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☆ 'the Handmaid's Tale' Season 6 & Finale Are 'for the Fans,' Elisabeth Moss Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Olivia Singh | Samantha Rollins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elisabeth Moss said the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" will satisfy fans. "It's definitely for the people that have stuck with us for five seasons," Moss told Business Insider. Season six of "The Handmaid's Tale" will be released in 2025, with production starting this summer. AdvertisementElisabeth Moss knows fans of "The Handmaid's Tale" have been anticipating the sixth and final season of the drama series, and she promises it'll be worth the wait. "I think this whole season is absolutely for the fans," Moss, who stars as June Osborne, told Business Insider's Samantha Rollins in the latest installment of our Role Play interview series.

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☆ Elisabeth Moss on Her Movie & TV Roles: 'the Handmaid's Tale,' 'Mad Men,' 'the Veil'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Samantha Rollins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

I don't know. I don't know. Obviously, totally doable still, but I don't think it's necessarily a walk in the park by any means, and I don't think everyone can do it. The hardest one I ever did — there have been some really, really close runners-up — but it was a scene on "Handmaid's." I've known for a while how it was going to end, so I don't think I can say anything.

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☆ Your student loan payment could get cut in half this summer—here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Saving on a Valuable Education plan is the newest income-driven repayment plan available to federal student loan borrowers, and this summer it's getting even more affordable. Currently, monthly payments on the SAVE plan are calculated as 10% of borrowers' discretionary income. Borrowers who stay on the SAVE plan can have their remaining balances forgiven in as little as 10 years of repayments. All federal student loan borrowers with direct loans are eligible to apply for the SAVE plan through their loan servicer. You can also use Federal Student Aid's loan simulator tool to see if it's the right repayment plan for you.

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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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Learn moreEven when I lived in a tiny city apartment with a galley kitchen, I wasn't willing to forgo having a stand mixer. KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer The smallest of the best KitchenAid stand mixers, this model is the perfect size and strength for occasional bakers, new cooks, and those with petite kitchens. I was trying to knead a stiff dough for hand-pulled noodles and left the stand mixer running on high for about 10 minutes, rendering my stand mixer unusable. The KitchenAid Mini is roomy enough for most baking tasks, but petite enough to fit in a cabinet for storage. As mentioned before (and in our guides to the best KitchenAid and best stand mixer), the Mini is the smallest KitchenAid model, but it's actually not the cheapest.

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The Hulu Student Deal costs $1.99 per month and lasts as long as you remain a verified college student. Benefits of Hulu Student DealThe Hulu Student Deal comes with all of the benefits of a regular ad-supported Hulu plan. All you have to do is click "Get This Deal" on the Hulu Student Deal webpage. All you need to do is log in and go to the Hulu Student Deal page, where you'll click "Get This Deal." Hulu + Live TV $76.99 Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

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☆ Student-loan borrowers in public service are facing a key change starting in May — and it'll mean delays in their debt cancellation progress
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewSome key changes are on the way for thousands of federal student-loan borrowers in public service. President Joe Biden's Education Department recently posted new guidance on Federal Student Aid's website with updates to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Once PSLF processing resumes in July, borrowers' loans will remain with their servicer, but the Education Department will fully manage the program. As a result, borrowers can view their PSLF payments directly on studentaid.gov, access "enhanced" services like status tracking for their applications, and see quicker processing times for PSLF. AdvertisementOn top of this transition, MOHELA is in the process of transitioning borrowers to a new servicing platform, which could mean up to 30-day delays in posting payments.

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☆ A millennial couple moved into a 97-square-foot micro-apartment in Paris. It's not their forever home, but they've made themselves comfortable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Thomas Loncq and Himika Masago live in a 97-square-foot micro-apartment in Paris. I also wanted to find something in Paris, and that's how I ended up buying such a small place," Loncq told BI. Nestled under the roofs of Paris' apartment buildings, these micro-dwellings were originally meant to be the private quarters of domestic helpers. The toilet is shared with other occupants on the same floor, Loncq said. "I like to live here because since the space is small, sunlight comes into all parts of the room," Masago said.

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☆ Rite Aid reaches bankruptcy settlement with lenders, DOJ, McKesson
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Rite Aid logo is displayed above a Ride Aid store on December 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has reached a settlement with its lenders, the U.S. Department of Justice, and drug supplier McKesson Corp , clearing a path for Rite Aid to complete its bankruptcy case by late April, a company lawyer said Tuesday. "We have reached an agreement on all key points with all key economic stakeholders," Rite Aid attorney Aparna Yenamandra said at a bankruptcy court hearing in Trenton, New Jersey. Before it filed for bankruptcy, Rite Aid faced over 1,600 lawsuits alleging that pharmacy chain ignored red flags and illegally filled prescriptions for addictive opioid medication. Rite Aid received bankruptcy court approval to sell its pharmacy benefit company, Elixir, in January.

Persons: Aparna Yenamandra, Yenamandra, Andrew Rosenberg, Joshua Sussberg, Michael Kaplan, Kaplan Organizations: Pharmacy, U.S . Department of Justice, McKesson Corp, Aid, Rite Aid, Aid's, Brigade Capital Management, HG Vora Capital Management, Morgan Investment Management, U.S Locations: Los Angeles , California, Trenton , New Jersey

☆ Facial recognition tech is widespread now, but still might not recognize you
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Facial recognition frequently misidentifies people of colorMIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini found that facial recognition technology misidentified black women up to 35% of the time, the New York Times reported in 2018. When fewer photos of people from other racial and gender groups are used, facial recognition tech is less accurate at identifying people of those backgrounds, the study said. In some cases, it's possible to opt out of using facial recognition technology — and its high error rate. But sidestepping facial recognition often isn't possible, said Gideon Christian, a law professor at the University of Calgary who has written about the legal and societal aspects of facial recognition technology. AdvertisementThe FTC banned Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology in stores for five years as a result.

Persons: —, Spark, Joy Buolamwini, shoplifters haven't, Gideon Christian, Samuel Levine, Christian Organizations: Service, TSA, Business, MIT Media, New York Times, MIT Technology Review, Walmart, CBP, University of Calgary, FTC, FTC's, Consumer Protection, Rite Aid Locations: India

☆ Salesforce's behind-the-scenes co-founder is tackling Slack as software company turns 25
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

"The V2MOM had nothing about generative AI," Parker Harris, who co-founded the company with Benioff, told CNBC in an interview. Harris, a Salesforce board member and now the technology chief of Slack, which Salesforce bought in 2021, said he'd rather avoid the limelight. Without the Data Cloud, Harris told CNBC, "I think we would have been in a much worse place." He told Benioff he'd redo the plan, the person said. They'll be talking more frequently, as Harris said they're about to kick off weekly meetings on Slack and Salesforce integrations.

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☆ A mom who's stuck with the bill for her ex-husband's student loans is struggling to pay the $365,000 balance and help her kids at the same time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But more than a decade later, their student loans are preventing them from fully separating. So my current husband has all my kids' student loans in his name," Rowan told BI. AdvertisementShe also can't get a new credit card, and she said that her parents are concerned her inheritance will be garnished because of her student loans. BI recently spoke to Chrystal Copeland, a 46-year-old mom also seeking to get her loan balance separated from her ex-husband. "The only thing that is still holding me in this cycle of abuse is these student loans," Copeland said.

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☆ A mom with $50,000 in student debt 'can't break free' from her ex-husband because she's still stuck paying off his loan balance
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Chrystal Copeland, 46, is stuck paying off her ex-husband's student loans. While a law passed to allow the separation of spousal balances, it'll take time to implement. But their student loans are keeping them together. "The only thing that is still holding me in this cycle of abuse is these student loans. She now has about $50,000 in student debt, according to documents reviewed by Business Insider, and she's facing payments of about $500 a month.

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☆ 'Raël: The Alien Prophet': The story of the cult that claims to have cloned humans
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNetflix's "Raël: The Alien Prophet" is perhaps one of its most gripping docuseries yet. The show delves into the world of a controversial French cult known as the Raëlian Movement, which claimed that it created the world's first human clone in the early 2000s. The Raëlian movement was convinced that cloning humans would lead to immortality. In "Raël: The Alien Prophet," Boisselier maintains that Eve is doing well, although she has little contact with her. AdvertisementWhile Raël, Boisselier, and Clonaid all maintain that they have made successful human clones, there has been no evidence to prove that they ever produced anything other than a media firestorm.

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☆ 6-legged dog 'Ariel' triumphs after life-changing surgery
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A six-legged spaniel is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove her extra limbs. She was named Ariel after Disney's "Little Mermaid" because her fused surplus legs resembled a mermaid tail. AdvertisementAriel, a six-legged dog discovered abandoned in a supermarket parking lot, has successfully undergone surgery to remove her two surplus limbs, the BBC reports. She was named after Disney's "Little Mermaid" character because her unique fused extra back legs resembled a mermaid's tail. Ariel, the #sixleggeddog found dumped in a supermarket car park, has had surgery to remove her extra limbs.

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So, if you're looking for the latest on where to watch Echo online, we've got you covered wherever you are. Our job's a simple one today, as you can find all episodes of Echo on Disney Plus around the world right now. If you don't see Echo on Disney Plus, ensure your default content rating for the default age restriction selection is moved up in the parental control settings. Where to watch Echo in the USYou have two options to watch Echo online in the US. How to watch Echo in the UKDisney Plus in the UK will also have all the Echo episodes.

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But with this Hulu Cyber Monday deal, signing up has never been cheaper. Now through November 28, new and eligible returning Hulu members can get their first 12 months of ad-supported service for just $0.99 a month. Is Hulu worth it? Cord cutters also have the option to add live TV channels with a Hulu + Live TV membership for a starting price of $77 a month. Right now, there's a fantastic Disney Plus Cyber Monday deal that gives you a year of Disney Plus and ad-supported Hulu for just $3 a month.

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☆ The ultimate work perk? This company provides a free place to stay in Spain
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Marylou Costa | Shalbha Sarda | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

But employees of the Polish company PhotoAid needn't bother. The company, which helps travelers take their own passport photos at home, allows its employees to stay at an apartment in Spain for free — provided they work while they're there. Employees can stay up to three weeks at a time at the Tenerife apartment and can visit as many times as they like. How the 'workcations' workPhotoAid is a small company with a young workforce, so most employees don't have children, said Mlodzki. Source: PhotoAid

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Learn moreWith so many streaming services on the market and many hiking up their prices, it can be tough to decide which ones are worth subscribing to. Luckily, as part of a limited-time promotion, you can get an incredible Hulu Black Friday deal that makes signing up a no-brainer. Of all the Black Friday streaming deals, this is the best of the bunch. Ad-supported Hulu typically costs $7.99 a month, so this deal offers a rare chance to save a whopping 88% on one of our top picks for the best streaming services. If you're shopping for a new display to stream Hulu on, check out our Black Friday TV deals guide for all the best prices.

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☆ Plaid taps Adyen executive to lead its European operations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

U.S. financial technology firm Plaid has hired former Adyen executive Brian Dammeir as its new head of Europe, the company told CNBC exclusively. Plaid, which was last valued by investors at $13.4 billion in a funding round, offers technology that enables financial technology apps to retrieve data from people's bank accounts and initiate payments on their behalf. Dammeir told CNBC. Bandourian, a former Booking.com executive, was appointed the company's first head of Europe last year. Payments has been a big focus for Plaid beyond financial data, with payment volumes on the platform having climbed more than 90% in 2023.

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☆ Republicans are dealing a 'devastating blow' to student-loan borrowers through a funding proposal that could 'severely' strain customer service support, Biden's administration says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

House Republicans proposed a spending bill that would cut funding for student aid administration. If passed, the legislation would further strain customer service as borrowers navigate repayment. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden's administration made clear Biden would not sign Republicans' funding proposals for education and labor in the upcoming fiscal year. AdvertisementThe House is voting on the GOP amendments on Tuesday, prior to a vote on Johnson's government funding bill which would keep the Education Department funded through February 2.

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☆ Disney will soon own all of Hulu. Here's how the company got here and what's next.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Disney has offered to pay Comcast $8.6 billion to take full control of Hulu. Disney is already in the process of rolling out a unified app that'll make Hulu's general entertainment content available in Disney+ . "With Hulu firmly in the Disney fold, they can create their own mini-bundle with kids and family (Disney +), general entertainment (Hulu), and sports (ESPN). The valuation also has to take into account that Hulu contains an entire Disney basic cable network, FX on Hulu. Netflix is set to spend $17 billion on entertainment content in 2024, while Disney is poised to spend $15 billion.

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☆ Disney will pay billions to take full control of Hulu as part of its streaming push
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Disney has offered Comcast $8.6 billion to take full control of Hulu. AdvertisementAdvertisementDisney has offered to pay $8.6 billion to take full control of Hulu from Comcast, which holds a 33% stake in the streaming platform. Disney regards Hulu as a crucial part of its push to reach wider audiences, The Wall Street Journal reported. Hulu has about 48 million subscribers compared with almost 162 million for Disney+, per Forbes, but is one of the few profitable streaming platforms, alongside Netflix. Hulu is already offered by Disney in a bundle with its Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services.

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☆ Here are the most oversold stocks due for a bounce following the market's tough week
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Nasdaq and the S & P 500 are each on pace for declines of about 2.5%. Some stocks hit by this week's losses have become oversold — and could be due for a bounce. Align Technology , another company that has taken a heavy beating to its stock price this week, could also be due for a comeback, based on analysts' price targets. The company's third-quarter results fell short of analysts' expectations , and a slate of analysts cut their price targets following the release. Analysts covering the stock forecast a 4.6% upside for the company's stock price, and less than 30% rate it a buy.

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☆ Walgreens to settle Rite Aid investors' merger claims for $192 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] A sign advertises COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine shots at a Walgreens Pharmacy in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S., August 14, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 19 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) has agreed to pay $192.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit by investors in Rite Aid (RADCQ.PK) who accused Walgreens of misleading them in 2017 about scrutiny of the two drugstore chain operators' then-pending merger. A spokesperson for Walgreens and an attorney for Rite Aid investors did not immediately reply to requests for comment. The Rite Aid investors sued Walgreens and its executives over statements they made about the proposed merger between the two major U.S. pharmacy chains, which was first announced in 2015. The settlement with investors comes on the heels of Rite Aid filing for bankruptcy protection as it struggled with high debt and costs from opioid litigation.

Persons: Brian Snyder, Jennifer Wilson, Duane Reade, Jody Godoy, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Walgreens, REUTERS, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Rite, Rite Aid, Federal Trade Commission, Aid, Thomson Locations: Somerville , Massachusetts, U.S, Pennsylvania, Britain, United States, New York

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