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☆ Fjords, Pharaohs or Koalas? Time to Plan for Your Next Eclipse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Danielle Dowling | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Are you still a little giddy from the magical moments of totality during Monday’s solar eclipse? So, if like Mr. Rao, you’ve developed a raging case of umbraphilia — the love of eclipses — you’ll have three chances over the next four years to see the moon blot out the sun. The first, on Aug. 12, 2026, will start above Greenland, then strafe the west coast of Iceland and move along the Atlantic Ocean and over Spain. Almost a year later, on Aug. 2, 2027, another will skirt the Mediterranean coast of North Africa then cross Egypt and part of the Arabian Peninsula. The third, on July 22, 2028, will cut across Australia and the southern tip of New Zealand.

Persons: ‘ I’ve, ”, Joseph Rao, Rao, you’ve Locations: Greenland, Iceland, Spain, North Africa, Egypt, Australia, New Zealand

☆ How the recent settlement on paying a commission could change the way Americans buy and sell homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Anna Bahney | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Commissions aren’t disappearing — you’ll still need to pay a real estate agent for their work, just as you would any service provider. And the commission, which is set between an agent and the seller, will continue to be negotiable. The seller’s agent will also still be able to split the commission with the agent bringing the buyer. One new rule prohibits agents’ compensation from being included on listings placed on local centralized portals known as multiple listing services, which critics say led brokers to push more expensive properties on customers. This agreement will specify the work the buyer’s agent will do and how they will get paid.

Persons: who’ve, TD Cowan, Will, that’s, it’s Organizations: DC CNN, National Association of Realtors, NAR, MLS Locations: Washington

☆ How to stretch on your couch for chronic pain relief
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Dana Santas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Lay your bent right leg on the cushion so your shin is parallel to the couch edge. If your right knee is lifted significantly off the couch, you can also slide a pillow under that knee for support. Stretch 3: Hamstring stretch with a twistWhile standing, facing your couch, bend into a semi-squat position with your knees just above 90 degrees. At the same time, straighten your right leg only — leaving your left leg bent. Inhale as you rotate your right arm up and straighten the right leg for the hamstring stretch.

Persons: Dana Santas, you’ve, you’re Organizations: Pain, CNN, CNN’s

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☆ 10 best ways to use Chase points for travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | Andrew Kunesh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

The Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred cards are currently offering 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. These cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards® points which are some of the most valuable and flexible travel rewards points out there. But before you apply, let’s take a look at some of the best ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for travel. Best ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards pointsYou can book KLM business class by transferring Chase points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Use the Chase Travel portal to book any flightBook flights on any airline with the Chase Travel portal.

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☆ ‘How To With John Wilson’ Loves All of You Weirdos
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( James Poniewozik | More About James Poniewozik | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The final season premiere of the docu-essay series “How To With John Wilson” opens, like many of its episodes, with a problem. Wilson, whose self-help ruminations began airing on HBO in 2020, has a home plumbing emergency that sends him on a search for New York City’s elusive public bathrooms. But the episode, “How to Find a Public Restroom,” is about more than the lengths New Yorkers will go to for relief. Wilson talks to cabdrivers who resort to peeing in empty water bottles for lack of accessible facilities. Wilson builds out his story like a complex system of plumbing.

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Released in 2019, the Xbox Elite Series 2 is a premium gamepad built for hardcore gamers. I've spent weeks with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and it's a definite improvement over the classic Xbox gamepad. Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller This high-end Xbox and PC controller has a rechargeable battery, four extra paddle buttons, and extra tools to customize its buttons. Deal Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller (White) The Xbox Elite Series 2 is a fantastic high-end controller with rubber grips and adjustable triggers. Xbox Elite Series 2 vs. Elite Series 2 Core: What's the difference?

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☆ Capital One Venture X credit card review
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

Digging into the Capital One Venture XThe Capital One Venture X provides valuable benefits to frequent flyers. Getty ImagesThe Capital One Venture X credit card debuted in November 2021 and turned of heads for those looking for a premium travel rewards credit card. Advantages of the Capital One Venture XEarn miles toward a beautiful beach vacation with the Capital One Venture X. iStockAs a new premium credit card, the Capital One Venture X has a lot to offer. Stacking up the Capital One Venture X against our benchmarkCNN Underscored has chosen the Citi Double Cash card as our current “benchmark” credit card. Other credit cards similar to the Capital One Venture XCompare the Capital One Venture X to other premium travel credit cards before you apply.

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☆ Quick, simple things you can do this year to improve your financial future
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —You know very well you could do a million things to improve your financial situation. The problem, though, is that changing a million things means you’ll basically have to change way too much about how you live. Incremental, implementable and imperfect,” said Brent Weiss, co-founder and head of financial wellness at Facet, a financial planning firm. Break down where your money is going specifically and create a “needs” column and a “wants” column, said Rose Niang, the financial planning director at Edelman Financial Engines. Pay down high-interest debtCredit card interest rates are at record highs this year.

☆ Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon preview
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Mike Andronico | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon fleshes out the franchise’s backstory in the form of a pastel-colored adventure that challenges you to control two characters at once as you solve puzzles and take down enemies. Bayonetta Origins, which casts you as a young girl named Cereza (who, spoiler alert, would eventually become Bayonetta) is decidedly not that. The takeawayNintendoI came into my Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon demo with mild expectations, and came out itching to spend more time with Cereza and Cheshire. If you own a Nintendo Switch, it should be on your radar — even if you’ve never played a Bayonetta game before. Bayonetta Origins is up for preorder now and hits stores on March 17, and we’re already looking forward to playing more.

☆ 10 best credit cards for elite status travel benefits
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Ariana Arghandewal | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Best credit card for Delta SkyMiles elite status perksGetty ImagesElite status: No automatic elite status; however, you’ll earn up to 60,000 MQMs per year with Status Boost. Best credit card for United MileagePlus elite status perksGetty ImagesElite status: No automatic elite status; however, card holders can earn up to 8,000 Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) per calendar year toward elite status. The best credit card for IHG One Rewards elite status perksIHGElite status: Complimentary Platinum Elite status as long as you remain a card holder. The best credit card for Hilton Honors elite status perksHiltonElite status: Complimentary Hilton Honors Diamond elite status. Frequently asked questions about credit cards with elite status benefitsIf you travel frequently enough, elite status can be worth it.

☆ How and where to use your travel points for a ski vacation
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Marriott Bonvoy ski vacation hotelsOf the three major hotel chains in the US, Marriott has the largest number of properties catered toward ski vacations. Points required: A Category 7 property, requiring 25,000 to 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Points required: A Category 6 property, requiring 21,000 to 29,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Points required: A Category 7 property, requiring 25,000 to 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Points required: A Category 6 property, requiring From 21,000 to 29,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

☆ U.S. Bank Visa Platinum credit card review
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-02 | by ( Holly Johnson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Digging into the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum cardWhile it’s usually not advisable to carry a balance on a credit card, the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum card is an exception. Stop paying interest on your credit card debt with the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum card. Advantages of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum cardThe biggest upside of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum card is its purchase and balance transfer offers. Disadvantages of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum cardThere are several downsides of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum card, but the biggest by far is the fact that it doesn’t earn any rewards — at all. Stacking up the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card against our benchmarkCNN Underscored uses the Citi® Double Cash Card as our “benchmark” credit card.

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☆ The best credit card sign up bonuses and deals in February 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-03 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

And since many credit card issuers these days restrict the number of cards you can get with them — or the number of times you can get a card — you’ll want to apply for a credit card when it’s offering a peak sign-up bonus. So, how do you know which credit card sign-up bonuses are currently higher than normal? Best for international flights: Chase Aeroplan Credit CardThe relatively new Chase Aeroplan credit card just launched its best-ever sign-up offer. Best business card with no annual fee: Ink Business UnlimitedChase currently has some unbelievable sign-up offers on its no-annual-fee business credit cards, including the Ink Business Unlimited. The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card also earns $900 in bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 within the first three months after opening the account.

☆ How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-29 | by ( Katy Milkman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But science points to a different answer: What we mistake for willpower is often a hallmark of habit. Set a specific goalThe way you define the goal you hope to turn into a habit does matter. You’ll still want to have a first best plan — maybe an 8 a.m. meditation session if you’re trying to kick-start a mindfulness habit. Successful habit building relies on frequently repeating a behavior, and if your routine becomes too brittle, you’ll follow through less often. It’s more motivating to set a tough goal for yourself — meditating every day, for instance — than an easy one, according to research.

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☆ The best ways to use the sign-up bonus on the Ink Business credit cards
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-28 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

While the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Ink Business Preferred allow you to transfer points to partner loyalty programs, that same redemption options doesn’t hold true for your no-annual-fee cards, such as the Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited. If you earn 90,000 bonus points from the Ink Business Cash or Ink Business Unlimited, you can use those points to stay at one of these all-inclusive properties for up to seven nights. While points earned from the Ink Business Cash or Ink Business Unlimited don’t count toward earning the Companion Pass, having the points can still be beneficial. When redeeming your Ultimate Rewards points directly through your Ink Business Cash or Ink Business Unlimited, points are worth 1 cent each. This makes the 90,000 bonus points on the Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited worth $1,125 to $1,350 towards your next vacation — when paired with a premium card.

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