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☆ I go to strangers' weddings for fun. Getting invited is pretty easy, and I've made a lot of new friends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Joanna Smykowski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Luckily for the bride who reached out for help on Facebook, I love everything about weddings. And even though I didn't know the bride and groom, I still teared up during the speeches and first dances. I decided that any time I could make it to one of these weddings, I wouldI've gone to multiple weddings where I didn't know the couple. I never know (and don't ask) if the bride has told her family and friends that they invited people they've never met. Plus, I'll never say no to celebrating love, dancing the night away, and having a great night out.

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☆ Russia historians say the Tucker Carlson interview solidified one thing about Putin — he's off the rails
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewRussian President Vladimir Putin delivered a strange performance fueled by Russian propaganda and imperialist posturing in his interview with right-wing media host Tucker Carlson last week. The two-hour interview revealed little new information about the war in Ukraine — beyond that it is likely to continue — but did manage to highlight Putin's increasing delusion, according to two Russia historians. AdvertisementThe Russian president parroted in great, slogging detail many of the erroneous talking points he's used over the years to bolster his belief that Ukraine ought to be under Russian control. "Instead, he showed that it wasn't Russian insecurity, but Putin's personal imperialism, that motivated the war," English said.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday released his long-awaited report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, concluding that Biden had “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen. The special counsel report will hardly be helpful to Biden on that count. Biden’s memory was significantly limited” in interviews with the special counsel office as well as with a ghostwriter that Biden worked with. In his interview with the special counsel’s office, Hur writes, Biden twice appeared confused about when his term as vice president ended. Still, Trump can now cite special counsel Robert Hur’s finding that Biden retained and disclosed highly classified materials.

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Now Marwan Barghouti's freedom is at stake in cease-fire negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Hamas leaders demanded Friday that Israel release Barghouti, a leader of the militant group’s main political rival, as part of any deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Israel is seeking the release of more than 100 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. With the lives of over 100 hostages now hanging in the balance, there is more pressure than ever on Israel to release Palestinian prisoners. That may make conditions ripe for a deal that could simultaneously win Barghouti’s release and bolster Hamas’ standing among Palestinians.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career — the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards. The telecast — with SZA having a leading nine nominations — will be Noah's fourth consecutive hosting gig for the awards. He said he's looking forward to the live performances, especially ones by nominated artists Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Travis Scott. “I always love seeing artists who have an innate understanding of how different and powerful the live experience is, and I think Burna Boy is one of those artists,” Noah said. Noah says he's enjoying his life post-"The Daily Show," which includes hosting the interview podcast “What Now?

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☆ Gordon Ramsay says being a dad to 6 kids is like 'running a restaurant where no one goes home'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewRunning a restaurant may be tough, but it doesn't compare to being a father of six. "The Ramsay household is like running a restaurant where no one goes home. Despite that, the 57-year-old says having six kids was always the goal for him and his wife, Tana. AdvertisementIn January, Ramsay also shared that he teaches his kids to be smart with money by matching the amount they save over the year at Christmas. Ramsay isn't the only celebrity dad with many children.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami played six preseason matches last season. It's basically an around-the-world, big-crowd, big-money, bright-spotlight batch of preseason games for Inter Miami, which instantly became a global brand when Messi announced last summer that he was joining the Major League Soccer club. Political Cartoons View All 253 Images“It’s incredible,” said DeAndre Yedlin, the Inter Miami defender who was captain until Messi arrived. But Inter Miami not only understands the value of having Messi, it welcomed this massive preseason stretch in advance of an MLS season that starts Feb. 21. “You have to see how many times these people are going to have this possibility.”The financial benefit of Inter Miami and Messi playing in Saudi Arabia hasn't been revealed.

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☆ What we know about 'Reacher' season 3, the action drama based on Lee Child's Jack Reacher books
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementBased on Lee Child's "Jack Reacher" books, Prime Video's "Reacher" series shows no signs of slowing down. But now that the second batch of episodes has come to a close, it's time to look ahead to "Reacher" season three. Advertisement'Reacher' season 3 might be a new adventure that doesn't tie into his pastAlan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in the "Reacher" season two finale. 'Reacher' season 3 has already started filming, so a release date might not be too far offAlan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in "Reacher" season two. AdvertisementAlan Ritchson will again lead the 'Reacher' season 3 castAlan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in "Reacher."

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☆ Trump posts all-caps rant telling people they 'JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH' presidents who 'CROSS THE LINE'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump said people "JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH" presidents who "CROSS THE LINE." A DC appeals court is weighing whether Trump should have criminal immunity. AdvertisementDonald Trump is once again claiming that presidents should have total immunity from any crimes they commit while in office — this time, with an all-caps rant posted to Truth Social. "EVEN EVENTS THAT 'CROSS THE LINE' MUST FALL UNDER TOTAL IMMUNITY, OR IT WILL BE YEARS OF TRAUMA TRYING TO DETERMINE GOOD FROM BAD," he continued. A DC appeals court is weighing whether he has immunity from criminal prosecution for his actions while in office.

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☆ 3 ways to feel motivated in winter, according to a Danish happiness and hygge expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As much as January is a time for self-improvement, it can also be tough to stay motivated as the dead of winter sets in. Hygge can be practiced year-round to provide a serotonin boost through socializing, feeling sheltered and secure, enjoying indulgent foods and prioritizing rest. But it's something of a "survival strategy" in winter, says Wiking, who wrote the New York Times bestseller "The Little Book of Hygge." To that end, here are his three tips for harnessing hygge to stay happy and motivated despite the dreary winter season. Since then, he's made it a practice to get outside for an hour of daylight, even in winter.

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☆ A $174,000 salary isn't enough for members of Congress. In fact, they should probably give themselves a $100,000 raise.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

With a salary of $174,000 per year, members of Congress make more than 80% of American households. Stunted salary growth and limited perksThe salaries for members of Congress haven't budged in nearly 15 years. Historically, Democrats have been more willing to push for higher pay for members of Congress, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. For simplicity's sake, let's put the number at $274,000 — a $100,000 raise for members of Congress. Nor is jacking up lawmakers' salaries likely to be a panacea that solves every problem in a troubled institution.

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☆ A 27-year-old freelance writer increased his income by more than 50% in one year. He explains how GPT-4 and other tools help him bring in six-figures working just 3 hours a day.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-19 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewIn 2022, Vancouver-based freelance writer Tony Dong made CA$149,000 working about 30 hours per week. "I was kind of stuck, and the choice was between working more hours and billing more or working more efficiently," the financial writer told Business Insider. AdvertisementThanks to GPT-4 and other tools, Dong managed to increase his income by more than 50% in 2023 — he's on track to earn CA$238,000 (about $180,000) as of December 2023 — while working fewer hours. His process looks very similar to how it did in 2022 — he was also using AI tools last year. At the end of the day, "your job as a writer is to make the editor's job as easy as possible."

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☆ All the 'Virgin River' books, in order
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Esme Mazzeo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

While waiting for season six, here's the full list of books in the "Virgin River" series and the correct order to read them in. "Virgin River" (2007)"Virgin River" HarperCollins"Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population six hundred. "A Virgin River Christmas" (2008)"A Virgin River Christmas" HarperCollins"Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. But the Sheridan and Riordan families have different plans for Patrick and Angie and for Christmas, Virgin River style!" "Return to Virgin River" (2020)"Return to Virgin River."

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☆ Meet Allison Greenfield, the law clerk driving Trump bonkers at his fraud trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

In Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, however, his attorneys have spent a disproportionate amount of time — and ire — on Allison Greenfield, the judge's principal law clerk. Notes and whispersDuring the trial, Greenfield is quiet. AP Photo/Seth WenigBecause of the enormous public interest in the Trump trial, it's held in the New York civil court's large ceremonial courtroom. AdvertisementEarly in the trial, Engoron issued a gag order forbidding Trump — and later his attorneys — from disparaging his staff, including Greenfield, citing numerous threats. A New York Law Department representative said a list of her cases was "not readily available."

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☆ On the eve of Tesla's next major release, Elon Musk gave a bizarre, long-winded interview about everything but the Cybertruck
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Madeline Berg | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk didn't have much to say about the Cybertruck during an interview the day before its launch. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Musk has previously called Cybertruck Tesla's "best product ever," and millions of fans have been waiting for the launch since 2019. Musk's panel started nearly 15 minutes late, leaving the audience — including the likes of hedge fund titan Bill Ackman and X CEO Linda Yaccarino — waiting. But after more than 20 minutes of defensive posturing, his mood shifted when Sorkin brought up Musk previously calling his mind "a storm."

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☆ A 27-year-old who built a side hustle 3D printing products to sell on Etsy did $10,000 in sales in one week. He explains the steps he took before coming up with bestselling product ideas.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

That's when he listed what would become his next best-selling product: a gas can ornament with a compartment for stashing cash. He built seller credibility by listing inexpensive products to drive sales and reviewsWhen the first product Ziegler listed — the battery cases — didn't sell, he shifted his strategy. Ziegler's first product that hit: a travel soap box. Instead of abandoning the idea, Ziegler thought about ways he could make his product stand out. Now that he has a handful of bestselling items, though, "I'm doing a lot more Etsy fulfillment and a lot less design."

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☆ 26-year-old brings in $33,000 a year from 2-minute side hustle that cost next to nothing to start
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A year and a half ago, he started spending some of his weekends producing music in what he calls the passive listening space — and quickly found "lo-fi" music production to be a "very easy" side hustle. When he and Bono collaborate on lo-fi tracks, they set a timer — just two minutes for writing, producing and naming each song. The alleviation of expectations that comes with lo-fi music production is "kind of therapeutic," Turner says, and the extra cash doesn't hurt. Here's how he built and manages his lo-fi music side hustle. Turner says he uses TuneCore, an online service that places your tracks on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and TikTok.

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☆ 6 HENRYs detail how they save and invest their 6-figure incomes — and what financial stresses they're preparing for
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

HENRYs — high earners, not rich yet — are a wide-ranging group often making over $100,000. Business Insider spoke to six HENRYs across the country about how they're saving amid high inflation. There's a wide variety of experiences and views among self-described HENRYs about their financial situations and goals. AdvertisementTo keep savings high, he fixes many monthly expenses — he schedules four haircuts a year, and he goes to the grocery store once a month. "Even the ones that are older and closer to retirement with $1-2 million in retirement savings, they're feeling the pinch as well, so it kind of made me feel better that I'm not alone," Eric said.

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They used to take advantage of a grain elevator in Mayfield, Kentucky — a massive facility that bought and stored millions of bushels of grain from farmers. “The swings in the weather events that we have ... that’s kind of scary,” he said, especially for those with smaller farms. Human-caused climate change is only anticipated to amplify the number and intensity of those extreme events, from flash droughts to increased rainfall. Although he took some losses, he says that he and other farmers are used to dealing with uncooperative weather. On smaller farms, if farmers are forced to put everything in a low-lying area that floods, an entire crop can be affected, Schmitz said.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to endorse an antisemitic conspiracy theory posted to X.Musk is now facing backlash from advertisers and investors. AdvertisementTesla CEO Elon Musk is under fire after he appeared to endorse an antisemitic conspiracy theory. I don't think he seeks it out, but I just think he does appreciate it for his brand, his name, you know," he said. At the Monterey, California, shopping center, the Tesla Model Y owner said Musk could impact his decision to buy another Tesla. But as he's gotten older, he's like, 'Hmm, I'm not so sure about that brand' — because of Elon Musk," he added.

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☆ Not having a jury has turned Trump's fraud trial into an ugly screwball comedy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Trump's lawyers complain to New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron that their gag order prevents them from complaining more. With no jury, Trump is the audienceThe trial is a bench trial, meaning there's no jury. he quipped to one of Trump's lawyers, Christopher Kise, who had objected to one of his rulings about how to structure several questions. AdvertisementJudge Arthur F. Engoron presides over former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial at the New York Supreme Court. Trump's lawyers have hemmed and hawed about Greenfield, Engoron's principal law clerk, who has donated to Democratic politicians.

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☆ Inside David Solomon's evolution of Goldman Sachs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at a fascinating deep dive into the state of Goldman Sachs, including an interview with CEO David Solomon. The big storyLong live GoldmanJon Krause for InsiderDid Goldman Sachs need to die to survive? The prestigious Wall Street bank has drawn plenty of bad headlines over the past few years, often focused on CEO David Solomon. AdvertisementMichael Kovac/Getty ImagesMcLean's story provides a fascinating look at not just Goldman Sachs' evolution but Wall Street's. Goldman COO John Waldron told McLean it's a "big, big issue" at the bank.

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☆ Trump is wooing oil and gas tycoons to financially support his 2024 campaign, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Former President Trump is working to ramp up his support among energy executives, WaPo reported. Support from oil and gas executives would be crucial to his 2024 reelection campaign. Harold Hamm, the billionaire founder and chairman of Continental Resources, for instance, told Trump during a phone conversation earlier this year that he should end his presidential bid, per The Financial Times. "Trump was good on energy, and I think energy policy under Trump would be fine," Eberhart, the DeSantis supporter, told The Post. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe extent of Trump's pitches to energy executives is not a shock to environmental groups, as they battled with the administration over regulations throughout his entire time in the White House.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — He's not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. The “Grey's Anatomy” star and race car driver takes the mantle from “Captain America” star Chris Evans, who was 2022's selection. "I’ve always been the bridesmaid!” Dempsey, 57, told the magazine about his initial reaction. Dempsey achieved heartthrob status as Dr. Derek Shepherd — nicknamed “McDreamy” — on “Grey's Anatomy,” appearing in more than 250 episodes. Other Sexiest Man Alive recipients include Michael B. Jordan, John Legend, Paul Rudd, Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson, who was the magazine's first recipient in 1985.

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☆ It's not just Mike Johnson: Porn-tracking software is actually pretty common on the religious right
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Speaker Johnson and his son use software that notifies one of them if the other watches porn. It's actually rather common in religious circles, and there are several different apps for it. There are several different apps — known as "accountability" software — that allow for this sort of monitoring, including Covenant Eyes, Accountable2You, and EverAccountable. Speaker Johnson uses Covenant Eyes, and says in the unearthed clip that he has an accountability partnership with his then-17-year-old son. According to WIRED, the accountability software industry has ballooned into a "multimillion-dollar ecosystem" and includes hundreds of thousands, if not millions of users around the country.

Persons: Johnson, It's, —, Mike Johnson, that's, Stone, Lamar Odom, — he's, it's, Jesus —, Christopher Johnson, who's, Christian, Johnson's, Michael Holm, Holm Organizations: Service, Twitter, Capitol, WIRED, NBA, Southern Baptist Church, Ohio State University, National Security Agency Locations: Louisiana, Washington, DC, Columbus

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