, American Association of University, University Senate, Hamilton Hall, Columbia College, ”, Israel, Mailman, of Public Health, New School, City University of New, CUNY, New York University, Columbia, Ivy League, of Arts and Science Locations: Israel, Hamilton, Columbia, Gaza, City University of New York

CNN —The House has passed a major federal aviation bill that aims to improve aviation safety, enhance protections for passengers and airline workers and invest in airport and air travel infrastructure nationwide. The bill renewing the Federal Aviation Administration’s authority for five years will next head to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Setting a standard for travel creditsUnder the bill, travel credits issued by airlines in lieu of refunds would have to be useable for at least five years. Increasing cockpit voice recordingCommercial aircraft would have to carry 25-hour cockpit voice recorders under the legislation. The cockpit voice recorder is one of the two black boxes and is currently only required to capture two hours of sound from the cockpit.

Persons: Joe Biden, John F, Republican Sen, Josh Hawley of, Democratic Sen, Elizabeth Warren of Organizations: CNN, Federal Aviation, FAA, National Transportation Safety, Reagan National Airport, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, Republican, Democratic, Transportation, Administration, NTSB Locations: Washington, Kennedy, New York City, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

☆ Inside the Growing Alarm Over Blackstone's BREIT Real-Estate Fund
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Bethany Mclean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +23 min

Investors in Blackstone's real-estate fund asked for their money back in droves — more than $15 billion to date. Unless the real-estate market comes roaring back, analysts warn, BREIT could end up shrinking to a fraction of its current size, leaving the fund's investors holding the bag. Only 3% of BREIT's holdings are in office buildings, which have been ground zero for commercial real estate pain. Advertisement"Not all real estate is created equal," BREIT boasted in a recent letter to stockholders, "and where you invest matters." "Commercial real estate is a slow burn," Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, recently observed.

Persons: Blackstone, —, BREIT, REITs, Steve Schwarzman, Jeenah, Nate Koppikar, Craig McCann, BREIT's, Chilton, McCann, McCann, Horacio Villalobos, That's, Donald Trump, Robert Chang, Schwarzman, Michael Blackshire, Phil Bak, Stephen Schwarzman, Shannon Stapleton, Brian Moynihan, it's, It's Organizations: BREIT, Orso Partners, Securities Exchange Commission, Blackstone, SEC, Chilton Capital Management, SLCG Economics Consulting, Publicly, University of California, Regents, Armada Investors, Reuters, Bank of America Locations: BREIT, Lisbon, Fideres

After weeks of tumult at the University of Southern California, administrators have announced updated commencement plans, with increased security and modified festivities. The plans are in lieu of the university’s main graduation ceremony, which the school had canceled, citing security concerns. The university said it would host a “Trojan Family Graduate Celebration” on Thursday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the famed venue where its football team plays home games. More than 100 school-specific graduations and smaller receptions are set to take place on campus as planned, but with tighter access. For scheduling reasons, the university will be able to use only a portion of the stadium, so each graduate will receive up to six tickets.

Persons: ” Organizations: University of Southern, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, team Locations: University of Southern California

When you miss a mortgage payment, you incur late fees and hurt your credit score. But skipping mortgage payments comes with serious consequences that could include losing your house. Are you finding it hard to make your monthly mortgage payment? This allows you to pause your mortgage payments for a certain amount of time or, in some cases, make reduced payments instead. FAQsWhat should I do first if I realize I can't make my mortgage payment?

Persons: Craig Martin, Christian Mills, Freddie Mac, you've, you'll, it's, Aly J, Yale Aly J, Bob Organizations: Christian, US Department of Housing, Urban, Chevron, Yale, Forbes, Money Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, Bob Schieffer College of Communication, Twitter

☆ I got offers from Microsoft, Meta, and Google. Here's why I chose Google.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A recent tech grad received offers from Google, Meta, and Microsoft. Meta initially offered $210,700 in total compensation, but Google offered other appealing benefits. Right as I was about to accept my offer from Meta, Google let me know that they found a match for me. I would have chosen Google either wayIf Google didn't increase its total compensation offer, I would've had a really tough decision to make. Before college and working in tech, Google was a name that stood out to me.

Persons: —, FANG, Meta, would've Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Meta, Service, Facebook, Netflix

☆ Paramount CEO Bob Bakish could be out as soon as Monday as Skydance merger talks continue
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish as soon as Monday morning, according to people familiar with the matter. Paramount Global reports its quarterly earnings Monday. Bakish has lost the trust of Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, according to people familiar with her thinking. Paramount and Skydance have been making headway on a final deal, under which Bakish would leave Paramount, CNBC reported Thursday. Skydance intends to name its CEO David Ellison to helm Paramount, according to people familiar with the matter.

Persons: Bob Bakish, Bakish, Shari, Skydance, David Ellison Organizations: Viacom Inc, Mobile, Paramount, Paramount Global, Skydance Media, Charter Communications, Skydance, CNBC Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S

☆ The pre-owned luxury watch market is thriving
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Fawnia Soo Hoo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Granted, the pandemic-induced second hand luxury watch boom peaked back in March 2022, but the market is still going strong, and price levels remain higher than pre-Covid times. “(They’re) a crucial demographic for the growth and evolution of the pre-owned and vintage luxury watch industry,” added Paul Altieri, founder & CEO of multi-brand online luxury marketplace Bob’s Watches. Don't be shy," said Dimepiece's Brynn Wallner of new buyers' potential nerves when it comes to luxury watch stores. How can you tell if a luxury pre-owned watch is the real deal? “Luxury watches of this caliber will go from one generation to the next to the next to the next,” he explained.

Basics of how home equity loans workWith a home equity loan, you use your home as collateral for a loan. Home equity loan terms vary, but you usually have anywhere from five to 30 years to repay the loan. Differences between home equity loans and HELOCsHome equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are similar to home equity loans in that they let you borrow from your home's equity. What's the difference between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC)? She covers mortgage rates, refinance rates, mortgage lender reviews, and homebuying for Personal Finance Insider.

Persons: you've, whittle, Molly Grace, Molly, Read, Aly J, Yale Aly J, Bob Organizations: Homeowners, Chevron, Business, Finance, Insider, Rocket Companies, Twitter, Yale, Forbes, Money Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, Bob Schieffer College of Communication Locations: Chevron, mgrace@businessinsider.com

☆ Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Josh Ocampo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Navigating the health care system in the United States can often feel like being lost in a maze. For that reason, Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter, has devoted much of his five-year career at The New York Times to guiding readers through such dizzying questions. His latest article, which was published online this month, explored the complex subject of insurance bills. Last year, Mr. Hamby began investigating MultiPlan, a data firm that works with several major health insurance companies, including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Aetna. After a patient sees an out-of-network medical provider, the insurer often uses MultiPlan to recommend how much to reimburse the provider.

Persons: Chris Hamby, Hamby, MultiPlan Organizations: The New York Times, Times Locations: United States, Cigna, Aetna

Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. Without the money to maintain them, India's luxury rail carriages were abandoned. Blending historical elegance with modern comforts, these trains are a glimpse into India's regal past. A peek inside a dining car and a cabin show the ornate details on board India's Palace on Wheels train. Indian food served in one of the dining cars on board the luxury Maharajas' Express.

Persons: —, Sergi Reboredo Organizations: Railways, Local, The Times, Vw, Getty Locations: India, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Rajasthan, India Price, South India, Mysore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi Price

☆ I'm a manager who has put several people on performance improvement plans. Here's why you should see it as a positive opportunity.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Angela Page | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA performance improvement plan — or a PIP — typically details an employee's deficiencies, failures to meet job goals, or issues with behavior. The plan typically outlines skill gaps and lack of goal achievement, including steps to improve performance and meet expectations. You can do this by simply analyzing how your manager presents the PIP and if they offer assistance in completing the plan. A PIP can be seen as a positive opportunityA PIP can become an opportunity to learn or even elevate your skills. AdvertisementIf you think it's time to quit, organize your résumé and references and start job hunting.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ No jail for Marvel actor Jonathan Majors after judge agrees to DA-recommended domestic-violence program
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jonathan Majors got a no-jail sentence for a fight last year with his then-girlfriend. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe former Marvel star Jonathan Majors was sentenced Monday to attend a 52-week domestic-violence program in lieu of jail for a violent fight in New York City's Chinatown last year with his then-girlfriend. If he fails to attend the program and continue therapy, Majors, a Los Angeles resident, faces up to a year in a New York jail. She dabbed at both her eyes with her fingers when the judge said he would not be sending Majors to jail.

Persons: Jonathan Majors, Grace Jabbari, —, Jabbari, Michael Gaffey, Majors, Priya Chaudhry, Meagan, Kang, Chaudhry Organizations: Service, Marvel, ABC News, Jabbari, Majors Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Chinatown, London

☆ Inside Y Combinator's 60,000-square-foot, San Francisco college town
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The full-blown mania in artificial intelligence is bringing tech workers and startups back to San Francisco. Last June, the startup accelerator moved its headquarters from Mountain View into its new digs at the Pier 70 shipyard. Y Combinator partners record an episode of the Lightcone podcast in a production studio complete with professional cameras and lighting fixtures. Y CombinatorRemoving 'friction'For 17 years, Y Combinator set its base in Mountain View. The new San Francisco outpost was born from a desire to get founders in person again post-pandemic.

Persons: —, Jared Friedman, hasn't, Y Combinator Friedman, Y, Friedman, Carlos Avila Gonzalez, Bart, Lindsay Amos Organizations: Service, Volkswagen, Business, Chase, San, Rail, San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area, YC Locations: San Francisco, Mountain View, San, bayside, View, Mission Bay, Bay, North Beach

☆ Are Glue Traps Too Cruel to Use in the Fight Against Mice and Rats?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sarah Maslin Nir | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When New Yorkers concern themselves with rodents, they typically focus on how to kill them. The bill would ban the sale and use of what are known as glue boards — cheap, sticky traps that can be strewed around construction sites or tossed under kitchen cabinets and forgotten. If the legislation is successful, New York would join a growing list of places that passed bans recently, like Scotland and Ojai, a city in California with a population of about 7,500, which made glue traps illegal this month. In January, Representative Ted W. Lieu, a Democrat who represents Los Angeles, introduced the Glue Trap Prohibition Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. “We don’t need to lose our humanity just because we don’t like having as many rodents in our midst as we currently do.”

Persons: Ted W, ”, Harvey Epstein Organizations: Democrat, U.S . House, Representatives, State Assembly Locations: Albany, New York, Scotland, Ojai, California, Los Angeles, U.S, Manhattan’s, State

☆ Take a look at this funky new airline business-class concept that features a sofa bed instead of a recliner
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The "SoFab" business-class concept made by a boutique Italian seatmaker is getting industry attention. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Known as "SoFab," the airline business-class seat uses a convertible sofa bed in lieu of a fully lie-flat reclining seat. It's up for an award for sustainability from RedCabin, and it was a finalist for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024. AdvertisementTake a look at the Optimares "SoFab" business class.

Persons: —, SoFab Organizations: Service, Optimares, International Yacht, Aviation Locations: Italian

☆ Homeowners spent $600,000 on a sand dune to protect their homes from coastal erosion. It collapsed after just 3 days.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Salisbury Beach residents pooled funds for a sand dune to protect their homes from coastal erosion. But "king" high tides washed away half of the human-made dune after only three days. The project, organized by the community nonprofit Salisbury Beach Citizens for Change, built a human-made sand dune along the beach to block floodwaters from reaching homeowners' properties. This video posted on the SBCFC facebook page shows the final stages of construction for the Salisbury Beach human-made dune. Seeding sand dunes with grass anchors sand in place, fortifying dunes against erosion from waves and wind, according to UMass Amherst.

Persons: Mary away, Tom Saab, SBCFC, Jens Figlus, They're, Figlus, DCR, Healey, Driscoll, Gary Miles, Ken Wiedemann, — you've Organizations: Service, Salisbury Beach Citizens, Salisbury, SBCFC, Business, Saab, Homeowners, State, Texas, M University, Massachusetts Department of Conservation, Driscoll Administration, Salisbury Beach, Coast, UMass Amherst Locations: Salisbury Beach, Salisbury Beach , Massachusetts, Salisbury, The Massachusetts, State, Massachusetts, Sandwich

☆ I made $70,000 in revenue selling résumé templates on Etsy. I used skills I already had to earn passive income.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm a former recruiter and career coach who now sells résumé templates on Etsy. I started my HR career in Croatia before relocating to Krakow, Poland, where I became a corporate career coach in 2018. AdvertisementI got the idea for my Etsy shop from my full-time jobColak-Fustin's résumé templates. Looking for a way to use my HR skills, I decided to create résumé templates and job search toolkits. When I started creating and selling résumé templates and job search toolkits on Etsy, I prioritized functionality.

Persons: Ana Colak, Fustin, it's, —, It's, I've, didn't Organizations: Service Locations: Etsy, Gothenburg, Sweden, Croatia, Krakow, Poland

☆ Airline tickets could get more expensive amid the Boeing 737 Max fallout
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Executives from several US carriers have expressed doubt about the Boeing 737 Max delivery schedule. Southwest expects 42% fewer jets this year, while United told Boeing to stop making the Max 10. AdvertisementCustomers may soon feel the impact of the Boeing 737 Max blowout as airlines face uncertainty about their future fleets. The airline also said it doesn't expect to receive any of the yet-to-be-certified Max 7s this year and removed them from its 2024 plan. Airlines may look to Airbus to grow their fleetsThe Airbus A320neo competes with the Boeing 737 Max.

Persons: —, Max, Scott Kirby, Ed Bastian, Bastian, Richard Aboulafia, Michael O'Leary, Henry Harteveldt, Harteveldt, Kirby Organizations: Boeing, Max, Southwest, United, Service, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Delta Air, Ryanair, Airbus —, Airbus, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Reuters Locations: Alaska, Delta

☆ Japan's market is hitting record highs. What to know about the rally and how to play it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

U.S. equities aren't the only ones on a bull run — the Japanese stock market is also enjoying an upward climb. "It is the case that the Japanese stock market remains almost exclusively driven by foreign money," Jefferies head of global equity strategy Christopher Wood wrote in a March 7 note. According to Wood, foreign investors now own almost a third of the Japanese stock market, a dramatic rise from the 4% level in 1989, when the asset bubble reached its peak. Morgan Stanley noted that quality stocks have outperformed the broader market so far in 2024. Transitioning out of deflation Rate policy has been another big factor in the recent market rally.

Persons: Jefferies, Christopher Wood, Wood, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Makoto Furukawa, Ryota Sakagami, Citi's Sakagami Organizations: Nikkei, Global, Retailing, Holdings, Toyota Motor, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Citi, Japan, U.S, Bank of Locations: Japan, U.S, Tokyo, Bank of Japan

☆ Music marketers say artists need to make TikToks now more than ever, as influencer campaigns lose luster
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Advertisement"I always remember early label conversations when we'd run TikTok campaigns," Ramzi Najdawi, cofounder at the music-marketing firm ATG, told BI. In 2024, most artists now need to get directly involved in creating social content in some form, said 10 music marketers who spoke to BI about their strategies. AdvertisementTo make influencer campaigns work better, music marketers ask artists to post original content first, creating organic interest in a song that creators can then push forward with additional videos. "Influencer campaigns don't really work in the way that people think they do," Prophet Media's founder Steph Rinzler told BI. Many marketers are now seeking out an artist's fans, rather than random influencers, to make videos for song campaigns.

Persons: —, TikTok, Taylor Upsahl, wasn't, influencers, we'd, Ramzi Najdawi, doesn't, it's, Ed Winters Ronaldson, Najdawi, scrappy, Cynthia Parkhurst, Jonas, Parkhurst, Matine Kazemi, Lawrence, Prophet Media's, Steph Rinzler, Omid Noori, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Simon Friend, Sean Kane, Kane Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Universal Music, Creative, YouTube, Prophet Media

☆ 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

☆ This is the No. 1 'gentle parenting' mistake, psychologist says—and how to avoid it
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In her new book "The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans," Aliza Pressman outlines how parents can raise resilient kids. Pressman is a developmental psychologist and co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. One key step is self-regulation, or the ability to respond to experiences in a way that is socially acceptable. Gentle parenting calls for caretakers to do this in lieu of scolding an upset or frustrated child. "By sharing our sense of calm with our kids, we slowly teach them how to regulate on their own when they sense a possible threat," she says.

Persons: Aliza Pressman, Pressman Organizations: Sinai Parenting

☆ Hackers threaten to release Trump documents from Georgia case if they don't get a ransom by Thursday
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

LockBit works with affiliates to hack companies and government agenciesLockBit 3.0's targets go far beyond just the Fulton County government. As of Wednesday, it had ongoing ransom demands for 11 different companies on its website in addition to the one for Fulton County. AdvertisementA Fulton County court administration spokesperson declined to comment. AdvertisementAt a press conference on February 20, Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts said no ransom was paid. AdvertisementThe renewed ransom threat comes as Willis's investigation is beleaguered by a series of heated hearings playing out in a Fulton County courtroom.

Persons: —, Donald Trump —, Donald Trump's, Christopher Krebs, Dan Schiappa, LockBitSupp —, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Raedle, Oz, Krebs, Alashe, LockBit, Fulton, Fani Willis, It's, George Chidi, Pool, Schiappa, Robb Pitts, Pitts, Willis Organizations: Service, Fulton, Business, FBI, United, Crime Agency, US Department of Justice, government's, Trump, Justice Department, Boeing, Commercial Bank of China, U.S, Trump Force, Atlanta Hartsfield, Jackson International Airport, Biden, Trump —, Trump . Fulton, Arctic Wolf, Atlanta Journal Locations: Georgia, Fulton, Mexico, Fulton County, Atlanta , Georgia, Russian, Trump . Fulton County, Atlanta, Krebs

☆ The Wild West carbon credit era might be coming to an end as sales hit record high
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Tasmin Lockwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Carbon credits have been through a tough time. But since then, the voluntary carbon market (VCM), where carbon credits are traded, has faced intense criticism for the actual emission reduction the credits provided. "So, definitely, it was a bumpy ride," said Allister Furey, cofounder and CEO of carbon credit rating and data provider Sylvera. In a vote of confidence from venture capitalists, January also saw carbon credit insurer CarbonPool secure $12 million, carbon credit investment platform Cultivo raise $14 million, and carbon project developers platform BlueLayer come out of stealth with $10 million. In all, it signals the start to the end of the carbon credit "wild west," Sylvera's Furey said.

Persons: couldn't, Verra's, Allister Furey, issuances, Mark Kenber, Sylvera's Furey, Lubomila Jordanava, Nathan Bonnisseau, Lubomila Jordanova, Magnus Drewelies, Ben Rubin Organizations: Business, Guardian, BI, Sylvera, Carbon Business

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