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☆ Pushing back at a culture of relentless ‘toxic positivity’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

For mental health advocate and author Dave Tarnowski, society’s penchant to push what he calls “toxic positivity” felt like brainwashing. Tarnowski turned that positivity on its head when he launched his Disappointing Affirmations Instagram account in July 2022. "Disappointing Affirmations: Unfollow your dreams!" CNN: You refer to these disappointing affirmations as “making light by shining light.” What do you mean by that? CNN: What are some of the reactions you’ve had from your audience to your disappointing affirmations?

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☆ How a stay-at-home dad turned his passion for pickleball into 'a game changer' side hustle
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But outside these and other tasks, Echavidre, 45, spends time playing pickleball in California. Other stay-at-home parents could find it helpful to pick up work on the side. Echavidre recommends other stay-at-home parents try to earn money through something they are passionate about if they have time. If you are looking to pick up side work, Echavidre said to look out for what's in demand. He said he especially finds older and retired people are playing pickleball.

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☆ A millennial couple spent less than $4,000 on an intimate destination wedding in Morocco. Here's how they pulled it off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementEven before getting engaged, Almaz Burgess knew she'd have a destination wedding. According to a study by The Knot, the average international destination wedding is $42,000 — nearly $10,000 more than standard hometown nuptials. Wedding venues in Greece and Italy were quoting them $10,000 — so they turned to MoroccoA year before the wedding, Burgess began researching destination weddings in Greece and Italy. White Silk Studio"In Morocco, they have the traditional Riad," she said, referring to a Moroccan house that typically has an indoor garden or courtyard. White Silk Studio"We tried to keep it under half an hour," she said, "to not bore everyone."

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☆ I spent 9 months traveling the world. I had a great time, but I'd never do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Dasha Kofman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Shorter trips help me to break up the monotony of life without sacrificing the comfort of home. Of course, it was worth it in the end to save money so that I could travel for nine months. However, now that I take a few shorter trips a year, I have more flexibility to make them everything I want them to be. In fact, when I got back, I was able to create a space that took inspiration from the places I'd been. I think traveling is something everyone should prioritize, but there are ways to see the world that don't involve doing it full time.

Persons: —, Dasha, yearn, I'd Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Europe, Latin America, Italy, Paris

☆ A centenarian who starts her day with gentle exercise and loves walks shares 5 longevity tips, including staying single
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Joyce Preston, who's from the UK, turned 100 in March. It was also the year that Joyce Preston, who turned 100 years old last month, was born in the British town of Stockport. There, she starts her day by doing yoga or gentle exercise and loves going for walks. Joyce Preston/ Care UKPreston never married, and her biggest tip for reaching 100 is to "stay single." Joyce Preston/ Care UKBe religiousAs a founding member of an independent evangelical church, religion is important to Preston, and she believes it has contributed to her long life.

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☆ 'A billionaire can be a cheapskate': The difference between frugal and cheap, according to an etiquette expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Someone who could afford first-class seats but elects to save money by flying coach, for instance, is merely being cost-conscious, Farley says. "It's a very fine line," says Thomas Farley, an etiquette expert and keynote speaker known as Mister Manners. "Obviously, cheapskate is pejorative for I think 100% of the population, whereas frugality is definitely considered a virtue." But if you're coming across as cheap to other people, you're likely breaching the rules of good etiquette. Read the roomTo avoid looking cheap around your friends, it's important to take the temperature of how they usually behave with money, Farley says.

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☆ A complete timeline of Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift's friendship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Claudia Willen | Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss became inseparable after meeting at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementThe friendship of Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dates back to 2013, when the musician and the supermodel met backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementApril 2014: Kloss and Swift are spotted together in New York CityTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss often spent time together in New York City. November 23, 2014: Swift brings Kloss as her date to the American Music AwardsTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss at the 2014 AMAs. July 11, 2015: Kloss appears at another of Swift's concerts in New JerseyTaylor Swift's friends went to her concert in New Jersey.

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☆ A woman is trying to free her fiancé from prison after 49 years behind bars
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Thomas Lake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

According to a trial transcript, two friends of Durrett also testified they’d heard Ezra make similar statements. Durrett didn’t implicate Ezra until months after the crime — and after he, Durrett, had been charged with the murder. And although she has been “madly in love” before, Christine said she’d never felt such pure love as she does with Ezra. But the older man said the younger man couldn’t love her because he didn’t even love himself. A few days later he told Christine about another man who needed her help.

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☆ History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

MrBeast is set to surpass T-Series as YouTube's top channel. Kjellberg was in the midst of a battle for YouTube's number one spot because another channel — the Indian music label T-Series — was closing in. Now, for MrBeast, history is repeating itself, except this time, he is the one closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, And it looks like he's soon going to win the top spot. Amid an expected mass exodus from the platform, a win for independent creators could have a positive ripple effect. "This breakthrough will show independent creators that they can be more successful than large corporations," she said.

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☆ US comedian Arj Barker engulfed in row over mother and baby ejected from show
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —What should a comedian do when a baby cradled in its mother’s arms starts making noises in the middle of a set? American comedian Arj Barker was faced with that awkward situation during a show in Australia on Saturday night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Barker has repeatedly defended his decision to ask Trish Faranda and her baby, Clara, to leave the event, which specified a minimum age of 15 for attendees. “All I could see was a woman likely holding a baby – the breastfeeding was never part of it. A witness who spoke with Nine News said a few people in the crowd heckled the mother to leave.

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☆ Seder Is About Family, Food, Freedom. And Now, It’s Also About the War.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Andrew Keh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Bonnie Rosenfeld had 38 people crowded into her home in Rockaway, N.J., on Monday night. She has hosted Passover Seders for years, but none that felt quite like this. She wanted to address “the elephant in the room” up front. It was, in her eyes, a recognition of the obvious:“This night is different,” said Ms. Rosenfeld, invoking the Four Questions traditionally recited on the holiday. “This Seder is different.”That sentiment echoed around the country this week, as families and groups of friends gathered for the start of Passover amid the complicated swirl of emotions and fiery political debates stirred by the monthslong Israel-Hamas war.

Persons: Bonnie Rosenfeld, ”, Rosenfeld Locations: Rockaway, N.J, Gaza, Israel

☆ Making Friends and Dating As Billionaire Steve Ballmer's Son
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

When I meet people, they usually don't know that my dad is Steve Ballmer. I have some friends for whom it took a really long time — like many months — before they realized the link. There was this guy I used to be friends with who went out of his way to talk to me. My comedy friends are also awesome, and my newest group of friends, my girlfriend's friends, are really cool. Since I'm not a big spender, I don't think anybody eyed me and thought, "I can probably get a ton of money out of him."

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☆ I quit my job as a delivery driver to be a Henry VIII impersonator. This job is my whole life, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

David Smith dropped his career as a delivery driver and factory worker to become a Henry VIII impersonator. He earns a living by giving talks and performances as Henry VIII at schools and heritage sites. I was eight years old when I saw a portrait of Henry VIII in all his regalia. Everything changed when I found a Henry VIII outfit on Facebook Marketplace for £20 ($25) in 2021. Out of all the events I've attended, that was the one that made me feel most like Henry VIII.

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☆ I'm a recent college grad who landed my dream job, but it was a remote position. I quit because I got lonely at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Olivia Peluso | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While remote work is glorified for its flexibility, I found myself lonely and stuck inside. I quit my dream job to get out of the house more and integrate into my community. AdvertisementIn the spring of 2020, my life felt like it was squeezed between the palms of an arm wrestling match. As I delved into an arduous job search, remote work began to seem like an attractive option — albeit my only one. AdvertisementWhen I landed my dream job at a high-profile magazine, I thought it was perfect.

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Their friendship was tested in 2017 when then President Trump supported a blockade of Qatar led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Before the Oct. 7 attack, the Saudis were in serious talks, led by the United States, to recognize Israel. 8 of 12 Israel has a major incentive to strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, for its part, would benefit from direct access to the Israeli military and technology sector. In March 2023, China brokered a breakthrough, re-establishing ties between two of the region’s heavyweights, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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☆ She set out to find a husband in a year. Then she matched with a guy on a dating app on the other side of the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

He quickly found the Wellington dating pool to be full of people he vaguely knew – friends of friends or old college acquaintances. The whole thing was quite surreal, made only more so by the fact that Samantha had now met Toby’s parents before she’d actually met Toby in person. When Samantha returned to London, Toby was in a bad way. “But we were spending 24/7 together.”Samantha says the decision was obvious “pretty much as soon as we met in real life.”In time, Toby met Samantha’s family. Telling the story on stageSamantha first told the story of how she met Toby on stage in 2018.

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☆ Graham Sutherland’s study for the portrait Winston Churchill hated goes up for auction
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Caitlin Chatterton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Churchill is talking about his own portrait, commissioned to celebrate his 80th birthday, as it is unveiled in London’s Westminster Hall in November 1954. This painted study of Churchill by Sutherland, made in preparation of the portrait, is up for auction for the first time. Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby'sWhile “The Crown” is not a documentary, it is true that the 80th birthday portrait —described by Churchill as “filthy and malignant” in a letter to his personal doctor — was burned. “(Sutherland) caught him in a much more relaxed, intimate way,” Zlattinger said of the study, a small canvas painted in oils. Graham Sutherland, seen with his-then unfinished but eventually much-maligned portrait of Churchill.

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☆ Giant pandas coming to San Francisco from China
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Paradise Afshar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —China will send giant pandas to live at San Francisco’s zoo for the first time, Mayor London Breed has announced. “The memorandum of understanding signed by Mayor Breed and the (China Wildlife Conservation Association) this morning is the first official leased agreement for Giant Pandas to have residency at the San Francisco Zoo,” a media release from the city on Friday reads. “In 1984 and again in 1985, the San Francisco Zoo temporarily hosted Giant Pandas from China as part of a global tour.”In February, it was announced that China would be sending two giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo – marking the first time it has granted new panda loans in the US in two decades, CNN previously reported. The National Zoo was the first US zoo to showcase pandas, and the end of its program had left Zoo Atlanta as the only other US zoo to feature pandas. Fewer than 2,000 giant pandas remain in the wild, according to the World Wildlife Fund, which lists the species as vulnerable.

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☆ I gave birth to my daughter in Japan. My husband and I loved living there, but she needed better healthcare, so I moved back to the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Katie Spence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We learned that Stella has spina bifidaShe couldn't lie on her back and had to be fed through a tube. Katie Spence's daughter Stella was in the NICU after she was born. Leaving and living without my husband full-time would be difficult, but getting Stella comprehensive care took precedence. The Texas Medical Center is a world-class medical destination, and we quickly had an appointment with a top pediatric neurosurgeon. Katie Spence says her daughter has received quality healthcare from the Texas Medical Center.

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☆ Biden fund gets big donation from son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

David Ellison, CEO of Skydance Media attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. David Ellison, the son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison, gave $929,600 to back the re-election efforts of President Joe Biden, putting him among the top recent donors to the incumbent Democrat. David Ellison's donation is the largest recorded contribution that the Skydance Media CEO ever made to a federal candidate, according to Federal Election Commission records. David Ellison's donation comes as his father, Larry Ellison, the chairman of Oracle, has kept his wallet firmly shut this election cycle. Larry Ellison donated more than $31 million to Republican candidates during the 2022 congressional midterms, according to data from OpenSecrets.

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☆ I'm 68, and one of my most treasured friends is 96. I've known her since I was a child and appreciate her more the older I get.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Michael Arkin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

We don't need institutional studies to know that having good friends makes us happier and healthier. And when we think of friendships, more often than not, we think of people who are generally around our own age. But I've learned that intergenerational friendships, defined as those with someone at least 15 years older or younger, can be the most rewarding of them all. Six years later, when my own mother died from cancer, Terri gradually assumed the role of surrogate mother, becoming a non-judgmental sounding board. The older I get, the more I appreciate her, perhaps because as I age, I realize that time is finite and precious.

Persons: I've, Terri, Kathy, hipper, cabana, Frank Sinatra Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Riverdale , NY, India, California, New York

☆ 'Mary & George': the Scandalous True Story Behind the Starz Series
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"Mary & George" takes viewers inside the raucous 17th century court of Britain's King James I. AdvertisementNicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Tony Curran as King James and Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." "Mary & George" is released weekly on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app and the Starz linear channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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We'll show you everything you need to know about streaming the series, including where to watch Friends from anywhere for free. Keep reading to learn how to watch the show from anywhere, including a free streaming option. How to watch Friends in the USAll 10 seasons of Friends are available to stream on Max. How to watch Friends in New ZealandFriends is available to stream through TVNZ+ in New Zealand. Watch Friends.

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☆ Families of the Columbia crew members keep their memories alive
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Editor’s Note: The CNN Original Series “Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight” uncovers the events that ultimately led to disaster. After work, the crew members and their families would gather for cookouts and laser tag at one another’s homes. The STS-107 mission crew included five men and two women of diverse backgrounds, religions, interests and hobbies. They were the Columbia crew. Jonathan Clark met his future wife, Mission Specialist Laurel B. Clark, at US Navy diving school in 1989.

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☆ What Biden and Kishida Agreed To in Their Effort to Bolster Ties
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Michael D. Shear | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

What Biden and Kishida Agreed To in Their Effort to Bolster TiesAs they look to contain an increasingly aggressive China, the United States and Japan announced dozens of new agreements, including on military, economic, climate and space matters. Share full articleVideo transcript Back bars 0:00 / 1:00 - 0:00 transcript Biden Hosts Japan’s Prime Minister at the White House President Biden called the United States and Japan “the closest of friends” during a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Instead, we made a far better choice: We became the closest of friends. Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Kishida, welcome back to the White House. President Biden called the United States and Japan “the closest of friends” during a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Persons: Biden, ”, Fumio Kishida, Kishida, Fumio, Shuran Huang Organizations: Japan’s, White House, House, Credit, The New York Locations: China, United States, Japan

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