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☆ Trump may be held in contempt Tuesday after hush-money DA cites at least 10 gag-order violations
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The judge will not order Trump jailed even if he does find he repeatedly violated the gag, Richman predicted. Trump's gag order bans Trump from making public statements about jurors and witnesses that could interfere with the trial. "The defendant has demonstrated his willingness to flout the order," Conroy told the judge last week. He has attacked Grand Jurors and jurors," Conroy said. The judge added, with some sarcasm, "I don't recall inserting that anywhere in either gag order."

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Prosecutors, Trump, Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, Murray Richman, he's, Richman, Juan Merchan, Christopher Conroy, Cohen, Conroy, Daniels, Jesse Watters, Merchan, Todd Blanche, Trump's, Blanche Organizations: Service, Business, New, Trump, Fox News, Liberal Locations: New York, Manhattan

☆ My parents gave my twin sister and me radically different names. It helped us keep our individuality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Even though my name caused some issues while growing up, I'm glad it's completely different from my sister's. Our parents couldn't agree on namesPart of the reason my sister and I have such different names is that our parents had different opinions on popular names versus unique names. I'm glad I was given a completely different name from my twinOver the years, some people have asked why our parents gave us such different names. For example, in Good To Know's round-up of the 500 best twin baby names in 2023, names like "Aida and Ava" and "Gabriella and Isabella" topped the list. SJ Strum, a baby-name expert based in the UK, told me she's noticed that rhyming twin names have decreased in recent years.

Persons: —, I've, Aimee, it's, I'd, couldn't, Amy, Emma, Mikhaila, Mikhaila Friel, Mikhail, Michaela, Mickey, I'm, We've, Aida, Ava, Gabriella, Isabella, SJ, she's, Strum Organizations: Service, Business, National Records of, National Records Locations: Glasgow, Scotland, Russia

☆ How to see and where to watch the Geminid meteor shower at its peak — NASA says skies are ideal for viewing it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Geminid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of December 13-14, according to NASA. Here's how and when to see the Geminid meteor shower. The Geminids is one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, happening every year in mid-December, according to NASA. While most meteor showers come from comet debris, the Geminids come from a large asteroid-like object called 3200 Phaethon. Advertisement"So it's gonna be a very good year for the Geminids," Cooke told BI.

Persons: —, Bill Cooke, it's, Cooke Organizations: NASA, Service Locations: Northern

☆ Joe Manchin enraged Democrats and climate activists, but they'll miss him when he's gone
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

His stance on fossil fuels put him at odds with his party and he was frequently blamed for single-handedly quashing some of the Biden administration's most ambitious climate policy goals. Even as West Virginia overwhelmingly voted for former President Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections, Manchin easily won reelection in 2018. With Manchin gone, his successor will almost certainly be a Republican — most likely West Virginia Gov. Thanks to his GOP credentials and embrace of Trump, he's even less likely to be a climate ally than Manchin. Democrats, whose Senate majority is already slim, could lose that Senate seat for the foreseeable future — making any climate bills that much harder to pass.

Persons: Sen, Joe Manchin, Manchin, Democratic Sen, Joe Biden's, he's, Katie Myers, Grist, Paul Bledsoe, Chuck Schumer, Gerry Petrella, Schumer, Donald Trump, Jim Justice, — Organizations: Republican, Service, Democratic, GOP, Energy, Natural Resources Committee, Biden, American University's Center, Environmental, E, Democrat, Virginia Gov, Trump Locations: West Virginia, United States, Virginia

If two people save $100 a month for retirement, but one starts at 25 and the other at 35, the early saver will have nearly twice as much by age 65. Starting to save now, wherever you are in your timeline, is better than starting tomorrow or next week. Chris and Jennifer both invest $100 a month at a 5% annual compound rate of return. Chris begins investing at age 25, putting away $100 every month until 65 and Jennifer begins saving $100 a month at age 35. Saving in a tax-advantaged retirement account, such as an IRA or 401(k), can give your money an even greater boost.

Persons: —, Jennifer, Chris, Andy Kiersz, Robinhood, Ameritrade, Hope isn't Organizations: Service, Business, Robinhood, supersavers

☆ Make these 12 investments before stocks charge toward new record highs after the US avoids a recession next year, according to the investment chief at $756 billion Citi Global Wealth
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The top investing mind at Citi Global Wealth believes a long-awaited economic slowdown isn't around the corner — it's in the rearview mirror. Job creation is starting to slow , the investment chief noted, but lower interest rates could certainly change that. Higher earnings will be driven by lower wage growth and improved productivity from innovations like artificial intelligence, Bailin said. As for stocks, Bailin prefers funds tracking the equal-weight version of the S&P 500 as earnings rise across the board. Growth stocks have carried the market this year, and the investment chief said he continues to prefer the group to cyclicals despite his rosy economic outlook.

Persons: David Bailin, —, Bailin, slowdowns, I've, Bailin doesn't, — they'll Organizations: Citi Global Wealth, Business, Investors, Federal Reserve, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Management

☆ The race is on for tech's 'golden goose' — the iPhone of the AI era
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Some tech leaders see the gadgets as the iPhone of the AI era, a way to own the hardware we use to interact with AI. A true iPhone successor could be tech's "golden goose," but past attempts have failed. The race is on as generative AI tools like ChatGPT, OpenAI's conversational AI chatbot, take the world by storm. Even though he said AI hardware innovations represent "the golden goose for tech players in the next decade along with software," he doesn't think all of them will be successful. AdvertisementAdvertisementYet, despite AI's impressive capabilities, Haigh said that smartphones may still be easier to use for the average consumer than AI devices, which means that AI personal devices may take awhile to gain public interest.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's Ray, Zuckerberg, Victor Virgile, Imran Chaudhri, @ImranChaudhri, knEBVdC7zl, 3vvbPVAFsS, Chaudhri, Jony, Sam Altman, Masayoshi Son, Altman, Marc Benioff, Brad Stone, Jeff Bezos, Dan Ives, Nadella, Cook, Ives, Thomas Haigh, Haigh, Siri Organizations: Service, Tech, Meta, Facebook, Apple, TED, Wedbush Securities, Big Tech, University of Wisconsin, Modern Computing, Google Locations: Milwaukee

☆ CEO shares a ‘secret trick’ for deciding to quit your toxic job: 'It can make it much, much clearer'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Toxic bosses are far too common: They're the reason 57% of employees have quit a job, according to one report. Robyn L. Garrett, an author and CEO of leadership coaching firm Beamably, has a "secret trick" for figuring out whether it's time to abandon ship. "We don't always know why we have negative feelings about the workplace, but if you've taken the time to define your values, it can make it much, much clearer." You should probably consider leaving your job if you are completely opposed to your boss's approach on a moral level. If they're stuck in their ways, you'll have to resort to changing your communication style to match theirs.

Persons: Robyn L, Garrett, Beamably, you've, they'll, they're Organizations: Harvard, Harris Poll, Interact, CNBC

☆ $68 Million Property for Sale on Exclusive Star Island, Miami: Photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A property on Miami's celebrity-approved Star Island is on the market for $68 million. The property also has a 1920s-era guest house — reportedly the first residence built on the island. 27 Star Island Drive is one of 35 residences on Miami's Star Island, a small island in the southeast corner of Biscayne Bay, according to listing agent Douglas Elliman. The property includes two buildings: a modern house completed in 2019, and a 1920s guest house, which was built by renowned Miami architect Walter De Garmo as the first residence on Star Island, Robb Report reported. Take a look inside this waterfront property.

Persons: —, — they'll, Douglas Elliman, It's, Walter De Garmo, Robb Organizations: Service, Miami Locations: Wall, Silicon, Biscayne Bay

☆ Employees Are Secretly Using ChatGPT to Get Ahead at Work
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

And he's kept right on using Bing to do his job even after his company issued a policy barring the staff from using AI. Those secretly using AI on the job — experts call it "shadow IT" — appear to be legion. Luke doesn't know whether his employer is OK with him using ChatGPT, since it hasn't issued an official policy, and he's not about to ask. Even when employers block access to AI tools at work, employees are pulling up apps like ChatGPT on their personal devices. By failing to create clear guidance on AI, companies are effectively empowering the covert users at the expense of everyone else.

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Pet insurance will generally only cover a cat's visits to the emergency room, not routine vet visits. What does pet insurance for cats cover? Pet insurance, including insurance for cats and kittens, is designed to cover emergencies. Cat and Kitten Insurance Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat pet insurance should I get for my kitten? Pet insurance can help reduce these expenses or spread them out over time through monthly premium payments.

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For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Our columnist says it's important to put yourself first on your wedding day, even if it feels selfish. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. My mom especially is pressuring me to have a big wedding, but I don't want one. Any time she pressures you to have a big, traditional wedding, simply tell her you can't afford it.

☆ As John Fetterman heals, his Senate staff soldiers on with the help of veteran lawmakers and crisis bonding: 'We all have each other's back'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( Warren Rojas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Sen. John Fetterman has been hospitalized for clinical depression since February 15. Casey is coordinating with Fetterman staff on constituent services issues and legislative priorities, according to recent reports, but doesn't call Fetterman directly so as not to disturb his ongoing recovery. Some of the others working hard to meet that internal standard include legislative assistant Madeleine Marr, a former aide to Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire. Conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller has been more blunt, accusing Fetterman's staff of unduly wielding power in his absence. "John Fetterman's chief of staff is not an elected senator," Miller wrote in an op-ed run by the Delaware Valley Journal.

☆ Student-loan payments will resume this year — and it could happen with or without debt relief
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Miguel Cardona reiterated that student-loan payments will resume this year. It will happen 60 days after June 30, or 60 days after the Supreme Court issues a decision on Biden's debt relief. Oral arguments on Biden's plan to cancel student debt concluded on Tuesday. This means that student-loan payments could resume in September at the latest, and as of now, that could happen even if the Supreme Court strikes down Biden's debt relief plan. Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley told Insider on Tuesday that she will push for payments to remain on pause until borrowers get relief.

☆ How entrepreneurs can use livestream shopping to make thousands of dollars
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Live shopping in the US is expected to become a $25 billion market in 2023. Livestream shopping has been popular in China for over a decade, where the industry was estimated to be worth $305 billion in 2021, up from $63 billion in 2019, according to Coresight Research. Virgile Ollivier, a cofounder and the CEO of Livescale, told Insider livestream shopping would soon become just as important for brands as social-media marketing. Livestream-shopping platforms pick up where Instagram falls shortApps focused solely on livestream shopping show a disconnect on traditional social-media platforms. Most sellers livestream at least once a week, at the same time so their followers always know when to expect a show.

Alliant Credit Union Personal Loan Amounts and Interest RatesAlliant Credit Union offers personal loans from $1,000 to $50,000, with an APR range that starts at 10.49%. How Alliant Credit Union Personal Loans WorkAlliant Credit Union offers unsecured personal loans to qualified borrowers. Alliant Credit Union TrustworthinessThe Better Business Bureau has rated Alliant Credit Union an A+. Yes, Alliant Credit Union is a legitimate credit union federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Rates are capped by the National Credit Union Administration at 18%, so if you have poorer credit, you might get a better rate with a credit union than another lender.

☆ I make up to $10,000 a month as a notary signing agent. I was able to quit my 9-to-5 and have more time with my kids — here's how I got started.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Dorothy Cucci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Amber Gist is a notary signing agent, a notary who specializes in property or loan documents. Becoming a notary signing agent gave her a flexible schedule and more time at home with her kids. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amber Gist, a 39-year-old notary signing agent in Texas. A notary public and notary signing agent aren't the same thing: Every notary signing agent is a notary public, but not every notary public is a notary signing agent. I also spend about 4 hours a week teaching classes on how to become a notary signing agent and hold a webinar about every other month.

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☆ Homebuyers are losing out on homes and big deposits as affordability escapes them
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Many people who put thousands down on new homes canceled their contracts and lost money, per NPR. They told NPR they didn't have a choice because the payments had grown since rates rose. That's because home builders are feeling the heat too — Paul Schwinghammer, president of the Indiana Builders Association, told NPR that many home builders can't afford to give back the cash. "The sales guy, he always tells us we're going to lose the deposit if we don't buy the house," Paulo Echeverry, one such person, told NPR. Today, with the average 30-year mortgage rate at 6.33%, according to Freddie Mac, the same home would be $1,475 per month, according to Insider's mortgage calculator, a 45% increase in monthly payments.

☆ LinkedIn has a fake account problem it's trying to fix. Real users are part of the solution
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Bob Violino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

While 95.3% of those fake accounts were stopped at registration by automated defenses, according to the company, there was a nearly 28% increase in fake accounts caught compared to the previous six-month period. For these reasons it can serve the purposes of bad actors to have fake LinkedIn profiles, Khan said. "Bad actors are trying to craft fake identities and make them look real by leaving a plausible-looking digital footprint across different platforms," Khan said. The challenge for LinkedIn users is that profiles on social media platforms are easy to create and are typically not verified in any way. The model helps increase the effectiveness of LinkedIn's automated anti-abuse defenses to help detect and remove fake accounts before they can reach members.

A top reason people quit their jobs is because of toxic workplace cultures, per MIT. Elon Musk's recent "extremely hardcore" ultimatum is an example of bad leadership. If you don't quit, there are some ways to mend your relationship like trying to find common ground. "A bad boss won't just jeopardize your career growth — they'll also negatively impact your personal life," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, author, and leadership coach. It's important to know whether you've got a bad boss on your hands so you can "take measures to mitigate the stress and own greater power in the relationship" as soon as possible, she adds.

☆ Wall Street titan Apollo has a new class of dealmakers. Here's how 3 rose to partner while in their 30s.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Casey Sullivan | Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +23 min

He persevered through the brutal all-nighters, the perplexing spreadsheets, and the temperamental bosses who walked the halls of the midtown Manhattan investment firm. At Apollo, executives tend to grow up quickly. Some of their former colleagues have tried to make more money elsewhere, such as the hedge funds run by billionaire personalities that Apollo's executives quietly root against. Associates sometimes dealt with burnout from heavy workloads and demanding bosses by escaping for a walk through Central Park to let off steam, according to the former firm associates. We're Rayman Apollo!'"

☆ How Time magazine made more than $100 million with docuseries for Netflix, Amazon, and more by mining its 100-year-old archive
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Time Studios has become Time's biggest driver, generating more than $100 million, or 25% of its revenue. It's sold dozens of projects to the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and HBO, including "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy." Time Studios has been developing some projects you might not expect from a 100-year-old legendary magazine brand. And of course there's "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," the doc series about now-disgraced Ye that sold to Netflix for a reported $30 million in 2021 after a robust bidding war. The Benioffs' support has allowed Time Studios to deficit-finance, or self-fund, about half its doc projects, enabling it to move at startup speed.

☆ Tesla's Cybertruck is finally getting built next year. Here's everything Elon Musk has let slip about the controversial pickup and Tesla's other future vehicles.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk says an electric pickup truck, sports car, and self-driving taxi will follow. The pickup truck is one of several models that Tesla fans are patiently waiting on, including a semi-truck, a supercar, and a self-driving taxi. CybertruckTesla's Cybertruck Frederic J. Brown/AFPTesla made a splash when it unveiled the funky-looking Cybertruck pickup at an event 2019 — and not for all the right reasons. Tesla on YouTubeIn 2020, Musk said Tesla was working on a $25,000 car that would be available "about three years from now." It's unclear whether Musk was referring to the same $25,000 car he mentioned before or the robotaxi.

☆ Time Studios made $100 million selling documentaries to Netflix and more. Now it's planning to mine the magazine's 100-year-old archives for fictional storytelling.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Time Studios has become Time's biggest driver, generating more than $100 million, or 25% of its revenue. In its most ambitious move yet, Time Studios is also making a push into fictional storytelling. Ian Orefice, president and COO, Time and Time Studios TimeIan Orefice, president and COO of Time and Time Studios, sees scripted as a "massive opportunity. The Benioffs' support has allowed Time Studios to deficit-finance, or self-fund, about half its doc projects, enabling it to move at startup speed. Time Studios also has a huge promotional advantage in Time's existing audience of some 100 million readers and followers on social media.

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