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☆ Instead of buying gifts for our daughters, we ask parents to bring toys their kids no longer use. We do an exchange at the party.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Katrina Donham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Her first birthday party became a family reunion and an event to mark what felt like the toughest part of the pandemic. It seems like there's another birthday party every weekThat first birthday party was more than three years ago. It's also hard to remember to buy a gift for such-and-so's birthday party this weekend, with everything else we have going on during the week. I decided to ask parents not to buy gifts for my daughtersThat's when my idea was born: I would directly ask parents NOT to buy new gifts for our daughters' birthday parties. Additionally, I would encourage parents to reuse old gift bags, wrapping paper, and ribbon to wrap them.

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The shares pared some gains and closed at C$27.98, giving the company a market capitalization of C$3.44 billion ($2.52 billion). The Lundin family holds a 32% stake in copper miner Filo Corp, while BHP holds a 6% stake in the company, according to recent regulatory filings and LSEG data. Lundin, BHP and Filo Corp did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Bloomberg News reported earlier on Friday that Lundin had pitched BHP on a joint bid for Filo. New Tab , opens new tabSave Share XFacebookLinkedinEmailLink Purchase Licensing Rights

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☆ I'm a grandmother and babysit my grandchildren often. Playing with them allows me to be a kid again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Melody Wren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I love babysitting my grandchildren during school holidays and when their parents need a break. As a bonus, grandparents who engage with their grandchildren live longer, stay more active, and have more purpose, according to a 2016 study. I sometimes make a "choosing clock" with the activities written in a circle on a paper plate or construction paper. AdvertisementThe children love maps, and we often draw maps of our town with them, adding their school, favorite stores, where both parents work, and where other family members live. Playing with them is an escape because I play whatever they want to focus on and don't think about anything else.

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☆ Unprotected at the margins of the rental market
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Cecilia Reyes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

Officers interviewed two motel residents who called 911; they said they did not want to leave their homes. Alyssa Pointer for Business InsiderIn Georgia, an eviction requires a court order, but the law doesn't explicitly make lockouts illegal. In this case, an officer classified the incident as a "crime against property" — a crime committed by the residents themselves. In unincorporated Clark County, where the property is located, operating a short-term rental without a license is illegal. Matthew Main is an attorney who has represented residents in similarly precarious housing situations in New York City, where state law also grants residents tenants' rights after 30 days.

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☆ Meta and TikTok Are Top Brand Choices, but Snap Is More Cost-Effective
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Madeline Stone | Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brands have turned away from relying solely on Meta and are using many different platforms to acquire new customers, including relatively new channels like TikTok. Measured's data shows that Snap is the cheapest channel for brands to acquire customers. On TikTok, it costs brands $139.58 to acquire a customer, while Meta nets out to $83.16. Forty-seven percent of advertisers bought TikTok ads, and 5% of brands invested in Reddit ads to find customers. AdvertisementWhile Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok get more of Measured's clients to spend, the data suggests that Snap could be an overlooked channel for brands, as it has low acquisition costs.

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☆ 5,000 Miles, 8 Countries: The Path to the U.S. Through One Family’s Eyes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Luis Ferré-Sadurní | Juan Arredondo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

With three children and a dog, the Aguilar Ortega family trekked through the jungle, hopped freight trains and toured Times Square. Millions of Venezuelans like the Aguilar Ortega family have fled economic misery and political repression in their homeland as it descended into turmoil. “The kids want to go to New York,” Mr. Aguilar said in Spanish as he stood by his tent in Mexico City. Mr. Aguilar created hiding places for their cash, using toenail clippers to cut small openings into Hayli’s jacket and Josué’s pants. She called Ms. Ortega to check in, and learned of the family’s setup.

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☆ A career coach reviewed the 10-year-old résumé that got him into Google. He would make 3 changes today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anthony Mays landed a job at Google in 2013 after a previous failed interview attempt. Mays started coding at seven and had a bank programming job in high school and college. He now runs a tech career consultancy and advises on impactful résumé writing strategies. "I was very attracted to the idea that I could make things and that I could own the things that I make," Mays told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Anthony Mays, Mays, — Organizations: Google, Service, University of California, Business Locations: Irvine

Elliot Grihault and Emma D'Arcy as Lucerys and Rhaenyra in "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton/HBOLucerys and his dragon Arrax's deaths are truly the biggest tragedies of "House of the Dragon." Not only did Lucerys' death essentially kick-start a terrible civil war, but it was entirely accidental. There is a short moment where Lucerys thinks he has escaped, and then Vhagar leaps out of nowhere and rips the dragon and its rider apart. Lucerys may have lost his life, but Aemond now has to live with the weight that an accident caused the death of a relative and a civil war.

Persons: Lucerys, Elliot Grihault, Emma D'Arcy, Ollie Upton, HBO Lucerys, Vhagar, Aemond Organizations: HBO, Greens, Blacks

☆ A career coach reviewed the 10-year-old résumé that got him into Google. He would make three changes today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Persons: Anthony Mays, Mays, — Organizations: Google, Service, University of California, Business Locations: Irvine

☆ How a Seattle couple achieved financial independence in their mid-30s after paying their way through school — and why they don't want to retire early
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Mai-lan Phan and her husband, Ryan Wagoner, both 36, reached financial independence, but neither wants to fully retire early. Many Americans are working to achieve financial independence — or having enough savings or income to live comfortably for life. Advertisement"I want to be able to walk away from any job if it's not working," Wagoner said. Nerve damage in her right hand prevented her from returning to work full-time. She said their finances were solid enough from not "keeping up with the Joneses" that she could work less while her husband continued to work full-time.

Persons: Phan, Ryan Wagoner, Wagoner, it's, —, I'm, we're, they've, she's, They've, — Phan, We've, we've Organizations: Service, Seahawks, Business, FIRE, Subway, Michigan State University, Microsoft Locations: Phan, Seattle, Michigan, Mexico, Paris, Thailand, Europe, Asia

☆ Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have been hamming it up on ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ press tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —“How is this a job?” Ryan Reynolds recently asked on Instagram, in reference to his current publicity tour to promote his upcoming “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Our thoughts, exactly, Ry. Reynolds, who is about to incarnate Wade Wilson a.k.a. Deadpool on the silver screen for a fourth time in the sequel, recently visited both Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea with his costar, Hugh Jackman (otherwise known as Logan/Wolverine) and their director Shawn Levy. Jackman even reposted a Story from the Instagram user Avengergram, who wrote in a caption over a photo of toy figurines of the titular pair, “Seeing all the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ press tour posts is like watching a romantic comedy.”Up next for the stellar superhero group is Berlin, Germany. “Deadpool & Wolverine” barrels into theaters on July 26.

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Hong Kong CNN —There are a lot of princesses at Hong Kong Disneyland, but not the ones you think. Hair carefully coiffed, and in full makeup Liang Xiaoyu, 18, is dressed for a day out at Hong Kong Disneyland. Noemi Cassanelli/CNNAnd at Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney characters aren’t the sole fashion inspiration for dedicated fans. Li Mengru, 27, poses for a picture during an interview with CNN, at the entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland on June 7, 2024. Yang Yushen, who also goes by Kris, and his partner Jimmy Redinger like the romantic side of Hong Kong Disneyland.

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☆ I quit multiple dream jobs to move for my husband's career. It was tough but led me to create a flexible 6-figure business.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Emily Reagan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI became a freelance marketing assistant without planning to in 2010 when my husband's military career forced me to quit yet another dream job. As we moved frequently over the previous seven years, I always landed new jobs, but starting over in every town didn't help my career progression. AdvertisementI advise new digital service providers to skip admin services and offer marketing services immediately. Marketing services are also the most flexible. I found that freelancers can hit the upper five figures and into the $100+/hour range by niching into specialized marketing services.

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☆ VidCon 2024 showcased the internet's hottest stars you may never have heard of. Here are 7 top takeaways from the annual creator industry conference.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The names fans gushed over at this year's VidCon creator conference, held last week in Anaheim, California, weren't the influencers you might expect (or maybe I'm just getting old?) Here are seven top takeaways from VidCon 2024, from the reign of Minecraft streamers to the struggles of once-buzzy startups:Creator collective, Krew, meeting fans at VidCon. Fans of these Minecraft creators lined up outside the convention center each morning, often dressed in cosplay related to the creator's videos. Last year, creator startups made a huge splash at VidCon. Related storiesBut this year, traditional media companies replaced creator startups as sponsors.

Persons: —, Jessica Bravura, Bravura, Products Amjad Hanif, Patrick Stevenson, VidCon, Tara, Alpha, TikTok, Tara Yummy, Jake Webber, Johnnie Guilbert, Hank, John Green, Amanda Perelli, Instagram, Meta, Ray, Twitch, Alix Earle, Jake Shane, Braxton Berrios, Dave Benett Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business, Products, White, Leadership Summit, SXSW, Cannes Lions, Merrell Twins, Publish Press, Disney, Hyatt Regency, YouTube Gaming, Hyatt, Facebook, UTA, Riviera, Cannes Locations: Anaheim , California, Bravura, VidCon, Spotify's, Australia

☆ I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Faye Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The second trip came with a significantly higher price tag of $38,000. Gladys TsoiOur first trip to Japan included two other poodle friends, while our second trip in April 2024 was a family affair with my parents and brother. For the second trip, we opted for a private jet both ways. Gladys TsoiOur second trip, which took place in April, lasted 8 days and covered 10 prefectures. Our road trip took us through Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, and Itoshima.

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☆ ‘Inside Out 2’ is the first movie of 2024 to top $1 billion at global box office
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —“Inside Out 2” has become the fastest-ever animated film to surpass $1 billion globally, shooting past the box office milestone this weekend, just 19 days after its release. “The film’s remarkable success is a testament not only to the incredible creativity of the Pixar team but an example of moviegoing at its very best.”The resounding success of “Inside Out 2” has jolted a sluggish 2024 box office. The movie is the highest grossing film of the year, and the first to pass $1 billion since “Barbie,” which came out last July. Daniel Loria, editorial director at Box Office Pro, which collects sales and showtime data from thousands of movie theaters across the United States, projects this year will see an overall domestic box office total between $8.1 billion and $8.4 billion, down from 2023’s total of more than $9 billion, the highest since the pandemic. Another surprise hit or two, and we may get a lot closer to matching that $9 billion than we all expected coming into the year.”

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☆ Shoplifters love Lego. The colorful plastic toy bricks are a gold mine for criminals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

I went straight to the cameras and saw we were being robbed,” Zuniga told CNN. Hayes told CNN his team works with a majority of retailers that carry Lego products as well as Legoland theme parks. “Demand is always there.”As a result, there’s not only a market for stolen Lego products but also a burgeoning counterfeit market, especially online. When reached for comment, Lego directed CNN to online resources on its website to educate consumers how to spot fake online Lego stores and fake Lego products. He bought Lego sets that were on sale at the local Target to fill up empty shelves.

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☆ Opinion: Ukraine’s new weapon against Russia? Lego
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Opinion Roy Schwartz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Pictured in Lego miniature is Kyiv’s Golden Gate, released as part of United24's second wave of Ukrainian monument replicas. The inspiration for a Lego campaign came from these initiatives and from Lego Architecture, an adult-oriented line of sets recreating iconic landmarks. The second wave, #UKRAINEinLEGObricks, released last month, includes Kyiv’s Golden Gate, Crimea’s Khan Palace, Lviv’s Oblast’s Pidhirtsi Castle, Odesa’s National Academic Opera and Mykolaiv’s Astronomical Observatory. Mykolaiv’s Astronomical Observatory is featured in Lego's second wave of monument recreations. UNITED24All models are made from authentic Lego bricks, though the Lego company isn’t affiliated with the project nor the artists building the sets.

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☆ 11 VC firms funding the next phase of the creator economy, from AI-powered tools to e-commerce startups
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Sydney Bradley | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

And things are beginning to look up again for creator startups. It touches the creator economy as startups develop ways to augment and potentially replace humans in accomplishing some creative tasks. He added that Inspired talks closely with brands and creators to hear what products and startups are exciting, which helps guide the firm's investments. Business Insider is highlighting 11 VC firms and their partners who are focused on finding the next wave of promising creator-economy startups. We looked at each firm's investments in the past year to understand how they funded new ideas in the creator industry.

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☆ Analysts love these cheap dividend-paying stocks heading into the second half
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The stock market has had a hot first half, with the S & P 500 up roughly 15%, but there are still opportunities for investors to find cheap names with solid dividends. They also have upside to the average analyst price target of 10% or more, according to FactSet. The S & P 500 energy sector has also done well this year, up more than 9% so far. SLB has a whopping 41.5% upside to the average price target, while ConocoPhillips has more than 27% upside to the average price target. About 68% of analysts covering the stock rate it a buy or overweight, and it has nearly 22% upside to the average price target.

Persons: Sempra, Baker Hughes, SLB Organizations: Federal Reserve, CNBC Pro, Hotels, Resorts, BMO, Utilities, ConocoPhillips, Analysts, Oil, Hasbro, Bank of America Locations: SLB

Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced Tuesday by Disney Cruise Line. Like other Disney cruises, Disney Adventure will have characters on board, entertainment based on Disney songs and viewings of its most popular movies. Other Disney cruisesDisney Adventure joins Disney Cruise Line's fleet of five ships, alongside two others — the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny — that are on the way, according to the release. The AquaDuck water coaster aboard a Disney cruise ship — the Disney Dream — in Nassau, Bahamas. Matt Stroshane | Disney Cruise Line | Getty Images

Persons: Pixar's, Sarah Fox, Matt Stroshane Organizations: Disney, Disney Cruise, Marina Bay Cruise, Pixar, Marvel, Asia, Disney Adventure, Disney Treasure, Getty Locations: Asia, Singapore, Marina, Moana, Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Nassau, Bahamas

☆ Shotguns emerge as a low-tech weapon to counter commercial drones in modern warfare
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Travis Pike | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

World War I made them trench guns and World War II jungle guns. The war in Ukraine has cemented commercial drones as potent weapons . Much like aircraft in World War I, commercial drones started life as reconnaissance assets, but it wasn't long until they were weaponized. Given the size and price of commercial drones, they are remarkably efficient and extremely deadly. AdvertisementShotguns won't be the ultimate, end-all option against commercial drones, but they are an infantry and armor organic weapon that could be easily used in this role.

Persons: —, Coats, we'd, Sergey Bobok, Genya Savilov Organizations: Service, Business, Devices, Getty, French Ministry of, Armed Forces, French Armed Forces, Benelli Locations: Ukraine, Ukrainian, Kharkiv, AFP, United States, Donetsk

☆ For American Brands Worried About China, Is India the Future?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Peter S. Goodman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Melissa & Doug had a situation. For decades, the American toy brand had leaned heavily on factories in China to make its products — wooden puzzles, stuffed animals, play mats. Melissa & Doug was eager to shift some production to other countries. The Melissa & Doug executive was surprised to see that the plant could make high-quality wooden toys, at prices comparable to those in China. Late last year, Sunlord completed its first batch of products for Melissa & Doug, a modest order of about 10,000 items, and now is cranking out 25,000 per month.

Persons: Melissa, Doug, Donald J, Trump, Biden, Sunlord Locations: China, Washington, Beijing, Greater Noida, New Delhi

☆ Toys R Us is the first brand to use OpenAI’s Sora in a promo
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Toys “R” Us is proving artificial intelligence could have a future in film. The retail toy brand premiered a short promo film at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival in France this week that was created almost entirely by using OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool. Toys “R” Us said it believes it is the first brand to debut a film using the technology. A spokesperson for the creative agency told CNN that Toys “R” Us has not yet made a decision if the promo will become a TV ad. OpenAI has not yet announced an official release date for Sora but rumors indicate it could launch later this summer.

Persons: Charles Lazarus, Geoffrey the, “ Charles Lazarus, OpenAI, – Organizations: CNN, Cannes Lions Festival Locations: France

☆ Mattel's Uno and other popular games will become colorblind accessible
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Mattel aims to make 80% of its games colorblind accessible by the end of the year, before raising that amount to 90% in 2025, the company announced Tuesday. Mattel said the move is part of an inclusivity effort and will target some of its most popular products, including Uno, Phase 10, Dos, Blokus and Tumblin' Monkeys games, according to a press release. Mobile versions of the card games will be updated with new symbols for colorblind identification, such as squares and triangles, according to the release. The new 'Beyond Colors' mobile decks are being led by Mattel163, Mattel's joint mobile game developer and publisher venture with NetEase . Mattel said it will donate colorblind accessible products to local YMCA summer camps to celebrate this milestone.

Persons: Mattel, Mattel163, Games Ray Adler Organizations: Mattel, NetEase, Cleveland Clinic, Global, Games

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