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CNN —Former Donald Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro was released from a Miami federal prison Wednesday after completing his four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the January 6 congressional committee. Trump adviser Steve Bannon started serving his four-month sentence earlier this month at a federal prison in Connecticut. Navarro, who is in his 70s, worked as a law library clerk during his time in the prison camp, his prison consultant Sam Mangel told CNN. “It gave him a chance to write.”Mangel said Navarro was liked and respected by his fellow inmates while in the prison. While Navarro was unsuccessful in an emergency appeal to delay his prison sentence, he is now appealing his conviction on the merits.

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☆ A founding father of Utah's VC industry is stepping back as accusations of sexual harassment surface
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Melia Russell | Rosalie Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

Eyes closed, she listened as the Mercato Partners cofounder Greg Warnock stepped into the living room of his houseboat. Before starting Mercato, Warnock bought a large stake in a chemical-distribution business and made his first few millions in the acquisition. For an aspiring investor in Silicon Slopes, Mercato Partners seemed the place to be. They say the complaints from female Mercato employees are emblematic of religious and social norms that place women in the home. Mercato Partners no longer promotes Savory Fund or Prelude on its website following an organizational shake-up.

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☆ I don't want to forget who I was before becoming a dad. I make time for friends who don't have kids and allow myself to pursue hobbies.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Evan Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

As a dad of two young girls, I do so much parenting that sometimes it feels like that's all I ever do. We feed and entertain the kids from dawn 'til dusk and often re-enter the grind on Monday more exhausted than ever. Simply put, there's just not much time for my own hobbies, time with friends, or many of the things that used to make me me. Spending time with my pre-kid and non-parent friends is crucialOne thing that never fails to invigorate me is time spent with my friends who either don't have kids, or who knew me before I did. It's so important to both of us that we see each other as more than just "mom" or "dad."

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☆ 4 simple habits that will help you keep fit throughout life, from a personal trainer who works with active 90 year olds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

People are living longer and want to know how to stay healthy to enjoy those extra years. Starting healthy habits as early as possible can help us to stay fit and active as we age. AdvertisementPeople are living longer. While it's never too late to make positive changes, staying fit and healthy in those extra years requires setting up healthy habits when we're younger. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ What to know about Devin Strader, the Pete Davidson-esque 'Bachelorette' contestant whose big personality is already causing drama
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

From the outset, he established himself as someone who's loud, family-oriented, and has a big personality — which Jenn immediately took a liking to. Will Devin's big personality get him into trouble this season? In the season premiere, Devin, who was raised by a single mom, said his family-oriented mindset stemmed from having a difficult upbringing. Related storiesDuring a one-on-one conversation with Jenn, Devin credited his talkative personality to being the oldest in his family. AdvertisementDuring the season premiere, Devin said that his perfect life involves a happy family comprised of a wife, kids, and maybe some dogs.

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☆ Elysian unveils fully electric 90-passenger plane
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“You shouldn’t assume that an electric plane is going to look like the (most successful) planes of today,” de Vries says, adding that a common misconception is that electric planes should essentially be electrified versions of the lightest regional turboprops. What you end up with is a plane that in weight proportions, for example, looks much more like old 1960s jets. Israeli-founded Eviation has flight-tested its plane, called Alice – a fully electric nine-passenger commuter plane with a range of 250 nautical miles that the company aims to put into service in 2027. “There are over 5,000 aircraft in service today in the E9X’s size category of 70 to 100 seats,” he says. If Elysian can surmount the technology and infrastructure challenges, he adds, it will then face the commercial challenge of entering a fiercely competitive market.

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☆ A nation traumatized and a campaign transformed as Trump is set to reemerge
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The uproar over the Trump assassination attempt may pause the intraparty rebellion against Biden for now, especially as he assumes his role as the leader of a nation in sudden crisis. In a nation that was already deeply divided, the core vote for both Trump and Biden was probably locked in. There can be no justification for an assassination attempt on a candidate — an assault on democracy. Many Republican politicians issued calls for calm and an easing of political rhetoric after the shooting — as did Democrats. And Johnson accompanied his calls for calm by implying that Democrats — in advancing their arguments against Trump — had somehow abetted the assassination attempt.

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Supporters rush into Hard Rock Stadium ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Fans had been asked to arrive early, with watch parties banned outside the stadium or in the parking lots. Hard Rock also said “fans MUST have a game ticket” to enter the stadium campus on Sunday. With the sun beating down, fans pushed toward the closed gates, causing a crush. “Various stadium gates were closed and re-opened strategically in an attempt to allow ticketed guests to enter safely and in a controlled manner. “The Copa America final is organized by CONMEBOL and Miami-Dade Police Department provides security support, along with other law enforcement agencies,” the statement read.

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☆ I'm a mom of 3 and I prefer to vacation with each of my kids individually instead of traveling as a family
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Kate Loweth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I always thought I'd do the same when I had my kids and spend our vacations exploring new places as a family. Now that I have my own three kids, I've found that I don't particularly enjoy family vacations. It's expensive to fly with five people, you always need two hotel rooms, and my husband doesn't enjoy travel. Related storiesSince then, I've sought out opportunities to travel with my kids individually, and it has become my favorite way to see a new city or country. AdvertisementTraveling with my kids individually lets me get to know them in a new wayMy three kids are all teenagers, and they'll likely go to college in the next few years.

Persons: I've, I'd, it's, they'll, I'm, Dad Organizations: Service, San Francisco Giants, Business, Catan Locations: Arizona, Florida, Wyoming, Costa Rica, Quepos, Alaska, Santiago

☆ Analysis: Attack on Trump reopens a chilling chapter in American politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But political violence hasn’t stopped since then. The nation is also still processing the attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters on January 6, 2021. In one of the most poignant reactions, Giffords said in a statement, “Political violence is terrifying. I know.” She added: “I’m holding former President Trump, and all those affected by today’s indefensible act of violence in my heart. Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable – never.”Unfortunately, history suggests that violence, while indefensible, is also a quintessential scar on American politics.

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☆ Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz to take on Novak Djokovic in rematch of 2023 final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Carlos Alcaraz is looking to defend his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday when he takes on seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. Both players have won a grand slam each since that unforgettable final and are now one win away from increasing their tallies. How to watchThe final is set to begin at 9 a.m. E.T on Sunday, July 14, on Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court. Alcaraz serves against Medvedev in the semifinal match on Friday. Alcaraz bravely joked with the crowd after his semifinal that “Sunday is going to be a good day for Spanish people.”

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☆ Bernie Sanders urges Dems to 'stop the bickering' and back Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Mr. Biden may not be the ideal candidate, but he will be the candidate and should be the candidate," Sanders wrote. "And with an effective campaign that speaks to the needs of working families, he will not only defeat Mr. Trump but beat him badly." But "I will do all that I can to see that President Biden is re-elected," Sanders wrote. I know: Mr. Biden is old, is prone to gaffes, walks stiffly and had a disastrous debate with Mr. Trump. "Supporters of Mr. Biden can speak proudly about a good and decent Democratic president with a record of real accomplishment," he wrote.

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☆ Millennials inherited a dusty old apartment in Italy. They renovated it — only to be told they should have left it alone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Courtesy of Victoria Craparotta and Flavio FabianiFrom May to August, he worked alongside contractors to turn it into a home fit for him and his longtime girlfriend, Victoria Craparotta, whom he met in 2019 on a study abroad program in Malaga, Spain. Courtesy of Victoria Craparotta and Flavio FabianiCraparotta and Fabiani aren't the only ones to get heat for updating an old home. A young couple renovating a starter home in Rhode Island told BI in May that they received "flak" online for making their 1950s bathroom, covered with bubblegum-pink tile, more neutral. AdvertisementFor Fabiani and Craparotta, modernizing the apartment reflects who they are: a young couple who don't want to live in an apartment from a bygone era in Italy. "A lot of people see Italy as this idyllic place and that it's all vintage," Craparotta said.

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☆ The Van Epps family left town for a youth baseball tournament Then tragedy struck
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Thomas Lake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The Van Epps family left behind two dogs, a stunned and grieving community, and an untold number of priceless memories. The Van Epps family in an undated photo from several years ago. The Van Epps family took a different route. James Ryan Van Epps pitched in a baseball tournament the morning of the plane crash. Courtesy Ansley Van EppsMeanwhile, she and others who loved the Van Epps family took care of other priorities.

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☆ I'm the 3rd generation in my family business, but I'm not sure if I want my kids to follow in my footsteps.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with George Vukasin Jr., president and CEO of Peerless Coffee and Tea. My dad wanted to become an FBI agent and put away bad guys, but he had no choice. In fact, they encouraged me and my two sisters to get professional experience outside the family business. Running a family business is complicated enough without more people involved. None of the kids seem to have an interest in joining the family business.

Persons: George Vukasin Jr, Peerless, Kristina, Michelle, doesn't, I'm Organizations: Service, Peerless, Business, FBI Locations: France

“It’s not like Biden’s inner circle didn’t know this,” one Democratic strategist close to the White House said of the extent of the president’s recent decline. “Expect a drip, drip, drip,” said one former Biden White House official. “Blinders are off and everyone is aware,” one source close to the White House told CNN. “He’s declined,” one House Democratic lawmaker who attended the gala told CNN. She wields influence in the White House and campaign, and sits in on some of the president’s political meetings.

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☆ Hattie Wiener, Sex-Positive ‘Oldest Cougar,’ Dies at 88
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Penelope Green | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Hattie Wiener, an ebullient and bawdy former dancer and therapist who found a measure of celebrity in her 70s for sleeping with younger men and promoting what she said were the anti-aging benefits of her lifestyle, died on June 21 at her home in Manhattan. She was 88. She had been diagnosed with diastolic heart failure, and chose to end her life by refusing food and liquids, said her daughter, Rama Dunayevich. Tabloids called her the Tinder Granny and the Oldest Cougar in the World, titles she was proud to claim. But it wasn’t until she was featured in “Strange Sex,” a 2010 documentary series on TLC, that she began to enjoy a sort of B-list fame, appearing as a reliably naughty guest on television shows like “Access Hollywood” and “Dr.

Persons: Hattie Wiener, Rama Dunayevich, Wiener, —, ”, Dr, Phil Locations: Manhattan

☆ Biden stumbles over Zelenskyy introduction, calls him 'President Putin'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin" at the NATO summit Thursday, an embarrassing verbal stumble at a time when Biden faces intense questions about his mental competency. It also comes as a growing number of Democrats are calling on Biden to drop out as the party's presidential nominee. "And now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination," Biden said at the NATO event in Washington, D.C."Ladies and gentlemen — President Putin. President Putin," Biden said, before catching his mistake. "He's gonna beat President Putin, President Zelenskyy," Biden then said.

Persons: Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin, Biden, Donald Trump, Zelenskyy Organizations: NATO, Washington , D.C, Trump Locations: Ukraine, Washington ,

☆ In New York, Protesting the Backers of Big Oil With Die-Ins, Drums and Song
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Somini Sengupta | Cara Buckley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

They slather SPF 50+ on their toddlers’ legs under scorching sun before breaking out in song. They march joyously through the canyons of the Financial District while banging drums. The oldest among them lie down on the burning hot pavement and allow themselves to be dragged away by police. “Feel how hot it is,” said Leslie Stevens, 70, who joined a demonstration on Wednesday. “This is not a one-time thing.

Persons: ”, Leslie Stevens Organizations: Financial, Citigroup Locations: New York

☆ See the XQ-67A combat drone's first flight as the US Air Force works to build its fleet of manned and AI-piloted aircraft
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Hope Seck | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

It's been an eventful few months for the XQ-67A and the Air Force's efforts to create a fleet of low-cost, high-tech autonomy-capable aircraft that can network with and support manned fighters in the air. Air Force Research Laboratory/DVIDsThe new angles highlighted in the short video underscore the unique design of this prospective fighter jet teammate. The Air Force plans to fast-track production of the first 100 collaborative combat aircraft, delivering them to the fleet by 2029. AdvertisementThe Air Force hopes CCA won't just augment or modernize air warfare — but transform it entirely. Air Force Research Laboratory/DVIDsCCA, the paper's authors write, could help disrupt China's preferred way of fighting and deny the country an assured victory, if employed correctly to multiply capabilities.

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☆ San Quentin on Lockdown As Inmates Suffer Gastrointestinal Illness
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Laura Italiano | Nicole Einbinder | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUsually, when "chicken hindquarters" is on the dinner menu at San Quentin, it's good news. Four men serving sentences at San Quentin say dozens of prisoners were sickened, and some 2,000 were subjected to a week of lockdown to prevent any illness from spreading. The four men who spoke to Business Insider told similar stories. Gavin Newsom announced the facility's "transformation" from San Quentin State Prison into San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, empowering an advisory council comprised of community leaders, prison staff, and program leaders to come up with recommendations to improve conditions. A spokesperson for the California Correctional Health Care Services issued this statement on Tuesday:Advertisement"We are currently investigating cases of a potential gastrointestinal illness at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

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☆ Chiseled gladiators, tight leather pants, and copious amounts of olive oil: Inside Turkey’s ancient oil wrestling festival
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Scott Mclean | Umut Sevdi Tangor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

He pours a bottle filled with a mixture of water and olive oil into the pants, and then with a few firm tugs on the waistband and a wiggle of the hips, he’s in. Koca is one of hundreds of wrestlers competing at this year’s Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in northwestern Turkey. The sport is similar to regular wrestling, except here, the competitors are covered head to toe in olive oil. Record breakerThe annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival has been running for more than 600 years. Participants are doused in olive oil before taking part.

Persons: Cem Tekkesinoglu, Orhan Ghazi, ”, Abdullah Basar, ” Basar, –, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Filiz, Ferda Demir, Koca, They’ve, “, Hakan Mehmet Sahin, Basar, ‘ I’ve, ’ ”, I’ve, ” Akin, ” Guray Ervin, Tanem Zaman Organizations: CNN, Turkey CNN, Oil Wrestling, Anadolu Agency, Oil, Getty, Olympic, 663rd, “ Wrestling Locations: Edirne, Turkey, Koca, Anadolu, Republic of Turkey

☆ I got inked by the world’s oldest tattoo artist
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Buscalan, Philippines CNN —The first sound I heard upon reaching Buscalan was that of heaving and panting. At 107 years old, Whang-Od is the world’s oldest tattoo artist. She was dressed in a loose, colorful tie-die shirt and bold patterned pants, her own tribal tattoos on full display. Photos, identification cards and other mementos left by visitors on the thatched roof of the hut where Whang-Od's grandnieces (and apprentices) tattoo. “(My friends who gave tattoos) have all passed away,” Whang-Od told CNN in an interview in 2017.

Persons: Philippines CNN —, didn’t, She’s, “, she’s, Girlie, Od, overworking, Kathleen Magramo, Emmett, —, ”, Kent Donguines, Emmett Sparling, Lars Krutak, Hunter, Michelle Dee, Whang, batok, Krutak, ” Krutak, ” Whang, that’s, I’m, Grace Palicas Organizations: Philippines CNN, CNN, American Catholic, Rice, Warner Bros, Vogue Philippines, Miss Universe Philippines, Wigan Locations: Philippines, Buscalan, Kalinga, Canadian, Manila

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