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☆ Latest shipping data reveals that mid-range retail is the new consumer price sweet spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Almost 80% of current freight orders received for peak season are for mid-range price items, the survey shows. Similar to last year, respondents expect less consumer appetite for luxury and aspirational luxury items imported. The world's second-largest ocean freight company, Maersk, recently told CNBC it expected a "normal" peak season. "There's nothing that indicates that it would be a slower peak season or a bigger peak season," said Charles Van der Steene, president of Maersk North America, in a recent interview with CNBC. "We believe in normalized peak season.

Persons: Eric Thayer, Robinson, Kuehne, Nagel, Noah Hoffman, Hoffman, hypersensitive, Charles Van der Steene, We've, John David Rainey, Rainey, Larry, Jon Gold, Nate Herman, Biden Organizations: US, Bureau, Bloomberg, Getty, CNBC, Chain Survey, National Retail Federation, American Apparel and Footwear Association, United National Consumer Suppliers, ITS Logistics, DHL, Uber Technologies, C.H, Maersk, Walmart, Uber, International Longshoremen's Association, ILA, United States Maritime Alliance, Brands Locations: of Los Angeles, Los Angeles , California, U.S, Panama, Maersk North America, East Coast, Gulf, East, North America, West, Coast

☆ People in Korea are buying gold from vending machines and convenience stores amid 2024's frenzy for the precious metal
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Yuheng Zhan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Korea's convenience stores and vending machines are selling gold, with younger people flocking to buy. Bite-sized gold bars have been selling since April, weighing in between 0.1 and 1.87 grams. AdvertisementGold bars are displayed for sale alongside packaged kimchi and ramen in convenience stores across Korea, with the yellow metal gaining among younger consumers in 2024. AdvertisementYoung Koreans are leading the pack of buyers snapping up gold from CU stores, accounting for 41.3% of the total purchases, according to data from the company's app. However, the country's central bank hasn't joined the gold rush, keeping its gold reserves steady at 104.4 tons since 2013.

Persons: —, hasn't, China —, David Rosenberg, Ed Yardeni Organizations: Service, Printing Corporation, Chosun, CNBC, World Gold Council Locations: Korea, South, South Korea, Asia's, China

☆ Gen Zers say they're hooked on fast fashion, but regret their Shein hauls when the 'high' wears off
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Maddy Lane, a Gen Z TikToker, shared what it's like in a recent video, showing the detritus of her latest haul all over her bed. A survey of 1,000 people from January by the digital analytics platform Quantum Metric found that 64% of Gen Z respondents were buying more than they did last year. Contradictory to Gen Z beliefsCheap clothing hauls do not sit well with the much-discussed Gen Z passion for environmentalism. AdvertisementGaby Mendes, a Zoomer and founder of Talk Twenties, a media and events company for Gen Z, told BI she tries to avoid fast fashion but has her lapses. Gen Z was dubbed the "Depop generation" by Vogue Business, and makes up 90% of the app's user base.

Persons: —, Maddy Lane, Lane, Zers, ThredUp, Gen, TikTok, pang, Melanie Parncutt, Parncutt, Gaby Mendes, Gen Z, JADE GAO, Siena Barry, Taylor, There's Organizations: Service, Business, Bryant University, Otter Public Relations, Vogue Business, Barry Locations: cardigan

☆ GNC is redesigning stores to draw people taking Ozempic
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The brand hopes a new strategy tailored to people taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss will help draw customers into stores and grow its business. We can help,” advertises an overhead banner in GNC’s new GLP-1 “support section.”GNC's new GLP-1 support section is available in all 2,300 stores across the United States. JON SIMON/GNCDanish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is reaping huge profits from creating and selling the hit GLP-1 products. JPMorgan researchers estimate that 30 million people may be taking GLP-1 drugs by 2030, or around 9% of the US population. GNC, which filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and closed more than 1,200 stores, is the latest brand to build a strategy around people taking GLP-1s.

Persons: New York CNN — GNC, GNC, ”, JON SIMON, WeightWatchers Organizations: New, New York CNN, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Roche, JPMorgan, Equinox Locations: New York, United States, Danish

☆ Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’ is a middle row of goodies that have nothing to do with groceries. Shoppers are huge fans of it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Inside every Aldi store is a single aisle of merchandise that mostly has nothing to do with groceries. The Wednesday rush can often be pinned on die-hard Aldi shoppers, 3 million of whom are members of the very active Aldi Aisle of Shame Facebook page and frequently post about their latest aisle of shame hauls. They know it’s Aldi,” Pratt said. The German Supermarket acquired Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarkets and other grocery stores in the Southeast in an attempt to increase its presence in the region. That’s where this aisle of shame fits in and helps Aldi offer its low prices overall.”

Persons: New York CNN — Caitlyn Pratt, Pratt, Aldi’s, who’s, ” Pratt, she’s, “, Caitlyn Pratt, Caitlyn Pratt Pratt, ”, I’ve, Britney Henderson, Britney Henderson Britney Henderson, “ I’m, ” Henderson, Aldi, John Clear, Alvarez, Clear, Jason Hart, Brandon Bell Organizations: New, New York CNN, Walmart, Aldi, CNN, ALDI, Morning, Target, Costco, German Supermarket, Harveys, Products Locations: New York, Heavener , Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Atlanta , Georgia, It’s, Pflugerville , Texas, Winn

A view across the demarcation into Metula, Israel as seen from the Lebanese side of the demarcation line. But a Lebanese source familiar with the matter ruled this out. Hezbollah may only be compelled to join an Iranian war effort if the strike leads to further escalation, the same Lebanese source said. It provided a glimpse of how Hezbollah might attempt to overwhelm Israel’s defensive systems as Iran conducts its expected attack. From one of Spain’s bases near the demarcation line, there is a clear view of a microcosm of Lebanon’s long-standing border issues with Israel.

Persons: Kafr, Lebanon CNN —, ”, Juan Garcia Martinez, Charbel Mallo, —, Mohammad Reza Zahidi, “, Ali Khamenei, Sina Toosi, Yemen’s Houthis, ” Nasrallah, Israel –, Mallo, CNN Hezbollah’s, Hector Alonso, CNN’s MJ Lee, Natasha Bertrand, Zeena Saifi, Oren Liebermann Organizations: Lebanon CNN, CNN, UN, United Nations, Iran’s, Center for International, Hezbollah, Spanish UNIFIL, Israel Locations: Kafr Kila, Lebanon, Galilee, Spanish, Israel, Metula, Lebanese, Iran, Damascus, UNIFIL, Iranian, Gaza, Ghajar, Syrian, al

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, Boeing, First Solar & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Morgan Stanley reiterates Netflix as overweight Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $700 per share from $600. Morgan Stanley reiterates Starbucks as overweight Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $115 per share from $120 but says it's sticking with Starbucks shares. "Charles Schwab's profitability, earnings growth, and free cash flow yield make it an attractive stock in the Financial sector." "Our 12-month price target of $84 (17% potential upside) is unchanged and we maintain our Buy rating on the stock." Goldman Sacks reiterates Apple as buy Goldman said it's sticking with its buy rating ahead of earnings in early May.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Wolfe, Piper Sandler, Charles Schwab, Piper, Schwab, Charles, Marvell, Jefferies, ASO's, BTIG, it's, Rosenblatt, Raymond James, Goldman Sacks, Apple, Goldman, Janney, Tesla Organizations: Netflix, BMO, Microsoft, Starbucks, JPMorgan, " Bank of America, Bank of America, Sports, Environment, UBS, NYSE, Energy, Arista Networks, Arista, AI Data Center, Mizuho, Citi, Cisco Citi, Cisco, Boeing, Novo Nordisk Locations: South America, Europe, China

☆ I tried 30 of Trader Joe's seasonal spring products, and there are only a few I wouldn't buy again
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +44 min

AdvertisementOther candy makers should take notes because Trader Joe's clearly knows what it's doing when it comes to chocolate. I fell in love with the lemon-and-ricotta ravioli's tasty fillingThis lemon-and-ricotta option is my new favorite Trader Joe's ravioli. These blueberry-and-lemon hand pies are the perfect pastry for the spring seasonThe blueberry-and-lemon hand pies from Trader Joe's look homemade. Trader Joe's Portuguese custard tarts totally lived up to the hypeTrader Joe's Portuguese custard tarts blew me away. If someone told me Trader Joe's lemon sheet cake came from a fancy bakery, I wouldn't question it for a second.

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Learn moreAmazon's Prime Day-style event called the "Big Spring Sale" is still on until March 25. Below is our style editors' guide to the 30 best Amazon clothing and shoe deals to score during the Big Spring Sale. AdvertisementTop 5 Amazon Spring Sale fashion dealsThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals on shoes and accessoriesThe Drop Square Toe Two-Strap High Heeled Sandal $32.94 $54.90 Save 40% Reviewers say that these are incredibly comfortable — and they have 4.2 stars and nearly ten thousand reviews to prove it. Shop at AmazonAdvertisementThe best Amazon Spring Sale deals on clothingPumiey Square Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress $31.44 $56.99 Save 45% This dress is a great dupe for the Skims dress that you've probably seen all over the internet. These compression short-shorts are on sale for half off and are great for lounging, exercise, or wearing under a mini skirt.

Persons: Calvin Klein, Steve Madden, Ava Riley, They've, Calvin Klein Women's, Calvin Klein unlined bralette, Britt, here's Organizations: Business, Amazon, Women, Adidas

☆ Reddit power users balk at chance to participate in IPO as Wall Street debut nears
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-20 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

It's not just market conditions that have Reddit moderators like Gilbert forgoing the investment opportunity. Reddit has long had a rocky relationship with moderators and the site's most dedicated users, or Redditors. In total, Reddit said underwriters have reserved 1.76 million of the 8 million shares in the IPO for the DSP. Meme stocksOf all companies, Reddit knows something about stock market volatility. However, given the dearth of tech IPOs since the start of 2022, White said Reddit's offering is "probably a little more risky."

Persons: Jonathan Raa, Sarah Gilbert, she's, She's, Airbnb, Doximity, Reddit's, Klaviyo —, It's, Gilbert forgoing, Reddit, Steve Huffman, Gilbert, you've, Alexis Ohanian, Twitch, BuckRowdy, Joshua White, White, FormicaDinette33, subreddits, it's, Wrestlegirl, Maharaj, shouldn't, He's, jeering, Courtnie Swearingen, Victoria Taylor, Swearingen, San, — CNBC's Cameron Costa Organizations: Nurphoto, Getty, New York Stock Exchange, Cornell University's Citizens, Technology, Google, YouTube, Facebook, CNBC, GameStop, AMC Entertainment, Vanderbilt University Locations: New, Chicago, San Francisco

☆ Big Biba: A look inside London’s famed 1970s fashion store
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Zoe Whitfield | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

As the creative force behind the look of the wildly popular 1970s London fashion store Big Biba, Thomas knows a thing or two about engineering excitement. “An act of bravery”Interior designer Thomas had already designed Hulanicki and Fitz-Simon’s home and the third Biba store in 1968 before being approached about the landmark seven-level store. “Fitz offered me two floors (of Big Biba) but I wanted it all,” he recalled of his initial involvement. Tim WhiteWhile Wintour’s shopgirl life was short-lived, Big Biba’s staff were a vital component of the experience remembered Thomas. In 1969, the independent company sold a majority of its shares to another British fashion retailer Dorothy Perkins which, in August 1973 (a month before Big Biba opened), was then bought by a property development company called British Land.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Steven Thomas, Thomas, Barbara Hulanicki, Stephen Fitz, Simon —, Andy Warhol, Marcel Hennequet, “, “ David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, John Bishop “ Fitz, Ian Dury, Fitz, Simon, Singer Annie Lennox, Doreen Spooner, Daily, Martin Pel, Mary Quant, Anna Wintour, —, York’s Bergdorf Goodman, Simon’s, “ Fitz, Tim, Whitmore, Tim White, “ Biba, Barbara, Ken Russell’s, Biba, Hulanicki, Buckingham, Kasia, Dorothy Perkins, Pel Organizations: CNN, New York Dolls, Shoppers, Textile Museum, Street, Disney, Big, Buckingham Palace Locations: London, Kensington

☆ Here's our fourth-quarter earnings report card for 31 stocks in the portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Please note, that Abbott Laboratories is not listed below as we did not own the name before the company's earnings release. Meta Platforms had one of the best earnings reports of the entire season, as sales, earnings, and cash flow trounced expectations. Despite missing earnings expectations, Coterra Energy delivered where it matters most: discretionary and free cash flow. Honeywell 's earnings results weren't great, with sales missing across the board and segment profit results coming up mixed. Given the stock's reaction, one might wonder why we don't think the earnings results from Palo Alto Networks were flat-out ugly.

Persons: we've, Eaton, Eli Lilly, Mounjaro, Bausch, Estee Lauder, Fabrizio Freda's, Linde, shouldn't, Morgan Stanley, Procter & Gamble, Stanley Black, Decker, We're, Wells Fargo, Nikesh Arora, Palo, they've, Locker, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Satya Nadella, Nadella, SeongJoon Cho Organizations: Abbott Laboratories, Wall, GE Healthcare, Meta, Microsoft, Investors, Nvidia, Wynn Resorts, Pharmaceuticals, Broadcom, Coterra Energy, Disney, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Procter &, TJX, Google Services, Constellation Brands, Costco Wholesale, Costco, DuPont, Honeywell, Palo Alto Networks, Palo Alto, Management, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: U.S, Ford, China, Macao, Las Vegas, Boston, Wells Fargo underdelivered, Seoul

☆ Costco sells emergency meal kits that cost up to $6,999 — and it freaked people out. Naturally, we had to try them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

A TikTok about Costco's emergency food kits went viral, sparking some panicked speculations. But emergency meal kits are handy during emergencies and natural disasters, not just the apocalypse. AdvertisementWhen a TikTok showcasing some of the emergency food kits for sale at Costco went viral, people in the comments had questions — and some mild panic. Related storiesReadywise's emergency meal kits can last up to 25 years, while Mountain House says it has a 30-year taste guarantee. Mountain House Breakfast Skillet Kelsey VlamisThe breakfast option from Mountain House was also a winner.

Persons: —, Readywise, Norm Ramos, there's, Mount House, Kelsey Vlamis, Chili, Fettuccine Alfredo, Kelsey, Kraft, Skillet Kelsey, It's, Beef, Alfredo, Chicken Kelsey, I, Alfredo … Organizations: Service, Costco, Mount, House Locations: Readywise, Tabasco

☆ When the Pandemic Hit Home
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Catherine Pearson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 — but we all have our own memories of when normal life stopped. ASIA EDWARDS, 39, BLOOMFIELD, N.J.Johnna Wallace While driving to work at the beginning of the pandemic, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was this how I was going to die? I am an emergency room nurse. Scott McGlasson My 55-year-old wife was dying from metastatic breast cancer when the pandemic hit. WENDY LAMPARELLI, 57, RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.Ellen Blossom Our home was hit by a tornado on March 3.

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☆ Shoppers are scrambling to get their hands on Trader Joe's $3 mini tote bags, leading to a lucrative online resale market
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTrader Joe's mini tote bags have only been on sale for a couple of weeks — and they've already sparked a lucrative online resale market. Hundreds of people have already bought the mini tote bags from the online marketplace. "The size is ideal for smaller shopping trips, to pick up those few items you forgot the first time around," Trader Joe's says in the product description. Probably not," one TikToker said in a video of her mini tote. Have you bought a mini tote bag from Trader Joe's?

Persons: —, they've, Stanley, Joe's, Quencher, Alphas Organizations: Service, Business, eBay

☆ Marvell shares fall as chipmaker forecasts downbeat first-quarter results on weak enterprise demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Marvell Technology Group Ltd. headquarters building stands in Santa Clara, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. Marvell Technology forecast first-quarter results below market expectations on Thursday, hurt by weak demand for its custom chips used in artificial intelligence applications, sending the company's shares down about 8% in extended trade. The company had flagged in November that it expects roughly half its revenue to decline in the first quarter, weighed down by weak demand in its wireless carrier and enterprise markets. The company forecast first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 23 cents, plus or minus 5 cents, compared with estimates of 40 cents per share, according to LSEG data. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.43 billion, beating estimates of $1.42 billion, on the back of rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.

Persons: Marvell, Matt Murphy Organizations: Marvell Technology Group, Marvell Technology, Marvell, Revenue Locations: Santa Clara , California, U.S, Marvell

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Dell, Netflix, Micron, Broadcom, Eli Lilly, New York Community Bancorp & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

"We are initiating coverage of Evolent Health with an Outperform rating and $45 price target." Goldman Sachs downgrades Estee Lauder to neutral from buy Goldman downgraded the stock and said it's under "sizeable pressure." "We are upgrading Annexon (ANNX shares) to Overweight from Neutral and establishing a December 2024 price target of $11." Bank of America reiterates Eli Lilly as buy Bank of America raised its price target on the stock to $1000 per share from $800. "Following 4Q23 earnings we are upgrading GoodRx from Neutral to Overweight and increasing our December 2024 price target from $7 to $10."

Persons: Davidson, Campbell, Morgan Stanley, JD, TD Cowen, Parker, Dell, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Louise Singlehurst, Tom Ford, Jefferies, Root, AVGO's, Stephens, Vita Coco, COCO, Piper downgrades, Piper, Redburn, Oppenheimer, Daiwa, Morgan Stanley downgrades Flywire, Goldman Sachs downgrades Estee Lauder, Estee Lauder, Dwight, Wells, Eli Lilly, Lilly, D.A Organizations: Apple, Vulcan, Merck, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Bank of America, Broadcom, York Community Bancorp, Netflix, Micron, Mizuho, MU, Citi, EV, Health, Nvidia, Dwight, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, JPMorgan, biosciences, " Bank of America Locations: York, Davidson, Oshkosh, Minneapolis , MN

☆ Beyond Meat plans to hike prices as part of a huge turnaround plan to fight slumping sales of plant-based meat
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewBeyond Meat has unveiled details of a massive turnaround plan, including raising the prices of its plant-based meat, as it struggles with slumping sales. Advertisement"This change in strategy does not reflect an abandonment of our long-sought price parity goal," Brown said, referring to the company's goal of making plant-based meat the same price as animal meat. Some products, including those in grocery stores, would barely change in price, Brown said. Misinformation about plant-based meat is 'scaring customers away'Beyond Meat posted net revenues for 2023 were $343.4 million, a decrease of 18% compared to 2022. It attributed declining US sales to weak demand for plant-based products, as well as Beyond Meat offering more discounts.

Persons: —, Ethan Brown, Brown, Lubi Kutua Organizations: Service, Business, Bosh

☆ Breasts, Breasts, Everywhere
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

That’s all I could think when yet another Saint Laurent model appeared wearing what was essentially a nylon stocking transformed into a dress. Of the 48 looks teetering out on needle-sharp stilettos in the Saint Laurent show, only 12 didn’t have breasts front and center (and of those 12, three were minidresses with their own built-in garter belts to attach to the stockings below). Forget about the practicality of making a pantyhose dress, or the question of who would want to wear it in the first place. Maybe at one point, when Yves Saint Laurent was first pushing boundaries and making a sheer blouse back in 1966, so much visible skin was a shocking, subversive thing in public or on a fashion runway. Maybe in the beginning it was empowering: an escape from the prison of old mores and outdated gender rules.

Persons: Laurent, Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

In short, it's safe to say that if you're looking for the best chinos for men, Bonobos has the pair you want. We named Bonobos the best overall in our guide to the best chinos for men — and for good reason. Between the two fits, I personally like the skinny pair more because it fits my body type better. The author in the original Skinny Stretch Chinos. A solid pair of chinos like Bonobos will sharpen your look when worn with whatever you already own.

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☆ I've been on nearly 30 cruises. Here are 11 things I always pack and 4 I leave at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Jordana Comiter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But nearly 30 cruises later, I've learned how to pack efficiently and comfortably (even at the last minute). Here are the items I think everyone should bring and the things you can leave out of your suitcase. Even if your cruise says it has a library, bring your own reading materialI usually pack a couple of books to read during the cruise. Jordana ComiterI pack for different climates even if we're heading to an island that's 90 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. Don't bring your entire toiletry bagI like to maximize suitcase space by leaving behind commonly provided toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and soap.

Persons: —, I've, Jordana, I'm, Cash Organizations: Service, Business, tote, Jordana Comiter Steamers

☆ Why Alexey Navalny's death is unlikely to change Congress' Ukraine aid quagmire
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLeaders in both parties vowed that Russian President Vladimir Putin must pay for the death of famed opposition leader Alexey Navalny. It's unclear though how their tributes will translate into tangible action, especially on Congress' long-delayed push to send more aid for Ukraine's defense. House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement that international leaders "must be clear that Putin will be met with united opposition." While it's true that the foreign aid bill could garner 218 votes, getting the bill on the floor is another matter entirely. Ukraine aid still hasn't passed.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, Alexey Navalny, Mike Johnson, Putin, Johnson, Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kevin McCarthy, hasn't, McCarthy, Matt Gaetz, Trump, Matt Glassman, Glassman, It's, there's, Volodymyr Zelensky, Schumer, Churchill Organizations: Service, Business, Georgia Republican, Ukraine, GOP, California Republican, Florida Republican, Georgetown University's Government Affairs Institute, Republicans, Trump, Republican Locations: Ukraine, United States, Baltic, Georgia, California, Florida, Mexico, Mexican

☆ Sweet & Sour: Here’s why Valentine’s Day candy is so expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

For example, she said a Valentine’s Day-themed heart-shaped box of Sour Patch Kids candy (3.45 oz) was listed on Walmart.com for $3.96 ($1.15 oz), while a regular box of the candy (3.5 oz) costs $1.24 ($0.35/oz). Walmart said it was looking into the price differences, but said some of the Valentine’s Day candy items on its website are listed by third-party sellers on Walmart marketplace. A Walmart supercenter in New Jersey visted by CNN also had the heart-shaped Sour Patch Kids candy box for $3.96 on the shelf. Some Sour Patch Kids Valentine's Day editions cost much more than the regular versions of the candy for roughly the same quantity. “Buy the candy after Valentine’s Day when it’s heavily discounted or buy the regular cheaper version of the candy and package it yourself,” he said.

Persons: don’t, Jolly, Veronica Fletcher, Fletcher, Goldbears, ”, Edgar Dworsky, “, John Talbott, ” Talbott, it’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Walmart, Bears, CNN, New Jersey visted, CVS, Center for Education, Research, Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business Locations: New York, New York City, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Retail

☆ How to fight dementia, according to neurologists
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

What about diabetes, cancer, thyroid disease, high blood pressure or heart disease? Some of the questions might seem unexpected to those who don’t write about brain health. However, my risk of developing vascular dementia, the second most common type after Alzheimer’s disease, is elevated. "Such spikes cause brain inflammation, disrupt brain metabolism and increase shrinkage of the thinking part of the brain," Isaacson said. The National Institute on Aging currently supports nearly 500 active clinical trials on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Persons: Louise Dittner, Krysta, Ryan LaMotte, It’s, ”, Natalia Rost, “, Rost, ” Rost, Richard Isaacson, ” Isaacson, mockingbird …, birthed, it’s, I’ve, Isaacson, Sandee LaMotte Organizations: CNN, Comprehensive, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, American Academy of Neurology, Boca Raton, Weill Cornell Medicine, Presbyterian, Mayo Clinic, Volunteers, Alzheimer’s, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health Locations: Massachusetts, Boston, neonatologists, Florida, United, New York, New York City, Nature

☆ Grief, a podcast and Taylor Swift: How one football fan is grateful for the Kelces and Swifties
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

And Gough, an Eagles fan turned future Swift-themed cruise passenger, is more grateful for it than they may ever know. She was an active and attentive mom, Gough said. She was still in the depths of her grief – and self-imposed music sabbatical – when last summer, Jason Kelce and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, started talking about Swift on their podcast. (From left) Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2023 AFC Championship football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Anything you have been through in life, there is a Taylor Swift song for that,” Gough said.

Persons: Nikki Gough, Gough, Terry, –, ” Gough, “, I, Taylor Swift, Swift, Travis, Jason Kelce, George Michael, Alanis Morissette, ” Nikki Gough, Travis Kelce, ”, Evermore, ” Sparks, Marjorie ”, “ Ronan ”, you’re, Ringo Starr –, would’ve, Julio Cortez, there’s, she’ll, She’ll, Donna Kelce, Cheryl Evans, what’s, Taylor Organizations: CNN, Giants, Eagles, Swift, Knicks, Beatles, Kansas City Chiefs, AFC, Baltimore Ravens, USA, Network, Reuters Locations: New York, Delaware, Philadelphia, Nashville, Baltimore, “, Miami, Phoenix

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