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☆ Wind and solar are propping up the Texas power grid amid a brutally long heat wave
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Thank wind and solar, energy experts say. “The thermal plants have bounced up and down,” Lewin told CNN, saying thermal plant outages during heatwaves have been high by Texas grid manager ERCOT’s own standards. The state is also rapidly installing battery storage, to store wind and solar energy when the sun isn’t shining and wind isn’t blowing. “I think what they’re leaving out is the intermittency of the thermal plants, they continue to neglect that,” Lewin said. That’s not to say renewables are a panacea, but the point is thermal plants are also not a panacea.”

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☆ Wingstop says its UK target market is Gen Zers who like boxing and 'Love Island.' Here's how the chicken brand is using TikTok, rappers, and customization to pull in younger diners.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Wingstop UK is using TikTok, social-media influencers, and rappers to attract Gen Z diners. Wingstop UK has collaborated with brands including including Xbox, Gymshark, and Tinder. Grogan said that Wingstop UK did engage in some paid partnerships, but focused on "curating authentic experiences." Lemon Pepper opened the first Wingstop UK restaurant near London's bustling Leicester Square in 2018. Lemon Pepper HoldingsIn 2022, the chain sold more than 17.5 million wings, Lemon Pepper says.

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☆ One of the world's oldest spirits is making a comeback
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The anise-flavored liquor is one of the oldest spirits in the world. He noted that it’s still common for Middle Eastern restaurants to stock European wines rather than traditional spirits like arak. He was experimenting to refine the production of al-kohl, a traditional form of eyeliner, according to Arak Muaddi, a Palestinian craft distillery. Nader Muaddi, the founder of Arak Muaddi, explained that producing arak starts with creating wine. The Middle East has “a very rich history of making wine and spirits, and it’s about time that we share it with the world,” Muaddi went on.

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☆ Argentina 'death flight' plane returned from US
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Miguel Lo Bianco | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The turboprop plane took part in the so-called "death flights" that Argentina's bloody 1976-1983 dictatorship employed as one of its tools to get rid of critics. At the request of relatives of the victims, Argentina's economy minister bought the plane and organized its transfer from the United States. It will be housed at a museum in the capital, Buenos Aires, on the site of a former clandestine detention and torture center where death flight victims were held before their murders. The Skyvan PA-51 was identified in 2010 by journalist and survivor of the dictatorship, Miriam Lewin, and the Italian photographer Giancarlo Ceraudo, using flight logs. About 30,000 people disappeared during the 1976-1983 dictatorship, according to human rights organizations.

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☆ How China’s slower post-Covid recovery is playing out for our Club stocks this earnings season
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

A slower-than-expected recovery in China is proving to be a challenge for some of our Club holdings that do lots of business there. The company blamed a slower post-Covid recovery in its Asia travel retail business for the dismal outlook. SBUX YTD mountain Starbucks' stock year to date performance. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

☆ Everton's 69-year top-flight run hanging by a thread
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Thursday's 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle United left Everton 19th on 28 points after mustering one win in 10 games. Their only realistic hope of survival is to claw their way above two of Leicester (29), Nottingham Forest (30) and Leeds (30). Last season a late surge hauled them to safety, with the team inspired by raucous support from the Goodison Park fans. Founder members of the Football League, they have spent only four seasons outside the top flight - 1930-31 and three in the early 1950s. "At a club like Everton the stakes should be high, that's what the players need to remember," Dyche said of the Leicester game.

☆ Australia Plots Biggest Shake-Up of Central Bank in Decades
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( James Glynn | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

An independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia concluded it was ill-equipped to meet current challenges. Photo: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg NewsSYDNEY—Australia said it would make broad changes to how its central bank operates, including who gets to decide interest rates, amid criticism from some lawmakers and economists that officials took too long to tighten policy in response to accelerating inflation. The biggest change will see the Reserve Bank of Australia adopt a monetary policy committee structure that has parallels to the setup of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said RBA policy makers would now gather to set interest rates eight times a year, compared with the current 11 meetings.

☆ Plants let out an ultrasonic scream when their leaves are cut or they don't get enough water
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

They may be filling your house with deafening clicks, but these are too high for you to hear, scientists have found. Plants that aren't stressed are almost quietTomato plants are being recorded in a greenhouse in this picture from Tel Aviv University. For instance, tomato plants emit sounds of stress before they started looking dehydrated, Hadany said. Animals — and perhaps even plants — may be able to hear the soundsA fruit bat might be one of the animals who can hear noises from plants. It's also possible plants themselves could react to these sounds, Hadany said.

☆ 75% of Medicare beneficiaries worry about affording costs beyond premiums. Here’s how high out-of-pocket costs can go
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

watch nowOther beneficiaries instead decide to pair Parts A and B with a standalone Part D plan and, often, a Medigap plan, which covers part of the out-of-pocket costs that come with Parts A and B. Basic Medicare has no out-of-pocket limitIf you have only basic Medicare, there is no cap on what you might spend in any given year. "If you can find a plan that has a lower out-of-pocket limit, such as $3,000 or $4,000, that is a benefit to you." "Both Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans do a good job of this, since most Medigap plans cover the 20% [coinsurance] and Advantage Plans have caps on Parts A and B spending." Part D does come with catastrophic coverage that kicks in once out-of-pocket expenses reach $7,400 in a given year, Roberts said.

☆ Airfares across Asia are sky-high this year. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Michelle Toh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But passengers in Asia Pacific are currently grappling with bigger price jumps than other regions, highlighting the uneven global recovery. Economy fares to Asia from North America and Europe are set to rise 9.5% and 9.8% this year from last year, respectively, Amex GBT forecasts show. “In the markets where restrictions have been the last to lift, and hence [flight] capacity last to be restarted, the difference in fares is the highest,” said Aitken. Despite China’s reopening, outbound flight capacity “is currently only at 15% to 20% of pre-Covid levels,” according to Trip.com (TCOM) CEO Jane Sun. The restrictions have remained, and those most heavily impacted are between Asia and North America or Europe.

☆ Medicare beneficiaries could pay less for 27 drugs covered under Part B starting next month
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Some Medicare beneficiaries will begin paying less next month for 27 prescription drugs whose prices have increased at a rate that outpaces inflation, government officials announced Wednesday. Depending on their individual coverage, beneficiaries could save between $2 and $390 per average dose for these drugs starting April 1, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. "Some of these drugs are life-saving for various conditions and situations like organ transplants," said Elizabeth Gavino, founder of Lewin & Gavino and an independent broker and general agent for Medicare plans. Beneficiaries who typically pay 20% coinsurance under Part B will see their share decline based on a lower inflation-adjusted price for the drugs on this list. And, the list of drugs impacted by this coinsurance adjustment may change quarterly.

☆ Spring training roundup: Mets win Kodai Senga’s debut start
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Cardinals catcher Tres Barrera was responsible for the only hit and run Senga allowed, a solo shot to left in the second. Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso hit solo home runs and Tim Locastro hit a pair of RBI doubles and scored on a throwing error for New York. The Rays got their two runs from solo homers by Jose Siri and Randy Arozarena. Jake Rogers hit his third home run of spring training for the Tigers. The Athletics, who have flirted with a move to Las Vegas, played a two-game spring training series this weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark.

☆ Most Medicare Advantage users are happy with their plan. What to do if you're not
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

momcilog | E+ | Getty ImagesFor the most part, Medicare beneficiaries in Advantage Plans are happy with their coverage, a new study suggests. However, if you're among those who are not thrilled about your 2023 Advantage Plan, you can do something about it. Or, they can drop the one they have altogether in favor of basic Medicare (Part A hospital coverage and Part B outpatient care coverage). Additionally, if you drop your Advantage Plan, don't assume that you'll be able to get a so-called Medigap policy, which many beneficiaries pair with basic Medicare. This means that once you move to a different Advantage Plan or drop it for basic Medicare, the change is generally locked in for the year.

☆ Here are key things you need to know if you’re eyeing a Medigap policy alongside basic Medicare
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

For about 23% of Medicare's 65.1 million beneficiaries, the solution for covering those outlays is a so-called Medigap plan. The reasons that some beneficiaries instead choose Medigap alongside basic Medicare vary from person to person, according to Elizabeth Gavino, founder of Lewin & Gavino and an independent broker and general agent for Medicare plans. watch nowHere's what to know about Medigap policies if you're considering purchasing one. There's huge variation in costDespite Medigap policies' standardization, the premiums can vary greatly. The way a Medigap plan is 'rated' also mattersAnother difference in Medigap premiums can come from how the plans are "rated."

☆ Some Medicare costs are heading higher in 2023, while others are going down. Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Part B premium and deductible will be lowerThe standard Part B premium will be lower in 2023 — $164.90, down from $170.10 in 2022. While most beneficiaries pay the standard premium, higher-income enrollees pay more due to income-related surcharges (see table below). However, "they are calculated based on income two years prior," said Elizabeth Gavino, founder of Lewin & Gavino and an independent broker and general agent for Medicare plans. And, some of those options either have no monthly charge or will pay your Part B premium. The maximum out-of-pocket limit for Advantage Plans will be $8,300 in 2023 for in-network services.

☆ 'I have a smaller margin of error': How 4 women of color are navigating C-suite leadership at work
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

While some thrive in the C-suite, many women of color experience bouts of self-doubt, burnout and even impostor syndrome in their executive roles. CNBC Make It sat down with four diverse women in the C-suite to learn more about their individual experiences being leaders in the workplace. Lisa LewinCEO, General AssemblyLisa Lewin, CEO Lisa LewinLisa Lewin, CEO at General Assembly, is no stranger to the lack of representation at the executive level. Chelsea C. WilliamsFounder and CEO, Reimagine Talent Co.Chelsea C. Williams, founder and CEO of Reimagine Talent Co. Reimagine Talent Co.Chelsea C. Williams founded and funded her business Reimagine Talent Co., a workforce development and talent retention firm, all on her own while still in her 20s. To help fight feelings of inadequacy at work, Williams recommends finding a therapist or "mindset coach."

☆ Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Here's why it's important to evaluate your 2023 coverage
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In between eating leftover turkey and hunting for bargains amid holiday sales, be sure to review your Medicare coverage, if you haven't already. The program's annual open enrollment period, which began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7, is when you can make changes, which will take effect Jan. 1. Although you aren't required to take action — your current plan generally would renew automatically — experts recommend determining whether it still is the best fit. Despite how prevalent changes are to plans each year, most beneficiaries do not compare their current coverage with other available plans. Just 29% did in 2020, according to a recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

☆ How private-equity firms, rich with investors' cash, plan to capitalize on a souring economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Casey Sullivan | Rebecca Ungarino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The ultimate winners from the economic downturn may turn out to be private-equity firms. At the same time, private-equity firms are seeing fewer exits and fundraising is slowing. That's the private-equity industry, according to interviews with corporate advisors and a review of earnings transcripts. Regardless of the challenges, however, one positive note for the largest private-equity firms is that they are more diversified today. These relationships are better insulating private-equity firms from economic cycles, she added.

☆ Why this CEO says new grads should ditch social media to get ahead at work: 'Find somebody to talk to you in the flesh'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

According to Indeed, new graduates struggle to get hired after college due to high competition, inadequate work experience and little networking. Here are three ways young professionals can stand out, according to Lisa Lewin, CEO of education company General Assembly. According to Lewin, these skills include software engineering, data analytics, data engineering, data science, digital marketing skills and digital product management. And technical skills don't "just apply to IT-based roles," Lewin says. "They include whatever hard skills you've obtained through education and practice, and young professionals should remember to highlight them in their job application materials."

☆ Before dropping a Medicare Advantage plan altogether during open enrollment, compare these key costs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

FatCamera | E+ | Getty ImagesFor some Medicare beneficiaries, an Advantage Plan ends up not being a good fit. Here's what to consider if you want to ditch an Advantage Plan altogether. Danielle Roberts co-founder of Boomer Benefits"There is not a guarantee that the underwriter will approve you for the Medigap policy," Roberts said. This means it may be wise to avoid dropping your Advantage Plan until you know you'd be able to get the Medigap policy. That 12-month trial period lets you drop an Advantage Plan and return to the Medigap plan you were previously enrolled in.

☆ Impressive Everton thrash Palace 3-0 to end losing run
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his first goal of the season as Everton ended their three-match losing streak in the Premier League with an impressive 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at home on Saturday. "For the team and for myself to get the win today it went exactly how I hoped," Calvert-Lewin said. The result ended Palace's unbeaten run of three league games and also means that they are yet to win an away league game this term. "I think we were second best in every department of the game," Palace manager Patrick Vieira told the BBC. "We saw a team who played with determination to win the game and we didn't match that level.

☆ Forest stun Liverpool, Manchester City and Everton get home wins
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Richard Martin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Struggling Nottingham Forest pulled off a stunning 1-0 win over Liverpool to claim only their second victory of the season in the Premier League on Saturday, while champions Manchester City continued their chase of leaders Arsenal. Liverpool had gathered some momentum after a poor start to the season and arrived at the City Ground to face bottom club Forest on the back of consecutive league wins. Forest moved off the bottom with nine points and manager Steve Cooper said: "This is a big win but only a win. To win a game against someone like Liverpool, you need to have very good moments at both ends. Liverpool are seventh on 16 points after 11 matches, 11 behind leaders Arsenal, who visit Southampton on Sunday.

☆ Here's what you need to know about 2023 Medicare prescription drug plans during open enrollment
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Mike Mergen | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIf you're a Medicare beneficiary, now's the time to evaluate your prescription drug coverage for 2023. "It's a quality of life issue," said Elizabeth Gavino, founder of Lewin & Gavino and an independent broker and general agent for Medicare plans. Insulin costs will be cappedSome changes to prescription drug coverage, enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, take effect next year. This include a monthly $35 cap on cost-sharing for insulin under Part D, which will start on Jan. 1. Your tax return from 2021 is generally what would be used to determine whether you're subject to those surcharges in 2023.

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