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☆ I make more than $5,500 a month using an app to pick up restaurant shifts. Here's how I use it to make the most money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Cowan's earnings from using FrontHouz regularly average more than $5,500 monthly. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To manage my responsibilities, I pick up shifts through FrontHouz, a staffing platform for hospitality workers that allows for flexible scheduling. Restaurant shifts are usually posted a week in advance, but it's not uncommon for a last-minute shift to pop up for the same night. Consider dedicating specific days or nights to FrontHouz shifts, particularly when restaurants are busier, like special event nights or popular weekly specials (think: Taco Tuesday or Sunday brunch).

Persons: Kai Cowan, FrontHouz, Cowan, bartend, —, It's, Starr Douglas, Starr, I'm Organizations: Service Locations: Atlanta, FrontHouz

☆ Why Georgia continues to be a jump ball for Biden and Trump ahead of November
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Both Biden and Trump view Georgia as a highly-coveted electoral prize in the 2024 election. AdvertisementSo Georgia remains a highly-competitive swing state, with both Biden and former President Donald Trump hoping to win its 16 electoral votes. A view of the gold-domed Georgia State Capitol and downtown Atlanta. In last month's Georgia GOP presidential primary, Trump easily defeated his onetime opponent, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley. A bulk of Haley's voters came from the Atlanta metropolitan area, primarily in suburbs where Trump was tripped up by Biden in 2020.

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☆ Opinion: The day of the Columbia disaster still haunts me
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Miles O'Brien | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

The CNN Original Series, “Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight,” uncovers the events that ultimately led to disaster. Miles O'Brien Vincent RicardelI was at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to cover the launch of the space shuttle, Columbia. Space Shuttle Columbia launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 16, 2003. Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:39 a.m. NASA Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 16, 2003.

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☆ Surging inflation fears sent markets tumbling and Fed officials scrambling
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Energy prices, which have been a major factor in the past two months' inflation readings, pushed higher on signs of further geopolitical turmoil. Minutes released Wednesday from the March Fed meeting showed officials were concerned about higher inflation and looking for more convincing evidence it is on a steady path lower. Sticky price CPI entails items such as housing, motor vehicle insurance and medical care services, while flexible price is concentrated in food, energy and vehicle prices. "If that's the case, you would require a decent amount of unemployment to get inflation all the way to 2.0%." That's why Furman and others have pushed for the Fed to rethink it's determined commitment to 2% inflation.

Persons: Spencer Platt, —, Stocks, Jason Furman, We've, Israel, Jim Paulsen, Wells, Substack, Paulsen, Furman, Barack Obama, Jamie Dimon, John Williams, Susan Collins, it's, Larry Fink Organizations: Getty, Investors, Dow Jones, CNBC, of Economic Advisers, New York Fed, National Federation of Independent Business, Labor Department, JPMorgan, University of Michigan's, Boston, Commerce, CPI, Citigroup, Fed, Atlanta Fed, Dallas Fed, Harvard, BlackRock Locations: Manhattan, New York City, Iran, Israel

☆ What the new Goldilocks job market means for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Business Insider looked at how components of the labor market have settled down, like wage growth. And that more boring but steady labor market could be great news for workers and job seekers. The US could be in a Goldilocks job market. Job switchers are seeing higher wage growth than people staying, according to the 12-month moving average of median wage growth from the Atlanta Fed's Wage Growth Tracker. So what will happen to the Goldilocks job market?

Persons: Nick Bunker, Bunker, —, That's, Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter's, " Pollak, Pollak, Job, Julie Su, switchers, Eugenio Alemán, Raymond James, Juliana Kaplan Organizations: Service, North America, BLS Locations: Atlanta

☆ 'Chrisley Knows Best' star Todd Chrisley ordered to pay former Georgia revenue investigator $755,000 after defamation lawsuit loss, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

His defamatory statements on social media and his podcast have cost him over $750,000. The "Chrisley Knows Best" star was incarcerated in 2022 on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. The 54-year-old Atlanta-based businessman and television personality, best known for appearing on the USA Network reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," has been ordered to pay $755,000 to a former Georgia Department of Revenue investigator for making defamatory statements against her. Todd previously starred in "Chrisley Knows Best" alongside family members, including wife Julie Chrisley. AdvertisementTodd Chrisley, Harvey Hughes, and Julie Chrisley in one of the last aired episodes of "Chrisley Knows Best."

Persons: Todd Chrisley, Chrisley, —, Amy Doherty, Heinze, Doherty, Todd, Julie Chrisley, Tommy Garcia, Leesa Guarnotta, Harvey Hughes Organizations: Department of Revenue, Service, USA Network, Georgia Department of, Los Angeles Times, People, Chrisley, Pensacola, USA, Getty, Georgia Department of Revenue, Georgia Department, Revenue's, Special Investigations, Business Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky

☆ Inside Donald Trump’s Embrace of the Jan. 6 Rioters
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Alan Feuer | Maggie Haberman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Two days before former President Donald J. Trump was booked at an Atlanta jail on his fourth indictment, he held an event at his golf club in New Jersey for another group of people facing criminal charges: rioters accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Standing next to a portrait of himself portrayed as James Bond, Mr. Trump told the defendants and their families that they had suffered greatly, but that all of that would change if he won another term. “People who have been treated unfairly are going to be treated extremely, extremely fairly,” he said to a round of applause at the event last August in Bedminster, N.J. “What you’ve suffered is just ridiculous,” he added. “But it’s going to be OK.”That private event was emblematic of how Mr. Trump has embraced dozens of Jan. 6 defendants and their relatives and highlights how he has sought to undermine law enforcement when it suits him, while he also puts forth a law-and-order campaign.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, James Bond, ”, you’ve Locations: Atlanta, New Jersey, Bedminster, N.J

☆ The stunning strength of the US economy means the soft landing may already be here, Evercore founder says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US economy may have already stuck the soft landing, according to Evercore founder Roger Altman. AdvertisementThe US economy may have successfully avoided a recession and is already gliding toward a soft landing, according to Evercore founder Roger Altman. AdvertisementThose are big reasons stocks remain buoyant despite a sell-off this week as markets repriced expectations for Fed rate cuts. "Everything by and large is going right in the US economy," Altman said, noting that inflation is usually sticky as it falls from a peak. Arguably, the soft landing already has happened."

Persons: Roger Altman, Altman, —, David Rosenberg Organizations: Service, CNBC, Atlanta Fed, Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, The New, Fed, National Association for Business Economics Locations: —

☆ Congress cut funds cities need to handle the migrant surge
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Congress last month approved the fiscal year 2024 funding level for FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program in the federal funding package, nearly six months into the fiscal year. Rep. Joaquin Castro, a Democrat who represents San Antonio, said that immigration is a federal responsibility. “Funding from the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) has helped Catholic Charities and other groups in my city of San Antonio offer basic migrant services without straining local resources. “Due to the substantial demand that exceeds the limited SSP program funding authorized by Congress, not all requests can be fulfilled,” a DHS spokesperson told CNN. The Migrant Resource Center opened in July 2022 as a temporary place for migrants traveling through San Antonio.

Persons: of San Antonio doesn’t, Biden, Joaquin Castro, ”, of San Antonio, Antonio Fernandez, Fernandez, Greg Abbott, Mark Ritacco, John Giles, Giles, Ron Nirenberg, he’s, Joe Biden, Carlos Kosienski, Priscilla Alvarez Organizations: CNN, of San, Resource Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Democrat, “, Shelter, Services, Catholic Charities, Catholic, San, FEMA, GOP Texas Gov, Democratic, Republicans, Department of Homeland Security, Congress, National Association of Counties, US Customs, Protection, US, Mayors, Migrant Resource Center Locations: San Antonio, Washington, DC, Cities, Mexico, Atlanta ; Chicago ; New York City, Albuquerque , New Mexico, Laredo , Texas, Riverside County , California, Pima County , Arizona, Mesa , Arizona, Texas

☆ Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Christine Chung | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A handful of new lounges opened by credit card issuers, including Capital One and American Express, have recently landed in airports across the United States, promising posh spots of refuge for select travelers awaiting their flights. At La Guardia Airport, caviar service will be available for pre-order. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, travelers can get complimentary massages, and at Denver International Airport, there are nap pods. Broadly, there are three types of airport lounges available to travelers: airline operated; shared-use spaces that aren’t limited to one airline or frequent flier status (think Priority Pass); and credit card lounges. For more than a decade, American Express was the only credit card issuer with lounges in the United States.

Persons: ”, Audrey Hendley, Chase Organizations: Capital, American Express, La Guardia, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Denver International Airport, Jackson, Chase Sapphire Locations: United States, La Guardia Airport

☆ Big corporations are quietly taking over your medical practice. Some doctors and experts say it's ruining healthcare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

UnitedHealth Group struck a deal in March to buy the nine-state doctor group of the struggling hospital system Steward Health Care. AdvertisementDoctors are hot commoditiesIt's tough to lump the many buyers of medical practices together, as they're pursuing different strategies. Insurers like UnitedHealthcare and CVS' Aetna are required by federal law to spend most of the money they collect in premiums on medical care. Plus, running a modern medical practice is expensive, requiring investments in staffing, technology, and electronic health records. Advertisement"The corporate practice of medicine is the reason why healthcare costs are out of control," Li said.

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But in seeking recently to win Jewish voters’ support, Mr. Trump has repeatedly castigated American Jews who do not support his candidacy as insufficiently loyal to Israel. But as the humanitarian crisis within Gaza has extended past six months, Mr. Biden has increasingly taken a more critical stance toward Israel. After receiving swift criticism, Mr. Trump quickly pivoted to express support for the country’s right to defend itself. You have to get the job done.”And last week, Mr. Trump told Hugh Hewitt, a conservative radio host, that Israel was “losing the P.R. “Biden has totally lost control of the Israel situation,” Mr. Trump said.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Biden, ”, Biden’s, James Singer, Trump’s, Donald Trump, ” Mr, Singer, Israel, Sebastian Gorka, “, Israel’s, Benjamin Netanyahu, you’re, Mr, Israel Hayom, You’re, Hugh Hewitt, “ Biden Organizations: Democratic, Democrat, Jewish, Democratic Party, Biden, White House, Israel Locations: Atlanta, Gaza, Israel, “ Israel, Israeli, U.S, Jerusalem

☆ Boston Celtics become first team in NBA history to shoot zero free throws in a game during bizarre loss to Milwaukee Bucks
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

During the team’s 104-91 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to shoot zero free throws in a game. To make matters even more bizarre, the Bucks only shot two, meaning the two teams set a new record for the fewest total free throws shot during an NBA game. The Bucks also committed just four fouls all game, the fewest in NBA history. I didn’t look at the minutes and then I said: ‘Wow, two free throws for a basketball game. Tonight, I hardly remember any whistles.”It was a huge win for a Bucks team that had been on a four-game losing streak and had won just once in its previous seven games.

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☆ The Masters is about to turn Augusta's airport into 'organized chaos.' Here's how it gears up for an influx of over 1,500 private jets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWith an average of 30,000 passengers a month, Augusta Regional Airport usually sees one-hundredth the number of passengers as Newark Liberty International. This year's Masters, played at Augusta National, is set to be the busiest yet for Augusta Regional Airport. "In years past, American has always given an influx of direct flights for Masters week," Smith told BI. But perhaps the most striking change from the usual day-to-day is the expected influx of private jets. Private jetsAugusta Regional Airport has two runways but closes one of them down for the Masters so that the private jets can park there.

Persons: —, Lauren Smith, Smith, It's, Barnwell, Augusta —, Uber Organizations: Augusta Regional Airport, Service, Augusta Regional, Newark Liberty International, TSA, Augusta National, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta, Private, Augusta, Atlanta —, New, Bombardier Challenger Locations: Augusta, Georgian, Washington, DC, Boston, Austin, JFK, Palm Beach, Orlando, LaGuardia, Detroit, Atlanta, Aiken, South Carolina, New York City, Toro

☆ Hot inflation data pushes market’s rate cut expectations to September
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Three months of inflation data have brought those expectations back down to earth. "Not that you've put a pin in inflation getting to the Fed's target, but it's not happening imminently." The 2-year Treasury note , which is especially sensitive to Fed rate moves, jumped to 4.93%, an increase of nearly 0.2 percentage point. The pricing in of seven rate cuts earlier this year was completely at odds with indications from Fed officials. However, when policymakers in December raised their "dot plot" indicator to three rate cuts from two projected in September, it set off a Wall Street frenzy.

Persons: Michael M, Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab, you've, There's, Today's, Phillip Neuhart, Joseph LaVorgna, Schwab's Sonders, Sonders Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Santiago, Getty, Federal, Labor, CPI, Fed, Traders, First, Bank Wealth, Dow Jones, Treasury, Nikko Securities, Atlanta Fed Locations: New York City

☆ Delta posts strong earnings in tough quarter for US airlines
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Delta Air Lines reported vastly improved earnings in the first quarter, and the company said results should remain strong the rest of the year. Delta predicted it would report record revenue in the second quarter, it said it expects thinner profit margins. So it now expects earnings per share of between $2.20 to $2.50, which would be down from the record adjusted earnings per share of $2.64 a year ago. Delta has no 737 Max jets in its fleet currently, although it has placed orders for some of the jets. In July 2022 it placed an order for 100 of the Boeing 737 Max 10 jets, the largest version of the Max.

Persons: Ed Bastian, Max, ”, Scott Kirby, Bastian didn’t, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN — Delta Air Lines, Wall, Delta, Boeing, United Airlines ’, Southwest, Airbus, Alaska Airlines, Max, Federal Aviation Administration, Alaska Air, United Airlines Locations: New York, Atlanta, Alaska

☆ Trump quickly learns 'state's rights' isn't an easy answer thanks to Arizona abortion ruling
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump said the Arizona state Supreme Court went to far in its abortion ruling. As you know it's all about state's rights. AdvertisementIn a 4-2 ruling, the conservative Arizona court ruled that an 1864 near-complete ban on abortions, enacted before Arizona was even a state, could be enforced. Trump is far from alone in his struggle to reconcile his states' rights view with the political implications of rulings that restrict abortion access. Abortion rights groups were already trying to get a ballot initiative approved for this November which would put the question of abortion access before Arizonans.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Trump, Roe, Wade, Kari Lake, Lake, Katie Hobbs, Hobbs Organizations: Service, Arizona Republican, Arizona Gov, Democrat Locations: Arizona, Atlanta

☆ Trump says he wouldn’t sign federal abortion ban
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Kate Sullivan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would not sign a federal abortion ban if one reached his desk were he to be elected in November. It’s Trump’s firmest response to date on a national abortion ban. “Would you sign a national abortion ban if Congress sent it to your desk?” Trump was asked by a reporter in Atlanta on Wednesday. “No,” Trump said, shaking his head. “You wouldn’t sign it?” the reporter asked.

Persons: Donald Trump, It’s, Roe, Wade, ” Trump, “ Organizations: CNN Locations: Atlanta

☆ Arizona ruling puts abortion politics in the spotlight in battleground state
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Arit John | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

They’ll also have a chance to vote directly on the abortion ban the court has revived – abortion rights groups are currently in the signature gathering process, which has gained a new level of urgency. He added that he would not sign a federal abortion ban if one was passed through Congress. Katie Hobbs to “come up with an immediate common sense solution that Arizonans can support.” She also said she’s opposed to a federal abortion ban. Since then, abortion rights have proven to be a driving issue nationwide. Arizona is one of nearly a dozen states that could have an abortion rights measures on the November ballot.

Persons: Donald Trump, They’ll, ”, Barrett Marson, “ It’s, Trump, ” Trump, Juan Ciscomani, Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego, Katie Hobbs, “, she’s, Gallego, Lake, Roe, Wade, Doug Ducey, Weeks, Hobbs, Stacy Pearson, –, Joe Biden, Biden, Kamala Harris, ” Harris, ‘, ” Biden, Harris, ” Hobbs, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Marjorie Dannenfelser, “ We’ve, Chris Love, we’ve, ” CNN’s Kate Sullivan, Ebony Davis, Ali Main Organizations: CNN, Donald Trump . Arizona, Senate, Arizona GOP, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Republicans, GOP, Democratic Rep, Democratic, Republican, Biden, Trump, Arizona, SBA, ”, Abortion Locations: Arizona, Hobbs, Tucson

☆ A Delta flight declared an emergency after officials said it may have been struck by lightning mid-air
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Delta flight declared a mid-air emergency after a suspected lightning strike. Commercial planes are hit by lightning once or twice a year on average. AdvertisementA Delta flight landed safely in Atlanta on Tuesday morning after declaring a mid-air emergency following a suspected lightning strike. Delta flight 1192 was traveling from New York City to Atlanta early Tuesday when it encountered two unrelated emergencies, according to local media reports. A Delta spokesperson told Fox News that officials believe lightning struck the plane during its journey.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Delta, Atlanta, Fox News, Business Locations: Atlanta, New York City

☆ Delta tops quarterly earnings expectations, focuses on efficiency as growth steadies
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Delta's adjusted earnings of $288 million, or 45 cents a share, rose from $163 million, or 25 cents a share in the first quarter of 2023. Here's how the company performed in the three months ended March 31, compared to Wall Street expectations based on consensus estimates from LSEG:Adjusted earnings per share: 45 cents vs. 36 cents expected. 45 cents vs. 36 cents expected. Adjusted revenue: $12.56 billion vs. $12.59 billion expected. Delta forecast second-quarter earnings of $2.20 to $2.50 per share, while analysts forecast between $2.23 per share on average, according to LSEG.

Persons: Ed Bastian, Bastian, Delta, Dan Janki Organizations: Airbus, Delta Air Lines, Toulouse Blagnac, Delta, LSEG, Corporate, CNBC Locations: Toulouse, Atlanta, France, LSEG, Delta

☆ Here's how guaranteed basic-income programs get their funding
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Allie Kelly | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Cities like San Antonio, Austin, Denver, Boston, and Minneapolis have turned to basic-income pilot programs to explore ways to reduce those poverty levels. Republicans in Texas, Arizona, Iowa, and South Dakota are making efforts to ban GBI programs at the municipal and state level. AdvertisementStates and cities sometimes fund basic-income programsMany basic-income programs receive funding directly from state and local governments. Nonprofits and philanthropy play a key role in basic-income fundingOther basic-income programs are organized through a nonprofit, or receive funding from foundations and private donors. Along with funding cash payments, the Economic Security Project said that philanthropic donations can help a GBI programs pay for income policy research.

Persons: —, Monique Gonzalez, John Gillette, Flint, Joe Biden, Jack Dorsey, UpTogether Organizations: Service, Economic Security, Business, SNAP, Republicans, BI, American, ARPA, Chicago's Department of Family, Support Services, Mayors, Georgia Resilience, GRO Fund, Colorado Trust Locations: Cities, San Antonio, Austin, Denver, Boston, Minneapolis, Texas , Arizona , Iowa, South Dakota, Arizona, California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Michigan, Massachusetts, Texas, Chicago, Somerville , Massachusetts, GBI, Harris, Houston, Georgia, Atlanta, Colorado

☆ People on a $1,150 special Delta eclipse flight didn't see a total eclipse, but they weren't mad about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWhen Delta first announced its special solar eclipse flight from Austin to Detroit, it was so popular that they had to arrange a second flight from Dallas to Detroit. But it turns out that people on board didn't get to see the total eclipse, according to one passenger. AdvertisementThe view from the aircraft during the special solar eclipse flight. "Even though we didn't get it completely, it was a fun community experience," he told the outlet. The solar eclipse was expected to be a big boon for local economies along its path, with millions of visitors spending money to travel across the country to get the best viewing spot.

Persons: —, James Larounis, Larounis Organizations: Service, Delta, Passengers, Business, Dallas, Washington Post Locations: Austin, Detroit, Dallas, Washington, Atlanta

☆ Review: ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Wraps Up in Familiar Fashion
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Noel Murray | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

After 12 seasons, spread across 25 years, the HBO comedy staple “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ends with an episode that sees Larry David put on trial. Witness after witness testifies to Larry’s lifetime of selfish and antisocial behavior. Then he gets out of jail on a technicality and goes home. Because that’s the only kind of ending that makes sense in “Curb”-world. In fact, even former “Curb Your Enthusiasm” fans who hadn’t watched the show in years — but dropped back in for the finale — probably could have predicted how it was going to end.

Persons: Larry David, hadn’t, David, ”, Larry, Auntie Rae Black Organizations: HBO Locations: Atlanta, Georgia

☆ 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' ends with a perfect 'Seinfeld' send-up — here's what happened
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The long-running show referenced the polarizing "Seinfeld" series finale in its ending. How did the 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' series finale end? This mirrors the structure of the "Seinfeld" series finale. Related storiesLarry tells Seinfeld that "this is how we should've ended the finale," referencing the widely hated "Seinfeld" finale. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David in the series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Persons: Larry David's, —, David, Larry, Earl Mack, Greg Kinnear, They're, Joe, Saverio Guerra, Irma, Tracey Ullman, Bruce Springsteen, Jerry, Jerry Seinfeld, George, Jason Alexander, Elaine, Julia Louis, Dreyfus, Kramer, Michael Richards, Seinfeld, Larry David, John Johnson, It's, Ken Tucker, who'd, Samuel Beckett, Tucker, Grantland Organizations: Service, HBO, New Yorker Locations: Atlanta, Massachusetts, —

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