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☆ Meet Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes' wife who's caught the attention of Taylor Swift and Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

She played soccer collegiately at UT Tyler and went to play professionally for a season in Iceland. Brittany Mahomes played college soccer at UT Tyler and played professionally in Iceland. Soccer became her primary focus in high school, and she went on to play collegiately at UT Tyler. In 2016, during her senior year, Patrick Mahomes told UT Tyler Athletics, "I am extremely proud of the level of play she has gotten to because all of it is from hard work. After graduation, Brittany signed on to play professionally for UMF Afturelding in Iceland, where she played for one season.

Persons: Brittany Mahomes, Jamie Squire, Patrick Mahomes, Stefani Webb, Brittany, I've, I'm, UMF Organizations: UT Tyler, NWSL's KC, Staff, Soccer, UT Tyler Athletics, UMF Afturelding Locations: Iceland, She's

☆ The stock market rally risks sparking an unsustainable 'melt-up' as the economy overheats, market vet Ed Yardeni says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The stock market runs a bigger risk of an unsustainable melt-up, according to Ed Yardeni. AdvertisementStocks run the risk of seeing an unsustainable, dot-com style melt-up, thanks to the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, according to market veteran Ed Yardeni. That move sparked a rally in stocks to fresh records —but it's also raised the odds of a stock market melt-up, he said, meaning investors are now facing the risk of an unsustainable market boom. And while inflation has cooled from its highs several years ago, it is still a risk, Yardeni noted. Advertisement"If they get to overheat the economy and get to create a bubble in the stock market, yeah they're creating some issues," Yardeni added.

Persons: Ed Yardeni, —, Stocks, it's, Yardeni, Michelle Bowman, haven't Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Yardeni, Labor Department, Atlanta Fed

☆ Biden administration backs House Republicans' three-month government funding bill
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Josephine Rozzelle | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The statement criticized congressional Republicans for not including additional funding for disaster relief, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration. The White House also warned that it would oppose any funding cuts to the Internal Revenue Service in final appropriations legislation. President Joe Biden and many congressional Democrats staunchly opposed plans to include the SAVE Act in the government funding bill. But it was Johnson's own caucus members who defeated his initial funding measure, when 14 House Republicans voted against it on Sept. 18. House Republican aides said Sunday that the funding proposal could reach the House floor for a vote as soon as Wednesday.

Persons: Joe Biden, Mike Johnson, Biden, Mike Johnson's, —, Johnson, Donald Trump Organizations: Tuesday, Management, House, Department of Veterans Affairs, Small Business Administration, Administration, Small, Internal Revenue Service, GOP, SAVE, Republicans, Secret Service, Trump . Congress Locations: Washington ,

☆ Ryan Murphy explains why he cast Travis Kelce in his new show 'Grotesquerie': 'A star is a star'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Speaking to reporters at a press conference attended by Business Insider ahead of the "Grotesquerie" premiere, Murphy explained how the unexpected casting came about. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "I always have a motto in my world and in my work that a star is a star is a star," Murphy explained. Murphy had just started on pre-production on "Grotesquerie," and he offered to tailor a part in the show specifically around Kelce. According to Murphy, Kelce spent months working with an acting coach, showed up to set off-book, and knew everybody's lines.

Persons: —, Taylor, Travis Kelce's, Ryan Murphy, Murphy, Kelce, he'd, Kelce he'd, Travis Kelce, Lois Tryon, Niecy Nash, Betts, Micaela Diamond, hasn't, Nash, Netflix's, Lyle, Erik Menendez, He's Organizations: Service, Business, The Kansas City Chiefs, Kelce Locations: Kelce, The, Hulu

☆ 2024 NFL Week 3: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. Ed Zurga/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. Charlie Riedel/AP The best photos from the 2024 NFL season Prev NextHouston Texans (2-0) @ Minnesota Vikings (2-0) – 1 p.m. ETHouston Texans (2-0) @ Minnesota Vikings (2-0) – 1 p.m.

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☆ ’90s sitcom character Murphy Brown became the center of political controversy. Echoes of that are being felt today
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Harmeet Kaur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Quayle’s “Murphy Brown” pronouncement made newspaper front pages and television broadcasts, and garnered a stumbling response from the White House. ‘Murphy Brown’ reflected women’s changing role in society“Murphy Brown” premiered on CBS in 1988, starring Candice Bergen as a fierce, acerbic news anchor of the same name. “I don’t think that we felt that we were igniting any controversy.”The controversy sparked a debate over ‘family values’Despite the “Murphy Brown” writers’ intentions, the storyline did ignite controversy. On May 19, 1992, a day after the “Birth 101” episode aired, Quayle delivered what’s now known as his “Murphy Brown” speech. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMore than 30 years later, it’s clear that the societal changes depicted in “Murphy Brown” are here to stay.

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☆ Insider Today: Nike's airball
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. I'll be here on the weekend to break down some of the biggest stories in business and help you get ahead. The Oregon-based company last week announced Elliott Hill would return to the company as CEO, replacing John Donahue. AdvertisementAn internal "Frequently Asked Questions" document, obtained by Business Insider, outlined how the RTO plan will work.

Persons: —, Matt Turner, Donald Trump, There's, It's, it's, Elliott Hill, John Donahue, Dre Waltizer, Jeff Chiu, Alyssa Powell, Larry, Wayne Osborne, Osborne, Wayne, Andy Jassy, David X Prutting, Paul Porter, Rebecca Zisser, Alexander brothers, Oren, Alon, Tal Alexander, iStock, — Mark Zuckerberg, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Fed, Nike, Business, Investors, Google Locations: China, The Oregon

☆ How reproductive rights, Greek life, and celebrity endorsements could prove key to Kamala Harris' bid for women voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

And it seems to be going well for the vice president so far. AdvertisementA key area closely connected to gender voting patterns — and which has helped tip elections toward the Democrats in recent years — is abortion rights. AdvertisementWomen-led political action committees (PACs) and organizations have also been rallying behind the vice president over the issue. The vice president is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the US's oldest Black sorority and part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council — more commonly known as the Divine Nine. Black women are also getting behind Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, who has established himself as a reproductive rights messenger in his own right.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Joe Biden, Roe, Wade, Biden, Vance, Shana Gadarian, Ali Monge, Jessica Mackler, Trump, — that's, Win McNamee, Tonya Ly, They've, Tim Walz, Walz, Brenda Coles, you've, hadn't, JD Vance, Taylor Swift, Cat Lady, Fernando Leon, TAS23, Drew Hallowell, Swift, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Darrell West, Winfrey, Obama Organizations: Service, Business, Democrats, Suffolk University, USA, Trump, Syracuse University, Women, PAC, Getty, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Black, Pan, Hellenic, Politico, DNC, Rights Management, Governance, Brookings Institution Locations: Minnesota, Virginia, Instagram, African

☆ Mark Cuban says that despite their differences, he understands Elon Musk's sense of humor
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Cheryl Teh | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMark Cuban and Elon Musk have often sparred on X, Musk's social media platform. But Cuban says he does get the Tesla and SpaceX chief's sense of humor. Musk, for his part, likes to believe he's often engaging in harmless trolling on his social media platform, once proclaiming himself the Chief Troll Officer. Related storiesThe comment sparked a probe from the Secret Service, according to Bloomberg, which filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the agency for any documents referencing Musk's post. "We can say, however, that the Secret Service investigates all threats related to our protectees."

Persons: —, Cuban, Elon Musk, Brian Tyler Cohen, Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, that's, Cohen, it's, Musk, Tesla, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, SpaceX, Business, Elon, Securities, Exchange Commission, Bloomberg

CNN —At least 22 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school compound Saturday, Palestinian officials said, with Israel saying it targeted Hamas fighters sheltering there. A spokesman for the Gaza Civil Defense, Mahmoud Basal, said the missile hit the Al-Zaytoun School, near Gaza City, where thousands were sheltering. The Government Media Office in Gaza said 13 children, including a 3-month-old infant were killed. The Israeli military said that the compound was being used as a Hamas command center and precautions had been taken to avoid civilian casualties. Aircraft “conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center in Gaza City” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

Persons: Mahmoud Basal, Aircraft “, “, Omar Al, Amal, ” Organizations: CNN, Gaza Civil Defense, Zaytoun, Government Media Office, Aircraft, Israel Defense Forces, Al Falah, IDF, Getty, Civil Defense, Hezbollah, IAF Locations: Israel, Gaza City, Gaza, AFP, Lebanese, Rafah

“There’s only one explanation for this staggering difference in maternal mortality,” said Nancy L. Cohen, president of the GEPI. “All the research points to Texas’ abortion ban as the primary driver of this alarming increase.”“Texas, I fear, is a harbinger of what’s to come in other states,” she said. Among Hispanic women, the rate of women dying while pregnant, during childbirth or soon after increased from 14.5% in 2019 to 18.9% in 2022. While maternal mortality spiked overall during the pandemic, women dying while pregnant or during childbirth rose consistently in Texas following the state’s ban on abortion, according to the Gender Equity Policy Institute. Tatum, who was not involved with the GEPI study, said that requests for sterilization procedures among her patients doubled after the state’s abortion ban.

Persons: “, ”, Nancy L, Cohen, Roe, Wade —, Greg Abbott, Bill, ” Cohen, I’d, Leah Tatum, Tatum, ” Tatum, wouldn’t, ‘, Kaitlyn Kash, Kash, “ It’d, Cory, ” Kash, ” “ It’s Organizations: Gender Equity, Institute, Centers for Disease Control, NBC News, U.S, Supreme, Texas Gov, Republican, OB, GYN, NBC Locations: Texas, “ Texas, ” Texas, Austin , Texas, Kansas

This is not the first time the Republican presidential nominee has posted a fake image in an effort to bolster his campaign. The Harris campaign declined to comment. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a 2020 X post, Harris praised Combs for a town hall he led on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on Black communities. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, who endorsed Trump in July, shared a fake Harris ad that uses a manipulated version of the vice president’s voice.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Combs, Trump, Harris, Montel Williams, Ashley, Taylor Swift, Cassie’s, Jimmy Kimmel, Kimmel, ”, Walz, Elon Musk Organizations: Republican, Democratic National Convention, Prosecutors, Trump, Microsoft Locations: Chicago

☆ Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on Texas land
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The maker of the party game Cards Against Humanity has sued Elon Musk’s SpaceX accusing it of trespassing on and damaging company-owned property in Texas. The dispute involves a plot of vacant land near Brownsville, Texas, far from the Cards Against Humanity corporate headquarters in Chicago. No wall was ever built on the property, where the company keeps a “No Trespassing” sign, according to the company. Cards Against Humanity said it bought the land after 150,000 people each paid $15 toward a crowdfunding effort. Cards Against Humanity complained to SpaceX about the alleged trespassing and damage, according to a website the game maker set up devoted to the lawsuit.

Persons: Elon, Donald Trump, CAH, “ Organizations: Humanity, SpaceX, crowdfunding, Tesla, Reuters, CNBC Locations: Texas, Brownsville , Texas, Chicago, U.S, Mexico, Starbase, Rio Grande, of Mexico

☆ I thought I absolutely hated cruises — but then I went on one of the largest ships in the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Esther Carlstone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIf you'd asked me just a year ago what I thought of cruises, my answer would have been a resounding "meh." One highlight was the high-flying acrobatics show that I still can't believe happened on a cruise ship. The kids' club was a massive perk, tooAs befitting the grand scale of this ship, Wonder of the Seas' kids' club was far more than just a themed room with a babysitter. My little one loved the kids' club so much that she begged for more time there whenever we went to pick her up. I'm a fan of cruises now — and I think the bigger the ship, the betterI loved how many activities the cruise ship had to offer.

Persons: —, you'd, we'd, Brittany Chang, Taylor Swift, I'd Organizations: Service, Business, Royal Locations: Brittany, Royal Caribbean

☆ The best-selling country musicians of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The best-selling country artists of all time include Elvis Presley, Tim McGraw, and Shania Twain. We used RIAA's data to compile this list based on total album units sold in the US. Only three artists on this list debuted in the 2000s: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and Rascal Flatts. In fact, two of the top three best-selling musicians of all time are country music artists: Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks. We used the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) list of best-selling artists, ranked by albums sold, to pick out the top 25 most successful country musicians of all time.

Persons: Elvis Presley, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Rascal, —, Garth Brooks Organizations: Service, Recording Industry Association of America's, Business

☆ Want to go 'behind the scenes' at a Formula 1 race? See how many hotel points it takes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWant to go 'behind the scenes' at a Formula 1 race? See how many hotel points it takesForget free rooms. Travelers are amassing hotel points to bid on 'money-can't-buy' experiences to Formula One races, NFL and NBA games, and concert performances from Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, with some loyalty members pledging millions to attend a single event, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, CNBC's Monica Pitrelli Organizations: NFL, NBA

☆ You can track Taylor Swift's tour by where airline ticket sales surge
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

United Airlines says Taylor Swift is boosting its weekend ticket demand. Swift's smash-hit 'Eras Tour' has injected billions into the economy. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementNeed more proof of Taylor Swift's seismic economic sway? United Airlines' chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella said there is at least a 25% increase in ticket demand during weekend stops on Swift's "Eras Tour," Bloomberg reports.

Persons: Taylor Swift, —, Taylor, Andrew Nocella, Nocella Organizations: Airlines, Service, United Airlines, Bloomberg, Business

☆ Mark Zuckerberg told his daughter she can't be Taylor Swift. A therapist said it's a great lesson for parents.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewBetween her vulnerable songs and stadium shows that somehow still feel intimate, Taylor Swift has captured the hearts of so many around the world — not least young girls. In a recent interview for the podcast "Acquired," Zuckerberg recounted taking August to a Taylor Swift concert. That's not available to you,'" Zuckerberg told hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. "His advice to his daughter to aspire to be herself, not Taylor Swift or some other icon, I do think it's an important reminder for all parents," Wright said. In a previous interview with CBS's Gayle King, Zuckerberg said he gives his kids chores such as loading the dishwasher.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Mark Zuckerberg's, August Chan Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Taylor, Swift, Ben Gilbert, David Rosenthal, Chan Zuckerberg, Annie Wright, Wright, Gen Zers, Gen Alphas, he's, CBS's Gayle King Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Maine

☆ From gold and silver, to oil and aluminum: Where analysts see prices now the Fed has cut rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

HSBC in a Sept. 17 report examined the relationship between Fed rate cuts and copper and aluminum prices over the past 30 years. In its base case, Citi sees copper prices averaging $9,000 per ton for the rest of this year, citing U.S. election uncertainty and weak manufacturing sentiment. Energy Citi anticipates that oil will suffer renewed price weakness in 2025, with Brent falling to around $60 a barrel. Based on what happened in 2019, trade tariffs lowered global oil demand growth by 0.2 million barrels a day. A slowdown in China, among the world's largest importer and consumer of oil, has been blamed on slowing global oil demand.

Persons: annualized, it's, that's, Brent Organizations: U.S . Federal Reserve, Citi, HSBC, Commodities, Energy Citi Locations: China, U.S, Europe, Iran

☆ Zach Bryan apologizes to Swifties for drunkenly posting 'Kanye > Taylor,' deactivates his X account
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Gabriella Rudy | Gabriella Rudy Is A News Associate For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Country music superstar Zach Bryan is in treacherous waters with Taylor Swift's fan-base after drunkenly posting a preference for Kanye "Ye" West over her on X. Before going dark, Bryan attempted to save his reputation, posting, "guys I love Taylor, was listening to TTPD ['The Tortured Poets Department'] last night and thank you aimee came on and I drunkenly tweeted that about Kanye. I love Taylor's music and pray you guys know I'm human and tweet stupid things often. He also responded to a fan asking him his favorite Swift song, saying, "August, for sure." Representatives for Bryan and Swift did not immediately respond to NBC News requests for comment.

Persons: Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift's, Kanye, Taylor, Travis Kelce, Bryan, aimee, Aimee, Kim Kardashian, Kardashian, I’ve, I’m, I've, Swift, Tim McGraw, Swift hasn't Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Poets Department, Kanye, Swift, Twitter, Department, NBC Locations: North West, Ye, Bourbon, Kentucky

☆ I quit Amazon after I cracked the code for promotions. It took me 14 years to become a principal engineer — here's how.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

After multiple swift promotions that led me to become a senior software engineer by 2012, I found myself in a career rut. He knew of a job opening at Amazon for a support engineer role and guaranteed me he could snag me an interview. I slowly networked my way into monthly software engineer meetings and steadily expanded my frontier of exposure within the group. Then I asked my new software engineer friends to give me mock interviews. I miss writing code.

Persons: —, Steve Huynh, there's, didn't, I'd, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Business, University of Washington, Amazon, Software, Ticketmaster, YouTube, Big Tech Locations: Seattle , Washington, tmartinelli

☆ When Bay Area rent got too expensive, I bought a house in the mountains. Living here is a dream, but I'm uncertain about the future.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I'm the cofounder and CEO of Santa Cruz Fungi. I live in Boulder Creek, California, and my business is headquartered in Santa Cruz. In May 2016, I bought a home for my husband, Paul Lazazzera, and me in Boulder Creek. We married the following year, and Paul started our business in 2021. I had to go over my budget and closed at $535,000 almost a year later on a 740-square-foot house set on half an acre in Boulder Creek.

Persons: —, Katie Sarna, It's, I've, Paul Lazazzera, Paul, Katie, I'd, Shroomsicles, Rida, There's, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Santa Cruz Fungi, Business, lhaas Locations: Santa Cruz, Boulder Creek , California, San Francisco, Boulder Creek, Boulder, Paul, Katie Sarna Boulder, It's, New York City, Francisco

Amelia is the latest generative AI tool that Amazon has brought to market in the past year as it seeks to capitalize on the hype sparked by OpenAI's ChatGPT. The company has introduced an AI-powered shopping assistant named Rufus, a chatbot for businesses dubbed Q and Bedrock, a generative AI service for cloud customers. More than 400,000 of Amazon's millions of third-party sellers have used its AI listing tool, up from 200,000 in June, he said. With Amelia, Amazon is counting on generative AI to help with a key issue for third-party merchants — account troubleshooting. Amazon said the tool uses retrieval-augmented generation, or RAG, a popular AI industry framework that combines generative AI with long-established methods of information retrieval.

Persons: Nathan Stirk, Amelia, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Rufus, Anthropic, Andy Jassy, Jassy, Thos Robinson, it's, Dharmesh Mehta, Mehta Organizations: Getty, Central, CNBC, New York Times, Google, Microsoft, Merchants Locations: New York City, Seattle .

☆ Why are we still talking about cat memes in the 2024 campaign?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Far be it from anyone to identify a defined strategy in the cat memes that have overtaken the American political conversation in a pivotal election year. Never mind the state’s Republican governor, who also counseled against a campaign visit, called out state troopers to city schools to ease concern about scores of bomb threats. Intentional or not, the insult cued a new round of stories about how the Trump campaign doesn’t seem to mind turning off women voters. Women voters have shifted away from Trump since Harris entered the race, according to polls. “Every time I do a focus group with swing voters, they bring up JD Vance talking about childless cat ladies.

Persons: “, Donald Trump’s, Ramaswamy, Vivek Ramaswamy, Roberto Schmidt, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Kamala Harris, Sanders, Harris, ” Harris, Kristen Soltis Anderson, ” That’s, Harris ”, Anderson, Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Harry Enten, we’ve, Enten, Nicky Jam, He’s, Taylor Swift’s, Billie Eilish’s, Lance Trover, Doug Burgum, Trover, “ I’m, ” Trover, it’s, ” Anderson, Vance, Sarah Longwell, CNN’s Jake Tapper, “ I’ve, ” Longwell Organizations: CNN, Republican, he’d, AFP, Getty, Arkansas Gov, Trump, New York Times, Siena College, Puerto, Pennsylvania doesn’t, North Dakota Gov, The New York Times, Trump Republican Locations: Ohio, Springfield, Springfield , Ohio, Michigan, Puerto Rican, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

☆ I visited Waiheke Island, the 'Hamptons of New Zealand,' where Taylor Swift has vacationed and the ultra-rich reside. Take a look around.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Waiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, is a vacation spot for the rich and famous. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementWaiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, is known to attract a wealthy crowd. In 2017, Vogue journalist Amy Louise Bailey coined Waiheke Island, the "Hamptons of New Zealand," and called it an "escape that is high-end but low-key." I was eager to see if Waiheke lived up to its Hamptons reputation, so on a trip to Auckland in 2022, I planned a two-night getaway to the island.

Persons: —, Amy Louise Bailey, Waiheke Organizations: Service, Vogue Locations: Waiheke, Auckland , New Zealand, New Zealand, Auckland

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