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☆ A bridesmaid says she's out $3,200 for the wedding, and if she did everything the bride wanted, she'd probably have to move
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementDeena, a 28-year-old manager at a nonprofit, told the outlet she's expecting to spend $3,200 to be a bridesmaid at the destination wedding of a college friend whose family is wealthy. If I spent everything that Ally wanted me to, I'd probably have to move," she said, referring to the bride. The other said her total expenses for being in a friend's wedding were $6,000, or about 10% of her take-home pay. "How much to spend on your own wedding is your business, of course," Charlotte Cowles, the financial advice columnist at The Cut, wrote.

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☆ I tried not to be a helicopter parent when my son went to college. But it was harder than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Danielle Evans-Cole | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Friends with older children told tales of university parent Facebook groups, which were filled with demands that the dining halls specially cook their child's food in avocado oil. But I then joined a few of the parent Facebook groups for my son's new school out of curiosity. I tried not to get sucked into helicopter parenting my college-age kid, but it was hard to let go during the transition. My husband begged me to stop, but I kept getting sucked into post after post and discovered new parent Facebook groups to join. I dipped back into the Facebook groups and saw parents' posts about finding sublets, how to obtain parking passes, and the best grocery stores near campus.

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☆ The best looks from the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party took place on Thursday night. The models and A-list stars who appeared in the issue wore eye-catching looks to the party. AdvertisementThe 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has officially hit newsstands. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has historically garnered millions, earning its then-owner Time Inc. $35 million in just ad revenue in 2005, according to Forbes. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Nuns at the college where an NFL player said women should be 'homemakers' denounced his comments for not reflecting their values
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNuns affiliated with the college where an NFL player said women should aspire to be "homemakers" aren't fans of his controversial comments. On Saturday, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker addressed the 2024 graduating class at Benedictine College, a small Catholic school in Atchison, Kansas. The Benedictine College campus. The NFL distanced itself from his comments in a statement that said the body is committed to inclusivity. The NFL issued a statement distancing itself from Butker's comments about women in the commencement address.

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☆ Hannah Dodd lost out on the buzziest role on season 1 of 'Bridgerton.' Three seasons later, she ended up on the show anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hannah Dodd joins season three of "Bridgerton" as Francesca Bridgerton, previously played by Ruby Stokes. Dodd told Business Insider that she auditioned to play Daphne Bridgerton on season one. AdvertisementFor "Bridgerton" star Hannah Dodd, it was only a matter of time before she ended up on the hit Regency-era drama. Dodd makes her debut as Francesca Bridgerton (formerly played by Ruby Stokes) on season three of "Bridgerton," released on Thursday. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Colleges started ending academic years earlier in the 1970s to avoid 'protest weather'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

One expert said colleges end the year earlier in the Spring now in part to avoid "protest weather." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have erupted at universities across the country in recent weeks, prompting harsh responses from some college administrators. The University of Southern California and Columbia University, most notably, called in the police to clear protest camps. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ House committee hearing disrupted as Marjorie Taylor Greene and AOC clash over 'fake eyelashes' jibe
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA House Oversight Committee was disrupted on Thursday evening when Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exchanged barbs that led to nearly an hour of disorder. The pair traded jibes until Ocasio-Cortez told Greene, "Oh, girl, baby girl, don't even play." AdvertisementOh girl, baby, girl... don't even play!' Chairman Comer suspended the hearing while they decided whether to strike Greene's words. AOC and Greene have a long history of animosityIn 2021, Greene attacked Ocasio-Cortez with a slew of offensive remarks.

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☆ Chinese shoppers are buying less than they used to, and it's contributing to a lopsided economic recovery
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

China's economy shows uneven recovery; industrial output rises, but retail sales slow. Factory activity beat expectations, but consumers are holding back, impacting retail sales growth. AdvertisementOn Friday, China released data showing an uneven economic recovery that's keeping consumers from spending. Factory activity cracked up, with industrial output rising 6.7% in April from a year ago, beating the 5.5% growth that analysts polled by Reuters had expected. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Twitter now directs to X.com in the latest step in Musk's rebrand of the platform
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk just took the next step in rebranding Twitter as X.Twitter.com now redirects to the X.com domain. Musk has had a fascination with using the letter X for his businesses dating back to at least 1999. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSocial media users trying to access Twitter may notice something different today: Typing in Twitter.com now redirects to the X.com domain. Platform owner Elon Musk confirmed the change in a post early Friday morning, saying, "All core systems are now on X.com."

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The question for some of us is, why some people want to keep working decades beyond retirement age? CNN Opinion editor Stephanie Griffith asked seven people who are past the conventional retirement age why they are still at the job and got as many responses as there were respondents. They continue to work happily and productively, and were happy to explain to us how and why they do it. Over the years I’ve had to adapt frequently to the changing technology, which isn’t always easy for someone my age. That may be the secret of working well past the time society tells us we’re supposed to retire.

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☆ Opinion: The latest version of ChatGPT is creepy — and appealing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Opinion Jeff Yang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Jeff Yang CNNLike its predecessors, GPT-4o is trained on enormous quantities of data to process queries, recognize patterns and deliver helpful responses. Watching the reveal, I found myself involuntarily gasping as researchers Mark Chen and Barret Zoph showed off GPT-4o’s new chops. The freakout aspect of the reveal came from how it demonstrated that GPT-4o isn’t just a tool — it’s a tool with personality. On the one hand, having the option to interrupt your AI chatbot when it’s going astray saves time. On the other, watching dudes repeatedly talking over a female-reading chatbot made it abundantly clear why you can’t spell “mansplain” without AI.

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☆ I drove a $50,000 Subaru Ascent SUV. These were my 14 favorite features.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Subaru Ascent is a midsize, all-wheel-drive, three-row family SUV. I recently reviewed a $50,000 2024 Subaru Ascent in the Touring trim. Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia have all recently introduced all-new or updated three-row family SUVs. Subaru threw its hat into the ring in 2019 with the Ascent, giving loyal Forester, Impreza, and Outback drivers a legitimate three-row SUV option. After a few years on the market, Subaru updated the Ascent with edgier styling and upgraded tech.

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☆ China just unveiled the strongest remedies yet for its troubled housing market
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Chinese government unveiled a raft of measures to stimulate its embattled housing market. It will remove the floor on mortgage rates, offer cheaper housing loans, and lower down payments. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementChinese authorities just announced their biggest effort yet to shore up the troubled housing market. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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Mortgage interest rates have moved lower amid signs that persistently high inflation may be starting to cool. The 10-year Treasury yield fell following the release of this data, and mortgage rates followed suit. Once inflation slows enough that the Federal Reserve is able to start lowering the federal funds rate, mortgage rates and other consumer rates should trend down. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowToday's refinance ratesMortgage type Average rate today This information has been provided by Zillow. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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☆ Houston could be without power for weeks after hurricane-force storms smash through
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Paul Squire | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

At least 4 people are dead and almost 1 million are without power. AdvertisementA series of powerful thunderstorms packing hurricane-force winds smashed through Houston on Thursday, leaving at least 4 people dead and nearly 1 million without power. And damage to the grid could leave some parts of Texas's largest city without electricity for weeks, one county executive said. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Friday that the storm flipped an 18-wheeler and toppled power transmission towers. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports are boosting these beaten-down stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Beaten-down clean energy stocks have rallied this week. The iShares Global Clean Energy exchange-traded fund, which tracks sectors from renewable electricity to semiconductors to solar energy, has gained roughly 3%. Plug Power shares have climbed 33%, Enphase Energy shares have gained 8% and NextEra Energy shares have added 4%. Some investors warn that though the tariffs could continue boosting clean energy stocks, the recent rally isn’t driven by just improving fundamentals. Damaging hacks expose the weak underbelly of America’s health care systemA pair of recent ransomware attacks crippled computer systems at two major American health care firms, disrupting patient care and exposing fundamental weaknesses in the US health care system’s defenses against hackers, reports my colleague Sean Lyngaas.

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☆ World's #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested outside major tournament hours before tee time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Paul Squire | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Reports say Scottie Scheffler tried to drive around police into the golf station. He was handcuffed and booked in jail, hours before tee-time. AdvertisementScottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, was arrested by police and booked in a Louisville jail early Friday morning, hours before tee time at a major tournament. Kentucky jail records show Scheffler, 27, was ultimately released from custody just before the second round kicks off at the PGA Championship. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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That's why its sales are so popular—and right now, you can find some incredible savings from the store's ongoing Anniversary Sale. Whether you need a dependable camp chair, a lightweight daypack, or a new sleeping pad, REI's Anniversary Sale deals have you covered. Though you don't have to be one to save big during REI's sale, REI members can save even more during this sale. REI Anniversary Sale Quicklinks Flash Deals : Get up to 50% off select items through May 20.: Get up to 50% off select items through May 20. Shop at REIFor even more great deals, check out the rest of REI's Anniversary Sale here.

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☆ Elon Musk is walking a fine line in China with Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk has a lot going on in China right now. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementElon Musk has plenty on the line in China right now. China is Tesla's biggest market outside the US, which means dwindling interest has had a clear knock-on effect. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 5 of the best looks celebrities wore at the 2024 ACM Awards and 5 that missed the mark
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards were hosted in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday night. But other stars missed the mark with overly simple outfits. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards could have been mistaken for a fashion show. On Thursday night, country's biggest stars gathered in Frisco, Texas, to celebrate the genre, and many brought their fashion A-game with them.

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We'll show you how to watch the Bruins vs. Panthers Game 6, including cable and live streaming options. The Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Round 1 match-up made it to Game 7, where the Bruins narrowly knocked out the Maple Leafs. Whether you're rooting for the Panthers or the Bruins, we'll show you how to watch the game live. Where to watch Bruins vs. Panthers in the USThe Bruins vs. Panthers game will air on TNT and truTV on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. Shop at SlingHow to watch Bruins vs. Panthers from anywhereFor those who might be traveling outside the US for the game, you can try keeping up with your subscriptions using a VPN.

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☆ Inside the relationship of billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Kate Taylor | Paige Leskin | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Billionaire entrepreneur Josh Kushner is married to supermodel and coding advocate Karlie Kloss. Kushner's brother is Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and a former White House advisor. Kushner and Kloss have each revealed they didn't vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. AdvertisementModel Karlie Kloss and venture capitalist Josh Kushner may seem like an odd pairing on the surface, but they've been together since 2012 and have become partners in both life and business. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Ex-OpenAI exec calls out Sam Altman for choosing 'shiny products' over AI safety
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Paul Squire | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A top OpenAI executive researching safety quit on Tuesday. Adding that Sam Altman's company was prioritizing "shiny products" over safety. AdvertisementA former top safety executive at OpenAI is laying it all out. "Over the past years, safety culture and processes have taken a backseat to shiny products," Leike wrote in a lengthy thread on X on Friday. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ They were gonna text back. It's just that iMessage went down for almost an hour.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

iMessage, FaceTime, and HomeKit experienced outages for nearly an hour Thursday afternoon. The outages, rare for Apple services, affected many users from 2:49 pm to 3:35 pm PT. Android users mocked the iMessage outage, highlighting the ongoing Apple-Google rivalry. iMessage went down for almost an hour, so it's not you. On Thursday afternoon, the tech giant posted on its System Status dashboard that "Users were unable to use" iMessage, along with FaceTime and HomeKit.

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☆ I tried Princess Cruise's premier package. At just $80 a day, it's one of the best deals at sea.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementBut all that changed the moment I discovered the Premier Cruises' Premier Princess package on Princess Cruises during a family vacation on the Regal Princess in December. Although my parents, brother, and brother's girlfriend went à la carte with their onboard purchases, my fiancé and I ordered the premier package. Here's why it may be worth considering if you're planning to sail with Princess Cruises. AdvertisementAt first glance, that sounds like a significant additional line item — but not when you compare the included items to the cruise's à la carte costs. If you're keeping tabs, I've now accounted for more than the cost of the premier package with just drinks, gratuities, and WiFi.

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