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☆ Meet Jacob Knowles, a 5th-generation Maine lobsterman who is sharing his unique career with legions of online fans
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Knowles learned many tricks of the trade from the lobstermen in his family. The coastline of the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine, where Knowles is based. JoshuaGoddard/ShutterstockThree generations of lobstermen in Knowles' family have fished in Winter Harbor, a small fishing village east of Bar Harbor. "A lot of the things that I do on my boat are stuff that my grandfather learned how to do back then," he said. "A lot of the spots that my grandfather learned, I'm still fishing today.

Persons: Knowles, — Knowles, it's Locations: Winter Harbor , Maine, Winter, Bar Harbor

☆ I went behind the scenes at a world-famous doughnut shop. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently went behind the scenes at The Holy Donut, one of the most famous doughnut shops in Maine. The Holy Donut opened in 2012 and has grown into a local institution. Take a look at how The Holy Donut makes its most popular treats and its big plans for the future. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementPushing through the front doors of The Holy Donut, I was greeted by the downright heavenly smell of fresh-brewed coffee and sweet icing.

Persons: —, hadn't Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Maine

☆ I shopped at Hannaford, the largest supermarket chain in Maine, and I wish it would come to every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hannaford started as a small produce cart in 1883 and is now Maine's largest grocery chain. Hannaford in Scarborough, Maine, impressed with its vast selection and fresh produce. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . On a recent trip to Portland, Maine, I stopped off at Hannaford Supermarkets in Scarborough and was blown away by the massive selection of produce, meat, and tasty-looking prepared foods.

Persons: Hannaford, —, I'm Organizations: Service, Yorker, Hannaford Supermarkets, Business Locations: Maine , Massachusetts, New Hampshire , Vermont, New York, Scarborough , Maine, Portland , Maine, Scarborough

☆ Prince Harry is set to inherit millions on his 40th birthday. Here's how he and Meghan Markle make and spend their money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left their royal roles in 2020 to become "financially independent." Prince Harry is set to inherit millions from the Queen Mother when he turns 40 on Sunday. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPrince Harry will reportedly inherit millions from a trust fund set up by the Queen Mother when he turns 40 on Sunday.

Persons: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Queen Mother, —, Harry, that's Organizations: Netflix, Service, Spotify, Business

☆ I paid $900 a night to stay at a Victorian-era hotel full of New England charm. It was the ideal cozy getaway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently stayed at Blind Tiger, a quaint historic boutique hotel in Portland, Maine. The hotel has fascinating connections to the Prohibition era and lots of classic charm. I stayed two nights and found the comfortable furnishings and location perfect for a cozy getaway. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

Persons: — Organizations: Blind, Service, Business Locations: Portland , Maine, Old Port, Portland

☆ She met a man on a rooftop bar on her first night in Paris. Her life changed forever
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

A series of fortuitous eventsWhen the train arrived in Paris, Erin and her seat neighbor went their separate ways, and Erin figured she’d never see him again. It’s called the Generator, and it has a great rooftop bar.’ And I love rooftop bars, so I remembered that.”Erin returned to the US, and she quickly lost touch with her train friend. Jordan figured the reviews were decent, the prices OK – and the rooftop bar looked appealing. “Then, that night, there was a party, an organized event on the rooftop,” Erin recalls. By then, fall had arrived, and Jordan’s summer stint at the rooftop bar was ending.

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☆ I toured 3 one-bedroom apartments in Portland, Maine. It made me want to give up my NYC apartment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently visited Portland, Maine, for the first time and toured three luxury apartment buildings. I toured one-bedroom apartments at The Armature, The Casco, and Nightingale apartment complexes. The apartments had luxury amenities that made me want to leave my home in New York City. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

Persons: —, Carrie Bradshaw's, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Portland , Maine, Casco, New York City, York City, Brooklyn , New York, New York

☆ 18 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's sex became the subject of intense scrutiny at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's sex was the subject of intense scrutiny throughout the Games. Richard Pelham/Stringer/Getty ImagesAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif faced scrutiny throughout the Olympics due to the spread of misinformation about her sex. However, International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams repeatedly defended Khalif and Yu-ting against the unspecified tests and the scrutiny facing the athletes. Khelif and Yu-ting went on to win gold medals in their respective weight classes.

Persons: Imane, Richard Pelham, Stringer, Imane Khelif, Italy's Angela Carini, Khelif, —, Lin Yu, Mark Adams, Khalif, Adams Organizations: Getty, Khelif, International Boxing Association, IBA, Associated Press, Olympic, AP

☆ Every Kennedy family tragedy that's fueled the idea of a 'Kennedy curse'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( James Pasley | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After the crash, Ted Kennedy publicly referenced the idea of a family curse for the first time. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy leaves a courthouse in 1969, after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Ted Dully/The Boston Globe/Getty ImagesDuring his televised apology a week after the crash, Ted Kennedy said he had wondered "whether some awful curse did actually hang over all the Kennedys," The Washington Post reported. It marked the first time a member of the Kennedy family openly spoke about the reported "Kennedy curse," the Herald Tribune reported. "I was overcome, I'm frank to say, by a jumble of emotions: grief, fear, doubt, exhaustion, panic, confusion, and shock."

Persons: Ted Kennedy, Sen, Edward M, Kennedy, Ted Dully Organizations: Boston Globe, Washington Post, Herald Tribune, The New York Times Locations: The

☆ 10 fast-food menu items you didn't know were more than 50 years old
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many popular fast-food items were invented decades ago and remain unchanged. Other fast-food chains have similar menu items from when they first opened. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementMany chains are experimenting with new menu items, like Taco Bell's lineup of Cheez-It items, as well as expanding upon old favorites — think Burger King's Fiery Bacon Whopper or Wendy's new saucy nuggets. While introducing new and exciting menu items is one way to grab a customer's attention, there's also something to be said for chains keeping their oldest, most popular menu items at the forefront of their businesses.

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☆ 12 fast-food menu items that disappeared during the pandemic and never made a comeback
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fast-food chains removed many popular menu items during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, restaurants streamlined menus to focus on popular items and ease employee workload. AdvertisementThe COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the fast-food industry, including the removal of multiple fan-favorite menu items. In 2020, fast-food restaurants opted for shortened menus that focused more on chains' most popular items to streamline working conditions for their employees. McDonald's and Taco Bell both overhauled their menus during the pandemic, while other chains chose to discontinue a few items due to changing tastes.

Persons: Taco, — Organizations: Taco Bell, Service, Business

☆ I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I found the Big Mac underwhelming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the signature burgers from three fast-food chains: McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I liked the smoky flavor of Burger King's Whopper, even though it was the priciest burger. AdvertisementAs a fast-food reporter, I've tried and tested many fast-food burgers over the years. USA Today reported in 2013 that McDonald's sold roughly 75 burgers every second, or 4,500 burgers every minute. Among those burgers, many of them are Big Macs — the chain's signature burger and arguably its most famous menu item.

Persons: Burger King, Mac, —, I've, McDonald's Organizations: Service, USA, Business Locations: America

☆ Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at Burger King in the 1980s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

By the 1980s, Burger King had expanded across the US and had a well-established brand identity. A Burger King restaurant in October 1986. Gaby Schumann/picture alliance/Getty ImagesThe first iteration of Burger King was called Insta-Burger King and opened to the public in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1953. But the company says the first real Burger King opened a year later. As the above photo shows, an early version of the Burger King logo featured curved letters sandwiched between two yellow buns.

Persons: Burger King, Burger, Gaby Schumann Organizations: Burger King, Burger King's Locations: Jacksonville , Florida

☆ Vintage photos show how the 1924 Paris Olympics compare to this year's games, from the Olympic Village to the venues
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 1924 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, the second time the city ever played host. The Olympics will be held in Paris again this year, and the facilities have gotten quite an upgrade. Photos show how different the Olympics look this year compared to 100 years ago. AdvertisementThe last time Paris hosted the Olympics was 100 years ago, in 1924 — and the games looked drastically different. Ahead of this year's Summer Olympics, we looked at how Paris is paying homage to the 1924 Games and how the city has changed its approach since it last hosted 100 years ago.

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☆ Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Games while French Alps get tentative 2030 nod
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( David K. Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach with Salt Lake City Utah delegation members after it was announced that Salt Lake City Utah will be the location for the 2034 Winter Olympics. PARIS — The Winter Games will make a return visit to Salt Lake City in 2034 while the 2030 Olympics were tentatively set for the French Alps, officials said Wednesday. "The last 10 days of my life were totally unexpected," Fraser Bullock, head of the Salt Lake City bid, told NBC affiliate KSL minutes after the vote for Salt Lake City. But with an 83-6 vote for Salt Lake City to host, Bullock said he believes the IOC has total confidence in 2034 organizers. The naming of Salt Lake City and French Alps as the next two winter sites had been in the works for months, with only moderate concerns rooted in France's snap elections.

Persons: Thomas Bach, PARIS —, Spencer Cox, Erin Mendenhall, Peacock, Fraser Bullock, Bullock, Utahans, Kaitlin Eskelson, it's, Emmanuel Macron Organizations: Olympic, Utah Gov, Olympic Committee, Winter, IOC, Doping Agency, U.S, NBC, KSL, Washington, Eccles, University of Utah, United Locations: Salt Lake City Utah, PARIS, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Paris, Tokyo, Utah, Rice, United States, Lake Placid, Squaw, France, Chamonix, Grenoble, Albertville, French

☆ The incredible story of Richard Norris Williams, the American tennis player who survived the Titanic sinking and then won gold at the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Richard Norris Williams survived the sinking of the Titanic by swimming to a lifeboat. Williams became the highest-ranking tennis player in the US and won an Olympic gold medal in 1924. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRichard Norris Williams was an accomplished tennis player who competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics, but he's most famous for his incredible survival of the Titanic. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Richard Norris Williams, Williams, — Organizations: US, Service, White Star, Business Locations: British

☆ Inside John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy's relationship, from their courtship to his assassination
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Allie Lembo | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

1961: Jackie restored and renovated the White House, making a lasting mark on America's most famous residence. AP/William J SmithIt was said that while taking a tour of the White House as a child, Jackie wasn't impressed by the home. "From the outside, I remember the feeling of the place," she told Life Magazine, according to the Kennedy Library. According to the Kennedy Library, Kennedy had already spent the entire $50,000 budget allotted to the project just on furnishing the family's private quarters. "It was really the happiest time of my life," she once said of living in the White House, according to the Kennedy Library.

Persons: Jackie, William J Smith, Jackie wasn't, —, Kennedy Organizations: Kennedy, Mount, National Gallery, FBI, Kennedy Library Locations: Mount Vernon

☆ The evolution of Katie Ledecky: As Olympics near, U.S. star comes full circle
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Nicole Auerbach | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Katie Ledecky’s first question was quintessential Katie: Hey, I’m coming home to Maryland for a few days in May. And he watched 27-year-old Katie Ledecky work the room, taking photos with those who asked and speaking with people from all walks of life. The little girl who once dressed up as Katie Ledecky for Halloween qualified to be part of the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay with her. Katie Ledecky, right, embraces Erin Gemmell after the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials. Katie Ledecky shows off her gold medal from the 800-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

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☆ I'm a luxury wedding caterer in the Hamptons. Here's the biggest difference between Gen Z and millennial weddings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told Business Insider the biggest difference she's witnessed between Gen Z and millennial weddings comes down to life experience. Courtesy of Hamptons Aristocrat"I would say most of my wedding couples are slightly older, and it might be a Hamptons thing," she said. AdvertisementAnd unlike some Gen Z couples, they might be able to afford exactly what they want. Gen Z couples opt for 'safer' options like plated chicken and fishA plated piece of salmon on a white plate. "They really, really know what they want," she said.

Persons: —, Lexi Ritsch, Gen Z, Ritsch, James Beard Organizations: Service, Hamptons, Business, Pew Research Center, Data USA, Michelin Locations: New York, Palm Beach , Florida, East Hampton

The Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a rare drone attack in central Tel Aviv that crashed into a building near the United States Embassy branch office early Friday, killing at least one person and wounding eight others. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman, told reporters that Israel’s defense systems had apparently picked up the drone but failed to register it as a threat. The Israeli military said the drone had likely flown from Yemen, where the Houthis are based, before approaching Tel Aviv from the coast. Video posted on X and verified by The New York Times shows what appears to be a unmanned aerial vehicle approaching west of Tel Aviv, followed by a blast at the location of the strike. The two sides offered differing accounts of the type of drone used in the attack.

Persons: Daniel Hagari, Admiral Hagari, Nasruddin Amer Organizations: United States Embassy, The New York Times Locations: Iran, Tel Aviv, Yemen

☆ 3 of the biggest wedding food trends you'll see everywhere this summer — and 2 that are on their way out
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tomatoes are one of the biggest wedding food trends this year, especially for events during the late summer. Hamptons Aristocrat's tomato truck and display of dishes. "We have this new truck called the Tomato Truck," she said. "It's a red 1941 pickup truck, and we do a beautiful grazing station for the cocktail hour on it. "I think brides and grooms, and brides and brides, and grooms and grooms, are feeling like they can be a little more out of the box with their menus, and that's so fun to us," she continued.

Persons: Ritsch, it's Organizations: Hamptons Locations: Italy

The Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a drone attack in central Tel Aviv that crashed into a building near the U.S. consulate early Friday, killing at least one person. No alarms were activated in the attack, the Israeli military said earlier in a statement. The Israeli military official said it was possible that the country’s defense systems had registered the drone but misidentified it. Ron Huldai, the mayor of Tel Aviv, said the city was on heightened alert. The man was found in his apartment and had shrapnel injuries, the Tel Aviv police said in a statement.

Persons: Yahya Sarea, Ron Huldai, ”, Zaki Heller, Roee Klein, Witnesses, Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Aaron Boxerman, Ronen Bergman Organizations: Tel, Hamas, Tel Aviv police Locations: Iran, Tel Aviv, U.S, Yemen, Israel, Red, Lebanon, Gaza

☆ Vintage photos show what summer on Martha's Vineyard looked like decades ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tourists have flocked to Martha's Vineyard for over 100 years for summer getaways. By the 1950s, Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard was a popular spot for Black families. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNothing screams summer in New England quite like a day trip to the shores of Martha's Vineyard — something tourists have been doing for well over 100 years. First inhabited by the Wampanoag people, Martha's Vineyard has been a playground for the ultrawealthy ever since whaling captains began building impressive homes there between 1830 and 1845, The New York Times reported.

Persons: —, Vineyard Organizations: Service, The New York Times, Business Locations: Oak, New England, Martha's

In a rare breach of Israel’s multilayered air-defense system, a drone fired by the Houthi militia in Yemen slammed into an apartment building near the United States Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv early Friday, killing at least one person and wounding eight others. Pentagon officials expressed doubt that the drone had specifically targeted the U.S. building, an attack that analysts assessed had possibly been an attempt by the Houthis to strike anywhere they could in Tel Aviv. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia that has been attacking ships in the Red Sea, claimed responsibility for the strike on the city of 450,000 people. No air-raid sirens warned residents before the drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion that jolted people from their sleep, shattered windows and left shrapnel scattered on the streets. “We are investigating why we did not identify it, attack it and intercept it,” Admiral Hagari said on Friday.

Persons: Daniel Hagari, Admiral Hagari Organizations: United States Embassy, Pentagon Locations: Yemen, Tel Aviv, Iranian, Red

☆ Israeli Military Says It Is Investigating Explosion in Tel Aviv
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Erin Mendell | More About Erin Mendell | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The authorities in Tel Aviv said they were responding to reports of an explosion in the central part of the city early Friday morning that injured at least two people. Zaki Heller, a spokesman for Israel’s national emergency service, also known as Magen David Adom, said in a statement that its hotline had received a report at 3:21 a.m. that an object had exploded in a building. The Tel Aviv District Police said that a large number of forces were responding. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, but the Israeli military said in a statement that it was looking into reports that there had been “an aerial target.”The two injured people were “lightly wounded” by shrapnel and were conscious, the emergency service’s statement said.

Persons: Zaki Heller, David Adom Organizations: Tel, Tel Aviv District Police Locations: Tel Aviv

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