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☆ I'm a regular at clothing-optional resorts where you don't have to wear pants to dinner and sex-inspired decor is everywhere
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Simone Paget | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In 2017, I was invited to Temptation Cancún, an adults-only resort with tops-optional areas, with a group of journalists. Since then, I've made it a point to visit as many sex-positive, clothing-optional resorts as possible. There's also a general refrain among regulars at clothing-optional resorts: "No one knows you, and no one cares." The food is pretty good, tooPeople may not visit clothing-optional resorts for the food, but I've had some great meals over the years. But even if you're not traveling with a partner, don't sleep on the spas at clothing-optional resorts.

Persons: I've, Desire Pearl, Desire Maya, Simone Paget, chowing, —, they're, There's, Cancún, Cruise Locations: Negril, Jamaica

☆ 8 things that are worth it and 6 things tourists can skip in my Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Simone Paget | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I live in Victoria, British Columbia, a small Canadian town where Hallmark movies are filmed. But if I was a tourist, I'd skip whale watching, Butchart Gardens, and overrated bars. AdvertisementMy hometown — Victoria, British Columbia — is a popular tourist destination known for its whimsical architecture, beautiful gardens, and horse-drawn carriages. With its storybook-like setting and cozy spaces, it makes sense that hundreds of Hallmark movies have been filmed here. If you're visiting Victoria, here are some spots I think everyone should check out and a few you can probably skip.

Persons: — Organizations: Hallmark, Service Locations: Victoria, British Columbia, Hill

☆ Flight attendants share their unfiltered thoughts on parents who fly with babies in business class
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider previously spoke to moms who swear that flying business class with their babies is worth every extra penny. But what do flight attendants make of babies in business class? AdvertisementBI spoke to two flight attendants who shared their unfiltered thoughts on the hotly debated practice and whether it's worth it. The flight attendants see why some parents only fly business class with their babiesBoth flight attendants said they understand why parents with infants who can afford it would opt to fly in business class. "In business class, we have a lot less people to cater to and you are paying for more of an experience.

Persons: —, splurge, Leanna Coy, aren't, Joel Sharpe, Lea, @flightattendantbaelee, they're, Coy, it's, Justin Paget, It's, they'll Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, American Airlines, Sky

☆ A day in the life of someone who lives in a Canadian town where hundreds of Hallmark movies are filmed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Simone Paget | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I live in Victoria, British Columbia, in Canada, an idyllic town featured in many Hallmark movies. A typical day in my life includes plenty of coffee, lots of movement, and time with friends. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you've ever watched a Hallmark movie, you may have seen my hometown, Victoria, British Columbia. In addition to quaint architecture and cozy local inns, Victoria is a health-conscious, outdoorsy city that's home to trendy independent boutiques and a thriving local food and drink scene.

Persons: —, it's Organizations: Hallmark, Service Locations: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

☆ Why climate change may cost you big bucks — and what to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Climate change has been described as a ticking time bomb, the threats of which extend beyond ecosystems and biodiversity to big financial impacts on households and the U.S. economy. Here's what to know, according to Rumbach and David Pogue, host of the podcast "Unsung Science" and author of "How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos." Both experts were interviewed by CNBC during a recent discussion about climate change and its impact on personal finance. "Over time, each incremental increase in climate change is going to up the economic cost bit by bit," Rumbach said. But there are also steps they can take to prepare for the worsening effects of climate change.

Persons: Andrew Merry, Andrew Rumbach, David Pogue, Tim Wright, Rumbach, Pogue, There's, Justin Paget, Digitalvision Organizations: CNBC's, Finance, White, Urban Institute, CNBC, Bloomberg Creative, Bloomberg, Census, Getty, Starbucks, Urban Locations: U.S, Florida, Louisiana, New Orleans

☆ Marty Krofft, co-creator of hit kids’ TV shows, dies of kidney failure at 86
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Sharif Paget | Aya Elamroussi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Marty Krofft, co-producer of iconic children’s television shows including “H.R. He along with his brother, Sid Krofft, are notorious for their work creating hit children’s television shows that spanned several generations in the 1970s. The duo was already well-known for their puppet shows when NBC asked them to produce a Saturday morning children’s series. Eventually, Marty Krofft would be referred to as the “King of Saturday Mornings.”Marty Krofft and his brother are known for creating hit children's TV shows in the 1970s. Marty Krofft is survived by brothers, Harry Krofft and Sid Krofft; his daughters Deanna Krofft-Pope, Kristina and Kendra Krofft; five grand-children; and a great-grandchild.

Persons: CNN — Marty Krofft, “, Pufnstuf, ”, Krofft, Harlan Boll, Sid Krofft, Sid, Marty Krofft, ” Marty Krofft, ” “ Sigmund, ” “, Shrinker, Richard Nixon, Arnold Schwarzenegger, “ Donny, Marie, Brady, “ Barbara Mandrell, Mandrell, Julie, Harry Krofft, Deanna Krofft, Kristina, Kendra Krofft Organizations: CNN, NBC, Universal Pictures, CBS, Sands, ABC, Saturn, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Locations: “, California, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta

☆ Can Men’s Leather Pants Ever Be Stylish? A (Very Skeptical) Writer Investigates
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Charlie Teasdale | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

IN NEWS sure to leave biker gangs uncharacteristically tearful, leather pants are threatening to go bougie. Long a bad-boy symbol, hide trousers have been transformed by high fashion this fall. They’re being proposed as a suave, sensual and comfortable alternative to chinos, cargo pants and tailored trousers. Some feature high waists to elongate legs or pleats to conjure old-school élan worthy of Cary Grant. Nick Paget, senior menswear strategist at trend forecasting firm WGSN, attributes the leather look to a post-Covid desire for sensual dressing.

Persons: Long, Tod’s, Rocker, They’re, Cary Grant, Nick Paget, lockdowns, “, ” Organizations: Givenchy, Metallica

☆ State Department official resigns over Biden administration’s handling of Israel-Hamas conflict
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Sharif Paget | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A State Department official has resigned from the agency over the Biden administration’s approach to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the official announced on LinkedIn Wednesday. “Hamas’ attack on Israel was not just a monstrosity; it was a monstrosity of monstrosities. I also believe that potential escalations by Iran-linked groups such as Hezbollah, or by Iran itself, would be a further cynical exploitation of the existing tragedy. Decades of the same approach have shown that security for peace leads to neither security, nor to peace. “There’s a moment where you can say, OK, well, you know, it’s out of my hands, but I know Congress is going to push back,” he told the Times.

Persons: Josh Paul, ”, ” Paul, “, ’, Paul Organizations: CNN, State Department, Biden, Hamas, LinkedIn, Political, Military Affairs, The New York Times, Times Locations: Israel, “ Hamas, Iran, Gaza, “

CNN —A taxiing airplane collided with a shuttle bus at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday evening, injuring at least two people, the city’s fire department said. Six American Airlines employees on the bus were taken to a hospital to be evaluated, and no injuries were reported on the airplane, American Airlines said in an email. Air Wisconsin is a regional airline that performs flying services for American Airlines operating as American Eagle, according to the airline’s website. The collision happened “as we were rolling forward,” Kevis Mitchell, a passenger on the plane, told CNN. Looking out his window, Mitchell saw numerous emergency vehicles respond to the plane, he said.

Persons: ” Kevis Mitchell, “, ” Mitchell, Kevis Mitchell, Mitchell, ”, Gianni Carrola Organizations: CNN, Chicago O’Hare, Air Wisconsin, Federal Aviation Administration, Six American Airlines, American Airlines, Chicago Fire Department Locations: Air, Dayton , Ohio, Dayton

Since 1900, there have been no earthquakes M6 (magnitude 6) and larger within 500 km of this earthquake, and only 9 M5 (magnitude 5) and larger earthquakes,” USGS said. Most houses in the mountain village of Asni near the epicenter were damaged, Montasir Itri, a local resident, told Reuters. Morrow state-run Al-Aoula television on Saturday showed multiple buildings collapsed near the epicenter of the earthquake. I’m still in the road with my children and we’re scared,” Houda Hafsi, a 43-year-old Marrakech resident, told Reuters. Before the Covid pandemic, the old city drew nearly three million tourists in 2019.

Persons: Montasir, ”, Hamid Afkar, Waaziz Hassan, Brahim Himmi, I’m, Houda, Aoula Organizations: CNN, United States Geological Survey, Reuters, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, Twitter, “ Earthquakes, National, of Geophysics, “, UNESCO Locations: Morocco, African, Marrakech, Asni, Taroudant, Morrow, Al, Rabat

☆ Getting by on $30,000 a year or less in Seattle, Long Beach, and NYC: How 3 city-dwellers 'just make it work'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Carvajal is one of three recent Make It interviewees who earns less than $30,000 while living in a coastal city. Tiara Simmons, a 39-year-old law clerk living in Long Beach, California, pulls in $26,000 a year between her salary and a social media marketing side hustle. Hoping to reinvest in his business, Carvajal pays himself a salary of just $25,000 and lives as minimally as possible. As for his business, Carvajal hopes to put Dominican-based coffee growers back on the map while steadily expanding his business. Tiara Simmons at The Pike, a shopping and amusement complex in Long Beach, Calif., she enjoys visiting with her family.

Persons: Hector Carvajal, Don Carvajal, Carvajal, Chi Baik, Tiara Simmons, Simmons, Don Carvajal Café, Mickey Todiwala, Don Carvajal's, Baik, John Paget, Covid, she'd, he's, Baik isn't, I'm, Long Beach , California Simmons, Tristan Pelletier Organizations: University of Washington, CNBC, University of Rochester, Foods, U.S, Washington , D.C Locations: New York City, Dominican Republic, Chi, Seattle, Long Beach , California, Bronx, New York, Dominican, Long Island City, Washington, Washington ,, chihuahua, The Pike, Long Beach, Calif

☆ People describe near-death experiences in an eerily similar way. They've convinced some researchers that an afterlife exists.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Aria Bendix | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Researchers who study near-death experiences say they believe in a consciousness beyond our physical reality. Tucker studies near-death experiences and young children who report memories of a past life. Penberthy studies both near-death experiences and after-death communications, or people who say they were visited by a deceased loved one. supersizer/Getty ImagesMany people with near-death experiences also report having the same visions as one another. From there, people with near-death experiences describe traveling through a dark passage, Tucker said.

Persons: —, Jim Tucker, Jennifer Kim Penberthy, Tucker, Penberthy, Ryan Hammons, Hammons, Marty Martyn, he's, it's, Critics, Justin Paget, who've Organizations: University of Virginia, Service, Hollywood, SXSW, University of Louisville, Getty Locations: Austin , Texas, Hollywood

Inside the sprawling complex in suburban Allen, employees, shoppers and families with young children bolted to take cover in storage areas or back hallways, witnesses told CNN. The gunman was killed by an Allen Police Department officer who was at the mall on an unrelated call, police said. One witness, Kingsley Ezeh, told CNN he was walking inside the mall when people behind him suddenly began running. Emergency vehicles line the entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets where a shooting took place on May 6, 2023 in Allen, Texas. The shooting was deeply disturbing, said Fatburger employee Tiffany Gipson, who told CNN she and other customers hid in a hallway behind their mall restaurant.

☆ 26-year-old pays $1,157 a month for a 240-square-foot studio: 'I didn't even know they made apartments this tiny'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Before Chi Baik moved into her 240-square-foot studio in Seattle last year, she tells CNBC Make It she"didn't even know they made apartments this tiny." Baik moved in September of 2022 and used to pay $1,550 for the place. John Paget | CNBC Make ItHer kitchen has modern finish with a two-burner stove but no oven. John Paget | CNBC Make ItChi Baik moved to Seattle from the Washington, D.C., area in the fall of 2022. Chi Baik is getting her Ph.D. at the University of Washington in special education Jon Paget | CNBC Make It

☆ What is the debt ceiling? Why it's important and how it affects you
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

To avoid that outcome, lawmakers are trying to find a path forward to raise or suspend the debt ceiling, which would enable the U.S. to pay its bills on time. What is the debt ceiling? The debt ceiling is the amount of money the U.S. Department of the Treasury is authorized to borrow to pay the nation's bills. The debt ceiling wouldn't be an issue if U.S. revenues — i.e., tax proceeds — exceeded its costs. Congress can raise or temporarily suspend the debt ceiling in the interim to avert a debt-ceiling crisis — something lawmakers have done many times in the past.

☆ Singapore rent prices are still sky-high. Long-time expats are having to consider drastic changes
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

If rents continue to grow steadily, more residents will bite the bullet and purchase a property before paying higher prices for rent, Knight Frank's Christine Li said. Whether one's renting a room, an apartment or a house, long-time expatriates living in Singapore are digging deep into their pockets and making drastic changes to cope with rising rents. Some foreigners living here say their landlords may be taking advantage of an overheated property market to jack up prices — with some doubling the rent. "If rents continue to grow steadily, more people will just bite the bullet and purchase a property before paying higher prices for rent," she said. Justin Paget | Stone | Getty ImagesFrancesca said many potential landlords offered her "rent free deals" to convince her to agree to higher prices — that essentially translates to no rent for the first few months.

"It feels like I'm starting a new chapter in my life, and I'm really excited for it," she says. Chi Baik, 26, lives on $27,000 a year as a Ph.D. student in Seattle. Baik knows most people will think $27,000 is "so little money," but says "I feel very grateful that I'm making that much, that I have a home to live in, especially in Seattle. The unhoused population is really large, and that makes me even more grateful for the money that I am making." She decided to pursue her doctorate earlier than she planned as a sort of break from the demanding work of teaching special ed during the pandemic era.

☆ Locks of hair compose a symphony of genetic information on Beethoven
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Will Dunham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Researchers said on Wednesday his genome showed the German composer was both genetically predisposed to liver disease and had hepatitis B virus infection. The new findings suggest there were multiple factors behind his liver disease including genetics, viral infection and alcohol consumption. "Prior to this study, alcohol was the only definitely known risk factor for Beethoven's liver disease." Beethoven experienced progressive hearing loss starting at age 29 and by 44 his hearing loss was complete, though he continued to compose masterpieces. There was no evidence found for conditions hypothesized by some experts such as otosclerosis or Paget's disease, Begg said.

☆ Schools want to close the Covid learning gap before federal funds run out — here’s how it’s going
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The pandemic disproportionately impacted the lowest-performance schools and students, the McKinsey report also found, putting them further behind their high-performing peers. "The schools that had the greatest need suffered the greatest losses," Baker said. "Each district is so different," said Kusum Sinha, superintendent of Garden City Public Schools in New York, which is considered high performing. With federal funding, the Garden City school district hired more staff, added before- and after-school tutoring in math and reading, and created an in-person and online summer program. "If we run out of money, we're going to have to figure out a way to continue," Sinha said.

☆ TikTok's rising star Chris Olsen told millions of viewers he's had chlamydia 3 times, fighting stigmas with a funny storytime video about getting tested
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chris Olsen has amassed 10 million subscribers thanks to storytime vlogs and collabs with famous friends. In an effort to "end the stigma," Olsen shared in a recent video that he's had chlamydia three times. Olsen began the story by saying he'd just gotten tested for chlamydia, which he's already had three times. The nurse thought her son might fit the bill, so she shared his name with Olsen. "She just called me and told me I do not have chlamydia this time," Olsen said.

☆ 13 influencer management firms and talent agencies with BIPOC leaders that are helping creators from underrepresented backgrounds break through
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Influencer-management agencies help content creators land brand deals and increase their income. Some in the industry noticed a lack of opportunities for BIPOC creators and started their own firms. Insider highlights 13 influencer-management firms and talent agencies founded by a person of color. He founded his own talent-management agency after feeling that there was a lack of a dedicated space for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC creators. Here are 13 influencer-management agencies led by a person of color, listed in alphabetical order by company name:

TURTLENECKS HAVE A PR PROBLEM among men. Too many guys put them firmly in the “not for me” category, thinking them overly constricting, pretentious or artsy. The chin-grazing knit’s reputation suffered a further blow this fall, when French finance minister Bruno Le Maire seemingly declared a plan to reduce winter heating bills by wearing turtlenecks—and was widely mocked. “Let them wear cashmere!”Putting French politics aside, we’ve decided to assume the role of the turtleneck’s publicist. And turtlenecks have poked their heads into every fashion category this winter, from luxe (the Row) to sporty (Uniqlo Heattech).

☆ As a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living increase starts in 2023, here's what beneficiaries should look for in annual statements
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Kathrin Ziegler | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMonthly Part B premium payments are often deducted directly from Social Security checks. Due to the lower 2023 premiums, beneficiaries are poised to see more of the 8.7% increase in their monthly Social Security checks. "Of course, the economy is inflated at a frightful rate, but this represents the value of cost-of-living adjusted benefits from Social Security," Freitag said. What to look for in your Social Security statementJustin Paget | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesIf you're wondering how much more you stand to see in your checks, the personalized letter from the Social Security Administration will give you a breakdown of what to expect. Of note, you do not necessarily have to be receiving Social Security checks now to benefit from the record 2023 increase, Blair noted.

☆ 13 BIPOC-led influencer management firms and talent agencies helping their clients build careers in the creator economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Influencer-management agencies help content creators land brand deals and increase their income. Insider highlights 13 influencer-management firms and talent agencies founded by a person of color. As influencers build their brands, some of them have turned to influencer-management agencies to help them navigate the industry. He founded his own talent-management agency after feeling that there was a lack of a dedicated space for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC creators. Here are 13 influencer-management agencies led by a person of color, listed in alphabetical order by company name:

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