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☆ Chappell Roan has frustrated fans by canceling shows. PR experts say she made the right call.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Chappell Roan has endured backlash on social media for sharing her political opinions and canceling shows. That quote was subsequently clipped and shared widely on social media, where uproar promptly ensued. Even if canceling shows could drive away fans, it's worth the riskFans at a Chappell Roan concert in October 2023. Maybe Roan should pull back from social media — but that's ultimately her callChappell Roan points at a photographer on the VMAs red carpet. Swift turned off Instagram comments years ago, Gomez has said she deleted the app from her phone, and others have quit posting on social media altogether.

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☆ Leaders from BCG, Infosys, AARP, and more predict how AI will transform top companies in the next 12 months
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Julia Hood | Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

During a virtual roundtable, we asked Business Insider's Workforce Innovation board to tell us how AI would transform companies over the next year. How will the most innovative companies be transformed by AI over the next 12 months? Last year, we had an AI challenge across the company, and a huge percentage of our employees participated. There are a lot of different points of view on what AI will and will not do and how quickly. And that the promise we think AI is going to deliver will probably take longer than we think to come to fruition.

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☆ I never knew about eye floaters until I woke up with lines and dots in my eyesight. Here's what I learned about my new condition.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Molly Millar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I've since found I have a condition known as eye floaters, one I share with as much as 76% of the population — and not just for people over 50, as they're generally associated with. Once you've got a few clumps and strands inside the eye, you start to see those as floaters." Brenna Terry, 30, has had "cobwebby" eye floaters her whole life, which she hasn't raised with her optometrist. AdvertisementFor some, the condition can interfere with their daily tasksFor some people, the condition can be far more distressing.

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☆ Hard Seltzers and Canned Cocktails Are Getting Boozier
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Hard seltzers, spiked seltzers, and their ilk have been marketed as lighter than traditional alcoholic beverages. In the 2010s, the hard seltzers started to pop up, with names like White Claw and Truly, both of which launched in 2016. Advertisement"During the pandemic, hard seltzers really blew up, and I think hard seltzers are one of those ones that were perceived as a little bit of a better-for-you option," said Kaleigh Theriault, an associate director of beverage-alcohol thought leadership at NIQ, a market research firm. The market got saturated, and people started to realize there could be a lot more to canned alcohol than beer and hard seltzers. "So companies are having to innovate more and more, and that has led to some higher-ABV canned cocktails."

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☆ Scoot McNairy on His Best Movie & TV Roles and How Sosie Bacon Helped Him on 'Nightbitch'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Eventually, "Argo" was released and went on to win an Oscar, and McNairy did, of course, work again. "You truly do feel like you're never going to work again because you've seen it happen where people just kind of stop working." Just keep your head down and focus on the work and don't change what you're doing based on other people's opinions. AdvertisementOn Quentin Tarantino's obscure film taste and how his partner helped him retool his 'Nightbitch' performanceMcNairy in "Nightbitch." I sent in a tape, and all the feedback I got was, "Wow, he really, really likes it, but he's got somebody else in mind for the role."

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☆ Everyone's talking about RTO. Here's why a leading expert thinks remote work is 'here to stay.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon's RTO order has people questioning the future of remote work. Employees respondong to his surveys ranked the right to work from home equal to an 8% pay increase. AdvertisementThe pandemic-prompted right to remote work may be in trouble — Amazon hit headlines last month when it ordered all corporate employees back to the office five days a week from January. But Nick Bloom, a leading expert in remote work, said working from home was "here to stay" as he shared the latest developments in his 20-year research. Bloom concluded his presentation by saying remote work was "here to stay," citing big steps in technology that facilitate it, such as video calls and virtual reality.

Persons: Nick Bloom, —, Amazon's, Bloom Organizations: Service, Stanford University Locations: WFH, COVID

☆ TV personality La La Anthony on why you should have multiple streams of income: You're 'crazy if you only do one thing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

And TV personality La La Anthony says, "you'll be crazy if you only do one thing. You got to do multiple things and get multiple things going for yourself." "There was a time where you could only do one thing, or people only wanted you to do one thing," Anthony tells CNBC Make It. But I think now it's a different time, a different day, where everyone's doing multiple things." She suggests not allowing fear to creep in and cause you to think that you won't be able to balance multiple things you're passionate about.

Persons: La La Anthony, Anthony, isn't, we've, Get Organizations: MTV, Starz, CNBC, Amgen

☆ Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementCareer consultants are pushing a bold new strategy for tech candidates: skip the recruiter DMs and go straight to the CEO. In today's highly competitive tech job market, candidates are looking for ways to stand out and differentiate themselves in the application process. AdvertisementBusiness Insider spoke to career coaches in the tech space to hear about why candidates may want to try this new tactic. It's not recommended for all jobsSome career coaches expressed mixed feelings on this new tactic, despite being approached about it by clients. AdvertisementBut while there's no magic formula to landing a tech job in this market, it's not a bad idea to think outside the box and get creative with your approach.

Persons: —, DMing, Katie McIntyre, McIntyre, That's, Raj Subrameyer, Subrameyer, hasn't, It's, Albano Gega, Gega Organizations: Service, DMs, Microsoft, Google, LinkedIn Locations: CareerSprout

☆ A Cure for Doomscrolling: Shaming Your Friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Amanda Hoover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

For The New York Times' games app, it filled me with ire; I can't do a Sunday crossword in 10-minute increments. One downloaded it, restricted TikTok, and then texted me: "I'm currently scrolling on TikTok and plan to all day. Royce Branning, a cofounder of Clearspace, says the company started testing the friends feature after hearing that users were taking screenshots of their Clearspace screen tracking and sharing it with one another. I'm not sure where my friends spent all their screen time, but being on a phone doesn't inherently ruin your life. Maybe logging in to an app like Clearspace with friends, family, and romantic partners could help people police each other.

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☆ New York mag's Olivia Nuzzi accuses her ex-fiancé of blackmail amid the RFK Jr. scandal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lucia Moses | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Olivia Nuzzi accused her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza of blackmail and career threats in court documents. New York magazine put Nuzzi on leave amid a review of her relationship with RFK Jr.Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementNew York magazine political writer Olivia Nuzzi has accused her ex-fiancé, Politico reporter Ryan Lizza, of blackmailing her and threatening to destroy her career. Journalist Oliver Darcy reported on September 19 in his newsletter, Status, that New York magazine had put her on leave. The story has already had big fallout for New York magazine, its parent, Vox Media, and the journalists involved.

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☆ Forget Nvidia: Here's how one CIO is positioning after the rate cut
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. Federal Reserve's bumper 50-basis-point interest rate cut has been the talk of the market as investors evaluate sectors and stocks. Kingsley Jones, a chief investment officer at the Sydney-headquartered Jevons Global, says the rate cut has "supported the market." Avoid semiconductor equipment Jones is avoiding sectors like semiconductor equipment that companies have been spending more on, following interest in building AI infrastructure and chip factories. He warned of the impact that U.S. sanctions might have on semiconductor equipment plays. "So, I'd avoid the semi equipment sector trade out of that," he added.

Persons: Kingsley Jones, Jevons, Jones, it's, wasn't Organizations: U.S, Sydney, Tech, Big Tech, Nvidia, AbbVie Inc, Costco, Oracle Locations: Federal, United States, China

☆ I used to feel comfortable removing my hijab in women's-only spaces. But people post photos of everything on social media now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Anmol Irfan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I used to remove my hijab in women's-only spaces, like gym classes and social events. But photos and videos of me have ended up online, even after I've asked people to be mindful. I know it's not done with malicious intent, but it's made me uncomfortable removing my hijab. For most people, this wouldn't mean much; these days, it's common to document everything on social media. The way we post on social media has made me feel like an outsiderAsking someone not to post on social media can be awkward.

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☆ Young Chinese are looking for dupes and cheaper substitutes for everything from Hermès to travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Huileng Tan | Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Chinese consumers are opting for affordable alternatives across various categories to save money. The trend, known as pingti, is driven by economic challenges and is popular among young people. Consumers are finding cheaper substitutes for luxury goods, everyday items, and even healthcare. It's now become a trend in China to save on nearly every consumer category, from luxury goods to everyday consumables to travel, with cheaper substitutes. A Bank of America survey of 1,052 adult Chinese consumers showed weakening consumer sentiment, with 30% of respondents planning to spend more — down from 45% in June.

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☆ I left Goldman Sachs to plan weddings for the ultra-rich. I do 4 key things to keep my clients — and their families — happy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company. I spent a decade at Goldman Sachs, working in Singapore and Hong Kong managing key relationships by flying to a different Chinese city each day. English wasn't his first language, so he misunderstood and thought I was starting a wedding planning business. He immediately asked me to help plan his son's wedding, insisting I take a look since I knew the family well. Many of our elder clients want to see their grandchildren uphold customs they cherish, like family crests and cultural elements.

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☆ What the Eric Adams indictment means for New York City's leadership and future
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, the walls are closing in on New York City Mayor Eric Adams after a federal indictment . New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five criminal counts in a corruption probe accusing him of bribery and receiving illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals. In one case, according to the indictment, that meant a Turkish Airlines manager offering to charge Adams $50 for two business-class seats worth $15,000 . AdvertisementMessages obtained by prosecutors also show Adams promising his staffer he "always" deleted texts following a discussion of alleged Turkish bribes.

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☆ Nikki Haley campaigners endorse Harris, as GOP former governor backs Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ambassador Nikki Haley announced that she would vote for former President Donald Trump during an event at the Hudson Institute on May 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. Several former state campaign committee members on Nikki Haley's failed presidential bid have endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris — publicly breaking with Haley, who is backing GOP nominee Donald Trump. The same day, two former members of Haley's Michigan state leadership team also urged Republicans to support the Democratic ticket of Harris and Minnesota Gov. "That's why we proudly supported Ambassador Nikki Haley for president and were part of her Michigan Leadership Team." A spokeswoman for Haley did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment on her former campaigners endorsing Harris.

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☆ I manage a private yacht marina in Singapore. Here are 3 ways I build trust with wealthy clients.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jonathan Sit, a regional general manager for ONE15 Marina. I joined ONE15 Marina at Sentosa Cove Singapore in 2014 as a management associate for two years before becoming regional general manager. You're starting an argument, and members don't want to argue. Don't put wealthy people on a pedestalIt sounds cliché, but the marina industry is a people business, and members want to be treated like humans. Learning a bit about yachting also helps me relate to the members better.

Persons: —, Jonathan Sit, It's, I've, it's, they've, we've, They're Organizations: Service, ONE15 Marina, Michelin Star, Business, ONE15, CNBC Locations: Hong Kong, Singapore, Sentosa Cove Singapore, Sentosa

☆ Leaders from the CIA, Dell Technologies, HP, SageCXO, and ezCater share how they keep up with AI development
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Helen Li | Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

John Roese, the global chief technology officer and chief AI officer of Dell Technologies. In the long term, those two have to come closer together to achieve the speed necessary for an AI cycle. So the quality of what you produce in your organization as a CTO — if you're going to provide models built in-house — better be superstar quality, or no one's using it. Once you understand that those are high level, then you have to ask if you are actually on a path where if you apply AI, you're going to get to an outcome. DeCesare: I've been most inspired to drive the leverage of AI through the company by finding out how people have applied it.

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☆ Sam Altman used to be 'super anti-Burning Man.' Now he's a fan and sees it as how the world could look after AGI
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman used to be "super anti-Burning Man." Altman said on the podcast he's been to Burning Man five or six times. "Everyone so happy, so engaged, so present that I was like, 'OK, I was wrong to be so negative on Burning Man.'" A photo of Burning Man attendees on the playa of Black Rock City. "This is one possible, like, part of what the post-AGI world can look like," Altman said on the podcast.

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☆ Inside the island fortress of America's mega-billionaires
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Guthrie Scrimgeour | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +21 min

An Israeli-designed radar system encircling the island can detect passersby, in low visibility, from half a mile away. Often described as "butlers with badges," the Indian Creek police force is unlike most of its counterparts. The Indian Creek radar can detect objects on the water and use artificial intelligence to classify them according to the risk they pose. With the new security system, the Indian Creek police appear to have turbocharged their enforcement of regulations in the surrounding waters. Properties in the neighborhood are also being bought up by opaquely named LLCs tied to Indian Creek residents.

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☆ Edie Falco on Her Best TV Shows, Movies: 'the Sopranos,' 'Nurse Jackie'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

"You just don't know. I don't know. I think that's hysterical. I have made movies I still don't know if they came out. They may have come out and done very well; I just don't know.

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☆ Amazon's RTO policy is the right decision, according to a Gen Z founder who said most of his employees come in 5 days a week
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He founded an AI startup in 2023 and told BI the majority of his 14 employees come in five days a week. "Remote work benefits people who are more stable in their career at the expense of people who are junior," he said. BI has reported on multiple Gen Z employees who feel isolated and restricted by their remote working environment. Advertisement"If you're a new grad and you're starting a job and you just work a remote job, you're just shooting yourself in the foot," he said. He told BI, "Four or five years ago, this was the norm," adding, "Why are we even thinking remote work is normal?"

Persons: —, Jeffrey Wang, Wang, Everyone's Organizations: Service, Plaid, Harvard, Business, Tech, Networking, BI Locations: San Francisco, Hawaii

☆ An elite nutrition coach for Olympians and CrossFitters shares 3 simple things he prioritizes to boost his longevity
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewMike Molloy is a nutrition coach to elite athletes and regular folk alike. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Having strong social connections is well-established as an important factor in longevity, and if your friends and family also encourage you to live a healthy life, all the better.

Persons: —, Mike Molloy, Molloy, Sleep Molloy Organizations: Service, Business, Research

☆ Kind Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky: Here's the No. 1 type of valuable employee that most CEOs overlook
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In his experience, his best employees have different qualities and skills than he does, says the billionaire founder of Kind Snacks. "You want to be careful not to hire the same person you are," Lubetzky, 56, tells CNBC Make It. Humans are more inclined to collaborate with, befriend and even form romantic relationships with people who have similar interests, education, skills and values. Lubetzky learned the value of working with people who have opposing viewpoints at his first company, PeaceWorks, he says. There is one quality that bosses and employees should always share, Lubetzky says: values.

Persons: Daniel Lubetzky isn't, that's, Lubetzky —, Mark Cuban's, —, Lubetzky, everyone's Organizations: CNBC Locations: Qualtrics

☆ AMD CEO talks competition with Nvidia: 'there’s no one size fits all in computing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When CNBC's Jim Cramer asked AMD CEO Lisa Su about competition with artificial intelligence powerhouse Nvidia , she said there was room for more than one major player in the red-hot semiconductor industry. "The way to think about it is, there's no one size fits all in computing," she said. Both AMD and Nvidia design semiconductor chips essential for the new generative AI technology everyone in the enterprise is clamoring for. To Su, the "technology ecosystem" works well when there's competition and partnership, saying there should be areas where rivals work together and where they compete. Su also discussed the future of AI, saying the world is just beginning to recognize what AI can do.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Lisa Su, Su, It's Organizations: Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Big Tech

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