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☆ The Christian Pop Star Bringing Latino Evangelicals to the Pews
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Marcela Valdes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

They have fantastic sound systems, and rival Latino churches tend to view them as neutral ground. Even in Kansas, several pastors told their congregants not to attend A.O.A. “Stop trying to correct how your brother does his ministry,” he told the pastors that morning. “You already have your own.” Jesus, he reminded them, said you can’t pour new wine into old wineskins; the old leather breaks, and the new wine spills. Maridelis Morales Rosado is a documentary photographer and photo editor, born in Puerto Rico and based in New York City.

Persons: Witt, Tommy, Janeth Torres, ” Tommy, ”, “, Jesus, Gen, Witt chuckled, Charlotte, “ I’m, Miguel Cassina, Maridelis Morales Organizations: City Center Church, City Center Locations: Kansas, Puerto Rico, New York City

☆ See how a young couple turned a neglected Los Angeles bungalow into a midcentury marvel and romantic proposal spot with just $50,000 in renovations
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In 2020, Angelina Murphy and Skyler Johnson had a tough time finding an affordable Los Angeles home. See how they turned the deteriorating 1950s bungalow into the home of their dreams for $50,000. "We were looking to buy and weren't having much luck," Murphy told Insider. "Taking on the renovation process ourselves was the best way to have a really nice home that we could afford," Murphy said. See how Murphy and Johnson transformed the more than 70-year-old three-bedroom, one-bathroom home from a crumbling pad into their forever home without breaking the bank.

Persons: Angelina Murphy, Skyler Johnson, —, Murphy, they'd, Skyler, Johnson, homebuyers, Alcynna Lloyd Organizations: Service, YouTube, alloyd Locations: Los Angeles, LA

☆ A family bought an underground nuclear bunker for $300,000, and they're turning it into their home. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In 2020, the Romero family moved into an underground bunker in the middle of the US. The Romero family transformed a nuclear bunker into their home. "We took all of our life savings — everything, basically our last penny and then some — and purchased the bunker," Romero said. The bunker was unfurnished, so the Romero family is now renovating the space into a home. The room the Romero family transformed into the primary bedroom.

Persons: Romero, —, Ruben Romero, I'm, TikTok Romero, Romero family's, There's, there's, it's, he's Organizations: Service, Newsweek, AT, Center, YouTube Locations: Niagara Falls , New York, Peachtree City , Georgia

☆ In the Age of Trump, It’s Hard to Be Humble - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Nicholas Kristof | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

OK, now wait, listen, when I hear the words “housing policy,” I tend to sort of doze off. And I’m talking, like, the most regressive, meaning, Texas, which is the conservative bastion of anti-taxes, is more progressive than Washington State, liberal Washington State. So over here in Illinois, which is the quintessential liberal state, there’s this one county that contains the city of Chicago. Blue states are the places where tens of thousands of homeless people are living on the streets. Blue states are the places where economic inequality is increasing most quickly in this country.

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☆ 'Shark Tank' star Barbara Corcoran praises Donald Trump's selling skills, shrugs off recession fears, and warns of AI fallout in a new interview. Here are the 12 best quotes.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Barbara Corcoran praised Donald Trump's selling skills and championed real-estate investing. The "Shark Tank" star advised young people to try employment before starting a company. (Corcoran said that besides her Shark Tank investments, she puts all of her money into real estate, and that's why she's become rich.) "Investing in real estate is a wonderful magic trick. "On 'Shark Tank,' I never invest in kids that have money.

Persons: Barbara Corcoran, Donald Trump's, —, Corcoran, Kevin, he's, Donald Trump, she's, It's, I've, They've Organizations: Service, The Corcoran, YouTube

☆ Opinion | How Conservatives Went From Demonizing Muslims to Wooing Them
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Michelle Goldberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“As your president, I will do everything in my power to protect our L.G.B.T.Q. At the time, this sort of rhetoric was common among Trump and his allies, who fashioned themselves in the mold of European right-wing populists, demonizing Muslims as a threat to hard-won Western sexual freedoms. Seven years later, as the battle against wokeness has supplanted the war on terror in the right-wing imagination, conservative sympathies are reversing. “Republicans are wooing Muslim voters by promising to protect them from L.G.B.T.Q. “The revolt against the radical L.G.B.T.Q.I.+ takeover of the U.S. won another battle this week,” the article crowed.

Persons: Donald Trump, ”, Trump, Geert Wilders, Lucian Wintrich, wokeness, ” David Weigel, Laura Ingraham, ” Ingraham, Kareem Monib Organizations: Republican, Republican National Convention, Trump, White House, Pundit, Fox News, Muslim City Council, U.S Locations: Orlando, MAGA, Semafor, Maryland, Hamtramck, Mich

☆ ‘It Requires Genius and He Had It’: Readers on Cormac McCarthy
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

That’s the way it’s been for me when it comes to his writing. He may not be the kind of writer that everyone would take to. “I read ‘The Road’ in one sitting, overnight, and it has never left me. I remain haunted by that vision, forever.” — Diana Dubrawsky, Silver Spring, Md. Maybe it was the hormones, but I felt the prose was lyrical and shifting in an interesting way, even as it described horror.

Persons: ” — Milan Karol, “, ”, Diana Dubrawsky, ’, — Yoav Grunstein, Cormac McCarthy’s Locations: Baltimore, Md, New York, N.Y

☆ Nasdaq futureproofs itself, but at 2021 prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( John Foley | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Nasdaq (NDAQ.O) is catapulting itself into the future - but paying yesterday’s high prices to get there. She pursued this one with gusto, though: Adenza wasn’t for sale when Nasdaq started wooing Thoma Bravo, say people familiar with the situation. Little wonder Nasdaq shares plunged over 10% on Monday. The U.S.-based exchange operator would pay just under $5.8 billion in cash and the rest in new Nasdaq shares, leaving Thoma Bravo with a 14.9% stake. Nasdaq shares had fallen 9.4% by 10.00am EST on June 12.

Persons: Thoma, Adena, Friedman, Bob Greifeld, Adenza, Thoma Bravo, Jonathan Guilford, Sharon Lam Organizations: YORK, Reuters, Nasdaq, Thoma Bravo, Calypso Technology, Thomson Locations: U.S

Mr. Cohen pleaded guilty to federal charges, including one related to a campaign finance violation, in 2018. Mr. Corcoran has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Now in his late 70s, Mr. Trump is still searching for lawyers in the mold of the one who first mentored, protected and, in his words, “brutalized” for him: the ruthless and ultimately disbarred Roy M. Cohn. Mr. Trump is due to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday. When the indictment of Mr. Trump was unsealed on Friday, it became abruptly clear that the notes by Mr. Corcoran — identified as “Trump Attorney 1” — were far more extensive, and far more damaging, than previously known.

Persons: Judge Beryl A, Howell, Corcoran, Michael D, Cohen, Trump, ”, Roy M, Cohn, Mr, Corcoran —, “ Organizations: Federal, Court, Mr, “ Trump Attorney Locations: Washington, New York, Miami

☆ AI Tech Like ChatGPT Will Make Americans More Lonely
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Daniel Cox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

And there are definitely areas where AI chatbots could be useful — especially when it comes to business. Artificial IntimacyThe shift toward AI relationships isn't just a theoretical possibility: Some entrepreneurs and companies are already working to create chatbot-driven connections. While it has garnered a lot of attention, CarynAI isn't the first attempt at providing people with companionship through an AI chatbot. Snap recently deployed its own AI chatbot, called My AI, aimed at supplementing social interactions on the app. In researching new AI chatbots, I was struck by the missed opportunity for disconnected people to forge new connections.

Persons: ChatGPT, Derek Thompson, —, you've, Eric Klinenberg, Jenny Leigh, isn't, Caryn Marjorie, Marjorie, Caryn, CarynAI, Replika, Evan Spiegel, Joshua Bote, Zers, Brent Orrell, Daniel Cox Organizations: Pew Research Center, University of Pennsylvania, Software, New York, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Brown University, Hasbro, Science Foundation, Survey Center, American Enterprise Institute Locations: New York City

☆ ChatGPT, AI Tech Will Worsen America's Loneliness Crisis, Friendship Recession
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Daniel Cox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

For months, people in Mr. Trump’s orbit have been puzzled by and wary about the low profile kept by Mr. Meadows in the investigations. As reports surfaced of one witness after another going into the grand jury or to be interviewed by federal investigators, Mr. Meadows has kept largely out of sight, and some of Mr. Trump’s advisers believe he could be a significant witness in the inquiries. Mr. Trump himself has at times asked aides questions about how Mr. Meadows is doing, according to a person familiar with the remarks. Mr. Meadows was around for pivotal moments leading up to and after the 2020 election, as Mr. Trump plotted to try to stay in office and thwart Joseph R. Biden Jr. from being sworn in to succeed him. Those texts served as a road map for House investigators.

Persons: Meadows, Trump, George Terwilliger, Trump’s, Joseph R, Biden Organizations: White House, Capitol Locations: Meadows

☆ Home Depot is selling a sleek modern tiny home frame with a spiral staircase for under $50K — but it'll cost far more to get it move-in ready
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Grace Mayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

But the unit will cost you more to complete the design with windows, doors, and other finishings. The product details on Home Depot's website specify that the $43,832 price-tag includes the steel structure and the parts needed for assembly. You'll have to pay many thousands more to finish the home with doors, windows, electrical plumbing, and other details. The steel frame will not be impacted by termites, mold, rodents, and bugs, per the Plus 1 Homes product details. Tiny homes and accessory dwelling units have been gaining newfound interest over the last year.

Persons: —, you'll, Gen Z Organizations: Service

☆ 10 Things in Tech: Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are ripped, tech workers work less than 4 hours per day, and tech's Texas real-estate invasion
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

OpenAI, the company that created the chatbot, won't share the books it used to train ChatGPT. But a group of researchers discovered a method of quizzing the chatbot to figure out which books it has read. Many tech workers are only productive for four hours per day. In an anonymous poll, nearly 45% of tech workers said they spent four hours (or less) on "focused work." Only around 25% said they worked eight or more hours per day.

Persons: I'm, Siu, Hannah Towey, Robyn Phelps, Moby Dick, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Adam, Matthew Busch, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Zuck, Bezos, Peek, Austin Evans, Evans, Mercedes, Diamond Naga Siu, Alistair Barr, Nathan Rennolds Organizations: American, Pacific Islander Heritage, Ikea, The Washington, Getty, NASA, US Air Force, Pacific Command, Pentagon Locations: Sweden, California, Swedish, EVs, . Texas, scrawny, San Diego, San Francisco, London

☆ TikTok loves book 'tropes' and authors are feeling the pressure to use them as the platform becomes a powerful marketing tool
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A common way to quickly discuss book plots on TikTok is through tropes, or specific themes that recur in many stories. The focus on tropes has to do with the short nature of videos on TikTok, creators told Insider. The success of tropes puts pressure on authors to try themFor authors, seeing these types of plots find success on the platform can be a double-edged sword. She decided to try writing a romance novel incorporating popular tropes like "enemies to lovers." Some creators worry the focus on tropes on TikTok may be limiting authors' visions.

☆ A New Yorker thought she found her 'dream' $8,000 couch on the curb, but her viral video raised concerned comments about bed bugs and whether it was a dupe
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A New Yorker thought she found her "dream couch" on the side of the road, so she brought it home. Her video documenting the find garnered over 30 million views as users weighed in on the couch worth up to $8,000. While some praised Joy for the find, others raised concerns of bed bugs and its authenticity. Others were more concerned about the risk of bed bugs and mold after Joy said the couch had been rained on when she found it. "Getting rid of bed bugs can cost thousands of dollars."

☆ Opinion: A boast that could sink Trump
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN —“I’m the one that got rid of Roe v. Wade,” former President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday on Newsmax. Congress has the power to rein in the court, wrote CNN legal analyst and law professor Steve Vladeck, whose new book “The Shadow Docket” focuses on the Supreme Court. Courtesy Boaz FreundIn 2019, then-President Trump issued an executive order requiring hospitals to post the prices of common medical services and procedures. For some, its celebration of a multiracial but purely fictional British aristocracy may even be a big part of its appeal.”As escapism, “Queen Charlotte” is a success.

☆ A residential real-estate developer shares 2 details to pay attention to when shopping for a home — and the No. 1 feature that can boost a property's value
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Developer Harsh Thakker explained what to look for, including small details like the trim. Pay attention to small details and the structure"The biggest thing is to look out for the details," said Thakker, including the trim and outlets. Good signs for home appreciationIn Thakker's experience, walkability is the number one feature that can boost a home's value. Right now, in Thakker's market, modern homes are more valuable than other styles, which is part of the reason his team is constructing modern homes in Chestnut Flats. "Whereas, the other one was more modern, using hardie-plank or other modern materials, and had open space and contemporary finishes.

☆ Exclusive: Staff at top U.S. farm research center file complaint alleging unsafe work conditions
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Leah Douglas | Thomson Reuters | Washington-Based Award-Winning Journalist Covering Agriculture | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) near Washington D.C. is the largest research facility owned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and has long been the flagship of U.S. farm research. “Our employees’ health and well-being is our top priority," a spokesperson at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which oversees BARC, told Reuters. STAFF CUTSFounded in 1910, the BARC facility spans nearly 7,000 acres in Prince George’s County, Maryland, near the nation’s capital. The unreliable conditions are affecting research outcomes, making it at times impossible to complete experiments or replicate their findings, said two research employees. On February 22, several BARC employees met with Thomas Shanower, the director of USDA’s Northeast Area, a division that oversees 15 research centers, including BARC.

Global supply chains grew overwhelmed as they struggled to deliver. But Prange said most of his supply chain had stabilized - meaning he was able to get most of what he needed - by the end of 2021. "One of the headwinds is inflation," said Kevin Austin, the supply chain chief for Toyota Motor North America. Meanwhile, the global supply chain snarls of the pandemic have diminished. The New York Fed's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index ticked down to a reading of -1.32 in April, compared to a revised -1.15 in March.

LAKE CHARLES, La., May 18 (Reuters) - In Washington, Republican U.S. Representative Clay Higgins has been a vocal advocate for spending cuts. As a member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus, Higgins was an early advocate for dramatic spending cuts, many of which ended up in the House bill. He hopes the spending cuts backed by Higgins won't affect local efforts to provide affordable housing. When it comes to spending, Higgins has been a solid "no" in Washington. For some local residents, Higgins' push for spending cuts in the face of so much need remains incomprehensible.

☆ Meet a 24-year-old who realized corporate life wasn't for her. She now makes $58,000 as an innkeeper, has her rent subsidized, and has plenty of time to paddle board on the lake.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She likes interacting with guests and is happy she didn't end up in a corporate job. "I was looking for a corporate job just because that's what everybody in my life who didn't go to grad school did," she said. She told Insider she makes around $58,000 and part of her rent is covered, as she has employee subsidized housing. Are you a Gen Zer or recent graduate who found a job outside of a 9-to-5 corporate job? Are you a worker that left a corporate job?

☆ How doctors create a penis from a vagina and why one trans man changed his mind about which surgery to get
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Creating a penis from a vagina is more complicated than turning a penis into a vagina. Then, they must define their priorities for their penis, Horwitz said. Then, during a meta, doctors cut ligaments around the newly enlarged clitoris, allowing it to extend away from the body. Phalloplasty creates a penis from a skin graftScar left over from a skin graft taken for a phalloplasty surgery. Once they've formed the neo-phallus (new penis), doctors surgically connect it to the genitals' nerve and vascular system.

☆ Sidelined by his old boss, Mike Pence's team is plotting a longshot campaign that pivots away from Trump and instead casts Pence as the next Reagan
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The ex-VP, long tied to Trump, would seek a return to the party's roots in aiming for the White House. "This campaign is going to reintroduce Mike Pence to the country as his own man," Pence ally Scott Reed said. "We have to resist the siren song of populism unmoored to conservative principles," Pence told the newspaper. "This campaign is going to reintroduce Mike Pence to the country as his own man," GOP operative Scott Reed told The Times. "People know Mike Pence.

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