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☆ Google's ambitious plan to replace tracking cookies is going from bad to worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Several adtech companies have been in deep testing mode with Google's Privacy Sandbox for several months, since Chrome turned off third-party tracking cookies for 1% of its users. Criteo, a demand-side platform that helps advertisers place their ads, was also a Privacy Sandbox grant participant. Criteo forecast that if cookies were switched off now, publishers' Chrome ad revenue would decline by about 60% on average. AdvertisementStill, he added, the Privacy Sandbox already seems to be working better than a completely cookieless environment, "which is promising for an early-stage technology." To be sure, the Privacy Sandbox isn't the only alternative to the advertising ecosystem once cookies are discontinued.

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☆ Lucy Lawless on Her Best TV Roles: 'Xena,' 'Parks and Recreation,' & More
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Lucy Lawless is well aware of the "long shadow" her iconic role in "Xena: Warrior Princess" has cast over her career. Her latest, the Acorn TV series "My Life is Murder," is one example of a project Lawless fought to bring to life. On why getting cast as Xena was 'a great big cosmic joke'Lucy Lawless as Xena in "Xena: Warrior Princess." I don't think that would even be particularly mark-worthy these days, would it? But "Parks and Rec" has people who don't know what "Xena" is, but they do know "Parks and Rec" or "Curb Your Enthusiasm" or something.

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☆ Is it true that AI won't take your job — but someone who knows AI will?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewYou may have heard a version of the phrase, "AI won't take your job, it's somebody using AI that will take your job." Should you be more worried about losing your job to a human using AI or to the AI itself? He said software engineers who didn't experiment with AI tools usually didn't get the job. He asks all new hires what AI tools they use. "I think that the same is true of some of these basic, AI tools," he added.

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☆ 60 British phrases that will confuse anybody who didn't grow up in the UK
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

From "chockablock" to a "full Monty," the Brits have a wide range of interesting slang words. You don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic." Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBrits have an interesting vernacular that includes words and phrases that might confuse many Americans.

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☆ 30-year-old turned her side hustle into a business that brings in $100,000 a year: ‘I’m so glad I bet on myself’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Parween Mander | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When I lost my job, I felt expendable and like I didn't have any agency or ownership over my career. DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to earning passive income online I'm so glad that I bet on myself. Here are three steps I took to turn my side hustle into a lucrative, full-time business. I hired a coach that specialized in marketing and TikTok, and started posting a minimum of two videos a day. In 2022, I started a group coaching offering after I had barely sold out my one-on-one coaching slots.

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☆ Nvidia, Apple, other tech giants flash weakness. Here are buy levels to consider as entry points
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Apple and Alphabet pulled back to the support levels we highlighted and have since rallied strongly. As we can see, $400 served as a key support level three times early this year (the second black horizontal line). Here, we are again applying the polarity principle and using prior resistance as the new support level. We see that $166 has proven a key support level (the top black horizontal line) ever since that post-earnings breakout. Nvidia Potential entry points: $120, $110, and $100 Just below Tuesday's close, around $120, that's a battleground level (the top black horizontal line).

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AdvertisementAyomikun Adekaiyero: The series does a great job of showing how this toxic masculinity among the men — particularly Aegon, Daemon, and Criston — escalates this conflict. I think he's a character that — don't get me wrong, I love Daemon — got a little bit muddied in season one. Ayomikun: Also, though I do believe both Aegon and Daemon want war for the wrong reasons, they're kind of right? Ayomikun: Criston and Aegon are really like that "It's always two dumb people telling each other exactlyyyyy" meme. Ayomikun: The fight was a truly brilliant scene, especially since we as the audience can't really tell which twin is which.

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☆ I take dozens of flights a year as an airline reporter. I always go for the aisle seat — even if it costs extra money
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementFor example, earlier this year, I paid about $100 to snag aisle seats on Finnair flights between New York and Helsinki. I want the freedom to move about the cabin wheneverThe reason I'll pay extra for the aisle seat is two-fold. I opted for a center-section aisle seat on an Air India flight in January, paying an extra $50 for it. The aisle seat lets me stretch an arm or leg out when needed, giving me just enough wiggle room. I paid for my aisle seat for a reason, so I'm within my right to say no.

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☆ Microplastics found in penis muscle for the first time. It could be linked to erectile dysfunction.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Penis being such a vascular organ, similar to the heart, we said, 'Hey, could this also be present in the penis?'" What he's found, while still preliminary, is that microplastics are present in some penises experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED). Ramasamy wanted to know whether microplastics might physically impact penis muscle function. The most abundant plastic in the penises was polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, a common plastic used in food packaging including plastic bottles and takeout containers. He's not getting a lot of the takeout that often comes in plastic-lined containers, and he's not drinking from plastic-lined coffee cups or plastic water bottles very often.

Persons: —, Ranjith Ramasamy's, he's, Peter Dazeley, microplastics, It's, Ramasamy, He's, it's, Carol Yepes, Richard Pilsner Organizations: Service, Business, International, University of New, Wayne State University Locations: Miami, University of New Mexico

☆ I wanted to have a name in Spanish and English like my dad. I learned names can be adaptable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Lauren David | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My Chilean father, Jorge, moved to the United States when he was 28 years old. Related storiesAs a kid, I thought it was cool that he had two names — one in Spanish and one in English. I wanted to have two names, too, like him, even though my dad didn't teach me Spanish. Over time, I stopped saying my name as if I were in the United States (Lor-in). AdvertisementSimilar to what I imagine my dad must have experienced living in the United States, I learned it's easier to adapt.

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☆ I was born blind and with cerebral palsy. My dad raised me alone and fought for me to have everything I needed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Sarah Cerio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My dad raised me in the Bronx as a single parent in the 90's. I was born partially blind and with cerebral palsy. Courtesy of the authorAgainst professional advice and threats of losing parental custody during an ongoing court battle against my mother, Dad took me out of the children's hospital. He died and I was adoptedUnfortunately, my father lost custody of me and two years later he died. Also, seeing first-hand how much my dad fought for me made an imprint on her.

Persons: he'd, John, Dad, we'd, She'd, Father's, I've Organizations: Service, Angels Catholic Locations: Bronx, Manhattan, Valhalla

☆ A couple got shocked messages from friends asking if they were moving. Nope, a scammer had put their home on Zillow.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In this sluggish real estate market, it might seem like a dream — that is, if you're actually looking to sell. In 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints about internet scams totaling $12.5 billion in losses. AdvertisementReal estate scams are an especially popular internet crime. In Caldwell's case, too, a scammer told prospective buyers to contact "Mandi" in Las Vegas and send $245 to the seller's mother. Advertisement"I'm kind of stuck here," Bertram told the Kansas City Star.

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☆ I'm an only child who was raised by my grandmother. My childhood was lonely, but I'm still choosing to be child-free.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Marissa Higgins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I´m in my 30s, but I joke that I´ve been a grandma since birth. I'm an only child, and my grandmother raised me while my parents were out of the picture. My grandmother's house was on a peninsula, a seven-mile stretch of the Atlantic on the south shore of Massachusetts. I'd never been able to see my grandmother from the water and dreaded seeing her become a blurry speck on shore. I also don't trust myself to teach someone about the world when I´ve barely figured it out myself.

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☆ A baby boomer who saved over $2 million for retirement explains what he thinks he did right to make the system work for him
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One in five older Americans have no retirement savings, Social Security doesn't feel like much of a guarantee, and the pension era is over. While the widespread shift over the last five decades to 401(k)s for retirement savings has meant some Americans can't afford the burden of being primarily responsible for their retirement finances, others have been able to work the system to their advantage. Throughout his nearly 40-year-long career in geology, he was able to sock away over $2 million for his retirement, even after putting multiple kids through college. He thinks some just didn't know much about 401(k)s during the switch from a pension or didn't understand them. Advertisement"If I had to tell people what to do, there's save big and save early — or save early, and it doesn't have to be big, but save early and you get all that compounding," Mark said.

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☆ 'Chopped'-winning celeb chef who didn't pay rent for over 4 years gets evicted
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA celebrity chef who skirted rent payments for four and a half years has officially been evicted from his Brooklyn apartment, according to media reports. Cowan first moved into the 1-bedroom $2,700/month apartment in October 2019, but he hasn't paid any rent since January 2020, the Post reported. AdvertisementIn Queens, New York, a couple is in a legal battle with a man refusing to leave their recently purchased $2 million home. The four-bedroom home had a pool, a spa, and a cabana — a lush dwelling while not paying rent.

Persons: —, Madison Cowan, Cowan, hasn't, Cowan —, Scarlett Johansson, Mos, Halle Berry, Gus Sheha, Sheha Organizations: Service, New York Post, Business, WABC, Fox News Locations: Brooklyn, Queens , New York, New York City, Texas, Beverly Hills

☆ A human performance scientist shares the 9 supplements he takes daily for gut, brain, and muscle health
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Read previewA human performance scientist who's coached elite athletes and celebrities, from the LA Clippers to Travis Barker, shared the nine supplements he takes daily for gut, brain, and muscle health with Business Insider. It can involve taking supplements or undergoing medical treatments that might not be backed by robust scientific evidence as an insurance policy. AdvertisementWhether taking collagen supplements supports joint health or improves joint-related conditions such as osteoathritis is a tricky question to answer based on the information currently available. AdvertisementGalpin takes 200 mg a day of magnesium for muscle health, recovery, and sleep. Galpin takes 5,000 International Units daily for muscle, brain, and gut health.

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☆ Getting an inheritance can change people. As an estate lawyer, I've seen it tear families apart.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I'm an attorney who practices exclusively in estate planning, elder law, and estate administration fields. AdvertisementWhen I've dealt with inheritance at my job, I've noticed that putting money on the table changes people. Grief impacts the way people handle inheritance issuesIt breaks my heart to see families fighting over inheritance. I've also seen that inheritance has the power to do goodI think a lot of people assume that inheritances can impact families for the worse. I've seen beneficiaries who didn't expect to inherit anything from someone receive a surprise check, or money being given to charitable organizations.

Persons: Jennifer Rozelle, who's, I've, —, it's, I'd Organizations: Service, Estate & Elder, Business Locations: Indiana

☆ Disengaged voters could be the key to Biden winning a second term. But they need to be convinced on the economy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A new poll shows Trump's polling gains have been powered by voters who didn't cast a ballot in 2020. The Times says these voters could stay home or return to Biden. Many of these voters actually lean Democratic, but they've drifted away from Biden over the economy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I waited in line for 5 hours at Something About Her, the new 'Vanderpump Rules' restaurant, but never even got a sandwich.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Cersei's Walk of Atonement this was not, but I couldn't believe how long I'd waited to try a sandwich. AdvertisementBut much like "Vanderpump Rules," the reality show that made Madix and Maloney famous, the opening day of their restaurant was exciting, tumultuous, and full of some surprising friendships. Something About Her has been 2 years in the makingMaloney and Madix first announced they were joining forces to open a sandwich shop in 2022, joining the growing "Vanderpump" restaurant universe. TomTom — the bar Vanderpump launched with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, the respective exes of Maloney and Madix — is a four-minute walk away. Hours 3-4: Sold-out sandwichesWe had now been in line for the length of an average Martin Scorsese movie.

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☆ A college basketball player with over 1 million followers shares the email and DM template he's used to get 100 NIL deals
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewCollege basketball player and content creator Connor Printz scored over 100 NIL deals — short for name, image, and likeness — while playing at Claremont McKenna College. From that moment on, Printz was on the hunt for more NIL deals and used several tactics to gain more brand sponsorships. He said he's secured more than 100 NIL deals to date. He said the staff were "shocked" when he disclosed to Claremont McKenna in January 2023 that he'd had over 50 NIL deals. AdvertisementThe email and DM template Printz used to land over 100 NIL dealsPrintz uses a similar outreach template when he contacts brands over email or DM.

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☆ Trump's Truth Social posted a video with apparent Nazi messaging — his team says it wasn't him
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The video envisages an economic boom, the deportation of migrants, and tax cuts if Trump wins. The Trump campaign claimed the video was shared by a staffer who didn't see the reference to the "unified Reich" before posting it. President Joe Biden's campaign campaign said the post was "foreshadowing a second Trump term that says he will create a 'UNIFIED REICH,' echoing Nazi Germany." In 2016, Trump shared a quote by Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, an ally of Hitler, on X, then called Twitter. The Trump campaign at the time said that critics were "snowflakes grasping for anything" in response to the controversy.

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☆ Short seller alleges Oddity Tech is misleading investors
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A short seller on Tuesday alleged that beauty and wellness company Oddity Tech has been misleading investors and isn't the online-only retailer it's claimed to be. Ningi has a short position in Oddity but didn't disclose the size of that position. Oddity Tech, the parent company of makeup brand Il Makiage and skincare brand Spoiled Child, sold investors on the premise that it's disrupting the legacy beauty industry by changing the way people buy makeup online. Ningi Research is alleging that Oddity is not a purely digital company and that its Il Makiage brand has more than 40 stores in Israel, where the company is based. Oddity previously told CNBC that more than half of its business is from repeat customers.

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☆ Barbara Corcoran's No. 1 piece of advice for people in their 20s: 'Always choose the best boss' over the best-looking job
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

As you weigh job prospects and potential roles, "always choose the best boss," Corcoran, a millionaire real estate entrepreneur and investor, said in a TikTok video last week. "Don't take any job based on how much it pays," she said. "I've never met anyone who worked for a bad boss and enjoyed their job. "If you have a bad boss for a long time, it can [damage] your ego," Corcoran added. "I've had bad bosses, I know what that feels like.

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☆ 10 actors who quit their hit TV shows too soon — and 4 who left at the perfect time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When a star leaves a TV show in its prime, it's often to try to become a movie star. Even though an actor may be beloved on TV, that doesn't always translate to box-office success. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ A software engineering job got over 3,000 applications. Here's how a recruiter screened out 98% of them before a phone call.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIt took Lusely Martinez and her team 50 days to fill a software engineering role for a global tech company. "This role was for a level three software engineer, with full-stack expertise and knowledge of specific programming languages," Martinez told Business Insider. Martinez used an applicant tracking software to screen out candidates who didn't meet the job's basic requirements. Recruiter screening callThe hiring manager selected 43 candidates for a recruiter screen —1.28% of the total applicants. "Do your due diligence: read the job posting thoroughly before applying to ensure you are a good match," she said.

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