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☆ I test-drove the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor. The $84,000 price tag is worth it, especially for off-roading.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Automotive journalist Jules Rogers test-drove the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor priced at $83,665 and loved it. AdvertisementIn a group of similar trucks, the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor immediately stands out from the crowd. AdvertisementThe 2024 F-150 Raptor starts at $77,980, and the model I tested was listed at $83,665 with its optional upgrades. Interior and aestheticsThe interior of the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor. The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor.

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☆ Amateur archaeologists found a mysterious 12-sided object from the Roman Empire that experts can't explain
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

An amateur archaeology group found a mysterious dodecahedron near an ancient Roman villa. Amateur archaeologists with the Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group have been excavating its remains, including a bathhouse, gatehouse, and ancient tiled mosaic floors for the last few years when they made a miraculous discovery. Though he'd never seen one in person, Rob Evershed, a member of the group, recognized the hollow, rounded object as a Roman dodecahedron. No one knows the purpose of the dodecahedronThe Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group on the day they discovered the dodecahedron. Dodecahedrons may have been custom-madeParker thinks it would've taken an expert to make the dodecahedron that the Norton Disney group found.

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☆ Andreessen Horowitz investor says half of Google's white-collar staff probably do 'no real work'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A general partner at Andreessen Horowitz is the latest to join the debate around "fake work" in Big Tech. David Ulevitch said "half the white-collar staff at Google probably does no real work." AdvertisementAn investor at famed Silicon Valley firm Andreessen Horowitz is the latest VC to get involved in the debate around "fake work" in the tech industry. Advertisement"I don't think it's crazy to believe that half the white-collar staff at Google probably does no real work," he said. Other VCs have also entered the debate around "fake work" and overstaffing within Big Tech in recent years.

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Mortgage rates dipped slightly late last week but remain relatively high. 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. But because inflation has been somewhat sticky in recent months, mortgage rates have remained elevated so far this year. Lower mortgage rates will bring more buyers onto the market, putting upward pressure on prices.

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☆ 'Exact same cover letters word for word': Career consultant says Gen Z are misusing AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gen Z are digital natives and have quickly adopted AI, using it for everything from assignment research to planning holidays. "So I speak to businesses and employers who hire anything from like 10 to 1000s of Gen Z every year," Davis said. Davis explained that "employers are getting hundreds of the exact same cover letters word for word," or answers to job application questions that are the same, and suspect that ChatGPT use is in play. And it appears that Gen Z is leaning the most on AI, according to a February Grammarly survey of 1,002 knowledge workers and 253 business leaders. It reported that 61% of Gen Z said they can't imagine doing work tasks without using generative AI — the most out of any of the generations.

Persons: they've, Shoshana Davis, Gen, Davis, Gen Z Organizations: CNBC Locations: India, Germany, Spain, France, Mexico, Brazil

☆ 2 YouTube employees explain how to make a podcast stand out on the platform, from strategies for branding to playlists to shorts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The platform wants to capitalize on this trend by helping more video podcasts to break through. AdvertisementThe execs said they've seen an increase in viewers for YouTube podcasts, in part because more people are watching them on TV. If your YouTube channel only features podcast episodes, Chan recommends placing those videos into a playlist and marking the playlist as a podcast in YouTube Studio. Related storiesChan said, however, that these playlists should only contain full podcast episodes, not clips or unrelated content. Creators can link to a podcast episode from a short to direct viewers to the full-length episode.

Persons: —, Stephanie Chan, Emma Sweet, Sweet, they've, Chan, we'll, Nick Viall, Emma McIntyre, Chain Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business

☆ Jim Cramer shares his thoughts on Tyson Foods, Micron, U.S. Steel, Johnson Controls and Robinhood
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tyson Foods : Shares fell nearly 7% after the meat supplier issued a weak third-quarter outlook. I think the last story has not been written yet on Tyson," Jim Cramer said. Johnson Controls : Shares were basically flat Monday after UBS downgraded the stock to a hold-equivalent rating. Robinhood : The Securities and Exchange Commission informed Robinhood over the weekend that it could pursue enforcement actions tied to the brokerage's cryptocurrency operations. Robinhood shares were initially up more than 1% Monday, though they've given back some of the gains.

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Learn moreThe first Monday of May is here, which means that it's officially time for the 2024 Met Gala. We've compiled everything you need to know about the event, including who will be in attendance and where to watch a free Met Gala red carpet live stream. Where to watch the Met Gala in the USThe Met Gala will live stream exclusively through Vogue. via live TV packages like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. Shop at SlingHulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

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☆ Has the US cracked the code on avoiding recessions? It would be great news for your job security and stock portfolio.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But some economists have argued that flawed historical economic data puts this claim in question. The further back you go — the NBER data goes to about 1850 — the more common recessions were. He said the NBER's pre-1914 recession data, in particular, is "very poor," and that only economic data collected after World War II is of good quality. "So the growing share of services also means you're going to have more stable economic growth." AdvertisementTo be sure, while a stable economy has its benefits, it's not the only indicator of a healthy economy.

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☆ How former Slack and Twitter executive April Underwood used angel investing to create a career in venture capital
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Leena Rao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That entrepreneurial, technology-focused spirit has driven Underwood to an illustrious career at some of the industry's biggest companies, including Google, X, Slack, and Intel. As she built products at these tech giants, Underwood quietly invested in over 50 startups, including the genetics-testing unicorn Color and the cap-table giant Carta. Underwood began investing while at X, then called Twitter, where she was the company's director of product. Shortly after, #Angels was born, the investment collective cofounded by Underwood, Verrilli, Jana Messerschmidt, Chloe Sladden, Katie Stanton, and Vijaya Gadde. Since 2015, the group has backed over 100 startups, including Forward, Clubhouse, Instacart, Material Security, and Airtable.

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☆ U.S. automakers like GM are rapidly losing ground in China, once an engine for growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

China was once a profit engine for GM, and its top sales market from 2010 to 2023. GM revealed several vehicles last week in China, including plug-in hybrid versions of its Buick GL8 minivan, a best-seller in China, and the Chevrolet Equinox crossover. "We think clearly that market has shifted and the landscape has shifted … with the capability of the Chinese [automakers]," Barra said. But it has had to aggressively cut prices to compete against Chinese automakers such ay BYD, Nio and others. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares earlier this year called Chinese automakers his company's "No.

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☆ British TV show host says 'people in the industry' know the identity of the sexual abuser portrayed in Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The identity of the man who sexually assaulted Richard Gadd is known by "people in the industry." That's according to British TV host Richard Osman, who spoke about "Baby Reindeer" on his podcast. There's been rampant speculation about who inspired the abusive comedy writer named Darrien. In "Baby Reindeer," an established television writer named Darrien O' Connor (Tom Goodman-Hill) grooms and abuses Donny (Richard Gadd). In "Baby Reindeer," an established television writer named Darrien (Tom Goodman-Hill) grooms and abuses Donny (Richard Gadd).

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☆ A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewGeorge, a full-time Uber driver in Cleveland, was once quite satisfied with his ride-hailing gig. The 40-year-old, who has been driving for Uber since 2017, is considering quitting and becoming a truck driver, he previously told Business Insider via email. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. George is one of several Uber and Lyft drivers who have told Business Insider their gigs are less profitable than they were a few years ago. AdvertisementMany ride-hailing drivers are actively tracking their income and expenses to make sure driving is worth their time.

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☆ Apple just unveiled a $110 billion buyback plan. Here's why that doesn't make the stock a sure winner
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Apple surged 6% on Friday as investors cheered better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and the announcement of the biggest stock buyback program in U.S. corporate history. In theory, Apple's $110 billion stock buyback program should provide a boost to its share price. However, recent history shows that spending billions on share repurchases isn't guaranteed to make the stock a runaway winner. So they've been retiring these shares," Nathan said. AAPL YTD mountain Shares of Apple are still down year to date despite Friday's bounce.

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☆ Inflation is scrambling Americans' perceptions of middle class life
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

For many in the middle class, inflation is at the heart of this feeling. That's making people feel locked out of many of the milestones long associated with middle-class life. 74% of middle class Americans have cut back on non-essential spending, according to Primerica's survey. 46% of middle-class Americans said they've dialed back or completely paused saving for the future and 38% said they didn't think they could afford an unexpected expense over $1000. Buying a home may be the greatest example of a tenet of middle-class life feeling out of reach for many, and that struggle is very real rather than merely negatively perceived.

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☆ Ex-GOP Rep. Ken Buck says he wanted to leave Congress 'about three weeks' after he arrived: 'It took me a long time to figure out how to get out of this place'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Onetime Rep. Ken Buck didn't have a very good impression of Capitol Hill upon his arrival in 2015. Buck told The New York Times that he wanted out of Congress "about three weeks" into the role. But the ex-congressman remarked that it took him a while to map out a plan to leave the House. AdvertisementFormer Rep. Ken Buck has not been shy about calling out what he says is the highly dysfunctional nature of Congress. Related storiesBut not even a month into his tenure in Congress, Buck revealed that he was already eyeing the exits.

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☆ The Russian Army may have defeated Ukraine — if it had followed its own manual
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

It is also evidence of a major reason why Russian troops have often fought poorly in the Ukraine war: they are not following their own playbook. Artem Priakhin/Getty ImagesAssessing current Russian doctrine is difficult. However, the problem may not have been Russian doctrine as much as the overall strategy of the Ukraine war. "There are plenty of aspects to their defense that are entirely consistent with their historical practice and doctrine," Boston said. If the Russian military was that bad, then maybe the Ukrainian military wasn't that good?

Persons: Scott Boston, Artem Priakhin, wouldn't, Ukraine's, Michael Peck Organizations: US, RAND Corp, Kyiv, Russian Army, Aerospace Forces, Warsaw, Kyiv —, Defense, Foreign Policy, Rutgers Univ, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Russian, Boston, St . Petersburg, Soviet, Western Europe, Iraq, Forbes

☆ Man Behind California Forever, Silicon Valley's City of the Future
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Hugh Langley | Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

He sees California Forever. And if he can't undo the damage, there may never be a California Forever. California Forever may be a subdivision, but it's precisely the kind of subdivision America needs right now. But here's the thing: California Forever may be a subdivision, but it's precisely the kind of subdivision America needs right now. Places like California Forever aren't being opposed by the people who are desperate for a place to live.

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☆ Fast food feels more expensive than ever before, and people are sick of it. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Analysts say fast-food prices feel particularly painful because they're rising faster than grocery prices. Fast-food prices have been shooting upRestaurant prices are determined by "two major categories" — food costs and labor costs, Citi analyst Jon Tower told BI. Related storiesFast-food chains put up their menu prices to reflect the higher food costs and payrolls. AdvertisementGrocery inflation is coolingFast food seems particularly expensive right now because grocery inflation is cooling much more rapidly, analysts BI spoke to said. AdvertisementBut the inverse is also true — grocery stores benefit much more than restaurants when food inflation cools.

Persons: —, Jim Sanderson, Jon Tower, Sharon Zackfia, William Blair, Price, Danilo Gargiulo, Bernstein, Gargiulo, they've, Garguilo, Sara Senatore, Chad Frye Organizations: Analysts, Service, Northcoast Research, Citi, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bank of America Locations: Russia, Ukraine, California

☆ High mortgage rates didn't put a lid on home prices, but soaring insurance costs might, real estate experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Yuheng Zhan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While high mortgage rates didn't bring prices down, steep insurance costs could put a lid on further appreciation. But there's an under-the-radar factor that could soon pull down home prices nationally, real estate experts told Business Insider — soaring home insurance costs. AdvertisementThe insurance costs usually come as a surprise to home buyers in those areas, Fairweather added. To Fairweather, it's more precise to say the rising insurance will make home values grow more slowly than they would have, as the robust demand still characterizes the current market. We take into account prices and mortgage rates and now rising insurance costs, but there's still people wanting to buy homes," she said.

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☆ My 2 children came out as trans. Nothing could've prepared me for what they have gone through.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Liv Styler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My children came out to me one summer; they both started HRT to help with their body dysmorphia. I worry about the dangers of being trans in this world, but I am trying to be courageous. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Both of my kids came out one summerI've always considered myself to be someone who could handle or adapt to anything. While I can't say HRT has been the cure-all, I can say that it has made a monumental change in their self-esteem and their confidence.

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☆ A couple that built wealth from 'live-in flips' shares 4 strategies they use to flip homes for a profit, including: Find the 'dumpy house in the great neighborhood'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A live-in flip, unlike a traditional flip, is when you rehab the home to increase its market value while living there. Related stories"One thing that we have always focused on is finding that dumpy house in the great neighborhood," said Mindy. For example, the Jensens' current live-in flip has a pool. "So no one wanted this house, but it's in a great neighborhood, and it would be very easy to get rid of the pool." Do a 'live-in flip' to avoid capital gains taxThe Jensens prefer 'live-in flips' to traditional flips because it lowers their risk.

Persons: —, Carl, Mindy Jensen, they've, they're, Mindy, There's, Carl Jensen, We're, flipper Organizations: Service, Business, YouTube Locations: The Colorado, Colorado

☆ The husband and wife team behind 'The Fall Guy' reveal how their own love affair inspired stars Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Their latest film, "The Fall Guy," looks to continue that streak of success. 'The Fall Guy' evolved from film noir to action rom-comRyan Gosling plays stuntman Colt Seavers in "The Fall Guy." Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures"The Fall Guy" movie adaptation had been bouncing around Hollywood for decades, with everyone from Nicolas Cage to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attached to star. AdvertisementIn "The Fall Guy," Gosling's Colt must clear his name after footage appears to implicate him in the death of another stuntman. AdvertisementThe Taylor Swift song "All Too Well" wasn't originally in the movieRyan Gosling and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy."

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☆ Gen Zers say they're hooked on fast fashion, but regret their Shein hauls when the 'high' wears off
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Maddy Lane, a Gen Z TikToker, shared what it's like in a recent video, showing the detritus of her latest haul all over her bed. A survey of 1,000 people from January by the digital analytics platform Quantum Metric found that 64% of Gen Z respondents were buying more than they did last year. Contradictory to Gen Z beliefsCheap clothing hauls do not sit well with the much-discussed Gen Z passion for environmentalism. AdvertisementGaby Mendes, a Zoomer and founder of Talk Twenties, a media and events company for Gen Z, told BI she tries to avoid fast fashion but has her lapses. Gen Z was dubbed the "Depop generation" by Vogue Business, and makes up 90% of the app's user base.

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☆ Don't worry, Dua Lipa fans: 'Radical Optimism' isn't a flop — it's primed for slow-burn success
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Dua Lipa released her third studio album, "Radical Optimism," on Friday. With its Euro-pop vibe, 11-track structure, and dance-forward conceit, "Radical Optimism" does recall its predecessor, but that's hardly a bad thing. Compare that to the trio of "Radical Optimism" singles: "Houdini," "Training Season," and "Illusion," all of which have the makings of a smash. "Radical Optimism" is primed for the same kind of slow-burn success, especially given its familiar shimmer of pop genius. Final Grade: 8.6/10Dua Lipa's "Radical Optimism" was released on May 3, 2024.

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