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☆ A 30 year old with a $1 million net worth explains the 4 steps that got her there
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Business Insider | Stephanie Hallett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

She also traveled the world for two years and learned to make money without a day job. AdvertisementShortly after returning from Europe, Tseung began investing and using her skills to build multiple sources of passive income. She now teaches others how to manage their finances, invest, and build passive income through on her blog and her accounts on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. This book taught her to make money work for her instead of working for money. For me, it's to continue being impactful and building my brand, teaching people how to build passive income and become financially free.

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☆ Your old Facebook and Instagram posts were probably used to train Meta's AI. You can't opt-out as an American, but you can do this instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

While users in the European Union can opt out of having their data used to train Meta's AI models, such an option doesn't exist in the US or Australia. The section on generative AI from Meta's privacy center says, "We use public posts and comments on Facebook and Instagram to train generative AI models for these features and for the open-source community. Meta says setting your audience to something besides "public" will keep your data from being used to train its AI models. Likewise, Meta says it may use your interactions with AI features, such as "messages to AI chats, questions you ask and images you ask Meta AI to imagine for you." AI competitors like Google and OpenAI have already made deals with many news publishers for training data.

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☆ Lael Wilcox becomes fastest woman to cycle around the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —American Lael Wilcox has broken the world record for the fastest woman to cycle around the world, traversing 21 countries and 18,125 miles in three and a half months. “I had so much fun — felt like I could’ve just kept riding forever,” said Wilcox on Instagram following the conclusion of her journey. The 38-year-old Alaskan is an experienced ultra-endurance cyclist, having become the first woman and first American to win the TransAm, a 4,200-mile race across the US, in 2016. For her around-the-world record attempt, Wilcox began in Chicago before cycling to New York. From hometown Anchorage, Wilcox cycled south to Los Angeles, before finishing along Route 66 to Chicago.

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☆ Patrick Mahomes says he won't endorse Trump or Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on September 4. And on Wednesday, Trump called Brittany Mahomes a "big MAGA fan" during an interview with the Fox News' morning show, "'Fox & Friends." I was not a Taylor Swift fan," Trump said on Wednesday. Trump reacts to Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris: "Well, I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better ... I was not a Taylor Swift fan ... she'll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace."

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☆ Meta offered 'unacceptable' response to concerns over illicit drug ads on Facebook and Instagram, congressman says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A Republican congressman slammed Meta on Thursday over what the lawmaker called an inadequate response to concerns about illicit drug advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. "Meta's response not only ignores most of the questions posed in our letter, but also refuses to acknowledge that these illicit drug ads were approved and monetized by Meta and allowed to run on their platforms," Walberg said in a statement. In its letter to lawmakers, Meta Vice President of Global Legal Strategy Rachel Lieber said that the company shares lawmakers' concerns "about the public safety and health threat caused by the opioid epidemic." Meta is "profiting from proving paid amplification to drug trafficking sites that would not have the reach without Meta's advertising platforms." Read Meta's letter to lawmakers below:

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☆ Yes, a couple on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is related to Ben and Casey Affleck. Here's what to know about Jen and Zac.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But it's fellow influencer Jen Affleck's relationship with her husband, Zac Affleck, that show has caught fans' attention. Here's what to know about Zac and Jen Affleck and their relationship. Zac and Jen met when she was 18 and they got married a year laterJen said she met Zac on a dating app called Mutual in 2018 when she was 18 and he was 21. Jen said last week during an interview with People that Zac was only a "distant relative" and the couple had never met Ben or Casey Affleck. AdvertisementJen auditioned to be part of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' before joining Mormon MomTokIn the "Weekly Trash" podcast episode, Jen said she wasn't affiliated with Mormon MomTok before the show started filming.

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Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president may boost voter registration beyond Democrats’ "wildest dreams." The custom URL directs people to vote.gov, a website that helps visitors to register to vote in their state. The site also breaks down Americans' voting rights, explains election processes and provides a roadmap to frequently asked questions. Swift's Tuesday post, which has garnered more than 9.6 million likes, urged voters to do their own research and remember to register to vote. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered!

Persons: Taylor, Kamala Harris, ’, Swift, Harris, I’ve Organizations: General Services Administration, NBC

☆ In debate, Trump embraced false claims from the deep corners of the far-right internet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Former President Donald Trump repeated a broad range of false claims, internet rumors and outlandish conspiracy theories during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, many of which might have seemed unintelligible without a deep understanding of obscure corners of far-right social media. Late in the debate right before the second break, Trump released a torrent of vague claims alleging corruption in the Biden administration. “At this debate, it was Trump who relayed a (false) online social media meme about migrants eating cats that showed his team in its own bubble,” he wrote. During Tuesday’s debate, one of Trump’s bizarre claims related to abortion. Midway through the debate, Trump spoke about election security and alleged that an unspecified “they” are trying to get illegal immigrants to vote.

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In a statement Wednesday, his attorney said Combs “is shocked and disappointed” by Richard’s lawsuit. According to the suit, Richard tried multiple times to intervene, offered Ventura support and encouraged her to leave Combs. Like other lawsuits, including Ventura’s, Richard’s suit depicts Combs as violent and controlling. Throughout the productions of the “Making the Band” series, the suit alleges, she and the members of Danity Kane were deprived of basic needs such as adequate food and sleep. The suit also alleges Richard attended parties at Combs’ houses, where she witnessed what she believed were inebriated underage girls being sexually violated by Combs and his guests.

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☆ Conservative Swifties say her endorsement of Harris won’t affect their votes or their love of her music
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Angel Sobolewski doesn’t take political advice from pop stars — not even her favorite, Taylor Swift. Some right-leaning Swift fans had expected those statements. On Wednesday, in an interview with “Fox & Friends,” Trump responded to Swift’s endorsement, saying, “I was not a Taylor Swift fan. The majority of us, however, live in a very different world than Taylor Swift,” the post read in part. Richardson said he’s one of the Swifties genuinely disappointed by Swift’s endorsement of Harris.

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☆ 16 best backpacks for college students in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +20 min

SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best backpacks for college students | The best backpacks for college students | How to shop for a backpack as a college student | Why trust NBC Select? How I picked the best backpacks for college studentsThere are several factors to consider when looking for a backpack if you’re a college student. Padding and ergonomics: Both of our experts, chiropractor Dr. Matt Cavanaugh and ergonomics expert Kevin Costello, said that padded wide shoulder straps are essential for college students looking to prioritize comfort. It comes with both shoulder straps and two leather loops on top that you can fasten with the metal button. It has a flexible water bottle pocket on the side, a trolley sleeve, a 17-inch laptop sleeve and breathable padding on the back to reduce sweating.

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Through Sept. 27, non-members can get a year-long Sam’s Club membership for just $15, that’s 70% off the typical $50 membership price (terms apply). There are two levels of Sam’s Club memberships: the classic Sam’s Club membership and a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Extra cash back: All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. Up to $50 Sam’s Cash: Members get $10 Sam’s Cash for each friend that joins using the member’s referral link (limit of 5).

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“Let’s have a good debate,” Harris said. The debate amounted to a missed opportunity for many Trump allies, who hoped that a solid performance would turn the page on Harris' "honeymoon" period. “She failed to meet the moment, with President Trump effectively reflecting the economic anxieties off Americans.”“Kamala’s joy doesn’t pay the grocery bills,” he added. “It is important that transgender individuals who rely on the state for care receive the treatment they need, which includes access to treatment associated with gender transition,” Harris wrote. In an early morning call-in to "Fox and Friends," Trump once again defended his debate performance and predicted Swift would regret her endorsement.

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A Florida judge has declared Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorced and single, signing off on a confidential agreement reached between the two. Judge Gina Beovides declared that the marriage was “irretrievably broken,” and that the couple’s agreement, especially their parenting plan, was in the best interest of the family. After-hours emails seeking comment from representatives of both Turner and Jonas were not immediately returned. But the split turned into a serious dispute within weeks when Turner sued to force Jonas to turn over the girls’ passports so they could join her in her native England. Turner said she learned of Jonas’ divorce filing through the media, while Jonas said the two had had multiple conversations about it.

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Former President Donald Trump repeated again and again debunked rumors related to Venezuelan gangs in a Colorado town during Tuesday night’s presidential debate. But the property management company that owns the buildings blamed a Venezuelan gang for the rundown conditions. Aurora police haven’t yet determined whether the men in the video belong to a Venezuelan gang, KUSA reported. Protesters at a City Council meeting Monday object to what they say is the politicizing and exaggeration of an alleged Venezuelan gang problem in Aurora. “Voters can avoid having their votes co-opted by falsehoods by being aware of this trend and taking a few simple steps to confirm whether the claims they’re seeing are true.”

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Pop superstar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy on Tuesday night after the high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump, calling the Democratic nominee a "steady-handed, gifted leader." "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," Swift said in a post on Instagram to her more than 283 million followers. Swift's endorsement came as a surprise to the Harris campaign, two campaign officials told NBC News. Swift threw her support behind President Joe Biden and Harris during the 2020 presidential election. In the Instagram post, Swift also criticized social media users who have circulated images generated by artificial intelligence falsely stating that she had endorsed the Trump-Vance ticket.

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☆ Apple is taking a bigger bite out of the creator economy and influencers are fuming
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewApple's in-app fees are eating away at creator earnings without giving much back in return, according to disgruntled members of the influencer industry. The fee takes a percentage of donations and purchases made through Apple mobile devices, affecting marketers, followers, and creators themselves. Advertisement"There's no denying the positive impact Apple has had on the creator economy," said Lindsey Gamble, who advises influencers on marketing strategies. Patreon is the latest creator platform hit with Apple's in-app fee. Jim Louderback, a creator economy advisor, recently wrote that creators should Boycott Apple in his newsletter, "Inside the Creator Economy."

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☆ After Taylor Swift's mega endorsement, it took just one hour for the Harris-Walz campaign to start selling friendship bracelets
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Harris-Walz campaign has wasted no time — it now has Taylor Swift-inspired merch. Shortly after Taylor Swift endorsed them, they started selling friendship bracelets inspired by her. Harris-Walz friendship bracelets are here!" download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt took the Harris-Walz campaign just an hour after receiving Taylor Swift's mega endorsement to start selling friendship bracelets inspired by the singer.

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☆ Taylor Swift addresses a fake image of her shared by Trump: 'It really conjured up my fears around AI'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. AdvertisementThe images also included an Uncle Sam-inspired depiction of Swift with the words, "Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump." However, two of the images Trump shared appeared to be real, showing actual Trump supporter Jenna Piwowarczyk . Representatives for Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside normal working hours.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Swift, Donald Trump's, Trump, Sam, Taylor, Jenna Piwowarczyk, Kamala, Walz Organizations: Service, Business, Trump, Fox Business, Swift, Biden, Democratic

☆ Mark Zuckerberg could become the richest person on the planet after a $51 billion wealth surge this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg could become the world's wealthiest person after surging up the rich list. The Meta CEO has gained $51 billion this year and recently ranked third in net worth. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg has rocketed up the ranks of the world's richest people — and could take the top spot for the first time. Zuckerberg sits in fourth place at the time of writing, behind Tesla's Elon Musk (worth $248 billion), Amazon's Jeff Bezos (worth $202 billion), and LVMH's Bernard Arnault (worth $180 billion).

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☆ Elon Musk, post-Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris endorsement, has decided to go on the warpath with the world's biggest pop star
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk was quick to respond to Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris. "Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life," Musk wrote on X. AdvertisementIt didn't take long for Elon Musk to fire off a jab at Taylor Swift after she endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. "Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life," Musk wrote in an X post on Wednesday morning. Musk was weighing in on Swift's latest Instagram post, where she endorsed Harris.

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☆ All AI has done this election is convince Taylor Swift to endorse Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In fact, AI's biggest impact this year may have been simply convincing Taylor Swift to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Advertisement"It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation," Swift wrote in her post. Related storiesAnd Microsoft, in its most recent Threat Intelligence Report from August, also threw water on the idea that AI has made foreign influence campaigns more effective. And it's not just the US; recent elections around the world haven't been substantially impacted by AI. "Existing examples of AI misuse in elections are scarce, and often amplified through the mainstream media," the paper's authors wrote.

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☆ A debate with bad blood
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When discussing immigration, Harris took a shot at Trump's rallies, saying that people leave them early " out of exhaustion and boredom ." Trump responded with his own attack about Harris' rallies, but his demeanor also took a noticeable turn for the remainder of the debate. And while the two candidates basically don't agree on anything, Harris took one page out of Trump's book. The vice president had some noticeable facial expressions during the debate , something the former president has been known for. The Harris campaign said following the debate the vice president would participate in another one in October .

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☆ Taylor Swift used only Instagram to endorse Kamala Harris. There's a reason for that.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In 2020, when Taylor Swift endorsed Joe Biden, she used Instagram and Twitter to make her announcement. This week, when she endorsed Kamala Harris, she only used Instagram. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementLet's say you're one of the most popular people in the world, and you have something important to say. If it's 2024, and you're Taylor Swift, this a no-brainer: Of course you use Instagram, which is where she endorsed Kamala Harris Tuesday night.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, — Organizations: Twitter, Service

☆ How 9/11 Become Gen Z's Favorite Internet Meme, Joke
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Scott Nover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

On 9/11, the first meme dropped at 8:56 a.m. "That is a big fucking hole in the World Trade Center sirs!" 9/11 jokes, in other words, often have very little to do with 9/11. AdvertisementUnlike Domineau or those anonymous SomethingAwful posters, many people making and spreading 9/11 memes today are too young to remember 9/11, if they were alive at all. She says 9/11 memes have always been popular with her cohort. Domineau says it's only natural for young people to take 9/11 jokes to the next extreme.

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