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☆ Global IT outage leaves thousands stranded at airports amid chaos at hospitals, government agencies and 911 systems
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Dalia Faheid | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

All flights were grounded for United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Allegiant Airlines on Friday. Meanwhile, thousands of companies around the world are struggling with payment processing after the outage brought down systems across a wide range of businesses. Airlines, banks, TV channels and other businesses were disrupted worldwide on Friday following a major computer systems outage linked to an update on an antivirus program. In addition to hospitals, blood donation centers have experienced challenges and are altering blood shipment methods due to flight delays. The Social Security Administration closed its local offices to the public on Friday after the outage shut down numerous services.

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☆ Thrifting is more popular than ever. It's also never been worse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The explosive growth of the resale market and the rise of fast fashion are partly to blame. It's a high that anyone who shops at thrift stores knows — and one that I've been chasing since high school. lechatnoir/Getty ImagesGen Z made thrifting mainstreamBuying used clothing has never been more popular, largely thanks to Gen Z. Still, even as thrifting has grown in popularity, so have fast fashion brands. "Fifteen years ago you would've seen the majority of your secondhand shoppers were most likely more need-based," she said.

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☆ Maui business owners need tourism to survive, but say visitors should rethink how they use resources: 'It's not Disneyland'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Now, businesses say they need tourism to stay afloat and keep their workers employed. Kawakami said in the short term, though, local businesses need visitors to come back. But right now, local businesses need tourists in the short run to survive, and some told Insider that residents urging tourists to stay away were misguided. What locals say relief should look likeOn Thursday, Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii said on Twitter that South Maui resorts "NEED visitors," adding "now we have housed virtually everyone, temporarily." AdvertisementAdvertisement"It was through the efforts of local community, not the government," Nakoa said.

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☆ Do you believe a serious recession is imminent? The IPO for you may have arrived
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Michael Nagle | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesDo you believe a serious recession is imminent? They run 317 thrift stores under various brands in the U.S., Canada and Australia. That is a very respectably sized IPO, and is a sign that IPO market is (slowly) starting to reopen. Yes, Savers Value Village has a compelling story on its own, but for all those who believe in the "imminent serious recession" story, this would seem to be the IPO for them. If the U.S. goes into a serious recession, what would benefit more than thrift stores?

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People often write off donating plasma as a side hustle for college kids, but my husband and I think the extra money can be worth it. How donating plasma worksDonating plasma isn't the same thing as donating blood. How to earn money donating plasmaDonating plasma can be a relatively low-effort side gig. Donating plasma: Frequently asked questionsWhat makes you ineligible to donate plasma? What are the side effects of donating plasma?

☆ The success of resale businesses right now hinges on consumer costs, say the investors of 'Shark Tank'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mark Cuban invested $300,000 for 25% equity in the resale startup Retold Recycling on "Shark Tank." Here's what the cofounders learned about running a resale business on "Shark Tank." Yeoh and Trumble are hoping to do this by tapping consumer and investor interest in the resale and sustainable-clothing spaces. Here's what the cofounders learned from the celebrity investors about running a sustainable-resale business during their time in the tank. Christopher Willard/Getty ImagesWhile the sharks supported the mission of Retold Recycling, many didn't see a business opportunity for themselves or a way to turn a profit.

☆ FDA considering shift toward individual risk-based assessments for blood donors
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Carma Hassan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The US Food and Drug Administration is considering shifting its blood donation policy away from blanket assessments toward questionnaires that focus more on individual risk, it said Wednesday. “The FDA remains committed to gathering the scientific data related to alternative donor deferral policies that maintain a high level of blood safety,” the statement says. Those who have not would be allowed to donate blood, an FDA official told the Journal. The current policy requires men who have sex with men to wait three months after sexual contact with other men before they can donate blood. Other men who have sex with men are still required to refrain from sex for three months before donating in the UK.

☆ Cheap 'fast furniture' is starting to clog landfills — here are 3 ways to get rid of it in an eco-friendly way
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

'Fast furniture' pieces are cheap and easily assembled at home, but they aren't designed to last, experts say. While brands like Ikea and Wayfair offer affordable, easily assembled pieces with fast shipping, experts told The New York Times the "fast furniture" they sell is becoming increasingly detrimental to the environment. "It's quite a big problem, both spatially and also because of the way a lot of fast furniture is made now, it's not just wood and metal. Although getting rid of a couch or coffee table may seem daunting, here are three ways to ethically dispose of your old furniture without harming the planet. Although this option may work best for those with large hauls of old furniture, it's also the priciest option.

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