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☆ The Broad Museum, a Los Angeles Favorite, Is Expanding
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Robin Pogrebin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Broad, the free contemporary art collection that has become one of the most popular museums in Los Angeles since it opened in 2015, is expanding, officials said on Wednesday. It plans to open before the 2028 Summer Olympics, which are being held in Los Angeles. The project will continue the legacy of the museum’s founder, Eli Broad, a businessman and philanthropist who sought to reinvigorate downtown Los Angeles with arts and culture, who died in 2021. “This really doubles down on the collecting approach and ultimate mission we have here, which is to build as large an audience for contemporary art as possible,” Joanne Heyler, the Broad’s founding director and president, said in a recent interview. “That was built into Eli’s ethos from the very beginning, and what he said even before we dreamed of opening a museum of our own.”

Persons: Diller, Scofidio, Eli Broad, ” Joanne Heyler, ” Organizations: Walt Disney Concert Locations: Los Angeles

Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path, according to the Bible. The procession of Jesus into Jerusalem is described by the four Gospel writers in the Bible. Some ceremonies in German-speaking countries used to include a figure of Jesus riding a donkey, Encyclopedia Britannica says. The figure is called a “ Palmesel,” or German for “palm donkey,” according to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, which on its site recounts how worshippers would lay palms on the ground before the Palmesel during lively processions. Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land mark Palm Sunday by holding Masses and processions retracing Jesus’ triumphal entry.

Persons: Jesus, Joanne M, Pierce, Zechariah, Christ, ” Pierce, John, Matthew, Hosanna, David ! Blessed, ”, It's, They're, Ash Organizations: College of, Britannica, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lilly Endowment Inc, AP Locations: Jerusalem, Israel, New, Old City

☆ The Trapped Economy: Americans Can't Buy a Home, Car, or Find a New Job
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-20 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

If you like your situation right now — your job, your house, your car — you can keep it. The labor market has cooled off somewhat, making it less advantageous to hunt for a new job. The car market is in a similar situation. Employers are hiring as if there's a relatively weak labor market, not a strong one. Yes, the labor market is strong, but it's not a great time to go looking for a new job.

Persons: Joanne Hsu, there's, they're, —, Dana Peterson, that's, it's, Matt Darling, Darling, Tamara Charm, Charm, Emily Stewart Organizations: University of Michigan, Labor Statistics, Conference Board, Companies, Employers, Niskanen, McKinsey, Business

☆ Investors are jittery because the markets are in a transitional period, says JoAnne Feeney
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInvestors are jittery because the markets are in a transitional period, says JoAnne FeeneyJoAnne Feeney, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Advisors Capital Management, discusses the trading week ahead.

Persons: JoAnne Feeney JoAnne Feeney Organizations: Advisors Capital Management

☆ 'Feud' season 2 concludes with Truman Capote's tragic early demise. Here's everything you need to know about the author's death and his unfinished book.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAcross eight episodes, the second season of Ryan Murphy's "Feud: Capote vs. Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) and Joanne Carson (Molly Ringwald) in "Feud: Capote Vs. According to PBS, Capote's official death certificate attributed his death to "liver disease complicated by phlebitis and multiple drug intoxication." According to Plimpton, a search for what the key unlocked was carried out after Capote's death, but nothing was found. AdvertisementThe finale of "Feud: Capote vs.

Persons: —, Ryan Murphy's, Truman Capote, Tom Hollander, Capote, Ann Woodward, Laurence Leamer's, Jon Robin Baitz, Joanne Carson, Molly Ringwald, Johnny Carson, Jane Baxter, Carson, Truman, Stanley Siegal, Siegel, Katharine, Kay, Graham, Harry Benson, Gary Settle, George Plimpton's, Plimpton, Joseph M, Fox Organizations: Service, Business, Los Angeles Times, PBS, Random, La, Basque, New York Public Library, New York Times Co Locations: New York, Manhattan, Kansas, Palm Springs , California

Eating regular, healthy meals, especially shared with loved ones , has also been linked with healthy aging, Thornton-Wood said. Strength training also helps minimize the loss of bone density, which is important for healthy aging, Worthington said. In particular, if you have a strong family history of heart disease, it's important to lay the foundation for a proactive heart health plan now." The American Heart Association recommends following the DASH diet , which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, for heart health. AdvertisementShe said that giving up smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your heart health.

Persons: It's, —, Bryan Johnson, Elaine LaLanne, it's, Clare Thornton, Wood, Thornton, Luke Worthington, Worthington, Nicole Harkin, Harkin, Joanne Whitmore, Whitmore, Charles Puza, Puza, Dale Bredesen, Bredesen Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Disease Control, Cardiology, American Heart Association, British Heart Foundation, American Academy of Dermatology, Buck Institute for Research, Aging Locations: Thornton, barre, San Francisco, New York, California

We'll also guide you step-by-step on how to use a VPN to watch UFC 299, no matter where you are. ET / 3 a.m. GMT (Sun) / 11 a.m. AWST (Sun)How to watch UFC 299 in the USUS viewers can watch the main event of UFC 299 on ESPN Plus tonight at 10 p.m. UFC PPV + Annual ESPN+ Membership (Bundle) ESPN+ is the home of UFC PPV events, meaning that fans need to purchase a subscription in addition to buying the one-off cards. Where to watch UFC 299 everywhere elseIf you're not in the US, you still have a few options to watch UFC 299. In Canada, UFC 299 will be available as a pay-per-view through most TV providers and directly via UFC Fight Pass.

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☆ I threw out my Kindle. Nothing compares to a paper book.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Hannah Nwoko | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

His book was an intense trip through a surreal night in neon-lit Tokyo, and I was completely captivated by the liminal vibe. Over the next few days, I started researching the Amazon Kindle as a convenient remedy for reading at night. AdvertisementI went on a binge read and was easily going through one book every two to three days with the Kindle. And it's not just me — a 2014 study found that Kindle readers absorb less than on paper, and a 2019 study found that Kindle readers performed worse when measuring chronology and temporality. I ultimately came to the conclusion that the Kindle created too much detachment for me, so it had to go.

Persons: Murakami, pang, Joanne Harris, Arthur Golden, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Reading Locations: Tokyo

☆ Women are the economy's secret weapon, says Yale University's Joanne Lipman
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWomen are the economy's secret weapon, says Yale University's Joanne LipmanJoanne Lipman, Yale University lecturer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the role of women in the U.S. economy, why she believes women are the economy's secret weapon, and more.

Persons: Yale, Joanne Lipman Joanne Lipman Organizations: Yale University Locations: U.S

☆ Should You Consider Buying Your Childhood Home?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Joanne Kaufman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Recalling those sounds makes Ms. Gorgano smile. So is Ms. Gorgano. She is in the process of buying the four-bedroom house in Commack, N.Y., from her mother, who now divides her time between Florida and her partner’s Long Island condo. “Financially it made sense,” said Ms. Gorgano, 25, a speech pathologist, who is buying the house for about $600,000 with her boyfriend and co-buyer Mike Stillman. It’s less than what she would get if she was selling it to a stranger,” Ms. Gorgano added.

Persons: Jen Gorgano’s, ”, Gorgano, Mike Stillman, “, Ms, She’s Locations: Commack, Florida

☆ Nvidia's well positioned to sell into a supply-constrained market, says Advisors Capital's Feeney
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNvidia's well positioned to sell into a supply-constrained market, says Advisors Capital's FeeneyJoanne Feeney, Advisors Capital Management portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why Wall Street is treating Nvidia so explosively, if Nvidia should now be a core holding, and how much solid strategy Nvidia investors need to hear at this point.

Persons: Capital's Feeney Joanne Feeney Organizations: Capital Management, Nvidia

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to feel better about the economy after several years of gloom. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, released Friday, ticked up to 79.6 in February, from 79 in January. Still, consumer sentiment remains 6% below its long-run average after the worst spike in inflation in four decades pushed up the cost of groceries, rent, gas, and other necessities, frustrating many consumers. “Consumers continued to express confidence that the slowdown in inflation and strength in labor markets would continue.”Improving consumer confidence can often lead to greater spending, which can support economic growth. Since the pandemic, however, consumer spending has been mostly healthy even when measures of sentiment were quite low.

Persons: Joe Biden's, Joanne Hsu, “ Consumers Organizations: WASHINGTON, University of, “ Locations: underscoring

Consumers remained largely sanguine about the economy and inflation in February, according to the latest sentiment survey from the University of Michigan released Friday. The February index rose 0.6 points to 79.6 after posting strong gains in the prior two months. The index of consumer expectations, a forecast of how Americans see the economy in the coming months, is now up 21.6% from a year ago. Expectations for inflation did tick up slightly, with the 12-month level now at 3%, up from 2.9% in January. “The upside surprise in the January PPI report echoes the month’s CPI report,” said Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank.

Persons: ”, Joanne Hsu, “ Consumers, Hsu, Jerome Powell’s, Ken Tjonasam, Powell, Bill Adams Organizations: University of Michigan, “, PPI, Global, CPI, Comerica Bank, “ Labor

☆ OpenAI Gives ChatGPT a Better ‘Memory’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Cade Metz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT a better memory. The San Francisco artificial intelligence start-up said on Tuesday that it was releasing a new version of its chatbot that would remember what users said so it could use that information in future chats. If a user mentions a daughter, Lina, who is about to turn 5, likes the color pink and enjoys jellyfish, for example, ChatGPT can store this information and retrieve it as needed. Now, ChatGPT can draw on a much wider and more detailed array of information. “We think that the most useful assistants are those that evolve with you — and keep up with you,” said Joanne Jang, an OpenAI product lead who helps oversee its memory project.

Persons: Lina, ”, OpenAI, Apple’s Siri, Alexa, Joanne Jang Locations: San Francisco

The pomp, the glamour, the conflicts, the characters: When it comes to Britain's royal family, Americans can't seem to get enough. That was evident this week following the announcement of King Charles III's treatment for cancer. They're references for power and prestige, like Aretha Franklin as the “Queen of Soul” or the administration of John F. Kennedy as Camelot. There was a social and cultural element as well: In the 19th century, some rich Americans would find husbands for their daughters among the British aristocracy. And of course, the 20th century has plenty of examples of music, television, etc., that traveled between the two societies.

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Consumers are happy, the stock market is near record highs, inflation is moderating and the labor market is defying all forecasts. Apparently, very little as the latest reading on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan confirmed on Friday. The final consumer sentiment survey for January posted a 13% increase to 79, almost a 10-point surge from December’s 69.7 reading, echoing earlier estimates. “This morning’s strong jobs report diminished the chances of the Fed cutting in March,” said Jeffrey Roach, chief economist at LPL Financial. This means businesses are in a good position despite the macro headwinds and uncertainty about growth expectations.”

Persons: “, ”, Joanne Hsu, ” Hsu, –, David Royal, Jeffrey Roach Organizations: University of Michigan, Federal Reserve, Labor Department, Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta’s, LPL

☆ The Fed isn't going to cut as soon as the market thinks, says Advisors Capital’s JoAnne Feeney
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe Fed isn't going to cut as soon as the market thinks, says Advisors Capital’s JoAnne FeeneyJoAnne Feeney, Advisors Capital Management partner and portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends ahead of the opening bell on Friday.

Persons: Capital’s JoAnne Feeney JoAnne Feeney Organizations: Capital Management

Its 18-month investigation found that Petr “Gara” Garabik had engaged in repeated sexual harassment and unwanted sexual contact with Reid. “New women on the team were warned about him,” Reid told the AP. Garabik told the AP in an email that the case against him was "complete nonsense from the start." By that I mean other team members.”Last May, six months after SafeSport concluded its investigation, U.S. Biathlon retroactively changed the criteria for being pre-qualified for the World Cup team — and Reid was bumped off. During the SafeSport investigation Reid underwent hours of questioning, a process that retraumatized her, she said.

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☆ Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Diane Lane Swan at the Plaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Melissa Guerrero | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The show focuses on the schism between the novelist Truman Capote, played by Tom Hollander, and the coterie of New York City socialites he befriended. Some of the society fixtures, whom Capote referred to as his “swans,” are played by a distinguished cast: Barbara “Babe” Paley (Naomi Watts), Nancy “Slim” Keith (Diane Lane), C. Z. Guest (Chloë Sevigny), Lee Radziwill (Calista Flockhart), Joanne Carson (Molly Ringwald) and Ann Woodward (Demi Moore). The series is based on “Capote’s Women,” a 2021 book by Laurence Leamer. The Times’s Charlotte Curtis reported that “international Who’s Who of notables” attended including Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow and the Maharani of Jaipur.

Persons: FX’s, ”, Truman Capote, Tom Hollander, Barbara “ Babe ” Paley, Naomi Watts, Nancy “ Slim ” Keith, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Lee Radziwill, Joanne Carson, Molly Ringwald, Ann Woodward, Demi Moore, Laurence Leamer, Capote, Charlotte Curtis, Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow Organizations: Swans, New, New York City, Esquire, Museum of Modern Locations: New York, Jaipur

☆ Premarket stocks: January’s turnaround could be a good omen for the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York (CNN) — US stocks rallied powerfully last week after a topsy-turvy start to the month. History indicates that if the market can cling to those gains, that could bode well for the rest of the year. But last week, all three major indexes turned positive for the year as tech stocks led the broader market higher. The January barometer, introduced in the Stock Trader’s Almanac, states that however stocks perform during January, their year-end performance will follow suit. That is good news for the 85 million homeowning households that enjoyed further gains in housing wealth, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR.

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“Consumer views were supported by confidence that inflation has turned a corner and strengthening income expectations,” Hsu added. “Like December, there was a broad consensus of improved sentiment across age, income, education, and geography,” Hsu said. There may, however, be some relief in 2024 as mortgage rates fall in line with reduced interest rates from the Federal Reserve. “Mortgage rates will continue to remain a wild card for home shoppers,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. "Mortgage rates are meaningfully lower compared to just two months ago, and more inventory is expected to appear on the market in upcoming months."

Persons: Joanne Hsu, ” Hsu, ”, Danielle Hale, Lawrence Yun Organizations: University of Michigan, Republicans, Federal Reserve, National Association of Realtors, “, Realtor.com, National Association of Home Builders, Federal Reserve Bank of New, Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta’s Locations: “, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ Consumer sentiment surges while inflation outlook dips, University of Michigan survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The University of Michigan's Consumer Survey of Consumers showed a reading of 78.8 for January, its highest level since July 2021 and up 21.4% from a year ago. On a two-month basis, sentiment showed its largest increase since 1991, said Joanne Hsu, the survey's director. "Consumer views were supported by confidence that inflation has turned a corner and strengthening income expectations," Hsu said. Along with the improved outlook on general conditions, survey respondents displayed more confidence that inflation is coming down. The outlook for the inflation rate a year from now declined to 2.9%, down from 3.1% in December for the lowest reading since December 2020.

Persons: Joanne Hsu, Hsu, Andrew Hunter, Stocks Organizations: Veteran, The Department of Labor, The University of Michigan's Consumer Survey, Consumers, Republicans, Federal Reserve, AAA, Capital Economics Locations: Long Beach , California

☆ Americans are feeling much better about the economy thanks to slowing inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Washington, DC CNN —Americans’ attitudes on the economy are improving substantially as inflation slows. The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey showed that sentiment improved greatly this month, soaring 13% from December, according to a preliminary reading released Friday. The university’s latest survey showed that US consumers’ expectations for inflation rates in the year ahead and over the next five years also improved. Americans still have some concernsWhile Friday’s survey showed that consumers are feeling some much needed relief, there are still lots of pain points for many Americans. In addition to high prices, Americans continue to grapple with an impenetrable housing market, persistent income inequality, and rising debt, prompting some to think that the so-called “American Dream” is broken.

Persons: ” Joanne Hsu Organizations: DC CNN, University of Michigan’s Locations: Washington

☆ Yale University's Joanne Lipman on the rise in 'new collar' jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailYale University's Joanne Lipman on the rise in 'new collar' jobsJoanne Lipman, Yale University lecturer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the rise in 'new collar' jobs, whether a college degree is still necessary in today's job market, and more.

Persons: Joanne Lipman Organizations: Yale, Yale University

☆ The first step you need to take when changing careers—it's the 'best thing' to do, says Yale expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If you've ever thought about quitting your job and exploring a new path, now is a great time to switch careers. Businesses typically refresh their hiring budgets at the start of the year, meaning there are more job opportunities to explore, and with travel slowing down after the holidays, more people are unencumbered and willing to network, making it easier to strike up meaningful connections. Conversations with close friends won't yield the most valuable insights, says Lipman, who is also the bestselling author of "NEXT! "You can post a networking request on LinkedIn or Instagram, or if you have a list of industries you're interested in, you can text people and just say, 'Hey! I'm looking to transition careers, and am interested in learning more about working in tech (or whatever the industry is), do you know anyone I can chat with?'"

Persons: Joanne Lipman, Lipman, Erin McGoff Organizations: Yale University Locations: New York

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