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☆ My kids go to summer camp in Taipei. They get to learn Chinese and it's cheaper than in the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Virginia Duan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Every year, it seems like the rush to sign my kids up for summer camp begins earlier and earlier. Related storiesInstead, I send my kids to summer camp in Taipei because not only will my children have fun and learn, but they'll be doing so in Chinese. AdvertisementThe author can afford to send her kids to camp in Taipei thanks to the exchange rate and lower costs. Truthfully, many Taiwanese people will try to speak English to my kids even though my kids understand Chinese just fine. For an 8-day, 7-night sleep-away camp for teenagers, the cost for the entire camp would be $711.

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☆ Scientists finally think they know why giraffe necks are so long
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the 19th century, Charles Darwin and Jean Baptiste Lamarck suggested that giraffes evolved long necks to help them snatch leaves on trees. A later theory usurped Darwin and Lamarck's, suggesting that male giraffes evolved long necks to fight and compete for female mates. "I realized that the important question was, 'Do males have proportionally longer necks compared to the rest of their body?'" Cavener said this may be the first study to suggest that females, not males, are the reason for giraffes' long necks. That's important not only for understanding giraffe evolution but how male and female giraffes behave differently, which could help with conservation efforts.

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☆ TikTok is getting into the murky business of AI-generated influencer ads
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTikTok is rolling out a tool that will allow brands to use AI-generated avatars of real people in ads on the platform. In a demonstration in the announcement post, the company showcased a reel of AI-generated avatars built from apparent TikTok creators who explain why they'll benefit from an AI tool that uses their likenesses. "If this is something that caught on, I'd be very scared for the future of my business," micro influencer Kristen Bousquet told Business Insider in May. TikTok isn't the only Big Tech platform experimenting with AI-generated avatars.

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This is good news for mortgage rates, but we'll need to see more data showing that inflation is sustainably coming down before rates can fall further. As inflation slows and the Fed is able to start lowering the federal funds rate, mortgage rates are expected to go down. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage Refinance Rates TodayMortgage type Average rate today This information has been provided by Zillow. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates will affect your monthly and long-term payments. Lower mortgage rates will bring more buyers onto the market, putting upward pressure on prices.

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☆ The rise of STEM influencers: 3 top takeaways from a conference that serves as an annual science fair for YouTubers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

All of this, and more, took place last week at Open Sauce, the annual STEM conference for makers and content creators. It also featured three large exhibit halls filled with unique inventions created by students, engineers, makers, and content creators. The conference offered sessions from dozens of YouTube's top STEM creators, including Osman, Adam Savage, Mark Rober, Astro Alexandra, and Nile Red. Related storiesHere are three key takeaways from this year's Open Sauce:YouTuber and engineer Mark Rober on stage at Open Sauce. Some industry attendees said Open Sauce felt similar to the early days of VidCon, the largest annual creator industry conference, because of its smaller, community feel.

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While the concerts and races kick off on July 6, there are still a few avenues for how to buy NASCAR Chicago Street Race tickets. We've got you covered if you're looking for how to get tickets to NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend 2024. The 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race offers three main general admission ticket options: Saturday-only tickets (NASCAR Xfinity Series race), Sunday-only tickets (Grant Park 165), and two-day passes. Date City Vivid Seats prices StubHub prices Time July 6, 2024 Chicago, Illinois $152 $142 8:45 a.m. July 7, 2024 Chicago, Illinois $138 $91 9:00 a.m. July 6 & 7, 2024 Chicago, Illinois $94 $416 8:45 a.m./9:00 a.m.How to buy tickets for NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024You can buy original NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024 tickets directly through the event's website. This year's NASCAR Chicago Street Race event has an incredible lineup of musical performances on July 6 and 7.

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☆ I was promoted to VP at Amazon despite doing a poor job managing my career. I wish I had used these 7 strategies sooner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Ethan Evans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI made it to vice president at Amazon after eight years at the company despite doing a poor job managing my career. My advancement came from hard work and luck, but I had no real plan. Here are seven career-advancing strategies I now know and wish I had used sooner to actively manage my career. To rise in your career, you'll need to be good at navigating intricate schedules, cross-team dependencies, and other challenges of scale. When I speak to my clients, they often work hard and hope for a promotion, but hope is not a strategy.

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☆ ALICEs, DINKs, HENRYs, and More: a Complete Guide
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

But the terms' recent popularity suggests people want to understand how they fit into the broader economy beyond standard measurements. But that, too, is uncertain: She said she was "dangerously close" to losing the aid because her income is too high. ALICEs tend to be older or younger workers, and while they're represented across racial groups, they're more likely to be Black or Hispanic. HIFI: High Income, Financially InsecureHIFI is the latest acronym to join the club. In a 2021 Medium post, Erica Dhawan defined "geriatric millennials" as millennials born in the early 1980s.

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☆ The influencer-marketing strategies that made brands like Adobe and Google Pixel favorites for creators from underrepresented backgrounds to work with
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Influencer marketing is so personal, it's about the creator," Jenkins said. Several industry experts, including creators, have said this is because brands routinely pay creators of color less than their white counterparts on collaborations. AdvertisementSome companies like Pandora, however, have earned reputations among creators of color for fair compensation, prompting them to develop long-term partnerships spanning years. We also give the creator creative latitude whenever we can and let them co-create the concept based on what is authentic to their experience." "We usually know going into a negotiation where it's going to start and where it's going to end up."

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☆ Why Gen Z is feeling so good about money right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewGen Zers are feeling pretty good about their financial situations right now. That was especially true for younger generations — over 60% of Gen Z and millennials said they were optimistic, compared to less than 50% of Gen X and baby boomers. How Gen Z can feel good about themselves — but still worry about high pricesBI has previously reported that many aging boomers and Gen Xers cannot retire or are struggling financially in retirement. But when it comes to retirement preparation, Gen Z might be ahead of the game. According to a survey last year from the CFA Institute, over half of Gen Z respondents said they were already investing, and 82% of them started doing so before turning 21.

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☆ Apple Is the First Giant Tech Company to Make Useful AI Products
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Linette Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Apple's scale and specificity of vision also make it the first Big Tech company to get AI integration right. The fact that people are disappointed in Apple says more about the hype around AI's capabilities than it does about Apple. In that way, Apple's cautious approach may be a service for the rest of the tech industry. By slowly acclimatizing its constellation of users to AI that makes their lives better instead of frustrating them, Apple makes the tech feel like a natural upgrade instead of an unreliable, scary intrusion. AdvertisementSure, Apple's AI may not be sexy or scary, but at least it doesn't seem stupid.

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☆ I dropped out of a group vacation—do I still have to pay for the hotel?: Tips from travel experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Historically, I'm not a fan of group trips. Someone always ends up inexplicably crying or taking personal offense to not every single person wanting to do an overpriced brewery tour. But one of the most stressful parts of traveling in a herd, to me, happens before the vacation even starts: when one person drops out last minute. There is a right way to handle this, though, says Lee Thompson, co-founder of Flash Pack, a company that plans group trips for solo travelers in their 30s and 40s. "You should always offer to pay your share of a trip that's already been booked — accommodations, rental cars, planned excursions etc.

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☆ Cocoa prices are soaring. Candy makers will need to get creative
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Prices of cocoa have more than tripled over the last year, creating a big headache for candy makers and other food companies that use the ingredient to make chocolate. The price surge has since eased off slightly, but the crop is still commanding well above what food companies are used to paying. This season's cocoa crop is expected to experience the largest deficit in at least six decades, according to a Rabobank report from May. A YouGov survey conducted in October found that 72% of U.S. respondents had noticed shrinkflation in food products. J&J Snack Foods CEO Daniel Fachner has been keeping an eye on cocoa and chocolate prices.

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☆ This nutrition scientist is on a mission to make ultra-processed foods healthier. Can he succeed?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewIt's been five years since nutrition scientist Kevin Hall made a startling discovery that changed the way we view ultra-processed foods. It was the first randomized controlled study of its kind, and it changed the way we view ultra-processed foods. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty ImagesHe wants to understand precisely why ultra-processed foods do what they do and what—if anything—we can do to make them healthier. Ultra-processed foods attack our brainsPaul Bradbury/Getty ImagesWe've known for a long time that ultra-processed foods are associated with all kinds of bad health outcomes, from more early death, to extra strokes, and additional heart attacks. Related storiesBut whether the entire category — all packaged, ultra-processed foods are inherently bad for us by nature — is still an open question.

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☆ I used to judge my daughter for not folding the laundry. Then I realized there was a heartwarming reason why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Margery Berger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I think my kids should do their dishes immediately after eating, fold their laundry, and make their beds — because that's what I do. I don't make it for them, but I do often empty their overflowing bathroom wastebasket when I visit them. When my daughter Ali brought my future son-in-law Chrix home to meet me for the first time, he learned just how helpful I am. I love visiting my daughter's familyThey married five years ago and have two daughters, now 3-years-old and 18 months. A few weeks ago, when I was staying with them, my daughter said, "Mommy, stop folding the clothes."

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☆ I'm not a crafty parent and used to dread summer. I learned 5 easy ways to keep my kids entertained when school is out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

If you're trying to get work done while the kids are home this summer, keeping them entertained is a way to stay productive and somewhat sane. Related storiesThinking of new activities all the time can be draining, but I'm here to tell you you don't have to be a crafty or artistic parent to keep your kids engaged and entertained this summer. Toddlers and preteens alike love making peelable nail polish or homemade window clings. Construction paper and painter's tape can make tunnels for toy cars that will keep kids entertained for ages. AdvertisementThe author says making slime is a great way to keep kids entertained.

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Learn moreThe Stanley Cup Finals resume tonight with the fourth and possibly last game of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers series. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the Stanley Cup Finals, including both cable and live streaming options. The Oilers, who won the Stanley Cup five times between 1984 and 1990, have been struggling so far in the finals. How to watch Stanley Cup Finals in the USGame 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals will air on ABC on Saturday at 8 p.m. Check price at FuboHow to watch Stanley Cup Finals from anywhereIf you'll be traveling outside of the US during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, you can still keep up with your subscriptions using a VPN (virtual private network).

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☆ Elon Musk now needs to prove Tesla is his real priority
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla shareholders voted in favor of his huge pay package on Thursday. He'll now have to prove Tesla is his top priority if he wants them to keep backing him. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe people have given Elon Musk what he wants. On Thursday, the billionaire jumped for joy at Tesla's annual meeting in Austin as the outcome of a high-stakes, long-anticipated vote went entirely in his favor — thanks to his people.

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☆ Gen Z is harnessing 'one of the magical qualities of investing,' advisor says — how it helps them build wealth
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Genna Contino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

More than a quarter of Gen Z, 28%, say they learned about investing in school, compared to 19% of millennials and 12% of Gen X. There's also a greater abundance of information available online and on social media that older generations did not have access to, especially at such early ages. However, experts recommend turning to a trusted financial advisor before taking advice from social media. About three-quarters (76%) of Schwab survey respondents said they don't follow any finance influencers and 65% reported that social media has no impact on their investments. Overall, respondents said they are more likely to engage with a financial advisor (57%) than social media platforms (42%) for financial advice.

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☆ A timeline of the kissing scandal between Harry, Jessica, and Melinda in 'Perfect Match' season 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewThe strongest couple in "Perfect Match" season two is under threat in the latest episodes after Harry Jowsey was accused of kissing another contestant. The next day, Melinda tells Jessica that she and Harry kissed, causing a big fight between the three contestants. 'Perfect Match' season two, episode eight: Melinda and Holly say the kiss happened off-screenIn "Perfect Match" season two, episode eight, Stevan Ditter, Harry Jowsey, Chris Hahn, Kaz Bishop, Justin Assada are separated from their female partners. Advertisement'Perfect Match' season two, episode nine: Melinda says Harry also said he wanted to have sex with herMelinda Berry in "The Perfect Match" season two. 'Perfect Match' season two, episode nine: Jessica confronts HarryJessica Vestal and Harry Jowsey competing in a "Perfect Match" couples challenge.

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☆ 5 places where you should always tip—except for in these scenarios, according to etiquette experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"But at places like sit-down restaurants, hair salons, barber shops or getting food delivered, tipping is customary." Just 67% of adults in Bankrate's survey say they always tip at restaurants. "So if you're not tipping in those scenarios, you're really taking money out of the server's pocket." When it comes to those who cut your hair and deliver your food, you should just about always tip, etiquette experts say. In other words, if you asked for a service and out-and-out didn't receive it, you're OK reducing or withholding a tip, etiquette pros say.

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"Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across Los Angeles to find the best doughnuts in the city. They'll be visiting five locations in just one day to see what the city has to offer. This is "Food Tours." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

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☆ The ocean is still largely unexplored. Underwater tech could help illuminate its mysteries.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Sarah Sloat | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But below the surface, the mini marine sanctuary is also a test bed for underwater technology that may take researchers to literal new depths. In the ocean, Underwater IoT could look like floating sensors, swarms of crewless vehicles, or a tetherless, wireless robot. Interest in ocean IoT is increasing because of its potential scientific, military, commercial, and conservation applications. AdvertisementWaleed Akbar, a research assistant at the MIT Media Lab, said that while developing underwater IoT is challenging, it's necessary. There's also the issue of energy consumption: Generally, preliminary underwater IoT devices have used batteries with limited capacity.

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☆ Taylor Swift fans say you can't put a price on the memories as The Eras Tour hits the UK, injecting a potential $1.2 billion into the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

After the multi-Grammy-winning superstar announced the European leg of The Eras Tour in mid-2023, they started saving, knowing that they had to "travel for Taylor." Corrie (left), KJ (center), and Callie (right) traveled from Gibraltar to Edinburgh to see The Eras Tour. AdvertisementThey estimated that the total cost for their weeklong trip, accommodation, and Eras Tour tickets was just over $2,500 each. Taylor Swift kicked off her 15-stop UK tour at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 7, 2024. AdvertisementAs KJ had said at the start of the day, seeing The Eras Tour isn't "just about the show and the music.

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☆ Did Apple just outthink everyone in AI? A chat with tech analyst Ben Thompson
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

When I try to get my head around big, complicated tech questions, I often rely on Ben Thompson, the influential tech analyst who writes the Stratechery newsletter. And that Apple gets the upside of AI without incurring many of the costs and risks other tech players are taking on. AdvertisementPeter Kafka: You seemed pretty enthusiastic about Apple's AI efforts before they announced them on Monday. One is some massive AI breakthrough, such that the phone becomes the commodity, as opposed to Apple making the AI the commodity. Peter Kafka: You've been speculating about whether Apple is paying OpenAI, or OpenAI is paying Apple.

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