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☆ 'Penny shoppers' are finding hidden $0.01 deals at Dollar General — and it's a sign of a larger problem for the discount chain
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dollar General cuts prices on some items to $0.01 in preparation for removing them from inventory. And shoppers dedicated to the art of sifting through the merchandise have developed a playbook for finding the best penny items. Another tip: "Don't ask employees about penny items," lest they pull them from the shelves, one TikTok video tells penny shoppers. But for Dollar General employees, penny items can be a liability. Are you a Dollar General employee with a story idea to share?

Persons: Penny, There's, Rob Alleman Organizations: Service, Facebook, Occupational Safety, Health Administration, Dollar Locations: Wall, Silicon, Michigan, Tennessee

☆ I made $340,000 in revenue on Etsy last year selling digital products. Here's how I use simple design tools and AI to boost sales.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bailey runs an Etsy store that makes about $14,000 a month selling digital tumbler designs. So I quit my job and started an Etsy store called Bailey Designed Co., where I sell custom tumbler designs. In January 2022, I pivoted from print-on-demand products to digital productsI was faced with pandemic supply-chain issues, and I also saw a lot of successful sellers on Etsy who were selling just digital designs. In January, I started my own online courses for people who want to sell digital products without a design background. AI has helped me earn more because it's increased my productivity and volume of designs — and more volume equals more sales.

Persons: Bailey, I'm, Evelyn Weiss, Sandra Di, Wholesale Ted, tumblers, I've, Evelyn Weiss's, it's, Kittl's Organizations: Facebook, Service, YouTube, Wholesale, Canva, Google, Society Locations: Wall, Silicon, Florida, Canva, Etsy

☆ TikTok creators are raking in cash and scoring millions of views from its shopping affiliate program. Will it last?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Dan Whateley | Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

TikTok creators are raking in sales commissions from its new e-commerce program, TikTok Shop. TikTok has some requirements for who can join its TikTok Shop program. Some users work directly with brands on TikTok Shop promotions, while others simply choose eligible products from TikTok Shop sellers at a standard commission rate. Micro and nano influencers can also score big TikTok Shop paydaysCreators don't need to have millions or even hundreds of thousands of followers to make good money from TikTok Shop commissions. Natalie Park, a fashion, lifestyle, and college content creator with around 32,000 TikTok followers, also had a TikTok Shop video featuring a phone stand go viral.

Persons: Shayna Farnan, Farnan, Jeneen Sahtout, Shawn Jacobson, Jacobson, TikTok, Nicole Rechtszaid, Arlene Resendiz, Resendiz, Sharon Jayy, Grace Secrist, Alexander Jane, Natalie Park, I'm, what's, influencers, they'd Organizations: Walmart, CVS, TikTok, influencers, Ghost Agency, TikTop, Fund Locations: Pennsylvania, UK, Indonesia

☆ TikTokers are earning thousands in commissions from its new shopping program and scoring millions of views. Will it last?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Dan Whateley | Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

TikTok creators are raking in sales commissions from its new e-commerce program, TikTok Shop. TikTok has some requirements for who can join its TikTok Shop program. Micro and nano influencers can also score big TikTok Shop paydaysCreators don't need to have millions or even hundreds of thousands of followers to make good money from TikTok Shop commissions. Natalie Park, a fashion, lifestyle, and college content creator with around 32,000 TikTok followers, also had a TikTok Shop video featuring a phone stand go viral. "It's just a matter of sorting through the TikTok Shop and finding what's actually on there that's worth my time."

☆ Canada bear attack: A 21-year-old tree planter was seriously injured in a bear attack in British Columbia
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Dave Alsup | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A 21-year-old tree planter is recovering after a bear attack in northern British Columbia on Thursday, according to the province’s Conservation Officer Service. The woman was “seriously injured” and remains hospitalized in stable condition, the service said in a social media post. “At this time, Conservation Officers do not have conclusive physical evidence but believe the attack involved a grizzly bear,” the post states. The woman was planting trees around 3 p.m. local time when she was confronted by a bear, according to the service. “The bear first bluff-charged and the victim retreated to a nearby roadway, where the bear attacked,” the post states.

Persons: “, ” Organizations: CNN, province’s, Service, Conservation, ” Locations: British Columbia, Tumbler, Bearhole

REUTERS/Carlos OsorioWINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 11 (Reuters) - The number of wildfires raging out of control across Quebec dropped on Sunday as firefighters in the Canadian province gained the upper hand in some areas, a provincial minister said on Sunday. Quebec Natural Resources Minister Maite Blanchette Vezina said told reporters that the number of out-of-control fires in the eastern province dropped to 44 from 72 on Saturday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported. By Monday, around 1,200 firefighters, including more than 100 from France and some from other provinces, are expected to be battling blazes across Quebec. A federal government meteorologist forecast on Saturday that Quebec could receive light rain on Tuesday in some burning areas. "Last Wednesday, we thought we could close down our emergency control center and come Friday, that idea went out the door when the fires went out of control very drastically," said Luc Mercier, chief administrative officer for Yellowhead County.

Persons: smokey, Carlos Osorio, Maite Blanchette Vezina, Blanchette Vezina, Luc Mercier, Karley, Rod Nickel, Marguerita Choy Organizations: REUTERS, Carlos Osorio WINNIPEG, Quebec Natural Resources, Canadian Broadcasting Corp, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire, Edmonton, Wildfire Service, Thomson Locations: Ontario, Quebec, Toronto , Ontario, Canada, Carlos Osorio WINNIPEG , Manitoba, Canadian, France, New Brunswick, Alberta, Edson, Yellowhead County, Pacific, British Columbia, Tumbler, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Around 2,500 people were told to evacuate the community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia on Thursday. A video distributed by the British Columbia fire service showed deserted streets in Tumbler Ridge, while nearby forests were ablaze. Smoke rises from a wildfire in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, in this screen grab taken from a video, June 8, 2023. Temperatures in parts of British Columbia soared to more than 30 Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) this week, nearly 10 C above the seasonal average. Additional reporting by Ismail Shakil in Ottawa, Nia Williams in British Columbia and Allison Lampert in Montreal; Editing by Stephen Coates, Jane Merriman, Chris Reese and Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Darcy Dober, Maite Blanchette Vezina, Gerald Cheng, Hicham Ayoun, Ismail Shakil, Nia Williams, Allison Lampert, Stephen Coates, Jane Merriman, Chris Reese, Frances Kerry Organizations: OTTAWA, British Columbia, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire, Canadian Broadcasting Corp, BC Wildlife Service, REUTERS, Environment, Transport Canada, Thomson Locations: Canadian, British, Quebec, North, Canada, Tumbler, British Columbia, Dawson Creek, Ridge, Ontario, Environment Canada, Alberta, Ottawa, Toronto , New York, Washington, New York, Montreal

BRITISH COLUMBIA/OTTAWA, June 9 (Reuters) - Wildfires spread in the western Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday, while hundreds of fires continued to burn on the other side of the country in Quebec, sending wildfire smoke billowing across North American cities. Around 2,500 people were told to evacuate the community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia on Thursday afternoon. Temperatures in parts of British Columbia soared to more than 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) this week, nearly 10 degrees above the seasonal average. [1/2] Smoke rises from a wildfire in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, in this screen grab taken from a video, June 8, 2023. Reporting by Nia Williams in British Columbia; Editing by Stephen CoatesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Albertans, François Legault, Nia Williams, Stephen Coates Organizations: British Columbia, BC Wildlife Service, REUTERS, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire, Thomson Locations: BRITISH COLUMBIA, OTTAWA, Canadian, British, Quebec, North, Tumbler, British Columbia, Peace, Alberta, Ridge, Canada, United States, Ottawa, Toronto , New York, Washington, Ontario, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, U.S

☆ What Ever Happened to Just Drinking Water?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When Brigette Ramirez and her family drove to Houston for a Taylor Swift concert, she made a very important pit stop. Three, actually: T.J. Maxx, T.J. Maxx and T.J. Maxx. Her plan was to add them to tap water, pour the concoction into a Stanley tumbler, film herself doing it and (hopefully) go viral on TikTok. In this latest chapter of America’s obsession with hydration, the thirsty are zhuzhing up tap water for all to see on TikTok under the banner of #WaterTok. They show off elaborately organized “water bars” stocked with sugar-free syrups, low-calorie powders flavored like Skittles and Nerds candy, and brightly colored tumblers.

☆ Getting to the Heart of Mexico, One Chile at a Time
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Belkis Wille | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Finally, we found the right cluster of buildings amid the agricultural fields, the largest one a sea of agave plants, their blue-gray rosettes extending into the distance. The chile de agua was vibrant, and just as delicious as its scent — sweet, sour and earthy — had suggested when one of them had served as my mezcal tumbler the day before. I had come to Mexico to learn about chiles and try to put their essence in a bottle I could open up back in my kitchen in Kyiv. I could buy bags of dried chiles, bring them to Kyiv and cook the salsas, moles and stuffed chiles exactly the way I had been taught by everyone on my journey. Belkis Wille, an associate director in the Crisis & Conflict division at Human Rights Watch, is based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

☆ A Fantastical Art Gallery Masquerading as a Suburban Garage
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Alice Newell-Hanson | Jared Soares | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

ON A QUIET residential street in Arlington, Va., one garage is not like the others. Clad in white corrugated steel, the structure is tall and thin with a sharply peaked roof, suggesting a giant pencil poking up through the earth. At the center of the spread are a pair of ornately dimpled pastel-glazed earthenware vases by the French ceramist Saraï Delfendahl, each the size and silhouette of a baby elephant’s foot. A chubby-armed sky blue ceramic chandelier by the New York-based artist Braxton Congrove hangs from the ceiling. The 12 unique place settings feature, among other items, an orange tumbler with three spiky legs by the New York-based artist and tableware designer Grace Whiteside and a clay oyster plate inlaid with shells by the ceramist Michele Mirisola of Brooklyn.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. The hidden costs of pregnancy »But from a value standpoint, I'd like to remind you of a similar choice you made years ago when you chose to have kids — kids you surely realized might have kids of their own one day. If your daughter doesn't recognize this, don't feel guilty for explaining it to her. She is trying to tell you what she hopes you'll tell her — that you can hardly wait to love her baby.

☆ A retro red, blue, and white Credit Suisse ski cap is attracting ferocious bids online — and prices are now up to $200
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Credit Suisse merch is popping up in online marketplaces following the 167-year-old lender's merger with UBS. Branded gold bars and bags are some of the other Credit Suisse merch available on the platforms. One listing of the Credit Suisse cap started at 80 francs on March 19. Bidding on other Credit Suisse merch — such as this tote bag and a coin bank — also attracted four and five bids, respectively. And while Credit Suisse merch may be attracting buyers, the same cannot be said for the shares of the 167-year-old lender.

☆ The unintended consequences of remote work
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Paayal Zaveri | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While remote work offers flexibility, it often comes at the cost of maintaining a work-life balance. Remote work has also made it possible to hire anyone anywhere, which CEOs and hiring managers are starting to realize. Tech companies are offshoring jobs, due to America's broken immigration system, and remote work is making it easier. American tech companies are offshoring jobs, but it isn't all because of remote work. He says remote work led to all of this in the first place.

☆ Sellers on eBay are trying to auction off Silicon Valley Bank-branded merch, including a cardboard box for $201 and a wine cooler for $42
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Items featuring the Silicon Valley Bank logo were put up for auction on eBay over the weekend. They include a cardboard box for $201 and a wine tumbler for $42, per the listings. The items listed on eBay included a blue cardboard box with SVB's logo displayed on the front, which was priced at $201 at time of publication. It was listed on eBay on Saturday and the site showed there were five days left until the auction for the box closed. The seller said in the description they were "two pieces of genuine Silicon Valley Bank corporate swag."

☆ The Stanley tumbler is the latest trendy water bottle taking over TikTok — here are the 6 brands it's beating out, from Hydro Flask to Camelbak
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Stanley tumblers had a surge of popularity in 2022 with many calling it the new "it" portable drinkware. Stanley is beating out drinkware from other brands that previously dominated the market. Here are the beloved water bottle brands that are now falling by the wayside. Stanley is cashing in on that growth: In February 2022, Stanley was named the fastest-growing equipment accessories brand, with sales growing by 275% in 2021, the company told the New York Times earlier this year. Before these colorful tumblers took over your TikTok, these are the six brands that dominated the reusable water bottle market.

Pantone recently announced its 2023 Color of the Year: Viva Magenta. SKIP AHEAD Viva Magenta home products | Viva Magenta kitchen products | Viva Magenta beauty products | Viva Magenta apparel and accessoriesAs many sought to do with the 2022 Color of the Year, Very Peri, you may be interested in incorporating Viva Magenta into your wardrobe or home. Viva Magenta home productsThis expert-recommended rowing machine from Hydrow has a Viva Magenta option available for pre-order that is set to ship in February 2023, according to the brand. Pets can get in on the Viva Magenta trend with this plush bed, available in a color close to the new Pantone Color of the Year. Viva Magenta apparel and accessoriesPantone offers a handful of products in Viva Magenta, including this long keychain.

☆ 19 best white elephant and Secret Santa gift ideas under $50
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

What is a white elephant gift exchange? A white elephant gift exchange — sometimes referred to as a Yankee swap — is a fun holiday activity in which everyone brings one wrapped gift and leaves with a different one. To help even the odds, most white elephant gift exchanges work best when all the gifts align in cost — typically within the $30-to-$75 range. What is a Secret Santa gift exchange? The best white elephant and Secret Santa gift ideasTo help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges, we rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and reader interest, all under $50.

☆ Black Friday and Cyber Monday editors' picks: What our staff bought
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping events of the year. Some of our staff purchased tried and true favorites that needed replacing, like beloved Lululemon running sneakers or perfume. I bought the Kalorik MAXX 10-in-1 because I have a large household and its 26-quart capacity can cook an entire rotisserie chicken. They’re lightweight yet supportive, and great for running outdoors or on the treadmill.” — Zoe Malin, associate updates editor“My brother and I bought this iPad for my mother's Christmas present. It also comes with a dishwasher-safe scraping tool for easy clean-up, says Cuisinart” — Mili Godio, associate reporter“I bought this cute toiletry bag that looks roomy.

☆ 8 best Yeti Cyber Monday deals 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Maria Cassano | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon has included a few highly-rated items from Yeti in their Cyber Monday sale. While it is not officially being called a Cyber Monday sale on the Yeti site, the brand has a number of items on sale through Nov. 28. To help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales on Yeti products. Best Cyber Monday 2022 Yeti dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday Yeti deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 5,257 reviews at YetiKeep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold with this insulated 10 oz lowball cup.

Amazon has included a few highly-rated items from Yeti in their Black Friday sale. While it is not officially being called a Black Friday sale on the Yeti site, the brand has a number of items on sale through Nov. 28. To help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales on Yeti products. Best Black Friday 2022 Yeti dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday Yetideals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 5,257 reviews at YetiKeep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold with this insulated 10 oz lowball cup.

☆ The New Office Status Symbol Holds a Lot of Water—and Has a Wait List
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Callum Borchers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The $50 Stanley Quencher boasts a double-walled design that puts an end to melting ice and frequent refills. Its real achievement might be solving a less technical problem: how to show off in today’s casual, hybrid workplace. Put the Jimmy Choo shoes and Armani suits back in the closet. The new on-the-job status symbol is a tumbler only slightly smaller than hockey’s Stanley Cup and nearly as valuable to some. Sometimes going for two to three times its retail price on the secondary market, this desktop trophy allows its owner to flaunt a combination of trendiness, disposable income and, presumably, bladder control.

☆ From Apple AirPods and Squishmallows to 'Encanto' toys, here are some of the most anticipated gifts this holiday season, according to Adobe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Sarah Belle Lin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"The shape of the holiday season will look different this year, with early discounting in October," Patrick Brown, Adobe vice president of growth marketing and insights, said in a statement. Here are the toys, gaming devices, games, and other gifts that Adobe predicts will be the most popular items this holiday season. SquishmallowsThe stuffed animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colors and are expected to once again be popular this holiday season. Xbox Series XThe Xbox Series X is the fastest, most powerful Xbox yet, per Microsoft. Apple Watch Series 8/UltraThe new Apple Watch Series 8 comes in eight different colors, with either a 41-millimeter or 45-millimeter case.

Credit card rewards can allow you to book free stays at stunning luxury hotels. Read more: The best rewards credit cards of 2022We're focused here on the rewards and perks that come with each card. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application. You can easily get (nearly) free flights to these locations by reading Insider's guide to the best travel rewards credit cards. If you collect points from the best hotel credit cards, you can reserve super-Instagrammable hotels for completely free.

☆ Castorii au lăsat fără internet un oraș din Canada
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-27 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Profimedia ImagesCastorii au lăsat fără internet un oraș din CanadaUn oraș din provincia canadiană British Columbia a rămas fără internet din cauza castorilor, informează BBC. Furnizorul de televiziune și internet Telus a anunțat că bucăți de cabluri subterane, dintre cele care duceau la Tumbler Ridge, au fost găsite în vizuinele castorilor. Aproximativ 900 de locuințe au rămas fără internet și 60 fără televiziune. Echipele de intervenție ale operatorului au ajuns în Tumbler Ridge sâmbătă, în jurul orei 4 dimineața. Serviciile de internet și televiziune au fost restabilite în 12 ore.Castorul este animalul național în Canada, însă oamenii au opinii împărțite la adresa lui.

Persons: Liz Sauvé, Grenville, Rouge Organizations: canadiană British Columbia, BBC Locations: Canada, canadiană British, Tumbler, -, Rouge, Quebec, Grenville -

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